COACH K LOOKS TO FINISH JUNE STRONG

I hope all of you have enjoyed the ride through June because regardless of how tonight ends up we are going to be up BIG!! Going into the last day of the month we are sitting at 64-40-2 +36.19 units since June 1st! After getting a feel of where the market is sitting after last night I'm going to open in up a bit here today and see if we can't get above the 40 unit mark for the month of June. Good Luck!!

3* Rangers -109, Marlins/Nats over 9.5 (+100)
2* Twins -143, Twins/Royals under 8.5 (+100)
1* Braves -123, Indians/Yanks/Dodgers parlay +240**

** If the Yanks and Indians both hit early, I suggest you lay 1* on the Rockies +155 to guarantee yourself a profit on the parlay.

DFS-6/30

1-1 yesterday, +0.15 units

26-16 overall, +9.26 units

Washington Nationals +143

Baltimore Orioles +115

Oakland A’s +110

COACH K-6/29

Unfortunately a trio of errors ended up hurting us pretty bad in our 4* BOMB yesterday and we lost just under a unit while going 4-2 on the day. The good news is we finished the week 29-14 +22.6 units, DESTROYED Inter-league, and are on our way to another profitable month. Since we are now getting back into league play I'm going to take it a little easy and see how the books have adjusted before we start dropping bombs. Good Luck!!

MLB
2* Rockies/Dodgers over 8.5 (-115)
1* Rays +140, Angels +120, Marlins RL +105, RSox/O's over 10 (-105)

DADDY FAT SACKS-6/29

25-15 overall, +9.11 units



Baltimore Orioles +155



Oakland A’s +115

DADDY FAT SACKS-6/29

25-15 overall, +9.11 units



Baltimore Orioles +155



Oakland A’s +115

SOMEONE CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Cause Coach K is en fuego! Thanks to Coach K, Mr. Thursday Night will be purchasing a second 52 inch flat screen this week!

SUNDAY, JUNE 28

Coming off a 4-0 SWEEP last night, Today I'm dropping a 4* BOMB to give the books one last kick to the mouth before the week is over!! Good Luck!!

MLB
4* DBags -138
3* Yanks/Mets under 10 (-120)
2* Yanks -140, Cubs/WSox over 9 (-120),
1* , Rockies/A's under 8 (+100), Mariners/Dodgers under 8.5 (-110)

COACH K-7/27

3* Mariners -123
2* Angels -136, Padres/Rangers under 10.5 (-115), Reds/Indians under 10.5 (-115)

COACH K-6/26

The streak continues!! Went 4-1 last night +5.09 units. We are now 40-21 +34.82 units over our last 9 days!!! Let's keep this run going and continue to pile up the units. Good Luck!!

MLB
3* A's -137 (possible upgrade, check comments section later)
2* Brewers -155, Rays -144

#6-MITCH KING

We continue our countdown of the greatest Hawkeye football players since 1990 with defensive lineman Mitch King.

The pride of Burlington, IA arrived on campus in 2004 as a 3 star linebacker recruit. King saw action as a redshirt freshman and sophmore before becoming a first team All Big Ten player as a junior. During his senior year, King was named 1st All Big Ten, 1st team All-American by ESPN and was awarded the Big Ten defensive lineman of the year.

Expected to be a mid-round pick, King did not hear his name called on draft day this year however was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent and has impressed by all reports.

King's importance to Hawkeye football goes far beyond the actual playing field. During his final two years, King took on a leadership roll that was instrumental in turning the program around after a string of troublemakers from Detroit ruined the first two seasons of his career at Iowa. Look for Mitch to have a nice NFL career at defensive end, relying on his smarts and big heart, the two things that made him one of the all-time Hawkeye crowd favorites.

COACH K RED HOT!

June 25, 2009

We took it to em again last night going 7-1 +11 units!! Let's keep our run going and do some more damage. Good Luck!!

MLB
3* Rays -135
2* Yanks +103, Marlins -115, Indians -155
1* Nationals +113

COACH K-6/24

MLB
2* Mariners -141, Angels -135, WSox -117, Mariners/Padres under 9 (+100), Marlins/O's under 9.5 (-115)

1* Rays -167, Pirates -123, Braves +123

COACH K-6/23

MLB

2* DBacks -138, WSox -117, Nationals +120, Rays/Phils under 9.5 (-110), Giants/A's over 7 (+100), Cubs/Tigers over 8.5 (+105), Nationals/BoSox over 9 (-110), Indians/Pirates under 9.5 (-120)
1* Rockies -115, O's/Marlins under 9 (-120), Yanks/Braves under 9.5 (-105)

DFS-6/23

24-15 overall, +8.11 units



Indians -101

BACK IN ARIZONA!

