NOW UPDATED WITH PLAYER PROPS...
PLAYOFF time. Very interesting that all four games feature road favorites...
Please send picks to unifiedfund@yahoo.com by Saturday at 4 PM.
ATS
Falcons (-1.5) @ Cardinals
Colts (-1) @ Chargers
Ravens (-3) @ Dolphins
Eagles (-3) @ Vikings
Over/Under
Falcons @ Cardinals - 51 total points
Colts @ Chargers - 51 total points
Ravens @ Dolphins - 37.5 total points
Eagles @ Vikings - 42 total points
Moneylines (betting on a team to win straight up)
Quick explanation of the odds: A negative number indicates what you would have to bet to win $100; a positive number indicates what you would win if you bet $100.
Falcons (-130)
Cards (+110)
Colts (-120)
Chargers (EVEN)
Ravens (-190)
Dolphins (+160)
Eagles (-170)
Vikings (+150)
Player Props - Over/Under
Michael Turner (ATL) - 98.5 rushing yards
Larry Fitzgerald (ARI) - 88.5 receiving yards
Reggie Wayne (IND) - 78.5 receiving yards
Philip Rivers (SD) - 250.5 passing yards
Joe Flacco (BAL) - 184.5 passing yards
Ted Ginn, Jr. (MIA) - 44.5 receiving yards
Donovan McNabb (PHI) - 7.5 rushing yards
Adrian Peterson (MIN) - 99.5 rushing yards
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
In Addition...
Can I just be the first one to point out that I have BY FAR the worst winning percentage when it comes to making picks. I was 1-3 this weekend... I've had AT LEAST one 0-4 outing this season (and possibly more).
So if you're feeling really sad right now and thinking about crying... just remember that you don't have to be good to be successful. you don't even have to be average to be successful. that's my new motto in life.
yours truly,
tied for 2nd place with a .357 winning percentage
So if you're feeling really sad right now and thinking about crying... just remember that you don't have to be good to be successful. you don't even have to be average to be successful. that's my new motto in life.
yours truly,
tied for 2nd place with a .357 winning percentage
Sunday, December 28, 2008
WEEK 17 RECAP
Let me first just start off by dishing out some respect to my friend Mobley. Mobley, you rode your Cowboys like a true fan - and I respect that. You went for broke and it didn't turn out, but I respect the aggressiveness.
And - I have good news for you...and for everyone here. No one is out of it. How can I say that, with just 4 weeks remaining? Look no further than our friend Eller.
Because it was exactly 4 weeks ago that Eller was dead. Really dead. I'm talking Rainforest dead. You know, like the rainforests people have cut down dead. You know what I'm saying. Eller was in DEAD last - with only $40 to his name, trailing the leader at the time by over $600.
And yet, four weeks later, here Eller sits in third place...only $100 off the pace, truly in contention. So what does that mean for all the contestants? Don't give up. It's not over. And as our collective winning percentages continue to fall, it's clear that the group is not getting any better at this gambling thing.
Now to the bad news - here are your biggest moves in the wrong direction for Week 17:
1. Mobley, -$640 (2-1-1)
2. Mills, -$500 (0-4)
3. Mansfield, -$270 (1-3)
Your biggest moves in the right direction for Week 17:
1. Eller, +$240 (1-3)
It's on to the playoffs now...lines will be posted Wednesday, along with instructions on the new types of bets.
DEADLINE FOR ALL PLAYOFF PICKS (Saturday and Sunday games) WILL BE 4 PM SATURDAY. Remember, from now on, you only have to make one bet per week. (The minimum bet is $10 per bet, but a minimum of $40 total for the week. So, if you choose to only bet one game, you're bet must be a minimum of $40 to receive the weekly $100 allowance.)
Have a lovely Monday.
And - I have good news for you...and for everyone here. No one is out of it. How can I say that, with just 4 weeks remaining? Look no further than our friend Eller.
Because it was exactly 4 weeks ago that Eller was dead. Really dead. I'm talking Rainforest dead. You know, like the rainforests people have cut down dead. You know what I'm saying. Eller was in DEAD last - with only $40 to his name, trailing the leader at the time by over $600.
And yet, four weeks later, here Eller sits in third place...only $100 off the pace, truly in contention. So what does that mean for all the contestants? Don't give up. It's not over. And as our collective winning percentages continue to fall, it's clear that the group is not getting any better at this gambling thing.
Now to the bad news - here are your biggest moves in the wrong direction for Week 17:
1. Mobley, -$640 (2-1-1)
2. Mills, -$500 (0-4)
3. Mansfield, -$270 (1-3)
Your biggest moves in the right direction for Week 17:
1. Eller, +$240 (1-3)
It's on to the playoffs now...lines will be posted Wednesday, along with instructions on the new types of bets.
DEADLINE FOR ALL PLAYOFF PICKS (Saturday and Sunday games) WILL BE 4 PM SATURDAY. Remember, from now on, you only have to make one bet per week. (The minimum bet is $10 per bet, but a minimum of $40 total for the week. So, if you choose to only bet one game, you're bet must be a minimum of $40 to receive the weekly $100 allowance.)
Have a lovely Monday.
WEEK 17 PICKS
It's the last week of the Regular Season...and people are acting like it.
There is a new Unified Fund record for money put on one team - there is currently a total of $1,115 riding on the Dallas Cowboys (+1.5)...including the biggest bet of the year by any one participant - by Mobley, who has $640 (all but $30 of his total) riding on the 'Boys. I would give him the Viagra Big Hard Play of the week award, but I think this goes a step further, which is why Mobley is the proud recipient of the ENZYTE ONCE DAILY TABLET FOR NATURAL MALE ENHANCEMENT award.
