As you can see below, The Hoser nailed the first pick, and now what we thought we be a shocker:

Indianapolis Colts (+1) at SAN DIEGO CHARGERS -- O/U 50: San Diego 27, Indianapolis 21.

Whether LT plays or not, we'll take the hot hand at home. Besides, even if Christmas is past, Chargers backup RB Darren Sproles is still our favourite little elf.

Baltimore Ravens (+3) at MIAMI DOLPHINS -- O/U 37.5: Baltimore 21, Miami 16.

Sorry, Charlie -- this is where The Tuna's amazing run ends. The Ravens will put the clamp down on Miami's only-adequate offense.

Philadelphia Eagles (+3) at MINNESOTA VIKINGS -- O/U 41.5: Philadelphia 31, Minnesota 16.

The lone blowout. Playoff experience trumps ... one really fantastic running back and not a whole lot else.

Cardinals 26, Falcons 23.

Rest later!

Oakland (+13) at TAMPA BAY -- O/U 39: Tampa Bay 27, Oakland 16
Detroit (+11) at GREEN BAY -- O/U 43: Detroit 20, Green Bay 19
Dallas (+1.5) at PHILADELPHIA -- O/U 42.5: Eagles 22, Cowboys 19.
New York Giants (+7) at MINNESOTA -- O/U 41.5: Vikings 23, Giants 17.
Chicago (+2.5) at HOUSTON -- O/U 47: Bears 23, Texans 21.
Carolina (-1.5) at NEW ORLEANS -- O/U 51.5: Panthers 31, Saints 27.
St. Louis (+14) at ATLANTA -- O/U 44.5: Falcons 33, Rams 16.
Kansas City (-3) at CINCINNATI -- O/U 38.5: Bengals 21, Chiefs 17.
Jacksonville (+11) at BALTIMORE -- O/U 37.5: Ravens 26, Jaguars 16.
Tennessee (-2.5) at INDIANAPOLIS -- O/U 39: Colts 26, Titans 22.
Cleveland (+11) at PITTSBURGH -- O/U 34: Steelers 20, Browns 7.
Miami (+3) at NEW YORK JETS -- O/U 43: Dolphins 27, Jets 23.
New England (-5.5) at BUFFALO -- O/U 43.5: Patriots 29, Bills 13.
Seattle (+6.5) at ARIZONA -- O/U 46: Cardinals 24, Seahawks 23.
Washington (+3) at SAN FRANCISCO -- O/U 37.5: 49ers 19, Racists 14.
Denver (+8) at SAN DIEGO -- O/U 50.5: Chargers 31, Broncos 30.

Lock of the Week: Detroit
Trifecta: Detroit, Miami, Denver

Welcome to Week 16 of the 2008 edition of The Hoser's NFL Picks, where we’re wondering how long someone's father could really be stuck dead in the chimney without the family figuring out where he was.

The Hoser went 10-6 straight up and 8-6-2 against the spread in Week 14. We bet Tennessee would rebound in the Lock, however. Not so much.

Remember – these picks are just for fun. Using them to wager money is advisable as booking an appointment with Rod Blagojevich's hair stylist. Merry Christmas, helmet head!

Baltimore (+4.5) at DALLAS -- O/U 39: With both Terrell Owens and Ray Lewis in this game, we'll have to stockpile twice the number of rolled-up socks to throw at the TV. Cowboys 23, Ravens 16.

Pittsburgh (-1.5) at TENNESSEE -- O/U 34.5: From undefeated to underdog -- and deservedly so.

Miami (-4) at KANSAS CITY -- O/U 39.5: It's bad when the most interesting thing happening in Kansas City is whether the boss is quitting or not. Dolphins 23, Chiefs 13.

Arizona (+8) at NEW ENGLAND -- O/U 45.5: Now here's a situation the Cards are used to -- a late-season game with no meaning for them. Patriots 26, Cardinals 20.

Cincinnati (+3) at CLEVELAND -- O/U 32: President Bush has now declared Ohio an official NFL disaster area. Browns 19, Bengals 13.

Philadelphia (-5) at WASHINGTON -- O/U 39: There was a point this season when Jim Zorn was considered an up-and-coming genius, wasn't there? Eagles 31, Racists 17.

