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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: vansmack on August 13, 2012, 04:56:05 pm
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Yes, it?s that time again, where you can get some of your money back from the Proprietor of the 9:30 Club.
Given that we inevitably have multiple pools going every year, I would like to propose a small discussion before I post the link to the pool. Unfortunately, Yahoo prevents me from doing what I want to do: allow folks who lose in the first week to buy back in and be part of the main pool (albeit for twice as much money). Yahoo does however, allow me to make the settings to be two losses and you're out.
Discuss the following options:
#1 - use a different site, allow losers in first week (or first two weeks) to buy back in for an additional $5 (or $105 for the big money guys).
#2 - Use the Yahoo site, 2 losses and you're out.
#3 - status quo - use the yahoo site, one and done.
Previous rules, same objective:
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The object of 930 Survival Football is to be the last Active member of the 930 Board.
In order to accomplish this goal, you must correctly pick the winner of one professional football game each week.
But, to make this somewhat simple task more difficult, each user can only pick each professional football team once during the season.
If a correct selection is made, the user will remain Active for the following week. If an incorrect selection is made, that user will be Eliminated (assumes option #3).
Our Group is limited to the first 50 people who sign up. There are two prize categories:
$5 - every participant must play the $5 version of the Survival Football pool, winner take all.
$100 - in addition to the $5 pool, an optional ?High Stakes? $100 per person pool is a side pool for those that wish to participate. The decision must be made prior to week one. To signify your willingness to participate, simply put an asterisk next to your submission name (eg, vansmack*) on the yahoo site.
Seth, GGW, the Good Doctor and Smackie have also been known to do a $1000 pool. I will leave it to them to challenge others.
Best of luck, and in case you need to be reminded about previous results?
2011 (http://www.930.com/forum/index.php?topic=22316.0)
2010 (http://www.930.com/forum/index.php?topic=20723.0)
2009 (http://www.930.com/forum/index.php?topic=19429.0)
2008 (http://www.930.com/forum/index.php?topic=4318.0)
2007 (http://www.930.com/forum/index.php?topic=8934.0)
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I like 1 or 3. If I have to pick between the two, then 1.
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i realize this isn't helpful, but i'm OK with any of the 3 options.
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#1 or #3 in that order
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I'm ok with any of the 3
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#2!
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1 or 3 with a slight preference towards 3
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I think they're all fine. #3 is the simplest...
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I vote for #1.
And I am in for the $1000 pool as well.
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#3 or #1
I wouldn't want to play with #2.
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4
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You have been invited to join vansmack's Private Group in Yahoo! Sports Survival Football.
In order to join the group, just go to Survival Football (http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/survival), and click the "Join a Group" button. From there, enter the following information...
Group ID#: 14317
Password: ninethirty
Direct Link: http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/survival/14317
Our Group is limited to the first 50 people who sign up. There are two prize categories:
$5 - every participant must play the $5 version of the Survival Football pool, winner take all.
$100 - in addition to the $5 pool, an optional ?High Stakes? $100 per person pool is a side pool for those that wish to participate. The decision must be made prior to week one. To signify your willingness to participate, simply put an asterisk next to your submission name (eg, vansmack*) on the yahoo site.
Seth, GGW and the Good Doctor have also been known to do a $1000 pool. I will leave it to them to challenge others (use a + sign).
vansmack*+
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You should delete anyone who doesn't pay by the start of the season to clear up the issues it looks like you had last year.
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so did we got with option #3?
- SweetPix*
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send the money through paypal to your email address?
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You should delete anyone who doesn't pay by the start of the season to clear up the issues it looks like you had last year.
Duly noted, though I have to take some fault for the delays last year.
so did we got with option #3?
Yes.
send the money through paypal to your email address?
Yes. I'll leave instructions on the yahoo site immediately.
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payment sent.
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This.
Don't forget:
Everyone must play the $5 pool.
Asterisk (*) for the $100 pool.
Plus sign (+) for the $1000 pool.
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This.
Don't forget:
Everyone must play the $5 pool.
Asterisk (*) for the $100 pool.
Plus sign (+) for the $1000 pool.
