Which CFB preview magazine do you all recommend?

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  • onthewhat
    Restricted User
    • 05-14-08
    • 15411

    #1
    Which CFB preview magazine do you all recommend?
    What one do SBR posters tout?
  • BadFinger
    SBR High Roller
    • 04-21-08
    • 132

    #2
    the pre-season magazines have turned to crap the past 4 or 5 years imo. i just try to read at sites like bleacherreport.com and cfn.scout.com now to keep up before the season starts.
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    • bookie
      SBR MVP
      • 08-10-05
      • 2112

      #3
      Phil Steel's mag still condenses a lot of info and keeps it in one place, the other bible is the guide from Blue Ribbon which isn't available until a month before the season. The Blue Ribbon reviews have started appearing on ESPN, but I still like to have them in a book.
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      • redrum
        SBR MVP
        • 02-13-08
        • 1903

        #4
        atlon and sporting news buy them every year since i wa in highschool
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        • max_asdf
          SBR MVP
          • 07-22-08
          • 1362

          #5
          Originally posted by redrum
          atlon and sporting news buy them every year since i wa in highschool
          their rankings are so bad lol
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          • oakas
            SBR MVP
            • 02-17-07
            • 1464

            #6
            I just got done reading 3 different publications'

            Phil Steele, Lindy's and Athlon. They are all about the same in the information on each team.

            Steele dwelt to much in the past saying such things as "We had them pegged for second in 2005". Who cares.

            I think I liked Lindy's the best because of the way it was laid out.
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            • mtneer1212
              SBR MVP
              • 06-22-08
              • 4993

              #7
              I think Phil Steele's is the best for a handicapper, especially the first 4-5 weeks of the season. Also a lot of good historical spread stuff in there...
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              • elliott0924
                SBR High Roller
                • 09-14-07
                • 173

                #8
                None
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                • louisvillekid
                  SBR Hall of Famer
                  • 08-14-07
                  • 9263

                  #9
                  i just bought that Lindy's mag after hearing about it on here in another thread. I guess i just never heard of it or just always looked past it cause there are like a zillion football mags. for years i had subscriptions to S.I. and T.S.N. so i just looked at theirs. plus since i've been on the internet since 96' (AOL dial-up baby)i've just used it.
                  Lindy's seemed alright, no worse or better than all the others i have looked at over the years.
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                  • bigboydan
                    SBR Aristocracy
                    • 08-10-05
                    • 55420

                    #10
                    Originally posted by max_asdf
                    their rankings are so bad lol
                    I would agree with that statement sir.
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                    • BuddyBear
                      SBR Hall of Famer
                      • 08-10-05
                      • 7233

                      #11
                      Phil Steele is probably best for fans as well as for gamblers. It's one of the few NCAAF magazines geared toward gamblers. He does a pretty thorough job in covering the teams. Some might argue that he does not spend enough time with the big programs, and too much time with the small programs. However, as a gamblers we know what to think when we hear people make claimis like that.

                      The one really annoying part of Phil Steele's magazine is his constant references to his past predictions. Nobody really cares what happened he picked 7 years ago....
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                      • pags11
                        SBR Posting Legend
                        • 08-18-05
                        • 12264

                        #12
                        haha, you are right about that buddy!...still the best preseason mag I've ever read...
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                        • ChiGuy23
                          SBR Sharp
                          • 07-10-08
                          • 269

                          #13
                          Marc Lawarence is decent. Nice layout with both NFL and NCAAF.
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                          • topcat
                            SBR MVP
                            • 04-15-08
                            • 1096

                            #14
                            Originally posted by bookie
                            Phil Steel's mag still condenses a lot of info and keeps it in one place, the other bible is the guide from Blue Ribbon which isn't available until a month before the season. The Blue Ribbon reviews have started appearing on ESPN, but I still like to have them in a book.
                            i second that.
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                            • BuddyBear
                              SBR Hall of Famer
                              • 08-10-05
                              • 7233

                              #15
                              Phil Steele is the only college football preview magazine endorsed by Pags11. Take that for what it is worth fellows....
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                              • TodaysAction
                                Restricted User
                                • 08-01-08
                                • 12762

                                #16
                                Blue Ribbon and Phil Steele (national) are 1 and 1A for myself.
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                                • MartinBlank
                                  SBR Hall of Famer
                                  • 07-20-08
                                  • 8382

                                  #17
                                  Steele by far.

