The Big Ten Betting Extravaganza: Week 8
by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Oct 22, 2010 11:41 AM CDT
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PrintOMG WINNING STREAK. WE'VE GOT BREAKAWAY SPEED. IT'S NOTHING BUT GREEN GRASS AND WHITE STRIPES. CELEBRATION TIME!
Touchdown fail. Music fail. See how fast it can come crashing down? Stay focused.
Sometimes when I look at the grid, I can tell who the runaway poll winner is going to be. I think this is one of those weeks. I'm not going to say who it is now, because I believe very intensely in the integrity of the poll, but I'll whisper it in your ear a little later. Since I'm not very good at keeping secrets, I'm going to follow this with a sentence of gibberish to stop myself from giving it away. Motor oil pelican tits dickhelmet cornvacuum coffeetable chinstrap grandmother throatrocket cocksack pie.
First cast your vote. Then stayed tuned after the jump for my favorite part, where I 'name and shame' commentors and pick the smartest anonymous internet person from last week....
Y'all fucked up. Emphases mine, so your eyes can see the failure.
Fail 1: Ray Finkle
Put it in the bank...
Illinois. The Zookster is taking the Joe Pa route and just letting the people with a clue coach. I might even take them straight up. I also love OSU. I also really like spaghetti.
Fail 2: KegMaster
Guaranteed sure money bet
Take the Iowa/Michigan Under. Even if Iowa puts up 35(not likely), Michigan will NOT get over 16 points in said scenario. If Michigan puts up 21, I also highly doubt Iowa will score more than 31. Write it down. Bet the under if you know what’s good for you.
//end potential failpost
Fail 3: The Bacon Explosion
I'm sorry
but when has Belima won against a ranked Big Ten team? Let alone the #1 team in this great land we call America. OSU to cover.
The more interesting over/under would be on TP’s passing yardage – personally I would say 150. Sweatervest goes into lockdown mode with the offense and realized that he can win this thing with strategic punting.
Simply playing the odds you have to put $5 of the Fightin’ Zookers to win, payout is too good to pass up because hey, it’s your money.
But then......there was a break in the clouds. It's rare that a commentor can combine sweet religious prose with football gambling accuracy, but here is a phenomenal example. I give you, the winner of this week's HAWKSTRADAMUS award:
Kluginator
So Brewster and his Gophers...
got up and fled in the dusk and abandoned their tents and their horses and donkeys. They left the camp as it was and ran for their lives. 2 Kingss 7:7
Purdue -5.5 is moneyPride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
MSU -7 over the Zookerites sayeth the Lord. Proverbs 16:18"Osu daughters of Israel, weep for Sweatervest, who clothed you in scarlet and finery, who adorned your garments with ornaments of gold. Oh, how the mighty heroes have fallen in battle! Terrell lies dead on the hills. 2 Samuel1:24-25
Wisconsin wins straight up and tSOU must lie with the uncircumcised.In that day they will say, "Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation." The hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain; but Denard will be trampled under him as straw is trampled down in the manure." Isaiah 25:9-10
Iowa -3.5 so let it be written
Blasphemy > Losing. Remember that.
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Ohio State, while beating Purdue, does it by less than 24 points.
OK ...one time Randy Beaman had to take baths with his brother ... so one time his little brother took a potty in the bathtub ... and now Randy Beaman gets to take showers by himself. 'K. Bye
+1
fPurdue will be a booger in this game, easy enough for the evil empire to pick but hard to flick off….come on 24 points? didnt they lose last week..mu ha ha
"He was the one that didn't give us a touchdown, ... He didn't officiate for us again." ...Hayden Fry
by chuck longs mom on Oct 22, 2010 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
can i still take Oregon to cover..