San Francisco (-5.5) at ST LOUIS -- O/U 43.5: Mike Singletary has sewn up his job, and Jim Haslett probably doesn't want his. 49ers 24, Rams 20.

Atlanta (+3) at MINNESOTA -- O/U 43.5: Think the Falcons will take Michael Vick back at quarterback? Falcons 21, Vikings 20.

New Orleans (-7) at DETROIT -- O/U 51: Nope, not this week either. Saints 30, Lions 20.

Carolina (+3) at NY GIANTS -- O/U 37.5: Without Brandon and Plaxico, the Giants don't have a shot in the leg. Dark. Sorry. Panthers 21, Giants 20.

NY Jets (-4.5) at SEATTLE -- O/U 43.5: Has anyone ever been as happy to leave an NFL head coaching job as Mike Holmgren probably is? Jets 27, Seahawks 16.

Houston (-7.5) at OAKLAND -- O/U 44: The high point to the Raiders' season was ... well, there really was no high point. Texans 23, Raiders 16.

Buffalo (+7) at DENVER -- O/U 45: Auto workers are losing their jobs and Dick Jauron just got an extension? Broncos 29, Bills 13.

San Diego (+3) at TAMPA BAY -- O/U 43: The Buccaneers really need this game. The Chargers really need ... a lot. Buccaneers 22, Chargers 17.

Green Bay (+4.5) at CHICAGO -- O/U 41: The Packers are still playing? Bears 26, Packers 19.

Lock of the Week: Denver

Trifecta: Denver, Carolina, Philadelphia


Week 15 Results:

Straight Up: 10-6

Against The Spread: 8-6-2

Lock of the Week: 0-1

Trifecta: 0-1

Money Banked: $-240

Season Results:

Straight Up: 142-82

Against The Spread: 107-101-6

Lock of the Week: 9-6

Trifecta: 0-15

Money Count: $-2,370

So far this week, we're 9-6 straight up and 7-6-2 against the spread. We've already blown the Lock and the Trifecta.

We also haven't updated in a while:

Season Results:

Straight Up: 141-82

Against The Spread: 106-101-6

Lock of the Week: 9-6

Trifecta: 0-15

Money Count: $-2,390

Just the picks again -- Christmas crazy!

Green Bay Packers (-2½) at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS -- O/U 46½: Jaguars 24, Packers 21.
Detroit Lions (+17) at INDIANAPOLIS COLTS -- O/U 45½: Colts 33, Lions 20.
Washington Redskins (-7) at CINCINNATI BENGALS -- O/U 36: Racists 20, Bengals 16.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+3) at ATLANTA FALCONS -- O/U 44½: I believe in Brian Griese. Buccaneers 21, Falcons 20.
San Francisco 49ers (+6) at MIAMI DOLPHINS -- O/U 41½: I also believe in Mike Singletary ... but not that much. Dolphins 21, 49ers 17.
Seattle Seahawks (-2½) at ST LOUIS RAMS -- O/U 42½: The Dog Bowl. Seahawks 26, Rams 17.
Buffalo Bills (+7½) at NEW YORK JETS -- O/U 41½: Jets 20, Bills 16.
Tennessee Titans (-3) at HOUSTON TEXANS -- O/U 45: Just a field goal? Titans 27, Texans 23.
Pittsburgh Steelers (+2½) at BALTIMORE RAVENS -- O/U 34: Ravens 20, Steelers 16.
Denver Broncos (+7½) at CAROLINA PANTHERS -- O/U 47½: Panthers 31, Broncos 24.
San Diego Chargers (-5½) at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS -- O/U 45: Chiefs 24, Chargers 23.
Minnesota Vikings (+3) at ARIZONA CARDINALS -- O/U 47: Cardinals 29, Vikings 23.
New England Patriots (-7) at OAKLAND RAIDERS -- O/U 39½: Patriots 24, Raiders 20.
New York Giants (+3) at DALLAS COWBOYS -- O/U 46: No Brandon Jacobs? Ut ohhhhh. Cowboys 23, Giants 21.
Cleveland Browns (+14) at PHILADELPHIA EAGLES -- O/U 38½: Can you have a two TD spread in a 38-point game? Eagles 27, Browns 14.

Lock of the Week: Tennessee
Trifecta: Tennessee, Jacksonville, Tampa Bay

Just the scores this week -- Christmas rush. Got the San Diego game earlier!

