Predict the Super Bowl -- Official WoV Contest
December 4th, 2012 at 9:00:22 PM
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My Super Bowl is coming up this Sunday.Ravens AT 'Skins.
Some people need to reimagine their thinking.
December 5th, 2012 at 4:10:47 AM
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I don't think the Jets are going to make the Super Bowl anymore. Can I change my pick?
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
December 5th, 2012 at 4:21:58 AM
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Our picks are much better this year than they were last year. Most are definitely still alive, and a good percentage of people picked teams that are likely to have first round byes.
December 5th, 2012 at 8:03:33 AM
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1. NY Giants
2. Denver Broncos
3. 2 points
2. Denver Broncos
3. 2 points
December 5th, 2012 at 8:11:30 AM
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Quote: s2dbakerI don't think the Jets are going to make the Super Bowl anymore. Can I change my pick?
Hehe. Maybe, but you have to pick from the "Land of Misfit Teams" (i.e., Chiefs, Jaguars, Raiders).
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
December 9th, 2012 at 1:31:10 PM
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Quote: 98ClubsMy Super Bowl is coming up this Sunday.Ravens AT 'Skins.
Skins by 3, 31-28 today in OT... great game. RG3 out late, Kirk Cousins steps in and gets it done late.
Some people need to reimagine their thinking.
December 10th, 2012 at 9:16:18 AM
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Props to the Skins. I had the Ravens +2.5, and got scalped.Quote: 98ClubsSkins by 3, 31-28 today in OT... great game. RG3 out late, Kirk Cousins steps in and gets it done late.
I hope RGIII's knee is going to be okay. I had a Theisman flashback when they showed the slow motion replay over.. and over... and over...
and over. And just in case you missed it, here it is again... sick.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
December 10th, 2012 at 10:22:57 AM
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Quote: ZaylaIf they don't win at least 10, the season will be a colossal failure. They have WAY too much talent on both sides of the ball not to. Very few people who don't actually pay attention to the Chiefs know that.
Memories.... Can I cash in a Chief under 7.5 wins bet before the season is over, or do I have to wait to mail it in?
December 31st, 2012 at 8:32:54 AM
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Out of the 32 entries, only 12 are eliminated.
Edit 1/7 to fix AcesAndEights pick
| Member | Winner | Loser | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face | Denver Broncos | San Francisco 49ers | 16 |
| avargov | Houston Texans | San Francisco 49ers | 8 |
| buzzpaff | New England Patriots | Philadelphia Eagles | 3 |
| steeldco | Baltimore Ravens | Atlanta Falcons | 10 |
| stictlyAP | San Francisco 49ers | New England Patriots | 10 |
| Ayecarumba | San Francisco 49ers | New England Patriots | 7 |
| Mission146 | New England Patriots | San Francisco 49ers | 13 |
| slyther | Green Bay Packers | New England Patriots | 4 |
| chickenman | New England Patriots | Dallas Cowboys | 3 |
| duckmankilla | Houston Texans | Dallas Cowboys | 9 |
| poosmells | Green Bay Packers | Baltimore Ravens | 10 |
| Switch | San Francisco 49ers | Houston Texans | 6 |
| s2dbaker | New York Jets | Green Bay Packers | 17 |
| FinsRule | New England Patriots | Chicogo Bears | 17 |
| kracker21 | Denver Broncos | Detriot Lions | 10 |
| thecesspit | Detriot Lions | Houston Texans | 6 |
| SOOPOO | Green Bay Packers | New England Patriots | 3 |
| AcesAndEights | Denver Broncos | San Francisco 49ers | 4 |
| FarFromVegas | New York Giants | Baltimore Ravens | 10 |
| OdiusGambit | San Francisco 49ers | Houston Texans | 7 |
| JohnnyQ | New York Giants | Denver Broncos | 4 |
| WongBo | San Francisco 49ers | New England Patriots | 7 |
| ten2win | Houston Texans | San Francisco 49ers | 9 |
| bigfoot66 | Denver Broncos | Atlanta Falcons | 7 |
| Zayla | New England Patriots | San Francisco 49ers | 6 |
| RogerKint | Baltimore Ravens | Chicogo Bears | 10 |
| AZDuffman | Baltimore Ravens | Dallas Cowboys | 10 |
| EdCollins | Baltimore Ravens | San Francisco 49ers | 10 |
| 98clubs | Washington Redskins | Baltimore Ravens | 4 |
| Miplet | Baltimore Ravens | Atlanta Falcons | 6 |
| MakingBook | Baltimore Ravens | Atlanta Falcons | 3 |
| MidwestAP | Houston Texans | Dallas Cowboys | 4 |
Edit 1/7 to fix AcesAndEights pick
“Man Babes” #AxelFabulous
December 31st, 2012 at 3:36:59 PM
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Both of my Teams have Byes, so I can't ask for more than that, at this point.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
December 31st, 2012 at 5:28:39 PM
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Being one of the people eliminated, I think the rules should be loosened up a bit to guarantee a winner (unlike last year). If no one picks both teams then it should go by who picked the winner regardless of who they played.
