Mama Stands by Her Picks in Spite of Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson

Memo to Tony and Jessica's Moms: It's 4 Days Before Gametime; Do You Know Where Your Kids Are?

As if T.O.'s ankle wasn't enough to worry the oddsmakers, along comes a story (that's really a non-story) that Tony's game will be skewed because he's playing with Jessica in Mexico. According to a story in the New York Times (published on Jan. 10,2008) by Tony Gutierrez AP, Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson have been relaxing in Mexico.

Well, Mama is standing by her picks. (You can see the full rationale on Mama's Surprise Playoff Picks).

A little R& R doesn't hurt anyone. Heck soldiers in combat take a break...and look what happened to Ohio State when they were left out of a lot of fun in New Orleans. Having fun is a lot different than "Woman Troubles". It's the head games and divorces and the like that mess up a player's ability to focus. And Mama thinks they are really just having some fun. And Goodness knows, that life is too short not to play. Mama and Husband have always told our kids, "Play like it was your last day". Let Mama warn you: You blink and 50 years have gone by. So play on; just stop in time to re-focus and don't forget to pay the bills.

Here are Mama's picks, in case you missed it.

Seahawks vs. Packers Packers by 7

Colts vs. Chargers Chargers by 3

Giants vs. Cowboys Cowboys by 10

Jags vs. Pats Jags by 7 (Mama likes underdogs)

Whooo-eeee Can't wait!