Good Luck Nolan Dalla

[rocky mountain]

Wasn’t aware he was ever selling his picks and I’d be willing to bet he never has.

Meaning he did all the work and won all that money for others with no payout to himself? I'm sure I missed something?? I've followed him all year until he cut off showing his weekly picks on his thread. I enjoyed reading his writeups they are in depth, a wealth of experience and acumen. He was all over FG Kicker points and crushing that angle for a while with certain teams. He started off slow the first few weeks and down a lot in terms of % bankroll, this may be while he lost some clicks I don't know or maybe lots of casual players like me lost enough by that point of year. But then he turned it around and was killing it until he shut it down for the public. He's a strong writer, though his opinions are not held back , maybe somehow , the Matrix messed with him to throw off his web traffic, didn't like some of his view points? I found it strange that clicks would drop when he was crushing it, I enjoyed just tracking his plays. I wonder if something nefarious happened due to his other writings. 🤔

 

[rocky mountain]

Somebody pinged me with a message on Facebook and I clicked and am just now seeing this.

First, THANK YOU to everyone for the kind wishes.

I wish I could have won the WSC, not just for the money and prestige but because I wanted to call out Mad Jack (JW) for giving me my start. I will always be grateful for his kindness. I also appreciate so many of you here, names I recognize, even though it's been a few years. Lots of talent and smart people here. I kinda' miss Mad Jacks and those early days.

As for this season, it was incredible. As you likely know, I usually handicap most of the games. I always start with hypothetical $10K bankroll (yes, I bet also). I was down 40 percent by end of September. Trust me, that shakes confidence. Then, things turned around, and honestly I started spending more time, and learning from some earlier errors. By end of Oct., I was in the black, and up about $2,000. It was quite a turnaround.

Somebody here posted something negative (previous comment above), calling me out for getting upset about lack of traffic and I've always been transparent about my emotions and feelings, especially when I see so much BS in sports gambling, especially in media and social channels. I am under no obligation to post or share anything, but I've always done it for the love of the science of handicapping. Plus, is makes me better and work harder, knowing people are reading the picks. Anyway, it's a SHITLOAD of work and there is always a burnout factor. Posting stuff that takes many hours, week after week (unpaid), isn't easy and takes a toll. So, trying to maximize my own work and efficiency, I suspended my posts (www.nolandalla.com) sometime in Nov. and decided to continue betting on my own, and also concentrate more on contest strategy.

Well, that decision certainly paid off. About +$190K, on a $7K investment. Mostly going to investors. I did this for the experience and the press (hoping to win, of course). Naturally, many investors are taking care of me financially, and I have plenty of bottles of fine wine being sent to me as gifts, on the way (see, I told you there was an upside). 3 of my 7 tickets cashed. Two won separate contests (worth $100K). Incredibly, all 7 tickets finished in the top-50 out of 1300 contestants. I'm not sure that's ever been done before. However, I didn't win the trophy, so there's still some disappointment. There's also room to learn more and improve.

Just wait 'til next season.

Sincerely, Mad Jacks was my sports handicapping alma mater. And we were and remain, a fraternity.

Thanks again,

-- Nolan Dala

Great handicapping, I wish I saw this before I just posted, a bunch, i didn't know you were over here in the neighborhood. I wonder if someone in the Matrix web, was able to mess with your clicks because I followed you all year and when you got it going it was a remarkable run. Congrats 👏

 

[kickserv]

Great to see Nolan Dalla post here again, I think his first post was way back in 2001, so always nice to see some of the "old guard" pop in every now and then.

 

[redsfann]

Meaning he did all the work and won all that money for others with no payout to himself? I'm sure I missed something?? I've followed him all year until he cut off showing his weekly picks on his thread. I enjoyed reading his writeups they are in depth, a wealth of experience and acumen. He was all over FG Kicker points and crushing that angle for a while with certain teams. He started off slow the first few weeks and down a lot in terms of % bankroll, this may be while he lost some clicks I don't know or maybe lots of casual players like me lost enough by that point of year. But then he turned it around and was killing it until he shut it down for the public. He's a strong writer, though his opinions are not held back , maybe somehow , the Matrix messed with him to throw off his web traffic, didn't like some of his view points? I found it strange that clicks would drop when he was crushing it, I enjoyed just tracking his plays. I wonder if something nefarious happened due to his other writings.

Got it 👍

 

[rocky mountain]

Great to see Nolan Dalla post here again, I think his first post was way back in 2001, so always nice to see some of the "old guard" pop in every now and then.

I sometimes feel like I'm the only MJ member who has not improved in the last 20 years.

 

[NolanDalla]

Rocky....you are right about those field goal props. Crushed those. I discovered a flaw in the odds, and hit those for about 6-7 weeks, with about 65 percent success. Then, once they were posted, lots of copycats touted those, and the party was over. Those 6.5s went to 7.5, or the juice got high. The gravy train ended quick. I kinda wish Id held back on those and just bet them for 300 a spot and stayed under the radar, but I admit to love sharing and finding this stuff.

-- ND

 

[kickserv]

I sometimes feel like I'm the only MJ member who has not improved in the last 20 years.

By year 40, you'll get there.

 

[rocky mountain]

By year 40, you'll get there.

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[Randercity]

I was following your plays and profiting, just wish I had a place to bet kickers. Like you said, that 3-4 week period was FUEGO 🔥

 

[jng]

A gentleman and a handicapping scholar.

 

[BadAngel]

Nolan, you are a class act and always was. I am really glad you did well in the contest and that is something you should be proud of. This old timer, (Me) always read your good reasoning and your picks. Good luck in everything you do in the future Nolan.

BA

 

[Randercity]

Rocky....you are right about those field goal props. Crushed those. I discovered a flaw in the odds, and hit those for about 6-7 weeks, with about 65 percent success. Then, once they were posted, lots of copycats touted those, and the party was over. Those 6.5s went to 7.5, or the juice got high. The gravy train ended quick. I kinda wish Id held back on those and just bet them for 300 a spot and stayed under the radar, but I admit to love sharing and finding this stuff.

-- ND

Will you be posting your playoff picks anywhere?? I understand the contest is over but I'm sure you will still be making plays in the days to come. MJs would love ❤️ your insights. Good luck either way sir.

 

[NolanDalla]

Thanks, Randercity.

Here's the write ups on Saturday's two games. Will post Sunday's writeups later.

NFL Wild Card Weekend Picks - Nolan Dalla

UPDATE: Philadelphia at Tampa Bay Line: Eagles -3 If anyone would have predicted the Buccaneers would win their division and make the playoffs, you’d have thought they were crazy. Moreover, if someone told you Tampa Bay would be hosting the defending NFC champion Eagles in the playoff opener —...

www.nolandalla.com

 

[MadJack]

Thanks, Randercity.

Here's the write ups on Saturday's two games. Will post Sunday's writeups later.

NFL Wild Card Weekend Picks - Nolan Dalla

UPDATE: Philadelphia at Tampa Bay Line: Eagles -3 If anyone would have predicted the Buccaneers would win their division and make the playoffs, you’d have thought they were crazy. Moreover, if someone told you Tampa Bay would be hosting the defending NFC champion Eagles in the playoff opener —...

www.nolandalla.com

One things I do love about this weekend’s games is the brutally cold winter weather. This is the way real football should be played, outdoors in the elements.

Wait till you find out about the PIT/BUF game being moved to Monday. Jesus Christ!