tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059550331471554452024-03-21T01:31:37.864-04:00Replace Dog with SonJeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-87861006666895263282007-11-30T09:54:00.000-05:002007-11-30T09:59:19.807-05:00Flaming Doctor Pepper Shots<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/15fxkBHuSxM&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/15fxkBHuSxM&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />At <a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=255327837">Murphy's Downtown</a> in Boca Raton last Saturday Night. The Bartender is <a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=240932837">Mike</a>. You might want to lower the volume, the girl taking the video from her Treo 680 is a little loud.Jeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-80058064406605156242007-11-07T17:22:00.000-05:002007-11-07T17:35:19.459-05:00Picks of the DayI forget to post picks and of course go and have a pretty good week, including 6 of 7 NFL games, but who didnt get the SNF and MNF games. From the week before was down 895 hit the 3 team tease but lost the other 2 so down 1,015 Schrute Bucks. College Bball started a couple days ago, and Footballl is starting to be a regular occurrence (great CMU WMU game last night). I will try to get more frequent on picks of the day instead of the week.<br /><br />Ohio -3 Akron<br /><br />This is purely for fun. Gambling is illegal.Jeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-19687189487751967362007-11-02T14:41:00.000-04:002007-11-02T15:09:25.635-04:00Not You Too Sportsline.com?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhezVbuAKu9dyLjnd6xBP7g1jVTUdsqmyo63zTG2Rd8abTFen1CGD3_XU_2BLuUUMZM5ByhIXK7HEt1ChtbZ4A8NsLww1vTTmFXOJFtc1JDMlsLq_gjgXREp1Rf23sTyVzvenOY22tHOQrb/s1600-h/Sportsline.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhezVbuAKu9dyLjnd6xBP7g1jVTUdsqmyo63zTG2Rd8abTFen1CGD3_XU_2BLuUUMZM5ByhIXK7HEt1ChtbZ4A8NsLww1vTTmFXOJFtc1JDMlsLq_gjgXREp1Rf23sTyVzvenOY22tHOQrb/s400/Sportsline.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5128321323655724882" border="0" /></a><br />My disdain for espn.com is well known and documented, but I am not the only one. More and more lately I have gone to Sportsline.com to get my sports news and scores. Especially on my iphone and the safari browser, it is just easier to navigate to get scores than espn, which sometimes usually doesnt even seem to realize games are going on.<br /><br />But today, i kind of got sick to my stomach, right on the homepage of sportsline was a countdown to the Patriots vs Colts regular season game. This may have been there for a while, i dont know. Seriously, this is a regular season game, in week 9 of a 16 game season, its not the Superbowl, or even the AFC championship, its a regular season game. Vegas has the game with a 6 point spread, so not even that close of a game (that has more to do with people betting, but still).<br /><br />Can someone please tell me a good place to get sports news and scores, please.Jeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-46773255423268426922007-11-01T14:20:00.001-04:002007-11-01T14:56:26.062-04:008 Yrs since Walter Payton Passed Away<a style="left: 0px ! important; top: 15px ! important;" title="Click here to block this object with Adblock Plus" class="abp-objtab-03404908172401554 visible" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ejo3KPYSMvw&rel=1&border=0"></a><object height="366" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ejo3KPYSMvw&rel=1&border=0"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ejo3KPYSMvw&rel=1&border=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="366" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br />Thanks to the guys over at <a href="http://www.bearshistory.com/lore/walterpayton.aspx">BearsHistory</a> and their great <a href="http://www.chicagobearsweblog.com/blog/index.php">blog</a> to remind me that 8 yrs ago today "Sweetness" passed away. Growing up in Chicago, I was lucky to be in the same city as two of the most awe-inspiring athletes of mine or any generation, Walter Payton and Michael Jordan. I remember sitting in front of the TV watching Walter literally carry the Bears. The Bears of the Payton era were for the most part not good, but without Walter they would have been awful. The Bears offense consisted of 5 plays, Sweep to either side for Walter, Counter to either side with Walter or the occasional Halfback throw (8 career Passing TDS). The opponent knew what was happening, Walter was getting the ball 9 times out of 10 yet he still ran for an average of 4.36 yards per carry (16,726 yds on 3,838 carries). There is not a running back today or ever that is not influenced or inspired by what Walter did. Barry Sanders walked away from the game, so Walter's record could stand that much longer.