2015 Dark Tower Football Pick Contest - Come Reap!!!

[NeedfulKings]

The season begins THURSDAY, September 10, 2015. NO late registration!!!!

How to Play

1. It’s simple. Click on the following link and it should take you to the ESPN pigskin pickem site. If you don’t have an ESPN profile, you will have to set one up. Trust me, it’s worth it!!!! If you joined in on the other ESPN contests earlier this year, that profile will work. In fact, as a bonus to joining us in the Pigskin picks, you’ll be able to easily compete in other contests such as March Madness and College Bowl Mania (you might even win a trophy!).

http://games.espn.go.com/nfl-pigskin-pickem/2015/en/group?groupID=2043

Click the red “Get Started” button and follow the steps to register in our group.

Password: roland (all lower case) - please do not share this with non-members of this site.

If you have questions about how to set things up in our group, post your questions and the community of folks here will try and help you out.

2. The contest will begin with the first regular season game in Week 1. Only one entry per person in our group and it must be identifiable to me as a member on this board or you can PM me with your ESPN handle. Once the season has started the group is locked. This means that any latecomers will not be able to join (sorry about that!), so please get in early. Picks for week 1 can actually be made now!

3. The contest will end at the conclusion of the regular season unless ESPN continues into the playoffs (which has not happened in the past). We can continue talking smack all the way through the playoffs, though!

4. At the end of the regular season, whoever has the best Win/Loss record wins the coveted First Place trophy. We also award trophies for Second, Third, and a (much sought after, one of a kind, not available in any other contest) Last Place Trophy**

Last year’s winners were:

First Place - Spencer
First Place - gersto

Second Place - ELazansky

Third Place - sharki69
Third Place - RUBE

Last Place Winner - Room 217 Caretaker

**In order to qualify for last place, you need to pick every week, however, If you mistakenly miss picking one or two games (i.e. a Thursday or Saturday game), we can do the math and, with penalties, make adjustments. To be safe, just be sure to get IN THE GAME each week and make your picks early!!!!

If you need ANY incentive, here is a sample of a few of the trophies given out over the last few years:

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/IMG_5674.jpg (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/bookking/media/IMG_5674.jpg.html)

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/IMG_3553.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/dtn_trophy/IMG_0873.jpg (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/bookking/media/dtn_trophy/IMG_0873.jpg.html)

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/dtn_trophy/IMG_4114.jpg

Good luck everyone!!!

[Merlin1958]

I'm in!!!!!

[NeedfulKings]

I'm in!!!!!

Let's win something this year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[Merlin1958]

I'm in!!!!!

Let's win something this year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

I think we're due, Bill!!! LOL

[cit74]

I'm in

[ELazansky]

I'm in again - I need more trophies :-)

[NeedfulKings]

I'm in again - I need more trophies :-)

No you don't. :innocent: :P

[DoctorZaius]

IN

[Garrell]

I'm in

[wolfehr]

Count me in! Will sign up tonight.

[Lookwhoitis]

we are hunting for a boardie owner in the Fantasy football league here on the Dark Tower forums, if anyone is interested

[thegunslinger41]

The Derry's Rejects are ready! I'm in. Yes, we do need a manager. :)

[gsvec]

Yep, I'm back! :D

[sharki69]

I'm in again ! it was fun last year. Thanks for doing that

[NeedfulKings]

16-strong so far. Great to see so many return players. Just stay out of my way - I'm bringing home the gold this year!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :)

[Jon]

Yep Bill...Go 'Hawks!

[east-tennessee]

I'm in...........:)

[Randall Flagg]

I'm in.

[Merlin1958]

I'm in.



About time....:bkick:

[divemaster]

Are we doing a college version of this as well?

[Merlin1958]

Are we doing a college version of this as well?

In past year's, Bill does a "Bowl" version. Is that what you were thinking? A regular season version may be too unwieldy and time consuming. There are so many games each week in college ball.

[divemaster]

Ah, yes, the bowl one. That's right. I belong to another message board that does the yearly college picks, and I've just signed up there. So I'm good both ways.

[NeedfulKings]

Yeah, I'd never try to wrangle a full-on college pick contest. Bowl Mania will be fun!

[doh]

Back for more.

[ELazansky]

Remember there is a Thursday game this week so don't forget to get your picks in.

[Merlin1958]

Picks are in!!

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

GUNZUP4LIFE is me.

[NeedfulKings]

The contest LOCKS today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you still want a shot at a sweet trophy - get in! And get your picks in!!!!

[Nerak]

Phew...I'm in. Just put pics in.
Let's go Patriots!!!!!!!!!

