OONFL2K10 - It's PLAYOFFS time!

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OONFL2K10 - It's PLAYOFFS time!

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Alright folks. Only six days remain before the start of the preseason, meaning we're rapidly approaching Sept 10th and the start of the actual football season. Signups are now being accepted! Those of you who are interested in participating, please post in this thread, and PM me as well. I'll reply via PM with the rest of the details.

An overview for those new to the site and/or pool:

-Any OO member is welcome to join us; we also generally allow immediate family and close friends of OOers, if they have an itch to get in (my father-in-law, Mr. Bob, for example, participates even though he doesn't visit OO).
-The pool lasts from Week 1 through the Super Bowl, every game picked by every player.
-A correct pick earns 2 points, an incorrect pick 0.
-Each player may optionally designate up to five games each week as 'locks'. Correct locks earn 3 points instead of 2, and incorrect locks cost a point instead of washing out.
-At regular-season's end, the top 50% of players continue to the playoffs; the rest become cheerleaders (or hecklers).
-Playoff scoring is similar, except each player has a total of 5 locks for the duration of the playoffs, and the Super Bowl is worth 4 base points rather than two.
-$20 entrance fee, with an optional $10 'ironman' 2nd entry add-on (pick all games for the whole season prior to Week 1). Regular-season winner gets 10%, 3rd-place playoffs gets 15%, 2nd-place playoffs 30%, and playoff winner 40%. A special award known as the End-of-Season Surge, earns 5% and goes to the player scoring the most points during the critical Week 13-17 period.

The pre-preseason planning thread discussion covered naught but for the need for a more explicit rule regarding corrections. The official rules have been modified as follows:
Errors: If you notice any errors in the weekly updates, let Zaxxon know immediately. Error corrections will only be accepted through the following week. For example, Week 1 errors must be reported by the end of the final Week 2 game. Week 17 errors must be reported at least 24 hours prior to the first playoff game, and all playoff errors must be reported at least 24 hours prior to the next week's first game.
Another change this year is the competition website. I've nuked the old site and set up shop here. Please update your bookmarks. Those interested in joining us, you can view past results as well as the full rules (located within the current season's spreadsheet) on that site.

Again, those of you who are interested in participating, please post in this thread, and PM me as well. I'll reply via PM with the rest of the details.
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those of you who are interested in participating, please post in this thread, and PM me as well. I'll reply via PM with the rest of the details.
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I'll pay you in person this week for myself, Jim and Rich (my 2 friends).
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Im in.. Pm sent
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In :horse:
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In! :coffee: :pop:
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sigh. I'll donate more cash to the cause.

what cause is this for again? :wink:
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The hunt is on!
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Miss Taken and I are in! We are ready for some football (related wagering).
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Everyone should have a PM with entry details now. If not, please let me know.
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I can't believe it's this time already. I'm in I reckon. I've done the Ironman a couple times...maybe not this year.....
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I am ready to participate this year. good luck. Mr. Lem
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Eek! Lurker! :D
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Mr. Lem wrote:I am ready to participate this year. good luck. Mr. Lem
Welcome to OO, Mr. Lem. :)
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I had mentioned this to Zaxxon as far as Ironman entries go. This idea is not endorsed or sponsored by anyone running the
Official game....

I'm pretty sure the times I've played, we've only had 2 or 3 Ironman entries and normally they end up near the bottom of the pile. It's still fun though entering an Ironman just to see if you can do better than someone playing week to week....

I'd be willing as an Ironman entrant, to put up like a $10 gas card, scratch ticket, bill, etc to the Ironman entry with the most
points at the end of the regular season. I'd like to think I have a chance for winning something when I sit and make my picks for the
whole season over a few beers.

In the event there is a tie, we can fight.

This would be totally separate from the Official game. You still need to pay your $10 for the Ironman entry. This would be like
a "Gentlemen's agreement", where those entrants who say "I'll do that!" would keep up their end with the "prize".

I'm in for the regular entry. EDIT: Monies sent!

If anyone is doing an Ironman who would agree to the above, I'll tack on the Ironman entry.
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I'm in. My goal: at least make the cut this year!
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IN!
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paypal sent today for entry.
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Paid in cash money this last weekend. :)
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I'll send you a PM momentarily.
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Glad to have you back, GA!
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Bumpity bump goes the thread. Meaningless foosball games that are nonetheless nationally televised start tonight! This is your cue to sign up if you haven't yet.
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No Ironman for me. I'm spending my xtra 10 bucks on


Watermelon Ale

Got a 6 pack at my local store on Oaklawn Ave. Very tasty.... the Wife liked it!


Good luck all!
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moghedian wrote:No Ironman for me. I'm spending my xtra 10 bucks on


Watermelon Ale

Got a 6 pack at my local store on Oaklawn Ave. Very tasty.... the Wife liked it!


Good luck all!
Son of a bitch, it's not available in Chicago! Any beer by a label called "Hooker" must be awesome!
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Money sent for Reg and the Ironman
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If you change you mind I am up for a gentlemen's wager :tjg:
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Sure JC Anejo, I've changed me mind.

At least we have a 50/50 chance of getting our money back! When I win, what would you like to have received as your "prize"?

I'm not sure fighting will really be involved. I expected multitudes with my offer. As just us, no ties.

I'm good for a $10 scratch ticket from your area.....any crazy amount I win I'm good to split with you.

Good Luck! Sending Zaxxon the Ironman entry fee as soon as I post this.....
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Got the payment, Mog. Here's my currently-paid list. If you think you paid but aren't on here, please let me know. If you think you're playing but haven't yet paid, it's time to get your rear in gear.

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Updated:

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$ has been sent for you to hold till you pay me my winnings after the Super Bowl... :)
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Jeff V wrote:
Son of a bitch, it's not available in Chicago! Any beer by a label called "Hooker" must be awesome!

Coming back from the Buttonwood Park Zoo today,we stopped by our store to pick up a 6-pack to bring over to my Dad. It was the last one! I wasn't thinking it would be that popular.

My Dad liked it. My Mom thought it "Tastes like beer".

Dad shared with me a Sah'tea. Nice. Almost like a wine. We split a 22 ounce bottle. Happy with the portion.

Then we went to the garden and got some Sage, Basil, Parsley, Cayenne Pepper, Jalapenos, a little purple Pepper fella... Then he mentioned the Blueberry BBq Sauce and Spicy Blueberry Jam he had just put in jars.

As well as a Beer Tasting at Mystic Seaport. Would I like to go? !

My Parents are cool. Will this help me in Football?

Nope. But I just got excited and had to share.
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Received Jiffy's payment.
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moghedian wrote:Sure JC Anejo, I've changed me mind.

At least we have a 50/50 chance of getting our money back! When I win, what would you like to have received as your "prize"?

I'm not sure fighting will really be involved. I expected multitudes with my offer. As just us, no ties.

I'm good for a $10 scratch ticket from your area.....any crazy amount I win I'm good to split with you.

Good Luck! Sending Zaxxon the Ironman entry fee as soon as I post this.....
A 10 scratch ticket is good with me.............
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Received Gwartok's payment. Keep em coming!
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Bump!

Can you PM me the info, Zax?
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pr0ner wrote:Bump!

Can you PM me the info, Zax?
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