Here are you week 17 picks:
Eller
$270 on the Patriots
$10 on the Cowboys
$10 on the Bears
$10 on the Titans
Mansfield
$300 on the Cowboys
$10 on the Panthers
$10 on the Chiefs
$50 on the Patriots
Mobley
$640 on the Cowboys
$10 on the Rams
$10 on the Skins
$10 on the Colts
Mills
$125 on the Cowboys
$125 on the Vikings
$125 on the Panthers
$125 on the Broncos
Strait
$50 on the Bucs
$50 on the Packers
$10 on the Saints
$10 on the Jets
Shade
$40 on the Cardinals
$40 on the Patriots
$10 on the Vikings
$10 on the Jaguars
Furnas
$80 on the Saints
$80 on the Chiefs
$80 on the Steelers
$80 on the Jets
Stink
$10 on the Cowboys
$75 on the Chiefs
$25 on the Jaguars
$10 on the Jets
$25 on the Patriots
Hill
$20 on the Packers
$30 on the Cowboys
$50 on the Panthers
$10 on the Steelers
$10 on the 49ers
$100 on the Chargers
Kessler
$10 on the Panthers
$10 on the Dolphins
$130 on the Patriots
$50 on the Broncos
There is a new Unified Fund record for money put on one team - there is currently a total of $1,115 riding on the Dallas Cowboys (+1.5)...including the biggest bet of the year by any one participant - by Mobley, who has $640 (all but $30 of his total) riding on the 'Boys. I would give him the Viagra Big Hard Play of the week award, but I think this goes a step further, which is why Mobley is the proud recipient of the ENZYTE ONCE DAILY TABLET FOR NATURAL MALE ENHANCEMENT award.
Here are you week 17 picks:
Eller
$270 on the Patriots
$10 on the Cowboys
$10 on the Bears
$10 on the Titans
Mansfield
$300 on the Cowboys
$10 on the Panthers
$10 on the Chiefs
$50 on the Patriots
Mobley
$640 on the Cowboys
$10 on the Rams
$10 on the Skins
$10 on the Colts
Mills
$125 on the Cowboys
$125 on the Vikings
$125 on the Panthers
$125 on the Broncos
Strait
$50 on the Bucs
$50 on the Packers
$10 on the Saints
$10 on the Jets
Shade
$40 on the Cardinals
$40 on the Patriots
$10 on the Vikings
$10 on the Jaguars
Furnas
$80 on the Saints
$80 on the Chiefs
$80 on the Steelers
$80 on the Jets
Stink
$10 on the Cowboys
$75 on the Chiefs
$25 on the Jaguars
$10 on the Jets
$25 on the Patriots
Hill
$20 on the Packers
$30 on the Cowboys
$50 on the Panthers
$10 on the Steelers
$10 on the 49ers
$100 on the Chargers
Kessler
$10 on the Panthers
$10 on the Dolphins
$130 on the Patriots
$50 on the Broncos
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Week 17 Lines
Merry Christmas to all...hope everyone is enjoying some relaxing time off.
Week 16 was a week of miracle covers - including in two of the games that got the most action (Colts and Giants). It's amazing how nervous you get when you have a fake $350 resting on the fate of game.
This is the last week of the regular season - then we will go into the playoffs, where it will get VERY interesting with the introduction of moneylines, over/unders, and even some prop bets if they are available. By my calculation, EVERYONE is still in it...crazy things are sure to happen in the playoffs...and I would expect the leaderboard to flip flop a few more times.
Your Week 17 picks...ALL ON SUNDAY.
Raiders @ Bucs (-13)
Lions @ Packers (-9.5)
Giants @ Vikings (-6.5)
Bears @ Texans (-3)
Panthers (-3) @ Saints
Rams @ Falcons (-14.5)
Chiefs @ Bengals (-3)
Jaguars @ Ravens (-12.5)
Titans (-3) @ Colts
Browns @ Steelers (-10.5)
Patriots (-6.5) @ Bills
Cowboys @ Eagles (-1.5)
Dolphins @ Jets (-2.5)
Seahawks @ Cardinals (-6)
Redskins @ 49ers (-3)
Broncos @ Chargers (-8.5)
Week 16 was a week of miracle covers - including in two of the games that got the most action (Colts and Giants). It's amazing how nervous you get when you have a fake $350 resting on the fate of game.
This is the last week of the regular season - then we will go into the playoffs, where it will get VERY interesting with the introduction of moneylines, over/unders, and even some prop bets if they are available. By my calculation, EVERYONE is still in it...crazy things are sure to happen in the playoffs...and I would expect the leaderboard to flip flop a few more times.
Your Week 17 picks...ALL ON SUNDAY.
Raiders @ Bucs (-13)
Lions @ Packers (-9.5)
Giants @ Vikings (-6.5)
Bears @ Texans (-3)
Panthers (-3) @ Saints
Rams @ Falcons (-14.5)
Chiefs @ Bengals (-3)
Jaguars @ Ravens (-12.5)
Titans (-3) @ Colts
Browns @ Steelers (-10.5)
Patriots (-6.5) @ Bills
Cowboys @ Eagles (-1.5)
Dolphins @ Jets (-2.5)
Seahawks @ Cardinals (-6)
Redskins @ 49ers (-3)
Broncos @ Chargers (-8.5)
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Week 16 picks along with Intros
I realized today that we still don't all know each other. So, I've crafted very accurate bios of all of you along with this week's selections. Have a happy Sunday.