[Merlin1958]

Phew...I'm in. Just put pics in.
Let's go Patriots!!!!!!!!!


Great to see you, Karen!!!

[Nerak]

I pop in now and then. Was thinkin bout the game and thought...oh crap...the football pool!!!!

[amd013]

Wow, I did pretty bad, but in my defense, it looks like 3 picks are different then I remember, in fact I am in another pool, and I got 10 right, rather then 7 right in this pool. (I thought I picked NE, CAR, SD, like I did in the other pool). Already 5 games out, and 1st week isn't even over yet.

[Nerak]

I guess I forgot to hit join group cause my pics never got in....dammit

[Merlin1958]

I guess I forgot to hit join group cause my pics never got in....dammit


And, Gronk had such a good week too!!! LOL Shame the G-Men couldn't open vs the Pats. We'd be 1-0 then!!! LOL Brady can't beat the Giants!!!

[Nerak]

Brady can beat anybody and he's proven it time and again!

You hate us cause you ain't us!!

Admit it, the Pats are an amazing team!!!

[Merlin1958]

Brady can beat anybody and he's proven it time and again!

You hate us cause you ain't us!!

Admit it, the Pats are an amazing team!!!

No doubt about it, my dear. They just can't beat the, Giants when it matters!! LOL

Eli - 2-0/Brady - 0-2!!!!


I know it hurts, Karen. Don't hate the player, hate the game!!! LOL J/K You know I love ya, my dear!!!

[Nerak]

so I take it I am not in cause I have tried to join twice and it won't let me. Takes my pics but tells me it's closed. GAH NOT HAPPY

[NeedfulKings]

so I take it I am not in cause I have tried to join twice and it won't let me. Takes my pics but tells me it's closed. GAH NOT HAPPY

:(

I don't see a way to get you in once it's closed.

[Jon]

so I take it I am not in cause I have tried to join twice and it won't let me. Takes my pics but tells me it's closed. GAH NOT HAPPY


I Will take you in, Karen!!

Come here, poor baby... *hugs*

[Randall Flagg]

Fucking spence is going for the perfecto.

When was the last time someone here went 16-0 in one week?

[NeedfulKings]

I'm out of country so can't easily check, but 16-0 is ultra rare. We have had perfectos but usually with bye weeks.

Congratulations Spencer!!!!!!!

[SpaceMaN]

Check last years thread. The answer is there.

[SpaceMaN]

Page 4 dated 9-25-14 Garrell had a 13-0 and Spencer had a 14-0... Bill even offered a special trophy for a clean sweep 16-0.

Sorry for bringin up old shit Bill.

[Garrell]

Sucking so far this year though:mad:

[Spencer]

Page 4 dated 9-25-14 Garrell had a 13-0 and Spencer had a 14-0... Bill even offered a special trophy for a clean sweep 16-0.

Sorry for bringin up old shit Bill.

Where's my special trophy? :P :lol:

Didn't do nearly as well this week.

[Jon]

Here ya' go Spenc.



http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae214/denny111/Trophy%20girl.jpg

[NeedfulKings]

Nice trophy!!!

Yes, I did mention a special trophy - let's see how the season continues. I doubt we will see another 16 in a long time, so there may be something special come the end of the season. Good job!!!!

:)

[divemaster]

I got 5.

[NeedfulKings]

I got 5.

And....here you go.

http://www.trophypartner.com/images/Product/large/3484.jpg

:evil:

:innocent:

[SpaceMaN]

I hate it when you're too far from the top to go for first, but too far from the bottom to go for last. Mediocrity sucks.

[Merlin1958]

I hate it when you're too far from the top to go for first, but too far from the bottom to go for last. Mediocrity sucks.

Welcome to my world!!! LOL LOL

[divemaster]

I'm not trying for last. But I believe that's where I'm at.

:(

[NeedfulKings]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!! Win or lose - at least there's turkey!!! :)

[Joe315]

I am in the lead!!!! (For a little while at least.)

[Joe315]

That didn't last long.

[cit74]

I had the lead for the first 8 weeks or so - then it has been down hill since then...just like my eagles

[SpaceMaN]

Loved the guy who took Dallas with a score of 99-2.

[divemaster]

Loved the guy who took Dallas with a score of 99-2.

:)

What can I say? I'm a huge Cowboys fan living in the DC area. Oh, and in my score scenario the Redskins didn't earn the 2 points. The Cowboys gave it to them, like a chick throwing you a mercy fuck.

:)

[Merlin1958]

Loved the guy who took Dallas with a score of 99-2.

:)

What can I say? I'm a huge Cowboys fan living in the DC area. Oh, and in my score scenario the Redskins didn't earn the 2 points. The Cowboys gave it to them, like a chick throwing you a mercy fuck.