Cincinnati (+13.5) at INDIANAPOLIS COLTS -- O/U 41.5: Indianapolis 31, Cincinnati 13.
Jacksonville (+7) at CHICAGO -- O/U 40.5: Chicago 20, Jacksonville 16.
Houston (+6) at GREEN BAY -- O/U 47.5: Green Bay 21, Houston 17.
Cleveland (+14) at TENNESSEE -- O/U 36.5: Tennessee 27, Cleveland 17.
Minnesota (-11.5) at DETROIT LIONS -- O/U 46: Minnesota 30, Detroit 20.
Washington (+5.5) at BALTIMORE RAVENS -- O/U 35: Baltimore 23, Washington 17.
Philadelphia (+7) at NEW YORK GIANTS -- O/U 42.5: New York Giants 26, Philadelphia 23.
Atlanta (+3) at NEW ORLEANS -- O/U 51.5: Atlanta 27, New Orleans 24.
New York Jets (-3.5) @ SAN FRANCISCO -- O/U 45: New York Jets 23, San Francisco 21.
Miami (+1) at BUFFALO -- O/U 42.5: Miami 20, Buffalo 14.
Kansas City (+9) at DENVER -- O/U 48.5: Denver 36, Kansas City 23.
St. Louis (+14) at ARIZONA -- O/U 48.5: Arizona 34, St. Louis 17.
Dallas (+3) at PITTSBURGH -- O/U 39: Pittsburgh 19, Cowboys 14.
New England (-6.5) at SEATTLE -- O/U 43: New England 27, Seattle 17.
Tampa Bay (+3) at CAROLINA -- O/U 38.5: Carolina 21, Tampa Bay 17.

By now we’ve all read or heard or seen National Hockey League forward Sean Avery’s amazingly insulting comment about his former girlfriends and their NHL beaus.

Avery has been suspended indefinitely by the league, as he should have been. Gamesmanship is one thing, but seeking out the camera to deliver personal swipes is crossing the line.

This is what we expect from Avery, a mildly talented buffoon who has spent his career being sought and then rejected. Now on his fourth team, he comes in and makes himself welcome by aggravating the opposition, but eventually wears out his welcome with his attention-whoring ways.

And yet franchises continue to hire him and the public continues to enable his behaviour. He gets paid – and very well – to be a jerk.

So if Avery, who has managed to pile up all of 177 points in 402 career games, isn’t the problem, who is?

We are.

We, the hockey-loving public, who continue to mouth platitudes about how it’s necessary to have a “character” guy on a winning team – we’re to blame.

No team on which Avery has played has advanced past the second round of the playoffs. He did play 36 games for the Red Wings in their run to the Stanley Cup in 2001-02, but he was deemed expendable and left off the postseason roster. The next season, same deal.

And “character” is an interesting word. If a guy is wearing your rival’s jersey and he makes remarks about someone’s bout with cancer, he’s a complete tool. But if he does it in your team’s sweater, he’s a “character” guy.

No, he isn’t. He’s just a tool whose parents did a poor job raising him.

The NHL is.

The league inadvertently protected Avery by suspending him before he could take the ice against Calgary on Tuesday. Had he played, Avery would have faced Dion Phaneuf (who is dating one of Avery’s ex-girlfriends) and the rest of the Flames, who would have been likely to run him repeatedly.

Or perhaps they wouldn’t have. The NHL is also protecting Avery and other idiots like him by keeping the instigator rule, which penalizes those who would ask Avery to back up his mouth with two fists.

The rule was created with good intentions, but instead has allowed a proliferation of headhunting, boarding and other chippy play to go unpunished. That’s ridiculous, and it’s going to get a superstar’s career ended.

Drop the rule and let the players police themselves, NHL – they’ll do a far better job than you have.

The hockey media is.

Was there really any reason to even talk with Avery?

Is he an integral part of the Stars’ game plan coming into Tuesday night’s contest? At 10 points (and 77 penalty minutes) through 23 games, no, he isn’t.

But the media knows Avery has a big mouth and either isn’t afraid to use it or is too stupid to know when to keep it shut. So the cameras and the recorders come out when he deigns to speak.

It's lazy and it's not journalism -- it's lowest common denominator junk. Use better judgment, media types. You know the difference between news and tripe, and so do we.

