VIKINGS v RAMS OVER 47
“The Great Pumpkin Patch”
Intro
I don't know what's worse? Our incompetent governmental leaders or the heads of state of our beloved 32 NFL franchises? But the more I think about it you didn't click on my post for a political rant so for the sake of his post and your sanity I will choose the multiple owners who are guiding the “ships” of this season's non-playoff teams.
Mega Millions
As we venture into the 1st playoff weekend of another NFL season that seemingly flew by in warp speed; I believe most will agree that we are left with 14 well deserving teams. It appears on the surface to be an outstanding set of games that regardless of who wins will set up to be a very intriguing Super Bowl. It also marks the time we have to endure the “silly season’ as the “robber baron” NFL owners who command these billion dollar “toys” now mythically become fools overnight as they negligently treat their money printing entity with about as much care and concern as I do when tearing up my once again losing Powerball ticket. That being stated we also have to be reminded that although these power hungry and control freak owners are very wealthy and thus in some aspect have a great business acumen. Yet it never ceases to amaze me that these savvy upper 1% tax bracket group somehow becomes ignorant and borderline negligent in whom they select to be in essence their on the field CEO (Head Coach) while blindly guiding the billion dollar asset into the ground in their vain belief that this is the (new) man for whom they will soon hire will now command 53 men to where we find the teams playing today. Too bad the excellence which will take place on the field this weekend doesn’t extend into the high-priced suites or boardrooms when one is surmising their option in selecting this highly important position (NFL HC).
Double Trouble
I have always said that 2 things make highly intelligent and successful men stupid; those 2 things are women and sports. Now I am not going to get in the 1st one on this post (I will leave that to your imagination) but what I’ve seen take place on the NFL coaching landscape this week as it pertains to sports confirmed my anecdotal theory to be true and was the impetus behind my investments today.
Low Tax Bracket
Although I am currently a doctor, I was also a business owner. Now I don’t own a billion dollar NFL business the likes of what a current owner in the NFL does, but when you break it all down there are some aspects of business that regardless of the value of the company are consistent if one wants to run a successful, long term and sustainable business. Number 1 on this list for me is the employees. Now to get the right staff for what you are looking for them to accomplish, a matching skill set is important since you will need their specific talents to produce the needed outcome, but this should be given. For me there is one aspect that supersedes the individual’s talent. This overriding factor is “maturity.” For me I will take the employee with slightly less overall talent if they possess the needed maturity to adapt, overcome and persevere in times of conflict while always maintaining a professional demeanor when representing the company.
Say You're Sorry
I will admit for the record that I have made the occasional mistakes along the way but for the most part I have made the right selection as it pertains to my employees and have benefited greatly from my choices. What is stunning to me is that unlike these goliaths of professional sports with all their unlimited bankrolls which they waste consulting with search firms, scouts and vast human resource departments; I without all the “bells and whistles” made the right choices for highly important positions. Yet for some unknown reason these owners continue to flop miserably. I can hear you saying over your corn flakes and coffee this early Sunday morning “how can he tell only after the press conference if this is the right guy?” Simple, I am a forensic psychologist (criminal profiler) so it’s my job to know instantly about who and what you are, how you think, and what you will do now and in the future.
Adults Only
An example of this lack of maturity was on display this week as we found out that one of the many reasons why Patriots now former HC Jerrod Mayo was fired is that he could never draw the line between himself as a leader and “being one of the guys.” Instead of watching the film of the game on a long flight back to New England he joined a group of players in a card game. My question is how did it get to this point? It’s not like going into your local Starbucks to apply for a barista position where after filling out the application you have an interview with the store manager and he/she says, “I will get back to you” (aka you have no shot) or “when can you start.” First For the potential candidate to have their name entered into the mix for a position such as this (NFL HC) one needs to be recommended (I would like to see the names of the people who gave their blessing to this dope). Next he will have to go through a myriad of vetting procedures which include multiple interviews with various management who must “rubber stamp” his ascension “up the ladder” until finally after passing all the tests, while at the same time your “competition’ is weeded out, you will be interview by the key decision makers (Owner, President of Football Operations and GM). How is it that this clown made it through this gauntlet without one objection? In addition, how bad must the other candidates under consideration have been and how do they feel today knowing that they lost out on a once in a lifetime chance to be a head coach in the NFL to this “cartoon character?”