$1,000?? Christ.
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so $100 pool players must pay $105.
do $1000 pool players have to pay $1005, or $1105?
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I'll be be signed up on Friday! Is there still room?
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I'll be be signed up on Friday! Is there still room?
survival pools aren't limited in the number of participants in the same way that fantasy football is. the more the merrier!
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so $100 pool players must pay $105.
do $1000 pool players have to pay $1005, or $1105?
The $1000 pool does not need to pay in advance. That money is usually exchanged over some back room lunch, mafia style.
I've never officially required a participant of the $1000 pool to participate in the $100 pool, but that is because most who are willing to wager $1000 are willing to wager another $100 without issue.
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survival pools aren't limited in the number of participants in the same way that fantasy football is. the more the merrier!
Technically, we are limited by Yahoo to 50 people, but that has never been an issue.
You must sign up by 8:25 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 5. You have until Sunday, September 9, 2012 1:00 p.m. ET to make your first selection.
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Paid $5 just now.
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Don't forget to signup by tomorrow.
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Whoops, signed up and paid! Some of these matchups are tougher than I thought and I don't wanna take cake pick first week.... oh football, how I've missed you.
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Just the facts:
23 Participants in the $5 pool
9 People in the $100 pool
4 people in the $1000 pool
Pick 10 minutes before the first kick off Sunday.
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i love picking the super bowl winner in week 1, but the giants are survival season poison. glad i listened to my gut
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the giants are survival season poison.
I am a lifelong Giants fan but I never bet on them. In any individual game, they will let you down.
Glad to see Dr. Phibes joined the Big Boys pool. Looking forward to another lunch. Hope vansmack will join us this year.
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Yes,the good doctor has reared his ugly head......looking forward to some smack talk and a competitive season in front of us......where's Seth?...P.S....thank God I stayed far away from the Giants!
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looks like every $100 pick is for the Texans, could be a quick pool!
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Fingers crossed for the Ravens.... I got their defense and picked them to win. CMON.
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looks like every $100 pick is for the Texans, could be a quick pool!
i can't check at the moment, but i'm pretty sure i picked Detroit.
edit: nevermind. i originally picked DET, then switched to HOU. same diff ;D
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i can't check at the moment, but i'm pretty sure i picked Detroit.
You did not. You also picked Houston.
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Good lord, Ravens defense was disgusting! I lost 7 points because I have the Bengals kickers, but I still got 18 points from the defense. Boom! Won my fantasy league and got my survivor pool pick! YUSS!
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yeah the ravens game last night was nuts......ravens offense looked fantastic
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Eliminated in Week 1
We Are Both Carls (New Orleans)
I Hate Bruce Springsteen (Pittsburgh)
Picks
15 - Houston
2 - Detroit
2 - Baltimore
1 - New England
I person (the Radioheads) failed to make a selection in the first week and will not be charged.
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Hates springsteen and roots for Pittsburgh - good riddance loser.
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the pittsburgh part was reason enough
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You guys are suckers, picking Houson in week 1!? PFFFT!
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I really want to pick the Giants this week. But I can't pick against the Bucs.
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You guys are suckers, picking Houson in week 1!? PFFFT!
yeah, total suckers. boy did that choice blow up in our faces.
::)
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They DID almost lose to the Rams. My point being, why not hold onto the heavyweights for later in the season? Now you can't pick the Lions later in the season! Everyone has different stretegies though, so it's fine. Chumps.
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They DID almost lose to the Rams. My point being, why not hold onto the heavyweights for later in the season? Now you can't pick the Lions later in the season! Everyone has different stretegies though, so it's fine. Chumps.
excellent strategy: take risks early. save the sure things for later.
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They DID almost lose to the Rams. My point being, why not hold onto the heavyweights for later in the season? Now you can't pick the Lions later in the season! Everyone has different stretegies though, so it's fine. Chumps.
excellent strategy: take risks early. save the sure things for later.
Detroit is one of those teams full of shitheads that could totally not show up on any given Sunday. My theory was that they would at least have their shit together for the opener... I thought wrong.
Good riddance I don't have to pick them again.
