by Andy | Sep 11, 2019 | 2019 season, NFL Gambling
Okay, so what in the hell were the Texans thinking Monday night playing 20 yards downfield when Drew Brees needed about six yards on the last offensive play to give his kicker a shot at the game-winning field goal?
This has not been a very productive segment for us for years, but we were both a Texans’ upset from finishing solidly in the money in week one. Instead, Tony got a small win and Andy took a small loss. Nothing humiliating. A good start… but it could have been so much better.
Here are the standings:
| |
Week 1 W/L |
Week 1 $ |
Season W/L |
Season $ |
Bankroll |
| Tony |
2-2 |
+$409 |
2-2 |
+$409 |
$10,409 |
| Andy |
1-2-1 |
-$400 |
1-2-1 |
-$400 |
$9,600 |
And, so, we’ve begun. Tony’s got the lead, so here goes: (more…)
by Andy | Sep 5, 2019 | 2019 season, NFL Gambling
This segment has been mostly laughable in the years since we started. We’ve pondered killing it. We’ve pondered different ways of doing it. But in the end, we just keep coming back to the mythical $10,000 bankroll that both of us usually manage to piss away well before the season ends.
So, please, for the love of God, don’t use these bets for anything more than entertainment purposes.
Here are the opening standings:
|
Bankroll |
| Andy |
$10,000 |
| Tony |
$10,000 |
And here are our first bets for the 2019 season: (more…)
by Andy | Feb 4, 2019 | Hall of Fame
First off an apology to those who are regular readers and contributors to our Hall of Fame content. This last year-and-change has been busy and largely great, but brutal from the perspective of spending time on projects that aren’t A) directly involved with the day-job and B) at least semi-contributing to bank accounts. Thus, as some have noted in comments, we’ve fallen behind in terms of keeping up with some of our content. We have not shut down and we are making some plans that, hopefully, allow for more regular and timely posting. But real-life will, at times, kick in, trumping the fun stuff that we’d rather spend more time on.
Now, with that said, regular readers, presumably, are celebrating this week, as Johnny Robinson, one of the most frequently cited Hall of Fame snubs ever mentioned here, has finally made it in to the Hall. He’ll be 81 this year and he has waited way too long for this honor. Luckily he’s had plenty of accolades to celebrate over the years while he waited, including an interception in Super Bowl IV against my hometown Vikings.
It was a good year for the Chiefs. The team discovered it has a franchise QB in Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs finished just an offsides penalty away from a Super Bowl berth. And, along with Robinson, long-time TE Tony Gonzalez made the cut as well. (more…)
by Andy | Feb 3, 2019 | 2018 Season, NFL Picks, NFL Playoffs
Congratulations to Tony T. After 17 weeks of mediocrity during the regular season he pulled it together enough during the 10 playoff games held so far to pull off the win in the postseason. Way to go.
And he was the only one to not foolishly bet against Bill Belichick last week, which admittedly counts for something.
He’d have pulled off a perfect Championship Weekend, if not for some of the worst officiating in the history of the NFL.
So, here we are. Super Bowl Sunday. The old school Patriots versus the young buck Rams. Who goes home with the Lombardi (will it be renamed after Belichick upon his retirement?) Trophy this year?
Andy: (more…)
by Andy | Jan 5, 2019 | 2018 Season, NFL Picks, NFL Playoffs
Well, we’re not really going to do alternative picks in the postseason, but we still will share our thoughts on the games.
Andy:
Indianapolis at Houston — The Colts have been stunningly good on both sides of the ball. The Texans had a great run, but the offensive line can’t protect Watson. Prediction: Colts 28-24
Seattle at Dallas — Are the Cowboys that good or are they the product of a division that wasn’t very successful? I’m not a believer in Dak. The Seahawks have not been as good on the road as at home, but I’ll take Russell Wilson in this duel 100 times out of 100. Prediction: Seahawks 24-14
L.A. Chargers at Baltimore — The Ravens defense is legit. The Chargers are also really good. Had they won homefield, I might be picking them for the Super Bowl. Hell, might be anyway, knowing Andy Reid’s propensity for grasping his throat and squeezing hard in the playoffs. Can Baltimore keep Lamar Jackson from looking like a rookie? Prediction: Chargers 24-17
Philadelphia at Chicago — The Bears are awesome and, for once, fun to watch. The Eagles struggled all season, but got hot at the right time and snuck in. Mitch Trubisky is the key here. Can the Eagles keep it close enough where they force him to have to make plays? Or do the Bears get a lead and pound? Prediction: Eagles 20-16
Tony T.:
A full slate of games that I could care so little about, its unbelievable.
Indianapolis at Houston — DeSahaun Watson may have been the comeback player of the year if not for Andrew Luck. The Colts haven’t been particularly good in the playoffs with Luck at QB, but they’ve also not been good at building an OL or coaching up until this year. Colts 31, Texans 17.
Seattle at Dallas — Two teams that I haven’t believed in all year. I still can’t figure out how the Seahawks ran for that many yards with as non-descript of running backs as they have, nor how Dak Prescott managed to salvage Amari Cooper’s season/career. Ultiamtely, I think the Cowboys running game is what wins this one, amazingly enough. Dallas 20, Seattle 17.
LA Chargers at Baltimore — The closest to a game I’m interested in this weekend. Ultimately, I’m not convinced that the Ravens offense (Lamar Jackson) is ready for this type of game. It would be interesting to see them prove that they are, though–they do have a defense that could give the Chargers fits. Chargers 23, Ravens 13.
Philadelphia at Chicago — If the Eagles go on a run to the Super Bowl again this year, will their fans be just as obnoxious as last year? Did the city of brotherly love budget extra Crisco for greasing up their light poles this year? Did the police department decide to change up the diets of their mounted police horses, in case another genius Eagles fan decides to once again get on hands and knees to take a taste of their excrement? Isn’t it sad that these are legitimate questions in 2019? I’m not sure that the Eagles have what it takes to stop Khalil Mack, or effectively stop Matt Nagy’s offense–but I’ll pick them just the same. Eagles 35, Bears 13. Hopefully that’s as good of a pick as the rest I’ve made this season.
Tony P.
Houston over Indianapolis
Seattle over Dallas
LA Chargers over Baltimore
Chicago over Philadelphia
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Andy, Tony ... what are your gut instincts on these two playoff games? Do you guys feel Collins will play…
unless he is also including vote downs from 15 to 10 and 7, and including 80% requirement at final vote-its…
so did i andy great great exercise to work on and feel like a actual voter
Robert I liked it
so did i andy what did you think of it i enjoyed it a lot