Where'd That Fucking Hour Go?

Screw Daylight Savings Time... and work, and other things too. Well, we did win our last pick, which was one Got Damn long week ago, so let's party!


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It ain't easy being Numero Uno. Just ask U-Conn, who has been there twice only to be knocked off twice, or Pitt, who has suffered the same double offing. Sam Young threw down 31 yesterday against the Huskies in a 70-60 victory for the Panthers, the second time this year they've beaten Calhoun's Crew. Look for Pitt to rise from the Number 3 spot, we'll probably see these two teams again in the Big East Tourney, and yet again during March Madness.
Good stuff.

Pick O' The Day

OK, I don't much care for Duke, and I do like North Carolina. These two square off at 4:00 EST - get your clocks set - and the Heels are 8.5 point favorites. In this case, I do like Duke, and will shell out $100 for them to win at +330 odds, backed up by $100 for them to cover the 8.5 point spread. Bet one will bring back $430, and the cover bet is good for a $191 return.

Cash available: $239
Streak: Won 1, Thank You Monsieurs Beckett, Wakefield, and Papelbon.
Overall: 5-11

Til the next time...

Recharging and Reloading

It was a long week, apologies to My New Bloggy Thing's loyal reader(s?) for falling off the daily bloggy wagon. I took a consulting job which started last Tuesday, and *gasp* actually worked all week! It's a good thing, great in fact, as my own financial situation pretty much has mirrored the national economy for the past six months or so... Anyway, I'm back, but can't promise that I'll be here every day as I'm pretty well committed to the gig for at least the month of March. We'll just have to wait and see where it goes from there, like everything else in life it's a day at a time. Let's make today a good one then we'll see what tomorrow throws down. Onward.

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Not really a video, just a song with a graphic, as I can't find anything with moving pictures. This song kicks a whole truckload of ass though, fits with my whole work theme today, and must be turned all the fucking way up!



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The hell's this got to do with anything? Taken in my back yard this morning, this is one of my plum trees, and it's telling me Spring is a springin'. Know what else is telling me that? My DirecTV guide, 10:00 NESN Channel 628, Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins, live. No one need speculate as to where my ass will be parked in approximately fifteen minutes...

Pick O' The Day

I'm taking the Sox over the Twins straight up for $200 at -105 odds, because I can. I don't know who is pitching, who may or may not play, or even if it's a split squad game, nor do I care. All I know is it's the first game I'm gonna see this season, and you can bet your whole ass that I'm pretty friggin' jacked about it. This bet will return $390.

Cash Available: $49
Streak: Lost 1 (Portland, a few days back)
Overall: 4-11

Push

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One of the best bands you've never heard of. Hopefully that will change soon.





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With $161 mil banked, ya'd think the fat fuck could afford a personal trainer.

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Looville came through for us in a big way last night , but the Pacers couldn't quite overcome Little Nate Robinson's Knickers, losing 123-119. That four point deficit is three less than Indy was spotted though, and our $100 bet on this brings back $191, for a net loss of $9 on the day. We'll try again...

I'm really ready for baseball to start, can't wait to do some Pete Rosing. For now though, it's hockey and hoops, two sprts I've gotta admit that I know WAY less about than either baseball or football. Let's crossbreed again today, taking Portland to win at +170 in Houston, and combo that with Boston -1.5 goals at +135 over Florida. The B's are returning home after a terrible 1-6 road trip, and one of the teams they lost to was Florida. Revenge time comes tonight, and this $200 bet will return $1269.

Streak: Pushed 1
Overall: 4-10
Cash Available: $249

Screw Bicycle Racing

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53 years ago today, Jackie Robinson signed a contract to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers, thereby paving the way to him becoming the first Black man to play in the major leagues (African Americans hadn't been invented yet). In honor of The Man, here's some good old baseball footage to carry us over at least until Spring Training starts. One of the all time greats, here's to you, Jackie Robinson!


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"How's MY ass taste, Shaq?"

Rajon Rondo celebrated the beginning of his 24th year on planet earth with a 32 point 10 assist effort, as the Celtics pounded Phoenix 128-108 on Sunday. Rajon also added 6 points and 3 steals, and the Suns three game streak of scoring 140+ points went the way of Terry Porter.


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Yeah, a big bike race came through town yesterday, and excitement abounded. What a friggin stupid sport. Lance Armstrong spent the day blocking out guys and protecting his teammate, some German guy, and came in seventh overall. The German guy won. This whole team racing concept is a bit stupid to me, here you have arguably (?) the greatest cyclist who ever lived and he can't even get cut loose to race. Way too much sportsmanship involved in this for me, thankfully I didn't get a bet down.