Fatal Flaw
As for me, the aforementioned Patriots process in selecting Mayo not only confirmed my prevailing theory (women + sports make highly intelligent men stupid) but also reinforced my belief that the successful programs (todays playoff teams) don’t make these fatal selections concerning their head coaches and even more importantly whom they select for the player that will ultimate make or break everyone in the organization (QB).
MOOO
Because of their net worth and their possession of large chunks of the cash cow that is the National Football League, we tend to think of team owners as successful. But most are bad at their NFL jobs. They’re no better — and often far worse — at talent evaluation, development and support than the people they hire with fanfare and then fire after the first sign of calamity.
Without a doubt, owners will continue to make the mistake of developing a crush on and then hiring candidates who seem attractive on the surface but actually are poor fits for the jobs. If they are not given proper support, early struggles will again lead to wandering eyes by their bosses. The scapegoats will get kicked to the curb and the carousels will spin once again.
But enough of the boring ownership incompetence talk and let's get into analyzing the players in the most key position on the field this weekend that will make or break not only their dreams of Super Bowl glory but more importantly for us, our bankroll, the Quarterbacks!
Rat Trap
This organizational investment in key human traits will be on the big stage weekend as we are all blessed with 12 QB’s that are mature, wise and where each member of their respective teams is "all in” and unconditional in the support for their “on field general.” See the players can “smell a rat” and if you are a phony the team will know it and the overall performance of all will greatly suffer. This weekend’s QB’s all to a man exude confidence (which is built by maturity) that no matter how dire the situation becomes the team believes that in the end each will find a way to win. Where does this trust and faith come from? Ahh, finally as I thought you would never ask; as I hear those annoying bells ringing in my head once informing me that it’s time once again for our weekly therapy session affectionally know to all as “Psychobabble.”
Reality Bies
Confidence is a belief in oneself, the conviction that one has the ability to meet life's challenges and to succeed—and the willingness to act accordingly. Being confident requires a realistic sense of one’s capabilities and feeling secure in that knowledge.
Projecting confidence helps people gain credibility, make a strong first impression, deal with pressure, and tackle personal and professional challenges. It’s also an attractive trait, as confidence helps put others at ease
Sanford Tree
Psychologists have consistently found that self-efficacy is directly related to the level of success a person experiences at a task. What is self-efficacy you ask? Self-efficacy is a theory developed by Dr. Al Bandura of Stanford and can more simply be described as your confidence level in yourself as you engage in an activity. Simply put, if you feel confident you can perform well on a test or successfully shoot free throws on a basketball court, you will perform better than if you had little confidence in doing those activities. Confidence is not a substitute for preparation, but what confidence appears, at minimum, to do is minimize anxiety, thereby allowing for better muscle-memory and focus.
Slingshot
Is it merely a question of semantics? I think not. While confidence can be mistaken for arrogance, and vice versa, they are clearly not interchangeable terms. When you think of yourself as a leader do you view yourself as having the quiet confidence of David or the boastful arrogance of Goliath? In today’s post I’ll describe the power that resides with the truly confident, as contrasted with self-destructive characteristics that plague the arrogant.
Humble Pie
“When you think of a true leader do you envision someone who displays a quiet confidence or a blatant arrogance?”
In the competitive worlds of sports, business and politics a reserved attitude of humility can often be misinterpreted as a sign of weakness. However, if you’ve ever negotiated with a truly confident person who is authentically humble, you’ll find that their resolve is often much greater than the feigned confidence of the arrogant. While hubris can be a needed trait to call upon at times, to rely solely upon it as the foundation of your leadership style just doesn’t work.
Big Mac
Great contrasting examples of confidence vs. arrogance as it applies to leadership would be the quiet confidence of World War II Generals’ Omar Bradley and Dwight Eisenhower vs. the often-outrageous arrogance of Generals’ George Patton and Douglas MacArthur. All four were great strategists and tacticians, but it was the two less grandiloquent commanders who went down in history as more highly regarded leaders. They were able to command greater loyalty and respect from peers and subordinates alike with less bravado and more humility and discernment.
The truth of the matter is that a few things have inspired and motivated me over the years like the quiet confidence and humility of great leaders. I would much rather listen to the self-deprecating humor of a confident person making fun of themselves than the mean-spirited attacks of an arrogant person waged at someone else’s expense. More importantly, I would much rather work for, or alongside of, the understated than the overstated. Those professionals that have self-respect and demonstrate a true respect for others regardless of their station in life, are much more likely to be successful over the long term than those that use tactics of disrespect to humiliate and intimidate.
