NFL Playoffs (picks included)

What a weekend of NFL playoffs.  On a personal note I survived the fact that Dish network and Northwest broadcasting can't agree on a price thus blocking my viewing of the Seahawks game Sunday.  Thanks to a fellow teacher at KMS, Jeff Stuart, I watched the game in my classroom in standard definition on a nice 30" tv.  Not too bad compared to 20 years ago.  So I'll take it.  Also I really enjoyed some wonderful facebook conversations with Tyler Greenwood and Michael Brandt on the games. 

The games themselves were great even though offense was far and few between at times.  But defense wins championships people.  At least sometimes.  I thought the Bengals/Texans game was very predictable considering the offenses and defenses.  Yes, I was disappointed in Dalton's lack of production but other than that the game went as I thought it would.  The Packers gave up plenty of rushing yards but not the big play to All Day Adrian Peterson and fortunately played an extremely weak QB-WR offense.  The Ravens offense may have had the best offensive output of any running and passing successfully when needed and fighting off a feisty Colts ball club.  Luck definitely looks like he'll be around awhile at a high level.  And finally, the Seahawks look poised to make a deep run in the postseason.  After a slow start the D dominated like much of this season and the offense continued to make plays in both the run/pass game.  I can't wait for this next weekend.  Hopefully Dish gets their crapola together by Saturday night but if not I'll figure out someway to watch as much of the Niners/Packers game as possible. 

Thank you for picking games at a somewhat short notice.  Half were perfect as you can see below. Be sure to send me next weekend's picks at some point this week before Saturday.  I like competition.  Happy NFL playoff month!

Michael Brandt- 4 of 4
Zach Gormley- 4 of 4
Brycen Greenwood- 4 of 4
Tyler Greenwood- 4 of 4
Josh White- 4 of 4
Brandon Evenson- 3 of 4
Ken Finkbeiner- 3 of 4
Kieth Finkbeiner- 3 of 4
Fred Slonaker- 3 of 4
Kurt Slonaker- 2 of 4