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September 19, 2011
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle:
A place to discuss the sports stories that aren't making news, share links that aren't quite front-page material, and diagram plays on your hand. Remember to count to five Mississippi before commenting in anger.
So this is what [CURRENCY SYMBOL GOES HERE]50,000,000 buys you.
posted by Mr Bismarck at 12:10 PM on September 19, 2011
Both of those posts made me laugh aloud.
posted by JJ at 12:41 PM on September 19, 2011
that miss by Torres is unbearable to watch especially because it is against Man U.
posted by insomnyuk at 01:19 PM on September 19, 2011
That Torres shot is almost identical to one I missed.
At school.
When I was 10.
posted by Drood at 03:02 PM on September 19, 2011
It's been a pretty decent week for The Hoser thus far, as we're 11-4 straight up and 9-6 against the spread. Not fantastic, you say, and I'd agree -- except for the fact we've already gotten the Lock of the Week (Tampa Bay) and we need the Giants to cover the -6.5 tonight against the Steven Jackson-less Rams.
That would make it a very happy Tuesday at the local convenience store for The Hoser, as you can see below:
Ignore my daughter's doodling. Apparently Daddy Hoser doesn't keep enough colouring books handy.
posted by wfrazerjr at 03:07 PM on September 19, 2011
If those come in you'll be able to drown her in colouring books.
posted by Mr Bismarck at 03:39 PM on September 19, 2011
Any of you catch the story about the Cowboy's defensive coordinator Rob Ryan's play sheet?
Seems the Ryan brothers are one kinky bunch.
posted by dviking at 11:38 PM on September 19, 2011
God bless you, Eli Manning!
2011 Week 2 Hoser Picks:
Straight Up: 12-4
Against The Spread: 10-6
Lock of the Week: 1-0
Trifecta: 1-0
Money: $+1,240
2011 Season Hoser Picks
Straight Up: 23-9
Against The Spread: 18-14
Lock of the Week: 2-0
Trifecta: 1-1
Money: $+1,760
2011 Week 2 Pro-Line: $20
2011 Week 2 Pro-Line: $144
2011 Season Pro-Line: $32
2011 Season Pro-Line: $144
2011 Total: $+112
posted by wfrazerjr at 11:57 PM on September 19, 2011
Good job wf !!!
Here's betting there's no media circus around Eli getting the job done without any receivers. Not great numbers, but got the one that counts.
posted by cixelsyd at 12:08 AM on September 20, 2011
Wait, so does this mean you've actually won $1,760 in real cash on the barrel head, in two weeks?
If so, maybe wfrazerjr should turn pro! :)
posted by hincandenza at 02:34 AM on September 20, 2011
Hardly, Hal.
I bet only a little in reality each week, which is reflected in the bottom set of numbers. The other totals are based on a fictitious gambler betting $2,000 per week -- $100 per game, $300 for the Lock and $100 on the Trifecta at 6:1. The number for the Lock jumps to $500 when the byes start.That does reflect how I used to bet with my bookie in the States, except subtract a zero off every number. :)
Trust me, as the season goes along that number will tank faster than a new CBS sitcom.
Also, I promise not to little the Huddle with this crap every Monday -- I was just a little geeked up this week.
posted by wfrazerjr at 08:48 AM on September 20, 2011
The longer Torres' misery continues the better IMO. Man U, whether I like it or not, are only going to be challenged by City this season for the league and so I will take my jollies as I can.
posted by billsaysthis at 11:46 AM on September 20, 2011
Tiger Woods needed the sponsor exemption to play in the Chevron World Challenge, his own tournament.