2006/2007 Playoff Contest Contest

[Chop Smith]

$400 To The Winner

Contest Rules
1. - You must have 300 posts before January 01, 2007 or be an affiliate of Chop's Cash."
2 - Send all picks to us via the board's private message system to Chop Smith.
3 - Each week, you must pick the winner in all games (no spread)
4 - You must private message us your picks before Noon EST on the Friday before the games, with the exception of the Super Bowl. Your pick for the Super Bowl must be private messaged to us before Noon EST on Thursday, February 1, 2007. If we do not have your picks by the deadlines, all games will be marked as losses for you that week.*
5 - The contestant that picks the most winners during the payoffs will win the contest.
6 - A tie will be determine by the total number of points scored in the Super Bowl. In the event there is still a tie, the award will be split.
7 - Only one entry per registered board member. Jim, Greenguy, MrMaryLou and Chop are officially excluded but will be allowed to play for bragging rights.
8 - Registration ends at Noon EDT on Friday, January 05, 2007.

[Ramster]

Cool. Count me in. :)

[Jim]

Chop
We will match your $200 since we can't really play :)

[Toby]

I usually suck at this, Lady Luck hates my ass, but I'll give it a go for a shot at $400.

|firstdown |priesthol |ref| |punchref| |cheerlead

[Fonz]

Looking at how well I did in the previous contests this should be easy :)
Count me in as well.

[docholly]

WOOT.. a contest that doesn't involve me having to find a parking place.. |bananna| I'm in!!

[f69j69b]

$400 To The Winner

Contest Rules
1. - You must have 300 posts before January 01, 2007.


Why is everything based on the number of posts you have? I have been reading this board almost everyday for three years. I could go into the birthday post everyday and say happy birthday to a bunch of people I don't know and have over a 1000 post but I only post when I have a question or something worth posting.

Fred

[Chop Smith]

Why is everything based on the number of posts you have? I have been reading this board almost everyday for three years. I could go into the birthday post everyday and say happy birthday to a bunch of people I don't know and have over a 1000 post but I only post when I have a question or something worth posting.

Fred

Fred, your point is well taken.

The 300 post requirement was not meant to exclude good board members. Its purpose is to exclude those folks who join the board for a contest and then we never hear from them again.

Rule one should have read: "1. - You must have 300 posts before January 01, 2007 or be an affiliate of Chop's Cash." as shown on the official standings page (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html).

You are in. Send your picks to me by Friday noon EST and good luck.

[walrus]

I'm in

[Jim]

Fred, your point is well taken.

The 300 post requirement was not meant to exclude good board members. Its purpose is to exclude those folks who join the board for a contest and then we never hear from them again.

Rule one should have read: "1. - You must have 300 posts before January 01, 2007 or be an affiliate of Chop's Cash." as shown on the official standings page (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html).

You are in. Send your picks to me by Friday noon EST and good luck.

I fixed it :)

[Dr Bizzaro]

I'm down!|thumb

[dareutwo]

I'm in

[Simon]

I know I can find that Crown Royale bag again.

Count me in.

[Torn Rose]

I'm in.

[plateman]

put me in

[emmanuelle]

I think that the winner should get an invite to Simpson County |couch|

Count me in!|bananna| |bananna|

[kongslist]

I'm in

[Chop Smith]

If you have less than 300 posts to the board and want to enter the pool, pm me your affiliate code for Chop's Cash.

I am updating the standings page (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html)as folks sign up. So check out your competition.

[Toni KatVixen]

I'm in. :)

[CrazySy]

I'm in :D

[LowryBigwood]

Sign me up! :) Cool contest Chop, GG&Jim.

[Trev]

I'm in.










and yes Chop... I'll change my avatar as soon as I find a new one... |couch|

[Chop Smith]

"R.I.P. 2006 Browns". I thought that is what they did all season.

Okay, I quit for the night. We have 24 entered and the official page (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html) is up to date. I will pick up tomorrow if others want in.

[Preacher]

Oh, nice contest Chop. I want to play...now if I can only remember to actually make some predictions. |hammer

[MrYum]

Sweet...another excuse to watch football |thumb

Count me in Chop...and thanks for doing the contest :)

[sue-fl]

I'm in Chop! |bananna| |bananna|

[bluemoney]

Count me in too, another chance to embarrass myself |bananna|
Thanks Chop & GG&J

[FanTC]

Count me in too, another chance to embarrass myself |bananna|
Thanks Chop & GG&J

Don't look at it like that brother. Look at it as inspiration for another poem|potleaf|

[Chop Smith]

No, Trev, this is not an election. You can not write in the Browns as one of your picks.

We have 30 entered and the official page (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html)is up to date.

[MrYum]

We have 30 entered and the official page (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html)is up to date.

Outstanding...thanks Chop |thumb

[ponygirl]

woohoo football again |bananna|

I'm in, thanks Chop & GG&J!!

[Greenguy]

Chop
We will match your $200 since we can't really play :)
Bragging rights my ass! I say the 3 of us throw a couple bucks into a side pot |thumb

[Chop Smith]

Bragging rights my ass! I say the 3 of us throw a couple bucks into a side pot |thumb

I am in. How about a skin a piece?

