Monday, November 30, 2009

 

NFL Rankings - Week 12

  1. (2)New Orleans Saints (11-0)
    No problem with the Pats

  2. (1)Indianapolis Colts (11-0)
    Another gutty win

  3. (3)Minnesota Vikings (10-1)
    No trouble with the Bears

  4. (5)San Diego Chargers (8-3)
    Keep a one game lead in the AFC West

  5. (4)New England Patriots (7-4)
    Lost to a quality opponent

  6. (7)Cincinnati Bengals (8-3)
    After loss to the Raiders, bounced back against the Browns

  7. (9)Dallas Cowboys (8-3)
    Slapped the Raiders around

  8. (6)Arizona Cardinals (7-4)
    Not the same team without Warner

  9. (8)Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5)
    Nice showing against the Ravens

  10. (-)Philadelphia Eagles (7-4)
    More talent than this position


Out of Top 10: (10)Jacksonville Jaguars (6-5)

Teams on the Rise: Green Bay Packers (7-4), Tennessee Titans (5-6)


ESPN NFL Power Rankings.
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Sunday, November 29, 2009

 

Fake Gambling Results - Week 12

  • Seattle (-3) at St. Louis: +$200

  • CFL Grey Cup Special!!!
    Saskatchewan vs. Montreal (-9) at McMahon Stadium, Calgary: -$100





  • Week 12 Against the Spread: 1-1
    Week 12 Over/Unders: 0-0
    Week 12 Parlays: 0-0

    Season Against the Spread: 16-23-1
    Season Over/Unders: 5-4
    Season Parlays: 0-4
    Balance for Week 10: +$100
    Total Amount Remaining: $908


    Another winning week, and I'm resisting the urge to put faux dollars on tomorrow night's game. I should be happy with winning the week and leave it at that, but we'll see how that works out.

    Hell of a Grey Cup, by the way, the Als coming back and winning it as time expired. They just didn't win by enough...

    BOJ

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    Wednesday, November 25, 2009

     
    You guys don't know Grand Funk? The wild, shirtless lyrics of Mark Farner? The bong-rattling bass of Mel Schacher? The competent drum work of Don Brewer? For more information on Grand Funk, consult your school library!






    Homerpalooza
    [3F21]

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    Tuesday, November 24, 2009

     

    New Fun Game!

    From The Associated Press:

    Man says through aide leaving coma like rebirth



    BRUSSELS — With a caretaker holding his hand, a Belgian man who was diagnosed as comatose for 23 years typed out a message Tuesday that he felt reborn after decades of loneliness and frustration.

    Car-crash victim Rom Houben was diagnosed as being in a vegetative state but appears to have been conscious the whole time, doctors here said. An expert using a specialized type of brain scan that was not available in the 1980s says he finally realized Houben was conscious and provided him with the equipment to communicate.


    And now for our game!

    How does the radical right-wing respond to this story?

  • "See, this what happens when you have socialized medicine! If it had been up to his doctor, the proper tests would have been performed. But, no, the government decided what care this man needed, just like they'll decide what care YOU need if this Health Care TRAVESTY isn't opposed by every right thinking American!"

  • "This is exactly what happened to Terri Schiavo! Her husband and that bastard Judge Greer just plain wouldn't let Terri Schiavo speak. It was a cover-up, plain and simple! Her husband wanted her dead and with the help of a liberal Judge like Greer, legislating from the bench, he was able to kill her! It's that simple!"


  • Thanks for playing! Feel free to make any suggestions.

    BOJ

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    You can't sleep
    You're walkin' the floor
    It's keepin' you up every night
    It ain't love if somebody's sore
    If love hurts you're not doin' it right


    Safire - The Uppity Blues Women
    "If Love Hurts (You're Not Doing It Right)"
    Cleaning House

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    Fake Gambling - Week 12

  • Seattle (-3) at St. Louis: $200

  • CFL Grey Cup Special!!!
    Saskatchewan vs. Montreal (-9) at McMahon Stadium, Calgary: $100





  • Week 12 Stake: $808
    Week 12 Wagered: $300


    Last week's parlay came oh so close to paying off, and my prowess at CFL Playoff picks was, once again, confirmed. This week it's Seattle over the hapless Rams who have an injured QB and the Grey Cup. While I don't typically pull for the Als, coach Mark Trestman's squad is on a roll and will provide the coach with one last victory in Montreal before Trestman takes over as the Buffalo Bills head coach next season (that's a BOJ prediction, folks - bank it...).

