****Official College Wagering Thread****

[phillybear 366]

Weird thing was I had a Planes, Trains, and Automobiles kind of trip home from work. Delays. Missed connections. My last bus not showing up. I finally ran home from the bus stop, my neighbors staring at me with curiousity, thankfully my computer was up and running, and punched in my bets 5 seconds before the BYU game went off the board.

 

[GiantsRule 0]

2nd half Auburn -7 20

 

Both these teams are moving the ball like their the 99 Rams, Auburns D is looking flat weak against the pass.

 

Think im gonna take my losses on the under in this one and lay off the 2nd half, first losing day since the season started, guess the pendulum had to swing the other way....

 

Good luck fellas!

 

Y.M.: Hoping for a quick S. Car score and then I'm going to pound the Auburn line in live betting.

 

Good luck to us both!

[Yer mom 2]

Weird thing was I had a Planes, Trains, and Automobiles kind of trip home from work. Delays. Missed connections. My last bus not showing up. I finally ran home from the bus stop, my neighbors staring at me with curiousity, thankfully my computer was up and running, and punched in my bets 5 seconds before the BYU game went off the board.

 

 

 

LOL....and never missed a fockin beat Thats a hilarious story of degeneratism, love it. Dell Griffith gives a from that happy place up above.

[GiantsRule 0]

LOL....and never missed a fockin beat Thats a hilarious story of degeneratism, love it. Dell Griffith gives a from that happy place up above.

 

I want to know how the hell pb doesn't have the toll-free numbers to all of his outs!

[Yer mom 2]

I want to know how the hell pb doesn't have the toll-free numbers to all of his outs!

 

 

Good point. Philly, at this day and age one would think youd have a better method for placing your friendlys besides going Carl lewis from the bus stop. What gives?

[phillybear 366]

Good point. Philly, at this day and age one would think youd have a better method for placing your friendlys besides going Carl lewis from the bus stop. What gives?

 

I can't place bets from my work computer. I can't make a call from my cubicle. These early start game throw me out of my routine.

 

I bet on a website, but settle with a local middle man. I talk with some of the locals who take calls. I should probably work to reopen accounts with them. But I still would have had a hard time making a call. I don't have a cell phone, and it's amazing how few public phone booths are around anymore.

 

I have a sizable bank roll with the one book, and always let any profits roll over, so I would hate to have to take money out of the bank to open up new accounts for an occasional game.

 

No worries.

[GiantsRule 0]

I can't place bets from my work computer. I can't make a call from my cubicle. These early start game throw me out of my routine.

 

I bet on a website, but settle with a local middle man. I talk with some of the locals who take calls. I should probably work to reopen accounts with them. But I still would have had a hard time making a call. I don't have a cell phone, and it's amazing how few public phone booths are around anymore.

 

I have a sizable bank roll with the one book, and always let any profits roll over, so I would hate to have to take money out of the bank to open up new accounts for an occasional game.

 

No worries.

 

 

You should. It allows you to lineshop and you'd clear the bonuses in no time.

 

And, of course, I get nice referral bonuses as well (hint, hint)

 

Seriously, I'd be willing to split the bonus I get if you ever decide to sign up!

[phillybear 366]

You should. It allows you to lineshop and you'd clear the bonuses in no time.

 

And, of course, I get nice referral bonuses as well (hint, hint)

 

Seriously, I'd be willing to split the bonus I get if you ever decide to sign up!

 

Seriously, I don't own any credit cards; it's a long and complicated story involving a b!tch of an ex-fiance.

 

Signing up with a book other than local might be difficult. But I will consider it in the future.

 

Line shopping is smart, and I have to see what my options are. At least I am starting to get a feel for line moves, so I hope to optimize the lines in the future when I decide on a game.

 

Did Auburn recover an onside kick?

[PackYourNut 47]

I was completely wrong. I am a donkey and I apologize...

[Yer mom 2]

I was completely wrong. I am a donkey and I apologize...

 

 

Dont sweat it my friend, its a humbling thing this wagering can be at times

[GiantsRule 0]

Seriously, I don't own any credit cards; it's a long and complicated story involving a b!tch of an ex-fiance.

 

Signing up with a book other than local might be difficult. But I will consider it in the future.