                                  Especially his regional magazines. 5 for 24 bucks. 6 pages per team, and good recruiting stuff.
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                                  • ChiGuy23
                                    SBR Sharp
                                    • 07-10-08
                                    • 269

                                    #18
                                    cant find natl steele anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!! not at walmart, borders, grocery store, walgreens.....
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                                    • LVHerbie
                                      SBR Hall of Famer
                                      • 09-15-05
                                      • 6344

                                      #19
                                      I agree with the above that Phil Steele's and the Blue Ribbon are great preseason reading although both quickly become stale as the season progresses... still, though, no reason not to study during the slowness leading up to this fall... you can get both (or pretty much any other gambling book/publication in print) from the gambler's bookstore in Vegas, which, BTW, is a great stop if anyone hasn't been... you can also order online or over the phone if you're not in town...
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                                      • RogueScholar
                                        SBR Hall of Famer
                                        • 02-05-07
                                        • 5082

                                        #20
                                        I'd recommend these three for handicappers

                                        1. Phil Steele
                                        2. Blue Ribbon
                                        3. Lindy's

                                        PS has key trends that come in handy for handicapping during the season. Blue Ribbon is unmatched in their depth (also price at >$20) and inclusion of spring ball reports. Lindy's is just a comfortable read, in bed or on the shitter, and does a good job at breaking down how each conference should shape up.
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                                        90% of the guys dont give a shit about your problems..and the other 10 are glad you have them..
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                                        • TodaysAction
                                          Restricted User
                                          • 08-01-08
                                          • 12762

                                          #21
                                          Originally posted by ChiGuy23
                                          cant find natl steele anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!! not at walmart, borders, grocery store, walgreens.....
                                          The national publication comes out in June or July. You could try this: www.philesteele.com the site has an 800 number you could call. Best I can do for you.
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                                          • pags11
                                            SBR Posting Legend
                                            • 08-18-05
                                            • 12264

                                            #22
                                            best $8 you will ever spend...for the Phil Steel magazine that is...
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                                            • jpowderly
                                              SBR Wise Guy
                                              • 06-30-06
                                              • 872

                                              #23
                                              to oder Phil Steel magazine 1-866-918-7711 INTERNET SPECIAL: $29.95 FOR ALL 5 REGIONAL MAGAZINES!! colllege
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                                              • pags11
                                                SBR Posting Legend
                                                • 08-18-05
                                                • 12264

                                                #24
                                                thanks jpowderly...
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                                                • arthurkirkland
                                                  SBR Rookie
                                                  • 08-04-08
                                                  • 16

                                                  #25
                                                  agreed

                                                  Originally posted by pags11
                                                  best $8 you will ever spend...for the Phil Steel magazine that is...
                                                  the nice thing about Steel is that when you buy the college magazine, there is a coupon inside to mail back for the nfl magazine. He even pays the shipping.
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                                                  • pimike
                                                    BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                    • 03-23-08
                                                    • 37140

                                                    #26
                                                    betus info
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                                                    • BuddyBear
                                                      SBR Hall of Famer
                                                      • 08-10-05
                                                      • 7233

                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by ChiGuy23
                                                      cant find natl steele anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!! not at walmart, borders, grocery store, walgreens.....
                                                      Barnes & Noble carries it....
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                                                      • redrum
                                                        SBR MVP
                                                        • 02-13-08
                                                        • 1903

                                                        #28
                                                        atlon is great
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