I'll pick up my winnings right after the Super Bowl. |couch|

[Greenguy]

I am in. How about a skin a piece?...I don't speak Southern...how much is a "skin"? :D

[emmanuelle]

I don't speak Southern...how much is a "skin"? :D

Are you SURE that you want to ask a redneck that question? There's a very good chance that the translation is literal :D

Deer season at that time is limited to primitive weapons though, so you all may be out of luck unless you're real handy with a slingshot.

btw- a skin = $100

[Greenguy]

I was thinking that a "skin" would be the going price for some poor animal's hide :D

[Chop Smith]

Hey I am up and running. So GG ignore my message on your voice mail.

Within the next 26 minutes I need picks from five of you that said you wanted in the contest. Get your ass in gear.

[Toby]

Within the next 26 minutes I need picks from five of you that said you wanted in the contest. Get your ass in gear.I know, I know, but I'm having problems getting it in gear today. I think the transmission is shot. |loony|

[Chop Smith]

I don't speak Southern...how much is a "skin"? :D

Sorry. I still think that the redneck language is universal. I think it does have something to betting on deer hunting. Around these woods, a 'skin' means $100.

So is it $100 for the contest or $100 for each round?

[Jim]

Sorry. I still think that the redneck language is universal. I think it does have something to betting on deer hunting. Around these woods, a 'skin' means $100.

So is it $100 for the contest or $100 for each round?

I always thought $100 was a c-note :)

[Chop Smith]

I always thought $100 was a c-note :)

We understand that also. Check you PMs

[Chop Smith]

The picks are up. (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html) I might have to add a coulple of people that are not eligible for the $400.

I think I have them recorded correctly but look them over careful. If I am notified of any mistakes prior to tomorrow games, I will correct them.

The odd makers like Indy, Seattle, New England and Philly.

USA Today picks Indy, Dallas, New England and Philly.

The forecasting engine that simulates each game one play at a time for 10,000 times has it as:
Kansas City Chiefs (32%) Indianapolis Colts (68%)
Dallas Cowboys (50%) Seattle Seahawks (50%)
New York Jets (20%) New England Patriots (80%)
New York Gaints (33%) Philadelphia Eagles (67%)

The experts at Greenguy and Jim sees it like this:
Kansas City Chiefs (7) Indianapolis Colts (22)
Dallas Cowboys (12) Seattle Seahawks (17)
New York Jets (4) New England Patriots (25)
New York Gaints (4) Philadelphia Eagles (25)
Greenie and I agree that this will be a bad weekend for Archie's boys. I think that the Seahawks will be ready for any team that Dallas puts on the field. Watch Parcells to join Cowher in retiring.

[dareutwo]

Simon - T Pat???
Jets AND Giants? Must be an NYC thing.
Figured Lorsha would go with the Giants.

According to Chop's simulated stats lol
The only one I'm out a limb on is KC, since Seatle/Dallas is 50 50.
If KC can control the ball and score running it, Payton won't be on the field much. And don't count out the KC recievers, Indy does not have a good defense.

Parcells already retired, so this will be 2nd retirement after 13 years :)

[plateman]

dam it looks like I missed it and am out

[Chop Smith]

dam it looks like I missed it and am out

Yep. I had to delete you and a couple more. Sorry!

[T Pat]

Simon - T Pat???
Jets AND Giants? Must be an NYC thing.
Figured Lorsha would go with the Giants.

According to Chop's simulated stats lol
The only one I'm out a limb on is KC, since Seatle/Dallas is 50 50.
If KC can control the ball and score running it, Payton won't be on the field much. And don't count out the KC recievers, Indy does not have a good defense.

Parcells already retired, so this will be 2nd retirement after 13 years :)

I figure the only way I have a chance in a football pool against Ramster is if every game is an upset, so I went 100% underdogs |huh
Don't know what Simon is thinking |loony|

[MrYum]

I figure the only way I have a chance in a football pool against Ramster is if every game is an upset, so I went 100% underdogs |huh
Don't know what Simon is thinking |loony|

I took the easy way...went with favorites across the board. But one never knows...the 'Any Given Sunday' thing can crop up at any time |banghead|

[Maj. Stress]

I took the easy way...went with favorites across the board. But one never knows...the 'Any Given Sunday' thing can crop up at any time |banghead|
Ya, like the Cowboys actually winning a game. :D

[Simon]

I told Chop my system when I placed my bets. Since I haven't followed football in a lot of years, I put the eight names on little pieces of paper, folded 'em up, held them in one hand (I couldn't find a Crown Royal bag) and pulled them out one at a time with the other until I had the four picks. I promise to laugh very hard if they win.

[docholly]

I told Chop my system when I placed my bets. Since I haven't followed football in a lot of years, I put the eight names on little pieces of paper, folded 'em up, held them in one hand (I couldn't find a Crown Royal bag) and pulled them out one at a time with the other until I had the four picks. I promise to laugh very hard if they win.

I have a spare Crown bag left over from my married days..want me to send it to you???

[Fonz]

I feel surrounded by Northern Americans |couch|

[MrYum]

I feel surrounded by Northern Americans |couch|

Don't be a wussy :D

I know Major...was very tough to pick Dallas to win, but the Seahawks ain't looking too good either |loony|

[Greenguy]

...The odd makers like Indy, Seattle, New England and Philly.

USA Today picks Indy, Dallas, New England and Philly.