its not to late..is it? Air Force beats TCU straight up this weekend, yup
"He was the one that didn't give us a touchdown, ... He didn't officiate for us again." ...Hayden Fry
by chuck longs mom on Oct 22, 2010 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
If they can win with 6 points
No self-respecting man from Iowa goes anywhere without beer
by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Oct 22, 2010 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Mich St covers
I hope.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Oct 22, 2010 12:00 PM CDT reply actions
You know
I was going to add more predictions. But decided to quit while I was still ahead before I’m even further behind. So………..cock sandwiches.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Oct 22, 2010 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I finally get one right last week
by picking the OSU/Wisky over 49.5. Here I am, all proud of myself and whatnots, and then I see Kluginator goes on some sort of amazing run to predict several games correctly, including a straight up win for Wisconsin. Damn you and such…
OMHR loses, but they keep it within 3 touchdowns. I also like Michigan State covering 6 against jNW, simply because I hope to give them their first loss next week.
by HeroPatriotStanzi on Oct 22, 2010 12:01 PM CDT reply actions
Yo, yo, yo, I AM HAWKSTRADAMUS
so deal with it.
"Have you ever had the Hot Pocket Hot Pocket? It’s Hot Pocket inside a Hot Pocket. Tastes just like a Hot Pocket."
Iowa is double digits this weekend
for the whole game that is…death and taxes on this one.
"I wish you luck with a capital 'F'" - The Real Elvis.
There's a 10 point play for us
to start out double digits ahead?!?!? Sweet.
Is this some twisted reference to Norm's missing toes?
"Have you ever had the Hot Pocket Hot Pocket? It’s Hot Pocket inside a Hot Pocket. Tastes just like a Hot Pocket."
I agree with both Hawk and Pain.
I channelled my inner HFMR (which is a deep, dark, kind of sticky place) and went with MSU -6 over jNWU. I also think that Purdue will keep it within 24 of tOSU. While this is out of conference the final piece of the trifecta is that I think that Oklahoma -3 at Mizzou is easy money.
/coming soon to a fail post near you
by Abbas_Cincinnatus on Oct 22, 2010 12:07 PM CDT reply actions
Your inner HFMR
sounds like it might be a uterus
No self-respecting man from Iowa goes anywhere without beer
by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Oct 22, 2010 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I was thinking the "private" rooms at the old Adult Pleasure Palace.
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Oct 22, 2010 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I had a roommate who worked there
and when the janitor went on vacation, he had to clean them out. He came home furious. Raging about how somebody smeared spooge all over and he couldn’t find any rubber gloves.
That was funny.
"If you need a rah-rah speech at halftime, you’re playing the wrong sport." - Pat Angerer
How was the discount?
No self-respecting man from Iowa goes anywhere without beer
by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Oct 22, 2010 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
It worked out to
about 100%.
"If you need a rah-rah speech at halftime, you’re playing the wrong sport." - Pat Angerer
Nice
A chicken in every pot and a pussy in every pocket
No self-respecting man from Iowa goes anywhere without beer
by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Oct 22, 2010 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you quoting Ginsberg?
Kerouac maybe?
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Oct 23, 2010 1:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Slightly off-topic, but
why does ending a sentence with the word “pie” suddenly make every word before it more acceptable?
In Norm we trust.
Because pie is amazing.
In the past 10 years, just four team owners have not paid a luxury tax and are not on pace to pay one this year: Donald Sterling, Jerry Reinsdorf, Chris Cohen (Golden State), Bob Johnson (Charlotte).
Two owners’ teams averaged an operating income of over +$10 million per year while their teams have lost over 60% of their games: Donald Sterling and Jerry Reinsdorf.
Even cocksack pie?
/just not that into it
The Indiana Hoosiers: a poor (and less arrogant) man's Michigan
I just pictured your avatar yelling that and it made be laugh
"I shoot, I score. He shoots, I score." - Dan Gable
by ClaybornSmash on Oct 22, 2010 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I too think MSU is probably the safest bet, but I will bet Iowa every time.
Which is why I don’t gamble. Like, ever.
In the past 10 years, just four team owners have not paid a luxury tax and are not on pace to pay one this year: Donald Sterling, Jerry Reinsdorf, Chris Cohen (Golden State), Bob Johnson (Charlotte).
Two owners’ teams averaged an operating income of over +$10 million per year while their teams have lost over 60% of their games: Donald Sterling and Jerry Reinsdorf.
I never bet on Iowa
or any of my own teams for that matter, for the simple reason that I have enough invested emotionally in the game, therefore I don’t need the added pressure of a financial investment as well.
by HeroPatriotStanzi on Oct 22, 2010 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Used to be the same
But really, $5 is a small price to pay for victory!
by Off Constantly on Oct 22, 2010 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Shows what I know
I might go the under on PSU-Minny, but it didn’t make the voting board.
