Dave Bryce Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Yes, that's right - it's that time of year again...are you ready for some football survival pool? For those of you who've never participated in or heard about one of these, the rules are simple - each week, you pick one team to win. No point spreads, just a win. If your team wins, you survive. If they lose, you're out. If they tie, you're out. If you don't get your pick in by kick-off time on whichever day of the week has that week's first game, you're out. If you survive, you pick a different team the next week. Whoever is the last person in the pool wins. One other small rule - you can only take each team once in a season; so, for example, if you pick the Patriots in Week 1, you can't use them again in any subsequent weeks. If you pick a team that you've already used...you guessed it - you're out. The way that this pool normally works in real life is that there's an entry fee and the last person standing takes the whole pot. However, here on the forum, we just do it for fun - no money is involved. If you've never played one of these and think it sounds easy, you may be in for a surprise... Soooooooooo...who wants to sign up and play? dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 http://home.earthlink.net/~jeffannak/kcpool.jpg I'M IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Jeff Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpel Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 IN, of course. Check out the Sweet Clementines CD at bandcamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT156 Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Count me in. Mike T. Yamaha Motif ES8, Alesis Ion, Prophet 5 Rev 3.2, 1979 Rhodes Mark 1 Suitcase 73 Piano, Arp Odyssey Md III, Roland R-70 Drum Machine, Digitech Vocalist Live Pro. Roland Boss Chorus Ensemble CE-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpel Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Boy-o, there aren't a lot of clear cut choices in week one...I lean toward the Rams, but this does not consitute an official pick. Thursday, Sep. 9 Indianapolis at New England Sunday, Sep. 12 Arizona at St. Louis, Baltimore at Cleveland Cincinnati at N.Y. Jets Detroit at Chicago Jacksonville at Buffalo Oakland at Pittsburgh San Diego at Houston Seattle at New Orleans Tampa Bay at Washington Tennessee at Miami Atlanta at San Francisco Dallas at Minnesota N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia Kansas City at Denver Monday, Sep. 13 Green Bay at Carolina Check out the Sweet Clementines CD at bandcamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 [edited for sheer idiocy] - Jeff Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted August 30, 2004 Author Share Posted August 30, 2004 Originally posted by Jeff Da Weasel: Mag... put your picks of all games in the other NFL thread. This thread's only for your ONE pick for the week for the Survival Pool (otherwise it's a pain in the ass to tally pool totals). Look again, brother Weasel - those are the Week One games... For those of you who have never done one of these before, Week One traditionally tends to serve up some serious carnage, since no one really has a handle on how most teams are gonna perform yet. If memory serves, we lost almost half the field (including myself) in Week One last year... dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Originally posted by Dave Bryce: Look again, brother Weasel - those are the Week One games...JEFF'S BRAIN COMING ONLINE... RAM OK... HD DETECTED... ERROR 7C5EU-SJD84H-D8RFIKI8YG-J7-DJGGVNDYGYJEL. Never mind. If memory serves, we lost almost half the field (including myself) in Week One last year... I think we started with like 32 on week one and had 17 left in week two, yes. - Jeff Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 I'm in! Originally posted by Dave Bryce: For those of you who have never done one of these before, Week One traditionally tends to serve up some serious carnage, since no one really has a handle on how most teams are gonna perform yet. If memory serves, we lost almost half the field (including myself) in Week One last year... %&$@ Texans! Originally posted by dave-G: Originally posted by Dave Bryce: Originally posted by jackpine: quote:Originally posted by Dave Bryce: (snip).....about half of the people playing get eliminated in the first few weeksWell, if Miami goes down, this will happen in the first week. Yep. I'm considering changing my pick to distance myself in case of such a catastrophe.Dave... shake yourself. The freakin' Tex-annes are a JV team. The Dolphins are a bona fide defensive force. You'll (we'll) be fine. -daveFamous last words! ```` Back to the 2004 season: there are a lot of close matchups in week one, but there are also several that look inviting. At this point, I'm leaning toward Philadelphia, Tennessee, Atlanta, and St. Louis. Edit: presuming we're allowed to change our picks by kick-off time on whichever day of the week has that week's first game, I'll go with Philly for now.. The Eagles should be fired up with something to prove after having yet again lost an NFC Championship game, and I don't think NY's "Pop Warner offense" will be ready for prime time just yet. (Sorry John.) Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT156 Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 I'll be interested to see the Colts/Pats game on the 9th. The Eagles don't have their act together yet, but I think they are going to be a better team this year. Too bad they're down to one running back, that could hurt them down the stretch. Owens is the break away threat they've needed for their passing game the last few years. If they would have had him last season, they probably could have gone to the super bowl. McNabb can't do it all himself. Mike T. Yamaha Motif ES8, Alesis Ion, Prophet 5 Rev 3.2, 1979 Rhodes Mark 1 Suitcase 73 Piano, Arp Odyssey Md III, Roland R-70 Drum Machine, Digitech Vocalist Live Pro. Roland Boss Chorus Ensemble CE-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 I'm in, and hopefully I will last longer than one week this time. Robert This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revriley Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 count me in too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antimatter Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyscots Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Yeah I'll give it a go again I'll be even more handicapped this year though, but judging by past experiences, surely that gives me an advantage in the wierd & twisted way this game works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 I'm in. I believe that if I really nuckle down and concentrate I can set a new personal best: making it all the way to WEEK 3! Woohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thrashole Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 i am in too. I make no gurantees as to how long I am gonna last but at least i won't lose any money. Reach out and grab a clue. Something Vicious My solo crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpel Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Geoff, I agree that the Eagles are one of the sronger bets in week one, but I can't begin the season picking against my own team. Can't do it. I'd be cosmically punished. Check out the Sweet Clementines CD at bandcamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daBowsa Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meccajay Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Count me in too.... 2-3 weeks of fun, if I can really stretch my picks this year!! TROLL . . . ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llarion Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 I'm in... Proud 2003 Final Four member... Cheers! Phil "Llarion: The Jazzinator" Traynor www.llarion.com Smooth Jazz - QUESTION AUTHORITY. Go ahead, ask me anything. http://www.llarion.com/images/dichotomybanner.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIDIdiot Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Sure, nothing to lose! Thanks dB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave The Rave Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 You can use me as the "dart throw picker" to compare against if you like - I know nothing about the teams What have I got to do, just pick a team to win? :DTR Cambrian Guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergievsky Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I'm in, and I gotta go with Da Bears regardless of the injuries. Raul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP3 Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I'm in. Titans over Fins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Originally posted by Magpel: Geoff, I agree that the Eagles are one of the sronger bets in week one, but I can't begin the season picking against my own team. Can't do it. I'd be cosmically punished.LOL! I don't blame you one bit John - I couldn't pick against my team either. I expect them to have a tough time against Carolina though. Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llarion Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Looks like there are NO easy picks in week one. I'm leaning towards the thumbtacks... Cheers! Phil "Llarion: The Jazzinator" Traynor www.llarion.com Smooth Jazz - QUESTION AUTHORITY. Go ahead, ask me anything. http://www.llarion.com/images/dichotomybanner.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thrashole Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I think I am leaning towards Philly for week one. especially since they just added Hugh douglas to the fold again to go along with Kearse. nice bookends against a suspect line with a new QB who has heard footsteps before Reach out and grab a clue. Something Vicious My solo crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rader Ranch Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 i'm in, and i'll pick Buffalo right off. may as well see one way or 'tother.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted September 2, 2004 Author Share Posted September 2, 2004 I'm leaning towards Philly myself. I hate to use them this early in the season, but surviving Week One is always a tough task... I'll start a list of the picks in a day or so. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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