Guys, If anyone is interested in doing an NFL "Pick'em" pool this year, I'm running a pool that is going to be a lot of fun.
We started it last year towards the end of the season, and I think everybody loved it. In this contest, every penny goes towards the prizes. Not a single cent is made by anyone except the winners of the contest.
I talked with Greg A. about it, and I've got his blessing. I hope that I've made enough friends here in 4 1/2 years, and gained enough confidence that everyone trusts me to run a great event. Anyone that was in the Diesel Diehard Draft last year could definitely vouch for me on how good of an event I run.
This contest runs from week 1 to week 17 of the NFL. The post season is not included. It ends along with the NFL regular season. I'm accepting the first 70-80 signups. Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions.
[ July 23, 2008, 08:17 AM: Message edited by: Diesel ]
NFL 2008 "Pick'em Share Pool"
NFL 2008 "Pick'em Share Pool"
*Ranked #1 Average Fantasy Football Player in the Nation 2004-2013
"Fantasy sports are all about LUCK. Except when I win."
"Fantasy sports are all about LUCK. Except when I win."
NFL 2008 "Pick'em Share Pool"
Here is everything to let you know how this contest is run:
The 2008 NFL Pick 'Em Contest is here!
For anyone that has never done this type of contest, here's how it works.
It's commonly called a "share pool". Each paid participant will be awarded
1000 "shares" to start the NFL season. Each week, as point spreads are
announced, you may wager your shares on any given NFL game. There is no
minimum or maximum to the shares you may bid on any game, in any week. You
will wager your shares just as you would with real money in Vegas...It's all
up to you when you wager, who you wager on, and how much you wager.
You may wager on a team (giving or getting points)...Or you may wager on the
over/under of any game(as long as there is an over/under).
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Who sets the point spreads? - Our pool's website sets the default point
spreads on Tuesday mornings based on the current odds from a list of
different sportsbooks. They always set the spread to end with 1/2 point to
avoid ties. They always round UP. If the line is even everywhere, say -3,
we'll make it -3.5. If it's +7 everywhere we'll make it +7.5.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Can other people see my picks? - The pool manager will hide everyone's picks
until after the pick deadline. All picks will always be viewable once the
games start.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Can I roll over winnings in the same week? - Yes. If you wager shares on a
Thursday game and win, you may wager any and all of your new amount of
shares on Saturday, Sunday or Monday games. All wagers will be factored in
after each game's end. After this time, you'll have a new amount of shares
to wager as you choose.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
How much is it to play? - The cost is $55 per entry. $5 per entry is used
to pay for the website. $50 per entry is placed in the prize pool. After
the $5 is taken out for website fees, All entry money goes to the prizes to
be awarded. There is no "vig" expected. I will refuse any money from the
winners. ALL MONEY IS FOR THE PRIZES.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Can I enter more than once? - Yes. You can enter as many different times as
you'd like. Each entry will be seperate, and you'll have to create a new
free account name for each new team on the website. They have the
capability for anyone to create an "alias" to make it simple to create
multiple screen names.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
What are the prize payouts? - The prize payouts are 65% for first
place...25% for second place...10% for third place. If more than one person
ties for any place, they will split the prize money.
The Main thing is for everyone to have fun, and maybe win a little money
while doing it. For this year, I am capping this contest at around 70
people. I want everyone to have fun, and I would love to see 200 people in
this, but I don't want the contest to get too big. Yet. Once we all have one
full year doing this, I'll consider bringing more people in it in 2009.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The website we use is the same site we've used for the 13 Run Pools...Our Pool runs for the regular season only. Weeks 1-17. No playoffs.
www.officefootballpool.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All entries(CHECK/CASH/MONEY ORDER) will be sent to:
Marc Quitsch
103 Raily Court
Staten Island, NY 10312
Please just write "POOL" in the lower left...And if you're going to join
with a friend or two, it would help if you guys send a check with multiple
entry fees combined...But it's not necessary. If you do send a check for
more than one person, please have a letter attached telling me who the
entries are for, along with the emails for each participant.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Finally, entries will only be accepted until Saturday, August 23rd. This will give us enough time to have the site set up for the
NFL season, and everyone will have around 2 weeks to get to know the site
before the contest starts.
