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[warrior-cat]

I'd be tempted to take Bama in that game too. I can see why that line intrigues you.

But then I remember the few times I've visited Las Vegas and the billion - yes with a B - dollar properties that line the strip and realize all that came from people thinking they could outsmart the guys setting betting lines. And I put my money back in my pocket.

Actually, I'm one of the few guys ahead of Vegas lifetime. I'm 1-0 in bets in Vegas and it happened by accident.

Early April, 2012 my wife's college roommate who had worked her way up to a job as head of PR for a hotel chain, invited my wife to join her on a getaway at that chain's property in Vegas. I stayed home with our then-school age kids.

So, the night of the NCAA championship game, I get a call from my wife, who has obviously had one too many margaritas. "How confident are you that Kentucky wins tonight?" "Pretty confident, actually." "Will they win by more than six points?" "I think so."

Only the next day did she tell me both she and her ex-roommate bet $100 on Kentucky giving six based on my word.

Spent two weeks in Vegas (one week at a time) Dec 96 and Dec 97. Went with some friends who wanted me to drive so they could sleep. I did not have much money, but they said they would pay for everything if I drove. Drove one of the guy's Diamonte and it took 17 hours from Lawton OK to get there. They immediately went to gamble upon us getting there while I went to sleep. I later caught up with them but did not stay long as they were gambling a lot. I just walked around the next few days seeing the sights and playing the nickel, dime, and quarter slots.

I eventually tried a Blackjack table so that I could say later that I did. Lost $20 and got up and left. Most of the time I did the slots and checked out the shows. My friends would save money up (thousands, worked for Goodyear) for these trips and lost it all. The first time they did not have enough for gas money back to Lawton. I wound up paying for that.

Did enjoy the experience though.

 

[BBUK]

Way back when, the nco club on base had slot machines. A buddy of mine won several thousand over a couple of days on the quarter machines. Finally I thought I'd try it. Lost 20 bucks in less than 5 minutes. That was a lot to me back then. It cured me of the gambling habit. Btw, my buddy eventually lost a lot of it back.

Sir,

I played some slots in I think New Jersey one time (Been a while) It was just after 9/11 (A month or six) and I was working as a contractor traveling to recruiting stations to do technology updates in normally three day stints.

Anyway, I tried playing the slots in earnest while there one evening. I started with quarters and won a few, then after I had what I imagined was 50 or so dollars (I couldn't hold the quarters in two hands.) I graduated to the dollar slots. (I had a system...) I traded my quarters in. (I started with $20.00). I started hitting the dollar slots well. I was switching machines as I had the feeling. The casino had buckets that looked like smaller KFC buckets. I had two buckets completely full of the dollar tokens. (All I could do to carry them. I started to cash in BUT, didn't...)

I was on it. I was going for broke and I did. Ended up using another $20.00 to start again.. and lost that too. That cured me.. I played the slots again several years later but it was with I think two dollars worth of nickels. Lost those too.

I was fully cured though. Quit any type of gambling after that.

 

[awf]

My parents hit 60 years last November.

The Director and myself logged our 48th anniversary in Jan.

 

[BBUK]

I have not read all this or listened to any of the video's but I found it interesting that Pastor Hagee it seems endorsed N. Haley..

Pastor Nikki Haley idolizes is covered in controversy

He formerly made questionable comments towards Jews related to Adolf Hitler, as well as same-sex marriage.

www.newsweek.com

Note: This was not posted to be political. If anyone thinks so, let me know and I will delete it...

 

[Catfan in Tn.]

Go Cats!!!

 

[UK82]

Not a bad half but that last second bank in 3 really sucked. Lucky as hell from a guy that's only made a few 3s all season. Wallace needs to step it up in the 2nd half.

 

[UK82]

Wow! That was closer than it should have been. Everybody but Wallace had a good game (a lot of assists though). And the beat goes on.

 

[Catfan in Tn.]

It’s a win but darn. Shouldn’t have come down to the end like that. A win and moving on.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

I am here to eat my plate of crow. I really thought that UK would lose tonight.

@TheFrontRunner I am sorry I was late getting to your post; however, I proved tonight that I am not good at predicting basketball. On gambling: I don't, never did and never will. I simply can't lose money and keep my mind!

