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Title: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: Kyle321n on March 13, 2013, 03:19:01 PM
So I do a bracket every year.  Thought I'd open it up to anyone on here who wanted to join.  I'm sure you'll fill out at least one bracket, why not do it here? If this doesn't belong in the OT Sports Talk someone can move it to the right spot.

http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/t1/group/45977/invitation?key=adfb5748a89d9ac3 (http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/t1/group/45977/invitation?key=adfb5748a89d9ac3)[/size]
Title: Re: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: valporun on March 13, 2013, 04:00:08 PM
It works here, but I'm trying to remember who it was in the previous years that had a bracket group going for the board? We didn't have a huge number of people involved in it regularly, but now with Valpo being in the bracket, maybe we'll get more people involved in it, even if they aren't VU alums or fans?
Title: Re: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: valpo04 on March 13, 2013, 06:18:20 PM
I usually set one up for the board, but if Kyle would like to run it, that's fine with me.

I'd just prefer if we had a separate one just for the board.
Title: Re: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: valpo04 on March 19, 2013, 07:57:38 AM
I just renewed last year's bracket pick'em on Yahoo.

Anyone on here is more than welcome to join.

I only ask that you use your board screen name as your bracket name.

http://y.ahoo.it/B6xbkApX (http://y.ahoo.it/B6xbkApX)

Password: govalpo
Title: Re: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: vuweathernerd on March 20, 2013, 10:13:36 AM
are we just restricted to one bracket? or can i make a second one with valpo winning it all just for kicks and giggles?
Title: Re: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: valpo04 on March 20, 2013, 10:29:52 AM
Quote from: vuweathernerd on March 20, 2013, 10:13:36 AM
are we just restricted to one bracket? or can i make a second one with valpo winning it all just for kicks and giggles?

One bracket per Yahoo account, if you want to sign up a second account go for it!
Title: Re: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: vuweathernerd on March 20, 2013, 10:33:58 AM
Quote from: valpo04 on March 20, 2013, 10:29:52 AM
Quote from: vuweathernerd on March 20, 2013, 10:13:36 AM
are we just restricted to one bracket? or can i make a second one with valpo winning it all just for kicks and giggles?

One bracket per Yahoo account, if you want to sign up a second account go for it!

darn. don't feel like creating a second yahoo account. i only use my current one for fantasy football and bracket challenge anyway. haha.
Title: Re: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: valpo04 on March 20, 2013, 10:56:27 AM
Quote from: vuweathernerd on March 20, 2013, 10:33:58 AM
Quote from: valpo04 on March 20, 2013, 10:29:52 AM
Quote from: vuweathernerd on March 20, 2013, 10:13:36 AM
are we just restricted to one bracket? or can i make a second one with valpo winning it all just for kicks and giggles?

One bracket per Yahoo account, if you want to sign up a second account go for it!

darn. don't feel like creating a second yahoo account. i only use my current one for fantasy football and bracket challenge anyway. haha.

Oh whoops, I didn't see that I could change the number of brackets per user.  I bumped it to 2, so go ahead!
Title: Re: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: vuweathernerd on March 20, 2013, 10:59:39 AM
Quote from: valpo04 on March 20, 2013, 10:56:27 AM
Quote from: vuweathernerd on March 20, 2013, 10:33:58 AM
Quote from: valpo04 on March 20, 2013, 10:29:52 AM
Quote from: vuweathernerd on March 20, 2013, 10:13:36 AM
are we just restricted to one bracket? or can i make a second one with valpo winning it all just for kicks and giggles?

One bracket per Yahoo account, if you want to sign up a second account go for it!

darn. don't feel like creating a second yahoo account. i only use my current one for fantasy football and bracket challenge anyway. haha.

Oh whoops, I didn't see that I could change the number of brackets per user.  I bumped it to 2, so go ahead!


hooray!!! :D haha
Title: Re: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: vuweathernerd on March 20, 2013, 01:52:33 PM
some helpful advice for those participating this year. http://www.nationaljournal.com/whitehouse/want-to-win-your-march-madness-pool-don-t-follow-obama-s-bracket-20130320 (http://www.nationaljournal.com/whitehouse/want-to-win-your-march-madness-pool-don-t-follow-obama-s-bracket-20130320)
Title: Re: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: valpo04 on March 20, 2013, 06:53:04 PM
Quote from: vuweathernerd on March 20, 2013, 10:59:39 AM
Quote from: valpo04 on March 20, 2013, 10:56:27 AM
Quote from: vuweathernerd on March 20, 2013, 10:33:58 AM
Quote from: valpo04 on March 20, 2013, 10:29:52 AM
Quote from: vuweathernerd on March 20, 2013, 10:13:36 AM
are we just restricted to one bracket? or can i make a second one with valpo winning it all just for kicks and giggles?