***I'd like to repeat that I'm doing this so we
can all have fun and I do NOT want any tip or vig in return. I just ask
that everyone have fun with this...Please remember that your internet connection is your responsibility. I won't be able to input anyone's picks at anytime. If your computer is out, you'll have to contact a friend or
family member to input your picks anytime throughout the NFL season.
Thanks, and have a great NFL season!
Marc Quitsch
[ July 23, 2008, 08:22 AM: Message edited by: Diesel ]
The 2008 NFL Pick 'Em Contest is here!
For anyone that has never done this type of contest, here's how it works.
It's commonly called a "share pool". Each paid participant will be awarded
1000 "shares" to start the NFL season. Each week, as point spreads are
announced, you may wager your shares on any given NFL game. There is no
minimum or maximum to the shares you may bid on any game, in any week. You
will wager your shares just as you would with real money in Vegas...It's all
up to you when you wager, who you wager on, and how much you wager.
You may wager on a team (giving or getting points)...Or you may wager on the
over/under of any game(as long as there is an over/under).
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Who sets the point spreads? - Our pool's website sets the default point
spreads on Tuesday mornings based on the current odds from a list of
different sportsbooks. They always set the spread to end with 1/2 point to
avoid ties. They always round UP. If the line is even everywhere, say -3,
we'll make it -3.5. If it's +7 everywhere we'll make it +7.5.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Can other people see my picks? - The pool manager will hide everyone's picks
until after the pick deadline. All picks will always be viewable once the
games start.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Can I roll over winnings in the same week? - Yes. If you wager shares on a
Thursday game and win, you may wager any and all of your new amount of
shares on Saturday, Sunday or Monday games. All wagers will be factored in
after each game's end. After this time, you'll have a new amount of shares
to wager as you choose.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
How much is it to play? - The cost is $55 per entry. $5 per entry is used
to pay for the website. $50 per entry is placed in the prize pool. After
the $5 is taken out for website fees, All entry money goes to the prizes to
be awarded. There is no "vig" expected. I will refuse any money from the
winners. ALL MONEY IS FOR THE PRIZES.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Can I enter more than once? - Yes. You can enter as many different times as
you'd like. Each entry will be seperate, and you'll have to create a new
free account name for each new team on the website. They have the
capability for anyone to create an "alias" to make it simple to create
multiple screen names.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
What are the prize payouts? - The prize payouts are 65% for first
place...25% for second place...10% for third place. If more than one person
ties for any place, they will split the prize money.
The Main thing is for everyone to have fun, and maybe win a little money
while doing it. For this year, I am capping this contest at around 70
people. I want everyone to have fun, and I would love to see 200 people in
this, but I don't want the contest to get too big. Yet. Once we all have one
full year doing this, I'll consider bringing more people in it in 2009.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The website we use is the same site we've used for the 13 Run Pools...Our Pool runs for the regular season only. Weeks 1-17. No playoffs.
www.officefootballpool.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All entries(CHECK/CASH/MONEY ORDER) will be sent to:
Marc Quitsch
103 Raily Court
Staten Island, NY 10312
Please just write "POOL" in the lower left...And if you're going to join
with a friend or two, it would help if you guys send a check with multiple
entry fees combined...But it's not necessary. If you do send a check for
more than one person, please have a letter attached telling me who the
entries are for, along with the emails for each participant.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Finally, entries will only be accepted until Saturday, August 23rd. This will give us enough time to have the site set up for the
NFL season, and everyone will have around 2 weeks to get to know the site
before the contest starts.
