The Spartans blew by Maryland I know, the recap is late this year. The Man said I had to reprioritize. I hate the Man.
But the good news is - GO JUMBO is back baby! After a one year hiatus featuring GO MICRO, the gang returned for another great weekend of cigars, adult beverages and football!
I was concerned the SuperBook would fill up early as in prior years so I made way down around 6:00 am. In the past I would usually have to end off a few others to grab the best tables. Not this year. There was no one there.
I texted Pat and Woz to let them know I had arrived. They got down to the book in a leisurely 30-45 minutes later. We were still the only ones in the SuperBook
But the good news is - GO JUMBO is back baby! After a one year hiatus featuring GO MICRO, the gang returned for another great weekend of cigars, adult beverages and football!
I was concerned the SuperBook would fill up early as in prior years so I made way down around 6:00 am. In the past I would usually have to end off a few others to grab the best tables. Not this year. There was no one there.
I texted Pat and Woz to let them know I had arrived. They got down to the book in a leisurely 30-45 minutes later. We were still the only ones in the SuperBook
Two more TDs for K9! We began FFDY as we always do, catching up, swapping lies, giving out our best predictions of the weekend and telling the same old stories. By the way, we are all healthy sans a little extra Covid weight, families are fine and our kids are all above average. Perhaps a blended above average for me, I’ll let them figure out the stratification.
We reached full attendance when Chuck, Berj and Trent sauntered down. The mystery guest Pete promised never showed for reasons that remain a mystery.
The gang was ready for some football. But not before Pete made a huge gaffe. We were waiting in the line to make our investments when Pete mentioned that he was taking the under Clemson UConn game. Whaaaat? That is a direct violation of the Big Al Rule. He tried to weasel out of it by saying he wasn’t betting on the Huskies, just the score. I knew better and it would come back to haunt us.
First up was the Spartans hosting Maryland. You saw it, we predicted it (but did not bet on it). Sparty roasted the Terps. The game was never really in doubt. We jumped to a 27-7 lead and never looked back. It took awhile, but K9 notched 143 yards and 2TDs. Do that again next week against the BuckNuts and you can give him a ticket to New York – first class!
Fortunately, Big Al didn’t rain brimstone and fire on the Spartans for Pete’s transgression. In fact, he did a head fake. Pete took the under 61.5 while Woz was able to get the over at 60.5. Final score 40-21. They were both winners!
But he did take it out on our other betting Saturday. By the time the afternoon games were done I was 3-7 and down nearly a Mega Bet. Pete was about the same. Not sure why I was catching his fury. I didn’t make the bet. But Big Al always told us we are responsible for our friends when they come over. A loophole they have been exploiting for years.
We reached full attendance when Chuck, Berj and Trent sauntered down. The mystery guest Pete promised never showed for reasons that remain a mystery.
The gang was ready for some football. But not before Pete made a huge gaffe. We were waiting in the line to make our investments when Pete mentioned that he was taking the under Clemson UConn game. Whaaaat? That is a direct violation of the Big Al Rule. He tried to weasel out of it by saying he wasn’t betting on the Huskies, just the score. I knew better and it would come back to haunt us.
First up was the Spartans hosting Maryland. You saw it, we predicted it (but did not bet on it). Sparty roasted the Terps. The game was never really in doubt. We jumped to a 27-7 lead and never looked back. It took awhile, but K9 notched 143 yards and 2TDs. Do that again next week against the BuckNuts and you can give him a ticket to New York – first class!
Fortunately, Big Al didn’t rain brimstone and fire on the Spartans for Pete’s transgression. In fact, he did a head fake. Pete took the under 61.5 while Woz was able to get the over at 60.5. Final score 40-21. They were both winners!
But he did take it out on our other betting Saturday. By the time the afternoon games were done I was 3-7 and down nearly a Mega Bet. Pete was about the same. Not sure why I was catching his fury. I didn’t make the bet. But Big Al always told us we are responsible for our friends when they come over. A loophole they have been exploiting for years.
The Cup of Infamy was overflowing - as usual The Cup of Infamy documented our failures. It was overflowing with ineptitude. A fellow punter noticed our cup and asked if he could have it. He was up quite a bit on the day and needed some bad bets for tax purposes. He sure came to the right spot. We gave him the cup and told him to come tomorrow as would have even more ill fated wagers.
Pat was making some good choices though. He strolled back from the casino saying he was up quite a bit on the day on slots. We then went with Trent to the bar outside the Sportsbook for some nice cigars Trent had purchased. We celebrated the Spartan win and hoped for better wagering the rest of the weekend.
It must have worked. Big Al finally relented by the time the evening games rolled around. I finished with a bang going 7-1, going from down a Mega to up a Mini Mega. The last game of the evening put me over the top, Utah State with the Money Line. Thanks Dad.
We were doing a great job getting and, more importantly, using our free drink coupons. So good that the bottle of Bulleit bourbon Pat and I had purchased had gone unopened. Berj was practically begging us to open it so he could give it a try but we decided to wait until Sunday.
Sunday started out the same way Saturday did. I figured that NFL Sunday is always more packed than College Day Saturday so I came down at 6:00 am again, a little worse for wear. Same result. I was the only one there until Woz and Pat arrived around 6:45.
