barteeparty
Footballguy
14-0'shake zula said:
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FFA Wagering Thread: THERE HE IS!@! (16 Viewers)
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lumpy19
Footballguy
Do you work for them? You are pimping them hard in this thread. They're a member of the first fidelity group, I'm not a huge fan of keeping money there.
barteeparty
Footballguy
1-0 on my Platinum Pick1-1 on Gold Picks'barteeparty said:
2-1 on Silver picks
4-2 Overall
I'll take it! Hope you guys got in on the action!
nittanylion
Footballguy
No, I don't work for them at all. I'm a Chef. With all the hullabaloo that's going on with Sportsbooks these days, and how many folks here are being quite vocal either lamenting the shutdown or reduction of services of outs at their disposal, I'm just trying to be helpful by making others here aware of what I've found to be a dependable, no-frills out that's not as 'above the radar' as some of the better known sports books. Case in point: your post tonight about preseason teasers being shut down at sportsbook.com - thought I'd help out and give you an option...Because I don't play a lot of exotics and props, I've found myself moving more and more of my bankroll over there, as they supply me with everything I need, and the Cust Serv is good, payouts prompt, and the bonus program is fair and generous...and I like the idea that it seems like many folks don't know about them.I'm VERY interested in your comment about First Fidelity Group, though. Didn't know there was/is anything to be concerned about there. When you have a minute, I'd really appreciate it if you'd fill me/us in. Thanks!
barteeparty
Footballguy
I would guess a lot of the initial money was coming in on Baylor. TCU lost Dalton and they only return 3 starters on offense. VegasInsider is saying it started out at -10.0 but the highest I saw it was -6.5 for TCU. Currently it is at -3.5.
lumpy19
Footballguy
Opened at 6.5 at CRIS, I believe dr bob released baylor +6 which was part of the move and it just keeps going. I'm tempted to take TCU -3. Lots of returning starters on Baylor and only 8 returning starters on TCU.
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lumpy19
Footballguy
I had trouble getting paid from youwager.com(also a first fidelity site) a few years ago and that was back when neteller was around and it should have been easy. I haven't been back since. That's really all I know about them, I've stayed away since.Bodog is not part of first fidelity, they are their own entity.
JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
What is the prepaid debit card of choice at sports book? Also, and I apologize if I asked this before, do you have to show an ID to western union money?
barteeparty
Footballguy
Wouldnt that mean you would want to take Baylor? I'm confused by the post.'lumpy19 said:
lumpy19
Footballguy
I can't take Baylor now, it's moved too much. My reasoning there was why we saw the movement.
barteeparty
Footballguy
I gotcha. I just started a Week 1 pick thread. Check it out and give some picks...
optionmaven
Footballguy
strung together a nice 3 teamer (i had given up on) with unlv, syracuse, and fiu. When i looked at the syracuse score, they were down by double digits, thought it was over for sure. Didn't look like unlv was going to cover either. Saw later at night my account grow by 300. Very nice and thank you.
barteeparty
Footballguy
optionmaven
Footballguy
Isn't TCU perenially a better squad than what Baylor puts up? I know each yr is different but I'm going with the better program and reduced spread.
barteeparty
Footballguy
I broke down both set of rosters and Baylor has a lot more experience and better recruiting star ratings (A lot more 4 star athletes). They also have one of the best QBs in the antion which is huge in College Football. I went against the public on this one even though I would have liked to take it when Baylor was +6.0.
JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
Whose alias?
barteeparty
Footballguy
What are you asking?Whose alias?
derek245583
Footballguy
Baylor can flat out light the lamp...I know that.
bmj87
Footballguy
So without much success recently in baseball, we're gonna end the season up a whopping 0.17u 
Instead, focusing on my college football plays that I'm really excited about.
To start the season off, a 2u play before the line gets out of hand:
2u Notre Dame -11.5
YTD 0-0 +0.00u
Instead, focusing on my college football plays that I'm really excited about.
To start the season off, a 2u play before the line gets out of hand:
2u Notre Dame -11.5
YTD 0-0 +0.00u
Hoart Petterson
Footballguy
why this line drop tonight? scary.
barteeparty
Footballguy
I'm actually watching that line. But without much research, I liked it for USF at +10.0. Interesting you are confident on ND giving another 1.5So without much success recently in baseball, we're gonna end the season up a whopping 0.17u
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
I'm surprised nobody thought to start a thread about wagering before now.
shake zula
Footballguy
TheGooRoo
Footballguy
Bart! Bart!! Bart!!! Bart!!!! Bart!!!!!
nittanylion
Footballguy
I'm playing a 7-point teaser tonight: TCU +3.5 / O46.5...
