2014 March Madness: Degenerates of NJFBOA Assemble!

[Jersey Mike]

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Where to begin? Where to begin!


I found myself trying to kill some time at work yesterday, and before I knew it I was in stitches laughing and reminiscing through last year's thread. http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?t=62761&highlight=march+madness


Mix a good group of folks and an exhilarating roller coaster of a tournament and you get a recipe for success. We're going on Year 3 of bringing the NCAA March Madness tournament to the NJFBOA masses!

Last year's thread ended up providing 11 pages of good humor and even more fond memories. So, obviously I'm running it again this year. As many of the newcomers last year learned, it's anyone's game. The top 3 were BLS, Tru2Chevy & Creeper. 2 of those 3 guys came in with 0 experience, while the 3rd was only doing this for the 2nd time. To the skeptics: You have nothing to be afraid of, and so much gain.

Just don't come in last place and win the "Horses Ass Award" like PolarBear did last year--For his tomfoolery, he earned a double autographed, framed photo of Matt "The Sponsored One" Plotkin and Mickey "Good Intentions, Bad Decisions" Beggs--Pretty sure that guy will be sending me mean spirited Christmas cards for years to come.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/845/rs9o.jpg


Anyway, I must warn you all. This is my year. I feel it. The last few years was just practice. I'm going to watch every second of film, learn every statistic there is to know, and I am NOT going to take it easy on you guys again. "Kicking ass, and taking mullets." -My slogan for the 2014 year.



We're a few weeks out still, but why not get the ball rolling.
New guys: It's a lot of fun.
Returning members: You know the drill!


So, who's thinking about dipping their toes in the water?

[Blackbirdws6]

I'm in. Wonder what colors I will pick this year...

[WSex]

idk which slipper of cinderella i was. but i am in for the win. suckerssss

[LTb1ow]

Mike, what is your address fool.

[Jersey Mike]

Dear Cinderella & Mr. Hustler-Man,

One of you is naive, the other is conniving. A recipe for drama. In either case, let's do this!


Mike, what is your address fool.
Sent you a message.

I make the group, send an invitation to your email address, you join, pigs fly. Exciting stuff. :lol:

[LTb1ow]

No. Physical address.

You getting mail.

[Paul Huryk]

The bookie is at it again... LOL

[WildBillyT]

In.

[Jersey Mike]

PM me your email addresses guys. Thanks.

[ar0ck]

I'm game

[PolarBear]

You're not going to sucker me again this year! No free pot from Bear this year!

[Jersey Mike]

You're not going to sucker me again this year! No free pot from Bear this year!

Don't blame anyone else for your recklessness.


http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showpost.php?p=875336&postcount=97
I picked the teams based on where I would rather live. And the names I didn't know where they were I chose randomly, but Butler has to win it all!



http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showpost.php?p=875341&postcount=101

Arizona was only picked because...Arizona is an open carry state :rofl:


http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showpost.php?p=875345&postcount=104
I said, I picked them based on where I would rather live


http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showpost.php?p=875521&postcount=160
James, you would pick Florida Golf Coast

Water is less choppy on that side

[sweetbmxrider]

In4winningsammichfromyofuturewife

[PolarBear]

Don't blame anyone else for your recklessness.

HEY! I don't know **** about sports, I wouldn't ask you to configure network devices or something else you know nothing about :bertstare:

[Jersey Mike]

HEY! I don't know **** about sports, I wouldn't ask you to configure network devices or something else you know nothing about :bertstare:

HEY! You don't need to know **** about sports to participate or even win. 5 of the previous 6 winners in this pool have been 1st timers.


http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showpost.php?p=875357&postcount=107
marquette almost had that.


but guess whos in the lead.
me! and i couldnt even tell you how many basketball players make a team.

http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showpost.php?p=875598&postcount=171
Having never watched college basketball, I'm surprised at how well this is going for me so far.

- Justin


http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showpost.php?p=875676&postcount=184
I'm doing decent considering I don't follow college sports...at all

let's go Syracuse!!


