It Starts Today In Earnest

Hey Peeps and anyone else checking in. A special NFL Sunday "Hey" goes out to Hazel Mae.

So the NFL goes into high gear on this first weekend of the season. If you are a betting NFL fan - my three best picks for week 1 -

New England -8.5 over Buffalo. As the week went on, I began to like this game more and more, I wish week 1 had not started on a Thursday, locking picks in on Wednesday sucks.

Chicago -3.5 over Green Bay. The beginning of a very long season for the cheeseheads - the beginning of the end for Favre.

Arizona -7.5 over San Francisco. Fitzgerald and Boldin have a big game for Hazel Mae's Cowboys (Fantasy team).

Reading the Boston Globe online this morning - Nick Cafardo makes an interesting case for the San Diego Padres having the distinction of being Red Sox West - 11 former Red Sox are now with the Padres. From my perspective, most of the guys on the Padres roster were bit players in Boston - they history there doesn't compare with the combined impact of Nomar, Derek Lowe, Grady Little and Bill Mueller - so the Dodgers remain Red Sox West.

Ok, off to the NFL today. I saw a promo for ESPN's Countdown where Berman and the boys invited that half-wit Dr. Phil to assess the relationship between Parcells and Owens. I know it is supposed to be a joke...but the biggest joke is ESPN for having this fool on their show - so much for credibility.

One last thought on NFL Sundays - Hazel was once quoted as saying her ideal Sunday was spent sitting on the coach in her pyjamas watching the NFL all day - count me in, silk, flannel, or whatever! Have a great one peeps...remember GO COWBOYS - both Dallas and Hazel Mae's.

HAZEL'S SUNDAY HOROSCOPE
Plan out your strategy for the week ahead and prepare to make the moves that will enable you to move forward. Your drive to get ahead may leave someone who wants to spend time with you feeling left out. Plan a nice dinner. 3 stars

Hazel, I hope things are groovy in your world - and that you have today/tonight off to enjoy the 1st weekend of the season.

Song of the Day on Hazelspeeps - for all us NFL fans who love our teams, who are in pools or who are putting some cash down today...some of us will be signing this one (even if we wouldn't admit it).

Crying Game - Boy George

Peesth Out...Buh Bye!