WoV Picks Game 2014 (Discussion Thread)
September 6th, 2014 at 8:07:05 AM
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Me...after I go 10-0 the first two weeks
September 6th, 2014 at 11:28:19 AM
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Quote: mwalz9Who is going to get suspended?
Buzz seems to think that the Wizard is going to get suspended, but my money is on Buzz getting suspended before the Wizard does.
September 6th, 2014 at 2:01:18 PM
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Obviously a chalk better. Probably be me. Not the first time I have misjudged a man's character. And surely not the last !
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
September 6th, 2014 at 9:38:38 PM
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Greetings!
The Week 1 Picks have been posted:
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/sports/19451-wov-picks-game-2014-official-thread/#post393936
The Week 1 Picks have been posted:
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/sports/19451-wov-picks-game-2014-official-thread/#post393936
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
September 6th, 2014 at 9:57:25 PM
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Hi Mission,
(1) I only see four picks for VCUSkyhawk. (Typo on your part?) If not, before using the grading program, add the words "no pick" for his 5th pick in the grading program.
(2) My name appears twice and one of them should be removed.
(3) StrictlyAP has two opposing picks, (Minnesota and St. Louis) something I'm all too familiar with, since that happened to me once last year. :)
(4) The grading program won't recognize "Tampa Bay u44-confidence" from SodaWater. Change the u to Under.
(1) I only see four picks for VCUSkyhawk. (Typo on your part?) If not, before using the grading program, add the words "no pick" for his 5th pick in the grading program.
(2) My name appears twice and one of them should be removed.
(3) StrictlyAP has two opposing picks, (Minnesota and St. Louis) something I'm all too familiar with, since that happened to me once last year. :)
(4) The grading program won't recognize "Tampa Bay u44-confidence" from SodaWater. Change the u to Under.
September 6th, 2014 at 10:00:29 PM
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Did Mike skip this week, or withdraw once he saw I entered ? About time I got my rightful respect !
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
September 6th, 2014 at 10:01:48 PM
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Hmmm... I don't think the program will recognize JW17 and his "NO" pick. "Saints" is okay of coure, as is "New O" but not just NO.
(I clicked the Grade Player button and this pick appears in a blue colored font, indicating the program doesn't recognize it.)
I can probably add NO in a later update, as a valid pick for the Saints.
Other than that, it doesn't appear to have a problem with the format of anyone else's picks. That's good.
(I clicked the Grade Player button and this pick appears in a blue colored font, indicating the program doesn't recognize it.)
I can probably add NO in a later update, as a valid pick for the Saints.
Other than that, it doesn't appear to have a problem with the format of anyone else's picks. That's good.
September 6th, 2014 at 10:03:20 PM
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We had 41 players last year, so this year's turnout is a bit disappointing, by comparison.
September 6th, 2014 at 10:19:29 PM
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Quote: EdCollinsWe had 41 players last year, so this year's turnout is a bit disappointing, by comparison.
Ed, you are so right ! DAMN
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
September 6th, 2014 at 11:23:37 PM
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Version 2.02 (of the grading calculator, for those using it) can be found here.
"NO" is now a valid entry for New Orleans. (No one ever entered NO for the Saints last year? Really?)
The lines and the player picks for Week #1 have been entered in this version.
"NO" is now a valid entry for New Orleans. (No one ever entered NO for the Saints last year? Really?)
The lines and the player picks for Week #1 have been entered in this version.
September 7th, 2014 at 12:03:50 AM
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are opposing picks legal?
September 7th, 2014 at 12:13:07 AM
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No, opposing picks were definitely illegal last year and I'm sure they are illegal again this year. Technically, as I recall, the penalty was a forfeit - forfeit for both picks.
Late in the season, it could prove advantageous for the person in first place to make a a couple of opposing picks, guaranteeing that he/she would go 2-3 at worst and 3-2 at best, and thus not risking an possible 0-5 week.
Late in the season, it could prove advantageous for the person in first place to make a a couple of opposing picks, guaranteeing that he/she would go 2-3 at worst and 3-2 at best, and thus not risking an possible 0-5 week.
September 7th, 2014 at 2:18:39 AM
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Quote: EdCollins
(1) I only see four picks for VCUSkyhawk. (Typo on your part?) If not, before using the grading program, add the words "no pick" for his 5th pick in the grading program.
