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IAW Spreads for March Madness, 3-22

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Here are what my power ratings spread numbers look like for the Monday slate of games today. This uses my power ratings published here. Slightly different format today as regular work life means I’m rushing. Below is my spreadsheet cheat sheet I use. It includes the Vegas spread and total, my IAW power rating spread, a column for the difference between money and bet percentages, and then the bets or picks of some of the pro gamblers I follow. Remember, I’m not that smart, but I know who the smart people are. Continue reading IAW Spreads for March Madness, 3-22

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IAW Spreads for March Madness, 3-21

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Here are what my power ratings spread numbers look like for the Sunday slate of games today. This usses my power ratings published here. Loyola-Chicago vs. Illinois, 11:10 a.m., Central Current Vegas Spread: Illinois -7. Total 133.5Weez Spread: Illinois -7.9. Wisconsin vs. Baylor, 1:40 p.m. Current Vegas Spread: Baylor -6.5, 137.5Weez Spread: Baylor -6. Syracuse vs. West Virginia, 4:15 p.m. Current Vegas Spread: West Virginia -4, 147.Weez Spread: West Virginia -3.1. Texas Tech vs. Arkansas, 5:10 p.m. Current Vegas Spread: Texas Tech -2, 141.Weez Spread: Texas Tech -0.2. Rutgers vs. Houston, 6:10 p.m. Current Vegas Spread: Houston -7.5, 132.Weez Spread: … Continue reading IAW Spreads for March Madness, 3-21

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From Gonzaga To Norfolk: Power Rating The Tournament Teams

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Between the multiple jobs this year, including a high school sprint through basketball season, along with the Covid unknowns, I did not do my weekly college basketball power ratings this year. Well, I felt like doing them for the tournament. I guess I just got the itch while doing some brackets. So, here are my power ratings for all 68 teams in the field. Remember, these are spread ratings, so the lower the number the better. For example, Gonzaga at 0 is the baseline. They would be a 9.1-point favorite over Kansas, for example. Illinois would be a 5.9-point favorite … Continue reading From Gonzaga To Norfolk: Power Rating The Tournament Teams

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FCHS Mules Basketball Pics

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I’ve been asked how to see all my basketball pics from this season. When I was at the Wayne County Press, I always posted them on their website. I don’t have access to that now that I’m a part-timer. So, what I have decided is to wait until they have run in the paper before posting them up here near the end of the season. It is my compromise for getting them out to people, while also saying buy a damn paper. So, here is a giant gallery of boys photos from this year. I’m working on doing the same … Continue reading FCHS Mules Basketball Pics

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The Truffle Shuffle–Virtual Style

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I’ve said it before, but this last year has been the year we learned how to interact with people over videoconferencing, almost exclusively. At times, that has absolutlely sucked. But it has also led to some new ways to enjoy things I never would have before. Like, a virtual chocolate truffle tasting. This one was set up by my employers and featured a small business from New England called Chocolate Therapy, run by married couple Pam and David Griffin. They sent out tasting kits to those who signed up, including everything we needed for the tasting. The kit included all … Continue reading The Truffle Shuffle–Virtual Style

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The Pink Press…Almost Didn’t Change My Life

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Flashback time: January 2005. Just over 16 years ago. I’m standing underneath the basket in the North Clay gymnasium, covering an MTC Tournament game. I’m pretty sure Cisne was one of the teams playing at the time. And some creepy dude with a beard approaches me. Wait, what? Where is this going again? Creepy dude says “I own a paper and I need a sportswriter. You interested?” He hands me a card. “Tom Matthews Jr., Wayne County Press.” And the first thought that popped into my mind. “Wayne County Press? Those are the people that put out that stupid pink … Continue reading The Pink Press…Almost Didn’t Change My Life