Iggy’s Baltimore Sports Report – November 8, 2016

Ravens:
Who wanted that game less? In a game where both teams scored 25% 3rd down efficiency and 10+ penalties for about 100 yards, the steelers gave that game to us. Not only did they give us a 3 quarter head start, they also gave us 8 MORE points to start the 4th quarter to make sure it was enough, before the worst botched on-side kick in NFL history. Were they paid to throw that game? Unbelievable. In the end, we are in first place, and still can’t get the ball into the end zone. No, I don’t count a club record 95-yard catch and sprint as an offensive TD. That’s called a failure to tackle.

Seriously, what this game was about, was improving Ben’s record in games started after an injury to 2-6 by having the steelers run the ball into the jaws of death for 3 quarters to protect his surgically repaired leg, before throwing in the hat and dissecting our secondary.

Can this tiny bit of momentum get us through the rest of the season? Doubtful. Ineptitude on offense will lead to our eventual demise. We cannot continue to play like this and win. Next up: The Cursed Browns. Can we keep them 0-fer? Remember, this is their Super Bowl each year.

Orioles:
Cubs win. BBWAA S-U-C-K! Zach Britton posted the most domineering relief/closer performance in MLB history, and he gets the shaft. 47 for 47 in save opportunities, MLB record 0.54 ERA (for anyone pitching 50+ innings), and a MLB record 43 straight scoreless appearances while pitching in a hitters park. What does he have to show for it? The Mariano Rivera (*spit*) Relief pitcher of the year, which means nothing. Not even an official award. 5 other relief pitchers have won Cy Young awards for a lot less. I thought he even had a shot at MVP. Not even an finalist in either category. I guess his 2 handicaps killed him again. Relief pitcher, and an Oriole. I’m pissed.

Alouettes
For what it’s worth the Als (7-11) won their final game of the season to tie Hamilton (7-11) in the standings, but still lose out on the tie-breaker. Hamilton will host Edmonton, and BC will host Winnipeg in the division semifinals.

Blast (MISL):
Blast open season with an 11-6 win. Home opener on Friday.

Chesapeake Bayhawks: (Home games at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium)
Hawks announce 2017 23-man protected roster.

Capitals (See website for more details):
Caps (8-2-1) have won 5 in 3rd place, 3 points behind the Rangers.

Wizards (See website for more details):
Wizards (1-5) got their first win, and then regressed.

D.C.United (See website for more details):
#2 Colorado faces #4 Seattle in the Western Coference, while #3 Toronto faces #5 Montreal in the Eastern Conference.


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Iggy’s Predictions


“Past performance does not guarantee future success, but it sure is the way to bet!”

  • Week 9:
    • Atl over @TB (+3.5), but take the points. Falcons are 0-3 as the favorite. Falcons took it to the house.
    • Pit (+2.5) over @Bal. We scored 3 offensive FG’s against the Jets. What? We won? Can’t tell by the stats.
    • @KC over Jax (+7.5), but take the points. KC has failed to cover twice. Chefs win, but fail to cover.
    • @MN over Det (+5.5), but take the points. Detroit 3-1 as the underdog, but Minnesota will get back on the winning track. Vikings had it… and then they didn’t.
    • Phi (+2.5) over @NYG. NFC East home curse will be back to support Eagles 3-1 record as the underdog. Midgets stand tall.
    • Dal over @Cle (+7.5), but take the points. Browns have covered 4 times so far this season. Dallas got medieval on the brownies.
    • @Mia over NYJ (+3.5), but take the points. Both teams are struggling. Fins by 4.
    • NO over @SF (+3.5). Brees is better than Kap. Any day. Obviously.
    • @LA (+2.5) over Carolina. Panthers are 2-5 as the favorite, while LA is 3-2 as the dog. Panthers win by 3.
    • @GB over Ind (+7.5), but take the points. GB is 1-6 as the favorite, failing to cover 3 times so far. Colts win 31-26
    • TN (+4.5) over @SD. Titans are 1 game out of first, while the Chargers are looking up at everyone in their division. Chargers out-slug Titans.
    • Den (+0.5) over @Oak. Raiders are 0-3 as the favorite, while Broncos are 2-0 as the underdog. Oakland claims 1st place with 30-20 win.
    • Buf (+6.5) over Sea. I have Russell Wilson on my nightmare team. Seattle ain’t doing it this year. Seattle wins by 6.
    • This Week: 5-8 SU, 5-8 ATS
    • This Season: 70-61-2 SU, 63-70 ATS
  • Week 10:
    • @Bal over Cleveland (+9.5), but take the points. Come on, we haven’t had a game decided by more than 8 points since last season.
    • Hou over @Jax (+1.5). First versus last. Texans win.
    • KC (+2.5) over @Car. Chefs are 6-2, and Panthers are 3-5. No brainer.
    • Den (+1.5) over @NO. Denver looking to get back on top, while Saints are looking for who they are (Who dat?).
    • @NYJ over Rams (+1.5). Two teams with comparable records, going with the home team.
    • Atlanta (+0.5) over @Philadelphia. Falcons are 5-0 as the underdog.
    • MN (+2.5) over @Was. Despite 3 straight losses, Vikings to get back on the winning path.
    • @TN (+2.5) over GB. Packers 1-6 as the favorite so far this year.
    • @TB over Chi (+0.5). Heads or tails? Home team wins.
    • @SD over Miami (+3.5), but take the points. East going West doesn’t translate well.
    • @AZ over SF (+13.5). Forget the points, Niners are 1-7 as the underdog.
    • Dallas (+2.5) over @Pit. Cowboys tied for best record in the league.
    • @NE over Sea (+7.5). Tempted by those points, but in NE in prime time tells me Russell Wilson will have a bad day.
    • @NYG over Cin (+2.5). Giants are probably a playoff team. Bengals, probably not.

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