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A cap and a writeup dedicated to the memory of a now passed Covers member -Apache- Knicks @ Raptors

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although gambling has been looked down in our society and it has ruined numerous lives, nothing beats the thrill of placing a bet and riding off into the sunset with the winning team. through the highest highs and the lowest lows, when you are in the midst of an exciting game that you're betting on, one can truly say they are living in the moment.  I find joy in gambling even though it has cost me a lot of money, but I also find hope that with one game all that I've lost could be regained.  the man died doing something that he loved, which is more than anyone can ask for. 

 
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Scalabrine - you're a true class act.  

Covers obviously brought a lot of happiness to his life.  
RIP Apache 
 
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Posted: #28
Scal, as always, great read 
 
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Then everyone would be on the Knicks. All the talk about the season saving stuff or even making the playoffs. Actually I just don't get it. Knicks trying desperately to get to the playoffs then after that they get to the playoffs..what's next? get swept in the first round or maybe win a couple then go home..Also that hiring of Phil is like raising the white flag..obviously he will overhaul them..so why chase? why not wait another year to get even...Then here comes carmelo not 100% and that last game against the heat..that game would've been a blowout if not for jr smith chucking up threes but luckily it went in...no play at all..just give the ball to jr and get out the way and hoping for some luck...carmelo is like letting jr do his thing while the heat is just cruising along...so what if that three's didn't went in? Can JR hit those crazy three's again? if not? how's there offense? obviously carmelo's not himself...or will tim hardaway jr. or shumpert will step up???

 
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Great read, Scal. I may not agree with all your picks, but I love the information you share, and you showed an unparalleled ( so far ) amount of class with your tribute to Apache.
Keep it up, man. On another note, just because this is the Knicks best shot at a win out of the last 4 games, is it really a good enough play to put $ on, or is this the "Knicks fan" in you, wanting to play just one more?
No disrespect meant in that question.
 
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Posted: #31
Great write up scal.  
 
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I remember this feeling of hoping they could make the playoffs just like what happened to the cavs against the bobcats then lose in the end..obviously they're not the suns..gerald green is way better than jr i think..also don't you think the hawks have a much a higher chance to even win straight up against the nets..since brooklyn have all the confidence in the world even if they're up against the heat they know they gonna win..and with the way hawks are upping their chances..
 
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Posted: #33
Man i like your write up but i don't agree with your pick.
Let's look at the match-ups here:
Valanc-Chandler
Johnson-staudamire
Ross-anthony
DeRozan-jrSmith
Lowry-Felton
and anthony is banged up.Knicks are completely overmatched here in almost every position.If you want to talk about the bench,raptors have an edge there too.so your basic idea is that only with max effort new york will overcome this disparity of skill?It's quite difficult to think man...-5 are not too many points here.
You even need to take in consideration the motivations of the Raptors in this one.
With anthony good to go,this one would have been a nice pick,but not like this.
 
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Posted: #34
You and I had the same differences. Its good in life to talk to others with a 180 view point as it usually opens your eyes to the blind spots in ones beliefs. Evolving mentally is extremely hard to do because most are incapable of change. Thanks for making this forum a better place as in the decade + ive been here its a rarity.

Just nabbed the Knicks +5.5. I will be back later to give you the gift of a monster underdog parlay to boost that bankroll for the Knicks playoff run.
 
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Posted: #35
 very nice of you indeed ...


good luck with knicks ... 

how do BIG do rate this pick scal ?? 


 
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Posted: #36
You're a good dude.
 
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Posted: #37
scalabrine,

First of all I want to say my deepest condolences to Apaches family, my thoughts and prayers will be with you guys on this very sad day. How can anyone with a heart read this and not be touched or shed a tear. 

Damn man I am lost for words, we take life and people for granted until a sudden loss and only then we stop and appreciate life and the people around us.

To some people these forums are their happiness, a way they deal with sickness, old age or just tough times in life. This makes them smile or gives them something to look forward to each day to escape their pain, maybe making a bet and winning makes that day more enjoyable for them knowing that finally something went their way or they manage to pick a game right and shared it with all of you on here. 