***I'd like to repeat that I'm doing this so we
can all have fun and I do NOT want any tip or vig in return. I just ask
that everyone have fun with this...Please remember that your internet connection is your responsibility. I won't be able to input anyone's picks at anytime. If your computer is out, you'll have to contact a friend or
family member to input your picks anytime throughout the NFL season.
Thanks, and have a great NFL season!
Marc Quitsch
[ July 23, 2008, 08:22 AM: Message edited by: Diesel ]
*Ranked #1 Average Fantasy Football Player in the Nation 2004-2013
"Fantasy sports are all about LUCK. Except when I win."
"Fantasy sports are all about LUCK. Except when I win."
NFL 2008 "Pick'em Share Pool"
Who's the Snapperheads that are playing in this League?
NFL 2008 "Pick'em Share Pool"
John, I believe you are snapperhead #4 in the signups...LMAO
*Ranked #1 Average Fantasy Football Player in the Nation 2004-2013
"Fantasy sports are all about LUCK. Except when I win."
"Fantasy sports are all about LUCK. Except when I win."
NFL 2008 "Pick'em Share Pool"
Originally posted by Diesel:
John, I believe you are snapperhead #4 in the signups...LMAO
John, I believe you are snapperhead #4 in the signups...LMAO
NFL 2008 "Pick'em Share Pool"
Originally posted by Diesel:
Guys, If anyone is interested in doing an NFL "Pick'em" pool this year, I'm running a pool that is going to be a lot of fun.
We started it last year towards the end of the season, and I think everybody loved it. In this contest, every penny goes towards the prizes. Not a single cent is made by anyone except the winners of the contest.
I talked with Greg A. about it, and I've got his blessing. I hope that I've made enough friends here in 4 1/2 years, and gained enough confidence that everyone trusts me to run a great event. Anyone that was in the Diesel Diehard Draft last year could definitely vouch for me and how good of an event I run.
This contest runs from week 1 to week 17 of the NFL. The post season is not included. It ends along with the NFL regular season. I'm accepting the first 70-80 signups and I've got 19 already. Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions. Can you start up a list of players? Always nice to see who's in League.
John
Guys, If anyone is interested in doing an NFL "Pick'em" pool this year, I'm running a pool that is going to be a lot of fun.
We started it last year towards the end of the season, and I think everybody loved it. In this contest, every penny goes towards the prizes. Not a single cent is made by anyone except the winners of the contest.
I talked with Greg A. about it, and I've got his blessing. I hope that I've made enough friends here in 4 1/2 years, and gained enough confidence that everyone trusts me to run a great event. Anyone that was in the Diesel Diehard Draft last year could definitely vouch for me and how good of an event I run.
This contest runs from week 1 to week 17 of the NFL. The post season is not included. It ends along with the NFL regular season. I'm accepting the first 70-80 signups and I've got 19 already. Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions. Can you start up a list of players? Always nice to see who's in League.
John
NFL 2008 "Pick'em Share Pool"
Alot of tag teams.
NFL 2008 "Pick'em Share Pool"
Originally posted by Raiders:
Alot of tag teams. Yeah...A lot of people, including myself, are buying two entries so they can bet conservatively with one entry and bet wildly with the other. It's a long season. I doubt any wild better will win this one. But you never know.
The pool is updated. Three more signups today.
Alot of tag teams.
Yeah...A lot of people, including myself, are buying two entries so they can bet conservatively with one entry and bet wildly with the other. It's a long season. I doubt any wild better will win this one. But you never know.The pool is updated. Three more signups today.
*Ranked #1 Average Fantasy Football Player in the Nation 2004-2013
"Fantasy sports are all about LUCK. Except when I win."
"Fantasy sports are all about LUCK. Except when I win."