 

Line shopping is smart, and I have to see what my options are. At least I am starting to get a feel for line moves, so I hope to optimize the lines in the future when I decide on a game.

 

Did Auburn recover an onside kick?

 

Of course they did! Mother f'ers! How can Spurrier not be prepared for that sh!t?!?

[phillybear 366]

I was completely wrong. I am a donkey and I apologize...

 

You have Auburn tonight also, right? You still have a chance to salvage, as they just went up by 14.

 

It's a long grind, the betting season.

[fuggedaboutits 0]

Here are my wagers this week:

 

10 Point teaser 1.5 units

BYU +15.5 WIN

Tennessee -3 WIN

Wiscy -1 WIN

 

6.5 Point teaser .5 unit

Auburn -7.5 LOSS

Colorado +21

Kansas +28

Rutgers +2.5 WIN

USC -10.5

Wiscy -4.5 WIN

 

10 Point Teaser 1 Unit

SCarolina +24 WIN

BYU +15.5 WIN

Rutgers +5 WIN

 

I know some don't like teasers here but they pay the electric bills for me. I am just not comfortable placing LARGE wagers on straight lines. I like the insight here, I am HOOKED on some of you guys posts. Keep em coming for the amateurs like myself. BTW, I doubled my money last week and came a fake field goal attempt in the Florida game from having a MONSTER week.

[phillybear 366]

By the way, it's nice to see new faces in these threads this year. Change is inevitable, and we don't see some old familiar faces, unfortunately. But I like seeing posts by as many people as possible. No one rips picks, and if we do, it's not mean spirited. It's an exchange of opinions, which is cool. Those that lurk in these threads, and there have to be lurkers when we get 4,000+ views on this thread every week, feel free to post. We are not elitists. Believe me. We welcome all opinions. I know that I do. And whenever someone that might not be a bettor necessarily chimes in with insight on a team they are very familiar with, I pay attention. Dont' be afraid to post.

 

And where did Hurricane Ditka disappear to? I know he is up a sh!tload of money. I hope he didn't pack it in for the year. I like to see his picks, and see if we agree on games. I enjoy it greatly when we agree.

 

I know some don't like teasers here but they pay the electric bills for me. I am just not comfortable placing LARGE wagers on straight lines.

 

Don't sweat it. I know that I personally don't do teasers. But the last 3 years have been very solid for teaser bettors. Just keep an open mind, for when the teaser fortune turns, that you will feel comfortable taking straight up bets. But go with whatever you are comfortable with.

[fuggedaboutits 0]

By the way, it's nice to see new faces in these threads this year. Change is inevitable, and we don't see some old familiar faces, unfortunately. But I like seeing posts by as many people as possible. No one rips picks, and if we do, it's not mean spirited. It's an exchange of opinions, which is cool. Those that lurk in these threads, and there have to be lurkers when we get 4,000+ views on this thread every week, feel free to post. We are not elitists. Believe me. We welcome all opinions. I know that I do. And whenever someone that might not be a bettor necessarily chimes in with insight on a team they are very familiar with, I pay attention. Dont' be afraid to post.

 

And where did Hurricane Ditka disappear to? I know he is up a sh!tload of money. I hope he didn't pack it in for the year. I like to see his picks, and see if we agree on games. I enjoy it greatly when we agree.

 

 

Philly you and Ditka are some of my favorites on these threads, good to hear that there are no elitists on these threads. I had a friendly exchange with someone last week and like I said then we are all gambling, it is nice to be able gamble more intelligently though after reading the rationales that are spewed here. KEEP it coming people!

[phillybear 366]

Well, So Car just marched down the field. Auburn is in trouble spread wise. They need a miracle to cover now.

 

Eh. At least the BYU game came out in good fashion.

[GiantsRule 0]

Waited too long to hedge, boys. Olympic's only offering MLs (+400 for S. Car/-500 for Auburn). Guess I'll hold on and hope to finish the night 2-0.

[HawkeyeFootball 0]

IOWA homer here.....

 

I LOVE Iowa in this Sat. nights game.

The hype is huge around here. Iowa will

be bringing it on Sat. Some are saying Coach

Ferent z has saved "something" for this game

in the way of play calling.

 

Fans are told to wear yellow to the game so expect

to see a sea of yellow in the stands on ABC.

 

GO HAWKS!!!

[phillybear 366]

IOWA homer here.....

