The $$$MR. MARKET$$$ College Bowl Picks

[mrmarket]

I finally won a bet on a bowl game last night so I am ready to display my picks for this year:


CF 87 12/24 NEVADA VS CENTRAL FLORIDA (HAWAII BOWL) (8:30 pm ET)
Outcome Spread Total Money Line
NEVADA -3.0 -110 OVER 64.0 -110 -150
CENTRAL FLORIDA +3.0 -110 UNDER 64.0 -110 +130

Hmmm ..this is a tough one. No defense here..give me 1 unit on the OVER.

CF 95 12/26 (F) AKRON VS MEMPHIS (MOTOR CITY BOWL) (4:00 pm ET)
Outcome Spread Total Money Line
AKRON +4.5 -110 OVER 50.0 -110 +170
MEMPHIS -4.5 -110 UNDER 50.0 -110 -200

I have to lay the points and take Memphis here for 2 units. They beat UTEP and Southern Miss. Akron lost to Army and didn't cover the spread against Buffalo when I was in Vegas.


CF101 12/27 (F) COLORADO VS CLEMSON (CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL) (5:00 pm ET)
Outcome Spread Total
COLORADO +10.0 -110 OVER 45.0 -110
CLEMSON -10.0 -110 UNDER 45.0 -110

Colorado is awful awful awful. You have to believe that the last month of practice has been a total waste of time for them. Clemson has been battle tough all year. Lay the points for 3 units.

CF103 12/27 (F) RUTGERS AT ARIZONA ST (INSIGHT BOWL) (8:30 pm ET)
Outcome Spread Total Money Line
RUTGERS +10.5 -110 OVER 62.5 -110 +325
ARIZONA ST -10.5 -110 UNDER 62.5 -110 -450

You have to love Rutgers but they are simply not ready for prime time. The only team they have beaten of any quality is Navy. Their blowout loss to Louisville signifies how far they still have to go. Arizona St has a big offense that Rutgers will not be able to stop. Lay the points for 2 units.


CF105 12/28 (F) BOSTON COLLEGE AT BOISE ST (MPC COMPUTERS BOWL) (4:30 pm ET)
Outcome Spread Total
BOSTON COLLEGE -1.5 -110 OVER 54.5 -110
BOISE ST +1.5 -110 UNDER 54.5 -110

yes they are playing on the blue field, but BC is not going all the way out there to lose. Boise is just not that good this year and BC has played, and beaten, much tougher teams this year (NC St, Virginia, Clemson, BYU). Take BC for 3 units.


CF107 12/28 (F) NEBRASKA VS MICHIGAN (ALAMO BOWL) (8:00 pm ET)
Outcome Spread Total Money Line
NEBRASKA +11.0 -110 OVER 46.5 -110 +400
MICHIGAN -11.0 -110 UNDER 46.5 -110 -550

No..Nebraska is not back. The only bowl team they beat this year was Colorado. Lay the points and go with Michigan who beat some great teams this year (Penn St, Iowa, Northwestern). 1 unit on the Maize and Blue


CF109 12/29 (F) UTAH VS GEORGIA TECH (EMERALD BOWL) (4:30 pm ET)
Outcome Spread Total Money Line
UTAH +8.5 -110 OVER 46.0 -110 +250
GEORGIA TECH -8.5 -110 UNDER 46.0 -110 -330

This is a lot of points, but I have no idea how Utah even got into a bowl game. If Georgia Tech is paying attention (they beat Auburn, Clemson and Miami this year), this will be a laugher. Not sure they will show up but I'll lay the points for 1 unit on the Yellow Jackets.


CF111 12/29 (F) OKLAHOMA VS OREGON (HOLIDAY BOWL) (8:00 pm ET)
Outcome Spread Total Money Line
OKLAHOMA +3.0 -110 OVER 55.5 -110 +135
OREGON -3.0 -110 UNDER 55.5 -110 -155

Oregon needs to make a statement and Oklahoma just wants to end this season. Oklahoma never got its offense going and Oregon is a big play team. 2 units on the Ducks.


