Here's how much each B10 school spends on Football (in millions):
1. Ohio State $32.30
2. Iowa $26.90
3. Wisconsin $22.71
4. Penn State $19.13
5. Michigan $18.03
6. Michigan State $15.86
7. Northwestern $15.71
8. Purdue $12.66
9. Indiana $11.84
10. Illinois $10.49
11. Minnesota $9.25
We spend 1/3 of what Iowa does and less than 1/2 of Sconny...hmmm, wonder why we continue to suck? Seriously, this is embarassing. This just reaffirms that the problems with this program are at the very top and changing coaches isn't necessarily going to solve anything.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Thanks
Thanks to everyone who made it out for Saturday - I had a great time, and I hope you all did, too.
Next year I hope we can see more of you over at my place for the 2nd half of the event, the card games were intense for a while and then it just got stupid. Felt pretty awful yesterday, but I managed to put up a good front for Father's Day.
Overall, I think the golf course was great but I don't plan on going back. The insane focus on pace of play was just ridiculous. We'll look for a new venue next year where they might actually appreciate our business.
Now on to the next project...VEGAS in October. We didn't really get a chance to discuss it much on Saturday, but please let me know if you are thinking of joining JG, GR, and myself for the 4th annual Vegas S*it-show. OCT 22, 23, 24...coming home on the 25th - Monday. I plan on booking in July so if interested please shoot me a note.
Thanks again guys - hope to see you all again soon before the summer gets away from us and the Pigskin season is here.
Next year I hope we can see more of you over at my place for the 2nd half of the event, the card games were intense for a while and then it just got stupid. Felt pretty awful yesterday, but I managed to put up a good front for Father's Day.
Overall, I think the golf course was great but I don't plan on going back. The insane focus on pace of play was just ridiculous. We'll look for a new venue next year where they might actually appreciate our business.
Now on to the next project...VEGAS in October. We didn't really get a chance to discuss it much on Saturday, but please let me know if you are thinking of joining JG, GR, and myself for the 4th annual Vegas S*it-show. OCT 22, 23, 24...coming home on the 25th - Monday. I plan on booking in July so if interested please shoot me a note.
Thanks again guys - hope to see you all again soon before the summer gets away from us and the Pigskin season is here.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Unbelievable!!
3-0 World Cup performance again!!! This is insane. I haven't lost a single bet on this thing since Monday, and I'm picking every single match! I love Soccer!!
The Streak continues...
2 undefeated days in a row, so I figure I better post my picks once again to keep the streak alive!
Seriously, can the World Cup last forever? Another 2-0-1 day in the WC bets has helped me recover from my MLB hole I put myself into last month. What do I have today...
AREGENTINA -1: these guys already won 4-1, so once again...the streak continues!
GREECE pick: I took them over Nigeria, better value but I think we might see a draw in this one.
MEXICO pick: In another pick'em, I'm calling for Mexico to beat France. Line wise, they are the dog, but I have them rated better on my list...so I'll pick the Frenchmen to go down and the Mexicans to make me some more $$$!
As I mentioned yesterday, BOS +7 is the NBA pick for the evening. LAL will likely win the game, but I really think it will be tight.
One other thing, US OPEN picks. For these, I just throw down a dollar on lots of sneaky picks that might do something great. Here's my list for this week, to the best of my memory:
Hunter Mahan
Padraig Harrington
Els
Z. Johnson
R.Karlsson
Goosen
Cabrera
I think that's it. Talked to one guy this morning who like Slocum at 80:1...wow, I'm going to be pissed if he wins and I mentioned him but didn't bet it.
How about Tigger's group today...Woods, Westwood, Els...made for TV right there.
It should be a good one, lots of intrigue and no clear cut favorite.
Things appear to be all set for Saturday - 80 degrees, Sunny, plenty of cold beverages available...can't wait.
Seriously, can the World Cup last forever? Another 2-0-1 day in the WC bets has helped me recover from my MLB hole I put myself into last month. What do I have today...
AREGENTINA -1: these guys already won 4-1, so once again...the streak continues!
GREECE pick: I took them over Nigeria, better value but I think we might see a draw in this one.
MEXICO pick: In another pick'em, I'm calling for Mexico to beat France. Line wise, they are the dog, but I have them rated better on my list...so I'll pick the Frenchmen to go down and the Mexicans to make me some more $$$!
As I mentioned yesterday, BOS +7 is the NBA pick for the evening. LAL will likely win the game, but I really think it will be tight.
One other thing, US OPEN picks. For these, I just throw down a dollar on lots of sneaky picks that might do something great. Here's my list for this week, to the best of my memory:
Hunter Mahan
Padraig Harrington
Els
Z. Johnson
R.Karlsson
Goosen
Cabrera
I think that's it. Talked to one guy this morning who like Slocum at 80:1...wow, I'm going to be pissed if he wins and I mentioned him but didn't bet it.
How about Tigger's group today...Woods, Westwood, Els...made for TV right there.