    BOJ

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    Monday, November 23, 2009

     

    NFL Rankings - Week 11

    1. (1)Indianapolis Colts (10-0)
      Gutty win against the Ravens

    2. (2)New Orleans Saints (10-0)
      Big second half against the Bucs

    3. (3)Minnesota Vikings (9-1)
      No trouble with Seattle

    4. (5)New England Patriots (7-3)
      Avenged one of their losses

    5. (7)San Diego Chargers (7-3)
      Four wins in a row

    6. (8)Arizona Cardinals (7-3)
      Just keep getting better

    7. (4)Cincinnati Bengals (7-3)
      ...that's right, the Raiders...

    8. (6)Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4)
      ...that's right, the Chiefs...

    9. (9)Dallas Cowboys (7-3)
      Struggled with the 'Skins

    10. (-)Jacksonville Jaguars (6-4)
      I didn't think we'd see them here


    Out of Top 10: (10)Houston Texans (5-5)

    Teams on the Rise: New York Giants (6-4), Philadelphia Eagles (6-4), Miami Dolphins (5-5), Tennessee Titans (4-6)


    ESPN NFL Power Rankings.
    Fox Sports NFL Power Rankings.
    CBS Sports NFL Power Rankings.
    NFL Network Fan and "Expert" NFL Power Rankings.
    NFL Standings

    BOJ

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    Sunday, November 22, 2009

     

    Fake Gambling Results - Week 11

    Another winning week, though a meaningless late field goal in the NYJ/NE would have made this a GREAT week...

  • Two Team Parlay (Pays 13/5): +$54
    New York Jets at New England (-10): WIN
    New York Jets at New England OVER (45): PUSH
    With one half of the two team parlay winning, and the other half pushing, the wager reverts to a one team bet

  • CFL PLAYOFF SPECIAL!!!
    British Columbia at Montreal (-10): +$100





  • Week 11 Against the Spread: 2-0
    Week 11 Over/Unders: 0-0
    Week 11 Parlays: 0-0

    Season Against the Spread: 15-22-1
    Season Over/Unders: 5-4
    Season Parlays: 0-4
    Balance for Week 10: +$154
    Total Amount Remaining: $808


    BOJ

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    Thursday, November 19, 2009

     

    Fake Gambling - Week 11, an Addition

  • Two Team Parlay (Pays 13/5): $54
    New York Jets at New England (-10)
    New York Jets at New England OVER (45)


  • To this I have added:


  • CFL PLAYOFF SPECIAL!!!
    British Columbia at Montreal (-10): $100




  • Week 11 Stake: $654
    Week 11 Wagered: $154



    BOJ

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    Wednesday, November 18, 2009

     

    Fake Gambling - Week 11

  • Two Team Parlay (Pays 13/5): $54
    New York Jets at New England (-10)
    New York Jets at New England OVER (45)





  • Week 11 Stake: $654
    Week 11 Wagered: $54


    It's a perfect storm situation: Jets talked a lot and beat the Pats in Week 2, Pats lose a close game on a highly criticized call in a national game, Jets on a losing streak. I'd hate to be a Jet this week. I can bank my $140.40...

    BOJ

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    Grand Funk Railroad paved the way for Jefferson Airplane, which cleared
    the way for Jefferson Starship. The stage was now set for the Alan
    Parsons Project, which I believe was some sort of hovercraft.






    Homerpalooza
    [3F21]

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    Tuesday, November 17, 2009

     
    Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself
    Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself
    You say I've been buyin' another woman clothes
    But you've been talkin' to someone else


    Bo Diddley
    "Before You Accuse Me"
    Hey! Bo Diddley


    Bo Diddley was, in many ways, the foundation that modern Rock and Roll was built on. Listen to all the Bo Diddley you can!