In order of the current standings:
1) William Eli Strait - known as Eli, but nicknamed in my phone as "Folgers Crystals". He was named Folgers Crystals at one point a few years back because he had lost all manhood whatsoever, and spent every day waking up with his wife in the kitchen drinking coffee, discussing world issues, and staring out a frosted window, much like you would expect to see in a Folgers ad. Hence the name Folgers Crystals. I am happy to say that this was just a stage though, and now you can see Eli back where he belongs - in the fast food drive thru lines all across the Lexington, Kentucky area. Also, Eli can take credit for about half of my vocabulary since I routinely use the words "Really" and "Dagger" which I originally heard from him. His picks:
- $20 on the Patriots (-7.5)
- $10 on the Skins (+5)
- $10 on Niners (-5)
- $10 on Jets (-4.5)
2) Thomas V. Saunders - known as Tommy, or "Stink", by most. Stink graduated from Chapel Hill. He's an avid Duke fan. And he currently works for the Maryland Terrapins athletic department. Those three statements should tell you one thing about Stink: he breaks the mold. He lives on the edge. He swims against the current. Which is why we used to call him "Salmon". Which evolved into "North Atlantic Salmon", which evolved into "Grizzly Prey", which evolved into "Griz". Actually none of that ever happened, but it should have. Griz, good luck to you with these week 16 picks:
- $100 on Steelers (-2)
- $100 on Texans (-7)
- $50 on Eagles (-5)
- $50 on Saints (-7)
3) Zack J. Mansfield - known by Swedish people as "Sack", or by "Mans" or "Manser". Zack is best known for his work on the initial Unified Fund venture - the Unified Fund Monthly Poker Tournament of Consolidation. Zack single handedly built a World Ranking System for the Unified Fund that rivaled the BCS, Neilson Ratings, and most Good Will Hunting equations. Other accomplishments include being able to recite word-for-word Dr. Evil's monologue in the father-son support group scene. Zack currently resides in New York City. Zack's Week 16 picks:
- $250 on Colts (-6)
- $200 on Cowboys (-4)
- $50 on Panthers (+3)
- $75 on Vikings (-3)
4) Collier Rosenfels Mills - known by many as "Fat Head", "Meat", "Big Montana" (after the Arby's sandwich), or my personal favorite, "The Weatherman". Collier's loves in his life are his wife, his daughter, donuts, and Phil Mickelson, not neccessarily in that order. Collier has a lot in common with Phil Mickelson. Collier works for Dunkin Donuts...Phil is DD's all-time best customer. Collier likes boobs...Phil has boobs. Collier once took a science class...Phil and his wife Amy have teamed up with Exxon to build a Math and Science center for kids who can't do math and science good. It's a win-win-win relationship. Collier's week 16 picks:
- $125 on Colts (-6)
- $125 on Cowboys (-4)
- $125 on Chargers (+3.5)
- $107.50 on Panthers (+3)
- $107.50 on Packers (+4)
5) Michael K. Eller - Eller lives in California, he paints toy soldiers, and he's gay. Okay not really. But since he lives in California, he's basically one step away from being gay. Which is why I call him "Almost Louganis". A.L. for short - pronounced "Al". But normally I just call him Eller. Or "Mario Lopez". Whichever comes out first. However, don't be fooled by the Californian-ness and think this guy doesn't know how to gamble...Eller is the two-time defending champion of the Unified Fund World Poker Tour - and actually won a World Series of Poker qualifying event earlier this year (no joke). Week 16 picks:
- $200 on Colts (-6)
- $10 on Cowboys (-4)
- $10 on Browns (-3)
- $10 on Dolphins (-4)
6) Michael Thomas Shade - Best known for his come-from-behind championship in the 2008-2009 Unified Fund Fantasy Sportsbook. Most other details are not interesting. His picks are below:
- $320 on Giants (-3)
- $10 on Seahawks (+4.5)
- $10 on Saints (-7)
- $10 on Patriots (-7.5)
7) Brian Keith Mobley - Known as "Mobley", "Mob Deep", or "Big Time". Mobley is a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan. So right about now, he has this sick feeling in his stomach, like his team just allowed two 80-yard runs in the last two minutes of the game to lose complete control of their playoff destiny. It's a sick feeling I know well...like when you catch the early flight home from San Diego and a couple of nude people jump out of your closet blindfolded ready to tag team...wait...wrong feeling. What I meant was it's like when your team goes to Cincinnati and fumbles on the 1-inch line and loses and basically guarantees you'll miss the playoffs after a 6-2 start. And it stops there, and it picks up right here, because what I think my friend Mitch here is saying is that True Love is Blind. That said, Mobley's week 16 picks:
- $275 on Cowboys (-4)
- $10 on Redskins (+5)
- $10 on Vikings (-3)
- $250 on Giants (-3)
8) Benjamin M. Furnas - Known as "Natural Gas", "Firmis", "Focker", "Chafed", but mostly just "Furnas". Furnas actually participated on the game show "Legends of the Hidden Temple" when he was a kid - not many people know that. He's also known for naming public showering facilities the "Warsaw Ghetto" - because it's the place the Poles hang out. But, by far Furnas's best work was coining the term "ruined" and using it whenever it applies. For instance - someone was drunk - "he got ruined". Wes Welker gets obliterated by Ryan Clark over the middle - "he got ruined". Or, my personal favorite, when describing a fatal auto accident - "the passenger didn't have his seat belt on and got completely ruined." Furnas's week 16 picks:
- $20 on Eagles (-5)
- $20 on Falcons (+3)
- $20 on Giants (-3)
- $20 on Packers (+4)
9) Blake Hill - Known as "AK 47". Not because he promotes gun violence, but because his basketball game best resembles Andre Karleinko. Blake is best known for knowing facts about sports figures that no one else knows. Like Philip Rivers' birth weight. Or Chris Paul's grandmother's medical history. Also, if you travel with Blake anywhere in Winston-Salem, a minimum of 6 people will come up and have a conversation with him because he knows everyone that has ever lived in the city. Which is why we're trying to get a new nickname, "The Mayor", to stick. Hasn't stuck yet, but we're trying. Speaking of trying, here are Blake's league high 7 week 16 picks:
- $40 on Colts (-6)
- $20 on Cowboys (-4)
- $20 on Eagles (-5)
- $20 on Niners (-5)
- $10 on Bills (+7)
- $10 on Chargers (-3.5)
- $20 on Bears (-4)
10) John H. Kessler - Kessler is the only guy I've never met. I have, however, met his golf clubs. Kessler is a former roommate of Eller's (plutonic)...and I was over there one time and I saw this dude's golf bag. And I must say, I was quite intimidated by it. It was one of those light-weight "walk the course" bags - filled with a set of Mizuno almost-blades that said to me "I would own you". Also in the bag were a set of Cleveland wedges, all with a I-never-mis-the-center-of-the-clubface stain on the grooves. So Kessler - I don't want to play you in golf. Unless that wasn't your golf bag...and then I guess I don't know you at all. Here are Kessler's week 16 picks:
- $20 on Steelers (-2)
- $40 on Eagles (-5)
- $50 on Saints (-7)
- $10 on Jets (-4.5)
Happy football watching to all.
