But I understand their shortcomings and have a good idea of when I can count on them to come through. They are most likely overrated and certainly don't deserve to be mentioned with the top four teams in the country. The Clemson Tigers have been one of those teams for me this season. Instead, the trust is built on familiarity and consistency. Like any relationship, it's not because you always win together. Of course, objectivity is a must, but every bettor has a short list of teams he or she trusts. After sweating out games for two months, it's only natural that love-hate relationships start to form.
Also, the process has a progressive reward as you get more comfortable with all 131 FBS teams the deeper you get into the season. Hunting through fifty or so games early in the week in search of beatable edges is a grind, but the payoff on game day can't be touched. One of the main reasons Saturdays are such an adrenaline rush for college football bettors is the high volume of games on the board.
