I know... It's Wednesday and I am JUST getting to what happened 3 days ago. My deepest apologies. I was on the new chapter of the Gridiron Gals Tour this past weekend. On Sunday night, Pigskin Loving Lady and I went to DC to see the Redskins beat the Cowboys in the last minute thriller. Then we headed up 95 North to see my Ravens get a win over the NY Jets. If you were me, you'd be updating your blog 3 days late, too.

Calvin Johnson was ROBBED!

Raiders, Bengals, 49ers and Chargers.... SMH at you!

There is nothing wrong with being confident about your team. But having your mouth write checks that your offense can't cash isn't a good look. If you need to ask, YES, I'm talking to Rex Ryan.

Two words: Ray...effing..... Lewis! Okay, that's 3 words but you get my point!!



This just in: Mike Vick still got it!

Jason Garrett= Brian Billick

Run Alex Barron... RUN!!!

Redskins fans, it's Wednesday. Enough with the, "We beat the Cowboys" talk. You have a MUCH bigger problem coming to town when you play Houston on Sunday.

Did I say Calvin Johnson Got robbed?!

Philip Rivers.. simma down boo! I know you're passionate when it comes to your craft, but you gotta take it easy... You don't make the hottest faces when you're mad, you know?! LuvUHere!

T.O.- You're a diva. The End!

It's the most... wonderful TIIIIIME of the year!!!!!!!! Yes, ladies and gents. Football season is officially BACK! While last night's game wasn't as action packed (translation: high scoring) as we thought it would be, but it was entertaining football. So of course with football comes the wonderful vlog done by the Gridiron Gals, myself alongside Pigskin Loving Lady. We try not to disappoint.. but for whatever reason.. the wonderful vlog we did for you guys and gals is taking it's sweet time being available. As soon as we get it ready, I'll have it up.

EDIT: The video is ready!!! Clearly we did this before I looked at the spread, or else I would have not said NE was an "upset pick".





In the meantime, here are are my picks for Week 1 of the NFL season:

Carolina @ NY Giants (-6.5) - I'm with the spread on this. I'm picking the G-Men and I dunno if it will even be close. I don't trust Carolina's QB situation right now. Ahmad Bradshaw should have a great game.

Miami (-3) @ Buffalo- I'm gonna go against the grain and pick Buffalo. I dunno why, maybe because Week 1 in the NFL is a No Guarantee type of deal. Or maybe it's because my sis Pigskin Loving Lady is a Bills fan and I feel sorry for her. They won't get many wins this year, so you gotta get in where you fit in. Week 1 is when you do it.

Atlanta (-2) @ Pittsburgh- I'm picking the Steelers at home. I don't care who's the QB, I find it hard to digest that the Steelers will lose their home opener (although the Ravens fan in me encourages this to happen, I don't see it going down).

Detroit @ Chicago (-6.5)- I'm gonna go against the spread. I'm picking the Lions, dammit! Why not?! I think they will be much better than we expect. Why not start the turnaround season in the Chi! Sorry Bears fans.

Cincinnati @ New England (-4.5)- Although Cincy has every reason to win this game (good defense, many upgrades on offense), I'm going go with the spread and pick New England. I can't see Belichick and Co. lose at home, especially since Tom Brady has all of that money now. *cues Deion Sanders "Must Be The Money"*

Cleveland @ Tampa Bay (-3)- I'm picking Cleveland simply because Josh Freeman isn't 100% with that thumb., That may cause a problem for the offense to score points. It sucks that Tampa fans won't get a chance to see the game, because games like this always end up being great entertainment, even if the teams don't pop out at you (remember the Browns-Lions game last year?).

Denver @ Jacksonville (-2.5)- Let the Maurice Jones-Drew Show begin! Jags

Indianapolis (2.5) @ Houston- Dear Houston: I like you.. I like you a lot. I even picked you to be a Wild Card this season. But I cannot tell a lie; as much as I would like to choose you for this game, I cannot. Peyton Manning and Bob Sanders scare me. Please don't be mad, I'm picking the Colts. Signed, A Punk Picker

Oakland @ Tennessee(-6.5) - This is a new era for the Raiders, and I expect them to be a pain in the AFC ass this year. I'm picking the black and silver to upset the Titans at home.

Green Bay (-3) @ Philadelphia- The point spread is too low. Not only do I expect the Pack win, but I expect them to win by at LEAST a TD. Sorry Philly, I don't trust Kolb yet. I DO trust Aaron Rodgers, though.

San Francisco (-3) @ Seattle- Yeah, the Seahawks kinda suck. San Fran will get the job done easily...

Arizona (-4) @ St. Louis- Dare I pick the Rams?? I am!! I'm picking the Rams, dammit! Arizona lost their luster the minute Kurt Warner retired. Not that I think they will be a bad team altogether, but Week 1 games are never easy to pick. I'm picking the Rams.