:)


:wtf::wtf::wtf:

[RUBE]

I wish I would have picked the Cowboys... oh well. That might be the last time I could have picked them to win (except for when they play Washington again, that is.)

[NeedfulKings]

Rough week for me again....just when I thought I was in striking distance of a trophy position, I'm slip-slidin' away.

[Merlin1958]

Rough week for me again....just when I thought I was in striking distance of a trophy position, I'm slip-slidin' away.


Join me in the "Mediocre side", Luke!!! (I mean, Bill) LOL


Actually, I think that this year I am flirting with losing my "Mediocre" status and going on to full fledged "Stink-a-Roo" status!!! LOL

[NeedfulKings]

Quite a race with 3 weeks to go!!!!! Make your moves. I recognize all but one of the names, except the second Spencer (Spencer 516) and our leader John (Oxcy8 ). I'm wondering if this is Jon? Anyone want to lay claim? Without verification that they are DT members here, they are not qualified to win.

1 John 133
2* doh 129
2* SkippyD023 129
4 sharki69 128
5* Spencer 127
5* BedofRoses 127
5* Joe315 127
8 windnwaves (gersto)126
9* Spencer516 125
9* RubeCoe (RUBE) 125
11 Thedarktower (Randall Flagg) 124

[RUBE]

I really screwed up this week dropping from fifth and four games back to ninth and eight games back.

[Merlin1958]

I really screwed up this week dropping from fifth and four games back to ninth and eight games back.


Welcome to the "Mediocre side"!!!!! LOL LOL LOL

[Johnny007]

NeedfulKings -- John/Oxcy8 is Johnny007 on the site. I took 2014 off but before that I was one of the best mediocre members picking winners! I hope I can maintain my recent success for another 3 weeks. Time will tell. Good luck, though!

Best,
John

[NeedfulKings]

Cool! Duh on my part - I should have known. Best of luck down the stretch!!!!!

[Randall Flagg]

NeedfulKings -- John/Oxcy8 is Johnny007 on the site. I took 2014 off but before that I was one of the best mediocre members picking winners! I hope I can maintain my recent success for another 3 weeks. Time will tell. Good luck, though!

Best,
John
Damn, just when I thought a DQ would give me a chance...

[gsvec]

Crossing my fingers for last! lol Just hoping divemaster and spaceman don't pick worse (better) than I do . . .

[NeedfulKings]

Quite a few tight races!!!! Make your move! :)

[SpaceMaN]

Crossing my fingers for last! lol Just hoping divemaster and spaceman don't pick worse (better) than I do . . .

That's hard to do when you get a 1!

I tried though.

[NeedfulKings]

One week to go and here we are - 1st and Last Places looks close to being a lock, but you never know!!! 2nd and 3rd places are very tight and anyone can be in or out with one wrong pick!!!

1 Johnny007 156
2* Joe315 151
2* SkippyD023 151
3 Spencer 150
4 BedofRoses 149
5 doh 147
6* RubeCoe (RUBE) 146
6* windnwaves (gersto)146
6* sharki69 146
7 Thedarktower (Randall Flagg) 145

22 gsvec 110 (Last place leader)

Notice: All players should check back here for a special announcement when the final results are posted. It's not an "epic" announcement, but worth checking in on.

Good luck on Sunday!!!!

[NeedfulKings]

Wow - what a crazy final Sunday!!! We have an unprecidented 7 trophy winners. We had the option of using tiebreakers, but the winners clawed their way up and down the ranks - they should be rewarded!

Unofficial results

First Place!

Johnny007

Second Place

BedofRoses
Spencer
Joe315
SkippyD023

Third Place

doh

And our Last Place Winner!

gsvec

Also - in recognition of the 10th season of the Dark Tower NFL Pick Contest, we will be creating an anniversary token that will be available, free of charge, to our faithful. It will be made available to those who fully participated in this anniversary season and to those who are past trophy winners. Please check back here soon for details.

Thanks for a wonderful season!!!!!!

Bill and Jeanne

[Spencer]

And a VERY special "No one but Spencer has ever had a 16 game week" token!! :emot-roflolmao::tongue1:

[BedOfRoses]

Wow, congrats to all the winners! Crazy final day for sure, but fun, too! :D

Thanks again to Bill for putting on this contest every year. It's so much fun to be a part of it. :wub:

[BedOfRoses]

And a VERY special "No one but Spencer has ever had a 16 game week" token!! :emot-roflolmao::tongue1:

HeeHee...hard to do for sure!! Congrats on that amazing week! :rock:

[NeedfulKings]

And a VERY special "No one but Spencer has ever had a 16 game week" token!! :emot-roflolmao::tongue1:

Yes - that is in the works as well. The wording may be slightly different, lol.

