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SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
Oh man, RIP. What a player.
posted by beaverboard at 05:26 PM on October 09
NFL Pickem Week 6: Get Up, Trevor, Get Up
My picks:
Eagles by 6
Jets by 4
Colts by 4
Dolphins by 4
Patriots by 6
Steelers by 6
Cowboys by 7
Jaguars by 7 (lock)
Ravens by 7
Raiders by 3
Packers by 9
Buccaneers by 7
Chiefs by 7
Bills by 6
Commanders by 9
So many scores of zero last week and not a single negative score, or can't that happen?
Locking the Jaguars because I already have a clown suit
posted by rumple at 05:13 PM on October 09
For the Love of God Stop Betting Parlays
With my background in engineering and the associated mathematics, I once felt that I could correctly calculate my probability of winning and the amount of profit. Parlay betting is much more complicated. It's no longer a matter of simple choice, like the perfecta or trifecta at the race track. Parlays in team sports are too dependent upon the action of the other players on both teams. Even a single prop bet, such as Player A scores more or less than X points, is not a good idea. The line is set by those who have a lot more to gain or lose than we do, and they have a lot more expertise and data too.
While in between jobs a few years ago, my son interviewed with FanDuel for a user research position. He was a finalist, but he didn't get the job. Now he is a senior manager for user experience research at Trip Advisor. We were talking about it recently, and he says that he is awfully glad that he has no part in anything that tries to make money from the gullibility of people.
posted by Howard_T at 04:08 PM on October 09
NFL Pickem Week 6: Get Up, Trevor, Get Up
My picks:
Eagles by 10 (lock)
Jets by 2
Colts by 17 (lock)
Chargers by 4
Patriots by 7
Steelers by 14 (lock)
Panthers by 3
Jaguars by 5
Rams by 3
Titans by 4
Packers by 10 (lock)
Buccaneers by 7
Lions by 5
Bills by 8
Commanders by 7
posted by bender at 03:45 PM on October 09
NFL Pickem Week 6: Get Up, Trevor, Get Up
My picks:
Eagles by 16 (lock)
Broncos by 10 (lock)
Colts by 9
Chargers by 7
Patriots by 6
Steelers by 4
Cowboys by 3
Jaguars by 6
Rams by 12 (lock)
Raiders by 3
Packers by 17 (lock)
Buccaneers by 6
Chiefs by 7
Bills by 16 (lock)
Commanders by 6
Had I not fallen asleep last week and missed picking all of the 1:00 PM games, I might have have had a worse week. Undaunted, we continue making a fool of ourself.
posted by Howard_T at 03:44 PM on October 09
NFL Pickem Week 6: Get Up, Trevor, Get Up
My picks:
Eagles by 4 (lock)
Broncos by 10 (lock)
Colts by 3 (lock)
Chargers by 6
Patriots by 4
Steelers by 3
Cowboys by 7
Jaguars by 3
Rams by 14 (lock)
Raiders by 3
Packers by 6
Buccaneers by 3
Lions by 6
Bills by 9 (lock)
Commanders by 6
Duuuuuuvvvvvaalllllllll. At what point do I start to believe, so I can have my heart broken? lol
posted by jagsnumberone at 03:34 PM on October 09
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
Former Boston Red Sox left fielder Mike Greenwell has passed away. Another who has gone way too soon.
posted by Howard_T at 03:23 PM on October 09
And here comes the lawsuit...
Unmentioned critical ripple effects of this episode:
- Indianapolis will have to ditch the Naptown nickname, as it is currently associated with far too much excitement
- Rex Ryan will have to get a tattoo removed
- The federalized Oregon National Guard will be ordered to help restore order in the lawless midwest metropolis, now seen as far more dangerous than Portland
- The Irsay Sisters will hire a spiritual medium to conduct a seance in an effort to make sure their late father never finds out about the incident
posted by beaverboard at 01:43 PM on October 09
And here comes the lawsuit...
Agreed. Including Fox in the lawsuit seems like an obvious money grab. I'm sure they're not expecting (or even remotely prepared) to get Fox in court, but are hoping for a quick settlement that pays off the client, and secures a handsome fee for the attorney.
posted by The_Black_Hand at 01:35 PM on October 09
NFL Pickem Week 6: Get Up, Trevor, Get Up
My picks:
Eagles by 10 (lock)
Broncos by 13 (lock)
Colts by 13 (lock)
Chargers by 9
Patriots by 5
Steelers by 8
Cowboys by 11
Jaguars by 6
Rams by 9
Raiders by 4
Packers by 9
Buccaneers by 7
Lions by 4
Bills by 14
Commanders by 9
posted by Ufez Jones at 01:23 PM on October 09
And here comes the lawsuit...