I'm thrilled with 3rd considering this year is the first time I have ever watched an entire college basketball game in my life


The Yahoo! format makes it very easy and user-friendly. You were obviously trolling. :BallerBear: 3weeksofcheapentertainment.pdf

[PolarBear]

HEY! You don't need to know **** about sports to participate or even win. 5 of the previous 6 winners in this pool have been 1st timers.

Just because they are first timers doesn't mean they know nothing about basketball. You have to make informed decisions to make it to the end.

I WANT MY MONEY BACK FROM LAST YEAR! I WAS DUPED!!!!

[sweetbmxrider]

Well if you participate this year and win, you'll get your money back from last year :lol:

[Mike]

I'm in again. Cbrrmike@yahoo.com

[coolmanvette75]

I'm in again. And for the record, I cannot authenticate the signature on that picture bear. Lol

[Jersey Mike]

Group size is growing. I like it!

[Tru2Chevy]

I'm in again!

- Justin

[Jersey Mike]

Need email address from a couple of you guys...

[Tru2Chevy]

tru2chevy at gmail

- Justin

[Jersey Mike]

Need email address from a couple of you guys...

Contrarily, some of you are getting old & losing it. I won't mention any names...


02-26-2014, 12:23 PM
Subject: MM
emailaddressremoved@gmail.com


Today, 10:21 AM
Subject: Email
emailaddressremoved@gmail.com

[WildBillyT]

Well, I haven't gotten anything from you. I guess I'm not invited?

[Jersey Mike]

Why would you guess that? The more reasonable guess is that I haven't created the Yahoo group yet. C'mon now, what kind of bookie would I be if I turned down participants? :rofl:

[WildBillyT]

I am going to come to your house and poke your tire bubble

[Jersey Mike]

Is that some kind of sexual inuendo, Bill? You'll have to excuse me, it's not often I rub elbows with the AARP crowd...

[sweetbmxrider]

:rofl: do itttttttttt

[WildBillyT]

Is that some kind of sexual inuendo, Bill? You'll have to excuse me, it's not often I rub elbows with the AARP crowd...

Nah, you know what I mean. The pocket of air on your front driver's side tire.

Not to be confused with the tires on your Trans Am, which haven't seen air in 3 years.

[Jersey Mike]

Ouch; Low blow bringing the T/A (RIP) into this!

:lol:

Guess the AARP line hit a little too close to home, huh?

[PolarBear]

http://www.thepickledpig.com/forums/images/smilies/popcorn.gif

[WildBillyT]

Ouch; Low blow bringing the T/A (RIP) into this!

:lol:

Guess the AARP line hit a little too close to home, huh?

LOL!

Nah, just figured you were busting my balls. :mrgreen: Talking **** is a big part of this tournament.

[Jersey Mike]

By now you should I know I encourage that, if not instigate it :lol:

[Jersey Mike]

League has been made. First round of invitations sent to those whose email addresses I have received.

Check the rules. Made a new tiebreaker for this year, as well.


9 days away!

[Jersey Mike]

Lol. Adam, is this you?

[Blackbirdws6]

Sign up is asking for my phone number. I don't want spam text so can you send me the password?

[Jersey Mike]

Sign up is asking for my phone number. I don't want spam text so can you send me the password?

There is no password.



Not sure why (Warren Buffet, are you behind this!?), but they send you a 5 digit code to type in.

[sweetbmxrider]

Lol. Adam, is this you?

:nick:

Sign up is asking for my phone number. I don't want spam text so can you send me the password?

There is no password.



Not sure why (Warren Buffet, are you behind this!?), but they send you a 5 digit code to type in.

Yeah, I tried to not use my number and they wouldn't let me. I think they are going to send updates about the games and your brackets though. I also believe there was a way to set preferences on that. I haven't looked around yet.

[Jersey Mike]

I think they are going to send updates about the games and your brackets though.
Really? I just downloaded the Yahoo Sports app earlier this morning and have the group up on there.