CF113 12/30 (F) VIRGINIA VS MINNESOTA (MUSIC CITY BOWL) (2:00 pm ET)
Outcome Spread Total Money Line
VIRGINIA +4.0 -110 OVER 58.5 -110 +150
MINNESOTA -4.0 -110 UNDER 58.5 -110 -170

I think there will be a lot of running in this game which will shorten it up quite a bit. Take the UNDER for 1 unit.

CF115 12/30 (F) NORTHWESTERN VS UCLA (SUN BOWL) (2:00 pm ET)
Outcome Spread Total Money Line
NORTHWESTERN +3.0 -110 OVER 74.5 -110 +135
UCLA -3.0 -110 UNDER 74.5 -110 -155

UCLA is awful. After getting destroyed by Arizona and USC, these guys just want to go to the beach. Northwestern's offense is relentless. 5 units on Northwestern taking the points.


CF117 12/30 (F) MISSOURI VS SOUTH CAROLINA (INDEPENDENCE BOWL) (3:30 pm ET)
Outcome Spread Total Money Line
MISSOURI +4.0 -110 OVER 51.0 -110 +160
SOUTH CAROLINA -4.0 -110 UNDER 51.0 -110 -180

I think this will be a pretty close game but I have to go with Spurrier here. Lay the points for 1 unit on South Carolina.


CF119 12/30 (F) LSU VS MIAMI FLORIDA (PEACH BOWL) (7:30 pm ET)
Outcome Spread Total
LSU +7.0 -110 OVER 41.0 -110
MIAMI FLORIDA -7.0 -110 UNDER 41.0 -110

This is a Marquee game in a underrated bowl. I like LSU's defense here and I think the points will come into play in this low scoring game. 1 unit on LSU, taking the points.


CF125 12/31 (F) SOUTH FLORIDA VS NC STATE (MEINEKE CAR CARE BOWL) (11:00 am ET)
Outcome Spread Total Money Line
SOUTH FLORIDA +4.0 -110 OVER 41.5 -110 +170
NC STATE -4.0 -110 UNDER 41.5 -110 -200

Just a hunch that South Florida will keep it close given that this is the biggest game ever in the school's history. Bet 1 unit on the Bulls, taking the points.


CF127 12/31 (F) TULSA VS FRESNO ST (LIBERTY BOWL) (1:00 pm ET)
Outcome Spread Total Money Line
TULSA +7.0 -110 OVER 61.5 -110 +200
FRESNO ST -7.0 -110 UNDER 61.5 -110 -250

Fresno needs to come up big in this game to redeem themselves and re-establish their credibility...2 units on Fresno.


CF129 12/31 (F) IOWA ST VS TCU (HOUSTON BOWL) (2:30 pm ET)
Outcome Spread Total Money Line
IOWA ST +3.5 -110 OVER 49.0 -110 +150
TCU -3.5 -110 UNDER 49.0 -110 -170

Were it not for the stupid loss to SMU, TCU would be undefeated. However, Iowa St is a tough team and if you look at the 2nd half of their season, they have been pretty impressive. I'll go with Iowa St, taking the points for 1 unit.


CF159 1/2 (F) ALABAMA AT TEXAS TECH (COTTON BOWL) (11:00 am ET)
Outcome Spread Total Money Line
ALABAMA +3.0 -110 OVER 47.0 -110 +130
TEXAS TECH -3.0 -110 UNDER 47.0 -110 -150

Texas Tech never seems to be able to put up the points against a tough defense. Bama should be able to run the ball. I like the UNDER here for 1 unit.


CF161 1/2 (F) IOWA AT FLORIDA (OUTBACK BOWL) (11:00 am ET)
Outcome Spread Total Money Line
IOWA +2.0 -110 OVER 48.0 -110 +110
FLORIDA -2.0 -110 UNDER 48.0 -110 -130

Florida is just too inconsistent for me and Iowa gets geared up for these games. Take the Hawkeyes and the points for 2 units.