I was confused. I PM'd mission. I will have my 5th pick in before the game.
I got a plan, we take all your picks we reverse them like one of those twilight zone episodes where everything is the opposite. You say "black" we go white.
September 7th, 2014 at 2:23:49 AM
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it was a total mistake on my part i meant to type over in that game- sorry
The bet will not be paid- not now not ever
September 7th, 2014 at 2:25:39 AM
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commisioner mission, care to chime in prior to the games on this one?
The bet will not be paid- not now not ever
September 7th, 2014 at 2:27:47 AM
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for the record in case im asleep , if mission chooses to fix it
minnesota
eagles - confidence
chiefs
over in the dallas game
over in the saint louis game
minnesota
eagles - confidence
chiefs
over in the dallas game
over in the saint louis game
The bet will not be paid- not now not ever
September 7th, 2014 at 5:13:28 AM
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I also noticed that Buzzard's Houston line doesn't match the posted line.
I got a plan, we take all your picks we reverse them like one of those twilight zone episodes where everything is the opposite. You say "black" we go white.
September 7th, 2014 at 7:02:56 AM
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Quote: EdCollinsWe had 41 players last year, so this year's turnout is a bit disappointing, by comparison.
probably because of the missing mission period. This was basically thrown together last second.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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September 7th, 2014 at 7:07:41 AM
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there are a lot of people on new orleans including me.
The pessimist in me says Atlanta is the safe bet here and probably by double digits. That is how bad my picks always are.
The pessimist in me says Atlanta is the safe bet here and probably by double digits. That is how bad my picks always are.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
I AM NOT PART OF GWAE RADIO SHOW
September 7th, 2014 at 7:13:09 AM
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Quote: VCUSkyhawkI also noticed that Buzzard's Houston line doesn't match the posted line.
Good catch.
However, if Mission uses the grading calculator, this never matters. It ignores the line the user enters, and only grades via the line entered earlier in the NFL Lines and Results worksheet tab.
For example, this week a user can enter Dallas +100 and the program will still only grade it as Dallas +3.
September 7th, 2014 at 7:15:14 AM
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Quote: EdCollinsGood catch.
However, if Mission uses the grading calculator, this never matters. It ignores the line the user enters, and only grades via the line entered earlier in the NFL Lines and Results worksheet tab.
For example, this week a user can enter Dallas +100 and the program will still only grade it as Dallas +3.
Gotcha. Are picks graded by the final line before the game or the line posted by Mission each week.
I got a plan, we take all your picks we reverse them like one of those twilight zone episodes where everything is the opposite. You say "black" we go white.
September 7th, 2014 at 7:15:51 AM
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Quote: strictlyAPfor the record in case im asleep , if mission chooses to fix it
minnesota
eagles - confidence
chiefs
over in the dallas game
over in the saint louis game
If I get a vote, I vote you should be allowed to fix it. (In fact, I'm already doing so on my end.)
September 7th, 2014 at 7:17:20 AM
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Quote: EdCollinsIf I get a vote, I vote you should be allowed to fix it. (In fact, I'm already doing so on my end.)
after this week I think people with invalid bets should not be told. If they can't pick right then they lose that game. JMO
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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September 7th, 2014 at 7:20:07 AM
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Quote: VCUSkyhawkGotcha. Are picks graded by the final line before the game or the line posted by Mission each week.
The line posted by Mission. That's the only line we use. Once it's posted, that line won't change.
Also, you might as well post your final pick here, for us to see. It can't hurt. Normally, you can't post additional picks after all of the other picks are revealed for good reason. The very last week, for example, the player in first place could purposely do this, to his/her advantage. However, since it's Week 1 and since you didn't play last year, I myself again don't have a problem with that this time.
September 7th, 2014 at 7:21:33 AM
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Quote: GWAEafter this week I think people with invalid bets should not be told. If they can't pick right then they lose that game. JMO
I agree completely. The rules are there for a reason. This first week I think we can be just a little more lenient.
September 7th, 2014 at 7:24:25 AM
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Quote: EdCollinsThe line posted by Mission. That's the only line we use. Once it's posted, that line won't change.
Also, you might as well post your final pick here, for us to see. It can't hurt.
Rams -6.
