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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: vansmack on August 31, 2007, 04:13:00 pm
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
I'm not interested in Fantasy, but I would be interested in a suicide pool.
Ask and you shall receive:
Hello 930 Board Member,
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/), click the "Sign Up" button and choose to "Join an Existing Group", then "Join a Private Group". Then, when prompted, enter the following information...
Group ID#: 21092
Password: ninethirty
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.
Our Group is limited to the first 50 people who sign up. I'm open to a discussion on prizes.
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now this i like, since i only have to watch 1 game :)
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Vansmack -- have I told you lately that I love you?
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Vansmack -- have I told you lately that I love you?
I think you're trying to distract me as I'm worried that I've started a pool and I might not even make it out of week one.
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I'm going to do this up right -- week one: Detroit over Oakland.
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i'm in. any money on the line, or just bragging rights?
i hope more people chose like julian - with their hearts and not their heads :)
Originally posted by le sonick:
now this i like, since i only have to watch 1 game :)
why do you have to watch the game? personally, i'm quite comfortable picking one game and watching another, especially if the game i pick isn't going to be very good (case in point: detroit vs. oakland :p )
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
i hope more people chose like julian - with their hearts and not their heads :)
In what world is picking whoever happens to be playing against Oakland that week not playing with one's head?
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Originally posted by sweetcell:
i hope more people chose like julian - with their hearts and not their heads :)
In what world is picking whoever happens to be playing against Oakland that week not playing with one's head? [/b]
Boy you're asking for it...and you shall receive. :mad: And I'm up for ANY side bet for week 1, just make it good because I plan on holding it over you for the ENTIRE season.
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Fantastic.
I'm in.
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
i'm in. any money on the line, or just bragging rights?
I'm up for $5 or $10, but I'd hate for that to deter anybody from signing up. I'd like a big group...
So, if we can't agree on a price, I will at least buy the winner a 9:30 Club t-shirt.
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Originally posted by bnyced0:
And I'm up for ANY side bet for week 1, just make it good because I plan on holding it over you for the ENTIRE season.
Sure, what sort of side bet have you got in mind?
I like anything that gets people talking about the Battle For 2nd Worst Team in the NFL.
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Just signed up. Anything NFL and I'm interested.
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Originally posted by bnyced0:
And I'm up for ANY side bet for week 1, just make it good because I plan on holding it over you for the ENTIRE season.
Sure, what sort of side bet have you got in mind?
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Wait. Does this mean that one of you is going to be out after week 1?
I LOVE this pool!
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Originally posted by bnyced0:
And I'm up for ANY side bet for week 1, just make it good because I plan on holding it over you for the ENTIRE season.
Sure, what sort of side bet have you got in mind? [/b]
Oh, something along the lines of the loser having to publicly praise the winners team prior to each game every week, AND provide a short review of the positive aspects of that teams performance that week including why they ARE STILL better than the losers team.
This will continue through the first 8 games, if neither team has at least 3 wins by then, the praising can cease.
AND buy the winner his choice of his teams merchandise, max $25 unless you want to go higher.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Originally posted by bnyced0:
And I'm up for ANY side bet for week 1, just make it good because I plan on holding it over you for the ENTIRE season.
Sure, what sort of side bet have you got in mind?
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Wait. Does this mean that one of you are going to be out after week 1?
I LOVE this pool! [/b]
I'm letting my side bet doing the talking, but when it comes to this pool, I'll pick with my brain not my ding-a-ling.
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Originally posted by bnyced0:
Oh, something along the lines of the loser having to publicly praise the winners team prior to each game every week, AND provide a short review of the positive aspects of that teams performance that week including why they ARE STILL better than the losers team.
This will continue through the first 8 games, if neither team has at least 3 wins by then, the praising can cease.
AND buy the winner his choice of his teams merchandise, max $25 unless you want to go higher.
I haven't watched an entire NFL game in 3 years, so I don't think I can come close to offering a weekly analysis of the Raiders, if need be. Nor would I actually want any Lions gear.
How about a 9:30 Club giftcard?
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Originally posted by bnyced0:
Oh, something along the lines of the loser having to publicly praise the winners team prior to each game every week, AND provide a short review of the positive aspects of that teams performance that week including why they ARE STILL better than the losers team.
This will continue through the first 8 games, if neither team has at least 3 wins by then, the praising can cease.
AND buy the winner his choice of his teams merchandise, max $25 unless you want to go higher.
I haven't watched an entire NFL game in 3 years, so I don't think I can come close to offering a weekly analysis of the Raiders, if need be. Nor would I actually want any Lions gear.
How about a 9:30 Club giftcard? [/b]
That works, but the point was for the loser to at least think about the winners team, so a gift card is fine but the loser still needs to at least check the winners team stat sheet and score every week and make some positive comment.
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Originally posted by bnyced0:
That works, but the point was for the loser to at least think about the winners team, so a gift card is fine but the loser still needs to at least check the winners team stat sheet and score every week and make some positive comment.
OK, fine, I will find a Raider to comment about weekly.
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I can't believe somebody just gave me a reason to watch Detriot v. Oakland....
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Originally posted by bnyced0:
OK, fine, I will find a Raider to comment about weekly. [/b]
Well, only if you lose. ;)
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Never done a suicide pool before...I'm in.
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I want to do this, but there's so much reading involved.
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I'm in...$5-$10 is good for me.
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
why do you have to watch the game? personally, i'm quite comfortable picking one game and watching another, especially if the game i pick isn't going to be very good (case in point: detroit vs. oakland :)
week 1 is super tough though. have the colts ever lost their first game?
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Vansmack -- have I told you lately that I love you?
You're gonna make Seth jealous.
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I vote for wagering.
Winner take all.
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I'm in.
Now I just have to hope that the Bengals go 16-0.
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Originally posted by serpent boy:
I'm in.
Now I just have to hope that the Bengals go 16-0.
I don't believe you can pick a team more than once.
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Is that a new rule? I don't think I've had that problem before.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
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.
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I don't measn to jinx myself or anything...
but I will kick all y'all's asses
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Wait I can't pick the Eagles each week? (sigh)
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Alright: $5, Winner Takes All.
Paypal your money to vansmack@msn.com
If you're not a paypal person, you can email me and we'll work something out.
If you signed up thinking it would be a free pool, sorry about that. You can delete your entry before kickoff Thursday. If you fail to delete your entry by Thursday, you are on the hook for the $5.
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Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
I don't measn to jinx myself or anything...
but I will kick all y'all's asses
Oh yeah? Put your $$ where your mouth is, big fella. If I last longer then you, I get a VIP pass to the show of my choice. If you last longer then me, dinner is on me, you name the place.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
If you signed up thinking it would be a free pool, sorry about that. You can delete your entry before kickoff Thursday. If you fail to delete your entry by Thursday, you are on the hook for the $5.
I am morally opposed to gambling, but I will still play. However, on the off-chance I win, I am instructing all my winnings to go to the National Hopeline Network.
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Originally posted by vansmack:
If you signed up thinking it would be a free pool, sorry about that. You can delete your entry before kickoff Thursday. If you fail to delete your entry by Thursday, you are on the hook for the $5.
I am morally opposed to gambling, but I will still play. However, on the off-chance I win, I am instructing all my winnings to go to the National Hopeline Network. [/b]
Awww you're such a good person. I wish I was.
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Originally posted by 6949:
Awww you're such a good person. I wish I was.
Thank you. You seem pleasant and mild-tempered as well.
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
I don't measn to jinx myself or anything...
but I will kick all y'all's asses
Oh yeah? Put your $$ where your mouth is, big fella. If I last longer then you, I get a VIP pass to the show of my choice. If you last longer then me, dinner is on me, you name the place. [/b]
let's make it $100 per player
or at least have a seperate pool for that
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I just signed up, although not for Seth's $100 pool. I spent all my money on concert tickets!
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Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
let's make it $100 per player
No, no, you're trying to price poor hipster kids out of this. I offered you a valid wager, that seems fair to both sides, and if you don't accept, THEN YOU'RE DUCKING ME!!
I expect that from some of the rest, heck, most of them, but not you, Seth. I always held you in the highest regard, but I'm starting to question that decision. :(
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Ummm, I'm in for $5 (vansmack, check your paypal), but not for $100. North of about $20, it changes from frugal entertainment to a bad investment decision :D
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
let's make it $100 per player
No, no, you're trying to price poor hipster kids out of this. I offered you a valid wager, that seems fair to both sides, and if you don't accept, THEN YOU'RE DUCKING ME!!
I expect that from some of the rest, heck, most of them, but not you, Seth. I always held you in the highest regard, but I'm starting to question that decision. :( [/b]
have you ever been told that it's BAD MANNERS to badger someone into a bet? he's already informed you what he's willing to wadger.
besides, if seth is up for this kind of a bet i want in on the action. i know i can out-pick him.
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
have you ever been told that it's BAD MANNERS to badger someone into a bet? he's already informed you what he's willing to wadger.
It's not my goal to badger him into a wager, I just find it insulting that I make him a perfectly good offer and he comes back with something that HE KNOWS I cannot reasonably be in for. The bad manners is trying to price me out of a bet. I have to put food in my kid's mouths!
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Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
let's make it $100 per player
or at least have a seperate pool for that
I'm game for a side pot.