NFL 2008 "Pick'em Share Pool"
NFL Pick'Em Contest Entrants
1.Marc Quitsch "diesel" *
2.Marc Quitsch "diesel" *
3.Rick Thomas "roundtrippers" *
4.Rick Thomas "roundtrippers" *
5.Al Meola "Local3" *
6.Rob Benetti "tedscrackedhead" *
7.Rob Benetti "tedscrackedhead" *
8.Jules McLean "redryder" *
9.Jules McLean "redryder" *
10.James Mack "renman" *
11.Jeff Butler "renman2" *
12.Craig Williams "hardheads" *
13.Mike Berkich "hardheads2" *
14.Michael Hrabovsky "eddietheking" *
15.John Reuss "raiders" *
16.Matt Bauler "dabears" *
17.Ken St.George "doomsday" *
18.Ken St.George "doomsday" *
18.Mike Duvall "rbGroup" *
19.Mike Duvall "rbGroup" *
20.Joe Thomas "Joe165BOYZ" *
21.Joe Thomas "Joe165BOYZ" *
22.Kris Kcira "KK165BOYZ" *
23.Kris Kcira "KK165BOYZ" *
24.Pete McNally "TheRock" *
25.Timothy Dlhy "rbGroup" *
26.Bill Cleavenger "kentuckythunder" *
27.Bernie Park "bpark165BOYZ" *
28.Bernie Park "bpark165BOYZ" *
29.Gregg Zwickel "zwickel1" *
30.Gregg Zwickel "zwickel2" *
31.Kevin Dukesherer "kjduke" *
32.ORMOND ROSE "KOTRAX" *
33.ORMOND ROSE "KOTRAX" *
34.Stephen Jupinka "quahogs" *
35.Stephen Jupinka "quahogs" *
36.Russ Steele "UFFCS" *
37.Billy Wasosky "Bwaz" *
38.Ray Wasosky "Bwaz" *
39.Matt Sterk "Dawg1" *
40.Matt Sterk "Dawg2" *
41.Robert Sabini "nffc" *
42.Robert Sabini "nffc" *
43.Tom Yates "TOMDOG" *
44.Tom Yates "TOMDOG" *
45.Billy Kenehan "bermudabangers" *
46.Danny Mitlof "GodHatesYou" *
47.Patrick Welsh "GodLovesYou" *
48.Todd Whitestone "telestar" *
49.Patrick Owens "Tennessee Titans" *
50.Glenn Schroter "KingOfQueens" *
51.Bill Carson "sparta" *
52.Bill Carson "sparta2" *
53.Jeff Dawson "kapefear"
54.Frank Mammola "Blackhand" *
55.Frank Mammola "Blackhand Jr" *
56.Tim D. "Bennetti group"
57.Jose Segura "Jive Turkeys" *
58.Andre Porter "J.Turkeys2" *
59.Mike Bates "J.Turkeys3" *
60.Albee Parisi "The Rock 2" *
61.Fritz Simeon "pickles" *
62.Scott Stahlmann "Quahogs2" *
63.Lee Jupinka "Quahogs3" *
64.Paul Mammola "Blackhand Bro" *
65.Russell Horne "Russ0811" *
66.Brian Firecracker "165BOYZ" *
67.Louie Carpio "165BOYZ" *
68.Manny Carlino "Manny1" *
69.Manny Carlino "Manny2" *
70.Richie Primo "Primo1" *
71.Richie Primo "Primo2" *
72.Greg A. & Tom K. "NFFC" *
73.Bill Sevening *
74.Bill Sevening *
75.Scott Stauffer "Bongizmo" *
Each asterisk represents the teams that I've received checks/money orders from.
