We're back at the bar for an NFL Prediction Friday. It's about time.
Two weeks ago I was off; last week the Ravens were.
We're both working again.
The Ravens host the Miami Dolphins after a bye week this Sunday. And I think the Ravens handle this one rather handily. But for some reason I think it will have a bunch of stalled drives and field goals.
I say Ravens 23-13. My player of the game: Billy Cundiff for his three field goals.
If you don't know how this works, it's pretty simple: Predict a winner, a score and a player of the game. And then check back on Monday to see if you were the closest. If you were, then you get a free fake bar tab and the admiration of all your fake friends.
I'll throw in a baseball question as well today in honor of George "Sparky" Anderson, who died Thursday. Sparky was one of the game's great characters, and an excellent manager, too.
I was wondering who you think is baseball's best manager right now. With Bobby Cox, Lou Piniella and Joe Torre stepping down this year, the discussion is wide open. Tony La Russa, who is first among active managers in wins and third all-time, will get some consideration, along with Jim Leyland, Mike Scioscia and maybe even new World Champion Bruce Bochy.
Joe Maddon and Ron Gardenhire certainly have their supporters. And then there is the Orioles' Buck Showalter, who wins wherever he goes and, somehow, won in the two months he's been here.
Daily Think Special: Prediction Friday: Ravens-Dolphins
Bonus Think Special: Who is baseball's best active manager?