If you stop giving Avery a platform to spout his garbage, he’ll wither and die like the weed he is.

And we’ll all be the better for it.

Welcome to Week 13 of the 2008 edition of The Hoser's NFL Picks, where we’re wondering how many turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing sandwiches our mother will eat this weekend.

The Hoser went 9-7 straight up and 6-9-1 against the spread in Week 12. We picked up the Lock for the fourth week in a row, but man – did we really pick the Eagles? And the Packers? It’s so tempting to use the blog’s editing function sometimes.

Remember – these picks are just for fun. Using them to wager money is advisable as picking Detroit to cover this week, apparently.

Tennessee (-11) at DETROIT – O/U 44: We remember the Titans … back when they had a running game. They won’t score enough to cover this, even against Detroit. Titans 24, Lions 14.

Seattle (+12.5) at DALLAS – O/U 47: Apparently the oddsmakers think the Cowboys are back. Against the Seahawks, who isn’t? Cowboys 34, Seahawks 17.

Arizona (+3) at PHILADELPHIA – O/U 46.5: Are we wrong in thinking all Eagles fans want for Christmas is Andy Reid’s head? Cardinals 26, Eagles 20.

Denver (+7.5) at NY JETS – O/U 47.5: Everything negative we’ve said about Brett Favre this season, well … we still believe all of it, but the old man’s playing pretty well and it won’t stop here. Jets 27, Broncos 21.

San Francisco (+6.5) at BUFFALO – O/U 43: Maybe the most telling thing about the 49ers is their own NFL.com web site has no team news since last week’s loss. Hasn’t Samurai Mike dropped his pants or anything? Bills 24, 49ers 17.

New Orleans (+4) at TAMPA BAY – O/U 48: Bad news for Drew Brees – there may be an actual defense on the field facing him this week. Buccaneers 29, Saints 20.

Carolina (+3) at GREEN BAY – O/U 43: Now we know exactly what those Cheeseheads really represent – the porous Packer secondary. Panthers 24, Packers 20.

NY Giants (-3) at WASHINGTON – O/U 42: In any other division, Washington might be running away with the title. Instead, they’re about to drop to third place. Giants 22, Racists 16.

Miami (PK) at ST LOUIS – O/U NL: Uhh, does losing Greg Camarillo really make the Dolphins a pick ‘em with the Rams? Wouldn’t they have to field actual dolphins for that to happen? Dolphins 27, Rams 20.

Baltimore (-7) at CINCINNATI – O/U 36.5: Here’s the lead of the NFL.com story on the Bengals’ loss to the Steelers last week: “The Bengals' hand-crafted lineup knitted one of those efforts Thursday night at Heinz Field that had all the homespun traits of heart and grit. But they just didn't have enough yarn to trip up the AFC North-leading Steelers.” Wow. Just wow. Ravens 22, Bengals 16.

Indianapolis (-4.5) at CLEVELAND -- O/U 45: We heard a commentator ask if there was any way the Browns’ players might save head coach Romeo Crennel’s job. Sure there is – if one them finds pictures of Randy Lerner naked with several farm animals, the odds would be 50/50. Colts 24, Browns 20.

Atlanta (+5) at SAN DIEGO – O/U 49: The poor Chargers. We’re pretty sure if they ever got a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter, the blimp would crash onto the field. Chargers 31, Falcons 20.

Pittsburgh (+1) at NEW ENGLAND -- O/U 40: NFL.com analyst Pat Kirwan thinks Patriots QB Matt Cassel is playing himself into a big free-agent contract. That’s nice, but what we all want to know is – when will he score the requisite model girlfriend? Patriots 23, Steelers 17.

Kansas City (+3) at OAKLAND – O/U 41.5: Warning – view this game directly after a meal of Thanksgiving leftovers could cause nausea and vomiting. Raiders 24, Chiefs 20.

Chicago (+3.5) at MINNESOTA – O/U 42.5: Couldn’t Vikings head coach Brad Childress motivate his troops by threatening an all-you-can-eat lutefisk feast if they lose? Vikings 23, Bears 16.

Jacksonville (+3.5) at HOUSTON – O/U 48.5: This stinker will have NFL fans cueing up The Boomtown Rats. Texans 24, Jaguars 21.

