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Start’em and Sit’em Week 15.

Posted: December 15, 2012 by Sports Time Radio in football, sports
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We are in playoffs now.  Hope you made the cut, and I would say stay with what got you there.  If you have decisions that need to be made, maybe this will help you.

Quarterbacks Start’ems.

  • Eli Manning – It’s December and the Giants win.  Falcons are 17th against the pass and Eli has thrown for 8 TD’s in previous 3 games.
  • Cam Newton-Faces bad San Diego Defense.
  • Russell Wilson- Has averaged two TD’s and only thrown 1 INT over the last 5 games.  He plays a soft Buffalo pass defense
  • Matthew Stafford –Arizona already has given up.  Detroit is a dangerous team thru the air.

Quarterback Sit’em

  • Andrew Luck –Has thrown 8 TD’s and 10 INT’s over the last 5 games.  He faces a tough defense that is going to prove last week was a bump in the road.
  • Jay Cutler-Bear’s system is bad.
  • Tony Romo- Was subpar against a good Bengals defense, now faces a great Pittsburg defense that must win this week if they are going to make the playoffs.
  •  Colin Kaepernick-This is the biggest game in his NFL career and he faces the best team in the NFL.  I think he is going to be glad NFL players have short memories this week.

Running Back Start’em

  • Steven Jackson-has been a good play the last 5 weeks and this trend continues against the Vikings average run defense.
  • Alfred Morris-He has proven when the offense leans on him he produces.  This week looks like they will need to with RGIII’s injury.
  •  Frank Gore-Needs 30 yds to break the franchise rushing record.  He faces one of the worst rush defense and should have solid production this week.
  • C.J. Spiller– Fred Jackson is out this week and Seattle is 22nd against the rush.

Running Back Sit’ems

  • Chris Johnson-Jets can play defense.
  • Demarco Murray- Pittsburg gives up the fewest rushing yds.
  • Ryan Mathews– He is on my list of biggest busts this year.  He has 1 rush TD this year and has only broke 90 yds rushing once.
  • Doug Martin-You must start him, but Drew Brees against the worst pass defense in the NFL.  Tampa Bay may need to abandon the run to keep up.

Wide Receiver Start’em

  • Cecil Shorts-Number 1 target in Jacksonville.  He will get plenty of targets this week against Miami.
  • Hakeem Nicks- Now that he has returned he has seen 10 targets a game.  This is the time of year the Giants play their best football.
  •  Chris Givens-I know he only had 3 receptions last week, but he was targeted 10 times.  He will be thrown to early and often.
  • Greg Jennings-Next man up with Jordy Nelson out.  Greg Jennings will step in and have a great game.

Wide Receiver Sit’em

  • Larry Fitzgerald-Write him off for the rest of the year.
  • Stevie Johnson-Seattle is 4th against the pass. Big Jack you have over valued this guy all year.
  • Torrey Smith-He disappears against good defenses.  This week is Denver and they have a great passing defense.
  • Dez Bryant- Has a broken finger and faces a great defense this week.

Tight End Start’em

  • Greg Olsen-TD in previous 2 games.
  • Martellus Bennett– TD in previous 2 games
  • Kyle Rudolf-Rebounds from bad game against Chicago.  Had a TD in previous 3 games.
  • Heath Miller – 5 for 66 yds

Tight End Sit’em

  • Brandon Pettigrew– Not getting a lot of looks
  • Antonio Gates– Packed it up.
  • Jermichael Finley-Not playing good
  • Owen Daniels-Bust alert, been in a funk last 3 weeks

Let me know how you like this and if you agree.  You can always get me @mrfanofsports or Email the show.

Results for Start’em and Sit’em Week 14.

Posted: December 12, 2012 by Sports Time Radio in Uncategorized
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Week 14 was crazy.

We saw many blow outs and several teams didn’t show up this week in big situations.

Steelers, Texans, Falcons, Bears and Bengals all choked.

Can I stop hearing Tampa Bay and making the playoffs?  Will the Bears even make the playoffs after dropping another one?

Accountability time, I told you this is what you should do last week.  Let’s see how I did.

Quarterbacks Start’ems.