CF163 1/2 (F) LOUISVILLE VS VIRGINIA TECH (GATOR BOWL) (12:30 pm ET)
Outcome Spread Total Money Line
LOUISVILLE +7.5 -110 OVER 55.5 -110 +250
VIRGINIA TECH -7.5 -110 UNDER 55.5 -110 -330

Louisville is fraudulent. Put them against a tough team and they fold. Take VA Tech, lay the points for 3 units.


CF165 1/2 (F) WISCONSIN VS AUBURN (CAPITAL ONE BOWL) (1:00 pm ET)
Outcome Spread Total Money Line
WISCONSIN +10.5 -110 OVER 52.5 -110 +350
AUBURN -10.5 -110 UNDER 52.5 -110 -500

Were it not for the opening game loss to Georgia Tech and an OT loss to LSU, Auburn would be playing USC right now. Wisconsin defense is not tough enough to stifle a good ground attack, which Auburn has. I like Auburn for 4 units.


CF167 1/2 (F) NOTRE DAME VS OHIO ST (FIESTA BOWL) (4:30 pm ET)
Outcome Spread Total Money Line
NOTRE DAME +4.0 -110 OVER 55.5 -110 +150
OHIO ST -4.0 -110 UNDER 55.5 -110 -170

ok..besides Michigan, who has Notre Dame beaten? I love the Buckeyes for 3 units.


CF169 1/2 (F) WEST VIRGINIA AT GEORGIA (SUGAR BOWL) (8:30 pm ET)
Outcome Spread Total Money Line
WEST VIRGINIA +7.0 -110 OVER 45.0 -110 +250
GEORGIA -7.0 -110 UNDER 45.0 -110 -330

I don't think West Virginia is quite good enough for this spotlight. Big East shouldn't be in any BCS games. Lay the points for Georgia and 2 units.


CF171 1/3 (F) FLORIDA ST VS PENN STATE (ORANGE BOWL) (8:00 pm ET)
Outcome Spread Total Money Line
FLORIDA ST +8.5 -110 OVER 47.5 -110 +300
PENN STATE -8.5 -110 UNDER 47.5 -110 -400

I'll be surprised if FSU scores 10 points in this game. Penn St has been great all year. Lay the points for 4 units on the Nittany Lions.

CF173 1/4 (F) TEXAS VS USC (ROSE BOWL) (8:00 pm ET)
Outcome Spread Total Money Line
TEXAS +7.5 -110 OVER 71.0 -110 +210
USC -7.5 -110 UNDER 71.0 -110 -270

I love USC here. They are the greatest team we've seen in a while. Sure Texas is good, but USC is better coaches and simply has way too many weapons on offense. The high scoring game makes the point spread meaningless. Lay the points for 6 units on USC.


Ok..let's see how I do!

[billyjoe]

Mr. Market,
Being a buckeye I agree with you on Ohio State. They came closest to beating Texas and Notre Dame came closest to beating USC , however in a rematch USC would probably wipe out ND, but having watched all of Ohio State's games I think they could beat any team except for USC.

billyjoe

[skiracer]

Great thread. I love this stuff. I do differ from you in a few games. Here's my picks:

Miami/LSU: I love Miami in any postseason games. Always come up big expecially after a somewhat disappointing season. Lay the -7 with Miami.

Louisville/VT: Louisville highly overrated. Virginia Tech is for real and will be up big for this game. Lay the -7.5 with VT.

ND/Ohio St: I'm a big fan of ND so I'm prejudiced to start but ND played a tough schedule and beat Mich., Tenn. and should have beaten USC. Still haven't gotten over that one but Weis will have a great game plan for this one and will have them up. Brady Quinn is for real. I've taken 5 1/2 points and laid 3 1/2 points in several places since the line came out an although I want to see ND win big time I would take it falling at 4. Plus us Catholics have Touchdown Jesus on our side. Take the +4 with ND.