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Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
I don't measn to jinx myself or anything...
but I will kick all y'all's asses
Oh yeah? Put your $$ where your mouth is, big fella. If I last longer then you, I get a VIP pass to the show of my choice. If you last longer then me, dinner is on me, you name the place. [/b]
let's make it $100 per player
or at least have a seperate pool for that [/b]
I think a dinner for two at the restaurant of his choice would come to $100. :)
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Originally posted by 6949:
I think a dinner for two at the restaurant of his choice would come to $100. :)
I was under the impression Mr. Hurwitz was a Chipotle AFICIONADO...
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
let's make it $100 per player
or at least have a seperate pool for that
I'm game for a side pot. [/b]
I'm up for this, let me know if someone's putting it together
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Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
let's make it $100 per player
or at least have a seperate pool for that
I'm game for a side pot. [/b]
I'm up for this, let me know if someone's putting it together [/b]
Oh, I'll do it. In addition to the $5 entry fee, there is a side pool at $100. Last one in the side pool takes all.
Thus far I have:
Seth
Hoya
GGW
Vansmack
Any other takers?
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
let's make it $100 per player
or at least have a seperate pool for that
I'm game for a side pot. [/b]
I'm up for this, let me know if someone's putting it together [/b]
Oh, I'll do it. In addition to the $5 entry fee, there is a side pool at $100. Last one in the side pool takes all.
Thus far I have:
Seth
Hoya
GGW
Vansmack
Any other takers? [/b]
put me down for this.
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OK, badgered I am
winner of the $100 pool gets VIP tix to the show of their choice
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
let's make it $100 per player
or at least have a seperate pool for that
I'm game for a side pot. [/b]
I'm up for this, let me know if someone's putting it together [/b]
Oh, I'll do it. In addition to the $5 entry fee, there is a side pool at $100. Last one in the side pool takes all.
Thus far I have:
Seth
Hoya
GGW
Vansmack
Any other takers? [/b]
To be clear if I jump in, the pool will then be $500 or am I reading this wrong?
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yup, you'd get $500 if you won (your 100 back + 400 net winnings) plus a pair of VIP tix* - sweet pot.
right now i'm trying to talk myself out of joining...
*EDIT: assumption that it would be a pair, i'm sure seth will clarify.
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Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
OK, badgered I am
winner of the $100 pool gets VIP tix to the show of their choice
I was proposing a Seth vs. Julian side pot, but I give the man credit for taking the bait all the same.
Considering the $100 pool. Really feel I have no chance in any pot over 3-4 people though...
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Considering the $100 pool. Really feel I have no chance in any pot over 3-4 people though...
*ahem* i thought this was against your moral code?
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
yup, you'd get $500 if you won (your 100 back + 400 net winnings) plus a pir of VIP tix - sweet pot.
right now i'm trying to talk myself out of joining...
So $105 Paypal covers it?
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Originally posted by miss pretentious:
*ahem* i thought this was against your moral code?
If I jump in I'll instruct the $$ part of it go to charity if I win.
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When I first read this header:
"9:30 board survival"
I thought it was an actual survival pool.
So heres a way to make this interesting for all of you gamblers:
Whomever does the worst at the end of the season has to leave the board.
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Originally posted by saco:
So heres a way to make this interesting for all of you gamblers:
Whomever does the worst at the end of the season has to leave the board.
Survivor: 930.com! CBS is really hard up for ideas.
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Originally posted by bnyced0:
So $105 Paypal covers it?
$5 for the Regular pool.
$100 extra if you want to join the optional side pot.
So $105 would cover it.
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Originally posted by saco:
So heres a way to make this interesting for all of you gamblers:
Whomever does the worst at the end of the season has to leave the board.
Unfortunately, if previous experience tells anything, there will be more than one person out this week. We would lose half the board....
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Originally posted by vansmack:
UPDATE:
Thus far I have:
Seth
Hoya
GGW
Vansmack
Eros
The names are different in the pool and on email. If I'm missing you, let me know.
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What's another $100.00 after the weekend I had? Hell yes,I'm all over this!....count the Dr. in for one spot,Smackie!!
Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
OK, badgered I am
winner of the $100 pool gets VIP tix to the show of their choice
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Originally posted by miss pretentious:
*ahem* i thought this was against your moral code?
If I jump in I'll instruct the $$ part of it go to charity if I win. [/b]
me too
Promoter's Red Meat & Wine Fund
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Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
Promoter's Red Meat & Wine Fund
Well, now I know what to get you if I draw you in Secret Santa this year!
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To make it more clear on the pool site, use an asterisk after you team name if you are in the side pool.
For example: Vansmack*
There will be no adding an asterisk after kickoff Thursday, so add now.
If you have an asterisk by your name at Kickoff Thursday, you are on the hook for the extra $100.
In addition, you must be part of the $5 pool to join the $100 side pool. I thought this was clear but I've received a few PMs about it.
You do not have to participate in the $100 side pool if you only want to be in the $5 pool. If you don't join the $100 side pool but survive the longest, you only win the $5 pool, which could still be as much as $250.
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would it help to have someone down at the club collect the money and be the bank for the $100 pool?
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Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
would it help to have someone down at the club collect the money and be the bank for the $100 pool?
Sure, that's a good option. If you are averse to paypal, you can pay for the side pool at the club.
GGW, Eros and I have already paid for the side pool. I will bring that money when I visit the club in late Sept.
So there you have it - paypal or 9:30 club for payment for the side pool.
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I am very bored at work today.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
You do not have to participate in the $100 side pool if you only want to be in the $5 pool. If you don't join the $100 side pool but survive the longest, you only win the $5 pool, which could still be as much as $250.
pot currently stands at $140, room for plenty more.
Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
Promoter's Red Meat & Wine Fund
i thought that fund was shut down because of rampant cronyism and fraud...
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
would it help to have someone down at the club collect the money and be the bank for the $100 pool?
Sure, that's a good option. If you are averse to paypal, you can pay for the side pool at the club.
GGW, Eros and I have already paid for the side pool. I will bring that money when I visit the club in late Sept.
So there you have it - paypal or 9:30 club for payment for the side pool. [/b]
need to get money to Tom in office before Thur night
call him in office to set up method
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Originally posted by vansmack:
GGW, Eros and I have already paid for the side pool. I will bring that money when I visit the club in late Sept.
check yr paypal account...
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Just over 24 hours left to join the Survival Pool (the deadline is Thursday, Sept 6 8:30pm ET). $5 entry fee and the pot is currently at $145.
For those have already signed up, don't forget to paypal me your dinero.
There are also 7 people in the $100 Side Pool:
Vansmack
Seth
GGW
Hoya
Eros
SalParadise
Cookie Monster
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Just over 24 hours left to join the Survival Pool (the deadline is Thursday, Sept 6 8:30pm ET). $5 entry fee and the pot is currently at $145.
For those have already signed up, don't forget to paypal me your dinero.
There are also 7 people in the $100 Side Pool:
Vansmack
Seth
GGW
Hoya
Eros
SalParadise
Cookie Monster
If you provided a PAYPAL link at some point I can't seem to find it.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Alright: $5, Winner Takes All.
Paypal your money to vansmack@msn.com
If you're not a paypal person, you can email me and we'll work something out.
If you signed up thinking it would be a free pool, sorry about that. You can delete your entry before kickoff Thursday. If you fail to delete your entry by Thursday, you are on the hook for the $5.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by vansmack:
Alright: $5, Winner Takes All.
Paypal your money to vansmack@msn.com
If you're not a paypal person, you can email me and we'll work something out.
If you signed up thinking it would be a free pool, sorry about that. You can delete your entry before kickoff Thursday. If you fail to delete your entry by Thursday, you are on the hook for the $5.
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gracias
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should we be able to see everyone else's picks or just our own? i can only see mine.
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upon reading a bit more closely i see that we don't see 'em til after the deadline.
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only your own. wouldn't make sense to see others' picks until after the fact, now would it?
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i suppose not but it could hurt as much as help. these survival pools are a bi-atch.
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I gotta say, this first week is tough. There just aren't any studs playing cheesepuffs. Heck, the widest spreads are 6.5 (Titans @ JAGUARS and PATRIOTS @ Jets), and it's not hard to imagine either of those going to the underdog.
What really floors me is that the Chargers (at home) are 6-point favorites over the Bears.
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Originally posted by yinzer:
should we be able to see everyone else's picks or just our own? i can only see mine.
i chose tampa bay over seattle. i won't be mad if you use my pick.
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Originally posted by SalParadise:
Originally posted by yinzer:
should we be able to see everyone else's picks or just our own? i can only see mine.
i chose tampa bay over seattle. i won't be mad if you use my pick. [/b]
LOL
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i'm going with my steelers the first week and not b/c i'm a fan. there really aren't a lot of real easy games this week. watch me go down first week. bookies are going to get off to a roaring start week 1.
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my first week i picked kansas city.
hopefully i don't go out this early.
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Seattle has the lowest week 1 winning percentage in NFL history.
I'm just saying...
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Seattle has the lowest week 1 winning percentage in NFL history.
I'm just saying...
thats funny.
but is Tampa's that much better?
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Vansmack- just sent the sidepot $.
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Originally posted by 6949:
Vansmack- just sent the sidepot $.
Got it - thanks. Less than 5 hours remaining....
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by 6949:
Vansmack- just sent the sidepot $.
Got it - thanks. Less than 5 hours remaining.... [/b]
and my money is SF-bound as of today... (but on a snail)
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Seattle has the lowest week 1 winning percentage in NFL history.
