Bowl Game Pick 'Em (Rev. 2)

by BSD on Dec 18, 2006 5:43 PM EST

Date	Bowl	Underdog	Favorite	Spread	Over/Under
19-Dec	Poinsettia	Northern Illinois	TCU	13	47
21-Dec	Las Vegas	Oregon	BYU	5	59
22-Dec	New Orleans	Troy	Rice	7	51
23-Dec	Papa John's	East Carolina	South Florida	3.5	44
23-Dec	New Mexico	San Jose State	New Mexico	5	49
23-Dec	Armed Forces	Tulsa	Utah	2.5	49.5
24-Dec	Sheraton Hawaii	Arizona State	Hawaii	8	76
26-Dec	Motor City	Middle Tennessee State	Central Michigan	11	51
27-Dec	Emerald	Florida State	UCLA	5	41
28-Dec	Independence	Alabama	Oklahoma State	3	51
28-Dec	Holiday	Texas A&M	California	5.5	52
28-Dec	Texas	Kansas State	Rutgers	7.5	45
29-Dec	Music City	Kentucky	Clemson	10.5	57.5
29-Dec	Sun	Missouri	Oregon State	4	52
29-Dec	Liberty	Houston	South Carolina	7	55.5
29-Dec	Insight	Minnesota	Texas Tech	6.5	66
29-Dec	Champs Sports	Purdue	Maryland	3	52
30-Dec	Meineke Car Care	Navy	Boston College	7	47
30-Dec	Alamo	Iowa	Texas	11	53
30-Dec	Chick-fil-A	Georgia	Virginia Tech	3	39
31-Dec	MPC Computers	Nevada	Miami	3	43
1-Jan	Outback	Penn State	Tennessee	4.5	41
1-Jan	Cotton	Nebraska	Auburn	3.5	45
1-Jan	Gator	Georgia Tech	West Virginia	7	49
1-Jan	Capital One	Wisconsin	Arkansas	2	45
1-Jan	Rose	USC	Michigan	1	47
1-Jan	Fiesta	Boise State	Oklahoma	8	51
2-Jan	Orange	Wake Forest	Louisville	9.5	52
3-Jan	Sugar	Notre Dame	LSU	8	55
6-Jan	International	Western Michigan	Cincinnati	8.5	41.5
7-Jan	GMAC	Ohio	Southern Miss	7	42
8-Jan	BCS Championship	Florida	Ohio State	7.5	48

Read the Bowl Game Pick 'Em Rules Page.

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I thought I was going crazy

Good to see you have things straightened out Mike.

Here is my first bet...

$2000 on TCU

Might as well start off strong! Go frogs!

by Galen on Dec 18, 2006 5:56 PM EST 0 recs

Thanks for the heads up

We're squared away now. Your bet has been recorded. Your bankroll is now $8000.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Dec 18, 2006 7:05 PM EST up 0 recs

GO FROGS!

Thank you TCU, now I'm playing with the house's money, oh wait it's all the house's money. Not going to touch the next game!

by Galen on Dec 20, 2006 8:52 AM EST up 0 recs

SJS vs. New Mexico

Put $2000 on San Jose State

Mike do you want me to put my bets on a new line or nested like this?

by Galen on Dec 23, 2006 1:11 PM EST up 0 recs

New Line

I caught this one, but put them on a new line. Then I just have to scroll down to the bottom rather than sift through the 60 previous comments.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Dec 23, 2006 1:23 PM EST up 0 recs

New Line

Consider it done, thanks.

by Galen on Dec 23, 2006 3:16 PM EST up 0 recs

And we're off!

I'll take $1,500 on the under in tonight's TCU-Northern Illinois tilt.

by HornsFan on Dec 19, 2006 10:06 AM EST 0 recs

TCU-NIL

Gimmie TCU -13 for $500.

