AllinLife,
"Bluffing 8 players" isn't the intention. If everyone checks and you raise just 1xBB, you can usually get at least 1/2 the people out of the hand - improving your odds. This could be considered a semi-bluff, but it's a way to get information for cheap. If somebody reraises big, then you know they were going for a slow play and going to hurt you. If 1/2 the people call, then they figure another BB is worth seeing the flop because they have a potential hand. This seems to work for me. If everyone checks the flop, then you show strength again and either everyone folds, you get one caller, or you get reraised. I think you can make a more informed decision and weed out chasers this way.