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Bowl Game Pick 'Em (Rev. 2)

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

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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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

New Line
Consider it done, thanks.

by Galen on Dec 23, 2006 3:16 PM EST up reply actions  

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

by HornsFan @ Black Shoe Diaries on Dec 19, 2006 10:06 AM EST reply actions  

TCU-NIL
Gimmie TCU -13 for $500.

Thanks,
MattS

by wookieeman on Dec 19, 2006 10:08 AM EST reply actions  

Poinsetta Bowl
$1000 on the Over for Northern Illinois - TCU

by txmed on Dec 19, 2006 11:14 AM EST reply actions  

poinsetta bowl
$500 on TCU, $150 on the under

by bigbevo76 on Dec 19, 2006 11:54 AM EST reply actions  

Bet
$1000 Oregon +5

by reigle9 on Dec 19, 2006 1:09 PM EST reply actions  

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

by tomingso on Dec 19, 2006 2:07 PM EST reply actions  

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 @ Black Shoe Diaries on Dec 19, 2006 3:50 PM EST reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

Poinsettia Bowl
$400 - No.Illinois
$400 - under

by WacArnolds on Dec 19, 2006 4:46 PM EST reply actions  

poinsetttia bowl
$9000 on the over
$1000 on NIU

by titans10 on Dec 19, 2006 5:02 PM EST reply actions  

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 @ Black Shoe Diaries on Dec 19, 2006 5:31 PM EST reply actions  

well, there went $3k
Did I mention I've never believed in moderation?
Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by cornnation @ Black Shoe Diaries on Dec 19, 2006 10:36 PM EST up reply actions  

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

by NitneLiun on Dec 19, 2006 5:43 PM EST reply actions  

Too late probably but...
$2,000 on N. Illinois

by inVINCEable on Dec 19, 2006 7:16 PM EST reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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

by inVINCEable on Dec 20, 2006 12:32 AM EST up reply actions  

Poinsettia Bowl
$2500 on TCU
$2500 on over

by GTRice68 on Dec 19, 2006 7:29 PM EST reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 @ Black Shoe Diaries on Dec 19, 2006 11:51 PM EST reply actions  

Ship it
+$1500 is a nice way to start

by HornsFan @ Black Shoe Diaries on Dec 20, 2006 8:41 AM EST reply actions  

Las Vegas Bowl
500 on Oregon
1000 on the Over

by daddyrat on Dec 20, 2006 2:00 PM EST reply actions  

Las Vegas Bowl
750 on Oregon
200 on Under

by ImPennSt on Dec 20, 2006 4:23 PM EST reply actions  

Las Vegas Bowl
$1,000 on Oregon to win.

by Texas Rugby on Dec 20, 2006 5:41 PM EST reply actions  

Las Vegas Bowl
1500 on BYU.
500 on the under.

by NitneLiun on Dec 20, 2006 6:28 PM EST reply actions  

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 reply actions  

Las Vegas Bowl
$5000 BYU -5
$1000 under

by GTRice68 on Dec 21, 2006 6:54 AM EST reply actions  

Las Vegas Bowl
$1000 on Oregon.

by gdeveney on Dec 21, 2006 7:21 AM EST reply actions  

Vegas, Baby
$1000 on Oregon +5
$500 on the Under

by Bev0wned on Dec 21, 2006 11:47 AM EST reply actions  

Las Vegas Bowl
$2000 on BYU outright
$500 over

by cocknfire on Dec 21, 2006 11:55 AM EST reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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

by HornsFan @ Black Shoe Diaries on Dec 21, 2006 12:54 PM EST reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 @ Black Shoe Diaries on Dec 21, 2006 2:06 PM EST reply actions  

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

by inVINCEable on Dec 21, 2006 4:56 PM EST reply actions  

bowl contest
$5000 on byu

by tomingso on Dec 21, 2006 5:59 PM EST reply actions  

New Orleans Bowl
$5000 Rice -7
$1000 under 51

by GTRice68 on Dec 21, 2006 11:38 PM EST reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

New Orleans Bowl
$1000 Troy +7
$500 Over

by reigle9 on Dec 22, 2006 12:49 PM EST reply actions  

New Orleans Bowl
500 on Rice
500 on the Under

by NitneLiun on Dec 22, 2006 3:10 PM EST reply actions  

South Florida
Gotta rebound from that ugly loss yesterday.

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

PB

by HornsFan @ Black Shoe Diaries on Dec 22, 2006 4:10 PM EST reply actions  

New Orleans Bowl
$5,000 on Rice to win.

by Texas Rugby on Dec 22, 2006 6:42 PM EST reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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

by gdeveney on Dec 23, 2006 9:16 AM EST reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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

by reigle9 on Dec 23, 2006 1:29 PM EST up reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

BOWL CONTEST
TULSA +2.5 $5000

by tomingso on Dec 23, 2006 6:03 PM EST reply actions  

Wager
Utah -2.5, $1000
Under $500

Thanks!

by MadLionChuck on Dec 23, 2006 6:38 PM EST reply actions  

Don't call us Ranbow Warriors Bowl
$2000 on Hawaii

$500 on the over just to be different than everyone else - LIGHT UP THE SCOREBOARD LIKE MY X-MAS TREE!!!

by Galen on Dec 24, 2006 11:00 AM EST reply actions  

Hawaii Bowl
3500 on Hawaii
500 on Under

by ImPennSt on Dec 24, 2006 1:04 PM EST reply actions  

All Bets Recorded
This comment for my reference only.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Dec 24, 2006 3:04 PM EST reply actions  

Motor City Bowl
$250 on Middle Tennessee

$1250 on under

by daddyrat on Dec 24, 2006 3:06 PM EST reply actions  

Emerald Bowl
$500 Florida State

$500 Under

by daddyrat on Dec 24, 2006 3:09 PM EST reply actions  

Hawaii Bowl
$750 on Hawaii -8
$2000 on under 76

by irishoutsider on Dec 24, 2006 3:20 PM EST reply actions  

Hawaii
I am going to take Hawaii -8

$1500

by joenewby4040 on Dec 24, 2006 4:39 PM EST reply actions  

Emerald Bowl
$1000 on UCLA
$1000 on the under

by gdeveney on Dec 25, 2006 12:33 PM EST reply actions  

Emerald Bowl
$1,000 on UCLA
$500 on under

by cocknfire on Dec 26, 2006 1:32 AM EST reply actions  

Motor City / Emerald Bowls
Motor City: $500 Central Michigan -11
Motor City: $250 over 51

Emerald: $500 Florida State +5
Emerald: $250 over 41

by GTRice68 on Dec 26, 2006 7:18 AM EST reply actions  

Motor City Bowl
Gimmie Central Michigan -11 for $1500

by wookieeman on Dec 26, 2006 9:22 AM EST reply actions  

All Bets Recorded
This comment for my reference only.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Dec 26, 2006 11:11 AM EST reply actions  

Emerald / Independence
Emerald: $1500 on UCLA -5
Independence: $1000 on Oklahoma State -3

by Bev0wned on Dec 26, 2006 12:22 PM EST reply actions  

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