• Trav’s 2023 Week 10 NFL Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Week 10 NFL Predictions

    Week 9 is in the books, and we are now officially halfway through the 2023 season. My record was 5-2 and it raises my overall mark to 54-29. The winning percentage rises a little from 64.5% to 65.1%. The first loss of the week came when the Vikings defeated the Atlanta Falcons on the road. The Vikings started a rookie, but he was knocked out of the game during the first drive. Joshua Dobbs entered the game and led the Vikings to the victory. Dobbs was traded from Arizona to Minnesota earlier in the week after Kirk Cousins went down. The other defeat was the Philadelphia Eagles defeating the Dallas…

  • Trav’s 2023 Week 9 NFL Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Week 9 NFL Predictions

    Week 8 is in the books and things kind of got back on track. My record was 7-1, which raises my overall mark to 49-27. The winning percentage jumps a little from 61.8% to 64.5%. The only loss came from the Cincinnati Bengals beating the San Francisco 49ers on the road. It marked the 3rd consecutive loss for the Niners who started the season 5-0. With the trade deadline being today, I’m sure a lot of contenders will make moves to improve their rosters. The big news of the weekend had to be Kirk Cousins tearing his Achilles, which means he’s out for the season. Cousins was in the middle…

  • Trav's 2023 Week 7 NFL Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Week 7 NFL Predictions

    Week 6 is in the books and it was arguably the craziest weekend of the season. My record was 6-4 and my overall mark went up to 39-21 for the year. The winning percentage goes from 66 to 65%. The two biggest defeats of the season occurred this pas weekend. The first one saw the Cleveland Browns with a backup QB defeated the San Francisco 49ers. The other surprise was that the New York Jets beat the Philadelphia Eagles. The losses by the 49ers and Eagles were their first defeat and now there’s no undefeated teams in the league. The other loss came when the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Indianapolis…

  • Trav’s 2023 Week 6 NFL Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Week 6 NFL Predictions

    Week 5 is in the books, and we still have only two undefeated teams in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles remain without a loss heading into Week 6.  The Niners put together a masterpiece by dismantling Dallas in the Sunday Night game. Philadelphia traveled out west and defeated the Rams by shutting down the offense in the second half. My Week 5 record was 5-3 and my overall mark dips down to 33-17. The winning percentage drops from 66.7% to 66%. Chicago beat Washington last Thursday was my first defeat of the week. Justin Fields played exceptionally well for the second consecutive week in a…

  • Trav’s 2023 Week 5 NFL Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Week 5 NFL Predictions

    Week 4 is in the books and my crazy run has ended. The previous two weeks my record was 16-2. This week my record was 4-4 and my overall mark drops to 28-14. The winning percentage dips from 70.6% to 66.7%. My first loss came when the Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers on the Thursday night game. The second one saw the Baltimore Ravens blow out the Cleveland Browns 28-3. My picks were made before knowing that Deshaun Watson would be inactive due to a shoulder injury. The third defeat came as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers went to New Orleans and dismantled the Saints. Derek Carr was supposed…

  • Trav’s 2023 Week 4 NFL Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Week 4 NFL Predictions

    Week 3 is in the books, and it was another successful one on my side. For the second consecutive week my record was 8-1. My overall mark jumps to 24-10. The winning percentage jumps from 64% to 70.6%. The only defeat came when the Colts defeated the Ravens. Indianapolis beat Baltimore in OT to win their second consecutive game. San Francisco kicked the week off by defeating the Giants in the Thursday Night game. Deshaun Watson looked like the same quarterback that had the historic season in his final one in Houston. The defense of Detroit carried them to the win at home against Atlanta. New Orleans built a 17-0…

  • Trav’s 2023 Week 3 NFL Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Week 3 NFL Predictions

    Week 2 is in the books and just say that this week was much better than the first week. My record was 8-1, which boosted my overall mark to 16-9. The winning percentage jumped from 50% to 64%. My only defeat came as the Ravens beat the Bengals on the road. Unfortunately for the Bengals, Joe Burrow re-aggravated his calf injury he suffered back in training camp. Last week, we kicked things off with the Eagles defeating Minnesota in the Thursday night game. The Falcons had a very impressive come from behind win over the Packers to go to 2-0. Seattle went to Detroit and left with the win over…

  • Trav’s 2023 Week 2 NFL Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Week 2 NFL Predictions

    Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books and man what a week it was. My opening week record was 8-8, which isn’t great but can improve quickly. The season kicked off with the Detroit Lions going to the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and defeating them. There were quite a few eye-opening games during the opening weekend. The Cleveland Browns shut down the Cincinnati Bengals and their offense. A couple days after becoming the highest paid player in league history, Joe Burrow had his worse game. The Minnesota Vikings is looked at as one of the top teams in the NFC. Tampa Bay is looked at…

  • Trav’s 2023 Week 1 NFL Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Week 1 NFL Predictions

    We have finally arrived at the start of the 2023 NFL season. The Kansas City Chiefs will try to repeat as Super Bowl champions. The Philadelphia Eagles will try to get back to the big game and win it this time. In the AFC, there are several teams that feel they can dethrone the Chiefs. Buffalo, New York Jets, Miami, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Jacksonville, and the Chargers all can make cases to represent the AFC. Dallas, New York Giants, Minnesota, Detroit, Seattle, and San Francisco all can make cases. For the first week, we will predict every game to start the season. Check out my 2023 NFL Week 1 Predictions below.…

  • The Blueprint for Hosting the Ultimate Football Game Party
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    The Blueprint for Hosting the Ultimate Football Game Party

