Picks without writeups? Why bother

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I understand and yes I appreciate some of the posters that have solid records without write ups. But even these guys should provide a write up here and there, too, IMO.

Oklahoma was decimated on defense last year, a lot of top quality players returned to play against OSU... no mention of that by anybody.

Last year they did very very well despite playing a ton of second stringers on D.

So this year they are healthier and have power on both sides of the ball, lost two top RB's but have one of the best QB's in the land and perhaps the best OL in the NCAA.

So with a solid D they had a good outlook getting 7 points against a overrated vanilla OSU offense.

Did anybody write any of that?

Excellent point. if I had read what you just wrote, I would have saved myself a whole bunch of cash by toning down my OSU bet, or laying off all together.

 

[tmader7]

Excellent point. if I had read what you just wrote, I would have saved myself a whole bunch of cash by toning down my OSU bet, or laying off all together.

Nooooooooooooooo, if you'd listened to Booger McFarland at the half, you'd have jumped on OU to save the loss. I fortunately woke from a nap to hear him and play the second half.

~T~

 

[Dr.Lou]

I concur, been there myself. Most of the write-ups take a lot of time as well...time that could be used capping.

 

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Nooooooooooooooo, if you'd listened to Booger McFarland at the half, you'd have jumped on OU to save the loss. I fortunately woke from a nap to hear him and play the second half.

~T~

Missed Booger, and I doubt he is right 58% of the time. But I'm glad you hit the 2H. Screw the write-ups, but at least let us know if you have any insight watching a game, reading a blog, or maybe read a column of a local non-cheerleader type sportswriter.

Pee pee makes a good point above about reinforcing a play or dropping a play you might already be thinking about. Tailing plays is overrated, but influencing a play is useful.

 

[BobbyBingo]

Nobody in the History of MANKIND has anyone hit 58% over an extended period of time. I'm not sure why anyone is throwing that number around, or even 57% for that matter. This thread is laughable..

Hopefully headed home by end of weekend..

 

[Serbone]

Excellent point. if I had read what you just wrote, I would have saved myself a whole bunch of cash by toning down my OSU bet, or laying off all together.

I really appreciate your write ups... and take your picks into strong consideration, more than those who merely lob out a team.

Sure, some who "lob a team" do OK, but when they do I do not know if they are taking everything into consideration, whereas I see than you do... so per my example when they say Giants + 4 1/2 at Dallas, I do not know if they are including the information that Beckman is out or not so I am not prone to make a large wager.