NFL Picks Contest- Reprieve!

Since no one picked tonight's game between the Iggles and Seahawks in our Small Potatoes NFL Picks Contest, I have decided to extend the deadline for this weeks picks until midnight (CST) on Saturday. This will allow ohcowboy12go, Neophyte, and bungbert to get their picks in. I hate to see anyone get eliminated because they didn't get their picks in, so here's your reprieve guys. E-mail your picks to nfl.picks@ymail.com.

Don't miss out again!

Good luck!

NFL Picks Contest (Part Duex)- Picks Due Wednesday!

Week 3 of the Small Potatoes NFL Picks Contest (Part Duex) is upon us already.

Although everyone made it thru the first two weeks, there were several picks that looked like they were in trouble. But the Bengals, Steelers, and Jets all held on for wins.

There is a game Thursday, so I need to have your pick in no later than midnight (CST) Wednesday.

The teams listed next to your name are off the board for you and cannot be picked again.

Good luck everyone!

ohcowboy12go- (Detroit, Cincy)
Memphis MOJO- (New England, Cincy)
Neophyte- (New England, Pittsburgh)
Music City Momma- (Dallas, Pittsburgh)
Vegas Vic- (Green Bay, Atlanta)
Two Minute Warning- (San Francisco, Cincy)

Undercover- (New England, NY Jets)
Captain Crunch- (Dallas, Cincy)
bungbert- (New England, Pittsburgh)
lightning36- (Detroit, Atlanta)
Grange95- (San Francisco, Atlanta)
Very Josie- (San Francisco, Atlanta)

NFL Picks Contest-(Part Duex)

Here are the picks for the Small Potatoes NFL Picks Contest (Part Duex).

Happy Thanksgiving and good luck everyone!

ohcowboy12go- Cincinnati
Memphis MOJO- Cincinnati
Neophyte- Pittsburgh
Music City Momma- Pittsburgh
Vegas Vic- Atlanta
Two Minute Warning- Cincinnati

Undercover- NY Jets
Captain Crunch- Cincinnati
bungbert- Pittsburgh
lightning36- Atlanta
Grange95- Atlanta
Very Josie- Atlanta

NFL Pick- November 24th

Only one game on the Turkey Day lineup that's worth a look.

$11 @ 11/10 on Detroit (+7) over Green Bay

The old adage is to always take the home underdog in divisional games. The Lions are a touchdown dog at home, so why not? The Lions are the last team to knock off the Pack by getting pressure on Rodgers. Plus they should be able to move the ball against a pedestrian Green Bay defense. I'll take the points at home.

Starting Bankroll         $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                     $140.00
Current Bankroll          $2,140.00

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Just a moment to wish all of you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

Ms. Lucki Duck and I will take our kids and dog on a five hour journey tomorrow to see Ms. Duck's family. A little turkey and dressing and then sit down in front of the boob tube to see if my Cowboys can get by the Fish. I think it will be a close one.

I'll drive over to the Houston area on Friday to visit my older sister and her family, then head back home Saturday. That's a lot of windshield time :)

Be careful on the roads my friends. I'm not worried about your driving . . . it's ta other guy ya gotta watch out fer!

NFL Picks Contest-Week 2 (Picks Due Tomorrow)

Week 2 of the Small Potatoes NFL Picks Contest (Part Duex) is upon us already.

Although everyone made it thru the first week, those who picked Dallas and Detroit had a bit of a sweat.

There are three games Thanksgiving Day, so I need to have your pick in no later than midnight (CST) Wednesday.

The team listed next to your name is off the board for you and cannot be picked again.

Good luck everyone!

ohcowboy12go- (Detroit)
Memphis MOJO- (New England)
Neophyte- (New England)
Music City Momma- (Dallas)
Vegas Vic- (Green Bay)
Two Minute Warning- (San Francisco)

Undercover- (New England)
Captain Crunch- (Dallas)
bungbert- (New England)
lightning36- (Detroit)
Grange95- (San Francisco)
Very Josie- (San Francisco)

NFL Picks Contest- (Part Duex)

Here are the picks for the Small Potatoes NFL Picks Contest (Part Duex).