I'm just saying...
Maybe true but:
Seattle has won three of its last four season openers and holds a 6-1 all-time advantage on Tampa Bay, including a 23-7 win last Dec. 31, which clinched the NFC West title.
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Originally posted by SalParadise:
and my money is SF-bound as of today... (but on a snail)
Yes, I am aware. Thanks.
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Why do i have a feeling vansmack is just bidding on something on ebay :D
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Now I know who the rich people on this list are. They probably all went to good colleges, too.
If you have $100 to blow on a suicide pool, 6949, then:
1.) I don't feel sorry for you for being an Eagles fan.
2.) I don't feel sorry for what you're going to catch from Matt Leinert.
Brian
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don't confuse willingness to gamble with wealth. ever been to a casino? ain't all rich folk there.
BTW, is your "They probably all went to good colleges, too" some sort of an indictment? going to a good school is a bad thing? people of less priviledged origins don't want to, and/or never do, go to good colleges?
EDIT: in order to get in on the walalce pity-train, i've just joined the side bet. seems only fair, given that i've been pitying brian for a some time now.
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
don't confuse willingness to gamble with wealth. ever been to a casino? ain't all rich folk there.
which reminds me... when is the boardie roadtrip to atlantic city? ha. we obviously all have a gambling problem... however, the $100 sidebet is a bit rich for my blood. I'll stick to the nickel slots. Thanks.
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Originally posted by miss pretentious:
Originally posted by sweetcell:
don't confuse willingness to gamble with wealth. ever been to a casino? ain't all rich folk there.
which reminds me... when is the boardie roadtrip to atlantic city? ha. we obviously all have a gambling problem... however, the $100 sidebet is a bit rich for my blood. I'll stick to the nickel slots. Thanks. [/b]
$100 is a bit high for a sport i never watch. now, hockey woudl be a diff. story
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32 people in the Survival Pool.
SIDE BET PARTICIPANTS
Vansmack
Seth
GGW
Hoya
Eros
SalParadise
Cookie Monster
6949
Sweetcell
Dr. Anton Phibes
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smackie - when is the deadline for selection for our pool? by when do we have to have our picks in? thanks.
Originally posted by le sonick:
$100 is a bit high for a sport i never watch. now, hockey woudl be a diff. story
xneverwherex has a $25 fantasy hockey league - maybe if you ask nicely...
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
smackie - when is the deadline for selection for our pool? by when do we have to have our picks in? thanks.
You can see each week's deadline on the "my picks" page.
If you haven't picked for this week yet, you have about 19 minutes left.
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
Originally posted by le sonick:
$100 is a bit high for a sport i never watch. now, hockey woudl be a diff. story
xneverwherex has a $25 fantasy hockey league - maybe if you ask nicely... [/QB]
yeah no problem at all. if anyone wants info - email me xneverwherex@yahoo.com.
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Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
Now I know who the rich people on this list are. They probably all went to good colleges, too.
If you have $100 to blow on a suicide pool, 6949, then:
1.) I don't feel sorry for you for being an Eagles fan.
2.) I don't feel sorry for what you're going to catch from Matt Leinert.
Brian
1) I'm sorry that you weren't driven enough to attend and work your way through a good school.
2) I'm sorry you're not in on the sidepot because I really want to take your cash.
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gooo buccaneers.
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sooooo... anyone pick the saints this week?
EDIT: just took a look at the board - answer would be "nope". seth goes with oakland over detroit - gutsy. saving the big guns for later in the fight? two blanks - doesn't that mean they're out? and two votes for MIN over ATL... not my first choice, but what do i know.
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
sooooo... anyone pick the saints this week?
EDIT: just took a look at the board - answer would be "nope". seth goes with oakland over detroit - gutsy. saving the big guns for later in the fight? two blanks - doesn't that mean they're out? and two votes for MIN over ATL... not my first choice, but what do i know.
I picked MIN because I'm saving the good teams (ie EAGLES) for later.
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I'm glad to see I'm going to be in real good shape in the side bet after Atlanta beats Minnesota, Detroit beats Oakland, and Cleveland beats Pittsburgh.
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Originally posted by CookieMonster:
Cleveland beats Pittsburgh.
wanna do an additional side bet? if cleveland beats the steelers, i'll pay your $100. and vice versa.
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My experience is that most of these survivor pools are over after the first few weeks. Everyone goes for a "sure thing" and then there's an upset and most of the league is out. Don't worry about "saving" the good teams till later because it won't last that long. Go for the easy ones early on and three or four weeks into the season you'll have a better idea of who the cupcakes are.
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Originally posted by SalParadise:
gooo buccaneers.
I have the seahawks this week, and god do I hate them. My parents are season ticket holders, so it would almost be worth getting kicked out of the pool for those bastards to get pasted at home and I can call my dad and gloat.
Couldn't even relish them getting jobbed in the superbowl, because it was the phuckin steelers that won.
Yeh I'm bitter, we stopped going to Raider games because of this, and of course up until a few years a go the seapigeons were in the AFC West.
And the immaculate DECEPTION thwarted a dynasty in the making, but I digress...Go Seahawks ;)
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Originally posted by Shadrach:
My experience is that most of these survivor pools are over after the first few weeks. Everyone goes for a "sure thing" and then there's an upset and most of the league is out. Don't worry about "saving" the good teams till later because it won't last that long. Go for the easy ones early on and three or four weeks into the season you'll have a better idea of who the cupcakes are.
True dat.
I am a bit fearful that I made the same week 1 pick (SEA) as a dozen others. In my experience, that greatly increases the odds that Tampa will win.
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i'm torn... i'm starting hasselbeck and hackett in the fantasy league, so i want the 'hawks to kick ass. on the other hand, a tampa victory would greatly thin the survivor pool.
gambling can sooooo screws up one's outlook on sports.
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How pissed is Seth gonna be when he is eliminated after the 1st game?
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Originally posted by jeffml:
How pissed is Seth gonna be when he is eliminated after the 1st game?
Watch it buddy, we know where you live <img src="http://raiderslinks.com/images/gif/awind.gif" alt=" - " />
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Originally posted by jeffml:
How pissed is Seth gonna be when he is eliminated after the 1st game?
see that list of shows at the 930 Club?
they're all bets...just like looking at the list of games this week
I'm used to it
but I will be disappointed not to have this to look forward to every week
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Alright: $5, Winner Takes All.
If you're not a paypal person, you can email me and we'll work something out.
If you fail to delete your entry by Thursday, you are on the hook for the $5.
Check your email. I'm still awaiting a reply from you.
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Originally posted by SPARX:
Check your email. I'm still awaiting a reply from you.
Sorry - I was out of town for a few days. I have since replied.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by SPARX:
Check your email. I'm still awaiting a reply from you.
Sorry - I was out of town for a few days. I have since replied. [/b]
No problem. This should be fun. Go Vikings!
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Let's go Buc, Browns, and Giants. I never that I would say that!
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Well that was fast. Fuck.
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2 down, 8 left
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Originally posted by bnyced0:
That works, but the point was for the loser to at least think about the winners team, so a gift card is fine but the loser still needs to at least check the winners team stat sheet and score every week and make some positive comment.
OK, fine, I will find a Raider to comment about weekly. [/b]
Just in case any one forgot about this side bet, I thought I'd take the time to remind folks...
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3 down 7 left
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Right now, I *really* wish I could've convinced Seth to take my one-on-one restaurant gift certificate/VIP tickets side bet. If I had known it would've come down who won Detroit/Oakland, I would've offered $200 straight up in a one-on-one bet.
Oh well, at least I have a 9:30 gift card and weekly Lions report coming.
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That was quick for me. Stupid Jacksonville. At least I was smart enough to stop at the $5 level.
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Originally posted by SalParadise:
gooo buccaneers.
y'all were sweating for a half..
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whoops.
that was a quick $5 out.
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Eliminated in Week One:
930 bored* (seth) (OAK)
The Runways (JAC)
Body By Benoit (eros)* (JAC)
dhinojwala (JAC)
Barry Bond's HR Record* (sweetcell) (JAC)
The Token Female (miss p) (KAN)
Did not pick:
Relaxed yet Triumphant
callat703
24 Participants remain (and 7 in sidebet).
PICKS:
12 - Seattle
4 - Pittsburgh
2 - Dallas
2 - Minnesota
2 - Denver
1 - San Diego
1 - Green Bay
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Originally posted by vansmack:
PICKS:
2 - Denver
1 - Green Bay
Three very lucky folks who barely survived by the skin of their teeth.
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Originally posted by Shadrach:
Three very lucky folks who barely survived by the skin of their teeth.
I felt Dallas was kind of a sketchy pick too.
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
I felt Dallas was kind of a sketchy pick too.
Ditto. I was worried about how Romo would bounce back after last season's ending, and I definitely wasn't sure about the new RB situation in New York, so I stayed away from that game.
My usual rule for week one is the biggest favorite at home, but when I looked at the line and saw Jacksonville giving 6.5 points, I just couldn't see that game being safe. I do feel a little badly for those that picked that game and lost as it was supposed to be the safe pick. I opted for picking Seattle while Alexander was still healthy.
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
I felt Dallas was kind of a sketchy pick too. [/b]
Dallas is good on both sides. Giants appear/ed to be in disarray. Giants have (at the least) seriously sketchy secondary and running game. Kudos to Eli for playing a great game and shutting Tiki the eff up.
