Today as I scanned the listing of events one name stood out. In my entire life I have never seen any single athlete go from public adoration to one of total disgust with such speed as OJ Simpson. When I was in high school OJ Simpson was simply the man, looming as possibly the greatest running back of all time. Now the mention of his name draws rolls of the eyes. Well, remembering before it all came tumbling down it was on this date back in 1976 that Simpson rushed for an amazing 273 yards against the Detroit Lions. I can even remember the game. Tragic deal, mostly for Nicole and Ron Goldman. He went from being on the cover of Sports Ilustrated to being a regular on the National Enquirer.
Okay, let's see if I can provide another free winner. Suggesting a small wager on the Iowa Hawkeyes as they host the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Battle of the corn and two teams more equal than many suspect. Huskers coming in flat here and I will take the home team. This will be a physical game and I question at this point how much fire is in the Huskers belly after the last couple of weeks. Will Bo have them inspired, maybe but I am not betting on it.
On the business side I released my very first featured release in college hoops yesterday and it was an easy winner with Arizona blowing out Missouri in Maui. Going to be a long year for Mizzou in hoops. Very much a work in progress but the team Anderson puts on the floor will look much different a couple months from now compared to what we see now. As for football I swept the Triples last weekend hitting on all three I released. Thus far I have one loaded up for this saturday. I have one NFL game I am putting the finishing touches on now. In the NFL we have now cashed in on 31 of the last 39, 79% over the last couple of years. Possible very, very big one kicking off this weekend. Overall this season in football my clients are up 27.55 units. I typically finish with a very strong kick and expect to once again.
Finally in closing, a personal note. I am a lifelong Missouri resident and proud of it. I was embarassed last night at what unfolded up the road in Ferguson. Physical evidence and facts are stubborn obstacles to overcome. The Grand jury examined the case from every angle and made their ruling. There were people there who came with an agenda, and that agenda had zero to do with any kind of justice. There were folks there hell bent on wreaking havoc, regardless of how the decision came down. I am appalled that our weak ass disgrace of a Governor made a fool of himself once again with his inept handling of the situation. Note to Jay Nixon, if you decide to utilize the National Guard you might consider letting them be of actual use and not just there as observers. Post some in front of business's to stop the looting and vandalism to these business's who just happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. You utter our Governors name right now around here and people just shake their heads. Sad state of affairs. Oh wel, I will get off my soap box. Just a dark time in our great states history.
With all that being said. I want to personally wish each and every one of you a great holiday. If traveling as I am, stay safe. Please take a moment to keep the servicemen and women in your thoughts. I'm sure they would sure love to be with their families this weekend as well. Take care guys and best of luck with your action.