Net54 2012 NCAA tournament ??

[tbob]

I was fortunate enough to win the Net 54 contest twice and I was the one who added the scotch tape to the slab (pretty, huh?) because the label was coming off and falling to the side.

[dstraate]

Well, The pit was a lot of fun yesterday, but I've got to admit that the boys from Baylor seem to be the class of the region. Wow are they a physically imposing bunch

With strong wins by KSU and ISU, the Big 12 looks like the real deal right now, and Denny, as for your Mizzou team? Anybody that beat that team from Baylor 3 times has a chance against anybody.

[GoldenAge50s]

Boy, did Norfolk State ever put a cramp in MY style today!

Congrats to them---They looked like Final Four material this PM!

[frankbmd]

My bracket is doing well at 200. Is it too late to join the group?

[irishdenny]

Originally Posted by dstraate

Well, The pit was a lot of fun yesterday, but I've got to admit that the boys from Baylor seem to be the class of the region. Wow are they a physically imposing bunch

With strong wins by KSU and ISU, the Big 12 looks like the real deal right now, and Denny, as for your Mizzou team? Anybody that beat that team from Baylor 3 times has a chance against anybody.

That is Why I thought Mizz Could go the Distance... Plus my 5 year old was Very insistent about the Them... Oh Well, Now I can Root for the Irish

[carrigansghost]

SOund of a paper shredding.......Great games to watch though.

Rawn

[irishdenny]

Originally Posted by irishdenny

That is Why I thought Mizz Could go the Distance... Plus my 5 year old was Very insistent about the Them... Oh Well, Now I can Root for the Irish

I think this will be the only time I ever "Quote" my "Own Quote"...

What a Horribly Mad day... for many I'm Sure!

Life is Still Grand

[Vol]

Originally Posted by dstraate

Well, The pit was a lot of fun yesterday, but I've got to admit that the boys from Baylor seem to be the class of the region. Wow are they a physically imposing bunch
.

Got to be those uniforms!

[tbob]

Big 12? Texas, Mizzou, K-State are all gone and Iowa State will be gone in 3 hours after they play Kentucky. Kansas is overrated and Baylor is a train wreck, talented but in trouble.
The Pac-12 was horrible this year but the Big 12 was very overrated.

[Orioles1954]

TBOB,

Arkansans just don't like the Big 12....it's in the water. I've never liked that conference.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

TBOB,

Arkansans just don't like the Big 12....it's in the water. I've never liked that conference.

I was never crazy about the Big 12 either. It was bad enough having the SWC break up, but then getting absorbed into the Big 12 added more insult. Looking forward to renewing the Arkansas-A&M rivalry over in the SEC.

[Orioles1954]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I was never crazy about the Big 12 either. It was bad enough having the SWC break up, but then getting absorbed into the Big 12 added more insult. Looking forward to renewing the Arkansas-A&M rivalry over in the SEC.

I'm also looking forward to beating down A&M every year...just the way we used to and have the past three years in football

[mybuddyinc]

71st place is about where I expected to be


GO Orange

[jbbama]