I guess in some ways, this is better than just being the Buttfumble guy?
I'm not certain what legal grounds they might have to pursue Fox. Obviously, you go after the party with the deepest pockets, and who is most likely to settle, but if I was Fox, I'd fight this tooth and nail. I guess Sanchez was only in town as part of his broadcasting job, but (i) without being certain of the circumstances, he wasn't at the location of the fight as part of his job; and (ii) his being drunk should negate any connection to being "at work" unless Fox was feeding him booze, and it likely also voids any insurance policy they have on him.
posted by tahoemoj at 12:51 PM on October 09
For the Love of God Stop Betting Parlays
When I was in the casino biz, I would make one parlay every week. My brother and I would each put in $5, and we'd bet the winner of the Monday Night Football game and the over/under, just to keep us engaged. Even that simple 2-leg parlay was a consistent loser; I think we won maybe 20% of the time.
posted by tahoemoj at 12:46 PM on October 09
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
For multiple reasons, thank you Toronto.
posted by beaverboard at 12:42 PM on October 09
NFL Pickem Week 6: Get Up, Trevor, Get Up
My picks:
Eagles by 10 (lock)
Broncos by 7
Colts by 10 (lock)
Chargers by 6 (lock)
Patriots by 7
Steelers by 6
Cowboys by 8
Jaguars by 6
Rams by 7
Raiders by 6
Bengals by 4
Buccaneers by 6
Lions by 10
Bills by 13 (lock)
Commanders by 7
posted by tahoemoj at 12:41 PM on October 09
CFL Pickem Week 18: Happy Early Thanksgiving
My picks:
Argonauts by 6 (lock)
Stampeders by 1
Elks by 2
Alouettes by 9 (lock)
posted by The_Black_Hand at 11:47 AM on October 09
NFL Pickem Week 6: Get Up, Trevor, Get Up
Under Titans/Raiders, there should be an option to pick "Nobody" as the winner. This game should just be called a tie and cancelled, for the sake of all involved.
posted by The_Black_Hand at 11:37 AM on October 09
NFL Pickem Week 6: Get Up, Trevor, Get Up
My picks:
Eagles by 12 (lock)
Broncos by 9 (lock)
Colts by 4 (lock)
Chargers by 10 (lock)
Saints by 3
Browns by 2
Cowboys by 6
Seahawks by 4
Rams by 8 (lock)
Raiders by 1
Packers by 15 (lock)
Buccaneers by 3
Lions by 4
Bills by 6 (lock)
Bears by 3
posted by The_Black_Hand at 11:35 AM on October 09
For the Love of God Stop Betting Parlays
I unexpectedly got $100 in free bets on Fanatics when I bought some NFL merch, and every once in a while I'll throw $10 on the longest parlay I can find, just for the hell of it. If it wasn't free money, though, I doubt I would even know the site existed.
posted by The_Black_Hand at 11:32 AM on October 09
The Misogynistic Abuse Towards Rory McIlroy’s Wife at the Ryder Cup Is Deeper Than Golf
How many of these assholes sport DV convictions, or at the very least, charges, on their records? I'll set the over/under at 60% to start, which is probably conservative.
posted by The_Black_Hand at 11:29 AM on October 09
For the Love of God Stop Betting Parlays
I was told by an old timey gambler to bet only on an underdog and only then if you feel that they will actually win the game. Also, *never ever* bet on parlays. They are nothing but sucker bets and only chumps put money on them.
When "sports wagering" arrived in NC a year or two ago, I put $100 in an account and have been playing with that money ever since then. I think I'm back up to close to that. But then again, I follow that guy's advice and hardly ever gamble.
posted by NoMich at 10:38 AM on October 09
NFL Pickem Week 6: Get Up, Trevor, Get Up
My picks:
Eagles by 10 (lock)
Broncos by 7 (lock)
Colts by 7 (lock)
Dolphins by 4
Patriots by 3
Steelers by 17 (lock)
Cowboys by 3
Jaguars by 3
Rams by 7 (lock)
Titans by 3
Packers by 17 (lock)
Buccaneers by 3
Chiefs by 3
Bills by 7 (lock)
Commanders by 7
Upsets: Jacksonville over Seattle and Miami over Chargers at home and Tennessee over Las Vegas on the road. Picking Kansas City over Detroit feels like an upset but the Chiefs are favored by 2.5. The Lions juggernaut will be stopped by Kansas City's desperate need for a win. If this is who Baltimore is without Lamar Jackson, go back and give him retroactive MVPs for the past seven seasons.