I also believe there was a way to set preferences on that. I haven't looked around yet.
Neither have I. Though, if it becomes a nuisance I'll just remoe the phone number from my Yahoo account settings.


Playing this by ear.

[Blackbirdws6]

Send me the five digit code please. If you hit cancel and decline putting in your number, it brings you to a screen to input the group info and password.

[sweetbmxrider]

Send me the five digit code please. If you hit cancel and decline putting in your number, it brings you to a screen to input the group info and password.

Newb, you get your own unique password. Its like adding your mobile info to paypal, youtube, gmail, etc. It has nothing to do with this tourney bracket. Put your damn number in!

[PolarBear]

Get a Google phone number to put in

[Jersey Mike]

I sent a mass email out to the whole group last night at 6:03pm, however a few people have reported that they found it in their Spam folders. Keep an eye out for that...

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I will say this, Mario stepped his name game up this year :lol:


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Ranking my favorite names so far:
1. Baller? I Barely Know Her!
2. We talkin bout brack-tice
3. Cinderella's Bush
4. The Dark Bobby-Knight Rises
...
...
...
29. Baxtastic :bertstare:
30. My ____ Bracket
31. My ____ Bracket
32. My ____ Bracket

[Blackbirdws6]

Finally got yahoo nazi to let me make a new account. All done and money sent.

[Jersey Mike]

Awfully cocky, sir.

http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/t623/JerseyMike1/2014mmbrianblsname_zpsbae27cb4.jpg
The hubris is strong with this one.

[sweetbmxrider]

Will I see you to give you monies? What are the payouts this year?

[Blackbirdws6]

Just like to give you something to talk about.

[Jersey Mike]

In.
I was hoping your senility would stay consistent and you'd set up twice :lol: Guess not. But I got your email and see you in the group. Countdown to Madness has begun.

I'm in. Wonder what colors I will pick this year...
Dear ChumpIsHere, we're all systems go. Gracias.

idk which slipper of cinderella i was. but i am in for the win. suckerssss
You know, you may not be able to build a car, but you can follow instructions.

I'm game
Alex, you need to get to a computer & join the group. We'll square up at Hooters Friday.

In4winningsammichfromyofuturewife
Bracket's made. Awaiting PayPal or Firebird towing/repair services. Your choice.

I'm in again. Cbrrmike@yahoo.com
Mike, you're in the group. Still need PayPal.

I'm in again. And for the record, I cannot authenticate the signature on that picture bear. Lol
You still need to join the group + paypal. Waiting until the deadline again this year? Deja Vu City, Population: ForeverFirstBuild

I'm in again!

- Justin
You're all set!

I have the worst bracket name ever. I'm not creative. I still have Mike's catch can, but only because I secretly want a T/A too.
It's okay, Pal. I'll forgive you and all of the above, seeing as you're ready to go. Change the name though; I could fish a name better than "Baxtastic" out of a bowl of Alphabets Soup, in a moving Catfish.

[Mike]

How much monies.

[Jersey Mike]

30 each this year. Read the emails, rules or commissioner's note, you goon!

[sweetbmxrider]

Payouts?

[Jersey Mike]

Payouts?

Will be published after headcount has stabilized.


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Alex and Plotkin,
Still waiting on you guys. Alex, I know you said today so that's fine. Matt, no word from you.

[sweetbmxrider]

:rofl: Um, good luck with that bro. How did he place last year? Maybe I'll buy his bracket....

[Jersey Mike]

:rofl: Um, good luck with that bro. How did he place last year? Maybe I'll buy his bracket....

You can have as many entries as you wish.

I'm just hoping FFB didn't blow his entire mattress stash on Project First Build...



Opening Line set at -350.

[WSex]

You can have as many entries as you wish.

I'm just hoping FFB didn't blow his entire mattress stash on Project First Build...



Opening Line set at -350.



He'll just ask his sister.

[Jersey Mike]

Brackets are open. Deadline to finish your bracket is Thursday!

