Gave it up after the South Carolina game in 2011. It was exciting but I just didn't need the added stress. It seemed like the easiest money was betting on MSU games--win or lose, the lines never seemed right. WhenUSCa came to Starkville in 2011 they were only 3 point favorites. I figured Conner Shaw would throw all over the field on us so, I hate to say it, but I took it. In fact, I had it as part of a big parlay. As you may recall we were actually up 10-7 halfway through the 4th quarter. By that time, I had gotten all the other games in the parlay so I was thinking, if we hold on and win I will be happy but if we do lose I will win a whole lot of money. I know, I was a terrible fan.
Well, USC scores late to go up 14-10--still covering the 3 point spread. We get the ball and drive down the field only to throw an interception at the 12. We get them to 4th down. We can maybe block the punt or return the punt and win. Still a chance. USC lines up to go for it on 4th. Guess they are going to take a knee and run the clock out. Oh well, wish we could have won but at least I won big...And then it hit me about a half second before the ball was snapped--why it had not occurred to me until exactly this point I don't know. Spurrier does the most Spurrier thing he can and takes the intentional safety. We lose 14-12 AND USC doesn't cover. All I could do is was stand there and think about how happy Spurrier would have been if he had known. So, that was the end of my gambling career. Just not worth the trouble.
