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Seth,

I don't post much but…

Seth,

I don't post much but I'm lurker and appreciate you. Thoughts with you and your son. I live in A2 and my kids have spent time at Mott. They are the Leaders and Best! He's in good hands.

 

Beatles are the band that…

Beatles are the band that you'll hear people say, "not a fan, don't get it, overrated" etc. And I'm not saying you have to love em but you need to understand they have sold more music than any band/musician ever and they have 50 songs that you know! They did something right!

Fun drinking trivia is to…

Fun drinking trivia is to Google billboard top songs for the year a person graduated high school. Trivia is to see how many they can name from the top 10 or top 40. It's usually harder than you would think.

 

That's a legit perspective…

That's a legit perspective. Prime is being paid to win and he can do it however he wants. Not all of those 18 that hit the portal will be picked up. Colorado should offer academic scholarships for the kids that have been essentially cut and don't get another opportunity. Small cost to the university in the big picture. In my opinion at least.

My brain won't let me root…

My brain won't let me root for OSU once the game starts but I think there are a couple reasons it would be a good thing if OSU beat UGA.  First, we wouldn't have to play UGA. Not saying they can't be beat but I like our chances better vs OSU. Second, can you imagine the hype of Michigan vs OSU for the natty!!! OMG it would be off the chart.

And just imagine the fun of beating them again to lift the trophy! I'm slightly aroused.

I'm assuming you don't have…

I'm assuming you don't have a US flag on that flagpole.  Only a couple exceptions for a flag flown above the US flag and our beloved Michigan flag is not one.

I hate to be that guy but I'm a veteran and can turn into "stay off my lawn" guy when it comes to displaying the US flag.

Since we're doing the…

Since we're doing the hypotheticals .... if ND beats USC and UGA beats LSU in SEC champtionship game .... who else could possibly get in above OSU?

 

Truth! One of the best…

Truth! One of the best programs in the country and yet every year we have fans constantly crying about how terrible the team is and how the sky is falling on the program. And most of said fans know nothing about basketball other than how to turn on the tv and find the correct channel.

They're college kids and it's November. Have some patience and enjoy the success we've had the last 5 plus years.

Yesterday was very cold here…

Yesterday was very cold here in A2/Ypsi. Blake was carrying turkeys on slick streets and sidewalks much of the day.  Seems like he'd be getting treatment or resting if he wasn't sure he could play.  My gut says he's playing.

 

So far I have:

TCU +7.5

So far I have:

TCU +7.5

Ole Miss +12

lllinois -6.5

Northwestern +17.5

Indiana +40

 

Ole Miss +12 seems like a gimmy bet so Bama will probably win by 30!

"Things that make you go…

"Things that make you go hmmm"

BeatOSU52, I appreciate your picks. I've used a few and they have won. Thank you. Keep feeding us.

I'm not a conspiracy theory guy at all but tonight's Duke/BC game makes me go "hmmm". Duke is -10. Score is Duke 38/BC 28 with seconds left (yes, I have Duke -10). BC has the ball on Duke's 17 yard line with 22 seconds left. 1st and 10. QB throws a ball over the middle in the end zone that Calvin Johnson couldn't have touched. Fine, receiver wasn't there so throw it away. Now BC has ball 2 and 10 on the 17 with .17 seconds left. Just to make sure I'm clear.  BC is on Duke's 17 yard line with .17 seconds left. BC decides to kick the field goal. Which they know will take 4-5 seconds. So that they can do an onside kick try and get the ball at their own 45 or 50 yard line?

Wouldn't you take at least one more quick shot to the end zone. There are no good options for BC, but if you hit a quick TD you could at least have maybe .12 seconds left for the onside. Get the ball at your own 45 or 50 and take a quick shot to the sideline to set up an impossible field goal? Seems like better option than kicking the field goal when you're at the 17 yard line and knowing your best shot is a one play hail mary! You have to score a TD and you're at their 17. Again, no good path for BC. But why not get the TD while you're close enough to run plays that could result in a TD? Instead, kick the field goal when you're close and set up a more than impossible TD scenario off the onside kick.

Back in the day, nobody knew the line.  Now it's on every ESPN broadcast and website.  The players and the coaches know the lines.  And I'm sure they hear about the lines from their program supporters (boosters).

Things that make me go "hmmm"

 

 

 

 

 

Your post sums it up. If you…

Your post sums it up. If you're looking for big payouts, don't bet.