[WildBillyT]

We still waiting for people to join? Estimated payouts?

[Jersey Mike]

We still waiting for people to join? Estimated payouts?

Yes, we're still waiting on a few stragglers. One of which is Coolmanvette75.


Deadline to complete bracket is March 20 12:15pm EDT



We'll be doing something special this year... Awarding 4th, 5th, and 6th places with something too!


Estimated Numbers (Subject to fluctuate a hair):

1st Place: 400
2nd Place: 210
3rd Place: 140
4th Place: 100
5th Place: 50
6th Place: 30

[sweetbmxrider]

Nice payouts, wish I knew what I was doing. Oh and I forgot to call you back.

[WSex]

bracket is done. time to officially say.

im gon win dissss shizzzttt

[Jersey Mike]

I've been unfortunately busy at work these last 2 days, so I haven't filled mine out yet, but it's okay. I plan to be significantly less focused Thursday and Friday :lol:

[WSex]

I've been unfortunately busy at work these last 2 days, so I haven't filled mine out yet, but it's okay. I plan to be significantly less focused Thursday and Friday :lol:

i thought it was due thurs-a-day

[Jersey Mike]

Yup, they get locked Thursday at 12:15pm... when the games begin. I'll be at work score-checking & attempting to stream 1 or 2 of the games if Verizon ever gets their **** together

[WildBillyT]

People who make brackets but do not pay get a ban until the end of the tournament or they pay Mike. No joke.

[Jersey Mike]

People who make brackets but do not pay get a ban until the end of the tournament or they pay Mike. No joke.

I like that! :lol: To be fair, we'll can impliment that next year at the time of announcement.

Recently in my leagues, I've impliment a late penalty. Nothing crazy, but a few extra points tacked on if it extends X weeks passed the deadline. An additional Y points tacked on if it beyond that, etc, etc. None of which gets kept, so everyone likes the idea... except the stragglers of course :lol:

I like your idea a bit better. Perhaps we can take it a step further though? Can the members of the pool get decorating rights to the truant or banned member's profile? Think: avatar, user title, signature, post count, profile, etc. :nick:

[PolarBear]

"Your mothers a whore!"

[WildBillyT]

I like that! :lol: To be fair, we'll can impliment that next year at the time of announcement.

Recently in my leagues, I've impliment a late penalty. Nothing crazy, but a few extra points tacked on if it extends X weeks passed the deadline. An additional Y points tacked on if it beyond that, etc, etc. None of which gets kept, so everyone likes the idea... except the stragglers of course :lol:

I like your idea a bit better. Perhaps we can take it a step further though? Can the members of the pool get decorating rights to the truant or banned member's profile? Think: avatar, user title, signature, post count, profile, etc. :nick:

We gave one guy a custom user title.

[Jersey Mike]

Roughly 18 hours left before the games begin and brackets are locked in! Don't wait until last minute!

[Blackbirdws6]

But I like the suspense.

[sweetbmxrider]

Make me one.

[Blackbirdws6]

Work may be nuts tomorrow. All done.

[Jersey Mike]

Coincidentally, I was under the weather this day last year & was able to stay home and flip through all the channels score-checking all the different games in progress. It was awesome.
Sadly, I've used up too much PTO this winter and can't justify using another Personal Day. I don't think the boss knows what he's in for tomorrow...

[Tru2Chevy]

I don't think the boss knows what he's in for tomorrow...

Nothing?



Today and tomorrow is my weekend, so I might actually pay attention to a few games - see how some of my first round upsets make out. I just locked in my bracket, and joined an ESPN bracket with a few friends.

Quick poll - do those of you who play multiple brackets keep the same bracket in different groups, or change it up? If change, is it minor or drastic?

- Justin

[Jersey Mike]

I didn't do more than 1 bracket this year. But I used to change them mildly--The big points come from the championship game, not the earlier stuff.




