Nebraska Under..............

On the bowl front, yesterday could only be described as a "random act of the gaming gods". Cruel as it was, several valuable learning experiences came from this. For starters, Temple is a joke! They should have dropped their football program when they had the chance- you know when they were getting taken out back by the likes of Syracuse 63-7, during the 1990's. While I was aware of what I was getting myself into, the sting of a blown 21-7 halftime lead does nothing to help my disposition.
By kickoff of the Miami game I started to get that unsettled feeling that usually accompanies a massive losing streak. However, after Miami ran the opening kick back (penalty but subsuquently scored a touchdown on the next play), I was back! That's when the wheels came off. The Hurricane bench looked as if they were about to be arrested-just one collective vapor lock. While Wisconsin kept Miami in the game, the Hurricanes refused to make plays. At one point the announcers became apologists for the Hurricanes by noting "the frigid conditions", it was forty-six degrees and the Miami players just wanted this game to end.
Tonight's game between Nebraska and Arizona feels like a trap. The line has moved from Nebraska -1 to -3. Gun to my head I am taking the Huskers but I have no conviction so I will recommend taking the Under 41. With both teams having time off and Nebraska showcasing one of the worst offenses in recent memory, I expect a low scoring contest.

Its All About the U......

After a spectacular showing in week one of the NCAA bowl season, I am ready to treat my bookie like a rented mule! Tonight's Champs Sports Bowl features the Wisconsin Badgers vs. the Miami Hurricanes, also known as "The U" or "Thug U". While Wisconsin traditionally plays very well in bowl games (4-1 in their last five as an underdog of 3.5 points or more), this has been a lackluster year for the Big Ten across the board. Despite both teams entering the game with identical 9-3 records, Miami has played a much more difficult schedule. Furthermore, the Canes are 4-0 versus non conference opponents and 7-3 in their last ten bowl games. Although the more motivated team usually has a distinct advantage in these games, neither team appears to harbor any resentment towards the bowl committee for placing them in this game. As a result, I see no reason why Miami will not win this game and more importantly, cover the number. The speed advantage that Miami possesses should be more than enough to offset anything that Wisconsin can throw at them. The release......Miami -3.5.
The earlier contest between UCLA and Temple (yes Temple), features what looks like a complete mismatch between one of the most storied programs in college football, against a complete joke. For this reason alone, I am releasing Temple +4.5 in the Eagle Bank Bowl. Without being able to name a single player on the Temple squad, I can tell you this- the Temple Owls have shown a lot of heart this season and are thrilled to be in this bowl. With the game being played on the east coast and the temperature below 30 degrees, I cannot see UCLA "circling the wagons" for this one. Again, this is not for the faint of heart. If you have a weak stomach stay away from this game. However, if you are someone who feels that losing is better than avoiding the action altogether, than this game is for you. Take the Owls +4.5

Flyers....

Consider this a last minute gift from Dream. After a few hard fought emotional victories, the Islanders face their hated divisional rival, the Philadelphia Flyers. Since this is an early evening game, expect about 100 fans in attendance tonight. With that being said, the play is Philly over the Islanders tonight. 

Crushing it........

Less than one week ago I issued an impact call to all my readers: ride this upcoming wave. After three College Bowl games (most recently with the help of Dream) I am 3-0. With the exception of the USC game, the other two have been complete laughers with the dogs covering outright. Rule of karma recommends I abstain from any NFL picks this weekend since I am locked and loaded in the College games. As a result I have decided to ride the tidal wave known as Dream, who is an unheard of 9-1 in his first ten releases.
After badgering Dream, I was sternly told to "turn on the mute button and limit future correspondence to text messaging". This is the only handicapper on the planet who can put this type of onerous restriction on me, however when someone throws you a bone, don't ask where it came from! Tomorrow's games are a crapshoot. The Jets-Colts is of interest but there are too many questions regarding how long the Colts keep Manning and the rest of their starters in. If Manning presses to jump out to a big lead, the Jets will hang around and force some mistakes. That being said, Sanchez is a human turnover machine. Take the Colts laying the 4. Another game Dream likes is the Eagles -7 over the Broncos. After crapping themselves at home against the Raiders last week, the Broncos travel to Philly and will extend their downward spiral. Even with next weeks' game against the Cowbyos most likely to decide the NFC East, the Eagles could catch a break if they beat the Broncos and Dallas loses to the Redskins. As unlikely a scenario as this is, the Eagles should play hard since the outcome of the Cowboy game will not be decided until later Sunday night.

