WEEK 10 PICKS!

NFL MIDSEASON! The season is halfway over, and some things never change. The Lions are terrible, the Patriots are tied for first place, Favre is still starting, the Steelers have a great defense, etc. 

There are a lot of interesting new things going on in the NFL too. Tennessee is on top of the league, the AFC West is the loser's bracket, Eli is the more successful Manning! 

Lots to watch for the rest of the year, here are the week 10 picks. 

DENVER BRONCOS @ (-2.5) CLEVELAND BROWNS

This game has already been played, and Denver won 34-30. It was a great game to watch, sadly those people who don't have NFL network did not get to watch. I hope that the NFL and the cable companies get all that nonsense sorted out soon. ANYWAY...it really was a fun game to watch. In the interest of 'journalistic integrity' I will tell you what I told a co-worker of mine on Tuesday night about this game:

Doug: Who do you like in the Denver game?

Me: I don't know, it's hard for me to pick the Broncos with all their injuries on defense. 

Doug: I can't pick against Denver, I always pick Denver in my pool.

Me: Ok Doug, but I gave you fair warning, I like the Browns.

Doug: I'll remember that, thanks.

So yea I took the Browns, I thought their offense would run wild against the banged up Denver defense. For a while that's exactly what happened, the first half was an offensive showcase by Cleveland. I give a lot of credit to Denver though, they got even more banged up, fought through injuries and made big plays when they needed to. Peyton Hillis, the rookie fullback from Arkansas, ended up as the only back available for Denver. A great win for the Broncos, and they are still going to win the AFC Worst at 8-8. 

BALTIMORE RAVENS @ (-1.5) HOUSTON TEXANS

Houston has been playing well of late, winning 3 of 4. The loss was a close loss @ Minnesota last week in a game where Matt Schaub got hurt. He's out again this week, and I think the Ravens put a lot of pressure on the quarterback, forcing some turnovers. Baltimore has won three in a row, after losing three in a row earlier in the year. I like what the Ravens have been doing offensively, keeping a balanced attack. You know the defense is going to show up, but if the offense continues to play well, Baltimore is going to be a dangerous team down the stretch. 

ST LOUIS RAMS @ (-7.5) NEW YORK JETS

The Jets have been sneaking by opponents despite not playing great. Remember two weeks ago when the Rams had just beat Washington and Dallas in back-to-back weeks? I barely remember it also, I think it was a fluke. Steven Jackson isn't playing for StL so I'm gonna take the Jets at home. Can we start calling the Jets the "J-Men"? If the Giants can be the "G-Men" why can't the Jets have an annoying name that Chris Berman can yell too much? 

BUFFALO BILLS @ (-3.5) NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

A huge matchup in the AFC East. Buffalo has lost two in a row after starting the season 5-1. The downward spiral continues and the Patriots win a not so close game. People were ready to write off the Pats earlier in the season, but the show just keeps on going. New England may not have their MVP quarterback, but they still have a lot of talent and a lot of experience. In a strong AFC EAST, I think the Pats emerge. 

GREEN BAY PACKERS @ (-2.5) MINNESOTA VIKINGS

A battle of 4-4 teams in the NFC North. In games like these I give an edge to the home team. NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND. I think the Packers are just a better team at this point. Their last two losses were each by three points, and either game could have been won. This becomes the stepping stone for a the rest of the Packers season. What is Randy Moss was still on the Vikings? Could I quarterback that team? Would there be more than two plays? Hand off to Peterson, bomb to Moss, and...

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS @ (-8.5) MIAMI DOLPHINS

Funny feeling game of the week, I'm taking the Seahawks in this one. I have no explanation either. The Dolphins are clearly the better team, and they are certainly more fun to watch with their wildcat formation. Don't bet on this prediction, it has little chance of being right, hence it being the funny feeling pick of the week. 

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS @ (+6.5) DETROIT LIONS

Once again, I suppose it's worth repeating, I refuse to pick the Lions under any circumstance against any team, with any line. If you gave me the Lions as 100 point underdog to a Pop Warner, I would take Pop Warner to win by more than 100. If you haven't yet figured it out, I am taking the Jaguars. Hip Hip Horray!

