The game sucks - my bets sucked equally badly. This is the " Super" Bowl ?? 2 inept teams so far. Can only hope both teams play better in the second half. Pittsburgh looks nothing like the team that rolled over 3 very good teams in a row. maybe they read too many of their press clippings.

Pittsburgh pk and over 24 parlay second half is my next bad call . hehe.

Blazers, how's that 'fire Cowher' campaign going?

Wow, what a run by Pittsburgh.

Fooledagain1...

Well, dude, what can one say?

yawn is all I can say...

Neither team played winning ball-- refs were more important in deciding the game than anything.

One of THE worst SB's in years . Lived up to the name Stupor Bowl this time. Seattle not kicking the field goal when they should have at the end of the game cost me a bundle. Holmgren and Hasselback screwed up big time at end of half and game - not that it would have mattered . Have not seen clock mgmt that bad in years.

The Seahawks sure shot themselves in the foot.

Those quick passes to Jackson were working...5 quick catches...Then Jackson went silent...for the rest of the game. Were the Steelers double covering him or did the Seahawks simply favored another game plan?

During the first half, the Seahawks had Big Ben stifled, but they could not capitalize on opportunities and ultimately kept the Steelers in the game with drive killers like penalties and those drops by TE Stevens.

They deserve the loss.

Somewhere amid that five-hour marathon of commercials was a very boring and disappointing football game. Having Madden as an announcer didn't help matters either. I should have ate a turkey and downed about five Ambiens, it would have provided as much excitement...

Having a vested interest in the game certainly changes one's perspective. I thought it was the greatest Super Bowl since 1979. That being said, the Seattle clock management was a joke. Those series at the end of the half and the fourth quarter made less than no sense. Still watching Porter give it to Jeramy [sic] Stevens at the end of the game made it all worth while...even the ungodly fact that I had to leave the apartment to watch the game at 5:30 am, without having had any sleep...Now it's time to get one more ring than the hated Cowboys.

Manos.

Message to Fooled Again:

Don't feel too badly about your 2006 playoff run, the law of averages just caught up to you. Whatever you lost this year, you will probably make up in the coming years, minus the vigorish, of course.

No way in hell that guy will ever make money long term betting parlays and wildly varying his amounts bet.

It's good to be the king.

Let me address some things that some bitter Hawks fans have been spewing.

The refs did not determine the outcome of the game, even if the correct calls were made, Hawks may have still lost the game.

1. The nose of the ball DID cross the goal line on Rothlisberger's touchdown. This seems to be the consensus of the analysts today.

2. The pass interference call was an incorrect call, although it was technically correct. Seahawks lost 4 points on that call.

3. The holding call that negated the long pass should have not been called also although it might have been holding. It was not an obvious no call...could have gone either way. The pass would have mad them close to the goal line but would not have guaranteed them a touchdown. Fumbles could have happened and Hasselbeck might have thrown a pick trying to get cute. In addition, Steelers are extremely tough on goal line stances, so they may have had to kick a field goal. Best case scenario is that the Seahawks lost 7 points.

That still makes it a tie and not a Seahawks victory and I would bet that Steelers would find a way to win in overtime.

4. One last thing overlooked by myopic Seahawks fans. During the interception return, there was an obvious illegal block to the back on the 30 yard line when Rothlisberger pushed from behind. If called, the penalty would have put Seattle at the 45 and not the 20. That makes a HUGE difference in that drive that was an eventual score

Remember, for every hold called against Seattle, there likely were at least 10 more overlooked.

SCOREBOARD.

blazers,

now extrapolate your imperical calculations to what impact it would have on momemtum and "in the game" adrenalin for the players and you may be onto something...

Were you a player or a statistician for the math club in HS?

IMHO that was a GREAT tackle on the GL and it did not x the GL.

I'm far from a Hawk fan. I would of loved to see all teams at there best and watch the Colts mop up. It was not to be and we were left with mediocre teams. Actually, neither team played close to their personal best and everything from the lame media hype about 2nd tier players to SB ads was a complete bore. I'll be celebrating next year when my Pats return to glory!

DM
Gotta agree - The Stelars can claim scoreboard but they cannot claim they outplayed Seattle . Hasselback was by far the best player on the field and deserved a better fate.