Penn St./Fla: If Penn. St. doesn't win this game someone threw it. Lay the -8.5 with Penn. St.

Texas/USC: My bet of the season. Texas is for real and so is Young. They are going to be up really big time for this game and will reveal just how weak USC really is when going up against a really good team like Texas. I feel that USC could have easily lost two games this year. Take the +7.5 with Texas and feel that Texas will win outright.

When you say one unit you do mean a $5 unit. We could make it interesting and for real but we would never gamble right?

[mrmarket]

Great thread. I love this stuff. I do differ from you in a few games. Here's my picks:

Miami/LSU: I love Miami in any postseason games. Always come up big expecially after a somewhat disappointing season. Lay the -7 with Miami.

Louisville/VT: Louisville highly overrated. Virginia Tech is for real and will be up big for this game. Lay the -7.5 with VT.

ND/Ohio St: I'm a big fan of ND so I'm prejudiced to start but ND played a tough schedule and beat Mich., Tenn. and should have beaten USC. Still haven't gotten over that one but Weis will have a great game plan for this one and will have them up. Brady Quinn is for real. I've taken 5 1/2 points and laid 3 1/2 points in several places since the line came out an although I want to see ND win big time I would take it falling at 4. Plus us Catholics have Touchdown Jesus on our side. Take the +4 with ND.

Penn St./Fla: If Penn. St. doesn't win this game someone threw it. Lay the -8.5 with Penn. St.

Texas/USC: My bet of the season. Texas is for real and so is Young. They are going to be up really big time for this game and will reveal just how weak USC really is when going up against a really good team like Texas. I feel that USC could have easily lost two games this year. Take the +7.5 with Texas and feel that Texas will win outright.

When you say one unit you do mean a $5 unit. We could make it interesting and for real but we would never gamble right?


unit is a relative term....the denomination of each unit depends on the "investor".

[mrmarket]

48 points at halftime on the UCF / Nevada game....my OVER is looking pretty handsome right now.

[OmahaInvestor]

Mr. Market I am going to have to disagree with you here on the USC v Texas. I'd take the points I think USC wins but they win by 7. So there you go you have the half point to win the money. My bro put some money down on this in Vegas so I'm hoping he is right.

[mrmarket]

With my win on the OVER, I am now up 1 unit for the season. Beats a sharp stick in the eye.

[skiracer]

With my win on the OVER, I am now up 1 unit for the season. Beats a sharp stick in the eye.
Are you laying 110 or 120 to 100 on your straight positions? Very hard to do it regularly every week without getting chewed up by the vig if you're going into a number of positions. I have a couple of bottles of decent California Cabernet's that I would put up on ND +4 and Texas +7.5 against whatever you though was equal. Like a bottle of Grand Marinier. Just to make it interesting.

[mrmarket]

Are you laying 110 or 120 to 100 on your straight positions? Very hard to do it regularly every week without getting chewed up by the vig if you're going into a number of positions. I have a couple of bottles of decent California Cabernet's that I would put up on ND +4 and Texas +7.5 against whatever you though was equal. Like a bottle of Grand Marinier. Just to make it interesting.

Generally I lay 110 to win 100. I have a computer program that looks for inefficiencies in the "market prices" (i.e. point spreads). Obviously the fun of the bowl games is to bet every game.... so I'm wagering on a few games that look to be fairly priced (my lower "unit" wagers).

I have a pretty strong feeling on the other side of the bets you mentioned. I'll just say "Good Luck" and leave it at that. I'll have fun taking "the man's" money...I don't need your wine!

[skiracer]

Generally I lay 110 to win 100. I have a computer program that looks for inefficiencies in the "market prices" (i.e. point spreads). Obviously the fun of the bowl games is to bet every game.... so I'm wagering on a few games that look to be fairly priced (my lower "unit" wagers).

I have a pretty strong feeling on the other side of the bets you mentioned. I'll just say "Good Luck" and leave it at that. I'll have fun taking "the man's" money...I don't need your wine!
Just thought it would be fun and make it alittle more interesting. Hope I didn't offend you by the offer.

