Bracket Closing!! Official Net54 NCAA March Madness ESPN Tourny Challenge 2016
Greetings all!
Based on polling result from 34 participants ESPN will be our host provider. Below you will find the link for the group: http://games.espn.go.com/tournament-...roupID=1051829 PW = matty Entry will be $10. Anyone is welcome, just join the above linked pool and send $10 PayPal to: jkray25@yahoo.com Prizes as follows: 1) Hal Chase Trophy Card 2) Net54 T-shirt 3) Cash Again, I'm excited to set this up for everyone and look forward to large numbers and a lot of fun. EDIT: Leon has graciously put a t-shirt in the prize pool. EDIT#2: I've contact the supposed holder of the Hal Chase trophy card, waiting to hear back Thanks Jacob Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk |
Isn't there at least one other thread already doing this?
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Poll added, please select ONE provider.
Once this poll is complete we will add an additional poll for money or no money as it only allows one poll at a time. Thanks Jacob |
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Does anyone remember the days when no money was involved and the winner of the Net 54 contest got bragging rights and possession of the T206 Hal Chase holding trophy card for 365 days? Sigh...
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Hah, excellent suggestion! We could very reasonably accommodate that as well!!
A money prize, t-shirt and the Hal Chase trophy card. Sign me up! |
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I ran it a couple of times... And I do believe that we've never Stop'd!!! Someone Won the Chase Card Last Year... No!? Time fir a Search! |
Looks Like Dan Bretta(SlideKellySlide) Ran the Pool & Brian?(SpackTrack) Won the Hal Chase Trophy Card!
http://games.espn.go.com/tournament-...groupID=510100 Password is : T206 |
I'm all for having the pool for Leon's T-shirt, the Hal Chase card, bragging rights & anything else someone might choose to offer up as a prize reward.
Does it make any difference what site supports the pool?? I believe they all publish instant, up-to-date, comprehensive totals don't they? |
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Let's keep the voting going today everyone! Voting will close in the next couple of hours. Would love to get 10 or so more votes.
Thanks! |
45 min left of voting. Looks like ESPN will be hosting.
Next up will be a poll for money or no money. Thanks |
Group link has been added. Currently gauging interest in in money/no money.
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I think a 20.00 buy in makes it more fun and it's not like high stakes or anything.
I am 100% in and must warn everyone... I've won my office pool 6 of the last 10 years..... I'm a college basketball JUNKIE.. LOL |
Well then, welcome Josh and good luck! Glad to have you.
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Thanks! It's a lot of fun.. Question: I signed up and found the net54 (matty group).. Of course the field has not been selected, so we can't fill out brackets etc... We can do that on Sunday/Monday. If this turns into a $20.00 buy in will you let us know and where to send funds etc.? Thanks! |
I will, I'll update the original post to reflect where to send the funds if it ends up being money. My PayPal most likely.
I'll officially put my vote here as well: $20 entry Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk |
Great, thanks!
I did my best... We have always used CBS Sports... so I'm not sure how espn works.... I "think" I'm registered, but maybe it won't let me fully get in until the brackets are selected? Let's just hope my Gators can slide in!:D |
You should be able to join the group even with a blank bracket.
Are you espn32427181? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk |
Hi Guys,
I did win last year, but I never took possession of the Chase trophy card. I've been in touch with Jacob and given him my best lead on its whereabouts. If it doesn't turn up, I will definitely supply a new Chase trophy card so the great tradition continues. I will follow this thread for updates. Brian |
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I'm not sure I certainly didn't choose that username. Mine is Wesley Hall |
Everyone that voted for a provider please let me know preference as to money (20, 10) or no money. So far have only heard from one person and myself in regards to the pool.
I would love to hear EITHER way, just trying to clarify. Thanks Jacob Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk |
Repeating my Post #9:
I'm all for having the pool for Leon's T-shirt, the Hal Chase card, bragging rights & anything else someone might choose to offer up as a prize reward. |
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Yup it appears that way. I'll send out an update later day.
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I say $20. I already logged in and reserved my spot on ESPN
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I saw, thanks matt. No one else seems to want to chime in.
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I think I have it fixed...
I'm in as 'joshgators" joshgators,espn32427181 I have NO idea where the "espm32427181 came from?? Anyhow, I vote for a buy in of some sort (10 or $20.00).. Just makes every game count... Sadly, my Gators are gonna need to win a couple games in the SEC tourney or it's going to be 2 years in a row of missing the dance. Maybe 1 win gets them in? |
Joshgators would be your espn username, the espn###### is your bracket name, it's randomly generated if you have never had a espn username in the past. You can change it to anything, gators rock etc.
So far we have three votes for money and one for no money. I'll give it till tonorrow morning to hear from more people. Thanks Jacob Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk |
Ncaa
I'm in as espn987577701. I'd pay $10 for the privilege to lose like I always do.
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$20 Bucks & The Chase Thropy Card!!!
And of Course a Tee From Leon ~
It'll Help keep my Bed Riding Days Amused... I'm Gonna do my Best ta Help Find the Hal Chase Trophy Card! |
We're getting close guys!
As far as I'm concerned... Once conference tournies start.. The madness has begun!! |
Updates
With conference tournaments in full swing and selection Sunday two days away I'll make the call on this.