In Norm we trust.
I'm not voting for anything except the under in the PSU-Minnesota game.
"Let's get your chili hot!"
Beat Minnesota
by ReadingRambler on Oct 22, 2010 12:25 PM CDT reply actions
Penn State to cover
They’re an OK team, but Minnesota is a bad team in a bit of turmoil. Take it to the bank.
My second choice was Purdue. They’ll lose, but 24 is a lot of points and I don’t see Tressel as the type to keep pouring it on just because they lost last year. Which is too bad, because I HATE Purdue.
MSU will most likely cover. I wouldn’t bet it because I’m still just waiting for Sparty to fuck up a good thing.
Illinois/Indidana. Wouldn’t touch this with your ten foot pole. But if I had to, Indiana +14.
Iowa. Because I’m a homer that way. And I think we’ll win and cover. Wouldn’t bet it because it’s Iowa and I want to enjoy a one point win.
"If you need a rah-rah speech at halftime, you’re playing the wrong sport." - Pat Angerer
Wow, I disagree with all the early voters.
I went with Indiana +14 (only got 7 of the first 101 votes), because I think they have a chance at winning straight up, and even against Indiana’s defense, I’m not sure Illinois can score more than 35 points, meaning three TDs from Indiana’s potent offense is all that’s needed to cover.
Also, I considered jNW +6 (just a gut feeling), and MSU -6 is currently second in the poll.
Then again, I had an epic fail a couple of weeks ago, so go with what the poll says, not with what I say.
I'm with you
Illinois has a good defense, but that’s against teams that use running backs. Indiana has gone all arena ball on us, so I think they put up enough points to cover and make it close.
But that’s not my favorite pick of the week. I’m taking the Iowa-Wisky under. Smashmouth, low-scoring, tight buttholes for four quarters.
by LowcountryHawk on Oct 23, 2010 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Minnesota is going to get fucking dump-trucked this weekend
PSU is struggling (sorry, Rambler), but Minny is all sorts of awful.
by imadirtyoldman on Oct 22, 2010 12:32 PM CDT reply actions
You don't have to apologize.
I’m not blind. Sometimes, when I watch our line, I wish was, but I’m not.
"Let's get your chili hot!"
Beat Minnesota
by ReadingRambler on Oct 22, 2010 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Also, me when me type I am blind also me.
"Let's get your chili hot!"
Beat Minnesota
by ReadingRambler on Oct 22, 2010 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm a fan of sparty jnw over 52
seems like sparty will be able to put it up on jnw and justs are usually good for a couple touchdowns themselves.
by Internet Legend on Oct 22, 2010 12:32 PM CDT reply actions
My bets this week ...
Minn +9.5
MN/PSU under
jNW +6
OSU -24
I never bet on Iowa to cover (dont want a bittersweet win), but I think they cover this week … assuming we dont blow up on special teams, or a reintroduction of the rick-6.
Why would it be bittersweet...
if Iowa covers and you bet on Iowa to cover.
That seems more like sweetsweet.
On the seventh week, I am resting.
"Have you ever had the Hot Pocket Hot Pocket? It’s Hot Pocket inside a Hot Pocket. Tastes just like a Hot Pocket."
This chinstrap grandmother throatrocket intrigues me.
Does she have a sister?
"Have you ever had the Hot Pocket Hot Pocket? It’s Hot Pocket inside a Hot Pocket. Tastes just like a Hot Pocket."
Kneepads greataunt tonsilsquirt
No self-respecting man from Iowa goes anywhere without beer
by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Oct 22, 2010 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn you, HFMR!
I was going to change my screen name to Dickhelmet Throatrocket.
Excuse me for my bellicosity. And spelling. Bellicosity and spelling.
by Blackheartnopants on Oct 22, 2010 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, and she has pelican tits
With motor oil on them.
At first it sounded like mgo got hold of HFMR’s handle:
Then stayed tuned after the jump for my favorite part, where I ‘name and shame’ commentors and pick the smartest anonymous internet person from last week….ME!
