OC NFL Pickem' Pool

[Dvdb]

I set it up at PoolHost.com.


Pool Name is: OffCamber NFL12

Pool ID: OC12

Password: Zanardi

Weekly deadline is kickoff of the first game. I.e. Need to get your picks in before Thursday night for week 1.

[TravelGal]

Can't get the dang thing to take the new pool name. Clear cookies???

[Dvdb]

Yea, I'd try that first, particularly if you were in the bracket pool in March.

Let me know if you're still having problems.

[Dvdb]

If you were in the bracket pool, you can log in to your account and then join the pickem pool. Others will have to register a PoolHost account and then join OC12.

[cameraman]

Well it worked for me.

Make sure that us are using OC12 to join the pool not OffCamber NFL12.

[TravelGal]

Well it worked for me.

Make sure that us are using OC12 to join the pool not OffCamber NFL12.

Finally got it. I was hung up getting in at all. I thought I was logging in with my own user name and password but for some reason, Mr Memory in my browser had the wrong password. Once I was in, getting into the private pool was a piece of cake. :)

[Don Quixote]

Bump. :)

[dando]

Weekly deadline is kickoff of the first game. I.e. Need to get your picks in before Thursday night for week 1.

First game is Wed due to the DNC convention.

-Kevin

[Dvdb]

Thanks for the bump and deadline reminder. Was going to do both tomorrow.

[TravelGal]

I just did it Friday night and it took them. ?? It did remind me that I haven't been paying as much attention as I thought I had. Too much going on right now in my life to make sense of this. :gomer:

[Dvdb]

I set the pool for 50 people. We currently have 6...........so feel free to pass it along to friends/co-workers/significant others.

But any side wagers are NOMB. :D

[Dvdb]

bump

[cameraman]

Done

[TravelGal]

Somebody go kick the knight in knuts. Er, ah, I mean, if I can do it from 3,000 miles away from home, he can. :D

[nrc]

I'm in.

[Dvdb]

T minus 23 hour bump

[Don Quixote]

I am really feeling that this may be the Brown's year.
























:gomer:

[Napoleon]

I am in.

[Insomniac]

Joined and Picks are submitted.

[TravelGal]

I am really feeling that this may be the Brown's year.














:gomer:

About the same as the G'ints. My sentimental pick of the night. Looks like that isn't going to do my first week much good.

[Napoleon]

I am really feeling that this may be the Brown's year.

For you and any other Brown's fans the morning news ran a story that Modell is in the hospital and gravely ill which was followed by a several minute piece that was basically an obit.

[Napoleon]

Update, Art Modell has passed.

[dando]

Update, Art Modell has passed.

Interesting reading the reaction of Browns fans today. Lots of vile hatred for Art in the social sphere. RIP, Mr. Modell.

-Kevin

[dando]

Some good perspective on Art.

http://espncleveland.com/common/more.php?m=49&post_id=4411

-Kevin

[Don Quixote]

I have nothing good to say about the man, so I won't say anything.

[Don Quixote]

On second thought, I will say this.

http://www.ridertown.com/news/MDW/bastard200.jpg

[dando]

On second thought, I will say this.

http://www.ridertown.com/news/MDW/bastard200.jpg

I prefer:

bypo-WhahYo

9DPeiUOakis

6gKBCG5yDk0

:gomer: :p ;)

-Kevin

[Napoleon]

On second thought, I will say this.

http://www.ridertown.com/news/MDW/bastard200.jpg

Funny thing on the first news show I saw this morn in the 4am hour the story was introduced with something like "and we have news regarding the health of a polarizing ex-Clevelander". When they said it was Modell all I could think of was "wtf - how is he polarizing? EVERYONE agrees on hating him".

[Napoleon]

Some good perspective on Art.

http://espncleveland.com/common/more.php?m=49&post_id=4411

-Kevin

I am going to read this but the guy who wrote it has covered the Browns forever, mostly with the Plain Dealer. He likely knows Modell as well as anyone outside of his family (and my recollection is that his relationship with him was rocky).

[dando]

I am going to read this but the guy who wrote it has covered the Browns forever, mostly with the Plain Dealer. He likely knows Modell as well as anyone outside of his family (and my recollection is that his relationship with him was rocky).

