March 1, 2024: Next Tier
Keep with it, keep with it, keep with it. Heading into my 2nd year of “professional” sports gambling I was ready to get to that next tier. I felt great about my Super Bowl pick; I had a large number … Continued
February 29, 2024: Leap Year
Every 4 years right? We get that extra day in February. It’s kind of weird. What’s the whole background on this anyways? I’m sure I looked at it up at some point; I don’t recall. I’m sure I can look … Continued
February 27, 2024: The Hate Files LXIII
Have you ever had to call an 800 number to get customer service? If you have, and if that experience has not been good, you’re in the right place. I’ve had to do this a few times lately, and let … Continued
February 25, 2024: Emotion Central
The United Center was emotion central on Sunday night. It was the retiring of Chris Chelios’ #7 and the return of Patrick Kane to the UC in a Detroit Red Wings uni. Wow. I caught some of the pre-game festivities, … Continued
February 23, 2024: No Filter Friday
This used to be a thing at my job, when there were more of us in the office. No Filter Friday… yeah, we’d stand around and talk about stuff, letting it all hang out, not worrying about the repercussions of … Continued
February 21, 2024: Connor and Everybody Else
Is this how it was when Jordan first joined the Bulls? I remember when the Bulls drafted this kid that was supposed to be great; I was 7 years old. On the Last Dance, the Bulls back then were called … Continued
February 20, 2024: One of Those Nights
Call it a Super Bowl hangover, but after losing some serious units on the “big game”, I bounced back with a horrible week of betting, losing money in the NHL, College Basketball, and even my money maker, the NBA. I … Continued
February 16, 2024: The Hate Files LXII
OK, I know the football season is over, but I need to let something out. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again; this time I’ll make it official. After this latest Super Bowl win, that also cost me … Continued
February 15, 2024: Bedard is Back
Good news: Connor Bedard returned early from his broken jaw injury. Bad news: it didn’t matter anyways, as the Blackhawks lost to the Penguins at the UC on Thursday night. Better news: At 31 points, the Blackhawks are 4 points … Continued
February 14, 2024: The Letter V
On this Valentine’s Day, I’m thinking of the letter V. Do you remember that show “V”? I was a kid when this came out on TV; I remember being pretty freaked out by it. I should go back and check … Continued