I heart Marion Barber.
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Originally posted by Mobius:
Dallas is good on both sides. Giants appear/ed to be in disarray.
We all know that now, but kudos to you for knowing that before last night.
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Key word is survive. Doesn't matter whether it is by the skin of our teeth or not...although I thought I was history as I followed the ticker.
Originally posted by Shadrach:
Originally posted by vansmack:
PICKS:
2 - Denver
1 - Green Bay
Three very lucky folks who barely survived by the skin of their teeth. [/b]
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Originally posted by jeffml:
Key word is survive. Doesn't matter whether it is by the skin of our teeth or not...although I thought I was history as I followed the ticker.
Which team is yours, jeffml?
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i'm sorta sad to be out in the first week. but pleased to only be out $5... which i'm hoping you have received smackie?
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Originally posted by miss pretentious:
i'm sorta sad to be out in the first week. but pleased to only be out $5... which i'm hoping you have received smackie?
I did. Thank you Miss P. Sorry to see that you're out by that's why we let the Token Females in - to take their money.
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Originally posted by Mobius:
Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
I felt Dallas was kind of a sketchy pick too. [/b]
Dallas is good on both sides. Giants appear/ed to be in disarray. Giants have (at the least) seriously sketchy secondary and running game. Kudos to Eli for playing a great game and shutting Tiki the eff up.
I heart Marion Barber. [/b]
What? How can you say Dallas is good on "both sides" when they allowed The Giants to score 35 points on 442 yards of offense? I realize that Terrence Newman was out, but is he really that much of a difference maker? Regardless, you can't say that Dallas was good on both sides of the ball.
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All that really matters is that the Cookie Monsters are coming to take everyone's money...plus a sweet pair of VIP tickets!
You guys might as well just give up now.
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I'm The Big Sack...my son was The Runways - he's history.
Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by jeffml:
Key word is survive. Doesn't matter whether it is by the skin of our teeth or not...although I thought I was history as I followed the ticker.
Which team is yours, jeffml? [/b]
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What? How can you say Dallas is good on "both sides" when they allowed The Giants to score 35 points on 442 yards of offense? I realize that Terrence Newman was out, but is he really that much of a difference maker? Regardless, you can't say that Dallas was good on both sides of the ball. [/QB]
That may be true - they got torched. I bought into the idea that Wade could, if nothing else, improve the D, that Hamlin would help balance R. Williams lack of coverage skills at safety, and that they'd have a great pass rush. Also didn't realize the extent of their injuries. Especially if injuries persist, they could be a lot like last year's Skins where performance was much worse than the talent they have on paper.
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Originally posted by jeffml:
I'm The Big Sack...my son was The Runways - he's history.
That's right - I recall the paypal email now...
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Oh well, at least I have a 9:30 gift card and weekly Lions report coming.
And guess what, I'll throw in a weekly U of Michigan update for free.
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Originally posted by bnyced0:
Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Oh well, at least I have a 9:30 gift card and weekly Lions report coming.
And guess what, I'll throw in a weekly U of Michigan update for free. [/b]
np: The Dead Schembechlers - Chad Henne Is A Motherfucking Joke
...and also injured.
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Out of the country and finally just getting to a computer
sitting at the airport Sunday, checking scores via Blackberry, watched Oakland almost make me look like a genius...and then a fool
here is why I lost...
I have a very strict rule about never telling anyone what I bet on, or it will immediately jinx it (goes for unconfirmed shows too)
and there it was for all to see, before the game
I should've known better
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Are you sure it wasn't because you put all your faith in a guy named Josh McCown?
No, you're probably right - it was Yahoo's fault.
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I'm picking the Chiefs. I heard from many reliable sources that they're gonna win big.
In the spirit of good sportmanship, I'd encourage you all to do the same.
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Originally posted by CookieMonster:
I'm picking the Chiefs. I heard from many reliable sources that they're gonna win big.
In the spirit of good sportmanship, I'd encourage you all to do the same.
that's what i picked too.
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i already picked the chiefs. we see where that got me. :roll:
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Originally posted by CookieMonster:
I'm picking the Chiefs. I heard from many reliable sources that they're gonna win big.
In the spirit of good sportmanship, I'd encourage you all to do the same.
I agree. I watched the game last week and they were one or two breaks away from really turning the corner last week. And by breaks I mean Andre Johnson's legs...and maybe Herm's headset.
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Originally posted by SalParadise:
Originally posted by CookieMonster:
I'm picking the Chiefs. I heard from many reliable sources that they're gonna win big.
In the spirit of good sportmanship, I'd encourage you all to do the same.
that's what i picked too. [/b]
Please continue to post your fake picks each week so I know which teams not to bet on. Thanks.
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I can't decide between Cleveland or KC.
Originally posted by 6949:
Originally posted by SalParadise:
Originally posted by CookieMonster:
I'm picking the Chiefs. I heard from many reliable sources that they're gonna win big.
In the spirit of good sportmanship, I'd encourage you all to do the same.
that's what i picked too. [/b]
Please continue to post your fake picks each week so I know which teams not to bet on. Thanks. [/b]
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Originally posted by 6949:
Originally posted by SalParadise:
Originally posted by CookieMonster:
I'm picking the Chiefs. I heard from many reliable sources that they're gonna win big.
In the spirit of good sportmanship, I'd encourage you all to do the same.
that's what i picked too. [/b]
Please continue to post your fake picks each week so I know which teams not to bet on. Thanks. [/b]
In all seriousness...pic the Redskins. They looked great against the Dolphins and should have no trouble with the Eagles...who lost to lowly Green Bay
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<img src="http://a779.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/10/l_7f01d54cf10d485e93209006716f524a.gif" alt=" - " />
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Originally posted by CookieMonster:
I'm picking the Chiefs. I heard from many reliable sources that they're gonna win big.
In the spirit of good sportmanship, I'd encourage you all to do the same.
anyone who picks the Chiefs to win in Soldier Field deserves what they get....nothing.
so i am assuming this is just baiting to get someone to make a silly pick.
i can see about 3 teams poised to win big this week, its just deciding which one to choose now.
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The whole NFC East is going to suck it this year.
Dallas has talent, but, compared to Parcells, Wade Phillips is like a substitute teacher - players throw spitballs at him during film review.
The Giants suck. I say this as a lifelong Giants fan. Coughlin is a jackass and his players hate him. He should coach high school football. Jared Lorenzen showed his true colors last week when, on 4th and 4 and the game still within a single score, he ran two yards and then slid. He's almost 300 lbs. He shouldn't play like a pussy.
Every one has been waiting for the Eagles to regain their NFC championship form. It ain't gonna happen.
The Redskins are prominently featured in the new Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary -- right next to the word "mediocre."
Originally posted by Mobius:
Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
I felt Dallas was kind of a sketchy pick too. [/b]
Dallas is good on both sides. Giants appear/ed to be in disarray. Giants have (at the least) seriously sketchy secondary and running game. Kudos to Eli for playing a great game and shutting Tiki the eff up.
I heart Marion Barber. [/b]
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Originally posted by le sonick:
i can see about 3 teams poised to win big this week, its just deciding which one to choose now.
One of two things happen this week - the vast majority of the people in the pool win, or the vast majority of the people in the pool go out on a huge upset. There will be no in between this week.
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just so y'all know. . .i've seen the chiefs 3 times in person, and they've won all 3 games. . .guess what game i will be at this weekend????
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Originally posted by Venerable Bede:
just so y'all know. . .i've seen the chiefs 3 times in person, and they've won all 3 games. . .guess what game i will be at this weekend????
Since I'll be there with you, I smell a side bet...
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any high rollers out there ready to start a new pool from this point on?
500?
1000?
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Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
any high rollers out there ready to start a new pool from this point on?
500?
1000?
If we get 20 boardies to bet as one we might be able to afford the $500 level. :-)
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Jared Lorenzen showed his true colors last week when, on 4th and 4 and the game still within a single score, he ran two yards and then slid. He's almost 300 lbs. He shouldn't play like a pussy.
"The Hefty Lefty"
"The Pillsbury Throwboy"
"BBQ (Big Beautiful Quarterback)"
"J-Load"
"The Round Mound of Touchdown"
I LOVE Jared Lorenzen. I'd get a Jared Lorenzen jersey. He may be my favorite NFL player since Jeff George.
How can you not love this?:
<img src="http://blogs.nydailynews.com/giants/archives/7ij07mcu.gif" alt=" - " />
Now, THAT's a guy you can go to a Skynyrd show with, 6949!
Brian
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Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
"The Hefty Lefty"
"The Pillsbury Throwboy"
"BBQ (Big Beautiful Quarterback)"
"J-Load"
"The Round Mound of Touchdown"
I LOVE Jared Lorenzen. I'd get a Jared Lorenzen jersey. He may be my favorite NFL player since Jeff George.
How can you not love this?:
<img src="http://blogs.nydailynews.com/giants/archives/7ij07mcu.gif" alt=" - " />
Now, THAT's a guy you can go to a Skynyrd show with, 6949!
Brian
Matt Leinert is the only QB that I would share my pumpkin funnel cake with.
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Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
any high rollers out there ready to start a new pool from this point on?
500?
1000?
I used to play darts with guys like you. I can smell a hustle a mile away now....
