2013-2014: NCAA Weekly Pick'em

[aygwm2]

Re: 2013-2014: NCAA Weekly Pick'em

For Holiday Pick'em see below.

Alright, here were the Week 11 results:

1. Hoosier Pioneer - 24 points (5-3-2)
2. aygwm2 - 20 points (4-4-2) What?!? 4-4-2 gets 2nd place?!?
3. all bear - 19 points (5-3-2)
4. Shirtless Bob - 18 points (7-1-2)*

OVERALL STANDINGS
1. 1988 - 209 points (65-35-10)
2. FiveHole12 - 189 points (68-32-10)**
3. Laker Dude - 188 points (58-42-10
4. drshoen - 169 points (59-41-10)
5. Shirtless Bob - 167 points (61-39-10)
6. driftryder - 166 points (56-44-10)
7. SiouxfaninSeattle - 165 points (58-42-10)
8. SweeneyHawksHockey - 162 points (57-43-10)
t9. Irish08 - 157 points (55-45-10)
t9. aygwm2 - 157 points (45-55-10)
11. Aerman - 156 points (55-37-8)

This cannot and should not be right. That record is simply terrible. I vacate my position in t9 and give it over to someone, anyone with a better record.

Here are the games for Holiday Pick'em!

Friday, December 27:
Michigan Tech vs. Michigan State - TECH
Western Michigan vs. Michigan - tuom (the university of michigan)
Penn State vs. Robert Morris - Nittany Lions

Saturday, December 28:
Holy Cross @ Bentley - Bentley
New Hampshire vs. Cornell - Cornell
Princeton vs. Maine - Maine
Clarkson @ Vermont - Clarkson

Sunday, December 29:
Northeastern vs. Air Force - NU
Providence @ Dartmouth - Friars
Sacred Heart @ Connecticut - UConn

BONUS QUESTIONS: (10 points if correct, for each number off take 1 point away until 0 (can't go into the negative)):
Total Shots on Goal on Monday, December 30 (8 teams, 4 games) - 250
Total Number of Goals by schools that have won the national championship (not including exhibition games) (9 teams*, 17 games) - 56

[Fighting Sioux 23]

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These two dudes are getting hosed !!

t13. all bear - 152 points (61-39-10)
t13. FeartheWarrior - 152 points (59-41-9)

If you continue at that rate though (and everyone else continues at their current rate) you'll move up the standings quickly thanks to the bump in points for getting games picked correctly in the second half.

FWIW, 61 correct predictions is tied for 3rd most currently, and you are one of four "regulars" that are have a 60% or higher correct pick percentage.

[all bear]

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These two dudes are getting hosed !!

t13. all bear - 152 points (61-39-10)
t13. FeartheWarrior - 152 points (59-41-9)

[drshoen]

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Friday, December 27:
Michigan Tech vs. Michigan State - Michigan Tech
Western Michigan vs. Michigan - Michigan
Penn State vs. Robert Morris - Robert Morris

Saturday, December 28:
Holy Cross @ Bentley - Bentley
New Hampshire vs. Cornell - Cornell
Princeton vs. Maine - Maine
Clarkson @ Vermont - Clarkson

Sunday, December 29:
Northeastern vs. Air Force - Northeastern
Providence @ Dartmouth - Providence
Sacred Heart @ Connecticut - Connecticut

BONUS QUESTIONS: (10 points if correct, for each number off take 1 point away until 0 (can't go into the negative)):
Total Shots on Goal on Monday, December 30 (8 teams, 4 games) - 242
Total Number of Goals by schools that have won the national championship (not including exhibition games) (9 teams*, 17 games) - 60

[Aerman]

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I'm back. did you miss me?

Friday, December 27:
Michigan Tech vs. Michigan State - Michigan Tech
Western Michigan vs. Michigan - Michigan
Penn State vs. Robert Morris - Penn State

Saturday, December 28:
Holy Cross @ Bentley - Bentley
New Hampshire vs. Cornell - New Hampshire
Princeton vs. Maine - Maine
Clarkson @ Vermont - Clarkson

Sunday, December 29:
Northeastern vs. Air Force - Northeastern
Providence @ Dartmouth - {Proviced
Sacred Heart @ Connecticut - UConn

BONUS QUESTIONS: (10 points if correct, for each number off take 1 point away until 0 (can't go into the negative)):
Total Shots on Goal on Monday, December 30 (8 teams, 4 games) - 239
Total Number of Goals by schools that have won the national championship (not including exhibition games) (9 teams*, 17 games) - 53

[MissThundercat]

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Here are the games for Holiday Pick'em!

