2014 was a wild ride in the sports world. America’s Bookie was there with their loyal
customers to witness it all. Together we saw feel good moments, a miracle cover for the ages, and
tragedy on the raceway. So with our friends at Handicapper’s Hideaway, let us look at the good,
the bad, and the cringe worthy this year had to offer.
Triumph Over Terrorism
Our mission to build community and proffer profit through sports wagering took a back
seat to one marque event. It was not the largest in the world but best personified the traits found in
your typical American that allowed this country to triumph in the face of terror. The 2014 Boston
Marathon went on and was an unmitigated success. Meb Keflezighi won the race but will be best
remembered for the grace in how he did so. On his racing number, he had the names of those who
lost their lives to the cowardly act of terror in 2013. An American Flag on his shoulders, he
demonstrated to the world that Boston and all of America would not back down from people that
hide in shadows to thwart the USA. Congratulation to Meb and all of America on that great day.
Western Kentucky Backers
Depends on which side of the fence you sat on this game. Western Kentucky got all of
the steam in this game with them ending near a *4 1⁄2 point favorite for the Bahama’s Bowl.
Roaring out to an insurmountable lead, people were celebrating as they had a 35 point lead to start
the fourth quarter. A pulse still existed in Central Michigan as they started their comeback.
Touchdowns came and with each one, dread grew for the people who were railing the Hilltoppers.
Still, comfort was to be had when they had a seven point lead with one second left. A 75 yard
touchdown got them to within one. The cherry on top of this was the decision of Central to go for
two to win the game. This slammed the door shut to the possibility of covering in overtime. The
grinch still remembered where we all lived with that one as the sportbooks laughed to the bank.
Kevin Ward Confirms Darwinism
A moment of silence for Kevin Ward Jr. He made a decision that the inexperienced often
do and could not let go of a situation. Instead of defusing it, he got out of his car on a racetrack
while the event was still going on. Tony Stewart’s car made contact with him and that was all she
wrote. He died before ambulances could get to him.
Let us hope that the world can learn from Mr. Ward. There is too much to experience in
2015 to let our tempers get the best of us. So America’s Bookie would like to thank Dirty, Contest
Guru, the General, and everyone else not listed. We wish them and all their members at
Handicapper’s Hideaway a prosperous New Year. Do not forget to check out our new online poker
room starting in 2015 at America’s Bookie. Enjoy the NFL playoffs and we will talk again in 2015.
America’s Bookie will be back next week at Handicapper’s Hideaway with another NFL free pick.
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America’s Bookie Muses Over the Year That Was