Grossi had a falling out with the Browns ~ a year ago. He was a confrontational reporter from what I've read, which is a good thing. He was pushed out of the PD, which was sad in this day and age of vanilla reporting by papers and other media. Again, I have no horse in this race...just an interested observer (or JAFO in Blue Thunder terms). I only poked DQ because he deserves it. :p ;) :gomer:

-Kevin

[Napoleon]

Dando,

I would say that piece by Grossi was pretty good on Art. I am a little surprised though that he did not mention that he was supposedly personally a very fair and charitable guy, and that explains why a fair number of players never tossed him under the bus (most famously Jim Brown). It was kind of interesting to see how the news anchors were handing it this morn. They all know they guy was hated but no way any of them was going to inflame feelings about him.

[nrc]

I suppose everyone is someone's son or daughter, and for those who cared about him I'm sorry for their loss.

I just feel fortunate that one of the many stupid things that Modell did worked out for me. It enabled me to follow an NFL team bearing the legacy of the great Paul Brown without being a Browns fan.

[dando]

I just feel fortunate that one of the many stupid things that Modell did worked out for me. It enabled me to follow an NFL team bearing the legacy of the great Paul Brown without being a Browns fan.

:thumbup:

-Kevin

[WickerBill]

Was he worse than Bob Irsay?

[nrc]

Was he worse than Bob Irsay?

I'm guessing that people in Cleveland would say yes, people in Baltimore would say no. While Irsay sneaking out in the night was pretty epic, Modell left for a better deal while Irsay was allegedly under threat of having his team claimed under eminent domain.

Add firing one of the greatest coaches of his era and Modell may have the edge.


As Bengals radio analyst Dave Lapham mused, if it hadn't been for Modell the Bengals and the Ravens never would have been, and as if by script those two teams open their seasons Monday (7 p.m.-Cincinnati's Channel 12) in Baltimore.

[extramundane]

A Baltimoron's perspective (http://deadspin.com/5941120/art-modell-1925+2012-grifter-traitor-model-nfl-owner):


Now Art Modell is dead. Good. He didn't die friendless and in pain, like Robert Irsay did, but at least he's just as dead. I hope Irsay gave him a friendly wave, one thief to another, as Modell plunged past him to an even deeper level of Hell.

Deeper? Oh, yes. Bob Irsay, the man who stole the Baltimore Colts, was a vicious, incompetent drunk. But he wore the nastiness right up on his shiny, booze-reddened surface. He didn't try to make anybody like or respect him.

Art Modell wanted respect. "I had no choice," he said, when he stole the Cleveland Browns and shipped them off to Baltimore, to cash in on the damage left there by Irsay. Every day of your life, you have a choice. Art Modell's choice was to be a traitor and a con man—and, on top of that, to be a whiner.

[Napoleon]

I'm guessing that people in Cleveland would say yes, people in Baltimore would say no.

I would go with Irsay. I recall reading a story about him sometime back and he was a 1st class jackass. Modell was never that.

[Napoleon]

A Baltimoron's perspective (http://deadspin.com/5941120/art-modell-1925+2012-grifter-traitor-model-nfl-owner):

Funny, just clicked over. Scocca post at Slate also and has some of the funniest stuff sometimes, much of it political.

[Insomniac]

None of us will succeed in our quest to go 256-0 after 1 game. :rofl:

[cameraman]

None of us will succeed in our quest to go 256-0 after 1 game. :rofl:

That's impressive...

[Dvdb]

Working on 255-1..........

[Don Quixote]

None of us will succeed in our quest to go 256-0 after 1 game. :rofl:It's Longman's fault. Him and his damn Gints. :flame:

[Don Quixote]

This just in:
NFL arranging for moment of silence for Modell at all NFL games this weekend.
All games.
Including Cleveland.
This will not go well.

[cameraman]

Or at least it won't go quietly...

[TravelGal]

Or at least it won't go quietly...

:D

[Napoleon]

This just in:
NFL arranging for moment of silence for Modell at all NFL games this weekend.
All games.
Including Cleveland.
This will not go well.

What they said on local (cleveland) tv was that they were suggesting that every team do something in memorial. In theory, the way I interpreted it, was that they could run something over the scoreboard for 2 seconds while the tv was at commercial and that would satisfy the requirement. Anyways this will get me to watch/dvr or listen to the game on the radio tomorrow.