Out of 34 voters on the site we only have 6 who are in the pool currently. Prizes will include: 1)Hal Chase Trophy card, if we can't find who has it (I got the info from Brian but have yet to make contact) Brian said he would lend his for the honor? 2)T-shirt from Leon, he has various sizes (hope its your size!) 3) And some cash!!! Everyone aside from one voted on some form of money, with the majority (4) being 20 and another 10. I say we just do a $10 entry, winner take all (especially with the small group size so far). If more people join and the group number rises significantly we can pay out top 2 or 3 but the card and shirt will only go to first place. This is a reminder again for those that voted and have not joined the pool, if you would like to play the link is on the OP, entry is $10 $10 to be sent to jkray25@yahoo.com (PayPal address). Thanks guys and good luck! (I will bump once daily until brackets close on Thurs 3/17 @noon) |
Signed up to make my donation to the winner.
Payment sent. Thanks for setting this up. Dave |
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Entered & money sent
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Jkay.
As soon as I get back to my desktop (tomorrow) I'll PayPal the money over. I've already signed up and am in. Thanks |
No problem, thanks!
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Guys I will be out of the country until next Saturday. I will try and check back intermittently.
Continue to join the group if you havent. Brackets lock at noon on Thursday 3/17. PayPal $10 to jkray25@yahoo.com See you guys on the flipside! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk |
Bump
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Just sent you the entry fee VIA Paypal and my bracket is filled out.
Gotta say... this is easily the toughest year that I can remember. There is literally 10-15 teams that could win it all. Should be fun! |
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Also BUMP.
If you are in the group a reminder to send $10 to jkray25@yahoo.com Brackets close at 12:15 EST on Thurs 3/17 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk |
Where are all the players from past years?
Come on & join in! |
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Bump
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I joined, I'll pay later today.
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Still plenty of time to get in guys! We need more players--the more the merrier, so they say!
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OK I payed... its really no more than an extra $10 to the eventual winner as I suck at this
Mountaineer1999 |
Just paid, will join the bracket tonight. Thanks!
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just paid and joined the bracket
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Joined and paid via paypal. I don't recall who had won the Chase trophy the year before Brian. They were required to send the card to him. I know the year I won I only got to hold onto the Chase card for about a week because the previous winner lost it and later found it.
The winner is also supposed to run the tournament the following year. I ran it last year because IIRC we couldn't get hold of the previous winner. I'm sure all of this is in the archives somewhere. :D |
paid up
I just paid and did my picks via the link. Not sure it actually lists me in the group though? thanks, Mike vtgmsc
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As for the Chase card, it s on its way to me so we have that taken care of. 12 hrs to bracket lock. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk |
ONE LAST BUMP
IF YOU HAVEN'T JOINED ALREADY AND WANT TO, FOLLOW THE LINK ON THE OP. PAYPAL $10 IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY TO JKRAY25@YAHOO.COM CURRENTLY 19 IN THE POOL, HAVE RECEIVED MONEY FROM 12. GOOD LUCK TO ALL AND ENJOY THE MADNESS!!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk |
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vermont2500@hotmail.com team name is 218551 841 vtgmsc thanks! mike |
I am not ever (personally) a sports-watching-pool person but is the entry deadline this morning?
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The brackets lock at 12:15 EST, best to have them in by noon. First game starts at 12:15 though
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Very good...we can stick this to the top until after lunch and the bracket closes, so maybe a few more members will see it and hop in. Good luck to all..
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Thanks Leon
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NCAA Brackets
I just got my bracket in and sent $10 payment with Paypal. Thanks
James |
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Jacob, I sent you a pm a bit ago. I filled one out and paid w/ paypal. Thanks!
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Good turnout!
I'm going to immediately take my winnings and buy a card from a net54 member! :p |
Holy crap
I said this was the most difficult bracket I've ever filled out because there are no great teams this year and are potentially 10-15 teams that could win if.. It's way worse than I thought lol This could be the year a mid major wins the natty. |
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http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/...psgsr4e4o3.png (And now comes the part where I lose every game in the next round.) |
You're absolutely killing it
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Guys, currently only 14 ppl have paid. There are 22 in the pool.
If you haven't paid please be sure to send $10 to my PayPal at jkray25@yahoo.com Thanks and hope your brackets aren't too busted! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk |
Update, again we have 22 players in the pool with 16 ppl having paid.
If you have not paid and win the bracket you will not receive the cash prize. Please send payment to jkray25@yahoo.com in the amount of $10. Thanks Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk |
Is it too late to get in? I have some bold choices for the first few rounds.
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I'm not in it, but it strikes me as unfair for people to be allowed to pay late after they've had a chance to collect more information about their chances of winning the prize. I can see waiting until the field of 68 is down to 64, but anything after that is just cheating, no?
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Yeah... that's pretty jacked up.... People that didn't have their money in by the start of the tournament should have had their brackets disqualified. |
I think the ESPN usernames of the nonpayers should be listed. Sometimes you just forget you hadn't paid yet or registered. I picked Michigan State to win it all but I still paid after they lost in the first round.
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As the current leader, I'm really gonna need all you delinquents to go ahead and get your money paid up, mkay?
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Everyone was well aware of the amount and the date the contest started. There are those who payed despite not having a chance and I thank those people for that. Others may have forgot, true, and I can post a list of who all has paid later this evening. As for those who didn't pay and who don't pay...well as I said earlier, not much we can do. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk |
4 currently have not paid BTW
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