:P

[NeedfulKings]

Thanks again to Bill for putting on this contest every year. It's so much fun to be a part of it. <3

I couldn't do it alone!!! :huglove:

[gsvec]

w00t! I finally won a trophy!! It may be for last place, but I worked for it! lol

And thanks, Bill, for putting this together every year. I really look forward to it!!

[SpaceMaN]

Good job Gretchen and all the winners. Maybe next year...

[Merlin1958]

Congrats to all!!!!



Fucking Jets!!!!!! :frown2:

[RUBE]

Thanks for always hosting this Bill.

[SpaceMaN]

Forgot to say I would happily accept an anniversary token. Pretty sure I've been in every one since the start. Hell of a feat. Crazy it's been 10 years....

[SkippyD023]

Another great season and a very close race all the way to the end. Many thanks to Bill for running this contest each year.

[NeedfulKings]

Thanks everyone! Please keep checking back in the next day or two (real life is crazy right now). I've got to clean out my PM box so I can get addresses, etc.

Hang in there!!! :) :) :)

[doh]

Wow, I thought I would be out of it, but I will take the trophy! It was fun as always! Thanks Bill!!

[NeedfulKings]

Wow, I thought I would be out of it, but I will take the trophy! It was fun as always! Thanks Bill!!

Quite an amazing finish!!! Congrats! We'll hook up after the trophies are made. :)

[Jon]

While I did not participate...I thank you, Bill.

[NeedfulKings]

It's always a pleasure to run this thing.

:)

[NeedfulKings]

Sorry for the delay, but the trophies are in the house. And still in the box, but I'll get pictures up this weekend. Thanks for your patience. Real life is sort of tough right now, but our aim is still true.

:)

[NeedfulKings]

Trophies!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are giving an unprecendented number of trophies and that's great!!! Here are the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Last Place trophies:

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/dtn_trophy/IMG_5388.jpg (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/bookking/media/dtn_trophy/IMG_5388.jpg.html)

And here is the special 16-0 week that Spencer accomplished (for the first time in 10 years!)

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/dtn_trophy/IMG_5392.jpg (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/bookking/media/dtn_trophy/IMG_5392.jpg.html)

[cit74]

Very nice - congrats spencer

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Joe315]

Got my trophy. Thanks so much for putting this together every year.

[NeedfulKings]

Got my trophy. Thanks so much for putting this together every year.

Awesome!!!! You got the 10-year award too, correct? :)

[Joe315]

Got my trophy. Thanks so much for putting this together every year.

Awesome!!!! You got the 10-year award too, correct? :)

Yes, I got both. Thanks again.

[Jon]

Very nice - congrats spencer

Arrrrggg...who is this Spencer guy??!!??

Likely some Southern Gentleman!

[gsvec]

Love my trophy and the 10-year keychain!! Thanks again, Bill - you totally rock! :rock:

[Spencer]

Got the trophies and coin. This is awesome! Thank you!

[Jon]

The key chain is great, Bill! I cannot bring myself to use it as a key chain. So kind of you... you and Rose are a class act!

[SpaceMaN]

Hey Bill did you get my address PM?

[NeedfulKings]

Hey Bill did you get my address PM?

I did. I just can't recall if I put it in the mail.....I'll check this weekend. I'm out of town until then.

Thanks for the reminder - my mind is trashed!!! :)

[Johnny007]

Bill,

I received the trophy and all during a hospital stay in March. I neglected to send you a PM thanking you for the trophy, etc. and I feel like a dork that it has taken me this long to acknowledge receipt. Thank you for the VERY NICE trophy! But more importantly, thank you for hosting this annual event for the members of TDT. Your work in this endeavor is GREATLY appreciated and I thank you very much! Look forward to defending my crown this fall.

Cheers,
John

[NeedfulKings]

Bill,

I received the trophy and all during a hospital stay in March. I neglected to send you a PM thanking you for the trophy, etc. and I feel like a dork that it has taken me this long to acknowledge receipt. Thank you for the VERY NICE trophy! But more importantly, thank you for hosting this annual event for the members of TDT. Your work in this endeavor is GREATLY appreciated and I thank you very much! Look forward to defending my crown this fall.

Cheers,
John

Thankee Sai

Your crown will be mine next season! (Not really, because I pretty much suck at picking anything other than my nose).

:biggrin:

[SpaceMaN]

Got my medal the other day, thanks again for doing this, and doubly so for so long. Long days and pleasant nights.