The forecasting engine that simulates each game one play at a time for 10,000 times has it as:
Kansas City Chiefs (32%) Indianapolis Colts (68%)
Dallas Cowboys (50%) Seattle Seahawks (50%)
New York Jets (20%) New England Patriots (80%)
New York Gaints (33%) Philadelphia Eagles (67%)

The experts at Greenguy and Jim sees it like this:
Kansas City Chiefs (7) Indianapolis Colts (22)
Dallas Cowboys (12) Seattle Seahawks (17)
New York Jets (4) New England Patriots (25)
New York Gaints (4) Philadelphia Eagles (25)
Greenie and I agree that this will be a bad weekend for Archie's boys. I think that the Seahawks will be ready for any team that Dallas puts on the field. Watch Parcells to join Cowher in retiring.

Some one has a lot of time on their hands |couch|

[LowryBigwood]

Ya, like the Cowboys actually winning a game. :D

Just gotta have some faith Major! |thumb

I am ready for the secondary to start playing again damn it. |huh

[Chop Smith]

Some one has a lot of time on their hands |couch|

Porn and football! I was thinking last night that I really to get a life. So I retire to the bedroom and watch the movie about Vince Papale, Invincible.

[Simon]

I have a spare Crown bag left over from my married days..want me to send it to you???
Let's wait and see how well my current system does.
Then I can think about tweaking it a little.
:D

[Chop Smith]

Half time in the first round. Page updated (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html)for the first two games.

What did you think of the Cowboys/Seahawks game?

[MrYum]

Half time in the first round. Page updated (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html)for the first two games.

What did you think of the Cowboys/Seahawks game?
I thought it sucked :(

But then, wtf was I thinking picking Dallas |crazy|

Poor Romo...I think the kid was crying after that bumbled hold :(

[Trev]

Half time in the first round. Page updated (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html)for the first two games.

What did you think of the Cowboys/Seahawks game?

|angry|



Poor Romo...I think the kid was crying after that bumbled hold :(

Maybe he was thinking about what The Tuna, was going to do to him in the locker room.... |catfight|

[Dr Bizzaro]

So far, so good. |thumb

[SheepGuy]

Half time in the first round. Page updated (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html)for the first two games.

What did you think of the Cowboys/Seahawks game?

Wicked Game! The athletic prowess was amazing compared to those CFL bums I usually watch :D

[Greenguy]

Half time in the first round. Page updated (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html)for the first two games...Nothing like being out of the running after the 1st 2 games |thumb

|angry|You know, it's probably safe to change that to R.I.P. 2007 Browns :D

[emmanuelle]

Nothing like being out of the running after the 1st 2 games |thumb





I thought that maybe Chop gave you a different set of rules before you made your picks |couch|

[sue-fl]

I thought it was a great game! I feel really bad for Romo though he screwed up and lost the game. It's going to be a long off season for him.

Looks like I'm out of the pool already as I picked the Cowboys |cry|

[MrYum]

I thought it was a great game! I feel really bad for Romo though he screwed up and lost the game. It's going to be a long off season for him.

Looks like I'm out of the pool already as I picked the Cowboys |cry|

Don't think you're out yet Sue...

This isn't a one and done contest. It's whoever picks the most winners through the playoffs :)

[Trev]

You know, it's probably safe to change that to R.I.P. 2007 Browns :D

I would argue with that.... but I can't be that self deluded. |banghead|

Just wait though. In 2 years.......... we'll have another new head coach with no previous head coaching experience, and 2 more bad drafts under our belts and....... |cry|

[lorsha]

I noticed I'm the only one with a (3) score, that picked my giants. I just could NOT pick against them! GO BIG BLUE!! |bananna|

[Chop Smith]

Lot of 4's on this page. (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html) You can start sending next week's picks.

[dareutwo]

Anyone else notice Chop updated the contest within a minute of the end of the Philly/Giants game? |thumb

[Greenguy]

I know I only got 2 right, but someone needs to tell T Pat that you're supposed to pick the WINNERS and not the LOSERS :D

[Dr Bizzaro]

Can I get a Whoop Whoop? |bananna|

[ponygirl]

Can I get a Whoop Whoop? |bananna|

Whoop Whoop |bananna|

nice start, I'll enjoy it while I can :D

[MrYum]

3 out of 4...I can live with that...

Next week, it gets tougher!

[docholly]

3 out of 4...I can live with that...

Next week, it gets tougher!

I'll take that right along with you Yum-Yum..

[SheepGuy]

Can I get a Whoop Whoop? |bananna|

You get a "Waaahooo!!" |bananna|
I don't like Seattle's or Philly's chances next week tho. I thought those would be fairly easy wins and they definitely weren't!

[Maj. Stress]

You get a "Waaahooo!!" |bananna|
I don't like Seattle's or Philly's chances next week tho. I thought those would be fairly easy wins and they definitely weren't!
NFC East games are always tough. That make next weeks pick extremely tough. I just tossed a coin on it. I already screwed up two picks so another one isn't going to really matter. :)

[lorsha]

I just had to go with my Giants. I don't regret the choice. Figures it ended the way it did.....they were in almost every game they lost this year, right up to the last play.

Grats to you perfect pickers. |thumb

[Ramster]

Grats to you perfect pickers. |thumb

Thanks. :)

[Greenguy]

...Grats to you perfect pickers. |thumbI really don't see where making fun of T Pat is doing anyone any good |couch|

[Chop Smith]

|haha |haha |haha |haha
Boo and Mountain Dew

[Chop Smith]

Since all four home teams won last weekend, I think I will pick the home teams to win this weekend. My divisional playoff picks are posted. (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html)

Anything wrong with that logic?

