Fantasy Options for Championship Week

We are finally here, it is time for championship week and hopefully ATP will be able to help you out.  Let's get right to what the few of you that are left want to hear about.

Must Start


Drum roll please.....Tim Tebow, I know I just wrote a blog complaining about him but this is fantasy football and he is a good start, plain and simple.  He is playing a game that they need to win and playing a very poor run defense in the Buffalo Bills.  He should be good for at least 2 touchdowns and wouldn't be strange to see three out of him.

Matty Ice will
need to be on point
against Brees

Phillip Rivers and Matt Stafford,  this is a big game for both and they should be doing  a fair amount of throwing.  Expect at least 2 touchdowns out of both and maybe even more.

Cedric Benson,  give him the rock and let him roll with it.  I have been riding this guy lately and he has been doing okay, but not great.  Should get a touchdown tomorrow though.

Brandon Marshall, going against the Patriots with Matt Moore rolling right now, this is a very good option.  He is the main threat and he will get a lot of looks as this will probably be a high scoring affair if the weather holds.

Matt Ryan and Roddy White, these guys will have to keep up Brees and Company in New Orleans.  That is a good sign that they will be throwing the ball a ton and are very good options.  Julio Jones is in the mix as well and should get some end zone looks.

Gambles


Eli Manning, the Jets need this game and there is no way that they are going to make it easy for him.  On the flip side, the Giants need this game as well and there are a lot of options for the Jets to cover.  If you have a better or an equal option, you may want to go with it.

Mark Sanchez,  I would like to put him as an upgraded gamble as I consider him a better option than Eli Manning.  He should do fairly well, I just don't want to give him elite status as a must start in this type of game.

AJ Green, having a great year and he is a bit injured.  He will also be going up against a familiar foe from the SEC, which is Patrick Peterson who went to LSU while AJ was at Georgia.  If you are desperate, you can probably start this guy as he is their go to guy, but if you have a bunch of equal options, you may opt to go that route.

Willis McGahee,  keep an eye on his injured hamstring, but going against his old team could be a huge motivator.  Tebow scoring a lot of the rushing touchdowns doesn't help either, but could be a great option if he is healthy.


Don't Start


Peyton Hillis, I know he had a good week last week, but don't expect a repeat performance.  He is going against a pissed off Raven defense in Baltimore.  Good luck with all of that.

Marshawn Lynch, his streak of ten games in a row with a touchdown will most likely come to an end tomorrow as the 49ers are coming to town.  I don't even consider this guy a gamble.

Beanie Wells,  going against the Bengals, not a good idea in a championship game.  You are in the championship if you are reading this, so I assume you have a better option.

Good luck this week and I hope ATP has helped out this year and more important, that we help you tomorrow.

John Skelton Should Start Thanking GOD in his Post Game Conferences

I find it pretty funny that Tebow mania has taken the world by storm but you can barely sniff out a story east of the Mississippi about John Skelton.  I mean the guy went 2-2 as a starter last year, Tebow went 1-2. Skelton is 5-1 as a starter, Tebow is 7-2 this year.  The big difference between the two, besides the fact that nobody is talking about Skelton, is that Skelton is winning games by throwing the ball.  He does not have the defense that Denver does, so he just can't hand the ball off or run it himself to win games and so far so good.  This guy is getting better and better, yet the only thing we hear about is Tebow.  When will this guy get his due, outside of 2 bad starts against a very good San Fran defense and a not so good St. Louis defense, Skelton has thrown for 300 yards in 2 starts and 280 in another.  Time to start paying attention to SkeltonMania!

By the way people, nobody said that Tebow couldn't win, they said he couldn't throw and he has not done a ton to show me different at this point.  I do think he has gotten a little bit better, but he hasn't shown me flashes of Brady or Brees.  Once a quarterback starts winning games with his arm, he will start being taken more seriously, unless his name is John Skelton!

There is no Blueprint to Beat the Packers

People need to relax with the idea that the Chiefs created a blueprint to beat the Packers.  First off, the Chiefs are an NFL team, which means that they can beat anybody. At times they show they can play some great defense and they are very tough to play in Kansas City.  Most players will say how tough it is to play there when the fans are rocking.  The Packers have a great offense and have the potential to play great defense, but it does not mean they are unbeatable.  Eventually, everybody falls off the bus because it is too difficult to stay healthy and beat a team of paid NFL players.  If you are on a roster, you are a very talented individual regardless of what we think watching from our couches.