If I win the side bet, I'll take you up on that offer though. Smackette would divorce me if I lost $500 otherwise.
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Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
any high rollers out there ready to start a new pool from this point on?
500?
1000?
Julian smells a hustle. No one picks Oakland unless they're setting people up.
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
any high rollers out there ready to start a new pool from this point on?
500?
1000?
Julian smells a hustle. No one picks Oakland unless they're setting people up. [/b]
Since I lost my nice thing to say about Detroit...week 1
Detroit has the best stadium for holding superbowls that they'll never play in.
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Originally posted by bnyced0:
Since I lost my nice thing to say about Detroit...week 1
Detroit has the best stadium for holding superbowls that they'll never play in.
You can pass on the "say nice things" part of the bet and just send a giftcard. I have no doubt you're not actually going to say anything nice, and since I care about the Lions about as much as I care about Everybody Loves Raymond, you're not going to get my dander up. ;)
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Everybody Loves Raymond
Great Show!!!!!!!!
anybody?
-Bull930
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Originally posted by 6949:
...my pumpkin funnel cake...
Is that what the girls are calling it these days?
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Originally posted by 6949:
...my pumpkin funnel cake...
Is that what the girls are calling it these days? [/b]
I'm sticking with pink taco.
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Originally posted by bnyced0:
Since I lost my nice thing to say about Detroit...week 1
Detroit has the best stadium for holding superbowls that they'll never play in.
You can pass on the "say nice things" part of the bet and just send a giftcard. I have no doubt you're not actually going to say anything nice, and since I care about the Lions about as much as I care about Everybody Loves Raymond, you're not going to get my dander up. ;) [/b]
I pay up to the letter of the law, so in addition to the gift card you'll be getting pleasant missives about the Lions, and all things Michigan for at least a couple more weeks, unless the combined record of the lions, raiders, and ummm Wolverines doesn't add up to three wins by midseason.
But to save the agony of the other boardies, I'll PM my love notes to you from now on.
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Originally posted by miss pretentious:
I'm sticking it in your pink taco.
Wow.
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Originally posted by bnyced0:
I pay up to the letter of the law, so in addition to the gift card you'll be getting pleasant missives about the Lions, and all things Michigan for at least a couple more weeks, unless the combined record of the lions, raiders, and ummm Wolverines doesn't add up to three wins by midseason.
But to save the agony of the other boardies, I'll PM my love notes to you from now on.
If you want to be useful, throw some Red Wings training camp updates in there. Will we sign Brett Sopel or is Meech coming up from Grand Rapids as defenseman 7? If we send him back down, will he clear waivers? How does Ericcson look?
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by miss pretentious:
I'm sticking it in your pink taco.
Wow. [/b]
You wish.
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Originally posted by miss pretentious:
Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by miss pretentious:
I'm sticking it in your pink taco.
Wow. [/b]
You wish. [/b]
<img src="http://www.iconpimp.com/emoticon-images/funny/funny-25.gif" alt=" - " />
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Originally posted by pdx pollard:
Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Everybody Loves Raymond
Great Show!!!!!!!!
anybody?
-Bull930 [/b]
<silence>
-everybody else
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Originally posted by 6949:
...my pumpkin funnel cake...
Is that what the girls are calling it these days? [/b]
Ask for the York Special: $5 includes 1 topping.
<img src="http://www.jjsnackfoodservice.com/temp/funnel_choc.jpg" alt=" - " />
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ok, i am taking the Ravens this week, but only cause I am now going to the game and i figure it will give me a reason to give a shit who wins.
plus, the Jets really do suck.
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Let's see . . . they say there's a fine line between genius and crazy, and there is a very fine line between picking the Raiders (sight unseen) and crazy. If my basic algebra is correct, by the transitive theory, picking the Raiders is genius. A losing pick, but genius. So you have that going for you, which is nice.
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I shouldn't have to remind folks, but you need to get your pick in by kickoff Sunday....
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let's go browns!
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wtf!
that bengal D better fucking regroup for the 2nd half!
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Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
let's go browns!
No Joke. Browns win and another 6 bite the dust. Throw in a Chicago meltdown against KC and I'm golden for this league!
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Originally posted by CookieMonster:
Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
let's go browns!
No Joke. Browns win and another 6 bite the dust. Throw in a Chicago meltdown against KC and I'm golden for this league! [/b]
I had Cincinnati up until 5 minutes before the deadline to make/change picks. Whew!
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And then there were 18
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My goal was to finish in the top half. I only need two people to go out this week to accomplish that.
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5/10 left in the $100 pool
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damn, oakland almost pulled it off
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Originally posted by pdx pollard:
damn, oakland almost pulled it off
Yeah, that would've thinned our league a bit. With Oakland, Cleveland, and Detroit looking, well, not completely terrible, my strategy for picking games is going out the window.
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Originally posted by pdx pollard:
damn, oakland almost pulled it off
Yeah, that would've thinned our league a bit. With Oakland, Cleveland, and Detroit looking, well, not completely terrible, my strategy for picking games is going out the window. [/b]
I know the feeling. I thought I'd be pretty safe picking the Giants over the Redskins next week...but I'm no longer thinking that way. Perhaps I should go with Miami...since they haven't won yet
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i was frantically checking the oakland score on my phone while walking around the aisles of giant ... what a nail-biter
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it looks like there's only one sure bet next week
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i totally picked baltimore, and somehow, yahoo states i picked Cincinnati. i am writing those fuckheads a letter. and to think, i rooted for the Ravens all day for nothing.
sonick is VERY upset.
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO: I had Cincinnati up until 5 minutes before the deadline to make/change picks. Whew! [/QB]
I changed from Denver to Cinci. What's the next sport we can bet on?
:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
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high roller pool
this point on
I'll throw in VIP 930 tix to show of your choice for winner
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Originally posted by 6949:
Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO: I had Cincinnati up until 5 minutes before the deadline to make/change picks. Whew! [/b]
I changed from Denver to Cinci. What's the next sport we can bet on?
:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: [/QB]
Ah, you fool. Never bet against Denver. And here I was thinking how smart you were for liking Fall Out Boy.
At least your fantasy football team probably did well.
Brian
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Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
Ah, you fool. Never bet against Denver.
<img src="http://raiderslinks.com/images/gif/den.gif" alt=" - " /> <img src="http://raiderslinks.com/images/gif/2xP.gif" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://raiderslinks.com/images/gif/awind.gif" alt=" - " />
Oh and Cincy, SUX!
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Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
Originally posted by 6949:
Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO: I had Cincinnati up until 5 minutes before the deadline to make/change picks. Whew! [/b]
I changed from Denver to Cinci. What's the next sport we can bet on?
:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: [/b]
Ah, you fool. Never bet against Denver. And here I was thinking how smart you were for liking Fall Out Boy.
At least your fantasy football team probably did well.
Brian [/QB]
I'm doing well for only watching 1 complete game this season and for not really understand fantasy football before going in to the pool.
If you would read the fall out boy post you would see that I was just pointing out that people are quick to call Britney fat but nobody cares that the singer of FOB has a hunk of chunk under his chin. Sheesh.
Back to football smack talk please.
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Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
high roller pool
this point on
I'll throw in VIP 930 tix to show of your choice for winner
I'm down, depending on def of 'high roller' ($100?)
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Originally posted by Mobius:
Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
high roller pool
this point on
I'll throw in VIP 930 tix to show of your choice for winner
I'm down, depending on def of 'high roller' ($100?) [/b]
He's talking about a $500 or $1000 bet. It's on the thread a page or two back.
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Originally posted by Mobius:
Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
high roller pool
this point on
I'll throw in VIP 930 tix to show of your choice for winner
I'm down, depending on def of 'high roller' ($100?) [/b]
i'll do one more if it's $100..
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Originally posted by SalParadise:
Originally posted by Mobius:
Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
high roller pool
this point on
I'll throw in VIP 930 tix to show of your choice for winner
I'm down, depending on def of 'high roller' ($100?) [/b]
i'll do one more if it's $100.. [/b]
I'm stupid enough to do another $100 pool.
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I'm still in it, but I'll go for another $100 (and a second pair of VIP tix).
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I'm so glad I'm still in the pool so I don't have to worry about re-upping. You are the people Vegas loves...throwing good money after bad...with the hopes that your picking will get better!
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Originally posted by CookieMonster:
I'm so glad I'm still in the pool so I don't have to worry about re-upping. You are the people Vegas loves...throwing good money after bad...with the hopes that your picking will get better!
the only way to win in vegas is to be willing to lose some, you need to be able to ride out the ups and downs, now I am sure I won't be talking like it is so easy when I am there in a couple of weeks
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Originally posted by CookieMonster:
I'm so glad I'm still in the pool so I don't have to worry about re-upping. You are the people Vegas loves...throwing good money after bad...with the hopes that your picking will get better!
i would argue that picking is easier as the season goes on. first 6 weeks or so dont really tell you much about teams
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I was a little surprised by the number of people who took a road team in week 2. Seemed like an unecessary chance this soon to me.
And I've never really liked Sebastian Janikowski. Now I'm sure I hate him.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
And I've never really liked Sebastian Janikowski. Now I'm sure I hate him.
I didn't realize you made a habit of hanging out with date rapists... good to know you've dropped Janikowski from your entourage though.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
I was a little surprised by the number of people who took a road team in week 2. Seemed like an unecessary chance this soon to me.