    The exhilaration of a big football game is magnified when shared with friends and family. Hosting the perfect party for such an event requires careful planning, creativity, and attention to detail. This guide aims to provide you with a comprehensive blueprint to throw an unforgettable football game party. From organizing the space and creating a lively atmosphere to planning the menu with a glass of delicious semi-sweet wine, these steps will help you create an immersive and enjoyable experience for your guests. Step 1: Set the Scene. Transform your space into a football-themed paradise to set the right ambiance. Decorate the area with team colors, banners, and flags. Consider setting…

  • The Most Challenging Professional Sports to Predict
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    The Most Challenging Professional Sports to Predict

    Sports will forever be the ultimate reality show. It’s an entertainment option with organic results, although some fans accuse certain leagues of pre-determined outcomes. Nevertheless, the most challenging professional sports to predict should provide entertainment value for someone with no rooting interest. Golf Golf is so difficult to predict because there’s only one winner in a field of hundreds. It was easier to narrow down a list of potential winners when Tiger Woods was in his prime, but those days are past. Your top dogs, such as Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, and Rory McIlroy, are still in the field. However, no one had a better head and shoulders than Woods.…

  • Trav’s Big Game Prediction
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    Trav’s Big Game Prediction

    It’s been two weeks since we had the AFC and NFC Conference championship games. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will meet in the Super Bowl. They both were the top seeds in their conferences. The path to the Super Bowl for both included a bye during Wild Card Weekend. Kansas City defeated Jacksonville and Cincinnati to reach the Super Bowl. Philadelphia took down the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers before reaching the big game. Super Bowl LVII has many storylines between these two teams. First off, this is the first time in the games 57-year history two Black QBs square off. The second one being the…

  • Trav’s 2023 Conference Championships Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Conference Championships Predictions

    We are now down to the Final Four in the NFL. In the Divisional Round, the top seeds took care of business after their bye week. Kansas City beat Jacksonville to advance to the AFC Championship game. In the NFC, the Philadelphia Eagles beat down the New York Giants to move on to the conference title game. In the first game on Sunday, Cincinnati went to Buffalo and dominated the Bills. In the weekend finale, the San Francisco 49ers beat Dallas in a defensive battle. Kansas City enters the game with home field advantage and winners of 11 of their last 12 games. Cincinnati haven’t lost a game in over…

  • Travis 2022 Season Finale Predictions
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    Travis 2022 Season Finale Predictions

    First off, prayers go out to Damar Hamlin and his family as he’s battling for his life. If you don’t know, Hamlin collapsed in the Bulls game against the Bengals. The game was eventually called, and support continues to pour in for his condition to improve. What a way to end Week 17 of NFL action. My Week 17 NFL predictions garnered a 9-3 record. My overall mark is 104-50 and the winning percentage went from 66.9 to 67.5%. The Eagles dropping their second consecutive game was my first defeat. New Orleans went on the road and slowed down the high-powered offense beating them 20-10. With the playoffs still on…

  • Travis 2023 College Football Championship Prediction
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    Travis 2023 College Football Championship Prediction

    The 2023 college football championship game is finally set. The Georgia Bulldogs will battle the TCU Horned Frogs for the title. Who had the TCU Horned Frogs in the championship game? Many people thought Georgia would be back to defending their championship. My college playoff prediction had Georgia battling Michigan in a rematch from last year’s semifinal. The TCU Horned Frogs defeated Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl 51-45. Georgia defeated Ohio State 42-41 in the Peach Bowl. Both games were great, and the championship game should be also. The college football championship game will take place in Los Angeles on SoFi Field. Will Georgia become the first school to repeat…

  • Travis 2022 Week 16 NFL Predictions
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    Travis 2022 Week 16 NFL Predictions

    Week 15 is in the books, and we have a couple of teams that’s clinched playoff berths. My Week 15 NFL predictions garnered a 7-2 record and that included Jacksonville beating Dallas. My overall record jumped to 86-44 and my winning percentage now sits at 66.2%. Tampa Bay falling to Cincinnati was the loss of the week. The second came on the Sunday Night game when the Giants defeated the Commanders. The defending champion Los Angeles Rams were officially eliminated from playoff consideration. They fell to Green Bay on Monday Night 24-12. The San Francisco 49ers continue to highlight why many believe they’ll represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.…

  • 4 Characteristics of the Best Artificial Turf for Football
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    4 Characteristics of the Best Artificial Turf for Football

    Football fields have always been synonymous with a large, grassy surface. However, although this substrate has its good sides, it’s not always profitable and sustainable, especially in areas with an unstable climate and a lot of precipitation. And since football is played worldwide, a solution had to be found for covering the field so that it is functional all year round. And it was found, in the form of artificial turf, a synthetic surface that resembles real grass. Apart from aesthetics, it gives players the same feeling as natural grass. It also enables smooth and safe play and ball rolling. Nowadays, many brands distribute artificial turf. But having a wide…

  • My First Trip to Philadelphia to See the Eagles Play
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    My First Trip to Philadelphia to See the Eagles Play

    For well over 35 years, I’ve been a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. Randall Cunningham, Reggie White, Keith Jackson, Clyde Simmons, and guys like that made me a fanatic. Being from Atlanta, the only times I’ve saw them live is when they played the Falcons. Now that my kids are all grown, I’ve finally made the trip to Philadelphia to watch them in person. Week 6 they played the rival Cowboys on a Sunday Night game and figured it was the perfect time to finally go. The Eagles are undefeated and one of the best teams in the league. Dallas came into the game with only one loss. Dallas and…