Thanks,
MattS

by wookieeman on Dec 19, 2006 10:08 AM EST 0 recs

Poinsetta Bowl

$1000 on the Over for Northern Illinois - TCU

by txmed on Dec 19, 2006 11:14 AM EST 0 recs

Poinsettia Bowl

$2700 on NIU +13

by irishoutsider on Dec 19, 2006 11:49 AM EST 0 recs

poinsetta bowl

$500 on TCU, $150 on the under

by bigbevo76 on Dec 19, 2006 11:54 AM EST 0 recs

Bet

$1000 Oregon +5

by reigle9 on Dec 19, 2006 1:09 PM EST 0 recs

poinsettia bowl

$1500 on TCU

by gdeveney on Dec 19, 2006 1:38 PM EST 0 recs

Bowl contest

I will take N. illinois and +13 points tonight for $5000

by tomingso on Dec 19, 2006 2:07 PM EST 0 recs

San Diego Whatever Bowl

TCU for 1000, under for 500.

Mike, this is seriously the coolest thing ever. Thank you.

http://www.rakesofmallow.com

by CW on Dec 19, 2006 3:50 PM EST 0 recs

Thanks Chris

But I must say your Maxwell Awards were pretty awesome too.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Dec 19, 2006 3:56 PM EST up 0 recs

Horned Frogs

I may be going out on a limb here, but it's not REAL meney.

$5,000 on TCU to win.

by Texas Rugby on Dec 19, 2006 3:55 PM EST 0 recs

TCU

$2000 on TCU -13

by daddyrat on Dec 19, 2006 4:16 PM EST 0 recs

Poinsettia Bowl

Very cool idea. Sorry that you're not participating yourself, as I'm still upset about my 2 point loss in the last week of the BON pick 'em. Anyways,

$1,000 on TCU -13
$1,000 on the over of 47

by the usual suspects on Dec 19, 2006 4:23 PM EST 0 recs

Bet for tonight's game

I will take NIU +13 for $3000.

Coming out Strong

NEWBS

by joenewby4040 on Dec 19, 2006 4:45 PM EST 0 recs

Poinsettia Bowl

$400 - No.Illinois
$400 - under

by WacArnolds on Dec 19, 2006 4:46 PM EST 0 recs

poinsetttia bowl

$9000 on the over
$1000 on NIU

by titans10 on Dec 19, 2006 5:02 PM EST 0 recs

Pointsettia Bowl

$3000 on Northern Illinois, meaning that TCU won't cover 13 points.

I'll be completely honest. I have not a clue on how to bet on games, not a clue as to what the over/under means. I have never bet on any games in my life. I've never even bought a lottery ticket, scratch 'em game, or whatever.
My dad told me when I was young to never gamble on things unless I controlled the outcome. Wise advice.
(I played my share of poker, though. Ha!)

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by cornnation on Dec 19, 2006 5:31 PM EST 0 recs

well, there went $3k

Did I mention I've never believed in moderation?

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by cornnation on Dec 19, 2006 10:36 PM EST up 0 recs

Pointsettia Bowl

$1000 on N. Illinois to cover
$1000 on the over

by NitneLiun on Dec 19, 2006 5:43 PM EST 0 recs

Too late probably but...

$2,000 on N. Illinois

by inVINCEable on Dec 19, 2006 7:16 PM EST 0 recs

Sorry Guys

I hate to do it, but Rule 7 says all bets must be time stamped no later than one hour before kickoff. All bets on the Poinsettia Bowl time stamped after 7:00 PM EST will not be counted.

Don't worry though. There is still plenty of chances to make some money. As long as your bankroll isn't zero you're still in it.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Dec 19, 2006 9:06 PM EST up 0 recs

Whew

Don't be sorry. Helped me out quite a bit

by inVINCEable on Dec 20, 2006 12:32 AM EST up 0 recs

Poinsettia Bowl

$2500 on TCU
$2500 on over

by GTRice68 on Dec 19, 2006 7:29 PM EST 0 recs

Poinsettia Bowl

$2000 on TCU
Thanks!

by ImPennSt on Dec 19, 2006 7:47 PM EST 0 recs

6:00 to Go

37-7 TCU. I'm sure some of you are praying for a touchdown or no more scoring. Hahaha!!!

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Dec 19, 2006 11:05 PM EST 0 recs

I got nervous...

...when they lined up with Ballard in on 4th and 8, but thank goodness for pooch punts.

