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Super Bowl = Prop bets

So my favorite thing about the Super Bowl every year is the absurd amount of prop bets available. When I’m at a party w/ like minded folks, I’ll usually try to get as many going as possible. This year, now that I got Bodog working again, I decided to juts make a litany of them there. These are all for small amounts, so I won’t be buying a new car or having to sell my things if they all go south. As for the final, I think the Giants take the game. I plan on taking the money line, but am hoping late money will go the Pats way and push it a little higher. Between the insane pass rush of NY and NE’s porous secondary, I see Eli hilariously passing his brother’s ring total. After the jump, here’s a stupid list of things I’ve decided to wager on. Let me know any thoughts, why I’m dumb, or wagers you’ve got (especially you Sam).

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NDEddieMac’s 2k11 Bowl Pick Extravaganza: Title Game Score Update

Well kids, it’s all come down to this. In about 90 minutes the Alabama Crimson TIde will take on the undefeated LSU Tigers in the Superdome of New Orleans to decide who gets a crystal football. If Bama wins, we could hear talk of a split title, but hopefully tonight’s affair will be better than the 9-6 game that was as much ineffectual offense as it was defensive prowess.  But where do we stand in this battle of wills? Here are the scores to date, along with everyone’s pick in the title game.

Me: 29 points, LSU (38 tiebreak)
Don: 28 points, LSU (34 tiebreak)
Matt: 24 points, LSU (48 tiebreak)
David: 24 points, Bama (45 tiebreak) 
Kristin: 23 points, LSU (27 tiebreak)
NDTex: 22 points, LSU (27 tiebreak)
Brett: 19 points, LSU (33 tiebreak)
Brian: 18 points, LSU (1 tiebreak)

So going into the game, there are two people who can win. It’s a simple game. If LSU wins, I win. If Bama wins, David and I end up in a tie. Based on our picks, if the total is 41 or lower, I win, 42 and up, it’s all Dave’s. So either David will be getting all sorts of lavish prizes, or I just don’t have to mail anything, cause I’m awesome.  Thanks again to everyone for playing along. You guys are awesome.

NDEddieMac’s 2k11 Bowl Pick Extravaganza: Rounds 2 & 3

Well, well, well, here we go again. All of the remaining bowl games (those starting 12/31) will be featured in this post. Remember, non-BCS games are worth 2 points, BCS games will be worth 3 and the title rematch is a big 5 pointer. Even if you didn’t join in Round 1, a solid performance here could easily bump you over those who were. Plus, there are prizes to be had for free. Ya like free dont ya? I will have a point update for you once all of Round 1’s games have been played, so be on the lookout for that. But for now, to the bowls that have teams you’ve actually heard of/are better than decent at football for the most part.

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NDEddieMac’s 2k11 Bowl Pick Extravaganza: Round 1

We’ve had some fun this year, we’ve picked some winners, and plenty of losers, talked some trash, stumped for our alma maters, and done what all good college football fans do. But that was just the regular season. Because the Powers That Be hate us, fun, money, and competition, we still have a bowl system. So let’s pick some bowls. Which bowls you ask? ALL OF THE BOWLS. That’s right kids, we’re gonna do the damn thing up big. This will consist of 3 rounds. The first round, the page you are currently reading, will cover all the bowls starting on Saturday 12/17 through Friday 12/30. These games will be worth 1 point a piece, because most of us haven’t seen more than 10 minutes of play this year from most of these teams. Round 2 will be all of the bowls that take place starting Saturday 12/31 that are not BCS bowls. These games, since they are “better” bowls, will be worth 2 points. Round 3 will obviously be the BCS games and the National Title game. The BCS games will be worth 3 points, the Title game will be 5. The tiebreaker will be your guess for the total points scored in the title game. Why do we need a tiebreaker you ask? Well kids, we’ve been doing this for shits and giggles so far, and it’s fun. But let’s make it interesting. That’s right, Prizes for the winner. PRIZES! Will they be awesome? Nope. I have random gift cards in my house/wallet. I have no clue if they are still valid or have any money on them, but they can be YOURS!! If you didn’t pick during the year, don’t worry, this is a whole new ballgame. Get excited. This should be fun. As always, we pick against the spread. The downside to having to pick so far ahead is the lines may change. HOWEVAH, just pick against the spread I post. Also, make all your picks at once for each round. Some may be tempted to go day by day, don’t be that guy. You will be disqualified for annoying me/making my life harder. LET’S PICK SOME BOWLS WOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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College Football Final Picks

