College Football, the Point Spread and You
by Scholar Chip
My dear readers, school is back in session. This means the college football betting season is upon us. That same eighteen year old you would not allow out with your daughter is now a freshman footballer entrusted with your money. In these troubling times, help awaits. Much like actor Sean Penn, I too went on a fact finding mission. Instead of seeking truth and world peace, I searched for the pulse of the American betting psyche. Unlike Mr. Penn who went to Iran, Yemen, and Libya, I opted for The Riveria, The Tropicana and Caesar's Palace. I assure you no stone, or more accurately no dice, was left unturned.
Through this exhaustive mission, I was able to assemble an extensive college betting guide based on fact, statistics, and just plain @#$%^ luck. Here is my research for your betting pleasure.
Bet Dumb. State schools are king! The have lower entry requirements, lower expectations and better athletes. How smart do linemen have to be anyway? Grade point average, the dreaded student athlete and RPIs are polar opposites. The smart schools, Johns Hopkins, Skyline and the Airco Institute do not have football anyway, so why does it matter?
Bet Ugly. The Yoschak Scale rates football ability to the hotness of the schools cheerleaders. For example, if betting a good small school low on the scale, bet the over (Boise State, Nevada, Iowa). If betting an average big school high on the scale, bet the under. Chances are, they are saving themselves for Saturday Night (Georgia, South Carolina, TCU). "Betting ugly is much more profitable than the point spread," said Ray Yoshak. The Yoshak Scale is available for purchase in the pro shop for the low cost of $14.99.
Bet Dull. Avoid schools with night life, culture and major media outlets. Schools like UCLA, Arizona State and Miami will kill you. There is a reason cities like Norman, Lincoln and South Bend have so many wins.
What have we learned? Bet dumb, bet ugly and bet dull. Avoid any mention of the words "student athlete" and "ongoing NCAA investigations". Know the difference between community service and manditory community hours. Since school is back in session, do your betting homework and profit.
Good Hunting.
ps – USC and their cheerleaders do not apply to these formulas as they are both professionals.
Next month: The Fall Classic, Octoberfest and 300 yard drives
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