My NFL Predictions for 2008

NFC East: Dallas Cowboys
NFC South: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFC North: Chicago Bears
NFC West: Arizona Cardinals
Wild Card: NY Giants, Philly Eagles

AFC East: New York Jets
AFC South: Indianapolis Colts
AFC North: Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC West: San Diego
Wild Card: New England Patriots, Cincinatti Bengals

Super Bowl: Dallas Cowgirls and New York Jets

ESPN NFL Superbowl Pick...the Eagles?????

Story
OK...I'm a die hard fan, but really. Who are they kidding? We still are weak at WR. Donovan is unpredictable still. Westbrook is the only consistent thing on the whole team. And against the Patriots again? They going to cheat their way back? Granted they have the easiest schedule in the NFL, but I think Favre is going to be fired up and a nemesis to them.

Hooliganism Strikes US

I read this story a few days ago. It was only a matter of time. West Ham fans start a rumble with Americans. Sad part...West Ham? When have they had anything to be proud of? It's like being proud of being from Turkey Spur, WV. They are a joke. The fact the English tried to start a rumble with Americans is them trying to get payback for the Revolutionary War.

Anyway, hooliganism has been in America, just not around pro soccer. Even at children's soccer matches, you have rumbling parents. Detroit Piston fans showed us hooliganism when Ron Artest went nuclear on fans after they threw stuff at him. Chicago had riots after winning championships. My beloved Philadelphia had a jail and judge in Veterans Stadium specifically for rowdy fans. There are fights in Jersey with Flyer and Devil fans. This is OLD NEWS. The only reason this story gets attention is that it is a soccer match and a large number of people. Soccer gets a rep over hooliganism, yet wake up America...we have our own skeletons. Stop blaming soccer for something that happens at NFL games every week.

Quick Detour - Phantom Cell Phone Vibrations, Arlen and More

Phantom Cell Phone Vibrations
Alright....this is driving me mad.

The other week, I went for my left pocket because I felt my cell phone vibrating. I pulled out my Razr and checked to see who was calling. No one was. I put my phone back in my pocket. 5 minutes later, it happened again. Then on top of it, I felt a phone vibration and my phone wasn't even in my pocket. My leg kept vibrating. It continues to today. It is maddening.

This has been reported as "Phantom Cell Phone Vibration" and is a conditioned response. Your leg gets so used to feeling vibration from your phone that it gets triggered even when the phone isn't in your pocket. Yes...I'm going insane. This is crazy.

Thank You Arlen Specter
Now that Roger Goodell has compromised what he said he would bring to the NFL by not continuing punishment on the New England Patriots cheating tactics, Arlen Specter...who I never voted for...steps in to get a professional inquiry into the scandal. I used to have high respect for Belichik and the Patriots. The man seemed like a genius to me...now...I question it.



Final Notes
-I'm growing in my respect for Calvary Chapel even though I may not see eye to eye on their charismatic gifts belief. I am starting to be drawn to exegetical preaching again, if it is done well and made practical. I have no issue with topical. I think I'm moving to a hybrid of topical and exegetical.
-I started in on Systematic Theology by Norman Geisler. I am pleased to read something with someone I line up with closely. Every other Systematic I've read has been good, but has had flaws theologically (Grudem, etc). This will be a great class next week as tired as I'll be.
-I've started thinking post-Liberty. I think I may be opening up to the idea of a teaching pastorate, college prof or college pastor. I love student ministry and don't want to leave it, but I wonder if I've served my time. As for education, I've played with the idea of getting my MDiv from Gordon-Conwell, Bethel or a handful of others. I'm mainly looking at something more open in theology. I know where I stand, but I want to be challenged by those who don't hold my beliefs. Doctorate is still debatable. I don't know what I'd get it in or what good it would do me.