I was 3-2-1 in my bets. I ended up with a “Push” on Seattle and Dallas or I would have been 3-3. A “push” means a tie. For example: Seattle is favored by 3 points (-3) and they win the game by three points, then you have a push. You neither win the bet nor lose the bet.
I only have two bets this week. San Diego (-6) vs. K.C. San Diego’s offense will come back to life against K.C. My second bet is Cleveland (+2) at Houston. Houston favored? Houston is pathetic, they at their best only shows signs of being average. Houston is in the hunt for the first pick of next year’s draft (Michael Vick’s little brother is my guess).
Houston proves my point that you need a good offensive line to win. Too much emphasis is put on the “skill” positions (Detroit is another example of this).
Friday, October 28, 2005
Friday, October 21, 2005
Week 7 in the NFL
Week 7 in the NFL.
This is the time of year when I wish I followed college football. Most of the games in the NFL this week have point spreads of 3 or less and Damn-it those lines-makers are usually right on about the point spread. One or two plays in a game can determine the outcome.
Here are the match-ups, followed by point spread, my pick and the One-Eyed Monkey’s pick.
Kansas City at Miami (-1.5), Miami, Kansas City
Tennessee at Arizona (-3.5), Tennessee, Tennessee
Baltimore at Chicago (-1), Baltimore, Baltimore
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati (-1), Cincinnati, Pittsburgh
Detroit at Cleveland (-3), Detroit, Detroit
Green Bay at Minnesota (+2), Minnesota, Green Bay
Indianapolis at Houston (+16), Indy, Indy
Denver at NY Giants (-2), Denver, Denver
Buffalo at Oakland (-3), Oakland, Buffalo
San Diego at Philly (-4), San Diego, Philly
Dallas at Seattle (-3), Seattle, Dallas
N.O. at St. Louis (-3), St. Louis, N.O.
San Francisco at Washington (-12.5), San Francisco, Washington
Comments: Washington plays as well as competition; game will be closer than 13. Giants favored over Denver – you’re kidding right?
In the most important feature, the betting department, (That’s why you are reading this Blog right?) I’ve bet big on Indy, Seattle, Denver and Cincinnati. If Ben Roethlisberger can’t make it through the game they have Charlie Batch (ex-Lion savior) to take his place.
I’m also betting small bets on Oakland and Tennessee.
This is the time of year when I wish I followed college football. Most of the games in the NFL this week have point spreads of 3 or less and Damn-it those lines-makers are usually right on about the point spread. One or two plays in a game can determine the outcome.
Here are the match-ups, followed by point spread, my pick and the One-Eyed Monkey’s pick.
Kansas City at Miami (-1.5), Miami, Kansas City
Tennessee at Arizona (-3.5), Tennessee, Tennessee
Baltimore at Chicago (-1), Baltimore, Baltimore
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati (-1), Cincinnati, Pittsburgh
Detroit at Cleveland (-3), Detroit, Detroit
Green Bay at Minnesota (+2), Minnesota, Green Bay
Indianapolis at Houston (+16), Indy, Indy
Denver at NY Giants (-2), Denver, Denver
Buffalo at Oakland (-3), Oakland, Buffalo
San Diego at Philly (-4), San Diego, Philly
Dallas at Seattle (-3), Seattle, Dallas
N.O. at St. Louis (-3), St. Louis, N.O.
San Francisco at Washington (-12.5), San Francisco, Washington
Comments: Washington plays as well as competition; game will be closer than 13. Giants favored over Denver – you’re kidding right?
In the most important feature, the betting department, (That’s why you are reading this Blog right?) I’ve bet big on Indy, Seattle, Denver and Cincinnati. If Ben Roethlisberger can’t make it through the game they have Charlie Batch (ex-Lion savior) to take his place.
I’m also betting small bets on Oakland and Tennessee.
In last week's contest
In last week's contest I ended up a respectable 9-5 while the One-Eyed Monkey went 7-7.
I’m 39-47-2 and OEM is 42-44-2 for the year.
In the betting game I was a 5 out of 8 wins for the week. Not bad, but with the juice I did not make much money.
I’m 39-47-2 and OEM is 42-44-2 for the year.
In the betting game I was a 5 out of 8 wins for the week. Not bad, but with the juice I did not make much money.
Friday, October 14, 2005
Phony Liberal Media
Phony Liberal Media gets caught in one of its charades. See it here; http://newsbusters.org/node/2199
Also, I have praised this guy in the past and my respect for him and his website grows every day. Read his most recent commentary here; http://www.boycottliberalism.com/Commentary/Crime.htm
I know I’ve only been writing mostly about the NFL recently. Since getting my motorcycle, the politics of the world don’t concern me as much. Perhaps it will come back.
