Nailed It! Divisional Round

By
Updated: January 17, 2013

nailed-it-4“There is no way all these games will be so high scoring — they never are in the playoffs.” 

That sentiment was expressed by our own Nonstopdrivel, and it seemed to be a view shared among all our prognosticators.  In a weekend where every team scored at least 28 points, we only had two correct predictions. So, while it was not a very good week for the Pantheon, you can still read on to find out who Nailed It!

Final score

These are the people who have (somehow) correctly predicted the final outcome of a game. The only shot that was called that could be considered more famous than these belongs to Babe Ruth. Bow down before their wisdom! (And make sure you ask them for next week’s lotto numbers.)

  • None this round.

Scoring differential

These are the ones who correctly predicted the margin by which the victors would best their competition. These are also the ones to consult if you want to bet the spread.

  • Divisional Round: Houston @ New EnglandRaji boobs correctly predicted a 13-point victory for the Patriots.

Total combined score

These are those who somehow managed to pick the correct total score but did not have any clue in how the teams would actually get there. Still, if you want to bet an over/under, you could do worse than consulting with them.

  • None this week.

Winning team’s score

  • Divisional Round: Houston @ New Englandadambballn correctly predicted the Patriots would score 41 points in a victory.

Against the grain

Oftentimes, our picks will be unanimous. However, there are those who will sometimes walk their own path.

  • None this round.
Our predictions this week were as empty as the black book on Manti Te'o's nightstand.

Our predictions this week were as empty as the black book on Manti Te’o's nightstand.

Wrap-up

The Conference Championships have arrived, and I hope that things will go better for our prognosticators this week. The growth of the Pantheon has slowed considerably, but there is still time for more names to be added.  So if you would like to have your name forever enshrined in the vast expanse that is the internet, simply call your shot in the comment section below for any of the playoff games this round. I will be reviewing the comments, and keeping track.

Also, remember that you can still read about those who have made correct predictions in the past (or simply revel in your past greatness), by visiting our Pantheon. In the meantime, let’s give a little congratulatory clap to those who are listed in this article. Or not. Your choice.

About the author

In addition to providing up-to-the-minute draft analysis for the Water Cooler Sports Network, Troy Monson administers the WCSN Call Your Shot Thursday contest and writes our weekly Nailed It! feature. He lives in Colorado with his wife and children. Feel free to contact him with questions and comments at tmonson@watercoolersports.net or connect with .

974 comments
Green And Gold
Green And Gold moderator

If the Super Bowl become "THE HARBAUGH BOWL" I will call to Directv and eliminate all Espn channels

BearsSaveLives
BearsSaveLives moderator

New Bears coach Marc Trestman plans to put Jay Cutler's athleticism to use in his offense.

Draji, the D is silent
Draji, the D is silent

@BearsSaveLives He might get mistaken for a fat lineman and get an ineligible man down field penalty.

BearsSaveLives
BearsSaveLives moderator

@Pugs R Kewl @BearsSaveLives Cutler, not Stafford.

BearsSaveLives
BearsSaveLives moderator

So Bruce Arians goes to Arizona, Ray Horton (DC) gets all pisspants and leaves to go to the Browns who also hire Mike Lombardi as VP of Player Personnel. A lot of moves that nobody cares about last night.

BearsSaveLives
BearsSaveLives moderator like.author.displayName 1 Like

Seems like there should be a new article. This article is old and smells of past failures.

Gabes22
Gabes22 moderator like.author.displayName 1 Like

@BearsSaveLives a new article would have many books and smell of rich mahogany

Green And Gold
Green And Gold moderator

People down there are pretty racist

Borderline Football Brilliant
Borderline Football Brilliant

@GreenAndGold 66 

I'm not one bit racist. I don't happen to believe that using racist stereotypes for humor is a racist act.

Gabes22
Gabes22 moderator

@First job: Beat the Packers @GreenAndGold 66 i believe racial jokes highlight differences in cultures and while stereotypes are not to be used across the board but there is an element of truth. Many businesses are successful targeting specific demographics and in a way that is stereotyping to. Deciding who you date there is an element of steteotyping or in choosing a job or where to live. To make any decision in life you are never going to have 100% of the info about it but need to make the decision based upon the facts and perceptions. Anyone telling you anything else is a liar

BearsSaveLives
BearsSaveLives moderator

@First job: Beat the Packers @GreenAndGold 66 Your avatar screams racial equality.

Childerz..
Childerz..

Niemerg did you have a little boy or a little girl

JVince11
JVince11

@Childerz Whoa.. we have a new baby in the blog??? 


Hell yea.. good job.. congrats. 

http://imgur.com/rHG7Z

Childerz..
Childerz..

@JVince11 Niemerg and his wife had a baby a while ago... my wife had ours 3 weeks ago. 

JVince11
JVince11

@Childerz @JVince11 shit.... she mind as well just howl at the mooning for mating season.... she is putting up the signal.

Childerz..
Childerz..

@JVince11 THEY JUST GET GOVERNMENT HAND OUTS!!! ZIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!! 

JVince11
JVince11

@Childerz @JVince11 ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh.. well congrats to you too.. my wife is due March 1st with our second child and first son!