Choo-Choo
While arrogant people can and often do succeed in sports, I believe that it comes at a great personal and professional cost. Arrogance rarely results in lasting relationships built on a foundation of loyalty and trust. Rather arrogant people typically find themselves surrounded by exploitative individuals who are all too happy to ride the “gravy-train” in good times, but at the first sign of trouble all you will see is their backs as they run for the hills.
The confident are successful in sports, but not at the expense of others as the arrogant attempt to do. You’ll find confident leaders (like the 12 QB’s this weekend) have broader spheres of influence, attract better talent, engender more confidence, and earn more loyalty and respect than do those that lead solely with their chutzpah.
If what you’re seeking is lasting relationships, long-term success, and a better quality of life (on and off the field) then you will be better served to forgo the pompous acts of the arrogant and substitute the humility and quiet confidence displayed by true leaders.
Shooters Touch
How did a confident person get confident?
Confidence by those who study the subject is "the degree to which you think and "feel" your actions will achieve positive results." I've learned no matter how bad a shot a basketball player takes, for example, when he shoots the ball, he thinks it is going in—otherwise they wouldn't take the shot.
Be clear that confidence and self-esteem are not the same. Self-esteem refers to general feelings about yourself; confidence refers to your belief and feeling that you can perform a task successfully. I have good self-esteem and confidence in my chosen profession (Dr.) but no confidence that I can land a plane or play QB in the NFL. The better you feel about yourself, though, the easier it becomes to build confidence for a specific task.
Eyes Wide Open
We all know that being confident gives you an edge of life and there are many articles written on how to “become confident.” Most of the recommendations are the same. I take a different approach, and it yields some very different recommendations.
I start by looking at confidence through an “evolutionary-clinical lens.” After all, nobody invented confidence—it evolved because it gives you an evolutionary edge—to help you approach a task without trepidation—if you had to jump over a ledge, being confident would help you approach the task without distracting anxious thoughts that might make you stumble, just like they would today.
The catalyst to bring the function of confidence to life is the realization that your actions influence your results. In other words, "it's up to you." If you do not believe in this fully, you will not make efforts to do your best since the outcome is out of your control. Why study for a test if your studying makes no difference. Accepting that you can influence the outcome creates a sense of control and that initiates confidence.
When I come into contact with confident individuals, I often wonder what type of experiences he or she had to be who they are today. In other words, “How did they become confident?
20/20 Vision
When we look at the tons of research that identify "confident attributes" and use an “evolutionary-clinical lens,” we can make very accurate deductions about the type of experiences and behaviors that individuals who exhibit confidence must have experienced. Here they are and as you review the list, think about the degree to which experiences have been prominent or possibly lacking in your own life.
- Accurate Self-Assessment: Many parents tell their kids they are great in everything, that they are talented and beautiful. This can result in overconfidence and distorted self-perceptions that inevitably are exposed and in fact, devastate the individual when the truth is known. Many schools are relentless in praise and often blind the student to where he or she needs to improve. Not every kid is a great artist. Many take this approach because they think it will build confidence, but in fact it doesn't. Confidence, or self-efficacy, is built by experiencing achievement, not through hollow praise. Confident people grew up with a realistic appraisal of their abilities and thus knew where they stood. This allowed them to develop a strategy and plan to strengthen themselves and to use improvements to creates a positive feedback loop that strengthened their perception they can influence outcome, a perception that reduces anxiety when you enter pressure moments.
- Engaged in Positive Visuals: If you can't imagine yourself being successful, confidence will be hard to come by. Confident people have a history of having playful positive visualizations of themselves in all sorts of moments. Throwing a touchdown, winning a beauty contest, discovering a cure for cancer, accepting academy award, running the country. The length of these mini daydreams is often a few seconds but having them "feels" confident.
- Took Criticism Productively: Most people view criticism as a threat, a put-down, an attack. When you view criticism in this manner, it prevents you from benefiting from the information that you are receiving, information that often helps you improve and do your task better. Confident people, in grade school, high school, and college handled criticism differently. They perceived it as "information that can help them grow," and as a result, improved their task performance and boosted their confidence the next time they had to perform the task.