California Dreamin.....

The only College Bowl game on Saturday's slate that is of any interest to me involves the 8pm game between the USC Trojans and the Boston College Eagles. This matchup is intriguing for one reason: my proprietary model has USC a much larger favorite since they have an edge in almost every position on the field, including coaching. However, this line has come down from USC -9 to -7, despite many people feeling that SC wins going away. What gives? How about the fact that after winning seven straight PAC -10 titles and playing in seven straight New Years Day or BCS Championship games, the Trojans find themselves in the Emerald Bowl. Furthermore you have several USC players out for the game and what could be another if running back Joe McKnight does not suit up (a little snafu involving a car that McKinight denies being given). While USC is not used to playing in a game such as the Emerald Bowl, remember this, BC usually plays on New Years eve so this is not exactly a dream scenario for them either.
Bottomline is the Dream, who usually sticks to NHL releases, told me to lay the 7 with SC since they are a superior team and there is serious "line value at only -7". Speed at the skill positions and defense win bowl games and this time will be no different. The Release......USC -7.

Giving Thanks to Propick......

While everyone is sitting around the fireplace stuffing themselves let us not forget who made this past Christmas a profitable one. A few days ago I predicted a hot streak and I subsequently delivered in grand fashion. Not only did both BYU and SMU cover, they won outright and did so in impressive fashion. Without any College Bowl games on the slate today, I will refrain from releasing future Bowl winners until tomorrow. That being said, while people are opening gifts and engaging in yuletide pleasantries, yours truly is sitting in a velour track suit crunching numbers with a "Do Not Disturb" sign outside my door. Instead of watching It's a Wonderful Life, Sound of Music, or some other holiday favorites, I am focusing on this seasons' game tapes to figure out every possible angle.
Tonight's NFL contest between the Chargers and Titans is a toss up. San Diego is the better team but travelling across the country on a short week to play a physical Titans team. Due to the high standards that I have set, I cannot in good faith put my PP seal of approval on this game. However, if you find yourself with nothing to watch and find yourself with the "itch", lay the 3 points with the Titans and wish for the best. Merry Christmas!

Aloha.....

Could there be anything more ridiculous than playing in a game dubbed the "Poinsettia Bowl"? When you conjure up images of football do Poinsettia's ever enter into the equation? Nevermind last minute touchdown drives and players hoisting up the Vince Lombardi trophy, real men dream of holding up a trophy in the form of a ridiculous bouquet of flowers. As a show of respect for both teams playing tonight- Utah and California, I am going to pass on making a prediction since there appears to be no motivating factor for either team to give it all they have in order to be the 2009 Poinsettia Bowl Champion.
Tomorrow's matchup between SMU and Nevada in the Aloha Bowl plays right into my major bowl game theme-motivation. While I have not seen an SMU game or as much as a single highlight, I could not feel any better about this release! Not since the days of the Pony express in the early 1980's has this school seen any success. After receiving the death sentence for its football program in 1987 (violations include: cars, cash, hookers,etc.), SMU has been unable to reach a bowl game. Meanwhile, Nevada has had moderate success over the years and appears less likely to be as excited about playing in this game. While SMU is clearly an underdog, the 12.5 points should be more than enough to make this game interesting. Take the Ponies and the points ....SMU +12.5

Mission Accomplished......

BYU might not be known as party central but these folks certainly know their way around Vegas. Aside from the first few minutes of the game, the outcome was never in doubt. In fact by halftime the biggest decision I had to make was whether to watch Christmas Vacation for the thousandth time or meet Marxy out for some ridiculous "customer appreciation" party at a random bar. While the choice was an easy one, unfortunately Marxy was held captive by his Government subsidized firm. Ironically a firm who has been the benficiary of such "holiday cheer" feels the need to play Grinch to Marxy. This guy has logged more hours than an indonesian in a sweatshop this past year and I am concerned it will start to negatively impact his social skills. In any event this money is burning a hole in my pocket so I think its time to get out and start spreading some holiday cheer. Stay tuned for more winners I am starting to get that feeling that usually accompanies an epic run.
Happy Birthday to former NFL and College football coach Bobby Ross. Coach Ross will forever be known as a no nonsense guy who was able to win on both the college and pro levels. However, that means absolutely nothing compared to the impact his teams had on my bank roll over the years. As a young high schooler(jv handicapper if you will), Coach Ross' 1990 Yellow Jacket team ran the table and in the process covered almost every game that year. Thats right I had tech moneyline at UVA the year Herman Moore was dominating the ACC. Then in 1994 when the Chargers made their "improbable" Super Bowl run guess who rode the Natrone Means express to paydirt? With comeback wins over both the Dolphins and Steelers in the AFC playoffs, it was a gravy train with biscuit wheels.