 

I LOVE Iowa in this Sat. nights game.

The hype is huge around here. Iowa will

be bringing it on Sat. Some are saying Coach

Ferent z has saved "something" for this game

in the way of play calling.

 

Fans are told to wear yellow to the game so expect

to see a sea of yellow in the stands on ABC.

 

GO HAWKS!!!

 

I agree. The play is Iowa plus the points or nothing.

[GiantsRule 0]

*UPDATE* Couldn't resist on that 4th down:

 

South Carolina ML +1100

[GiantsRule 0]

*UPDATE* Couldn't resist on that 4th down:

 

South Carolina ML +1100

 

Spurrier called a mostly great game until that final play. Can't figure out why he'd pass on a 4th and short that decided the game, particularly with the way his QB was scrambling.

 

But, overall, a 2-0 night with a slight side bet loss. I'll take it any day of the week...and twice on Thursday!

 

[Yer mom 2]

Spurrier called a mostly great game until that final play. Can't figure out why he'd pass on a 4th and short that decided the game, particularly with the way his QB was scrambling.

 

But, overall, a 2-0 night with a slight side bet loss. I'll take it any day of the week...and twice on Thursday!

 

 

 

I agree, I posted somewhere on here that giving the ol ball coach +14 on a televised Thurday night was too many.....took the under instead

[phillybear 366]

Overall College YTD: 72-54-3; +37.07 units

Subset: 2 unit plays or higher: 29-15-1; +35.37 units

 

Thursday

 

BYU (+6.5) for 1 unit WINNER

OVER (47) BYU/TCU for 1 unit WINNER

Adding: Auburn (-13.5) for 1 unit LOSER

 

Decent night.

 

Overall College YTD: 74-55-3; +37.97 units

Subset: 2 unit plays or higher: 29-15-1; +35.37 units

[GiantsRule 0]

I agree, I posted somewhere on here that giving the ol ball coach +14 on a televised Thurday night was too many.....took the under instead

 

Your analysis is why I took that bet, my friend. Thank you!

 

Thoughts on tomorrow night?

[phillybear 366]

For Friday

 

So Flor (+4) for a unit

So Flor (Moneyline +155) for 1 unit

 

Montreal for 3 units (waiting for a line)

[Yer mom 2]

Fellow Wagerers, spur of the moment Vegas trip has just sprung up and without having to contemplate, im there. Heres wishing you all the best of luck for the upcoming weekend. Im bringin the laptop so if fat Tony fills me in on a fix, I will drop in and let ya know if theres something worth sharing. I should be incoherent most of the time, gonna pull me a Papageorgio.

 

Kill the books!!!

 

 

 

[American Chewy 98]

IOWA homer here.....

 

I LOVE Iowa in this Sat. nights game.

The hype is huge around here. Iowa will

be bringing it on Sat. Some are saying Coach

Ferent z has saved "something" for this game

in the way of play calling.

 

Fans are told to wear yellow to the game so expect

to see a sea of yellow in the stands on ABC.

 

GO HAWKS!!!

 

i dont see how iowa wins this game (or stays within a score). they can't run the ball (less than 4ypc against illinois?), they can't pass deep (i think drew tate is not completely healthy and who on iowa is going to burn ohio st deep?) i just dont see how iowa scores points in this game. ohio st's only weekness might be their run def up the middle but iowa has shown no ability to run up the middle, only outside. ohio st is too fast for that.

on offense ohio st torched iowa last year (over 500 yrds offense) and i think ohio st has the better athletes again here.

i realize iowa is great ATS at kinnick, but ohio st has already been tested in hostile territory at texas.

this just seems like a total mismatch but i guess vegas knows something i dont to set this line so low. i'm only gonna go a unit on tOSU, but a few people i know are really loading up on this one.

all that said, i'll probably root for iowa to win, i hate ohio st.

GL dude

[American Chewy 98]

Overall

45-35-4 +10.045 units

2+ plays 10-9-1 +3.08 units

 

BYU +7 WINNER

 

Hurray! easy winner, and i loved how tcu came through for the over in that game lol 5 TD's in the 2nd half!! good job for over betters.

