tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post6696880026043705189..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: 2007 NBA Finals Picks: My Cautionary TaleUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-29467870044067596942007-06-08T08:13:00.000-04:002007-06-08T08:13:00.000-04:001993, Bills over Cowboys...I should have just hand...1993, Bills over Cowboys...I should have just handed over the money I bet before the game...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04932029176303141951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-35354131930850468982007-06-08T06:37:00.000-04:002007-06-08T06:37:00.000-04:00My worst prediction was thinking Ryan Leaf would b...My worst prediction was thinking Ryan Leaf would be better than Peyton Manning.nep1293https://www.blogger.com/profile/12375055890377383689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-61858715144588190112007-06-07T23:04:00.000-04:002007-06-07T23:04:00.000-04:00Seriously, how is Mike Brown an NBA coach. He is ...Seriously, how is Mike Brown an NBA coach. He is terrible. Who wants to start this website www.firemikebrown.com<BR/><BR/>Halftime adjustments?Darklawdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10060727121837662812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-83881681539876292572007-06-07T18:41:00.000-04:002007-06-07T18:41:00.000-04:00My dumbest prediction? Following Carson Palmer's 1...My dumbest prediction? Following Carson Palmer's 1st preseason game back from the knee injury I actually said "They returning to Miami [site of SB XXIII] to win it all. Mark my words--team of destiny." Oops.<BR/><BR/>And this prediction will probably be just as accurate: Cavs in 7. (Sorry, I just can't be objective!:) )thistlewarriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12933316654294968024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-72014914219774506482007-06-07T17:49:00.000-04:002007-06-07T17:49:00.000-04:00My worst prediciton? Iowa State had a lot of talen...My worst prediciton? Iowa State had a lot of talent coming back from an Elite 8 run and nearly taking down Michigan State.<BR/><BR/>I had them winning it all.<BR/><BR/>Then they ran into the powerhouse school known as Hampton.<BR/><BR/>And cue the Price is Right losing music...now.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13682098433834928062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-5840853512155958972007-06-07T17:47:00.000-04:002007-06-07T17:47:00.000-04:00The Casual Fan in me says Spurs in 6, but he hates...The Casual Fan in me says Spurs in 6, but he hates himself. <BR/><BR/>The Conspiracy Theorist in me says LeBron's 48 Special is incomplete without a ring. Cavs in 5.<BR/><BR/>Also, I would take Boobie and the King over Mr. Longoria and Flopper McWhinesteinchezGinobili any day of the week. Thrice on Sunday.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13682098433834928062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-90200666035628290842007-06-07T16:25:00.000-04:002007-06-07T16:25:00.000-04:00My worst prediction ever was that the Soviet Union...My worst prediction ever was that the Soviet Union would never fall without a bloody full scale civil war. I also thought that the whites in South Africa would never give up without a fight. Good thing I was wrong.CycleDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08933822029791530613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-26866510810495381592007-06-07T16:08:00.000-04:002007-06-07T16:08:00.000-04:00My worst prediction ever, by the way, was taking M...My worst prediction ever, by the way, was taking Manhattan over Syracuse in the first round - the year Syracuse won the title. I have no idea what I was thinking, but I do know that my bracket exploded early that year.<BR/><BR/>More often than not though I make insane picks that work out: two years ago I said that the White Sox would win the AL on Opening Day, last year I said it would be the Tigers, again on Opening Day. This year, I've got the D-Backs winning the NL and so far, it's looking like a possibility. I also took Mason to the Elite 8 two years ago (I had UConn in the finals, though...grr).Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03738491377772661996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-4824891412113522802007-06-07T16:03:00.000-04:002007-06-07T16:03:00.000-04:00Let me just ask: Am i the ONLY person outside the ...Let me just ask: Am i the ONLY person outside the state of Michigan who took the Pistons to win the series? I mean, admittedly, I took the Pistons in 7 and not 5, but wow.