Rodgers missed his buddy last week!

I should get to the main point, which a lot of people do not realize.  Greg Jennings was hurt for this game.  People are undervaluing this injury because we live in a fantasy football world where we see Jordy Nelson throw up gaudy numbers, James Jones, Donald Driver all get into the act as well. We figure they have enough receivers they can easily fill in.  Earlier this year I mentioned that Jordy Nelson was the better fantasy option from that point.  I also stated that it does not mean that he is better than Greg Jennings.  Last weekend clearly illustrates my point.  A big reason the Packer offense did not look like it usually does is the fact that defenses usually roll coverage to Greg Jennings side, meaning he gets a lot of double coverage to him.  This makes Jordy Nelson a great option as he will usually have the number 2 cornerback going one on one with him.  Without Jennings on the field, defenses now have an extra guy on defense more or less to cover good receivers but not great.  The Chiefs defense has some good players including Brandon Flowers, who is a top 5 cornerback in my book.  He was a good reason the Packer receivers including Nelson, did not do much last week.  It did not help that the Packer's line is becoming rapidly decimated very quickly.

At any rate, that loss does not make them a team that has a blueprint to beat them.  It shows that every team is beatable.  That being said, I have been making the case privately to friends that Drew Brees and the Saints are quietly becoming the best team and player in the league without much fanfare until this Packer loss.  Now it is being talked about a little more.  It seems that the Saints should hope that Jennings does not come back any time soon, because they will have to beat Green Bay in Green Bay, which I don't think would happen against a healthy Packer team.  The Saints are terrible on the road.

Fantasy Options for Week 15

The playoffs have officially began in about 98% of the leagues, but there are still some that use weeks 16 and 17 as their playoffs, but the majority are entrenched at the moment.  Let's hope that ATP can bring you into the championship game.

Must Start


Cedric Benson,  Benson is going against the Rams this week, who seem to allow running backs to go out and have career games.  Expect Benson to get at least 100 yards and at least one touchdown, maybe two.

Shonn Greene,  he has been ramping it up lately and the Jets are going into Philly, where they know they will want to keep the ball out of Vick's hands.  Expect Greene to get a lot of touches and at least 2 touchdowns.

Felix Jones,  he needs to make the most of this opportunity as he who knows what will happen for Jones going into next year unless he wants to be a third down back.  Tampa Bay has been awful against the run, so expect more of the same tonight as Jones should have a good game.

Reggie Bush, here is a guy that everybody said couldn't handle the load.  They said after the first game of the year, against a Patriot defense that went in looking to stop the run and let Henne throw for 400 yards, that he isn't an every down back.  Now look at him as he hasn't even been the main option in every game, he is on pace for 1,000 yards while averaging 4.6 yards a carry.  Feel free to start him against a bad Buffalo run defense.  By the way, somebody foresaw this and here is the link:

http://allthingspigskin.blogspot.com/2011/05/i-am-reggie-bush-apologist.html

Chris Johnson, I think the Colts will try to gear up and stop him, but I don't see it happening as they won't be able to score enough to make the Titans have to throw like they did last week.  Expect him to get 20-25 carries and at least a score.

Beanie Wells,  going against the 31st ranked run defense Cleveland Browns.  Enough said.


Gambles

Tebow Time?

Tim Tebow,  I would make him a must start, but I have a slight suspicion that this is a showcase game for Belichick and this defense.  When it comes to these types of games, he seems to have something ready for the opposing offenses.  Then again this could be totally wrong and the same old Patriot defense will be out there and if that is the case, expect 2 or 3 touchdowns out of Tebow as they will have to keep up with Brady and company.

Kyle Orton,  if you need somebody in a hurry, this could be your guy as I expect them to be down and Orton will be throwing from behind, which could get you a couple of garbage touchdowns.  I expect at least 2 and maybe more if they are getting blown out.


Dalton and Green, the Bengals need a win and these two keep hooking up.  The reason I don't have them as a must start is that I expect the Bengals to run a good amount.  I like Green more than Dalton and Green for all intents and purposes should be a must start.