[mrmarket]

Just thought it would be fun and make it alittle more interesting. Hope I didn't offend you by the offer.

Not at all...good luck.

[sowersnc]

I am happy to see the huge one pick the Hawkeyes. They have a great coach and seem to finish out each season strong. Hopefully they will kick the Gators around. I see alot of big ten love in those picks. I agree but we will have to see how they finish.

[mrmarket]

Looks like Memphis covered....I'm up 3 units this bowl season. Happy happy joy joy!

[mrmarket]

Of course Clemson scored the late TD that would have pushed, but they get their PAT blocked....oh well..lost 3 units on that game. Back to zero for the season.

[skiracer]

Of course Clemson scored the late TD that would have pushed, but they get their PAT blocked....oh well..lost 3 units on that game. Back to zero for the season.
Here's a story for you.
My uncle was one of the biggest and sharpest sports line makers and books on the east coast and moved action on everything from horses to any sporting event across the country from some of the biggest sports betters and books in the country. From the time I was around 12 until I was 19 and went into the army I would sit in the office with him every night after school and take the action on the games over the phones and help him keep his records. In all those years I never seen him make a bet on anything while he was alive but he was the best at moving his line with his customers to get the best edge for himself. For as long as he was alive he would never let me make a bet an always pounded it into me that the only way to make money in gambling was to be on the side taking the action, earning the vig, and not betting. For all the years I spent by his side it still took me 30 years to learn and fully understand that concept. Whenever a game ended this way I can remember him always saying to me, Eddie, you let them (atheletes) play with someone else's money. He always thought they were all betting.

[mrmarket]

Here's a story for you.
My uncle was one of the biggest and sharpest sports line makers and books on the east coast and moved action on everything from horses to any sporting event across the country from some of the biggest sports betters and books in the country. From the time I was around 12 until I was 19 and went into the army I would sit in the office with him every night after school and take the action on the games over the phones and help him keep his records. In all those years I never seen him make a bet on anything while he was alive but he was the best at moving his line with his customers to get the best edge for himself. For as long as he was alive he would never let me make a bet an always pounded it into me that the only way to make money in gambling was to be on the side taking the action, earning the vig, and not betting. For all the years I spent by his side it still took me 30 years to learn and fully understand that concept. Whenever a game ended this way I can remember him always saying to me, Eddie, you let them (atheletes) play with someone else's money. He always thought they were all betting.


I played college football and never knew of anyone who knew of anyone who was involved in fixing a game.

[mrmarket]

wow...pretty feisty Rutgers squad. I would have liked to have seen them win outright. So I lost my bet and Rutgers lost...bad combo.

Oh well...now down 2 units.

[skiracer]

I played college football and never knew of anyone who knew of anyone who was involved in fixing a game.

I never did either an it was just his nature to be suspicious of everyone. I wasn't implying that games were fixed but just relating a story about a guy who was pretty heavily involved in all of it and just the way he felt. Although there have been a number of cases over the years where it did come out that people were betting and fixing games, mostly baskets, on the college level. There were also many times when one particular game would get really loaded up on one side for no apparent reason without any report of injuries or someone becoming sick at the last minute and that always looked fishy. One thing that I believe for sure is that alot of the pro guys have bet on games either on themselves or on the other side.

[mrmarket]

I think the pros make too much money now. A wise guy would have to give him millions and I don't know if that can go unnoticed.

[mrmarket]

Strong outing by the bad boys from Boston. Although they almost blew it at the end. 3 units for me...now I'm up 1 unit for bowl season.

[IIC]

GO BIG RED!!!


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[skiracer]

GO BIG RED!!!


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I love it when anyone beats Michigan. To keep coming back to beat them in the 4th qtr. is even better.

[The Photon]

man what a game huskers came to play it was pretty sweet. althought the officials sucked. huskers have some players. congrats to the exes condolences to any punters with quid on the barrel

[mrmarket]

Good tenacity by Nebraska..cost me a unit. Now I'm even again.