<br /><br />I could watch Walter Payton highlights all day long, especially taking off from the 3 or 4 yard line and go horizontal jumping over an entire offense and defensive line and landing a couple yds deep in the endzone. Unfortunately he played the days before sportscenter, the internet or the NFL ticket, living in Chicago I was blessed to have the opportunity to see him play every Sunday. The Youtube clips of his highlights would rival any other person in the history of sports.<br /><br />He was a gentleman on and off the field, always with a kind word and soft heart. The words I or others have typed about him, will never do the man justice. I can't find the quote but at his public funeral at Soldier Field, the Reverend Jesse Jackson spoke, his eulogy went something like this, "On your tombstone, there is the date you are born, the date you die and a hyphen between them. Men are judged by what they do during that hyphen" Jesse Jackson then went on to describe the many humanitarian things Walter did and touching briefly on his on the field accomplishments. The <a href="http://www.jointheteam.com/programs/program.asp?p=22&c=5">NFL Man of the Year Award</a> is named after Walter Payton and it "recognizes a player for his community service activities as well as his excellence on the field."<br /><br />I could go on and on, but instead one more video, this one of just highlights, I have seen it dozens of times and will watch it dozens more.<br /><br />RIP Sweetness<br /><br /><a style="left: 0px ! important; top: 0px ! important;" title="Click here to block this object with Adblock Plus" class="abp-objtab-03404908172401554 visible ontop" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/GO2d8aUvHNg&rel=1"></a><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GO2d8aUvHNg&rel=1"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GO2d8aUvHNg&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object>Jeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-37981028846880970992007-10-31T15:40:00.000-04:002007-10-31T16:52:32.750-04:00NBA Season Preview<a href="http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j217/RLD10/KobeBryantBulls2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j217/RLD10/KobeBryantBulls2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j217/RLD10/KobeBryantBulls2.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div>Bears suck. Let's get the NBA season started. Just like BEP said. I know, the season started yesterday. I'm a busy man, get over it.</div><br /><div></div><div>First, the Bulls.</div><br /><div></div><div>The Bulls are at the center of the Kobe trade talks and, therefore, at the center of NBA news. In case you haven't been paying attention, here's a quick recap. Kobe wants out, his #1 choice appears to be Chicago, he has a no trade clause, Chicago won't include Luol Deng as part of the deal.</div><br /><div></div><div>What does it all mean? It means the Lakers are screwed. The Bulls made some noise in the East last year. They're more experienced and improved this year. Without Kobe, most experts have them going to the Eastern Conference Finals. Why would they gut the team for Kobe? Answer: they won't and rightfully so. The Lakers are upset because Paxson is low-balling them. If I was Pax, I would be doing the same thing. Both Kobe and LA have created a terrible situation. Everyone knows Kobe wants to leave and the Lakers want to deal him. But Kobe has a no-trade clause. Thus, the Lakers are screwed. Allow me to state my bias now: I'm not a Kobe fan at all. Anyway, I would continue to low-ball trade offers for Kobe because the Lakers are the ones in a desperate situation, not the Bulls. In the end, I think Kobe doesn't get traded. But if so, it's not to Chicago. Paxson is a smart man.</div><br /><div></div><div>OK, as a reminder, I know significantly less about the NBA than I do about the NFL. Nevertheless, here are my predictions:</div><br /><div></div><div><strong>EASTERN CONFERENCE</strong></div><br /><div><strong></strong></div><div><strong><em>Atlantic Division</em></strong></div><br /><div>1. New Jersey Nets</div><div>2. Boston Celtics</div><div>3. Toronto Raptors</div><div>4. New York Knicks</div><div>5. Philadelphia 76ers</div><div></div><br /><div>Why am I not in love with Boston? No doubt, the Celtics are dramatically improved from where they were last year. KG, Ray Allen, and Pierce is nothing to sneeze at. But am I to expect what was arguably the worst team in the NBA last year to now win the East? That's a bit much. Plus, Boston's bench leaves much to be desired. The Nets are still solid and have their own big 3 with Kidd, RJ, and Vince.</div><div></div><br /><div><strong><em>Central Division</em></strong></div><div>1. Chicago Bulls</div><div>2. Detroit Pistons</div><div>3. Cleveland Cavaliers</div><div>4. Indiana Pacers</div><div>5. Milwaukee Bucks.</div><br /><div></div><div>The top 3 spots could go in just about any order. I think the Bulls look to be set up the best heading into the season. Detroit is old but still a good team. I don't have much faith in the Cavs outside of LeBron but I said the same thing last year. One or two injuries or key trades could make the difference here.