So we have the thread for the NCAA Football game but thought maybe it would be fun to have a thread for just general video game talk. If it's not of interest just ignore this and bury it.

Right now I am playing Black Myth: Wukong.

And it is freaking amazing.

One of the most beautiful games I have ever played and the right level of challenge and reward.

Always look forward to it.

Any suggestions?

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This is a bigger deal than its attention is garnering. Once these PE firms get into these teams they will bleed these teams dry. They don’t give money without a tangible, quick return. These NFL (all sports) owners rely on the equity they have in their clubs to largely fund their lifestyles via no interest loans and lines of credit. Once PE gets involved the game changes. Also, the fan experience is going to get way worse and much more expensive.


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This is exactly what we all thought this would be. They are trying to make it look like Ohio State was breaking rules first and Connor Stallions didn’t know what he was doing was wrong

Will wel see 2-point conversions after TDs?

Kind of a rhetorical question, but it’s kind of not…..

Good to see the Monarc in use again during Snap Judgements! @Birm who was that using it?

They need some training on it though. 3 players works better than the just the 2 they had. (Loader, Receiver, and catcher of the return throw) and they only had one ball in the mix. Get the big trash can of balls! Marv will be missed.

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Lets get this thing started. Week 0 is upon us and time to start digging into the betting market. We enter a CFB season unlike anything we have seen before. 12 team playoff, massive shakeup in conference realignment scheduling, roster turnover at an all time high thanks to NIL and the Portal. These are quantifiable impacts that we will be addressing all season long and will do our best to account for any new betting edges that present themselves as a result. Lets stay on top of them all as we dive in each week.

For those that are new to betting, also to those who have been betting for a long time, I want to remind you all of the importance of bankroll management. This is the one thing I will focus on as the driving force behind my posted plays. I will be posting straight bets against the spread or over/under the total. -110 odds. Buy in with your starting bankroll at the start of the season, follow the system, and we will cash out profits at the end of the year together.

Also be sure to bet within your comfort level. Set a standard amount you bet on each game (1 unit) that is a predetermined % of your starting bankroll buy-in (usually between 1%-5%). For example ill be starting with a bankroll of $1000 and using a 2% unit bet as my standard amount. So my 1 unit bet is $20. Max bet play is set at 4 units, which equals $80. Last year I was up over 50 units ($1000 profit), the year prior I went over 100 units ($2000 profit). Fill in the math for yourself according to your own starting bankroll and your comfortable unit bet amount, but the idea is account longevity. I can go over some bankroll management strategies with those who are interested but the Kelly Criterion is the the current rule of thumb to follow if you want to look that up. We dont buy in a second time though. We cash out at the end.

Ill do my best to roll out some responsible parlay picks as well.. because who doesnt love a good 5 teamer.. but I just caution you that this is not the way to build bankroll and stay profitable. They call parlays sucker bets for a reason, and bookies will gladly take your action on them because they know the house will win in the long run. So just use caution. My advice is to stick to straight bets as much as possible.

Thats all for now. I encourage everyone here to post their plays of the week and any interesting betting tips they come across. The top posted records here I will begin to score your picks into my betting algorithm (better ingredients, better pizza bets). So don't be shy, we love talking about this stuff. Discussion and diversified perspectives is how we can collaborate and win together. Ill start posting some content later today and throughout the week, including an updated board that is simple and clear to follow. Final plays will be posted early morning Saturday, about 3 hours before the first kickoff to give everyone time to finalize their bets for the week.

LFG

Ryan Day, Jim Knowles and Will Howard expected at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center today. Follow along live here:

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If that's the kind of thing you're in to

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Hearing Ohio State should be very strong here heading into his decision on Aug. 31.

A look at the list here as they all hit the field this weekend:

On today's Talking Stuff.
Recipe:

1. Land McFadden
2. Colorado continues down their path
3. Seaton is a Buckeye

Imho, this is the exact recipe for eventually landing OL like Seaton and Sanders. Maintain the relationship, let the first school pay the ungodly NIL and incur all the risk while the player (hopefully) develops for a year, then pluck him when he's ready to contribute. My issue with paying Seaton and Sanders isnt the 1.5M/yr, it's the 1.5M in year 1 to sit behind Josh Simmons who's making a fraction of what his backup makes.

I’m at Ontario HS to see Bodpegn Miller vs Lexington and Brayden Fogle, who I think is the top TE in the state of Ohio for 2026.