PP Derek started off The Dip's football season at 1-0 with his spot-on prediction of the LSU-Miss St. game.
Here's what was posted on his blog.
"No way in hell Mississippi State is scoring more than 10 points in this game. They probably won’t even get in the end zone... LSU should get at least one defensive touchdown and a couple offensive ones. I like them at least 31 to 3."
PPD was close as the final score was 45-0. Just barely hitting the under of 45.5. There were no defensive TDs for the Tigers, but they did pick off 6 passes in the game.
So for the season:
PPD -- 2-0
The Dip -- 1-0
(Recreationally) Bet $20.84 to win $18.95
Current profit - $18.95
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Skins Final Preseason Game
The final exhibition game before the start of the preseason is always showcase of the second and third-string stars. Sometimes fourth string.
The big story from this game was Skins QB Jason Campbell. After suffering a knee bruise two weeks ago, fans were worried about Campbell being ready for the season-opener against Miami.
But Campbell made it onto the field and looked no worse for wear following his absence from the practice field. Completing all five of his pass attempts, Campbell threw a perfectly-placed touchdown pass to WR Antwaan Randel El from 23 yards out.
The defense continued its strong play and seems to be primed for a good season.
Look for a game-by-game breakdown of the upcoming Redskins season next week. We're seeing some promise for 2007.
The big story from this game was Skins QB Jason Campbell. After suffering a knee bruise two weeks ago, fans were worried about Campbell being ready for the season-opener against Miami.
But Campbell made it onto the field and looked no worse for wear following his absence from the practice field. Completing all five of his pass attempts, Campbell threw a perfectly-placed touchdown pass to WR Antwaan Randel El from 23 yards out.
The defense continued its strong play and seems to be primed for a good season.
Look for a game-by-game breakdown of the upcoming Redskins season next week. We're seeing some promise for 2007.
At The Half...
LSU leads Mississippi State 17-0 at the half.
The defense has played well forcing four interceptions by Bulldog quarterback Michael Henig. However, the LSU offense has not been able to capitilize of the miscues.
We'll see how the second half goes, but I'm a little nervous about LSU covering 20.
The defense has played well forcing four interceptions by Bulldog quarterback Michael Henig. However, the LSU offense has not been able to capitilize of the miscues.
We'll see how the second half goes, but I'm a little nervous about LSU covering 20.
Shocking News!!!
World Wrestling Entertainment announced the suspension of 10 of its wrestlers on Thursday for violating its "wellness policy."
As part of its investigation into online pharmacies and their doctors, the Albany, N.Y., district attorney's office has been gathering information about steroid use by WWE wrestlers.
The WWE did not release the names of those suspended. The current practice of the WWE is not to to release the names of those who have been suspended. However, all wrestlers under contract received word that as of November 1, any suspended for violation of the Wellness Policy will be made public.
One of the pharmacies under investigation, Signature of Orlando, had a client list of the following wrestlers: "The Animal" Bautista, Adam "Edge" Copeland, Chris "Masters" Mordetsky, John "Johnny Nitro" Hennigan, and Shane "The Hurricane" Helms.
In an bizarre twist, three other wrestlers were former Signature of Orlando clients. Chris Benoit, who killed his wife and son before hanging himself in June, as well as recently deceased wrestlers Eddie Guerrero and Brian "Crush" Adams.
Who would have ever thought that these guys were on steriods?
As part of its investigation into online pharmacies and their doctors, the Albany, N.Y., district attorney's office has been gathering information about steroid use by WWE wrestlers.
The WWE did not release the names of those suspended. The current practice of the WWE is not to to release the names of those who have been suspended. However, all wrestlers under contract received word that as of November 1, any suspended for violation of the Wellness Policy will be made public.
One of the pharmacies under investigation, Signature of Orlando, had a client list of the following wrestlers: "The Animal" Bautista, Adam "Edge" Copeland, Chris "Masters" Mordetsky, John "Johnny Nitro" Hennigan, and Shane "The Hurricane" Helms.
