Official Yahoo Tournament Pick 'Em

[Whee]

Today's the day!

Head on over to Yahoo.

Group #8540
Password inmates

Once Thursday hits and we see how many players we have, I will post up the payoff structure.

This is what the final payoff structure looked like last year.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=294493&postcount=48

So get signed up!!

[hotreds]

Done

[gnukfu]

I'm horrible at picking the winners in March Madness but what the heck. I signed up.

[BryanB]

I'm there. This year is kinda tough.

[elderboy02]

What is the entry fee? 5 sticks?

[Whee]

What is the entry fee? 5 sticks?

Based on last year, the two people who finished next to last and last, only sent 3 or 4 sticks. Everyone else sent 5. So plan on 5.

Once we have the field set, I will post the pay out schedule. See above link for last year's payout.

[cle_smoker]

I'm in.

[elderboy02]

I'm in. I will register a little bit later on.

[silentjon]

Mine's done. :)

[elderboy02]

I signed up :)

[Coz77]

I'm im :tu

[WyGuy]

Just joined, good luck to everyone.

[jkim05]

Just filled one out.

[ir13]

Signed up, I went the upset route :D

[hotreds]

Good way as any!

[yourchoice]

I'm signed up, with picks submitted. :tu

[Whee]

Just a Tuesday bump. You have until tip off on THURSDAY to sign up. Tonight's game is a gimme.:D

[St. Lou Stu]

The ratio of people to cake is too big.

[elderboy02]

Just a Tuesday bump. You have until tip off on THURSDAY to sign up. Tonight's game is a gimme.:D

I picked whoever wins tonight to win it all :tu

[MarioF]

I'm in!

[Whee]

The ratio of people to cake is too big.

But you prefer pie. So you should be ok.:D

[St. Lou Stu]

But, last time I didn't get a piece of cake. ;)












I'm in.

[smitdavi]

I'm in....Tim said he would cover my entry fee :r

Just kidding, let us know :tu

[Whee]

We are at 15 entrants!

Just about 24 hours left and i am still working mt brackets.:r

[forgop]

Just curious-what "grade" of sticks does this involve? I'm not saying I would send dog rockets if I lost, but curious if something like an Oliva V would be like bringing a knife to a gunfight.

[Whee]

Just curious-what "grade" of sticks does this involve? I'm not saying I would send dog rockets if I lost, but curious if something like an Oliva V would be like bringing a knife to a gunfight.

No specifics. Last year was a good mix of everything I think.


No Cremosas. :D

And nothing with Purdue Pete on it.:rolleyes:

[forgop]

And nothing with Purdue Pete on it.:rolleyes:

That would be the best sticks in the whole bunch. LOL

I bought final four tickets, but without Hummel, I'm almost certain to be selling them now. Such a shame...

[Starscream]

Who's picking UNC to go all the way?;)

[Whee]

That would be the best sticks in the whole bunch. LOL

I bought final four tickets, but without Hummel, I'm almost certain to be selling them now. Such a shame...

After the Minnesota game, I imagine there is no joy in Boilermakertown.

[Whee]

Who's picking UNC to go all the way?;)

In the NIT, yeah baybee.:r

[hotreds]

Who's picking UNC to go all the way?;)

Jeez- I wanted to, but could not find them listed ANYWHERE!!!

[forgop]

After the Minnesota game, I imagine there is no joy in Boilermakertown.

Just one game and in particular and it just boils down to the fact that you can't possibly shoot that bad if you ever tried again. I think they'll win the first 2 games, but we just won't have enough to match up with Duke. Maybe I'll get lucky and Louisville will take them out before we meet up. ;)

It is scary how much different Purdue is without Hummel. If he were healthy today, I'd say they're a favorite for the final four in a LOT of brackets.

[Whee]

Just one game and in particular and it just boils down to the fact that you can't possibly shoot that bad if you ever tried again. I think they'll win the first 2 games, but we just won't have enough to match up with Duke. Maybe I'll get lucky and Louisville will take them out before we meet up. ;)

It is scary how much different Purdue is without Hummel. If he were healthy today, I'd say they're a favorite for the final four in a LOT of brackets.

I would agree. Hummel reminds of Brian Cardinal, only better shooter. A guy we Hoosiers love to hate.:D

[WyGuy]

After the Minnesota game, I imagine there is no joy in Boilermakertown.

Pretty much :(

And to make it all worse I'm from Minnesota, so I have to deal with a lot of harassing while back in town for break.

[cwood009]

Got mine in. Now time to go revise it 25 times.

[forgop]

Pretty much :(

And to make it all worse I'm from Minnesota, so I have to deal with a lot of harassing while back in town for break.

Sadly, Indianapolis is full of Loosier fans (that after a 10 win season nonetheless) treat Hummel's ACL tear and Purdue getting blown out by Minnesota as the biggest highlights of their entire season.

