2025 Playbook Football Questions Interviews

1. What is your primary style of handicapping?
I primarily utilize a combination of fundamental and situational analysis. Additionally, I rely upon my 30+ years of NFL prognosticating experience.
 
2. What is your “golden rule” of handicapping?
"Don't chase bad money (i.e. losing wagers) with good money"

3. What is the first thing you look for when handicapping a game?
The first thing I look for are factors that provide me any advantage over the betting public (i.e., weather conditions, injured players availability, etc...)
 
4. Which team statistic do you value the most?
Time of Possession (TOP)

5. What do you like the most about the expanded college football playoff?
It's an opportunity for a top ranked team(s) to remain in the chase - even if they had one "off" week. Competitive play remains among more teams than only the top four.

6. Which college football team is most likely to win this season's playoff?
Texas Longhorns

7. Biggest surprise college football team this season?
Michigan Wolverines

8. Biggest college football bust this season?
Penn State Nittany Lions

9. Which college football coach commands your attention from a handicapping perspective?
Dabo Swinney
 
10. Which NFL team is most likely to win this season's Super Bowl?
Buffalo Bills

11. Biggest surprise NFL team this season?
Chicago Bears
 
12. Biggest NFL bust this season?
Pittsburgh Steelers

13. Who is your favorite recording artist?
John Lennon
 
14. What is your favorite song?
In My Life by The Beatles

15. What is your favorite movie?
North Dallas Forty

16. What is your favorite meal?
Alaskan King Crab legs with a loaded baked potato.