Mormons On a Mission.......

For everyone who took my advice with the Over in the Giants-Redskins game, job well done. The total came in with over six minutes left in the 3rd quarter. There are few things in this world that makes a true handicapper more satisfied than this type of win. With the college bowl season upon us, I am looking to start things off with a Bang! Tomorrow night's must watch tv comes in the form of the "prestigious" MAACO Las Vegas Bowl and features the BYU Cougars against the Oregon State Beavers. While BYU comes into this contest with an impressive 10-2 record, they have played an easier schedule and were embarrased in blowout losses at home to both Florida State and TCU. However, this is a very experienced team and they did beat Oklahoma at the start the season. On the other side you have Oregon State who lost a close game to their bitter in state rival Oregon, thus preventing them from a trip to the Rose Bowl. Follow my logic here. Instead of a New Years Day bowl game, Oregon State is playing in the middle of nowhere in a game that might been seen by a few thousand people. Every year there are opportunities such as this one where you have a favored team that appears to go through the motions. If a Nick Saban coached team is capable of laying a stinkbomb as they did in last years Sugar Bowl, after losing to Florida and missing a shot at the BCS title game, I can easily see Oregon State doing likewise. BYU is also a team that travels well regardless of who and where they are playing. While I would not expect the BYU crowd to be hitting the Vegas strip anytime soon, I do think they will provide a much needed edge in the fan base department. Tomorrow's release....BYU +3 over Oregon State.

Tis The Season.....

Nothing ushers in the Christmas week like a good old fashion NFL screwing. After a successful stint with the early games I felt as though the gaming gods were finally on my side. With Pittsburgh nursing an 11 point lead(was only laying 1), I figured things were looking up. At the same time I had the pleasure of watching the Broncos battle back against the Raiders. With only five players left in my survivor pool I figured the Broncos might give me a scare but I had already lined up the Saints as my next weeks pick. Thats when the wheels fell off. With just under 3 minutes left Jemarcus Russell marches the Raiders down the field making play after play for what turned out to be the game winning drive. This dope looked like John elway scrambling on fourth down and ten and completing pass after pass. Furthermore, the tormenting didn't stop there. After every unlikely play the Raiders made the announcers were laughing in disbelief. I would also like to thank all my friends and readers who felt the need to text me "can you believe the Raiders won?". As I reached for the zanax and turned back to the Steelers game, my timing couldn't have been any worse. After taking the lead, the Steelers tried an onside kick which not only failed but lead to an immediate Packers touchdown. Once again thanks to the announcers who echoed their sentiments regarding "just how stupid that decision to onside kick was". I felt like Randy "the Ram" Robinson (the Wrestler) after the torment I put myself through. Through sheer luck the Steelers won on a last second play but the play was reviewed and I found myself pacing in my apartment as the booth review took what seemed like forever. Never has a push felt so good. The only logical thing to do is double down on tonights game. While I lean towards the Redskins catching the 3 at home, I am releasing the Over 43.5 as my Monday Night Insider play of the decade. With all the defensive injuries on both sides of the ball I cannot fathom a low scoring contest.

Money Never Sleeps......