</div><div></div><br /><div><strong><em>Southeast Division</em></strong></div><div></div><div>1. Orlando Magic</div><div>2. Washington Wizards</div><div>3. Miami Heat</div><div>4. Atlanta Hawks</div><div>5. Charlotte Bobcats</div><br /><div></div><div>The Magic are looking to build on last season's success with the "best big man in the East" Dwight Howard. The Wizards still have Arenas (for now) and a relatively solid squad to back him up. What is left of the Heat are old and fading and D-Wade can't save this sinking ship himself. I expect Shaq to be out at least 40% of the season with injuries as usual. The Hawks will be better and Horford will be awesome sooner rather than later. The "other" rookie Acie Law will contribute eventually as well. The Hawks look to have a promising future, it just isn't this season.</div><div></div><br /><div><strong>WESTERN CONFERENCE</strong></div><br /><div></div><div><strong><em>Southwest Division</em></strong></div><div></div><div>1. San Antonio Spurs</div><div>2. Houston Rockets</div><div>3. Dallas Mavericks</div><div>4. New Orleans Hornets</div><div>5. Memphis Grizzlies</div><div></div><br /><div>Never doubt the Spurs. This division is comparable to the Central in the East in that the top 3 could finish in just about any order. The Spurs know they don't have to finish in first place. They just need to get to the postseason. Then, the dominance will begin. I like Houston to improve this year with new coach Rick Adelman. McGrady is hungry and Yao Ming, well, agrees I guess. How much longer can the Mavs underachieve? Even if they win the division, are you picking them to go deep in the post-season?</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div><strong><em></em></strong></div><div><strong><em>Northwest Division</em></strong></div><div></div><div>1. Utah Jazz</div><div>2. Denver Nuggets</div><div>3. Seattle Supersonics</div><div>4. Portland Trailblazers</div><div>5. Minnesota Timberwolves</div><br /><div></div><div>The Jazz look like they can improve from last year and Deron Williams is a stud. Jerry Sloan is probably the best coach yet to win a championship. This team made waves in the playoffs last year and I expect them to do it again. The Nuggets have the tools in Iverson, Carmelo, and K-Mart and another great coach in George Karl. They still need to prove they can make it all work. There's a lot of room between these two teams and the other 3. The NBA wants you to care about the Sonics and Blazers because of Durant and Oden but, unfortunately, these are below-average teams in crappy markets and Oden isn't even playing this year.</div><br /><div></div><div><strong><em>Pacific Division</em></strong></div><div></div><div>1. Phoenix Suns</div><div>2. LA Lakers</div><div>3. Golden State Warriors</div><div>4. LA Clippers</div><div>5. Sacramento Kings</div><br /><div></div><div>OK, so the Suns are the obvious choice here. I'm not sure why I have the Lakers so high. The distractions are many, and a Kobe trade certainly changes things. For some reason, I think Kobe stays in LA this year. I think Phil can get a Kobe-led team to win games. Golden State was fun to watch last year but I'm not sure they can do it again. Jason Richardson was an emotional leader as well as a great player that will be sorely missed.</div><div></div><br /><div>2007-2008:</div><br /><div></div><div>MVP: Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns</div><div>He deserves it every year and I think he'll prove it again this year.</div><div></div><br /><div>Rookie of the Year: Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks</div><div>Everyone is picking Durant so I'm going elsewhere. My bet is on Horford and if he doesn't get the award, it might just be because of no supporting cast.</div><div></div><br /><div>Coach of the Year: Rick Adelman, Rockets</div><div>Call it a hunch I guess. I think McGrady finally wins a playoff series this year.</div><br /><div></div><div>Eastern Conference Playoffs</div><div>1. Chicago Bulls</div><div>2. Detroit Pistons</div><div>3. New Jersey Nets</div><div>4. Orlando Magic</div><div>5. Boston Celtics</div><div>6. Cleveland Cavaliers</div><div>7. Toronto Raptors</div><div>8. Washington Wizards</div><br /><div></div><div>Eastern Conference Finals</div><div>Pistons over Bulls</div><br /><div></div><div>Western Conference Playoffs</div><div>1. Phoenix Suns</div><div>2. San Antonio Spurs</div><div>3. Utah Jazz</div><div>4. Houston Rockets</div><div>5. Dallas Mavericks</div><div>6. Denver Nuggets</div><div>7. LA Lakers</div><div>8. Golden State Warriors</div><br /><div></div><div>Western Conference Finals</div><div>Suns over Spurs</div><div></div><br /><div>NBA Finals</div><div>Suns over Pistons</div><br /><div></div><div>Of course, I could be completely wrong.</div></div>D.A.F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10285652931709130074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-19604354974086709832007-10-26T18:06:00.001-04:002007-10-26T18:12:01.902-04:00NCAA Picks5 fumbles, 5 freaking fumbles, if there were only 4 fumbles or even less Air Force wins by 2 TDs plus, instead they lose. Was down 860, Matt Ryan came back to put him back in the lead of the Heisman race, so down 895.