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2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge

Posted By: Don Sicilia

2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/04/08 02:11 PM

That time of year again... March madness is upon us.

The brackets aren't out yet, but you can register now by clicking on the link below:

ESPN Men's Tournament Challenge

and

ESPN Women's Tournament Challenge

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Brackets lock 3/18.

2007 Standings (Men)
DB, JL, DA, KL, JG, BL, MC, DN

2007 Standings (Women)
JG, DB, KL
Posted By: Longneck

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/05/08 03:51 PM

I feel like such a whore

I'm in as "Gene Keady's Combover"
Posted By: Don Sicilia

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/12/08 01:54 PM

Brackets will be out soon! Everybody sign up!

Please notice... I've added the Women's game. Sign up for that one as well.
Posted By: Just Lou

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/12/08 04:43 PM

I'll be in soon.
Posted By: Don Sicilia

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/17/08 02:53 PM

Brackets are out! Time to sign up and pick, guys!
Posted By: MaryCas

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/17/08 05:17 PM

I'm in - Dunkin' DoeNutt 1. Are we going to have multiple picks with # 1 as the only one that counts?
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/17/08 05:21 PM


I only have enough energy and stamina to do one bracket per tournament

NOTE: Women's brackets will be released tonight/tomorrow. Let's get more than 2 people in that one, k? ;\)
Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/17/08 05:21 PM

Go Memphis!
Posted By: Ice

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/17/08 05:27 PM

 Originally Posted By: pizzaboy
Go Memphis!


They're gonna go to the elite-8 and then they're gonna get knocked out by T-E-X-A-S! \:p
Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/17/08 05:30 PM

Ice, I love ya', but I've had my fill of Texas for a while. Maybe after Clemens is indicted and Bush is out of office, I can cheer for those guys again. \:p
Posted By: Ice

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/17/08 05:36 PM

...Fair enough, Lead, but just remember that neither of those two individuals are actually natives of The Great State. \:p
Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/17/08 05:39 PM

Yeah, I guess I have to stop making assumptions.

Truth is, I've been to Houston a bunch of times and to Dallas once. It's a GREAT state, with super friendly people, so I guess it would be like you making the assumption that all New Yorkers are commie, bleeding-heart liberals.

Not fair.

Sorry Texas.
Posted By: Ice

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/17/08 05:56 PM

 Originally Posted By: pizzaboy
I guess it would be like you making the assumption that all New Yorkers are commie, bleeding-heart liberals.


Believe me, I would MUCH rather live in New York. ;\)

Fact is, Austin is one of the best towns in the world, it really is. And it's FULL of commie, bleeding-heart liberals. haha

So just come on down to Austin one of these days and we'll find you a Jewish deli AND a Spanish Senorita~ on the same day, big guy.
Posted By: Don Alessandrio

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/17/08 08:46 PM

I'm in, alexander 1. I guess I will take a crack at the women's this year. Can't be any more of a guess than Bass Fishing.
Posted By: Longneck

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/17/08 10:00 PM

Go Purdue, Butler, Notre Dame, but Hoosiers are Losers!

I used to be a diehard Purdue fan back in the days of Cuonzo Martin and Glen Robinson. Now I sort of root for them without watching the games.

That's why I can't cheer for Indiana.
Posted By: The Iceman

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/18/08 07:32 AM

I've just entered both the mens & womens brackets. I only made one pick. for each


Mine are Satan's picks
Posted By: MaryCas

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/20/08 07:26 PM

Three for Three so far. That's gotta be a first for me. I'm pickin' a darkish horse to go all the way.......Wisconsin.
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/22/08 06:04 AM


Apparently I really fucked up Round 1... \:\/
Posted By: MaryCas

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/23/08 12:12 PM

 Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Apparently I really fucked up Round 1... \:\/


We know, Rutgers didn't make it, which threw off your objectivity.
Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/24/08 02:37 PM

What a tournament so far!

Lots of upsets. Honestly, maybe the most ever. I'd have to look it up.
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/24/08 03:46 PM


I did pretty lousy in my picks, but made up a little ground this weekend (tied for second-to-last rather than last \:\/ ). My Elite Eight are all still intact... for now.
Posted By: Longneck

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/25/08 01:58 AM

Is there a crying icon/smiley?
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/25/08 02:05 AM

 Originally Posted By: Longneck
Is there a crying icon/smiley?

