When Equipment Fails

Today we had about an hour long show lined up for you, it was taped and ready to go up online. That is when technology decided to fail us and our show was somehow lost. For the sake of time we are unable to sit down and redo the show. However, we will both provide posts that in essence will cover what was talked about during the show.

Last night, myself and Connor attended the Oilers-Islanders game. It was a fun game to watch with two young teams going at it. John Tavares once again had me leaving impressed as did the Oilers former 1st overall pick, Taylor Hall, who scored two goals in what seemed to be the blink of an eye. The Islanders won the game 3-2 and continue to assert themselves as the best hockey team in New York.

Due to being at the game, we missed nearly the entire Devils game, the beginning of the baseball game, and the first half of the football game. With the Devils, we did not miss much. They fell behind early and thus far lack the ability to get back into games. I am being patient with this group due to all the new faces but they need to get two points one of these nights. The baseball we caught the last 4 innings of. Based off the recap and the box score, Sanchez was shaky early but battled to keep his team in the game and Lester bent but didn't break. Uehara shut the door with an unprecedented five out save, doing so with ease. One point from me that turned out to be moot was Leyland deciding to walk Ellsbury in the 7th to setup a double play, but playing the infield in allowing him to steal second, gifting the Red Sox an extra man in scoring position. It worked out for the Tigers but still, bad managing out of a great manager. The football I saw two plays, Browner's pick and Lynch's touchdown. That was all I needed to see. Russell Wilson played well and Carson Palmer did not.

Now for my Week 7 picks:
Bucs @ Falcons
Falcons (-7): Atlanta does not lose at home again, especially against a Bucs team that in my opinion has quit on its coach.

Bengals @ Lions
Lions (-2.5): These teams are fraternal twins, give me the twin with the better quarterback playing at home.

Bills @ Dolphins
Bills (+8): Thad will not play as well in his homecoming, with the tape out on Thad and Miami fresh off a bye the 'Phins win but I like the backdoor cover.

Patriots @ Jets
Jets (+3.5): The return of the Gonk! Gonk will be a factor but Rex has these boys ready, believing, and having blue balls. Rex's boys keep it close and if Geno doesn't turn the ball over they win it.

Cowboys @ Eagles
Cowboys (+3): Game will be a shootout and will really heat up the Foles-Vick debate in Philly. However, I'll take the better quarterback in this shootout.

Bears @ Redskins
Redskins (PK): RG3 began to look like his old self last week and that continues this week against a Bears run defense that couldn't stop pregnancy if it were a condom.

Rams @ Panthers
Rams (+6): A game nobody will watch. Panthers inconsistencies keep me from laying the six.

Chargers @ Jaguars
Jaguars (+7.5): Let down game and short week for the Chargers. Jags got a taste of competing last week and look to build on it this week at home. Game is definitely a close one, I think Jags take it.

49ers @ Titans
49ers (-4): Vernon Davis has finally reemerged as another option for Kaepernicus. This defense has a field day against Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Browns @ Packers
Browns (+10): The Browns are good against the run and can contain Lacy. Packers lack weapons with no Cobb or Jones. A double digit spread is too much to lay, give me the Browns to cover but not win.

Texans @ Chiefs
Chiefs (-6): This defense against Case Keenum? This defense against Case Keenum.

Ravens @ Steelers
Ravens (+1.5): Toss up game, give me the better team.

Broncos @ Colts
Broncos (-6.5): Irsay had to run his mouth and Colts are on a short week. Peyton makes them pay.


Fantasy
QB: Nick Foles
RB; Gio Bernard
WR: Keenan Allen
TE: Brent Celek
D/ST: San Francisco

10,7,5
10: 49ers -4
  7: Redskins PK
  5: Jets +3.5

Knockout
WK1: Texans
WK2: Saints
WK3: Seahawks
WK4: Colts
WK5: Chiefs
WK6: Broncos
WK7: 49ers

We will be back on Monday, minus the technical difficulties, to recap the football sunday, preview the Giants-Vikings, and preview the World Series. Hope y'all have a safe weekend. Pound some brew and fill some hole. I am Seacrest out.

Tyler Carroll