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burn_baby_burn · 12-12-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

I'm almost thinking that its worthwhile to bet against the Patriats for the last few games of the year, just because of the odds increasing that they're going to win all of those games.

I wonder what the payoff would be if Miami knocked off New England

Huge value in those upsets. Chances are slim but it would be a big pay day. Stranger things have happened. Remember the year that the Packers won the Super Bowl. They played in Indianapolis as huge favorites. Favre throws a few interceptions and the Colts pulled off the upset. It was the only game the Colts won all year.

HOOT · 12-12-2007, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Montana Moe

... FWIW.

Someone help me out...I have no idea what this means

HOOT · 12-12-2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

I'm almost thinking that its worthwhile to bet against the Patriats for the last few games of the year, just because of the odds increasing that they're going to win all of those games.

I wonder what the payoff would be if Miami knocked off New England

I have had a hard time finding places that are allowing a Money Line bet against the Pats this week...I was kinda thinking the same thing where it could be worth the risk because the odds would be good, but no luck so far.

moon · 12-12-2007, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HOOT

Someone help me out...I have no idea what this means

For what its worth.

I think.

GirlySports · 12-12-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HOOT

I have had a hard time finding places that are allowing a Money Line bet against the Pats this week...I was kinda thinking the same thing where it could be worth the risk because the odds would be good, but no luck so far.

www.willhill.com

American Football Money Line

11.00 NY Jets @ New England 1.05

burn_baby_burn · 12-12-2007, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

www.willhill.com

American Football Money Line

11.00 NY Jets @ New England 1.05

11-1 seems good. But in reality if your only going to win $5 on a $100 bet on the Patriots. The odds for the Jets should be higher. No book maker will do it though.

GirlySports · 12-12-2007, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by burn_baby_burn

11-1 seems good. But in reality if your only going to win $5 on a $100 bet on the Patriots. The odds for the Jets should be higher. No book maker will do it though.

Yes that's true. Consider it a 15% tip for eating there

CaptainCrunch · 12-12-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by burn_baby_burn

11-1 seems good. But in reality if your only going to win $5 on a $100 bet on the Patriots. The odds for the Jets should be higher. No book maker will do it though.

I think that the odds are going to be artificially deflated for that game. Because in my mind, its 1000-1 odds that an awful Dolphin's team even gets within 20 points of the Pats. Especially given the Pats method of trying to run up the score without mercy.

Wonder if Brady's willingness to keep throwing the ball when the Pats are running away with it is going to affect his public image.

I can image some Steelers fan watching Tom Brady doing a T.V. ad and swearing off of Chevy because Brady is a jerk.

burn_baby_burn · 12-12-2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

Yes that's true. Consider it a 15% tip for eating there

Eating where? At my Bookie's house?

GirlySports · 12-12-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by burn_baby_burn

Eating where? At my Bookie's house?

Yup. They're offering you a 'service'

Still better than Proline which takes 30% off the top

Montana Moe · 12-12-2007, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HOOT

Someone help me out...I have no idea what this means

FWIW, For what it's worth.
I was trying to be "techy," I saw it on another message board I frequent.
I'm glad I'm not the only one that doesn't know all of the abbreviations!

4X4 · 12-12-2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

I think that the odds are going to be artificially deflated for that game. Because in my mind, its 1000-1 odds that an awful Dolphin's team even gets within 20 points of the Pats. Especially given the Pats method of trying to run up the score without mercy.

Trying to run up the score? You mean successfully playing a game until it is over.
Hate to steal arguments from Jim Rome, but they are professionals. There is no running up the score in pro sports. And especially in the NFL, where parity was born.

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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

Wonder if Brady's willingness to keep throwing the ball when the Pats are running away with it is going to affect his public image.

Heh heh. Public image? Brady? Does anyone have a bad thing to say about the guy other than he plays to win? Is he supposed to suck it down a notch because the competition can't keep up?