It should be a good one, lots of intrigue and no clear cut favorite.
Things appear to be all set for Saturday - 80 degrees, Sunny, plenty of cold beverages available...can't wait.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Quick Picks
Undefeated yesterday!! I need a few more of those.
LAL rolled, as expected last night. I was a little leary on the 6.5 points, but I shouldn't have been. BOS played like they were going to save it for Thursday, and I think they will. I'll take BOS +7 on Thursday - this one will be close and should be the best game of the series. LAL might still win, but I'll take the points with BOS.
World Cup
I pushed this morning with Honduras +1, I regretted the pick after watching the first 25 minutes this morning with my little 6am wake up call buddy, but Honduras held on to get me a push.
I have UNDER 2.5 in the Spain-Switz game going on right now.
In the finale, I took my boring URUGUAY team to win outright over the host nation of South Africa. Uruguay is a dull boring team (I understand the Iowa comparisons) and I think they can lull the South Africans to sleep and sneak one in for a 1-0 W.
It's also the final day we have to make those US OPEN bets. Who do I like? I have 3 bets out there right now...ELS 30:1, GOOSEN 33:1, MAHAN 50:1...any other tasty long shots that I'm missing?
That's all I got for today...unless I start to dabble back into baseball again and continue to lose money!
Weather still looks amazing for Saturday 79 and sunshine - can't beat it!
LAL rolled, as expected last night. I was a little leary on the 6.5 points, but I shouldn't have been. BOS played like they were going to save it for Thursday, and I think they will. I'll take BOS +7 on Thursday - this one will be close and should be the best game of the series. LAL might still win, but I'll take the points with BOS.
World Cup
I pushed this morning with Honduras +1, I regretted the pick after watching the first 25 minutes this morning with my little 6am wake up call buddy, but Honduras held on to get me a push.
I have UNDER 2.5 in the Spain-Switz game going on right now.
In the finale, I took my boring URUGUAY team to win outright over the host nation of South Africa. Uruguay is a dull boring team (I understand the Iowa comparisons) and I think they can lull the South Africans to sleep and sneak one in for a 1-0 W.
It's also the final day we have to make those US OPEN bets. Who do I like? I have 3 bets out there right now...ELS 30:1, GOOSEN 33:1, MAHAN 50:1...any other tasty long shots that I'm missing?
That's all I got for today...unless I start to dabble back into baseball again and continue to lose money!
Weather still looks amazing for Saturday 79 and sunshine - can't beat it!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Daily Gambler
Here are my quick plays for the day...rocking the World Cup right now, breaking even in the NBA, abstaining from MLB for a while.
WC
Won on the under in the opener today, all the o/u's are at 2.5 or more and so far only the Germany game has gone over. This might change as the tourney goes on, but betting under's in the first game for these teams has been a no-brainer.
I have IVORY COAST at +1 against PORTUGAL right now. IC has their star sitting out with a broken arm, but he might be back in the 2nd half. Either way, with my +1 bet I am expecting a win or a push at the worst because, once again, nobody scores!!
In the finale I passed on the Brazil -1600 money line...yeah, most insane line I've ever seen. So I can bet $1600 to win $100? Where do I sign up? So I went with a more sane bet taking the under 3 total.
NBA
Game 6, line is kind of high at -6.5 for LAL, but I'm convinced that LA will win and send it to 7. Money line isn't great, but I think that's what I'm taking...Lakers to win the game.
Go Teams!
WC
Won on the under in the opener today, all the o/u's are at 2.5 or more and so far only the Germany game has gone over. This might change as the tourney goes on, but betting under's in the first game for these teams has been a no-brainer.
I have IVORY COAST at +1 against PORTUGAL right now. IC has their star sitting out with a broken arm, but he might be back in the 2nd half. Either way, with my +1 bet I am expecting a win or a push at the worst because, once again, nobody scores!!
In the finale I passed on the Brazil -1600 money line...yeah, most insane line I've ever seen. So I can bet $1600 to win $100? Where do I sign up? So I went with a more sane bet taking the under 3 total.
NBA
Game 6, line is kind of high at -6.5 for LAL, but I'm convinced that LA will win and send it to 7. Money line isn't great, but I think that's what I'm taking...Lakers to win the game.
Go Teams!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Saturday Details
Just got off the phone with the golf course, minor chaos...he's said we were never confirmed, but I have an email which stated the opposite...so he's finding a spot for us and moving other people around to get us in at 10am as planned.
Whew...not the start I needed for this week!
So, here's the plan of attack for Saturday:
8:15-8:30 - MEET AT MY HOUSE IN CHANHASSEN (I would like to get to the course by 9 and it's 10-15 minutes away)...we'll need 2-3 drivers to get us all there.
If you're not there by 8:30 or 8:45 at the latest, you are on your own to drive to the course. We can try to align car pooling options for all who are on time just in case we have a few drinks on the course.
9:00-10:00 - There is a nice range at the course for some warm up, this is my plan since I've played only 3 times this season.