[dmk112]

That was a good game. My school, Rutgers, finally made it to a bowlgame in 27 years and blew it in the 2nd half. Can't wait for the USC vs. Texas game.

[skiracer]

That was a good game. My school, Rutgers, finally made it to a bowlgame in 27 years and blew it in the 2nd half. Can't wait for the USC vs. Texas game.

DMK
Who do you like in USC vs Texas?

[The Photon]

mm might re visit his pick ... vince with points will be hard to beat.

[rrezac]

The Husker QB, Zach Taylor, must be made of rubber. The beatings he's taken all year and he always bounces back. Maybe they should go back to running the option so they can protect the guy. hehehehe

[mrmarket]

Georgia Tech just sucked, Now I'm down 1 unit.

[IIC]

Georgia Tech just sucked, Now I'm down 1 unit.

Well...think of it this way...It's better to be a good stock picker than a good football picker

[mrmarket]

Got burned by Oregon and Minn/Virginia game couldn't stop the run..now I'm down 4 units....gotta rally here!

[skiracer]

Got burned by Oregon and Minn/Virginia game couldn't stop the run..now I'm down 4 units....gotta rally here!

The big ones are coming up and you're laying the big point spreads on all of them.

[mrmarket]

getting pummeled now. Northwestern kicks 2 onside kicks that get run back for TD's and the Gamecocks can't hold a 21-0 lead.

Now down 10 units...it's getting ugly.

[skiracer]

getting pummeled now. Northwestern kicks 2 onside kicks that get run back for TD's and the Gamecocks can't hold a 21-0 lead.

Now down 10 units...it's getting ugly.

Yeah, but LSU is killing Miami bigtime. Miami's dogging it. I'm rooting for you on this one.

[dmk112]

DMK
Who do you like in USC vs Texas?


I like USC, but everytime I see an unstoppable team they usually lose. So if I was betting I would bet Texas.

[mrmarket]

Wow...LSU was tough. ok...I got 1 unit back. So now I'm down 9.

[OmahaInvestor]

As a current student and athlete (Track and Field) at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln I have to say my team did a hell of a job beating Michigan. I'm not going to go as far as saying they are back but they are on their way. How about that BIG 12 4-1 in bowl games so far! So much for being a weak conference!!

[The Photon]

I agree the big 12 looks strong and the huskers are on there way back, would be great for the conference

[mrmarket]

As a current student and athlete (Track and Field) at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln I have to say my team did a hell of a job beating Michigan. I'm not going to go as far as saying they are back but they are on their way. How about that BIG 12 4-1 in bowl games so far! So much for being a weak conference!!

Michigan gift wrapped that game. 2 turnovers in the 4th quarter in their own end.

[OmahaInvestor]

I agree. But Nebraska shouldn't of even had a chance, Michigan was supposed to be the best team that was 7-4. With 4 losses by 17 points. I mean the line was up to 14 points at one time. Giftwrapped or not Nebraska won and a win is a win. In two weeks will anyone care how they won? Nope!

[mrmarket]

I agree. But Nebraska shouldn't of even had a chance, Michigan was supposed to be the best team that was 7-4. With 4 losses by 17 points. I mean the line was up to 14 points at one time. Giftwrapped or not Nebraska won and a win is a win. In two weeks will anyone care how they won? Nope!

I don't disagree. It was a big win for Nebraska, without a doubt.

[mrmarket]

Looks like South Florida and Fresno shit the bed, but finally got a break on the line on the Iowa St game. Taken down 2 more units today so I'm at negative 11 for the bowl season. Thank goodness there are no games to bet tomorrow.

I am well prepared for Monday. The wife is leaving town. Nothing but me, my big screen TV and an oversized cooler for 12 hrs of non-stop college football. Life is good.

[skiracer]

MM,
Great play with Ohio St. ND got spanked and Ohio St. was clearly the better team in every way. Great pick.

