Bob Costas: Gambler

JackWhite · #1 10-30-2007, 11:32 PM

Brent Musburger frequently mentions the spread.

B00T · #2 10-30-2007, 11:42 PM

doesn't ESPN show the spread on the ticker when showing the matchups for Sunday during the week?

craig · #3 10-30-2007, 11:47 PM

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And I know I have heard them say "Vegas had this game wrong" when the favorite doesn't win.

craig

Dudd · #4 10-30-2007, 11:59 PM

I've never seen the spread on the ticker before. I have noticed a lot more references to the spread though, especially with all the upsets in college football, I don't remember analysts specifically pointing out how big an underdog was to quantify an upset before this season.

Triumph36 · #5 10-31-2007, 12:11 AM

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doesn't ESPN show the spread on the ticker when showing the matchups for Sunday during the week?

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I've both seen it and not seen it there. Very odd - but this was the first year I noticed it.

They definitely show the spread in Canada, along with actually showing hockey highlights.

Pudge714 · #6 10-31-2007, 01:08 AM

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doesn't ESPN show the spread on the ticker when showing the matchups for Sunday during the week?

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I've both seen it and not seen it there. Very odd - but this was the first year I noticed it.

They definitely show the spread in Canada, along with actually showing hockey highlights.

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Fallsview? Out of curiosity what channel are you watching?

Triumph36 · #7 10-31-2007, 12:29 PM

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doesn't ESPN show the spread on the ticker when showing the matchups for Sunday during the week?

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I've both seen it and not seen it there. Very odd - but this was the first year I noticed it.

They definitely show the spread in Canada, along with actually showing hockey highlights.

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Fallsview? Out of curiosity what channel are you watching?

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This was actually last year at Fallsview - the Score was the one showing spreads though.

dlk9s · #8 10-31-2007, 08:46 AM

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Yes.

Golden_Rhino · #9 10-31-2007, 10:51 AM

The all time pimp gambler on network TV was Al Michaels back in the day.

Al: We are UNDER a starry sky in San Francisco
Dierdorf: Easy Al

Al: (after a garbage time field goal) That field goal just made a lot of people happy.
Dierdorf: Easy Al

Your Mom · #10 10-31-2007, 12:31 PM

Musberger will tell you which team he has in the opening of every game he does. You just have to pay attention.