The Indiana Hoosiers: a poor (and less arrogant) man's Michigan
Holy hell
What do you think would happen if I was really the smartest anonymous internet person?
No self-respecting man from Iowa goes anywhere without beer
by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Oct 22, 2010 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
More pretentious douchebags
Would go down.
And all would be funny across blogistan.
/dreads next week’s psu matchup
The Indiana Hoosiers: a poor (and less arrogant) man's Michigan
Hey jtot
Without even watching the game tomorrow, do you think we’re gonna beat Michigan?
"Let's get your chili hot!"
Beat Minnesota
by ReadingRambler on Oct 22, 2010 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
PSU to cover
Minnesota would have a better shot if they put their cheerleaders on the field… in no pads, while drunk at a Frat party and on the rag.
"I don't believe in quotes" - Karl Klug
Damn it.
I’m going against conventional wisdom here and taking jNW. Trap game. Indiana is going to stay within 14 this week too. God I’d be poor if I actually put money on these predictions.
Thou has tasteth the spotlight of fail
and will not forth relinquisheth it…..or something to that effect.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Oct 22, 2010 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Even with it being a trap game ...
… jNW managed a net 0 against Purdue, Vandy, and Minnesota. You really want to be backing them and getting less than a dozen against a real team?
Yes
Regardless of what actually happens in this game, I would want at least 2 TD’s if I were forced to bet jNW covering in any given week.
No self-respecting man from Iowa goes anywhere without beer
by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Oct 22, 2010 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's how it happens.
MSU gets up quick and then gets the ball back inside their own 10. Cousins rolls out on a playaction pass and has his ankle rolled up on, fumbles and jNW takes over the game and ruins MSU run. Sparty hasn’t had their usual meltdown yet and I’m thinking this is a pretty good spot for it.
Holy hell
it’s like deja vu or something going down in here
by HeroPatriotStanzi on Oct 22, 2010 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Would the Wizgerald cast the same spell?
He’s only a level 4 Mage, do you think he has the MP for it?
"I don't believe in quotes" - Karl Klug
I think Baked Potato graduated...
…or was eaten by the Evil Wizgerald.
Actually, now that I think of it, Baked Potato was turned into giant french fries (ones that could hold A LOT of grease) and he already tried to do Dantonio in via heart attack. He failed on this year’s mission (not enough dungeon torture, and lack of a Dantonio mask), so now jNW is down to their same old game plan of hurt-the-best-player-on-the-opposing-team.
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Oct 22, 2010 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Because if anything predicts college football it's....
… the current Broadway shows [The Theatre in the Queen’s English].
PSU covers Minny: “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown” [unstable bitches crackup]
Illinois covers Indy: “Next to Normal” [but closer to Bloomington]
jNW beats MSU (straight up!): “Chicago”, “Mary Poppins” [fey fops and dandys dink and dunk all day]
OSU covers B**l*rm*k*rs: “Rock of Ages”, “Lion King” [champs return to form, avenge Mufasa’s death]
Wisky beats the spread: “Lombardi”, “Rain” [Iowa wins an extremely close game]
PSU and Minny are...
…more like “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” Does off-broadway count?
"Have you ever had the Hot Pocket Hot Pocket? It’s Hot Pocket inside a Hot Pocket. Tastes just like a Hot Pocket."
Iowa vs Wisky: "Sweeney Todd"
“Sweeney Todd” ( aka – the demon barber of Melrose Avenue, aka – Adrian Clayborn) slits the throats of his visiting “patrons” (aka- da Badgers) and then lets his lovely “accomplice” (aka – Tyler Motherfucking Sash) dice them up into a lovely “meat pie” (aka – dickhelmet cornvacuum)
"Have you ever had the Hot Pocket Hot Pocket? It’s Hot Pocket inside a Hot Pocket. Tastes just like a Hot Pocket."
by Kluginator on Oct 22, 2010 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Lions
They draft him in the 1st round.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Oct 22, 2010 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Shit's for the birds
Illinois -14 AND over 55
Illinois pulls away in the second half after Zook pisses in Indiana’s Gatorade cooler during halftime in lieu of a speech. Indiana wins 38-20.
jNW +6 AND under 52
jNW keeps shit close because they are Satan spawn. But Sparty’s jerseys are too sexy looking for Persa to think straight. MSU wins 23-20.