Dream is now 8-1 thanks to his Montreal Canadiens win over the Islanders last night. Not only did he nail the game, he practically had the exact attendance figure as well. In the NFL I have a few picks that are not for anyone with a weak stomach. My first play is the Steelers -1 over the Packers. For the past few weeks all I have heard is how great this Packers defense is. However, this is the same group that got shredded by the Tampa Bay Bucs as well as the Vikings and a few other teams. Despite looking anemic in their last five games, I expect a spirited effort from the Steelers at home in front of their rabid fan base. While alot of prognosticators expect the Steelers to lose out these next few games, I see things differently. This one is about pride. First release .....Steelers -1 over the Packers. Game number two features an intriguing matchup between the Dolphins and the Titans. This game is literally a coin toss and while I would lean towards the home team, I cannot lay the 4.5 points. Miami is one of the most physical, smash mouth teams in the league and for that reason alone I will take the Dolphins with the 4.5 points in this game. In the San Diego-Cincy matchup I "lean" towards the Chargers -7. Both teams have great statistics backing them (Bengals 5-1 as road dog this year) while the Chargers are 4-0 against teams with winning records and 9-2 in their last 11 December games. However, the real wild card is how the Bengals play after the death of one of their teammates, Chris Henry. Factor in a cross country trip and my guess is the Chargers cover the number.

Live from Sardinia.......

Before I get to Saturday Nights NHL Superplay, courtesy of Propick Hockey's resident guru, I must first release tonight's NBA winner. Earlier I released the Clippers +2 over the Knicks, strictly a bet against a lousy Knicks team coming off yet another collapse. Tonight I will stick with a similiar theme and take the Toronto Raptors -7.5 over the Nets. While I believe the Nets have some young talent, they are a team in complete disarray. Until proven otherwise, I will stay short the Nets.
Just got an earful from "Dream" who is complaining about the 50 degree temps he is suffering through off the coast of Sardinia. In addition the food and service are subpar and Mrs. Dream is complaining about the room they are staying in. I tried explaining that 50 degrees is a lot nicer than the frigid temps and soon to be blizzard that will be battering the tri-state region throughout the next two days. Dream curtly told me to shut my trap and take down his NHL Saturday Night Superplay. Tomorrow the Canadiens are visiting the Islanders and catching +120. Not only are the Canadiens a better team but the Islanders have been awful against conference road teams during the past few years. According to Propick's newly formed NHL model, the Canadiens hold an edge in the following metrics: goaltending, defense, power play, penalty killing. While the Islanders have a slightly better offense this should be negated by the Canadiens superior goaltending and defense. Dream has liked this play since earlier in the week and now that the snowstorm is headed our way, there should be about fifty people in the whole building, most of which will be vendors. Take the Canadiens +120 over the Islanders tomorrow night.

Friday........

After seeing their recent winning streak abruptly come to an end last night, I think the Knicks will embark upon another streak starting tonight versus the Clippers. However, the streak I am expecting is a losing one. Despite having seen only one Clippers game all year I still think they are more than capable of beating a Knicks team that has a roster littered with role players. One of the teams "stars", David Lee, couldn't get so much as a sniff from other teams during his offseason testing of the free agency waters. Bottomline, I would rather chew glass or play with a loaded gun then have to sit through this stinkfest. That being said, I am releasing the Clippers +2 just for the sake of doing so.
This day twenty one years ago the Jets led by a stellar performance from Al Toon beat the Giants and knocked them out of the playoffs. They say time heals all wounds. F that. As a high school student I was in no position to lose this game. Not only did this ruin my Christmas, it was the first time my parents had an inkling that "I might be involved in sports gaming". Think it was the fact that all my Christmas gifts were returned for cash and or store credit. Funny thing about the "book"- he had no interest in my brand new norelco razor or monogrammed luggage set, only cold hard cash. Remember this when you are all celebrating the epic run that I am about to unleash! Be back with the NFL cheatsheet later......

Showtime......

After going 2-0 Tuesday night, thanks to "Dream" and the Duke Blue Devils, I am hellbent on making sure every Propick follower has a GREEN holiday this year. Thanks to my resident NHL guru "Dream" (7-1 since inception), Propick is literally making it rain, throwing out blank checks to anyone in our wake! Think Pacman Jones at a strip club without the assault weapons and an entourage of thugs. Now for tonight's play. The Indiana Pacers are laying 3.5 at home against the Charlotte Bobcats in a rematch of two lousy teams. While Charlotte won convincingly in their matchup a few weeks ago thanks to a decided rebounding advantage, I like the Pacers in this second act. Charlotte is an abysmal 1-10 on the road this year and are a totally different team away from their home court. Furthermore, the matchup edge favors the Pacers in almost every single category. Tonights release.....Pacers-3.5.
After dominating the NYC Marathon back in November with a 2:50 time, things have been relatively quiet for local celebrity Marxy(with the exception of driving a livery car that was left running outside a well known upper west side eatery). With that being said, Marxy has the company holiday party tonight. Since the firm he works for was rescued by the government I am not sure how "jubiliant" the tone of the party will be. One can only hope some of Marxy's co-workers act like complete buffoons and it makes its way into the New York Post tomorrow. Unfortunately Marxy declined my request to hang up a banner at the aforementioned event that reads "Propick Sports never took a taxpayer dime....Now Drink up!". As for "Dream", no holiday parties but he is leaving for Sardinia later today with Mrs. Dream and will be out of reach for a few days. Rest assured, I have been promised a few NHL releases at some point during the trip via email.