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    Monday, November 16, 2009

     

    NFL Rankings - Week 10

    1. (2)Indianapolis Colts (9-0)
      Beat the Pats in the GAME OF THE YEAR to move to #1

    2. (1)New Orleans Saints (9-0)
      Pushed back to #2

    3. (3)Minnesota Vikings (8-1)
      Wow, they beat the Lions...

    4. (6)Cincinnati Bengals (7-2)
      Swept the Steelers for the season

    5. (5)New England Patriots (7-2)
      What a game to lose

    6. (4)Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3)
      Yikes, the Bengals are for real

    7. (-)San Diego Chargers (6-3)
      Knocked off the Eagles

    8. (-)Arizona Cardinals (6-3)
      Just keep scoring points

    9. (7)Dallas Cowboys (6-3)
      Did not look good in Lambeau

    10. (-)Houston Texans (5-4)
      First ever appearance in Top 10!


    Out of Top 10: (8)Denver Broncos (6-3), (9)Philadelphia Eagles (5-4), (10)Atlanta Falcons (5-4)

    Teams on the Rise: Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4), Baltimore Ravens (5-4)


    ESPN NFL Power Rankings.
    Fox Sports NFL Power Rankings.
    CBS Sports NFL Power Rankings.
    NFL Network Fan and "Expert" NFL Power Rankings.
    NFL Standings

    BOJ

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    Sunday, November 15, 2009

     

    Fake Gambling Results - Week 10.1

  • Chicago at San Francisco (-3.5): +$300

  • Denver (-3.5) at Washington: -$100





  • Week 10 Against the Spread: 1-1
    Week 10 Over/Unders: 0-0
    Week 10 Parlays: 0-0

    Season Against the Spread: 13-22-1
    Season Over/Unders: 5-4
    Season Parlays: 0-4
    Balance for Week 10: +$200
    Total Amount Remaining: $654


    BOJ

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    Saturday, November 14, 2009

     

    Fake Gambling - Week 10.1

  • Denver (-3.5) at Washington: $100





  • Week 10.1 Stake: $754
    Week 10.1 Wagered: $100


    As a Broncos fan, this is something I almost never do. I find the line much too low, presumably based on the Broncos' two game losing streak. I contend that everything we learned about the Broncos through their first six games is still valid. Two losses in a row is never a good thing, but two losses to quality opponents can happen. Seems like a bet I can't pass up...

    BOJ

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    Thursday, November 12, 2009

     

    Fake Gambling Results - Week 10

  • Chicago at San Francisco (-3.5): $300





  • Week 10 Stake: $454
    Week 10 Wagered: $300


    New strategy: just one bet...

    BOJ

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    Fake Gambling - Week 10

  • Chicago at San Francisco (-3.5): +$300





  • Week 10 Against the Spread: 1-0
    Week 10 Over/Unders: 0-0
    Week 10 Parlays: 0-0

    Season Against the Spread: 13-21-1
    Season Over/Unders: 5-4
    Season Parlays: 0-4
    Balance for Week 10: +$300
    Total Amount Remaining: $754


    Maybe I do know what I'm doing...

    BOJ

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    Wednesday, November 11, 2009

     
    Homer no function beer well without.






    The Joy of Sect
    [2F23]

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    Tuesday, November 10, 2009

     
    I can't stop thinking about her
    It's a sad but natural fact
    She's a devil and a saint
    And a whole lot more that I ain't

    I want this monkey off of my back

    Now, people bad love's an addiction
    Same as cocaine and cheap whiskey, too
    When you're a prisoner of love
    That's all that you think of
    You act confused
    And you ain't got a clue


    Robert Cray Band
    "Labor of Love"
    Midnight Stroll

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    Monday, November 09, 2009

     

    NFL Rankings - Week 9

    1. (1)New Orleans Saints (8-0)
      Stay on top for another week

    2. (2)Indianapolis Colts (8-0)
      Tough game with the Texans

    3. (3)Minnesota Vikings (7-1)
      Bye Week

    4. (5)Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2)
      Big road win on Monday night

    5. (4)New England Patriots (6-2)
      Handled the Fish (that sounds dirty...)

    6. (8)Cincinnati Bengals (6-2)
      How were they the underdog against the Ravens?

