Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Sports & Rec Off Base: Nuns offer big package
Posted by Justin Cross on Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 9:45 AM
5. Nuns offer big package
Two Super Bowl tickets, two Pacers tickets, food, a cozy bed and a ride to the big game: This all could have been yours thanks to Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove, Ind. The super prize pack, donated by local businessman Frank Mascari, was up for auction with bidding starting at $2,000; Andrew K. Canada won it with a winning bid of $8,012.33. Proceeds went to the Benedict Inn, a facility for spiritual retreats.
4. 5 million-dollar bird
Brian "Birdman" Williams, co-founder of Cash Money Records, put $5 million on the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl XLVI. At last year's Super Bowl, Birdman placed a $1 million wager on the Packers to win it all. The rich get richer.
3. Goalie stuffs White House
It's standard for league champions to visit The White House and schmooze with the president. Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas put on his verbal pads and deflected his chances for a visit. "I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People," said Thomas in a post on his Facebook. (Read more from Thomas.)
2. No butterfingers here
The Australian Open tennis tournament is full of fast-acting athletes... including the ball boys.
1. I got five on it
The Super Bowl allows viewers the chance to bet big bucks on the color of Gatorade dumped on the winning head coach. Here are some other unique prop bets available for Super Bowl Sunday, my predictions included. Leave yours in the comments!
How long will it take Kelly Clarkson to sing the National Anthem?
Over/Under: 1 minute 34 Seconds (I'll take
the over.)
Will Kelly Clarkson's bare belly be
showing when she sings the National Anthem?
Yes (only): 3/1 (No. At least I hope not.)
What color will Madonna's hair be when
she begins the Super Bowl Halftime Show?
Blonde: -400
Other color: +250 (I'll take straight-out-of-the-bottle platinum blonde.)
Will Madonna be wearing fishnet
stockings at any point during the Super Bowl Halftime Show?
Yes: -110
No: -110 (Absolutely, and I'm
not happy about it.)
How many times will Peyton Manning be
shown on TV during the game?
Over/Under: 3 ½
(Over. They'll show him
at least a dozen times.)
How many times will Gisele Bundchen be
shown on TV during the game?
Over: 1/2 (-150)
Under: 1/2 (+110)(However many, it won't
be enough.)
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