It was on this date back in 1947 that the NFL ruled that no pro team could sign any player who had college eligibility remaining. Boy, have the times changed. And I am glad. If a young man can serve and fight and risk dying for his country then he has the same right to go out and seek his own career once becomes of age. Case closed as far as I am concerned. If a kid has the skill set to make a living then more power to him. Of course we all know that just because a young man has all the tools from a physical standpoint many don't have anywhere close to the maturity level to carry it off as a pro.
Okay, a free selection for tonight. Going to suggest a dog tonight for you. I say take #966 the Phillies as they open a series with the Rays. I know the Phillies are hard to bet on and most assuredly this is not featured release but we have a pair of pitchers facing each club as a starter for the first time and I don't see Moore as a significant road favorite against anyone. Even here. Tampa is a lousy 1-5 in Moore's last six starts and I see some legitimate value here with the home dogs.
On the business side I have my first baseball rabid dog since july 6th going tonight. The long term success with these selections is well documented guys. These releases are 268-148 in my time with the company. They are up 248 units. For those of you new to the site my rabid dogs are special releases in all sports where I select a team playing as a dog and specify it as a rabid dog and it is always at least a play of double star strength. It covers all sports. Like I mentioned the last one was july 6th and it was a winner with the Astros.
Finally I want to sincerely thank all of those who have contacted Tom and already signed on for the upcoming football season. Repeat customers are the best. If someone has been with you for the long run and keeps coming back then it is very gratifying. I can tell you that you have many rock solid options here at Pregame. It is coming onto that time of year when the vultures will be circling as other sites get their boiler room BS out there at full strength. It is hunting season and they will be preying upon naive, newer football bettors with their amazing claims of success. The last two seasons my football record between college and NFL is 343-267. The Triple Stars are 59-26. The Rabid Dogs are 24-11 and we are up 114.40 units. Those are solid numbers. They won't dazzle like some of the boiler room propaganda but I have one strong thing going for me. The numbers are real. That is why I have guys sign back up. My guys also know when they have questions all they have to do is pop me a private message and I respond, promptly and honestly. It isn't rocket science. Just do the work and care about your clients. I try and be certain to treat them they way I would want to be treated. That approach has served me well.
Okay, enough for today. Will be traveling today so won't be around much. Thanks for stopping by and best of luck with your action today. Take care guys.