    7. (9)Dallas Cowboys (6-2)
      Big win in Philly

    8. (6)Denver Broncos (6-2)
      First six games, 6 wins - Last two, 2 losses

    9. (7)Philadelphia Eagles (5-3)
      Drop too many games they should win

    10. (-)Atlanta Falcons (5-3)
      Bounced back from a loss to the Saints


    Out of Top 10: (10)New York Giants (5-4)

    Teams on the Rise: Houston Texans (5-4), Arizona Cardinals (5-3), San Diego Chargers (5-3)


    ESPN NFL Power Rankings.
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    CBS Sports NFL Power Rankings.
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    NFL Standings

    BOJ

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    Sunday, November 08, 2009

     

    Fake Gambling Results - Week 9

  • Baltimore at Cincinnati (+3): +$200

  • San Diego at New York Giants (-5): -$100





  • Week 9 Against the Spread: 1-1
    Week 9 Over/Unders: 0-0
    Week 9 Parlays: 0-0

    Season Against the Spread: 12-21-1
    Season Over/Unders: 5-4
    Season Parlays: 0-4
    Balance for Week 8: +$100
    Total Amount Remaining: $454


    Damn Chargers, ruining my perfect week with less than two minutes to go.

    BOJ

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    Wednesday, November 04, 2009

     

    Fake Gambling - Week 9

  • Baltimore at Cincinnati (+3): $200

  • San Diego at New York Giants (-5): $100





  • Week 8 Stake: $354
    Week 8 Wagered: $300


    New strategy: fewer bets...

    BOJ

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    I'll make a fortune for one night's work! We can have all the things we always dreamed of: a snooty butler, carpeted carports, those blue cupcakes they sell sometimes... Marge! Will you let me finish? Plug-In room deodorizers, front and rear spoilers for the car.






    The Homer They Fall
    [4F03]

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    Tuesday, November 03, 2009

     
    Every couple nights or so
    You know you pop into my dreams
    I just can't get rid of you
    Like you got rid of me
    Ohh but I send my best
    Cause God knows you've seen my worst


    Ben Folds Five
    "Fair"
    Whatever and Ever Amen

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    Monday, November 02, 2009

     

    NFL Rankings - Week 8

    1. (1)New Orleans Saints (7-0)
      #1 or #2, it's a toss up...

    2. (2)Indianapolis Colts (7-0)
      Yet another 300 yard passing game for Peyton Manning

    3. (4)Minnesota Vikings (7-1)
      Favre wins in Lambeau, this time wearing purple

    4. (5)New England Patriots (5-2)
      Bye Week

    5. (6)Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2)
      Bye Week

    6. (3)Denver Broncos (6-1)
      Were dominated in the second half

    7. (9)Philadelphia Eagles (5-2)
      When they're good, they're really good

    8. (7)Cincinnati Bengals (5-2)
      Bye Week

    9. (-)Dallas Cowboys (5-2)
      So, all along Miles Austin was the answer?

    10. (8)New York Giants (5-3)
      A spanking from the Eagles


    Out of Top 10: (10)Atlanta Falcons (4-3)

    Teams on the Rise: Houston Texans (5-3), Baltimore Ravens (4-3), Chicago Bears (4-3)


    ESPN NFL Power Rankings.
    Fox Sports NFL Power Rankings.
    CBS Sports NFL Power Rankings.
    NFL Network Fan and "Expert" NFL Power Rankings.
    NFL Standings

    BOJ

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    Sunday, November 01, 2009

     

    Fake Gambling Results - Week 8

  • NCAA Special
    Wyoming at Utah (-17): -$25

  • Houston (-3.5) at Buffalo: +$150

  • Minnesota at Green Bay (-3): -$150

  • Jacksonville (+3) at Tennessee: -$100





  • Week 8 Against the Spread: 1-3
    Week 8 Over/Unders: 0-0
    Week 8 Parlays: 0-0

    Season Against the Spread: 11-20-1
    Season Over/Unders: 5-4
    Season Parlays: 0-4
    Balance for Week 8: -$125
    Total Amount Remaining: $354


    Back to my losing ways...

    BOJ

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