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UFC 82

gameface — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:23:24 +0000

Anderson Silva was said to be unbeatable after defeating his last 6 opponents, 5 KO’s and 1 submission. After beating Rich Franklin twice and the Middleweight Division looking very thin. Everyone was asking for Dan Henderson to move down and challenge Anderson”The Spider” Silva for the UFC Middleweight Titel. Henderson was wanting to stay at Light Heavyweight, he just went 5 rounds with Rampage Jackson, Franklin lost to Silva for the 2nd time. The UFC went begging for Henderson to drop and challenge Silva for the Middleweight Title. The news first was broken by Mr. Sunshine On his post UFC 78 Show. Now it’s on!! The Former Pride Middleweight Champion Dan Henderson against The Current UFC Champion Anderson Silva.

I’m a big Dan Henderson fan, he will scrap with anyone!! Love his style! I’m rooting for Henderson in this one. I can’t wait!

For the rest of the card see below:

Heath Herring vs. Cheick Kongo

Chris Leben vs. Alessio Sakara

Yushin Okami vs. Evan Tanner

Jon Fitch vs. Chris Wilson

Arlovski vs. Jake O’Brien

Luke Cummo vs. Luigi Fioravanti

Dustin Hazelett vs. Josh Koscheck

David Bielkheden vs. Diego Sanchez

Jorge Gurgel vs. John Halverson

This card is full of names, but one can argue these are one sided matchups.

I’m excited to see all of these fighters!

Tanner after a few years off and some personal issues, I can’t wait to see him back in the Octagon, and he is coming back against a tough SOB in Okami!!

College Basketball Plays for 2/6/2008

gameface — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:02:25 +0000

With the Big Game between North Carolina Vs. Duke, I believe the biggest rivalry game in College basketball, I’m going to stay away from making a play on it and just enjoy watching this game! Here are my top plays today!

Hofstra +5.5 @ Wil & Mary Hofstra has covered 6 of the last 7 all of which they have been the favorites. Hofstra has beaten them 5 str8 @ William & Mary, so they know how to win there. Also the road team in this matchup is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings. All the trends point to bet Hofstra, but they are a different team this year while W&M has been surging of late. W&M is 3-2ATS at home this year. I expect a close game and a possibel win by Hofstra.

Texas +3/ML I’m going with the better offensive team in this one with the scoring attack of Augustine and Abrams and Co. They should be able to go into Norman and get the win. Texas is 8-3 ATS in their last meetings w/Okl. Okl 4-4 ATS at home this year. and covers shows them with a 8-21-2 ATS against the Big 12 in their last 31 games ouch!!

UNLV +3.5/ML I live in Las Vegas and have followed this team and they are for real! They have beaten Utah the last two trips to Salt Lake in both of those wins winning decisively 70-57 & 71-59. They have been with some confidence as of late especially Wink Adams this kid can take over a game. They crushed NM anbd BYU at home and pulled off wins against SDST, and TCU on the road in their last four games. They are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games the lone loss coming to Wyoming as a 16 point favorite.

Tulane +7 Why did this line already move one point? Because UTEP play Memphis to the wire @ Memphis. Now they come home and play a Tulane team that has won 5 in a row, they are 4-3 on true road games. Tualne is 3-1 on the road in Conf Play and UTEP is 4-0 at home in Conf play. I will take the points with the streaking team.

Bradley -6 This team has come together at the right time they are 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games, as SMS is on their way down they are 1-4 SU and 0-5 ATS. These teams did play back on 1/2/08 and SMS won 91-80, since than you can see which direction each team has gone. Bradley gets their revenge at home and wins 90-79!!

Note: I’m not a professional handicapper and these are my plays. I do this for fun!