 

Overall

46-35-4 +11.045 units

2+ plays 10-9-1 +3.08 units

 

S. Florida +4 1.5 units

S. Florida ML +160 .5 unit

 

my not so technical analysis but i like typing it out anyway:

i watch s. florida play in person against kansas last week and was impressed with their freshman QB. he'll be a hell of a player in a short time. S. Fla's def did enough to win also. they had a great shot to win that game(or at least take it to OT), esp if they woulda kicked the FG in the first half instead of going for it on 4th down...sigh (still somewhat upset they didnt cover!) anyway this is rutgers 2nd road game (won at UNC) but first as a favorite (and ranked!) i'm not sure they are ready for that, but the public sure thinks they are(87% on rutgers right now). anytime a home team gets more than 3 pts and the public is against them at 70% or more, home team covers 55%. i love those plays, hell we've already seen C. Fla and S. Car do it this week. Go Bulls!!

[jenkins 1]

Here is my take on tonights game. I have seen RU play pretty much every game for many years (I know, I'm a glutton for punishment). Anyway, this RU team is a different team. I know that there is a lot of media hype for this team because they were so bad for so long, but I say that if you are considering putting any money on South Florida tonight be very careful.

 

Rutgers defense has been absolutely unbelievable this year. They have given up 14 points total the last 3 weeks - one TD was a defensive score in garbage time, the other a TD after a turnover gave the opponent the ball on the 17 yard line. Against Carolina, most of the yardage was in the first half of the first game of the season. The D is extremely fast, and Schiano has really turned them into a difference maker.

 

As for the offense, I really don't see how with all of the injuries and suspensions that the South Florida D can stop RU's running game. Between Rice and Leonard I'm not sure too many teams will stop them. RU's QB play has been shaky at best, but there are playmakers on that offense that should be able to compensate.

 

In past years, I would say this is the perfect situation for RU to let down and lose a nationally televised game. But I think South Florida is overmatched pretty much all over the field tonight.

 

I'm not that concerned over the betting trends, etc. in this matchup. I look at both teams and I see Rutgers as a much better team with something to prove.

 

Rutgers -4. 3 Units.

[phillybear 366]

Overall College YTD: 74-55-3; +37.97 units

Subset: 2 unit plays or higher: 29-15-1; +35.37 units

CFL: 14-9; +6.4 units

 

Friday

 

So Flor (+4) for 1 unit WINNER

So Flor (Moneyline +155) for 1 unit LOSER

 

(8:00PM EST)Montreal (Moneyline@+145 for 3 units) WINNER!!!!!

 

As of last night, Rutgers was seeing around 87% of the action. Which isn't surprising, as the Rutgers program has turned a corner, played in a bowl game last year, has recruited pretty well, and is actually nationally ranked after their 4-0 start. They are a national feel-good story. But when you dig deeper, it's hard to figure out how good Rutgers is this year. They lost their decent QB Hart to graduation and the new starter Peel is not all that good. Peel started a few games last year, and was awful then too. Rutgers is a running heavy team, but they don't really run all that impressively.

Rutgers runs for 4.7 ypr vs teams that allow 4.4

Rutgers has rushed for 217,166,217,215 yards in their 4 games

Rutgers gains 6.6 yppass vs teams that allow 7.4

Rutgers gains 5.3 yards per play vs team that allow 5.3

Rutgers allows 2.3 ypr vs teams that average 3.1

Rutgers allows 3.6 yards per play vs teams that average 4.4

Basically, Rutgers is a pretty good defensive team, runs the ball for a lot yards on a lot of carries and has trouble throwing the ball. Rutgers, in their only road game, beat a lousy North Carolina team 21-16, but got outgained 403-362. Rutgers blew out horrible Illinois 33-0; the half time score was 33-0, and Rutgers had a defensive and special teams score in the first quarter. Rutgers also beat Ohio 24-7 and Howard (who??) 56-7. I think that the early easy schedule, plus forcing 13 turnovers so far, have inflated the public perception of Rutgers. Rutgers is a decent enough team, but why exactly are they favored in this game, and why are they getting nearly all the action? I suppose it’s public perception.

 

South Florida is an often overlooked team, quietly enjoying success anonymously in the Big East. They have become a perennial bowl contending team, and played in a bowl game last year. But they have enjoyed a decided home field advantage for some time now, going 47-12 SU in their last 59 home games. And don’t forget, they whacked Louisville down in South Florida 45-14 last year. Their best player on offense, RB Hall is gone, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Their QB last year Julmiste simply could not thrown the focking ball. As good as the So Flor running game and defense were, they just could not get anything going with their passing game. This year, this team has blossomed into a passing team under the so far impressive freshman Grothe.