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I'm going to be just as bold as I was in 04 and declare: Cavaliers in 7. You'll see.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03738491377772661996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-53313234223743591742007-06-07T15:33:00.000-04:002007-06-07T15:33:00.000-04:00I say Cavs in 6. It's with my heart, but I truly ...I say Cavs in 6. It's with my heart, but I truly believe they can do it. <BR/><BR/>I'm with lowlife; as long as the Cavs aren't blown out and take it past 5 games, it will be great.<BR/><BR/>Anyone hear about the feds wanting the Nike banner removed from downtown? They have NOTHING better to do than monitor a banner with Lebron on it!?Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11071405721004631626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-89599483257460723992007-06-07T15:27:00.000-04:002007-06-07T15:27:00.000-04:00One of the most recent predictions that turned int...One of the most recent predictions that turned into a bet with my buddies was that Alex Rios wouldn't hit 12 HR's this season. I was right.<BR/><BR/>As for the NBA, Spurs are better all around and Popovich could outcoach everyone in the East, so the pick - Spurs in 5.<BR/><BR/>BLTBLThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03186380519264773159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-2937261518855530812007-06-07T15:07:00.000-04:002007-06-07T15:07:00.000-04:00Either the Spurs or Lakers WILL definitely sweep t...Either the Spurs or Lakers WILL definitely sweep this series.R. Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11643096428420675777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-73593276232791394832007-06-07T14:55:00.000-04:002007-06-07T14:55:00.000-04:00Worst prediction I've ever made: "Vince Young won'...Worst prediction I've ever made: "Vince Young won't make it in the NFL."<BR/><BR/>My thinking: "He's no different than Marquis Tuiasasopo (of U. Washington fame) except Young has a worse throwing mechanic. Tui is 3rd string somewhere now... no way Young makes it..."<BR/><BR/>Boy was I wrongRoberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02262050778332573644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-8089319845300133912007-06-07T14:16:00.000-04:002007-06-07T14:16:00.000-04:00Spurs in 6:SA, SA, SA, CLE, CLE, SA.Spurs in 6:<BR/>SA, SA, SA, CLE, CLE, SA.chipphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233463496650742328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-86987229088561634212007-06-07T13:34:00.000-04:002007-06-07T13:34:00.000-04:00Dan, when you said your worst prediction ever I im...Dan, when you said your worst prediction ever I immediately though of your Oral Roberts upset prediction.<BR/><BR/>I'm a Cavs fan so naturally I can't with a good heart say they won't win. I think the series will go at least 6 games either way and am going to say the Cavs in 6. If they split the first 2 games at SA, they will be in great shape.Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00717708280637709412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-86836711073067736152007-06-07T13:29:00.000-04:002007-06-07T13:29:00.000-04:00Realistically speaking, the Spurs will win in 6. ...Realistically speaking, the Spurs will win in 6. The fan in me wants the Cavs to win in 7 with Lebron going off for 50 in SA.<BR/><BR/>My worst prediction ever.<BR/><BR/>Probably the Ohio State vs. Florida national championship game. I predicted the Buckeyes in a blowout. I was more than wrong on that oneDarklawdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10060727121837662812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-30920895073849290002007-06-07T13:23:00.000-04:002007-06-07T13:23:00.000-04:00On the 2-3-2 format, I remember reading somewhere ...On the 2-3-2 format, I remember reading somewhere that the number of road teams that have acutally won the NBA title has decreased since that change. don't know if it was true, but I beleive it was when the Nets were playing the Spurs in 2003pv845https://www.blogger.com/profile/05318367429970619320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-54662707515876053712007-06-07T13:17:00.000-04:002007-06-07T13:17:00.000-04:00raf and others are right, everyone said it was ove...raf and others are right, everyone said it was over in the Yanks-Sox series. That and it wasn't a prediction made at the beginning of the series.