[Fonz]

I just checked the page and noticed there were no red borders around my picks. Way to go me! Ah well, will probably fuck up completely this week. :)

[MrYum]

Since all four home teams won last weekend, I think I will pick the home teams to win this weekend. My divisional playoff picks are posted. (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html)

Anything wrong with that logic?

Dunno about the logic, but the picks look about right |thumb

[Simon]

I'm 2 for 4 so I'm not sure which way to tweak my system.

I think I'll try folding the little pieces of paper on the short side this week and see if I get the same results.

Either that or I'll go with what the folks who don't use TPat's system are picking.

|couch|

[emmanuelle]

My picks are whatever Dr B chooses
He seems to win everything

[Dr Bizzaro]

My picks are whatever Dr B chooses
He seems to win everything

Hey now....Let's hope your right.

Too bad, you can see my picks until you've already picked yours....

I really know nothing about sports. I just take blind guesses.

[Greenguy]

...I really know nothing about sports. I just take blind guesses.
I do plan on getting you a gift like I did for Dare last year - but the only problem is that I'll have to wait for the spread to come out before you tell me who you'll be rooting for :D

[Dr Bizzaro]

I do plan on getting you a gift like I did for Dare last year - but the only problem is that I'll have to wait for the spread to come out before you tell me who you'll be rooting for :D

What's a spread? |huh

[Linkster]

Since all four home teams won last weekend, I think I will pick the home teams to win this weekend. My divisional playoff picks are posted. (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html)

Anything wrong with that logic?

Well - the odds makers agree with you :)

[Ramster]

What's a spread? |huh

In this biz it can be ANY number of things. :D

[dareutwo]

I do plan on getting you a gift like I did for Dare last year - but the only problem is that I'll have to wait for the spread to come out before you tell me who you'll be rooting for :D

Dr B
Doesn't really matter, You'll be at GG's house in Feb, probably no snow, annoyed by UW, Yell, MML, Ramster and the like. Well just like last year except I won't be there |cry|
And I won't spoil the surprise :)

[Chop Smith]

I need your picks by tomorrow at noon EST.

[Greenguy]

How many slackers do you have? I usually found it helpful to PM them or post their names & embarrass them in public for their laziness :D

[Chop Smith]

Yep but you are 'kind and gentle'.

If I don't hear from a few in 33 mintues, they are out.

[FanTC]

Hey Chop,

Did I pick all 4? I just got a strange feeling that I forgot to type in my Indy/Baltimore pick, kinda like when you leave the house on a trip and get down the road and wonder if you left the water running.

T minus 22 1/2 hours til we leave for New Orleans for the game, so the energy and excitement has my mind a bit scrambled.

[Chop Smith]

Hey Chop,

Did I pick all 4? I just got a strange feeling that I forgot to type in my Indy/Baltimore pick, kinda like when you leave the house on a trip and get down the road and wonder if you left the water running.

T minus 22 1/2 hours til we leave for New Orleans for the game, so the energy and excitement has my mind a bit scrambled.


Yep I got four picks from you. Did you mean to pick the Colts?

Someone is beary late.

[FanTC]

no, didn't I take Baltimore? hell, I'm more confused now than before... whatever I picked, I'll stick with. I just wanted to confirm I had picked someone for all 4.

[Greenguy]

no, didn't I take Baltimore? hell, I'm more confused now than before... whatever I picked, I'll stick with. I just wanted to confirm I had picked someone for all 4.I picked the Baltimore Colts in that game - I win either way :D

[Chop Smith]

|haha |haha |haha

Well, at least Greenguy gets jokes.|haha

[emmanuelle]

Chop it's been 14 minutes already- why isnt the page updated yet?

|couch|

[FanTC]

oh damn.. that's just plain wrong!
I've been up 36 hours trying to wear myself out so I can go to bed and be fully energized for the game. It's gonna be a long day tomorrow. Leave here about 9, kickoff at 7, party the whole time between, scream like hell for 3 hours, and then party thru the night in the French Quarter or drive the hour home and cry myself to sleep, depending on how the game turns out.

[emmanuelle]

pack your kevlar :-/

[FanTC]

nah, no need for kevlar. I'm wearing 4 jerseys, 3 layers of face paint and prolly a 3 foot gold afro wig. Air can barely penetrate, so bullets won't be a problem

[Chop Smith]

The picks have been posted. (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html)

FanTC did not pick the Baltimore Colts and we lost one player.

Greenguy and Jim Board Members:
Colts (13) vs Ravens (15)
Eagles (5) vs Saints (23)
Seahawks (4) vs Bears (24)
Patriots (9) vs Chargers (19)

The Super Duper Forcasting Tool
Colts (37%) vs Ravens (63%)
Eagles (42%) vs Saints (58%)
Seahogs (22%) vs Bears (78%)
Patriots (41%) vs Chargers (59%)

Odd makers:
Ravens by 4
Saints by 5
Bears by 9.5
Chargers by 5

[Torn Rose]

The picks have been posted. (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html)

FanTC did not pick the Baltimore Colts and we lost one player.