This is the last week of the year kids. We’ve got 4 conference title games and one de facto title game. An important song before we get to work. Since the Pac 12 game is tomorrow we won’t be picking it, but let’s be serious. Oregon -ALL THE POINTS. Before we get to the picks, this goes out to all you lovely people who have been joining me on this journey throughout the year:

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College Football 2k11 Week 13 Picks

Well after an insane set of games last week, we come to “rivalry week” with all eyes on the SEC as they sit 1-2-3 in the BCS and a huge game between LSU and Arkansas on Friday. That game being Friday, and the last Lone Star Showdown being Thursday, forced an early set of picks. This could lead to lines that will change by Saturday, but as always, pick against the lines as listed here so we are all on the same page. Let’s do the damn thing, Thanksgiving flavored. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, and gluttony, we will have more than five games. Lots of classic rivalry games featuring ranked teams, combined with possibility of people missing early games makes sense.

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College Football 2k11 Week 12 Picks

At this point in the year, we are all looking at two teams. If Okie State and LSU can win out, they will play for the shiny ball. If one loses, a few teams will have arguments for a shot at the unscathed. If both lose? Well, we will have quite a fun situation, won’t we. Anyway, to this week’s slate.

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College Football 2k11 Week 10 Picks

There are several interesting games this week, the problem is they are all late kickoffs and only one game is really going to attract attention. That’s right, Oregon @ Washington is gonna be a barnburner. Oh, not that one? I’m sorry, that was a terrible joke and I’m ashamed. Luckily my punishment is already sentenced because I have to go to a wedding this Saturday. If you schedule a wedding in the fall, you are a dick. Don’t be those people. Onto the picks.

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College Football 2k11 Week 9 picks

I hate football at this point. It also just occured to me I forgot to post results from last week…yah, I’ll do that next. On to picks that will likely be horrible because I, much like my team and college football, suck. Jumpy time

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College Football 2k11 Week 8 Picks

THUNDERDOOOOOOOOOOMEEEEEEEEEE! 2 will enter, 1 will leave. This week has been painfully long for me. I haven’t been this hyped up for a game in awhile. I want murder. Let’s pick some games!

Season: 19-14-2

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College Football 2k11 Week 7 Picks

Welcome back my friends to the game that never ends. We’re so glad you could attend, step inside, step inside.  The Gambling Gods are clearly angry with last week’s success as the lines this week are just flat out bizarre. Many of them make no sense to me, so this could be interesting. With no ND on the slate Matt doesn’t get to make his 37th idle threat of picking them for the last time, and you all don’t have to read about a game none of you care about. Can I repeat perfection? Can Don hit 5-0 for a 3rd week in a row? Anyone else want to join the Hall of Legends? Jump around

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College Football 2k11 Week 6 Picks

Well kids, week 5 was pretty phenomenal for most of us here on the old blog. I went 4-1 to get comfortably over .500 again and we had 3 people go perfect. While this week’s slate isn’t nearly as good as last week’s on paper, hopefully we get some fun. Follow the jump for this week’s picks.

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College Football Week 5 Results

Pretty good week for both myself, and others. Let’s get right to it.