OSU -24
fPurdue, feeling the loss of Robbie Hummel, can’t work the ball inside or out. Those routine jumpers just don’t fall. OSU wins 37-10.
Minnesota +9.5
Minnesota doesn’t realize what’s going on without Brewster on the sidelines and plays a decent football game. PSU still wins 26-22.
Iowa -6
Iowa wins again because they can. Norm’s amputated foot blocks a punt or field goal or catches a pass or something unusual because it’s a foot and a foot isn’t supposed to do that. Iowa wins 27-20.
Meanwhile, I’m taking my 7-game parlay to Vegas. See you suckers later.
Hopefully you're a better gambler than you are a tight end
No self-respecting man from Iowa goes anywhere without beer
by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Oct 22, 2010 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously!
You’re killing my fantasy team buddy.
It's not that I'm lazy, Bob, it's that I just don't care
Has Indiana failed to beat the over this season?
That’s where my money is.
by theflagshopisoutofstock on Oct 22, 2010 1:34 PM CDT reply actions
Well...at least I saw my fail coming
hence the skittish “peer from behind mother’s legs” //potential failpost
And boy was it completely wrong. Iowa wouldn’t get more than 35? Fail. Michigan not over 16? Fail. Michigan > 21, Iowa < 31 fail.
So without further dick-punching, here’s my sure-fire locks of the week…
Iowa/Wisconsin UNDER 48.5
Penn St. -9.5 and the UNDER 49.5 on that game
Purdue +24 and the UNDER 47
Mich St. -6 and the OVER 52
Indiana to cover +14 and the UNDER 55
This could potentially set up for all kinds of fail, but why not go down in a blaze of glory
One week from today
will be very embarrassing for me because fOSU never does what I say they should (eat shit and die) That being said they were exposed by Wiscy last week in the same manner that Wiscy will be re-exposed at Kinnick this weekend. Purdue keeps it within 10 and the Hawks roll by two TD’s.
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Oct 22, 2010 2:24 PM CDT reply actions
note
this is dependent upon Hummel healing up, learning to play football, and catching three td passes this weekend.
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Oct 22, 2010 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Rain, wind, and somewhat chilly....
Are all reasons that they shouldn’t go over, but they will. Iowa 34 – Wis 24. Ricky will have a great rating and start to get noticed nationally.
Who's leg do I have to hump to get a drink around here?-Brian
The forecast isn't all that bad.
By game time: Upper 60’s with 30-50% chance of isolated thunderstorms. That’s better than the cold rain of the Ball State game (which saw a few great grabs by the WRs, along with some drops).
OT but where has
The MaizePants pod cast…. did i miss it this week or did it end after we beat MU?
lets try this again: OT but where has
The MaizePants Pod cast gone?….. did I miss it this week or did it end after we beat MU?
PSU to cover
Minny is going to allow Bolden to score some TD’s inside the redzone which will make PSU win by anywhere from 17-21. Probable score: PSU 31-Minny 10
"I shoot, I score. He shoots, I score." - Dan Gable
I just wanted to thank everyone,
My parents, my family, Jesus, Terrelle Pryor’s inability to throw the football, John Clay’s ankles for holding up just long enough to salt this one away, tOSU’s kickoff coverage for giving the Badgers momentum and seven points, Ron Zook for appearing like they had turned the corner only to show me that they were actually on the corner of Football – It’s Harder than it Looks Lane and Six and Six Extends My Contract Drive and finally BHGP for giving me this powerful forum to spread my brand of FAIL to the entire on line community. I am truly blessed. Thank you.
You can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning
by The Bacon Explosion on Oct 22, 2010 4:36 PM CDT reply actions
The Big Ten this week...
I don’t really like any of the choices. I might bet on Iowa -6 or Minnesota +9.5, but other than that I absolutely would not touch any of that.
I like Navy +6.5 vs Notre Dame
SMU -8.5 vs Houston
Oklahoma -3 @ Missouri
Air Force +18 @ TCU
Hawaii -3.5 @ Utah State
Pussy picks....