Greenguy and Jim Board Members:
Colts (13) vs Ravens (15)
Eagles (5) vs Saints (23)
Ravens (4) vs Bears (24)
Patriots (9) vs Chargers (19)

The Super Duper Forcasting Tool
Colts (37%) vs Ravens (63%)
Eagles (42%) vs Saints (58%)
Ravens (22%) vs Bears (78%)
Patriots (41%) vs Chargers (59%)

Odd makers:
Ravens by 4
Saints by 5
Bears by 9.5
Chargers by 5

:D

[Chop Smith]

Proof readers needed. Low pay and bad working conditions. Applicants can contact Trev or Torn.

[Chop Smith]

GG just reminded me to tell ya'll to check your picks. Let me know if I have made any mistakes. I am still trying to learn to walk on water. |buddy|

[MeatPounder]

Boy am I in Trouble...T Pat picked 3 of my picks..lol

[Greenguy]

I just noticed that I had a voice mail from docholly. Aside from it snowing in Vegas :D she is at work without an internet connection & wanted me to make her picks.

So I went to my favorite site - random.org - 0 was the home team, 1 was the away & I sent her picks into Chop (watch her go 4-0 & me go 3-1)

[docholly]

I just noticed that I had a voice mail from docholly. Aside from it snowing in Vegas :D she is at work without an internet connection & wanted me to make her picks.

So I went to my favorite site - random.org - 0 was the home team, 1 was the away & I sent her picks into Chop (watch her go 4-0 & me go 3-1)

Thanks |greenguy| you'll get an extra Red Bull for that... |roses|

[T Pat]

Boy am I in Trouble...T Pat picked 3 of my picks..lol

:D I hope you hadn't made plans for the prize money

[Chop Smith]

Guess that is why the call it football! Some fives on this page. (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html)

[Chop Smith]

Deuces are wild! (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html)

[Greenguy]

Holy Shit Chop! If you update after every game, people will expect me to do the same for next year's Super Bowl contest :D

That 4 next to my name will look a lot more respectable when it changes to a 6 tomorrow night |thumb

[MrYum]

Guess that's what I get for picking against Peyton |crazy|

Oh well, it'll look better after tomorrow when I've got 6 wins up |thumb

Sorry Greenie :D

[Trev]

I would like to thank Walrus, and (especially) TPat, for making me look so good down at the bottom of the list. :D


And, I would just like to say again........ Fucking Romo |catfight|

[sweetpurple04]

I'm gonna pass.. I always lose in bets and contests!.. sad!

[Simon]

What the hell was that the Colts were playing, soccer?!?
They scored all 15 of their points by kicking the ball.
Damn good thing they had someone who can kick.

[Toby]

What the hell was that the Colts were playing, soccer?!?
They scored all 15 of their points by kicking the ball.
Damn good thing they had someone who can kick.I figured that the Ravens defense could keep the score low, didn't think they'd do it by only allowing FG's, but I thought that the Ravens would be able to muster a little more offense of their own. Turn those two McNair interceptions (at the Indy 1 and 23) into scores and...

That's why they play them on the field, and why we place wagers. {insert 'heavy sigh' smiley here}

[emmanuelle]

I am thrilled to be doing better (so far) than some people who actually understand football.

The only thing that I know about the game is that our guys' balls are bigger :D

[Ramster]

Goooooo Seahawks.

Chop, maybe you could have a "running total pts" so we know where we stand overall after each round? :D

[SheepGuy]

I am thrilled to be doing better (so far) than some people who actually understand football.

The only thing that I know about the game is that our guys' balls are bigger :D

LOL! Aaaaargos!! Next year!

[Chop Smith]

Goooooo Seahawks.

Chop, maybe you could have a "running total pts" so we know where we stand overall after each round? :D

I have been updating after each game but got side-tracked after the first game today. Here it is. (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html) Recounting for mistakes.

You can send me your picks before Noon, Friday.

[MrYum]

Whew! Some close games |dizzy|

Awful lot of 7's on that tally sheet...grrrrr |catfight|

[lorsha]

Whew! Some close games |dizzy|

Awful lot of 7's on that tally sheet...grrrrr |catfight|

I should have an "8", if I didn't go with my "heart" and pick my stinking giants! I honestly did not think they would win, but I did not have the guts to not pick them, thinking if they had won, I would have said "how could I have not picked them". Damn guys tortured me all year long! |angry|

Tough matchups for the conference championships. Both games are so close, I have not yet decided who to pick. Almost a coin flip for the two for if you ask me.

Good luck to everyone! |waves|

[Chop Smith]

..our guys' balls are bigger :D

Checking out balls, are you?

[MrYum]

I should have an "8", if I didn't go with my "heart" and pick my stinking giants! I honestly did not think they would win, but I did not have the guts to not pick them, thinking if they had won, I would have said "how could I have not picked them". Damn guys tortured me all year long! |angry|

Tough matchups for the conference championships. Both games are so close, I have not yet decided who to pick. Almost a coin flip for the two for if you ask me.

Good luck to everyone! |waves|
I did just the opposite...heart told me to go with Peyton, but mind said no way...he's not doing great right now and the Ravens are tough |loony|

And yup, it's not going to get any easier next week either |banghead|

[MrYum]

our guys' balls are bigger :D
Ah, but are they shaved smooth and oh so lickable???

:D :D :D

[Chop Smith]

Hey, Ramster! Do you recognize the jersey (http://www.sport-chatter.com/sporting-babes/index.php?who=cassie)?