However, I do think the nose of the football just barely reached the plane of the goal line . Now, if the linesman had followed his original instinct and blown it dead at the one inch line - that call would also not have been overturned by replay. That was the key - the call on the field - as the replay was not indisputable evidence of either call.

Actually I though the Lingerie Bowl at halftime was a better played and much harder fought game than the Stupor Bowl was -- really. Those girls were really knocking the crap out of each other. Some good catfights as well.

Now that's entertainment !!

I am in total agreement that the Seahawks outplayed the Steelers...no doubt. Rothlisberger's first SB really showed his immaturity to the spotlight and his nerves were obvious. But make no mistake about it, he will get better and will be there again...several times. What I dont want to hear is people saying the refs robbed the Hawks of a win. The Hawks gave up two huge touchdowns and really played poorly once in the red zone.

I remember people saying that the Pats were a mediocre team in their first SB win as well and had a bunch of no name players but look at them now. The Steelers won a game that they shouldnt have but they have also lost games by fluke special teams touchdowns and turnovers so turn around is fair play.

The refs robbed the Hawks of a win. There, I said it.

A TD and two point conversion would have won me $500 in the office pool. 1,8.

THe Seahawks outplayed the Steelers and it was a sloppy game. Not super at all and the Super Bowl Champions and far from being the best team in football.

Congrats to Blazers on another lucky win by the Steelers. Congrats to my Cousin , Bettis and Mr Rooney a very good Catholic who donates much to charity including A Seminary.

The Seahawks were ripped and I don't care as I won my small bet.

Blazers,

"What I dont want to hear is people saying the refs robbed the Hawks of a win. The Hawks gave up two huge touchdowns and really played poorly once in the red zone.
"

The didn't rob them of the win as Seattle did nothing to deserve the win. However, there were several critical calls going against seattle, which can turn the tide in any game. Luckily, the steelers were rather inept and if the hawks came out to play, they shoulda won. They didn't and history is written.


"I remember people saying that the Pats were a mediocre team in their first SB win as well and had a bunch of no name players but look at them now."

They were, but the BIG difference was they came out and knocked the snot outa the Rams, who were all but annoited unbeatable. Not a 1:1 in this case. A closer analogy would be the steelers vs. Indy, but Indy played much poorer than those rams did.

This is the age of equality in the NFL, so this kind of game should be the norm unfortunetly. Long gone are the franchise building days.

Max,

"Congrats to Blazers on another lucky win by the Steelers"

There was an old saying that we used to have on the team, "I would rather be lucky than good any day" In the end, the scoreboard is what counts, and in this case, who got the ring.

Gratz to Ben and thank gawd I won't have to listen to that fat, over-rated back named Bettis any longer.

Fooledagain1, you still have a chance to turn a profit in the post-season in the NFL: Bet 200 'units' on the pro bowl. Yeah, yeah, THAT'S the ticket!

Sure Porker -- kick a guy when he's down. hehe

I can't believe they even post odds for a turkey like the pro bowl but my offshore book has the AFC minus 4 (sound familiar ? -- think Pitt vs Seattle). How in the world do you set a line for this mess.

The over under is at 69 ! Expecting good tough defense I guess.

2006 NFL Playoffs

Wild Card Round --- Lost 2.1 units

Divisional Round
Seattle --- won 3.75 units
Denver --- won 15 units
Carolina --- won 8.7 units
Colts --- lost 17.5 units
Won --- 9.95 units

Parlays on game and 1st half --- lost 14.7 units
Parlays 2c`d half, Colts and Carolina --- won 8.6 units
Lost 6.1 units

Won --- 3.85 units during weekend

Now, a few weeks back I made the decision to go for a major score during this weekend, to get the major score I needed to win 3 games with Seattle, Denver , Colts, anything less than 3-0 in these 3 games and I would be around break even or lose.

My picks could do well for the weekend but if I don`t go 3-0 in these 3 games I won`t do well, I knew this coming in, but I also knew I`d go at least 2-1 which would put me around break even so with little downside risk and alot of upside potential I decided to go for the major score.