<br /><br />Keeping with the Friday night Moneyline pick.<br /><br />Fresno St ML BSU<br /><br />Kent -14 Miss St Over 61<br /><br /><br />Kansas +3 Texas A&M, Duke +23.5 FSU and Troy +1 Ark St.Jeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-30779030206145821172007-10-25T10:48:00.000-04:002007-10-25T11:04:46.238-04:00Thursday Picks and RecapWas down 640 schrute bucks, which is alot but when you consider how many Stanley nickels that is, well, don't get me started, it makes me sick to my stomach. UConn beat Louisville on a questionable fair catch (i'll take it), lost the other three so down 165 schrute bucks for college, in the pros, picked Buffalo at +145 lost the other two so down 55 schrute bucks for a total of down 860 schrute bucks.<br /><br />There are two college games tonight, with #2 BC a 3 point dog against the Hokies, is this the 2nd week in a row the #2 in the nation loses on Thursday night, I don't think so, I'll take BC on the ML. Lets take Air Force at +200 as well. Good Luck this week.Jeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-73521848363009716392007-10-21T11:54:00.000-04:002007-10-21T12:32:25.179-04:00NFL Picks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRBbtfx5YPwczuiDobJqyiTdkvKODX9ZE6fmAkgchMtgfFOangXvwQia5M9vEmQpnUO8fBFqzhtVT8SvSEMJFI0jtAabgWJ4jWY8QUzBsa30gSdRLgNo4NIBI5MBM_KGpQcgrxQM4dR-MJ/s1600-h/JIllsCheerleader.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRBbtfx5YPwczuiDobJqyiTdkvKODX9ZE6fmAkgchMtgfFOangXvwQia5M9vEmQpnUO8fBFqzhtVT8SvSEMJFI0jtAabgWJ4jWY8QUzBsa30gSdRLgNo4NIBI5MBM_KGpQcgrxQM4dR-MJ/s320/JIllsCheerleader.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5123828689545904114" border="0" /></a><br />Was down 640 schrute bucks, won on UConn (+135), lost on the other 3 to bring the total to down 805, which is really, really disappointing, especially considering the start. Lets turn it around with this weeks NFL games.<br /><br />Buffalo +145 Ravens<br />Giants -9.5 SanFran, Under 39<br />Bucs +5 Lions, KC +3.5 Raiders, Dallas -3.5 MinnesotaJeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-72033784660598909862007-10-19T11:23:00.000-04:002007-10-19T11:34:29.973-04:00Picks of the WeekMy apologies for missing last weeks picks, although after the last couple weeks, a week off was necessary. Two weeks ago went 0-fer so now down 640 Schrute Bucks. Hope everyone has been betting on the Rockies as well as some other games, I should have blogged about, if nothing else for a quick Thursday night pick. I will try to be more frequent in picks as games are starting to be played almost every night.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlpR_nRH3rhbF6RRTzIE88_ClW9KT4W2qdEDbBuVTEQM2uwXlqFpycKwzaeKb4YrPejZpGsxLspF63MrVdKk_Cm-0ty7kD_lawIeunDBXfmtFGuzJeFR-c1-q61twx7M8PHMGv_3Jl61bd/s1600-h/UConnCheerleader.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlpR_nRH3rhbF6RRTzIE88_ClW9KT4W2qdEDbBuVTEQM2uwXlqFpycKwzaeKb4YrPejZpGsxLspF63MrVdKk_Cm-0ty7kD_lawIeunDBXfmtFGuzJeFR-c1-q61twx7M8PHMGv_3Jl61bd/s320/UConnCheerleader.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5123071426682077154" border="0" /></a>College Picks-<br /><br />UConn ML Louisville<br />Buffalo ML Syracuse Over 55.5<br />Cinci -3.5 Pitt, UNLV +3.5 CSU, ECar even NCSt<br /><br />Since that first one is tonight (friday) heres a bonus game-<br />Ohio ML Toledo.<br /><br /><br />I'll get NFL picks up later today or tomorrow.Jeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-71339075486944393182007-10-11T15:58:00.001-04:002007-10-11T16:28:45.162-04:00I'm Back with a Concert Review<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU9fk-fNodTOi3O1X5ogs4WtYWyx30AB99B6NQxV5BTMa7U7ihywBBz_N70-gS9nmWbN6fjB9bmgFd9hBQc1cX_M_1oaJdrP90qRSJhAZdI9f5NnahPK8JsuhKYcY2ZWKZzWGEdnV-Udc/s1600-h/COMMON_Q_TIP_S1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120178763572359330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU9fk-fNodTOi3O1X5ogs4WtYWyx30AB99B6NQxV5BTMa7U7ihywBBz_N70-gS9nmWbN6fjB9bmgFd9hBQc1cX_M_1oaJdrP90qRSJhAZdI9f5NnahPK8JsuhKYcY2ZWKZzWGEdnV-Udc/s320/COMMON_Q_TIP_S1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I took some time off to do a few minor things like get married and get my new job going. Now that I have plenty of more important things I should be doing I thought I'd get back to posting.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This past Sunday was my first NYC concert unless you count the two outdoor ones from earlier this year. I'd prefer to forget one of them (Rock the Bells) and images of the headliner of the other still haunts my nightmares (LL Cool J). Anyway, the show was Common/Q-tip/Percee P/88 Keys. Here's how it went down.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>88 Keys- Decent DJ, played some stuff off his new album which I thought wasn't bad. The rest of the crowd wasn't too into it but I think anyone that wrote a beat for the Black Star album gets an automatic pass in my book.