[Dvdb]

Apparently Holmgren called the Modells asking what they thought would be appropriate in Cleveland. Family said they would be open to a brief tribute. But then the Ravens called Holmgren back and requested nothing be done. Nothing rather than a potential sea of boos.

[dando]

Apparently Holmgren called the Modells asking what they thought would be appropriate in Cleveland. Family said they would be open to a brief tribute. But then the Ravens called Holmgren back and requested nothing be done. Nothing rather than a potential sea of boos.

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:gomer:

-Kevin

[cameraman]

That was pretty close to a random distribution...

[Dvdb]

If week one is an indication, this could be competitive and fun. Let the smack talk begin.

[TravelGal]

If week one is an indication, this could be competitive and fun. Let the smack talk begin.

Says you. :( :yuck:

[Dvdb]

You've got 16 weeks, plus the playoffs, to make up lost ground. Everyone will have a bad week or two.

[Dvdb]

Bump.

And a reminder, picks are due before tomorrow's kickoff.

[Insomniac]

Biggest drawback of Thursday games.

[cameraman]

Okay let's see if I can beat a coin toss...

[Dvdb]

I almost disregarded the Thursday games when setting it up................

[Dvdb]

Just checked. I can turn off the Thursday game and make the deadline Sunday first kickoff.

We have 10 people, I'll disqualify myself, and say majority rules if people want to switch the cutoff to the weekend.

[Napoleon]

either way fine with me

[Don Quixote]

I think we should keep the Thursday games.

[nrc]

I'm ok either way. Seems like the ideal would be just forfeiting the games that you don't have picks in in time for.

[Insomniac]

I'm ok either way. Seems like the ideal would be just forfeiting the games that you don't have picks in in time for.

Sure would be. I forgot and failed. Now all 16 games are out.

Edit: I also started Greg Jennings. I knew there was a game, and still forgot all things fantasy.

[Methanolandbrats]

Cutler talking trash before the game. He forgot to mention the three picks. :rofl:

[Insomniac]

I think the admin can enter picks after the deadline. If no one objects (and I won't be mad if anyone does because it's my own fault), here are my remaining picks.

CIN
OAK
KC
IND
NYG
NO
NE
HOU
BAL
DAL
STL
SD
PIT
SF
ATL

[Don Quixote]

Cutler talking trash before the game. He forgot to mention the three picks. :rofl:four, right?

[Don Quixote]

I think the admin can enter picks after the deadline. If no one objects (and I won't be mad if anyone does because it's my own fault), here are my remaining picks.

CIN
OAK
KC
IND
NYG
NO
NE
HOU
BAL
DAL
STL
SD
PIT
SF
ATLNo objection from this basement dweller. :D

[Methanolandbrats]

four, right?

Ya, I posted too early. Woodson after the game :rofl:
http://www.csnchicago.com/football-chicago-bears/bears-talk/Woodson-Its-the-same-old-Cutler?blockID=773045&feedID=10990

Hi Chop :wave:

[Don Quixote]

Ya, I posted too early. Woodson after the game :rofl:
http://www.csnchicago.com/football-chicago-bears/bears-talk/Woodson-Its-the-same-old-Cutler?blockID=773045&feedID=10990

Hi Chop :wave:Where were you last week after the SF game? :D

[Dvdb]

Got them, insomniac. Let's not make a habit of it. ;)

[Dvdb]

need your points for MNF

[Methanolandbrats]

Where were you last week after the SF game? :D

SF is a great team. Chicago and Cutler on the other hand :rofl:

[Insomniac]

need your points for MNF

49. And Thanks! I've learned my lesson I don't expect that to happen again.

[Dvdb]

^^^

Had you down for 44 in case I didn't hear from you and I forgot about it. I'll change it in a minute.

We are going to stay with Thursday cutoff, but everyone gets 1(!!!) "I forgot" if I hear from you before Sunday kickoffs.

And I thought this was going to be easy.............:D

[Insomniac]

^^^

Had you down for 44 in case I didn't hear from you and I forgot about it. I'll change it in a minute.

