On the day the Man-Genius (up for debate) has named Derek Anderson the starter next week after a horrendous appearance on Sunday, Eric Wedge got fired. Really couldn't wait until the end of the season? Or how about after another awful April? The timing is suspect, but good riddance. The Tribe obviously needs a new voice in the dugout, although they don't really have any of those players left that weren't listening to him anyway. Go Cleveland!!!
There are two things that stink in Cleveland. Randy Lerner's ownership of the Browns and my picks. 19-27 on the year after a brutal last week. My record is better than the 54-109 record the Browns have posted since their return. At least my picks aren't as excruciating as watching the two teams playing in Cleveland right now. The best thing that could happen to the Indians is to rain out the rest of the year. And the Browns, well as a famous Clevelander bar owner once said, "Put in Holcombe." Anyway, there is a good degenerate game to bet on tonight so why not. Let's Get Drunk Cleveland Fans!!!
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This weekends NFL games bring some intrigue as well. Since I will be out of town, here are my picks for this weekend in the National Football League. Go Browns!!! Let's Get Drunk!!!
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Am I overlooking something. The line tonight just seems too obvious, and that is why I am scared. Anyway, come on down to the Clevelander Bar and Grill, get drunk and watch the 'Cocks upset the Rebels.
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Well, 2-6 last week brings me to 14-17 on the year. A bad week last week to say the least. That is unless you take my advice and bet against me. This weeks slate of games is a good one and I love a lot of games this week. Let's get started.
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My favorite day of the year at my favorite time of the year. God Bless College Football. After last nights game I am 12-11 on the year. I love a lot of games today and have a fever...gambling fever. Let's get to the picks so we can get drunk Cleveland.
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Yes, sometimes even I amaze myself. With the U victory decisively last night my record for the year is 11-11. Time to get back on a losing streak. One game tonight (and it should be a good one). Let's Get Drunk Cleveland!!!
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Boise State Broncos vs Fresno State Bulldogs in Fresno, Bulldog Stadium
Spread: 7.5
Pick: Boise State Broncos
Fresno has not beaten the Broncos since 2005 and the closest game was two years ago at Fresno by 13 points. I tried to talk myself into the Bulldogs since it is a home game on a Friday night and it is going to be a now worn out "white out." But tickets are still available for the game and Fresno's schedule would wear out even the most frequent flyer playing last week in Madison, WI and having to go to Cincinnati and Hawai'i in the next two weeks. Good luck with that. I may even consider buying the half point in case the game is close. In the end, Boise is on a mission and won't lose focus...until next week against our BGSU Falcons. Boise wins big, 45-28.
I liked this game the second I saw it and now, I am a little worried about it. The money is going on my pick though. Here we go.
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Miami Hurricanes vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Miami, Dolphin Stadium
Spread: 4.5
Pick: Miami Hurricanes
I think the Canes are going to be tough this year. They are young, but they are getting that 'U' swagger back it appears. The D looks pretty good, but most impressively it appears the offense is finally back after 5 years of misery. I liked this game early, but the usual Thursday night homefield advantage is null in this game as everyone in South Beach has better things to do than drive to the suburbs to watch football. Georgia Tech had a few big plays last week to open up a huge lead over Clemson last week, but had to struggle to hold on for the victory. The QB will be the difference, Harris versus Nesbitt and which one makes the fewest mistakes. In the end, Miami takes it, 29-20.
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Anybody going to the huge Buckeyes v. Rockets game at Browns Stadium? Well, since Tressel's play calling ended the Buckeyes national title hopes last week versus USC, you can now skip the game and watch all the college football you want (or bet) with us at the Clevelander Bar and Grill on Saturday. We have all kinds of specials in place to get you drunk on Saturday. $3 John Daly shots, 16 ounce Bud and Bud Light buckets 5 for $18, and 12 ounce Corona and Corona Light buckets 5 for $18. Don't forget to grab one of our famous burgers (I recommend the Stosh for a good all day drinking base) to keep you upright for a full slate of games. Come watch the Buckeyes survive versus a game Toledo team at our outdoor patio and enjoy those last few beers in the sun before summer ends.
As an aside, the best sign I saw in Columbus last week: "I would rather get AIDS than wear a Trojan." Shame on you.
Let's Get Drunk Cleveland!!!
Well, not a horrible weekend. 4-2 on Saturday and 2-2 on Sunday (thank you very much Giants prevent offense in 2nd half). Bringing us almost all the way back to .500 at 10-11. Looking forward to this week of drinking and gambling.
How about them Browns? Well, how about them Browns in the first half? The Browns looked like a competetive football team in the first half. Their offense was sputtering all game, but a first year QB will have that. They did get some pressure on Favre and completely shut down Adrian Peterson in the first half, but that only lasts for so long with that guy. All in all, the Browns, while they had some lapses, look like a competetive football team. I am not saying they are winning more than 6 games, but they should be in a lot of games and look like an NFL team unlike last year.
Finally, I don't want to go as far as to say Ohio State needs to fire Jim Tressel, because he is good for the program and teaches kids the right way to do things. BUT, if he does not get someone in their to start calling the plays and opening up the offense, then he needs to go. There is no reason that with the talent the Ohio State has had over Tressel's tenure that they should not be scoring more points. Pete Carroll proved why he is one of the best coaches in the country, because he knows his team has talent and makes them show it on the field. Carroll goes on the road and attempts (and converts) 4 fourth downs because he has confidence that his team will get the job done. And they did. The Buckeyes have no excuse for not winning that game as they dominated every aspect except the scoreboard, and that is on Tressel.
Stay tuned for this weeks picks starting with the Thursday showdown at the U.
We are going to add a new little wrinkle this year and it is called betting on the NFL. I had previously been against betting on the NFL until last year I realized that it is not as hard as it seemed. The key is to not look at the name of the team, but how the team is playing. Yes, last year Cincinnati was atrocious, but the 2nd half of the year they were 5-3 against the spread. So here we go. Starting a little bit chalky, but we have to find those under the radar teams as the weeks progress.
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After the first weekend, I am 4-7. Not great, but better than last year if I remember correctly. I am going to make some picks early this week because I know that I definitely have my finger on the pulse after one week. Remember, if you are interested in winning, betting against me usually works. Go Bucks!
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Well, a 1-1 day brings the old losing record to 3-6. Come on down to the Clevelander Bar and Grill and get drunk as you watch your money go down the drain with today's picks. Let's get drunk, Cleveland!!!
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Well, nothing like a 2-5 start to the year. But as I warned everyone, betting against me is the only true lock. Two games today on the slate and let's bet them both. Here we go.
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While Saturday may not end with a taunt and then a great cheap shot punch, there is sure to be plenty of drama to go around. Plus so many games to gamble on!!! I love it. Went a disapoointing 1-1 on day 1 of the season, but hopefully can turn it into a winning weekend today. Here we go!!!
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Today is the greatest day of the year. The start of football season. And the time of the year where I start losing money betting on football. So while the Indians fade away and the Browns try to decide which quarterback is going to lead them to their 6 win season, my addiction resurfaces and I get the shakes of a junkie about to fix. So without further ado, here are my first picks of the year. Gamble away my friends.
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As Super Bowl frenzy begins to sweep Cleveland after two preseason wins, gambling fever has gripped me. I have done just about all I can to prevent myself from betting on preseason football or baseball or maybe even women's tennis. In just two days, the picks that you can bet against will return. I already have two picks guaranteed to win for thursday's action. Win, that is, if you pick against me. So scrape together the remaining cash that you have left after betting Browns futures and prepare to win some money betting against the prognosticator. Happy gambling my drunken friends!!!