Group ResultsRK ENTRY, OWNER R64 R32 S16 E8 FF NCG CHAMPION PPR


1 BBSD81, BBSD81 240 240 0 0 0 0 UNC 1040 480 99.6
2 velocheese 1, velocheese 210 260 0 0 0 0 UNC 1240 470 99.0
3 Davesmyname 1, Davesmyname 220 240 0 0 0 0 Ohio St 1280 460 98.0
3 vajra1 1, vajra1 240 220 0 0 0 0 Mich St 1160 460 98.0
5 Stone 1, ston4100 230 220 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 1080 450 95.7
5 theskyisblue23 1, theskyisblue23 210 240 0 0 0 0 UNC 1080 450 95.7
7 BAMAJB14 1, BAMAJB14 220 220 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 1200 440 92.4
7 carrigansghost 1, carrigansghost 220 220 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 1120 440 92.4
9 jimalex1973 1, jimalex1973 210 220 0 0 0 0 Indiana 1200 430 86.1
9 TheBuccosFan, TheBuccosFan 230 200 0 0 0 0 UNC 1200 430 86.1
9 aaaroncc 1, aaaroncc 230 200 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 1120 430 86.1
12 sfmays24, sfmike 220 200 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 1280 420 79.0
12 Go Bucky, effe0525 220 200 0 0 0 0 Ohio St 1200 420 79.0
12 trophybob27 1, trophybob27 200 220 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 1200 420 79.0
12 brookdodger55 1, brookdodger55 220 200 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 1160 420 79.0
12 seablaster , Seablaster.0 200 220 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 1120 420 79.0
12 Slidekellyslide 1, Slidekellyslide 200 220 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 1080 420 79.0
12 gimble200 1, gimble200 220 200 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 1000 420 79.0
12 Peck481 1, Peck481 220 200 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 960 420 79.0
12 scottpt99, scottpt99 240 180 0 0 0 0 UNC 880 420 79.0
12 irishdenny, Mychoz 200 220 0 0 0 0 Missouri 600 420 79.0
22 caramelcard 1, caramelcard 230 180 0 0 0 0 Ohio St 1240 410 70.5
22 rnisly60 1, rnisly60 230 180 0 0 0 0 Ohio St 1200 410 70.5
22 Vintage Yankee, donfan23 210 200 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 1200 410 70.5
22 Going for Broke, OldOriole 210 200 0 0 0 0 UNC 1080 410 70.5
22 GoJackets94, tb_trance 210 200 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 1080 410 70.5
22 gopherz 1, gopherz 210 200 0 0 0 0 UNC 960 410 70.5
22 MajorDanby 6, MajorDanby 190 220 0 0 0 0 UNC 960 410 70.5
29 greatwake 1, greatwake 180 220 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 1280 400 61.0
29 LeChoke James, jimmyleiderman 220 180 0 0 0 0 Kansas 1200 400 61.0
29 boysblue99 1, boysblue99 200 200 0 0 0 0 Syracuse 1200 400 61.0
29 Sixtofan 1, Sixtofan 220 180 0 0 0 0 Mich St 1200 400 61.0
29 Johnny Ballgame, John_R_Burris 220 180 0 0 0 0 Kansas 1120 400 61.0
29 tlwise12 1, tlwise12 220 180 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 1120 400 61.0
29 atparks13 2, atparks13 220 180 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 800 400 61.0
36 Scott T, sthompson77566 210 180 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 1280 390 51.2
36 jcmtiger12 1, jcmtiger12 170 220 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 1200 390 51.2
36 runscott2 1, runscott2 210 180 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 1120 390 51.2
36 timm9494 1, timm9494 190 200 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 1080 390 51.2
36 fkm_bky Entry 1, fkm_bky 190 200 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 1000 390 51.2
36 cavebeast911 1, cavebeast911 230 160 0 0 0 0 UNC 1000 390 51.2
36 cliftonspizza8 1, cliftonspizza8 230 160 0 0 0 0 Mich St 960 390 51.2
36 Jean B., wastewaterengineer 230 160 0 0 0 0 Ohio St 680 390 51.2
36 Buddys46defense 1, Buddys46defense 210 180 0 0 0 0 Florida St 520 390 51.2
45 lefty147 1, lefty147 200 180 0 0 0 0 UNC 1200 380 41.8
45 sskaggs1 2, sskaggs1 200 180 0 0 0 0 UNC 1160 380 41.8
45 theteacher09 1, theteacher09 200 180 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 1160 380 41.8
45 bowlingshoe 1, troll9164 220 160 0 0 0 0 UNC 1080 380 41.8
45 GoldenAge50s 1, GoldenAge50s 200 180 0 0 0 0 Missouri 640 380 41.8
45 spacktrack 10, spacktrack 240 140 0 0 0 0 Duke 560 380 41.8

[carrigansghost]

I think BAMA here will win it.

Rawn

[majordanby]

unless unc pulls a rabbit out of their hat, with marshall out there goes my bid for the coveted net54 tournament cup.

[carrigansghost]

rain 3's Wisc.......

Rawn

[irishdenny]

The Cuse seem to be pretty resilient... But at this point, any team left can Win it All!

[mybuddyinc]

78 / 81

Orange gone ................. yep ................. story of my life

[caramelcard]

Wowsers.

First time I've ever been in the hunt.

Rob

[frankbmd]

I didn't join the group in time, but frankbmd 1, my only bracket, is currently at 930.

My other bracket contest will be more profitable, but I'll forever regret not winning a Net54 T shirt.

However, I had Syracuse going through to the final 2, so the most I can get in the next round is 160.

Congratulations to the real winner in advance, but I'll know if I beat you.

[carrigansghost]

Well Frank,
I have not seen a college game since last tourney, nor do I pay attention and really flipped a coin, Thx Leon for the quarter.

Rawn

[irishdenny]

Originally Posted by caramelcard

Wowsers.

First time I've ever been in the hunt.

Rob

Hang iN there Rob... You're l@@kin' Grand!

[jcmtiger]

I have a good chance to have the Final 2, Kentucky and Kansas and Kentucky the winner, but not enough to win.

Joe

[jbbama]

Good Luck to all those near the top......