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Percee P- On Stones Throw label so he gets Madlib beats. Even throwaway Madlib beats give me an eargasm. Still, his performance was pretty meh. No hypeman which I respect a whole lot but, to be honest, I think he maybe could have used one up there. Of course he did his part of Jurassic 5's "Day at the Races" which was cool. The guy is a well-above average lyricist but unfortunately his live act needs a lot of work.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Q-Tip- Straight up fucking awesome performance. Of course, Tribe is my favorite hip-hop group ever and will likely be for as long as I live. He did pretty much all the classics (Electric Relaxation, Check the Rhime, Scenario, Award Tour, etc.) He did stuff off "Amplified", a couple new joints. Everything was great and backed by a live band with DJ Scratch from EPMD as his DJ. I would have loved to see Busta or Phife up there but Phife is not doing well with his renal failure and dialysis and Busta was probably searching for a buffet (Christ, did anyone see his gut on VH1's HHH last Monday? Put down the chicken wings Trevor!) The only guest was Dres from Black Sheep when he and Tip did "The Choice is Yours". Interestingly, I think I've seen Dres perform that song with Q-Tip, De La, and Mos/Kweli but I've never been to a Black Sheep concert. Someone give that poor guy a record deal already. Anyway, Tip brought the house down.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Common- The typical Com show. He is always good live. I think what sets artists like Com and Q-Tip apart from so many other emcees is their ability to command a crowd and entertain without gimmicks or hype men. Com's band is awesome and he's had those guys like Omar and Kareem Riggins for years as well as DJ Dummy (Who thankfully retired that "It Takes Two" set he used to always do and now does an equally impressive one with Biggie's "Ten Crack Commandments".) It was definitely weird to see Common in a city other than Chicago. It was the same show just no discussion of home. The guest appearance of the night for Com was KRS-One (they likely hooked up from appearing together at HHH earlier that weekend.) While clearly the most unattractive man in hip-hop, KRS-One rules, BDP was the shit, and it was rad to hear him do "South Bronx" and "The Bridge is Over". Freestyle exchange between Com and KRS as well.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Overall great show by two of my top 5 emcees of all time. As a concluding thought I'd just like to say thanks to Common for doing Chi-city proud while Lupe continues to embarrass us! Get well Phife!</div><br /><div></div>D.A.F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10285652931709130074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-88563863928940467692007-10-05T11:27:00.000-04:002007-10-05T11:59:10.090-04:00PIcks of the WeekNot a good week for picks, 0-fer in college and only the Browns Moneyline. After starting off strong, now down overall, only 40 schrute bucks, but still. Going to combine College and Pro this week into 1 post. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-4y9uNs7cZlSuPhDXMY8Ua1fMZQKHJLTsBoiIwctbPYmv_Dkl6XOhqutagesqR0I1Nnlsn2f7eU_oL1imgJ6Yi2iQMs5reD0VOn4fCHorDR8MAxHLfeYJt4P78FyBpIQm9I9xIk1YrTvH/s1600-h/iowa_1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-4y9uNs7cZlSuPhDXMY8Ua1fMZQKHJLTsBoiIwctbPYmv_Dkl6XOhqutagesqR0I1Nnlsn2f7eU_oL1imgJ6Yi2iQMs5reD0VOn4fCHorDR8MAxHLfeYJt4P78FyBpIQm9I9xIk1YrTvH/s320/iowa_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5117882384634003394" border="0" /></a><br />- Iowa ML Penn St<br />- Ok -12 Tex over 55<br />- Ind -8 Minn, Ohio +2 Buff, ASU -3 WSU<br /><br />As for Pros.<br />- Det ML Was<br />- Houston -5 Mia Over 43.5<br />- SF +9.5 Balt, Zona +2.5 STL, Seat Pitt Over 33.5Jeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-87087026027053677332007-10-01T12:48:00.000-04:002007-10-01T12:53:40.814-04:00Sports GuyI swear to God, all that is holy, my mothers grave, what have you. I did not, I repeat did not read Bill Simmons column before I posted. I just know how he thinks, and i will not shoot myself. I like how he says every gambler will do the tease, but he really means himself and Stoner.<br /><br /><br />"And if that's not enough, everyone and their degenerate brother will be throwing the Chargers, Cowboys and Colts into a three-team teaser on Sunday. That's never good. Out of those three, the Colts seem like the shakiest link, don't they?"Jeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-82894548076323918622007-09-30T10:37:00.000-04:002007-09-30T10:45:29.294-04:00NFL Picks of the WeekWow did it get cold in here or is it just me, 0-fer yesterday, you would now be up only 80 schrute bucks.<br /><br />1. Cleveland ML Baltimore<br />2. Houston -3, Under 39.5<br />3. Dallas -6, Indy -4, SD -5. The Bill Simmons special. The SG loves the big favorite teased, so lets just do them all at once in a 3teamer.