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    I was wrong a couple of weeks ago when I said I post my plays just to make people money and not for my ego. These past two days have shown me that I do post my plays for my ego too. The truth be told, I think everyone needs to be "stroked" now and then. When I went out on a limb Sunday and yesterday, posting plays that on the surface looked terrible, I thought when they won, someone would comment.

    Sundays Plays

    Cubs -110 WON
    Cinc. +115 LOST
    T. Bay +160 WON (Did anyone else post them to sweep Cleveland)
    Minnesota +165 WON

    Mondays Plays

    Cubs +115 LOST
    Minnesota +145 WON
    Baltimore +180 WON (Did anyone else post them to beat the red hot A's)

    Even if I wasen't the only one posting these dog winners, I was feeling pretty good about myself and was wondering what people would say about winning these gutsy calls. TWO POSTS. that's it. I got TWO POSTS, one after Sunday and one after Monday about my calling these plays. THAT'S IT. Of course the money I won was more important but it really is nice when something that good happens to have it acknowledged. I tell my friends I used to play baseball but now that I'm disabled I bet on baseball. I was still playing softball against 20 year olds when I was in my early 50's. Back then playing was more important than betting and everyone always "stroked" each other every time they did something good. You guys playing organized sports know what I mean. I was wrong when I said my ego isn't important. It is, I just didn't fully realize it until these past two days.

    I only want to know one thing. WHAT DOES IT TAKE AROUND HERE TO GET SOME RECOGNITION. I've seen posts in the past when someone has asked the same question and they were told keep posting winners and the recognition will come. I think I have consistantly been winning since June 27th, when I started to keep more detailed records. Since then I have had 26 winning days and only 15 losing days. My dog and small favorite picks have gone 49-46 which is pretty damn good for never laying over 120 on a pick. But, the important thing is winning money. The past 7 weeks, at just $100 a play, anyone playing these would have won over $2,000. And it's been steady with only ONE losing week.

    Week of June 27th PLUS 4.90 units
    Week of July 4th PLUS 2.59 units
    Week of July 14th MINUS 2.60 units
    Week of July 18th PLUS 3.90 units
    Week of July 25th PLUS 4.58 units
    Week of Aug 1st PLUS 1.55 units
    Week of Aug 8th PLUS 3.06 units
    Week of Aug 15th PLUS 2.25 units so far.

    So, tell me please, what else do I need to do. I use mouthwash. I use deodorant. I don't wet my pants.

    I know I'm looking for trouble posting this, but I need to be honest about how I feel. Some of you will "flame" me and that's OK if you feel that way but I'm hoping more of you don't. I'm not the first one here to feel this way, but maybe the first to say exactly how I feel about this. This is not a threat by any means but some of you know that one of the very best cappers here has stopped posting for some of the same reasons.

    If you read this far, then you should get my dog plays for today. For the first time, todays plays are the same as yesterdays plays. My system dosen't see any of these three dogs losing both today and tomorrow, so if you play them the same for both today and Wedensday and they just split, you will win.

    Cubs +150
    Minnesota +130
    Baltimore +150

    81-91
    +17.79 units

    A hundred dollar player is ahead $1,779.
    A five hundred dollar player is ahead $8,895.

  • #2
    gl bud my bankroll went down with red soxs yesterdy keep up the good work and people will follow soon
    rjeremy for my accounts manager/i love how he keeps numbers

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    • #3
      Sandman,
      Keep up the great work, I'm sure there's many followers including myself when I handicap a game to search and see who you like.

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      • #4
        Keep up the good work! I look at your post everyday but don't take the time to comment. Keep posting I for one & I know alot of the other people see your post and appreciate them!

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        • #5
          I would wish you GL but i need to check your record first.

          Sgned,

          Husker

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          • #6
            Sandman... i did see your post yesterday, remembring how mondays have been treating me (see my post earlier) the thought crossed my mind... maybe i should take those.... then i said nah... i'll go with the usual picks, what everyone likes.... now i cant tell you how i wish i stuck to my first instincts and went with you....
            Dont know what it's worth to you, but i notice your success and am seriously gonna not say, "i wish....." tomorrow... just don't stop the mouthwash!! GL tonight!!!
            "That ain't working, that's the way you do it... get your money for nothing and your picks for free"

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            • #7
              I'm sure if you keep starting threads like this every week some people will notice.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by JBC13
                I would wish you GL but i need to check your record first.

                Signed,

                Husker
                VERY FUNNY

                THANKS FOR THE HARDWORK
                2007 BCS and 2009 BCS CHAMPS
                2006 & 2007 NCAA MENS BASKETBALL CHAMPS
                2008 & 2010 RAYS BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPS

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                • #9
                  Good Luck Sandman and congrats on a great run!

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                  • #10
                    GL sandman and keep up the great work.
                    2013 NCAA POD Record

                    8-3ATS +3.80 units

                    2013 NFL POD Record

                    1-2 ATS -4.50 units

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                    • #11
                      Sandman,

                      I bid you Good Luck on your plays.

                      Same as I do with everyone's thread that I look over and see plays in. Nothing more, nothing less.
                      "Calling an illegal alien an 'undocumented immigrant'
                      is like calling a drug dealer an 'unlicensed pharmacist'"

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                      • #12
                        GL Dogfather!
                        Control what you can control...

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                        • #13
                          Egotistical Bastage. You want recognition go on a losing streak.Just kidding Sandman.I'd bet that there is a ton of lurkers(the silent majority) that follow you faithfully.

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                          • #14
                            Like always best of luck to ya buddy!

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                            • #15
                              sandman, I appreciate your honesty. You are simply NOT ALONE in your feelings and that is a fact. There are many guys here that post often without alot of attention and to me they are just as valuable. When i get the time to wish people good luck i also try to include the guys i don't really know or talk to often. If you look back at my posts, you will see that. I have been here more than twice as long as my adopted dad spark so if they call him old, what's that make me? I think my views come from a few things. Longevity for posting EVERY single day for almost 4 years which means i've met and talked to thousands of people here and even the ones that have been gone for awhile remember me when they come back. I also think an important thing is to be consistent with your capping and i've held my own there in many sports throughout my time here (as you have). The 3rd and most important thing that i think is hurting you the most is your interaction. You are only averaging 2.01 posts per day here which means you don't mingle much and give people a chance to get to know you. I looked back and i noticed you posted in a couple of threads by krunch and you talk to Spearit alot but that's about it.


                              I think if you gave a little more time talking to the family here, they would be happy to "Talk Back".

                              I for one thought your post was very interesting and honest because you laid the feelings of a thousand others out on the table. I respect honesty first and foremost here and you definately gave us that.

                              Good Luck with your wagers and may those dogs bark loudly!
                              Last edited by wayne1218; 08-16-2005, 04:39 PM.

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