[Toby]

Awful lot of 7's on that tally sheet...
But no 8's. I thought there'd still be a couple of perfect scores at this point.

[emmanuelle]

Nice Avatar Chop
Welcome to the dark side :-)

[Fonz]

What the hell was that the Colts were playing, soccer?!?
They scored all 15 of their points by kicking the ball.
Damn good thing they had someone who can kick.

They do call the game "FOOTball" for a reason |couch|

[Greenguy]

Nice Avatar Chop
Welcome to the dark side :-)So where will you 2 Canadians fans be watching the Super Bowl this year? |couch|

[Chop Smith]

So where will you 2 Canadians fans be watching the Super Bowl this year? |couch|

Go Sabres!! Damn if I am going to miss out on my Mountain Dew.

I have posted my picks (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html).

The simulations are as close as it gets. The Patriots are forecasted for the slight edge (50.4%) over the Colts (49.6%). After their game in San Deigo, it seems that even |buddy| loves the Patriots. Indy by 3? Yep, learned my lesson last week about betting against Peyton. I pick the Colts.

Chicago (59.1%) over New Orleans (40.9%). So says the simulations. Deuce McAllister, Reggie Bush, Drew Brees and others have made the 'aints the Saints. |buddy| sure has blessed the Saints this year and I truly hope they can complete the Cinderallea story by going all the way. Chicago by 1? Hell yeah, it is going to be cold up there Sunday. I pick the Bears.

[FanTC]

Did you forget where Brees went to school Chop? Cold ain't gonna bother that man.

After Saturday night's game, we wandered around the French Quarter and got rather toasted. Based on the fact that I don't give 3 shits in a shoebox who we play, I'll take New Orleans and Indy next week and I'll go ahead and pick the Who Dats to take the show in the big dance.

That's my final answer! Would you like me to PM you my picks anyway?

Who Dat?

[Chop Smith]

Did you forget where Brees went to school Chop? Cold ain't gonna bother that man.

After Saturday night's game, we wandered around the French Quarter and got rather toasted. Based on the fact that I don't give 3 shits in a shoebox who we play, I'll take New Orleans and Indy next week and I'll go ahead and pick the Who Dats to take the show in the big dance.

That's my final answer! Would you like me to PM you my picks anyway?

Who Dat?

I also know that Deuce is from just up the road with the Choctaws. It takes a team but Sunday Deuce showed that he is the franchise player.

Hope you are right about Saints.

Yep, where dat PM?

[FanTC]

PM'ed Dat Who Dat to Dat Chop Cat.

Riding that Pony all the way

[bluemoney]

After Saturday night's game, we wandered around the French Quarter and got rather toasted.
YOU! . . . NOOOOOO :D

Congrats on that Saints win, but seeing that od fart Benson dancing around makes me nauseous.

Personally I think &#$*#@^% is going to win the whole ball of wax |thumb

[Chop Smith]

Flip your coin or draw for the hat! Picks are due in 12 hours.

[MrYum]

Flip your coin or draw for the hat! Picks are due in 12 hours.
Coin toss is looking more and more likely here...

Damn magic 8 ball won't even try to guess this one |dizzy|

I'll get em to ya before the deadline!

[MrYum]

Fuck it...flipped a coin and that bastard landed on edge :D

Picks are in Chop |thumb

[Chop Smith]

Finally, got them up (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html)

Saints - 18 Chicago - 9
Colts - 18 Patirots - 9

[SheepGuy]

Looks like I've got the Dawgs in both :D
I fearlessly predict that whoever has the ball last in both games either wins or fucks up big-time and gives it away.

[Ramster]

Dr Bizzaro, I got 2 words for you .... Go Saints. :D

[FanTC]

Go Saints.
I'll toss in a couple of words with ya there Ramster.. Who Dat? (http://portal-to-porn.com/whodat/WhoDat2006.mp3)

[Torn Rose]

Damn... 1 heart breaker today.... Hope it's my only one. |cry|

[Dr Bizzaro]

Dr Bizzaro, I got 2 words for you .... Go Saints. :D

I got 2 words for you..... SUPER BOWL!


|bananna|
Da Bears.

[Ramster]

Da Bears!!!!!!! Damn damn damn, I thought the Saints would play better than that. Their D was okay but then it sucked after that. Oh well.

Go Colts!!

[Chop Smith]

Ride Sally, ride. (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html) but Bluemoney and Sheepguy are on your ass.

[SheepGuy]

Go Patriots!!!

[ponygirl]

damn, I haven't been this excited in a while (it's been a slow year so far :D)

now this one's important tho, got a tried and true Colts fan hoping for the big one this year

go Colts go!!

|bananna| |bananna|

[Chop Smith]

The results are posted (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html)

Bluemoney and Ponygirl with 9 and six with 8.

Wonder who Dr B will pick to win the Super Bowl.

[ponygirl]

YEAH BABY |bananna| |bananna| |bananna|

what a game!! where's our Colt's smiley???

SUPERBOOOOOOOOWL woohoo!

|bananna| |bananna| |bananna|

[Torn Rose]

wow.... I'm in shock.... Colts did it, we beat Brady and the Pats.... Biggest playoff comeback ever.

don't wake me up....