Dallas (-3.5) @ Washington- This will be one of the better games of the weekend, and the Gridiron Gals will be in the building Sunday night at FedEx Field!!! I want to pick Washington because I see the potential with them (I chose them for a Wild Card spot in the season's playoffs). But with McNabb not 100% and Haynesworth still being a fat, lazy rich dude, I don't how much I can trust the Redskins. Dallas is a little more healthy and prepared. I'm picking Dallas in a tough one.


Baltimore @ NY Jets (-2)- This is the game of the week, in my opinion. Anytime you have Ray Lewis sound off like the Ray Lewis of 2000, then you KNOW this game will be intense. I know why everyone loves the Jets. But I don't like the way Sanchez played in the preseason. Yes, I KNOW it's just practice, but practice makes perfect. He was anything BUT. While Darrelle Revis being back is a HUGE sigh of relief, he can't cover everyone the Ravens have on offense. I'm taking the Ravens in a low scoring, close game (did I mention I will be at this game as well?! Life is damn good!)

San Diego (-4.5) @ Kansas City- Does anyone care about this game?! Well, I do, because my BOO Philip Rivers is playing. I agree with the line, I think this game will be close. No Vincent Jackson and no Marcus McNeill means trouble in Charger Land. I think they win, because they have the upper hand over the Chiefs. But don't be shocked if it comes down to the final minute to do so.

I love the NFL. I really love the NFL... Did I already say that I love the NFL?! Like, really??? There is never a dull moment, ever! And Week One didn't disappoint. Let's recap what happened during Sunday's games:

-The Ravens almost gave me a damn heart attack yesterday with their 38-24 victory over the Chiefs. While the defense only gave up 188 total yards, 14 points came off of a blocked punt and an INT by Joe Flacco that put the Chiefs on the Ravens' 2 yard line. I almost dialed 911 about 3 times during the second half, but my boys held on. Congrats to my boy, Bobblehead Flacco for his first 300-yard game and the Ravens first ever 500 yard performance.

Next up, them Chargers!

- I refuse to pick Carolina any damn more, unless there is a change at QB. Jake Delhomme continued what we saw in the Divisional playoffs in 2008 with all of those turnovers. I actually picked them to beat Philly since they were at home. I feel like a dummy.


-*side note* The Iggles need to call either Garcia or Feely now that McNabb has broken ribs. Vick can't play until Week 3 and McNabb is doubtful for next week's game. And I'm sorry but Kolb would scare me, remember the last pass he threw during the regular season:


- How come Adrian Peterson has 25 rushes for 180 yards, but I keep hearing about old azz Brett Favre? Sport media PLEASE stop this Favre Madness. AD was the man, give him his respect. Favre's numbers were average, at best. Sitchoazz down, Favre!

-Okay New Orleans is showing why picking them as a Super Bowl team wasn't such a bad idea. Granted, it was the Detroit Lions... but 6 TD from Drew Brees... one word... WOW!!!

-Congrats to Rex Ryan and the New York Jets for their win over Houston. Rex is a good guy and deserved it. But ummm... Houston.. people actually LIKE you to do well... You aren't building a case. Well, at least your cheerleaders showed up and gave a show, right?!


-Poor St Louis... a goose egg during Week 1... How sad :(

-Hail To The Redskins!!! Oh wait... I have to wait another week before I say that. My bad.... Go Gmen! Yeah, that's it....

-I picked San Fran in my pool, so of course I was happy I got ONE upset right when they beat the Cards. It was an exciting game, particularly during final minutes. I love Mike Singletary and I hope the 49ers can feed off of his will and determination.

-*side note* Is Jordin Sparks the official Nat'l Anthem singer? She doesn't have anything else to do, like make an album or go on tour?! Girl BYE!

- Feeling some kind of way about Peyton tying up Johnny U for most "franchise" wins.. but I won't let my pettiness affect me too much. Good game Colts and congrats to Manning.

- Every time Jay Cutler threw an INT, I snickered. It's no secret that I'm not a big fan of him, so I found last night's performance kind of humorous (sorry, Bears fans).

Cutler had a Grossman-esque performance last night. I'm sure he'll get better as the season goes on, he's a good QB. But damn, he stunk it up last night.. tee hee hee...

- Much props to Atlanta, but Miami killed themselves yesterday. Only 13 turnovers total in 2008 but 4 in one game against the Falcons. Not a good way to start the season.

- I'm being quite frank here, Dallas beat the Bucs, did we think anything else was gonna happen? I don't think most folks outside of Tampa thought differently. But at this point, the Bucs look better than the Panthers, particularly at the QB position, so that helps.

- The best part about the Broncos-Bengals game? Gus Johnson. Y'all know I love me some him, so his call during the Broncos TD was priceless. I swear, that game seemed like a snooze until that play. And Johnson's commentating made it seem like it was the Super Bowl. How can you NOT like Gus Johnson?!