All I know is that while driving my motorcycle the problems of the world don’t concern me as much and I have a big smile on my face. Which reminds me of a sign I saw posted at the motorcycle dealership where I bought my bike; it read “You’ll never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist’s office.”
Also, I have praised this guy in the past and my respect for him and his website grows every day. Read his most recent commentary here; http://www.boycottliberalism.com/Commentary/Crime.htm
I know I’ve only been writing mostly about the NFL recently. Since getting my motorcycle, the politics of the world don’t concern me as much. Perhaps it will come back.
All I know is that while driving my motorcycle the problems of the world don’t concern me as much and I have a big smile on my face. Which reminds me of a sign I saw posted at the motorcycle dealership where I bought my bike; it read “You’ll never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist’s office.”
Week 6 in the NFL
Week 6 in the NFL.
I’ll start with my bets first. I accidentally bet New England (+3) twice, so it is now my big bet. I also like Steelers (-3), Colts (-13.5), and San Diego (-2); Bet Big on all. I placed small bets on Carolina (+1.5), Seahawks (-9), Dallas (-3.5) and Cincinnati (-3). Stay away from the following games for betting: Bears/Vikings, Browns/Ravens, Miami/Tampa.
Now for the Contest with the One-Eyed Monkey; first is the match-up followed by the Point Spread, My Pick, OEM’s pick. Just remember this is not like your local sportswriters who challenge each other in a pick ‘em game and they both pick the favorites and only disagree on the small point spread games. This is the real thing!
Giants at Dallas (-3.5), Dallas, Dallas
Panthers at Lions (+1.5), Panthers, Lions
Falcons at Saints (+5.5), Falcons, Saints
Vikings at Bears (-3), Bears, Vikings
Redskins at Chiefs (-5.5), Chiefs, Redskins
Bengals at Titans (+3), Bengals, Bengals
Jaguars at Steelers (-3), Steelers, Steelers
Browns at Ravens (-6), Ravens, Browns
Dolphins at Bucs (-4.5), Bucs, Dolphins
Patriots at Broncos (-3), Patriots, Broncos
Jets at Bills (-3), Jets, Jets
Chargers at Raiders (+2), Chargers, Chargers
Texans at Seahawks (-9), Seahawks, Texans
Rams at Colts (-13.5), Colts, Colts
This week should be a good one, I feel good about my picks and my bets.
I’ll start with my bets first. I accidentally bet New England (+3) twice, so it is now my big bet. I also like Steelers (-3), Colts (-13.5), and San Diego (-2); Bet Big on all. I placed small bets on Carolina (+1.5), Seahawks (-9), Dallas (-3.5) and Cincinnati (-3). Stay away from the following games for betting: Bears/Vikings, Browns/Ravens, Miami/Tampa.
Now for the Contest with the One-Eyed Monkey; first is the match-up followed by the Point Spread, My Pick, OEM’s pick. Just remember this is not like your local sportswriters who challenge each other in a pick ‘em game and they both pick the favorites and only disagree on the small point spread games. This is the real thing!
Giants at Dallas (-3.5), Dallas, Dallas
Panthers at Lions (+1.5), Panthers, Lions
Falcons at Saints (+5.5), Falcons, Saints
Vikings at Bears (-3), Bears, Vikings
Redskins at Chiefs (-5.5), Chiefs, Redskins
Bengals at Titans (+3), Bengals, Bengals
Jaguars at Steelers (-3), Steelers, Steelers
Browns at Ravens (-6), Ravens, Browns
Dolphins at Bucs (-4.5), Bucs, Dolphins
Patriots at Broncos (-3), Patriots, Broncos
Jets at Bills (-3), Jets, Jets
Chargers at Raiders (+2), Chargers, Chargers
Texans at Seahawks (-9), Seahawks, Texans
Rams at Colts (-13.5), Colts, Colts
This week should be a good one, I feel good about my picks and my bets.
No one will believe
No one will believe that I went 11 out of 14 in my pro pick’em league on Yahoo for week 5. No one would believe me because I went 4-9-1 HERE! I screwed up big time. However, I did go 4 out 6 in my bets (OK, 3 out of 5, I said I would not count the Arizona college game). I’m still winning $ and that is all that really counts.
The One-eyed monkey went 9-4-1 for the week! WOW! He shoots to 35-37-2 for the year while I fall to 30-42-2.