  • Eli Manning – 22 of 35 for 259 4 TDs/2 INTs
  • Joe Flacco-16 of 21 for 182 3 TDs/1 INT
  • Andrew Luck- 16 of 34 for 196 1 TD/ 2 INT
  • Matthew Stafford –27 of 45 for 264 1 TD/1 INT

Quarterback Sit’em

  • Phillip Rivers –21 of 41 for 200 3 TDs
  • Jay Cutler-22 of 44 for 1 TD / 2 INTs
  • Tony Romo- 25 of 43 for 268 1 TD/1 INT
  •  Russell Wilson-7 of 13 for 148 1 TD/1 INT

Running Back Start’em

  • Steven Jackson-19 for 64 yds 1 TD
  • Jamaal Charles-18 for 165 yds 1 TD
  •  Chris Johnson-19 for 44 yds
  • Ben Jarvus Green-Elis– 12 for 89 yds

Running Back Sit’ems

  • Bryce Brown-12 for 6 yds
  • Reggie Bush 14 for 65 yds
  • Ryan Mathews– 25 for 65 yds
  • Steven Ridley 18 for 72 yds / 1 TD

Wide Receiver Start’em

  • Hakeem Nicks-4 for 67 yds 1 TD
  • Jeremy Maclin- 9 for 104 yds 1 TD
  •  Chris Givens-3 for 25 yds
  • Torrey Smith-1 for 21 yds

Wide Receiver Sit’em

  • Larry Fitzgerald-1 for 2 yds
  • Stevie Johnson-6 for 71 yds
  • Brian Hartline-2 for 34 yds
  • Steve Smith(Car)- 7 for 109 yds

Tight End Start’em

  • Owen Daniels-2 for 24 yds
  • Jason Witten-4 for 62 yds
  • Jermaine Gresham-4 for 43 yds
  • Heath Miller – 5 for 66 yds

Tight End Sit’em

  • Brandon Pettigrew– 3 for 43  1 TD
  • Antonio Gates– 3 for 31 yds
  • Jermichael Finley-2 for 16 yds
  • Brent Celek-1 for 1 yd

Let me know how you like this and if you agree.  You can always get me @mrfanofsports or Email the show.

Picks for Week 14

Posted: December 8, 2012 by Sports Time Radio in football, sports, Uncategorized
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Last week I came out on top at 10-5. Mr. Fantasy was 9-6 and Dan the Man was 8-7. For the season I’m in the lead at 118-61-1. Mr. Fantasy is in second at 112-67-1 and Dan the Man is third at 105-74-1.

Week 14

Here are the games we agree on.

Atlanta over Carolina

Cleveland; yes you read that right we all took Cleveland over Kansas City

Pittsburgh over San Diego

Indianapolis over Tennessee

Chicago over Minnesota

The 49ers over Miami

Seattle over Arizona

The Giants over The Saints

Green Bay over Detroit

Here are the games we split on.

Mr. Fantasy took Baltimore, Dan the Man and I have Washington

Dan the Man took Dallas, Mr. Fantasy and I have Cincinnati

Mr. Fantasy took St. Louis, Dan the Man and I took Buffalo

Dan the Man took Philadelphia, Mr. Fantasy and I took Tampa Bay

Mr. Fantasy took Jacksonville, Dan the Man and I took The  Jets

On Monday Night; Dan the Man took Houston, Mr. Fantasy and I have New England

Week 14 Start’em and Sit’em

Posted: December 8, 2012 by Sports Time Radio in Uncategorized
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Week 14 has a lot of great story lines.

Who will separate themselves in the Rookie of the year race?  I see it as a three horse race between Luck, RGIII and Wilson.

Is this the AFC championship preview?  New England hosts the Texans in what should be a great game.

Can the Steelers keep their playoff dreams alive?  The last spot comes down to Bengals and Steelers.

Now Which is the better division, all year everyone proclaimed the NFC as the better division, but I don’t see it that way anymore.

Let’s get into this week’s Fantasy Start’em and Sit’em

Quarterbacks Start’ems.

  • Eli Manning – Big day against a bad Tampa Defense and it is December.  Look for the Gaints to get really hot down the stretch.
  • Joe Flacco-Washington has a bad pass defense.  Ranked 31st against the pass, Flacco has a great afternoon.
  • Andrew Luck- Will be rookie of the year and we are watching something special developing this season in Indy, add in a bad Tennessee team=big afternoon.
  • Matthew Stafford –Has the best receiver in the NFL and Green Bay gives up yards thru the air.

