About

"Aces" is a 36-year season-ticket holder for the San Diego Chargers but has the uncanny ability to be unbiased towards the team as a result of an extensive NFL and NCAA handicapping pedigree. Proud of the fact that he had made more money wagering against the San Diego Chargers than ON the Chargers, Aces can be brutally honest about all teams in the National Football League, with the AFC Western Division being an easy target. Favorite handicapping theory -- Don't force it, wait for the good games to play. "Quality over quantity." Multiple title-holder in all types of fantasy football leagues, makes an annual trek to Las Vegas for the WSOP every summer, and values his reputation as much as his bank-roll. Aces Casino has a slightly acerbic tone at times, when he's writing at his optimum level -- bring your crash helmet!

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Philip Rivers, Stan Humphries, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Marcel Dionne, LaDainian Tomlinson, Dan Fouts, John Jefferson, Lance Alworth.

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    San Diego Chargers, Anaheim / Los Angeles / California Angels, USC Trojans, Los Angeles Kings

  • Favorite Coaches

    Bobby Ross, Bill Cowher, Mike Ditka, Bill Walsh, and all other successful head coaches that strive for discipline, team camaraderie, and the will to win.

  • All Time Sports Moment

    The United States Olympic Hockey team's stunning victory over the Soviet Union in the 1980 medal round semi's.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    HAS to be the "Miracle on Manchester," when the Kings erased a five-goal lead against the Oilers in the third period of their playoff game, and won it in OT with a Daryl Evans goal.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Hello?? Back-to-back no-hitters by Johnny Vander Meer. Go ahead, try it!

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Even after anoiting Mays as one of the best to EVER play the game, i'm giving the edge to the "Babe," here.

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Ouch. Hmmmm..... OK, I gotta take Montana. You just couldn't beat him in any of those "big games." Unitas a VERY close second...

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Bill, you were playing in a three-team league. I like all the titles that you and Red won, but Jordan is the best to EVER play, even over "Magic."

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    "99" could pass the puck through a key-hole from 40 yards away. He's "the Great Gretzky." that ain't MY nick for him, someone else came up with that.

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Unless the sport allows you to use your hands, i'll stick with Pele here.

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Gimme the powerful Roger Federer over the relentless tactician that is Pete Sampras.

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    "The Golden Bear" is still golden, while the "Tiger" has been caged by his personal demons. Gimme Jack.

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    "Intimidator" or "The King?" Gimme a break, it's GOTTA be a tie. Maybe I should go back and give Nicklaus a tie, too.

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Until you've seen my mother-in-law drive in the Costco parking lot, your votes here are null and void.

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    The ACC rules in hoops, bar none, and the Big 12 was fun to watch on the gridiron in '08.

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  • JW Nix posted 649 days ago

    JW Nix

    The Biggest Oversight in Pro Football History : http://bleacherreport.com/articles/389389-jim-tyrer

  • Alex Johnson posted 933 days ago

    Alex Johnson

    Hey, I've got 2 new articles out today I think you'll enjoy.

    1. This one could be quite controversial. Find out what I think about all the hype around Michael Vick and why I feel the way I do: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/225693-its-time-to-pull-back-the-reigns-on-the-mick-vick-hype-and-face-reality

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  • Ian Philip posted 1135 days ago

    Ian Philip

    Well, it's good to see you on here. I don't know if you remember me from the chargerfans.net board as ChargerLikeJoiner aka CLJ, but I remember you.

  • chad lamasa posted 1137 days ago

    chad lamasa

    Hey thanks for the fan add. I was a bit shocked to see it on my profile but I appreciate it.

  • Aces Casino posted 1143 days ago

    Aces Casino

    You'll see "Magic" in my fave athletes' list, but Michael was pretty damned good, OIP.

  • oneinchpunch oip posted 1143 days ago

    oneinchpunch oip

    You gotta be joking on that Jordan comment.

    Magic is the greatest ever.