TENNESSEE TITANS @ (+2.5) CHICAGO BEARS

I hear a lot of people are taking the Bears in this one. I don't buy it. I have seen Rex Grossman enough to know what he "brings to the table", and it resembles old stinky fish. The Titans have a great defense and will get to Grossman all day. The Bears still have a good defense, but the Thunder and Lightning combo of LenDale White and Chris Johnson will give the Bears fits. This made me think...is there another version of Thunder and Lightning? I couldn't figure out anything that would be better? Suggestions anyone?

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS @ (-1) ATLANTA FALCONS

Two dome teams going at it. I think this may be a fun game to watch this Sunday. New Orleans at 4-4 is in last place in the NFC South. I think they were probably picked first in most preseason predictions. Drew Brees has been great, but the defense hasn't. I like the Falcons in this one, mainly because they are at home and Matt Ryan has been solid as a rock. Michael Turner and Roddy White are both headed to the Pro Bowl too, anyone think that would have happened before the season?

CAROLINA PANTHERS @ (+8.5) OAKLAND RAIDERS

The Raiders have been frustrating, they are a team in a dark place...a dark dark place. The Panthers are playing great football, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The Panthers take it to the Raiders, and show them how to look and play like a real football team. 

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS @ (-14.5) SAN DIEGO CHARGERS

14.5? Wow. In the NFL, the lines don't get much higher than 14.5. Let's look back at Kansas City's losses, lost by 7, lost by 15, lost by 24, lost by 34, lost by 24, lost by 4, lost by 3. So they got hammered for a few games, and now maybe they found their pride? I love the Chargers in general, and cannot for the life of me understand why they aren't 6-2. As it stands they are 3-5, and the Chiefs are 1-7. 14.5 is a big line though, and I think pride continues to play a role, and they lose by less than 14.5, anyone for 14 even?

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS @ (-2.5) PITTSBURGH STEELERS

This will be a great game also. Offense versus defense. I always lean towards defense in these, so I guess there is no reason to waste space, Steelers are the pick. 

NEW YORK GIANTS @ (-2.5) PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

Another entertaining conference game, this one in the NFC East. The Giants just keep on rolling along. This is a pick em in my head, so I am picking the Giants. Eli Manning just keeps on getting it done, sometimes its very ugly, but wins are wins. When you are accustomed to winning, no situation seems to daunting. Maybe the Eagles players are still celebrating the Phillies world series win, and they come out a little flat at home. Maybe the Eagles players are jealous of all the nice things the Philly people are saying about the Phillies, and thinking if the Phillies can do it 'why can't us?' (that joke makes sense if you click here)

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS @ (-9.5) ARIZONA CARDINALS

Got this message in my fantasy football league, and I think it sums up the Arizona season pretty well, and how most people feel about it:

In case there is a degenerate gambler in anywhere in you. Arizona is 10-1 to win the NFC title. Right now they have a 3 game lead in their division and are 1 game behind Carolina for the #2 seed (aka first round bye). 

They're deep, talented and with a favorable schedule. They have 2 close loses at Carolina and Washington as a blow out by the NY Jets. 

They look like a lock to host a playoff game...with some health and luck probably a 2nd round game. It would be an easy hedge to bet against the Cardinals in the playoffs to secure yourself a handsome profit no matter the outcome. 

It went on and on. Bottom line about my friend, Smart Guy. I'm taking the Cardinals.

Last week: 6-8

Season (3 weeks): 20-22

NFL Picks Week 8

Doesn't this guy deserve all 8 home games??

Great success!!! I went 9-5 last week in my first ever NFL picks post. Picking against the spread is a unique type of challenge.  Sometimes the picks don't have anything to do with the better team over the worse team, but rather the home team or the momentum, or the size of the betting line. Anyway, I hope to keep it up this week and continue to shock the world. Without further ado...

OAKLAND RAIDERS @ (-6.5) BALTIMORE RAVENS 

I took the Raiders last week on a gut feeling and not only did they cover the spread, they won the game outright! I don't foresee that happening again, the Raiders got lucky at home last weekend against a confused looking Jets team. Baltimore looked good last week against Miami, and I think they carry that over again. Willis McGahee is starting to play better and Joe Flacco is "managing the game" as the talking heads would say. The Ravens are the pick. 