Quarterback Sit’em

  • Phillip Rivers –Nothing left to play for and faces best defense in the NFL.
  • Jay Cutler-Great QB, bad system faces decent defense means bad numbers
  • Tony Romo- Bengals pass defense is under rated.  Romo will have trouble moving the ball.
  •  Russell Wilson-Is now in the Rookie of the year conversation after beating the Bears.  He will have a tough night against the Cardinals.

Running Back Start’em

  • Steven Jackson-87 rushes/369 yds/1 TD over the last 4 games.  This includes 2 games against the 49ers.  Buffalo is 30th against the rush, expect his production to be high.
  • Jamaal Charles-K.C has found its rushing attack. Charles has Averaged 105 yds a game over the last 4.  Lokk for this to continue this week.
  •  Chris Johnson- He has struggle the last 2 weeks, but he a colts defense that is not very good against the rush.  He gets things back on track this week.
  • Ben Jarvus Green-Elis– Faces a middle of the road rush defense and they will be keying in on A.J. Green and the pass defense.

Running Back Sit’ems

  • Bryce Brown-I know he has been putting up BIG numbers since starting, but this week he faces the best run defense.
  • Reggie Bush Faces 3rd rank rush defense
  • Ryan Mathews– he has been struggling on posting 53 yds a game and 0 TDs over the past 5 games.  Now he faces the number defense in the NFL.
  • Steven Ridley Has scored in his last 4 games.  Houston is stout against the run and Ridley will have a tough night.

Wide Receiver Start’em

  • Hakeem Nicks-Faces the 30th rank pass defense.
  • Jeremy Maclin- Faces worst Pass Defense in the NFL.
  •  Chris Givens-20 targets/16 Rec/207 yds/1 TD over the last 2 games.  This continues against Buffalo’s middle of the road pass Defense.
  • Torrey Smith-He is being targeted a minimum of 8 times a game over the last 4 games combined with the NFL’s worst pass defense.  He should put up good numbers this week.

Wide Receiver Sit’em

  • Larry Fitzgerald-He is one of the best receivers in the NFL, but no QB and a tough physical Seattle defense means another bad night.
  • Stevie Johnson-His production has been up over the last 4 games, but the Rams defense is better than they get credit for.  It will be tough game for him.
  • Brian Hartline-Faces 2nd best pass Defense
  • Steve Smith(Car)- 6 for 52 YDs when he faced Atlanta in September.  Atlanta is looking to clinch the number 1 seed.  His numbers will be similar to last time.

Tight End Start’em

  • Owen Daniels-Great situation against New England.
  • Jason Witten-Romo will be looking for his check down all night.
  • Jermaine Gresham-Who be open a lot
  • Heath Miller – Big Ben returns

Tight End Sit’em

  • Brandon Pettigrew– Not the main Tight end anymore.
  • Antonio Gates– They’ve packed it in
  • Jermichael Finley-Over rated
  • Brent Celek-not been productive

Let me know how you like this and if you agree.  You can always get me @mrfanofsports or Email the show.

NFL picks; week 13

Posted: December 1, 2012 by Sports Time Radio in football, sports, Uncategorized
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Last week was Mr. Fantasy’s week as he went 11-5. Dan the Man was 2nd at 10-6 and I was bringing up the rear at 9-7. For the season I’m in the lead at 108-56-1. Mr. Fantasy is in 2nd at 103-61-1 and Dan the Man is 3rd at 97-67-1.

Here’s what we got for week 13.

Here are the game we all agreed on.

Chicago over Seattle

Houston over Tennessee

Indianapolis over Detroit

New England over Miami

San Francisco over St. Louis

Denver over Tampa Bay

Baltimore over Pittsburgh

Cincinnati over San Diego

Dallas over Philadelphia

Now the games we split on.

Dan the Man and I have Buffalo, Mr. Fantasy went with Jacksonville

Mr. Fantasy and I have Carolina, Dan the man has Kansas City

Mr. Fantasy and I have Green Bay, Dan the Man has Minnesota

Mr. Fantasy and I have the Jets, Dan the Man has Arizona

Dan the Man and I have Oakland, Mr. Fantasy has Cleveland

On Monday night; Mr. Fantasy and Dan the Man have the Giants, I went with Washington

Heisman Trophy; who ya got?