 

 

If you bet crazy parlays …

If you bet crazy parlays .... you'll be broke quick.  

I can agree with you on the…

I can agree with you on the small parlays for entertainment. I should have been more clear that I meant don't make a habit of betting your standard bet amount on numerous parlay bets.  There is definite entertainment value to make a small dollar bet on a significant parlay that could payoff big!

I've read a few of your…

I've read a few of your replies and it doesn't sound like you're a degenerate with money or gambling.  You should be fine.  A few pieces of advice.  1) Bet consistent amounts. Example, if $200 is your bankroll then $20 should be your typical bet. Go to $30 for a line that you love and turn it back to $10 for a game you don't really have a lean but you know you'll be watching (i.e. MNF tonight is a good example for me). If you bet consistent amounts you won't lose your ass.  You won't get rich either but it's about entertainment .... not making money.  2) Don't chase. If you're having a bad day and down, don't make a late game bet to try and catch up. If you're having a good day and you're up, sure make one late game bet cause you're on a streak. 3) Take advantage of all your sites boosts and free bets. Maybe not all the boosts but take advantage of a boost that is decent bet where they have boosted the payout.  Take advantage of all the free bets. 4) Don't bet parlays. Sucker bets that newbies get hooked on.  Some sights will give you a "Same Game Parley" free bet. Take advantage of that for sure. Otherwise remember, parlay = sucker.

I make between 5 and 10 bets a week between college and pro football. I'll bet college basketball and NBA playoffs. Usually a few small bets on golfs majors for a player to finish Top 20 or Top 10. Bet what you like to watch and have fun with it. A bet shouldn't stress your watching experience, it should enhance it.

Go Blue!

The D should be trying to…

The D should be trying to get a clean hit on the QB that knocks him out of the game.  It's not flag football.

 

My NIL cap idea was more…

My NIL cap idea was more tongue in cheek than a serious solution.  My post was intended to be more about my concern for the state of college football.  I don't have solutions, just concerns.

 

 

Lorenzo Neely was a solid…

Lorenzo Neely was a solid player.

Your thought on CJ is…

Your thought on CJ is correct.  CJ, his parents, and Lloyd have all said in interviews that CJ has always wanted to "leave home" to play.  CJ isn't anti Michigan.  It has nothing to do with Harbaugh, Lloyd, NIL, or any other reason.  He's just one of those kids that wants to get away and do his own thing.  It's unfortunate for Michigan but it's not a knock on Michigan.  It's is frustrating to continue to hear some speculate that somehow Michigan screwed up and drove CJ away from Ann Arbor.

 

  

I think you missed my point…

I think you missed my point.  I prefer college football to the NFL for all the usual reasons that many people do prefer college.  I understand why a fan prefers non professional sports.  What confuses me is if you are a true fan of that sport, how do you decide I'm not going to watch the professionals that are the best in the world at that sport.  In your example you prefer women's tennis.  But do you not watch Rafa and Novak in a grand slam finals?  My heart is with college football, but my love of the sport also loves the NFL product.

My specific point is that when I hear someone say I don't watch the pros because they make too much money, I think well this isn't a person that is a true fan of the sport.

Again, just my opinion.

 

Professional sports are…

Professional sports are obviously professionals  The greatest players on the planet.  I've never understood the feeling that the players make too much money.  You'd rather see the owners or the networks keep that money?  

My heart isn't committed to professional sports teams but as a true sports fan, how do you enjoy college level of play but not the professionals at the next level?  Don't take this as a knock, but I don't think everyone is a true fan of a sport.  They like their local high school or college team for obvious reasons but they're not a true fan of the sport that wants to see it played at it's highest level.  Just my opinion.

 

I had a cardiologist tell me…

I had a cardiologist tell me once that "everyone that is tested for sleep apnea, has sleep apnea". He smiled but I don't think he was kidding.  I'm sure you'll qualify.  Take advantage.

I almost never dreamed for…

I almost never dreamed for years.  I can remember dreaming when younger but nothing in 10 years plus.  I developed afib two years ago and determined I had sleep apnea.  As others have said, don't ignore sleep apnea.  I received a CPAP machine and of course wasn't a fan when I first got it.  But I listened to others who told me to stick with it and how much their CPAP changed their life. Now I am one of those people that tell you how much better I feel with my CPAP.  It is not cumbersome and I sleep like a baby!  And dream! OMG I have vivid dreams almost every night.  It is rare that I have a night where I don't dream.  

