The Sports Geeks Podcast – Episode 18

1.15.10 7:59 pm by Alex and Pat

Alex and Pat cover the Lane Kiffin hiring, Mark McGwire’s steroid confession, a few NBA odds & ends and preview this weekend’s NFL games.

Let us know what you think of the new format and what we can do to make things better: podcast@thesportsgeeks.com and follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/thesportsgeeks. Feel free to send us topics you think we should discuss, or questions we can research/answer. We’re listed on iTunes so click here and subscribe. Thanks for listening!

 
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Current Standings:

Last week: Alex – 1-3 – Pat 1-3
Game Picks Regular Season: Alex – 173-83 – Pat – 171-85
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The Sports Geeks Podcast – Episode 17

1.08.10 10:14 pm by Alex

In our first episode of the new format, Alex and Pat cover the Gilbert Arenas fiasco, Mike Leach’s firing, a possible BCS playoff system, the Baseball Hall of Fame, and the usual NFL picks/analysis.

Let us know what you think of the new format and what we can do to make things better: podcast@thesportsgeeks.com and follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/thesportsgeeks. We’re listed on iTunes so click here and subscribe. Thanks for listening!

 
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Current Standings:

Game Picks Regular Season: Alex – 173-83 – Pat – 171-85

Potential NFL Playoff Solution: http://wnst.net/wordpress/glennclark/2010/01/05/a-potential-solution-to-the-nfls-competition-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-13557

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The Sports Geeks Podcast – Episode 16

12.18.09 10:01 pm by Alex and Pat

Alex and Pat make their picks for Week 15, take a look at the playoff picture, and make some fantasy projections.

Be sure to send us your fantasy questions or your predictions for this week’s top fantasy performers (QB, RB, WR, TE) if you think you have what it takes: podcast@thesportsgeeks.com and follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/thesportsgeeks. We’re listed on iTunes so click here and subscribe. Thanks for listening!

 
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Current Standings:

Game Picks: Alex (13-3 this week),(133-65 overall) – Pat (13-3),(144-64)
Fantasy Picks: Alex (0-4),(3-53) – Pat (1-3),(5-51)

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The Sports Geeks Podcast – Episode 15

12.12.09 3:18 am by Alex and Pat

Alex and Pat discuss the demise of the Steelers, take a look at the playoff race, make their picks and do their fantasy projections.

Be sure to send us your fantasy questions or your predictions for this week’s top fantasy performers (QB, RB, WR, TE) if you think you have what it takes: podcast@thesportsgeeks.com and follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/thesportsgeeks. We’re listed on iTunes so click here and subscribe. Thanks for listening!

 
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Current Standings:

Game Picks: Alex (13-3 this week),(130-62 overall) – Pat (10-6),(131-61)
Fantasy Picks: Alex (0-4),(3-49) – Pat (0-4),(4-48)

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The Sports Geeks Podcast – Episode 13

11.26.09 12:58 am by Alex and Pat

In this Thanksgiving edition of The Sports Geeks, Alex and Pat take a look at how the NFL playoff picture, make their picks for this week, and do some fantasy projections for Week 12.

Be sure to send us your fantasy questions or your predictions for this week’s top fantasy performers (QB, RB, WR, TE) if you think you have what it takes: podcast@thesportsgeeks.com and follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/thesportsgeeks. We’re listed on iTunes so click here and subscribe. Thanks for listening!

 
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Current Standings:

Game Picks: Alex (11-5 this week),(107-53 overall) – Pat (11-5),(110-50)
Fantasy Picks: Alex (0-4),(3-41) – Pat (0-4),(4-40)

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Why the NFL is better than College Football

9.29.09 3:32 pm by Pat

A debate worthy topic that has been argued since the beginning of time (citation needed), the National Football League versus College Football has been the subject of sports banter far and wide.  While I write this column in defense of the NFL, please do not assume that I am not a college fan.  I enjoy watching college football immensely and the atmosphere on many college campuses’ across the nation is some of the best in sports.  That being said, I think that there are a handful of factors that put the NFL above college football, and I will outline them here.

I’ll start with the following formula:

BA=(hp/2825+up/1550+(c1+c2+c3+c4)/100)/3

What is that formula used for?  Calculating automobile insurance?  Nope.  It’s the formula used to determine Bowl Championship Series (BCS) standings and, ultimately, what two teams “earn” the right to play for the national championship.  If you are curious, go here to see the extensive list of rules and procedures associated with the BCS selection process.  I don’t know about you, but I like seeing teams duke it out on the field rather then let a computer determine which teams should play for the top spot.  In the current format, there could actually be several undefeated teams who do not get a shot at the championship game.  Plus, this systems allows teams like the 2008 Hawaii Warriors to cry like pacifier-less babies that they don’t get a shot at the big game (only to lose their bowl game against Georgia).  On the flip side, a really good team could have a bad game or be without their star player for a week or two, rack up a loss, and almost eliminate themselves from title contention.  This makes sense how?

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