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They DID almost lose to the Rams. My point being, why not hold onto the heavyweights for later in the season? Now you can't pick the Lions later in the season! Everyone has different stretegies though, so it's fine. Chumps.
excellent strategy: take risks early. save the sure things for later.
Ravens over Bengals? 44-13? Seems risky. Lions won on the last effing drive TO THE RAMS! THEY BARELY BEAT THE RAMS!
I just think if there is another lock to run with that, but anyone can win on any given Sunday.... on the same end, I can't pick the Ravens again, so who knows!
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DFA, please remind me to explain my statement to you once the pool is over. until then, good luck!
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We just have different strategies, Sweety. But like I said, anything can happen week to week in the NFL, I mean, look at my Skins. I think maybe 4 people expected us to win.
This week has some tough match ups.. see if there are any bounce back wins after some week 1 surprise losses....
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I bet more people take New England this week than took Houston last week.
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I bet more people take New England this week than took Houston last week.
i agree, but i think it'll have more to do with how close the matchups are on paper. not many spreads greater than 3.5.
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Am I the only who has picked so far? Or does it not show me what other people have picked...
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I think it doesn't show you who everyone else picked until picks are closed for the week.
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I think it doesn't show you who everyone else picked until picks are closed for the week.
yup.
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Am I the only who has picked so far? Or does it not show me what other people have picked...
It doesn't show other users picks breah.
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Am I the only who has picked so far? Or does it not show me what other people have picked...
It doesn't show other users picks breah.
incorrect. jrho is the only one who has picked so far.
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Don't forget to get your picks in.
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Am I the only who has picked so far? Or does it not show me what other people have picked...
It doesn't show other users picks breah.
incorrect. jrho is the only one who has picked so far.
Incorrect. It doesn't show other users picks, breah.
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Am I the only who has picked so far? Or does it not show me what other people have picked...
It doesn't show other users picks breah.
incorrect. jrho is the only one who has picked so far.
Incorrect. It doesn't show other users picks, breah.
Incorrect. everyone but jrho has a bye this week.
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Am I the only who has picked so far? Or does it not show me what other people have picked...
It doesn't show other users picks breah.
incorrect. jrho is the only one who has picked so far.
Incorrect. It doesn't show other users picks, breah.
Incorrect. everyone but jrho has a bye this week.
**head explodes**
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Way to go with the Green Bay pick, Seth.
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Ugh
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I'll go double or nothing.
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Very niiiii!!!
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I'll go double or nothing.
Easiest couple of grand Sethy's ever come accross?
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i've been giving my money to seth for years now... what else is new.
soooooo - anybody up for another pool? being knocked out in week 2 sucks.
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LOL! Nice try everyone
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Fucking Patriots.
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Way to go with the Green Bay pick, Seth.
This. Ballsy and paid off.
I'm on the road for a couple more hours but will figure all this out soon.
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Hey I got knocked out 1st wk last year I think
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Way to go with the Green Bay pick, Seth.
well I thought the Patriot Center was a pretty safe bet, but thanks
oh...you said green BAY
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damn so many people went for the pats
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damn so many people went for the pats
"Playing it safe"
Pats defense is horrid.
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Hey Commish,
His Sethness has thrown us bone and agreed to double or nothing. Dr. Anton and I are in. What say you?
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Hey Commish,
His Sethness has thrown us bone and agreed to double or nothing. Dr. Anton and I are in. What say you?
I have a ridiculous travel schedule through New Years. I'm going to have to pass.
I'm even going to have to pass on running a second pool, but will gladly pass it on to some one else.
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Q: What was Bill Belichick's WARM (Wins Above Raheem Morris) for that last minute of the Pats-Cards game?
?David, OKC
SG: Negative-two. That was the worst-coached minute in recent Patriots history. It was almost like Belichick decided, "Instead of winning by one point, it would be much more fun to destroy every suicide pool in America."
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well shit...looks like death from above 1979 won it all for $5 pool :'(
Edit: spoke too soon! Guess we are all out :lol:
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Second chance pool details will be provided in the morning.
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FUCK
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So the entire league was knocked out this week?? How do we determine a winner??