posted by rcade at 10:06 AM on October 09
CFL Pickem Week 18: Happy Early Thanksgiving
My picks:
Roughriders by 21 (lock)
Stampeders by 10 (lock)
Blue Bombers by 11 (lock)
Alouettes by 21 (lock)
posted by tommybiden at 03:09 AM on October 09
CFL Pickem Week 18: Happy Early Thanksgiving
My picks:
Roughriders by 16 (lock)
Tiger-Cats by 8 (lock)
Elks by 7 (lock)
Alouettes by 10 (lock)
Lock 'em all! Come on, Edmonton!
posted by rcade at 10:12 PM on October 08
CFL Pickem Week 18: Happy Early Thanksgiving
Sometimes missing a pickem by accident is a winning move, but not this time when I hit all three locks. Sorry, Ic23b!
posted by rcade at 10:08 PM on October 08
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
I don't know if I will be home in time to pick tomorrows NFL game, just in case The Eagles by 12 LOCK
posted by ic23b at 08:56 PM on October 08
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
I don't know what to think about the NCAA allowing college athletes to bet on pro sports.
The approval language includes blather about "encouraging healthy habits for student-athletes who choose to engage in betting activities".
Sort of like a liquor ad that urges folks to drink responsibly. Cross your fingers and hope.
Doesn't take much imagination to think of the potential for greater harm and abuse than is already happening, with college and pro players getting death threats when bettors aren't happy with what happened to the spread or the props.
posted by beaverboard at 04:35 PM on October 08
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
Rogers!
I'm off to the wilderness of northeastern Ontario for Thanksgiving weekend shortly.
Not really, to Almonte, in the Ottawa Valley (birthplace of one Dr. James Naismith)
My picks for the CFL & NFL pools are as follows:
Lock everything up! All of 'em!!
Saskatchewan by 21
Calgary by 10
Winnipeg by 11
Montreal by 21
Philadelphia by 21
Denver by 10
Arizona by 7
Pittsburgh by 11
Dallas by 14
L.A. Chargers by 12
L.A. Rams by 13
New England by 9
Seattle by 6
Las Vegas by 7
Green Bay by 22
San Francisco by 5
Kansas City by 2
Buffalo by 15
Washington by 8
Happy Thanksgiving to all, and to all a good pumpkin!
posted by tommybiden at 11:17 AM on October 08
SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle
Lots and lots of blown locks in the Pick 'Em this week, myself included.
I feel kinda sheepish admitting it because of reasons, but I'm finding myself pretty caught up in Baker Mayfield's season. I'm not going to go so far as to say I'm *rooting* for the Bucs (yet), but he's become must-watch football every weekend.
posted by Ufez Jones at 12:30 PM on October 07
SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle
Remarkable win last night on the heels of the Pats beating the Bills and the Broncos beating the Eagles, both on the road. And the Texans crushing the Lamar-less Ravens.
Might as well add the remaining non-injured players on the Niners roster beating the Rams.
Things are pretty wide open right now. There are a lot of possibilities. I'm glad that the teams that were rated as slam dunks pre-season are anything but inevitable now.
posted by beaverboard at 11:43 AM on October 07
40 minutes of highlights from the 1962 Giants-Yankees World Series
Booooooooooooooo at you, spammy.
posted by yerfatma at 10:33 AM on October 07
SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle
Are our beloved Jaguars fans on this web site planning the parade route right now?
posted by NoMich at 09:57 AM on October 07
CFL Pickem Week 18: The City That Fun Forgot
Oh NO I missed it.
posted by ic23b at 09:32 PM on October 06
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
Waiting for camera closeups of rcade during the Chiefs-Jags game at EverBank Stadium now that the producers have learned that Taylor Swift won't be there.
posted by beaverboard at 09:30 PM on October 06
'What a legend': Hockey world reacts as McDavid signs astonishing contract with Oilers
Wondering if the contract contains a proviso about the goaltending.
posted by beaverboard at 09:26 PM on October 06
'What a legend': Hockey world reacts as McDavid signs astonishing contract with Oilers
Having watched the Oilers eliminate the Stars each of the past two seasons, barf.