[Whee]

Sadly, Indianapolis is full of Loosier fans (that after a 10 win season nonetheless) treat Hummel's ACL tear and Purdue getting blown out by Minnesota as the biggest highlights of their entire season.

Ouch...:r

[Whee]

One final bump. Three hours to tip-off. We are at 17 entrants!

I will try to get a payoff schedule up tonight or tomorrow morning at the latest.

Good luck!

[cle_smoker]

Bring on the tourney!

[WyGuy]

Villanova better be able to pull this off or I'm gonna be hurtin' big time

[Coz77]

Nova always screws!.. Me good luck Mike. I was reluctant to let them go 2 rounds.

[Whee]

Thank you, Georgetown. Thank you very much.:xxx

[St. Lou Stu]

Scary freaky... my team name in another bracket..... eighth place..... where am I????
8th place. picture isn't great... but that is nutty. Reason is I want the 8th place prize.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5U7D5eivx-c/S6LXVa-sNWI/AAAAAAAAPO0/tUk_Q0A8X5g/s800/scary.jpg

[smitdavi]

Man what a crazy tournament so far :hn

[St. Lou Stu]

:banger:bangerWoot Huskies!!!:banger:banger

[Whee]

Ok gang. Here's first draft of payout schedule. It follows last year, except we'll pay top 4 instead of top 5.

If there are no complaints, we'll run with this.

17th place pays 3 to 4th place
16th place pays 4 to 3rd place
15th and 14th pay 5 each to 2nd (10)
13th to 5th pay 5 each to 1st (45)

[St. Lou Stu]

No complaints.

[Whee]

No complaints.


yet....:r

[St. Lou Stu]

Well, besides that Notre Dame loss. :/

[smitdavi]

Well, that was officially the worst first day that I've EVER had :hn

[ir13]

i believe everyones bracket just took a huge hit with UNI beating KU.

[WyGuy]

Yep, hopefully Kentucky doesn't get knocked out either or I'm definitely done.

[hotreds]

:hn

[smitdavi]

:hn

Your not the only one Hugh

[Whee]

That's why I like the tourney.

Of course, I like it more when it happens to someone else.

[silentjon]

Yea! Last Place.

[yourchoice]

I just used the yahoo Scenario Generator and I figured out a way I could still win...a lot has to go right though! :r

[Starscream]

Upsets yesterday. Congrats to those of you still alive in the tourney.

[gnukfu]

I'll pack up my cigars this week...that didn't take long to find out I'm out of it!

[Whee]

What a weekend. It looks like I slashed my wrists over my brackets, there so much red.:r

[forgop]

I never would have guessed I'd be leading at this point.

[forgop]

It seems to me that the only way I don't win is if Duke beats Baylor.

[MarioF]

I think if Duke wins tomorrow it will then come down to who wins between WV and Duke. I was born to hate Duke, but now I have to cheer for them so that I can win a few cigars. The good news is that they don't have to win the championship they just have to go to the finals!! This has been fun.

[Whee]

Wow. Don't think I have ever been part of a pool where NOBODY will pick the national champion.:r

[forgop]

Wow. Don't think I have ever been part of a pool where NOBODY will pick the national champion.:r

I like my odds of getting 3 out of the 4 FF teams though (MSU over UT and Baylor over Duke).

[Whee]

I like my odds of getting 3 out of the 4 FF teams though (MSU over UT and Baylor over Duke).

Yup, I think you are right there.

[MarioF]

I like my odds of getting 3 out of the 4 FF teams though (MSU over UT and Baylor over Duke).
3 out of 4 this year would be great but it looks like you had Ohio going to the final 4, not MSU.

[Whee]

Well, it looks like we will know our winner after the Duke/West Virginia game on Saturday.

Only 5 players can still score points, and it all rides on that game.

I will post the payoff results on Tuesday, so you know who you have to send your sticks to. Those of you getting sticks will need to PM your addy to those who are sending you sticks.

Go Butler!

[MarioF]

It's funny, if Duke loses I think I drop completely out of the running. I hate Duke but I think I love cigars more, so lets go DUKE!!
On the Mike and Mike radio show they already know who won between them, what a strange tournament!

[Whee]

And the winner is.....



MarioF

I will wait until Tuesday to post official results (in case of any changes by Yahoo) but I think our winner is safe.

This had to be one of the best tourneys in a long time from a fan standpoint.

Thanks to everyone for playing.


Go Bulldogs!!

[Coz77]

Congrats Mario...this year was tough. Let me know what I owe and ill drop it in the mail ASAP.

[Whee]

Ok gang. Here's first draft of payout schedule. It follows last year, except we'll pay top 4 instead of top 5.

If there are no complaints, we'll run with this.