Real men flop their big sweaty balls right out on the chopping block, like Bacon did last week, and scream at the top of their lungs,“hit me with your best shot,” all the while banking on the coaching skills of Ron Zook to keep the hammer from falling. He is a tougher man than you and me both. Salute.
"Have you ever had the Hot Pocket Hot Pocket? It’s Hot Pocket inside a Hot Pocket. Tastes just like a Hot Pocket."
I don't know
I don’t think Minnesota +9.5 is a pussy pick, most people have been picking PSU to cover. Minnesota has covered the spread in every game they’ve been the underdog in this season, except last week when they should have covered, but fumbled the ball into the pylon on that interception return.
Yes, and...
They no longer have a head coach. Apparently they’re just going to “try everything” according to Adam Rittenberg on the ESPN website. Should be quite the clown show.
So their coaching philosphy is the same
They don’t know what they’re doing now any more than they did a week ago
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Oct 23, 2010 12:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Did anybody else notice
that on the Yahoo Pick Em page they show the percentages that people are taking each game. The only favorite to get less picks than the underdog is…wait for it…wait for it…Iowa.
Luckily…for the most part I just take the opposite of whichever is being picked by the schmucks on Yahoo Pick Em.
But for this…I don’t like the Iowa line as much as Northwestern +5. So hell…if you’re going to give me +6…I will take it.
Dolla. Dolla. Bills, y'all.
PSU -9 1/2? Eh. I’m indifferent, though I’d lean toward PSU. I will be betting the over in that game. They got completely caught with their pants down against Illinois, and I still think they’re pretty bad, but Minnesota is so bad, it hurts. Phil Steele says Bolden should have a career game against Minny, and who am I to argue? PSU also just flip-flopped their strong and free safeties, and I promise you that’s going to be a clusterfuck when PSU gets no pass rush (AGAAAAAAAAAAIN.) and can’t tackle anyone (AGAAAAAAAAAIN.). Over, people. These are two bad defenses. 34-23, PSU. Beware the groggy 11:00 a.m. kickoff, though.
I like, not love, Sparty -6 and the over.
Ohio State barely covers that ridiculous number, wouldn’t touch that game.
Under in the Indy-Zookie game seems easy.
Tough letdown spot for Wisconsin this week, Iowa covers and it stays under 48 1/2.
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@scrappled
Slow States - Lacking SEC speed since, like, a month ago.
by Run Up The Score on Oct 22, 2010 6:33 PM CDT reply actions
Of course saying PSU's defense is bad will get me a giant WAAAAAAAAAAAH from the BSD folks.
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@scrappled
Slow States - Lacking SEC speed since, like, a month ago.
by Run Up The Score on Oct 22, 2010 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't be so bitter, pal.
"Let's get your chili hot!"
Beat Minnesota
by ReadingRambler on Oct 22, 2010 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Not you. Everyone knows you're BHGP Folk.
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@scrappled
Slow States - Lacking SEC speed since, like, a month ago.
by Run Up The Score on Oct 22, 2010 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Pffffft
He wishes
No self-respecting man from Iowa goes anywhere without beer
by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Oct 23, 2010 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Right.
All I know is that Jtot’s post after the Iowa game was reasonable.
And HMFR is right.
"Let's get your chili hot!"
Beat Minnesota
by ReadingRambler on Oct 23, 2010 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Just do what Soda Popinski would do...
…drink, drink, drink… and burp (gotta let that pressure out)… drink… etc.
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Oct 23, 2010 1:23 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm might have to confer with
Wu-Tang Financial before taking you up on these bets!
The lock for this week....
Even wearing my dunce cap, I still picked a winner last week giving me a meager two week streak. So without further ado my pick is Indiana and Illinois over 55. I’ll be a bit bold and make a second lock pick, Iowa to win straight up. (I probably just jinxed it)
I'm about to fuck ya'll up with some truth....
Indiana +14.
Cash out your kid’s college fund, and send it to vegas.
Locks of love
Iowa/Wisky under
Minnyhaha/PSU under
Michigan St -6
Oklahoma -3
Cal -3
and bet the farm in UL Lafayette at -6, RAGIN CAJUNS BABY!