If no one picked the winner then it should fall back to who picked the:
1) loser to lose
2) winner to lose ties with loser to win broken by score difference.
This way someone gets bragging rights.
If no one picked the winner then it should fall back to who picked the:
1) loser to lose
2) winner to lose ties with loser to win broken by score difference.
This way someone gets bragging rights.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
December 31st, 2012 at 11:27:21 PM
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Jut wanted to point out that my pick here was Denver over Atlanta by 7. These two teams are the top seeds in their respective confrences, and the latest ESPN Power Rankings have Denver as #1, and Atlanta as #2: http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings
At the time this was a bold prediction. The ESPN writers felt that that the appropriate preseason rankings for the Broncos and Falcons were #10 and #12 respectively: http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/week/0
The biggest jump must have been the Colts, who were dead last in the first poll and ended #8.
Note that the Lions were ranked #9 at the time, and the Eagles were #7. Both teams missed the playoffs and they ended the season ranked #28 and #29 respectively, both behind my beloved Browns.
Ok, I got enough gloating in. :)
At the time this was a bold prediction. The ESPN writers felt that that the appropriate preseason rankings for the Broncos and Falcons were #10 and #12 respectively: http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/week/0
The biggest jump must have been the Colts, who were dead last in the first poll and ended #8.
Note that the Lions were ranked #9 at the time, and the Eagles were #7. Both teams missed the playoffs and they ended the season ranked #28 and #29 respectively, both behind my beloved Browns.
Ok, I got enough gloating in. :)
Vote for Nobody 2020!
December 31st, 2012 at 11:44:43 PM
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Quote: bigfoot66Jut wanted to point out that...
I picked the Broncos to win (#1 power ranked and SB faves) to prove that a broken necked Peyton Manning was better than any version of Tom Brady ever, and I picked the Niners to make it (but lose) (#4 power ranked) because my favorite player ever is Ronnie Lott.
And I haven't watched football regularly since 2010.
And I haven't had TV period since 2011.
=D
The opinions of this moderator are for entertainment purposes only.
January 1st, 2013 at 4:14:29 AM
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Quote: FaceI picked the Broncos to win (#1 power ranked and SB faves) to prove that a broken necked Peyton Manning was better than any version of Tom Brady ever
Face- you are showing your Buffalo roots! The anti Tom Brady sentiment gives it away. Manning came to a team with a GREAT defense, which carried them to the playoffs last year with TIM TEBOW at quarterback. Brady has a defense, that is well, defenseless! Manning had a remarkable year, almost as good as Brady's.
I think I'm going to start some threads.....
January 3rd, 2013 at 3:58:06 PM
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Quote: mipletOut of the 32 entries, only 13 are eliminated.
AcesAndEights Denver Broncos New Orleans Saints 4
I would like to point out, once again, that I legitimately changed my pick, as per the rules of the game, to Denver over San Francisco. No one acknowledged my last post, so if Denver beats San Fran, it's down to me and Face and the tie breaker!
"So drink gamble eat f***, because one day you will be dust." -ontariodealer
January 3rd, 2013 at 4:00:47 PM
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I have also made a commitment to watch less TV also. This season I have not watched a single NHL game !
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
January 7th, 2013 at 3:01:58 AM
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Wild Card Weekend update: Out of the 32 entries, only 13 are eliminated.
