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Old 01-19-2006, 06:21 PM
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I was wondering how many people post "their picks" as opposed to following the picks of others on board. It seems when respected cappers post a pick, many others also come out with the same pick. No problem with following, but I often wonder if the entire board likes a game....or if it is a snowball effect. Give your honest answer. Thanks.
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Old 01-19-2006, 06:32 PM
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Old 01-19-2006, 06:36 PM
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agreed...tailing is for chumps
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Old 01-19-2006, 06:38 PM
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Old 01-19-2006, 06:51 PM
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i do not tail ,,,,actually yesterday was the 1st time i actually did and will never EVER, EVER , EVER , AGAIN as i loss,,!!!!! and hit my own pick that i took!! the worst feeling is to lose with someone elses input or play!! shitty feeling....
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Old 01-19-2006, 07:12 PM
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You are either right or wrong so not many choices.You are either for a pick or not.so some people you are following or fading no third choice unless you pass.
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Old 01-19-2006, 07:16 PM
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I may tail a play if I did not look at anything. I tailed Joe (TDS) last night on his big play in the NBA (I did not even look at the NBA Tuesday Night/ Yesterday), but I did not post anything.

Also, if I am looking at a play and leaning that way and see someone else playing it a may play the game. But when I post I will give credit to that person like I did on the App game the other night, By the way, stay the hell away from App., they screw me either way I play their games. I think I am 0-3, maybe 0-4 in their games.

What I really hate is when I like a game and see others on the other side. Most of the time I will not play the game and the side I like usually wins.

I do not suggest for people to blindly tail. Also, I do not suggest people to follow my plays right now in College either (HEHE!).
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Old 01-19-2006, 07:55 PM
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I usually play my own picks but when i follow someones pick i dont follow them blindly, i have to be leaning on it to follow someone.
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Old 01-19-2006, 07:56 PM
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Old 01-19-2006, 07:57 PM
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There are many people, including myself who play against the public so when looking at lines, they are going to see the same things

Certain games are going to jump out at people who cap similarly. It's funny because I know a few people on here who shall remain nameless that when I look at their picks before or after I have made mine and we will have the same games for that reason

I don't follow anyone here, It's my money and I am going to win or lose it on my capping, no one elses. I don't have a problem with people who tail others picks for whatever reason, but if it's my money, I want to win or lose on how I see the game.
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Old 01-19-2006, 08:01 PM
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My posted picks are my plays. I sometimes follow proven cappers but i obviously don't post these plays.
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Old 01-19-2006, 08:04 PM
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My posted picks are my plays. I sometimes follow proven cappers but i obviously don't post these plays.
Same here !
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Old 01-19-2006, 08:22 PM
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Alot of people cap games the same way.. For example, look for Public on one side and the line move against the Public. I would think that is the #1 reason for alot of plays matching up. But yes, i think your statement is true. I am sure people follow others and post that chit as there own.
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Old 01-19-2006, 08:24 PM
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i make my own picks, the only "tailing" ill do, is if i see cappers i view as good that are on my picks, i might upgrade a bit. If im thinkin of makin a pick and in CBB and see Sara and CatDaddy, for example, on the other side, i might downgrade it. So not really following, just sometimes base my wager on others.
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Old 01-19-2006, 08:24 PM
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i follow $$$ coming on..by watchin line movement..and also lookin at stats and chit..t
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