Notre Dame (-12)@ Purdue
Pick: ND
Result: 38-10 ND, WIN

This was a beatdown from start to finish. Purdue made an interesting choice of putting Michael Floyd in single coverage, which led to him getting over 100 yards in the 1st half. With a big lead, ND decided to focus on the run in the 2nd, leading to Cierre Wood getting 191 yards (and proving he can fly) and Jonas Gray adding another 94. Best part of the game? 0 turnovers.

#8 Nebraska @ #7 Wisconsin (-10)
Pick: BADGER BADGER BADGER BADGER
Result: 48-17 Wisconsin, MUSHROOM MUSHROOM…I mean WIN

Wow. This game was just violent. Nebraska looked like they were gonna hang in there in the early going, but then it really did become ALL RUSSELL WILSON EVERYTHING. Between Wisco doing what they wanted and Taylor Martinez giving the ball back to them 3 times, this got ugly. Wisconsin is super good, and it doesn’t look like the Big TenLevenWelve has anyone who can stop them this year.

#3 Alabama (-4) @ #12 Florida
Pick: Bama
Result: 38-10 Bama, WIN

Nick Saban’s Death Machine, once warmed up, rolled. Florida got off to a quick start, which a bomb TD to Andre Debose, and then did, well, nothing. Trent Richardson continues to validate my praise with 181 yards and 2 TDs. Not only did Florida lose the game, but it sounds like they lost John Brantley at least for this weekend.

#13 Clemson @ #11 Virginia Tech (-7)
Pick: Va Tech
Result: 23-3 Clemson, LOSS

Admittedly I paid very little attention to this game as it was stuck between the awesome afternoon games and awesome evening games, but wtf Clemson? Go back to being you already. David Wilson turned in a good game for the Hokies with 123 yards, but he was about the only one. Clemson avoided too many mistakes and used an effective run game to control this one from wire to wire.

#14 Texas A&M (-3) @ #18 Arkansas
Pick: Arkansas
Result: 42-38 Arkansas, WIN

Oh Aggies. Poor Aggies. This game, which was almost a repeat of last week’s loss to Okie St, was another collapse that caused people to laugh and wonder how the hell A&M has become the lynchpin of conferencepocalypse. We got the shootout as expected, but the Aggies saved most of their bullets for their own feet in the 2nd half for the 2nd straight week. Tough to lose a game when you have 648 yards of total offense, but Lord knows this year has taught us big O production doesn’t mean shit. Especially when you let your opponent throw for 510 yards. Even if I didn’t know where the hell the game was, at least I got the pick right. Not a great psuedo SEC debut.

Week: 4-1
Season: 13-11-1

Now that’s more like it. I need more of that. While mine was good, some of yall’s was better. The difference? Showmanship., Well, and being right on all 5.

Donnie: Week: 5-0, Season: 12-7-1 (karma points lost for the incorrect gratuitous prediction. While OU won, they did not win by 638 or get the title awarded. Dummy

Matt: Week: 4-1 Season: 13-11-1.

Judson: Week: 5-0, Season: 12-12-1

Ryan: Week: 2-3, Season: 8-11-1

Kristin: Week: 5-0, Season: 10-14-1

Brian: Week: 3-2, Season: 7-17-1

Gimber: Week: 3-2, Season: 6-8-1

Slav: A NEW CHALLENGER APPROACHES Week: 2-3

Previous players that didn’t pick:

DLaw: Season: 1-3-1

3 people go perfect and get a new fun sound if they click there scores. Good work Don, Judson, and Beezy. You are all special people now. Come back Thursday for this week’s picks. Perhaps more of you can join the perfection club.

College Football 2k11 Week 5 Picks

This week has some fantastic matchups once again. the 7o’clock spot is insanely packed, good thing I’ve got 2 working tvs now! < 3 u living in the future. After last week I slipped back below 50% because I’m a failure. Let’s rectify that weak noise, shall we? Play along post-jump:

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College Football Predictions 2k11 Week 4

Well, I finally got myself back to .500. Hopefully I can keep it that way. Wouldn’t you like to join as well? Solid slate this week, let’s do the damn thing.

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