Made it home today and am looking to put together a monster week in MLB. Found a picture from the late 80s of Mr. Thursday Night and his brother shortly after the Eck gave up a long home run to Kirk Gibson therefore costing MTN a new Huffy bike.

COACH K-6/22

MLB
2* Mets +106, Braves -143, Braves/Cubs over 7.5 (-110), Mets/Cards under 9.5 (-110)
1* Rockies +106
0.5* Mets/Cards under, Braves and Mets parlay +568

COACH K-SATURDAY UPDATE

Today's card is looking just as strong as our previous 3 days and I will be dropping some major BOMBS!! Here's what we have so far with a possible couple more to come. I'll also be passing along a couple UFC wagers for this evening. Good Luck!!

MLB
4* Jays -115
3* Mets -115
2* BoSox -170, Tigers/Brewers over 10 (-115), Reds/WSox under 8 (-115)

COACH K UPDATE/6-19 PICKS

7-3 last night +6.16 units. Last 3 days...14-4 +22.26 units!! COACH K IS ON FIRE!!

*****************************************************************
Coming off a 5-0 SWEEP! We are 7-1 the last 2 days for +16.1 units. Big card this evening so let's continue the winning and really lay it on the books!! Good Luck!

MLB
3* Reds -110, Giants -112, Marlins RL -150
2* Rays -115, Mariners -123, A's -139, Nationals +100
1* Brewers -104, Angels -108, Twins -152

COACH K-6/18

Unfortunately my 5* BOMB didn't get posted yesterday but we came away with a 2-1 evening for 4.1 units getting us back on track. Tonight we look to continue the winning with some totals that I feel are giving us some pretty good value. Good Luck!

MLB
3* Orioles -120, BoSox/Marlins under 9.5 (-120)
2* Marlins RL -120, Royals/DBacks over 8(-105), Tigers/Cards over 8.5 (-120)

COACH K-6/16

MLB

3* Braves -123, Rangers/Astros over 9 (-105)
2* Cards +110, Pirates +118, Orioles -127
1* Giants -127, Phills/Dodgers parlay +154, Nationals RL +165

DFS-6/16

24-14 overall, net + 9.98 units



MLB



Philadelphia Phillies -187

DFS-6-15

3-2, +0.97units per my last post.



24-14 overall, +9.98 units





No plays today

EN ROUTE TO THE MOTHERLAND

Mr. Thursday Night and the puppy are en route to the Hawkeye state for Dr. Donovan's wedding therefore I will be unable to post any picks the next two days. Take this opportunity to take your lady friend out for a night on the town you wonky degenerates. See ya Saturday.

COACH K-6/10

Here ya go...internet shut down for about the last 2 hours so I couldn't send them via email.


Well, I hope everyone was able to get 4.5 on the Lakers last night as it was available at most places a good 2-3 hours prior to tip. Our MLB suffered a bit with all 4 of our plays going down by 1 run. Tonight we have a fairly large board to work with again and I look to do some damage with a number of plays that are giving us some good value. Good Luck!

MLB
3* Angels/Rays under 9 (-115)
2* Cubs -113, Nationals +105, Royals +128, Orioles -105, Twins/A's under 8.5 (-120), Rockies/Brewers under 8.5 (-105), Yanks/BoSox under 11 (-105)
1* Pirates +200, Mets RL -120, Orioles/Mariners under 8.5 (-115)

DFS-6/10

2-1 last night and a push with the Magic, net +1 unit

21-11 overall, +10.01 units

Washington Nationals +108

Adding the Rangers -155 to tonight’s plays

COACH K-6/9

MLB
2* Padres +180, Brewers -130
1* Phillies +138, WSox/Indians parlay +150

NBA
3* Lakers +4

DFS-6/9

19-10 overall, +9.01 units



MLB

Washington Nationals +105

Atlanta Braves -205

Baltimore Orioles -126



NBA

Orlando Magic -4

COURIER STORY ON NORTH CEDAR

To answer the Courier's question, I'd say North Cedar's future holds great promise such as another round of carharts, cars parked in the front yard and Newport Lights.

North Cedar's future begins to take shape

By JON ERICSON, jonathan.ericson@wcfcourier.com
CEDAR FALLS --- The stories start much the same: "I never thought water would get this high ..."

But a year ago it did, and homes in northern Cedar Falls that have flooded before were destroyed by the flood. Others that had never taken on water before sustained damage.

North Cedar was a neighborhood torn apart by the record-breaking Cedar River flood, then drawn back together in efforts to rebuild and move on.

More than 200 Cedar Falls homes suffered significant damage in the flood. Dozens of businesses suffered damage, and many others took losses when they had to close while the flood passed.