Yeah, for some reason I thought a confidence pick meant that we only had to do 4 picks.
I got a plan, we take all your picks we reverse them like one of those twilight zone episodes where everything is the opposite. You say "black" we go white.
September 7th, 2014 at 7:37:33 AM
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Quote: VCUSkyhawkRams -6.
Yeah, for some reason I thought a confidence pick meant that we only had to do 4 picks.
Noted. Thanks.
Mission will decide if it's to be allowed. Hopefully he will chime in before that game.
September 7th, 2014 at 8:06:56 AM
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I vote 1st week lenient on the rules.
Also, according to the rules more can join, 1st week will be their bye week.
Cmon people, still time to join the party.
1 vote regular pick, 2 votes confidence.
Here is how we picked.
Most love New Orleans 16 , San Francisco 10
Least love Atlanta 0 Buffalo 0
Most lopsided action New Orleans 16 Atlanta 0
Almost even action Cinn 3 Baltimore 4
Most action on game New Orleans/Atlanta 18 San Francisco/Dallas 17
Least action on a game Tenn/KC 3 San Diego/Arizona 4
Also, according to the rules more can join, 1st week will be their bye week.
Cmon people, still time to join the party.
1 vote regular pick, 2 votes confidence.
Here is how we picked.
Most love New Orleans 16 , San Francisco 10
Least love Atlanta 0 Buffalo 0
Most lopsided action New Orleans 16 Atlanta 0
Almost even action Cinn 3 Baltimore 4
Most action on game New Orleans/Atlanta 18 San Francisco/Dallas 17
Least action on a game Tenn/KC 3 San Diego/Arizona 4
When somebody doesn't believe me, I could care less. Some get totally bent out of shape when not believed. Weird. I believe very little on all forums
September 7th, 2014 at 1:39:06 PM
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Well, I'm starting deep in the hole, it seems. 1-5. Ugh!
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
September 7th, 2014 at 1:47:27 PM
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Quote: beachbumbabsWell, I'm starting deep in the hole, it seems. 1-5. Ugh!
hahahah me to. How the hell did the steals blow a 24 point lead in the 4th. I am so bad at this.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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September 8th, 2014 at 10:54:37 PM
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Quote: EdCollinsHi Mission,
(1) I only see four picks for VCUSkyhawk. (Typo on your part?) If not, before using the grading program, add the words "no pick" for his 5th pick in the grading program.
(2) My name appears twice and one of them should be removed.
(3) StrictlyAP has two opposing picks, (Minnesota and St. Louis) something I'm all too familiar with, since that happened to me once last year. :)
(4) The grading program won't recognize "Tampa Bay u44-confidence" from SodaWater. Change the u to Under.
1.) He corrected it before kickoff, there are actually one or two other things to add, which I am doing tomorrow night around this time.
2.) Thank you.
3.) I'll probably just have to delete them both.
4.) Thank you again!
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
September 8th, 2014 at 10:55:41 PM
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Quote: strictlyAPfor the record in case im asleep , if mission chooses to fix it
minnesota
eagles - confidence
chiefs
over in the dallas game
over in the saint louis game
Very good, that's in on time.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
September 9th, 2014 at 9:06:49 PM
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Okay, I don't have Excel, but I should be able to get on a computer that does tomorrow.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
September 11th, 2014 at 8:34:52 AM
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Have week 1 results been posted?
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
September 11th, 2014 at 5:53:41 PM
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No, and I apologize. My work computer doesn't have Excel, so I can't open the program, and I've not made it to the library the last couple days. I'll have wheels tomorrow, so should be able to swing by the library.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
September 11th, 2014 at 8:33:20 PM
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Greetings!
The Week 2 Lines have been posted:
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/sports/19451-wov-picks-game-2014-official-thread/#post395463
The Week 2 Lines have been posted:
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/sports/19451-wov-picks-game-2014-official-thread/#post395463
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
September 12th, 2014 at 4:58:59 PM
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So what is the ruling on revising picks? When the team you originally selected for the week has their star running back rung up on child abuse charges and is out for the week, you sort of feel like maybe a revision of expectations might be in order :-)!
I guess the question is are you allowed to change a pick prior to the cutoff deadline from the pick originally submitted earlier in the week?