In order of the current standings:
1) William Eli Strait - known as Eli, but nicknamed in my phone as "Folgers Crystals". He was named Folgers Crystals at one point a few years back because he had lost all manhood whatsoever, and spent every day waking up with his wife in the kitchen drinking coffee, discussing world issues, and staring out a frosted window, much like you would expect to see in a Folgers ad. Hence the name Folgers Crystals. I am happy to say that this was just a stage though, and now you can see Eli back where he belongs - in the fast food drive thru lines all across the Lexington, Kentucky area. Also, Eli can take credit for about half of my vocabulary since I routinely use the words "Really" and "Dagger" which I originally heard from him. His picks:
- $20 on the Patriots (-7.5)
- $10 on the Skins (+5)
- $10 on Niners (-5)
- $10 on Jets (-4.5)
2) Thomas V. Saunders - known as Tommy, or "Stink", by most. Stink graduated from Chapel Hill. He's an avid Duke fan. And he currently works for the Maryland Terrapins athletic department. Those three statements should tell you one thing about Stink: he breaks the mold. He lives on the edge. He swims against the current. Which is why we used to call him "Salmon". Which evolved into "North Atlantic Salmon", which evolved into "Grizzly Prey", which evolved into "Griz". Actually none of that ever happened, but it should have. Griz, good luck to you with these week 16 picks:
- $100 on Steelers (-2)
- $100 on Texans (-7)
- $50 on Eagles (-5)
- $50 on Saints (-7)
3) Zack J. Mansfield - known by Swedish people as "Sack", or by "Mans" or "Manser". Zack is best known for his work on the initial Unified Fund venture - the Unified Fund Monthly Poker Tournament of Consolidation. Zack single handedly built a World Ranking System for the Unified Fund that rivaled the BCS, Neilson Ratings, and most Good Will Hunting equations. Other accomplishments include being able to recite word-for-word Dr. Evil's monologue in the father-son support group scene. Zack currently resides in New York City. Zack's Week 16 picks:
- $250 on Colts (-6)
- $200 on Cowboys (-4)
- $50 on Panthers (+3)
- $75 on Vikings (-3)
4) Collier Rosenfels Mills - known by many as "Fat Head", "Meat", "Big Montana" (after the Arby's sandwich), or my personal favorite, "The Weatherman". Collier's loves in his life are his wife, his daughter, donuts, and Phil Mickelson, not neccessarily in that order. Collier has a lot in common with Phil Mickelson. Collier works for Dunkin Donuts...Phil is DD's all-time best customer. Collier likes boobs...Phil has boobs. Collier once took a science class...Phil and his wife Amy have teamed up with Exxon to build a Math and Science center for kids who can't do math and science good. It's a win-win-win relationship. Collier's week 16 picks:
- $125 on Colts (-6)
- $125 on Cowboys (-4)
- $125 on Chargers (+3.5)
- $107.50 on Panthers (+3)
- $107.50 on Packers (+4)
5) Michael K. Eller - Eller lives in California, he paints toy soldiers, and he's gay. Okay not really. But since he lives in California, he's basically one step away from being gay. Which is why I call him "Almost Louganis". A.L. for short - pronounced "Al". But normally I just call him Eller. Or "Mario Lopez". Whichever comes out first. However, don't be fooled by the Californian-ness and think this guy doesn't know how to gamble...Eller is the two-time defending champion of the Unified Fund World Poker Tour - and actually won a World Series of Poker qualifying event earlier this year (no joke). Week 16 picks:
- $200 on Colts (-6)
- $10 on Cowboys (-4)
- $10 on Browns (-3)
- $10 on Dolphins (-4)
6) Michael Thomas Shade - Best known for his come-from-behind championship in the 2008-2009 Unified Fund Fantasy Sportsbook. Most other details are not interesting. His picks are below:
- $320 on Giants (-3)
- $10 on Seahawks (+4.5)
- $10 on Saints (-7)
- $10 on Patriots (-7.5)
7) Brian Keith Mobley - Known as "Mobley", "Mob Deep", or "Big Time". Mobley is a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan. So right about now, he has this sick feeling in his stomach, like his team just allowed two 80-yard runs in the last two minutes of the game to lose complete control of their playoff destiny. It's a sick feeling I know well...like when you catch the early flight home from San Diego and a couple of nude people jump out of your closet blindfolded ready to tag team...wait...wrong feeling. What I meant was it's like when your team goes to Cincinnati and fumbles on the 1-inch line and loses and basically guarantees you'll miss the playoffs after a 6-2 start. And it stops there, and it picks up right here, because what I think my friend Mitch here is saying is that True Love is Blind. That said, Mobley's week 16 picks:
- $275 on Cowboys (-4)
- $10 on Redskins (+5)
- $10 on Vikings (-3)
- $250 on Giants (-3)
8) Benjamin M. Furnas - Known as "Natural Gas", "Firmis", "Focker", "Chafed", but mostly just "Furnas". Furnas actually participated on the game show "Legends of the Hidden Temple" when he was a kid - not many people know that. He's also known for naming public showering facilities the "Warsaw Ghetto" - because it's the place the Poles hang out. But, by far Furnas's best work was coining the term "ruined" and using it whenever it applies. For instance - someone was drunk - "he got ruined". Wes Welker gets obliterated by Ryan Clark over the middle - "he got ruined". Or, my personal favorite, when describing a fatal auto accident - "the passenger didn't have his seat belt on and got completely ruined." Furnas's week 16 picks:
- $20 on Eagles (-5)
- $20 on Falcons (+3)
- $20 on Giants (-3)
- $20 on Packers (+4)
9) Blake Hill - Known as "AK 47". Not because he promotes gun violence, but because his basketball game best resembles Andre Karleinko. Blake is best known for knowing facts about sports figures that no one else knows. Like Philip Rivers' birth weight. Or Chris Paul's grandmother's medical history. Also, if you travel with Blake anywhere in Winston-Salem, a minimum of 6 people will come up and have a conversation with him because he knows everyone that has ever lived in the city. Which is why we're trying to get a new nickname, "The Mayor", to stick. Hasn't stuck yet, but we're trying. Speaking of trying, here are Blake's league high 7 week 16 picks:
- $40 on Colts (-6)
- $20 on Cowboys (-4)
- $20 on Eagles (-5)
- $20 on Niners (-5)
- $10 on Bills (+7)
- $10 on Chargers (-3.5)
- $20 on Bears (-4)
10) John H. Kessler - Kessler is the only guy I've never met. I have, however, met his golf clubs. Kessler is a former roommate of Eller's (plutonic)...and I was over there one time and I saw this dude's golf bag. And I must say, I was quite intimidated by it. It was one of those light-weight "walk the course" bags - filled with a set of Mizuno almost-blades that said to me "I would own you". Also in the bag were a set of Cleveland wedges, all with a I-never-mis-the-center-of-the-clubface stain on the grooves. So Kessler - I don't want to play you in golf. Unless that wasn't your golf bag...and then I guess I don't know you at all. Here are Kessler's week 16 picks:
- $20 on Steelers (-2)
- $40 on Eagles (-5)
- $50 on Saints (-7)
- $10 on Jets (-4.5)
Happy football watching to all.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Aggressiveness continues...
