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Under one of the the most poignant moments in NFL history (see photo), your Uncle Spleefy breaks down the games and makes the tough picks each week brings. My advice to you? Bet hard and bet often. Call DiTech and get that second mortgage for the "remodel". We'll turn that shitbox into a palatial chateau. Do a paycheck advance, turn that structured settlement for the next 20 years into a quick lump ...

The Metrodome Miracle: I’ll Never Forget Your Play, Brent

Posted: 29th September 2009 by Lee VanSpleef in NFL
Minnesota has never seen a performance at the quarterback postition like the one Brett Favre gave them Sunday.áThey'll likely never see another one like it after Number Four is finally retired for good, either. I'm not talking about the stat line,áeven thougháit wasn't badù26-46 /á301 yards / two TDs/ 1 INT.á I'm not talking about his yardage, his QB rating, his TD/INT ratio, or even his team's total offensive production against ...

The Metrodome Miracle: I’ll Never Forget Your Play, Brent

Posted: 29th September 2009 by Lee VanSpleef in NFL
Minnesota has never seen a performance at the quarterback postition like the one Brett Favre gave them Sunday.áThey'll likely never see another one like it after Number Four is finally retired for good, either. I'm not talking about the stat line,áeven thougháit wasn't badù26-46 /á301 yards / two TDs/ 1 INT.á I'm not talking about his yardage, his QB rating, his TD/INT ratio, or even his team's total offensive production against ...

Sucker Bet: Your Favorite Uncle’s NFL Week 3 Picks Against the Spread

Posted: 25th September 2009 by Lee VanSpleef in NFL
Under oneáof the the most poignant moments in NFL history (see photo), your Uncle Spleefy breaks the games down and makes the hard choices each week brings. My advice to you? Bet hard and bet often. Call DiTech, refinance that humble abode of yours, and let's turn it into a castle.áWe can do this... Got a hunch? Bet a bunch! Before we get started, let's take a quick look at this week'sámailbox: "You ...

Your Favorite Uncle’s NFL Week Two Picks Against the Spread

Posted: 18th September 2009 by Lee VanSpleef in NFL
Under the most poignant moment in NFL history (see photo), your Uncle Spleefy will break down the games for you and make the hard choices that each week provides. My advice to you? Bet hard and bet often. Call DiTech, refi that humble abode of yours, and let's turn it into a castle. We can do this...Got a hunch? Bet a bunch! Last week I went 10-6. You'll have to trust me on ...

A Look at Minnesota’s Football Ownership and Its Dedication To Success

Posted: 17th September 2009 by Lee VanSpleef in NFL
The NFL's 14th franchise, the Minnesota Vikings first had its roots in the AFL. The three businessmen's attempts (Boyer, Winter and Skoglund) at bringing back professional football to the area since the Minneapolis Red Jackets were in town started with the trio being awarded a team in the upstart American Football League. They forfeited that award 5 months later to take membership in the NFL. In turn they gave Ole Haugsrud a ...