"People have worked hard to clear up the terrible mess they had," said city councilman Tom Hagarty, whose Ward 1 includes all of the areas most affected by the flood.

Once the initial response was over, Mayor Jon Crews appointed a 16-member task force to look at the future of northern Cedar Falls neighborhoods. The Citizens Visioning Committee for Northern Cedar Falls produced a 16-page document filled with challenges, aspirations and goals for the neighborhood.

Despite the committee's work, any vision for the future of North Cedar will not be crystal clear.

"That will be a difficult task. You have the buyout list, but you don't know for sure who is going to stay. We don't know how spotty it's going to be," said Ron Gaines, city developmental services director.

A consultant will come in this fall to look at various aspects of the neighborhood's future. They will come up with ideas for green spaces, look at the business core and a future streetscape project on Center Street.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency granted approval for buying out 122 flood-damaged homes. Over the next year, the city will be negotiating purchase of homes, then demolishing those that are bought.

Cedar Falls gained experience in acquiring flood properties in the 1990s, when several rounds of buyouts removed more than 100 homes, mostly in the Cedar City/Lincoln Street area.

A post-buyout North Cedar will look quite different from Cedar City. Most of the Cedar City area lies in the flood way, the area most prone to flooding that becomes a part of the river, carrying water through the area, during times of flood. After the earlier buyouts, the area became largely empty.

Even before the buyout, the Lincoln Street business community had been fading away. It lost more after the record flood.

Many of the remaining residents of the Cedar City area find their lives more peaceful these days. Buyouts following floods in the 1990s left blocks with only one home still standing. The rest is green space. Wild turkeys and deer come in the mornings and evenings to feed in the open grassy areas where homes once stood.

But Cedar City has a much different dynamic than North Cedar. Much of North Cedar stayed dry during last year's flood. While a great deal of the property lies in the flood plain, only Cottage Row is in the flood way.

Many homeowners in North Cedar thought they were safe from the 2008 flood but were damaged when water reached record levels. Those areas still will have homes in the future.

"A lot of these folks have never seen water up in that area," Gaines said. "It may be a significant amount of time before they see water again."

Jenna Miller lives on Central Avenue. Her family is back in their home after having to demolish part of the structure and rebuild, raising the house up 8 feet --- 2 feet beyond the high-water mark from last year.

She knows her neighborhood will change. In the past few weeks, some homes near her that will be bought out have been demolished.

"It's sad. But I'm happy for the people who didn't want to come back who are glad that they're getting bought out," Miller said.

The visioning committee valued what have always been strengths in the northern part of town: proximity to nature.

In the post-flood world, natural areas may play an even larger role. Lots purchased in the buyout will be required to remain undeveloped.

"There's going to be a lot of green space," said Bruce Merfeld, a 30-year resident of Longview Street and member of the visioning committee. "That's not going to be all bad. It's why a lot of us live out here to start with."

Merfeld already has noticed more wildlife in the neighborhood as many people didn't return after the flood. He's had more birds and appreciates the eight to 10 orioles that now frequent his yard.

While many have moved out of North Cedar since the flood, others have moved in. Merfeld has gotten to know several people who moved in on his street to renovate damaged properties.

The future business scene in North Cedar remains to be seen. Some businesses in the longtime Center Street business core were damaged and won't return. Other parts of the street are not in the flood plain and will continue as always. A streetscape project for the Center Street and Lone Tree Road area is planned.

"It should be a nice gateway into the city," Merfeld said.

An industrial park will begin to take shape this year off of Leversee Road, an area outside the flood plain. That could bring businesses to the north end and spark more interest in the northern part of the city.

"I see potewntial for mushrooming of businesses in that part of town," Hagarty said.

Bringing business to northern Cedar Falls will play a big role in maintaining the long-term stability of the area. While many homes were lost to the flood, areas along Lone Tree and Dunkerton roads hold potential for future subdivisions outside of the flood plain.

North Cedar Elementary School, long a source of pride in the area, remains in operation, having lost only a few students after the flood.

A new neighborhood association will form to give North Cedar a more influential voice at City Hall.

"I would like to see North Cedar recognized and get more attention," Miller said. "It would be nice for the rest of Cedar Falls to open their eyes to what a great place North Cedar is."

The visioning committee wanted to see improved streets and a bike trail to connect to downtown. It also lobbied for a revitalized commercial business district, a wish that may depend more on population and demand than city police.

Gaines said it will take time to see what the new North Cedar will become.

"In six months we'll see how it shakes out," Gaines said of the streetscape and buyout issues.

Merfeld said many North Cedar residents have been too busy getting their properties and lives back in order to spend too much time worrying about streetscapes, development and the future of their neighborhood. But they will move on.