There's not a lot of action tonight, one NHL game and less than a dozen NBA/NCAA games combined. Let's combo up Indiana +260 to win at NY along with Louisville giving away 2 points to Georgetown at -110. We'll put $100 down, and cover it with Indiana +7 at -110 for another $100. The first bet will pay $687, the cover bet on the Pacers will return $191, for a possible total of $878. Let's kick this week off with a nice payday!

Streak: Lost 1
Overall: 3-9
Cash Available: $258

Unsunny Sunday

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Say what you will about these guys, but Blink182 had a lot of really catchy shit in the day, and Travis Barker can pound the drums with anyone. Thankfully, Travis is still among us after a horrifying plane crash a few months ago, but Blink disbanded four years ago today.
Here's to ya, Boyz!

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Levi Leipheimer leads teammate Lance Armstrong in Saturday's penultimate stage of the Tour of California. The race concludes today in downtown Escondido, about 5 miles from here. I won't be in attendance, because I really don't want to be, plus it's on Versus at 2:00.


Pick O' The Day

Well, So much for "safe" bets, as both the Bruins and Wings got smoked yesterday. Kinda pounds home that the only sure thing is to keep your money in your wallet, the safest bet I know. Screw that, we'll play to win, and hopefully win big every now and then.

We're going off the board here, since I'm getting another late start and already missed my Celtics lock. It's now in the third quarter, and the boys in green are up 15. I don't have any official odds odds on the bike race, so I'm not gonna make a real bet today. But here's my Pick: Lance Armstrong will come from 6th place, 1:45 overall behind front runner Leipheimer, and win this race. The riders start in Rancho Bernardo, and have a brutal trip up Palomar Mountain, a 5,123 foot climb. Remember all those Tours de France Lance won? Remember where he absolutely kicked ass, ALWAYS? That's right, in the Pyrenees. Over in France, they get that crap out of the way fairly early and on the last day they have a little parade over flat land down the Champs D'Elysees. Here in North San Diego By God County , we save the toughest test for last, not like those French pussies. And Mr Armstrong has one helluva track record of passing life's toughest tests.

Streak: Lost 1
Overall: 3-9
Cash Available: $258

Bloggy Thing, Late Saturday Edition

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Every time I see this it reminds me of a guy generally known as "BunnyBoi".
He cracks me up, and so does this.





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LeBron James went nuts last night, knocking down 55 points in a win over the Bucks on 16 of 29 shooting, including 8 of 11 three point shots. He pooned it up from virtually anywhere on the floor, and simply couldn't miss. This was my favorite shot, what the hell, why not throw up the old hooker, right?
Like many of his other attempts, it went in. He is The Awesome.

Pick O' The Day

After starting out 0-6, we're 3-2 over the past 5 days - that's more like it! Portland covered at home like champs, and Phoenix hit 140 AGAIN to cover against the road hapless Okies. I would never have picked the Suns last night had I known that Amare Stoudemire got hurt, but once you lay your money down, it's done laid down. Tough break for the Arizona boys, Amare's their best player and may be done for the rest of the regular season.

I guess we'll count our blessings and move along with a seemingly safe NHL parlay, taking the Bruins at -150 odds to win over the Panthers, and Detroit at the same odds to beat Minnesota. Both Boston and the Wings are on the road, but both should win against weaker opponents.
Our $200 bet will return $555.

Streak: Won 1
Overall: 3-8
Cash Available: $458

Fried Day

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Julius Peppers got tagged as the Carolina Panthers' Franchise Player yesterday, although he no longer wants to play for the team. Matt Cassel was designated as the Pats' FP a couple weeks ago, and will be a $15 million a year bench warmer in 2009. The Panthers are desperate for a QB, the Pats could seriously use a young stud on defense. I can't be the only one who thinks a trade involving these two is the biggest no-brainer EVAR, can I???


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There is no feeling quite so bad as betting against your favorite team and losing ... Youch! We'll try to just walk, no RUN away from those situations in the future.

Nothing is grabbing me today. Half the spread lines aren't showing up and the money lines are closed too. Guess we'll try the NBA again, two home favorites are in action and look like the closest thing to decent bets available. Phoenix has been on a tear since canning Terry Porter and bringing back the run and gun under Alvin Gentry last week. They averaged 141 in two games against the sad Clippers, not a monumental accomplishment, but a good sign that this team will shoot first and answer questions later. The Suns are 9 point favorites at -110 over the Oklahoma City Thunder, a team that has only won three road games all season. Hit that, and make it a combo with Portland over Atlanta by 5 at the same -110. The Blazers are tough at home, period (21-5), while the Hawks are pretty mediocre on the road (13-16). This $200 parlay will return $729.

Streak: Lost 2
Overall: 2-8
Cash Available: -$71