Guess what? I beat Simmons in the playoffs this year! I currently have a three-game lead over him. There are only three games remaining and since we picked the same team in one of the matchups this weekend, there's no way he can beat me. BOO-YAH, bitch!
In fact, only one of ESPN's thirteen so-called experts has done better than I have during the playoffs this year. So if anyone at ESPN is reading this, I'm available for Sunday Countdown. Have your people call mine.
Now that I have the gloating out of the way, here are my picks for the Conference Championships (home teams in CAPS, Bill's picks in red):
CARDINALS (+4) over Eagles
Arizona has stopped Michael Turner and the DeAngelo Williams/Jonathan Stewart juggernaut in consecutive weeks. With the way Westbrook has been running lately, he's liable to end up with negative yards. With Boldin back, Arizona will win this one by at least a TD.
Ravens (+6) over STEELERS
The Ravens lost five games this year. Only two of them have been by more than six points. While the Ravens have lost to the Steelers twice this year, it has only been by a combined seven points. Baltimore's defense will show up big in this game, keeping Parker in check and putting the game in Roethlisberger's hands (or arm, actually). I believe the third time's the charm and the Ravens will win this one.
Last Week
Me: 2-2Simmons: 0-4
2009 Playoffs
Me: 5-3Simmons: 2-6