- Had a Supportive Background: Confident people grew up with strong support systems starting with parents who were encouraging and offered "unconditional love." The confident child felt secure and thus fear of failure became minimized and learning easier when approaching a new task. This allowed them to approach their pressure moments--trying out for a play, spelling b, current event presentation, with a positive attitude.
- Experienced a Confident Building Event: At one time or another confident people experienced an event that allowed them to believe "I can do it." An "A" on a test, a big little league hit, getting a part in the school play, a date with a pretty girl or handsome guy—all seem like minuscule events but in truth, are powerful events because they create feelings of confidence.
Root Beer Float
Individuals with low confidence can recall few of these events. This does not mean they did not have successful experiences when growing up. More likely, it means that they did not pay attention to their successes. Confident people developed themselves by noting and often celebrating their micro successes and used them, probably subconsciously, to create positive expectations for more successful experiences. This experience is the root of the confidence building statement, "I did it once before, I can do it again.”
All 12 QBs in weekend games possess and exude this confidence in their own unique way that attracts all to want to be with and around them in accomplishing a mutual goal (Super Bowl) without they themselves ever saying a thing.
Emotional Maturity
In psychology, maturity is “the ability to respond to the environment being aware of the correct time and location to behave and knowing when to act, according to the circumstances and the culture of the society one lives in.” Adult development and maturity theories include the purpose in life concept, in which maturity emphasizes a clear comprehension of life's purpose, directedness, and intentionality, which contributes to the feeling that life is meaningful.
Storm Warning
When we think of someone who’s emotionally mature, we typically picture a person who has a good understanding of who they are. Even if they don’t have all the answers, an emotionally mature individual gives off a sense of “calm amid the storm.” They’re the ones we look up to when going through a difficult time because they perform well under stress. In other words, emotional maturity is when someone can manage their emotions no matter their circumstances. They know how to respond to tough situations and still keep their cool. It’s a skill set they can consistently work on over time. Here’s a look at key characteristics and things we can do to develop emotional maturity.
What are the key characteristics?
- Taking responsibility-People with emotional maturity are aware of their privilege in the world and will try to take steps toward changing their behavior. This means you don’t blame others (or yourself) when something goes awry.
- You possess a spirit of humility — Instead of complaining about your circumstances, you become action-oriented. You may ask, “What can I do to improve this situation?”
- Showing empathy-Emotionally mature individuals approach life by doing as much good as they can and supporting those around them. You know how to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. Meaning, you often feel more concern for others and try to find ways of helping.
- Owning mistakes-You know how to apologize when you’ve done wrong. No excuses. You’ll admit your mistakes and try to find ways of rectifying the situation. You also don’t have the desire to be right all the time. Instead, you’ll acknowledge that you indeed don’t have “all the answers.”
- Being unafraid of vulnerability-You’re always willing to open up and share your own struggles so others feel less alone. You’re also not interested in being seen as “perfect” all the time. Emotional maturity means being honest about your feelings and building trust with those around you because you don’t have an agenda.
- Recognizing and accepting needs-Those with emotional maturity can admit when they need help or when they’re burning out. For example, you’ll know when you need a break and know when to ask your boss for a day off.
Man Child
In short: yes and no. There are many factors that can influence a person’s level of maturity. Being exposed to a wider range of experiences at a younger age is one example. Still, a person’s level of maturity has more to do with their emotional intelligence (the way they choose to respond to a challenging situation) rather than their age. Even full-grown adults can have a low maturity level. That’s why you may meet a much younger person who seems wiser than their years.
Test Time
You can also start off by asking yourself some basic questions to get a sense of where you are.
- How did you respond to a recent stressful situation?
- How have you coped with unexpected changes?
- Are you often fed up with everyone and everything?
- When things go wrong, do you usually pin the blame on yourself or others?
How can I work on my own emotional maturity?
Of course, but you will have to drop the pride and be brutally honest with yourself. Becoming self-aware of our own worth as well as the worth of others is what helps us lead a happier and more fulfilling life. The more we’re willing to take charge of our behavior, the more we find connection and true belonging. In short, maturity, like everything in life, is a choice we can all make.
From what I have seen the 12 QBs in today’s game they all have for the most part made the correct choices early in life and this proper selection has paved their personal success and also to all those around them. I Thank God (unlike in Detroit) that there was at least one adult in the room when the decision needed to be made when the names the likes of Mahomes, Allen, Jackson, Stafford, Herbert came up otherwise who knows what dysfunction would have entailed these organizations we are viewing today. So, for that and to all those “adult” decision makers, I say Thank You! Now on to the selection (finally).
