Sure little business will stop in after washing his car 
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Man did you see how hype those Orioles were today?Comment -
They were so good I fell asleep....Comment -
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Dime a dozen? post game genius?
Listen here you stupid f aggot. Maybe you forgot to take your HIV cocktail earlier or something, but I don't create threads about games just stating over and over again to take some random ML.
I ask people questions. I post my plays and keep a record. I try and learn from the other people here. And I can tell you that since I joined in 09, I know 10 times more about betting on most sports than I did before.
These type of threads take up valuable space where we could talk to each other and learn from each other. And you know what the best part would be? We would all make more money. All of us.
Instead, these are the types of threads that people like to read and comment on. IMO if you want drama go to TMZ. Leave SBR for people who are serious about handicapping.Comment -
I like making money. I don't know about the rest of you.
And I really hope no one tailed Baltimore based on this guy's reading between the lines of some generic athlete statement.
If you actually handicapped the game and felt Baltimore was the right side, that's fine. It happens all the time.Comment -
You didnt make a single point or post a single thought about this game until after it was over, hence the term post-game genius. If you were so adamant on Balty losing, grow a pair and say it before the game starts, don't wait till its over and say "I was praying Balty would lose this the whole time" or whatever you said. Those are the posters that have no value on this website. The ones who actually put in time to write a detailed description BEFORE THE GAME, with rational thoughts and a firm belief in the outcome have my respect because they aren't afraid to look bad if the outcome doesn't go their way. Any serious better knows there is never a sure thing, but I certainly respect a poster who puts rational thought into a prediction and isnt afraid to be wrong. Its the guy who says "I knew this wouldn't hit" after its over who has none of my respect. If you knew it wouldnt hit, say it before the game.... otherwise shut up.Comment -
Ive heckled BigBusiness from time to time, but his reasoning for this play is something I buy into. I buy into the intangibles. It doesnt work every time, but I agree with the play even though it lost. Its easy to make fun of someone when he is big and brash, sticks his neck out on a play, and has it blow up in his face. I didnt see anyone adamant on a Tampa victory, so basically anyone who says I told you so is full of shitComment -
Smallbusiness next play palComment -
I told him I was hoping they'd lose and I asked him how much $ he lost on the bet.
I'm by no means raking right now. I never said I was a better handicapper than ANYONE here.
Take a look any of my threads. I'm down double digits in MLB, I think I'm up in NBA playoffs, down small in NHL playoffs, my NCAAB thread finished positive.
I don't think BigBusiness is a bad guy for posting this thread. I don't think he's stupid because he's wrong. I just wish these types of things would go away so we could focus more on helping each other and winning money.
It was my fault for even entering this thread and provoking him. was just genuinely curious how big of a loss it was for him.
I hope you all have a good weekend.Comment -
Knew our play was doomed when baltimore went from dog to favorite. Oh well, onto the next....Comment -
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You don't find it even kind of funny when someone guarantees a game and then (invariably) it doesn't hit?
IMO, that person deserves to be called out. That was what I was doing.
Big difference between "Hey I've been looking at this Baltimore game on May 1st, check out these factors and trends.." etc etc and " using huge outrageous font calling for a big win!!!!Comment -
Bigbusiness won.
He wanted attention.
He got it.Comment -
Everyone has their own perspective on these types of threads.
I do not like them and was tempted to call him out too, but need to start more focused on my own plays...As you stated before.
What else can I say except he had to know what's coming after this mega play lost. You put yourself out there to be hung after a ridiculous thread like this.Comment -
Gonna have to give a few shine jobs in the lambo now. Make sure and wear a pretty shade.Comment -
if u wanna call someone out, then do it, by all means, BUT DO IT BEFORE THE GAME. Dont wait till the game is over to call the guy an idiot. At least he had the balls to run his mouth pregame... while the rest of you cowards wait till the game is over to say your piece.
Not one of you called him out till after the game, not one of you said it was a bad play pregame, and gave reasons why.
Bottom line, if you didnt gave the guts to say it before the game, then keep ur mouth shut after it. Makes you look bad, and to me your credibility goes right out the window... and face it, 95% of the people here are looking for credibility. You dont get it by being a postgame genius, at least not from anyone that mattersComment -
Stax, I think you're totally missing the point.
I didn't have an opinion on the game either way. That's why I didn't play either side today after I capped it.
The fact that I asked him to clarify earlier in the thread was because the play was like 3 days in advance. Automatically I was skeptical, but in fairness I kept my opinion to myself. Then, as I previously stated, after I capped it today, I still had NO OPINION on the game. It was a pass for me.
But anytime ANYONE on SBR guarantees a pick, they deserve to be called out. That's what I did.
And honestly, the only reason this continues to be a topic of discussion is because you're not getting it.
I don't think I'm smarter than you. I don't think I'm smarter than him. I wanted him to lose because he guaranteed the pick. Then I called him out. Fair game at that point.
Does that make any more sense?Comment -
I see your point Stax, but let's be honest...If you make a lock pick and then even worse hype it up, you are asking to be burned at the stake.
These lock picks are pathetic and I have no sympathy for posters who do this and then get trashed.
The one who loses more credibility is the one who created the thread...and looks stupid afterwards for it...and I wouldn't be surprised if he does it again as I've seen a number of guys carry on with "locks" even though they hit like 25% of them.Comment -
In other words, how can I call him out pre game when I have no opinion on who will win the game 2 or 3 days out?
I was just happy to see someone lose after they guaranteeing a pick. It always puts a smile on my face.
And now I'm dropping it.
You can have the last word as I'm sure you still aren't understanding even after I explained it 4 different ways.Comment -
I must be in the 5% who could pretty much care less about my standing with others on here...I just enjoy talking sports and want to gain some insight to hopefully help me make the right choice in betting...I think ultimately we all want to win some dough...gaining some chums along the way and sharing some laughs is a bonus.Comment -
Exactly.
That is what I have been on a crusade about for the last few months around this entire forum.
We need to WAKE UP. These kind of threads where we argue over stupid shit like this DOES NOT HELP US BECOME BETTER HANDICAPPERS.
We need to have more insightful discussions about these games we're betting our hard earned money on.
The fact that ANYONE posts here tells me 1 thing for sure about that person: They are serious about handicapping.
I would think that person would like to become better at handicapping to make more $$$.
That's why I'm here. And I'm sure that's why most others are here.
But then you get guys who just start pissing matches and it distracts the entire thread. LET'S JUST HELP EACH OTHER GET BETTER AT HANDICAPPING.Comment -
I can see Stax view too...I don't want to slam someone for posting a play and losing it...unless it's of this nature...and I try to be selective about that...just needs to be confronted so they maybe stop these "guaranteed" winners.
On the other hand, what are we going to say pre-game? "This is a dumb lock post"...which most agree on?? (So why even say that before the game?)
I was on Baltimore...even +1, and that sucked...I posted it, but why try to sway everyone else into doing the same?Comment -
I've seen Stax post around here for awhile. Up until today I've yet to have a single issue with him. In fact, I'd say that I've rather enjoyed his posts before this whole stupid thing went down.
I'm sure Stax has a lot of useful knowledge to offer us.
That's how I want SBR to be. A place where we help each other become smarter and make more money.Comment -
Right. And I didn't even really slam BigBusiness over this one either. I think I said "I've been hoping this play loses all day" and then I asked him "how much money did you lose on this bet today?"
That was the extent of my slamming. IDK how everyone else grew up, but for me that is NOT a slamming. Maybe taunting. And if he's offended, I would gladly apologize.Comment