WOOOOOO!

http://www.rakesofmallow.com

by CW on Dec 19, 2006 11:51 PM EST 0 recs

Ship it

+$1500 is a nice way to start

by HornsFan on Dec 20, 2006 8:41 AM EST 0 recs

Las Vegas Bowl

$500 on Oregon +5

by wookieeman on Dec 20, 2006 10:17 AM EST 0 recs

Las Vegas Bowl

500 on Oregon
1000 on the Over

by daddyrat on Dec 20, 2006 2:00 PM EST 0 recs

Las Vegas Bowl

750 on Oregon
200 on Under

by ImPennSt on Dec 20, 2006 4:23 PM EST 0 recs

Las Vegas Bowl

$1,000 on Oregon to win.

by Texas Rugby on Dec 20, 2006 5:41 PM EST 0 recs

Las Vegas Bowl

1500 on BYU.
500 on the under.

by NitneLiun on Dec 20, 2006 6:28 PM EST 0 recs

Las Vegas Bowl

$1000 Oregon +5

I don't know if I did the last one right.

by reigle9 on Dec 20, 2006 9:50 PM EST 0 recs

Got it

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Dec 21, 2006 8:31 AM EST up 0 recs

Las Vegas Bowl

$5000 BYU -5
$1000 under

by GTRice68 on Dec 21, 2006 6:54 AM EST 0 recs

Las Vegas Bowl

$1000 on Oregon.

by gdeveney on Dec 21, 2006 7:21 AM EST 0 recs

Las Vegas Bowl

$750 BYU
$250 over

by WacArnolds on Dec 21, 2006 11:43 AM EST 0 recs

Vegas, Baby

$1000 on Oregon +5
$500 on the Under

by Bev0wned on Dec 21, 2006 11:47 AM EST 0 recs

Las Vegas Bowl

$2000 on BYU outright
$500 over

by cocknfire on Dec 21, 2006 11:55 AM EST 0 recs

To avoid any miscommunication

I just meant $2000 on BYU ... "outright" might leave the wrong impression ...

by cocknfire on Dec 21, 2006 12:00 PM EST up 0 recs

Bets

I'm off to vegas for some real gambling so here are my picks for the weekend

New Orleans Bowl
$500 rice
$1000 over

Hawaii Bowl
$1500 under

by WacArnolds on Dec 21, 2006 12:43 PM EST 0 recs

Las Vegas Bowl

I'll take $1250 on OREGON +5 and $750 on the OVER 59

by HornsFan on Dec 21, 2006 12:54 PM EST 0 recs

All previous bets recorded

This comment for my reference only.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Dec 21, 2006 1:15 PM EST up 0 recs

Weekend Bowl Games

New Orleans Bowl
Rice -7 $1000
Rice/Troy Under 51 $1000

Papa Johns Bowl
South Florida -3.5 $500

Armed Forces Bowl
Tulsa +2.5 $1000
Tulsa/Utah Over 49.5 $1000

Hawaii Bowl
Arizona State +8 $500

by wookieeman on Dec 21, 2006 1:13 PM EST 0 recs

BON must have put his prediction up

You guys are coming fast and furious now. Must be lunch hour in Texas.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Dec 21, 2006 1:16 PM EST up 0 recs

Hmmm....

5 makes me wary, so I'm just going to go with 500 on the Cougars.

Also, 1000 on South Florida (-3.5), 500 on San Jose State (+5) and 1000 on Arizona State (-8).

http://www.rakesofmallow.com

by CW on Dec 21, 2006 2:06 PM EST 0 recs

Well...