Dream onz........

Got a call from our resident hockey guru "Dream" earlier. While Dream is no fan of laying heavy wood, he occassionally takes the road less travelled if that means making money. Tonights play courtesy of Dream.......Penguins -195 over the Flyers.

Nothing.....

After looking at every game on the board tonight- NBA, NHL, and College hoops, there is nothing that stands out. That being said, this is a gaming website so I have dug deep to provide loyal readers with a diamond in the rough. Duke -35 over Gardner-Webb. How did I stumble upon this "hidden gem"? My trusted proprietary math model spit this one out. Using the one common opponent Charlotte, Duke won by 42 points while Gardner-Webb lost by 29. Does this mean Duke should win by north of 70 points? Absolutely not but anytime you lay this type of wood it makes for a great night of fun. In essence, you are "spotting" a team a full half with 35 points, so every missed layup, travelling call, foul,etc. becomes a big deal. Throughout the years I have broken more household appliances by playing games like this. Many a coach has been berated for only being up 20 points at halftime. My advice, win or lose playing this game is the right thing to do. In the end, hope the Duke bench can outscore Gardner-Webb and win a 102-60 type of game.

Keep Dreaming......

After a brief hiatus, the gaming icon known as "Dream", is back in the saddle. After a long lunch earlier, Dream informed me that it was time to release another winner. Since I know very little about the NHL, I informed Dream to start dropping some knowledge regarding tonight's action. While a bit disgusted with my lack of effort in researching the pucks, Dream curtly responded "Devils -130 over the Flyers". Dream then jumped all over me for my Thursday night stinkbomb which cost him a few less trips out of Teeterboro. Being called out by dream is bad enough but being forced to watch my Kentucky release while eating, was worse. Furthermore, Dream informed me that he took the Cats for a few dimes and got long Ingram tonight to win the Heisman from a few weeks back at 4-1 (because he was bored). As for tomorrow, Dream is mulling over my NFL Super play of the year- Dallas over the Chargers. However, he thinks with all the public $ on the bolts, the line will come down to -2.5 (and I quote "What idiot doesn't like the hook without having to pay for it?).

Going Back to Cali....

After coach Calipari's team put up such a spirited effort the other night against an excellent UCONN team, the only right thing to do is to reward them. In an effort to mirror the same "stand up" behavior as their head coach, I am taking Kentucky today -8.5 over a porous Indiana team. Usually I refrain from taking such obvious "let down" games but lets face it, when have the normal rules applied to Coach Calipari? The pick.....Kentucky -8.5.

Stay Classy.......

San Diego! After spending endless hours analyzing this weekends NFL games, the one conclusion I came to was "this is no time to be living in Wade's World". Despite having the fervent support of Propick Sports, Wadeface and the Cowboys are the most popular short on the board this week. Everywhere I turn its the same story, Dallas cannot win in December and this year will be no different. With the exception of one brave prognosticator from the New York Post, everyone is taking the Chargers +3. Which leads me to my next point. If everyone is on the Bolts, then how come the line is still Cowboys -3 ? Could it be that despite every common man throwing their lunch money on this game, the Sharps (whales) are backing the Boys this weekend? Never in a million years did I ever expect to utter the words "smart $" and "Wadeface" in the same sentence but there you have it. Taking this lunacy one step further, I am releasing the Cowboys-3 as my NFL "inside play" of the year. These teams are very similiar from a talent standpoint and with Norv Turner on the other side of the field, there will be no shortage of Dopey expressions throughout this game. Wadeface may have the most recognizable facial expressions this league has ever seen but not since "Dumb and Dumber" have we witnessed such collective brilliance under one roof. The play......Cowboys -3 over the Chargers.