So Flor rushes for 4.3 ypr vs teams that allow 4.1 ypr

So Flor averages 7.9 yp pass vs teams that allow 7.2 ypp

So Flor averages 5.9 yp play vs teams that allow 5.6

So Flor gives up 2.7 ypr vs teams that gain 3.5 ypr

So Flor allows 4.4 yards per play vs teams that gain 4.6

So Flor is a solid defensive team like Rutgers, but have shown to be a pretty good passing team against a tougher schedule. So Flor dominated McNeese St in their first game, beat Flor International 21-20 in their second, both home games. Flor International is an interesting team, probably the best Sun Belt team, that has gone 0-4 to start the season and has lost those 4 games by a combined total of 11 points, so that is not a surprising final score, especially when you are breaking in a young quarterback. So Flor beat Central Florida fairly convincingly on the road, then laid an egg at Kansas, losing 13-7. Kansas is a tough team at home. The key to tonight‘s game will be to stop the Rutgers running game, and So Flor has a very athletic defense and very athletic team overall. It seems that they get a lot of Florida kids on their roster, some of the very finest high school talent in the country. So Flor starting linebackers are starting for their third straight year together. It’s a very solid, experienced unit, to challenge the Rutgers running game. I don’t see any reason why So Flor can’t win the battle of the trenches in this game.

 

Last year, So Flor beat Rutgers at Rutgers 45-31, but So Flor had a huge turnover advantage of 6-0. And many will point this out as a main reason to back Rutgers. However So Flor is equal or better in the stats than Rutgers in many categories, so taking a home dog, which I would have made the favorite, looks like the way to go. I don’t think this will be a high scoring game. This is the first game of a three game road trip for Rutgers that will tell us how good the Scarlet Knights are. I think they run into problems right off the bat tonight. This line is not going up, despite the heavy Rutgers action. Seems like the books like all this action on Rutgers.

 

Good luck to all.

 

Adding: Montreal is on a 6 game losing streak, and getting desperate. They still control their destiny in the East division. Their recent struggles are attributed to playing the stronger West division teams, and they are 6-2 SU against the East this year. Winnipeg is enjoying a resurgence, but remain 2-7 SU at home. Winnipeg won a close game vs Montreal last week, and I like the Montreal to win this game on this quick turnaround revenge game.

[GiantsRule 0]

Overall College YTD: 74-55-3; +37.97 units

Subset: 2 unit plays or higher: 29-15-1; +35.37 units

CFL: 14-9; +6.4 units

 

Friday

 

So Flor (+4) for 1 unit

So Flor (Moneyline +155) for 1 unit

 

Montreal for 3 units (waiting for a line)

 

As of last night, Rutgers was seeing around 87% of the action. Which isn't surprising, as the Rutgers program has turned a corner, played in a bowl game last year, has recruited pretty well, and is actually nationally ranked after their 4-0 start. They are a national feel-good story. But when you dig deeper, it's hard to figure out how good Rutgers is this year. They lost their decent QB Hart to graduation and the new starter Peel is not all that good. Peel started a few games last year, and was awful then too. Rutgers is a running heavy team, but they don't really run all that impressively.

Rutgers runs for 4.7 ypr vs teams that allow 4.4

Rutgers has rushed for 217,166,217,215 yards in their 4 games

Rutgers gains 6.6 yppass vs teams that allow 7.4

Rutgers gains 5.3 yards per play vs team that allow 5.3

Rutgers allows 2.3 ypr vs teams that average 3.1

Rutgers allows 3.6 yards per play vs teams that average 4.4

Basically, Rutgers is a pretty good defensive team, runs the ball for a lot yards on a lot of carries and has trouble throwing the ball. Rutgers, in their only road game, beat a lousy North Carolina team 21-16, but got outgained 403-362. Rutgers blew out horrible Illinois 33-0; the half time score was 33-0, and Rutgers had a defensive and special teams score in the first quarter. Rutgers also beat Ohio 24-7 and Howard (who??) 56-7. I think that the early easy schedule, plus forcing 13 turnovers so far, have inflated the public perception of Rutgers. Rutgers is a decent enough team, but why exactly are they favored in this game, and why are they getting nearly all the action? I suppose it’s public perception.