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Second chance pool details will be provided in the morning.
is this for the 1k pool only, or will there be a $100 option?
So the entire league was knocked out this week?? How do we determine a winner??
typically, winnings are split between those who got knocked in the last week (i.e. survived the longest), so the pot should be split 6 ways between our "winners"... should be enough to buy you a nice latte. maybe.
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Second chance pool details will be provided in the morning.
is this for the 1k pool only, or will there be a $100 option?
So the entire league was knocked out this week?? How do we determine a winner??
typically, winnings are split between those who got knocked in the last week, so the pot should be split 6 ways between the "winners"... should be enough to buy you a nice latte. maybe.
hahaha... seriously
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Second chance pool details will be provided in the morning.
is this for the 1k pool only, or will there be a $100 option?
$1000 and $100. No cheapskate $5 players though.
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Second chance pool details will be provided in the morning.
is this for the 1k pool only, or will there be a $100 option?
So the entire league was knocked out this week?? How do we determine a winner??
typically, winnings are split between those who got knocked in the last week (i.e. survived the longest), so the pot should be split 6 ways between our "winners"... should be enough to buy you a nice latte. maybe.
Pretty steamed about this. Also, I lost by 4 fucking points, my running back was kicking my defenses ass last night. DAMN IT. AND The Redskins lost. Bad football Sunday all around for me.
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Second chance pool details will be provided in the morning.
is this for the 1k pool only, or will there be a $100 option?
$1000 and $100. No cheapskate $5 players though.
cool, i'm in for the $100.
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So the entire league was knocked out this week?? How do we determine a winner??
Dammit. This is such a pain in the ass....
I'll get on it tonight, but the win is something like $12 per person above your initial investment and not any where near worth my hourly rate.
That being said, congrats to:
Death From Above 1979
Money Donor 2012
Seth
Something Witty
The Boss
GotHaggis
Seth is the big winner in all of this at somewhere around $4000. Remember this next time he raises beer prices.
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So the entire league was knocked out this week?? How do we determine a winner??
Dammit. This is such a pain in the ass....
I'll get on it tonight, but the win is something like $12 per person above your initial investment and not any where near worth my hourly rate.
That being said, congrats to:
Death From Above 1979
Money Donor 2012
Seth
Something Witty
The Boss
GotHaggis
Seth is the big winner in all of this at somewhere around $4000. Remember this next time he raises beer prices.
**eats three potbelly sammiches**
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New pool info below. Sorry, but no $5 option. It is $100 or you can donate to the Seth Hurwitz Tuscan Villa fund by playing for $1000.
Put + after your name if you want to do the $1000.
Welcome to Yahoo! Sports Survival Football.
You have created the Private Group called 930 Second Chance
Group ID#: 36438
Password: BeatSeth
Remember, it is the Group ID#, not the group name, that people must use to join your group.
Direct link: http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/survival/36438
-- Survival Football Commissioner
http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/survival
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edit to the above: go to http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/survival/register/joingroup to join the group, using the above info.
folks need to join by... thursday's kickoff? sunday's?
EDIT: "Deadline to submit pick: 9/30/2012 1:00 pm EDT"
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I'll give my picks for a Chipotle burrito. JUST SAYING.
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Bump
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And just so we're clear - this is working just like the last time (2010)-- If Seth is the last survivor, Anton and I each owe Seth $2K. If Anton is the last survivor, Seth owes $0 and I owe Anton $1K. Likewise, if I am the last survivor, Seth owes me $0 and Anton owes me $1K.
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*sigh*... once again, looks like i'll be playing with myself.
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so what's the deal with the very lucky winners who won $15 each or so?
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so what's the deal with the very lucky winners who won $15 each or so?
Still got nothin' in my Paypal account.
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And just so we're clear - this is working just like the last time (2010)-- If Seth is the last survivor, Anton and I each owe Seth $2K. If Anton is the last survivor, Seth owes $0 and I owe Anton $1K. Likewise, if I am the last survivor, Seth owes me $0 and Anton owes me $1K.
since we're clarifying: is anyone else in the $100 pool?