[mrmarket]

Not a horrible day for me up to the Sugar Bowl:

Texas Tech / Bama went way under as Bama defense ruled +1 unit

Iowa woke up to late in the game, made an onside kick that the refs took away -2 units

VA Tech showed their true mettle with a nice comeback and a moolah play interception after they crushed the Louisville QB all game + 3 units

Auburn? What the hell happened to them?? -4 units

Ohio State played defense the old fashioned way +3 units

So plus 1 unit for the day and -10 for the season.

[mrmarket]

West Virginia played great and hung on for dear life against a sleepy Georgia team...down 2 more units and -12 for the bowl season.

Go JoPa!

[billyjoe]

Mr. Market,
Is Penn State legit or are they Notre Dame 2 ? They beat Ohio State and overshadowed OSU's great defense, but that was months ago in Happy Valley . I doubt they could repeat . They lost to Michigan, go figure. We may find out the truth tonight if Florida State proves a worthy opponent. Couldn't they find a higher ranked team for Penn State to face? Got to go start the popcorn.

billyjoe

[skiracer]

West Virginia played great and hung on for dear life against a sleepy Georgia team...down 2 more units and -12 for the bowl season.

Go JoPa!

There goes the stock profits. I'm with you on Penn. State, but the way I've been going that's an automatic win for Florida State.

[SledDawg]

I've played a pick or two on Tradesports this year and I'm down a little. My Dawgs got shocked by WVU speed. I always bet against my team, so there's a silver lining if they lose :) . 15 bucks just didn't make me feel that much better.

Couldn't they find a higher ranked team for Penn State to face?

I kept my moaning about Georgia having to play WV to myself, thinking that #3 Penn State got the raw deal with FSU. Right now, both those choices seem to have worked out pretty well for the fans.

[skiracer]

I went to bed with the score tied at 23. It looks like I missed the best part of the game. 3 overtime periods with both teams missing two scoring opportunities in overtime. A phyricc victory at best if you're a Penn. St. fan laying the points.

[The Photon]

fantastic football !! I don't know if we could ask for much better football then this, what a game, now bring on the ROSE BOWL. I just hope it is not a blow out. last year OU beat Texas 60 - 0 or something then went on the get humiliated by the southern cal. I just hope it is not a repeat and the best viewing is yet to come.

[mrmarket]

Great game..down 4 more units. Bring on the Longhorns!

Down 16 units for the bowl season.

[mrmarket]

Wow...yet another amazing game that I was on the short side of. Congrats to Texas...down another 6 units and I lost an amazing 22 units this bowl season. Do I suck or what??

[The Photon]

Ernie, the fella has a little game... this was better than last night what a bowl season!!-

[dmk112]

Wow...yet another amazing game that I was on the short side of. Congrats to Texas...down another 6 units and I lost an amazing 22 units this bowl season. Do I suck or what??

Should of listened to me, lol.

[dmk112]

fantastic football !! I don't know if we could ask for much better football then this, what a game, now bring on the ROSE BOWL. I just hope it is not a blow out. last year OU beat Texas 60 - 0 or something then went on the get humiliated by the southern cal. I just hope it is not a repeat and the best viewing is yet to come.

I think that was the most boring bowl game yet! I fell asleep in the 3rd quarter. It was fantastic if you like punts that is.

[rrezac]

What a great bowl season. Three of the BCS games went right down to the wire. How about the Big 12??? Did those teams show up ready to play or what? PS- Nebraska plays both Texas and USC next season....ouch.

[IIC]

Wow...yet another amazing game that I was on the short side of. Congrats to Texas...down another 6 units and I lost an amazing 22 units this bowl season. Do I suck or what??

Yeah...you better stick to stocks ;)

[skiracer]

Wow...yet another amazing game that I was on the short side of. Congrats to Texas...down another 6 units and I lost an amazing 22 units this bowl season. Do I suck or what??