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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

I can image some Steelers fan watching Tom Brady doing a T.V. ad and swearing off of Chevy because Brady is a jerk.

Pfft. Brady endorses a little handful of products. Look at MAnning. Is the guy ever NOT on TV? I wouldn't be surprised to see him endorsing the NBA.

And as for Brady being a "jerk"... The one, the only time he has ever flaunted himself was to Smith after the first TD against PHG. Brady is not jerk, no showboater. He never grinned or smirked all season long before week 11 when the Pats would win by 20 or 30 pts. You never saw him sitting on the bench laughing about it. He's the most professional QB in the league. If you argue that, you're watching something other than NFL.

HOOT · 12-13-2007, 10:40 AM

Well here in BC the BCLC has the NE/NYJ game set at 23.5 pointspread and 9.85 for the moneyline. Thats a nasty pointspread, its hard to pick for it or against considering the Pats won by 24 in Week 1...but I guess they were cheating so it should be a closer game

habernac · 12-13-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

Really, really tough it seems for college coaches to succeed in the NFL. I think NFL GM's are realizing this and the opportunities for college coaches to move to the NFL will be limited in the near future.

I think a college coach with NFL aspiration would be better served by running an offense or defense under a good NFL coach for a few years before jumping into the fire.

Petrino is well thought of by his Falcon players:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3152429

My favourite quote from the article:

"This league is not for everybody," safety Lawyer Milloy said. "This league is for real men. I think he realized he didn't belong here."

rubecube · 12-13-2007, 06:25 PM

I think I may have an unhealthy addiction to the NFL. I am literally going to turn down a bunch of drunk birthday sex at my girlfriend's house on Saturday so that I can be up in time to drink beer and watch the Eagles play the Cowboys in HD on Sunday.

GirlySports · 12-13-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rubecube

I think I may have an unhealthy addiction to the NFL. I am literally going to turn down a bunch of drunk birthday sex at my girlfriend's house on Saturday so that I can be up in time to drink beer and watch the Eagles play the Cowboys in HD on Sunday.

Cowboys is the late game!!

Anyone watching the Broncos game, Shanahan has lost his marbles :P

Displaced Flames fan · 12-13-2007, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

Cowboys is the late game!!

Anyone watching the Broncos game, Shanahan has lost his marbles :P

How'd he lose his marbles?

He lost his defence, that's for sure.

Cutler wasn't very good tonight despite some decent numbers. Scheffler and Marshall were great and that was about it.

I hope they lose out. Higher pick. They'll be back in the playoffs next year. Future is bright in Houston methinks. Great coach, and they play for him.

4X4 · 12-13-2007, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

Cowboys is the late game!!

Anyone watching the Broncos game, Shanahan has lost his marbles :P

Admit it. You're a guy. What's with the handle?

Pagal4321 · 12-13-2007, 10:58 PM

Mario Williams has 10 sacks now?

He's panning out alot better than Mr. Reggie Bush.

Trojan97 · 12-14-2007, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Pagal4321

Mario Williams has 10 sacks now?

He's panning out alot better than Mr. Reggie Bush.

Williams actually has 13. Half a sack behind Patrick Kerney for league lead now, tho Kerney obviously hasn't played yet this week.

All I can say is that the Texans are closer then ever from having finally arrived at the dance. The game Houston played tonight with Schaub on the sidelines, Dunta Robinson out for the season and a depleted o-line who is playing practice roster guys on regular downs... holy smokes. If we can get a true running back for next season that offense could be great.

I will admit, I defended the Super Mario pick when it happened after seeing his incredible combine stats and college film. I thought his combination of speed and strength was going to make him unstoppable. Watching him struggle through injuries and inconsistency and watching Bush and Young play to well for their teams, I definitely became a little leery of what the future held for him because of Houston's notorious poor drafting.

Thankfully it has seemed to work out and he is on his way to becoming a bigtime star. I have no doubt that VY and Reggie will also rebound from tough years but I could not be happier to have Mario join them at that elite level.