2,000 on BYU. 1,000 on the under

by inVINCEable on Dec 21, 2006 4:56 PM EST 0 recs

bowl contest

$5000 on byu

by tomingso on Dec 21, 2006 5:59 PM EST 0 recs

New Orleans Bowl

$5000 Rice -7
$1000 under 51

by GTRice68 on Dec 21, 2006 11:38 PM EST 0 recs

New Orleans Bowl

$500 on Rice
$2000 under

by daddyrat on Dec 22, 2006 7:17 AM EST 0 recs

All Previous Bets Recorded

This comment for my reference only.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Dec 22, 2006 9:18 AM EST up 0 recs

Weekend games

New Orleans Bowl:
$500 on Rice
$500 on under

Paa John's:
$250 on South Florida
$500 on over

New Mexico:
$500 on New Mexico
$1,000 on under

Armed Forces:
$2,000 on Utah
$500 on over

Sheraton Hawaii:
$2,000 on Hawaii
$500 on under

by cocknfire on Dec 22, 2006 12:32 PM EST 0 recs

New Orleans Bowl

$1000 Troy +7
$500 Over

by reigle9 on Dec 22, 2006 12:49 PM EST 0 recs

New Orleans Bowl

500 on Rice
500 on the Under

by NitneLiun on Dec 22, 2006 3:10 PM EST 0 recs

South Florida

Gotta rebound from that ugly loss yesterday.

Give me $2,000 on South Florida to cover!

by HornsFan on Dec 22, 2006 4:10 PM EST 0 recs

New Orleans Bowl

$5,000 on Rice to win.

by Texas Rugby on Dec 22, 2006 6:42 PM EST 0 recs

Weekend Bowl Games

Wow - that New Orleans bowl didn't quite work out the way I planned!

Papa John's Bowl: $750 South Florida -3.5
New Mexico Bowl: $750 New Mexico -5
Armed Forces Bowl: $1,500 Tulsa +2.5
Sheraton Hawaii: $1,500 Hawaii -8; $500 under 76

by GTRice68 on Dec 23, 2006 7:54 AM EST 0 recs

Weekend

Papa John's Bowl $1000 on South Floridia
Hawaii Bowl $2000 on Hawaii

by gdeveney on Dec 23, 2006 9:16 AM EST 0 recs

Dec 23 - 24

Papa John's Bowl: $500 on South Florida, $500 on the under

New Mexico Bowl: $250 on San Jose, $250 on the under

Armed Forces: $500 on Utah, $500 under

Hawaii: $3000 on Hawaii, $500 under

by daddyrat on Dec 23, 2006 9:21 AM EST 0 recs

Saturday's bowls

PapaJohn's: $1,000 on East Carolina to win.
New Mexico: $1,000 on San Jose State to win.
Armed Forces: $1,000 on Utah to win.

by Texas Rugby on Dec 23, 2006 9:46 AM EST 0 recs

All Bets Recorded

This comment for my reference only.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Dec 23, 2006 11:01 AM EST up 0 recs

Wagers

$500 on South Florida to win.
$500 on San Jose State to win.

Thanks.

by kjac100 on Dec 23, 2006 11:12 AM EST 0 recs

All Bets Recorded

Welcome to the game, kjac100. Good luck!

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Dec 23, 2006 1:27 PM EST up 0 recs

Papa John's Bowl

Papa John's Bowl (are you for real?)

$2000 South Florida -3.5

Is there a page where we can see the standings or our balances?

by reigle9 on Dec 23, 2006 1:27 PM EST 0 recs

Oops

Haha, nevermind. I see the game already started lol.

by reigle9 on Dec 23, 2006 1:29 PM EST up 0 recs

Sorry

I don't have anything you can link to to see real time standings. I will try to post updated standings including your current bankroll and outstanding bets every other day or so. Look for it on the front page. If anybody knows how to set it up so I can link to an excel spreadsheet, please drop me an email and let me know.

Your current bankroll as I have it is $10,500 and I don't have any bets on the books for you, reigle9.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Dec 23, 2006 2:05 PM EST up 0 recs

Thank You

I knew my balance, I was just asking. I'm not very familiar with this type of webpage and just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. It sounds like this would be a lot of work for you, thanks for hosting it.

by reigle9 on Dec 23, 2006 2:33 PM EST up 0 recs

Your welcome

The work was in setting up the spreadsheet to calculate everything for me. I think I'm on my third revision now. I've got it to the point where I just enter your bets and the results of the games and it spits everything out for me so that's not too bad. The hard part is in pulling the information and putting it into a table for the blog format to show you guys the standings. So it would be nice if I could just upload the spreadsheet somewhere and put a link you guys can go to.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Dec 23, 2006 3:51 PM EST up 0 recs