And I've never really liked Sebastian Janikowski. Now I'm sure I hate him.
that was MY strategy, never take a road team.... and i'm surprised anyone took cincinnatianyyway,
however, apparently i did too and i am convinced my yahoo acct. got hacked, by someone with too much time on their hands.
i owe you $5 still though dont i, i just want to forget this ever happened.
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I no longer am sure I'll win...I'm just bored...had already set the browser bookmarks up and BOOM
a void in my life
Vansmack...another pair of tix for administrating?
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We could also set up a Pick 'Em pool - high or low stakes. Pick all games against the spread each week. Most total correct at the end of the year wins.
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Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
Vansmack...another pair of tix for administrating?
If you think you've got takers:
Hello 930 Board Member who was eliminated from the first pool,
You have been invited to join vansmack's Private Group in Yahoo! Sports Survival Football for a second chance.
In order to join the group, just go to Survival Football (http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/survival), click the "Sign Up" button and choose to "Join an Existing Group", then "Join a Private Group". Then, when prompted, enter the following information...
Group ID#: 30936
Password: 2ndchance
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Originally posted by Mobius:
We could also set up a Pick 'Em pool - high or low stakes. Pick all games against the spread each week. Most total correct at the end of the year wins.
these are fun, i'm in a good college football one right now
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Originally posted by Mobius:
We could also set up a Pick 'Em pool - high or low stakes. Pick all games against the spread each week. Most total correct at the end of the year wins.
I like this idea. Are you setting it up? :)
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Eliminated in Week 2
SalParadise* (CIN)
Sonick Picks (CIN)
Pigskin & Pigtails 6949* (CIN)
D.C. Snipers (CIN)
bnyced0 (CIN)
Shadrach (CIN)
18 Participants Remain (5 in the sidebet)
PICKS
7 - Chicago
6 - Cincinnati
5 - Denver
2 - Dallas
2 - Jacksonville
1 - Pittsburgh
1 - Indianapolis
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Originally posted by CookieMonster:
You are the people Vegas loves...throwing good money after bad...with the hopes that your picking will get better!
sometimes even good picks don't work out and you want a second chance. there was nothing wrong with picking of jacksonville (at home) over tennessee in week one, it was perfectly legit pick and definitely favored by bookies.
on any given sunday...
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
there was nothing wrong with picking of jacksonville (at home) over tennessee in week one, it was perfectly legit pick and definitely favored by bookies.
David Garrard over Vince Young. That's what you picked. Remember when Jack Del Rio went ape shit because the Jags didn't pick Brady Quinn at his bequest. He was telling you something - that the QB situation in Jacksonville is worse that any one imagines...fortunately for him, this week the other team had Joey Harrington.
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
Originally posted by CookieMonster:
You are the people Vegas loves...throwing good money after bad...with the hopes that your picking will get better!
sometimes even good picks don't work out and you want a second chance. there was nothing wrong with picking of jacksonville (at home) over tennessee in week one, it was perfectly legit pick and definitely favored by bookies.
on any given sunday... [/b]
that was the one the bookies got wrong, and it was painfully obvious to most people ... tennessee ended the year red-hot, no one really knew if vince young was the real deal or not (he is), and jacksonville is full of question marks ... but more important than jax's shortcomings is that the titans may be the real deal ... i couldn't believe how many points the jags were getting in that game
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yeah, it's pretty easy to second-guess professional odds-makers after the fact :)
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
Vansmack...another pair of tix for administrating?
If you think you've got takers:
Hello 930 Board Member who was eliminated from the first pool,
You have been invited to join vansmack's Private Group in Yahoo! Sports Survival Football for a second chance.
In order to join the group, just go to Survival Football (http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/survival), click the "Sign Up" button and choose to "Join an Existing Group", then "Join a Private Group". Then, when prompted, enter the following information...
Group ID#: 30936
Password: 2ndchance [/b]
same deal w/ it being $5 or $105 if you have an asterisk?
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Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
Vansmack...another pair of tix for administrating?
"another"? did i mention that i'm administrating a fantasy league for this bboard, too? :D
if we could clarify the stakes for the new pool, i'd appreciate it... i might be in.
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Originally posted by SalParadise:
same deal w/ it being $5 or $105 if you have an asterisk?
I thought it was high-rollers only.
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
"another"? did i mention that i'm running a fantasy league for this bboard, too? :D
I'd like to point out I've been rather helpful to newbies who ask questions... but really, being nice to others is its own reward!
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Well, what are we hearing?
There's definitely interest in at least a $100 pool. Is there much interest in another $5 pool?
Cast your votes....
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
yeah, it's pretty easy to second-guess professional odds-makers after the fact :)
Second guessing? Did I pick that game that despite the fact that they were the biggest home team favorite in week one? I did not, and that's why I'm still in the pool. Guess that means I first guessed, doesn't it?
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i'm definitely up for another $5 pool, maybe even a $25 pool... but $100 is outta reach at the moment. got a bunch of concert tickets i need to buy first :)
Originally posted by vansmack:
Guess that means I first guessed, doesn't it?
you would have had to pick the titans to be able to say that.
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
you would have had to pick the titans to be able to say that.
Fair point...
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Well, what are we hearing?
There's definitely interest in at least a $100 pool. Is there much interest in another $5 pool?
Cast your votes....
if there's enough other takers (including current survivors from pool 1... *clinks bottles together* come out and plaay), i'll do another $100... but $25 is cool too (whatever brings in most participants)
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Originally posted by SalParadise:
Originally posted by vansmack:
Well, what are we hearing?
There's definitely interest in at least a $100 pool. Is there much interest in another $5 pool?
Cast your votes....
if there's enough other takers (including current survivors from pool 1... *clinks bottles together* come out and plaay), i'll do another $100... but $25 is cool too (whatever brings in most participants) [/b]
I'm in for $100. I just signed up and am now scheduling my Sundays around football. :-(
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Do we have consensus here yet?
$25 or $100?
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I'm in for $25
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How about we split the difference (sort of) and make it $50?
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I'm ok w/ $100 . . . but I'm fine w/ anything.
I also like the idea that if someone wins other than Seth, he will book the band of their choice to play the Club (to which the VIP tix would apply). I'm thinking a return of Radiohead or Van Halen.
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I'm inclined to give preference to those that have been eliminated from the first pool...
I'm hearing $50 and $100 from them, but mostly another $100.
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1 vote for $100
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i can be badgered into $50, but no higher.
also in favor of this second pool being only for those who were eliminated from the first pool. sorta like a consolation prize.
seth?
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
also in favor of this second pool being only for those who were eliminated from the first pool. sorta like a consolation prize.
Sorry - no more new ideas. We're only talking money here. It's a little late for that idea anyway as participants have already signed up.
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
i can be badgered into $50, but no higher.
also in favor of this second pool being only for those who were eliminated from the first pool. sorta like a consolation prize.
seth?
i don't mind doing the $50, but it should definitely be open to everyone.
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Sweetcell and Eros are in the $50 camp.
6949, Sal Paradise, Mobius and Seth are in the $100 camp.
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Hoya is at $25.
Vansmack and GGW are in at $100.
Any others? I'm ousting the $5 second chance by the way - Commissioner privileges.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by sweetcell:
also in favor of this second pool being only for those who were eliminated from the first pool. sorta like a consolation prize.
Sorry - no more new ideas. We're only talking money here. It's a little late for that idea anyway as participants have already signed up. [/b]
yeah, sorry, my mistake. retracted. i misread your post below:
Originally posted by vansmack:
I'm inclined to give preference to those that have been eliminated from the first pool...
I'm hearing $50 and $100 from them, but mostly another $100.
for some reason i thought "preference" = "exclusivity".
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i'd probably do $50, but would prefer to have more people in at a lower rate if possible
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Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
i'd probably do $50, but would prefer to have more people in at a lower rate if possible
I tend to agree. How many folks are willing to do this if its $50 who are not willing to do this if it's $100?
Sub-question: Is there anyone who won't do this because it's $50 and not $100?
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as previously stated i'm in the fifty=ok/100=no-go category
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$50
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$50 is fine.
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OK - new pool is $50. Starts this week.
Go!
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$50 sent to vansmack, week 3 pick registered, redemption on the horizon.
it's good to be back in the game :)
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fuck $50
$100 or I'm out
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ok, i'm in
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Me thinks someone may have a problem...
Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
fuck $50
$100 or I'm out
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Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
fuck $50
$100 or I'm out
Why not enter twice?
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Originally posted by eros:
Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
fuck $50
$100 or I'm out
Why not enter twice? [/b]
doesn't increase pot if I win
where did this end up?
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Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
Originally posted by eros:
Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
fuck $50
$100 or I'm out
Why not enter twice? [/b]
doesn't increase pot if I win
where did this end up? [/b]
I still vote for $100
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the pool is set at $50, just enter twice if you want in for $100
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Originally posted by 6949:
Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
Originally posted by eros:
Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
fuck $50
$100 or I'm out
Why not enter twice? [/b]
doesn't increase pot if I win
where did this end up? [/b]
I still vote for $100 [/b]
3 person sidepot for $100?
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It's $50.
Get your picks in by kickoff Sunday.
Sorry I couldn't please everybody, but I tried to please as many as possible.
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I just sent payment (for the original $5 pool) in by Paypal.
