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scotchnaut - January 18, 2026

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Here's a little something for the early risers and for those that would like to take in Wolverhampton/Newcastle and later, Aston Villa/Everton. There's college basketball further on and some pickeball for the self-hating types. Down the road we'll get to the games. Notes: -Bo Nix is gone so Drew Lock gets the ball

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scotchnaut - January 17, 2026January 17, 2026

324

Look at us, you and I, enjoying footed ball together. To The Game! Niners/Seahawks: -Of course the biggest story is Darold's oblique injury. He says he's ready to go but why would he say otherwise? The coaching staff is hopeful he's ready to go because despite Seattle fan's concerns about him imploding, the

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scotchnaut - January 17, 2026January 17, 2026

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Well, bust my plastic table, we're starting off with a good one! But they've all been pretty good and I think this weekend can approach the wildcard round in quality. Every fixture is compelling in one way or another for this neutral observer. To The Game! Bills/Broncos: -Some are worried that Josh doesn't

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scotchnaut - January 15, 2026

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If I go off the rails here I blame this Benylin/whiskey cocktail. I call it The Abyss. Two can play this game, Sharky! Unless the Mara's screw this up on a monumental scale, John Harbaugh is the next coach of the NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS. Just so you know, I don't do

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scotchnaut - January 12, 2026

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This past weekend has been the best in recent memory and reinforces what was said weeks ago, that this season has delivered in so many ways. Fallout: -The Giants want Harbaugh so bad. I'm glad that there are only video meetings so far because owner Mara would be blushing like a wee schoolgirl

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scotchnaut - January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

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Those were two doozies, weren't they? (I've no idea) To The Game! Chargers/Pats: -What do Mayes and Herbert have in common? The both have ZERO playoffs wins. They have two games between them but still. -Of all teams left in the playoffs L.A. has allowed the fewest air yards. Of the QB's left in

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scotchnaut - January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

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This one strikes me a dirty, scrappy, low-scoring affair with the winner losing in the next round. There, prediction is in. To The Game! Niners/Eagles: -Philly finished 11-6 but in a lot of corners of social media it's as though the wheels have come completely off. Oh, to go through the pain of

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scotchnaut - January 11, 2026

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I want more! Not sure yesterday can be topped but to be fair the NFL has done this before. To The Game! Bills/Jags: -What does one do when one wants both teams to win? -I'd certainly like Josh to get to a Super Bowl and his window has never been more wide open than

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scotchnaut - January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

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The Midwest holds its collective foul breath. The cheese factories have shuttered for the day. Most crime has come to a halt although tuna casseroles are still being made. Cries of "You Betcha!" echo through the express line at Piggly Wigglys. Forty year old men are needing help from two

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scotchnaut - January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

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The SMRTest sports yakkers in the land say that this fixture is the most unlikely to produce an upset. And they're probably right. [rising voice] "But you never know..." To The Game! Rams/Panteros: -Cackalacky limped into these playoffs but does anyone care to recall that this was a rebuilding year for the team