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Gamblers betting on Colin Kaepernick more than any player in history

Quarterback’s props include over/under 235.5 passing yards, 47.5 rushing yards

Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 | 2 a.m.

The calls for Colin Kaepernick started coming in days before the game. The team of oddsmakers at William Hill sports books thought the 10 proposition wagers they posted involving Kaepernick for the NFC Championship Game two weeks ago was sufficient. They underestimated the appeal of the second-year pro who took over at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers midway through the season. William Hill got slammed with bets from gamblers and phone calls from sports book directors, especially in Reno, where Kaepernick spent his college years, asking for more props on No. 7. “I can’t ever remember people calling in ...

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