Oh, I should mention I copied my bracket to the Billion Dollar challenge... I just thought I'd go through depression if it happened and I hadn't clicked a few buttons.
Chances are 1 in 9.2 Quadrillion though :lol:

[Jersey Mike]

Under 1.5 hours to go and still no FFB.



:nick:

[sweetbmxrider]

Wait, it doesn't automatically do that? Crap.

[Jersey Mike]

I'm gonna have to find out what the story on the Tennessee guy is, but otherwise, here's what everyone's winner looks like:


Florida = 11
Michigan St = 4
Kansas = 3
Michigan = 2
Creighton = 2
Louisville = 2
Whichita St = 1
Arizona = 1
Tennessee = 1
Uconn = 1
Iowa St = 1
Villanova = 1
Forgot to make his picks = 1

[Jersey Mike]

Between UConn and St. Louis, I've probably shaved a solid week and a half off of my life expectancy... Day 1 isn't even over yet.

[WildBillyT]

And Duke falls!

Brackets busted wide open. Not too many of ours though.

[Blackbirdws6]

Nice knowing ya Mike.

[WildBillyT]

Yeah, thanks for the donation!

[Jersey Mike]

I got blindsided with work today and wasn't following anything today post-lunch. Got that update on my phone and wanted to step in front of the closest firetruck.

[Jersey Mike]

But I'm still in it.

[Blackbirdws6]

Well you are the commish so you are in it to provide the winners with their prize money.

[WildBillyT]

But I'm still in it.

I had em going to the E8 which bites.

But get this- I took the underdog in 3 of the 4 7/10 matchups and the favorite in the other one. I got every 7/10 matchup wrong.

[Jersey Mike]

:rofl:




Brian, I'll still make a friendly side wager with you if you wish. Whomever of us 2 finish with the least points buy the first burr/milkshake/what-have-you next time?

[Blackbirdws6]

I'm down.

[Jersey Mike]

I couldn't have said it better myself, Coach K.

http://dmv.barstoolsports.com/files/2014/03/coach-k-reaction-technical.gif

http://dmv.barstoolsports.com/files/2014/03/coachk.gif

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[Jersey Mike]

From the You've Got To Be Kidding Me Collection, I present you with:
This 81-year-old woman in the ER wouldn’t let doctors begin fixing her collapsed lung until Memphis game ended. pic.twitter.com/EQmKfHELNw
— Geoff Calkins (@geoff_calkins) March 22, 2014

http://barstoolu.barstoolsports.com/files/2014/03/Screen-Shot-2014-03-22-at-10.55.28-AM.png

[WildBillyT]

Welp, I'm ****ed. Have a good time guys.

[Jersey Mike]

Welp, I'm ****ed. Have a good time guys.

Someone switch your Anabolics out with some Estrogen, a la Longest Yard style? A bit premature & dramatic there, bud.

You only had 'Nova in your Final Four... I had Duke in my Final. I still believe I'm very much in it, as are you. Remember, top 6 cash in. That Arizona pick, Uconn & Louisville runs are all game changers. Lots of moving pieces.


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In other news, MyFirstZ (Baxtastic :facepalm: ) is holding on by a thread. Check that bracket out when you get a chance.

[WildBillyT]

Someone switch your Anabolics out with some Estrogen, a la Longest Yard style? A bit premature & dramatic there, bud.

You only had 'Nova in your Final Four... I had Duke in my Final. I still believe I'm very much in it, as are you. Remember, top 6 cash in. That Arizona pick, Uconn & Louisville runs are all game changers. Lots of moving pieces.


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In other news, MyFirstZ (Baxtastic :facepalm: ) is holding on by a thread. Check that bracket out when you get a chance.

You are possessed by the soul of Gamblor just as much as me. So you'll understand that some of the "off" picks were to separate from the people who all might have the same thing. I went to Villanova and they were a 2 seed so I picked them as an outsider hoping most wouldn't. Nobody did but it backfired in my face like a nitrous engine with no fuel solenoid. :nick:

[Jersey Mike]

KANSAS FALLS!! Holy crap!