[emmanuelle]

The results are posted (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html)





You are FAST! Sure making the guy who updates the other pool look bad
|couch|

[Torn Rose]

If you don't have a 8, you are out.

two with 9
six with 8

[MrYum]

If you don't have a 8, you are out.

two with 9
six with 8

Yea, don't remind me |banghead|

Oh well, it was a helluva day for football. Would have loved to see the Saints do better, but sure was fun watching the Colts come back to WIN |thumb

[bluemoney]

YEAH BABY |bananna| |bananna| |bananna|

what a game!! where's our Colt's smiley???

SUPERBOOOOOOOOWL woohoo!

|bananna| |bananna| |bananna|

I've said it before and I'll say it again . . . . I dig chicks that dig football :D

[Toni KatVixen]

YEAH BABY |bananna| |bananna| |bananna|

what a game!! where's our Colt's smiley???

SUPERBOOOOOOOOWL woohoo!

|bananna| |bananna| |bananna|

I like to use this one |horse|

[SheepGuy]

Ah well, great game! Congrats to Ponygirl and Bluemoney for coming out on top so far! |bananna|

[docholly]

|angry| If i hadn't gone with 1 of my home teams i'd of been at 8 |angry| I should know better.. ah well.. Looks like a battle of the animals... my $$ is on the chick from Canada.. (no offense Bluemoney |blowkiss| ..but we girls need to stick together)

[Fonz]

I'm with TPat, Go Raiders! :D

[bluemoney]

|... my $$ is on the chick from Canada.. (no offense Bluemoney |blowkiss| ..but we girls need to stick together)
As it should be my dear . . . . *If McCree doesn’t fumble after his Interception I think I would have been 10-0 . . . but shit happens |huh

*If if’s and but’s were candy and nuts we’d all have a Merry Christmas

[sue-fl]

Way to go Colts |bananna| I'm so happy for Tony Dungy as he did get shit on here in Tampa! Great game |thumb

I'm out which is no surprise to me so good luck to the rest of you |thumb And go ponygirl.....:D

[Chop Smith]

On a side note: GG has posted his pick (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html). Mr Lucky has 7 correct picks, Dr B has 8 and I have 7. Should Dr B stay loyal to the Bears and Mr Lucky and myself pick the Colts and the Colts win then it would go to the points. Instead of me posting my pick early, I think I will send it to GG for safe keeping.

[Greenguy]

On a side note: GG has posted his pick (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html)...Yeah Baby! LET'S GO BUFF-A-LO!

[Ramster]

On a side note: GG has posted his pick (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html). Mr Lucky has 7 correct picks, Dr B has 8 and I have 7. Should Dr B stay loyal to the Bears and Mr Lucky and myself pick the Colts and the Colts win then it would go to the points. Instead of me posting my pick early, I think I will send it to GG for safe keeping.

If DrB wants the $100 so bad he won't pick his Home team the Bears then I refuse to drink with him. Ok...I'll still drink with him but I won't sit with him. Ok...I'll still sit with him and drink and play cards and hang out but I won't like it goddam it. LOL

:D

[Chop Smith]

I have made my pick. Go Saints!

Remember that I need your pick including tie breaking points by Noon EST on Thursday, February 1, 2007.

[Dr Bizzaro]

What to do, what to do......

Pick my team and possibly pin my hopes of winning on my tie breaker or pick the Colts, lock this shit up and root for the Bears anyway....

Unless Ramster is trying to make me think he is going for the Colts and secretly hoping I will figure that strategy out and pick the Colts myself, locking Chop out and giving himeself the only person who could tie and then beat me......

Either way in a week and 1/2, I will be sitting by him, drinking with him and hopefully knocking a chunk out of that 10K he won last week, while playing poker.

[Greenguy]

On a side note: GG has posted his pick (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html)...Briere won MVP at last night's NHL All Star game - do I get an extra win for that?

[Ramster]

didn't see the hockey game. In the hotel there is no way the wife and kids would allow that. LOL

DrB, go with your heart...the Bears!!! You cannot bet against your home team that you are really hoping wins anyway. I like Manning and he deserves to be there.

Go Colts!!! ;)

[Chop Smith]

Count On Losing The Superbowl

[T Pat]

Go Raiders!!!

[bluemoney]

Go Raiders!!!
And take Mike Vick with you :D

[Ramster]

Count On Losing The Superbowl

That's not very nice. |huh


:D

[MrYum]

Gooooo Colts |thumb

[Chop Smith]

I need the picks by noon tomorrow especially those for Dr Bizzaro, Ponygirl, and Ramster.

[Dr Bizzaro]

i bet ramster Cant guess whO i'Ll pick To win the Superbowl.

BEcAuse you neveR know who is playing mind gameS.........


Muahahahahahahah

[Chop Smith]

The excitement builds.
Come on Ramster and Ponygirl

[Useless]

Go Manchester United!

[ponygirl]

alriiiight I'm down |bananna|
gonna be quite a weekend...keep your eyes on the prize guys or someone may steal it right out from under ya ;)

[Chop Smith]

Someone pinch Ramster.

[SheepGuy]

My picks are in and I'm gonna sneak up the middle ;)
Go Leafs Go!! Aaaaaaaaaaargos!

[Ramster]

Someone pinch Ramster.

