I am still against him, have been from the start of his second hire. Our GM is killing it though. The last 2 minutes of Saturdays game scream stupid. Go for the touchdown on 3rd down and then 2 points, squib kickoff to kill 5 more seconds instead of kicking in the end zone and killing no time. Then all they can do is a Hail Mary. If they get that, oh well. I felt like I was watching a high school coach with those decisions.
Wish List:
Any of the following flatsigned or inscribed-
It, Shining, Salem’s Lot, Mr. Mercedes, The Stand
Brother ARC, Seed ARC
Wow! 3 tied for first, and 4 or 5 only 2 wins out.
I could be wrong, but this is the tightest race I can recall going into the final week.
Right you are, RF. It is quite a race.
Week 16 congratulations to gersto for having the best picks (13-3)!
While we are not opposed to giving additional trophies, with this number of contenders, we are considering whether to invoke a tie-breaker. We'll let everyone know in the coming days. One way to avoid that is to bring your best game everyone!
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Here are our thoughts on potential ties.
First Place - at this time, we are planning to award a trophy (First Place - tie) to all players finishing in First Place. You deserve that!
If there is a tie for second place, we reserve the right to have those players enter a tiebreak for Second and Third Place trophies. If there is no tie for second place, the third place players will enter a tiebreak for the Third Place trophy. In all instances, we will use ESPN's overall tiebreak rules as follows:
OVERALL TIEBREAKERS:
● Tiebreaker #1 - Higher number of points scored for Week 17
● Tiebreaker #2 - Higher number of points scored for Week 16
● Tiebreaker #3 - Higher number of points scored for Week 15
● Tiebreaker #4 - Higher number of points scored for Week 14
● Tiebreaker #5 - Higher number of points scored for Week 13 Tiebreakers will continue backwards from Week 13 to Week 1.
Questions?
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All on week 17...the silly season!
I'm ok with your tie scenarios/solutions, Bill. No need to break the bank. I appreciate all you two do.
Hi BoR!
All that's left of what we were is what we have become.
You always rock this, Bill! I'm just keeping my fingers crossed for another LAST place trophy!
This collecting stuff is a sickness! ~Patrick
God damn! What a nerve racking day. 1 Game left. The fucking RAIDERSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS, saved my ass.
Gutsy move in the end. The contest will end with two lackluster teams....wow!Originally Posted by Randall Flagg
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Congratulations everyone! Win or lose (or tie), everyone played a great season.
I'll announce trophies tomorrow - obviously, we have a healthy tie for third place, and though a tiebreaker can be used, it is at our discretion to award everyone a trophy. There are circumstances that make this feasible - and fairly likely.
I do need Ocxy's Dark Tower handle in order to qualify. I don't have anything to cross-reference. Please post here or message me. Edit - thanks RF for pointing me to Johnny’s post!!!
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This was the most tense week 17 I can recall. Usually someone effectively has an insurmountable lead by the last week.
Almost certain it's Johnny007. Post #17 in this thread.
Thanks, RF. I missed that.
Quite a season - always fun. And you’re back on top, brother!
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Possibly my best year but not enough, tough group.
Wish List:
Any of the following flatsigned or inscribed-
It, Shining, Salem’s Lot, Mr. Mercedes, The Stand
Brother ARC, Seed ARC
Hey, I propose we conduct an "informal" continuation of this contest. Pick each week's playoof team winner as we move through the playoff's. May keep things a little more interesting. Winner collects "Bragging Rights" on the boards. Of course we'll have to do this on the honor system. What do you guys think?
Wild Card Weekend
Saturday, January 9
(7) Colts at (2) Bills, 1:05 p.m. ET (CBS) Bills
(6) Rams at (3) Seahawks, 4:40 p.m. ET (Fox) Seahawks
(5) Buccaneers at (4) Washington, 8:15 p.m. ET (NBC) Bucs
Sunday, January 10
(5) Ravens at (4) Titans, 1:05 p.m. ET (ABC) Ravens
(7) Bears at (2) Saints, 4:40 p.m. ET (CBS/Nickelodeon/Amazon Prime) Saints
(6) Browns at (3) Steelers, 8:15 p.m. ET (NBC) Browns
Divisional Round
Saturday, January 16
AFC Divisional Round
NFC Divisional Round
Sunday, January 17
AFC Divisional Round
NFC Divisional Round
Note: The Chiefs and Packers will both be playing their first game of the postseason in the divisional round, but the schedule for this round hasn't been released yet.
Championship Sunday
Sunday, January 24
NFC Championship, 3:05 p.m. ET (Fox)
AFC Championship, 6:40 p.m. ET (CBS)
I've made my first set of picks above and in bold. At the end we all choose our Super Bowl Team winner. Picks should be finalized by each Friday, 12:00 am PST
28 in 23 (?)!!!!