Thanks,
Brian
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In the past couple of days, there's been a lot of people in the $5 pool who sent their money in. Thank you for that. There's a few of you left who haven't paid - so please do so today.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
There's a few of you left who haven't paid - so please do so today.
Address?
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
Address?
Hilarious! I get on a plane in 8 hours too...
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Hilarious! I get on a plane in 8 hours too...
Have fun at Guantanamo, bro.
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This is the week New England goes down........
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Originally posted by jeffml:
This is the week New England goes down........
Pick Buffalo then.
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OK well no VIP tix for the winner then cause I'm out
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taking your ball and going home?
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No, it was my call. I wanted to be democratic, but I neglected the fact that Seth originally requested the new pool at $100 and I made it $50, without regard to who asked for the new pool.
It was my bad.
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I just discovered this 8 gamemix and am completely geeking out. I blame you guys for getting me in to the game. <img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1233/1428684935_67521d32c0.jpg" alt=" - " />
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Only one person out this week. We all rode the New England train basically.
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Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
We all rode the New England train basically.
Yep, I saw that as a no brainer.
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Me? I am the only one? How very sad... :(
Can I still be invited if there is a meet up at the club?
Great day for my beloved Redskins, too. Not so big on the Al Saunders play calling yesterday.
Farewell to all!
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Originally posted by SPARX:
Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
We all rode the New England train basically.
Yep, I saw that as a no brainer. [/b]
And now you no longer have that New England train to ride!!....I'm still holding them in my pocket for later use!....
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Eros gets this week's 'Ball of Steel' award for picking the Chiefs and living another day. That must have been a fun game to watch.
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Eliminated in Week 3
Phillidan (Cle)
And we have our first Monday night game pick (The White Stripes - New Orleans)
16 people remain (with one Monday night pick)
5 in the sidebet
PICKS
10 - New England
3 - Pittsburgh
2 - Indianapolis
1 - Cleveland
1 - Carolina
1- New Orleans
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Originally posted by Mobius:
Eros gets this week's 'Ball of Steel' award for picking the Chiefs and living another day. That must have been a fun game to watch.
Thanks. That game should have never been that close. Minnesota is horrible. At least I've got the Patriots still in my pocket now.
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Originally posted by 6949:
I just discovered this 8 gamemix and am completely geeking out. I blame you guys for getting me in to the game.
I can't find it right now, but on one of my tech dork web sites, a guy posted a picture of his DirecTV game mix projected on a wall above and behind his big screen where he was watching his favorite team in HD. It was incredible and way over the top, so I'm not going to start worrying about you until you reach that point.
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Originally posted by 6949:
I just discovered this 8 gamemix and am completely geeking out. I blame you guys for getting me in to the game. <img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1233/1428684935_67521d32c0.jpg" alt=" - " />
Is that in your apartment?!?!?!? I don't feel bad at all now for you having to suffer the indignities of the 2007 York Fair.
I must be the only one of this message board who isn't pulling down six figures a year. I'm so jealous.
6949, may every outfit you wear be uglier than the Eagles uniforms yesterday.
Brian
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Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
I must be the only one of this message board who isn't pulling down six figures a year.
i thought everyone in DC made six figures?
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Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
Is that in your apartment?!?!?!? I don't feel bad at all now for you having to suffer the indignities of the 2007 York Fair.
I must be the only one of this message board who isn't pulling down six figures a year. I'm so jealous.
6949, may every outfit you wear be uglier than the Eagles uniforms yesterday.
Brian [/QB]
You make me laugh, yes, even when you're insulting me. Yes that is my apartment. No I do not have a good job nor do I make anything even close to 6 figures. I live in the suburbs with roommates to save on rent. I still drive my paid-off car that's 6 years old. I bought my latest Mcnabb jersey (in green) off Ebay.
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Originally posted by Dr. Anton Phibes:
Originally posted by SPARX:
Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
We all rode the New England train basically.
Yep, I saw that as a no brainer. [/b]
And now you no longer have that New England train to ride!!....I'm still holding them in my pocket for later use!.... [/b]
True that. I've already used Da Bears as well.
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I had the misfortune to come across a runny-catchy game on sunday while channel surfing.
For the love of God - what is that new redskins kit all about???
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Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:
For the love of God - what is that new redskins kit all about???
it was a throwback uniform from the 1970-71 season. i thought they looked really good.
i wish the nfl would adopt baseball's policy on throwbacks- make both teams wear throwbacks for that game.
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Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:
For the love of God - what is that new redskins kit all about???
if translated to english, would your question be in regards to the uniforms worn by the'skins this past weekend? if so, the answer is no. they were wearing throwback uniforms (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Throwback_uniform), a week three tradition in the NFL. i believe that this sunday's look was that of the '71-'72 season. the logo on the helmet designed by vince lombardi during his one year as the redskins' head coach.
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:
For the love of God - what is that new redskins kit all about???
if translated to english, would your question be in regards to the uniforms worn by the'skins this past weekend? if so, the answer is no. they were wearing throwback uniforms (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Throwback_uniform), a week three tradition in the NFL. i believe that this sunday's look was that of the '71-'72 season, with the logo on the helmet designed by vonce lombardi during his one year as the redskins' head coach. [/b]
Oh, you mean so there's something of interest to look at on the field.
...and that would be 'translated to American'
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Originally posted by Venerable Bede:
i wish the nfl would adopt baseball's policy on throwbacks- make both teams wear throwbacks for that game.
As long as one of the teams isn't the Eagles. Puke.
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Don't forget to get your picks in by kickoff Sunday.
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so if dallas loses, cookiemonster wins the pool?
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i think if dallas and san diego both lose then we should split the pot 5 ways
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I made easily the stupidest pick ever in an attempt to not "use up" the good teams. I'm flying too close to the sun on the arm of Joey "Heisman" Harrington.
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F'n NORV TURNER!!!!
OK...now that I got that off my chest, I'll bow out gracefully.
Wait, this is double elimination, right?
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ELIMINATED IN WEEK 4
Julian Detroit Lions DEVOTEE (HOU)
the Zombie Penguins (SDG)
pdxpollard (SDG)
saco (CHI)
Cookie Monsters* (SDG)
mobius (SDG)
10 participants remain
4 in the sidebet
PICKS
10 - Dallas
4 - San Diego
1 - Houston
1 - Chicago
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I know it was you Norv. You broke my heart!
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Originally posted by CookieMonster:
F'n NORV TURNER!!!!
tell me about it, I was in vegas this weekend, chargers lost me more than this pool
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Eliminated in Week 5
Nobody
10 Participants remain
4 in the Sidebet
Picks
6 Tennessee
2 Indianapolis
2 New England
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and in the second chance pool (AKA the also-rans), we have another week with a 100% survival rate. however, things should be shaking down in the next week or two as the majority of favorites have been taken. nice move by eros chosing the cards. i predict that this pool will be over by week 8, week 9 max.
P.S. to sal paradise: stop copying my picks. thanks.
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
P.S. to sal paradise: stop copying my picks. thanks.
yo, my "--" was the first one up last week!
at some point you'll slip up and fall off my coattails... consider this a preemptive thank you for your $50 ($60 including fantasy football?).
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I will admit to getting excited when I saw that I had a chance to win the sidebet this week, but then I saw that my hope rests in Joey Harrington and I wasn't very excited. However, when Leftwich came in, my eyes were glued to that game. I still don't get how two drives in the red zone in the last 5 minutes ended up yielding 0 points. Oh well.
And yes, weeks 6 and 7 are not going to be easy.
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So Phibes, New England doesn't look so sure of a bet this week. Should be a good game.
I may go with LT at home.Stop by if you want to watch your Bears take on the Purple. Hopefully Tavaris will be back at QB. Kelly Holcomb is pathetic.
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Originally posted by SPARX:
So Phibes, New England doesn't look so sure of a bet this week. Should be a good game.
I may go with LT at home.Stop by if you want to watch your Bears take on the Purple. Hopefully Tavaris will be back at QB. Kelly Holcomb is pathetic.
Probably best you didn't come by. 55 yarder as time ran out, what a killer! Keeps us alive if the Pack starts losin a couple.
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Eliminated in Week 6
Green Onions (Chi)
9 Participants remain
4 in the Sidebet
Picks
5 Baltimore
3 San Diego
1 Jacksonville
1 Chicago
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after a couple weeks of stability, i have a feeling like the next few weeks are going to get really dicey
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Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
after a couple weeks of stability, i have a feeling like the next few weeks are going to get really dicey
I've always thought that week 7 was going to be the most difficult.
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This is definitely a tough week to pick.
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We separate the men from the boys.....
Originally posted by SPARX:
This is definitely a tough week to pick.
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
i predict that this pool will be over by week 8, week 9 max.
what i said.
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Originally posted by Dr. Anton Phibes:
We separate the men from the boys.....
Originally posted by SPARX:
This is definitely a tough week to pick.
[/b]
Indeed!
Sorry bout your Bears,you'll get another chance. I dare you to keep NE in your back pocket this week.
I've got it narrowed down to 3 so far, all at home this week.
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I have New England AND Indy still waiting for a home!....But,I sure would like to hold onto 'em as the season wears on....
Originally posted by SPARX:
Originally posted by Dr. Anton Phibes:
We separate the men from the boys.....
Originally posted by SPARX:
This is definitely a tough week to pick.
[/b]
Indeed!
Sorry bout your Bears,you'll get another chance. I dare you to keep NE in your back pocket this week.