Josie gets her pick in just under the wire and promises to show cleavage. Whether it's hers or not, she didn't say :)

Good luck everyone!

ohcowboy12go- Detroit
Memphis MOJO- New England
Neophyte- New England
Music City Momma- Dallas
Vegas Vic- Green Bay
Two Minute Warning- San Francisco

Undercover- New England
Captain Crunch- Dallas
bungbert- New England
lightning36- Detroit
Grange95- San Francisco
Very Josie- San Francisco

NFL Picks- November 20th

Two games worth dropping a few coins on today.

$11 @ 11/10 on Green Bay (-14) over Tampa Bay

I'm riding the wave in this one. The Packers are ringing the bell to the tune of 35 points a game. The Bucs have dropped three straight and 4 of 5.

$11 @ 11/10 on New England (-14) over Kansas City

The Chiefs have dropped their last two games... to Miami and Denver. Not exactly the cream of the crop. The Pats don't lose at home.

Starting Bankroll         $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                    $141.00
Current Bankroll          $2,141.00

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!

NFL Picks Contest (Part Duex). Last Day To Sign Up!

So far we have ten signed up to play, Neo, KenP, Music City Momma, GreenBeans, Vegas Vic, Two Minute Warning, Undercover, Captain Crunch, MOJO, and ohcowboy12go.

Today is the last day to sign up! Don't miss out.

Send me your picks by midnight CST tonight if you haven't already done so.


*****

Since our NFL Picks Contest ended so early (which means our prognositcating skills are on par with our poker skills), I thought it might be fun to give it another go and do it again!

This contest is open to any and all who stop by to read this blog. There is no entry fee, and you can enter by e-mailing me @ nfl.picks@ymail.com or commenting below. Jump in, there's nothing to lose and you might win a shirt!

The winner receives a tee shirt or sweat shirt (your choice) with the logo of your favorite NFL team. If there is a tie at the end of the season, all remaining contestants will receive a shirt.

Here are the rules.

Each week I need your pick BEFORE the first game. No point spread just an out right winner. If that team wins you advance. That simple. If there is a tie or your team loses, you are out. Each week the amount of players dwindle until the last man, woman, or child, is standing.

You are allowed to pick a certain team only once. If you pick the Dolphins this week, they are off the board for you for the rest of the contest. The next week you pick the Bears and they are off the board for the rest of the contest and so on until the end of the regular season. When the playoffs begin, the board will be wiped clean and you may pick any of the playoff teams, even if you picked them during the regular season. However, once you pick them in the playoffs, they are off the board for you and cannot be picked again the remainder of the season. Whoever is left at the end will receive a shirt.

Each week you must email your pick to nfl.picks@ymail.com before the first game starts for the week playing . And remember, there are a few Thursday night games during the season. If you have questions, please e-mail me at nfl.picks@ymail.com.

I am not going to count the Thursday night game this week so everyone who wants to sign up has time. You will need to be registered and have your picks to me by this Saturday at midnight CST to be eligible.

Let's have some fun! Good luck!

College Football Picks- November 19th

Four games on tap today that are worth a look.

$22 @ 11/10 on Houston (-20) over SMU

Look for a track meet in this one with a combined score nearing 100 points.

$11 @ 11/10 on Oklahoma (-14) over Baylor

Track meet #2. Two good offenses, one bad defense and one horrible defense match up in Waco.

 
$11 @ 11/10 on Rice (-13) over Tulane

The Owls are 3-1 at home. Tulane is surrendering 40 points a game and has lost eight straight games.

 
$11 @ 11/10 on Arkansas (-13) over Mississippi St.