[ August 28, 2008, 03:15 PM: Message edited by: Diesel ]
1.Marc Quitsch "diesel" *
2.Marc Quitsch "diesel" *
3.Rick Thomas "roundtrippers" *
4.Rick Thomas "roundtrippers" *
5.Al Meola "Local3" *
6.Rob Benetti "tedscrackedhead" *
7.Rob Benetti "tedscrackedhead" *
8.Jules McLean "redryder" *
9.Jules McLean "redryder" *
10.James Mack "renman" *
11.Jeff Butler "renman2" *
12.Craig Williams "hardheads" *
13.Mike Berkich "hardheads2" *
14.Michael Hrabovsky "eddietheking" *
15.John Reuss "raiders" *
16.Matt Bauler "dabears" *
17.Ken St.George "doomsday" *
18.Ken St.George "doomsday" *
18.Mike Duvall "rbGroup" *
19.Mike Duvall "rbGroup" *
20.Joe Thomas "Joe165BOYZ" *
21.Joe Thomas "Joe165BOYZ" *
22.Kris Kcira "KK165BOYZ" *
23.Kris Kcira "KK165BOYZ" *
24.Pete McNally "TheRock" *
25.Timothy Dlhy "rbGroup" *
26.Bill Cleavenger "kentuckythunder" *
27.Bernie Park "bpark165BOYZ" *
28.Bernie Park "bpark165BOYZ" *
29.Gregg Zwickel "zwickel1" *
30.Gregg Zwickel "zwickel2" *
31.Kevin Dukesherer "kjduke" *
32.ORMOND ROSE "KOTRAX" *
33.ORMOND ROSE "KOTRAX" *
34.Stephen Jupinka "quahogs" *
35.Stephen Jupinka "quahogs" *
36.Russ Steele "UFFCS" *
37.Billy Wasosky "Bwaz" *
38.Ray Wasosky "Bwaz" *
39.Matt Sterk "Dawg1" *
40.Matt Sterk "Dawg2" *
41.Robert Sabini "nffc" *
42.Robert Sabini "nffc" *
43.Tom Yates "TOMDOG" *
44.Tom Yates "TOMDOG" *
45.Billy Kenehan "bermudabangers" *
46.Danny Mitlof "GodHatesYou" *
47.Patrick Welsh "GodLovesYou" *
48.Todd Whitestone "telestar" *
49.Patrick Owens "Tennessee Titans" *
50.Glenn Schroter "KingOfQueens" *
51.Bill Carson "sparta" *
52.Bill Carson "sparta2" *
53.Jeff Dawson "kapefear"
54.Frank Mammola "Blackhand" *
55.Frank Mammola "Blackhand Jr" *
56.Tim D. "Bennetti group"
57.Jose Segura "Jive Turkeys" *
58.Andre Porter "J.Turkeys2" *
59.Mike Bates "J.Turkeys3" *
60.Albee Parisi "The Rock 2" *
61.Fritz Simeon "pickles" *
62.Scott Stahlmann "Quahogs2" *
63.Lee Jupinka "Quahogs3" *
64.Paul Mammola "Blackhand Bro" *
65.Russell Horne "Russ0811" *
66.Brian Firecracker "165BOYZ" *
67.Louie Carpio "165BOYZ" *
68.Manny Carlino "Manny1" *
69.Manny Carlino "Manny2" *
70.Richie Primo "Primo1" *
71.Richie Primo "Primo2" *
72.Greg A. & Tom K. "NFFC" *
73.Bill Sevening *
74.Bill Sevening *
75.Scott Stauffer "Bongizmo" *
Each asterisk represents the teams that I've received checks/money orders from.
[ August 28, 2008, 03:15 PM: Message edited by: Diesel ]
*Ranked #1 Average Fantasy Football Player in the Nation 2004-2013
"Fantasy sports are all about LUCK. Except when I win."
"Fantasy sports are all about LUCK. Except when I win."
NFL 2008 "Pick'em Share Pool"
I'll put in the checks I received this week, on Sunday. Everyone who's signed up already, please send your checks or money orders soon. I'd like to fill this up as quick as possible. Once I have 70 entries and 70 checks, I will send out the website's invitations to all entrants. NFL days are coming...
*Ranked #1 Average Fantasy Football Player in the Nation 2004-2013
"Fantasy sports are all about LUCK. Except when I win."
"Fantasy sports are all about LUCK. Except when I win."