We once again had the best tables in the house. The crowd may have been below average but they did give some cheers that remined us of the old days when the Lions and Steelers went into OT. The place was going nuts. The potential winning kick by Detroit had the place in a furor.
It was missed of course. An absolute pathetic attempt. One that had us speculating if the kicker would even be on the plane ride home. The Lions ended up kissing Duffy’s sister with a tie.
Pat was making some good choices though. He strolled back from the casino saying he was up quite a bit on the day on slots. We then went with Trent to the bar outside the Sportsbook for some nice cigars Trent had purchased. We celebrated the Spartan win and hoped for better wagering the rest of the weekend.
It must have worked. Big Al finally relented by the time the evening games rolled around. I finished with a bang going 7-1, going from down a Mega to up a Mini Mega. The last game of the evening put me over the top, Utah State with the Money Line. Thanks Dad.
We were doing a great job getting and, more importantly, using our free drink coupons. So good that the bottle of Bulleit bourbon Pat and I had purchased had gone unopened. Berj was practically begging us to open it so he could give it a try but we decided to wait until Sunday.
Sunday started out the same way Saturday did. I figured that NFL Sunday is always more packed than College Day Saturday so I came down at 6:00 am again, a little worse for wear. Same result. I was the only one there until Woz and Pat arrived around 6:45.
We once again had the best tables in the house. The crowd may have been below average but they did give some cheers that remined us of the old days when the Lions and Steelers went into OT. The place was going nuts. The potential winning kick by Detroit had the place in a furor.
It was missed of course. An absolute pathetic attempt. One that had us speculating if the kicker would even be on the plane ride home. The Lions ended up kissing Duffy’s sister with a tie.
Loved the post season qualifier The tie did negate one prop bet though. Before the game you could bet 5-1 for the Lions to go winless. Buried in the small print was one really dumb qualifier. Post season games do not count.
With Detroit no longer going to be the first team to go 0-17, we finally relented and opened to Bulleit. Good stuff. I like the bourbon much better than the rye. Others disagree but like Pat, often wrong, never in doubt. Combined with the free drink coupons we were meticulously getting and using, we were having a grand old time.
With no Big Al rule in play, the betting was much better despite one teller who kept pissing me off. She was new, English was a second language at best and we were both wearing masks. Not sure why she thought I wanted to parlay a Colts bet. “You want parlay?”” “No, I just want the under” “OK and Colts too?” We kept going around and around until I just about shouting, nearly triggering a visit from the manager.
I don’t know what it was but every time I would go up to the tellers, she was the next available. It got to the point where I would let the guy behind me go first. She was a moron.
I had a great Sunday going 7-3 up a Mega Bet for the weekend. And according to Bruce math I was still ahead since I used points for the hotel and the airfare.
We still had our share of bad bets though. The guy looking for lost wagers - we had another full cup for him. He was quite pleased with the cup from the day before. Apparently we we had over two grand in bad bets. Big Al has a way of doing that.
With Detroit no longer going to be the first team to go 0-17, we finally relented and opened to Bulleit. Good stuff. I like the bourbon much better than the rye. Others disagree but like Pat, often wrong, never in doubt. Combined with the free drink coupons we were meticulously getting and using, we were having a grand old time.
With no Big Al rule in play, the betting was much better despite one teller who kept pissing me off. She was new, English was a second language at best and we were both wearing masks. Not sure why she thought I wanted to parlay a Colts bet. “You want parlay?”” “No, I just want the under” “OK and Colts too?” We kept going around and around until I just about shouting, nearly triggering a visit from the manager.
I don’t know what it was but every time I would go up to the tellers, she was the next available. It got to the point where I would let the guy behind me go first. She was a moron.
I had a great Sunday going 7-3 up a Mega Bet for the weekend. And according to Bruce math I was still ahead since I used points for the hotel and the airfare.
We still had our share of bad bets though. The guy looking for lost wagers - we had another full cup for him. He was quite pleased with the cup from the day before. Apparently we we had over two grand in bad bets. Big Al has a way of doing that.
Pat finished off the Bulleit Bourbon during the Executive Committee meeting As the afternoon wore on Pete Pat and I convened a meeting of the Executive Committee. We were discussing a motion that we had already decided on for next year’s GO JUMBO date. The Chair did not recognize the intruder but did propose a motion, seconded by Pat that Trent was permanent Asshole. The motion passed unanimously. As did the motion setting the time and place for the 2022 GO JUMBO trip.
It’s OCTOBER 29, 2022 at the Westgate SuperBook. The Spartans will be playing Penn State. Should be a great game. It will be another great weekend!
Epilogue – Last night Jonny E texted me wondering where everyone was. He and Mrs. E were in Vegas and wanted to get together. Typical John, a few days late and a bunch of dollars short. I told him about next year’s date, he put it into his calendar hopes to be there.
We are also expecting a few more no shows from this year to come next year too. We could be having record attendance!
GO JUMBO!
It’s OCTOBER 29, 2022 at the Westgate SuperBook. The Spartans will be playing Penn State. Should be a great game. It will be another great weekend!
Epilogue – Last night Jonny E texted me wondering where everyone was. He and Mrs. E were in Vegas and wanted to get together. Typical John, a few days late and a bunch of dollars short. I told him about next year’s date, he put it into his calendar hopes to be there.
We are also expecting a few more no shows from this year to come next year too. We could be having record attendance!
GO JUMBO!