| Member | Winner | Loser | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face | Denver Broncos | San Francisco 49ers | 16 |
| avargov | Houston Texans | San Francisco 49ers | 8 |
| buzzpaff | New England Patriots | Philadelphia Eagles | 3 |
| steeldco | Baltimore Ravens | Atlanta Falcons | 10 |
| stictlyAP | San Francisco 49ers | New England Patriots | 10 |
| Ayecarumba | San Francisco 49ers | New England Patriots | 7 |
| Mission146 | New England Patriots | San Francisco 49ers | 13 |
| slyther | Green Bay Packers | New England Patriots | 4 |
| chickenman | New England Patriots | Dallas Cowboys | 3 |
| duckmankilla | Houston Texans | Dallas Cowboys | 9 |
| poosmells | Green Bay Packers | Baltimore Ravens | 10 |
| Switch | San Francisco 49ers | Houston Texans | 6 |
| s2dbaker | New York Jets | Green Bay Packers | 17 |
| FinsRule | New England Patriots | Chicogo Bears | 17 |
| kracker21 | Denver Broncos | Detriot Lions | 10 |
| thecesspit | Detriot Lions | Houston Texans | 6 |
| SOOPOO | Green Bay Packers | New England Patriots | 3 |
| AcesAndEights | Denver Broncos | San Francisco 49ers | 4 |
| FarFromVegas | New York Giants | Baltimore Ravens | 10 |
| OdiusGambit | San Francisco 49ers | Houston Texans | 7 |
| JohnnyQ | New York Giants | Denver Broncos | 4 |
| WongBo | San Francisco 49ers | New England Patriots | 7 |
| ten2win | Houston Texans | San Francisco 49ers | 9 |
| bigfoot66 | Denver Broncos | Atlanta Falcons | 7 |
| Zayla | New England Patriots | San Francisco 49ers | 6 |
| RogerKint | Baltimore Ravens | Chicogo Bears | 10 |
| AZDuffman | Baltimore Ravens | Dallas Cowboys | 10 |
| EdCollins | Baltimore Ravens | San Francisco 49ers | 10 |
| 98clubs | Washington Redskins | Baltimore Ravens | 4 |
| Miplet | Baltimore Ravens | Atlanta Falcons | 6 |
| MakingBook | Baltimore Ravens | Atlanta Falcons | 3 |
| MidwestAP | Houston Texans | Dallas Cowboys | 4 |
“Man Babes” #AxelFabulous
January 7th, 2013 at 8:19:59 AM
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I had hoped the Colts would have put up more of a fight (and eliminated most of the competition), but Ray Lewis's retirement announcement did them in.
In other news, I am now in the unenviable position of rooting against my beloved Packers in the interest of financial gain. Go Niners! (I can't say it without throwing up a little in the back of my throat).
In other news, I am now in the unenviable position of rooting against my beloved Packers in the interest of financial gain. Go Niners! (I can't say it without throwing up a little in the back of my throat).
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
January 13th, 2013 at 5:53:08 PM
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10 more entries eliminated this weekend. 9 entries are still valid:
Breakdown of the 9 valid entries:
3 people picked San Francisco over New England
2 people picked New England over San Francisco
3 people picked Baltimore over Atlanta
1 person picked Baltimore over San Francisco
| Member | Winner | Loser | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face | Denver Broncos | San Francisco 49ers | 16 |
| avargov | Houston Texans | San Francisco 49ers | 8 |
| buzzpaff | New England Patriots | Philadelphia Eagles | 3 |
| steeldco | Baltimore Ravens | Atlanta Falcons | 10 |
| stictlyAP | San Francisco 49ers | New England Patriots | 10 |
| Ayecarumba | San Francisco 49ers | New England Patriots | 7 |
| Mission146 | New England Patriots | San Francisco 49ers | 13 |
| slyther | Green Bay Packers | New England Patriots | 4 |
| chickenman | New England Patriots | Dallas Cowboys | 3 |
| duckmankilla | Houston Texans | Dallas Cowboys | 9 |
| poosmells | Green Bay Packers | Baltimore Ravens | 10 |
| Switch | San Francisco 49ers | Houston Texans | 6 |
| s2dbaker | New York Jets | Green Bay Packers | 17 |
| FinsRule | New England Patriots | Chicago Bears | 17 |
| kracker21 | Denver Broncos | Detriot Lions | 10 |
| thecesspit | Detroit Lions | Houston Texans | 6 |
| SOOPOO | Green Bay Packers | New England Patriots | 3 |
| AcesAndEights | Denver Broncos | San Francisco 49ers | 4 |
| FarFromVegas | New York Giants | Baltimore Ravens | 10 |
| OdiusGambit | San Francisco 49ers | Houston Texans | 7 |
| JohnnyQ | New York Giants | Denver Broncos | 4 |
| WongBo | San Francisco 49ers | New England Patriots | 7 |
| ten2win | Houston Texans | San Francisco 49ers | 9 |
| bigfoot66 | Denver Broncos | Atlanta Falcons | 7 |
| Zayla | New England Patriots | San Francisco 49ers | 6 |
| RogerKint | Baltimore Ravens | Chicago Bears | 10 |
| AZDuffman | Baltimore Ravens | Dallas Cowboys | 10 |
| EdCollins | Baltimore Ravens | San Francisco 49ers | 10 |
| 98clubs | Washington Redskins | Baltimore Ravens | 4 |
| Miplet | Baltimore Ravens | Atlanta Falcons | 6 |
| MakingBook | Baltimore Ravens | Atlanta Falcons | 3 |
| MidwestAP | Houston Texans | Dallas Cowboys | 4 |
Breakdown of the 9 valid entries:
3 people picked San Francisco over New England
2 people picked New England over San Francisco
3 people picked Baltimore over Atlanta
1 person picked Baltimore over San Francisco
January 14th, 2013 at 2:11:53 PM
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I would have still had three winning scenarios had the Seaturkeys held on for 3x seconds against Atlanta yesterday, but for the purposes of this prediction, I'd rather have SF playing ATL. I'd have rather played DEN than BAL, though.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
January 14th, 2013 at 2:22:19 PM
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So if Atlanta plays New England, there will be no winner?