Group ResultsRK ENTRY, OWNER R64 R32 S16 E8 FF NCG CHAMPION PPR TOTAL PCT

1 caramelcard 1, caramelcard 230 180 240 240 0 0 Ohio St 640 890 98.0
2 greatwake 1, greatwake 180 220 320 160 0 0 Kentucky 480 880 97.5
3 Go Bucky, effe0525 220 200 200 240 0 0 Ohio St 640 860 96.1
3 Davesmyname 1, Davesmyname 220 240 240 160 0 0 Ohio St 480 860 96.1
5 LeChoke James, jimmyleiderman 220 180 200 240 0 0 Kansas 640 840 94.0
6 Scott T, sthompson77566 210 180 200 240 0 0 Kentucky 640 830 92.8
7 seablaster , Seablaster.0 200 220 160 240 0 0 Kentucky 640 820 91.4
7 sfmays24, sfmike 220 200 240 160 0 0 Kentucky 480 820 91.4
9 rnisly60 1, rnisly60 230 180 160 240 0 0 Ohio St 480 810 89.8
10 VOLnVEGAS, Co.Aytch 200 160 200 240 0 0 Kentucky 640 800 88.1
10 carrigansghost 1, carrigansghost 220 220 200 160 0 0 Kentucky 480 800 88.1
10 boysblue99 1, boysblue99 200 200 240 160 0 0 Syracuse 160 800 88.1
13 TheBuccosFan, TheBuccosFan 230 200 200 160 0 0 UNC 160 790 86.0
13 cavebeast911 1, cavebeast911 230 160 240 160 0 0 UNC 0 790 86.0
15 trophybob27 1, trophybob27 200 220 200 160 0 0 Kentucky 640 780 83.8
16 ben hudson, beninator3 210 160 160 240 0 0 Kentucky 640 770 81.3
16 Vintage Yankee, donfan23 210 200 200 160 0 0 Kentucky 640 770 81.3
16 MajorDanby 6, MajorDanby 190 220 200 160 0 0 UNC 0 770 81.3
19 ChiSoxFan (JW), ChiSoxFan2008 180 140 200 240 0 0 Kentucky 480 760 78.8
19 tlwise12 1, tlwise12 220 180 200 160 0 0 Kentucky 480 760 78.8
21 fkm_bky Entry 1, fkm_bky 190 200 200 160 0 0 Kentucky 640 750 76.1
21 aaaroncc 1, aaaroncc 230 200 240 80 0 0 Kentucky 480 750 76.1
23 destraate 1, destraate 200 140 160 240 0 0 Ohio St 640 740 73.3
23 theteacher09 1, theteacher09 200 180 200 160 0 0 Kentucky 480 740 73.3
23 sskaggs1 2, sskaggs1 200 180 280 80 0 0 UNC 160 740 73.3
23 lefty147 1, lefty147 200 180 200 160 0 0 UNC 160 740 73.3
23 vajra1 1, vajra1 240 220 120 160 0 0 Mich St 160 740 73.3
23 ssarian 1, ssarian 160 140 200 240 0 0 Mich St 160 740 73.3
29 Going for Broke, OldOriole 210 200 160 160 0 0 UNC 160 730 70.3
29 WooPigSooieeRazorback 1, WooPigSooieeRazorback 190 180 200 160 0 0 UNC 160 730 70.3
29 Secret_Machine 1, Secret_Machine 170 200 200 160 0 0 UNC 160 730 70.3
29 gopherz 1, gopherz 210 200 240 80 0 0 UNC 0 730 70.3
33 BAMAJB14 1, BAMAJB14 220 220 200 80 0 0 Kentucky 480 720 67.3
33 BBSD81, BBSD81 240 240 160 80 0 0 UNC 160 720 67.3
35 jcmtiger12 1, jcmtiger12 170 220 160 160 0 0 Kentucky 640 710 63.2
35 sb32, sbraun3231 190 160 200 160 0 0 Kentucky 480 710 63.2
35 velocheese 1, velocheese 210 260 240 0 0 0 UNC 0 710 63.2
38 Peck481 1, Peck481 220 200 200 80 0 0 Kentucky 480 700 59.9
39 Stone 1, ston4100 230 220 160 80 0 0 Kentucky 480 690 56.7
39 tum301 1, tum301 210 160 160 160 0 0 Mich St 160 690 56.7
39 theskyisblue23 1, theskyisblue23 210 240 160 80 0 0 UNC 160 690 56.7
42 runscott2 1, runscott2 210 180 200 80 0 0 Kentucky 480 670 50.1
43 asorianoturner 1, asorianoturner 180 160 160 160 0 0 Kentucky 640 660 46.9
43 brookdodger55 1, brookdodger55 220 200 160 80 0 0 Kentucky 480 660 46.9
43 gimble200 1, gimble200 220 200 160 80 0 0 Kentucky 480 660 46.9
43 Slidekellyslide 1, Slidekellyslide 200 220 160 80 0 0 Kentucky 480 660 46.9
43 91torero15 1, 91torero15 200 140 160 160 0 0 Kentucky 480 660 46.9
43 GoldenAge50s 1, GoldenAge50s 200 180 200 80 0 0 Missouri 0 660 46.9
43 scottpt99, scottpt99 240 180 160 80 0 0 UNC 0 660 46.9
50 christopher.herman, barteezzee 190 140 160 160 0 0 Kansas