It's not that I'm lazy, Bob, it's that I just don't care
Oklahoma -3
was surprising to me…I would have thought it’d be much higher. Seems like an easy pick…but that always throws up a red flag for me. I haven’t watched Missouri at all this year but I wouldn’t mind seeing them win that game considering they still have to play Nebraska next week.
Holy balls
Gimme the LOLphers and the points. How the hell we’re favored by 9.5 is beyond me. A bunch of Iowa fans have a better chance of scoring at the Playboy mansion than Minnesota and Penn State do. So of course, I’ll take the under as well.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
I could totally crush some centerfold ass
No self-respecting man from Iowa goes anywhere without beer
by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Oct 22, 2010 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
They call me The Oracle for a reason
Wisconsin +6 vs. Iowa; Under 48.5; Iowa to Win
PSU -9.5 vs. Minnesota; Under 49.5
Purdue +24 vs. OSU; Over 47; OSU to Win
Michigan State -6 vs. jNW; Under 52
Indiana +14 vs. Illinois; Over 55; Indiana to Win
I voted for the Iowa Wisky Under especially with the rain forecasted.
I would also put a few million rubles on Texas to cover whatever the spread is against ISU.
That would be Texas -21, I think.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
Or they're just reeeeeally skeptical of the Texas offense.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
Wisconsin-Iowa: Take Iowa -6 and the over (this one just feels like 28-21 or 31-24 to me).
PSU-Minny: Never, ever bet on a cripple fight. Too many crazy things can happen. If forced at gunpoint, I’d bet PSU to cover and the under, but my confidence level in either is about 55% tops.
Purdue-OSU: Vengeance game. OSU covers easily; the only question as to the over/under will be when Tressel calls off the dogs. I think he does it at 38-0; one garbage time TD still leaves you with the under.
MSU-NW: I don’t see Northwestern keeping this close unless MSU is completely asleep at the switch. Which isn’t totally impossible, mind you, but if MSU plays like they’re capable of this is at least a three-score game. MSU covers; take the under due to weather.
Indiana-Illinois: Another one I don’t know what the hell to do with. Leaning Illinois because their DL should be able to maim Chappell; won’t touch the over-under (never bet under with Indiana or over with Illinois).
The Zooker is due for some fail
New assistant coaches be damned, I say not only does Indiana cover, but they win outright. And MSU crushes Northwestern
What ever happened to not betting on Iowa? I thought that was the rule, when did that change?
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Oct 23, 2010 12:52 AM CDT reply actions
Tell you what
If Iowa doesn’t cover, I’ll attribute the poll victory to homerism and consider removing them from the poll next week…..
No self-respecting man from Iowa goes anywhere without beer
by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Oct 23, 2010 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, that's Iowa games removed from the poll for the forseeable future, then...
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
My bet is postponed due to the weather
I would wait til minutes before the kickoff to make my bet which would be the Over/Under on the Iowa-Badger game.
Likely, the Vegas line will adjust with the weather so you might have to roll with it. But, if the field is sloppy or if there is a good chance it rains during the game then I’m taking the under. Otherwise, if the rain stop early tomorrow and projects to hold off during the game then take the over!
I have been trying to figure out who the weather favors
it does like like there might be rain AND wind at this game. A knee jerk reaction would be that Wisconsin will benefit more from this because they rely on the run game, big backs and big linemen. But I am not sure it is as simple as that.
Morehouse said something about an interview with Stanzi that I have never forgotten. He said Stanzi’s hands are freakishly big. He later said the same thing about McNutt. I think if the wind stays down, Stanzi can handle the passing game in the rain.
It’s really the wind that concerns me.
"I wish you luck with a capital 'F'" - The Real Elvis.
Yes, wind is bad if we get a reprise of the first three quarters of Indiana 2009.
(A reprise of the fourth quarter would, of course, be most welcome.)
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
I can't remember who said it
but it was a coach/commentator I respect that rain is the most overrated weather effect. Basic premise is that at this level there are about 20 balls that get dried and rotated into the game. Also gloves help a lot.
Wind sucks though.
You can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning
by The Bacon Explosion on Oct 23, 2010 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions
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