Great for Edmonton and their fans, though.
posted by Ufez Jones at 04:39 PM on October 06
'What a legend': Hockey world reacts as McDavid signs astonishing contract with Oilers
Good for him. He still makes a ton of money per season but gives Edmonton 2 seasons to get their shit together and get him and the other stars on the team some real help in other positions. "Can't do it in the next 2 seasons? Later."
posted by NoMich at 03:03 PM on October 06
40 minutes of highlights from the 1962 Giants-Yankees World Series
If you're a fan of horror games with a touch of humor, then skipping the baby in yellow would be a big mistake. This game puts you in the role of a babysitter"but the baby you care for is anything but normal. Behind the harmless appearance are a series of strange things, lurking traps and a Lovecraftian atmosphere.
posted by marryhile at 11:59 AM on October 06
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
LOL. Coach Franklin is sticking around through the end of *that* contract. It's just amazing to me that schools will give out a contract like that. At the very least, there should be some numbers to hit before a coach gets that kind of payout just for getting fired.
posted by NoMich at 10:46 AM on October 06
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
Baker beat Darnold to take the Panthers Cup.
posted by NoMich at 10:45 AM on October 06
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
Wondering if the Men o' NoMich just put the final nail in the McDaniel coaching coffin.
His Wikipedia page currently says he's the former coach of the Dolphins.
posted by beaverboard at 06:12 PM on October 05
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
Franklin should be asked to leave, preferably at the business end of a well-aimed foot
Read in The Athletic this morning that Mr. Franklin's buyout right now is ~$50,000,000
posted by tommybiden at 04:41 PM on October 05
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
Lessons for Mr. Sanchez:
1. A man with a gun is a man to watch, but a man with a knife is a man to fear.
2. Never piss off an old guy. Not only are we usually ill tempered and crotchety but also once we have passed a certain age, we really don't care about possible consequences.
posted by Howard_T at 03:23 PM on October 05
NFL Pickem Week 5: Keep My Name Out of Your Mouth
Revised picks:
Cardinals by 12 (lock)
Seahawks by 9
Lions by 15 (lock)
Chargers by 8
Bills by 6 (lock)
Chiefs by 8 (lock)
Up early for church, slept badly, so really tired when I got home. Forgot about the overseas game. Started to make picks, but wanted to comment about Penn State first. Fell asleep while writing that. Picked all that had not yet started.
posted by Howard_T at 01:49 PM on October 05
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
Ex-QB Mark Sanchez charged for allegedly attacking truck driver. Yikes!
posted by NoMich at 01:42 PM on October 05
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
Who had a worse Saturday, Belichick & North Carolina or Franklin & Penn State?
My son, the Penn State grad, has informed me that he is going to go to grad school somewhere that doesn't have athletics. By doing so he will remove all of the odor attached to this season's Nittany Lions. Franklin should be asked to leave, preferably at the business end of a well-aimed foot. He can take both of his coordinators with him. I saw an unimaginative offense, verging at times on flat out stupid. I also saw a defense that didn't know how to adjust to what the opponent was doing. Can you not spy on a quarterback who is very capable running through the middle of the field?
posted by Howard_T at 01:33 PM on October 05
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
Petrino to Belichick: Get one more win, then ditch UNC and come join me in Arkansas.
Don't bring your son. But bring your girlfriend.
posted by beaverboard at 01:16 PM on October 05
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
Who had a worse Saturday, Belichick & North Carolina or Franklin & Penn State?
posted by tommybiden at 11:26 AM on October 05
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
Mark Sanchez has had a weekend.
posted by tommybiden at 09:37 AM on October 05
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
Although I'm tired of Dabo and quietly hope that UNC handles Clemson today.
Please don't look at the scoreboard.
posted by NoMich at 11:19 PM on October 04
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
Air Force - Navy was wildly entertaining.
They went toe to toe trading scores. Two dynamic QB's getting it done.
I don't know why Horvath of Navy isn't in the Heisman discussion. C'mon.
posted by beaverboard at 05:23 PM on October 04
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
Nice to see Mac Jones do well against the Rams on Thurs.
Always glad to see a player do well elsewhere after being put in a bad situation at a previous stop.
After wrecking the Pats, Belichick seems to have picked up right where he left off in Chapel Hill.
Although I'm tired of Dabo and quietly hope that UNC handles Clemson today.
posted by beaverboard at 11:46 AM on October 04
Americans increasingly see legal sports betting as a bad thing for society and sports
I've noticed the same thing, rumple.
It is incessant, I agree with you about the alcohol/cigarette ads reference.
Would not bother me in the least if it were banned.
posted by tommybiden at 10:42 AM on October 04
40 minutes of highlights from the 1962 Giants-Yankees World Series
Very cool. Thanks for this, rumple.
posted by tommybiden at 10:40 AM on October 04
CFL Pickem Week 18: Happy Early Thanksgiving
My picks:
Roughriders by 12 (lock)
Tiger-Cats by 3
Blue Bombers by 13 (lock)
Alouettes by 14 (lock)