We were able to walk right up to the bar with our drink coupons Go Jumbo was fairly modest. Not only was our attendance down a bit with just four of us, Pat, Woz, Berj and I but the SuperBook was way down in viewers. Normally, on Saturdays by the time the noon games roll around, all the seats are full, people are jammed in the aisles and the place is going crazy when a crowd favorite rips off a big play. And it gets even more bustling when the NFL kicks off.
Not this year, there were a few empty seats, the aisles were clear and the crowd noise was actually tolerable. Not sure why it’s down so much. COVID is in the past. It’s more expensive to travel but not any more than a few bad picks.
It did have one advantage though. To get a drink all you needed to do was walk up to the bar and you got served pretty much straight away. We didn’t leave too many coupons behind by the end of the night.
Guess we will see if things return to normal next year, on our end and at the book.
Speaking of which, the modified, temporary Executive Committee (Pete failed to attend for a lame reason, you can ask him why he didn’t come) voted that November 11, 2023 will be next year’s GO JUMBO trip. Avoiding SEMA (and the sky high hotel rates) pushed us into Mid November.
Not this year, there were a few empty seats, the aisles were clear and the crowd noise was actually tolerable. Not sure why it’s down so much. COVID is in the past. It’s more expensive to travel but not any more than a few bad picks.
It did have one advantage though. To get a drink all you needed to do was walk up to the bar and you got served pretty much straight away. We didn’t leave too many coupons behind by the end of the night.
Guess we will see if things return to normal next year, on our end and at the book.
Speaking of which, the modified, temporary Executive Committee (Pete failed to attend for a lame reason, you can ask him why he didn’t come) voted that November 11, 2023 will be next year’s GO JUMBO trip. Avoiding SEMA (and the sky high hotel rates) pushed us into Mid November.
If the High Roller was like this we would be going back - it wasn't As far as activates, Pat, Woz and I ventured over to the Linq to visit the plaza and ride the High Roller Ferris Wheel. The wheel was fun but not worth doing again. The plaza will need several more trips. We made one bar with several Irish pubs that will need to be visited next time. Top Golf should be on the agenda next year too.
As far as what we came for, we all came out ahead. I had the best weekend ever on sports investing. I went 18-5 on the college games including 2-0 on parlays.
Even though I only had 5 losses one really chapped my posterior region. I took West Virginia getting a TD versus TCU. TCU was leading 34-31 with a minute to go in the game. The Wildcats had it 4th and 1 and just needed a first down to ice the game. TCU made the right decision to go for it but rather try a QB sneak or some type of run play they through a bomb into the end zone. TD! Toads win and cover on a meaningless TD. I got Dyked Dicked. That play still frosts me.
Knowing that when I’m successful on Saturdays, I normally give a a bunch back on the pros, I dialed back the NFL investments. Sunday was profitable too as I went 2-1.
Not much else to report on. Pat and I knew that the State game might get ugly so we left the book and had a cigar. Pat’s solar powered outhouse with propane heated seat is up and running. Berg is semi-retired waiting for his few remaining clients to figure out that his value add is dwindling. Woz won his golf tournament with his buddies.
Most importantly, everyone’s health is fine. A topic of discussion that becomes more frequent as the years go by.
My good picks have continued into this week as I’m already 3-1 going into Friday. For Friday I’m going with
As far as what we came for, we all came out ahead. I had the best weekend ever on sports investing. I went 18-5 on the college games including 2-0 on parlays.
Even though I only had 5 losses one really chapped my posterior region. I took West Virginia getting a TD versus TCU. TCU was leading 34-31 with a minute to go in the game. The Wildcats had it 4th and 1 and just needed a first down to ice the game. TCU made the right decision to go for it but rather try a QB sneak or some type of run play they through a bomb into the end zone. TD! Toads win and cover on a meaningless TD. I got Dyked Dicked. That play still frosts me.
Knowing that when I’m successful on Saturdays, I normally give a a bunch back on the pros, I dialed back the NFL investments. Sunday was profitable too as I went 2-1.
Not much else to report on. Pat and I knew that the State game might get ugly so we left the book and had a cigar. Pat’s solar powered outhouse with propane heated seat is up and running. Berg is semi-retired waiting for his few remaining clients to figure out that his value add is dwindling. Woz won his golf tournament with his buddies.
Most importantly, everyone’s health is fine. A topic of discussion that becomes more frequent as the years go by.
My good picks have continued into this week as I’m already 3-1 going into Friday. For Friday I’m going with
Windy and rainy is the forecast for Husky stadium which should slow down Penix Duke @ Boston College under 47 – Both teams play at a slow pace and BC’s starting QB is out. The Eagles will be starting a red shirt Freshman. BC’s offense was bad before the injury. It will be even worse with him in.
The Eagle rush defense is good which is what Duke relies on. Neither team is going to move the ball well. I’ll put a quatloo on the under.
Oregon State Money Line @ Washington – Playing the weather angle here. Washington’s Michael Penix, a former Hoosier who terrorized State for years, leads the country in passing this year. But the weather is supposed to be rainy and windy. The Huskies offense is a one trick pony. Stop the pass and they are dead in the water. Mother nature will take care of that.
Oregon State has a good pass defense anyways but a little help can go a long way. The Beaver offense is more balanced and should crush a poor UW defense.
If the weather were nice this would be a fun high scoring game. With the conditions it becomes more one sided. I’ll take that side for a quatloo at +165
Here’s what I’m going with on Saturday. I’ll be at a beer fest but hope to find some TVs to watch:
The Eagle rush defense is good which is what Duke relies on. Neither team is going to move the ball well. I’ll put a quatloo on the under.
Oregon State Money Line @ Washington – Playing the weather angle here. Washington’s Michael Penix, a former Hoosier who terrorized State for years, leads the country in passing this year. But the weather is supposed to be rainy and windy. The Huskies offense is a one trick pony. Stop the pass and they are dead in the water. Mother nature will take care of that.
Oregon State has a good pass defense anyways but a little help can go a long way. The Beaver offense is more balanced and should crush a poor UW defense.
If the weather were nice this would be a fun high scoring game. With the conditions it becomes more one sided. I’ll take that side for a quatloo at +165
Here’s what I’m going with on Saturday. I’ll be at a beer fest but hope to find some TVs to watch:
Mizzou showed you can pass in Georgia Georgia vs Tennessee Under 65.0 – After Tennessee took down Bama this game set up to be the biggest of the year. It’s only the 4th time #1 and #2 in the AP poll have faced of in the regular season this century.
Who doesn’t want to see Hendon Hooker play against UGA’s defense? If there is a chink on the Dawg defense, it’s the pass defense. Florida QB Anthony Richardson just got done throwing for 271 yards against Georgia last week.
Kirby is smart (insert groan here). He’s going to go run heavy and milk the play clock as much as possible. The last thing he wants is to get into a shootout with Tennessee. Playing slow is already baked into the Dawg DNA, they rank 119th in seconds per play.
I’m going against the sharps here who have pushed the line up from 60 to 65 so you might want to stay away from the under. I’m in for a quatloo.
A more intriguing wager would be to take the Tennessee on the money line at +240. UGA’s defense has shown some leaks against Kent State and Mizzou. They haven’t seen anything like the sophisticated, talented, up tempo offense Tennessee is about to throw at them. If Tennessee can get up early and force Georgia into a shootout it’s game over.
Who doesn’t want to see Hendon Hooker play against UGA’s defense? If there is a chink on the Dawg defense, it’s the pass defense. Florida QB Anthony Richardson just got done throwing for 271 yards against Georgia last week.
Kirby is smart (insert groan here). He’s going to go run heavy and milk the play clock as much as possible. The last thing he wants is to get into a shootout with Tennessee. Playing slow is already baked into the Dawg DNA, they rank 119th in seconds per play.
I’m going against the sharps here who have pushed the line up from 60 to 65 so you might want to stay away from the under. I’m in for a quatloo.
A more intriguing wager would be to take the Tennessee on the money line at +240. UGA’s defense has shown some leaks against Kent State and Mizzou. They haven’t seen anything like the sophisticated, talented, up tempo offense Tennessee is about to throw at them. If Tennessee can get up early and force Georgia into a shootout it’s game over.
LSU's WRs will be a huge challenge for the Bama secondary LSU +13.5 vs Alabama - The next biggest game of the weekend follows right after UGA and Tennessee.
Bama is not quite Bama this year. They struggle on the road (@ Texas missing its starting QB; @ A&M which was two yards from a win and a loss to the Vols) and they struggle against teams that can pass. Who are they playing? LSU with a talented QB and 4 WRs that could play on Sundays. Where are they playing – Death Valley.
This is not a good match up for Bama I’ll take the points for a quatloo.
Florida Money Line @ Texas A&M – A&M is toast. With four straight losses the season is over. Now there are multiple suspensions meaning Jimbo has lost the locker room. They Aggies have only beaten two FBS teams, Miami (not that good after all) and a miracle 99 yard scoop six to beat Arkansas.
Florida’s leading run offense (6.1 YPC) will shred the Aggies lack luster rush defense.
I’ll put a quatloo on the Gators to win outright over A&M who is about ready to toss in the towel at +135
Bama is not quite Bama this year. They struggle on the road (@ Texas missing its starting QB; @ A&M which was two yards from a win and a loss to the Vols) and they struggle against teams that can pass. Who are they playing? LSU with a talented QB and 4 WRs that could play on Sundays. Where are they playing – Death Valley.
This is not a good match up for Bama I’ll take the points for a quatloo.
Florida Money Line @ Texas A&M – A&M is toast. With four straight losses the season is over. Now there are multiple suspensions meaning Jimbo has lost the locker room. They Aggies have only beaten two FBS teams, Miami (not that good after all) and a miracle 99 yard scoop six to beat Arkansas.
Florida’s leading run offense (6.1 YPC) will shred the Aggies lack luster rush defense.
I’ll put a quatloo on the Gators to win outright over A&M who is about ready to toss in the towel at +135
Bijon will out rush Deuce Kansas Money Line vs Oklahoma State – Kansas State just showed how overrated Oklahoma State is. The Pokes are just plain beat up. QB Spencer Sanders is questionable (Mullet Man’s son is the back up), along with down two WRs and offensive line men.
Kansas is coming off a bye and getting healthy. QB Jalon Daniels could be back though Jason Bean has been doing fine in his stead. The sophisticated JayHawk offense could have some new wrinkles against an OSU dwindling defense.
I’ll take the Fighting Leopolds to avenge last year’s 55-3 spanking for a quatloo on the money line at -115
Texas -2.5 @ Kansas State – Selling Kansas State at a high after their beat down over Oklahoma State last week. Their 48-0 win was the biggest shutout win over a top 10 team in almost 50 years.
The Wildcats benefitted from being +3 in turnovers and facing a bad run team. In a battle of two elite backs, the Texas defense has a much better shot at containing Deuce Vaughn than Kansas State has in containing Bijon Robinson.
I'll take the Longhorns to cover for a quatloo.
Kansas is coming off a bye and getting healthy. QB Jalon Daniels could be back though Jason Bean has been doing fine in his stead. The sophisticated JayHawk offense could have some new wrinkles against an OSU dwindling defense.
I’ll take the Fighting Leopolds to avenge last year’s 55-3 spanking for a quatloo on the money line at -115
Texas -2.5 @ Kansas State – Selling Kansas State at a high after their beat down over Oklahoma State last week. Their 48-0 win was the biggest shutout win over a top 10 team in almost 50 years.
The Wildcats benefitted from being +3 in turnovers and facing a bad run team. In a battle of two elite backs, the Texas defense has a much better shot at containing Deuce Vaughn than Kansas State has in containing Bijon Robinson.
I'll take the Longhorns to cover for a quatloo.
Army put up 48 on UL Monroe last week Army +7.5 vs Air Force – Air Force is not quite flying high. The barely beat Navy, lost to a bad Utah State and scored only 14 in a loss to Boise State.
Army has put up 90 points over the last two week. Granted it was against Colgate and UL Monroe but that is still a ton of points.
It’s a strange 11:30 am ET kick off which is 9:30 am for the fly boys. It should be a low scoring game so I’ll take Army to keep it close for a quatloo.
You might want to take a look at the under 40.0 Games between the service academies have gone under 41-9-1
Syracuse ML @ Pitt – As I was boarding my flight on Monday I took a look at the opening lines for this week’s college football games. I was a bit surprised on one line – Syracuse was getting points. I texted the gang to jump on this one.
Last week I went against Syracuse because Notre Dame has a competent QB and outstanding TE. That’s not the case with Pitt. Slovis is awful. The Orange’s superior defense will easily contain the Panthers offense.
Army has put up 90 points over the last two week. Granted it was against Colgate and UL Monroe but that is still a ton of points.
It’s a strange 11:30 am ET kick off which is 9:30 am for the fly boys. It should be a low scoring game so I’ll take Army to keep it close for a quatloo.
You might want to take a look at the under 40.0 Games between the service academies have gone under 41-9-1
Syracuse ML @ Pitt – As I was boarding my flight on Monday I took a look at the opening lines for this week’s college football games. I was a bit surprised on one line – Syracuse was getting points. I texted the gang to jump on this one.
Last week I went against Syracuse because Notre Dame has a competent QB and outstanding TE. That’s not the case with Pitt. Slovis is awful. The Orange’s superior defense will easily contain the Panthers offense.
Pitt’s defense is overrated and Syracuse will be able to pound away.
I’ll put a quatloo on Syracuse and the money line at +150
I’m also going with a small Point Whore Parlay with
UNC Charlotte +16.0 vs Western Kentucky – going with the new HC angle
James Madison +7.5 @ Louisville – Jimmy Madison’s run defense will contain Malik Cunningham
And for all the games, spreads, picks and much much more here is the 2022 Week 10 Bettors Guide
I’ll put a quatloo on Syracuse and the money line at +150
I’m also going with a small Point Whore Parlay with
UNC Charlotte +16.0 vs Western Kentucky – going with the new HC angle
James Madison +7.5 @ Louisville – Jimmy Madison’s run defense will contain Malik Cunningham
And for all the games, spreads, picks and much much more here is the 2022 Week 10 Bettors Guide