The Razorbacks' only loss this season was a road loss at Alabama. 

Starting Bankroll         $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                     $133.00
Current Bankroll          $2,133.00

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!

NFL Picks Contest (Part Duex)- Sign Up Today!

Win a cool NFL shirt from Lucki Duck!

So far we have eight signed up to play, Neo, KenP, Music City Momma, GreenBeans, Vegas Vic, Two Minute Warning, Undercover, and Captain Crunch.

Sign up today!

*****

Since our NFL Picks Contest ended so early (which means our prognositcating skills are on par with our poker skills), I thought it might be fun to give it another go and do it again!

This contest is open to any and all who stop by to read this blog. There is no entry fee, and you can enter by e-mailing me @ nfl.picks@ymail.com or commenting below. Jump in, there's nothing to lose and you might win a shirt!

The winner receives a tee shirt or sweat shirt (your choice) with the logo of your favorite NFL team. If there is a tie at the end of the season, all remaining contestants will receive a shirt.

Here are the rules.

Each week I need your pick BEFORE the first game. No point spread just an out right winner. If that team wins you advance. That simple. If there is a tie or your team loses, you are out. Each week the amount of players dwindle until the last man, woman, or child, is standing.

You are allowed to pick a certain team only once. If you pick the Dolphins this week, they are off the board for you for the rest of the contest. The next week you pick the Bears and they are off the board for the rest of the contest and so on until the end of the regular season. When the playoffs begin, the board will be wiped clean and you may pick any of the playoff teams, even if you picked them during the regular season. However, once you pick them in the playoffs, they are off the board for you and cannot be picked again the remainder of the season. Whoever is left at the end will receive a shirt.

Each week you must email your pick to nfl.picks@ymail.com before the first game starts for the week playing . And remember, there are a few Thursday night games during the season. If you have questions, please e-mail me at nfl.picks@ymail.com.

I am not going to count the Thursday night game this week so everyone who wants to sign up has time. You will need to be registered and have your picks to me by this Saturday at midnight CST to be eligible.

Let's have some fun! Good luck!

Astros Moving to AL West

I'm a little disapointed to see my Astros kicked to the curb and sent off to the AL West. Hell, we're gettin' our azz kicked in the NL, I can't see it getting any better in the junior circuit. Why not send the Brewers back from whence they came?

Austin Swafford has a nice post on the move that pretty much illustrates my feelings, especially the extortion, so I'll give my keyboard a rest and just send you to his blog.

(Bumped) Free NFL Picks Contest (Part Duex)- Sign Up Today!

Win a cool NFL shirt from Lucki Duck!

So far we have six signed up to play, Neo, KenP, Music City Momma, GreenBeans, Vegas Vic, and Two Minute Warning.

Sign up today!

                          *****

Since our NFL Picks Contest ended so early (which means our prognositcating skills are on par with our poker skills), I thought it might be fun to give it another go and do it again!

This contest is open to any and all who stop by to read this blog. There is no entry fee, and you can enter by e-mailing me @ nfl.picks@ymail.com or commenting below. Jump in, there's nothing to lose and you might win a shirt!

The winner receives a tee shirt or sweat shirt (your choice) with the logo of your favorite NFL team. If there is a tie at the end of the season, all remaining contestants will receive a shirt.

Here are the rules.

Each week I need your pick BEFORE the first game. No point spread just an out right winner. If that team wins you advance. That simple. If there is a tie or your team loses, you are out. Each week the amount of players dwindle until the last man, woman, or child, is standing.

You are allowed to pick a certain team only once. If you pick the Dolphins this week, they are off the board for you for the rest of the contest. The next week you pick the Bears and they are off the board for the rest of the contest and so on until the end of the regular season.  When the playoffs begin, the board will be wiped clean and you may pick any of the playoff teams, even if you picked them during the regular season. However, once you pick them in the playoffs, they are off the board for you and cannot be picked again the remainder of the season. Whoever is left at the end will receive a shirt.