 

South Florida is an often overlooked team, quietly enjoying success anonymously in the Big East. They have become a perennial bowl contending team, and played in a bowl game last year. But they have enjoyed a decided home field advantage for some time now, going 47-12 SU in their last 59 home games. And don’t forget, they whacked Louisville down in South Florida 45-14 last year. Their best player on offense, RB Hall is gone, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Their QB last year Julmiste simply could not thrown the focking ball. As good as the So Flor running game and defense were, they just could not get anything going with their passing game. This year, this team has blossomed into a passing team under the so far impressive freshman Grothe.

So Flor rushes for 4.3 ypr vs teams that allow 4.1 ypr

So Flor averages 7.9 yp pass vs teams that allow 7.2 ypp

So Flor averages 5.9 yp play vs teams that allow 5.6

So Flor gives up 2.7 ypr vs teams that gain 3.5 ypr

So Flor allows 4.4 yards per play vs teams that gain 4.6

So Flor is a solid defensive team like Rutgers, but have shown to be a pretty good passing team against a tougher schedule. So Flor dominated McNeese St in their first game, beat Flor International 21-20 in their second, both home games. Flor International is an interesting team, probably the best Sun Belt team, that has gone 0-4 to start the season and has lost those 4 games by a combined total of 11 points, so that is not a surprising final score, especially when you are breaking in a young quarterback. So Flor beat Central Florida fairly convincingly on the road, then laid an egg at Kansas, losing 13-7. Kansas is a tough team at home. The key to tonight‘s game will be to stop the Rutgers running game, and So Flor has a very athletic defense and very athletic team overall. It seems that they get a lot of Florida kids on their roster, some of the very finest high school talent in the country. So Flor starting linebackers are starting for their third straight year together. It’s a very solid, experienced unit, to challenge the Rutgers running game. I don’t see any reason why So Flor can’t win the battle of the trenches in this game.

 

Last year, So Flor beat Rutgers at Rutgers 45-31, but So Flor had a huge turnover advantage of 6-0. And many will point this out as a main reason to back Rutgers. However So Flor is equal or better in the stats than Rutgers in many categories, so taking a home dog, which I would have made the favorite, looks like the way to go. I don’t think this will be a high scoring game. This is the first game of a three game road trip for Rutgers that will tell us how good the Scarlet Knights are. I think they run into problems right off the bat tonight. This line is not going up, despite the heavy Rutgers action. Seems like the books like all this action on Rutgers.

 

Good luck to all.

 

From this analysis, sounds like I might take a flyer on the over. I'm going to actually wait out a few series and hope for a few punts so I can grab the number in the mid-to-late 30s in live betting (currently 41.5).

[PackYourNut 47]

I think Phili was saying there will not be a lot of points scored...

 

I'm as cold as ice, so I have no opinion...

[saintplayer23 0]

I know Philly gave a few last year, but what are a few sites to go to for college and pro picks forums?

[Hurricane Ditka 0]

Did you all think that I left you? I haven't liked anything all week long so I have been on the sideline. Plus I am still angry with 4 losses last week each by 1 point or .5. They are all fixed!

 

Also, I cashed out a grand and got the kids a pup (Golden Retriever) so I have been tending to that.

 

I have a few games I like for Saturday and will do a write up tonight after work with current lines.

 

Florida, Nevada, Oregon, Iowa, Texas Tech, Wisconsin, Boise State, Washington State were all game I liked last night but I haven't pulled the trigger yet on anything.

 

College YTD: 54-20-4 (+48 units)

NFL YTD: 13-7-1 (+9 units)

[phillybear 366]

I know Philly gave a few last year, but what are a few sites to go to for college and pro picks forums?

 

One of the better ones is covers.com Pretty active sight, some decent information and chatter, and your typical flame wars. There are a bunch of dopes, but some quality insight is there are well. You have to weed through it. Usually, you can find in-game threads and possible links to games as well. I check in on a number of other sites too, but the activity seems to be dropping off severely over the years.

 

For technical game information, you can go to a site like statfox.com to get pure numbers on games in their free matchup sections.