Game-Time
Melatonin
When deciding how to approach today’s games I was/am torn. On the surface if this was just a “normal weekend” I would pass all the way around since I can make a compelling case for all 12 teams. In addition, these lines are tighter than a sailors knot since the odds makers know that because of the volume of wagers that these games entice; if the if they make an error it could cost their property not only a severe financial hit but they can expect that Tuesday morning call to the sportsbook from upstairs requesting their presence as to explain how the sportsbook lost all their yearly profits because they were “asleep at the wheel” and ultimately could be their own “death-nail” with their cushy position as sportsbook director.
Summertime Fling
As you know I am a profession sports investor so games such as these, although highly important for the league; to me they are no different than an innocuous Wednesday night in November San Jose at Columbus NHL game or the 0.0 TV rating Tigers at Pirates late July afternoon affair. I often overhear on some random sports radio shows where the guest claims to be a professional and provides the listeners with an opinion on the game, total and even cross sports props. I am always amused by these charlatans as they drown me in their proprietary angles. What is perplexing is If the stats are correct and that only 5% of the people who wager on sports earn a living doing so why is it, they all seemingly on the radio/TV? You would think these “geniuses” would keep this “gift” secret as to not divulge publicly their identity and thus opening there supposed vast untaxable income to becoming the target of the ever lurking “tax man.” So, instead of spewing more useless and mind-numbing data and trends that are favorable to my side, I will select to go in the usual direction via the highly overlooked psychological route.
Virgin Air
See, in this unique spot when the lights are the brightest and the starts of the sport build their lasting legacy, it is days and games like these that the elite truly live for. Yes they are all paid handsomely but when you win games like these the entire nation takes notice and instead of free drinks and college girls because you are a “big fish in a small pond” QB of the small town college team; a victory in games like this today it becomes nothing but a consistent future of red carpets, luxury suites at the Kentucky Derby, Private Jets with some uber rich mogul on your way to his private island, and supermodels glued to your side and smiling with every ridiculous bad joke you tell. Yes, my fellow readers its games like these that motivate the crème da la creme because it’s what they feel is deserving due to their God given talents.
Orbiting
I think we all can agree that QBs like Safford and Mahomes live in the upper stratosphere as it pertains to the modern all-time QB’s. Safford's toughness and Mahomes flair contribute to their dominance. Both are proven champions, which provides us the discernible evidence that when the lights are the brightest, they shine above all the rest. The only question is can any of the other 12 join this elite club? Evidence says no. Why?
BOO
Simply put, it's “stage fright.” How do I know? Valid question. In my other profession it’s my job to know how people think, feel and react in specific situations and with my skill set I am able to see in others that most can’t sometimes see within themselves. Today’s game will fill the players with emotions that some have never experienced. Those who have this feeling will recognize from past experience be able to have a better chance in harnessing them to their advantage. When one hasn’t felt this elevated mood, anything could occur. When the emotions hit the inexperienced, the person can tell that something is “off” but can’t identify it and since they can’t quite put their finger on it, they maintain silent as to not bring attention to something that can’t be openly substantiated and curtailed.
Chiropractor Needed
As for my main selection I will focus on Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold. Concerning Darnold it is highly evident to me that something is off. Although the Vikings have a 14-3 record with Darnold at the helm and Darnold himself hasn’t made that back breaking and reckless play that he is/was known for coming into this year costing his team games, I have definitely noticed that something with him just isn’t right. I get the sense by viewing him that he is highly anxious as it my professional belief that he is currently feeling a great sense of pressure to back up his high-level regular season play as he takes the mantle of the franchise QB of a perceived Super Bowl caliber team into the playoffs. Unlike before where every game was a chance to prove he could be a legit starting QB in this league for which his teammates and coaches alike knew he could be, Darnold’s main goal this year was just to reinforce the belief the organization has in him and be the player he was originally drafted to be. Since it's universally accepted that he is the Vikings QB now and possibly for the foreseeable future it is now time to reach a different level. What level is that? Well, only he can answer that question Monday night in Phoenix.
Portable Pepto
There has been a lot of debate on “who has the most to lose” this weekend. Many chimed in with stating its Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson because many believe “if not now than when?” I have yet to hear nary a one stand up to say Darnold as most think he is playing with “house money.” I am here to set the record straight and say by far Darnold in my opinion has the “most to lose.”
