Andy North’s commentary on Saturday, the first day of the Skins Game, was emphasizing hitting the right shot at the right time and getting lucky in order to win the big skins.  During the coverage on Sunday, however, North kept talking about the importance of continually hitting good shot after good shot.

What changed his tune?

Perhaps it was the play of Choi.  Choi’s tee shots hit the center of most fairways and his approach shots were all right on target.  The few shots that he didn’t hit right next to the hole were off on distance only; they still were right on line with the flag.

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The Broncos defense is so bad it cannot be counted on to force a single punt all day.  They just got done losing to the Oakland Raiders in Denver, so that certainly does its part in creating a bad image for the Broncos.

The problem with taking the Jets at -8.5 is, as I mentioned, it is too obvious.  The Jets are getting a lot of media praise this week.  They are deserving of this praise, having won five straight games, the last of which came against the previously undefeated Tennessee Titans.

They didn’t just squeak past the Titans either.  They walloped Tennessee by the score of 34-13.  While the Jets were boosting their public image, the Broncos were destroying theirs with a 31-10 loss to the Raiders.

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They beat the Pistons for the second time this season, in a game that was never even close.  They played physical in every phase of the game.  They out-hustled the Pistons, out-rebounded the Pistons and out-defended the Pistons.

The Pistons all had dazed looks on their faces from the second quarter on to the finish.  They looked like a lost team without any answer for what the Celtics were doing to them.

The Celtics made it look really easy.  From the big three right down the last bench player, the Celtics played basketball the way it is supposed to be played.

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Winning a title might earn the right to talk a little, but they better be careful not to take it too far.  As for this game against the Pistons, they have earned the right to talk a little.  The Pistons are having a hard time getting shots in the paint.  They are shooting a bunch of jumpers and the Celtics keep grabbing the rebounds.  One and done is not a recipe for success.

I would expect this game to continue just the way it is going.  The Pistons might have Allen Iverson, but they sure don't have an answer for the Celtics defense.  Iverson is doing exactly what he always does: he dribbles around looking for holes.  That strategy might work against bad teams, but not against a good team defense like the Celtics have.

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He had just 10 carries in the game against Atlanta on Sunday, but they always seem to be important ones, the kind of carries that remind us what it means to play football.

Peyton Hillis scored two touchdowns for the Denver Broncos on Sunday.  Jay Cutler may get a lot of credit for his final touchdown pass to take the lead for good, but Hillis was the MVP of the game in my eyes.

He caught three passes for just 26 yards, but one of those catches came on key third down late in the game.  He caught the ball short of the sticks, somehow stopped himself an inch from going out of bounds and then danced sideways, on his toes until he had reached the first down marker.

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I am not excited because the game might be a close one or because I think the Celtics are going to win.  I am excited because this game could go a long way toward indicating what to expect the rest of the season.

If the Celtics can’t get fired up for this game; if they play uninspired basketball tonight like they have at times in this early season, it could indicate that they don’t have what it takes to repeat.

The Pistons have just beaten the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the past week and they are getting a lot of attention for it. 

If the Pistons were to beat the Celtics tonight, the media would be sure to start talking about crowning the Pistons as champs.  The Celtics, if they are motivated competitors, really playing spirited basketball, will not want that to happen.

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I love the NFL and have for years, yet I hardly care about one single game that will be played tomorrow.

The biggest game that jumps out at me would have to be the undefeated Tennessee Titans going into Jacksonville to play the Jaguars in what should be a tough division match up. The Titans may be undefeated, but what good is that if nobody is buying it.

Jacksonville is only 4-5 and 1-3 at home this season, yet they are mere three point underdogs in this game. On top of that the money is all moving on the Jags. To take the Jags and the three points, one would have to lay down $130 to win $100. This indicates that the general public believes the Jags will win this game.

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The Steelers and Redskins are two old NFL Franchises that have established traditions as hard-nosed, punishing football teams.  These aren't teams that finesse their way to victory with soft, floating passes all over the field.  These are two teams that gave us famous nicknames like the Steel Curtain or the Hogs.  The Steelers and Redskins represent what football is really all about: knocking the opposition into next week and letting them know who is boss.

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Iverson is fast, quick and entertaining to the fans, but he doesn't play fundamentally sound basketball.  His quickness gets him steals on defense and gives him a chance to drive by his defender when he has the ball. 

Instead of using his speed and quickness to full effect, all Iverson ever does is dribble all over in circles until either he feels like hoisting what is usually a horrible shot, or he has no chance to fling it toward the hoop and passes off to somebody else so they can take a horrible shot with the shot clock at one.

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He was referring specifically to the Patriots and their situation at the end of the game when he said there comes a time when you have to stop taking what they give you and start taking what you want.  The funny thing is, his comment fit the Colts to perfection as well as the Patriots.

The Colts/ Patriots match up has been such a good one over recent years that we have all become accustomed to seeing close, hard faught games with each team and each coaching staff stressed and stretched to their wits end, trying to squeak out a victory. 

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