I've got it narrowed down to 3 so far, all at home this week. [/b]
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Originally posted by Dr. Anton Phibes:
We separate the men from the boys.....
where does that leave me? <img src="http://img.avatars.yahoo.com/users/1P_M6OC8jAAIB-KFKjAu9ETpUB20RTw==.medium.jpg" alt=" - " />
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Don't forget your picks.
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Eliminated in Week 7
Nobody.
9 Participants remain
4 in the Sidebet
Picks
7 New York Giants
2 Washington
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Don't forget to make your picks.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Don't forget to make your picks.
did you see my post in the second chance league? how many people actually paid for that thing? what's the total $ in the pot?
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Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
Originally posted by vansmack:
Don't forget to make your picks.
did you see my post in the second chance league? how many people actually paid for that thing? what's the total $ in the pot? [/b]
I didn't see that - sorry. I'll have to go back and see who paid, but I've got 8 people on the hook for that (Humbled bowed out early). So the total pot will be $400 for that pool, no VIP Tickets however.
So, if you haven't paid for the Second Chance pool, send me the $50. If you did - thanks.
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Eliminated in Week 8
Nobody.
9 Participants remain
4 in the Sidebet
Picks
3 Indianapolis
2 New York Giants
2 Tennessee
1 New England
1 San Diego
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Don't forget to make your picks for this week.
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Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
J
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you were saying?
not that i wouldn't have appreciated a victory, would have eliminated half of my other survivor pool...
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Shame on you Edmund Fitzgerald for betting against my Vikes. We won with a 3 stringer at QB.
San Diego has some issues to resolve to say the least.
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Mobius, GGW and SalParadise --- remember to pay smackie for the second chance pool
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Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
Mobius, GGW and SalParadise --- remember to pay smackie for the second chance pool
after elimination?? yeah right.
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Originally posted by SalParadise:
after elimination?? yeah right.
dood, i have your cell#. don't make me use that information for evil. pay up.
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Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
Mobius, GGW and SalParadise --- remember to pay smackie for the second chance pool
Dude; are you questioning vansmack's commishability?
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
Mobius, GGW and SalParadise --- remember to pay smackie for the second chance pool
Dude; are you questioning vansmack's commishability? [/b]
I'm trying to get some leverage for a settlement agreement. Kind of hard to do when the pot isn't full.
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Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
Mobius, GGW and SalParadise --- remember to pay smackie for the second chance pool
I'm seriously not worried about any of those three (some of whom I have a gambling history with). I'm not sure why you're so concerned, but don't sweat it - should you win, you'll get your cash in a timely fashion.
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Eliminated in Week 9
The Edmund Fitzgerald's (San Diego)
5 Participants are through to next week
2 in the Sidebet
3 Participants have the Steelers tonight (2 in the Sidebet)
Picks
3 Tampa Bay
3 Pittsburgh
2 Washington
1 San Diego
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Don't forget to make your pick for this week...
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Don't forget to make your pick for this week...
GGW and Phibes are almost always last one's in.
Waitin on those last minute injury reports?
If I were in the 100 dollar pool as they are, I'd probably be a little more cautious as well. I really went out on a limb this week.
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Originally posted by SPARX:
GGW and Phibes are almost always last one's in.
I know, but I started the reminder system so I try to be consistent, but seriously, if you can't remember 10 weeks in it serves you right if you forget.
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Originally posted by SPARX:
I really went out on a limb this week.
I would be shocked if all 8 of us don't have the same pick this week.
The question is, does one person have the balls to go out on a limb and give himself a chance to win it all (or eliminate himself in silly fashion)?
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So what happens now that all the $50 and all the $100 participants are eliminated in the same week?
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i got a good chuckle outta that, guess everyone thought that NOR > STL was a sure thing. on any given sunday...
two options come to mind: split the pot between the last men standing, or pretend that this week never happened and continue next week (couldn't use yahoo sports anymore, someone would have to manually manage the pool offline). personally, i'm happy to end it here and take the money.
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I'm happy to end it right there and cut my losses, even though I still had New England and Indy in my pocket.
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end it (and vip passes for all :D )
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Originally posted by vansmack:
The question is, does one person have the balls to go out on a limb and give himself a chance to win it all?
And the answer is Yinzer. Good luck tomorrow night.
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and now SDS are giving it to Indy? this week has been upset central. in my other survivor pool, there were 16 people going in to this week. only three survived, with two seattle picks left for tomorrow. massacre.
while i have y'allz attention: where's a good place to find out as ASAP if shaun alexander will be starting tomorrow? everything i've read says it's a game-time decision with a lean towards the negative, but what source(s) will have the info first? thanks.
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As an strict constructionist, I believe we must follow the rules on this one. See "How Do I Win?", available at http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/footballsurvival/winning/footballs-12.html (http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/footballsurvival/winning/footballs-12.html) (last visited Nov. 11, 2007) ("In the event that the last Active members in a group are all Eliminated together in the same week, all are declared winners.").
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Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
As an strict constructionist, I believe we must follow the rules on this one. See "How Do I Win?", available at http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/footballsurvival/winning/footballs-12.html (http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/footballsurvival/winning/footballs-12.html) (last visited Nov. 11, 2007) ("In the event that the last Active members in a group are all Eliminated together in the same week, all are declared winners.").
Go Niners!
I had a bad feeling about pickin the Saints yet I did it anyway.
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Originally posted by SPARX:
I had a bad feeling about pickin the Saints yet I did it anyway.
Agreed. That whole bye week thing had me a bit worried.
But there really didn't seem much else available. I had already picked PIT and SEA. KC, CAR and GB were favorites, but I didn't feel real good about any of those either. Hats off to Favre - dude is on fire.
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Hats off to Favre - dude is on fire. [/QB]
No doubt. He makes it seem like he's seeing everything in slo mo. Their RB is coming along too. It's looking like the Pack vs.Dallas for the NFC.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
The question is, does one person have the balls to go out on a limb and give himself a chance to win it all?
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And the answer is Yinzer. Good luck tomorrow night.
thanks. never thought i'd be rooting for the seahawks after all of their post-super bowl XL crying about the officiating.
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Good Question. Congrats to Yinzer if he wins with Seattle tonight! But,of course he wasn't in on the side bets and wouldn't be eligible for that pot?? Right, Smackie??
Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
So what happens now that all the $50 and all the $100 participants are eliminated in the same week?
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i'm only in the $5 one.
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Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
As an strict constructionist, I believe we must follow the rules on this one. See "How Do I Win?", available at http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/footballsurvival/winning/footballs-12.html (http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/footballsurvival/winning/footballs-12.html) (last visited Nov. 11, 2007) ("In the event that the last Active members in a group are all Eliminated together in the same week, all are declared winners.").
Read them again. I'm sure there's a rule that says Commish has final say over all matters.
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Originally posted by Dr. Anton Phibes:
Good Question. Congrats to Yinzer if he wins with Seattle tonight! But,of course he wasn't in on the side bets and wouldn't be eligible for that pot?? Right, Smackie??
Yinzer will be the $5 pool winner only if Seattle holds on. I'm rooting for him too so I don't have to divide that $5 pool up by 8 people.
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Congrats Yinzer
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Eliminated in Week 10
Sparx says (NOR)
challenged (CAR)
Phibesphootball* (NOR)
Vansmack* (NOR)
HoyaParanoia* (NOR)
The Big Sack (NOR)
ggw* (NOR)
Picks
6 New Orleans
1 Carolina
1 Seahawks
AND THE WINNER IS:
Yinzer, who rode a Shaun Alexanderless Seattle Seahawks team to victory.
Congrats. If gambling were legal, Yinzer would be receiving a payout of $150.
Vansmack, GGW, Hoya and Phibes in the sidebet would be receiving $250 each if gambling were legal.
And in the second chance pool, Hoya, Sweetcell and Eros would be splitting $400 ($133 each), again, if gambling were legal.
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Good job guys. Damn those 'Aints.
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thanks for running these leagues, this was fun
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smackie, thanks a lot for running this. it was good fun and it gets pretty damn difficult in a hurry.
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see y'all next year?
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Thanks again, Smackie, for running the show!!
Maybe next time I'll stick with my gut. I took Favre and the Pack and then changed my selection. Ye of little faith indeed!
Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
thanks for running these leagues, this was fun
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Originally posted by Dr. Anton Phibes:
Thanks again, Smackie, for running the show!!
Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
thanks for running these leagues, this was fun
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I couldn't think of a more entertaining way to gamble away $150. The roulette wheel certainly doesn't last 7 weeks.
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Originally posted by Dr. Anton Phibes:
Maybe next time I'll stick with my gut. I took Favre and the Pack and then changed my selection. Ye of little faith indeed!
I did the same thing, but I blame the Chargers. Had they not made Minnesota look so damn good the week before, even with a backup QB, I would have taken the Pack. Instead I took the heavy favorite, despite breaking my no bye week underdogs rule. Dammit.
My pleasure on running the pool. If you're a winner, PM me your snail mail address or paypal address for your "certificate of honor."
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Good job Hoya. Ever go to Vegas?
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Originally posted by SPARX:
Good job Hoya. Ever go to Vegas?
all too often. this will help cushion a few blows =)
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Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
Originally posted by SPARX:
Good job Hoya. Ever go to Vegas?
all too often. this will help cushion a few blows =) [/b]
I figured as much.
Congrats!
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go Rams!