...yes TCU only brings back 3 starters on Offense, and 5 on Defense, however TCU is historically a much deeper Team than Baylor - the majority of these 2011 starters were good enough to push the players they were playing behind in 2010 to the point where it's not as big a transition as the numbers/paper make it appear...also, TCU has an 'unofficial history' of 'playing to cover' - they do a reasonably good job of hitting their expected #'s. As this game is @ Baylor, and I like the Baylor QB, it gives me pause, but IMO the over is the strong play, and I strongly doubt TCU loses this one outright, so I like a teaser that makes them a FG dog, and allows me to tweak that over # down to where 47 is a winner...
Good Luck!
...yes TCU only brings back 3 starters on Offense, and 5 on Defense, however TCU is historically a much deeper Team than Baylor - the majority of these 2011 starters were good enough to push the players they were playing behind in 2010 to the point where it's not as big a transition as the numbers/paper make it appear...also, TCU has an 'unofficial history' of 'playing to cover' - they do a reasonably good job of hitting their expected #'s. As this game is @ Baylor, and I like the Baylor QB, it gives me pause, but IMO the over is the strong play, and I strongly doubt TCU loses this one outright, so I like a teaser that makes them a FG dog, and allows me to tweak that over # down to where 47 is a winner...
Good Luck!
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
FYI: My buddy that I mentioned last season who KILLS totals in CFB just sent the following to our email list:
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
Texas -24
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
A&M is gonna kill them but I'll tail this one just for the hell of it. Good luck to us.
modogg
Footballguy
a lot of books have deals, i think Lumpy mentioned sportsbook having one a page back or so. it is sportsbook.ag now, but most books should have something. try 5dimes or any of the other more reputable books
barteeparty
Footballguy
BYU @ Ole Miss (+2.5)
Gold Pick: Ole Miss (+120)
How many times do you see an SEC school at home against an Independent as an underdog? That is exactly what we have in this game. Ole Miss is a +2.5 in this game. After looking over the rosters, BYU received a huge lift on their defense thanks to NT Hebron Fangupo and MLB Uona Kaveinga, both 4 star transfers from USC. Add that to 10 returning starters on offense, and I can see why the books think BYU is the favorite.
But the breakdown suggests Ole Miss is a much more talented team. They are at home and they have a good coach in Houston Nutt. I see Ole Miss being able to control the clock and the line of scrimmage with a solid rushing attack led by Senior Brandon Bolden. They have great team speed and will be able to make enough stops on defense to pull out the win. With the spread being less than a FG, I’m taking the money line in this game. $100 pays out $120.
Colorado State (-6.5) @ New Mexico
Gold Pick: Colorado State (-6.5)
Last year Colorado State beat down New Mexico 38-14 in Colorado. Colorado State will be on the road for this one but they are a much improved team from last year. They return 4 offensive lineman. QB Pete Thomas completed 65% of his passes last year and should build on that success this year. He may not complete 65% of his passes again, but his TD:INT ratio should improve greatly (11:13). I look for him to shred the Lobos secondary today.
New Mexico was helped this year by some transfers from Ohio State (WR Lamaar Thomas), Illinois (DT Reggie Ellis), WV (WR Deon Long), and Maryland (LB Javarie Johnson) who will all start for them. Even with the talent they acquired, the rest of this team is BAD. They have major problems in the secondary. They also have a lot of issues at the QB position, which is never a good sign for a college football team. I see New Mexico making mistakes and Pete Thomas using his arm to knock the Lobos off again this year. The spread is +6.5 and I like CSU by at least 10 points.
Gold Pick: Ole Miss (+120)
How many times do you see an SEC school at home against an Independent as an underdog? That is exactly what we have in this game. Ole Miss is a +2.5 in this game. After looking over the rosters, BYU received a huge lift on their defense thanks to NT Hebron Fangupo and MLB Uona Kaveinga, both 4 star transfers from USC. Add that to 10 returning starters on offense, and I can see why the books think BYU is the favorite.
But the breakdown suggests Ole Miss is a much more talented team. They are at home and they have a good coach in Houston Nutt. I see Ole Miss being able to control the clock and the line of scrimmage with a solid rushing attack led by Senior Brandon Bolden. They have great team speed and will be able to make enough stops on defense to pull out the win. With the spread being less than a FG, I’m taking the money line in this game. $100 pays out $120.
Colorado State (-6.5) @ New Mexico
Gold Pick: Colorado State (-6.5)
Last year Colorado State beat down New Mexico 38-14 in Colorado. Colorado State will be on the road for this one but they are a much improved team from last year. They return 4 offensive lineman. QB Pete Thomas completed 65% of his passes last year and should build on that success this year. He may not complete 65% of his passes again, but his TD:INT ratio should improve greatly (11:13). I look for him to shred the Lobos secondary today.