<br /><br />No cheerleader if I go O-fer the picks before.Jeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-36812681187288916252007-09-28T12:24:00.000-04:002007-09-28T12:36:59.510-04:00NCAA Picks of the WeekWow, a horrible Sunday going 0-3 and picks and the Bears getting embarrassed on SNF (that just doesnt look right to me). Was up 680 Schrute Bucks, and an 0fer puts us at +380. Onto the picks of the week.<br /><br />1. Bama +110 FSU<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUVIQolUK6lshESEnbB-Dd2kRS_d5bARDjOT9V7C9h1G6gQoBK6i41CFNA0yM-aB-pfmO8aLEJxLdw5u-eAkhHc9ydQa2mMx7xIIUUjCxdriq7jiFGG-do6f1w-g3nRG3eX8omUfxNs1A8/s1600-h/BamaCheerleader.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUVIQolUK6lshESEnbB-Dd2kRS_d5bARDjOT9V7C9h1G6gQoBK6i41CFNA0yM-aB-pfmO8aLEJxLdw5u-eAkhHc9ydQa2mMx7xIIUUjCxdriq7jiFGG-do6f1w-g3nRG3eX8omUfxNs1A8/s400/BamaCheerleader.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5115294860111691682" border="0" /></a><br />2. Ore -6 Cal and over 73<br />3. Lets go with a 4 team teaser, since I can not seem to eliminate one of these, all of which are big numbers. UCF -27.5 ULL, Duke +30 Mia, Rut -12.5 Md, UF -12 Aub<br /><br />Good luck this week and remember this is for fun only. Gambling is illegal and bad.Jeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-76141074683331471792007-09-23T10:51:00.001-04:002007-09-23T11:19:12.507-04:00NFL Picks of the Week<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWS61vKC384WP1JgM0xTUSJyaqqwnVrZg8fgLatkdgF_mgglreq8LfE1v8rO_6Lio0y2_a1S22SyLfT5REO3Scq3sdebsGIrvHJkc6-_JObNvyY2EjRrap8kGpdDh7mAz2D3OTNGCnFWBI/s1600-h/Cardinalscheerleader.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWS61vKC384WP1JgM0xTUSJyaqqwnVrZg8fgLatkdgF_mgglreq8LfE1v8rO_6Lio0y2_a1S22SyLfT5REO3Scq3sdebsGIrvHJkc6-_JObNvyY2EjRrap8kGpdDh7mAz2D3OTNGCnFWBI/s320/Cardinalscheerleader.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113419406807318370" border="0" /></a><br /> Not a bad saturday, hit the Kentucky Moneyline for +240 (+240), the teaser lost (-100), and the parlay had a winner and a tie so the parlay is not a winner, but you would have gotten paid on the Cinci line (+90). All that equals a plus 230 for the week in Schrute bucks bringing your total to 680 schrute bucks. Now onto todays NFL games.<br /><br />1. Arizona +280 Baltimore (lots of good moneyline picks)<br />2. Cleveland +145 over 41 Oakland (like I said)<br />3. Minnesota +8.5 KC, Detroit +12.5 Eagles, Arizona +14.5 Baltimore (all dogs getting more points)<br /><br />Enjoy todays action and Go Bears this evening.Jeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-5956868700954621902007-09-21T15:22:00.001-04:002007-09-21T16:16:43.279-04:00NCAA Picks of the WeekWow, what an awful Monday night game, to watch and bet on. Tally is now up +450 schrute bucks.<br /><br />As a recap every week, I will make 3 picks.<br /><br />1st pick will be a moneyline wager<br />2nd pick will be a same game parlay<br />3rd pick will be the dreaded 3 team teaser.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcZbNdmlmJPOh_jxmQTVbTQrGptDR_HFYx7ciAz_3CVIkHbAbGtlYydxwWxiMCA_1IyZyZ2obmAcd5_xxoYE05P2kvLb-IVBX2U3mPZ2W2Xun6g0v_6pF70xkspQf2KFLKLo6HDpZZjvnh/s1600-h/UKCheerleader.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcZbNdmlmJPOh_jxmQTVbTQrGptDR_HFYx7ciAz_3CVIkHbAbGtlYydxwWxiMCA_1IyZyZ2obmAcd5_xxoYE05P2kvLb-IVBX2U3mPZ2W2Xun6g0v_6pF70xkspQf2KFLKLo6HDpZZjvnh/s320/UKCheerleader.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5112753905919770450" border="0" /></a>1-Kentucky +240<br />2-Cinci -24 Marshall over 54<br />3- 3 team teaser is Tulsa +29 OK, SanJoseSt +9 Utah St, and Ohio +10 Wyoming Lets call this the Neighbor Special (which may deserve its own column)<br /><br />Good luck all. I'll be back tomorrow with a NFL picks.Jeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-3179180339976709552007-09-18T15:01:00.001-04:002007-09-18T15:01:47.329-04:00FCU with Bill Murray<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/aPo9sCqza98' name='movie'/><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/aPo9sCqza98'/></object></p><p>Bill Murray comedic genius.</p></div>Jeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-52473281630816608932007-09-17T15:32:00.000-04:002007-09-17T15:58:24.740-04:00Wagering Recap and MNFPrior to this weekends results, if you "wagered" on my picks, you would have 510 schrute bucks. After this week, with 4 losers and 2 winner (Oregon -16.5 with the over of 63.5 Fresno State, and the 3 team NFL tease) you would still be up 550 schrute bucks (or a nice profit of 40 schrute bucks) which isn't really that bad. As a recap....