A .500 record is never anything to crow about, but Week 14 ATS looked to be a toughie from the get-go, and so it was proved to be. All things considered, I'll take the 8-8. Amazing how Houston in defeat did more for me than Denver did in victory. Ditto the Browns, who lost but covered the spread against Cincy. I knew those double-digit spreads spelled trouble; while the Broncos were lucky to
Monday, December 12, 2005
Tuesday, December 6, 2005
Clairvoyance Doesn't Bring Security, but It Sure Delivers a Nice Temporary High
Posted on 3:22 AM by ergeg
The SMA braintrust looked positively clairvoyant last week, snagging 12 out of 16 ATS, with the Redskins and Panthers coming through in fine style. We’re still tinkering with our hometown loyalties, however, and we’ve simply got to stop believing that the Titans are better than they look. In fact, they look 3-9, and that’s exactly what they are. Even this week’s home date against the lowly Texans
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Getting Back on Beam ATS Doesn't Make Things Any Easier; Week 13 Filled with Pitfalls
Posted on 8:20 PM by ergeg
A decent record ATS last week: SMA pulled a 10-5-1, but missed the big fish on critical games, like Seattle-Giants and Chicago-Tampa Bay. My little brother—well, he's taller than me, but younger—is out in the Los Angeles sunshine basking in the glow of his 12-3-1 effort. He picked the toughies well, and one of these days he might start putting real money down. Which could lead to riches, or
Monday, November 28, 2005
Some White Men Can Jump: Seahawks' Jurevicius Heading for Career Year
Posted on 3:21 AM by ergeg
In yesterday's 24-21 overtime victory against the New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Joe Jurevicius (right) caught 8 passes for 137 yards (a 17.1-yard average), with 2 TDs. That gives him 44 catches for 558 yards, and puts him on pace for a 64-reception, 812-yard season. Those numbers aren't astonishing by any means, but they'll be career numbers for Jurevicius, a 6'5," 230-lb.
Friday, November 25, 2005
ESPN Makes Hay Off OnStar and the Most Disturbing Advertising Campaign in the History of Humankind
Posted on 10:36 AM by ergeg
You've heard the ads. Some desperate lady is moaning into the phone, "Oh, please help me!" The cool-as-a-cucumber OnStar representative ascertains her problem, offers reassurance, then contacts the nearest police department or ambulance service to dispatch live, in-person assistance to the distressed motorist. Then there are the warm and fuzzy ads, where Grampa has locked his keys in the car,
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Week 11 Spreads Deliver Sucker Punch; Week 12 Looks Like Another Big Challenge
Posted on 7:02 AM by ergeg
After a 10-4 showing in Week 10 NFL prognosticating against the spread (ATS), I came a-cropper last weekend, finishing at 5-11. I'll never make a living this way. Thankfully, no money's changing hands, though you can bet I felt a lot differently one week ago today. This stuff is hard. No wonder the bookies have normal prosperous lives and the bettors ponder rehab. This is still tons of fun,
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Spread Formation: Defying the Odds and Why Picking Winners Is a Daunting Task
Posted on 6:09 AM by ergeg
I drove a taxi for four years in the Chicago area. It's an interesting profession, which I heartily recommend to anyone. It's sort of like being a bartender—everyone should do it for a little while, to learn about people in all their infinite glory and folly. Cab drivers themselves are a rare subspecies. Their numbers include an eclectic ethnic mix of mostly men and a few singular females. I met
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