Posted: November 29, 2012 by Sports Time Radio in football, sports, Uncategorized
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If you’ve listened to the show you know Dan the Man and I don’t talk much college football. That doesn’t mean that I haven’t been paying attention to what goes on in the sport. It’s the time of year when all the talk turns to the Heisman Trophy and who should win it. It might as well be my turn; so who ya got?

The award is supposed to go to the best player in college football. Not the best offensive player in college football, but the best PLAYER in college football. I’m sure you can see where I’m going with this as the best player in college football this season has been Manti Te’o. I know defensive players don’t win this award. The last defensive player to win the award was Charles Woodson in 1997; so I think it’s time for this to happen again. Manti Te’o would get my vote for the Heisman Trophy.

Johnny Manziel would be the second name I’d put on my ballot. He put up huge numbers, but you have to wonder if it’s the system he’s in. He did break records set by Cam Newton and Tim Tebow; so that’s an impressive feat in itself. They call Manziel; Johnny Football and with good reason. He’s second in NCAA total offensive stats; he’s only behind Nick Florence of Baylor. There will be a lot of voters who won’t cast a vote for Manziel because he’s a freshman. I believe he belongs on the ballot, but in the second spot.

Marqise Lee from The University of Southern California (USC) is third on my ballot. 112 receptions and 1680 yards and 14 receiving touchdowns. USC didn’t have the kind of season they were predicted to have, but Lee still put up great offensive numbers for them. Lee also averaged a little over 28 yards a kick return and took 1 in for a touchdown. Only a sophomore Lee and Manzell could battle for this award for the next couple of seasons if they stay in school.

Ka”Deem Carey running back University of Arizona is in the fourth spot on my ballot. He’s the leading rusher in the NCAA with 1757 rushing yards and averaged almost 6.4 yards per carry. I believe if you’re the best running back in college football you should get a vote for the Heisman Trophy. Okay maybe he’s not considered the best running back in college football, but he’s put up the numbers to deserve a vote. He also scored 20 rushing touchdowns this season.

Let’s have some fun with the last spot on my ballot. I’m going to go with Rakeem Cato the sophomore quarterback from Marshall University.He threw for 37 touchdowns and 4201 yards this season. This is just me, but I always try to find guy no one will think of who deserves he award and this season for me it’s Cato. In 584 passing attempts he threw 11 interceptions and completed passes at almost 70%.

There you are my five; so who ya got?

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Heisman Trophy; who ya got?

Posted: November 29, 2012 by Sports Time Radio in football, sports, Uncategorized
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If you’ve listened to the show you know Dan the Man and I don’t talk much college football. That doesn’t mean that I haven’t been paying attention to what goes on in the sport. It’s the time of year when all the talk turns to the Heisman Trophy and who should win it. It might as well be my turn; so who ya got?

The award is supposed to go to the best player in college football. Not the best offensive player in college football, but the best PLAYER in college football. I’m sure you can see where I’m going with this as the best player in college football this season has been Manti Te’o. I know defensive players don’t win this award. The last defensive player to win the award was Charles Woodson in 1997; so I think it’s time for this to happen again. Manti Te’o would get my vote for the Heisman Trophy.

Johnny Manziel would be the second name I’d put on my ballot. He put up huge numbers, but you have to wonder if it’s the system he’s in. He did break records set by Cam Newton and Tim Tebow; so that’s an impressive feat in itself. They call Manziel; Johnny Football and with good reason. He’s second in NCAA total offensive stats; he’s only behind Nick Florence of Baylor. There will be a lot of voters who won’t cast a vote for Manziel because he’s a freshman. I believe he belongs on the ballot, but in the second spot.

Marqise Lee from The University of Southern California (USC) is third on my ballot. 112 receptions and 1680 yards and 14 receiving touchdowns. USC didn’t have the kind of season they were predicted to have, but Lee still put up great offensive numbers for them. Lee also averaged a little over 28 yards a kick return and took 1 in for a touchdown. Only a sophomore Lee and Manzell could battle for this award for the next couple of seasons if they stay in school.

