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2025 Playbook Football Questions Interviews

1. What is your primary style of handicapping?
Mostly contrarian, relying heavily on Technical systems and angles from a database, AKA: The Well-Oiled Machine. I also incorporate Statistical and Fundamental aspects of the game, all to ensure no box is left unchecked. The bottom line is that handicapping is about edges, preferably ones the oddsmakers haven't noticed, and common sense.
 
2. What is your “golden rule” of handicapping?
Being mostly a contrarian, I search out live underdogs I believe have a better-than-average chance of winning outright. That’s because three things can happen when you bet on a favorite, and two of them are bad. Conversely, three outcomes are possible when betting on an underdog—two of which are good!

3. What is the first thing you look for when handicapping a game?
Primarily, an underdog with the better offense and defense. These teams bring a lot to the table. This is combined with the setup of the game (the results of each team in their last game) and other underlying factors like revenge, letdowns or lookahead, and most importantly, line value.
 
4. Which team statistic do you value the most?
The coaches' and quarterbacks' career records in situations relevant to the current game, results against common opponents, and the relative strength of schedule.

5. What do you like the most about the expanded college football playoff?
It allows undervalued teams and those with a chip on their shoulder to showcase their talent.

6. Which college football team is most likely to win this season's playoff?
Ohio State to repeat as national champions.

7. Biggest surprise college football team this season?
Texas Tech

8. Biggest college football bust this season?
Illinois

9. Which college football coach commands your attention from a handicapping perspective?
Chris Klieman, this season.
 
10. Which NFL team is most likely to win this season's Super Bowl?
Baltimore Ravens. 

11. Biggest surprise NFL team this season?
Cowboys and 49ers, each in strong bounce-back mode.
 
12. Biggest NFL bust this season?
Buffalo Bills.

13. Who is your favorite recording artist?
Travelin’ Wilburys with Roy Orbison
 
14. What is your favorite song?
"Taxi" by Harry Chapin

15. What is your favorite movie?
Pulp Fiction

16. What is your favorite meal?
Caesar’s salad and Bone-in Ribeye Steak with mushrooms and a side of pasta marinara

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