HOGNOSTICATIONS 2007: NFL Week 1

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 1:24 pm

Dear Hognosticators,

Finally!

Here we are, the most cherished title in THN Board goes up for grabs again among all posters for the NFL 2007 season. Yes, only registered posters can participate. So, if you are not registered yet and you would like to do so, register as soon as possible!

Our brother Texas Hog has explained the purpose of the game. It is a game that puts both your knowledge and your luck to the test for an -entire- NFL season. We have competitors who are mostly Redskins fans but others are welcome to participate as well (and be embarrassed if they accept the challenge). This is a very tough crowd which routinely beats the statistics of the "experts" in some "professional" media sports outlets. So, you know what you are getting into. But it is tremendously anticipated and enjoyed by everyone here.

You know the story. We have two Champions for the 2005 and 2006 seasons: yours truly and Hoss. It was very tough to win these titles and only a few games decided the title during the last week of each regular season. This goes to remind us about the importance of having competitive picks -every- week. Some of us did not recover from a couple of really bad weeks throughout the competition last year. But if you even wish to have a remote chance to win this tough competition you should make sure to participate -every- week. Consistency, good consistency that is, pays well in this competition.

The schedule and deadlines for Hognostications are -posted- by Texas Hog on the front page of the Hognostications section. We accept no excuses. If you do not meet the deadline, you miss out and you might be very likely missing a shot at the championship title. Let this become fair warning to -everyone-. Please do not invent dramatic excuses to try to justify your lack of discipline.

You may post your picks in these threads if you wish but THEY DO NOT COUNT. In order to count, your picks must be registered on time in the approtiate Weekly Form.

I will be opening a thread -every- week to discuss and brag about the stats and results of the Hognostications during the previous week and I will be announcing the opening of the new week with the next games on it. I will be writing about the Hognostications results and the Hognosticators and not really a commentary about the past or future games. I will leave that to Texas Hog and others.

You can use -any- technique to select winners every week. Some read the Vegas picks, others look for the "experts" picks (sorry for them), yet others have very innovative and creative methods. For example, one of our competitors has a crystal ball. Others pick preferably home teams. Whatever your method, I wish you success because you are going to need it.

I will be picking the Washington Redskins to win -every- week. This is a principle at THN. Beware of the consequences as a Skins fan otherwise. And yes, I am coming back to recover -MY- championship in 2007!

Hail to the Redskins,

Redskin in Canada

Games for NFL 2007 Week 1

Thursday, September 6:

Saints at Colts 8:30 PMSunday, September 9:

Monday, September 10:

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 1:50 pm

I sent my picks in.

spudstr04 · Post by **spudstr04** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 2:13 pm

1 New Orleans
2 Minnesota
3 St.Louis
4 Denver
5 Kansas City
6 Washington
7 New England
8 Philadelphia
9 Pittsburgh
10 Tennessee
11 San Diego
12 Detroit
13 Seattle
14 Dallas
15 Baltimore
16 San Francisco

my picks are in too

tribeofjudah · Post by **tribeofjudah** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 2:51 pm

I'm in too.....

UK Skins Fan · Post by **UK Skins Fan** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 2:59 pm

Read 'em and weep, people. This week's winner is in the building...

1 Indianapolis
2 Minnesota
3 Carolina
4 Denver
5 Kansas City
6 Washington
7 New England
8 Philadelphia
9 Pittsburgh
10 Jacksonville
11 San Diego
12 Oakland
13 Seattle
14 Dallas
15 Baltimore
16 San Francisco
Tiebreaker: 35

Detroit at Oakland? Anybody going to that one needs to remember their sick bag.

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:10 pm

People, people! I hope you are not forgetting to add your tie breakers!!! Please remember that these are the scores, which may decide winners in case of ties. Enjoy.

Is the winner in the building??? ROTFALMAO

No wonder the American Revolution succeeded. :lol:

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:21 pm

Redskin in Canada wrote:People, people! I hope you are not forgetting to add your tie breakers!!!

Maybe I chose to play it like The Price is Right, and bid 0 points.

UK Skins Fan · Post by **UK Skins Fan** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:46 pm

Redskin in Canada wrote:People, people! I hope you are not forgetting to add your tie breakers!!! Please remember that these are the scores, which may decide winners in case of ties. Enjoy.

Is the winner in the building???

No wonder the American Revolution succeeded.

It didn't - we just want them to think it did. It makes them feel good about themselves. For the same reason, we arranged for their two nearest neighbours to be Mexico and Canada - they feel like big fish in a small pond.

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:38 pm

Here are the correct picks:

Game01=Indianapolis
Game02=Minnesota
Game03=Carolina
Game04=Denver
Game05=Houston
Game06=Washington
Game07=New England
Game08=Philadelphia
Game09=Pittsburgh
Game10=Jacksonville
Game11=San Diego
Game12=Detroit
Game13=Seattle
Game14=Dallas
Game15=Baltimore
Game16=San Francisco
Tiebreaker=27

BossHog · Post by **BossHog** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 7:10 pm

I've received 17 sets of picks so far... they're posted in Hognostications.

