NFC Playoff Picture: Tough path for Giants

There’s no hiding that Sunday’s matchup with the 5-4 Atlanta Falcons is huge.  With the NFC South and NFC North all but locked up, there are four remaining playoff births up for grabs in the NFC.

While divisional leaders Dallas and Arizona have the upper hand, their hard work is not nearly over.  The Eagles, Packers, Falcons and Giants are all 5-4, and are right in the playoff hunt.

At 4-5, the 49ers, Panthers and Bears are on life support, but their dreams are not dead yet.

What it all boils down to is that with seven games remaining, there are nine NFC teams fighting for four spots in the playoffs.

It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere

How do we stop the bleeding?

Afternoon Bits n’ Pieces

– Employee of the month, Tracy, Sciosia win Manager of the Year awards

– It’s my team, and I’ll cry if I want to, Rex Ryan defends his tears

– Home Improvement, Sources say that Vikings coach Childress is close to an extension

more news after the jump……

JDizzle’s Week 11 Picks

Bet with caution..T.O.N.Y Sports is not responsible for your gambling blunders-

These games are tough this week…bet with caution… I will be sitting on my hands this weekend–

Tomorrow Night:

Carolina / Miami

Pick: Carolina -3—The Wildcat will be ineffective since Ronnie Brown will be out—Carolina is coming off a nice win vrs Atlanta—Take the Panthers.

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Lack of focus and discipline sinks Jets

Rex Ryan needs to re-focus his troops.

Before I delve into the Jets’ problems, I want to say a few words about the whole Rex Ryan “crying incident.”

First, Damien Woody is a done in my book. What a rat. How does a player violate the sanctity of “what happens in the locker room, stays in the locker room?”

Despicable. As a fan, I want to know what happens in the locker room, but I respect  a team that keeps its business to itself. It’s a sign of trust and unity.

5 Reasons Allen Iverson needs to be Signed to the Knicks

Allen Iverson as a Hoya

Straight to the Point, 5 Reasons why the Knicks NEED TO SIGN Allen Iverson NOW!!!

More after the jummmmmmmmmmmmppppppppp…..

Carlos Delgado can’t be a Met next season

 

According to Ben Shipgel of the NY Times, Mets GM Omar Minaya will fly to Puerto Rico to scout free agent 1st baseman Carlos Delgado in winter ball.  Delgado has been a productive Met, racking up 104 HR’s and 339 RBI’s, while batting .272 in 338 games for the Metropolitans.  Carlos has been one of my favorite Met players over the last four years, but it is time to part ways with the future hall-of-famer. 

Knicks at Pacers Tonight

@ Conseco Field House in Indiana

Tipoff- 7PM

TV- MSG

Radio- 1050AM

New York Knicks

Projected Starting Lineup

PG- Chris Duhon

SG- Toney Douglas

SF- Danilo Gallinari

PF- Wilson Chandler

C- David Lee

Indiana Pacers

Projected Starting Lineup

PG- TJ Ford

SG- Brandon Rush

SG- Dahntay Jones

SF- Danny Granger

C- Roy Hibbert

In the words of Marv Albert: “Yesssss!!!!”

Open at Work with Caution...

Bits n’ Pieces

–  Back to Business, Ovechkin scores in return versus Rangers

–  No Jumping on the Bed, Sheets can be alternate for Yankees

– Weak in the Knees like SWV, Clippers Rush out for season

Scar Jo and much more after the jump….

Boothe sinks two free throws to give St. John’s road victory

St. John’s Junior point guard Malik Boothe made two free throws with 6.2 seconds left to give St. John’s a 69-68 victory on the road against St. Bonaventure.  The Bonnies (1-1) inbounded and got the ball to Michael Davenport, who missed a long 3-pointer at the buzzer.  It was a big victory for the Red Storm who probably would have lost this type of game a year ago. 

St. John’s (2-0) was led by D.J. Kennedy once again, who had 18 points.  Last year’s leading scorer, Paris Horne, chipped in with 15.