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so what's the deal with the very lucky winners who won $15 each or so?
Still got nothin' in my Paypal account.
give it some time, smackie said he was traveling a lot. he will get around to it.
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I'm sure he'll post here when he gets it done, he said it was somewhere around $12.
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I'm sure he'll post here when he gets it done, he said it was somewhere around $12.
PM me your paypal address with your corresponding Name in the pool and I'll do it in the next 20 minutes.
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so what's the deal with the very lucky winners who won $15 each or so?
Check your paypal....
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I'm sure he'll post here when he gets it done, he said it was somewhere around $12.
PM me your paypal address with your corresponding Name in the pool and I'll do it in the next 20 minutes.
Done.
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And just so we're clear - this is working just like the last time (2010)-- If Seth is the last survivor, Anton and I each owe Seth $2K. If Anton is the last survivor, Seth owes $0 and I owe Anton $1K. Likewise, if I am the last survivor, Seth owes me $0 and Anton owes me $1K.
since we're clarifying: is anyone else in the $100 pool?
I am.
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930 Survival Football 2013?
Also - If I set up a weekly pick-em pool, would anyone be interested? It would be $100 for the season. Weekly payout would be $5 * # of participants. Total season winner would get $15 * # of participants. In other words, if there were 20 participants, you would get your money back by winning just one week.
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i'm in for anything/everything most likely.
PM me.
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I'm interested, but I'm confused, we pay $5 every week?
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930 Survival Football 2013?
Bad news.
Smackie's career has continued to rise at an astronomical pace, and he has now reached level at the University that employs him where NCAA By-Law 10.3 applies to his position.
NCAA ByLaw 10.3, prohibits student-athletes and all staff members in an athletics department from participation in sport wagering activities on any intercollegiate, amateur, or professional athletics competition. Sports wagering includes placing, accepting or soliciting a wager (on a staff member?s or student-athlete?s own behalf or on the behalf of others) of any type with any individual or organization on any intercollegiate, amateur, or professional team or contest. This includes pools or fantasy leagues in which an entry fee is required and there is an opportunity to win a prize.
I'm happy to pass administration of this pool off to someone else to run, just let me know who.
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What do the by-laws say about nailing hot co-eds?
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What do the by-laws say about nailing hot co-eds?
This. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYx8yW3POcg)
And welcome back....
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930 Survival Football 2013?
Bad news.
Smackie's career has continued to rise at an astronomical pace, and he has now reached level at the University that employs him where NCAA By-Law 10.3 applies to his position.
NCAA ByLaw 10.3, prohibits student-athletes and all staff members in an athletics department from participation in sport wagering activities on any intercollegiate, amateur, or professional athletics competition. Sports wagering includes placing, accepting or soliciting a wager (on a staff member?s or student-athlete?s own behalf or on the behalf of others) of any type with any individual or organization on any intercollegiate, amateur, or professional team or contest. This includes pools or fantasy leagues in which an entry fee is required and there is an opportunity to win a prize.
I'm happy to pass administration of this pool off to someone else to run, just let me know who.
I bet they also prohibit employees from posting on forums that condone violence and drug use.
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I'm interested, but I'm confused, we pay $5 every week?
No - everyone pays $100 up front for the whole season. The way each participant's $100 is dispersed is $5 each week to the weekly winner ($5 * 17 weeks = $85) and $15 to the season winner ($85 + $15 = $100). So, if there were 20 participants, the weekly payout would be $5 * 20 = $100; and the season winner (most correct picks for the whole season) would get $15 * 20 = $300.
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What do the by-laws say about nailing hot co-eds?
This. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYx8yW3POcg)
Well played.
Music was so much better in the '80s [/old man]
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I bet they also prohibit employees from posting on forums that condone violence and drug use.
Nope. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_freedom#In_the_United_States)
If you guys haven't figured out by now that you're all subjects in my vast experiment....
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I'm happy to pass administration of this pool off to someone else to run, just let me know who.
so, has anybody stepped up?
i'd do it myself if i wasn't already commish'ing the fantasy football, and didn't have kids arriving very soon...
c'mon people, let's do this!