On a separate note, El Tigre looks to have a few more floozies emerging from the never ending closet of skeletons. About the only names we haven't heard linked to El Tigre are- Rosie, Kirstie Alley, Star Jones, just to name a few. That being said, would anything be a surprise at this point? The more you think about it, things start to make sense. El Tigre was like Carlton from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Not sure what the chick scene was for the Stanford golf team but guessing by all the "plaid" outfits El Tigre sported back in the 90's, he probably wasn't "crushing it" in the ass department. Fast forward ten years and he's got a billion bucks, worldwide fame, and decides its time to channel his inner Wilt Chamberlain (only with text messaging and voicemail capacity). Judging by the figures thrown around, El Tigre is providing one hell of a stimulus to the underground economy.

Humpty Dumpty......

Unlike his physical counterpart Wade "Wadeface" Phillips, Cleveland Browns head coach Eric "doughboy" Mangini is not well liked by his players. Things got off to a rocky start upon "Mangenius'" arrival to Browns camp and have continued all year long. Whether it was sticking his team on a 12 hour bus ride during the offseason, fining a player $1503.00 for drinking bottled water from a hotel room bar, or playing jedi mind tricks with his quarterbacks, this guy has been an unmitigated disaster. As a result, I am going to abandon my policy of taking the late season divisional home dog in a rivalry game. While the Steelers have been a huge disappointment, the Browns are the type of opponent that can put them back on track. Tonights release- Steelers -9.5 over the Browns.

Caliparication........

With over forty college basketball games being played tonight, there comes a point where even the most seasoned gamer gets worked into a handicapping frenzy. Rather than breaking down ten games like a complete degenerate, I have focused my energy on two of todays college coaching icons. When people hear the word icon they think of such luminaries as- John Wooden, Bob Knight, Coach K, etc. However, I choose to think of the two most influential coaches in the sport today- Robert "Huggy Bear" Huggins and John Calipari. These men have revolutionized the game in an unprecendented fashion. While at Cincinnati in the 1990's Huggy Bear not only made the mock turtleneck look a staple within the fashion/coaching world but he also made graduation rates completely irrelevant. Despite never winning a National Championship, Huggy Bear's teams won almost 30 games a year while sporting a mid single digit graduation rate. More impressively, Huggy Bear was able to find a number of junior colleges that most people could not locate with the most advanced GPS tracking device. Truly a man ahead of his time. Meanwhile, the 1990's was a time for coach Calipari to take a dormant UMASS program to the national level. How did he accomplish such a formidable task? Some point to coach Cal's knowledge of the game but we know it goes well beyond that. Coach Cal got booster's on board and quickly righted the ship. Money, women, etc. Then when things got dicey, the coach picked up and took his act elsewhere. Fast forward a decade later and shortly after leaving the Memphis program in complete disarray, he signs one of the most lucrative coaching contracts in sports history at Kentucky. Further proof that all is right in the world of college sports. A player gets suspended for getting $100 but a dirty coach gets rewarded to the tune of $40+ mil for rules violations and leaving a few torched programs in his wake. Good job NCAA. This guy makes PT Barnum look like a warm up act. In any event, I am releasing Kentucky +1 tonight over UCONN because of my faith in Coach Cal and his program. Calhoun may have some real winners on his squad but Kentucky has a NBA lottery as its starting five. As for West Virginia, I will stay away from this game because the line is too high (-18).

En Fuego......

After crushing it with the Jets-Nets games, I made a big play on the SEC and Big 12 conference games. After hitting the Bama $ line play as the first leg of my three team parlay, I was feeling awfully good. With Texas playing a lackluster game, the second leg of this trifecta (Huskers +14) was looking even better. Unfortunately, Georgia Tech gave me a heart attack as Clemson's C.J. Spiller went off for over 230 yards and 4 touchdowns. However, it was well worth it as I sat back and watched the rambling wreck come back to beat Clemson 39-34. In an effort to take Propick to the next level I am releasing my first ever "Santa Play". While I am not a big fan of many games on tomorrow's NFL slate, I have found one major release. Cowboys-1.5 over the Giants. As a lifelong Giants fan I am disgusted with having to release this play but I blame the heartless Gmen for this gaming decision. While Wadeface and Romo struggle in the month of December, I believe the Giants are shot-both mentally and physically. Fustration has set in and as much as I want to see Wade Face look like Baby Huey after he "craps his pants", the Giants are too banged up to win this game.