ARIZONA CARDINALS @ (-4.5) CAROLINA PANTHERS 

I am gonna stick with defense again here and take the Panthers. I hear Anquan Boldin will probably be coming back this week after getting the bye week to further recover from his sinus injury. Boldin and Fitzgerald are the best receiving duo in the NFL, and they should at least make this game competitive. Fitz is on my fantasy team, so please have him in your endzone prayers

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS @ (-3.5) DALLAS COWBOYS

Three defensive minded teams in a row...who put these games in this order? I'm not gonna stray from the train now, gimmie the Bucs in this game as the Cowboys continue their skid. Brad Johnson and the offense looked horrible last week in getting roasted by the Rams. Giving up 30+ points to the Rams is not a one week fix, I think the Cowboys are in a dark place right now and I'm not sure what it is going to take in order to right the ship. Overspending on Roy Williams was not the solution. If TO doesn't get enough balls on Sunday...does he pout at the press conference? or does he just go after Brad Johnson on the sideline? Only time will tell, but you can be sure he does something cooky. 

WASHINGTON REDSKINS @ (+7.5) DETROIT LIONS

I cannot take Detroit under any circumstance. No matter how good Calvin Johnson is, I just can't do it. The Redskins wins big. Clinton Portis has been out of this world, and I don't know that anyone could have seen it coming. I still don't love Washington overall, but I'm slowly coming around. The Redskins defense has been very impressive in the few games I have been able to watch. If they can keep it up, they could steal the NFC East! How about the Lions game being blacked out in Detroit? If that doesn't send a message to the organization, what else could? No more being bailed out by company's buying tickets at the last minute, even they won't go near the Lions. I am trying to come up with a one word summary for the Lions, "incompetent" comes to mind first. If you have a better/more funny/more clever word, post it. 

BUFFALO BILLS @ (+1.5) MIAMI DOLPHINS

Buffalo has been playing really well, but the low line shows how much respect people have for the Dolphins the year. The crazy wildcat formation with Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams has been brilliant, and more and more pro and college teams are starting to use it in some form or another. I like the Bills in a close game, but I would not be the least bit surprised if Miami pulled out an upset victory, especially because the game is in Miami. 

ST LOUIS RAMS @ (-6.5) NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Another surprisingly low line in my opinion. The Rams have won two straight, but the buck stops here. Now don't get me wrong here, I don't think the Patriots are all the sudden "back" to where they have been, but confidence can be a magical thing. Last week's clinic against the Broncos was something I think they can and will build on. The Patriots win this game and make another statement that they are not going to go down without a strong push to win the AFC East. Cassell and Moss looked to be on the same page on Monday night, and that means trouble for the rest of the teams on the Pats schedule. It wasn't exactly rocket science, throw the ball to the most feared receiver ever, but he seemed to figure it out. 

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS vs. (+2.5) NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

This game will be played across the pond in London, England. Not to be confused with London, Ontario, Canada which is a beautiful little place in its own right. The breaking news today was that Deuce McCallister and Will Smith, among others, are going to be suspended by the NFL for testing positive for a form of water pill steroids. Suspensions before games are always a distraction, regardless of length or violation. I give the edge to the Chargers in this one. I would like to see the Chargers play better, just so the AFC WEst remains interesting. The Chargers and the Broncos play in San Diego the last week of the regular season, and it would be great if it were for the division. Don't get me wrong fellow Denverites, Go Broncos and all that, but winning by default isn't quite as satisfying. You can ask any competitive person about that. Back to the London thing, out of all the teams in the NFL, taking a home game away from the Saints? Really? Really Roger Goodell? The Saints? I hate that the Saints lose a home game, and I am not sure that playing a regular season game in Europe is even a good idea. The NFL makes a KILLING here in the states. The NBA and MLB and NHL all have more of a reason to go overseas, not just because a higher percentage of the league is foreign born, but because other countries like those other three sports. How about not trying to force other countries to like what we like? They (the rest of the world) don't bring the best soccer teams over to the US and force it on us, so why do we do it? 