The theme of Week 16 seems to be aggression...this time, everyone likes the Cowboys (-4)...
Mobley - $275
Mansfield - $200
Mills - $125
Hill - $20
Eller - $10
Mobley - $275
Mansfield - $200
Mills - $125
Hill - $20
Eller - $10
Thursday, December 18, 2008
THIS JUST IN...
...David Garrard sucks.
What looked like the end of Eller's season and a critical blow to both Mansfield's and Mills' respective stacks at the start of the fourth quarter turns into a HUGE WIN that shakes up the leaderboard, thanks to Garrard's miserable 4th quarter pick-6, overthrow of a wide open Reggie Williams in the end zone, and on the last play of the game, failing to get the ball out of his hands before he was sacked.
This is why The Unified Fund is called by most experts as "The Cadillac" of gambling. Mansfield went from a total of $300 and a 7th place position to a total of $800 and a 1st place position in ONE play. Even the pros can't handle the swings.
The question is...does this rattle the rest of the competitors who have yet to bet for this weekend? Can they resist the urge to put down a big number to try and catch up...or can they stay disciplined? (I'm speaking to myself here.)
ONLY TIME WILL TELL.
What looked like the end of Eller's season and a critical blow to both Mansfield's and Mills' respective stacks at the start of the fourth quarter turns into a HUGE WIN that shakes up the leaderboard, thanks to Garrard's miserable 4th quarter pick-6, overthrow of a wide open Reggie Williams in the end zone, and on the last play of the game, failing to get the ball out of his hands before he was sacked.
This is why The Unified Fund is called by most experts as "The Cadillac" of gambling. Mansfield went from a total of $300 and a 7th place position to a total of $800 and a 1st place position in ONE play. Even the pros can't handle the swings.
The question is...does this rattle the rest of the competitors who have yet to bet for this weekend? Can they resist the urge to put down a big number to try and catch up...or can they stay disciplined? (I'm speaking to myself here.)
ONLY TIME WILL TELL.
It's getting FROGGY...
I'm talking RAINFOREST FROGGY...
There is a lot of frogginess EARLY in Week 16...and it's all on the COLTS.
Tonight, the following competitors are betting on the Colts (-6):
- Mansfield: $250
- Eller: $200
- Mills: $125
- Hill: $40
There is a lot of frogginess EARLY in Week 16...and it's all on the COLTS.
Tonight, the following competitors are betting on the Colts (-6):
- Mansfield: $250
- Eller: $200
- Mills: $125
- Hill: $40
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Week 16 Lines
Week 16. Can you believe it? We've only got a few weeks left of NFL football. Cherish it. You gotta cherish it.
For many Unified Fund competitors, the time is NOW to build enough bankroll to be able to do some damage in the playoffs...it's getting to be Crunch Time. So the question is simple. Who is Captain Crunch...and who is a Soggy? Now is when we find out. (Easily metaphor of the year)
Here are this week's lines...
Thursday
Colts (-6) @ Jaguars
Saturday
Ravens @ Cowboys (-4)
Sunday
Steelers (-2) @ Titans
Dolphins (-4) @ Chiefs
Cardinals @ Patriots (-7.5)
Bengals @ Browns (-3)
Eagles (-5) @ Redskins
49ers (-5) @ Rams
Falcons @ Vikings (-3)
Saints (-7) @ Lions
Jets (-4.5) @ Seahawks
Texans (-7) @ Raiders
Bills @ Broncos (-7)
Chargers @ Bucs (-3.5)
Panthers @ Giants (-3)
Monday
Packers @ Bears (-4)
For many Unified Fund competitors, the time is NOW to build enough bankroll to be able to do some damage in the playoffs...it's getting to be Crunch Time. So the question is simple. Who is Captain Crunch...and who is a Soggy? Now is when we find out. (Easily metaphor of the year)
Here are this week's lines...
Thursday
Colts (-6) @ Jaguars
Saturday
Ravens @ Cowboys (-4)
Sunday
Steelers (-2) @ Titans
Dolphins (-4) @ Chiefs
Cardinals @ Patriots (-7.5)
Bengals @ Browns (-3)
Eagles (-5) @ Redskins
49ers (-5) @ Rams
Falcons @ Vikings (-3)
Saints (-7) @ Lions
Jets (-4.5) @ Seahawks
Texans (-7) @ Raiders
Bills @ Broncos (-7)
Chargers @ Bucs (-3.5)
Panthers @ Giants (-3)
Monday
Packers @ Bears (-4)
Monday, December 15, 2008
REALLY? Week 15 Results
Let me give this Week 15 recap:
1. The Redskins are terrible.
2. The Chargers are terrible.
3. J.P. Losman is terrible.
4. We are terrible.
That's right. We are terrible. After starting out the first couple weeks over 60% as a group, we are now 93-105-7.
However, there were some BIG moves this week...
Eli Strait jumped into the lead by betting $250 on the Pats...Mobley and Mills also jumped into contention with big bets on the Cowboys. The other 7 competitors all lost money, including Hill and Kessler who almost lost everything.
There are 2 weeks left in the Regular Season...then will come the playoffs. A reminder about the Playoff format is below:
1. The Redskins are terrible.
2. The Chargers are terrible.
3. J.P. Losman is terrible.
4. We are terrible.
That's right. We are terrible. After starting out the first couple weeks over 60% as a group, we are now 93-105-7.
However, there were some BIG moves this week...
Eli Strait jumped into the lead by betting $250 on the Pats...Mobley and Mills also jumped into contention with big bets on the Cowboys. The other 7 competitors all lost money, including Hill and Kessler who almost lost everything.
There are 2 weeks left in the Regular Season...then will come the playoffs. A reminder about the Playoff format is below:
- Once playoffs begin, you only have to bet on 1 game per week.