17th place pays 3 to 4th place
16th place pays 4 to 3rd place
15th and 14th pay 5 each to 2nd (10)
13th to 5th pay 5 each to 1st (45)

Based on our payout schedule above, here is who needs to send what to who. Recipients are in bold.

Smitdavi sends 3 sticks to cwood009

jkim05 sends 4 sticks to forgop

elderboy02 and ir13'sbustedbracket send 5 sticks each to BryanB

gnukfu, cle_smoker, WyGuy1, yourchoice, silentjohn, Fail, illinoishoosier, coz77 and hotreds send 5 sticks each to MarioF

If the 4 recipients could PM their addys to the payers, we can get these paid.

Just a note, I am leaving town on Saturday and will be on and off for about a month while I take care of a rehabbing post knee surgery Mom, so icehog3 has graciously agreed to keep an eye on the thread for me and prod the stragglers.:D

Congrats to MarioF and thanks to all for playing.:tu

[icehog3]

Just a note, I am leaving town on Saturday and will be on and off for about a month while I take care of a rehabbing post knee surgery Mom, so icehog3 has graciously agreed to keep an eye on the thread for me and prod the stragglers.:D



I is a good prodder. :)

[elderboy02]

I is a good prodder. :)

I ain't touching that one :r

[cle_smoker]

Congrats Mario! PM on it's way.

[cwood009]

First of all, Congrats to Mario for winning. And I would like to thank illinoishoosier for running this.

[gnukfu]

Congrats Mario! Thanks for running this Sean!

[gnukfu]

Mario
DC 9405 5036 9930 0196 6529 52

[Whee]

Winners don;t forget to PM your addy's.


Thanks for the thanks!

[Coz77]

Mario Incoming....Congrats again bro enjoy :ss

DC 0309 2880 0001 2588 9573

[ir13]

On the way,

1z59w9700346687294

[MarioF]

Everyone, sorry for the delay in posting but I am out of town with only an Itouch and limited access. I want to thank Sean for running the contest and everyone for there congratulations. It was a lot of fun and it has been a long time since I've won anything this nice!
MarioFInelli

[yourchoice]

Congrats Mario. Get me your snailer when you get a chance.

[WyGuy]

Congrats on the win Mario, and thanks for setting everything up Sean! I'll get the winnings in the mail as soon as I know where to send them.

[elderboy02]

BryanB, your cigars are going out tomorrow: Delivery Confirmation™ Label Number: 9405 5036 9930 0197 9607 59

[cle_smoker]

Sent out this morning.

DC: 03100480000109252733

[Whee]

In my hurry to get out of town, I did not get a DC#, I asked but the clerk didn;t assign one.:mad:

Package went out today. Small priority box from S Beloit IL.

Forgot to put a note in it too....;s

[The Poet]

Forgot to put a note in it too....;s

What's up with that, Sean . . . did you break your crayon? :r

[Whee]

What's up with that, Sean . . . did you break your crayon? :r

Crayon? They give you crayons?:D


Sneaking some PC time while my Mom is being worked on. If the winners could post a list of received/communicated/not received, it would help keep things organized for Tom when he checks in for me.

Thanks gang!

[yourchoice]

Mario your winnings will be going out tomorrow. DC to follow. Congrats again.

[BryanB]

elderboy02 Received

ir13 Received

[MarioF]

I have received 7 out of the 9 so far.
Gnukfu - Received
Cle_smoker - Received
WyGuy - Received
SilentJohn - Received
IllinoisHoosier - Received
Coz77 - Received
Hotreds - Received
YourChoice - Waiting
St.LouStu - Waiting
As you can see these guys really take the payout seriously. Some awesome cigars that I can't wait to enjoy.
This was a fun contest and proves why the people on this board are the best!!

[MarioF]

And the rest

[St. Lou Stu]

I have received 7 out of the 9 so far.
Gnukfu - Received
Cle_smoker - Received
WyGuy - Received
SilentJohn - Received
IllinoisHoosier - Received
Coz77 - Received
Hotreds - Received
YourChoice - Waiting
St.LouStu - Waiting
As you can see these guys really take the payout seriously. Some awesome cigars that I can't wait to enjoy.
This was a fun contest and proves why the people on this board are the best!!

Damn, sorry Mario, I'm a jackass.:rolleyes:

I'll get these out by Wednesday at the very latest so you'll have them by this weekend.

[MarioF]

Not a problem, I have a lot of smoking to do in the meantime!:ss

[icehog3]

Great prize packages, Everyone! :tu

[MarioF]

I love this place!

I have received everything and more!!
Here's YourChoice and St.LouStu

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad233/MTF51/IMG_2696a.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad233/MTF51/IMG_2694a.jpg


Again, Thank you to everyone for a great selection of smokes!!