The One-eyed monkey went 9-4-1 for the week! WOW! He shoots to 35-37-2 for the year while I fall to 30-42-2.
Saturday, October 08, 2005
Week 5 in the NFL
Week 5 in the NFL.
I am a little tentative about these picks. But here they are. The match-up with spread, my pick, followed by the One-Eyed Monkey’s pick. ( a dull 1987 penny played the part of the O.E.M this week).
Bears at Brown (-3), Bears, Bears
Saints at Packers (-3), Packers, Saints
Bucs at Jets (+3), Bucs, Jets
Seahawks at Rams (-3), Rams, Seahawks
Patriots at Falcons (-2.5), Falcons, Patriots
Dolphins at Bills (-3), Dolphins, Bills
Ravens at Lions (-1), Lions, Lions
Titans at Texans (-3), Texans, Titans
Colts at 49’s (+15.5), 49’s, Colts
Panthers at Cardinals (+2.5), Panthers, Panthers
Eagles at Cowboys (+3), Eagles, Eagles
Redskins at Broncos (-7), Redskins, Broncos
Bengals at Jags (-3), Bengals, Jags
Steelers at Chargers (-3), Chargers, Steelers
In the betting department, I am betting on Detroit (I bet too much on this game), I bet the under (under 33 points) in the Detroit/Ravens game, I bet Green Bay to finally win one, I bet the Bucs to beat the Jets. I am also going to bet the Panthers over the Cardinals.
I already won my one college bet. Arizona +37.5 against USC. But I’m not counting it as the game is just about to finish as I type this.
I am a little tentative about these picks. But here they are. The match-up with spread, my pick, followed by the One-Eyed Monkey’s pick. ( a dull 1987 penny played the part of the O.E.M this week).
Bears at Brown (-3), Bears, Bears
Saints at Packers (-3), Packers, Saints
Bucs at Jets (+3), Bucs, Jets
Seahawks at Rams (-3), Rams, Seahawks
Patriots at Falcons (-2.5), Falcons, Patriots
Dolphins at Bills (-3), Dolphins, Bills
Ravens at Lions (-1), Lions, Lions
Titans at Texans (-3), Texans, Titans
Colts at 49’s (+15.5), 49’s, Colts
Panthers at Cardinals (+2.5), Panthers, Panthers
Eagles at Cowboys (+3), Eagles, Eagles
Redskins at Broncos (-7), Redskins, Broncos
Bengals at Jags (-3), Bengals, Jags
Steelers at Chargers (-3), Chargers, Steelers
In the betting department, I am betting on Detroit (I bet too much on this game), I bet the under (under 33 points) in the Detroit/Ravens game, I bet Green Bay to finally win one, I bet the Bucs to beat the Jets. I am also going to bet the Panthers over the Cardinals.
I already won my one college bet. Arizona +37.5 against USC. But I’m not counting it as the game is just about to finish as I type this.
High School Marching Bands
I attended my son Michael’s football game last night. 5A schools beat Sabino badly, the last two weeks. They won easily last night over Marana High School and are now 4-2. Not bad.
The other school’s marching band played before the game. They played good old AMERICAN marching band songs like God Bless America. They weren’t that great in the tune department and their uniforms looked a little worn but it was nice to see a school doing it “old school.”
Sabino’s marching band played at half time as they always do. They have nice new shiny uniforms and there are a lot of kids in that band, it is huge. Their parental following in the stands is huge as well. They work hard and it shows; their “number” is polished. But they play a montage of Freddie Mercury & Queen songs and it just does not fit what you would expect a high school marching band to be playing at a high school football game. If they played Queen’s “We are the Champions or “Another one bits the Dust” I’d say that’s fine. But they play stuff they say is Queen and I don’t recognize a lot of it. They feature a trumpet player, during one part, soloing a part from “Bohemian’s Rhapsody”. You know the lyrics:
“Mama, just killed a man,Put a gun against his head,Pulled my trigger, now he’s dead,Mama, life had just begun,But now I’ve gone and thrown it all away”
They are featuring the part of the song about killing someone. Am I the only one who finds this sick and twisted?
Before you start whining to me, I know they work hard and I know you parents are proud of your kids. I am just questioning the choice of music. Save the Freddie Mercury (dead of AIDS before age 40) praise for the kooks on the coast. Give me some Good Old fashioned marching music about God, America and Apple Pie like the other school (Marana High School) gave me.
The other school’s marching band played before the game. They played good old AMERICAN marching band songs like God Bless America. They weren’t that great in the tune department and their uniforms looked a little worn but it was nice to see a school doing it “old school.”
