
Mr and Mrs H hosted a great weekend at their beach property last weekend. Chris, Bruce and the all the Mrs. were invited. It was to be a grand euchre tourney and football extravaganza.
Mrs. H said that if Chris and I set it up (and took it down) we could set up multiple TVs for the football. Done and done.
Friday was romantic walks along the beach and nature trails. The weather was perfect and the scenery fantastic. The menfolk were earning some major brownie points.
Then it was time for euchre. The format was round robin with open bar. The final game came down to an undefeated Chris and an undefeated Doofus. Chris’ partner was winless Bruce while I had the one win Mr H. Chris was woofing as he is prone to do. Mr H was trying to unlearn bridge so as to learn euchre. And Bruce was praying for good cards.
The cards went Bruce's way. Chris and Bruce won- amping up the woofing all the more.
The next morning we got up and performed our duties flawlessly – setting up multiple TVs in time for some great games.
None were bigger than
Mrs. H said that if Chris and I set it up (and took it down) we could set up multiple TVs for the football. Done and done.
Friday was romantic walks along the beach and nature trails. The weather was perfect and the scenery fantastic. The menfolk were earning some major brownie points.
Then it was time for euchre. The format was round robin with open bar. The final game came down to an undefeated Chris and an undefeated Doofus. Chris’ partner was winless Bruce while I had the one win Mr H. Chris was woofing as he is prone to do. Mr H was trying to unlearn bridge so as to learn euchre. And Bruce was praying for good cards.
The cards went Bruce's way. Chris and Bruce won- amping up the woofing all the more.
The next morning we got up and performed our duties flawlessly – setting up multiple TVs in time for some great games.
None were bigger than

Michigan State 35 Michigan 11 – Yawn, another year, another pummeling of scUM. This game used to be exciting. Still is to some extent, but it sure would help if the Wolvies actually made it a game of it once in a while.
The Michigan players tried to make it exciting by throwing a tent stake on sacred Spartan turf and then doing some kind of Polynesion strut dance. They couldn’t back up the strut and Dantonio made them pay by running up a late TD. Good move.
Better yet, Dantonio didn’t blame the coach for Michigan’s childish antics – rather the program. Beautiful response and how true. Michigan’s long time embedded arrogance is now being unveiled on a national stage.
We shoved up their...you know
The Michigan players tried to make it exciting by throwing a tent stake on sacred Spartan turf and then doing some kind of Polynesion strut dance. They couldn’t back up the strut and Dantonio made them pay by running up a late TD. Good move.
Better yet, Dantonio didn’t blame the coach for Michigan’s childish antics – rather the program. Beautiful response and how true. Michigan’s long time embedded arrogance is now being unveiled on a national stage.
We shoved up their...you know

As far as the game – the defense was excellent holding Michigan to 186 yards. Too bad they let up a late TD ending Michigan’s 186 minute drought.
The running game was great too as Jeremy Langford reeled of 177 of State’s 227 yards. It was his 12th straight BIG game with over 100 yards.
What was concerning though was Connor Cook. His went 12-22 on passing and seemed to struggle a bit. That stat needs to improve against the Bucknuts in two weeks.
I’m not worried though, with two weeks to prepare the coaching staff will have everything humming along just fine.
The running game was great too as Jeremy Langford reeled of 177 of State’s 227 yards. It was his 12th straight BIG game with over 100 yards.
What was concerning though was Connor Cook. His went 12-22 on passing and seemed to struggle a bit. That stat needs to improve against the Bucknuts in two weeks.
I’m not worried though, with two weeks to prepare the coaching staff will have everything humming along just fine.

Georgia Tech 56 Pitt 28 – Before the game, Bruce was saying that he would empty half his wallet on Pitt if he were in Vegas for this game. He was saying it in from of Mrs. Bruce too. Courageous stuff
But good thing he wasn’t in Vegas. Tech dominated from the start. Or should I say Pitt imploded. The Panther fumbled away the ball five times in the first quarter. Tech turned those miscues into 28 points.
