Patriots Nosetackle Vince Wilfork Awards Bowling Championship to Belforti Investments
May 16th, 2007

The New England Patriots 2004 #1 Pick and soon to be All-Pro DT Vince Wilfork celebrated NFL draft day with the good people at Pinz in Milford, Mass. on April 29th. The Patriots continued their faith in Vince by drafting his former Miami Hurricane teammates in the 1st and 4th rounds with safety Brandon Meriweather, who mentioned Vince as his main mentor in Meriweather’s 1st interview as a player on May 14th , and defensive tackle Kareem Brown. An unnamed source shared with me that Coach Belichick considers Vince Wilfork to be his favorite Patriots player.

Belforti Investments sponsored a team in the bowling tournament, won 1st place and was awarded signed team bowling jerseys (see photo), which will be used to defend their title at next year’s charity event for diabetes research. Several other Patriot players (Ty Warren, Matt Light, Kevin Faulk and others) were in attendence at the well managed event.

The boys from Milford (Ronnie Pagnini,Dan Belforti) and Portsmouth (Adam Fellman,Jon Murray,Travis Glazier) put forth a Patriotic performance in bowling over the 2nd place winning team by an average of 11 pins (143 team average per string).

Team captain and Belforti Investments promoter Dan Belforti added, “This large margin of victory is consistent with the outperformance of our model portfolio vs. the average mutual fund, hedge fund or stock market index over the past 5,10 or 20 years.”

The model portfolio (Dan Belforti’s own rollover IRA account) achieved an average annual return on investment in excess of 17% from January of 2000 thru April of 2007, continuing his streak of positive portfolio returns in each calendar year.

Belforti explains, “Similar to Vince Wilfork, Tom Brady and the rest of the dynastic New England Patriots, we EXPECT to win every year when we faithfully execute our strategy, which the portfolio has done successfully in each calendar year since inception in 1986.” Present value is well in excess of $500K with deposits made only from 1986 thru 1990 at GE Aerospace (9% of paltry engineering salary) and 1996-1999 at Tucker Anthony (2% of commissions earned).

Belforti advises, “Spend far less than you make, invest your savings well and you will achieve financial independence. It is just common sense, and it is also The Correct Answer.”

Mr. Burns’s et al,
Bad enough I witnessed another heartbreaker from a shitty seat that cost me $2500 (similar upper level in Indy in Jan), but now I learn that Braintree Belcher does a better Patriots sports blog http://www.townienews.com than http://football.belforti.org . And even more twisted and ironic is that he left Boston years ago for New York. But he is correct. Humble pie DOES taste like shit.

This ball was overthrown by best ever 2007 NFL MVP Tom Brady which bounced off the painted turf into the stands (has “Patriots” typed onto ball unlike souveniers). Got to hold it at a stadium adjacent bar bathroom after game. Not quite like hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.

Still in hiding after all my gloating of the historic 19-0 preseason prediction. So much for my slogan of reporting the news before it happens. Here’s the embarrassing 5 minute clip from my interview with Sportscenter 5 Mike Lynch the day of his premiere of Patriots All Access back on Sept 7: http://odeo.com/audio/17644843/view

Anyone what to buy these futures at a deep discount? Good thing still have the stock market to make us money…even on the way down. SRS.
NFL FUTURES

Account Ticket # Team Game Odds Inverse Odds Risk To Win
Palms 08D02-3E4B-938A Patriots SB 9.00 -0.11 1,000 9,000
Palms 08F02-3E85-938A Patriots SB 9.00 -0.11 1,000 9,000
Gold Coast C9105-095B-D81D Patriots SB 9.00 -0.11 1,000 9,000
BetRoyalDan 18404982 Patriots SB 10.00 -0.10 500 5,000
Bodog-Gavin 69744549 Patriots SB 10.00 -0.10 600 6,000
Heritage Sports 21419700 - 1 Patriots SB 7.00 -0.14 200 1,400
Greek Patriots SB 0.69 -1.45 2,900 2,000
Totals 5.75 -0.17 7,200 41,400

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Who could have predicted 19-0? Listen to this 2 minute segment from my September 7th interview with Sportscenter 5 Sports Anchor and Patriots All Access host Mike Lynch http://odeo.com/audio/17644843/view

Ronnie Pagnini and I are going to Arizona with Bill Belichick’s frat buddies (Jim Caray, Paul Malnati, John McKeown, Brad Monico and John Gaebe) to cover the game for new insights to bring to you in upcoming weeks about this historic team and game.