We are going to stay with Thursday cutoff, but everyone gets 1(!!!) "I forgot" if I hear from you before Sunday kickoffs.

And I thought this was going to be easy.............:D

You have it easy. I did a suicide pool a few years back and managed it purely through forum posts and a spreadsheet. :D

[cameraman]

This week's deadline is 8:20 PM (EST/EDT), 9/20/2012

[dando]

Picks made. Cream rising to the top. :gomer:

-Kevin

[Napoleon]

:thumbup:

[nrc]

Two Bengals fans at the top of the standings. Must be the replacement officials. :gomer:

Getcher picks in!

[Dvdb]

Bump....

Get your picks in!!

[cameraman]

Okay, okay jeeze:D

[dando]

Two Bengals fans at the top of the standings. Must be the replacement officials. :gomer:

Getcher picks in!

Cream rises to the top. :D

Picks in. Looking forward to my FFL D (Ravens) vs. Clowns tonight. :D

-Kevin

[WickerBill]

Cream rises to the top. :D

Picks in. Looking forward to my FFL D (Ravens) vs. Clowns tonight. :D

-Kevin

Your week last week -- ridiculous. Biff Tannen-esque.

[TravelGal]

I personally plan to take a screen shot of last week so that I can remember it when I return to my residence as the OC cellar-dweller. You're welcome. :gomer:

Edit: That's what I get for gloating. I went to make my picks and saw that I missed the deadline by 2 1/2 hours. I'm so used to being in LA that I forgot time doesn't stand still here in Florida.

[Don Quixote]

Edit: That's what I get for gloating. I went to make my picks and saw that I missed the deadline by 2 1/2 hours. I'm so used to being in LA that I forgot time doesn't stand still here in Florida.Remember, you get one free pass. One. :D

[TravelGal]

Remember, you get one free pass. One. :D

thanks DQ. I thought of that but I've been so distracted this week I might as well save it for for when I simply have a brain drain instead of mild hysteria. :D I'm rooted in the cellar anyway. As with the NASCAR one where I missed the first two races, I just look at how I do each week against the rest of youse who know stuff. If I do well, I'm happy. If not, well, what can you expect if yer Jess Guessin. ?

[Dvdb]

TravelGal, you have until kickoff Sunday to get your other picks to me...........your one "free pass", as it were.

[Insomniac]

Be nice if you could have a setting that autopicks based on the spread or something if the deadline passes.

Edit: Oops, I clicked CLE, swear it was BAL, odd.

[Don Quixote]

Be nice if you could have a setting that autopicks based on the spread or something if the deadline passes.

Edit: Oops, I clicked CLE, swear it was BAL, odd.If you clicked on CLE, you got what you deserved! :D

[cameraman]

****ing Giants:irked:

[chop456]

I wish both teams could have lost that game. :thumbup:

[WickerBill]

Good news: I had a 20 point week and got over .500.

Bad news: so did everyone else. :cry:

[TravelGal]

****ing Giants:irked:


I wish both teams could have lost that game. :thumbup:


Good news: I had a 20 point week and got over .500.

Bad news: so did everyone else. :cry:

Amen. Amen. Not everyone. But I would have picked the G'ints also. Jeebers, what mess that game was. :shakehead

[cameraman]

It is pickin' day again.

[TravelGal]

thanks, cm. at least I saw this in time this week. Tried a new tack. Made my picks and then looked at the point spread. Changed two picks. Will be interesting to see if that was a good idea or not. ;)

[dando]

The leader is in the house. :D ;)

-Kevin

[Don Quixote]

The leader is in the house. :D ;)

-KevinIt's a long season grasshopper. :D

[Napoleon]

It is pickin' day again.

I thought the first game this week is Thursday night.

[Napoleon]

we do have until the evening of the 4th this week.

[Don Quixote]

we do have until the evening of the 4th this week.If I was you, I would wait until Sunday night. :D

[dando]

It's a long season grasshopper. :D

BTW, NFLN has a special on tonight @ 8 ET about the final season of the Clowns in Cleveburg in '95. :p

-Kevin

[Don Quixote]

BTW, NFLN has a special on tonight @ 8 ET about the final season of the Clowns in Cleveburg in '95. :p

-KevinRead these next two words very carefully: Bite Me. :)