Yeah, look in the left column for "More Smilies"... and guess what, you can even find TV Listings there!
Posted By: Longneck

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/26/08 03:30 AM

 Originally Posted By: J Geoff
 Originally Posted By: Longneck
Is there a crying icon/smiley?

Yeah, look in the left column for "More Smilies"... and guess what, you can even find TV Listings there!


HOLY COW, WHAT'S NEXT A FACEBOOK GROUP???
Posted By: dontomasso

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/26/08 03:34 PM

Why is March Madness going into April this year? I hope this doesnt get "tostitoed" like the college bowl games which used to end on Jan 1 and now go to Jan 12.
Posted By: Longneck

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/26/08 04:25 PM

 Originally Posted By: dontomasso
Why is March Madness going into April this year?


I was wondering the same thing. Kind of like football starting in September instead of August....
Posted By: MaryCas

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/28/08 12:27 PM

Is there a way to see everyone's pick for winner?
Posted By: MaryCas

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/28/08 12:32 PM

 Originally Posted By: dontomasso
Why is March Madness going into April this year? I hope this doesnt get "tostitoed" like the college bowl games which used to end on Jan 1 and now go to Jan 12.


Anything for a buck. The Madness of March is that it now goes beyond March. April Fool's Gold Madness Tournament sponsored by Trojan, the condom recommended by 4 out of 5 players. Going to the tourney? Don't forget your Trojan. Your team may lose, but you'll be a winner.
Posted By: klydon1

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/28/08 02:40 PM

 Originally Posted By: MaryCas
Is there a way to see everyone's pick for winner?


Yes. Go to the Gangster BB league through the link contained in the initial post in this thread and click on the various team names. I have Carolina beating Memphis although I think Mich. St. can knock off the Tigers tonight.
Posted By: Patrick

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/28/08 05:37 PM

UCLA has gotten so lucky the last two games.

West Virginia should have beat Xavier last night, but that missed free throw with under 10 seconds left in the 2nd half really screwed them. That shot would have put them up by 1. Xavier came down to win and missed the shot, but ultimately won in OT.
Posted By: MaryCas

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/28/08 06:45 PM

Thanks Kly. I poked around on the site, but never came up with it. I'll give it another try.

Cinderella lives - Villanova all the way.
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/29/08 05:33 AM

 Originally Posted By: J Geoff
My Elite Eight are all still intact... for now.

Wow, from Last to #2, thanks to all top seeds except Davidson (10) making the Elite Eight. \:o

Current Standings
 Code:
      RD1  RD2  RD3   EL8   FI4   FINAL      PPR    TOT

DB    250  200  280                          720    730
JG    200  200  320                          720    720
IM    240  180  280                          720    700
JL    250  220  200                          720    670
MC    230  200  240                          360    670
??    270  180  200                          520    650
DA    210  180  240                          720    630
KL    250  160  200                          560    610
LN    220  180  160                          560    560


(Sorry, but who's Anderson again?)
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/30/08 03:12 AM

Whew! That was WAY too close for comfort there for a while -- to wipe me outta this game -- but Hansbrough is a Golden God! Good game!
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 03/31/08 01:44 AM


Current Standings: MENS
 Code:
      RD1  RD2  RD3   EL8   FI4   FINAL      PPR    TOT

DB    250  200  280   240                    400    970
JG    200  200  320   240                    400    960
JL ^  250  220  200   240                    400    910
?? ^  270  180  200   240                    280    890
DA ^  210  180  240   240                    400    870
IM    240  180  280   160                    280    860
MC    230  200  240   160                    120    830
KL    250  160  200   160                    400    770
LN    220  180  160   160                    400    720

Remaining Brackets
 Code:
DB    NCU/KAN & ---/UCLA    NCU vs UCLA    UCLA (82-75)
JG    NCU/KAN & ---/UCLA    NCU vs UCLA    NCU  (83-77)
JL    NCU/KAN & ---/UCLA    NCU vs UCLA    NCU  (74-68)
??    ---/KAN & MEM/UCLA    --- vs MEM     MEM  (81-78)
DA    NCU/KAN & ---/UCLA    KAN vs UCLA    UCLA (73-68)
IM    NCU/KAN & ---/----    NCU vs ---     NCU  (87-84)
MC    ---/--- & MEM/UCLA    --- vs MEM     ---  (71-68)
KL    NCU/--- & MEM/----    NCU vs MEM     NCU  (78-71)
LN    ---/KAN & MEM/----    KAN vs MEM     KAN  (82-78)