Who did DrB take :D

[Greenguy]

My picks are in and I'm gonna sneak up the middle ;)
Go Leafs Go!! Aaaaaaaaaaargos!I can't wait to chant GOLF LEAFS GOLF on March 23rd :D

[SheepGuy]

I can't wait to chant GOLF LEAFS GOLF on March 23rd :D

I gotta admit the buds are not having a great year :( And my 2nd favourite team, the once mighty Bruins |huh

But I'm not a bandwagon kind of fan and I'll be cheering cursing and swearing until the bitter end :D

[Dr Bizzaro]

Who did DrB take :D

I could have taken the easy win and went with the Colts, but I decided to risk it and possibly win both pools by taking the Bears.

I figured anyone with an 8, had to go with the Bears to at least tie one of the top 2 people who would obviously be going with the Colts.

I'm a gambling man. Don't you forget it.

Plus, I didn't want to have to hear you bitchin and moaning all weekend, that I took the easy win.

I'll see you tomorrow.

[Chop Smith]

Here they are (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html). Good luck!

[Dr Bizzaro]

I'm going with:
Bears 27
Colts 21

I sweep the side pool and tie BlueMoney for the main pool!
GO BEARS!

|bananna|

[Fonz]

Damn, there goes my last hope :)

[SheepGuy]

28-17 Bears!

[Greenguy]

I'm going with:
Bears 27
Colts 21I'll put $20 on the over!

[Chop Smith]

What's the bet? I'm in.

[SheepGuy]

Congrats Ponygirl |bananna| |bananna| |bananna| |bananna| |bananna| |bananna|

[MrYum]

Awesome! Congrats Ponygirl |thumb

[Trev]

A female Canadian, that didn't really watch or follow football before. We should all be ashamed guys. |huh lol

Congrats Ponygirl |bow| |headbang| (don't forget to rub it in |bananna| )

[Useless]

Congrats Ponygirl I was sitting right next to her when it was obvious that she had won. She was very modest about her win, assuming you think that jumping out one's bar stool, putting your arms in the air and screaming "I won" to be modest. ;) Greenie has already promised to send her winnings $1 per day.

[bluemoney]

Damn It! I don't go over or push the line yet I still lose? . . . . Oh well, congrats to Ponygirl


PS. I still won money from the same schmuck that gave me Florida and 7 in the BCS game |bananna| Funny thing is, both games start with an opening kick-off by the team I bet against . . . heheheheh, I almost felt sorry for him . . . . please note I said "almost" :D

[Torn Rose]

Congrats PG, what a great prize on a fun contest.

[lorsha]

Great job PG! Congrats hun! |bananna|

[Jim]

Congratulations Ponygirl. :)
I have money sitting here waiting to go out. Send me your address and a check will go out today. :)

[docholly]

Girls Rule!!!! Woot woot!!! Congrats to PG!!! YEAH.. |bananna|

[LowryBigwood]

Congrats Ponygirl! ;)

[FanTC]

Congrats Ponygirl!

[Simon]

Ponygirl + Colts ... sounds like a natural to me.

Congrats! |thumb

[f69j69b]

way to go PG

[sue-fl]

Way to go ponygirl congrats |cheerlead

[MrMaryLou]

Congrats Ponygirl :)

[babymaker]

Congrats Ponygirl! :D

[Licker4U]

Congrats, don't spend it all in one place...unless you want to :D

[ponygirl]

thanks everyone...it was an awesome game, very close right up until the last minute. I was sure sweatin it that last half! I don't think anyone sitting by me doubts that I'm a fan :D

and cash or not, I'm hooked now so it's gonna be hard waiting till Sept. Oh well, there's always hockey |thumb

[ponygirl]

oh and hey, Bluemoney - if ya wanna scoot on down, we'll use the cash to rent us a hot tub & we'll do some vodka shots :D

it could have been either of us, we picked pretty close but it was a really good run. Thanks for the excitement :)

[Greenguy]

Congrats |thumb

[Toni KatVixen]

Congrats PG!! It is great to see a woman win. :D

[bluemoney]

oh and hey, Bluemoney - if ya wanna scoot on down, we'll use the cash to rent us a hot tub & we'll do some vodka shots :D

it could have been either of us, we picked pretty close but it was a really good run. Thanks for the excitement :)

Eat your hearts out boys, she's all mine :D You made a great call and deserved to win |thumb

[Chop Smith]

Ride Sally ride!

Wasn't there a side bet that deserved to be mentioned?

[Fonz]

Congrats PonyGirl, I'll get you next year :D

[Chop Smith]

I have made the final update to the page (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html). Thought Dr B and Ramster might want to take one final look. :D

[Fonz]

I have made the final update to the page (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html).

So close and yet so far away :)

[docholly]

I have made the final update to the page (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html). Thought Dr B and Ramster might want to take one final look. :D

ohhh i love that i'm sammiched between dr B & Ram.. |jester|

[Torn Rose]

Thanks for the shirt GG&J and Chop |headbang|

[Toni KatVixen]

Just got the shirt today. Thanks GG&J & Chop!! |boobies|

[Ramster]

I have made the final update to the page (http://www.choponthelake.com/playoff_pool_07/playoffs_07.html). Thought Dr B and Ramster might want to take one final look. :D

Hahaha. Glad to donate $100 to you thanks to that final score. |loony|

[Dr Bizzaro]

Hahaha. Glad to donate $100 to you thanks to that final score. |loony|

YOU? I think I was the big donater on this one.

Next time, I'll take the easy way to Winsville.