Lock of the Week: Miami

Trifecta: Miami, New England, Carolina


Week 12 Results:

Straight Up: 9-7

Against The Spread: 6-9-1

Lock of the Week: 1-0

Trifecta: 0-1

Money Banked: $-260

Season Results:

Straight Up: 112-64

Against The Spread: 81-81-4

Lock of the Week: 7-5

Trifecta: 0-12

Money Count: $-2,380


The Hoser’s format: The format will stay as it has been for the past two seasons – each game is $100 ATS, with a $100 Trifecta and a $300 Lock of the Week for an even $2K per week. When the bye weeks begin, we’ll jump the Lock to $500 to keep the number even. We’ll use Danny Sheridan’s line in the USA Today each week.

So far in Week 12:

Straight Up: 9-6

Against The Spread: 6-8-1

We got our fourth Lock of the Week in a row with Indianapolis, but Philly screwed us (and themselves) for the Trifecta.

Kevin Kolb? Really?

Welcome to Week 12 of the 2008 edition of The Hoser's NFL Picks, where we’re still wondering who in the hell would buy stock in a company called mamma.com in the first place.

The Hoser went 10-6 straight up and 8-8 against the spread in Week 10. We did manage to make it three weeks in a row on the Lock, but that allowed us just a paltry $60 gain for the week, and as we found out today, that doesn't even buy you a $^%#ing Lego set any more.

Not football, but does anyone else think the Republicans tanked the presidential election this year? They knew they were toast from the outset, and they knew the new candidate would have a terrible economy and Iraq to handle, right? So why not offer up an aging candidate – and then saddle him with the worst running mate since Lawrence Phillips?

And no, we haven’t been listening to “Coast To Coast AM” – well, not more than normal, anyway.

Remember – these picks are just for fun. Using them to wager money is advisable as standing on the sidewalk outside a high-rise brokerage building.

Cincinnati (+11) at PITTSBURGH – O/U 34.5: Bengals WR Chad Johnson has apparently been deactivated for Thursday night’s game against the Steelers for a violation of a team rule. Funny – we hadn’t noticed he’d been on the field all year. Steelers 30, Bengals 20.

Houston (+3) at CLEVELAND – O/U 49.5: The Texans have started a Pro Bowl campaign for TE Owen Daniels. He should be a lock as long as he avoids that endorsement from Dubya. Browns 27, Texans 22.

Buffalo (-3) at KANSAS CITY – O/U 43.5: You know your season has collapsed when you’re only a field-goal favourite over the Chiefs. Chiefs 22, Bills 20.

New York Jets (+5.5) at TENNESSEE – O/U 41: We were shocked to discover Titans QB Kerry Collins is now 13th on the NFL’s all-time passing yardage list. It still doesn’t help him wrest away the title of Greatest Titan Ever away from … Al Del Greco! Titans 20, Jets 17.

New England (+1.5) at MIAMI – O/U 41.5: We still can’t used to the Dolphins being favoured over the Patriots. Is Tony Eason at QB for the Pats tonight? Patriots 22, Dolphins 16.

San Francisco (+10.5) at DALLAS – O/U 47: The NFL head office has reinstated Dallas DB Adam “Pacman” Jones. There was some doubt, but Cowboys lawyers found the “Last Last Last Last Last Last Last Last Last Last Chance” provision in the league’s books. Cowboys 23, 49ers 14.

Tampa Bay (-9) at DETROIT – O/U 41.5: It must be horrible to live in Detroit, read about all the trouble the Big Three are having – and then realize you have to root for the Lions on Sunday. Buccaneers 27, Lions 21.

Philadelphia (+1) at BALTIMORE – O/U 39.5: What will the smart Eagles fan get Donovan McNabb this Christmas? Why, a tie, of course! Eagles 23, Ravens 16.

Chicago (-9) at ST. LOUIS – O/U 43: That talk about what a great job Jim Haslett was doing as interim coach has died down dramatically, hasn't it? Bears 26, Rams 10.

Minnesota (+2.5) at JACKSONVILLE – O/U 40: Does anyone else look at the Minnesota sideline and wonder, “When will the Vikings hire Jameson Parker and reunite Simon & Simon?” Jaguars 23, Vikings 19.

