Texans @ Saints: Game Predictions
by Saintsational on Aug 13, 2008 6:00 AM CDT
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Today we will continue what we started last week with CSC's first ever game predictions. Before we get to your predictions, we have some leftover business to take care of. Let's take a trip down memory lane and see what everyone said last week and find out who was closest and who was way off. Join me, wont you?
| Member Name | Prediction | Analysis |
| Stujo4 | Jason David has a pick and nice play on a deep pass which causes a cornerback controversy and much discussion amongst us all | Wishful thinking. |
| Grumps | Bush bobbles a punt return attempt…Mark Campbell catches a TD and impresses with his blocking…Meachem doesnt score but has 100 plus yards… |
Pretty close on the last one. Half Credit. |
| Satchmo26 | Both Meachem and Arrington will score a TD. One from Brunell and one from Palko. Ellis will get two sacks. Pierre will break off a run of 30+ yards and will also score a TD. Usama gets a pick. | Hmmm...Half credit too. |
| Jjwest11 | Something like this will most assuredly happen, minus the screw up at the end: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35zXbiEPnKk. And something like this probably happens every huddle with the boys in black and gold: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoLSdXTod9s | No, but definitely funny! |
| Bobbay1224 | 1)Bush attempts to run up the middle but is once again shut down. 2)Ellis gets doubled and only gets a pass deflection. 3)Jo-Lonn Dunbar stuffs up the middle. 4)Skyler Green looks good on returning kicks and catches enough passes. |
I guess Bush did get shut down at least once up the middle. Where ya't Bobbay1224? Speak up more often! |
| Super Dud | arrington and meachem will shine…but arrington will outshine meachem. skylar shows us all why he deserves a roster spot over devery. gay and usama each get a pick. pierre continues to impress (running the ball) while stecker continues down the path of mediocrity and finally, ellis sacks Warner causing him to have hip-replacement surgery. Warner then returns to his local supermarket and gets his old job back.
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Dud has spoken. The first one was soooo close! |
| Real Saint | On the first drive bush brakes loose for a TD. Meachem has a real nice game with 100 yards and a TD in the second quarter. Brunnel remains his old self and sucks…so we trade to get brett farve as a back up…yes And Ellis shows us he is every thing we dreamed he would be with 2 sacks. |
Very close on the Meachem prediction! |
| Kfunck1 | After falling woefully behind, Saints pull improbably comeback with 3rd stringers and practice squad, blocking 2 Cardinal field goals and returning them for touchdowns. Wisenhunt channels his inner Denny Green and gives another press conference for the ages. (Like Bears, Saints then go on to win NFC, but beat their opponent in the Superbowl.) | Nope. |
| Admirals4 | Adrian Arrington will score once and Pierre Thomas will score twice. | Nice try. Would love to hear more from you. |
| Walter FTW | 1. On the opening play...(read original post for rest. It's worth it.) | Way off, but hilarious! Keep them coming. |
| tisk1066 | I’ve got McCray and Smith witha couple of sacks Big Sed and Grant (when they play hime inside) will look real good side by side with Ellis getting a sack I’ve got Young and Gay with a couple interception thanks to the pressure applied by the front 4 KK will sure up his spot as one of the starting safety Pierre Thomas will beast it out with 100+ yds and 2+ TDs Bush will shine with Mark Campell blocking and AA and Mecheam making the Cardinal D honor our deep pass. Skyler Green will earn his spot on the roster by returning 2 punts for TDs. (This will ake the national media sit up… this kid has skills in the open field.) |
Almost. |
| xen-cuts | neither meachem not arrington step up. | No way!! |
| B-n-G | 1) Randall Gay has changed his last name...(see original post for rest. Also genius.) | Another hilarious prediction, but of course, not even close. |
Winner: Nobody was dead on this week but I give credit to anyone who said something positive about Meachem and/or Arrington. I think Real Saint was probably the closest however, and so I crown him this weeks winner!
Loser: Xen-Cuts. Meet CSC's resident Debbie Downer. Glad to see he was way off on his prediction for the sake of the team. Maybe we can expect a brighter prediction from Xen today!
Funniest: B-n-G with Walter FTW in a close second.
It's time for round two! Leave your shiny new predictions in the comment section. Last week had a great response, so let's see if we can keep it up or even better, get more!! Kudos to those members who made their CSC debuts with their predictions last week. I encourage you guys to join in the conversation more often. We all want to know what you have to say about the team.
Have fun!!
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Will and Sed both have a sack and Young makes a pick!
by dmcgoey on Aug 13, 2008 7:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We get our first televised shot of Hollis Thomas using his (legal) inhaler on the sidelines
I agree, Usama Young gets a pick.
Pierre scores.
