Alright, im going to try and run this again this year. I started teaching this past fall and in that time I learned how to manipulate Exel Spread sheets to do what I want.

With that in play I have decided to go with our annual pickem contest again. This year I am actually going to try and work out a prize for the winner, though im not entirely sure how that will work

Scoring and picking system

With UNO dropping out this sujmmer we went to 10 baseball teams creating an even number and assuring the mid conference bye week no longer exists, eliminating ridiculous tiebreak series involving ULM and a Grambling State type opponent. There are 5 series each week in conference and we will pick all 5

This year we are scoring on the point system, and it will be outlined in black and white, or in my case Bold and Italics.

Each correct pick = 2 points
Each incorrect Pick = 0 points
Each game cancelled because of weather or whatever= 1 point
Each Correctly picked sweep = 2 Bonus points

As a Bonus, For each correctly picked sweep, I will award that person 2 Bonus points. Meaning if you pick a sweep right you would get 6 points for wins and a 2 point bonus. However if it goes 0-3 the other way. Likewise while a 2-1 correct prediction will only earned you the 6 points for wins, you are guaranteed at least 2 points for each series you make a 2-1 prediction

In other words. you can take a risk, and pick a sweep and go for big points, or you can stay it safe and take the minimum.

Picking will begin with this week with nonconference. During nonconference play, I will only pick the top 5 SBC series of that week by matchup, and any 4 game series is automatically disqualified. PreSeason Tourney's like ASU in the Auburn Classic and South Alabama in the Dairy Queen Classic is fair game.

There are 14 regular season weeks this year, so I will drop your lowest 3 week totals. Meaning you can miss up to 3 weeks and still have a chance at this thing. Also that means the max points for a season is 440, with a max weekly total of 40 points or 8 points per series.

Games begin on Friday with opening day. So I would expect your week 1 picks to be out Tomorrow Night late.

All are invited to play, just remember I plan on winning. Even Z can play with his new positive self, though I will refer to his team as ULL for the entire year because I like to be safe on clarifications

chiefsfan...thanks for doing this looking forward to participating in it for the second consecutive year.

Who won last year?

(02-16-2011 12:54 AM)Paul of Troy Wrote:  Who won last year?

KajunRaider beat me by half of a point.

Poster - Season Points - Bonus Points - Grand Total
Kajun Raider - 236 - 3 - 239
SkullyMaroo - 234 - 4.5 - 238.5
FIUFAN - 226 - 5 - 231
PaulofTroy - 220 - 5.5 - 225.5
RomanFIU - 222 - 1 - 223
USACON2012 - 200 - 3.5 - 203.5
FIUPantherFan - 180 - 2.5 - 182.5
chiefsfan - 154 - 1.5 - 155.5
BleeditRed - 144 - 0 - 144
Troy4ever - 136 - 1.5 - 137.5
CajunFan08 - 24 - 2 - 26
Joel - 26 - 0 - 26
PerfectGame - 24 - 0 - 24
ZuluCajun - 18 - 0 - 18

(02-15-2011 11:58 PM)chiefsfan Wrote:  With UNO dropping out this sujmmer we went to 10 baseball teams creating an even number and assuring the mid conference bye week no longer exists, eliminating ridiculous tiebreak series involving ULM and a Grambling State type opponent. There are 5 series each week in conference and we will pick all 5

Apparently nobody else in the Sun Belt has these kinds of games that you could make an example out of.

Can we force out of the conference any school that does not play baseball?

(02-16-2011 10:33 AM)FIUFan Wrote:  Can we force out of the conference any school that does not play baseball?

I see what you did there.

So you're saying its not a good idea to pick NT to run the table?

(02-16-2011 10:17 AM)SOT1977 Wrote:  

(02-15-2011 11:58 PM)chiefsfan Wrote:  With UNO dropping out this sujmmer we went to 10 baseball teams creating an even number and assuring the mid conference bye week no longer exists, eliminating ridiculous tiebreak series involving ULM and a Grambling State type opponent. There are 5 series each week in conference and we will pick all 5

Apparently nobody else in the Sun Belt has these kinds of games that you could make an example out of.

You were the only one I could remember. I know someone played Houston Baptist last year...I just didnt want to choose the wrong team.

(02-16-2011 10:33 AM)FIUFan Wrote:  Can we force out of the conference any school that does not play baseball?

Not having baseball is just inhuman. It is America's pasttime, and the fastest growing NCAA sport.