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS @ (-12.5) NEW YORK JETS

Twelve and a half is a lot of points. The Jets lost to the Raiders last week, and Kansas City really needs an inspiring win. In my opinion...all signs point to taking the Chiefs to cover. So I am taking the Chiefs to cover. Could be a stretch, but I guess I'm bound to make a stretch pick every week. 

ATLANTA FALCONS @ (-8.5) PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 

Matt Ryan has been great. Michael Turner has been great. I don't think the Falcons are quite over the hump yet though. The Eagles have been here before, dealing with injuries, and understanding that they play in a tough division where every game is vital to their playoff chances. Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb will be ready to go and the Eagles will win big. 

CLEVELAND BROWNS @ (-6.5) JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

I had all sorts of faith in Cleveland last week after their huge Monday win over the Giants. They only managed 11 points against the Redskins last week. The Kellen Winslow debacle hurts them, and they fall hard this week. Brady Quinn makes an appearance and seals up the starting job for next week. How is that for bold predictions? The Jaguars in a snoozer, 17-10 or something lame like that. The Jaguars are a team that no one wants to play, ever. They control the clock, don't turn the ball over, and play tough defense. They would be a Big Ten team if they were in the NCAA. Very much like a traditional Wisconsin Badger team. 

NEW YORK GIANTS @ (-2.5) PITTSBURGH STEELERS

Game. of. the. Week. Pittsburgh is too good. Even with the injuries to their running back core, the Steelers are the best team in the AFC right now. The team defense is extraordinary. If the Cleveland defesne gave Eli and the Giants fits, imagine what Pittsburgh is gonna do to them. I really like the Steelers this week and for the rest of the season, barring any Big Ben motorcycle mishaps. (Random thought: I think the NFC East is falling on tough times, all the hype maybe got their heads).

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS @ (-4.5) SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

Have not gotten to watch much of either of these teams. I'll take the Niners because they are at home, and Mike Martz is still a mad scientist of offense. 

CINCINNATI BENGALS @ (-9.5) HOUSTON TEXANS

Funny feeling game of the week, give me the Bengals in this one. I have no explanation, and I generally have a lot of positive things to say about the Texans. They are making the right moves in the organization and are taking steps to become a more competitive franchise (taking notes Detroit Lions?). Andre Johnson is showing the world what he is capable of when he is healthy, and...wow. Houston is clearly better, and they are at home, but my gut says Cincy.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS @ (-3.5) TENNESSEE TITANS

I like when teams have been there before. The Colts have started 9-0, and they know all about pressure to keep winning, and Monday night showdowns. The Titans are too young to understand the situation they are in. It could be a good thing that they are not aware of the moment, but I tend to lean towards the experience factor in games like this. I'm firmly taking the Colts to beat the Titans on Monday night. 

9-5 on the season, hopefully more good things to come. Have a great weekend everyone!!! 

NFL Picks Week 7

My first ever NFL picks post. These lines are based on the Thursday morning lines, so they still could change. 

TENNESSEE TITANS (-8) @ KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

I'm taking the Titans in this one. I don't think anyone expected the Titans to 5-0 at this point, especially after Vince Young got all emotional and reportedly "suicidal." I wonder if the fact that Vince got a '6' on the Wonderlic test had anything to do with that. In an old ESPN article on the Wonderlic test, the founder of the company said that a score of '10' was literacy...6? I know we have been down this road before, but 6? Anyway, Kerry Collins got a 30, which compares to a chemist according to the Wonderlic people. I am confident Kerry Collins can figure out that KC has the second worst defense in the AFC. A chemist could figure that out right?

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (PICK EM') @ BUFFALO BILLS

I was thoroughly impressed with the Chargers last week. (Random Thought: The Patriots mystique is clearly over, which means that even when Brady comes back next year, the mental edge that the Pats had over everyone is significantly diminished.) I am gonna go with the Chargers based on that performance last week, and the fact that the AFC West is so bad right now that the Chargers know they can take the division with a couple good weeks. The Bills have been a huge surprise in the AFC, and I think they have a real shot at winning the AFC East, but even at home I don't think they get it done. I think San Diego gave themselves enough of a confidence boost last week to carry over to this week. It should be noted that I have Antonio Gates and Vincent Jackson on my fantasy team, so my mind may be subconsciously making picks that would help my fantasy team...thanks mind, you're always looking out for me. 