Each week you must email your pick to nfl.picks@ymail.com before the first game starts for the week playing . And remember, there are a few Thursday night games during the season. If you have questions, please e-mail me at nfl.picks@ymail.com.

I am not going to count the Thursday night game this week so everyone who wants to sign up has time. You will need to be registered and have your picks to me by this Saturday at midnight CST to be eligible.

Let's have some fun! Good luck!

NFL Picks Contest- We Have A Winner(s)

Congratulations to Ironman and Inside Man for winning the Small Potatoes NFL Picks Contest!

Inside Man picked the Chargers last week and lost, which meant all Ironman needed was for the Ravens to beat a bad Seattle team for him to win all the marbles. Unfortunately, Baltimore couldn't pull it off, which means we have a tie.

As I stated at the beginning of the contest, if there is a tie, all remaining players will receive a tee shirt or sweatshirt with their favorite team's logo. So, if both of the winners will e-mail me your favorite NFL team (my guess is that Ironman's isn't the Ravens), shirt size, whether you prefer a tee shirt or sweatshirt, and your mailing address, I'll send you your shirt. My e-mail is nfl.picks@ymail.com.

Congratulations!

Back In The Saddle Again

We had eight runners show for Tin Man's $5 NLHE Tourney last Friday. It was the first time in several weeks that we had enough players to actually have a tournament, so it was nice to get back on the horse.

One of our regulars, Bluffin' Bev hadn't come in almost a month, so I called her last week to see what was up. Her husband answered and said that Bev had bypass surgery on one of her legs. It seems the dialysis she requires had caused a calcium buildup that caused the blockage in her groin area. The surgery was successful, but she's currently in rehab in the Austin area. So good thoughts, positive vibes, and prayers for you Ms Bev. Get well soon!

Seated from left to right on your radio dial were Big Daddy, Josh, Ranger Rick, Philly Phanatic, Lil' Annie Okie, Tin Man, Joseph, and yours truly.

Tin Man was hot early, getting several big pocket pairs to take down a few pots and took out Big Daddy and Ranger Rick on the same hand when his A-K hit the flop. A few hands later I felted Joseph when I raised UTG with K-K and Joseph pushed for 10BB with pocket fives. The flop was K-5-Q, giving us both sets. The case 5 didn't come for him and we were down to five players.

Annie lost a decent pot to Philly Phantic, which made her the short stack. She pushed four straight hands, losing the fourth one to her hubby, Tin Man. I imagine he'll be paying for that one for a while :)

Tin Man took out Josh and I toe-tagged Philly. Down to heads-up, Tin Man and I decided to chop the tourney, and since the bounty hadn't been collected, we also chopped it (which happened to be me).

Only five stayed for the $2 buy-in cash game. The most interesting hand was between Philly and myself. I had pocket eights and opened the pot for a 3X raise. Philly and Annie called and the 6-8-6 flop hit me right between the eyes. Annie checked and I bet half the pot with Philly commenting that I was "full of crap" as he called. Philly always thinks I'm bluffing, so I thought I had a good chance of getting paid off in this hand. Annie folded and it was just Philly and I.

There was a possible flush draw on the flop, and I was hoping it would get there on the turn. I put Philly on the draw or two big cards. The turn was an off suit A, which I hoped hit him. I bet half pot again and Philly followed along.

The river was a Q and it also completed the flush. WHEEEE! I bet 3/4 pot, but Philly mucked without showing his cards. Maybe he was on a straight draw, because he would have called with top pair. I guess I'll never know, but I still won a sizeable pot and ended the night with a $7 profit in the cash game.

It was nice to be able to pitch a few cards again. Padding the 'ol bankroll doesn't hurt either!

Till next time, win the flips.

College Football Picks, November 12th

Three games on tap today that look profitable.