Justice Hog · Post by **Justice Hog** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 7:29 pm

Just sent mine in. Hmm. Interesting games this week! Anyone gonna achieve a "perfect score" this year?

ChocolateMilk · Post by **ChocolateMilk** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 7:54 pm

Yeah i sent mine in... for some reason i picked the Saints to win. I just have a "feeling"

Post by **admin** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:08 am

26 sets of picks in so far, and all posted in Hognostications.

I also added a couple more pages to the 'NFL Pages' section... though I think we'll have to wait for some results to see anything propogated on those pages...

Keep 'em coming... remember that it's a shortened week for picks with the Thursday game.

Thanks, and good luck.

TincoSkin · Post by **TincoSkin** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:28 am

i didnt find my name on the list on the pick sheet. and i tried to register but it says my name is already taken!!! what to do???

TincoSkin · Post by **TincoSkin** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:30 am

i figured it out, ignore me

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:18 pm

TincoSkin wrote:... ignore me

Alright.

j/k

My picks are in:

1 Indianapolis
2 Minnesota
3 St.Louis
4 Buffalo
5 Houston
6 Washington
7 New England
8 Philadelphia
9 Pittsburgh
10 Tennessee
11 San Diego
12 Oakland
13 Seattle
14 Dallas
15 Cincinnati
16 San Francisco

Tiebreaker: 31

PS Do not trust me!!! I am a terrible Hognosticator during the first few weeks !!!

REDEEMEDSKIN · Post by **REDEEMEDSKIN** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 5:15 pm

I submitted mine, but I have not received a confirmation e-mail, like we did last year.

Should I expect one again this year? Is that still a norm?

Hoss · Post by **Hoss** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:07 pm

My picks are as follows:
1 Indianapolis
2 Minnesota
3 St.Louis
4 Denver
5 Kansas City
6 Washington
7 New England
8 Philadelphia
9 Pittsburgh
10 Jacksonville
11 San Diego
12 Detroit
13 Seattle
14 Dallas
15 Baltimore
16 San Francisco
Tiebreaker: 33

The first few weeks were tough for me last year and I suspect they will be this also.

Game On!!!! :rock:

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:08 pm

REDEEMEDSKIN wrote:Should I expect one again this year? Is that still a norm?

Yes and yes.

BossHog · Post by **BossHog** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:28 am

38 sets of picks in and posted... keep 'em coming.

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 2:45 pm

Some really keen and great Hognosticators are still missing. PLEASE remember that the deadline is Thursday 4 PM !!!
I find the trendto be a bit surprising:

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Away    No Atl Car Den  Kc Mia  Ne Phi Pit Ten Chi Det Tb NyG Bal Ari       
#Picks:  9   8  13  32  18   0  36  30  34  15   5  24  2   5  26  10       
Pct:   24% 21% 34% 84% 47%  0% 95% 79% 89% 39% 13% 63% 5% 13% 68% 26%

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Home   Ind Min StL Buf Hou  Was NyJ  Gb Cle Jac  Sd Oak Sea Dal Cin Sf        
#Picks: 29  30  25   6  20   38   2   8   4  23  33  14  36  33  12 28        
Pct:   76% 79% 66% 16% 53% 100%  5% 21% 11% 61% 87% 37% 95% 87% 32% 74%

Baltimore is an -awful- team playing on the ROAD away from home. :shock:

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:05 pm

Redskin in Canada wrote:Baltimore is an -awful- team playing on the ROAD away from home.

I hope they prove you wrong. :twisted:

Fios · Post by **Fios** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:07 pm

Redskin in Canada wrote:Baltimore is an -awful- team playing on the ROAD away from home.

What?? The Ravens are coming off a 13-3 season. They finished first in the league defensively in yards per game and points per game. They added a decent running back, something they sorely lacked last year, which will allow the offense to eat some more clock and have just enough to stay in a game. In what world is that "awful"?

Cappster · Post by **Cappster** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:22 pm

I feel like a lone ranger in the fact that I vote with my heart and not my head when it comes to the nfc east.. Voting for Washington to win is a gimme but I do not she how anyone could vote for our most hated rival to win. Granted, it is against the Giants but I hate the Giants less than the cowpatties so thats how I pick a nfc east on nfc east matchup. As for the GB vs philthy matchup, I had to go for GB because I do not want to see the iggles win any football games. I would rather "hope" to start off the season with a 2 way tie for first instead of 3. Therefore, I cannot vote for anyone in the east to win other than the skins. Most of you don't give a crap but just voicing my opinion.

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:30 pm

Fios wrote:
Redskin in Canada wrote:Baltimore is an -awful- team playing on the ROAD away from home.

What?? The Ravens are coming off a 13-3 season. They finished first in the league defensively in yards per game and points per game. They added a decent running back, something they sorely lacked last year, which will allow the offense to eat some more clock and have just enough to stay in a game. In what world is that "awful"?

You reasoning is why I picked them, but I assume RIC is going off of statistical history. Albeit, this is a different team offensively than those in years past. Good QB, good RB and good playing calling. They're 3/3 but in the past 1/3.