If Pats do cover the 11.5 to 12.5 point spread, the Belforti Bros will have achieved a 75% winning percentage against the spread in the past 36 games picked on this web site. Presently only 26 wins and 9 losses for 74%. Sorry about zero for two last week but Pats SHOULD have covered!

Please leave your prediction of final score for the big game in the comments section below! Winner gets complimentary tix to a Pats game next season, courtesy of Belforti Investments (the company that presently has less than a 20% asset allocation to equities/stocks for his clients). Timing is everything! Over 15% average annual return since 1/1/2000 in my retirement account…beat that and I’ll invest with you!

Speaking of percentage completed correctly, this web page predicted 3 of 4 last week (sorry about Indy pick, bad luck for Peyton Manning again on tipped balls turned into interceptions). Still, 26 wins and 7 losses against the spread in last 33 games keeps our winning percentage at 79%. Here are our Championship weekend picks.

Patriots 46 Chargers 10. A week late in predicting the collapse of the average and beat up Charger offense against the best team in sports history.

Packers 38 Giants 17. Great young defense and enough weapons for Favre to go to another Super Bowl against our beloved Pats. Eli Manning still not an Eli-te QB and shows why on Sunday. I was wrong about Brett Favre in my preseason predictions, he’s still playing great.

Our Pick of the Week? Indianapolis Colts -9 vs San Diego Chargers - EEEEZZZZZ. Blowout. Manning threw 6 interceptions earlier in season at San Diego, and they STILL almost won! Superior Colts won’t let it happen again. Final Score 56-10.

Others: NY Giants +8 at Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers -8 vs Seattle Seahawks with banged up QB and WR Branch, Jax Jags+14 at The New England Patriots (but best team ever Pats probably win again). I’ll try to bring good luck to our beloved Pats who face a hot Jax Jaguars team this Sat pm. Will the 2007 Pats be able to ensure their greatness for many generations to come? Please add your opinion and picks in comments section below for a chance at free Patriot tickets next season! ps - Did you google “2007 NFL MVP Tom Brady” in quotes yet? You’ll be surprised!

Subject to change before kickoff:
Pittsburgh Steelers +3 vs Jacksonville Jaguars - Although Jags beat up on Pitts in front of their fans a few weeks ago, Steelers will be primed for revenge, and have never lost to a team at home twice in a season. Future Hall of Famer Big Ben steps up again.

San Diego -9.5 vs Tennessee - Huge pressure on SD to win playoff game after disaster against receiver-less (toothless) Patriots last year. Kerry Collins better passer than Young but still not enough to overcome hot & hungry Chargers.

Tampa Bay -3 vs NY Giants - Rested Bucs force Eli Manning into mistakes. Giants left their best game on field last week vs Pats.

Seattle Seahawks -3 vs Washington Redskins - Matt Hassleback vs Todd Collins? Take home team Seahawks to beat over-rated Skins.

Our blogged 14-3 record against the spread in Week 12 (5-1), Week 13 (2-2), Week 14 (4-0) and Week 15 (3-0) earned us a documented winning percentage of 82.4%

Moreover, if you do a google search on “2007 NFL MVP Tom Brady” in parentheses, you will find my blog on the 1st page. I predicted and wagered on this fact back in August.

Corporate media claims to bring you the news AS it happens, tainted and filtered as they do. On the other hand, we bring you the news BEFORE it happens. http://www.football.belforti.org/2007/08/24/belforti-bros-pick-of-yearnew-england-patriots-over-115-regular-season-wins/

Tom Brady won’t be running for President this year , not until around 2028 after he has won at least 5 more SB rings, Therefore, you should vote for either the surging libertarian congressman Ron Paul (R) or long-shot Patriotic Mike Gravel (D) in the 2008 primary, assuming you love this country and want to choose http://TheCorrectAnswer.com.