[Runscott]

2nd year in a row where I could have flipped a coin and done just as well.

[scooter729]

I'm sitting in the bunch tied at 19th - aka no chance.

However, my wife is leading in her work pool of like 100 people. She is in the 99.8% grouping on ESPN, something like 11,000th in the country out of 6.5 million entries, and nailed all 4 Final Four teams! Her biggest flaw - listening to me to take Missouri for a few rounds, changing her pick of Florida to Missouri for the rounds of 16 and 8. I can only imagine her overall rank if she didn't listen to me!

[Scott T]

As a native Hoosier, I am in the rather awkward position of rooting for the Kentucky (gulp) Wildcats.

[tbob]

Originally Posted by caramelcard

Wowsers.

First time I've ever been in the hunt.

Rob

Looks like you win if OSU beats Kentucky in the finals or Louisville beats Kentucky, otherwise greatwake has a clear path. Then again if Louisville beats Kansas in the final game, there will be a huge mess

[irishdenny]

I'd Like to Thank

JJBAMA

For Posting the Latest Results of the Net54 NCAA Madness!

tBob, I sometime's like Anarchy, the Mess sounds Good to me...

[jcmtiger]

Looks like Greatwake, but I did pick Kentucky and Kansas, but no chance.

Joe

[FrankWakefield]

Not me, I needed OSU to beat Kansas, then for UK to beat OSU.... that would have gotten me in first. I'm in 5th if UK wins, I think.

As it now is, with a UK win Scott will get 1st place. In the unlikely event that the Jayhawks win, then James wins.

[jbbama]

no problem.


Looks like a 2 man race now............


RK ENTRY, OWNER R64 R32 S16 E8 FF NCG CHAMPION PPR TOTAL PCT

1 LeChoke James, jimmyleiderman 220 180 200 240 320 0 Kansas 320 1160 98.0
2 Scott T, sthompson77566 210 180 200 240 320 0 Kentucky 320 1150 97.6

3 seablaster , Seablaster.0 200 220 160 240 320 0 Kentucky 320 1140 97.3
4 VOLnVEGAS, Co.Aytch 200 160 200 240 320 0 Kentucky 320 1120 96.5
5 fkm_bky Entry 1, fkm_bky 190 200 200 160 320 0 Kentucky 320 1070 94.0
6 caramelcard 1, caramelcard 230 180 240 240 160 0 Ohio St 0 1050 92.8
7 greatwake 1, greatwake 180 220 320 160 160 0 Kentucky 320 1040 92.1
8 jcmtiger12 1, jcmtiger12 170 220 160 160 320 0 Kentucky 320 1030 91.3
9 Go Bucky, effe0525 220 200 200 240 160 0 Ohio St 0 1020 90.6
10 sfmays24, sfmike 220 200 240 160 160 0 Kentucky

[seablaster]

Came up short again.

Good grief.

[FrankWakefield]

Congrats, Scott!!! Go Big Blue!!!!

[irishdenny]

Yes! Congratulations Scott... Well Deserved! When Kansas came screaming back I was thinking that "It's Happening Again!"

Alan,

If you can get with Scott and get his address to Send Him the "Coveted Chase Trophy Card", I would greatly Appreciate it.

I did Have a thought of sending it to SGC to see if they would be Gracious enough to Put it in a Holder for us!? Completely uP to You! No Worries either way...

Scott,

If you'd like for me to see if that will work... Just LMK and I will give them a call and if so, I will send it in with my next order? (You can then tell Alan to send it to me!)
PLMK... if this is feasibly?

seablaster,

Please make your desired choice here, So VolnVegas can Know what he Won!

If both of you can then email me your address, I can get your Prize Off to You!
irishdenny@gmail.com

Second place: Choice of The Awesome PreWar Card Tray(Pictured) or "BASEBALL" a Film by Ken Burns (DVD Includes 10th inning)

Third place: Whatever is Left Over

[FrankWakefield]

If SGC will regrade the Trophy Card, then maybe they'd put "Net54 Trophy Card" on the slip for us... then we'd have something!!!