- Available bets will be ATS (against the spread), Moneylines (straight up), and Over/Under.
- You will continue to receive $100 a week.
- Payouts will be: 1st place - $130.00; 2nd place - $50; 3rd place - $20
- Tiebreakers will be based on record
This week's lines will be up on Wednesday - keep in mind there is a Thursday night and a Saturday night game this upcoming week.
Not Impressive...
Aside from my woeful performance in this competition thus far (I was 0-2-2 this past weekend), I can at least take solace in the fact that NONE of us are doing particularly well either.
We've made picks for 5 weeks now - meaning that we have received a total of $500 to date for gambling purposes. And while I know that the week 5 results haven't been posted yet, only 2 participants currently have over $500.00 in their bank account.
Pretty pathetic... OR maybe the guys creating the lines actually know what they're doing?
We've made picks for 5 weeks now - meaning that we have received a total of $500 to date for gambling purposes. And while I know that the week 5 results haven't been posted yet, only 2 participants currently have over $500.00 in their bank account.
Pretty pathetic... OR maybe the guys creating the lines actually know what they're doing?
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Week 15 Picks Update
Week 15 Picks:
Sorry these are so late...this week is starting out a lot like last week...CARNAGE everywhere.
Eller
Saints (+3) - $120
Packers (-1.5) - $10
Falcons (-3) - $10
Titans (-3) - $80
Mansfield
Bears (-3) - $100
Packers (-1.5) - $100
Titans (-3) - $100
Steelers (+2) - $100
Mobley
Bucs (+3) - $10
Seahawks (-2.5) - $10
Chargers (-5) - $10
Cowboys (-3) - $220
Mills
Saints (+3) - $50
Jags (+1.5) - $50
Bills (+7.5) - $50
Chargers (-5) - $50
Cowboys (-3) - $120
Strait
Colts (-17) - $50
Bucs (+3) - $50
Titans (-3) - $50
Patriots (-7) - $50
Shade
Titans (-3) - $50
Broncos (+7.5) - $100
Chargers (-5) - $50 (I posted this morning $100 but that was a typo, I promise...it was $50 on the spreadsheet. Scout's honor. Doesn't look like it's going to matter though, my Broncos pick looks terrible as well.)
Patriots (-7) - $50
Furnas
Redskins (-7) - $75
Cards (-3) - $75
Chargers (-5) - $75
Giants (+3) - $75
Saunders
Packers (-1.5) - $40
Redskins (-7) - $20
Dolphins (-6.5) - $20
Titans (-3) - $30
Giants (+3) - $50
Hill
Packers (-1.5) - $10
Steelers (+2) - $10
Chargers (-5) - $110
Patriots (-7) - $10
Kessler
Redskins (-7) - $10
Titans (-3) - $145
Chargers (-5) - $10
Patriots (-7) - $10
Sorry these are so late...this week is starting out a lot like last week...CARNAGE everywhere.
Eller
Saints (+3) - $120
Packers (-1.5) - $10
Falcons (-3) - $10
Titans (-3) - $80
Mansfield
Bears (-3) - $100
Packers (-1.5) - $100
Titans (-3) - $100
Steelers (+2) - $100
Mobley
Bucs (+3) - $10
Seahawks (-2.5) - $10
Chargers (-5) - $10
Cowboys (-3) - $220
Mills
Saints (+3) - $50
Jags (+1.5) - $50
Bills (+7.5) - $50
Chargers (-5) - $50
Cowboys (-3) - $120
Strait
Colts (-17) - $50
Bucs (+3) - $50
Titans (-3) - $50
Patriots (-7) - $50
Shade
Titans (-3) - $50
Broncos (+7.5) - $100
Chargers (-5) - $50 (I posted this morning $100 but that was a typo, I promise...it was $50 on the spreadsheet. Scout's honor. Doesn't look like it's going to matter though, my Broncos pick looks terrible as well.)
Patriots (-7) - $50
Furnas
Redskins (-7) - $75
Cards (-3) - $75
Chargers (-5) - $75
Giants (+3) - $75
Saunders
Packers (-1.5) - $40
Redskins (-7) - $20
Dolphins (-6.5) - $20
Titans (-3) - $30
Giants (+3) - $50
Hill
Packers (-1.5) - $10
Steelers (+2) - $10
Chargers (-5) - $110
Patriots (-7) - $10
Kessler
Redskins (-7) - $10
Titans (-3) - $145
Chargers (-5) - $10
Patriots (-7) - $10
Friday, December 12, 2008
And we have our first push...
3 bets were placed last night - all resulting in a push...
Eller - $120 on the Bears (-3)
Mansfield - $100 on the Saints (+3)
Mills - $50 on the Saints (+3)
Considering the way things have been going the past few weeks, I'd say a push is pretty good...
Eller - $120 on the Bears (-3)
Mansfield - $100 on the Saints (+3)
Mills - $50 on the Saints (+3)
Considering the way things have been going the past few weeks, I'd say a push is pretty good...
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Week 15 Lines
Your Week 15 lines...
Thursday
Saints @ Bears (-3)
Sunday
Packers (-1.5) @ Jaguars
Lions @ Colts (-17)
Redskins (-7) @ Bengals
Buccaneers @ Falcons (-3)
49ers @ Dolphins (-6.5)
Bills @ Jets (-7.5)
Titans (-3) @ Texans
Steelers @ Ravens (-2)
Broncos @ Panthers (-7.5)
Seahawks (-2.5) @ Rams
Vikings @ Cardinals (-3)
Chargers (-5) @ Chiefs
Patriots (-7) @ Raiders
Giants @ Cowboys (-3)
Monday
Browns @ Eagles (-14)
Thursday
Saints @ Bears (-3)
Sunday
Packers (-1.5) @ Jaguars
Lions @ Colts (-17)
Redskins (-7) @ Bengals
Buccaneers @ Falcons (-3)
49ers @ Dolphins (-6.5)
Bills @ Jets (-7.5)
Titans (-3) @ Texans
Steelers @ Ravens (-2)
Broncos @ Panthers (-7.5)
Seahawks (-2.5) @ Rams
Vikings @ Cardinals (-3)
Chargers (-5) @ Chiefs
Patriots (-7) @ Raiders
Giants @ Cowboys (-3)
Monday
Browns @ Eagles (-14)
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Week 14 Picks presented by Old Spice
I'm excited to announce The Unified Fund picked up a ton of corporate sponsors this weekend. The only problem is we're now contractually obligated to do a little corporate name-dropping throughout these posts.