[Grind 0]

Did you all think that I left you? I haven't liked anything all week long so I have been on the sideline. Plus I am still angry with 4 losses last week each by 1 point or .5. They are all fixed!

 

Also, I cashed out a grand and got the kids a pup (Golden Retriever) so I have been tending to that.

 

I have a few games I like for Saturday and will do a write up tonight after work with current lines.

 

Florida, Nevada, Oregon, Iowa, Texas Tech, Wisconsin, Boise State, Washington State were all game I liked last night but I haven't pulled the trigger yet on anything.

 

College YTD: 54-20-4 (+48 units)

NFL YTD: 13-7-1 (+9 units)

 

 

You won't beleive the excitement I experienced when I got to the forum and noticed the last post on this thread was from Hurricane Ditka. I think I lost a couple years of my life thinking I wasn't going to get some locks this week. I look forward to your picks.

[rjconley48105 0]

By the way, it's nice to see new faces in these threads this year. Change is inevitable, and we don't see some old familiar faces, unfortunately. But I like seeing posts by as many people as possible. No one rips picks, and if we do, it's not mean spirited. It's an exchange of opinions, which is cool. Those that lurk in these threads, and there have to be lurkers when we get 4,000+ views on this thread every week, feel free to post. We are not elitists. Believe me. We welcome all opinions. I know that I do. And whenever someone that might not be a bettor necessarily chimes in with insight on a team they are very familiar with, I pay attention. Dont' be afraid to post.

 

And where did Hurricane Ditka disappear to? I know he is up a sh!tload of money. I hope he didn't pack it in for the year. I like to see his picks, and see if we agree on games. I enjoy it greatly when we agree.

Don't sweat it. I know that I personally don't do teasers. But the last 3 years have been very solid for teaser bettors. Just keep an open mind, for when the teaser fortune turns, that you will feel comfortable taking straight up bets. But go with whatever you are comfortable with.

 

Philly I have followed your bets for the last couple years and it has payed off for me. And as you say your going to win some and lose some but its about being ahead in the end. I don't write much on here but you have always answered my questions on my bets so I appreciate that. It was tough for me in the begining cause I only seem to bet on favorites so the change to take the UD's was tough but fun. I am a Michigan Homer so if any questions on them go ahead and ask. Its fun to watch a good defense again. It hasnt been since 97' that they looked this good. Thanks again

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You won't beleive the excitement I experienced when I got to the forum and noticed the last post on this thread was from Hurricane Ditka. I think I lost a couple years of my life thinking I wasn't going to get some locks this week. I look forward to your picks.

 

Wow, I wish my wife was as excited when I step out of the shower as some of you are to see my football picks.

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Philly I have followed your bets for the last couple years and it has payed off for me. And as you say your going to win some and lose some but its about being ahead in the end. I don't write much on here but you have always answered my questions on my bets so I appreciate that. It was tough for me in the begining cause I only seem to bet on favorites so the change to take the UD's was tough but fun. I am a Michigan Homer so if any questions on them go ahead and ask. Its fun to watch a good defense again. It hasnt been since 97' that they looked this good. Thanks again

 

 

This is the first time in quite a few years that we can use "Michigan Defense" and "Aggressive" in the same sentence. The past few years, we couldn't even use those terms in the same paragraph. That said, I think I'm riding the Wolverines out betting wise the rest of the year. I think this is a legit Michigan team (offense, defense, special teams) and I still think the lines more resemble last year's dissappointment. I'm thinking it may take most of the season for the lines to catch back up to the talent of this year's Michigan team.

 

Wow, I wish my wife was as excited when I step out of the shower as some of you are to see my football picks.

 

 

Well I don't think you stepping out of the shower makes your wife any money.

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Here are my picks for the week...not sure what my record is, but know my bankroll has doubled!

 

Florida -13.5 vs Alabama...Urban has these boys playing well right now, and they will roll against a suspect Alabama team

 

SDSU -2.5 @ San Jose St....Finally a winable game for SDSU, and Chuck Long badly needs his first victory as a head coach

 

Georgia Tech +9 @ Virg. Tech...Georgia Tech has been coming up big against good teams lately, and I think that trend will continue

 

Ohio St -7 @ Iowa...Ohio St knows how to handle the pressure of big games and play well, Iowa always seems to lay an egg in games like this.

 

good luck to all, make a lot of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$