$44 @ 11/10 on SMU (-7) over Navy

The Ponies are 4-0 at home, winning by an average of 21 points a game. Navy has lost 5 of their last 6 games.

$22 @  11/10 on Wisconsin (-27) over Minnesota

Wisconsin has beaten opponents by an average of almost 40 points in their six home wins. Minnesota has lost 5 of 6 and is 0-4 on the highway this season.

$11 @11/10 on Southern Mississippi (-10) over Central Florida

Southern Miss is 4-0 at home. UCF is 0-5 on the road. Guess where this one is being played?

Starting Bankroll         $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                     $177.00
Current Bankroll          $2,177.00

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!

NFL Picks Contest- Week 10

Week 10 of the Small Potatoes NFL Picks Contest is upon us and we are down to heads-up play!

The shirt is on the line.

Picks are below.

Good luck!

Ironman - Baltimore
Inside Man -  San Diego

Weekend Football Picks

Another rough week betting the pigskin, taking it on the chin to the tune of $25. That's two weeks in a row, following a nice winning streak.

The Packers held on to cover on Sunday, while Kansas City got steamrolled 38-3 by a previously winless Miami team. Who could see that one coming? Not me.

On the college level, my only win was the Houston Cougars. None of my other picks covered, with all three of them losing outright, including my Nebraska Cornhuskers. How they could lose at home to Northwestern is beyond me, but it happened.

Guess I'll get back on the horse and try it again next weekend :)

Starting Bankroll         $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                    $177.00
Current Bankroll          $2,177.00

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!

Road Trip To JerryWorld!

Sonny Boy and I took a road trip to Arlington Sunday to see the Cowboys/Seahawks match-up. I hadn't taken him to a game since the Cowboys vacated Texas Stadium and moved in to JerryWorld a few years ago.

We had seen a high school playoff game at the new stadium, but this was our first time to see the Pokes play there, and it was quite a scene to behold.

If you watch many NFL games, you are aware of the extrodinary amount of downtime dedicated to selling beer and pick up trucks. Jerry has that covered with his 60 yard long TV screen (HD of course) to entertain you during the three and a half hours you spend there watching 60 minutes of football.

The game itself wasn't too bad... or too good. The Dallas offense moved at will between the twenties, but then bogged down in the red zone and settled for field goals. Nothing new there. But, they managed to get the ball in the endzone in the second half a couple times to add one in the left hand column.

Tavarius Jackson is as bad as advertised. Bad reads, bad throws, interceptions, he ran the gammit. Seattle will have to find a QB before they will be much of a threat in this league.

The highlight of the game for me was the halftime ceremony that admitted Drew Pearson, Larry Allen, and Charles Haley into the Cowboys Ring of Honor. All three players seemed genuinely touched at being accepted into this fraternity. Plus, it was exciting to see some of the old Cowboys such as Staubach, Dorsett, Randy White, Emmitt, Mel Renfro, etc.

Speaking of Drew Pearson, remember this one Vikings fans?

Heh.

Sonny Boy and I had a great time, sharing some conversation over breakfast at Cracker Barrel, followed by sharing our passion for the Cowboys at the game and then some more discussion on the two hour drive home.

Hopefully, he'll look back on these trips as fondly as I remember my trips to the Cotton Bowl with my Dad to see Meredith, Hayes, Perkins, Lilly, and Landry under the lights almost every Thanksgiving.

Full circle.

NFL Picks Contest- Week 9 Results

And then there were two.

We're down to heads-up play after Kansas City laid a big ol' turd against the Fish, sending Grange95 to the rail after Week 9 of the Small Potatoes NFL Picks Contest.

It's the Ironman versus the Inside Man for all the marbles! May the best "man" win!

Good luck gentlemen.

NFL Picks Contest- Week 9

Week 9 of the Small Potatoes NFL Picks Contest is here for our three survivors. The shirt is so close you can taste it!

Picks are below.