I'm too tired to figure out who wins if which teams win going forward...
Posted By: MaryCas

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/01/08 12:50 AM

The first time I played this in an office pool was 1985, the year Villanova upset Georgetown. I picked G'town, but I won the pool. I've never come close to winning since, but I did send my daughter to Villanova.
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/02/08 04:54 PM


Current Standings: MENS
 Code:
      RD1  RD2  RD3   EL8   FI4   FINAL      PPR    TOT

DB    250  200  280   240                    400    970
JG    200  200  320   240                    400    960
JL    250  220  200   240                    400    910
??    270  180  200   240                    280    890
DA    210  180  240   240                    400    870
IM    240  180  280   160                    280    860
MC    230  200  240   160                    120    830
KL    250  160  200   160                    400    770
LN    220  180  160   160                    400    720

Remaining Brackets
 Code:
DB    NCU/KAN & ---/UCLA    NCU vs UCLA    UCLA (82-75)
JG    NCU/KAN & ---/UCLA    NCU vs UCLA    NCU  (83-77)
JL    NCU/KAN & ---/UCLA    NCU vs UCLA    NCU  (74-68)
??    ---/KAN & MEM/UCLA    --- vs MEM     MEM  (81-78)
DA    NCU/KAN & ---/UCLA    KAN vs UCLA    UCLA (73-68)
IM    NCU/KAN & ---/----    NCU vs ---     NCU  (87-84)
MC    ---/--- & MEM/UCLA    --- vs MEM     ---  (71-68)
KL    NCU/--- & MEM/----    NCU vs MEM     NCU  (78-71)
LN    ---/KAN & MEM/----    KAN vs MEM     KAN  (82-78)


------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Current Standings: WOMENS
 Code:
      RD1  RD2  RD3   EL8   FI4   FINAL      PPR    TOT

DA    240  280  280   240                    280   1040
IM    260  240  280   240                    280   1020
KL    250  200  240   240                    280    930
DB    240  240  280   160                    400    920
JG    210  180  200   320                    400    910
LN    220  180  120    80                    280    600

Remaining Brackets
 Code:
DA    UCONN/STANF & ---/TENN    UCONN vs ----    UCONN (71-65)
IM    UCONN/STANF & ---/TENN    STANF vs ----    STANF (67-60)
KL    UCONN/STANF & ---/TENN    UCONN vs ----    UCONN (70-67)
DB    UCONN/----- & ---/TENN    UCONN vs TENN    UCONN (67-52)
JG    UCONN/STANF & LSU/TENN    STANF vs TENN     TENN (72-69)
LN    UCONN/----  & ---/----    UCONN vs ----    UCONN (82-81)


I'm too tired to figure out who wins if which teams win going forward...
Posted By: Longneck

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/02/08 06:28 PM

GO KANSAS!!!

How can I be last in both brackets!? \:\(
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/06/08 06:00 AM


Current Standings: MENS
 Code:
      RD1  RD2  RD3   EL8   FI4   FINAL   PPR    TOT

??    270  180  200   240   120           160   1010  MEM  (81-78)
DA    210  180  240   240   120       0     0    990
DB    250  200  280   240     0       0     0    970
LN    220  180  160   160   240           160    960  KAN  (82-78)
JG    200  200  320   240     0       0     0    960
MC    230  200  240   160   120       0     0    950
JL    250  220  200   240     0       0     0    910
KL    250  160  200   160   120       0     0    890
IM    240  180  280   160     0       0     0    860

It boils down to MEM vs KAN to determine the winner... "WHO??" vs previously-last place LN... \:o
Posted By: Longneck

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/06/08 06:27 AM

Did someone join just now? Wasn't there a big thing about this before, especially since you could have like 10 brackets but only 1 in here? Big Daddy and football maybe?

P.S. Holy crap.
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/06/08 06:30 AM


Mr "??" has been listed all along (paying attention?) -- I just don't know who it is \:p
Posted By: Longneck

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/06/08 06:31 AM

What kind of Don doesn't know his members?

The kind who wears shorts
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/06/08 06:32 AM


What can I say, I have nice legs \:p
Posted By: Longneck

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/06/08 06:35 AM

 Originally Posted By: J Geoff

What can I say, I have nice legs \:p


I'm reminded of "Take a Walk on the Wild Side" by Lou Reed for some reason...
Posted By: Beth E

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/06/08 01:08 PM

I know a lot of people who had UCLA to go all the way. There will be some long faces at work tomorrow.