Seneca Wallace, if you really need somebody in a pinch.  Wallace always seems to come into games and do well.  He can run as well, which could give you a few extra points.  Could get you at least 2 touchdowns in a pinch.  Would advise for a 2 quarterback league.  If you need him for a 1 quarterback league, you are most likely not in the playoffs.

Don't start

Steven Jackson, going against a stingy Bengal run defense.  He might get you a lucky touchdown, but don't count on it as the Bengals really need to win this game.

CJ Spiller, going against a good run defense for Miami.  I would not want this guy in my lineup for the playoffs.

Gambler's Corner for week 15

ATP decided to mail it in last week with the 3 team tease call, but it worked out perfectly as somebody I know actually bet the 3 team tease and then hedged it by taking the opposing 3 teams getting the points.  The result was a win on the 3 team tease and then 2 of the 3 opposing teams covered in the window as well.  So it was a good week for the unnamed person from last week.  This week looks even worse as I don't even like any 3 teams to tease.  I am not sure if Tennessee has any healthy quarterbacks and they are playing in Indy, who desperately needs a win.  The Saints are maybe the worst road team in the history of good teams in the NFL, so giving 7 on the road to anybody scares me.  Tebow vs Brady, we have no idea what to do with that one.  In my opinion, I think that the Broncos are going to be able to score some points this week, but missing so many guys in the defensive backfield is trouble when you are playing Tom Brady.  No matter what I pick this week, I am truly hoping to go .500 as these are tough picks this week.

My first pick of the week, drumroll please.... will be a monday night special.  I like the San Diego Chargers getting 2.5 points at home vs the Baltimore Ravens.  December Chargers are starting to liven up and the Ravens are right behind the Saints when it comes to playing on the road as they are a different team.  Rivers will be able to take advantage of this Raven secondary and I think they come out with a straight out victory in this one.

There are a lot of people that are against me with this one, but I like the Detroit Lions who are giving one to go to Oakland and get the win.  They are favored by one and I think with Mr. Suh coming back, that defense will be ready to stop whoever is in the backfield this week.  This one doesn't count but I wouldn't be surprised to see this one go over the 47.5 as well.

My 2 picks for the week are San Diego and the Detroit Lions both fighting for their playoff lives and I think they are good picks.  If you don't feel safe taking them straight up, you can always tease them with the over in the Detroit game as well.  I might substitute the Redskins for the Lions in a 3 team tease though.  I don't see the Giants winning by more than 16, but you never know.  Good luck this week!

Fantasy Options for Week 14

This is a big week for many as the playoffs will be decided or officially start for some leagues.  So ATP will do their best to get the best available options for  you.    Just to clear the air, when I post that you can start any New Orleans receiver that means that they are all good options.  They are not a bunch that I like to pick individually as they are all streaky and when they play on the road, Brees and company are a very different team when they are not at home.  This week, I would not suggest any of the receivers as I don't think they are a sure thing.  I would feel safe starting Colston on an every week basis, but even he isn't consistent.  Graham is maybe the second best fantasy tight end and is the only must start in my opinion.
Enough of that and let us move on to this week's picks.

Must Start

I am going to start with a few defenses as their are a lot of good options.  The first defense is the Denver Broncos as they are playing the Bears, who are in a death spiral and have decided to stick with Caleb Hanie, with Donovan McNabb out on the market.  The Bears might not win a game the rest of the way with this offense.  Von Miller is back in all likelihood, who is an absolute game changer and should win defensive rookie of the year, with Aldon Smith and Patrick Peterson trailing him.  Look for a good amount of sacks as well.

I won't mention Baltimore, because it is obvious.  I like the Jets against the Chiefs, which might seem obvious but they have not played as well as you would have hoped this year.  This week will be the usual Jets and they are a must start.

MJD, this poor guy has faced an army in the box every week and still produces with a smile on his face despite all the losses.  Should have a big game this week at home vs Tampa's poor run defense.

Josh Freeman, look for Freeman to get back on track this week against a poor pass defense.  The Jaguars have done a good job against the run, but have suffered in the defensive backfield since Rashean Mathis got injured.  Mike Williams should do fairly well also.

Phillip Rivers, who has been on this list for 2 weeks in a row and showed why he should be last Monday night.  Expect much of the same this week as Buffalo's awful pass defense is coming.  They might pick a couple off though.

Marshawn Lynch, the Skittles Guy is playing well and expect it to continue this week against the Lowly Rams, who have been challenged against the run all season.