Good luck!

Ironman - Houston
Grange95 - Kansas City
Inside Man - Dallas

NFL Picks, November 6th

There are a couple games that look promising on todays schedule.

$11 @ 11/10 on Kansas City (-5) over Miami

The Chiefs started slow, but have won 4 straight. Miami can't win on the road. Miami can't win at home. Perhaps they should find somewhere else to play?

$11 @ 11/10 on Green Bay (-6) over San Diego

I'll take the Packers -6 against anyone, anywhere right now. The Chargers aren't playing well enough to prevent Green Bay from winning their 14th in a row.

I'm taking Sonny Boy to see the Cowboys today. Hopefully, our presence will be enough to get them back on track after a dismal performance last week.


Starting Bankroll         $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                    $202.00
Current Bankroll          $2,202.00

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!

College Football Picks, November 5th

Four games on the docket today that are worth a look.

$22 @ 11/10 on Houston (-27 1/2) over UAB

The Cougars are averaging over 59 points a game in their last 5 games. UAB gave up 59 to Marshall last week and are 1-7 on the season.

$22 @ 11/10 on Nebraska (-17 1/2) over Northwestern

The Husker defense seems to be getting better with each game. Nebraska is 5-0 at home. Northwestern has lost 5 of their last 6.

$11 @ 11/10 on West Virginia (-13) over Louisville

The Mountain Men have outscored their opponents 98-26 in their last two home games. The Cards have only won once on the highway this season.

$11 @ 11/10 on Michigan (-4 1/2) over Iowa

Michigan is 7-1 this year. Iowa is 2-2 in their last four games and lost last week to a 1-6 Minnesota team.

Starting Bankroll         $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                     $202.00
Current Bankroll          $2,202.00

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!

NFL Picks Contest- Week 9

Week 9 of the Small Potatoes NFL Picks Contest is just around the bend with only three survivors. The team listed next to your name is the team that is off the board for you and cannot be picked for the remainder of the contest. Please get your picks to me at nfl.picks@ymail.com by midnight (CDT) Saturday.

Good luck!

Ironman - (NY Giants)
Grange95 - (NY Giants)
Inside Man - (Houston)

Weekend Football Results

I guess winning streaks don't go on forever. Last weekend's 2-4 record shaved $24 off ye olde bankroll and was my first losing weekend in several weeks.

Hopefully, I can start another winning streak this weekend :)

Starting Bankroll         $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                     $202.00
Current Bankroll         $2,202.00

Good luck!

Good News! Full Tilt Sale Moving Forward

Subject: Poker is claiming that Groupe Bernard Tapie and the DOJ have an agreement that will allow Tapie to purchase Full Tilt Poker. Current shareholders of FTP will have to agree to sell their shares to the Tapie Groupe. If that happens, then the Tapie Groupe will pay the players outside of the United States the monies owed them by Full Tilt. The DOJ will pay players in the US.

So it looks like we're one step closer to seeing some cash.

***fingers crossed***

Here's the statement from Ray Bitar to the Tiltware shareholders:

Dear Members,

I am pleased to announce that today the Department of Justice and Groupe Bernard Tapie have reached an agreement in principle regarding the acquisition of the companies comprising FullTiltPoker. My understanding is the deal provides that in exchange for an agreed upon payment by GBT, and a GBT commitment to assume responsibility for payment of ROW players, DoJ will reimburse US players and settle the outstanding civil litigation with the companies comprising FTP. Beyond these conditions, issues like the time frame and process for repayment of players remain unclear at this point and time.

With DoJ’s consent now in hand, GBT may now proceed to finalize an agreement to acquire the companies or assets that comprise FTP. That agreement will very likely address the status of your shares or interests in the successor company. When I receive that agreement, I will coordinate with our attorneys to ensure the terms of that proposed agreement will be shared with the membership and voted on.

-Ray

Read the full story at Subject: Poker.