I was shocked to see UT end up winning by 9 points. I also knew that Cal would squander the late lead at Starksville, but UK did hold on.

You all have a good night. I am hitting the sheets.

 

[TheFrontRunner]

I am here to eat my plate of crow. I really thought that UK would lose tonight.

@TheFrontRunner I am sorry I was late getting to your post; however, I proved tonight that I am not good at predicting basketball. On gambling: I don't, never did and never will. I simply can't lose money and keep my mind!

I was shocked to see UT end up winning by 9 points. I also knew that Cal would squander the late lead at Starksville, but UK did hold on.

You all have a good night. I am hitting the sheets.

It's all good man. Could have been a worse night, I have had my best run ever on UK games this year. Some games I stay away from cause I'm so conflicted, but the games I have bet on UK games this year has been pretty much always against UK on the spread and been racking up the wins, seriously my best betting season every just on UK basketball games. Thankfully, didn't bet this game...glad the Cats got a win, they were 2.5 point underdogs, I was thinking about betting Miss St. moneyline but decided last minute not to bet it.

Bama made me some good money on the road as 2.5 favorite against Auburn. I'm okay with losing a big bet on Bama tonight, I have seen both teams play recently...I read several articles on the game...sometimes you lose and say I shouldn't have bet that game cause I don't know those teams well enough...but can't say that on this one.

I have problems sleeping, they re-play games on espn or SEC network in the middle of the night....I literally seen a lot of Tennessee lately and they looked like dog sh-t, didn't see the Auburn game live but saw it on replay...the final score was 46-43...that was one of the top 5 ugliest games I have ever seen. The two teams were 5-48 combined on 3 pointers....you could have grabbed 5 random people from the stands and they could go 5 for 48 from 3...I lost a little bigger on the Bama game tonight than I normally would but I can live with it cause I have been watching both teams recently and sometimes you just lose.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Quick check-in: Radiation treatment started yesterday. I'm sicker than a dog this morning.

Glad our Cats won last night.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D-League. We currently have heavy rain and 56° here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring thunderstorms and a high of 64°.

Have a great day.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good Thursday Morning D

Nice win by the Cats on the road last night. On the bubble with their destiny in their own hands. Keep winning and they could sneak in the back door of the NCAA Tournament.

It is 61° down here with mostly sunny skies today and the high is expected to be 83°. No rain in the forecast. Very pleasant.

I am headed to the lab to draw some blood so nothing to eat this morning. I am enjoying some good strong black coffee. Special prayers for @AustinTXCat as he goes through treatment. May God grant him strength. Take care all,

New pier at Bayport that replaced the one taken out by the hurricane. This is where the Weeki Wachee River emptys into the Gulf of Mexico and the water is cool and clear. It was once a major port for shipping cotton. Florida was once a cotton sate and still grows some up in the Panhandle area. When the railroad came the major crop changed from cotton to citrus.

 

[BBUK]

Good morning all,

Been at it since 6 but been engaged. Taking a little break shortly, working from home today. We have a minimal manning day tomorrow due to the Monday holiday. I will be in the office tomorrow. My team needs a break. It worked out well...

Thankful the Cats pulled it out but I saw the team last night getting punked. Just pushed and shoved around, slapped, dinked, and the like. I realize the whistle the Cats get and that is a truth but one of these Cats needs to get T'd up somehow and put a stop to these teams having there way in the tough department. Just a soft feel about this team. (My take anyway...)

 

[berniecarbo]

Quick check-in: Radiation treatment started yesterday. I'm sicker than a dog this morning.

Glad our Cats won last night.

Hope you feel better soon.

 

[UK82]

Quick check-in: Radiation treatment started yesterday. I'm sicker than a dog this morning.

Glad our Cats won last night.

Really sorry Austin. It'll pass.

 

[UK82]

Cats are tied with Auburn for 4th in the SEC and only a game behind UT for 3rd. I'm not sure how many SEC teams will get into the Dance this year but a Thursday bye in the conference tournament would be huge. Both UT and Auburn still left to play in Rupp. Hate the cliche but it's true, they control their own destiny.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

I'd be tempted to take Bama in that game too. I can see why that line intrigues you. But then I remember the few times I've visited Las Vegas and the billion - yes with a B - dollar properties that line the strip and realize all that came from people thinking they could outsmart the guys setting betting lines. And I put my money back in my pocket.