Carolina (+1) at ATLANTA – O/U 42.5: We’re not saying Jake Delhomme had a bad game last week, but the Panthers’ front office called us to see if we still had Chris Weinke’s number. Falcons 24, Panthers 20.

Oakland (+10) at DENVER – O/U 43: You know how your career in the NFL as a running back is really over? If the Broncos didn’t call you this week. Broncos 30, Raiders 16.

Washington (-3) at SEATTLE – O/U 41.5: This line’s only moderately possible because the Seahawks have the scoring power of Andrew Squigman. Racists 24, Seahawks 17.

NY Giants (-3) at ARIZONA – O/U 48.5: Reports have surfaced that Cards RB Edgerrin James has requested a trade after getting only five carries in the last three weeks. We’d be more apt to believe agent Drew Rosenhaus must have a house payment coming up and needs a signing-bonus cut. Giants 27, Cards 23.

Indianapolis (+3) at SAN DIEGO – O/U 49.5: Is it just us, or aren’t the Colts pretty clearly better than the Chargers? Colts 27, Chargers 21.

Green Bay (+2.5) at NEW ORLEANS – O/U 52.5: This game is nice for Brett Favre – he can save cell minutes and just drive over to the SuperDome to tell the Saints what to expect from Green Bay. Packers 28, Saints 24.

Lock of the Week: Indianapolis

Trifecta: Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Green Bay


Week 11 Results:

Straight Up: 10-6

Against The Spread: 8-8

Lock of the Week: 1-0

Trifecta: 0-1

Money Banked: $+60

Season Results:

Straight Up: 103-57

Against The Spread: 75-72-3

Lock of the Week: 6-5

Trifecta: 0-11

Money Count: $-2,120

The Hoser’s format: The format will stay as it has been for the past two seasons – each game is $100 ATS, with a $100 Trifecta and a $300 Lock of the Week for an even $2K per week. When the bye weeks begin, we’ll jump the Lock to $500 to keep the number even. We’ll use Danny Sheridan’s line in the USA Today each week.

Trade show this weekend -- just the picks!

Denver (+6.5) at ATLANTA -- O/U 51: Falcons 30, Broncos 23.

Oakland (+10.5) at MIAMI -- O/U 38: Dolphins 24, Raiders 13.

Baltimore (+7) at N.Y. GIANTS -- O/U 40.5: Giants 31, Ravens 16.

Houston (+8) at INDIANAPOLIS -- O/U 50: Colts 29, Texans 18.

Tennessee (-3) at JACKSONVILLE -- O/U 39.5: Titans 21, Jaguars 17.

Chicago (+3.5) at GREEN BAY -- O/U 43.5: Bears 22, Packers 21.

Philadelphia (-9) at CINCINNATI -- O/U 41: Eagles 30, Bengals 23.

New Orleans (-5) at KANSAS CITY -- O/U 50: Saints 28, Chiefs 24.

Detroit (+14) at CAROLINA -- O/U 39.5: Panthers 23, Lions 16.

Minnesota (+4) at TAMPA BAY -- O/U 39: Buccaneers 20, Vikings 19.

St. Louis (+6.5) at SAN FRANCISCO -- O/U 44: 49ers 30, Rams 17.

Arizona (-2.5) at SEATTLE -- O/U 47.5: Cardinals 34, Seahawks 27.

San Diego (+4.5) at PITTSBURGH -- O/U 42.5: Steelers 26, Chargers 17.

Dallas (-1.5) at WASHINGTON -- O/U 43: Racists 23, Cowboys 21.

Cleveland (+4.5) at BUFFALO -- O/U 42.5: Browns 23, Bills 20.


Lock of the Week: Arizona

Trifecta: Arizona, Washington, Detroit


Week 10 Results:

Straight Up: 11-3

Against The Spread: 5-9

Lock of the Week: 1-0

Trifecta: 0-1

Money Banked: $-140

Season Results:

Straight Up: 93-51

Against The Spread: 67-64-3

Lock of the Week: 5-5

Trifecta: 0-10

Money Count: $-2,180

The Hoser’s format: The format will stay as it has been for the past two seasons – each game is $100 ATS, with a $100 Trifecta and a $300 Lock of the Week for an even $2K per week. When the bye weeks begin, we’ll jump the Lock to $500 to keep the number even. We’ll use Danny Sheridan’s line in the USA Today each week.