Last week's carnage seems to have most playing it a little on the safer side this week. However, Mr. Kessler is the exception, who has our HUGE NUTS Play of the Week sponsored by Planters®, throwing down $300 on Bill Bellicheck and the Pats (-4.5). If it works out, Kessler could be very close to the top Unified Fund Leaderboard, presented by BF Goodrich Tires®.
He's not alone in thinking the Pats will cover - $665 was bet on the Pats overall. Without question, that makes the Patriots our BIG AND HARD BET OF THE DAY, sponsored by Viagra.
The Cowboys got a good deal of love from the gallery as well...and no one backed off their Cowboy picks even after the Barbarian was ruled out with a toe injury. On a side note, can you really be named the Barbarian if you can't even play through a toe injury? The answer is no. That's like missing 4 weeks with a pinkie finger injury. He will be referred to as Barbie from now on (sponsored by Mattel®).
Finally, with the Optimist Prime pick of the week sponsored by Transformers 2, it's the Commish himself betting on his Redskins (+5) IN BALTIMORE, despite the fact that he's got an offense that can't score going up a defense that doesn't allow points. Nothing's gotta give.
Without further ado, here are your week 14 picks, delivered by FedEx®:
1. Zack Mansfield sponsored by Odiance®
$100 on Packers (-6)
$100 on Giants (-7)
$100 on Jets (-3.5)
$100 on Pats (-4.5)
$100 on Dolphins (PK)
2. Stink Saunders sponsored by Pert Plus®
$75 on Steelers (-3)
$25 on Jets (-3.5)
$25 on Ravens (-5)
$10 on Packers (-6)
3. John Kessler sponsored by Glen Levet®, a little bit of pepper, and some cheese
$300 on Pats (-4.5)
$50 on Jets (-3.5)
$10 on Steelers (-3)
$10 on Redskins (+5)
4. Mike Shade sponsored by Tylenol® Cold and Sinus
$150 on Chargers (-9.5)
$80 on Pats (-4.5)
$10 on Rams (+14)
$10 on Redskins (+5)
5. Collier Mills sponsored by Krispy Kreme Doughnuts®
$50 on Chargers (-9.5)
$50 on Bills (PK)
$50 on Cowboys (+3)
$50 on Jags (+6.5)
6. Brian Mobley sponsored by Kay Jewelers®
$50 on Jets (-3.5)
$50 on Cards (-14)
$75 on Cowboys (+3)
$75 on Pats (-4.5)
$25 on Ravens (-5)
7. Eli Strait sponsored by the Wendy's Stack Attack®
$150 on Colts (-13.5)
$10 on Packers (-6)
$10 on Jets (-3.5)
$10 on Pats (-4.5)
8. Ben Furnas sponsored by Natural Gas®
$100 on Bengals (+13.5)
$100 on Saints (-3)
$100 on Jets (-3.5)
$40 on Panthers (-3)
9. Blake Hill sponsored by Propecia®
$100 on Jets (-3.5)
$100 on Pats (-4.5)
$10 on Dolphins (PK)
$10 on Cards (-14)
10. Michael Eller sponsored by Brokeback Mountain
$60 on Bears (-6.5)
$60 on Jets (-3.5)
$10 on Packers (-6)
$10 on Giants (-7)
Enjoy your Sunday everyone...
Last week's carnage seems to have most playing it a little on the safer side this week. However, Mr. Kessler is the exception, who has our HUGE NUTS Play of the Week sponsored by Planters®, throwing down $300 on Bill Bellicheck and the Pats (-4.5). If it works out, Kessler could be very close to the top Unified Fund Leaderboard, presented by BF Goodrich Tires®.
He's not alone in thinking the Pats will cover - $665 was bet on the Pats overall. Without question, that makes the Patriots our BIG AND HARD BET OF THE DAY, sponsored by Viagra.
The Cowboys got a good deal of love from the gallery as well...and no one backed off their Cowboy picks even after the Barbarian was ruled out with a toe injury. On a side note, can you really be named the Barbarian if you can't even play through a toe injury? The answer is no. That's like missing 4 weeks with a pinkie finger injury. He will be referred to as Barbie from now on (sponsored by Mattel®).
Finally, with the Optimist Prime pick of the week sponsored by Transformers 2, it's the Commish himself betting on his Redskins (+5) IN BALTIMORE, despite the fact that he's got an offense that can't score going up a defense that doesn't allow points. Nothing's gotta give.
Without further ado, here are your week 14 picks, delivered by FedEx®:
1. Zack Mansfield sponsored by Odiance®
$100 on Packers (-6)
$100 on Giants (-7)
$100 on Jets (-3.5)
$100 on Pats (-4.5)
$100 on Dolphins (PK)
2. Stink Saunders sponsored by Pert Plus®
$75 on Steelers (-3)
$25 on Jets (-3.5)
$25 on Ravens (-5)
$10 on Packers (-6)
3. John Kessler sponsored by Glen Levet®, a little bit of pepper, and some cheese
$300 on Pats (-4.5)
$50 on Jets (-3.5)
$10 on Steelers (-3)
$10 on Redskins (+5)
4. Mike Shade sponsored by Tylenol® Cold and Sinus
$150 on Chargers (-9.5)
$80 on Pats (-4.5)
$10 on Rams (+14)
$10 on Redskins (+5)
5. Collier Mills sponsored by Krispy Kreme Doughnuts®
$50 on Chargers (-9.5)
$50 on Bills (PK)
$50 on Cowboys (+3)
$50 on Jags (+6.5)
6. Brian Mobley sponsored by Kay Jewelers®
$50 on Jets (-3.5)
$50 on Cards (-14)
$75 on Cowboys (+3)
$75 on Pats (-4.5)
$25 on Ravens (-5)
7. Eli Strait sponsored by the Wendy's Stack Attack®
$150 on Colts (-13.5)
$10 on Packers (-6)
$10 on Jets (-3.5)
$10 on Pats (-4.5)
8. Ben Furnas sponsored by Natural Gas®
$100 on Bengals (+13.5)
$100 on Saints (-3)
$100 on Jets (-3.5)
$40 on Panthers (-3)
9. Blake Hill sponsored by Propecia®
$100 on Jets (-3.5)
$100 on Pats (-4.5)
$10 on Dolphins (PK)
$10 on Cards (-14)
10. Michael Eller sponsored by Brokeback Mountain
$60 on Bears (-6.5)
$60 on Jets (-3.5)
$10 on Packers (-6)
$10 on Giants (-7)
Enjoy your Sunday everyone...
