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Date added: 09.14.09
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Are Defenses Ahead of the Offenses?
You have to remember that in September it's more likely that defenses are ahead of the offenses in pro and college football. This might not seem the case when you watch Miami and Florida State put on an exciting 38-34 shootout with both teams tallying over 400 yards. However, that's not the norm, either, something that needs to be assessed carefully ... read more
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Date added: 09.07.09
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Pro Football Stats: Read Between the Lines
The best time of the sports calendar is here, the opening week of the pro football campaign! There are mountains of stats and angles available for sports bettors to digest from this season and years past. Information certainly is a huge key when analyzing games and point spreads. Sometimes it can seem that there is too much info, but it's essential ... read more
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Date added: 09.01.09
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The Best of the AFC
by Jim FeistThe pro football season kicks off next week when the Titans travel to the Steelers to battle the defending champs. Pro football picks are in the air, and the best way to attack the books is with information! Here is a look at some of the best of the AFC, the conference that has won 9 of the last 12 Super Bowls. Ravens (13-6 SU, 14-5 ATS): ... read more
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Date added: 08.26.09
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Jim Feist's 2009 CF Top 20 Countdown!
by Jim FeistIt’s time to kick off a new football season. College football begins September 3rd and here’s a look at my Top 1-20 countdown! 20. North Carolina: It's all about talent and recruiting and Butch Davis knows how to do that. The Tar Heels are off an 8-5 SU, 6-5-1 ATS season, going to a bowl. This offense was productive, despite ... read more
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Date added: 08.24.09
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The Bullpen is Mightier Than The Sword
With pennant races in full swing and the playoffs just around the corner, it's a great time to examine one of the most important aspects of championship baseball teams: The bullpen. In 1970, there were eight pitchers who topped 290 innings for the season. Four of them topped 300 innings, with Gaylord Perry leading the way with 329 innings pitched. ... read more
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Date added: 08.18.09
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New Coaches Hope to Upgrade Pro/College Programs
Football head coaches get all the glory, but top assistants can be extremely important in a team's success or failure. Offensive and defensive coordinators have great influence on game plans and a unit's effectiveness. There was no better example two years ago than NY Giants' defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. He came over from the Eagles ... read more
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Date added: 08.17.09
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2009 College Football’s Top 21 to 40
by Jim Feist It is time to kick off a new football season. College football begins September 3rd and here is a look at the top teams, starting with my top 21-40. 40. Western Michigan: Fifth-year head coach Bill Cubit runs a fine program, off a 9-4 SU, 5-7 ATS season. The Broncos return seven starters on offense, led by 6-4 senior QB Tim Hiller (36 ... read more
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Date added: 08.12.09
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College Football Momentum for 2009
Does finishing strong at the end of one college football season or having a chip on your shoulder mean a team is ready for 2009? Of course not, as so many factors come into play, including injuries, coaching changes and graduating players, all part of the challenge in making college football picks. However, many times teams finish the season on a hot ... read more
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Date added: 08.10.09
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College Football Depth is Deep Divide
The college football season gets underway in two weeks. An area of college football dynamics that’s important to understand early in the season is depth. This doesn’t refer to how many star players a team has, but whether a team is stocked or thin with above-average players at a lot of positions. Large schools with a long tradition of winning ... read more
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Date added: 08.10.09
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The Value of Football Coaches
by Jim Feist As preseason gets rolling this weekend and we get focused on football picks, keep in mind that it is not always the players on the field who provide the extra incentive and strategic edges, but the head man on the sideline can play a pivotal role. Football fans examine players, stats, matchups, home field breakdowns and bye weeks all during ... read more
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Date added: 08.07.09
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NFL Preseason Betting Tips
by Jim Feist It may be HOT and many folks are still on vacation, but August kicks off the best time of the sports betting calendar: Football season! Competition on the field won't be as intense as September, of course, as wins aren't as important as evaluating young talent and trying to keep players healthy. However, there will be betting lines available ... read more
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Date added: 08.06.09
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Pro Football Teams with Something to Prove
by Jim FeistThere is an old Japanese proverb, “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” Perseverance is the key to success, just as frustration and failure can prove excellent motivating factors in sports. We see quality teams get beaten badly all the time, then bounce back the next game with a terrific performance. This can also take place with ... read more
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Date added: 08.06.09
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Baseball Wagering: Build Your Bankroll with Dogs
by Jim FeistNFL picks and football predictions are just around the corner, but there is still plenty of baseball to profit from. One area of football handicapping that can apply to baseball is not being afraid of underdogs. Many baseball bettors have difficulty bringing themselves to bet on underdogs. They are thinking, "How can I bet on a bad ... read more
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Date added: 08.06.09
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Break Down Your Pitchers
by Jim FeistStarting pitching is one aspect of handicapping baseball, and it is important to carefully dissect the starters for each game. After all, betting lines are set based roughly 90% on the starting pitchers. If Boston lefty Jon Lester is facing Toronto ace Roy Halladay, for example, you need to ask questions: Where is the game being played? ... read more
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