March Madness Contest 2024

Started by raize, 03/11/2024 05:39 PM

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raize

03/11/2024 05:39 PM
Anyone interested in a March Madness bracket contest? I propose that everyone participating would put up a single $8-12 stick (identified beforehand). Depending on participation, up to the top 3 scorers would split the pot. Anyone interested?
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headfirst

#1
03/11/2024 06:34 PM
I'd be interested.  You might want to make it more than just a single stick though, maybe a 5 pack?  One stick hardly seems worth the shipping cost and there might not be much of a pot to split either...
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raize

#2
03/11/2024 07:42 PM
Quote from: headfirst on 03/11/2024 06:34 PMI'd be interested.  You might want to make it more than just a single stick though, maybe a 5 pack?  One stick hardly seems worth the shipping cost and there might not be much of a pot to split either...

Down for whatever. Depends on the level of interest. If we go fives and there's like 20ppl, that's a BUNCH of sticks. Not sure what everyone's storage capacity is.
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Fatroach72

#3
03/11/2024 08:39 PM
I'd like to participate if possible. Either level is ok with me. 5er or single.

StogieDad

#4
03/12/2024 07:42 PM
I'd be in for sure. 
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-- Winston Churchill

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-- Abraham Lincoln

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headfirst

#5
03/12/2024 09:32 PM
Quote from: raize on 03/11/2024 07:42 PM
Quote from: headfirst on 03/11/2024 06:34 PMI'd be interested.  You might want to make it more than just a single stick though, maybe a 5 pack?  One stick hardly seems worth the shipping cost and there might not be much of a pot to split either...

Down for whatever. Depends on the level of interest. If we go fives and there's like 20ppl, that's a BUNCH of sticks. Not sure what everyone's storage capacity is.
Yeah, I was thinking about the superbowl pool as a gauge on that, Dan only got 10 people I think to get in on it.  Whatever you want to do is fine by me.
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raize

#6
03/12/2024 10:35 PM
Alright, well Selection Sunday is right around the corner.  Looks like, as of right now, we've got 4 folks interested. I'm more than willing to put up a fiver for this. I'll set up something on CBS Sports and open it up to everyone.  Historically, I've done a seed x round multiplier to promote people picking underdogs instead of everyone just going top 5 seed. How does that sound?
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Fatroach72

#7
03/12/2024 10:39 PM
Works for me

raize

#8
03/14/2024 09:12 AM
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raize

#9
03/18/2024 09:02 PM
Alright folks, matchups have been set and brackets are open. If you wish to participate, brackets close at tipoff, which is 12:15p on Thursday. Please make sure you have joined the pool and completed your brackets by then. Good luck to all!
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- Frank Lloyd Wright

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headfirst

#10
03/19/2024 11:54 PM
Alright, my bracket is in...anybody else going with Stetson all the way?   :biggrin:

Do you want us posting a pic of our 5er?
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raize

#11
03/20/2024 08:10 PM
Feel free to post if you'd like. I won't be able to until next week. Currently out of town. Reminder that brackets close at noon eastern tomorrow!
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- Frank Lloyd Wright

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raize

#12
03/21/2024 10:51 AM
Final warning! Brackets/entries lock in 25mins. 5 stick buy-in. Winner take all.
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- Frank Lloyd Wright

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Fatroach72

#13
03/21/2024 11:16 PM
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headfirst

#14
03/22/2024 08:46 AM Last Edit: 03/22/2024 08:48 AM by headfirst
Welp, NC State did a number on half of our brackets yesterday...
When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name...
-Charles Spurgeon

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raize

#15
03/22/2024 06:14 PM
Quote from: headfirst on 03/22/2024 08:46 AMWelp, NC State did a number on half of our brackets yesterday...

Texas Tech hurt 1/2 even more. Whole quadrant gone!
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- Frank Lloyd Wright

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headfirst

#16
03/23/2024 09:00 AM
Yeah, the South is a hot mess for me now, only Houston left that can get me any points.

As Chuck Berry would say, "it goes to show you never can tell"...
When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name...
-Charles Spurgeon

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headfirst

#17
03/29/2024 10:15 AM
Welp, I'm mathematically eliminated thanks to Clemson, looks like this is a 2 horse race between Michael and Jason.  Good luck guys, I'll start getting that 5'er ready!
When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name...
-Charles Spurgeon

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raize

#18
03/30/2024 07:16 PM
Yeah, I already won my neighborhood bracket last night. Only person that didn't pick Kentucky or Houston. Also, 10 folks in my family bracket. All but 4 are busted and out. Rough tournament!
An architect's most useful tools are an eraser at the drafting board, and a wrecking bar at the site.
- Frank Lloyd Wright

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metalhead y cigarguy

#19
03/31/2024 12:09 AM
Glad I didn't get in on this as my bracket is terrible this year.  Houston and Illinois killed me.  :mad:  Of course the handful of other bad choices I made along the way didn't help either.  :cry:
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Fatroach72

#20
04/05/2024 08:52 AM
Since I am the biggest loser where am I sending the 5 pack?

headfirst

#21
04/05/2024 09:19 AM
It depends on what Purdue does...Jason needs them to keep winning to overtake Michael.  If they lose this next game Michael wins.
When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name...
-Charles Spurgeon

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headfirst

#22
04/09/2024 07:03 PM
Wow, Michael wins by a single point!  Congrats man, I'll get my sticks out to you sometime this week.
When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name...
-Charles Spurgeon

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StogieDad

#23
04/10/2024 09:09 AM
Thanks guys, enjoyed it.  Came down to the last game, unfortunately I had another bracket that Purdue winning would have netted me $500, but this is a pretty sweet consolation prize.
"I drink a great deal. I sleep a little, and I smoke cigar after cigar. That is why I am in two-hundred-percent form."
-- Winston Churchill

"It has been my experience that folks who have no vices, have very few virtues."
-- Abraham Lincoln

"I call this turf 'n' turf. It's a 16 oz T-bone and a 24 oz porterhouse. Also, whiskey and a cigar. I am going to consume all of this at the same time because I am a free American."
-- Ron Swanson

raize

#24
04/12/2024 05:11 PM
Ugh, so close! Well, congrats man. I'll get your sticks out by Monday.
An architect's most useful tools are an eraser at the drafting board, and a wrecking bar at the site.
- Frank Lloyd Wright

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