TFP Bowl Playoffs Week Two - Discussion Thread

[dylanmarsh]

Now that the pick thread week 2 is closed, let's discuss the divisional round.

I will post the winners of this round after the games on Sunday.

Also, I received the following PM from cross-over:

cross-over 01-14-2006, 10:23 AM

*Message removed per complaint*



Seattle
New England
Indianapolis
Carolina

1st tiebreaker: Indianapolis
2nd tiebreaker: Chicago
3rd tiebreaker: 135

My first reaction is to deny his picks as he's had all week to get them in. Picks are to PM'ed to me starting in week 3 as per the rules we've been using for the last two years. I'm leave it up to the remaining participants to decide if he should be able to have his picks included for this week, since it affects them and no one else.

[maximusveritas]

I personally have no objections to letting cross-over's picks count, but I suppose Giant Hamburger should get the final call since he's the one actually facing him this week.

[grumpyolddude]

I agree that GH's opinion should carry the most weight.
After that fiasco in Denver last night, I've got to tip my cap to max-v, and wish the best of luck to the rest of the survivors.

It's been a lot of fun! Thanks again, dylanmarsh. (M.V.P! M.V.P!)

[BonesCPA]

I'm not sure what the issue with cross-over's picks are, but leave GH out of it. He has no choice but to be the "better burger" and let the picks in, no matter how it affects him (and even though I post this with only one game left, I don't know how either picked when I wrote this.) I'll be the ass and say look at the rules as they are posted.

Originally Posted by dylanmarsh

I will ask Spectre or another mod to close the thread at some point before the first playoff game each week. If you do not have your pick in by the time the thread closes, you will be eliminated from the playoffs. If you miss your picks, your opponent will automatically win. (Do not complain if the thread closes early.)

Seems prett obvious to me. Sorry cross-over.

[crewsor]

I agree with Bones. The rules were perfectly clear. You no pickey on time. You losey, losey. Sorry....By the way, congrats Bones, you K.O. 'd me this week.

[Glory's Sun]

the rules were clearly stated..


we don't have instant replay here.. so whatever the ref(Dylan) says is what goes. Since he set the rules then.. buh bye.

[dylanmarsh]

Originally Posted by guccilvr

the rules were clearly stated..


we don't have instant replay here.. so whatever the ref(Dylan) says is what goes. Since he set the rules then.. buh bye.

I agree with Crewsor, guccilvr, and Bones about this situation (along with a couple others who contacted me). It's nothing personal, it's just the rules.

Here are the results from the weekend:

1. Avoiceofreason defeats 12. present_future: 2-1

11. BonesCPA defeats 2. Crewsor: 3-2

3. Giant Hamburger defeats 9. cross_over: 1-0

4. maximusveritas defeats 7. grumpyolddude: 3-2

[AVoiceOfReason]

Well, Carolina saved my bacon this week. Present and I disagreed only on that game.

I turned off the Colts/Steelers when there was an interception in the fourth quarter and started playing Nintendo with my son. I had no clue that the call was overturned, that the Colts scored and made the 2 pointer, that Bettis fumbled and then the field goal was missed until much later.

I am really going to have to study the matchups this weekend. If at neutral sites, I'd take Carolina and Pittsburgh, but I'm also mindful how hard it is for a wild-card team to go on the road three straight weeks and win.

[Glory's Sun]

the matchups are interesting.. I think Seattle should win.. but I'm always reminded of how they choked last time they were in a close playoff game. Hasselbeck saying "We want the ball we're gonna win" CHOKE. Carolina is looking good.. damn good right now. I think if I was still in it.. I'd pick Carolina by a score.

In the other game-- I hate hate hate Jake Plummer so I'll go with the Steelers based on that fact alone

[dylanmarsh]

Originally Posted by guccilvr

In the other game-- I hate hate hate Jake Plummer so I'll go with the Steelers based on that fact alone

I'm pretty sure Jake Plummer can burn in hell... IN HELL!!!

[Glory's Sun]

Originally Posted by dylanmarsh

I'm pretty sure Jake Plummer can burn in hell... IN HELL!!!

NO fucking way. I refuse to be in the same place as that asshole wannabe quarterback

[dylanmarsh]

Originally Posted by guccilvr

NO fucking way. I refuse to be in the same place as that asshole wannabe quarterback

Crap, I forgot - I'll be there, too.

Ummmm, then, Jake Plummer can burn in Rhode Island... IN RHODE ISLAND!!!

[Glory's Sun]

Originally Posted by dylanmarsh

Crap, I forgot - I'll be there, too.

Ummmm, then, Jake Plummer can burn in Rhode Island... IN RHODE ISLAND!!!

let's send him to wyoming instead... I mean.. what could he possibly fuck up in Wyoming??? There's nothing there.