Gambles

Reggie Bush, this is a good gamble and would usually be a must start as the Eagles have been terrible against the run. I think we will see a different Eagle team with Vick back, so this might not be a can't miss.

Desean Jackson,  I know everything that is being said, but I expect him to come out shooting in this game and Vick will try and get him the ball early and often.  I realize this is a good defense, but I will take my chances, hopefully they don't lock Vontae Davis on him all game.

LeGarrette Blount, this is a gamble this week as the Jaguars usually do a good job against the run.  Blount is very inconsistent and he a pretty bad game last week, so this could turn out to be a good one despite the defense.

Pierre Garcon,  I know they are playing the Ravens, but Orlovsky seems to like this guy and they will need to throw as they won't be able to run against this defense.

Rex Grossman,  I like this kid's moxie lately and they are playing the worst pass defense, so give it a go. It is still Rex Grossman, so it is hard to make him a must start, but this is as close as it will get for him as I expect them to be down fairly quickly tomorrow.

Don't Start

Beanie Wells, has been doing okay of late, but the 49ers are coming to town and they don't allow rushing touchdowns, so sorry but no thanks this week.

Anybody on the Chiefs, which really only means don't start Dwayne Bowe as he will be blanketed by Revis.

Cedric Benson, the Texans' defense realizes they have to win games as they are not putting up the points they are used to.  The key to stopping the Bengals will be Cedric Benson, so they will stop him and put it on Dalton's shoulders.

Gambler's Corner Roundup for week 14

After tallying up the grand totals on the year, ATP is very close to what the professionals are hitting at.  ATP is hitting at a little bit over 55% where the best professionals average between 57% and 58%.  We are in the ballpark, which is all we can ask.  We are going to chicken out this week and go with a 3 team tease, which only counts as one bet.  We are 1-1 on the season with these so far, but I feel very good about it this time.  I don't feel good about the individual bets, so I am going to go this route.

The first game in the 3 team tease is to take New England, which will be a pick over the Redskins.  They are going to Washington knowing they have to keep up with Pittsburgh, Houston and Baltimore for a shot at home field advantage and a bye.  The Redskins have been playing some good defense and even look alright offensively with Rex Grossman under center, but I just can't see Brady and company losing a game like this.  Belichick will throw a lot of different looks at Grossman and he will do okay, but I don't think they will score with the Patriots.  I don't think the Patriots cover the 9 points though, which is why I like the tease.

I also like the New York Jets at home against the KC Chiefs.  As of right now, the Jets will be favored by 1.5 points.  They are very Jekyll and Hyde, but they have been playing good at the end of the past few seasons and they know how big of a game this is for them as they are fighting for a playoff spot right now.  I think Sanchez plays good enough to get a win as the defense will carry them in this one.

Discount Double Check Time!

I am torn on this last one as I am wrestling between Green Bay over Oakland giving 2.5 or Detroit over Minnesota giving one.  They are both at home, so that doesn't really play into it.  I worry about Green Bay and the pressure building up over an undefeated season.  Detroit is playing without Mr. Suh, but Christian Ponder is questionable at the moment.  When all else fails, go with discount double check.  I am going to go with the Green Bay Packers giving 2.5 over Oakland.  It is a 4:15 game, so you will know if your first 2 games have already covered.  If that is the case feel free to take Oakland getting 11.5 and hedge your bet.  I would throw maybe a third of your tease bet, so $33 if your tease is a $100 bet.  You might even get lucky and hit both if Oakland loses by a margin between 2.5 and 11.5 points.

Good luck with your wagers and let the green roll in!

Alabama should not get a Shot at National Title

I know this sounds crazy as I do think they are one of the best 2 teams in college right now.  Right there I am kind of killing my own argument, but here me out on this one.  What happens if Alabama beats LSU?  Can you really crown them national champion?  They lost to LSU at home already.  I would have a tough time naming either of them national champion.  The worst part of this scenario is that I think Alabama is better than LSU and outplayed them in their prior meeting.  They couldn't hit their field goals and they now have to live with that. 