UFC FIGHT NIGHT 12

gameface — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:49:04 +0000

UFC Fight Night 12

Date: Jan. 23, 2008
Location: Las Vegas
Venue: The Palms
Broadcast: Spike TV

MAIN CARD

Josh Burkman vs. Mike Swick
Patrick Cote vs. Drew McFedries
Nate Diaz vs. Alvin Robinson
Thiago Tavares vs. Michihiro Omigawa

PRELIMINARY CARD

Alberto Crane vs. Kurt Pellegrino
Gray Maynard vs. Dennis Siver
Cole Miller vs. Jeremy Stephens
Corey Hill vs. Joe Veres
Justin Buchholz vs. Matt Wiman

This is a Solid card and looking forward to this event.

UPDATE My Son doesn’t want to play Little League?!?!

gameface — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:34:21 +0000

MY SON HAS DECIDED TO PLAY!!! I’m coaching and looking forward to a Great Season! Stay Tuned, This year the league is switching to Minor league teams, I have picked The Salt Lake BEES!!! The BEES are the AAA affiliate of the Anaheim Angels. Here is their official website:

http://www.slbees.com/index.cfm

GO BEES!!!

My 10 year old son this year doesn’t want to play Little League baseball. he has played for the last 3 years and i coached him all 3 Years. It has been loads of fun. last year was our fiirst year playing competitively. We play in Las Vegas, NV. and our league is Cheyenne Little League, great personnel and it was fun to be a part of.

http://eteamz.active.com/CheyenneLL/

To say i’m not dissappointed is an understatment. But I will not force him to play. So on top of him not playing I will not be coaching. Although I will continue to coach my younger son and a younger level. But it’s just not the same!

SUNDAY BOWL XLII

gameface — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:19:43 +0000

Yes my title says SUNDAY BOWL XLII. Do you know why that is? The NFL has it where you can’t say the word Super followed by Bowl. Only the NFL can use it.

So I for now will call it SUNDAY BOWL. I need some help in coming up with a better name.

So lets here it, make your suggestions in your comments.

Okay back to the game.

How about them Giants! Eli Manning following in his older brothers footsteps and getting to the Big Game! Everyone wants to see history with the Patriots going undefeated and winning the last game of the year. History? It’s already been done by the ‘72 Dolphins. I’d rather see history in the Manning Brothers winning back to back Sunday Bowl Games, now that is history! Okay, can you tell I’m rooting against the Patriots? I’m an underdog sports fan! Unless it’s one of my teams, (49ers, NFL), (SF Giants, MLB), (Spurs & Clippers, NBA), (G’Town & UNLV, NCAAB), & (U. SOCAL, NCAAF). If it’s not one of those teams I’m rooting for the Underdog. So for me it’s GO GIANTS!!! Win the SUNDAY BOWL XLII!!!

College Basketball Picks 12/1/2007

gameface — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 06:38:07 +0000

One of the first major Saturdays of the Early College Basketball Season. The Big 12 / Pac 10 challenge in effect. With USC battling Kansas, UCLA takes on Texas. Can Duke avoid the upset minded Davidson Wildcats? A battle of two traditional programs in UNC and Kentucky battle at Kentucky! Mid majors take on the big boys in the Big Ten, as Butler Host Ohio St. and Indiana travels to Southern Illinois! I don’t know about you but I’m excited!

My picks are none of the above games I like to focus on smaller schools! So Here we go!

+8 vs @ Ole Miss

I’m going to take New Mexico +8, JR Giddens and Company with their balanced attack should hang in there and I wouldn’t be suprised with an outright win.

-6.5 vs No. Arizona

I’m going to lay the points and take W. Kentucky -6.5. I’m suprised this spread is not double digits.

PK @ Western Carolina

All I have to do is Win this game with no points involved. Coll of Char had five starters returning.

-10 @ Loyola Marymount

UCSB will have to much firepower even on the road and post a big Victory laying the wood!

+7.5 @ U. Nevada Las Vegas

This one scares me a little bit but this is a Miners team that played Texas A&M down to the wire at the Aggies home court and lost by 5. UNLV plays really good defense, but can’t hold anybody down in the 2nd half. I’ll take the points.

These are my 5 strongest plays! I will probably bet others but I like these five from the board!

