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I moved to Arvada in 1975, getting to spend my formative years growing up here, watching it change, breaking several municipal codes, and seeing how much trouble I could get in without my parents actually finding out. I moved back to Arvada a year ago, and while my contacts with the local authorites have drastically gone down hill, my fond memories of growing up here havent. My writings will be about the times I spent growing up here, the friends I grew up with, the trouble we got in, the stuff we got away with, and basically anything else that spews forth from my brain. I graduated from Arvada High School in 1985 (Go Redski...oops, go Reds...oops....go Bulldogs, or Wombats, or Tibetan Spitting Lamas, or whatever they are called these days). I spent 10 years on the Comedy circuit, but these days prefer to spend time with my wife, my dog, and whatever poor souls end up on a poker table with me. When I post a story, please feel free to write me back with your memories. I would like to know if I was the only one who remembers seeing Young Frankenstien at the Wadsworth drive in, or tried desperately to lose his virginity on a carpeted mushroom at US on Wheels.

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Picks of the week, Patrick-style
Contributed by: Patrick Bunn   on 10/29/2007

Since I have been writing for YourHub.com, I have delved into the fascinating worlds of advice columns, historical retrospectives and mind-numbing rants. I would like to go ahead and broaden my horizons, and delve into the wonderful world of non-science-based football prognostication. Sure, any football geek can throw numbers at you, such as covering against the point spread, being a home underdog in November and the ever-popular "their backup left tackle has leprosy, and against a cover 2 defense, that could be a backbreaker," whatever the heck that means.

So, here is the premier edition of "PATRICK'S MILLION-DOLLAR STONE-COLD LOCKS OF THE WEEK!!!" Of course, I will be picking these games based solely on my interpretation of what is important. Actual football knowledge will take a back seat to creative interpretation. And I still think I will pick a better percentage than Beano Cook on ESPN (who actually took Notre Dame to win WWII).

Let the games begin:

Buffalo at home vs. Cincinnati: Conventional wisdom states that Buffalo is having a quarterback controversy. Cincinnati has a ton of talent and is due for a breakout game. However, I am going with mascots. A Bengal tiger going against a Bill. My twin brother's name is Bill, and there is no way he could beat up a tiger, so I am going with the road-underdog Cincy to cover the 3 points. Also, Travis Henry played in Buffalo and never fathered a child up there. I'm not sure what that means, but it can't be good.

Tennessee at home vs. Carolina: This is a tough one to predict, so I am going to go with the fact that the Tennesse Titans used to be the Houston Oilers. When they moved to Tennessee, they changed the name to Titans, because somehow that had more to do with the state than Oilers did. Apparently, they forgot poor old Jed, shooting at some food, and up through the ground comes a bubblin' crude. Personally, I think they should have just put a big redneck on the side of the helmets. The Panthers may have to go with David Carr at quarterback, which wouldn't be so bad, but he was the backup for 103-year-old Vinny Testaverde last week, until he came down with gout. Go with the home team to cover the 5 points, just because their quarterback isn't collecting Social Security.

Oakland at home vs. Houston: Game canceled due to lack of interest. Just kidding. Houston is coming of a worse butt kicking from the Chargers than Denver got. Oakland has made it 3 weeks without someone getting arrested. Go with the Raiders, and give the 3 points.

Indy at home vs. New England: Undefeated defending Super Bowl champions taking on a team that would run the score up on a Girl Scout troop because their coach is offended that he got busted cheating. This is being billed as a matchup of the 2 greatest teams since the inception of the forward pass. I see it as a matchup of a really pretty quarterback versus a quarterback who would do commercials for a cigarette company if they paid him enough. It comes down to this: I had to deal with a bunch of annoying Boston fans while they were kicking the Rockies all over the field. So just because of karma, take the Colts.

Detroit Lions at home vs. Denver: As long as the Broncos don't go to overtime with 2 corners who seem to have forgotten how to cover anyone, they might be just fine. Ahh, who am I kidding? I could tell you to take the Lions and give the points because they are probably the better team. But since 80 percent of this city despises Detroit because of their hockey team, it won't make any difference. So, just skip the game, and watch the 14 episodes of Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman that you have on TIVO. And take the Lions.

So there you have it. The MILLION-DOLLAR STONE-COLD LOCKS OF THE WEEK!!!! And, as usual, these are for entertainment purposes only. Because gambling is illegal in Colorado. Unless you have a bookie. Which is still illegal, but pretty cool. Until next time, wear something bright, and stay low.



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Submitted By: William Boucher
posted on 11/6/2007 @ 2:33:01 PM
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Nikki, that's just wrong, but more than likely, completely accurate.
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Submitted By: Nikki Britain
posted on 11/3/2007 @ 9:10:33 AM
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When Travis Henry was playing in Buffalo, a litter of Great Dane puppies were born and apparently they all had his eyes. That's what I heard.
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Submitted By: Patrick Bunn
posted on 11/2/2007 @ 10:37:46 AM
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William, I was waiting for the Tull references. Love hockey too, just a little tough to handicap Ottawa vs Vancouver...
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Submitted By: William Boucher
posted on 11/1/2007 @ 9:28:11 PM
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I AM a tiger (when I want love; I'm a snake when we disagree). What? We're not still doing Tull references? My bad. By the way, about this whole football thing; if it doesn't have a puck, who gives a.....darn.
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Submitted By: Gladys Mercier
posted on 10/31/2007 @ 7:12:22 PM
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Be optomistic. Broncos over the Lions.
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Submitted By: Michael Rule
posted on 10/31/2007 @ 8:22:07 AM
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I'm copying this blog and booking my flight to Vegas....
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Submitted By: Karin Malchow
posted on 10/30/2007 @ 6:19:16 PM
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This is sports logic the way I like it.
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Submitted By: Patrick Bunn
posted on 10/30/2007 @ 5:43:07 PM
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Im sure Prather or Boucher could hold their own against a tiger...my twin brother? Probably not...
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Submitted By: Seth Davis
posted on 10/30/2007 @ 12:26:26 PM
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I don't see why you couldn't use these picks in Vegas, Patrick. I do have to disagree with the Bills-Bengals pick. We've got a couple of bloggers, Bill Boucher and Bill Prather, who could stand toe-to-paw with a tiger and walk away with just a few scratches.
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Submitted By: Bill Prather
posted on 10/30/2007 @ 10:46:06 AM
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Great picks! I like your system. By the way, Detriot has a hockey team?
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