1. 07-16-12 06:33 PM #1
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    Andy Murray to win Olympic gold?

    Can he channel his Wimbledon disappointment into something positive and win the gold medal? Priced at better than +650.

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  2. 07-16-12 06:48 PM #2
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    No. He chokes every time. Give up on him. 3 players way better than him anyways.
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  3. 07-16-12 06:52 PM #3
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    No way, Wimbeldon was his chance and he chocked again.
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  4. 07-16-12 07:44 PM #4
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    Roger Federer and Serena Williams have never won medals at the Olympics in singles. This is one time you really should pay alot of attention to doubles and mixed doubles, people want medals anyway they can get them. I would say Roger grabs the one thing that eludes him but Federer actually lost to James Blake in 2008 and has never done much in his 3 olympics. He did win a gold in 2008 in doubles with Wawrinka. A gold is a gold.

    Djokovic or Federer probably
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  5. 07-17-12 12:33 AM #5
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    Murray will never win a Grand Slam (or Olympics gold Medal) in his career..except if only Nadal, Djokovic & Fed broke their leg and cant play in tournament.
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  6. 07-17-12 06:39 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sawyer View Post
    Murray will never win a Grand Slam (or Olympics gold Medal) in his career..except if only Nadal, Djokovic & Fed broke their leg and cant play in tournament.
    He might feel as if the pressure is off after the Wimbledon choke-job. He at the very least could be poised for another finals bid as he seems like his head is in the right place:

    From an interview with Mirror:

    “I am desperate to win a gold at the Olympics,” he said. “It would be the *ultimate moment.

    “To me, the Olympics is the biggest sporting competition by miles.

    “What’s good for me, and gives me a chance of doing well, is that I’m at home and with friends and family. I can go home in the evening to see them and it’s a lot more relaxing than other periods of the year.

    “And I get to spend time in my own bed, which is a luxury for a tennis player. There will be pressure and stress and what not. But it will be a great tournament, sandwiched in between Wimbledon and the US Open.
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  7. 07-17-12 07:31 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by SBR Lou View Post
    He might feel as if the pressure is off after the Wimbledon choke-job.
    Or he might not

    “I am desperate to win a gold at the Olympics”
    seems like a lot of pressure to me.
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  8. 07-19-12 10:02 AM #8
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    Nadal pulled out. Futures off board. Price on Murray will drop.
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  9. 07-19-12 10:32 AM #9
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    Murray will not win because he will either lose to players better than him (federer and Djokovic) or he will choke before that. He can't overcome both.
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  10. 07-19-12 11:21 AM #10
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    Wimbledon Choke Job Lou? Losing to the GOAT and your man crush is a choke job? Dare say if the weather had held off and they got to play it all outdoors, Andy would have pushed Roger to the end moreso. The indoor environment change really changed the entire complexion of the match.
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  11. 07-19-12 11:23 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by EaglesPhan36 View Post
    Wimbledon Choke Job Lou? Losing to the GOAT and your man crush is a choke job?

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  12. 07-19-12 11:28 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by EaglesPhan36 View Post
    Wimbledon Choke Job Lou? Losing to the GOAT and your man crush is a choke job? Dare say if the weather had held off and they got to play it all outdoors, Andy would have pushed Roger to the end moreso. The indoor environment change really changed the entire complexion of the match.
    He choked when he failed to take advantage of double breakpoints in the second set. He choked every set after. Blame the conditions all you want. He blew it.
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  13. 07-19-12 03:59 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by EaglesPhan36 View Post
    Wimbledon Choke Job Lou? Losing to the GOAT and your man crush is a choke job? Dare say if the weather had held off and they got to play it all outdoors, Andy would have pushed Roger to the end moreso. The indoor environment change really changed the entire complexion of the match.
    The eventual outcome wouldn't have changed. Murray played SO well that first set, but Federer was going to make necessary adjustments, and until I see Murray prove otherwise, I have to kinda agree w/ Lou...
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  14. 07-19-12 06:34 PM #14
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    Cannot believe you aren't just saying Federer was dominant. That is your dude Lou. He will be pissed to hear you say Andy handed him the match.

    Until you are up 2 sets or at match point, I don't see the choke job. I see the better player making better plays and that is why Federer won. It isn't like Murray was throwing errors all over. Federer had way more of those.

    You make it sound like this was Tsonga @ the French.
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  15. 07-19-12 06:58 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sawyer View Post
    Murray will never win a Grand Slam (or Olympics gold Medal) in his career..except if only Nadal, Djokovic & Fed broke their leg and cant play in tournament.
    You gotta seriously doubt his chances even then
    The guy is as soft as middle school girl
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  16. 08-04-12 09:16 AM #16
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    Well, he's made the finals. Anyone take that future price? =)
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  17. 08-04-12 11:44 AM #17
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    Leaning Over 3½ Sets..
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  18. 08-04-12 04:08 PM #18
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    yeah, that was well done


    time to buy out


    Fed about to stick his Swiss sausage in that Lochness monster's arse
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  19. 08-04-12 04:42 PM #19
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    translation. please bet murray at the points book.
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  20. 08-04-12 04:49 PM #20
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    Just picked Over 3½ Sets -180.
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  21. 08-05-12 09:21 AM #21
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    Looks like one of those threads that's never going to be bumped.
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  22. 08-05-12 09:35 AM #22
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    Why would it? You didn't predict anything. I was wrong, along with some other posters it appears, but that's it.
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  23. 08-05-12 09:37 AM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Bet Master View Post
    Why would it? You didn't predict anything. I was wrong, along with some other posters it appears, but that's it.
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  24. 08-05-12 10:57 AM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by SBR Lou View Post
    Looks like one of those threads that's never going to be bumped.
    Even if you've posted that you bet this price, it's a terrible bet like most futures bets. Fair odds on that probably well over +1000
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  25. 08-05-12 11:07 AM #25
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    Lou wants credit for making this thread, yet he never said Murray would win.
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  26. 08-05-12 11:17 AM #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Bet Master View Post
    Lou wants credit for making this thread, yet he never said Murray would win.
    Read between the lines hotshot.
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  27. 08-05-12 11:26 AM #27
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    Quote Originally Posted by SBR Lou View Post
    Looks like one of those threads that's never going to be bumped.
    You didn't pick a side though, did you?
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  28. 08-05-12 11:39 AM #28
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    Thank God lou is a mod because he doesn't have even the smallest clue about betting
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  29. 08-05-12 12:01 PM #29
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    Thread is clear what Lou said. He liked the winner. Was just asking what others were thinking.

    Great call Lou!
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  30. 08-05-12 12:06 PM #30
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    A lot of people ask their opinion on games doesn't mean they actually bet on it.

    Big difference between asking if you think someone will win vs Hey I have xxx amount on xxx +650
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  31. 08-05-12 12:11 PM #31
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    I know lou bet it. He has been betting Tennis for years. Hard crowd here. Give the man his due props.
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  32. 08-05-12 01:01 PM #32
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    How are we to believe Lou bet such a big dog when he's notorious for betting tennis chalk?
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  33. 08-05-12 02:29 PM #33
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    nobody even remembers who won the previous medals unless they remind us 30 times during the matches.
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  34. 08-05-12 02:37 PM #34
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    Fed seems to not have gave full effort
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  35. 08-06-12 10:59 AM #35
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    Andy Murray to win gold still not graded in SBR Sportsbook. I want my pizza tonight!

    Edit by SBR Lou: This is graded now, thank you.
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