1. 10-26-12 11:27 AM #1
    NYSportsGuy210
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    Seems Like Colin Cowherd Just Faded the Entire SBR Forum for Week 8 in NFL

    Colin Cowherd posts his "Blazing 5" picks every Friday afternoon on ESPN radio or ESPNU (tv) where picks 5 games in the NFL and tells what to pick spread wise.

    For the year (after 7 weeks) the guy is 24-11 picking NFL ATS. He is sharp and understands most sports in general. If you hear his radio show you know what I mean. Last two weeks he went 4-1 each week.

    After seeing a lot of decent SBR cappers picks this week I heard his picks and he basically went the opposite of what I or a lot of other picked for week 8 though.

    This concerns me considering he is for the most part "sharp"....however I feel this is the week he probably regresses to the mean. I wanted the boards thoughts on this though.

    Cowherd's Week 8 Picks    :

    Falcons (+3) at Eagles
    Browns (+2.5) vs. Chargers
    Seahawks ML vs. Lions
    Dolphins (+2) at NY Jets
    Giants (-1.5) at Cowboys


    He basically stated that with both the Falcons and Eagles coming off bye weeks the Falcons were better rushing off the edge and Eagles O-line has trouble protecting the edges so Vick could be in for a long game. Also he stated Matty Ice doesn't make many mistakes and Vick is good for at least 1-2 a game. He said Falcons 23-17 take this one.
    Cowherd also said the Browns have been in every game this season and a lot of their young draft picks are panning out like Joe Haden (teamed up with Sheldon Brown lead the NFL corner back tandem with 10 INT's so far this year), Joe Thomas anchors a good solid and young O-Line and Trent Richardson should suit up and is a beast at RB. He feels the Chargers are sloppy and just not cohesive. (I disagree)
    He loves the Seahawks defense (but I am not buying that Seattle is as good at Detroit as they are in Seattle) but Colin does apparently. He also says the Lions without Nate Burleson will be in trouble this week against a top Seattle secondary. (I like Detroit at home)
    Giants,Cowherd said.....should cover to avenge their opening week loss at home to the Cowboys and that the Giants play very well down in Dallas' new stadium. They should continue that trend and try to go 2-2 against division foes in the NFC. (I agree with him here.)
    Colin Cowherd thinks the Jets just aren't that talented and should have lost the first game to Miami that they won in OT. He feels the Dolphins' defense is way better and offense is slightly better than the Jets and that Tannehill vs. Sanchez is a minor edge to Sanchez. But with the trash talking the Jets Defense is doing this week it leads to a "poor culture" in the Jets locker room and will end up costing them this game 28-23 in Miami.




    Basically it seems like Cowherd's pick this week is going against a lot of what I saw some SBR posters pick for NFL week 8. Is it time to fade Cowherd this week?

    What do you guys think?
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  2. 10-26-12 11:30 AM #2
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    If you are going against his selections take Notre Dame...He thinks Oklahoma is going to smash them
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  3. 10-26-12 11:30 AM #3
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    He is 24-11 in his blazin 5 this year.
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  4. 10-26-12 11:31 AM #4
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    His record is incorrect he left a bad first week out and he'll probably go 2-3 here
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  5. 10-26-12 11:31 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dancemanmarc2 View Post
    If you are going against his selections take Notre Dame...He thinks Oklahoma is going to smash them
    Why not stick to what the topic of this thread is pal?
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  6. 10-26-12 11:32 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigDeem5 View Post
    He is 24-11 in his blazin 5 this year.
    I just wrote that in the post genius.
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  7. 10-26-12 11:34 AM #7
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    Other than the Falcons pick, which ones are SBR "fades"?
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  8. 10-26-12 11:34 AM #8
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    Everyone seems to be on Jets.
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  9. 10-26-12 11:36 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by No coincidences View Post
    Other than the Falcons pick, which ones are SBR "fades"?
    I've seen guys favor Lions, Eagles and Chargers on SBR for the most part.
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  10. 10-26-12 11:36 AM #10
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    I like his plays except falcons , he's in for a winning week...
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  11. 10-26-12 11:38 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Louisvillekid1 View Post
    I like his plays except falcons , he's in for a winning week...
    You don't think the Lions and the Chargers are due for wins?

    I like his Giants pick, not sure what to make of ATL-Philly and seems like Jets-Dolphins could go either way
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  12. 10-26-12 11:41 AM #12
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    Good week to FADE him. Now he thinks he is good.
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  13. 10-26-12 11:56 AM #13
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    I'm a little perplexed at the line for Atlanta and Philadelphia to be honest... Why in the world is Philadelphia favored by 3? When there's a line like this (a 6-0 team also 3-0 on the road as an underdog) there's a good chance the counter intuitive choice is as close to a lock as there is...

    So my money is on Philadelphia to win big...


    good post btw NYsportsguy, I'll have to think about this weekends games some more after seeing this
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  14. 10-26-12 11:57 AM #14
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    I could honestly see him going 1-4 . With the one winner being Giants.
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    I like his plays a lot. Cowherd is a tool and pretty much a hamburger on some sports. But what I do like about him is he is direct, they guy always lays it on the line brutally honest about why a team or player sucks. San Diego could very easily blow the browns out, but realistically they will be San Diego and blow a early lead. The Browns this year have found a way to be a average team who keeps it close.