2006 NFL Season to date --- Won 1.75 units

AFC Championship Game
Denver --- Lost 8.2 units
Denver 2cd half --- lost 5.6 units

Lost --- 13.8 units



Super Bowl
Seattle --- Lost 16 units

Super Bowl props --- lost 10.45 units

Lost 26.45 units

Futures ( Colts , Denver) --- lost 14 units

2006 NFL Playoffs --- Lost 52.5 units

NCAA Tournament Final Four

UCLA +2 (-120) over Florida --- 3.6 units to win 3 units
UCLA 1ST HALF +.5 --- 1.1 units to win 1 unit

UCLA over Florida by 3

Lost 4.7 units

2006 Playoffs to date --- lost 57.2 units
2004 & 2005 playoffs --- Won 262.04 units

2004 thru 2006 to date --- Won 204.84 units
$100 per unit bettor has won $20,484

2006 NBA Playoffs
Picks already posted under NBA Thread

Mavs to win title (+1000) --- 5 units to win 50 units
Spurs to win title (+400) --- 7 units to win 28 units


Spurs -8 over Kings (game 1) --- 2.2 units to win 2 units (won)
Spurs 1st half (-4.5) --- 2.2 units to win 2 units (won)

Mavs -7 over Griz (game 1) --- 2.2 units to win 2 units (won)
Mavs 1st half (-3.5) --- 2.2 units to win 2 units (won)

2 team parlay --- 1 unit to win 2.6 units (won)
Spurs -8
Mavs -7


Suns -7 over Lakers (game 1) --- 1.1 units to win 1 unit (lost)
Suns 1st half (-4) --- 1.1 unit to win 1 unit (won)

3 - 2 team parlays on Suns and Cavs --- lost 3 units


NBA Playoffs to date --- won 7.5 units

Spurs -3 over Kings (game 4) --- 2.2 units to win 2 units
Spurs 1st half (-2) --- 2.2 units to win 2 units

2 team parlay --- .5 unit to win 1.3 units
Wiz 2cd half (-6) over Cavs (game 4)
Spurs -4 over Kings (game 4)

2 team parlay --- .5 units to win 1.3 units
Wiz -6 2cd half
Spurs -2.5 1st half

Spurs -6 2cd half over Kings (game 4) --- 2.2 units to win 2 units

When you report your bets in retrospect, you have a really good record, but your bets about the future ain't so good.

Porker's 2006 year to date: Lost ZERO UNITS. 100 dollar bettor lost ZERO UNITS.

Maybe I watched the end of War Games a few too many times...

Spurs -3 over Kings (game 4) --- lost 2.2 units
Spurs -2 1st half --- lost 2.2
Spurs -6 2cde half --- lost 2.2

parlays --- lost 1

lost 7.6 units

2006 NBA Playoffs to Date --- lost .1 units

Spurs -2 over Kings (game 6) --- 2.2 units to win 2 units
Spurs -1 1st half --- 1.1 units to win 1 unit

Spurs -2 over Kings (game 6 ) --- won 2 units
Spurs -1 1st half --- won 1 unit

2006 NBA Playoffs to Date --- won 2.9 units

Mavs to win series over Spurs (+165) --- 4 units to win 6.6 units

Mavs +5 over Spurs (game 1) --- 2.2 units to win 2 units
Mavs ml (+175) over Spurs --- 1 unit to win 1.75 units
Mavs +2.5 1st half --- 1.1 units to win 1 unit

Pistons -10 over Cavs (game 1) --- 1.1 unit to win 1 unit
Pistons -6 1st half --- 1.1 units to win 1 unit

Nice capping as you usually do in the NBA playoffs.

Thanks Due, let`s see if i can get on a little roll.

