March Madness

**Colby** · 03-14-2006 10:46 AM

I'm not sure how many people follow this, and/or like to participate in pools, but I've set up a March Madness Pool at http://www.myrtlebeachgolftalk.com/M...0/Default.aspx

If you have any questions, let me know.

**Big Johnny69** · 03-14-2006 11:10 AM

I joined for the fun of it Colby. I know absolutely nothing about NCAA basketball, but you never know.

**Colby** · 03-14-2006 12:05 PM

lol, I'm in the same boat Geoff, but if I have to put in the scores, I may as well put an entry in!

**Sakuraba** · 03-14-2006 12:09 PM

Having been an ncaa fan for 20 years now, I can tell you that you're just as likely as me to win a pool. Upsets always happen, and imo this tournament represents the best basketball for tv of the year.

**Big Johnny69** · 03-14-2006 12:14 PM

I agree. Good tv drama. I do know a little but not enough to go out on a limb and be able to predict game by game. I picked the 4 top seeds, and didn't stray too far outside the top 6 per bracket. Made sure to spread out the picks evenly, 4 per region. Let the tourney start.

Colby, is there any way we can see who everyone picked? I know it doesn't matter, but just for fun.

**davevandyk** · 03-14-2006 12:22 PM

just joined the group as well. Did some research, but like Sakuraba said, the chances of upsets are huge, so luck is just as good sometimes!

**NoBack** · 03-14-2006 12:30 PM

NO clue as to what I did but i'm in

**Colby** · 03-14-2006 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by Geoff Johnston

I agree. Good tv drama. I do know a little but not enough to go out on a limb and be able to predict game by game. I picked the 4 top seeds, and didn't stray too far outside the top 6 per bracket. Made sure to spread out the picks evenly, 4 per region. Let the tourney start.

Colby, is there any way we can see who everyone picked? I know it doesn't matter, but just for fun.

I think once the registration period ends, Thursday at 12:15pm Eastern, you should be able to see everyone's picks.

The most fun with this is the weighting of the seeds. For example, if a #2 seed wins a round, they get points, not only for the round, but for their seed number, or 2 additional points for every win. If a #16 seed wins a round, they get an additional 16 points for that win!

**Big Johnny69** · 03-14-2006 12:38 PM

Yeah, but a 16 has never beaten a 1 seed. But a 15 has beaten a 2 before. But I know enough that looking at the brackets this year I think you'll only see a few minor upsets (10 beating 7, 9 beating 8) and the like. The three top seeds in each bracket are pretty strong. But that's why they play the games, anything can happen. I already feel myself going mad, all for a box of golf balls.

**Shivas Irons** · 03-14-2006 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by Sakuraba

Upsets always happen, and imo this tournament represents the best basketball for tv of the year.

It also represents the best gambling of year for the very resaon you mentioned - upsets always happen.

**Colby** · 03-14-2006 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by Geoff Johnston

Yeah, but a 16 has never beaten a 1 seed. But a 15 has beaten a 2 before. But I know enough that looking at the brackets this year I think you'll only see a few minor upsets (10 beating 7, 9 beating 8) and the like. The three top seeds in each bracket are pretty strong. But that's why they play the games, anything can happen. I already feel myself going mad, all for a box of golf balls.

You think this is fun, I'm thinking of doing this for the hockey playoffs and the Masters. I'm a pool junkie!

**sandbagger72** · 03-14-2006 08:03 PM

i think the chicago bears are gonna take it lol

**fireice** · 03-14-2006 08:28 PM

Love March Madness, don't follow the NCAA near as much as I use too. (the wife and kids thing). Love the fact these guys make mistakes and they play from the heart. I remember way back when taking in some first round games down in Syracuse. Sweet.

I'll give the pool a go.

**covanant** · 03-15-2006 02:14 PM

I think im in?
I could be in first place and wouldnt even know it

**NoBack** · 03-15-2006 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by covanant

I could be in first place and wouldnt even know it

You and me both

**Big Johnny69** · 03-24-2006 10:46 PM

Hey Colby, how is the pool coming along. Just tried the link and it doesn't work for me. Could you give me a bit of an update. Where do I stand in enie-menie-miny-moe (sp?

) method of selection?

**Colby** · 03-24-2006 11:25 PM

Geoff,

You're 37 of 42

And this link doesn't work for you? http://www.myrtlebeachgolftalk.com/M...0/Default.aspx

**Big Johnny69** · 03-24-2006 11:35 PM

As you can see I know nothing about NCAA b-ball. Oh well it was fun. Hopefully one of the local boys (covanant or davevandyk) can bring it home for Ottawa.

**NoBack** · 03-25-2006 08:00 AM

Geoff
your in32nd now
I suck bigger time. 39th!!

**covanant** · 03-25-2006 08:38 AM

How can i possably be in 8th?
Before this thread,i didnt even know what March madness was!

**Sakuraba** · 03-27-2006 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by covanant

How can i possably be in 8th?
Before this thread,i didnt even know what March madness was!

I'm near the bottom! That's college ball for you.

**covanant** · 03-27-2006 03:46 PM

Im in 5th now

Will the bubble burst?

**davevandyk** · 03-27-2006 04:00 PM

Yup, was in first for a bit, then the bubble burst for me, now 25th with no teams left in it.

**Colby** · 03-27-2006 04:02 PM

I still have UCLA - Go Bruins!

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