The reason being for my choice of Allen in this nauseating sports radio debate (I know I took the bait so please forgive me) is that if he and the Vikings win they are 1 step closer to immortality In addition, if they happen to be victorious Darnold now can make the claim that he can lead a team in the playoffs. If he and the Vikings lose, Darnold will now be regulated to a group of “good QB’s” that could reach the playoffs, but they are not quite at that elite level and will always take a back seat to the league's championship caliber.
Fire Alarm
Finally, when the lights are the brightest and legacies are on the line it is the confident and mature that “run into the fire” as this is what they were born and built for. Since these moments are few and far between and when the greats find themselves in one this maturity allows them to be comfortable in their surroundings and rise for the occasion. The people (teammates) who are blessed enough to be in the midst of this special talent are calm knowing the leader is in charge and at peace within the chaos surrounding them and will excel in the key moments. With the stress of the moment now gone due to the unconditional confidence they possess in their leader the team can be now free, let loose, elevate their play and contribute to a possible championship. We all know that Stafford will bring his “A game” “to the grand party. "The question is will Darnold join them?
Peanuts
I'm sure all of you are familiar with Charlie Brown skit where Lucy offers to hold the football for Charlie Brown to kick. Welcome to the world of every Minnesota Viking football fan.
5 Cents
As you know Lucy approaches Charlie Brown with a clipboard and a checklist, explaining that she's undergone a "self-improvement program" and is trying to earn back his trust. She insists that this time, she genuinely intends to let him kick the football. She even provides a written contract, complete with legal jargon that Charlie Brown doesn't fully understand but feels reassured by.
Hearing Voices
As you know Charlie Brown is going against his “little voice” telling him its once again a rap He finally decides to trust Lucy. Lucy holds the football, and Charlie gears up for the kick. But as he runs toward the ball, as like ever time before Luc once again pulls the ball away and Charlie Brown lands flat on his back, once again the victim of Lucy's antics.
Ultimately, the story encourages us to think critically about when to give second chances (or in my case thousands of chances), how to protect ourselves from avoidable failures, and the importance of integrity in building trust. It’s a humorous yet poignant reminder of the complexities of human relationships (and for me the fandom I can never seem to give up).
Problem Child
The bottom line is across the board the Vikings are the better team (outside of QB) and should go into Arizona and show the nation that they are worthy of their 14-3 record, the Rams are an average team, and that the display last Sunday night in Detroit was an outlier, and that they will be a problem moving forward in this year's playoffs. But I can see the undermanned Rams under Stafford leadership slicing and dicing the Vikings defense with short slant patterns to WRs Nauka and Cupp and the gashing runs by RB Williams keeping the Viking defense on their heels all night while Darnold who is paralyzed with fear melts down on the grandest stage of his career leaving the Vikings pondering the fact they blew a 14-3 season in the Wild Card round.
Cinderella
That being said Darnold's performance last Sunday night scares me. Any quarterback can miss a throw or two, but I'm not sure anybody has left more big plays and potential touchdowns on the field with missed throws in a single game this season (or ever for that matter) than Darnold did last week. He looked, mentally and physically, different from the guy who had been so impressive this season and to me the stage was too bright as it finally hit him that he is in the spotlight and expected to be the leader that the Vikings were expecting. Unlike Stafford who has proven the stage is never too big we saw the contrary for Darnold, and he turned into the “pumpkin” everyone was waiting for, and he knows it, the Vikings organization knows it, and if everyone knows it well the Rams know it too!
Go Deep
So, in the end, just like the story above where Charlie Brown wants to believe this time will be different, the reality is deep down he knows that it will end like it always does with great disappointment while he lies flat on his back as he contemplates his very existence (every Viking fan). Don't say you were not warned! GOOD FORTUNE TO ALL! PhD.
OTHER PLAYS:
2-Team 7-Pt Teaser:
Texans +10/Rams +10
2-Team 6-Pt Teaser:
Steelers +15.5/Broncos +14.5
OVERALL RECORD:
2024 42-48-4 47%
2023 60-42-3 60%
2022 64-57-3 53%
2021 61-53-1 54%
2020 55-46-6 55%
2019 54-53-4 50%
2018 49-30-2 62%
2017 48-47-3 50%
2016 48-42-3 53%
2015 36-18-5 67%
GOOD FORTUNE TO ALL! PhD!