facebok riots

It's interesting how internet users view privacy. No matter what level of anonymity or selectivity someone uses when posting on websites, the info is still out there. It's just a matter of finding it and organizing it. For instance, the recent Facebook feed fiasco didn't offer users any more information. I just organized it in a way that tons of people could access it. Not only that, but we've all heard the stories about employers looking people up on Myspace. It's not anonymous.

aaron brooks glitch part 2

What I didn't realize was that Aaron Brooks actually DID throw the ball 20 yards backwards in a game. Did the Raiders know this before they signed him? Oh, the hilarity!

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how to dissuade yourself from becoming a blogger

My Google homepage came up with this wikiHow article today. Maybe I should take a hint.

aaron brooks glitch

Apparently, there is a glitch in the European Madden game where if you aren't controlling the quarterback during a game in superstar mode the quarterback automatically throws the ball backwards. I don't know what's better, the YouTube clip or the fact that the guy calls it the "Aaron Brooks glitch". Happy Monday Night football, everybody.

nfl predictions

Of course I think the Dolphins are going to win the Super Bowl, but here are my official predictions. Enjoy.


AFC EAST Miami Dolphins
AFC SOUTH Indianapolis Colts
AFC NORTH Cincinnati Bengals
AFC WEST Kansas City Chiefs
AFC WILD CARD New England Patriots
AFC WILD CARD Denver Broncos
AFC CHAMPION Cincinnati Bengals

NFC EAST Washington Redskins
NFC SOUTH Carolina Panthers
NFC NORTH Chicago Bears
NFC WEST Seattle Seahawks
NFC WILD CARD New York Giants
NFC WILD CARD St Louis Rams
NFC CHAMPION Carolina Panthers

SUPER BOWL CHAMPION Cincinnati Bengals

MVP Carson Palmer
OFF POY Ladanian Tomlinson
DEF POY Troy Polamalu
OFF ROOKIE Joseph Addai
DEF ROOKIE AJ Hawk
COACH Scott Linehan

nfc

I know most of you couldn't sleep last night waiting for the NFC picks, so here they are:

NFC East
Where else but the NFL can a team from Dallas be in the eastern division? The Cowboys are set for a solid season. Terrell Owens will put up some big numbers, but not enough to get the job done and certainly not enough to make up for the ulcers he'll give Jerry Jones. TO can make team a contender, but not a champion. The Giants made a great move in adding Arrington at linebacker. Plaxico, Tiki, and Eli form a potent trifecta on the other side of the ball and will be a contender. The Eagles just don't have enough. Their defensive unit works, but Westbrook is still just a wide receiver in the backfield. McNabb will be better than last year when he played most of the season with a sport's hernia, especially with Donte Stollworth to throw to, but the Eagles remain on the outside looking in. Joe Gibbs' squad looks poised for a playoff run. Brunell somehow carries this team and will get help with additions like Lloyd and Randle El at wideout. Santana Moss and those two will burn secondaries across the league. Portis should recover soon, but the trade for Duckett gives them a solid insurance policy in the backfield if he doesn't. DC will have a lot to cheer about.
Division winner: Washington Redskins

NFC South
The Saints are the team with the most new faces in the South. They wisely picked up Brees (though that shoulder could still be trouble) and drafting Reggie Bush will bring some pop to the organization. Losing Donte Stallworth hurts, but it won't matter anyway because the Saints don't have a chance. Atlanta's running game will keep them in it, but they needed more than Lelie to bolster that receiving corps after a .500 season. The Bucs will contend behind Cadillac, but the Panthers rule the South with a strong defense and the addition of Keyshawn Johnson opposite Steve Smith. Rob Casey and Katie Chalmers will be pleased.
Division Winner: Carolina Panthers

NFC North
The Black and Blue division has seen a lot of change as of late. The Lions and Vikings both unloaded their starting quarterbacks (to the Dolphins), Detroit admitted bust on Charles Rogers and released him, and the Packers parted with Javon Walker. The Vikings somehow think that getting rid of top-shelf talent will help them succeed. It didn't work when they traded Moss. It won't work now that they are Culpepper-less. Brad Johnson has no one to throw to and no running game. Favre may be able to work some Lambeau magic this year, but it should be difficult considering Green's injuries. We'll see if Donald Driver can step up and be the number one receiver. AJ Hawk will help the D, but it won't be enough. The Lions are headed in the right direction, but even Mike Martz can't make Kitna a playoff quarterback. The Tigers successes this year will kill Detroit's karma. 2005 Coach of the Year Lovie Smith doesn't have much competition on paper. The Bears are the only team in the division without a rookie coach at the helm and they look to continue their winning ways. Rex Grossman will probably catch the injury bug again, but this time the Bears can look to Brian Griese to fill the gap. My grandpa will be happy once again this year with Chicago going to the playoffs.
Division winner: Chicago Bears

NFC West
Dennis Green must be ecstatic. The Cards officially stacked their offense this offseason by signing Edgerrin James and happily drafting Leinart eleventh overall. Between Boldin and Fitzgerald on the wings, these guys are going to score some points. Unfortunately, they won't be able to keep up with Seattle. The Seahawks lost the league's best guard in Hutchinson this offseason to the Vikes, but they have too many weapons not to repeat barring a major injury or something. I just saw Joel Chalmers trying to ward off the Madden Curse. St. Louis will improve under offensive mastermind Linehan and Jackson will have a good year, but not good enough. The minor league team in San Fransisco sucks.
Division winner: Seattle Seahawks

Tomorrow: Wild Card winners and Super Bowl Champions