Pitt then held onto the ball for two drives and scored TDs on both to make it 28-14 at the half. (should have taken the over instead Bruce)
The teams traded TDs in the third to make it 35-21. On their very first play of the fourth quarter Tech rumbled 57 yards for a TD. Pitt then fumbled it away again and Tech put the game away with yet another TD.
Both teams were able to move the ball. Tech had 612 yards of offense to Pitt’s 526. But the Panther’s 6 turnovers with 5 in the first quarter doomed them from the start.
Good thing Mrs. Bruce was very forgiving.
And while those games were going on we were doing some lookins on the Week 9 Mega Bets games
Week 9 Mega Bet Recap
But good thing he wasn’t in Vegas. Tech dominated from the start. Or should I say Pitt imploded. The Panther fumbled away the ball five times in the first quarter. Tech turned those miscues into 28 points.
Pitt then held onto the ball for two drives and scored TDs on both to make it 28-14 at the half. (should have taken the over instead Bruce)
The teams traded TDs in the third to make it 35-21. On their very first play of the fourth quarter Tech rumbled 57 yards for a TD. Pitt then fumbled it away again and Tech put the game away with yet another TD.
Both teams were able to move the ball. Tech had 612 yards of offense to Pitt’s 526. But the Panther’s 6 turnovers with 5 in the first quarter doomed them from the start.
Good thing Mrs. Bruce was very forgiving.
And while those games were going on we were doing some lookins on the Week 9 Mega Bets games
Week 9 Mega Bet Recap
West Virginia PK @ Oklahoma State – It was close – for a three quarters that is. WVU set the tone early scoring TDs on its first two drives to go up 14-0. But Okie State was going to try to make a game of it. They scored a FG and TD on their first two drives of the second quarter to make a 14-10 WVU lead at the half
Defenses ruled the third quarter resulting in a lone FG by WVU to go up 17-10. I was getting a little concerned. I was only up one score going into the final stanza.
No need. The ‘Neers dominated the fourth quarter. A FG to start the quarter was quickly followed by this.
Defenses ruled the third quarter resulting in a lone FG by WVU to go up 17-10. I was getting a little concerned. I was only up one score going into the final stanza.
No need. The ‘Neers dominated the fourth quarter. A FG to start the quarter was quickly followed by this.
Pick 6 - nice
A Dreamius Smith 40 yard TD run with 3 minutes left put the game away.
The offenses were about equal in this games as the final yardage as WVU had a slight 448 to 436 yard advantage. But the ‘Neers forced 2 turnovers including the pick six which was the difference in the game Final WVU 34 Okie State 10 WIN
A Dreamius Smith 40 yard TD run with 3 minutes left put the game away.
The offenses were about equal in this games as the final yardage as WVU had a slight 448 to 436 yard advantage. But the ‘Neers forced 2 turnovers including the pick six which was the difference in the game Final WVU 34 Okie State 10 WIN
Ole Miss -3.5 @ LSU – That was ugly. It started out well when Ole Miss QB Bo Wallace hit WR Cody Core from 15 yards out to go up 7-0 as the first quarter came to a close.
LSU countered with a time sucking 90 yard drive where all the yards were made on the ground. But they were only able to get a FG making it 7-3.
Both defenses were outstanding. Neither team was able to score until late in the game. Even the illegal tackling was fierce
LSU countered with a time sucking 90 yard drive where all the yards were made on the ground. But they were only able to get a FG making it 7-3.
Both defenses were outstanding. Neither team was able to score until late in the game. Even the illegal tackling was fierce
I’ve seen some wicked face mask penalties but not one were the face mask comes clean off the helmet.
LSU, once again went on a clock killing 95 yard drive, this time getting the TD to take a 10-7 lead with 5 minutes left.
It set up one of the most dramatic finishes of the day. Ole Miss drove to the LSU 47. On fourth and 1 Wallace was stuffed.