That puts the dagger in Mario, Justin and the current person in first place (Farah)!
Villanova ended it for someone last night.

Field is thinning!

[WildBillyT]

KANSAS FALLS!! Holy crap!


That puts the dagger in Mario, Justin and the current person in first place (Farah)!
Villanova ended it for someone last night.

Field is thinning!

WOW. I thought I was nuked. So much for Woman's Perfection.

[Jersey Mike]

She was boasting the fact that she wins every year in her other pool...

I have the biggest **** eating grin on my face right now.


*edit*

Oh, and Wichita State losing so early? To an 8 seed? Jesus. The guillotines have been dropping early this year!

3 more blows

[Tru2Chevy]

I've started rooting for Dayton, just to watch more brackets fall. Dayton vs Louisville final? That's about the best I can hope for at this point.

- Justin

[Jersey Mike]

Sabotage is the name of the game. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Down with Michigan and Louisville! Let's go Florida - Tennessee? final... :lol:


This has been a crazy opening week...

[MyFirstZ]

well im just glad i didnt go with syracuse this year.

[Jersey Mike]

well im just glad i didnt go with syracuse this year.


Idk how you did it, but you're surviving...

[WSex]

**** is rigged

F this

[Jersey Mike]

**** is rigged

F this

You're just bitter Cinderella's Bush got waxed.



Games started back up last night. Sweet-16 continues tonight. Elite 8 rounds are Saturday & Sunday.


I need a good brew to drink during the Louisville-Kentucky game. What should I pick up? Something that compliments pizza or wings... besides BLS tears.

[sweetbmxrider]

:applause: Wax dat bush!

[Blackbirdws6]

I'm stalking the payout spots so don't order your drink just yet.

[Jersey Mike]

I'm gonna have to find out what the story on the Tennessee guy is, but otherwise, here's what everyone's winner looks like:


Florida = 11
Michigan St = 4
Kansas = 3
Michigan = 2
Creighton = 2
Louisville = 2
Whichita St = 1
Arizona = 1
Tennessee = 1
Uconn = 1
Iowa St = 1
Villanova = 1
Forgot to make his picks = 1

Wow, what a night of games!! Louisville, Virginia, Tennessee and Iowa State all got knocked out. 3 pf those 4 games came down to the absolute wire!

^^^Here's what Champs are still in it.



Standings changed up quite a bit tonight....

[Jersey Mike]

Wow... crazy 24 hours of nail biters and more brackets busted.

Florida = 11
Michigan St = 4
Kansas = 3
Michigan = 2
Creighton = 2
Louisville = 2
Whichita St = 1
Arizona = 1
Tennessee = 1
Uconn = 1
Iowa St = 1
Villanova = 1
Forgot to make his picks = 1




Final Four games are on Saturday.
6pm: (1) Florida vs (7) UConn
9pm: (2) Wisconsin vs (8) Kentucky

[MyFirstZ]

Not over yet boys and girls!

[Jersey Mike]

You're a thorn in my side.

[Tru2Chevy]

I'm rooting for UConn just to see the look on Mike's face :)

- Justin

[Jersey Mike]

Currently a 4-way tie for 6th. Anthony and the Final game will decide whether or not I'll have to figure out the tie-breaker :lol:, but I'd rather have that problem than not!


Last game is tomorrow night at 9pm.

[Jersey Mike]

Gulp. Here we go!


Let's go, Kentucky!!!!

[MyFirstZ]

cough cough ! from 30th to 1st!!!

I guess my tactic of not watching a single game until the elite 8 payed off didn't it

[Jersey Mike]

What are you talking about? I think you got 6th, no? I'll buy your wings next time & square up.

[MyFirstZ]

400 I'm wings....... that's a lot of wings

[WildBillyT]

Bump.

It's almost Feb and not too early to start pulling this together.

[Mike]

Always

[Jersey Mike]

New thread soon :cheers:

[Jersey Mike]

Group renewed and preliminary round of Invites sent out.
2015 thread made: http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?t=65850


Locky, locky por favory?