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Minx · 11-16-2003, 12:25 PM

I was going to do this as a poll but...

a) I'm too lazy
and
b) the Miami game is still on so I'm distracted! (Go 'fins!)

But.....I've been thinking about the current way we have of breaking a tie-tiebreaker ????

Instead of using the "who posted first" theory I think that we are all big kids here and can just share first place. Seriously, we aren't talking about winning a pool in Vegas or anything! It's bragging rights more than anything, really, and I don't think anyone really cares that much about the fuzzy dice or t-shirt (although we do of course appreciate the offer!!).

I would like to hear some ideas on this. We don't really have that many people playing the pool and the chances that this will come up again is fairly remote I would think. If anyone here is that competitive that they can't share a first place tie - tie then speak up .... all new ideas welcome.

Otherwise - I would suggest that should this happen again (as in week 10) that we do what was done .... a shared victory! What's so wrong with that?

My 2 pennies.....

Did I say go 'fins?!

RoadRage · 11-16-2003, 12:42 PM

Pistols at dawn, 20 paces.

If it were for a cash pool, most would be happy to split 2 or 3 ways. Share it and deal.

Sion · 11-16-2003, 03:52 PM

here is a simple solution. no doubling up of tiebreaker numbers. each person must have a unique # chosen for his/her tiebreaker. its not like we have more players than there are numbers. each person will be responsible for checking their number against everyone else who has already picked, to make sure that there is no repeat.

no repeated tiebreaker numbers means no final tie.

spectre · 11-18-2003, 08:59 PM

Okay, how about this, a secondary tie breaker that only counts if two people have the same number of correct picks and the same initial tiebreaker number. The secondary tiebreaker is choosing which team will have the most points scored for the week. This will only be used if the highest scoring people have the same tiebreaker number. If it's still a tie, fuck it, I'm flipping a coin.

Again, if anyone has any better ideas, feel free to make them in this thread or PM me about it.

reconmike · 11-19-2003, 05:01 AM

How about total points scored for the sunday night game as well.

dragon2fire · 11-19-2003, 05:35 AM

how about callin the score right

frist prioity goes to total points then to the acuatal score

for instance lets say the game is between the bucs and packers

frist call the total score lets say its 42

then call the acutal score

20-22

gov135 · 11-19-2003, 06:18 AM

You people are putting way, way to much thought into this.

For the record, I agree with Minx. Having two champs for the week should be better than having just one. If two people are able to get that close, they should both be rewarded.

But if ya'll feel a sole winner must be crowned, I like spectre's idea. Or, what if you just gave the guy/gal with the most points the next week the nod?

BonesCPA · 11-19-2003, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Minx
and I don't think anyone really cares that much about the fuzzy dice or t-shirt....

Speak for yourself. I am all about the dice. My luck is that I will finally win when it is t-shirt week.

mb99usa · 11-19-2003, 07:07 AM

Since my picks have been getting worse instead of better each week I don't think I'll ever have to deal with this myself. That said I don't see a problem with sharing the weekly title between 2 or more.

11-16-2003, 12:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Minx Junkie Location: Up yonder	TFP NFL Tiebreaker Conundrum I was going to do this as a poll but... a) I'm too lazy and b) the Miami game is still on so I'm distracted! (Go 'fins!) But.....I've been thinking about the current way we have of breaking a tie-tiebreaker ???? Instead of using the "who posted first" theory I think that we are all big kids here and can just share first place. Seriously, we aren't talking about winning a pool in Vegas or anything! It's bragging rights more than anything, really, and I don't think anyone really cares that much about the fuzzy dice or t-shirt (although we do of course appreciate the offer!!). I would like to hear some ideas on this. We don't really have that many people playing the pool and the chances that this will come up again is fairly remote I would think. If anyone here is that competitive that they can't share a first place tie - tie then speak up .... all new ideas welcome. Otherwise - I would suggest that should this happen again (as in week 10) that we do what was done .... a shared victory! What's so wrong with that? My 2 pennies..... Did I say go 'fins?! __________________ You've been a naughty boy....go to my room!

11-16-2003, 12:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
RoadRage Stay off the sidewalk! Location: Oklahoma City, OK	Pistols at dawn, 20 paces. If it were for a cash pool, most would be happy to split 2 or 3 ways. Share it and deal. __________________ Join TFP Team SETI 43K workunits complete, 34 members, more of each needed.

11-16-2003, 03:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sion Dumb all over...a little ugly on the side Location: In the room where the giant fire puffer works, and the torture never stops.	here is a simple solution. no doubling up of tiebreaker numbers. each person must have a unique # chosen for his/her tiebreaker. its not like we have more players than there are numbers. each person will be responsible for checking their number against everyone else who has already picked, to make sure that there is no repeat. no repeated tiebreaker numbers means no final tie. __________________ He's the best, of course, of all the worst. Some wrong been done, he done it first. -fz I jus' want ta thank you...falettinme...be mice elf...agin...

11-18-2003, 08:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
spectre Junkie	Okay, how about this, a secondary tie breaker that only counts if two people have the same number of correct picks and the same initial tiebreaker number. The secondary tiebreaker is choosing which team will have the most points scored for the week. This will only be used if the highest scoring people have the same tiebreaker number. If it's still a tie, fuck it, I'm flipping a coin. Again, if anyone has any better ideas, feel free to make them in this thread or PM me about it. __________________ "Fuck these chains No goddamn slave I will be different" ~ Machine Head

11-19-2003, 05:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
reconmike Thank You Jesus Location: Twilight Zone	How about total points scored for the sunday night game as well. __________________ Where is Darwin when ya need him?

11-19-2003, 05:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
dragon2fire Junkie	how about callin the score right frist prioity goes to total points then to the acuatal score for instance lets say the game is between the bucs and packers frist call the total score lets say its 42 then call the acutal score 20-22 Last edited by dragon2fire; 11-19-2003 at 05:37 AM..

11-19-2003, 06:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
gov135 Junkie Location: Midwest	You people are putting way, way to much thought into this. For the record, I agree with Minx. Having two champs for the week should be better than having just one. If two people are able to get that close, they should both be rewarded. But if ya'll feel a sole winner must be crowned, I like spectre's idea. Or, what if you just gave the guy/gal with the most points the next week the nod?

11-19-2003, 07:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
mb99usa Keep on rolling. It only hurts for a little while. Location: wherever I am	Since my picks have been getting worse instead of better each week I don't think I'll ever have to deal with this myself. That said I don't see a problem with sharing the weekly title between 2 or more. __________________ So, what's your point? It's not an attitude, it's a way of life.