The next time one of you feel like making a ruthless comment towards another person on here remember you can be insulting a man who has lived a full life and experience many things and to his best abilities from those experiences he tries to give the younger generation some  good advise and if you are bright enough you don't need to expose or get in a heated conflicted war of words with that person, be the better person and if you think he makes no sense just do not use his knowledge until his knowledge make sense to you.

Scalabrine, before today I only had respect for you as a handicapper and that is it, but after reading your post today I have a lot of respect for you as person with compassion and the knowledge to admit who you were and who you have become.

We learn things every day and we can never learn enough, I enjoyed reading what you wrote and want to thank you for showing us your compassionate side. You impressed me very much as human being and wish you always the best in your games that you bet but most important I wish you the bestin the game of life itself for that is the one that counts the most.
 
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Posted: #38
Great read but in my OPINION, I think you are giving too much love to the knicks and to little to the Raptors but will be a great game. I'm a Torontonian and will watch this game live.  Also the Raptors are in a heated battle for #3 in the East and gives them home advantage for the playoffs as bulls are playing lights out right now as well.  Their is a chance that knicks cover +5 but the raptors win straight up.  In play game for me, hope the knicks start of hot again.  Also if the 1st half goes over, please look at the 2nd half under as it is trend of the raptors to lock down defensively when they give up too much points in the first half. 

Best of luck.
 
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Posted: #39
well done Scal 

also liking the OVER 192 here 
 
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I don't post much but have to comment on this Scal.What a great, well written tribute to somebody you don't even know.The message is something we can all learn from as life really is fragile and way too short to hold grudges and be a negative influence on others.As we get older we learn that tomorrow is not promised so live to appreciate today.I guess it's just refreshing to see someone with intelligence on this site that actually gets it.I don't give a crap if your picks win or lose and trust me I tail them all.They all come with such a detailed well written opinion.So good luck Scal and thank you for taking the time to write the tribute and for all you contribute to this site.Go Knicks!

 
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Posted: #41
Very classy. Thanks for the moving post and the pick. I will be tailing you.
 
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Much respect to you as a capper and individual. 
 
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Posted: #43
NBA [703] NEW YORK KNICKS +5-110

Solid Post
 
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nice post.  appreciate that you took the time to write that for apache, and for us to read. 

 
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Posted: #46
Scal, Thanks for sharing.  Yeh gettin old sucks, the body breaks down even when you still trying to think like a young man.  I've accepted my 60 yr old frame for what it is. You really hit hard on my heart today. I really hurt after reading about Apache. 3yrs ago I quit my job to take care of my wife who was dying of ovarian cancer. This was one of the worst 6 months of my life. She couldn't walk any longer, had a tube & bag runnin out of her body from her kidneys shuttin down, changing her diaper, losing my job after 4months only cause corporate didn't want to extend my leave for her, Then 2mnths later she passes. WTF more can one take?  Just pluggin into the Covers site helped take my mine of the situation at times and for that i'm thankful to all who have posted good or bad. Thanks again,.   
 
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Posted: #47
Rolling with the Knickerbockers ML : good luck to US
 
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MESSAGE TO ANYONE TAILING THIS PICK:

Before you place the wager, ask yourself: "if i lose this wager, will it make me angry to the point that I am going to go back to the thread and write some dumb crap about how it was a terrible pick?"  If the answer is "yes", then do NOT tail. 

Dont be a blind tailer.  take accountability for your actions and decisions. 

Scalibrine - your post about apache deserves some preventative anti-trolling measures  . 

 

 
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A scal what you said was real as all out doors and you paid homage to someone in a respectful way.you put all b.s to the side and said what was right and i respect that to the fullest . Man you are a class act and a stand up guy. I can't compliment you enough. You listen and respond to people post win or lose as much as you can. You take your time to post when you see vegas has messed up to let the covers world know that there is a winner and most of the time you right lol thank God.  Dude i just want to say thank you for all you do and i appreciate you. 
 
 
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Great job Scalabrine.  It's one thing to feel the way you do about Apache's passing, but it's another to communicate it as eloquently as you did and having the guts to share it with all of us.  Fantastic job my friend.  
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