NFL Against the Spread – Andrea 'Andi' C. Memorial Post


My recent absence was due to the fact that my wife was very ill. This is going to be a completely off subject post that is something that I simply needed to do.

When I began this blog journey, there were many evenings when Andi would come check on me as I poured over notes, deleted and re-wrote lines and in general struggled to write a line that I felt was worth reading. She would rub my back, check to see if I wanted coffee, bring me a fresh Pepsi, and at times bring my dinner to me. She never complained about the long hours that I would spend after work in front of the computer, always understanding that it was something that I truly enjoyed doing.

One of the things that made this blog that much more enjoyable for me was the fact that we were both Football fans. From the earliest days of our dating we reserved Sundays, much to the dismay of her mother sometimes, for spending in front of the TV watching the games together. She would ask before the start of each early and late game who we had money on. She was the one that, last season, pointed out that I was putting too much action in 2-team tesers, and should be paying more attention to the “rules” of handicapping. I heeded her warning, and was rewarded by better payoffs through the rest of that season. We shared the love of this sport, even so far as co-owning our fantasy team, which she put easily as much effort into as I.

The world lost a beautiful women and I lost the love of my life Thursday evening. I will be forever filling the spot that lies empty in me as I write these words. I thought it only fitting that she get praise for her role in this, as I may not have kept it up were it not for her tolerance, helpfulness and encouragement.

For those that are still reading, if you are lucky enough to have a significant other in your life, take a moment now, go hug them and let them know how much they mean to you.

In honor and remembrance of Andi:

The New England Patriots (16-2) Versus The Philadelphia Eagles (15-3)
Against the Spread:  Patriots 13-3-2 | Eagles 11-7-0
Game Time: 6:30 PM ET
Current High NFL Betting Line: Patriots -7.5 -110
Current Low NFL Betting Line: Patriots -7 -103 to -120
Over/Under 47u to 47.5u -107 to -111

My Online Betting Action: The Patriots -7

Her favorite picture, and mine too...

Andi
1982-2005