One bracket per Yahoo account, if you want to sign up a second account go for it!

darn. don't feel like creating a second yahoo account. i only use my current one for fantasy football and bracket challenge anyway. haha.

Oh whoops, I didn't see that I could change the number of brackets per user.  I bumped it to 2, so go ahead!


hooray!!! :D haha

I just created my second bracket...my attempt at worst bracket ever!
Title: Re: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: hckjag on March 21, 2013, 12:04:06 AM
Picking my bracket on Yahoo and getting the low-down on Valpo....my how time flies!

Quote
Yahoo! Outlook

Twenty-five years ago, Bryce Drew stunned Ole Miss with one of the most memorable game-winners in NCAA tournament history. Now he's back in the dance with Valpo, this time as the team's head coach. The oldest team in the tourney, Valpo boasts nine upperclassman and five senior starters. The Crusaders are led by sharp-shooters Ryan Broekhoff and Will Bogan, who combine to shoot 37.7 percent from beyond the arc. The pair also shoot better than 55 percent in the paint and 73 percent from the free-throw line. Defensively, the Horizon reps are average at best and turnovers have plagued them at times, but the Crusaders should not be overlooked. If they draw an opponent that's soft on defense, they could wreck many brackets.



Title: Re: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: valpo04 on March 21, 2013, 06:32:59 AM
Quote from: hckjag on March 21, 2013, 12:04:06 AM
Picking my bracket on Yahoo and getting the low-down on Valpo....my how time flies!

Quote
Yahoo! Outlook

Twenty-five years ago, Bryce Drew stunned Ole Miss with one of the most memorable game-winners in NCAA tournament history. Now he's back in the dance with Valpo, this time as the team's head coach. The oldest team in the tourney, Valpo boasts nine upperclassman and five senior starters. The Crusaders are led by sharp-shooters Ryan Broekhoff and Will Bogan, who combine to shoot 37.7 percent from beyond the arc. The pair also shoot better than 55 percent in the paint and 73 percent from the free-throw line. Defensively, the Horizon reps are average at best and turnovers have plagued them at times, but the Crusaders should not be overlooked. If they draw an opponent that's soft on defense, they could wreck many brackets.

I remember it like it was yesterday...as a 5 year old about to enter college, it was highly influential in my decision!
Title: Re: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: valpo04 on March 21, 2013, 05:52:48 PM
Dang it Pitt! Cost me a perfect worst bracket and a Sweet 16 team in my other!
Title: Re: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: valpo04 on April 09, 2013, 10:51:42 AM
Congrats to valpo04 for winning the ValpoFanZone Tourney Pick'em!  :thumbsup: :cheers:
Title: Re: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: vuweathernerd on April 09, 2013, 05:54:32 PM
Quote from: valpo04 on April 09, 2013, 10:51:42 AM
Congrats to valpo04 for winning the ValpoFanZone Tourney Pick'em!  :thumbsup: :cheers:

props 04
Title: Re: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: LaPorteAveApostle on April 09, 2013, 05:56:39 PM
it wouldn't be considered boasting for you to post the results on this thread! 

(also because I forgot my password.)
Title: Re: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: valpo04 on April 09, 2013, 07:04:32 PM
(http://i50.tinypic.com/e292a.jpg)
Title: Re: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: bbtds on April 09, 2013, 07:13:22 PM
Can we please delete this thread now.

Mine was an honest attempt at a "winning" bracket. It may have been colored by my "Valpo opponents scores" thread, a little.  :-[
Title: Re: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: LaPorteAveApostle on April 09, 2013, 07:22:57 PM
i can't believe i picked indiana and not michigan.  what a shocking lack of faith.

then again, taking us to the Sweet 16...
Title: Re: NCAA Tournament Pick'em
Post by: valpo04 on April 09, 2013, 07:27:18 PM
I couldn't  believe I was the only one to pick Louisville.