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Behind the Bets

By Chad Millman

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

The world is full of maxims: "Above all, try something" (FDR), "Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades" (Bill, my Camp Horseshoe counselor), and "No regrets" (Tim Riggins). College basketball is no different. What do pro bettors have if not hard and fast rules that guide them through the kaleidoscope of moods exhibited by 18 year olds playing in front of 20,000 people? These are the handrails on the roller coaster. Without them, even the handicapper with the strongest liver would t ...

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