Sleep apnea has many dangerous health concerns but it also prevents you from ever hitting the REM levels needed for you to dream.  Get that checked out.  You will be glad you did.

 

We have no high horse when…

We have no high horse when it comes to how we treated Japanese Americans during WWII.

Seems unfair to a player like Medvedev.  I could be wrong but I thought he denounced the invasion or made some statement about supporting piece.  It's human nature to have pride in your country.  The US has many black marks but we still support our country and feel patriotism. A Russian player could be totally opposed to Putin's decision but will be penalized simply because they were born in Russia.  Yeah, I'm not a fan of such logic.

Olympics is different.  That is punishing the country.  Professional tennis?  That's punishing the player.

 

We don't see it much in…

We don't see it much in sports but nothing wrong with a 61 year old with millions in the bank deciding he wants to spend his days not working his ass off.

Still, I'll believe it when it happens ha.

He's bigger than Drummond. …

He's bigger than Drummond.  He'll still make a lot of money.  A backup that plays (which is probably Kofi's future) makes a lot of money in today's NBA.  

Also doesn't fumble.  I…

Also doesn't fumble.  I would think his talents could keep him on an NFL roster for a few years at least.

He will always be "The…

He will always be "The Notorious B.I.N.G."

 

 

I look forward to the day…

I look forward to the day that I get hired before I interview.  

We fell in love with Jim. …

We fell in love with Jim.  For all the obvious reasons.  He wasn't great but he wasn't terrible.  Let him move on.  Let's find another coach.

Go Blue!

You can make a strong…

You can make a strong argument that Gretzky is the most dominant athlete EVER!  If you took away all of Gretzky's goals, he still is the NHL all time leader in points!

Fyi, I'm not a hockey guy or a Gretzky slappy. But numbers like his don't lie.

Emagine did this in Saline…

Emagine did this in Saline for the B1G Championship game.  I don't know anyone that went but it's been done.

 

I'm obviously just stating…

I'm obviously just stating my opinion, Deion was great and deserves all his accolades.  But if I was putting together my dream NFL team I would prefer a corner with great cover skills that could also knock the snot out of someone.  Rod Woodson and Sir Charles come to mind.  Both were very good cover guys that could and would hit you.  

My argument would be best …

My argument would be best "coverage" CB ever.  Deion wasn't a fan of tackling and that keeps him from being the best ever for me.

 

 

State of Michigan law…

State of Michigan law requires that any public institution must accept all core classes from any other Michigan public institution.  

"Fat Rack". I always enjoyed…

"Fat Rack". I always enjoyed him on the radio.

When I own an NBA franchise,…

When I own an NBA franchise, I'll favor a kid that goes and plays for his dad when he could have went to any of the blue bloods.  To me it shows the kid has some character.

 

 

I'm sure you're right.  I…

I'm sure you're right.  I thought I read in the rules that any promo win had to be re-bet 10X.  

DraftKings did something…

DraftKings did something similar with an NBA game.  They set the over/under per their normal algorithm and then for every 1,000 bets on the over they reduced the number by a point.  It took about 4 days before the over/under number was 0.5.  It gives you a little free money but it's restricted before you can pull it out.  I think DraftKings requires you to bet 10X the amount won with promos before you can cash it out.

 

CJ was my intern a couple of…

CJ was my intern a couple of summers ago.  Nice kid.  He talked highly of Beilein also.

 

 

Smh.  I assume you're…

Smh.  I assume you're referencing Michael McDonald?  

So none of you tools…

So none of you tools actually bet games?  All this talk is just bs talk about nothing?

Good to know!

 

 

If we get in the tourney and…

If we get in the tourney and there is a team with 2 real "bigs".  I can't think of a team that starts two legit "bigs" but I don't follow NCAAB that close.  Otherwise, no!

 

 

You are correct.  If you don…

You are correct.  If you don't know who Kuechly is you have totally tuned out the NFL.

 

Valenti says it almost daily…

Valenti says it almost daily.  Nothing else matters but winning.  

"Family friend he's know…

"Family friend he's know since summer before his freshman year".  

C'mon man.  I'm going to go out on a limb and say the family friend is an OSU alum.

I think I finally figured…

I think I finally figured out how to post a pic!  

Uh ... where's my pic?

 

Uh ... where's my pic

Hutch was gimping pretty…

Hutch was gimping pretty good for a bit on Saturday.  Have we heard anything about him?  He stayed in so I assume it was nothing major.

 

Please include me in the…

Please include me in the drawing.  Thank you.