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Thursday Night Bets
I know it was suggested that Thursday night bets are kept secret because they could affect how everyone bets for the week...however, since I see the bets, it's probably only fair that everyone else see them too. Plus, if I bet on Thursday, you guys probably need to see that before game time, rather than just taking my word for it after the game.
And for some reason tonight, I'm going to bet on Norv Turner. Which has got to be a mistake. But I'm doing it anyway. See you next season.
And since misery loves company, Collier "The Weatherman" Mills is going to join me in losing money tonight...
And for some reason tonight, I'm going to bet on Norv Turner. Which has got to be a mistake. But I'm doing it anyway. See you next season.
And since misery loves company, Collier "The Weatherman" Mills is going to join me in losing money tonight...
Shade
$150 on the Chargers (-9.5)
Mills
$50 on the Chargers (-9.5)
Mills
$50 on the Chargers (-9.5)
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Week 14 Lines
Standings have been updated with the weekly $100 allowance...and here are your lines...
Thursday:
Raiders @ Chargers (-9.5)
Sunday:
Bengals @ Colts (-13.5)
Jaguars @ Bears (-6.5)
Texans @ Packers (-6)
Browns @ Titans (-13.5)
Eagles @ Giants (-7)
Falcons @ Saints (-3)
Jets (-3.5) @ 49ers
Dolphins @ Bills (PK)
Chiefs @ Broncos (-9)
Rams @ Cardinals (-14)
Cowboys @ Steelers (-3)
Patriots (-4.5) @ Seahawks
Redskins @ Ravens (-5)
Monday:
Bucs @ Panthers (-3)
OFF THE BOOKS RIGHT NOW:
Vikings @ Lions
Thursday:
Raiders @ Chargers (-9.5)
Sunday:
Bengals @ Colts (-13.5)
Jaguars @ Bears (-6.5)
Texans @ Packers (-6)
Browns @ Titans (-13.5)
Eagles @ Giants (-7)
Falcons @ Saints (-3)
Jets (-3.5) @ 49ers
Dolphins @ Bills (PK)
Chiefs @ Broncos (-9)
Rams @ Cardinals (-14)
Cowboys @ Steelers (-3)
Patriots (-4.5) @ Seahawks
Redskins @ Ravens (-5)
Monday:
Bucs @ Panthers (-3)
OFF THE BOOKS RIGHT NOW:
Vikings @ Lions
Monday, December 1, 2008
Week 13: CARNAGE
My Sunday could have been better. I stood in 37 degrees and pouring rain for 5 straight hours watching my Redskins get dominated by the Giants (up close, Brandon Jacobs is biggest dude I've ever seen). I was cold, soaked, and pretty much completely miserable. My only bright spot: as we walked out of the stadium, I saw the scores from around the NFL flash - and I saw Packers 28, Panthers 21 - 4th quarter. So, although I had just contracted pnemonia and my team had lost the game and most likely a chance at the playoffs, it appeared that at least my $400 bet on the Packers was going to pay off.
That was, until we walked out of the stadium, lost all bearings on where we parked, and took a full 20-minute lap around the outside of the stadium in search of our car. Once we finally found the car, I turned on the radio, and heard Panthers 35, Packers 31. Dagger.
But, at least I wasn't alone. Week 13 dominated many of us. Every big play failed - most notably the plays on the Colts who got screwed by the hook...
- Strait lost $480.
- Shade lost $350.
- Eller lost $320.
- Mobley lost $140.
- Hill lost $120.
- Mills lost $120.
- Kessler lost $35.
HOWEVER, there were some winners. The leader kept things going with an impressive 3-1 record. And, in the comeback of the year, Furnas went 4-0 and climbed back into serious contention. Also, Stink took over 2nd place by playing it smart and only betting a third of his balance - it was a good week to do that. The winners were:
- Furnas - $120.
- Mansfield - $50.
- Stink - $10.
Overall as a group, our records combined are 69-52-0, a winning percentage of 57%.
It's going to get sweaty as the regular season winds down. And as always, I'm talking rainforest sweaty.
DISCLAIMER: Just so everyone knows, I was laying it on a little thick about the game - I don't deserve any sympathy. Our seats were ridiculous - I could have reached out and smacked Corey Webster in the face while he was warming up at halftime if I wanted to (and, yes, I wanted to). Despite the loss, the bad weather, the hammered Giants fans next to us...it was a blast.
That was, until we walked out of the stadium, lost all bearings on where we parked, and took a full 20-minute lap around the outside of the stadium in search of our car. Once we finally found the car, I turned on the radio, and heard Panthers 35, Packers 31. Dagger.
But, at least I wasn't alone. Week 13 dominated many of us. Every big play failed - most notably the plays on the Colts who got screwed by the hook...
- Strait lost $480.
- Shade lost $350.
- Eller lost $320.
- Mobley lost $140.
- Hill lost $120.
- Mills lost $120.
- Kessler lost $35.
HOWEVER, there were some winners. The leader kept things going with an impressive 3-1 record. And, in the comeback of the year, Furnas went 4-0 and climbed back into serious contention. Also, Stink took over 2nd place by playing it smart and only betting a third of his balance - it was a good week to do that. The winners were:
- Furnas - $120.
- Mansfield - $50.
- Stink - $10.
Overall as a group, our records combined are 69-52-0, a winning percentage of 57%.
It's going to get sweaty as the regular season winds down. And as always, I'm talking rainforest sweaty.
DISCLAIMER: Just so everyone knows, I was laying it on a little thick about the game - I don't deserve any sympathy. Our seats were ridiculous - I could have reached out and smacked Corey Webster in the face while he was warming up at halftime if I wanted to (and, yes, I wanted to). Despite the loss, the bad weather, the hammered Giants fans next to us...it was a blast.
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