I do that, too. But never admit it and speak authoritatively and you'll fool everyone but the most stat-houndsy. There might be those who are suspicious, but if you've at least made them check, you've made them look and that's fooling them, too.
I've posted lots since the start ... mostly nonsense, but I've posted. Also, to answer your ball not carrying there comment, just said on TV that the wind is blowing in.