63 in '23!!!!!!!!!!
My Collection: https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver...ion-Merlin1958
The Houston Astros cheated Major League Baseball from 2017-18!!!! Is that how we teach our kids to play the game now?????
I'd like to officially present the contest results.
Every winner, with one exception, has won NFL trophies in the past. Those past wins are in parentheses. If my historical facts are incorrect, let me know. This is Jon's first NFL trophy - congrats! This is Randall Flagg's fourth First Place finish! Oh my!!!
I will solicit addresses for last year and this years trophies once we have them ordered.
First Place: Randall Flagg
(2018 First Place, 2008 First Place, 2006 First Place)
Second Place:
Lurker
(2019 Third Place)
Third Place (tie):
gersto
(2019 Third Place, 2018 Second Place, 2014 First Place)
Third Place (tie):
Jon
(First trophy)
Third Place (tie):
RUBE
(2019 Last Place, 2018 Third Place, 2017 Third Place 2014 Third Place, 2010 Third Place, 2008 Second Place, 2007 Third Place)
Third Place (tie):
Johnny007 (2015 First Place)
Last Place Winner:
gsvec
(2015 Last Place)
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I'll play:
Wild Card Weekend
Saturday, January 9
(7) Colts at (2) Bills, 1:05 p.m. ET (CBS) Bills
(6) Rams at (3) Seahawks, 4:40 p.m. ET (Fox) Seahawks
(5) Buccaneers at (4) Washington, 8:15 p.m. ET (NBC) Bucs
Sunday, January 10
(5) Ravens at (4) Titans, 1:05 p.m. ET (ABC) Titans
(7) Bears at (2) Saints, 4:40 p.m. ET (CBS/Nickelodeon/Amazon Prime) Saints
(6) Browns at (3) Steelers, 8:15 p.m. ET (NBC) Steelers
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I'll play:
Wild Card Weekend
Saturday, January 9
(7) Colts at (2) Bills, 1:05 p.m. ET (CBS) Bills
(6) Rams at (3) Seahawks, 4:40 p.m. ET (Fox) Seahawks
(5) Buccaneers at (4) Washington, 8:15 p.m. ET (NBC) Bucs
Sunday, January 10
(5) Ravens at (4) Titans, 1:05 p.m. ET (ABC) Titans
(7) Bears at (2) Saints, 4:40 p.m. ET (CBS/Nickelodeon/Amazon Prime) Saints
(6) Browns at (3) Steelers, 8:15 p.m. ET (NBC) Steelers
I'll play.
Bills
Seahawks
Bucs
Ravens
Saints
Steelers
Next season I'm going for "One for the Thumb!"
Apparently I am just destined for 3rd place. This is my sixth 3rd place.
Here are mine:
Bills
Seahawks
Bucs
Ravens
Saints
Steelers
Congrats to all of the winners! It was a very interesting season and it really came down to the last game. Good pickin', all!
The rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the heart.
Really? I thought you were going "one for the middle finger." Here - take mine.
Next season I'm going for "One for the Thumb!"
Haha...just kidding.
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Hey thanks to everyone for making this season as fun as possible for me. My first trophy ever! Thank you Bill of the Pac N.W. and BoR.
I thought it was REALLY cool of Russell Wilson to throw the shovel pass to D. More rather than take the knee, Sunday. That gave Moore his 35th reception to hit a 100K bonus. I'll admit I was a bit freaked out.
All that's left of what we were is what we have become.
I'm in, Bill of the Southwest!!!
Wild Card Weekend
Saturday, January 9
(7) Colts at (2) Bills, 1:05 p.m. ET (CBS) Bills
(6) Rams at (3) Seahawks, 4:40 p.m. ET (Fox) Seahawks
(5) Buccaneers at (4) Washington, 8:15 p.m. ET (NBC) Bucs
Sunday, January 10
(5) Ravens at (4) Titans, 1:05 p.m. ET (ABC) Ravens
(7) Bears at (2) Saints, 4:40 p.m. ET (CBS/Nickelodeon/Amazon Prime) Saints
(6) Browns at (3) Steelers, 8:15 p.m. ET (NBC) Steelers
All that's left of what we were is what we have become.
Yeah, that pass freaked me out too! I saw in the paper why he did it. Sounds like other QBs in the league helped out players with bonuses. All good. Congrats on the trophy!!! BoR says HI!!!!
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Congrats to everybody!!! Thanks Bill.
So, I've played for two years - third place last year and second place this year. Following that sequence... Watch out next year!!!!
Looking for FAB8 CD Number 439
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