First down LSU - 1:44 left. Not looking good. Going to need a three and out to have a chance.
The Reb defense rose to the occasion forcing a 3 and out. And, by using all three time outs, only 25 seconds came off the clock.
After a punt, Ole Miss had the ball on their 25 with 1:19 left. I might pull this game off after all. A TD and I get the cover. A FG and maybe a cover could be had in OT.
Wallace got the ball into FG range getting the ball to the LSU 25 with 9 seconds left. But confusion raged. FG or move it closer?
Delay of game – crap. A makeable 42 yard FG was now a shaky 47 yard. Ole Miss decides to try a short pass to move the ball a bit closer.
And then Bad Bo raised his head. Wallace rolled out and then rather than hit a quick sideline pass he does this
Killer
Pick! Crap. Ball game. It was Wallace’s first pick in SEC play. Great timing.
Final Score LSU 10 Mississippi 7 LOSS
In the last 20 years, only 2 teams have defeated a Top-3 opponent while scoring 10 or fewer points... LSU did it both times: 2011 at No. 2 Alabama (9-6) and 2014 vs No. 3 Ole Miss (10-7)
And with the Lions playing a 9:30 eastern time game the next day in London we were able to catch the first half of this game.
LSU, once again went on a clock killing 95 yard drive, this time getting the TD to take a 10-7 lead with 5 minutes left.
It set up one of the most dramatic finishes of the day. Ole Miss drove to the LSU 47. On fourth and 1 Wallace was stuffed.
First down LSU - 1:44 left. Not looking good. Going to need a three and out to have a chance.
The Reb defense rose to the occasion forcing a 3 and out. And, by using all three time outs, only 25 seconds came off the clock.
After a punt, Ole Miss had the ball on their 25 with 1:19 left. I might pull this game off after all. A TD and I get the cover. A FG and maybe a cover could be had in OT.
Wallace got the ball into FG range getting the ball to the LSU 25 with 9 seconds left. But confusion raged. FG or move it closer?
Delay of game – crap. A makeable 42 yard FG was now a shaky 47 yard. Ole Miss decides to try a short pass to move the ball a bit closer.
And then Bad Bo raised his head. Wallace rolled out and then rather than hit a quick sideline pass he does this
Killer
Pick! Crap. Ball game. It was Wallace’s first pick in SEC play. Great timing.
Final Score LSU 10 Mississippi 7 LOSS
In the last 20 years, only 2 teams have defeated a Top-3 opponent while scoring 10 or fewer points... LSU did it both times: 2011 at No. 2 Alabama (9-6) and 2014 vs No. 3 Ole Miss (10-7)
And with the Lions playing a 9:30 eastern time game the next day in London we were able to catch the first half of this game.

Detroit -3.5 vs Atlanta (London) – Maybe it was jet lag. I don’t know but the Lions looked like dog crap in the first half spotting the Falcons a 21-0 lead.
The Lions shook off one to many trips to the pub and started a second half come back. K Matt Prater was the first to get going hitting a 22 yard FG. 21-3 Falcons. On the next Lions drive Stafford hits Golden Tate for a 59 yard TD pass. 21-10 Falcons. Things are getting interesting now.
The Lions pick off Matt Ryan on the next drive to end the third quarter. The Lions get it to the Atlanta 2 but can’t punch it in. Prater hits another short FG to make it 21-13. A cover pretty much went out the window by not getting the FG.
Detroit holds again and with 4 minutes left hits Theo Riddick for a 5 yard TD pass. Holy crap – maybe they will pull this out. The Lions need 2 to get the tie. Nope. Stafford misses Golden Tate. The Falcons lead is now 21-19, four minutes left.
The Lion’s defense rose to the occasion again. Using all three time outs, the Lions forced a punt and get the ball with 2 minutes left at their 7. Can Stafford pull out a miracle for a second straight week?
His first pass is to Tate for 32 yards. He hits Riddick for another 20. The Lions now have the ball 1st and ten at the Atlanta 41 with 49 seconds left. They need about 15 more yards to get into FG range.
