NFL Picks Against the Spread Competition Discussion

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NFL Picks Against the Spread Competition Discussion 

Post#1 » by bwgood77 » Wed Aug 9, 2017 12:38 pm

Hey all, once again we will be having the NFL Picks against the spread competition for all of RealGM forum members.

It only takes a couple minutes to join and also to make your picks each week, and you can see how you do against fellow forum members as well as experts. It adds an extra interest to the games on Sunday, so hopefully people join in and participate to make things fun.

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Group Info:
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http://games.espn.com/nfl-pigskin-pickem/2017/en/group?groupID=101036


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Please use RealGM username for name of entry (or espn account)
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Previous edition: http://games.espn.com/nfl-pigskin-pickem/2016/en/group?groupID=101036
GRAND WINNER: Dan2087
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When does it start?
Register and submit your entry no later than the first weeked of the NFL season - Sunday, September 10th, at 1:00 pm ET.
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How to Play?
1. If you don't already have one, create an ESPN account.
2. Join group. Pick an entry name that matches your RealGM username.
3. Check your user settings here. Enable Group email and Reminder Email, so you don't miss picks any week.
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Rules
[*] Each Tuesday, spreads will be posted on ESPN for the the upcoming week.

[*] Lock-time. All entries will use a rolling lock which allows a player to pick any game that has yet to kick off. Selections submitted after the deadlines are considered invalid, and no points will be received. It is good to make preliminary picks a few days before the games and adjust your picks leading up to the games as you see fit to eliminate the chance of forgetting to make any picks that week at all.

[*] Overall tie-breaker - higher number of points scored for Week 17.
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Competition
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The player with the highest number of correct picks throughout the season wins the title.

Each correct winning pick will receive one (1) point. Points are not lost for incorrect picks. Picking every game, every week is essential.

However, to ensure people don't drop out if they forget a week or have a terrible week, each entry will have their lowest scoring week dropped from their score.

Big thanks to Dirk for the layout.
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Re: NFL Picks Competition (Beat the Commish) 

Post#2 » by Wo1verine » Wed Aug 9, 2017 4:09 pm

I'm looking forward this year competition - Hoping we pass last season's total sign ups!
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Post#3 » by RaoulDuke79 » Wed Aug 9, 2017 11:41 pm

Hell yes, thank you good sirs! Been looking forward to participating in this again after last year, and once again as long as I finish ahead of Mr. E then all is well in the world.

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Post#4 » by Howard Mass » Thu Aug 10, 2017 1:49 am

Wo1verine wrote:I'm looking forward this year competition - Hoping we pass last season's total sign ups!


I'll never forget your rally Week 17 that almost allowed you to repeat.
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Post#5 » by HMFFL » Thu Aug 10, 2017 2:03 am

I need to stick with it this year.
I'll give my 100%
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Post#6 » by Otis Driftwood » Thu Aug 10, 2017 2:13 am

I'm prepared to stink again.

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Re: NFL Picks Competition (Beat the Commish) 

Post#7 » by bwgood77 » Thu Aug 10, 2017 2:16 am

Howard Mass wrote:
Wo1verine wrote:I'm looking forward this year competition - Hoping we pass last season's total sign ups!


I'll never forget your rally Week 17 that almost allowed you to repeat.


Yes, I just mentioned to someone today that it's unbelievable that he fell one pick short of the winner last year with over 70 participants, just after winning the year before. He may need to move to Vegas.
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Post#8 » by Wo1verine » Thu Aug 10, 2017 3:13 pm

I couldn't believe that week myself in all honestly! Just goes to show you if you stick with it anything can happen in those final couple weeks!
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Post#9 » by Ballerhogger » Sun Aug 13, 2017 1:42 am

I'm game !
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Post#10 » by RaoulDuke79 » Sun Aug 13, 2017 1:51 am

Ballerhogger wrote:I'm game !


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Post#11 » by Dan2087 » Thu Aug 24, 2017 7:50 pm

Looking forward to the repeat :nod: :king:
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Post#12 » by hermes » Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:28 pm

i'm in

wow i was third last year? i look forward to not doing near that well this year
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Post#13 » by bondom34 » Sun Aug 27, 2017 5:52 am

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Post#14 » by fleet » Wed Aug 30, 2017 2:52 am

I know from experience, adding a small prize such as a box of ribs, or steaks, hell even a RealGM t-shirt would increase the intensity through the roof. We did this like 13 years ago at another message board for a box of Carson's ribs, guessing scores of Bulls games. It became life and death. I lost in the finals. :banghead: . Still irks me to this day.

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Post#15 » by bwgood77 » Wed Aug 30, 2017 4:32 am

hermes wrote:i'm in

wow i was third last year? i look forward to not doing near that well this year


Hey, give yourself a little credit.
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Post#16 » by Joel Embust » Wed Aug 30, 2017 11:12 am

In, will participate for the first time. Thanks and looking forward to the competition.
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Post#17 » by BadWolf » Wed Aug 30, 2017 11:43 am

I know little, so I might win, right?
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Post#18 » by bwgood77 » Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:17 am

RaoulDuke79 wrote:Hell yes, thank you good sirs! Been looking forward to participating in this again after last year, and once again as long as I finish ahead of Mr. E then all is well in the world.

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Well you will have to get Mr. E to join first.
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Post#19 » by TyCobb » Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:23 am

I'll play. What's the group password?
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Post#20 » by bwgood77 » Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:35 am

TyCobb wrote:I'll play. What's the group password?


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