Alabama getting a rematch against LSU would not give you a true national champion, therefore let Oklahoma State get a shot.  I know they lost to Iowa State in a 2 overtime game, but at least if LSU beats them we can say we have a true national champion.  If Oklahoma State wins and Alabama murders whoever they play...Well, let's worry about that only if it happens.  Right now, I am putting my vote in for LSU vs Oklahoma State.  By the way, the Cowboys can put up some points and would make for a fun game to watch in my opinion. 

Fantasy Options for Week 13

It is getting ready for crunch time and playoff spots are to be won and lost in many leagues this week as it is the last in some leagues with the majority of fantasy regular seasons ending next week.  Let's see if ATP can help out as it has done fairly well lately with its picks.

Must Start

Dare I start with CJ1K, as that is the only thing Chris Johnson can hope for.  Coming off a big 190 yard game and now going against a pretty bad Buffalo defense, this cat is a must start.

LeGarrette Blount, going against Carolina with reports of injury to Josh Freeman, I would expect a lot of carries for this guy.  Carolina run defense is not very good, so it should be a pretty good day for him.

The Patriot Offense, pretty much every body should get into the act on this one.  The Patriots have not been known to slow down with a big lead, so expect at least 30 something points, with everybody having a shot to score.

Saints and Lions receivers,  Stafford and Brees should be throwing aplenty tonight and the respective receivers from each team should reap the rewards.  Feel free to start any legitimate threat, Meacham,  Titus Young are gambles, but could sneak in a score.  Colston, Moore, Megatron, Graham, Pettigrew, and Burleson should all get the start.

Packer and Giant receivers, much like above, I expect some points.  Feel free to start the main receivers from each team as they will get a lot of looks.

Gore to be off and running today!

Antonio Brown,  not sure if this guy has been picked up in all leagues, but he is slowly becoming the number one option over Mike Wallace in Pittsburgh.  Wallace will have coverage rolled over to him, with a lot of the attention and Brown will reap the benefits.

Frank Gore,  he should get back on track against a bad run defense for St. Louis.

Phillip Rivers,  look for Rivers to get back on track against the Jaguars Monday night.  Jacksonville has a pretty decent run defense, but struggle against the pass.  Should be a big game for Rivers.

Dez Bryant and Laurent Robinson,  Arizona does not have the cornerbacks or pass rush to stop Romo and company.  Look for these guys to get a lot of looks and possibly put up some good numbers.

Gambles

Tim Tebow,  if you need a guy, this could be the week to start Tebow.  He should be able to manufacture at least 2 touchdowns this week in one form or another.  Not a big fan of him as someone to take a team to the promised land, but much like Cam Newton and Michael Vick, they make for great fantasy picks due to their running threat.

Matt Forte,  I know people need to start Forte, but if you had options, this could be the week to bench him.  Romeo Crennel has this defense playing well and with limited receiving options and Caleb Hanie playing for the Bears, you can expect the Chiefs to focus on Forte.

Arian Foster,  read what I said for Matt Forte except that the Texans have Andre Johnson and Owen Daniels as legitimate receiving threats.  Atlanta has a better run defense than the Chiefs and I would take Hanie over Yates, so that makes this a tie between Foster and Forte.

Andre Johnson,  same boat here as he will get a few more looks as they are playing the Falcons who can score some points as opposed to the Jaguars last week.  The Texans will open up the playbook, but with Yates throwing the ball, this is still a gamble.

Beanie Wells,  going against the Cowboys would have been a don't start, but with Kevin Kolb back that will take some pressure off of him and he should be able to run sometimes.  I would not start if I had better options though.

Reggie Wayne,  I know it sounds strange, but I almost want to put him in a must start for a ppr as the Patriots are awful against the pass.  If you need somebody, this could be the guy to go with.

Don't Start

Rashard Mendenhall,  going against a good Bengal run defense behind an offensive line that always seems to have injuries across the board.  Mendenhall is already having a bad year, it will probably stay that way.

Cedric Benson, going against the Steelers in a very big divisional game.  This is not the week to take chances as he has not been churning out the yards, most Benson owners have been relying on touchdowns, don't expect them this week.

Steven Jackson, going against a 49er defense that has yet to allow a rushing touchdown.  Enough said on this one.

Michael Bush, Miami does a good job against the run.  Expect the same today.

Gambler's Corner Roundup

ATP is riding high after our 3-0 run last weekend and we feel good about it this week as well.  So line up and get ready to make some money.

