2012 NCAA Tourney Player Pick 'em

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Mulva
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Feb 15, 2012 3:40pm
GOONx19;1086667 wrote:Bababooey got third last year and has yet to sign up.
According to the standings he got DQ'd from Az's pick'em game for lack of weekly submissions. I don't think he's been around lately.
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Tiger2003
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Feb 15, 2012 3:43pm
Laley23;1086709 wrote:20 and got 6 rounds in.

Yah I remember we did 6 rounds I just couldn't remember how many people.

I think 25 people is to many. But I'm good with whatever. But 20 seems more like a logical number.
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Laley23
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Feb 15, 2012 4:28pm
I agree with everyone else. 20 participants, but once youve missed your second pick (without sending me a list beforehand, if you feel you might miss it) than you are out and an alternate takes over. Ill set the precedent as 2 at ANY time, doesnt have to be two in a row. Lets really work to get people more on top of it this year. check in every 3-4 hours and if you cant send me a list of like 10 players.
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Tiger2003
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Feb 15, 2012 4:32pm
I really think we should get through the first 4 rounds on Sunday night for sure.
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Feb 15, 2012 4:40pm
Tiger2003;1086959 wrote:I really think we should get through the first 4 rounds on Sunday night for sure.
Yeah, if we coordinate it which I can. Problem is, it doesnt necessarily work out. As soon as ONE person is missing, we have to wait 5 hours.
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killer_ewok
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Feb 15, 2012 4:44pm
Is there a down time during the late night/early morning when you're okay if you don't pick from midnight to 8:00 am?
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Laley23
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Feb 15, 2012 5:00pm
killer_ewok;1086972 wrote:Is there a down time during the late night/early morning when you're okay if you don't pick from midnight to 8:00 am?
Id like to keep the limit to 5 hours, but I think midnight to 8am would be fine for a grace period. I think if you suspect you are going to fall in that time, it would be nice to PM me your ideal pick in a list so in case you fall at like 1:12am, we can make the selection and get a few more in. I know a lot of us are on here till 3am some nights.

Ill also say, anyone whos pick comes during the night and doesnt make a pick has from 8-9am to make the pick. That allows time to wake up and make it. Basically, from midnight to 8am you have your 8 hours. So if you take up that whole 8 hours, than at 8am we will make a pick. But if your pick falls at like 2am when your asleep and the 8 hours at night would take you till 10am, but the 5 hours only till 7am. I will give you the 1 hour wake up period.

Hope that makes sense. It did in my head lol.
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ichsnjb
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Feb 15, 2012 5:16pm
Can I join?
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Laley23
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Feb 15, 2012 5:22pm
ichsnjb;1087004 wrote:Can I join?
You are the second alternate.
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Iliketurtles
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Feb 15, 2012 6:01pm
Damn id like to go down as an alternate been fun doing this the past few years.
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Laley23
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Feb 15, 2012 6:02pm
Iliketurtles;1087025 wrote:Damn id like to go down as an alternate been fun doing this the past few years.
Yeah, I thought about PMing you, but it wouldnt be fair. Was waiting for you to show up.

Anyway, your 3rd alternate.
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stephen3108
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Feb 15, 2012 6:04pm
I played last year, would like to be an alternate if people drop out. Thanks.
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Feb 15, 2012 6:06pm
stephen3108;1087031 wrote:I played last year, would like to be an alternate if people drop out. Thanks.
Your 4th.
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Iliketurtles
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Feb 15, 2012 6:09pm
Laley23;1087028 wrote:Yeah, I thought about PMing you, but it wouldnt be fair. Was waiting for you to show up.

Anyway, your 3rd alternate.
Haha yeah its cool. I dont get on a lot during the day cause of work and last night was spent with the fiance lol.
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Terry_Tate
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Feb 15, 2012 6:13pm
I saw this pick 'em last year and thought it was great, so can't wait to do it this year. I think I've even talked some friends into getting 15 or so people to do it for like $5 each too, haha.
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ichsnjb
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Feb 15, 2012 6:24pm
Laley23;1087007 wrote:You are the second alternate.

Thanks, really appreciated
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Laley23
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Feb 15, 2012 6:25pm
Terry_Tate;1087042 wrote:I saw this pick 'em last year and thought it was great, so can't wait to do it this year. I think I've even talked some friends into getting 15 or so people to do it for like $5 each too, haha.
It was more fun for me than brackets. But I think that was cause I ws interested even when the games were over in the early rounds with like 15 minutes to play.
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Feb 15, 2012 8:04pm
Laley23;1087049 wrote:It was more fun for me than brackets.
I think it's because the brackets are incorporated into the game. I'm going to draft people from teams I have going the furthest, so I might find someone a lot more valuable than you.

Example: last year I took Kalin Lucas in the 5th round because I had MSU upsetting UF 2nd round and making it to the Elite 8.
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Crimson streak
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Feb 15, 2012 8:07pm
This year is tricky there's no elite scorer like a jimmer or a Kemba
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Iliketurtles
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Feb 15, 2012 8:13pm
Laley23;1087049 wrote:It was more fun for me than brackets. But I think that was cause I ws interested even when the games were over in the early rounds with like 15 minutes to play.
Haha I agree. I've loved doing this the past few years.
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killer_ewok
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Feb 15, 2012 8:19pm
Laley23;1086987 wrote:Id like to keep the limit to 5 hours, but I think midnight to 8am would be fine for a grace period. I think if you suspect you are going to fall in that time, it would be nice to PM me your ideal pick in a list so in case you fall at like 1:12am, we can make the selection and get a few more in. I know a lot of us are on here till 3am some nights.

Ill also say, anyone whos pick comes during the night and doesnt make a pick has from 8-9am to make the pick. That allows time to wake up and make it. Basically, from midnight to 8am you have your 8 hours. So if you take up that whole 8 hours, than at 8am we will make a pick. But if your pick falls at like 2am when your asleep and the 8 hours at night would take you till 10am, but the 5 hours only till 7am. I will give you the 1 hour wake up period.

Hope that makes sense. It did in my head lol.

Makes sense. Thanks for the information.
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Laley23
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Feb 15, 2012 9:06pm
lhslep134;1087110 wrote:I think it's because the brackets are incorporated into the game. I'm going to draft people from teams I have going the furthest, so I might find someone a lot more valuable than you.

Example: last year I took Kalin Lucas in the 5th round because I had MSU upsetting UF 2nd round and making it to the Elite 8.
I agree with that. Even though it was for no money. I had big money on brackets and it was still fun. Of course, my bracket blew up quickly so maybe that played a role.
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Azubuike24
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Feb 15, 2012 9:12pm
Terry_Tate;1087042 wrote:I saw this pick 'em last year and thought it was great, so can't wait to do it this year. I think I've even talked some friends into getting 15 or so people to do it for like $5 each too, haha.
If you organize it, let me know. I'd get in if you were taking outsiders. I've tried. Very few folks who really care enough to do stuff outside of a standard bracket.
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Tiger2003
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Feb 15, 2012 9:14pm
Remember take a player that's in a play in game, they will get you alot of points when they make it to the Final Four!
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Tiger2003
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Feb 15, 2012 9:14pm
Azubuike24;1087162 wrote:If you organize it, let me know. I'd get in if you were taking outsiders. I've tried. Very few folks who really care enough to do stuff outside of a standard bracket.

I want in as well if you allow outsiders.