I'm going to enjoy that Blue Moon tonight. It must be coming, because that's about how often my advice pans out.

Good win for the Cats. That's a tough place to play. I always remember Boogie COusins and the "Call Me" gesture when the Cats go to Starkville. I think the rednecks were throwing batteries, bottles and everything else that night.

 

[BBUK]

Supper a couple days ago..

That is a fermented bean-paste soup with pork loin pieces, onions and such. At the bottom is sliced turnips lightly spiced. That is a ceramic bowl My Darling cooked on the outside burner on our grill. I am thankful...

We've had my oldest daughter and youngest grand daughter over all this week due to her furnace going out. A little too crowded here. Been sleeping in my office on our emergency mattress though it is comfortable it is on the ground just a little low for my needs.

Oh well...

 

[storm1507]

Good morning everyone.

The game last night....Whew!

Yesterday wife and I decided to explore the mountain instead of taking the hiking trail. There were lots of great rocks, overhangs etc. to explore and lots of greenbriars too. I have the scratches on my chins to prove it. Good time and we still got in our 3 miles. Rain today so it looks like the treadmill for me.

@BBUK Thanks for the John Hagee info. We have seen some of the anointings on TV. He sure isn't stingy with the oil. BTW, my sister adopted 3 children from S. Korea. 8-14 yrs old now and they're doing great. Of all my nieces/nephews they are the ones that spend the most time with us. All of them on my side live 3-4 hrs away.

@AustinTXCat Prayers. I sure wish they had a care button similar to FB on here. Hang in there.

I hope everyone has a great day.

 

[TheFrontRunner]

I'd be tempted to take Bama in that game too. I can see why that line intrigues you.

But then I remember the few times I've visited Las Vegas and the billion - yes with a B - dollar properties that line the strip and realize all that came from people thinking they could outsmart the guys setting betting lines. And I put my money back in my pocket.

Those properties were mostly bought due to slot machines...after that roulette and blackjack, but slot machines are the biggest money makers for casinos by far. Poker rooms are just a courtesy by the casinos, the players are taking money from each other...the casino only takes five percent up to 5 dollars on every pot, so poker is not a big money maker for them cause at most they are getting 5 dollars a hand. In my 20s I was a damn good poker player, I don't think my local casino ever opened it's poker room back up after closing it during covid....I guess they decided it wasn't worth the hassle.

Betting lines are usually generated in the hopes that 50 percent bet at one team and 50 percent bet on the other team...the reason is the juice. You bet a line you are risking usually $110 to make $100. That extra ten you are risking is how they consistently make their money regardless which team covers the spread. I have seen 2 or 3 Super Bowls where articles came out and casinos were a bit nervous cause like 77 or 80 percent of people where betting on one team and if that team covered it was going to mean a huge loss for them. They don't want anywhere near that percentage betting on one side.

I win more than I lose at sports betting...but I don't pretend I'm good enough to make a living at it. My profits years ago from poker were better than sports betting profits now. If at a casino and drunk I have a lot of fun at roulette...but playing roulette is just asking to be murdered. They will get you pretty much every time. One reason I normally don't drink at the casino haha.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Good Morning gentlemen of the D-League.

It is a warm 61°F here. It was 62° at 6:00 am. We are supposed to top out at 66.
We have received 1.41 inches of rain so far today and the thunder is coming and going.

edit: now 15 or so minutes later we are at 1.78 inches of rain.

@AustinTXCat I am thinking about you and hoping the pain goes away.

 

[vhcat70]

Good Morning gentlemen of the D-League.

It is a warm 61°F here. It was 62° at 6:00 am. We are supposed to top out at 66.
We have received 1.41 inches of rain so far today and the thunder is coming and going.

edit: now 15 or so minutes later we are at 1.78 inches of rain.

@AustinTXCat I am thinking about you and hoping the pain goes away.

We're around 2" here in NKy per TV. Letting up right now for a while. Need to get my 4 miles in while I can.

 

[UK82]

Spectacular lightning going on right now. Time to shut down the PCs.

 

[BBUK]

Spectacular lightning going on right now. Time to shut down the PCs.