Denver at Minnesota (-1)

I am not a believer that Tebow is really the next big thing, but at the moment, he is helping this team win games with the help of a great defense and a good running game.  I just don't see how Christian Ponder without the assistance of Adrian Peterson can put up 20 points against this defense and I think that the Broncos do at least that, just by running on this defense.  Take Denver, they win straight up.

San Diego (-3) at Jacksonville

There is no way San Diego can keep losing like this. They are playing solid defense, running the ball, but they are not passing the ball well.  Something just doesn't seem right here.  I think that Norv Turner is finally on the way out, but Phillip Rivers comes back to life and they get a 10 point win in Jacksonville.

Atlanta (-3) at Houston

This is a tough one despite the fact that rookie TJ Yates is starting at quarterback for the Texans.  Houston has a good running game and playing some great defense right now.  Atlanta scares me when they don't play at home, so I am still going to go with the Falcons.  I know everything is going against me here, but Atlanta has a solid run defense, which is going to put it on Yates' shoulders.  I will take my chances but if you told me I will lose one of these picks, this is the one I would guess.

Montee Ball for Heisman?

I know that college is not highlighted on this blog, but I figured I would add this as it is driving me insane.  How in the world is Montee Ball from Wisconsin not being mentioned for the Heisman at all?  Russell Wilson, who is the Wisconsin quarterback was in the lead earlier in the season on some people's ballots including Lou Holtz, when they were undefeated.  Somehow, the running back who is second in the country in rushing behind some guy from Western Kentucky, which shouldn't really count, and has 34 touchdowns so far.  That was not a typo, he is 5 behind Barry Sander's record and should beat it with a division championship game against Michigan State, who ruined their title hopes and my gambling pick that week with a Hail Mary, and a bowl game.

Mr. Ball has barely been mentioned despite this and they are not even sure if he will be invited to New York for the ceremony.  What is going on here?  He plays at Wisconsin in the Big Ten, where the defenses are designed to stop the run.  Yet, this guy will end the season with close to 2,000 rushing yards if not over, and probably at least 40 touchdowns.  I love Trent Richardson and think he should be up there as well and much like Mark Ingram winning it over Toby Gerehart, which I also thought was wrong just look at the numbers and what Stanford did that year, I could live with that to some degree.  The problem here is that Montee Ball is barely being mentioned and Toby played in the Pac-10, not known for good run defense as most offenses are spread oriented.  At any rate, can somebody explain this farce to me as I just don't get it.  There should be some kind of national campaign like the politicians have where at the end Montee Ball states and I approve this message!

Can the Media stop Overrating the Giants

I think it is now beyond ridiculous to see that the media still over rates the New York Giants every year.  Yes, they show glimpses of solid football play, but they have shown us just that and nothing more.  We need only look at their schedule thus far to prove my point.

They started out 6-2 and beat the following teams:  St. Louis(2-9), Philly (4-7), Miami (3-8), Buffalo (5-6), Arizona (4-7) and New England (8-3).  They lost to the 49ers, Philly, Saints, Seahawks and the Redskins.  So out of this, we see what we see every week in the NFL, that any team can beat anybody on any Sunday.  I don't see a team that is dominant by any means.  I have went over the New England game and the horrible time management by the Patriots that shouldn't have allowed the Giants a chance to win.  The only convincing wins were over St. Louis and Philly, which has just played terribly as a team, but I would consider them more talented and somebody that could beat anybody in this league.

The New York Giants are a slightly above average team that is always hot out the gate due to an easier schedule and then starts to wane when the schedule gets a bit tougher.  The NFC East has the NFC West and the AFC East this year, which are not what you would call the toughest divisions either.  The Patriots are good, but are a beatable team as are the Jets.  The Bills and Dolphins are spirited but very beatable as well.  The AFC West should have been at the minimum a 3-1, if not a 4-0 record for all NFC East teams besides the Redskins.  The 49ers are good, but not unbeatable good and could be beat by all of the NFC East except for the Redskins.

That is my rant on the constant over rating of the New York Giants.  Tom Coughlin is a good but not great coach as well.  The guy is on the chopping block just about every year including the year they won the Super Bowl, which they were saved by defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who could be on the chopping block as well, and very good play by Eli Manning.  So spare me how great he is, when they constantly want to fire him after every loss and claim how great he is when he beats a few cream puffs to start a season.  That is New York I guess!