Sabino’s marching band played at half time as they always do. They have nice new shiny uniforms and there are a lot of kids in that band, it is huge. Their parental following in the stands is huge as well. They work hard and it shows; their “number” is polished. But they play a montage of Freddie Mercury & Queen songs and it just does not fit what you would expect a high school marching band to be playing at a high school football game. If they played Queen’s “We are the Champions or “Another one bits the Dust” I’d say that’s fine. But they play stuff they say is Queen and I don’t recognize a lot of it. They feature a trumpet player, during one part, soloing a part from “Bohemian’s Rhapsody”. You know the lyrics:
“Mama, just killed a man,Put a gun against his head,Pulled my trigger, now he’s dead,Mama, life had just begun,But now I’ve gone and thrown it all away”
They are featuring the part of the song about killing someone. Am I the only one who finds this sick and twisted?
Before you start whining to me, I know they work hard and I know you parents are proud of your kids. I am just questioning the choice of music. Save the Freddie Mercury (dead of AIDS before age 40) praise for the kooks on the coast. Give me some Good Old fashioned marching music about God, America and Apple Pie like the other school (Marana High School) gave me.
Friday, October 07, 2005
Mike does it.
Mike does it! He steps in and goes 8-6 in NFL picks.
I told you week four would be a coin toss for most games (against the spread) and I was right; The One-Eyed Monkey went 7-7.
I did get my big bet right. Baltimore did defeat the NY Jets and covered the spread. That was about the only thing I got right last week. I took a pounding in the contest with OEM and I took an ass kicking in the betting department. A couple more weeks like this and I’ll have to start going to the meetings. (Did you ever notice how Gamblers Anonymous members are the ones who LOST money). The bets I shared with you went 1-2-1.
I went a dismal 4-10 in the contest. You couldn’t try to get that many picks wrong. But I’m back and I will do better this week; I’m feeling it!
In the yearlong contest with OEM, I am 26-33-1 and so is he. So far, I have been no better that a coin toss.
I told you week four would be a coin toss for most games (against the spread) and I was right; The One-Eyed Monkey went 7-7.
I did get my big bet right. Baltimore did defeat the NY Jets and covered the spread. That was about the only thing I got right last week. I took a pounding in the contest with OEM and I took an ass kicking in the betting department. A couple more weeks like this and I’ll have to start going to the meetings. (Did you ever notice how Gamblers Anonymous members are the ones who LOST money). The bets I shared with you went 1-2-1.
I went a dismal 4-10 in the contest. You couldn’t try to get that many picks wrong. But I’m back and I will do better this week; I’m feeling it!
In the yearlong contest with OEM, I am 26-33-1 and so is he. So far, I have been no better that a coin toss.
Saturday, October 01, 2005
Little Mikey takes a stab
O.K., I giving little Mike a chance this week to face off against the O.E.M and Me in this weeks NFL challenge. Match-up (spread), My Pick, OEM pick, Mike’s pick
San Diego at New England (-5.5), New England, San Diego, New England
Denver at Jacksonville (-4), Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Jacksonville
Houston at Cincinnati (-10), Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Cincinnati
Indianapolis at Tennessee (+7), Tennessee, Indianapolis, Indianapolis
Philadelphia at Kansas City (-1.5), Philadelphia, Kansas City, Philadelphia
Detroit at Tampa Bay (-6.5), Tampa, Tampa, Detroit
St Louis at NY Giants (-3), NY, NY, St Louis
Buffalo at New Orleans (In San Antonio) (pick-em), Buffalo, New Orleans, Buffalo
Seattle at Washington (-2), Seattle, Washington, Washington
NY Jets at Baltimore (-7), Baltimore, Jets, Baltimore
Minnesota at Atlanta (-6), Minnesota, Atlanta, Atlanta
Dallas at Oakland (-3.5), Oakland, Dallas, Dallas
San Francisco at Arizona (in Mexico City)(-2.5), San Fran, San Fran, Arizona
Green Bay at Carolina (-7.5), Carolina, Carolina, Green Bay.
