Kinda something new (TCU-SMU)

[ppabart]

Some of you may have seen the thread on Monday in the NFL forum where I said that I am in a pcik-em contest with some real squares. There are 29 total entrants (I am one of the 29). Each week, the person running the contest picks 25 games (a mix of pro and college), and we have to submit our picks against the spread. On Monday, I pointed out how the overwhelming majority was on New Orleans...I was on San Fran. That worked out.

Anyways, the TCU-SMU is presenting itself the same way. Of the 29 participants, only 5 people have SMU picked (I am one of the 5). Just thoguht I'd share this tidbit. Sure seems like a lot of the average joes think that TCU is the play


Good luck with your plays

 

[LDB]

Some of you may have seen the thread on Monday in the NFL forum where I said that I am in a pcik-em contest with some real squares. There are 29 total entrants (I am one of the 29). Each week, the person running the contest picks 25 games (a mix of pro and college), and we have to submit our picks against the spread. On Monday, I pointed out how the overwhelming majority was on New Orleans...I was on San Fran. That worked out.

Anyways, the TCU-SMU is presenting itself the same way. Of the 29 participants, only 5 people have SMU picked (I am one of the 5). Just thoguht I'd share this tidbit. Sure seems like a lot of the average joes think that TCU is the play


Good luck with your plays

I like SMU to cover tomorrow night as well..

gl with your contest bud.. :0008

 

[ppabart]

I like SMU to cover tomorrow night as well..

gl with your contest bud.. :0008

Well....I am the defending champ. The contest runs the length of the football season, but there are prizes for best record every week and best record every month. Last week I went 17-8 and won the week. I'm currently in 5th place overall....but climbing

 

[LDB]

Well....I am the defending champ. The contest runs the length of the football season, but there are prizes for best record every week and best record every month. Last week I went 17-8 and won the week. I'm currently in 5th place overall....but climbing

impressive.. might have to check it out... what thread is it in?

 

[ppabart]

impressive.. might have to check it out... what thread is it in?

its just something I do locally. I'm gonna start posting the games where there are lopsided selections and track how it does.

 

[BOBBYW]

I WANT TO TAKE THE ML+700....HUGE GAME FOR SMU AND JJ....I HAVE A FEELING WE WILL SEE A GOOD GM...

 

[joefrog91]

Anyways, the TCU-SMU is presenting itself the same way. Of the 29 participants, only 5 people have SMU picked (I am one of the 5). Just thoguht I'd share this tidbit. Sure seems like a lot of the average joes think that TCU is the play


Good luck with your plays

I'm anything, but average. :mj07:

Good luck! Never underestimate how much TCU hates SMU. But having said that, Patterson considers JJ a friend and may allow a backdoor cover.

This team is even more balanced than last year. It was a 25 pt difference last year in the rain.

 

[ppabart]

I'm anything, but average. :mj07:

Good luck! Never underestimate how much TCU hates SMU. But having said that, Patterson considers JJ a friend and may allow a backdoor cover.

This team is even more balanced than last year. It was a 25 pt difference last year in the rain.

Sorry Joe...

Wasnt suggesting that anyone that takes TCU is an average joe. Just meant that my contest is full of average joes and they are almost all on TCU.

 

[TLankford]

I'm in a similar pool ppa but we get a list of games and just pick 12 of them for the week. normally for college when there is an overwhelming # lopsided, like 15-3 last night in favor of Miami, the majority wins - except for auburn/bama games each week b/c the majority of guys went to school at one of those two and are bias.

only problem is that it only reveals the poolwide picks 2-3 minutes before kickoff so getting to the bookie has to be a quick fix if trying to follow the majority.

But just my experiences in this group for the last 2 years if there is a really lopsided picking, it's usually the game is just an easy pick at least 4 out of 5 times. Might just be a group full of sharps :shrug:

only applies to ncaa though, nfl usually means fade the majority. like pats-jets last week was like 20-4 in favor of pats

 

[joefrog91]

Sorry Joe...

Wasnt suggesting that anyone that takes TCU is an average joe. Just meant that my contest is full of average joes and they are almost all on TCU.

Just giving you a hard time. Anytime someone says "Average Joe" or "Joe Blow", I always make some kind of wisecrack.

Good luck. Look for me tonight on TV. I'll be wearing purple.

 

[ppabart]

Good luck. Look for me tonight on TV. I'll be wearing purple.

I'm sure I'll spot you then

 

[ppabart]

I'm in a similar pool ppa but we get a list of games and just pick 12 of them for the week. normally for college when there is an overwhelming # lopsided, like 15-3 last night in favor of Miami, the majority wins - except for auburn/bama games each week b/c the majority of guys went to school at one of those two and are bias.

only problem is that it only reveals the poolwide picks 2-3 minutes before kickoff so getting to the bookie has to be a quick fix if trying to follow the majority.

But just my experiences in this group for the last 2 years if there is a really lopsided picking, it's usually the game is just an easy pick at least 4 out of 5 times. Might just be a group full of sharps :shrug:

only applies to ncaa though, nfl usually means fade the majority. like pats-jets last week was like 20-4 in favor of pats

Yeah, the group I'm in....you have to submit all 25 games before the kickoff of the first game....and then he posts everyone's picks on the internet. That way, you can see what everyone took. Most of these guys really are squares, as I know about 80-85% of them personally.

 

[el JB]

i may take the UNDER on this one... i see Vegas hit the line on the nose

 

[Statman02]

Most places are up to 18 and 18.5 tonight but I see Pinnacle holding the line at 17.5.........a pinnacle lean ?....looks like they want you on TCU

 

[ppabart]

Trend works again......is 2-0 thus far (thanks to a missed extra point). I'll post anything that looks promising tomorrow.

 

[el JB]

i may take the UNDER on this one... i see Vegas hit the line on the nose

DAMMIT IT HIT IT ON THE NOSE OF EVERYONE WHO TOOK FOR 17.5 AND MORE