Juggler I would hope you will reconsider and continue to post on this forum. Your posts are something I look for daily. I would assume that the moderator has been told by Freak to remind people to give reasons for their picks and I don't think he meant harm to you on your post. He might not even realized who he was responding too as he checks all posts so people are giving accurate responses. Your posts are always well thought out with accurate reasons and results. So please reconsider and continue to post as I am sure people will miss seeing who you are picking.
I think that anyone who goes back and reads the thread would see that I DID provide a reason for my pick (as I always have). Comparing your power rating to the odds-makers and trusting your numbers are stronger than theirs is a valid reason (which I gave). Odds'makers who put out a number have to consider 2 things, not 1. First what is the right number in fact, but secondly what the right number that the PUBLIC perceives it should be, in order to not get one-sided action on a game. That's where I have a massive EDGE. I only have to consider the first statement. I don't see what was so hard to understand concerning this concept. Did the moderator want me to make up a reason that was NOT the real reason I was betting on that team. Was my reason not sufficient in his eyes? If that's the case, he shouldn't be moderating a sports forum. Especially when he is representing someone (Freak) who has an outstanding reputation in this industry. And incidentally, Rider covered not only the 32.5, but even when the number steamed down to 30 = You still were a WINNER!
I'm going to take a break for a while and think things over. Thanks to all for the compliments & I wish everyone a very happy & prosperous New Year!!