Just apparently not in schools an hour north of Dallas

Has the week 1 been posted yet??? looking around for it

(02-15-2011 11:58 PM)chiefsfan Wrote:  Alright, im going to try and run this again this year. I started teaching this past fall and in that time I learned how to manipulate Exel Spread sheets to do what I want.

With that in play I have decided to go with our annual pickem contest again. This year I am actually going to try and work out a prize for the winner, though im not entirely sure how that will work

Scoring and picking system

With UNO dropping out this sujmmer we went to 10 baseball teams creating an even number and assuring the mid conference bye week no longer exists, eliminating ridiculous tiebreak series involving ULM and a Grambling State type opponent. There are 5 series each week in conference and we will pick all 5

This year we are scoring on the point system, and it will be outlined in black and white, or in my case Bold and Italics.

Each correct pick = 2 points
Each incorrect Pick = 0 points
Each game cancelled because of weather or whatever= 1 point
Each Correctly picked sweep = 2 Bonus points

As a Bonus, For each correctly picked sweep, I will award that person 2 Bonus points. Meaning if you pick a sweep right you would get 6 points for wins and a 2 point bonus. However if it goes 0-3 the other way. Likewise while a 2-1 correct prediction will only earned you the 6 points for wins, you are guaranteed at least 2 points for each series you make a 2-1 prediction

In other words. you can take a risk, and pick a sweep and go for big points, or you can stay it safe and take the minimum.

Picking will begin with this week with nonconference. During nonconference play, I will only pick the top 5 SBC series of that week by matchup, and any 4 game series is automatically disqualified. PreSeason Tourney's like ASU in the Auburn Classic and South Alabama in the Dairy Queen Classic is fair game.

There are 14 regular season weeks this year, so I will drop your lowest 3 week totals. Meaning you can miss up to 3 weeks and still have a chance at this thing. Also that means the max points for a season is 440, with a max weekly total of 40 points or 8 points per series.

Games begin on Friday with opening day. So I would expect your week 1 picks to be out Tomorrow Night late.

All are invited to play, just remember I plan on winning. Even Z can play with his new positive self, though I will refer to his team as ULL for the entire year because I like to be safe on clarifications

You're a gem! LOL!! Seriously? LMAO! for clarifications sake? LOL!!

Yawl are all jewels, make no mistake about it...but if you cant tell one from the other.....hhhhmmmmm......double, hmmmmm. :)

Thanks for allowing me to play!!!

Z

(02-16-2011 10:17 AM)SOT1977 Wrote:  

(02-15-2011 11:58 PM)chiefsfan Wrote:  With UNO dropping out this sujmmer we went to 10 baseball teams creating an even number and assuring the mid conference bye week no longer exists, eliminating ridiculous tiebreak series involving ULM and a Grambling State type opponent. There are 5 series each week in conference and we will pick all 5

Apparently nobody else in the Sun Belt has these kinds of games that you could make an example out of.

I agree! Stop making an example of ULM! Hang in there buddy. You know I want you guys to make the Sunbelt tourney to avoid embarrassment!! It'll be ruthless and brutal....you guys hang in there!!! GO WARHAWKS!!!

The loveable, Z

Man I'm ready for baseball! Troy has 35 home games! GO TROJANS!

No to get the whole UL-X issue started again but it appears to me that UL-M doesn't mind UL-M or any variation thereof; however, UL doesn't like UL-L or its variants.

So since this is their home here, we can call UL, UL or Louisianna because it is there preference.

We have a very similar thing here with FAU. We prefer FIU (not Florida Int'l, etc) and FAU seems to like Florida Atlantic. Since these blog site are our homes, let's simply respect each others wishes.

Not too much to ask, is it?

(02-17-2011 01:15 PM)FIUFan Wrote:  No to get the whole UL-X issue started again but it appears to me that UL-M doesn't mind UL-M or any variation thereof; however, UL doesn't like UL-L or its variants.

So since this is their home here, we can call UL, UL or Louisianna because it is there preference.

We have a very similar thing here with FAU. We prefer FIU (not Florida Int'l, etc) and FAU seems to like Florida Atlantic. Since these blog site are our homes, let's simply respect each others wishes.

Not too much to ask, is it?

Very nice post, thanks. Lets do this...either use UL, Louisiana or just call us Cajuns.

The very diplomatic Kajunraider does that!!

cupcakes and a cinnamon cruller coming your way...

Z