    The Jets suck, I don't care how many points they have found a way to miraculously score these last few games. If you have watched them these last few years you would of noticed a trend. The Jets almost always win last second on some miracle play or in OT. Rarely do they win SU and hugely ahead. That being said they will win here. Might take dolphins +3 if/when it gets there.

    The NFL needs the Falcons to keep winning, it's this years Cinderella story. Just like last year you knew they were going to give it to "The Other Manning" because of his brother. I do know the Falcons will lose eventually I just don't see it in this spot. And if they do I think Cowherd know's he's got a very reasonable Push situation.

    Gaints & Seahawks I'm not touching with a ten foot pole. Seems to me it's more of a teaser weekend.
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  16. 10-26-12 12:01 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by peacebyinches View Post
    I'm a little perplexed at the line for Atlanta and Philadelphia to be honest... Why in the world is Philadelphia favored by 3? When there's a line like this (a 6-0 team also 3-0 on the road as an underdog) there's a good chance the counter intuitive choice is as close to a lock as there is...

    So my money is on Philadelphia to win big...


    good post btw NYsportsguy, I'll have to think about this weekends games some more after seeing this
    That's because of the Historical Lines. Philly Usually beats ATL at home.
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  17. 10-26-12 12:05 PM #17
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    I like Giants to cover and the Dolphins to win outright the more I think about it.

    Otherwise not sure about the other three.
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  18. 10-26-12 12:07 PM #18
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    He may get swept here.
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  19. 10-26-12 12:09 PM #19
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    You all know he's got money on the games every Sunday, that's for sure.
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    2-3 or 3-2
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  21. 10-26-12 12:12 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by NYSportsGuy210 View Post
    You don't think the Lions and the Chargers are due for wins?

    I like his Giants pick, not sure what to make of ATL-Philly and seems like Jets-Dolphins could go either way
    The Lions, Chargers, & Cowboys will never get action from me again...

    They are overvalued every week, and complete frauds...
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  22. 10-26-12 12:12 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by KktdocT View Post
    You all know he's got money on the games every Sunday, that's for sure.


    He'll go 3-2 I think
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  23. 10-26-12 12:24 PM #23
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    i always thought he just faded the public to try and seem sharp, but he has some surprising picks in there.

    his giants pick over the cowboys for one because I know he loves Romo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NYSportsGuy210 View Post
    Why not stick to what the topic of this thread is pal?
    Ok i'll stick to the topic.
    Trying to go against his Blazing 5 is garbage...
    He never accounts for line movements and typically finds the line that best suits his side of the gamble...
    Did i do better??
    Go back to listening to the HERD
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  25. 10-26-12 12:33 PM #25
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    I don´t see how Cleveland covers
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  26. 10-26-12 12:35 PM #26
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    Don't understand the hatred for Cowherd on here. He's pretty much the best there is at ESPN right now. Not saying much given the competition, but I'd rather listen to him than anyone else.
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  27. 10-26-12 12:38 PM #27
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    Quote Originally Posted by No coincidences View Post
    Don't understand the hatred for Cowherd on here. He's pretty much the best there is at ESPN right now. Not saying much given the competition, but I'd rather listen to him than anyone else.
    Come on bro, you've been here long enough to know...
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  28. 10-26-12 12:45 PM #28
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    Isn't Cowherd known for not watching the actual games?
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  29. 10-26-12 12:52 PM #29
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    Lol I just listened to his picks and for the first week all year I don't like any of them.. I think Vegas told him its time to tank a week. Mind you I never tail him because for the most part I already have my picks in before his show. I do enjoy hearing which side he is on and he has been good.
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  30. 10-26-12 01:27 PM #30
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    yeah lets say this guy really is sharp, vegas ain't gonna like him broadcasting winners every week.

    he had a 4-1 week last week. i really don't understand how the hell he can like the doo doo browns though lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Bear View Post
    yeah lets say this guy really is sharp, vegas ain't gonna like him broadcasting winners every week.

    he had a 4-1 week last week. i really don't understand how the hell he can like the doo doo browns though lol
    Browns play good "D," and have been in every game this season. Do you trust Rivers? Playing at 10am Cali time? I can't trust Rivers no matter what time of day it is.
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    He's won a lot of close games. Time to fade his ass.
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    Any ideas what his record for last season was?
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  34. 10-26-12 07:46 PM #34
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    Quote Originally Posted by No coincidences View Post
    Don't understand the hatred for Cowherd on here. He's pretty much the best there is at ESPN right now. Not saying much given the competition, but I'd rather listen to him than anyone else.
    Agree. One of the few throwing out original ideas.
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  35. 10-26-12 08:06 PM #35
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dancemanmarc2 View Post
    Ok i'll stick to the topic.
    Trying to go against his Blazing 5 is garbage...
    He never accounts for line movements and typically finds the line that best suits his side of the gamble...
    Did i do better??
    Go back to listening to the HERD
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