If you believe one of the other Presidential candidates is a better choice, perhaps you have not yet properly researched the candidates? Go to http://LeftRightAndCorrect.com for http://TheCorrectAnswer.com and listen in each Friday at high noon by streaming audio at the website or archived shows at bottom of home page.

God Meets Peyton Manning, Tony Romo and then Tom Brady:

God asks Peyton Manning first: What do you believe? Peyton thinks long and hard, looks God in the eye, and says, I believe in hard work, and in staying true to family and friends. I believe in giving. I always try to do right by my fans.

God can’t help but see the essential goodness of Manning, and offers him a seat to his left.

Then God turns to Tony Romo and says, What do you believe?Tony says, I believe passion, discipline, courage and honor are the fundamentals of life. I’ve always tried to be a true sportsman, both on and off the playing field.

God is greatly moved by Tony’s sincere eloquence, and offers him a seat to his right.

Finally, God turns to Tom Brady: ‘And you, Tom, what do you believe?

Tom replies, “I believe you’re in my seat.” “And you already know I also believe it is time for a new sweatshirt Coach.”

Week 16 Picks:

Washington +6.5 at Minnesota - Adrian Peterson slowed down by injury, exposing inexperienced QB Tarvaris Jackson to the mourning Redskins, who at least keep their playoff hopes alive.

Cleveland -2.5 at Cincinnati - QB Derek Anderson played at a Pro-Bowl level and shows why as he torches Bengal secondary on way to playoffs. Tough to make Pro Bowl in the AFC with at least 3 Hall of Fame QBs in front of you (Big Ben,Manning,Brady).
Where should Browns trade QB Brady Quinn for #1 and #3 draft picks and solid starter? Chicago, Miami, Kansas City, Baltimore, Atlanta, San Fran all need QB savior.

Miami +22 vs New England - Even though I’m a HUGE Pats fan, I tend to know when they are overvalued as they have mostly been in recent weeks. With a documented 13-1* record vs spread on games involving Pats, I tend to be correct (and even on the one loss vs Philly, I reversed myself and wagered on Philly in 2nd half). *The Belforti Bros may have been the first and certainly the last to pound the opening line on Pats -3.5 over Indy with TheGreek.com Sunday night after Skins blowout in Foxboro, which gave us the win in the 24-20 victory. One year ago in Miami, Colleen and I witnessed the last regular season loss by our Pats. Think Dolphins may have SOME fight left in them to keep it closer than 21.5 points with newly signed Bill Parcells evaluating them in Foxboro. Patriots should get up early and play questionable 2nd string QB Matt Cassel in 4th quarter to get him much needed experience.

Parlays: (not counted in calculating record vs spread since parlays are longshots)
Jets +8.5 at Tennessee - Underated Jets keep it close or win low scoring game.
1st half only: Carolina +7 vs Dallas and under 21.5. Romo’s thumb problem will hurt Cowboys’ chance to get humiliated again by Pats in Arizona.

Week 14: Patriots -10.5 vs Pittsburgh Steelers - As predicted pre-season, http://www.football.belforti.org/2007/04/08/nfl-futures-picks-2007/ , this 2007 Pats team may well go undefeated and I believe it is the NFL’s best ever. On any given Sunday there is a chance for an upset but given the last two weeks of close calls, the home team will be plenty motivated to get back to their dominant ways. Pats by 17 or more as usual vs inconsistent Steelers (who ended Pats 21 game winning streak in 2004). Slim chance for let down here against 2nd or 3rd best team in league.

Saints -4 at Atlanta - Saints are still in wildcard picture as they are one game behind Arizona, Detroit and Minn. Atlanta lost 3 straight and Saints have lost 3 of 4. Chris Redmond is starting at QB for Falcons. Saints have won 3 straight vs Falcons. Brees vs Redmond is a big mismatch. The Saints will go marching in for a victory here.

Browns -3.5 at Jets - Browns are tied with Tenn for 2nd wilcard spot in AFC. This is a good chance to gain a game as Titans play SD this week. Clev has won 5 of 7 games but lost tough one to Arizona last week. Browns have also struggled on rd where they are 2-4. Jets have played better beating Pitt and Miami over the last few weeks. Jets WR are still questionable and Clev D is awful giving up 388 pts and are 30th vs the pass. Browns have great offense though ranking 6th if total off and 4th in points scored. Brother Mark likes Tribe and wishes Browns well. Clev continues on playoff run.