Clips to win series over Suns (+180) --- 2 units to win 3.6 units

Clips +6 (-120) over Suns (game 1) --- 1.2 units to win 1 unit
Clips ml +205 --- 1 unit to win 2.05 units
Clips +3 1st half --- 1.1 units to win 1 unit

Mavs +4(-120) over Spurs (game 2)--- 2.4 units to win 2 units
Mavs ml +150 --- 1 unit to win 1.5 units
Mavs +2 1st half --- 1.1 units to win 1 unit

2 team parlay --- 1 unit to win 5.5 units
Mavs ml +150
Clips ml +170 over Suns (game 2)

2 team parlay --- 1 unit to win 2.5 units
Mavs +4 (-120)
Clips +4

2 team parlay --- 1 unit to win 2.6 units
Mavs +2 1st half
Clips +2

2 team parlay --- 1 unit to win 2.6 units

Clips, Suns game 2 under 216
Mavs -3 over Spurs game 3

Fooledagain1 The Dope, does it again !!!! Cashes 13 of last 17 bets (76.5% run). Now 14-5 (73.7%) on straight bets on pointspread throughout 2006 NBA playoffs. Hey Now !!!!!

Mavs +5 over Spurs game 1 --- won 2 units
Mavs ml +175 --- lost 1 unit
Mavs +2.5 1st half --- won 1 unit

Pistons -10 over Cavs game 1 --- won 1 unit
Pistons -6 1st half --- won 1 unit

Clips +6 over Suns game 1 --- lost 1.2 units
Clips ml +205 --- lost 1 unit
Clips +3 1st half --- won 1 unit

Won 2.8 units
2006 NBA Playoffs to date --- won 5.7 units

Mavs +4 over Spurs game 2 --- won 2 units
Mavs ml +150 --- won 1.5 units
Mavs +2 1st half --- won 1 unit

2 team parlay game 2 --- won 5.5 units
Mavs ml +150
Clips ml +170

2 team parlay game 2 --- won 2.5 units
Mavs +4
Clips +4

2 team parlay game 2 --- won 2.6 units
Mavs +2 1st half
Clips +2 1st half

2 team parlay --- lost 1 unit
Clips game 2 under 216
Mavs -3 game 3

Won 14.1 units
NBA Playoffs to date --- Won 19.8 units
$100 per unit player --- Won $1,980

4 Team Parlay --- .5 units to win 6.5 units
Heat +2.5 over Nets (game 3)
Clips -3 over Suns (game 3)
Mavs -3 over Spurs (game 3)
Cavs +4 over Pistons (game 3)

3 Team Parlay --- 1 units to win 7 units
Clips -3
Mavs -3
Mavs under 187

Careful you don't dislocate your shoulders patting yourself on the back.

Clips -3 over Suns (game 3) --- 2.2 units to win 2 units
Clips -1.5 1st half --- 1.1 `units to win 1 unit

Mavs -3 over Spurs (game 3) --- 2.2 un its to win 2 units
Mavs -2 1st half (-105) --- 1.05 units to win 1 unit

2 Team Parlay (game 3) --- 2 unit to win 5.2 units
Clips -3
Mavs -3

2 Team Parlay (game 3) --- 1 unit to win 2.68 units
Clips -1.5 1st half
Mavs -2 (-105) 1st half

It looks like this one got ugly fast.

@FA. I hedged my Clippers bet with the Suns+3 2nd half and only lost the vig. Agree with your Mavs pick all the way. I've got Detroit-4 tambien.

2 team parlay --- 1 unit to win 2.6 units
Mavs -3.5 over Spurs (game 3)
Mavs under 188.5

2 team parlay --- 1 unit to win 2.6 units
Mavs 1st half -2
Mavs under 93

additional bets on mavs
Mavs -3.5 ---- 2.2 units to win 2 units
Mavs -2 1st half --- 1.1 unit to win 1 unit

2 Team Parlay --- 1.1 units to win 2.55 units
Clips -4 (-120) over Suns (game 4)
Mavs -2 (-120) over Spurs (game 4)

2 Team Parlay --- 1 unit to win 2.53 units
Clips -2.5 (-115) 1st half
Mavs -1.5 1st half

Pistons -11 over Cavs (game 5) --- 1.1 units to win 1 unit
Pistons -6 (-115) 1st half --- 1.15 units to win 1 unit

Spurs -5 over Mavs (game 5) --- 1.1 unit to win 1 unit
Spurs -2.5 (-115) 1st half --- 1.15 units to win 1 unit

2 Team Parlay --- 1 unit to win 2.6 units
Spurs -5
Spurs, Mavs under 193

The Express becomes a local !
I see units melting .
How long before you're betting THE Unit ? hehe

Ugly, ugly.

I hope you are not betting with real units.