Three plays later and the get their 15 yards.
With 4 seconds left Prater tries a 42 yarder and NO GOOD! Damn.
But wait there’s a delay of game. WTH? The Lions get another chance from 47 yards out and this time IT’S GOOD! Just bizarre.
Turns out, after 10 misses, it was the first Lions FG made this year from more than 40 yards out all year. It was also their first FG made in the fourth quarter.
Final score Lions 22 Falcons 21 LOSS
Stafford is now only the third QB to win three games when trailing 21-0 since 1966. The others are Tom Brady and Drew Bledsoe.
The Lions shook off one to many trips to the pub and started a second half come back. K Matt Prater was the first to get going hitting a 22 yard FG. 21-3 Falcons. On the next Lions drive Stafford hits Golden Tate for a 59 yard TD pass. 21-10 Falcons. Things are getting interesting now.
The Lions pick off Matt Ryan on the next drive to end the third quarter. The Lions get it to the Atlanta 2 but can’t punch it in. Prater hits another short FG to make it 21-13. A cover pretty much went out the window by not getting the FG.
Detroit holds again and with 4 minutes left hits Theo Riddick for a 5 yard TD pass. Holy crap – maybe they will pull this out. The Lions need 2 to get the tie. Nope. Stafford misses Golden Tate. The Falcons lead is now 21-19, four minutes left.
The Lion’s defense rose to the occasion again. Using all three time outs, the Lions forced a punt and get the ball with 2 minutes left at their 7. Can Stafford pull out a miracle for a second straight week?
His first pass is to Tate for 32 yards. He hits Riddick for another 20. The Lions now have the ball 1st and ten at the Atlanta 41 with 49 seconds left. They need about 15 more yards to get into FG range.
Three plays later and the get their 15 yards.
With 4 seconds left Prater tries a 42 yarder and NO GOOD! Damn.
But wait there’s a delay of game. WTH? The Lions get another chance from 47 yards out and this time IT’S GOOD! Just bizarre.
Turns out, after 10 misses, it was the first Lions FG made this year from more than 40 yards out all year. It was also their first FG made in the fourth quarter.
Final score Lions 22 Falcons 21 LOSS
Stafford is now only the third QB to win three games when trailing 21-0 since 1966. The others are Tom Brady and Drew Bledsoe.

Indianapolis -3.0 @ Pittsburgh – What the hell was that. Indy’s defense had been playing pretty good while Pittsburgh had been struggling. So what happens? Roethlisberger puts up the fourth most passing yards ever.
I swear, I think Roger Goodell waits for the Big Book of Guesses to come out and then puts the fix in. That makes more sense than Pittsburgh going nuts all over the Colts.
Big Ben was merciless going 40 for 49, 522 passing yards and 6 TDs. Overall, the Steelers went off 639 yards of offense.
Andrew Luck tried to keep pace throwing for 400 yards and three TDs but it was not nearly enough.
Final Score Pittsburgh 51 Indianapolis 34 LOSS
That makes the Mega Bets 0-7 on the NFL this year. Not easy to do (unless there is help). Actually I hope Goodell keeps it up. That way I can make the picks and everyone can clean up in Vegas by doing the exact opposite. All I ask is a small commission for helping.
I swear, I think Roger Goodell waits for the Big Book of Guesses to come out and then puts the fix in. That makes more sense than Pittsburgh going nuts all over the Colts.
Big Ben was merciless going 40 for 49, 522 passing yards and 6 TDs. Overall, the Steelers went off 639 yards of offense.
Andrew Luck tried to keep pace throwing for 400 yards and three TDs but it was not nearly enough.
Final Score Pittsburgh 51 Indianapolis 34 LOSS
That makes the Mega Bets 0-7 on the NFL this year. Not easy to do (unless there is help). Actually I hope Goodell keeps it up. That way I can make the picks and everyone can clean up in Vegas by doing the exact opposite. All I ask is a small commission for helping.