28 Oct 10
2010 NFL Season Big Pond Pub's Conversation Log
* July 5, Page 1-----> Intro and Outline of Pub Challenges.
* August 8, Page 12-----> 2010 Preseason Games.
* September 9, page 15-----> Regular Season Game Faces On.
*** Please See Pub's Library of Useful NFL Info Links, page 14;
and page 15 for Final Summary of Level #1 & #2 Challenges.
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03 Nov 10
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyIt's pretty shocking how on the money these spreads are. Vegas really does know what it's doing.
[b]2010 NFL Weeks #1-8 Update:
* Favorites won 70 of the 117 games outright (underdogs 47).
* Underdogs won 69 games against point spreads (favs 48).[/b]
05 Nov 10
Originally posted by darvlayYes, Darv. To paraphrase Robert Frost, 'Well intentioned fans and bettors dance around in a seasonal ring and suppose; NFL Teams and LV Casinos sit in the middle and know'. Most fans still look in the rear view mirror to inform their picks. Andrew Byer quit Harvard to pursue his first love of thoroughbred racing and establish his now syndicated 'Racing Form' Byer Ratings. Never forgot his insightful advice regarding the lure of false/fragile favorites: "Bet the horse that (on paper) looks almost good enough to win".
It's pretty shocking how on the money these spreads are. Vegas really does know what it's doing.
08 Nov 10
Originally posted by FreakyKBHOften opportunities in the NFL, as well as in daily life itself, are curiously presented to us individually with considerable illogic
Went big on the underdogs this week. Lost big on the underdogs this week. Five wins to six losses with two games to go...
But, I walk away feeling victorious. Why, you may ask? My beloved Browns, of course. Welcome to Believeland!
requiring a thoughtful leap of faith (which somebody in charge with a massive sense of humour takes huge pleasure in).
08 Nov 10
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyYou may say I'm a dreamer (although I'm not the only one)...
Often opportunities in the NFL, as well as in daily life itself, are curiously presented to us individually with considerable illogic
requiring a thoughtful leap of faith (which somebody in charge with a massive sense of humour takes huge pleasure in).
It was on this forum that I first posted my illusions of their grandeur:
19 Apr '10 06:19
[quote]Originally posted by shortcircuit
This is the art of making a wager that might get accepted.
I don't make bets that I won't win.
I realize we've been down a long, long time. The last time a championship happened here, I was being born. Many things point to the continuation of such dismal results.
However, a few things indicate that tides may be turning. To wit:
New coach with a winning attitude.
New president and new GM, both with winning attitude and records.
Retainment of quality players.
Excellent positions in the draft.
Loss of under-performers.[/quote]
Two top teams in a row? Saints at home, Pats anywhere? A defense that continues to confound the best quarterbacks in the league? Peyton Hillis? Colt McCoy? Welcome to Believeland, baby!
09 Nov 10
Originally posted by FreakyKBH
You may say I'm a dreamer (although I'm not the only one)...
It was on this forum that I first posted my illusions of their grandeur:
19 Apr '10 06:19
[quote][b]Originally posted by shortcircuit
This is the art of making a wager that might get accepted.
I don't make bets that I won't win.
I realize we've been down a lon ...[text shortened]... st quarterbacks in the league? Peyton Hillis? Colt McCoy? Welcome to Believeland, baby![/b]Did I not tell back then that adding McCoy would be a big boost? He is a winner. Perhaps not the greatest QB ever, but he is gritty tough and elevates others' play around him. He's a good kid as well! Go Browns!
12 Nov 10
2010 NFL Week #10 / Thursday Night Game
Enjoyable, highly competitive event with the score Ravens 21 and Falcons 20 with a minute to go ended with the Favorite Falcons 26
and Underdog Ravens (who simply blew it) 21! Congrats to those who picked successfully with heartfelt condolences to the rest of us.
12 Nov 10
Originally posted by scacchipazzoMore than all of that - he's got a great football name!
Did I not tell back then that adding McCoy would be a big boost? He is a winner. Perhaps not the greatest QB ever, but he is gritty tough and elevates others' play around him. He's a good kid as well! Go Browns!