Ka”Deem Carey running back University of Arizona is in the fourth spot on my ballot. He’s the leading rusher in the NCAA with 1757 rushing yards and averaged almost 6.4 yards per carry. I believe if you’re the best running back in college football you should get a vote for the Heisman Trophy. Okay maybe he’s not considered the best running back in college football, but he’s put up the numbers to deserve a vote. He also scored 20 rushing touchdowns this season.

Let’s have some fun with the last spot on my ballot. I’m going to go with Rakeem Cato the sophomore quarterback from Marshall University.He threw for 37 touchdowns and 4201 yards this season. This is just me, but I always try to find guy no one will think of who deserves he award and this season for me it’s Cato. In 584 passing attempts he threw 11 interceptions and completed passes at almost 70%.

There you are my five; so who ya got?

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Heisman Trophy; who ya got?

Posted: November 28, 2012 by Sports Time Radio in football, sports, Uncategorized
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If you’ve listened to the show you know Dan the Man and I don’t talk much college football. That doesn’t mean that I haven’t been paying attention to what goes on in the sport. It’s the time of year when all the talk turns to the Heisman Trophy and who should win it. It might as well be my turn; so who ya got?

The award is supposed to go to the best player in college football. Not the best offensive player in college football, but the best PLAYER in college football. I’m sure you can see where I’m going with this as the best player in college football this season has been Manti Te’o. I know defensive players don’t win this award. The last defensive player to win the award was Charles Woodson in 1997; so I think it’s time for this to happen again. Manti Te’o would get my vote for the Heisman Trophy.

Johnny Manziel would be the second name I’d put on my ballot. He put up huge numbers, but you have to wonder if it’s the system he’s in. He did break records set by Cam Newton and Tim Tebow; so that’s an impressive feat in itself. They call Manziel; Johnny Football and with good reason. He’s second in NCAA total offensive stats; he’s only behind Nick Florence of Baylor. There will be a lot of voters who won’t cast a vote for Manziel because he’s a freshman. I believe he belongs on the ballot, but in the second spot.

Marqise Lee from The University of Southern California (USC) is third on my ballot. 112 receptions and 1680 yards and 14 receiving touchdowns. USC didn’t have the kind of season they were predicted to have, but Lee still put up great offensive numbers for them. Lee also averaged a little over 28 yards a kick return and took 1 in for a touchdown. Only a sophomore Lee and Manzell could battle for this award for the next couple of seasons if they stay in school.

Ka”Deem Carey running back University of Arizona is in the fourth spot on my ballot. He’s the leading rusher in the NCAA with 1757 rushing yards and averaged almost 6.4 yards per carry. I believe if you’re the best running back in college football you should get a vote for the Heisman Trophy. Okay maybe he’s not considered the best running back in college football, but he’s put up the numbers to deserve a vote. He also scored 20 rushing touchdowns this season.

Let’s have some fun with the last spot on my ballot. I’m going to go with Rakeem Cato the sophomore quarterback from Marshall University.He threw for 37 touchdowns and 4201 yards this season. This is just me, but I always try to find guy no one will think of who deserves he award and this season for me it’s Cato. In 584 passing attempts he threw 11 interceptions and completed passes at almost 70%.

There you are my five; so who ya got?

Follow me on twitter @Burketime

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Picks; the rest of week 12

Posted: November 24, 2012 by Sports Time Radio in football, sports, Uncategorized
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Mr. Fantasy went 3-0 for the Thanksgiving day games. Dan the Man and I went 2-1. Here’s the way we picked the rest of week 12.

These are the games we agreed on.

Indianapolis over Buffalo

Pittsburgh over Cleveland

Cincinnati over Oakland

Denver over Kansas City

Seattle over Miami

Atlanta over Tampa Bay

Chicago over Minnesota

Arizona over St. Louis

Baltimore over San Diego

Green Bay over The Giants

Not much difference this week, but here’s where we split.

Mr. Fantasy and Dan the Man have Jacksonville, I have Tennessee

Mr. Fantasy and I have New Orleans, Dan the Man has San Francisco

Mr. Fantasy and I have Carolina, Dan the Man has Philadelphia

Thanksgiving NFL picks

Posted: November 22, 2012 by Sports Time Radio in football, sports, Uncategorized
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Only three games to pick today; so here goes.

We all took Houston over Detroit.

We also all liked New England over The Jets.

The one game we where different on. Dan and I liked Dallas, Mr. Fantasy took Washington.

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