PITTSBURGH STEELERS (-9.5) @ CINCINNATI BENGALS

How much time do I really have to dedicate to this space to explain how bad the Bengals are? Because the game is in Cincy, and this is a rivalry type game, I'm tempted to say the Bengals keep it close...but no, I can't do it. Pittsburgh is the pick. How's that for economical space saving?

BALTIMORE RAVENS (+3) @ MIAMI DOLPHINS

A battle of one-sided teams. The Ravens defense has been spectacular this season, with the notable exception being last week's 31-3 drubbing by the Colts and the Peyton Manning of old. The Dolphins lost a heart-breaker to the Texans last week 29-28. Who has more to prove? Who has more pride? I fully expect this to be the most entertaining game of the weekend, especially for diehard football enthusiasts. How is Baltimore going to combat Miami's wildcat formations? Is the Ronnie Brown show going to continue this week? This game interests me immensely. I'm going to take Baltimore because I think Ray Lewis will have the troops ready to go. 

DALLAS COWBOYS (-7) @ ST. LOUIS RAMS

Looks like Tony Romo is gonna give it a whirl, but as this is the NFL, that could change at any moment. I don't particularly think it matters who lines up under center for the Cowboys, they are significantly better and more talented than the Rams. The Rams got their first win of the season last week against the Redskins, but I don't see them being much of a threat to anyone the rest of the season. The Rams offense is ranked dead last in the NFC and the defense is giving up more yards than any team not named the Lions...I smell trouble. Dallas wins/covers handily, TO is a monster, Marion Barber is a monster, and all is well in the Cowboy South. 

MINNESOTA VIKINGS (+3) @ CHICAGO BEARS

No idea what to expect from either of these teams. The Vikings should be much better than they are, and so should the Bears. Both teams are 3-3 and continuously defy logic with their sporadic play week-to-week. Adrian Peterson set the rushing record against the Bears last year, and don't think for one second that everyone on that defense remembers it. These teams are very similar, they both have 'eh' quarterbacks and receivers and solid defenses. In fact, they are so much alike I'm just going to flip a coin to decide who to pick. If it's heads I'm taking the Bears and if it's tails I'm gonna go with Chicago. Here we go..............(coin is flipping through the air).......TAILS! Chicago is the pick for this week, boy was that intense, hope I never encounter indecision like that again. 

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (+3) @ CAROLINA PANTHERS

I'm pretty surprised that the Panthers are favored in this one. Maybe because Reggie Bush is questionable? New Orleans has a prolific offense led by the not quite midseason league MVP Drew Brees, and they have won two of their last three. Carolina has won two of three also, but got blitzed (I hate using 'blitzed' in a football post, but I wanted to write this explanation so I am going to keep it in, one time only) last week by Tampa Bay. Carolina has found the defense of old, old being two years ago, but they have only been a franchise for twelve years-ish, so a two year window is roughly 16.6% of their existence!! I am going with the Panthers, I convinced myself that the offense of the Saints will not be up to the challenge against the Carolina defense. 

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (+10.5) @ NEW YORK GIANTS

The Giants were awful on Monday night. Eli was bad, the defense was bad, everything just looked bad. That being said the Giants still have the #1 offense in the NFL right now, statistically speaking. The Niners have been scoring a lot of points, but they have also been giving up a lot, so logic suggests the Giants score a lot and Niners score a lot, and the Giants finish with a higher number of points than the Niners. Works for me, Giants cover ad win by 13. 

DETROIT LIONS (+8.5) @ HOUSTON TEXANS

The Lions are unwatchable. I am at the point where unless I have a fantasy player going AGAINST the Lions, I cannot bare the pain of their football infidelities. At least this new GM has some savvy, getting four picks, two on the first day for Roy Williams was a steal. I hope he does more more dealing. Another thing, ENOUGH JON KITNA, WE GET IT, YOU FEEL CHEATED, YOU LOVE GOD, BLAH BLAH BLAH. Going on and on about how the Lions are trying to make him look selfish, no one is trying to make you look selfish, you just said that if they wanted to go in a different direction that they should have traded you in the offseason, well the Lions didn't know that you were gonna be so bad! You want out when you start to suck more than usual, THAT'S BEING SELFISH!! ARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!