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You want the truth! You can't handle the truth!
January 14th, 2013 at 2:24:59 PM
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Ooops Had a Vinnie Barbarino moment there. Was thinking surely either Atalanta or New England would win.
"I'm so con-fused!"
"I'm so con-fused!"
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
January 15th, 2013 at 1:40:29 PM
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Quote: mipletPlayoff Weekend update: by miplet, updated by 98Clubs
Member Winner Loser By Face Denver Broncos San Francisco 49ers 16 avargov Houston Texans San Francisco 49ers 8 buzzpaff New England Patriots Philadelphia Eagles 3 steeldco Baltimore Ravens Atlanta Falcons 10 stictlyAP San Francisco 49ers New England Patriots 10 Ayecarumba San Francisco 49ers New England Patriots 7 Mission146 New England Patriots San Francisco 49ers 13 slyther Green Bay Packers New England Patriots 4 chickenman New England Patriots Dallas Cowboys 3 duckmankilla Houston Texans Dallas Cowboys 9 poosmells Green Bay Packers Baltimore Ravens 10 Switch San Francisco 49ers Houston Texans 6 s2dbaker New York Jets Green Bay Packers 17 FinsRule New England Patriots Chicogo Bears 17 kracker21 Denver Broncos Detriot Lions 10 thecesspit Detriot Lions Houston Texans 6 SOOPOO Green Bay Packers New England Patriots 3 AcesAndEights Denver Broncos San Francisco 49ers 4 FarFromVegas New York Giants Baltimore Ravens 10 OdiusGambit San Francisco 49ers Houston Texans 7 JohnnyQ New York Giants Denver Broncos 4 WongBo San Francisco 49ers New England Patriots 7 ten2win Houston Texans San Francisco 49ers 9 bigfoot66 Denver Broncos Atlanta Falcons 7 Zayla New England Patriots San Francisco 49ers 6 RogerKint Baltimore Ravens Chicogo Bears 10 AZDuffman Baltimore Ravens Dallas Cowboys 10 EdCollins Baltimore Ravens San Francisco 49ers 10 98clubs Washington Redskins Baltimore Ravens 4 Miplet Baltimore Ravens Atlanta Falcons 6 MakingBook Baltimore Ravens Atlanta Falcons 3 MidwestAP Houston Texans Dallas Cowboys 4
EDIT: Of all possibilities remaining any Patriots vs. Falcons is uncovered.
Some people need to reimagine their thinking.
January 15th, 2013 at 8:02:00 PM
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I bow deeply to Zayla for winning. Conrats!