New Mexico was helped this year by some transfers from Ohio State (WR Lamaar Thomas), Illinois (DT Reggie Ellis), WV (WR Deon Long), and Maryland (LB Javarie Johnson) who will all start for them. Even with the talent they acquired, the rest of this team is BAD. They have major problems in the secondary. They also have a lot of issues at the QB position, which is never a good sign for a college football team. I see New Mexico making mistakes and Pete Thomas using his arm to knock the Lobos off again this year. The spread is +6.5 and I like CSU by at least 10 points.
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TheGooRoo
Footballguy
Curious as to how your breakdown shows Ole Miss as a much more talented team. Can you expand on this?
optionmaven
Footballguy
6 pt teasers. all combinations, 2 and three teamers. Notre Dame -4 vs. south florida. Navy -1.5 vs delaware. Vandy -7 vs. elon. Troy +21.5 vs. clemson. Ole Miss +8.5 vs. byu. Colorado st. -.5 vs new mexico. Played Texas 1st half and for the game -14 and 24.
modogg
Footballguy
JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
And how about putting a unit amount on each play instead of the tout-ish Gold/Platinum crap that makes everyone want to end it all?
nittanylion
Footballguy
Raider Nation. Wwesome.BTW, thanks for the call on the Red Sox the other night. That was a very nice cover.
Wow, that was a hell of a game last night. Glad to come out on the plus side. Should have just bet the Over straight, but I'll take it...
I'm currently on Auburn and Mizzou.
Tailing on W.Michigan, UCLA, Notre Dame and Colorado St.
Thinking about Southern Cal, Boise St. and Hawaii.
Playing Northern Illinois -10.5 over Army.
Mid Day play
UCLA (ML)
I'm surprised at the UCLA line, they absolutely dominated HOU last year from a physical stand point (even before Keenam got hurt) and the QB play was BAD last year. If the QB play is still
bad UCLA has shown they could still win but if the QB play is decent (and reports from camp say it should be) they should win comfortably. The Bruin defense is big strong and fast this year. Rick Neuheisel is on the hotseat and can't afford a L here.
UCLA homer here and I don't like betting on my teams but the value is too great to ignore.
UCLA (ML)
I'm surprised at the UCLA line, they absolutely dominated HOU last year from a physical stand point (even before Keenam got hurt) and the QB play was BAD last year. If the QB play is still
bad UCLA has shown they could still win but if the QB play is decent (and reports from camp say it should be) they should win comfortably. The Bruin defense is big strong and fast this year. Rick Neuheisel is on the hotseat and can't afford a L here.
UCLA homer here and I don't like betting on my teams but the value is too great to ignore.
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TheGooRoo
Footballguy
Saturday's Card:
Thomas ore u 19.5 comp -115
Tuinei ore u 4.5 rec -135 L
Crowell georgia o 12.5 carries -115
Luigi byu u 19.5 carries -115
Daniels sfl o 8.5 carries -140
Crist nd o 21.5 comp -115
Wood nd u 19.5 carries -115
Floyd nd o 6 rec -115
Floyd yes td -115
White w mich yes td +110
Robinson mich o 15 comp -130
Trumpy nw o 12.5 carries -115
Rettig bc o 13.5 comp -125
Dyer aub u 106.5 yds -115
Blake aub o 3 rec -130
Harwell mia oh o 5.5 rec +100
Davis so, miss td pass before int -200
Bolden so miss o 4 rec -105
Stewart col o 96.5 rush yds -115
Richardson col o 3.5 rec -135
Gray tamu u 116.5 rush yds -115
Thomas ore u 19.5 comp -115
Tuinei ore u 4.5 rec -135 L
Crowell georgia o 12.5 carries -115
Luigi byu u 19.5 carries -115
Daniels sfl o 8.5 carries -140
Crist nd o 21.5 comp -115
Wood nd u 19.5 carries -115
Floyd nd o 6 rec -115
Floyd yes td -115
White w mich yes td +110
Robinson mich o 15 comp -130
Trumpy nw o 12.5 carries -115
Rettig bc o 13.5 comp -125
Dyer aub u 106.5 yds -115
Blake aub o 3 rec -130
Harwell mia oh o 5.5 rec +100
Davis so, miss td pass before int -200
Bolden so miss o 4 rec -105
Stewart col o 96.5 rush yds -115
Richardson col o 3.5 rec -135
Gray tamu u 116.5 rush yds -115
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Reginald Cornsilks
Footballguy
NFL Pick Em Contest still needs more participants:
http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=606652
http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=606652
The Ref
Footballguy
I also like this and have tailed....
PatsFanCT
Footballguy
In. I can't seem to pick my own winners today.