To recap, I like Houston this week. (I would love to go on about Orlovsky scrambling out of the endzone, but no need to beat a dead Lion).

NEW YORK JETS (-3) @ OAKLAND RAIDERS

I like the Raiders in this one. Something about this game feels fishy to me, the Raiders have looked pretty lifeless all season and last week was certainly no different, but something doesn't feel right. Favre has been great all season, the Jets are competing in the AFC East and they look like a real threat. I know it goes against all forms of logic and sensibility, but I'm sticking with the Raiders. 

CLEVELAND BROWNS (+7) @ WASHINGTON REDSKINS

The Redskins getting a touchdown on the Browns? Maybe I'm a fool for taking so much head in momentum, but Cleveland was terrific on Monday night, and the Redskins lost to the Rams...I suppose this is make or break time, sink or swim, live or die, come or go, any other cliche I'm missing? I think something clicked with the Browns and they will go on a run, maybe not to the playoffs, but another mildly successful year. The Redskins are going to keep pace in the "toughest division in football" (fee fi fo fum, we are the NFC East!) But honestly I like all the other three teams in the division better. I'll take the Browns.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (-1) @ GREEN BAY PACKERS

This should be another great game to watch. If you have directv (RT: that always bothers me by the way, doesn't everyone say DIRECT TV, but really it's DIREC TV, I know they are combining the two words to be cool or whatever, but it really bugs me) you can watch the Ravens/Dolphins game I touted earlier, and than tune in to this one. You can thank me later. While we are talking about games on TV, are there 1000 other things you would rather do than watch Seattle/Tampa Bay in the Sunday night game? I cannot wait until whatever week it is that the games are chosen, what a smart move by the NFL. They finally did something right! So Colts Packers, back on track, this will be great to watch, both of these teams always play focused and intense every week. These are NFL teams, teams you would be happy to pay to watch. Unlike a certain team in the Motor City...I should have never started talking about the Lions, now it's all I can think about. FOCUS, FOCUS Big fella.....there, that's better. The Packers have lost three of four, but could have just as easily won three of four as they had a couple close games (Atlanta, Tampa Bay). I generally side with the home team in games like this, but the Colts looked great against the #1 rated Ravens defense last week, I think they build on that momentum. Colts win. 

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (+10.5) @ TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 

I really don't know much about either of these teams. Seattle is disappointing, Tampa Bay is overachieving. Perfect. That was easy. I pick Tampa to win 13-2. If that actually happens, send your lottery number requests to Andrew Joynt, Genius Enterprises, Denver, CO 80203.

DENVER BRONCOS (+3) @ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Another wishy washy type game. The Broncos have been awful on defense, giving up 393 yards per game, worst in the AFC, but they have been super on offense putting up 399 yards per game, best in the AFC. So where do we go with this team? Being in Denver I get a lot of Bronco coverage, and I admit, I am becoming a bit of fan. Brandon Marshall is the future of the NFL, say what you want about Reggie Bush and Calvin Johnson, Shawn Merriman, and other young NFL talents...Brandon Marshall has the potential to the best wide receiver in the NFL for the next ten years. It helps that Jay Cutler trusts him to a fault, and will throw it to him regardless of down, distance, coverage, situation, etc. But this guy is special, if you haven't seen him play, take special time out to watch him on Monday night. All that being said, I hear the Patriots are practicing day and night after last week's debacle against San Diego. Coach Hoody has them ready to play (Can you imagine if Ray Lewis was on the Pats? Belichick and Lewis would have Pats players selling their souls for wins!) and the Patriots win.

Wow, that wasn't so bad. Please feel free to email me: joynt@colorado.edu and comment on the posts. I will not be held responsible if you bet your life savings on my picks because they were presented in such a eloquent and humorous fashion...they are just words my friends.