[irishdenny]

Originally Posted by FrankWakefield

If SGC will regrade the Trophy Card, then maybe they'd put "Net54 Trophy Card" on the slip for us... then we'd have something!!!

Frank,

I'm waiting for Scott's reply... I'd like to send it in with my next order... I'm going to Call SGC to see if they Grace us with their Holder?

[seablaster]

Thanks for setting everything up Denny. I'd like the Ken Burns Baseball DVD as I've never seen the entire thing. I completely forgot that there were prizes for the runner-ups.

[Scott T]

My fortunate victory is an example of the old Hoosier saying “even a blind squirrel will find an acorn every once in a while.”

As champion, I shall endeavor to represent the Network 54 board with honor and dignity.

Thanks to those who set up the contest.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Scott T

My fortunate victory is an example of the old Hoosier saying “even a blind squirrel will find an acorn every once in a while.”

As champion, I shall endeavor to represent the Network 54 board with honor and dignity.

Thanks to those who set up the contest.

Honestly, I personally only had limited interest in this whole gig (my wife watched many of the games, me not so much) so if you are the winner Scott, shoot me a PM with your address and shirt size and I will send you a winners Net54baseball T shirt. I think there is a traveling card for the winner too....but someone else will have to help with those details. Congrats.....

[Leon]

Originally Posted by FrankWakefield

If SGC will regrade the Trophy Card, then maybe they'd put "Net54 Trophy Card" on the slip for us... then we'd have something!!!

I have a very good rapport with the guys at SGC and they might do this for us (and might not, not sure).....If there is a fee, and they will do it, I will pay the fee.....let me know if I can help in this endeavor. LL

[tbob]

At least I nosed in to the top 10. Thanks again to Denny for setting it up. I think the last 2 NCAA title games were the worst played championship games I have ever seen, although there was some brief excitement toward the end. I wish they would just let the "one and dones" go staright from high school to a developmental league or on to the NBA instead of requiring one year of college. Even the basketball analysts bemoaned the complete lack of fundamentals they saw this year and last.
Oh well....

[T206DK]

I was flying high ....until the final 4 this year !! thanks Ohio State.

Congrats to the winner this year. thanks to Leon again for his donation of the t-shirt.
thanks to Denny for setting up the page on short notice...next year hopefully we'll get the bracket page going a soon as ESPN allows

[carrigansghost]

Top 10, wow. I haven't watched college ball since UNLV's big run. Just goes to show the luck involved. Congrats to the winners!!

Rawn

[mybuddyinc]

Originally Posted by tbob

At least I nosed in to the top 10. Thanks again to Denny for setting it up. I think the last 2 NCAA title games were the worst played championship games I have ever seen, although there was some brief excitement toward the end. I wish they would just let the "one and dones" go staright from high school to a developmental league or on to the NBA instead of requiring one year of college. Even the basketball analysts bemoaned the complete lack of fundamentals they saw this year and last.
Oh well....

Couldn't agree more, TBob ......

Kansas did have 3 or 4 nice give and go lay-ups ("back doors" as we ol' Princeton fans call 'em).

But Kentucky, how many of those freshmen will be there for Senior night three years from now ???

Adolph Rupp and James Naismith are rolling over in their graves.



Enough bad mouthing ------ Thanks Denny

And at least someone named Scott won

[Vol]

Congrats Scott!


Nice picks.

[aelefson]

Congrats Scott! I did not think it was possible but I believe I went from 1st last year to last (or nearly last) this year.

I will send the trophy Chase card whever it needs to go next but it will have to wait until next week as I am away until then.

Alan

[irishdenny]

tBob, MyBuddyInc (is it Scott?), You Guys are so right! However, were would we be without them... I guess I'm just trying to be positive. This has been a pleasure that I consume Yearly. You guys make it ALL Worth Wild!

I'd Like to thank ALL that Played, "Truly!"

[irishdenny]

Originally Posted by aelefson

Congrats Scott! I did not think it was possible but I believe I went from 1st last year to last (or nearly last) this year.

I will send the trophy Chase card whever it needs to go next but it will have to wait until next week as I am away until then.

Alan

Thanks Alan, Sounds Grand... I'm putting together an Order, Good Timing!

Frank, Leon & All concerned, I just got off the phone with Bob Luce of SGC, He said it should be No Problem. He did say that he was going to run it by Scott, But didn't believe it to be a problem!? If I don't hear back from him, "It's a Go".

Alan said it'll be a Week before he can get me the card anyways.