In an bizarre twist, three other wrestlers were former Signature of Orlando clients. Chris Benoit, who killed his wife and son before hanging himself in June, as well as recently deceased wrestlers Eddie Guerrero and Brian "Crush" Adams.
Who would have ever thought that these guys were on steriods?
It Tastes So Good When it Hits Your Lips...
For the past couple of weeks I've been feeling a little itchy. I tried different powders and creams, but as we neared the end of summer, I realized that my itch was an old friend returning for another visit.
(Recreational) Gambling on football. Around the start of football season I get like Frank the Tank after a couple of funnels. There is nothing like the thrill of having an underdog cover or a late defensive stand allowing a favorite to cover the spread.
On the flip side, there is nothing like a couple of bad beats that make you want to stab somebody. Ben Roethlisberger, Mike Vanderjagt, Drew Bledsoe highlight last season's list of "Guys I'd Like to Stab in an Alley".
1. Steelers at Oakland - Roethlisberger throws a million picks, two returned for touchdowns, in a horrible road loss to Oakland. Pittsburgh loses despite only giving up 50 yards of offense to the Raiders.
2. Cowboys at Redskins - Boys are a 1 point favorite. Tie game with six left in the fourth and the "drunken kicker" gets his attempt blocked. Sean Taylor picks up the ball, returns it to Dallas territory and gets facemasked while tackled. On the final play with time expired, a Nick Novak 47-yard field goal won it for the Skins.
3. Cowboys at Eagles - Have the Cowboys +8 and the score is 31-24 with a minute left. The Cowboys are driving late in the fourth for the tying touchdown. A sure cover by the underdog at this point. Either the Eagles hold and the Boys cover or Dallas scores and covers. Bledsoe throws a weak out-route and its jumped on by Lito Shepherd, who returns it 102 yards for a touchdown. Bledsoe blows the game and the cover. That one hurt.
My site of choice is Sportsbook.com. I feel like it is reputable, easy to navigate, and gives the best odds and prop bets. While I'll throw a little money around on basketball and baseball every now and then, college and NFL football is where the fun is.
Our friend PPD lives for college football and is our resident expert. In his new blog, The Pride and The Pagentry, he gives his breakdown of his top-25 teams and offers his opinion of who's going to cover in big games. We're going to bet PPD's picks this season and see how we come out.
First (recreational) bet of the season is on LSU -20 (Sportsbooks' odds at the time of the bet). Derek sees this game as a 31-3 victory for the Tigers. He also suggested the under, but we're going to play it slow to open the season.
First (recreational) bet - LSU -20 for $20.
(Recreational) Gambling on football. Around the start of football season I get like Frank the Tank after a couple of funnels. There is nothing like the thrill of having an underdog cover or a late defensive stand allowing a favorite to cover the spread.
On the flip side, there is nothing like a couple of bad beats that make you want to stab somebody. Ben Roethlisberger, Mike Vanderjagt, Drew Bledsoe highlight last season's list of "Guys I'd Like to Stab in an Alley".
1. Steelers at Oakland - Roethlisberger throws a million picks, two returned for touchdowns, in a horrible road loss to Oakland. Pittsburgh loses despite only giving up 50 yards of offense to the Raiders.
2. Cowboys at Redskins - Boys are a 1 point favorite. Tie game with six left in the fourth and the "drunken kicker" gets his attempt blocked. Sean Taylor picks up the ball, returns it to Dallas territory and gets facemasked while tackled. On the final play with time expired, a Nick Novak 47-yard field goal won it for the Skins.
3. Cowboys at Eagles - Have the Cowboys +8 and the score is 31-24 with a minute left. The Cowboys are driving late in the fourth for the tying touchdown. A sure cover by the underdog at this point. Either the Eagles hold and the Boys cover or Dallas scores and covers. Bledsoe throws a weak out-route and its jumped on by Lito Shepherd, who returns it 102 yards for a touchdown. Bledsoe blows the game and the cover. That one hurt.