Good Luck to all you bettors!

This week I’m 11-1-1 that is 84%

Mon. won with Davidson, & Murray St.

Tues. won with Bowling Green, Colorado, and UNLV. and a puch with Ark LR

Wed. won with Wright St., Utah, Penn St., Cal., Bradley

Thurs. won with Santa Clara and loss with Wake Forest.

Friday passed

Saturday see my picks above.

*Remember I do this for fun and I’m not a professional gambler, take my picks at your own risk!

Sean Taylor Dead at 24!!

gameface — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:56:11 +0000

Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor has died, a day after he was shot by an intruder at his Florida home. Taylor was shot Monday in the leg, damaging an artery and causing significant blood loss.

“According to a preliminary investigation, it appears that the victim was shot inside the home by an intruder,” Miami-Dade County police said in a statement. “We do not have a subject description at this time.”

The attack came just eight days after an intruder was reported at Taylor’s home. Officers were sent to the home about 1:45 a.m. Monday after Taylor’s girlfriend called 911.

Sharpstein said Taylor’s girlfriend told him the couple was awakened by loud noises, and Taylor grabbed a machete he keeps in the bedroom for protection. Someone then broke through the bedroom door and fired two shots, one missing and one hitting Taylor, Sharpstein said. Taylor’s 1-year-old daughter, Jackie, was also in the house, but neither she nor Taylor’s girlfriend was injured.

Police found signs of forced entry, but have not determined whether they were caused Monday or during the previous burglary.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league will honor Taylor’s memory at all games this weekend.

“We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Sean’s family, friends, teammates, and the Redskins’ organization. This is a terrible tragedy involving the loss of a young man who leaves behind many people struggling to understand it,” Goodell said. “Our office is staying in close contact with the Redskins to provide all appropriate support to the club and Sean’s family. We also are working to determine the facts surrounding this tragic event. We will honor the memory of Sean Taylor at all games this weekend.”

College Basketball picks 11/27/07

gameface — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:33:23 +0000

-1 Vs. Furman Pick Bowling Green -1

-4 vs Denver pick Colorado -4

Arkansas Little-Rock -6 vs Rice Pick Ark LR -6

UNLV +4 Vs. UCSB pick UNLV +4

Good Luck!!

Also if you want to play and test your betting skills a nice website to go to is

www.pickspal.com it’s Free and Fun. If you think your a good sports bettor go here and prove it. My screen name is GameFace702 come and challenge me!

*These are my picks and I’m not a professional gambler I do this for fun.

NFL Picks, week 11!!

gameface — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:50:35 +0000

Here we go for Week 11.

I have a few picks I’m betting on.

My First play is

and over the total of 48.5

Second play is

+1 at Houston

Third play is

-3 at San Francisco

I’m making these three plays tomorrow! So wish me luck!

Reminder I’m not a professional gambler I do this for fun!

(2-1 for the day not bad! Winner on the over in AZ/Cinn & Rams -3 and lost Saints +1.)

I got Banned from Sherdog.com!!

gameface — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:54:29 +0000

GameFace702 was banned today from Sherdog.com. Why? Cause they said I was promoting a Radio Station!!

I live in Las Vegas, Nevada and my favorite Sports talk radio show in las vegas is:

http://www.foxsportsradio1460.com/home.php

With Mr Sunshine, Steve Colfield!

he covers a lot of MMA and does a really good job on his interviews getting fighters on before and after their fights. So for UFC 78 he went down to Newark, NJ to cover the fight. Well he had breaking news! He announced:

Dan Henderson VS Anderson Silva

So I figure the Fellow Sherdoggers would be interested this was announced. So I posted the link to Mr Sunshine’s Blog. Well Minutes later I was Banned From posting on Sherdog. The reason I was promoting a Radio Station! My return date said, “NEVER”.

Hilarious! Sherdog is not the only MMA Source out there for MMA! So this is what I have to say to the administrators at Sherdog.com.