Was USC betting the other side. You had the bet won with 7 minutes left and USC is looking like they're in complete control moving the ball almost at will. They looked like they decided they didn't want to win and just gave it away. Just another example of why it doesn't make sense to bet on any event where humans or animals are involved in the outcome an you have no control of your money. At least with the stocks you have the control of entering or exiting your bets at your discretion.
I had made a small wager taking the points with Texas and with the 7 minutes left I was ready to kick the television screen in and went into the office to do something an my wife calls me out to see what was going on. I couldn't beleive Reggie Bush tryed to lateral that ball to the other guy. Gave Texas a chance to stay in the game and look what happenned. I think it changed the whole mental attitude around with that turnover.

[mrmarket]

Was USC betting the other side. You had the bet won with 7 minutes left and USC is looking like they're in complete control moving the ball almost at will. They looked like they decided they didn't want to win and just gave it away. Just another example of why it doesn't make sense to bet on any event where humans or animals are involved in the outcome an you have no control of your money. At least with the stocks you have the control of entering or exiting your bets at your discretion.
I had made a small wager taking the points with Texas and with the 7 minutes left I was ready to kick the television screen in and went into the office to do something an my wife calls me out to see what was going on. I couldn't beleive Reggie Bush tryed to lateral that ball to the other guy. Gave Texas a chance to stay in the game and look what happenned. I think it changed the whole mental attitude around with that turnover.

You're not entirely correct about not having control of your money.

You should check out World Sports Exchange (www.wsex.com). You can "trade" your position on a game just like day trading a stock. It's a freakin blast.

Brief explanation:

Say you take USC -7 vs. Texas. If the market thinks this is the right line, the "stock price" of this position, at the beginning of the game is $50. The "stock price" will move up or down during the game, depending on how your team is doing. If it's late in the game, and your team is way behind, the price will move towards $0. However you can always "average down" and buy more if you think your team will come back and pick up "shares" for as low as $2/share.

Similarly, if you are comfortably ahead on your bet, you can "hedge" by buying low priced positions on the other side of your bet.

When the game is over, the "stock price" of the team that covers the bet is $100.

It's a roller coaster and beats the heck out of trading stocks for excitement and entertainment.

Check it out.

[skiracer]

You're not entirely correct about not having control of your money.

You should check out World Sports Exchange (www.wsex.com). You can "trade" your position on a game just like day trading a stock. It's a freakin blast.

Brief explanation:

Say you take USC -7 vs. Texas. If the market thinks this is the right line, the "stock price" of this position, at the beginning of the game is $50. The "stock price" will move up or down during the game, depending on how your team is doing. If it's late in the game, and your team is way behind, the price will move towards $0. However you can always "average down" and buy more if you think your team will come back and pick up "shares" for as low as $2/share.

Similarly, if you are comfortably ahead on your bet, you can "hedge" by buying low priced positions on the other side of your bet.

When the game is over, the "stock price" of the team that covers the bet is $100.

It's a roller coaster and beats the heck out of trading stocks for excitement and entertainment.

Check it out.

That's a new one on me. I'll check it out. I'm beginning to see that you love the action.

[mrmarket]

That's a new one on me. I'll check it out. I'm beginning to see that you love the action.

Yes..you'll find it under the "live betting" section and also "futures markets"

Here is their description:

"Our Live Betting, a WSEX trademark, allows you to bet on a live event during play. In fact, World Sports Exchange was founded by options traders who wanted to combine the action of a sportsbook with the excitement of the trading floor.

In a Live Betting (or Interactive, as it is sometimes known) event, a client buys and sells "contracts" on the outcome of his/her choice. At the end of the event, the winning side pays off at $100/contract; all other contracts are worth zero.

Prices are updated continuously throughout play, meaning that the value of individual contracts fluctuates based on the contestants' performance."

[SledDawg]

Just looking at WSEX now. I play around on Tradesports.com. Same idea, but it has a few ideas futures I thought were fun. Bought a couple of really cheap contracts for Alito getting 70 or 80 Senate votes (admittedly a long shot) and have a reasonable amount long on a Scooter conviction. :grin: