CCR #8 Power Rankings by Martyn

Hi all,
firstly don't ask me for power rankings on college basketball, To be honest I'am not a fan of Basketball, however I do catch a lot of news while I'am checking the NHL & NFL news & scores & read a number of blogs by hoops fans.

So,

NBA
1. Boston
2. LA Lakers
3. New Orleans
4. Utah
5. San Antonio

NHL
1. Philadelphia Flyers
2. Washington Capitals
3. Detroit Red Wings
4. Pittsburgh Penguins
5. San Jose Sharks

It looks like another great season of action, and a special mention to the St Louis Blues who are doing better than expected.

NFL
1. Colts
2. Patriots
3. Jets
4. Steelers
5. Falcons

Of course the Giants & Eagles will be looking to keep up their good starts and have great teams to compete as well as defending champions the NO Saints.

Hope y'all enjoyed reading.
Thanks

CCR #1 NFL Predictions Recap

Hi fellow Bloggers,

After going through all 7 posts regarding Super Bowl predictions, it would appear as though there are two clear teams who’ll make it there this year: the New Orleans Saints & the Indianapolis Colts.  Don’t get too excited, because they’re the bookmaker’s favourites. However, there are a hand full of other teams chosen by Sports Jambalaya bloggers which are fancied to get there as well.

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It wouldn’t be a surprise to see either NY teams (The Giants & Jets… Sorry Bills fans) make it this year; The Green Bay Packers have a real shot at the Lombardi trophy too. The New England Patriots are always a danger, because of their duo of Tom Brady & Randy Moss who are capable of match winning plays.  So don’t underestimate the Pats.

The Ravens of Baltimore will probably have a good season, and could end up in the Super Bowl which would be no fluke.  Then you have the teams from California: San Diego & San Francisco. The 49’ers seem to be the dark horses and it’ll be interesting to see how they fare this season. The Chargers are popular, but they seem to be consistently picked to come up one game short of the Super Bowl.

Last, but not least you have the Atlanta Falcons and the Dallas Cowboys.  The Falcons could come out of the shadows and take center stage.  While the Cowboys are one of the most talented teams and should not be underestimated.

So, who is going to win Super Bowl XLV?

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According to majority of the bloggers of Sports Jambalaya, it’s the Indianapolis Colts!

Here’s a breakdown of our selections:

Indianapolis Colts (4 votes):  Tony Mc, Martyn, 82redbirds & San Jose Fuji

New Orleans Saints (2 votes): The Ranter & G Moses

Baltimore Ravens (1 vote): Hoopography

CCR Topic - 1: NFL Super Bowl Predictions from Tony Mc

I really wish that I had posted the first prediction especially after reading through my fellow commentators posts. Those guys set the bar pretty high.

Unlike the previous few entries which have been educated guesses, taking into account a few different things such as past performances and who plays for which team. I'm going to go in with loyalty. Also I will be using some advice I was given from the only two football fans I work with. I suppose I could spend a few hours researching all the teams and players but if I'm totally honest with you all I haven't followed American Football properly for about ten years.

My knowledge of the sport will greatly improve over the season as I plan to properly reacquaint myself with it and so all future posts will be better...I hope.

Anyway onto my prediction and like I said this is going on loyalty. The San Francisco 49ers will be going to the Super Bowl. Why? I support them. Simple.

Yes, I'm aware that they lost to the Seahawks yesterday but that is only one game in the season and there are plenty more games for them to win.

Now onto their opponent. I was given advice on two teams that I have been assured 'will' win.

The first bit of advice was from a workmate who I think was using the same method of predicting and just picking the team he follows and that's the San Diego Chargers.

The second piece of advice was based on something more substantial than team loyalty and that's what the odds are at the bookmakers.

As Martyn previously said in the post before this one, the Colts are the favourites to win with odds of 8/1. My workmate gave me the same information and has placed a small bet on them winning. So if hes happy to risk his money on the odds given by the bookmakers before the season has began then I'll gladly take that as an indication that they may make it to the show.

So who do I think will be at the Super Bowl with the 49'ers?

The Chargers or the Colts?

I'm going with Indianapolis.

So my prediction is

49ers vs The Colts