Posted 09/11/2009 at 12:59 PM

It's crowded at the top.

Every now and then I like to go through the web and check in on my competition.
At last count, there were 23 handicapping services that claimed to be number one.

I don't think that's possible. But it is funny. Am I the number one sports handicapper in the world? I don't know. I don't think there's a sanctioning body. But maybe my competitors found one while I wasn't looking.
I'm not being snide...but please. Choosing a handicapping service is a serious decision.

There's serious money at stake, your money.There are hundreds of fly by night services out there making ridiculous claims. If they're as good as they say they are, I'm going with them. Let me give you some danger signs to watch out for. If you see the words mortal lock, run don't walk in the other direction. The only mortal lock in the world is that your mother loves you..no matter what. If you see or hear the phrase releasing games, as if they are under government lock and key take a Pasadena.

I've been picking games for twenty years and this year has started out like the rest.(Documented 83% in football so far this season.)  I don't know if that makes me number one or number seventy three, but I'm pretty sure you can deal with it. I would love to compare my results with the 23 services who claim the top spot, but they're just not around long enough for me to find them.