Wow.... I keep a UPS on my computer and access point plus tie a loose loop in my electric cables. (Had an older electric engineer tell me that years ago. It was an easy adaptation and no harm so I've used it ever since on all my appliances... Who knows...😏

 

[UK82]

Wow.... I keep a UPS on my computer and access point plus tie a loose loop in my electric cables. (Had an older electric engineer tell me that years ago. It was an easy adaptation and no harm so I've used it ever since on all my appliances... Who knows...😏

I use a UPS as well for my computer and NAS. I also have whole-house surge protection but when the lightning gets close I like the added peace of mind so I turn them off. I use my tablet until the storm passes.

 

[warrior-cat]

Afternoon Legionnaires!

Cold earlier this morning with mid 30's and 30-40mph winds.

Trained my student from 0930-1030 this morning then, as we were leaving, I unlocked the door to my hooptie (2006 KIA Sportage), grabbed the handle to open the door and it broke off into my hand. Had to get in through the passenger side. Left from there and went straight to the KIA dealership to the service center side. Since it was cold and windy, they had their service door locked and had a sign saying; "for service push the buzzer". I said screw this and went around to the dealership entrance, walked through the dealership to the associate's area and went through their door.

Once in there, there were about 4 people standing around talking when one looked at me a bit puzzled and ask, "Can we help you?" I told them that earlier this morning I was bitten by a radioactive bug, and it enhanced my strength, then this happened when I went to get in the car. I held up my hand with the broken handle in it. His face changed as he began to smile and laughed a bit as did the others there. He told me to go around the corner and see Tony and he would take care of me. I told Tony the same story and he laughed as well as the cashier woman who was listening in. She thanked me for the laugh as things had been rather rough this morning. I then ask if that would get me a discount to get it fixed. They laughed again and said no. Tony then ordered the part and told me they would call me when it came in.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

RIP Tim McCarver. Bernie, this one has to be tough for you. I'm old enough to remember him as a catcher and not just a broadcaster.

My favorite story he told on himself more than once: During a game, after repeatedly being waved off his pitch selection by Bob Gibson, he went out to the mound. Gibson snarled at him, "Get back behind the plate. The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it."

 

[berniecarbo]

RIP Tim McCarver. Bernie, this one has to be tough for you. I'm old enough to remember him as a catcher and not just a broadcaster.

My favorite story he told on himself more than once: During a game, after repeatedly being waved off his pitch selection by Bob Gibson, he went out to the mound. Gibson snarled at him, "Get back behind the plate. The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it."

True but there was no animosity between them. When Gibby died, Tim said he loved him more than brother. He started pro ball at 17. Bill James in his book rated Tim the 24th best catcher in the history of baseball. He played a few years with Stan Musial and broadcast a few games as late as last season, a lot of years associated with baseball.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

True but there was no animosity between them. When Gibby died, Tim said he loved him more than brother. He started pro ball at 17. Bill James in his book rated Tim the 24th best catcher in the history of baseball. He played a few years with Stan Musial and broadcast a few games as late as last season, a lot of years associated with baseball.

Bernie, your post drew me to the Bill James' list. No argument on McCarver's placement. But what a mistake at the very top -- Yogi Berra #1 instead of Johnny Bench?

The two actually played a remarkably similar number of games, and had strikingly similar offensive statistics. Bench had a few more home runs. Berra had a slightly high career batting average. They had roughly the same number of hits and RBI.

But Bench was far and away the better defensive catcher. I don't think there is even an argument there.

It's because of that that Bench's WAR - Wins Above Replacement - is a stratospheric 75 while Berra's is also very good -59 - but not on the same level.

Berra has a clear edge in one category - he was on more World Series champions. It pays to start your career on a team when Joe DiMaggio is still the league MVP and end it on a team when Mickey Mantle is still near his prime. That said, Bench was an MVP-level player on the greatest National League team of all time, so his career was pretty extraordinary.

Sad that even a number-cruncher like James got sucked into the New York City hype, where every player, no matter how good, was always believed to be even better.

Here's a better list, though, through no fault of their own, I don't think you can accurately and honestly rate Negro League players.

All-Time #MLBRank: The 10 greatest catchers

Who are the greatest catchers in MLB history? We count down the top 10 on All-Time #MLBRank.

www.espn.com

 

[berniecarbo]

Bernie, your post drew me to the Bill James' list. No argument on McCarver's placement. But what a mistake at the very top -- Yogi Berra #1 instead of Johnny Bench?