<BR/><BR/>Oh, forgot to mention in my other posts, refs will steal a game or two for Cleveland to interest in the series.jhawkjjmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297634924511036895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-12947759879420580922007-06-07T13:15:00.001-04:002007-06-07T13:15:00.001-04:00yeah, I forgot about the series being 2-3-2. So my...yeah, I forgot about the series being 2-3-2. So my bold prediction is Cavs in 7 games. I really think this could happen. Why not? I just hope the games are exciting, even if the Cavs lose. I just don't want blowouts and a five game series, that's all.Lowlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01009250887625614397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-12177245264311284562007-06-07T13:15:00.000-04:002007-06-07T13:15:00.000-04:00Spurs in 6. They win the first 2, Cavs win games ...Spurs in 6. <BR/><BR/>They win the first 2, Cavs win games 3 and 5 at home, Spurs clinch at home.<BR/><BR/>I really hate the 2-3-2 format. What's the point? Why change the format from what you use earlier in the playoffs? I think it gives too much of an advantage to the team without home court advantage. If the home team wins out the first 5 games, the team with the better record goes home for the last two games down 3-2? Aren't they supposed to have an advantage?jhawkjjmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297634924511036895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-53777405985642048792007-06-07T13:13:00.000-04:002007-06-07T13:13:00.000-04:00no way dan!EVERYONE proclaimed that Yanks/BoSox se...no way dan!<BR/>EVERYONE proclaimed that Yanks/BoSox series to be over. It's not the worst prediction ever...if everyone made it.rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286062038193331350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-69069542993336510542007-06-07T13:11:00.000-04:002007-06-07T13:11:00.000-04:00Spurs in 6. I think the Cavs, as a team, will pul...Spurs in 6. I think the Cavs, as a team, will pull one game out, likely at home. <BR/>LeBron, alone, will be able to will his team to victory a second time.<BR/>That's it though. Spurs in 6rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286062038193331350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-44632648717636579032007-06-07T12:57:00.000-04:002007-06-07T12:57:00.000-04:00blockage, that's a stupid opinion.Calling the Yank...blockage, that's a stupid opinion.<BR/><BR/>Calling the Yanks-Sox series was the easiest prediction ever to make, and anyone who disagreed before Boston took at least one game was a nut. No evidence except the future could have pointed one towards even considering the idea that Boston could force a Game 6, much less come back to win.<BR/><BR/>Even in terms of most crow-eatin'est predictions, the "Lakers in 4" prediction is way worse. The Red Sox got by on a series of miracles to win 12- and 14-inning games and the freaking Bloody Sock game. The Pistons won 3 games by double digits, and held the Lakers to a <B>franchise</B> low 68 points in Game 3.<BR/><BR/>Sure, Dan may have been Shanoffily arrogant about his Sox-Yankees pick, and that got thrown in his face, but there were actual thousands of great reasons to make that pick.<BR/><BR/>Get over it, RSN. We were happy for you, we were happy against the Yankees, it was the most delightfully surprising thing ever. That was the point. No one could have expected it. Everyone should have predicted against it.<BR/><BR/>Don't you have some regular-season wins to be buying right now?john (east lansing, mi)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03872457640564913468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-33979874096854584562007-06-07T12:44:00.000-04:002007-06-07T12:44:00.000-04:00Worst prediction ever: I contribute to a Cubs blog...Worst prediction ever: I contribute to a Cubs blog on NBC5.com here in Chicago, and in the preseason I actually predicted Kerry Wood would transplant Ryan Dempster as the closer by All Star break. Ugh. I'd like to have that one back.<BR/><BR/>Spurs in 6. Give LeBron 2 games to be a stud; TD takes the rest.Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063957533650986188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-68223423814345445852007-06-07T12:26:00.000-04:002007-06-07T12:26:00.000-04:00What about the Heat going all the way pick from ea...What about the Heat going all the way pick from earlier this year?<BR/><BR/>As for my prediction Spurs in 6. Everyone seems to forget that the finals are setup 2-3-2. I think the Cavs can take two of their three at home, but aren't going to win one in SA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com