COST - each guy will owe $88 for 27 holes and a cart
10:00-10:30 - this is when our tee times will be, we'll do a draw for partners once everyone is there and we have 3 successive tee times starting at 10am.
Play 18 holes, gather in the club house to check the progress and regroup for the Final 9 holes.
3:08 - final 9 starts, we will have 3 successive tee times once again pairing teams in 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th, 5th-6th
I expect golf to wrap up by 5-5:30 and we can head down to Floyd's (bar/grill right on Hwy 5) to determine skins and winners.
We'll grab dinner there and maybe a drink before heading back to my place for cards.
On the way, we'll stop at a liquor store, right on 5 as well, and you will be able to grab whatever your drink of choice will be for the evening. I'll have coolers available for beer or cups for booze.
Start throwing cards by 8pm and play as long as we can. I'm thinking $5-$10/game/guy, with small stacks of chips in hope of playing multiple games. I have a 10 seat table that we can probably use for all of us together.
THINGS TO KNOW
1. Bring cash - $20 for golf gambling (tourney/skins/beer cart girls), and some cash for cards/beanbags/anything else we can gamble on.
2. Sleepover - all are welcome to sleep over...stipulations = no puking or destroying the house and everyone is up and out by 9-10am when the fam comes back home.
3. Be on time - if you're late we'll leave you...simple as that. We're all adults - just be on time so we can go without drama.
ADDRESSES
Me
2063 Stone Creek Drive in Chanhassen
Island View
7795 Laketown Parkway in Waconia - it's right off of Hwy 5 on the right hand side if you're coming from EP/Chanhassen area.
I think most of you have my phone number if you get lost or need to get in touch.
We're looking at 11-12 guys right now. I think I have 11 solid commits and 1 50/50 guy, so once this is locked in I can get a better idea of teams. We'll try to be as fair as possible, splitting in A & B players based on handicap and do a blind draw from there.
I'm excited - hope you all are too. Weather looks like 80 and sunshine - good stuff.
See you on Saturday!!
Whew...not the start I needed for this week!
So, here's the plan of attack for Saturday:
8:15-8:30 - MEET AT MY HOUSE IN CHANHASSEN (I would like to get to the course by 9 and it's 10-15 minutes away)...we'll need 2-3 drivers to get us all there.
If you're not there by 8:30 or 8:45 at the latest, you are on your own to drive to the course. We can try to align car pooling options for all who are on time just in case we have a few drinks on the course.
9:00-10:00 - There is a nice range at the course for some warm up, this is my plan since I've played only 3 times this season.
COST - each guy will owe $88 for 27 holes and a cart
10:00-10:30 - this is when our tee times will be, we'll do a draw for partners once everyone is there and we have 3 successive tee times starting at 10am.
Play 18 holes, gather in the club house to check the progress and regroup for the Final 9 holes.
3:08 - final 9 starts, we will have 3 successive tee times once again pairing teams in 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th, 5th-6th
I expect golf to wrap up by 5-5:30 and we can head down to Floyd's (bar/grill right on Hwy 5) to determine skins and winners.
We'll grab dinner there and maybe a drink before heading back to my place for cards.
On the way, we'll stop at a liquor store, right on 5 as well, and you will be able to grab whatever your drink of choice will be for the evening. I'll have coolers available for beer or cups for booze.
Start throwing cards by 8pm and play as long as we can. I'm thinking $5-$10/game/guy, with small stacks of chips in hope of playing multiple games. I have a 10 seat table that we can probably use for all of us together.
THINGS TO KNOW
1. Bring cash - $20 for golf gambling (tourney/skins/beer cart girls), and some cash for cards/beanbags/anything else we can gamble on.
2. Sleepover - all are welcome to sleep over...stipulations = no puking or destroying the house and everyone is up and out by 9-10am when the fam comes back home.
3. Be on time - if you're late we'll leave you...simple as that. We're all adults - just be on time so we can go without drama.
ADDRESSES
Me
2063 Stone Creek Drive in Chanhassen
Island View
7795 Laketown Parkway in Waconia - it's right off of Hwy 5 on the right hand side if you're coming from EP/Chanhassen area.
I think most of you have my phone number if you get lost or need to get in touch.
We're looking at 11-12 guys right now. I think I have 11 solid commits and 1 50/50 guy, so once this is locked in I can get a better idea of teams. We'll try to be as fair as possible, splitting in A & B players based on handicap and do a blind draw from there.
I'm excited - hope you all are too. Weather looks like 80 and sunshine - good stuff.
See you on Saturday!!
Friday, June 11, 2010
USA-England
Forgot to add this one to my picks...
USA-ENGLAND
Don't like our odds in this one. I think we can win the next 2, but ENG is loaded and kind of my sneaky WC Favorite. I'll go ENG wins 2-1.
USA-ENGLAND
Don't like our odds in this one. I think we can win the next 2, but ENG is loaded and kind of my sneaky WC Favorite. I'll go ENG wins 2-1.
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