The two actually played a remarkably similar number of games, and had strikingly similar offensive statistics. Bench had a few more home runs. Berra had a slightly high career batting average. They had roughly the same number of hits and RBI.

But Bench was far and away the better defensive catcher. I don't think there is even an argument there.

It's because of that that Bench's WAR - Wins Above Replacement - is a stratospheric 75 while Berra's is also very good -59 - but not on the same level.

Berra has a clear edge in one category - he was on more World Series champions. It pays to start your career on a team when Joe DiMaggio is still the league MVP and end it on a team when Mickey Mantle is still near his prime. That said, Bench was an MVP-level player on the greatest National League team of all time, so his career was pretty extraordinary.

Sad that even a number-cruncher like James got sucked into the New York City hype, where every player, no matter how good, was always believed to be even better.

Here's a better list, though, through no fault of their own, I don't think you can accurately and honestly rate Negro League players.

All-Time #MLBRank: The 10 greatest catchers

Who are the greatest catchers in MLB history? We count down the top 10 on All-Time #MLBRank.

www.espn.com

You probably have the book handy and I don't recall, but think I recall James saying it was pretty much a toss up. I'd probably agree with you on Bench though. Yogi played longer. I think in James explanation of how he rated people, he gave more weight according to something like best streak of so many consecutive years and another similar qualifier. Just like for me personally, Sandy Koufax was the best pitcher I have ever seen, but his career was short. A guy like Warren Spahnn was great for 20 years. How do you rate them or other people with differences of some sort?

 

[UK_fan_41102]

 

[vhcat70]

Me to Yogi: You're no Johnny Bench.

 

[berniecarbo]

Not to take up for Berra over Bench as I'd also take Bench, but looking at their careers, Berra had 3 MVP, a couple of seconds, a third and a fourth. Bench had some down years in between his best years instead of a streak of consecutive good years. As I said, James told in his book the qualifiers in his book he was using to rate players. Berra probably fit his profile better.

 

[BBUK]

Not to take up for Berra over Bench as I'd also take Bench, but looking at their careers, Berra had 3 MVP, a couple of seconds, a third and a fourth. Bench had some down years in between his best years instead of a streak of consecutive good years. As I said, James told in his book the qualifiers in his book he was using to rate players. Berra probably fit his profile better.

I had several who fit into the "favorite" player role to me. Johnny Bench was one of them. Not sure why but he seemed serious about the game. He seemed okay in public. On HeeHaw he was for sure different.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 44° and cloudy here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring cloudy skies and a midday temperature of 41°.

Have a great day.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 36°F and clear. Today's high may reach 55°F. Medium 13 MPH wind out of the north. Expecting a chilly walk this morning

Blasted by radiation again yesterday. This morning, my old cast-iron stomach holding up so far, albeit a little queasy this morning. Radiation = evil stuff on my tummy. Another blast scheduled this afternoon, then no more until next Monday. Treatment only takes 10 minutes, but haunts the belly for hours.

Vols visit Rupp at 1 pm EST tomorrow. You bet Rick Barnes will have his team ready to play.

Wishing y'all an awesome Happy Friday.

My favorite veggie on the planet. Can ruthlessly devour an entire cooked head at one sitting.

 

[cordmaker]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 36°F and clear. Today's high may reach 55°F. Medium 13 MPH wind out of the north. Expecting a chilly walk this morning

Blasted by radiation again yesterday. This morning, my old cast-iron stomach holding up so far, albeit a little queasy this morning. Radiation = evil stuff on my tummy. Another blast scheduled this afternoon, then no more until next Monday. Treatment only takes 10 minutes, but haunts the belly for hours.

Vols visit Rupp at 1 pm EST tomorrow. You bet Rick Barnes will have his team ready to play.

Wishing y'all an awesome Happy Friday.

My favorite veggie on the planet. Can ruthlessly devour an entire cooked head at one sitting.

ATX, I hated the thought of even eating cabbage when I was younger, one day my MOM come on just try it, I did and loved it, been eating it ever since!

 

[BBUK]

Good morning all,

God Bless you ATX... I cannot imagine...

Heading inside on a very rainy couple days. Heavy too. I know at least inches have fell but I don't see an Ark though one could pass by at any time.

God Bless the D-League as well...

Go Cats...