San Diego at New England (-5.5), New England, San Diego, New England
Denver at Jacksonville (-4), Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Jacksonville
Houston at Cincinnati (-10), Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Cincinnati
Indianapolis at Tennessee (+7), Tennessee, Indianapolis, Indianapolis
Philadelphia at Kansas City (-1.5), Philadelphia, Kansas City, Philadelphia
Detroit at Tampa Bay (-6.5), Tampa, Tampa, Detroit
St Louis at NY Giants (-3), NY, NY, St Louis
Buffalo at New Orleans (In San Antonio) (pick-em), Buffalo, New Orleans, Buffalo
Seattle at Washington (-2), Seattle, Washington, Washington
NY Jets at Baltimore (-7), Baltimore, Jets, Baltimore
Minnesota at Atlanta (-6), Minnesota, Atlanta, Atlanta
Dallas at Oakland (-3.5), Oakland, Dallas, Dallas
San Francisco at Arizona (in Mexico City)(-2.5), San Fran, San Fran, Arizona
Green Bay at Carolina (-7.5), Carolina, Carolina, Green Bay.
Brents college picks
Brent’s college picks – Clemson, S.Florida, Arizona St. , Florida. Pros – Detroit.
Week 4 in the NFL
Week 4 in the NFL.
Boy this is going to be tough this week. The spreads are right, in my mind, and it is going to be a coin flip on most of these games. Then again the One-Eyed Monkey uses a coin flip to pick his teams, the advantage this week goes to the O.E.M.
Again here are the match-ups (with point spread), My Pick, followed by O.E.M.’s pick.
San Diego at New England (-5.5), New England, San Diego
Denver at Jacksonville (-4), Jacksonville, Jacksonville
Houston at Cincinnati (-10), Cincinnati, Cincinnati
Indianapolis at Tennessee (+7), Tennessee, Indianapolis
Philadelphia at Kansas City (-1.5), Philadelphia, Kansas City
Detroit at Tampa Bay (-6.5), Tampa, Tampa
St Louis at NY Giants (-3), NY, NY
Buffalo at New Orleans (In San Antonio) (pick-em), Buffalo, New Orleans
Seattle at Washington (-2), Seattle, Washington
NY Jets at Baltimore (-7), Baltimore, Jets
Minnesota at Atlanta (-6), Minnesota, Atlanta
Dallas at Oakland (-3.5), Oakland, Dallas
San Francisco at Arizona (in Mexico City)(-2.5), San Fran, San Fran
Green Bay at Carolina (-7.5), Carolina, Carolina
I only see one good bet in the pro games this week. The Jets are down to the third string Quarterback. The Ravens Defense will outscore the Jet’s Offense this game and the Ravens will rediscover they have a very good running back they’ve forgotten. Jamal Lewis will get 200 yards total offense alone, he’ll get more offense by himself than the Jets total offense. This will be a blow out. I’m betting big on this one. I also placed a wager on Buffalo over New Orleans.
In College bets, I taking my alma mater Western Michigan University (-10) and I am also betting for Arizona (+16.5) at Cal. Oh Cal will beat them, but the U of A always plays good teams tough, the score will be closer than many expect.
Boy this is going to be tough this week. The spreads are right, in my mind, and it is going to be a coin flip on most of these games. Then again the One-Eyed Monkey uses a coin flip to pick his teams, the advantage this week goes to the O.E.M.
Again here are the match-ups (with point spread), My Pick, followed by O.E.M.’s pick.
San Diego at New England (-5.5), New England, San Diego
Denver at Jacksonville (-4), Jacksonville, Jacksonville
Houston at Cincinnati (-10), Cincinnati, Cincinnati
Indianapolis at Tennessee (+7), Tennessee, Indianapolis
Philadelphia at Kansas City (-1.5), Philadelphia, Kansas City
Detroit at Tampa Bay (-6.5), Tampa, Tampa
St Louis at NY Giants (-3), NY, NY
Buffalo at New Orleans (In San Antonio) (pick-em), Buffalo, New Orleans
Seattle at Washington (-2), Seattle, Washington
NY Jets at Baltimore (-7), Baltimore, Jets
Minnesota at Atlanta (-6), Minnesota, Atlanta
Dallas at Oakland (-3.5), Oakland, Dallas
San Francisco at Arizona (in Mexico City)(-2.5), San Fran, San Fran
Green Bay at Carolina (-7.5), Carolina, Carolina
I only see one good bet in the pro games this week. The Jets are down to the third string Quarterback. The Ravens Defense will outscore the Jet’s Offense this game and the Ravens will rediscover they have a very good running back they’ve forgotten. Jamal Lewis will get 200 yards total offense alone, he’ll get more offense by himself than the Jets total offense. This will be a blow out. I’m betting big on this one. I also placed a wager on Buffalo over New Orleans.
In College bets, I taking my alma mater Western Michigan University (-10) and I am also betting for Arizona (+16.5) at Cal. Oh Cal will beat them, but the U of A always plays good teams tough, the score will be closer than many expect.
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