Gramatica scores. Mehlhaff does not, and also fails to kick a touchback. (It’s pretty nice to have a kicker that can put it in the endzone. No danger of a runback and less wear and tear on the special teams)
by stujo4 on Aug 13, 2008 9:22 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
mechum has letdown...
and Pierre Thomas does well only to remain buried on the depth chart.
by xen-cuts on Aug 13, 2008 9:27 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Henderson both impresses and causes severe head trauma of all Saints fans by showing his speed for a big catch, while at the same time allowing several easy catches to “doink” off of his hands…resulting in a collective slapping of ones head or banging it on the wall…
Stecker once again shows he is able to gain tough yards, Thomas breaks a couple of big runs on the outside and is able to pound the ball up the middle…
Brees once again leads the Saints down field on the first possession of the game for a score…
Lance Moore shows his consistency in catching the ball in tough situations…
by Grumps on Aug 13, 2008 10:17 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My crystal ball says...
1. The run blocking will be better and Bush will actually sneak past Mario Williams for a big gain that won’t get called back like last week. Bush will score a TD.
2. Mehlhaff will kick off two into the endzone resulting in touchbacks. I have faith that “the kid” will look better this week. He’ll also kick a 30+ yard FG.
3. Palko will bobble yet another snap.
4. The first team offense will score a TD on it’s opening drive again.
5. Meachem and Pierre will both score TD’s in the second half.
6. One of our CB’s will finally get a pick. My seeing glass is a little hazy now. I can’t see exactly which CB it will be.
I would make predictions (more like guesses really) about others, but I haven’t heard for sure if Deuce, Colston, Vilma, Shockey, and McKenzie will play.
Go Saints!!!!
by satchmo26 on Aug 13, 2008 10:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love you, Satch
...and your Mehlhaff optimism. I hope you’re right.
Are we SURE that it’s Palko fumbling the snap? I thought it was more common that the center raises up too soon before completing the snap, because the DT has been manhandling him. Not to slight Hunt or Lehr (I don’t think Goodwin was in then) , but… Back to the tape!!
by stujo4 on Aug 13, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody remember Dave Krieg?
Seahawks QB (later for the Chiefs), led the league in fumbles. Had small hands for a QB. Let’s get a measurement on Palko! Dave?
by stujo4 on Aug 13, 2008 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mehlhaff
I figure I can give him at least one more week to prove himself and then I may have to jump on the Gramatica bandwagon if his consistency still wavers. As for Palko, Payton said he bobbled the snap with two different centers against the Cards, so I assume it’s mostly a matter of Palko pulling out under center before he has a good grip on the ball. Personally, I can’t blame him. If I was standing there looking at 5 or 6 defensive players bearing down on me with the intent of driving me into the turf, I might not only lose control of the football but also control of my bowels. :-)
Go Saints!!!!
by satchmo26 on Aug 13, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saints win a tough one
On the offensive side:
1. Reggie Bush continues to struggle rushing inside—largely because…
2. ...the offensive line struggles even more to open holes for the running game.
3. Brees gets sacked once by Mario Williams. He also throws an interception.
4. Meachum’s focus wavers and he has a couple drops.
On the defensive side:
1. The defensive line looks even better than it did against the Cards.
2. But a member of the front seven goes down with a season-ending injury.
3. The first, second, and third defensive units give up at least one big play each.
4. But each gets a turnover.
Overall: Saints win, 20-17.
by MtnExile on Aug 13, 2008 12:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like one happened a little early
Hollis Thomas is down, and it might mean IR for him.
by MtnExile on Aug 14, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prognostications
A Saint will block a punt and recover the ball and try to score only to lose the ball while attempting a lateral.
Reggie Bush will score a touchdown after running over Mario Williams.
Mark Brunell receives his AARP card in a tearfull half time suprise ceremony.
by Steve the fan on Aug 13, 2008 5:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Getting better!!!
1. If meachem plays he will show that he has steady hands and catch a few for about 65 yards.
2. Bush will score on a short run on are first drive.
3. will smith will get a sack.
4. Drew brees will be the same throwing with percision
5. are offensive line will be great in the pass and show a little improvement on the run.
by Realsaint on Aug 13, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Major Prediction
The Texans will handle our ass pennies: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feZeOnEzs98
by jjwest11 on Aug 14, 2008 7:48 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Predictions
Offense
Bress in 1 team will open up with a score
OL will be much more productive in run block.
Jon Stinchcomb is not the answer… someone will step up and take over his job.
Duece will only rush for the 1st, maybe 2nd possessions
Bush will run at least 2 20+ runs and 1 TD
Devery will drop every easy pass and Payton will decide he is expendable
Meachem will continue to show up.
Defense
With HT out, McCray (if he goes) will play inside for more downs hen he would if HT were able to go.
Ellis will have a sack.
Smith and Grant will have a sack a piece
I still see KK taking the saftey postion with Roman Harper.
Young will have an interception and pull a Mike Mac and return it for a TD
Special Teams
Taylor Melholf will have a much better game and I thkni, in the end will beat out Grammitca. (not enough room on the roster to keep em both)
I still am waiting for Skyler green to return one. (if he doesn’t I don’t see him making the team.)
by tlsk1066 on Aug 14, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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