SOWAL NCAA pick'em
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Via PM it has been pointed out to us that cnestg8r and I changed the rules midstream starting with post #4280 by changing the Thursday deadline from 9 AM Central on Thursday to kickoff time.
Upon official review, we realize that we made a mistake.
It is not fair that most people got their posts in by the deadline, thus having to set aside the time to research their picks when they could have been doing something else due to the extended deadline, when others didn't set aside the time to meet the deadline.
On the other hand, it is not fair that several people submitted their picks in good faith, based on the extension granted in post #4280, and then make them forfeit Thursday's game.
In the spirit of Skunky's original intent for the pick'em, i.e., that it be a friendly game, our "official" ruling is that those posting on Thursday 9/10/09 after 9 AM Central but prior to kickoff on that date (this includes Skunky
) will not have to forfeit Thursday's game.
Sorry for the mistake. If we see a need to change a rule in the future, it will apply to the next week. We reserve the right to make friendly exceptions, such as last year when a picker was without power for days due to a hurricane.
The rules for Week III are in post #4295.
Upon official review, we realize that we made a mistake.
It is not fair that most people got their posts in by the deadline, thus having to set aside the time to research their picks when they could have been doing something else due to the extended deadline, when others didn't set aside the time to meet the deadline.
On the other hand, it is not fair that several people submitted their picks in good faith, based on the extension granted in post #4280, and then make them forfeit Thursday's game.
In the spirit of Skunky's original intent for the pick'em, i.e., that it be a friendly game, our "official" ruling is that those posting on Thursday 9/10/09 after 9 AM Central but prior to kickoff on that date (this includes Skunky
) will not have to forfeit Thursday's game.Sorry for the mistake. If we see a need to change a rule in the future, it will apply to the next week. We reserve the right to make friendly exceptions, such as last year when a picker was without power for days due to a hurricane.
The rules for Week III are in post #4295.
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TFT: Bet you planned on a relaxing Saturday afternoon until UF had to punt on the first two possessions, right?
Miss Kitty: I'll ask again, who is your bookie?
Mizzou -- looking good!
Fulmer4Senate and Lady D: I know you're sorry about the UT loss. I just hope they don't learn from their mistakes in prep for next Saturday's game.;-)
BeachSiO2: YIKES! You almost got your pick correct Thursday night.
JC: Congrats on the 12 correct picks.
cnestg8r: Glad I didn't use your picks as a cheat sheet.
OL: Sorry about OSU. The talking heads on ESPN GameDay must have jinxed them (re the spot about do they have the desire to win?).
Skunky: Stanford over Wake? Too bad about the 4th quarter.
Smiley J: Your picking system was second to worst. OOPS!
Miss Kitty: I'll ask again, who is your bookie?
Mizzou -- looking good!Fulmer4Senate and Lady D: I know you're sorry about the UT loss. I just hope they don't learn from their mistakes in prep for next Saturday's game.;-)
BeachSiO2: YIKES! You almost got your pick correct Thursday night.
JC: Congrats on the 12 correct picks.
cnestg8r: Glad I didn't use your picks as a cheat sheet.
OL: Sorry about OSU. The talking heads on ESPN GameDay must have jinxed them (re the spot about do they have the desire to win?).
Skunky: Stanford over Wake? Too bad about the 4th quarter.
Smiley J: Your picking system was second to worst. OOPS!
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TooFarTampa
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TFT: Bet you planned on a relaxing Saturday afternoon until UF had to punt on the first two possessions, right?
Hah, I totally missed it! I think I was playing tea set with Katiefunn for a few minutes before putting her down for a nap. But! I am proud because I watched more college football yesterday in one day than I have in three years!! The key is apparently to stop having babies! Now if I could get the last one out of diapers I will be back in the game.
Thanks for all you do!
Congrats to those who got 12 wins last week! I really thought hard about picking UCLA but didn't.
UCLA.
TFT: Bet you planned on a relaxing Saturday afternoon until UF had to punt on the first two possessions, right?
Miss Kitty: I'll ask again, who is your bookie?
Fulmer4Senate and Lady D: I know you're sorry about the UT loss. I just hope they don't learn from their mistakes in prep for next Saturday's game.;-)
BeachSiO2: YIKES! You almost got your pick correct Thursday night.
JC: Congrats on the 12 correct picks.
cnestg8r: Glad I didn't use your picks as a cheat sheet.
OL: Sorry about OSU. The talking heads on ESPN GameDay must have jinxed them (re the spot about do they have the desire to win?).
Skunky: Stanford over Wake? Too bad about the 4th quarter.
Smiley J: Your picking system was second to worst. OOPS!
I'm sorry too BR. They played very sorry. Reverting back to last year. Don't worry about them learning from their mistakes in time for the stomping by Florida. It won't happen.
Have to get ready for next Saturday's picks.
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UT/Florida game
Fulmer4Senate and Lady D: I know you're sorry about the UT loss. I just hope they don't learn from their mistakes in prep for next Saturday's game.;-)
:funn:I don't think you have much to worry about BR. You can pretty much well figure that they will play just as horribly if not worse since we are playing the gators lol.
Fulmer4Senate and Lady D: I know you're sorry about the UT loss. I just hope they don't learn from their mistakes in prep for next Saturday's game.;-)
:funn:I don't think you have much to worry about BR. You can pretty much well figure that they will play just as horribly if not worse since we are playing the gators lol.
Week 3 Pick'ems
THURSDAY
(15) Georgia Tech @ (20) Miami (FL)
SATURDAY
Boston Coll. @ Clemson
East Carolina @ (19) North Carolina
Louisville @ Kentucky
(22) Nebraska @ (14) Virginia Tech
Tennessee @ (1) Florida
Michigan St. @ (18) Notre Dame
(17) Utah @ Oregon
SMU @ Washington St.
(23) Cincinnati @ Oregon St.
Mississippi St. @ Vanderbilt
Florida St. @ (9) BYU
West Virginia @ Auburn
(21) Georgia @ Arkansas
Texas Tech @ (2) Texas
THURSDAY
(15) Georgia Tech @ (20) Miami (FL)
SATURDAY
Boston Coll. @ Clemson
East Carolina @ (19) North Carolina
Louisville @ Kentucky
(22) Nebraska @ (14) Virginia Tech
Tennessee @ (1) Florida
Michigan St. @ (18) Notre Dame
(17) Utah @ Oregon
SMU @ Washington St.
(23) Cincinnati @ Oregon St.
Mississippi St. @ Vanderbilt
Florida St. @ (9) BYU
West Virginia @ Auburn
(21) Georgia @ Arkansas
Texas Tech @ (2) Texas
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I hear ya.
Right now it's a 10 point spread. Thought we'd throw it in for the ACC crowd.- Status