My site of choice is Sportsbook.com. I feel like it is reputable, easy to navigate, and gives the best odds and prop bets. While I'll throw a little money around on basketball and baseball every now and then, college and NFL football is where the fun is.
Our friend PPD lives for college football and is our resident expert. In his new blog, The Pride and The Pagentry, he gives his breakdown of his top-25 teams and offers his opinion of who's going to cover in big games. We're going to bet PPD's picks this season and see how we come out.
First (recreational) bet of the season is on LSU -20 (Sportsbooks' odds at the time of the bet). Derek sees this game as a 31-3 victory for the Tigers. He also suggested the under, but we're going to play it slow to open the season.
First (recreational) bet - LSU -20 for $20.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Revenge of the Nerd II
New Jersey nerd George Hotz traded his cracked iPhone for as what describes as "a sweet Nissan 350Z and 3 8GB iPhones."
The 17-year old Star Wars fan agreed to the deal with CertiCell, a cell phone repair company in Louisville, KY.
People in Kentucky have cell phones? I guess it makes it easier to call to try to get on the Jerry Springer or Maury Povich shows.
The three iPhones are being sent to the three online partners who helped Hotz modify the phone while Hotz is keeping the car.
It took the group over 500 hours to complete the process. Nearly 8 hours a day since the iPhone debuted on June 29.
A Nissan 350Z starts around $28,000. If he gets it loaded, I guess around $38k. That's a summer job that pays $76 per hour. Not bad. He was also promised a paid consulting job by the company.
Still bet he didn't talk to one girl since June 29 either.
The 17-year old Star Wars fan agreed to the deal with CertiCell, a cell phone repair company in Louisville, KY.
People in Kentucky have cell phones? I guess it makes it easier to call to try to get on the Jerry Springer or Maury Povich shows.
The three iPhones are being sent to the three online partners who helped Hotz modify the phone while Hotz is keeping the car.
It took the group over 500 hours to complete the process. Nearly 8 hours a day since the iPhone debuted on June 29.
A Nissan 350Z starts around $28,000. If he gets it loaded, I guess around $38k. That's a summer job that pays $76 per hour. Not bad. He was also promised a paid consulting job by the company.
Still bet he didn't talk to one girl since June 29 either.
Skins-Ravens Preseason Game Notes...
-- Game was delayed for over an hour due to lightning. Not just in the area, lightning actually hit the stadium and shorted out all the television cameras and radio equipment. A local reporter for CBS affiliate WUSA-9 not only saw the lightning strike, but felt it as it sent a current through his earpiece into his head. He was ok, but that must have been hilarious to see.
-- The game was called in the third quarter after more lightning. With the Skins' history of preseason injuries, there was no reason to be on a wet field playing against that defense.
-- Best part of the night for Redskins fans occurred before the kickoff. Starting QB Jason Campbell was taking snaps and running drills during warm-ups. His knee seems healthy and he looked quick and mobile. I think he's going to have a pretty good year. Collins seems serviceable, and Brunell needs to be traded or cut.
-- Santana Moss caught a 40-yard pass in the first quarter. Hopefully his hamstrings stay connected to his bones this season.
-- The defense looked great again, although Rocky McIntosh missed an open field tackle on a 3rd-and-goal play. It was the first touchdown the starting defense allowed this preseason. The front four got pressure, the linebackers were all over the field, and the secondary can lay some hits. Rookie LaRon Landry made some great plays and is going to have a great season. The only TD for the Skins came on an interception return after the second-team lineman collapsed the pocket on Kyle Boller and knocked the ball into the air. Rookie linebacker Dallas Sartz caught the ball and took it the three yards for the score.
If the offense can put up 21-24 points per game, I think the Skins can surprise a lot of teams in the NFC. The entire East division has question marks, and while the Eagles and Cowboys are the favorites, I think the Skins could win 9 games and push for a playoff spot.
Of course, this all depends on the health of starting RB Clinton Portis. His physical health, definitely not his mental health.
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