<br /><br /><br />1. Minn ML Detroit (LOSER)<br />2. Houston +6 Under 39 Carolina (LOSER)<br />3. Dallas +2.5, Seattle +3.5, Pitt -3.5 (WINNER +180)<br /><br />1. Wash U +165 Ohio St Team that has looked good at home vs a team that has looked bad on the road. (LOSER)<br />2. Oregon -16.5 Over 63.5 Fresno St (WINNER +260)<br />3. Syracuse Ill Under 49, ULMonroe +29.5 A&M, Colorado +9.5 FSU (LOSER)<br /><br />For tonights MNF, lets wager 100 fictional schrute bucks on Philly -1 teased with the under of 44.5. A couple trends for tonights game, Wash is 3-7 last 10 MNF, Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings, Favorite is 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings, Home team is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. If I was cocky and riding a little bit better of a streak, I would normally parlay it, I like both lines, but i'll tease it and should be a lock by 3rd Quarter.Jeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-90231691267613670402007-09-14T16:43:00.001-04:002007-09-14T16:53:48.387-04:00NFL Picks of Week 2This weeks NFL games look good on paper, several good matchups, last week was a great week with the NFL picks, lets see if we can keep the momentum going. Status is up 510 schrute bucks with 300 of those spoken for on the <a href="http://replacedogwithson.blogspot.com/2007/09/ncaa-picks-of-week.html">NCAA picks</a>. These picks are for fun only, no actual gambling should occur based on my prognostications. Past results do not guarantee future results.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFAXlNOQUdQCeK9pvnDGeL0lI9_QFA7omHlzc-S5itGRFnrbzaOP0MyA26stmNTCKFZRb-DqsYzHS9RtrsTGzdg8jqI_c_8yOYtZk7YP2aqFC7TPZOF-3C9TnIdUbGWsta77wrrGIj6FG/s1600-h/vikingcheerleader.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFAXlNOQUdQCeK9pvnDGeL0lI9_QFA7omHlzc-S5itGRFnrbzaOP0MyA26stmNTCKFZRb-DqsYzHS9RtrsTGzdg8jqI_c_8yOYtZk7YP2aqFC7TPZOF-3C9TnIdUbGWsta77wrrGIj6FG/s320/vikingcheerleader.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5110165831692247842" border="0" /></a><br />As a recap every week, I will make 3 picks.<br /><br />1st pick will be a moneyline wager<br />2nd pick will be a same game parlay<br />3rd pick will be the dreaded 3 team teaser.<br /><br /><br />1. Minn ML Detroit<br />2. Houston +6 Under 39 Carolina<br />3. Dallas +2.5, Seattle +3.5, Pitt -3.5Jeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-4076014032261710732007-09-13T14:33:00.000-04:002007-09-13T15:50:15.899-04:00NCAA Picks of the WeekLast week was a great week, if you would have followed my advice, you would be up 510 Schrute Bucks, even with my disastrous moneyline parlay on MNF. It was a shot in the dark for the big bucks, but lets face it, it was really close to paying out.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixERcjHSAHDrx6X9-_X5efpUseX03GS270eLkkju1VHaemkIMVK9OBzd57EWhvIg5UDzMZh9ZtgsJ92jZf7unA_XXAqQvaeHiqErPtmWmAh_XlC3HJ4wz57BEdSyqQzLhIDSITHBlAEjcK/s1600-h/uwcheer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixERcjHSAHDrx6X9-_X5efpUseX03GS270eLkkju1VHaemkIMVK9OBzd57EWhvIg5UDzMZh9ZtgsJ92jZf7unA_XXAqQvaeHiqErPtmWmAh_XlC3HJ4wz57BEdSyqQzLhIDSITHBlAEjcK/s320/uwcheer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5109778365512606482" border="0" /></a><br />As a recap every week, I will make 3 picks.<br /><br />1st pick will be a moneyline wager<br />2nd pick will be a same game parlay<br />3rd pick will be the dreaded 3 team teaser.<br /><br />As always these are for fun and each wager is for 100 schrute bucks.<br /><br />1. Wash U +165 Ohio St Team that has looked good at home vs a team that has looked bad on the road.<br />2. Oregon -16.5 Over 63.5 Fresno St<br />3. Syracuse Ill Under 49, ULMonroe +29.5 A&M, Colorado +9.5 FSUJeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-80885691733855188562007-09-12T12:51:00.000-04:002007-09-12T13:56:33.914-04:00ESPN is No Longer the WWLI remember when i used to rely on espn.com for my sports information, then over the last couple years the former World Wide Leader has gone downhill (well documented everywhere so wont provide links). I did not think it could get worse after its "who's now" But, I think they may have taken the cake with this, after every week of the NFL, espn does their Power Rankings. Guess who #4 is, I will give you 8 guesses (assuming most people would take the teams that won first, then teams that lost in close games second, or the inherent fact that the AFC is better than the NFC) Go ahead make your guesses, now see the Top 10.<br /><br /><br />Right there Number 4, best team in the NFC the Bears, who looked pathetic on offense. The Bears who lost one of their best defenders, and a second defender. I understand if that was a preseason game and these were preseason rankings, but does espn really think the Bears are the 4th best team in the league. Almost as shocking is the Ravens at 7th despite a loss, 6 turnovers, and several key injuries. I am not sure why I even go to espn.com anymore. I wish espn.com would go the way of Page 3. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46c4ofhCd5hQHrmnHcSX3s-leAiF6kgMu7VtqybB41Ux1OuGxSoTHtQoYYS6HEebDh0cnJE-CI0NMjw7K1RFtGe20-LSXne5inWNB5byOvwAPdcklv9ycfyv1qxR21QYqHuCey-EcM3Ub/s1600-h/ESPNPowerRankings.