Posted by Teddy Panos, Sun Staff

What else can I say?

The record speaks for itself…5-0 last week…8-1 over the last two…19-9 for the year. Let me repeat that; 19-9 for the year!!! This Victim thing is out of control. It’s too big for this blog. Pretty soon, the national media and Vegas will be left with no choice but to take note.

I challenge you to find me one pigskin prognosticator with a better documented record. I.M. Bettor? You are worse! Those clowns with the “900� numbers? Your number's up guys! Paul Zimmerman? You need to consult our guy before writing another Sports Illustrated article! Chris Berman? Kill The Swami and get behind The Victim. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down that wall!

I’m kind of torn here, not knowing whether to cry because I’m getting killed financially, or whether to gloat because only this blog has access to the hottest football handicapper in the good ole U.S. of A.

The phone is ringing off the hook. Whereas friends familiar with The Victim’s record of futility used to call for inside info on who to bet against, they’re now dialing me up to find out when I’m posting his picks so they can ride the wave. You should hear the awe in their voices. 19-9 against the spread is simply unheard of for anyone, let alone this lovable loser. It’s as if we’re living in some sort of alternate universe. Black is white. Up is down. Good is evil. Taylor Hicks is an American Idol.

The rules of wagering tell you 50-50 is about the best you can expect over the long haul. Then again, any good gambler will tell you never to bet against a streak. I say; Ride the wave!!!

Buffalo (+5 ½) over New England
NY Jets (-2 ½) over Detroit
Washington (+9) over Indianapolis
NY Giants (+3 ½) over Dallas

Last week’s record: 5-0
Season record: 19-9

OK all you football experts…what do you make of The Victim now? Continue riding the wave or time to jump off the bandwagon? Do you know of anyone, anywhere, with a better documented record?