Major Move.......

This is my favorite NBA game on the slate. In fact this is a game I could not feel more confident about releasing. The New Jersey Nets are an awesome 0-18 this year, including an impressive 0-7 record at home. Their opponent the Charlotte Bobcats are a more formidable 7-10, however only 1-7 on the road. Law of average dictates that the Nets are well overdue for a win. While I would love to see an 0-82 team, solely to witness history, this will not happen. Those hundred fans that make the trip to the Izod center tonight will be in for quite a treat. The Nets will win this game and notch their first victory of the year. The fact that the Nets are catching 3.5 points is just the icing on the cake. Take out a lien on your house, the Nets will deliver!
As we anxiously await the impactful offseason signings in the years MLB free agent class, once again the New York Mets Stole the headlines. Late yesterday news broke that the Mets signed both Chris Coste and Henry Blanco (no relation to Benny Blanco from the Bronx), to one year contracts. Who cares about John Lackey, Chone Figgins, or a potential trade for Roy Halladay when you were able to ink these two studs? As a friend and Mets season ticket holder said to me earlier "I was going to dump my tickets but now with Blanco, I'd be a fool not to renew them". To quote Harry Dunne from Dumb and Dumber, "just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this........and totally redeem yourself". One can only hope the balance of the Mets off season includes a couple more impact signings.

I Hope She Uses a Driver Next Time........

The quote above came from none other than Jepser Parnevik. Not only is Jesper the sharpest dressed mofo on the PGA tour, he is also the guy who introduced his nanny at the time (Tigre's wife), to el Tigre. When it rains it pours. From all indications, El Tigre is not exactly a "big spender" despite being worth a cool billion. Boy has that changed in a hurry. After striking a legal coup in the form of his first prenup, El Tigre has had to step it up a notch to the tune of a series of "incentive clauses" that would make even Jemarcus Russell feel underpaid. At least El Tigre got his money's worth. Hounds are coming out of the wood work. This Jaimee Grubbs (guess spelling isn't taught in the local trailer park community) is getting her fifteen minutes of fame along with a bevy of others. Right about now El Tigre's former caddy fluff is probably contemplating cashing in off his old boss' errors. Considering the crowds at golf events tend to consist of families, it might be a bit chilly in the land of El Tigre for a while. Then again who needs fan support when you got a stable?

Take the Jets -3. On the fence with this since the Jets dominated the Bills awhile back and still found a way to lose (Sanchez throwing 5 interceptions didn't help). Although it seems obvious to use this common man logic, I will jump aboard this train no matter how wrong it feels. Expect a borderline unwatchable game filled with a lot of miscues. In the end, the Jets get the cover or as an early holiday screw job, they win 13-10 in overtime and its a push.

Futility Inc.

Never one to bet against a good trend, I am taking the Mavs -7 against the hapless Nets. The Izod center is hardly an intimidating venue for opponents to visit and these days and playing at home is the last thing the Nets need.
Ironically, on this day in 1993, the Houston Rockets tie an NBA record with their 15th straight win.

Privacy Please......

On a night when I should have been focusing on releasing winners, I could not help but fall into the abyss otherwise known as Tiger Wood's life. Amazing that the world's most calculating athlete could have "allegedly" stepped on his dong like this. I cannot emphasize the word "alleged" enough. If the "alleged" affair with this party girl/bartender took place and Tiger really left a long trail of voicemails/text messages, then professional athletes everywhere are collectively congratulating themselves for not being as much of a dumb ass. This guy went to Stanford, is worth a billion dollars, and has the media in his pocket. Somewhere John Daly is doing shots at a local Hooters trying to convince VH1 executives to let him do another reality show, while Tiger is wishing this nightmare would just go away. If the rumors turn out to be true, then it only confirms what many already thought- Tiger is a prodigy who lacks common sense. Similiar to a CEO who swears the stripper "really means it when she says she likes him for who he is and not the fact that he's running up a six figure tab". Unless someone on the PGA tour is caught with a farm animal or arrested for manslaughter, Tiger will have to address this issue before every flooze comes out of the wood work for a few grand to provide the gossip rags "their untold story".