Former Ball State quarterback Nate Davis was left high and dry this past Friday at Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana. See the problem was last Friday was pro day for the early exiting quarterback and only one bleepin NFL team showed up. The sadder part of this story is the team that showed up was the Indianapolis Colts who are only a couple of hours down the road. Davis who once was a possible first day draft choice has seen his stock plummet over the last few months. I just shook my magic eight ball and “it is decidedly so” Davis will be a late round draft choice by the Lions or Raiders.
Archives for March 2009
Wonderlic Test Results Are In…
March 23, 2009 by
You can officially announce Matthew Stafford as the number one pick in this year’s NFL draft. The Wonderlic test is given at the NFL combine each year and measures problem-solving ability. The test contains 50 questions with a 12-minute time limit and is rarely completed. The best score you can get on the test is 50 and if you score a 20 then you are said to be of average intelligence. Stafford scored the highest score on this year’s Wonderlic test of any other quarterback with an impressive 38. USC’s Mark Sanchez scored 28 and Kansas State’s Josh Freeman scored a 27. Other scores were Maryland cornerback Kevin Barnes with an astounding 41, Texas Tech’s Michael Crabtree with a 15, USC linebacker Rey Maualuga scored a 15, Maryland receiver Darius Heyward-Bey scored a 14, Percy Harvin of Florida scored a 12, and North Carolina’s Hakeem Nicks scored a 11 which is one above literacy.
College Basketball Bets of the Day – Madness Day Four
March 22, 2009 by
3-0 yesterday which makes for a good day. Let’s see if we can do it again!
Arizona -3
Dayton +7.5
Pittsburgh -8.5
Xavier -4
Overall Record:
College Basketball 190-145-6
NBA 30-21
NHL 0-1
MLB 20-11
College Football: 106-92-1
NFL 103-72-5
College Basketball Bets of the Day – Madness Day Three
March 21, 2009 by
What a horrendous day yesterday for us. Flat out one of the worst we have ever had to be frank. Today has to be better right?
UNC -11
Oklahoma -6.5
UConn -10
Overall Record:
College Basketball 187-145-6
NBA 30-21
NHL 0-1
MLB 20-11
College Football: 106-92-1
NFL 103-72-5
Upset Minded Tourney
March 21, 2009 by
I know what you are thinking.. this guys 5 Star pix are .. well in the immortal words of Charles Barkley, “turrrable’.
I did not see Cleveland St walloping Wake like they did.. Although I thought Cleve St was gonna hang around for a while.. I mean they did beat this years Tourney Darling Syracuse at their house. I just didnt see it.. Pitt and Loui both disappointed as big time favs so yesterday was a bad day.
There were a few shining moments like …I did have that crayon Siena as well as ASU and USC from the Pac 10 who by the way are showing that their conference wasn’t such a bad conference after all. Ya know that conference out west that had as many teams in the tourney as ACC and after round 1 is 5-1.
So without further adieu I give you my Pix.. keep in mind I am 3-5 after 2 days so play with caution.
UCLA +3
UConn -10
*****Wash -2
We Got Thabeet
March 20, 2009 by
As much as I like the little guy to play in the greatest sporting event ever made.. yes World Cup freaks.. the best event, I dont like seeing 103-47 scores. Dont get me wrong.. I gave the 20 and got Uconn and collected my duckets before the 10 minute mark of the first half, but C’mon this is embarassing.
Whats up with that douchebag from Morgan St. Amir Ali?.. yep a terrorist.. He decided to flip the Player of the Year over his back and then try and walk away like he didnt do anything. Of course the refs saw this and sent him to Guantanomo…
Anyway, we had some decent games in the night session of the First day with scares from American (Winner +16.5) and Akron early in their games, the “no Duh” game Western Ky as well as the nail biter UCLA v VCU. Its not that we did not know this game was gonna be like it was but UCLA was able to not stink as bad as VCU was able to survive and advance and that is the name of this tourny.
I was 3-1 on my first day of the madness and of course my 5 star pic was a loser.. but I am sure you would take 3-1 every day of the week.
Day 2 Pix
Pitt -20
Louisville -21
Portland State +10.5
*****Wake Forest -8
College Basketball Bets of the Day – Madness Day Two
March 20, 2009 by
We hit 5 out of 9 yesterday for a minimal profit, but a profit nonetheless. I think today is going to be a solid day and looking forward to a profitable weekend as well. Good luck kids!
Marquette -5
Boston College +2.5
Kansas -9
Syracuse -11.5
Tennessee -2
Cornell +12.5
FSU -2.5
Overall Record:
College Basketball 185-140-6
NBA 30-21
NHL 0-1
MLB 20-11
College Football: 106-92-1
NFL 103-72-5
College Basketball Bets of the Day – Madness Day One
March 19, 2009 by
So we kissed our sister last night because DeJuan Summers hit a bulls$%t three with three seconds last night to cover against Baylor and Northwestern forgot how to play ball in the last minute against Tulsa. If those two go the other way then we are looking at a Red Lobster dinner, but that is how the ole pickle squirts. Let’s start this NCAA tourney off right!
Butler +2.5
Texas A&M +2
Memphis -19.5
Cal -1
Western Kentucky +4.5
Connecticut -20.5
Northern Iowa +8
Morgan State +16.5
Washington -5
Overall Record:
College Basketball 180-136-6
NBA 30-21
NHL 0-1
MLB 20-11
College Football: 106-92-1
NFL 103-72-5
Madness and D2B Have Finally Arrived!!!!
March 18, 2009 by
I have been following the SU for 3+ years and have enjoyed all that ‘Playa’ has done to the place.
It is with great optimism that I can provide that element that many of you have been begging for… WEST COAST Bias!!!
Yes not only will I be sticking up for all that is good in the world but also be awaiting with every last breath someone to prove me wrong.. I dont see it happening but OJ (from Pac10) finally got sent to prison so there is a slim chance.
Also there will be my 5 Star (*****) “Take it to the Bank” pix which will only add to the Madness which lives in this demented head.
Enjoy the rants of a Laker Looney, a Bruin Basketcase, an LA Angel/Dodger homer as this will be the area where I welcome all comers with a smart opinion and a dash of humility.
Here is my Final Four
NC, Washington, Memphis, Pitt
Wash v Pitt Final
Winner – Pitt
Day 1 Pix
NC -25
UConn -21
American +16.5
***** Memphis -20.5
College Basketball Bets of the Day – March 18th
March 18, 2009 by
We have six NIT and/or CBI games tonight and even though we have been sputtering a bit over the last few days we feel good about tonight’s picks. More importantly we are all geeked up about the NCAA tournament starting tomorrow. Good luck!
College of Charleston +1
Oregon St +1
Richmond under 132
Providence over 147
Northwestern +4.5
Baylor -3.5
Overall Record:
College Basketball 177-133-6
NBA 30-21
NHL 0-1
MLB 20-11
College Football: 106-92-1
NFL 103-72-5