Shuckers were brought in from as far away as Pascagoula Food pornography.
That’s what Mrs. Nick deemed it. After what seemed to be the 15th course of the day, Mrs, Nick said this is just pure food pornography.
Our schedule for Nawlins was originally to be food, more food and even more drinks throughout the Quarter. We were well ahead of schedule by midday Saturday. Most impressive was Mrs. Nick’s (with great help from Nick and Mrs Doofus) ability to consume oysters.
Her reputation had preceded her. The Gulf Coast oyster fleet was recalled to port. Shuckers leaves were canceled. The city prepared for the gang to devour this year’s crop.
By Sunday, everyone seemed to have their fill. Mrs. Nick went back to her favorite oyster place, sat down and stunned everyone by saying that she was going to forego the oysters this time. One French champagne cocktail later and a dozen oysters were at the table with another on back order.
It was during the second order that Mrs Nick proclaimed that, if you included the shells, she could eat her weight in oysters. She then handed me a shell. I weighed it in my hand, recalled how much she had plundered the Quarter and decided that she probably didn’t need to include the shell weight.
As for me, I didn’t have any raw oysters (though I did have a few fried). I find eating raw oysters to be the same as trying to down a huge cold loogie. I would turn away as the gang shoveled them down their throats.
Mrs Doofus tried to taunt me by putting a rather large one in her mouth, called for my attention and then left it there for me to gag. But the taunt backfired. She had put a bit too much horseradish on the loogie and soon her throat and nostrils were aflame. She gagged while I taunted her back. “Down it! C’mon if you’re going to show it then you got to flow it.” She gagged some more and then finally downed it. That cleared the sinuses she said – all the while tears were flowing. Shows you right. Don’t play with your oysters.
We were hitting all types of joints throughout the weekend - from high end jazz brunches to hole in the wall breakfast spots (the seafood beignets were outstanding). Drinks started with bloody marys then to wine and beer before culminating in bourbon.
The food was outstanding and the football nearly so. The ladies allowed time for Nick and I to get away periodically for football. It was to be a great mix. Food, football and booze – all in the Quarter. How much better can it get?
Only if the picks were good too. They were. The Big Book of Guesses went 5-1 on the big college games and the Doofus went 2-0 on the Mega Bets. Doesn't get much better than that.
That’s what Mrs. Nick deemed it. After what seemed to be the 15th course of the day, Mrs, Nick said this is just pure food pornography.
Our schedule for Nawlins was originally to be food, more food and even more drinks throughout the Quarter. We were well ahead of schedule by midday Saturday. Most impressive was Mrs. Nick’s (with great help from Nick and Mrs Doofus) ability to consume oysters.
Her reputation had preceded her. The Gulf Coast oyster fleet was recalled to port. Shuckers leaves were canceled. The city prepared for the gang to devour this year’s crop.
By Sunday, everyone seemed to have their fill. Mrs. Nick went back to her favorite oyster place, sat down and stunned everyone by saying that she was going to forego the oysters this time. One French champagne cocktail later and a dozen oysters were at the table with another on back order.
It was during the second order that Mrs Nick proclaimed that, if you included the shells, she could eat her weight in oysters. She then handed me a shell. I weighed it in my hand, recalled how much she had plundered the Quarter and decided that she probably didn’t need to include the shell weight.
As for me, I didn’t have any raw oysters (though I did have a few fried). I find eating raw oysters to be the same as trying to down a huge cold loogie. I would turn away as the gang shoveled them down their throats.
Mrs Doofus tried to taunt me by putting a rather large one in her mouth, called for my attention and then left it there for me to gag. But the taunt backfired. She had put a bit too much horseradish on the loogie and soon her throat and nostrils were aflame. She gagged while I taunted her back. “Down it! C’mon if you’re going to show it then you got to flow it.” She gagged some more and then finally downed it. That cleared the sinuses she said – all the while tears were flowing. Shows you right. Don’t play with your oysters.
We were hitting all types of joints throughout the weekend - from high end jazz brunches to hole in the wall breakfast spots (the seafood beignets were outstanding). Drinks started with bloody marys then to wine and beer before culminating in bourbon.
The food was outstanding and the football nearly so. The ladies allowed time for Nick and I to get away periodically for football. It was to be a great mix. Food, football and booze – all in the Quarter. How much better can it get?
Only if the picks were good too. They were. The Big Book of Guesses went 5-1 on the big college games and the Doofus went 2-0 on the Mega Bets. Doesn't get much better than that.
Tyreek Hill's punt return forced OT Week 15 Recap
Big College Game Picks
Oklahoma State +21.0 vs Oklahoma State – The cover was never in doubt. Even when Oklahoma was up 35-21 with eight minutes left in the game. Okie State hit on a 43 yard pass to make 35-28 with 5 minutes left to secure the cover. But the Cowboys were not done.
Okis State forced a punt with 45 seconds left. The Sooners punted it to the Oklahoma State 15. But flag – running into the punter. Oklahoma decides to punt again. Bad move
KR Tyreek Hill catches it at the 8 and weaves his way for a TD! We’re going to OT.
In OT the Cowboys stuff the Sooners forcing a 43 yard FG. Miss
The Cowboys then drive to the Sooner 3 second and goal. Rather than risk a turnover, Oklahoma State kicks the FG to win 38-25. WIN
Big College Game Picks
Oklahoma State +21.0 vs Oklahoma State – The cover was never in doubt. Even when Oklahoma was up 35-21 with eight minutes left in the game. Okie State hit on a 43 yard pass to make 35-28 with 5 minutes left to secure the cover. But the Cowboys were not done.
Okis State forced a punt with 45 seconds left. The Sooners punted it to the Oklahoma State 15. But flag – running into the punter. Oklahoma decides to punt again. Bad move
KR Tyreek Hill catches it at the 8 and weaves his way for a TD! We’re going to OT.
In OT the Cowboys stuff the Sooners forcing a 43 yard FG. Miss
The Cowboys then drive to the Sooner 3 second and goal. Rather than risk a turnover, Oklahoma State kicks the FG to win 38-25. WIN
Shock Linwood for the score! Baylor -7.5 vs Kansas State – Concussion? What concussion. Baylor QB was brilliant against Kansas State going 34 for 40, 412 yards and a TD.
KSU QB Jake Waters tried to keep pace as he went 22 for 27, 330 yards and 2 TDs. That’s a combined 84% completion rate and over 700 yards. Outstanding games by the QBs.
Baylor grinded out a 38-20 lead entering the fourth quarter. KSU took the ball 90 yards to open the fourth quarter to cut the lead to 38-27 putting the cover in a bit of jeopardy.
But the Baylor much maligned defense took over in the fourth quarter intercepting the ball with five minutes to go. Then the Bears were able to burn off the rest of the clock using RB Shock Linwood on 6 runs and two crucial first downs.
Baylor held on to win 38-27 WIN
With the loss KSU head coach Bill Snyder went to 0-11 against AP Top 10 teams. The worst in poll history.
Oregon rocked Arizona Oregon -14.5 vs Arizona – It was blow out city. Oregon exacted revenge on the only team to beat them this year – Arizona.
Marcus Mariota cemented his Heisman by throwing for 313 yards and 2 TDs. He also ran for 3 more TDs.
The Ducks put this game away early hitting for two TDs and a FG to close out the second quarter to make the lead 23-0.
Oregon scored TDs on their first and second possessions of the second half to expand the lead to 44-7.
The teams traded TDs in the fourth quarter to make the final 51-13. WIN
Missouri +14.5 vs Alabama – Mizzou tried to make a game of it. After spotting Bama a 21-3 halftime lead, the Tigers came back in the third quarter with a TD and FG to cut the lead to 21-13.
I was thinking that maybe I’ll get the cover after all. Bruce had been razzing me all game. Perhaps, this would put a stop to it.
No such luck. The Tide demolished Mizzou in the fourth quarter rolling for 3 consecutive TDs to put the game away 42-13 LOSS
I ignored the texts and ordered another bourbon. Laissez les bons temps rouler.
Marcus Mariota cemented his Heisman by throwing for 313 yards and 2 TDs. He also ran for 3 more TDs.
The Ducks put this game away early hitting for two TDs and a FG to close out the second quarter to make the lead 23-0.
Oregon scored TDs on their first and second possessions of the second half to expand the lead to 44-7.
The teams traded TDs in the fourth quarter to make the final 51-13. WIN
Missouri +14.5 vs Alabama – Mizzou tried to make a game of it. After spotting Bama a 21-3 halftime lead, the Tigers came back in the third quarter with a TD and FG to cut the lead to 21-13.
I was thinking that maybe I’ll get the cover after all. Bruce had been razzing me all game. Perhaps, this would put a stop to it.
No such luck. The Tide demolished Mizzou in the fourth quarter rolling for 3 consecutive TDs to put the game away 42-13 LOSS
I ignored the texts and ordered another bourbon. Laissez les bons temps rouler.
TD Tech! ..... but not enough Georgia Tech +4.0 vs Florida State – I didn’t think it would be possible for Jameis to win and not cover. Not with the spread at 4.0. But he did - with the help of the defense.
Ahead 31-28 at the end of 3, Winston lead the Noles on 75 yard drive to the Tech 15 notching a FG. 34-28 Noles.
Tech drove to the FSU 47 but turned it over on downs. Once again FSU drive to the Tech 12 and kicked another FG. 37-28 Noles.
Tech then threw a pick at their 43 with three minutes left. Doom and Gloom spread throughout the Wreck nation.
But the much improved Jacket defense forced a three and out.
It was going to take another Tech miracle to pull this one out. Tech takes over at their 3 after the FSU punt.
Tech QB Justin Thomas was clutch – six passes later he hits for a TD to make it 37-25. Get the on side kick and maybe they can win this thing!!
Butker, who was fantastic in kicking the tying FG last week, kicks one of the worst on sides I’ve ever seen and FSU recovers.
Not how it's done
FSU RB Dalvin Cook then punches out a first down as the Noles won but amazingly didn’t cover again 37-35 WIN
Ohio State +4.0 vs Wisconsin - Ohio State not only went for the win, they went for style points too.
Backup QB Cardale Jones quieted doubters by thrwoing for 257 yards and 3 TDs. But it was RB Ezekial Elliott who dominated - running for 220 yards and 2 TDs.
The Buckeye defense limited Melvin Gordon to 76 yards forcing QB Joel Stave to win the game. He was awful going 7 for 43 and three picks.
It was a blow out from the start as the BuckNuts led 38-0 at the half and cruised to a 59-0 WIN
Ahead 31-28 at the end of 3, Winston lead the Noles on 75 yard drive to the Tech 15 notching a FG. 34-28 Noles.
Tech drove to the FSU 47 but turned it over on downs. Once again FSU drive to the Tech 12 and kicked another FG. 37-28 Noles.
Tech then threw a pick at their 43 with three minutes left. Doom and Gloom spread throughout the Wreck nation.
But the much improved Jacket defense forced a three and out.
It was going to take another Tech miracle to pull this one out. Tech takes over at their 3 after the FSU punt.
Tech QB Justin Thomas was clutch – six passes later he hits for a TD to make it 37-25. Get the on side kick and maybe they can win this thing!!
Butker, who was fantastic in kicking the tying FG last week, kicks one of the worst on sides I’ve ever seen and FSU recovers.