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46c4ofhCd5hQHrmnHcSX3s-leAiF6kgMu7VtqybB41Ux1OuGxSoTHtQoYYS6HEebDh0cnJE-CI0NMjw7K1RFtGe20-LSXne5inWNB5byOvwAPdcklv9ycfyv1qxR21QYqHuCey-EcM3Ub/s400/ESPNPowerRankings.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5109375905602134770" border="0" /></a><br /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/MARIAN%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-7.jpg" alt="" />Jeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-4393306435603920152007-09-10T09:32:00.000-04:002007-09-10T09:54:38.943-04:00Gambling Summary and MNFAs a recap here are my picks for the week, for record keeping sake, lets say i risked 100 <a href="http://www.tobyhilden.com/schrute_buck.html">Schrute Bucks</a> on each game. <br /><br />1. Tulane +190 Mississippi St (-100)<br />2. Oklahoma -10.5 Miami Under 43 (-100)<br />3. UAB +41.5 FSU, LSU -5 VTech, LSU VTech over 32 (+300)<br /><br />+100<br /><br />1. Green Bay +150 Eagles (+150)<br />2. Pats -6.5 Over 41 (+280)<br />3. Denver +3, Seattle even, Dallas even (+180)<br /><br />+610<br /><br />My apologies on the 4th team in the tease, only put 3 in, so the payout was a little less. A good week, with my advice you would have been up 710 <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVLDZwZkeWo">Schrute Bucks.</a><br /><br />Lets ride this winning streak, into a big Monday Night Parlay.<br />Ravens ML (+125) and Buzzsaw (+155) 100 schrute bucks to win 470.Jeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-43261354048157491632007-09-07T16:00:00.000-04:002007-09-07T16:22:13.268-04:00NFL Picks of the Week<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiryq-vWzQsMCdTHMiGkmShRSudUxVcgmGwsCVZYX-CBzi1ha1hqsZ1kQuFQoHx6Hc1BzyJAyqq1de_I1tfXmM3jVMmt4disunsSaP4yDDq8qfOKttMcd9-XCymmVrJQfiyUn6bI6Mrw10I/s1600-h/ImgDynCARJ0U7V.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiryq-vWzQsMCdTHMiGkmShRSudUxVcgmGwsCVZYX-CBzi1ha1hqsZ1kQuFQoHx6Hc1BzyJAyqq1de_I1tfXmM3jVMmt4disunsSaP4yDDq8qfOKttMcd9-XCymmVrJQfiyUn6bI6Mrw10I/s320/ImgDynCARJ0U7V.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5107560154607293282" border="0" /></a><br /> Here are my NFL picks of the week. As a reminder, this is for recreational purposes only.<br /><br />1st pick will be a moneyline wager<br />2nd pick will be a same game parlay<br />3rd pick will be the dreaded 3 team teaser.<br /><br />Green Bay +150 Eagles (only good looking home dog)<br />Pats -6.5 Over 41<br />Denver +3, Seattle even, Dallas evenJeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-57907354731050161282007-09-07T12:05:00.000-04:002007-09-07T16:00:28.006-04:00Picks of the WeekIt is almost a cliche to have a blog and do NFL or NCAA picks each week, as I love cliches, this is the first of my weekly picks based blog post. As required by law, these picks are for recreational purposes only, as Judge Smails would say, "Gambling is illegal at Bushwood, and I never slice". To be a little different than the other blogs out there i am doing my picks a little different, I am going have 3 picks a week, but not your standard picks. If you don't know what these bets mean well you would have stopped reading this blog after the first sentence, <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij4aAfUbj7-DNFh2GGULyXx2oqT9LHK8jIzbJH3xuLJsqO3uJJtXAbzZMIfHUz-eBOJZxjV-cilVf5bq3mFxQ_bzRbKQT97DRczmvNm7VLaemJXzP4FOvS3dvgrpNi1VDAnYACCGltuSt8/s1600-h/Quayhagen.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij4aAfUbj7-DNFh2GGULyXx2oqT9LHK8jIzbJH3xuLJsqO3uJJtXAbzZMIfHUz-eBOJZxjV-cilVf5bq3mFxQ_bzRbKQT97DRczmvNm7VLaemJXzP4FOvS3dvgrpNi1VDAnYACCGltuSt8/s320/Quayhagen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5107552213212762962" border="0" /></a>so I won't insult either of you readers as to what the bets mean. These bets may or may not have reasons/stats to back them up. They may be college, pro, both or a combination thereof.<br /><br />1st pick will be a moneyline wager<br />2nd pick will be a same game parlay<br />3rd pick will be the dreaded 3 team teaser.<br /><br />Well, onto this weeks picks<br />1. Tulane +190 Mississippi St<br />2. Oklahoma -10.5 Miami Under 43<br />3. UAB +41.5 FSU, LSU -5 VTech, LSU VTech over 32<br /><br />Pros to followJeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105955033147155445.post-6680608954653755792007-08-22T11:54:00.000-04:002007-08-22T11:59:57.594-04:00Bill Murray DUI (Sort of)Bill Murray was <a href="http://www.thelocal.se/8258/20070822/">pulled over in Sweden yesterday for suspected DUI in a golf cart</a>. There are just so many things right with that statement, especially since he decided to take the golf cart into town to his hotel. I assume he was planning on valeting it once he got to the hotel. Before he got pulled over he reportedly stopped at a 7 eleven, I can only assume for a Big Bite and a slurpee. <br /> This is just one more reason why Bill Murray would be one of the top people ever that I would like to follow around for a day/week/year or even an hour.Jeff Novakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08675908350157872575noreply@blogger.com0