Week 4 picks

When I make my picks for my football pool, I kind of wing it by looking at previous scores and what little knowledge I have about the players on the team, usually the current college transitions. I know I should probably look at the injury reports and stats on defense and offense, and not let personal bias (argh--when is my support for Vince Young going to consistently pay off?!) and eternal hope for the underdog come into play (though occasionally it pays off).

That said, I've come up short by 1 for weeks 1 and 3 and currently tied for 3rd (after two people tied for 1st) in the cumulative overall. My conundrum this week is Detroit versus Green Bay. The point spread is GB to win by 14. Though I can certainly see GB winning this, will it be by 14? Ouch. Well by my theory--Detroit has lost by 14 already so I should say Yes. But my inexplicable faith in the underdog is bugging me not to give up hope and put down No. Sigh. What to do?

If only things were so cut and dry as age labels are by my daughter:

Paul was impressed that she was so generous with such a wide window for "Young Adult" but pointed out that it seems a harsh jump to go from "Young Adult" to "Middle Age" at 40. She made the adjustment and now all 40-49 year olds are "Young Middle Age". Paul says you're welcome.