The Sharp Square

It was a winning week in the super-contest as Jeff and Mike went 3-2. The story, however, is a hot streak of the likes Jeff can't remember ever having. 

Jeff and Mike are back together on making picks for the super-contest. Jeff breaks down some concepts on teams in need of a bye, coaching advantages in close games, and tracking the Philadelphia Eagles syndicate plays. As always the guys give their individual "ultimate decisions", offer up a share-of-square and of course the infamous "ugly Betty". Stay tuned at the end for a bo...

Oh my, miracles do happen! Jeff went 4-0 in his cash games and believes his absence from picking in the super-contest led to the composition of beautiful music.

Jeff is losing his tribe challenges and is ready to quit throwing sandbags. It's time for Mike to make all five against-the-spread picks for the super-contest. But first, Jeff must answer for calling the code red on Baltimore -5.5. 

Mike left Jeff home alone to place this week's super-contest picks and it did not go well. Listen to hear how despite picking all games against the spread and going 8-4, 3 losers found there way to tank the picks.

Jeff is flying solo this week and has decided to pick every game against the spread in an effort to lose for charity. Super-contest picks are here as well, including ugly Betty, share of square and the return of the market correction. It may be ugly but Jeff is turning to dog with fleas for his ultimate decision.

Back to back winning weeks in the super-contest and positive cash flow after week 8 bets. Jeff ventures into this strange new world with plenty of self criticism for placing bets outside of his wheelhouse. 

Jeff uses Mike as his resident therapist to talk about a losing streak that has been seemingly active for over two years. The guys differences in viewpoints and betting methods are laid out on the table. The usual five picks are determined for the super-contest including each ultimate decision, a share of square and two ugly Betty's. 

A winning week! Miracles do happen. Jeff talks passion for this venture and vows to put in the effort to be a better bettor. 

Mike and Jeff are optimistic about a winning week. Lot's of betting concepts including a betting trend that has eighteen years of proven success. 

It was another losing week for Jeff and Mike, but Monday's Titan win gave Jeff some much needed confidence moving forward.

Jeff and Mike have some critiques to work out after a second straight devastating week in the super-contest. Rally time is here for this weeks picks which include a new category for the square in all of us.  Mike is putting up cash to back his dislike of Jeff's ultimate decision. 

Jeff talks spot betting and its importance over analytics in weekly super-contest formats. It's all lessons learned in a season that is all but out of reach as another 1 and 4 week derails high hopes. 

Jeff is making excuses for his miss on Monday night. Mike has come to the conclusion that bad teams are not worth betting. It takes all of half an hour for that theory to go out the window with this week's Ugly Betty. 

It was a losing day for Jeff and Mike and Jeff is sick about it.  Lack of planning and due diligence led to some ill advised plays in the super-contest

It's picks, picks and more picks as Jeff has multiple likes he can't wait to bet. Mike is battling through some anxiousness but finds solace in betting. The usual ultimate decision and market correction is agreed upon along with a team qualifying for the first time as an ugly betty.  FYI; Mike starts the cursing early and it's quite contagious.

Jeff goes over this week's winning picks in the super-contest. Four and one is worth some positive commentary.

Mike and Jeff determine what qualifies as an ugly Betty. Market Corrections happen in various ways, some dumber than others. The show closes with ultimate decisions including a play that Jeff has refused to make in years.

Jeff dives into perpetual self-loathing and how it must be avoided to be successful gambling. Following this is ownership of a lack-luster 2-3 week in the super-contest.

Jeff and Mike make their week 2 super-contest picks. Before that, Mike has some revelations on finding edges on what is most likely to happen and Jeff runs through his emotional roller coaster watching the Raiders thrilling win over the Ravens.

Jeff owns up to over-factoring home field advantage in week 1, goes over a 2-2 super-contest Sunday and talks about an upcoming week 2 opportunity to catch market over-reactions.

It's straight to the entre as Jeff and Mike give their week 1 Super-contest picks. Ultimate decisions, ugly Bettys, market corrections and anything else with an oblong shaped ball involved. Yeah football! 

Jeff discusses his theory that early games this season, will have un uptick in crowd support that will lead to the highest home field advantages in the history of the NFL. 

In the final installment of their pre-season preview, Jeff and Mike deep dive strategies for the super contest. A pro football handi-capping contest where entrants must pick five games per week against the point spread.

Mike gives his quarterback grades for all 32 starting field generals. Jeff adds some investment analogies for each team.