I guess the question is are you allowed to change a pick prior to the cutoff deadline from the pick originally submitted earlier in the week?
September 12th, 2014 at 5:04:16 PM
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Quote: ParadigmSo what is the ruling on revising picks? When the team you originally selected for the week has their star running back rung up on child abuse charges and is out for the week, you sort of feel like maybe a revision of expectations might be in order :-)!
I guess the question is are you allowed to change a pick prior to the cutoff deadline from the pick originally submitted earlier in the week?
I would love to know this too..as I just picked Min and not 5 minutes later found out about Peterson.
September 12th, 2014 at 6:14:42 PM
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Quote: vendman1I would love to know this too..as I just picked Min and not 5 minutes later found out about Peterson.
I haven't picked yet and my vote is to let you revise your pick.
On the flip side, looks like we have a part time mission but I'm cool with it but he might not want the extra workload of dealing with this.
I will go with whatever mission decides.
In the meantime, I would send him the revised picks anyway.
On the double flip side, Ravens lost Rice and crushed Pit.
When somebody doesn't believe me, I could care less. Some get totally bent out of shape when not believed. Weird. I believe very little on all forums
September 12th, 2014 at 7:37:28 PM
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In other leagues that I'm in, revisions are freely allowed before the deadline. I'd vote for the same rule here.
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
September 13th, 2014 at 8:44:18 AM
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Quote: rdw4potusIn other leagues that I'm in, revisions are freely allowed before the deadline. I'd vote for the same rule here.
If you bought the ticket at a LV sports book, would it go, or would they call "no action"?
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
September 13th, 2014 at 12:00:03 PM
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I am not a regular sports bettor, but read the thread about being unable to change a sports bet in LV and that makes sense.
I am sticking with my Vikings pick as selected.
I am sticking with my Vikings pick as selected.
September 13th, 2014 at 3:01:24 PM
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I suppose it's never been specifically mentioned in the Rules, but I've always behaved with Picks can be amended any time prior to the deadline. If you look at your PM's, you'll notice I don't even open most PM's until just before I post the picks, and that's only if I think there is something else in there, as well.
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September 13th, 2014 at 9:48:34 PM
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Greetings!
The Week 2 Picks Have Been Posted:
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/sports/19451-wov-picks-game-2014-official-thread/#post395871
The Week 2 Picks Have Been Posted:
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/sports/19451-wov-picks-game-2014-official-thread/#post395871
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
September 13th, 2014 at 10:28:00 PM
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I assume JW17's pick of "A+2" must be certainly be Arizona +2.
For those using it, My grading program also doesn't recognize...
...ARZ for Arizona. (But Ari or Arizona or Az or Card or Cardinals are all valid.)
...CAR for Carolina. (As written, it doesn't know if it's CARolina or CARdinals. But one more letter, Caro, is okay, as is Panthers.)
...DEN for Denver. (It doesn't know if it's DENver or a confiDENce pick. (But one more letter, Denv is okay, as is Broncos.)
These four picks will have be edited but all other picks as entered are recognized. Good luck to all.
For those using it, My grading program also doesn't recognize...
...ARZ for Arizona. (But Ari or Arizona or Az or Card or Cardinals are all valid.)
...CAR for Carolina. (As written, it doesn't know if it's CARolina or CARdinals. But one more letter, Caro, is okay, as is Panthers.)
...DEN for Denver. (It doesn't know if it's DENver or a confiDENce pick. (But one more letter, Denv is okay, as is Broncos.)
These four picks will have be edited but all other picks as entered are recognized. Good luck to all.
September 13th, 2014 at 11:04:51 PM
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are there standings from week 1?
September 13th, 2014 at 11:09:45 PM
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Quote: sodawaterare there standings from week 1?
Negative. Not yet. I haven't seen them. I understand Mission's been without Excel all week.
I could post what I believe are the correct standings, but I don't know the result of last week's "problems." (VCUSkyhawk was missing a pick and as entered, StrictlyAP posted two opposing picks.)
September 13th, 2014 at 11:11:28 PM
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Quote: sodawaterare there standings from week 1?
It looks like you're all alone at 5-1. Good work.
September 14th, 2014 at 1:21:21 AM
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Quote: EdCollinsIt looks like you're all alone at 5-1. Good work.
Nice!