Not how it's done
FSU RB Dalvin Cook then punches out a first down as the Noles won but amazingly didn’t cover again 37-35 WIN
Ohio State +4.0 vs Wisconsin - Ohio State not only went for the win, they went for style points too.
Backup QB Cardale Jones quieted doubters by thrwoing for 257 yards and 3 TDs. But it was RB Ezekial Elliott who dominated - running for 220 yards and 2 TDs.
The Buckeye defense limited Melvin Gordon to 76 yards forcing QB Joel Stave to win the game. He was awful going 7 for 43 and three picks.
It was a blow out from the start as the BuckNuts led 38-0 at the half and cruised to a 59-0 WIN
Edelman broke through the San Diego defense for the clinching TD Mega Bet Recap
Northern Illinois -6.5 vs Bowling Green – NIU was undefeated and looking at a potential BCS bid going into last years MAC championship. Then Bowling Green blew out the Huskies.
This year, the Huskies exacted their revenge in a record setting performance. NIU set records for points scored and margin of victory for the championship game.
QB Drew Hare threw for 218 yards and the Huskies ran for another 334 yards in blowing out the Falcon 51-17. WIN
New England -3.5 @ San Diego – There is no easier money than betting on a pissed off Brady off a loss.
As the weekends festivities wound down at a jazz bar, I was seated with my back to the TV over the bar. Luckily, there were mirrors on the wall so I could sneak a view of the action. Though watching it backwards did create some problems.
Needing to keep pace with Denver who had won earlier in the day, Brady started out slowly. A TD pass to Gronk late in the second quarter cut the Bolts lead to 14-13
Brady was unstoppable in the second half going 14 for 19 and a TD. The Pats were able to benefit from great field position after SD punter Mike Scrifes was knocked out of the game after a blocked kick.
New England scored twice in the fourth quarter to get the win and the cover 23-14. WIN
Sunday morning, Brian texted to see if I wanted to go to the Orange Bowl. He was thinking that he could fly to the Southern Command and then we would drive to South Beach. It sounded good and I was trying to remember whatever happened to the Tropicana jar.
About an hour later he said - never mind, Spartans are headed to Texas to play Baylor in their backyard.
It was many of strange twists to the bowl seedings. More to come on handicapping the Bowl games next week.
Remember - the 2015 GO JUMBO trip is Nov 7th, 2015 at the Westgate Resort
Northern Illinois -6.5 vs Bowling Green – NIU was undefeated and looking at a potential BCS bid going into last years MAC championship. Then Bowling Green blew out the Huskies.
This year, the Huskies exacted their revenge in a record setting performance. NIU set records for points scored and margin of victory for the championship game.
QB Drew Hare threw for 218 yards and the Huskies ran for another 334 yards in blowing out the Falcon 51-17. WIN
New England -3.5 @ San Diego – There is no easier money than betting on a pissed off Brady off a loss.
As the weekends festivities wound down at a jazz bar, I was seated with my back to the TV over the bar. Luckily, there were mirrors on the wall so I could sneak a view of the action. Though watching it backwards did create some problems.
Needing to keep pace with Denver who had won earlier in the day, Brady started out slowly. A TD pass to Gronk late in the second quarter cut the Bolts lead to 14-13
Brady was unstoppable in the second half going 14 for 19 and a TD. The Pats were able to benefit from great field position after SD punter Mike Scrifes was knocked out of the game after a blocked kick.
New England scored twice in the fourth quarter to get the win and the cover 23-14. WIN
Sunday morning, Brian texted to see if I wanted to go to the Orange Bowl. He was thinking that he could fly to the Southern Command and then we would drive to South Beach. It sounded good and I was trying to remember whatever happened to the Tropicana jar.
About an hour later he said - never mind, Spartans are headed to Texas to play Baylor in their backyard.
It was many of strange twists to the bowl seedings. More to come on handicapping the Bowl games next week.
Remember - the 2015 GO JUMBO trip is Nov 7th, 2015 at the Westgate Resort