Maybe new blood will make it exiting.
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/07/08 05:31 PM


Current Standings: MENS
 Code:
      RD1  RD2  RD3   EL8   FI4   FINAL   PPR    TOT

DMa   270  180  200   240   120           160   1010  MEM  (81-78)
DA    210  180  240   240   120       0     0    990
DB    250  200  280   240     0       0     0    970
LN    220  180  160   160   240           160    960  KAN  (82-78)
JG    200  200  320   240     0       0     0    960
MC    230  200  240   160   120       0     0    950
JL    250  220  200   240     0       0     0    910
KL    250  160  200   160   120       0     0    890
IM    240  180  280   160     0       0     0    860

It boils down to MEM vs KAN (Apr 7) to determine the winner... "WHO??" vs previously-last place LN... \:o

------------------------

Current Standings: WOMENS
 Code:
      RD1  RD2  RD3   EL8   FI4   FIN   PPR    TOT

JG ^  210  180  200   320   240         160   1150  TENN (72-69)
IM    260  240  280   240   120         160   1140  STAN (67-60)
DA    240  280  280   240     0     0     0   1040
DB ^  240  240  280   160   120     0     0   1040
KL    250  200  240   240     0     0     0    930
LN    220  180  120    80     0     0     0    600

Boils down to TENN vs STANFORD (Apr 8)
Posted By: Don Marco

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/07/08 08:14 PM

I went to Syracuse and sent my son to Villanova. By the way, I'm Anderson.
Posted By: Longneck

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/08/08 06:17 AM

 Originally Posted By: Don Marco
I went to Syracuse and sent my son to Villanova. By the way, I'm Anderson.


I didn't know until now, it was Don Marco all along.

P.S.

If you ain't first you're last! WHOO! Shake N Bake!
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/08/08 07:04 AM


Final Standings: MENS
 Code:
      RD1  RD2  RD3   EL8   FI4   FINAL   PPR    TOT    %ile

LN  ^ 220  180  160   160   240     160     0   1120    90.6
DMa   270  180  200   240   120       0     0   1010    77.5
DA    210  180  240   240   120       0     0    990    74.8
DB    250  200  280   240     0       0     0    970    71.1
JG    200  200  320   240     0       0     0    960    69.5
MC    230  200  240   160   120       0     0    950    67.7
JL    250  220  200   240     0       0     0    910    60.7
KL    250  160  200   160   120       0     0    890    56.8
IM    240  180  280   160     0       0     0    860    50.6

Congrats, Vinnie Longneck - first and only in GBB history \:p ;\)
Posted By: Longneck

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/08/08 07:08 AM

You just wait until fantasy football!
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/08/08 07:09 AM


K, Vinnie Pigskin \:p
Posted By: MaryCas

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/08/08 04:18 PM

 Originally Posted By: Don Marco
I went to Syracuse and sent my son to Villanova. By the way, I'm Anderson.


I've been to Syracuse and sent my daughter Villanova. By the way .... I'm broke
Posted By: Don Sicilia

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/08/08 04:59 PM

Congrats LN!
Posted By: Longneck

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/08/08 05:40 PM

Thank you, thank you.

When's the parade?
Posted By: klydon1

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/09/08 12:11 AM

Congratulkations, Longneck.

I have to admit it....Longneck played this one beautifully.
Posted By: Longneck

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/09/08 09:48 AM

It was difficult, not impossible.
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/09/08 06:39 PM


Final Standings: WOMENS
 Code:
      RD1  RD2  RD3   EL8   FI4   FIN   PPR    TOT    %ile

JG    210  180  200   320   240   160     0   1310    90.8
IM    260  240  280   240   120     0     0   1140    65.8
DA    240  280  280   240     0     0     0   1040    46.1
DB    240  240  280   160   120     0     0   1040    46.1
KL    250  200  240   240     0     0     0    930    26.8
LN    220  180  120    80     0     0     0    600     2.7

Congrats to the Lady Vols -- and me \:D
Posted By: klydon1

Re: 2008 March Madness - ESPN Tournament Challenge - 04/09/08 07:17 PM

Congratulations, Geoff. You really know the ladies. ;\)
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