"It's going forward. It's being rebuilt," Merfeld said. "The neighborhood is definitely going to change."

http://www.waterloocourier.com/articles/2009/06/09/news/local/11333121.txt

DADDY FAT SACKS-6/7

2-1 over the weekend, +0.85 units. I hit the Magic play yesterday too but it wasn’t posted so I didn’t give credit for it.



19-10 overall, +9.01 units



No Plays Today

**MR THURSDAY NIGHT CONFIRMS THE MAGIC PLAY ON 6/7

#7-BRAD BANKS

Brad Banks arrived in 2001 as JUCO transfer and spent most of the season on the sidelines backing up Kyle McCann. During his limited playing time, Banks showed glimpses of promise but nobody could predict what would happen in 2002.

After a strong spring game, Banks led the Hawks to a 2-0 start before a disappointing loss at home to Iowa State. Little did we know, that would be the last regular season loss for the Hawks that season.

Banks exploded for 26 passing touchdowns and numerous more touchdowns on the ground while leading Iowa to a 11-1 regular season. Signature wins included a 34-9 beatdown of Michigan (with Coach K and Mr. Thursday night in attendance) at the Big House and a dramatic come from behind victory against Purdue.

Banks was named to numerous All-American teams, won the Davey O'Brien award and finished second in the Hesiman voting to USC's Carson Palmer. Brad Banks led the Hawks to its' greatest season in school history and for that will never again have to pay for a beer in the state of Iowa.

DFS-6/6

DETROIT RED WINGS -155 VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

GAME 5 OF THE STANLEY CUP FINALS

SERIES TIED 2-2

COACH K-6/5

MLB
3* Dodgers/Phils under 9.5 (-120)
2* Astros -134, Angels +160, Orioles +106
1* RSox/Rangers under 10 (-105)

Boxing
2* Danny Perez -150

DFS-6/5

2-1 yesterday, +1.3 units



17-9 overall, +8.16 units



Washington Nationals -115



Houston Astros -134



New York Yankees -200



Hate to play all the chalk but the system says to hit em!

COACH K-6/4

MLB
2* Braves -135
1* Braves/Cubs over 8 -105

NBA
3* Lakers -6

DFS-6/4

2-2 last night with the Nats/Giants rainout, -0.75 units



15-8 overall, net +6.86 units



New York Yankees -158



Oakland A’s +155


Washington Nationals -125 (Johnson vs. Zimmerman) 3:35PM

CHICAGO CREEPSHOW-6/4

Twins -160
Mets -110
Astros -165

Lakers 1st half -3.5
Detroit over 10

DADDY FAT SACKS-6/3

2-0 last night, net +2.41 units

13-6 overall, +7.61 units

Washington Nationals -113

San Diego Padres -105

Boston Red Sox -148

New York Yankees -170

Los Angeles Angels -115

CHICAGO CREEPSHOW-6/3

runline bets:

seattle -130
dodgers -205
white sox -135
nationals -135

nats under 8.5
detroit under 9.5
white sox under 9

COACH K-6/2

Couple of tough losses last night and a push kept us from really doing some damage. The breaks are coming though and I feel a HUGE June coming!! Here's tonight's card with our first 4* BOMB of the month. I'm still awaiting some info on a couple games and will pass those along if things shape up. I LOVE TONIGHT'S CARD!!! Good Luck!

MLB
4* Rockies/Astros under 9.5 (-110)
3* Giants -145, Dodgers -115
2* Tigers -127, Padres/Phils under 7.5 (-115), Jays/Rays parlay +183
1* Phillies +162

DADDY FAT SACKS-6/2

1-1 last night, net +0.7 units

11-6 overall, +5.2 units

Washington Nationals +141

New York Yankees -188

POWER RANKINGS-JUNE

1. Mr. Thursday Night-Long live the king.
2. Daddy Fat Sacks-Newcomer is dominating the MLB.
3. Coach K-Can't seem to get on a roll.
4. Slapshot Bob-Safe to call him Slapshot Fraud at this point.
5. Pointspread Pete-Where is that fucker?
6. Chicago Creepshow-He's right, his picks are scary.
7. Cooby L-The world is a better place without his picks.

COACH K-6/1

No time for BS...here's the card and to another winning month. Good Luck!!

MLB
3* Mariners -124, Padres/Phils under 8 (+105)
2* A's +135, Reds +114, Padres +105,
1* Pirates +100, Dodgers RL +120

DADDY FAT SACKS-6/1

Start paying attention people, the daddy is warming up!

10-5 overall, +4.5 units

Arizona Diamondbacks +170

Cleveland Indians +158