As we near the end of 2021, it’s time for SU’s fearless predictions for the college football playoffs.

It’s hard not to pick Alabama over Cincinnati. SU does note that they lost one of their best wide receivers in the Georgia game, and they really should have lost the game in Auburn. However, it’s all about peaking at the right time, and SU will go with the experts. My prediction is: Alabama over Cincinnati 38 – 21. I can see this game close into the 3rd quarter.

In the night cap, everyone is talking about a low scoring, defensive battle. Georgia’s defense is pretty amazing although they were exposed against Alabama. Other than their tight end, I don’t see the play makers on offense. Michigan has had a feel good season and the offensive play calling has improved throughout the season. They show more confidence now in allowing McNamara to pass the ball down the field which will be a requirement if they can’t run effectively. SU sees Michigan coming out on top 24 – 14 with them scoring on defense.

SU has also started modeling out the NFL playoffs as we near the end of the extended regular season. Green Bay will once again be in great position to have home field throughout the NFC playoffs but that does not always work out for them. I actually see the Rams getting hot with Stafford and finding their way to the Super Bowl. Dallas will certainly have something to say about that but I see the Rams making it to the big game for a “home” Super Bowl appearance in LA. In the AFC, watch out for Indianapolis. Their defense generates a lot of turnovers and while you can’t trust Carson Wentz, they seem to play (and win) a lot of close games and have been winning consistently down the stretch. New England is fading and while the Chiefs are hot, SU has a funny feeling about the Colts this year.

Feeling a lot of playoff upsets in the NFL come January. Feel free to make your predictions known here in the Comments section.

SU has been a long-time Novak Djokovic fan going back to 2010. But I am majorly disappointed in him now with his anti-vax status and now likely skipping the Australian Open because they are only allowing vaccinated players for the tournament. He has been coy – doesn’t believe people have a right to know his vax status – and it’s a terrible look. As a top player, you are constantly around many people who make the tournament a success. Is it so much to ask that you get vaccinated? Is it too much to make a sacrifice for others? I get Kyrie Irving – selfish player his whole career. But Djokovic has a great Foundation and is chasing history with grand slams. Maybe he will surprise me and show up in a few weeks and be vaccinated. If not, it’s a huge miss and will taint his legacy. SU is always able to separate the athlete on the field/court from his life off it but this is just bad.

I know the NBA is doing whatever it can to not cancel games and teams are having teams sign G-League players to 10-day contracts. That is all well and good but for the fan paying a lot of money to see games in person, this is not ideal. It may be better to shut it down for a week.

Other than that, wishing the SU intergalactic subscriber base a safe and happy new year, and better times in 2022!