Kevin opens the show with more information on Bruce Allen staying put. He recaps the 4 NFL playoff games with Mike Shanahan. Shanahan also previews the two conference championship games and talks Skins, Kirk Cousins, and how close he was to taking the Denver job last year. Kevin finishes up the show with Terps, Hoyas, Wizards, Nats, Caps, and more from the weekend.
WHAT’S THE FRIDAY FOOTBALL SMELL TEST?
It’s a contrarian handicapping philosophy. I look for the games where the public is convinced they are right about a point spread and I go the other way. There’s more to it than that including unique access to information about where certain sharp action is but for the most part, it’s the realization over many years that the house wins more than it loses and the house advantage comes from more than just the built-in vig/fee advantage.
The lines used are from covers.com as they appeared Friday during the show. Lines change. Typically, if a line is worse for me than it was on Friday, the contrarian handicapper in me regards that as a good thing. It usually means late sharp money is with me.
To hear how all four of the weekend NFL Playoff games were discussed on Friday’s podcast, go to the 57:45 mark below.
https://thekevinsheehanshow.com/2019/01/11/bruce-allen-isnt-going-anywhere/
THIS YEAR
Last Week: 0-1
Overall: 107-84-4
SMELL TEST PICKS FOR WEEKEND OF 1-12-19
Saturday, January 12:
Rams -7
Sunday, January 13:
Saints -8
Kevin shares some Redskins’ news related to Bruce Allen and the team’s attempts to replace Brian Lafemina. John Keim/ESPN comes on to discuss potential changes on the Skins’ coaching staff and roster. Kevin previews all four NFL Divisional playoff games and gives out two Smell Test picks. Andy Pollin talks about the Marty Schottenheimer firing 17 years ago this Sunday. Kevin and Andy also reminisce about when the Redskins used to participate in 2nd round playoff games. Kevin finishes up talking Terps, weather, and yes, a poll about Kirk Cousins.
Kevin and Thom discuss the possibility that the status quo will prevail for the Redskins of 2019. Both agree that would be near-death for the team so it led to a conversation about the possibility of drafting Kyler Murray in the April draft. Scott Van Pelt was in for his weekly visit to the show. They discussed Maryland Basketball, Jalen Hurts to Maryland, and the NFL Playoffs. Thom made his NFL Playoff picks too.
Kevin opens the show talking about Maryland’s big win over Minnesota last night. He also talks about the notion that the DC sports media is too hard on the Redskins. Chris Knoche joins the show to talk Terps and Kansas City sports radio host Steven Spector comes on to talk about Andy Reid and the Chiefs as they get ready for their playoff game Saturday against the Colts.
Kevin and Thom discuss the Clemson title win over Alabama last night. A ton of Redskins talk on the show includes an appearance by Liz Clarke/Washington Post with an update on the Skins’ stadium situation. Liz and Thom both think that a new site for a Skins’ stadium may never be provided. Kevin and Thom also spend time on the four WildCard games and the upcoming Divisional Round playoff games.
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