Seattle -7 vs Arizona - Big game for both teams. Arizona would claim NFC wilcard berth if they started today and is tied with Detroit. Their two receivers are hurting though. Seahawks win division with a win. Seattle has won 4 straight home games vs Cards by ave of 14.3 pts. Seattle has won 32 of 39 at home and won their last 3 home games by ave of 19.3 pts. They are 5-1 at home. Ariz has played well lately winning 3 of 4 and beat Seattle 23-20 in Arizona earlier this year. It will be tough fight early but Seattle pulls away with 10th ranked passing off vs Arizona 24th rank D but missing safety. Seattle wins another NFC West Division. Cha ching.

SD -6 at KC - Damon Huard starts at QB for KC and Larry Johnson is out again so rookie RB Koly Smith will start again. This teams are going in opposite directions. SD holds 1 game lead over Denver in AFC West. SD lost to KC 30-16 in first game but since then have won 5 of 7 including beating Balt last wk 32-14. KC has lost 4 straight and 5 of 7. KC lost to Oak 20-17 last week. SD has struggled on the rd going 1-4 which troubles us. They have also lost 2 straight and 9 of last 10 in KC, however, KC has dropped 3 in a row at home and are 2-4 this year. They were a combined 13-3 at home the last 2 years going into this year. KC has won 19 of their last 20 vs SD in KC. Throw home stats out the window. We believe Chargers are more talented team, are playing better and are seeking revenge for first loss vs KC. Take Chargers on their playoff run.

Philadelphia -3 vs Seattle - Philly/Feeley showed us something in Foxboro last Sunday. Look for them to continue momentum in this “must-win game” against an inconsistent Seahawk team.

NY -1 at Chi - Manning threw 3 Ints for TDs as the Giants were beaten soundly by Minn last wk 41-17 while Bears kept their playoff hopes alive by luckily beating Denver 37-34 with 2 Hester TD returns. The Bears at 5-6 are in the mix with a bunch of teams behind Det and NY for wildcard. Giants are 4-1 on rd and have a 4 game road winning streak. The other Adrian Peterson fills in for Cedric Benson for the Bears who is on I.R. In a very tough game with Bears giving all they have, we still like GIANTS to prevail.

We swept the board on Thanksgiving and here are the rest of the picks for Week 12.

Top 2:

NY Giants -7 vs Minn - Adrian Peterson may play. NY has won 7 0f 8 since 0-2 start and only losses are to GB and Dallas. Minn has #1 rush off and rush D. NY will try to use #18 pass off to exploit #32 pass D of Minn. They will also try to shut down Minn rushing off with #7 rush D. Giants are sitting comfortably in wildcard lead. Minn passing off is awful. They are 1-4 on rd. Tavaris Jackson has 40.6 passer rating on road.Giants will start Reuben Droughns at RB as Jacobs and Ward are injured. Take the Giants on their 2007 playoff run.

TB -3 vs Wash - TB beat Atl last week and now have 2 game lead in their division. Ernest Graham has had (2) 100 yard games. TB is 4-1 at home. Wash lost 3 of 4 games but is 1 game back of wildcard spot. TB has been riding their D who leads NFC in scoring defense (15.1) pts per game and total D (285.1 yards per game.). Key matchup is Wash #8 rush off vs TB #18 rush D and TB #15 pass off vs Wash #24 pass D. Bucs will expose poor Redskin offense.

Other:
Clev -3.5 vs Hou- Clev is 1 game back of Pitt in AFC North. Clev beat Balt last week and swept them for the year. Clev D horrible though alowing 29.4 pts per game and 406.3 yards per game. Hou D bad as well allowing 23.6 pts/game which is 25th in NFL but they are 3rd in Red Zone D. Both teams have great offenses. Clev is 4-1 at home and Hou is 2-3 on the rd. Clev has good return game with Josh Cribbs. Clev is the pick.(Dan note: of course MArk would say that being an Indians fan)