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
January 20th, 2013 at 7:16:51 PM
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| Member | Winner | Loser | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face | Denver Broncos | San Francisco 49ers | 16 |
| avargov | Houston Texans | San Francisco 49ers | 8 |
| buzzpaff | New England Patriots | Philadelphia Eagles | 3 |
| steeldco | Baltimore Ravens | Atlanta Falcons | 10 |
| stictlyAP | San Francisco 49ers | New England Patriots | 10 |
| Ayecarumba | San Francisco 49ers | New England Patriots | 7 |
| Mission146 | New England Patriots | San Francisco 49ers | 13 |
| slyther | Green Bay Packers | New England Patriots | 4 |
| chickenman | New England Patriots | Dallas Cowboys | 3 |
| duckmankilla | Houston Texans | Dallas Cowboys | 9 |
| poosmells | Green Bay Packers | Baltimore Ravens | 10 |
| Switch | San Francisco 49ers | Houston Texans | 6 |
| s2dbaker | New York Jets | Green Bay Packers | 17 |
| FinsRule | New England Patriots | Chicago Bears | 17 |
| kracker21 | Denver Broncos | Detriot Lions | 10 |
| thecesspit | Detroit Lions | Houston Texans | 6 |
| SOOPOO | Green Bay Packers | New England Patriots | 3 |
| AcesAndEights | Denver Broncos | San Francisco 49ers | 4 |
| FarFromVegas | New York Giants | Baltimore Ravens | 10 |
| OdiusGambit | San Francisco 49ers | Houston Texans | 7 |
| JohnnyQ | New York Giants | Denver Broncos | 4 |
| WongBo | San Francisco 49ers | New England Patriots | 7 |
| ten2win | Houston Texans | San Francisco 49ers | 9 |
| bigfoot66 | Denver Broncos | Atlanta Falcons | 7 |
| Zayla | New England Patriots | San Francisco 49ers | 6 |
| RogerKint | Baltimore Ravens | Chicago Bears | 10 |
| AZDuffman | Baltimore Ravens | Dallas Cowboys | 10 |
| EdCollins | Baltimore Ravens | San Francisco 49ers | 10 |
| 98clubs | Washington Redskins | Baltimore Ravens | 4 |
| Miplet | Baltimore Ravens | Atlanta Falcons | 6 |
| MakingBook | Baltimore Ravens | Atlanta Falcons | 3 |
| MidwestAP | Houston Texans | Dallas Cowboys | 4 |
January 20th, 2013 at 10:09:06 PM
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Congrats Ed. Only player with the right combo. A Baltimore loss by 9 or less gets me a slice of pie I think.
Some people need to reimagine their thinking.
February 4th, 2013 at 7:17:09 AM
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Just a bump to see who the finalists were and who won.
I don't know everything but I know a lot.
February 4th, 2013 at 8:45:57 AM
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I can't believe I picked the winner before the sealson started. Congrats to the other five who did as well.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
February 4th, 2013 at 8:54:06 AM
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Congratulations to EdCollins! I'll PM you to discuss your prize.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
February 4th, 2013 at 9:37:23 AM
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Quote: AZDuffmanI can't believe I picked the winner before the sealson started. Congrats to the other five who did as well.
A friend of mine, who I consider a football expert, made my picks for me. I don't know anything about pro football. He should have put some money on it.
I couldn't watch the game because I do audio/visual for a church. It was kind of sad that only about 20 people showed up.
100% risk of ruin
February 4th, 2013 at 9:40:51 AM
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What were the odds on Baltimore to win the SB before the season started? I don't think they were longshots.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
February 4th, 2013 at 9:57:10 AM
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" I couldn't watch the game because I do audio/visual for a church. It was kind of sad that only about 20 people showed up. "
We had a full house at my church for the SOUPER BOWL. Of course it was right after service and hours before kickoff.
We had a full house at my church for the SOUPER BOWL. Of course it was right after service and hours before kickoff.
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
February 4th, 2013 at 10:46:53 AM
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Quote: RogerKintA friend of mine, who I consider a football expert, made my picks for me. I don't know anything about pro football. He should have put some money on it.
I couldn't watch the game because I do audio/visual for a church. It was kind of sad that only about 20 people showed up.
I actually didn't watch by choice. No cable at home didn't feel like going anywhere to watch.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
February 4th, 2013 at 2:01:10 PM
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Payment received! Thanks Mike.
February 4th, 2013 at 2:04:12 PM
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Quote: AyecarumbaWhat were the odds on Baltimore to win the SB before the season started? I don't think they were longshots.
No, definitely not longshots. If I remember, they were in the neighborhood of 12 to 1 or 15 to 1 or something like that. San Fran was even less... 8 to 1 or something similar, I think.
February 4th, 2013 at 5:21:24 PM
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Quote: AZDuffmanI actually didn't watch by choice. No cable at home didn't feel like going anywhere to watch.
Cable? The game was on CBS! Hook up those bunny-years, my good friend, network TV is still free over the air...
"So drink gamble eat f***, because one day you will be dust." -ontariodealer
September 3rd, 2013 at 11:36:52 PM
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Quote: WizardIt is that time of year again. The object is to guess:
1. Super Bowl winner.
2. Super Bowl loser.
3. Margin of victory.
For example, you might say "Lions over Bills by 3."
To win, you must choose at least the winning and losing teams. If more than one person gets that far, then we'll narrow it down to who picked the correct winner of the game. If there is still more than one member who gets that far, then I will use the margin of victory.
Last year nobody won. Lots of people chose the Packers, who lost in the post-season.
Please Email me your predictions before 12:01 AM Dec Sep 9.
Is the 2013-14 version of this contest running already?
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