Friday, December 27:
Michigan Tech vs. Michigan State - Tech
Western Michigan vs. Michigan - Michigan
Penn State vs. Robert Morris - Penn State

Saturday, December 28:
Holy Cross @ Bentley - Bentley
New Hampshire vs. Cornell - UNH
Princeton vs. Maine - Maine
Clarkson @ Vermont - Clarkson

Sunday, December 29:
Northeastern vs. Air Force - Air Force
Providence @ Dartmouth - Providence
Sacred Heart @ Connecticut - Sacred Heart

BONUS QUESTIONS: (10 points if correct, for each number off take 1 point away until 0 (can't go into the negative)):
Total Shots on Goal on Monday, December 30 (8 teams, 4 games) - 120
Total Number of Goals by schools that have won the national championship (not including exhibition games) (9 teams*, 17 games) - 88

[SweeneyHawksHockey]

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Here are the games for Holiday Pick'em!

Friday, December 27:
Michigan Tech vs. Michigan State - Michigan Tech
Western Michigan vs. Michigan - Michigan
Penn State vs. Robert Morris - Robert Morris

Saturday, December 28:
Holy Cross @ Bentley - Bentley
New Hampshire vs. Cornell - New Hampshire
Princeton vs. Maine - Maine
Clarkson @ Vermont - Vermont

Sunday, December 29:
Northeastern vs. Air Force - Northeastern
Providence @ Dartmouth - Providence
Sacred Heart @ Connecticut - Connecticut

BONUS QUESTIONS: (10 points if correct, for each number off take 1 point away until 0 (can't go into the negative)):
Total Shots on Goal on Monday, December 30 (8 teams, 4 games) - 259
Total Number of Goals by schools that have won the national championship (not including exhibition games) (9 teams*, 17 games) - 59

[Siouxfaninseattle]

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I have a new strategy for my picks - copy Shirtless Bob!

[HoosierPioneer]

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Huzzah! After a couple terrible weeks for my picks!

[Fighting Sioux 23]

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Here are the games for Holiday Pick'em!

Friday, December 27:
Michigan Tech vs. Michigan State -
Western Michigan vs. Michigan -
Penn State vs. Robert Morris -

Saturday, December 28:
Holy Cross @ Bentley -
New Hampshire vs. Cornell -
Princeton vs. Maine -
Clarkson @ Vermont -

Sunday, December 29:
Northeastern vs. Air Force -
Providence @ Dartmouth -
Sacred Heart @ Connecticut -

BONUS QUESTIONS: (10 points if correct, for each number off take 1 point away until 0 (can't go into the negative)):
Total Shots on Goal on Monday, December 30 (8 teams, 4 games) -
Total Number of Goals by schools that have won the national championship (not including exhibition games) (9 teams*, 17 games) -

WEEKLY RULES:
1) All picks must be in by the drop of the puck of the FIRST game in the bunch. This week, that is FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27 at 1:30pm Eastern!
2) No late picks will be allowed. No exceptions. This means that if you post your picks on that Friday at 1:40pm Eastern, you will not receive credit for your picks.
3) Do NOT pick a tie. If you do, you will lose 4 points.
4) All correct picks will earn 4 points (unless stated otherwise). If a game ends in a tie (regardless of shootout), you will receive 2 points, unless you picked a tie, in which case you will LOSE 4 points. DO NOT PICK A TIE.
5) If you see a mistake within these rules based on the games selected, please note it as soon as possible. If not pointed out by Monday, December 23 at 8:00pm (Eastern), the mistake will stay, and I will interpret the mistake as soon as possible.
6) Anyone can play. You do not have to continue to predict after this week. You didn't have to predict last week.
7) If you update your picks before the deadline, please post in this thread to let me know of the changes.

* Schools that have won the national championship that are playing this weekend:
Wisconsin (2 games vs. Alabama Huntsville)
Michigan Tech (2 games @ GLI)
Michigan State (2 games @ GLI)
Michigan (2 games @ GLI)
Boston College (2 games @ Three Rivers Classic)
Bowling Green (2 games @ Three Rivers Classic)
Cornell (2 games @ Florida College Classic)
Maine (2 games @ Florida College Classic)
Yale (1 game vs. Holy Cross)

[Fighting Sioux 23]

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Alright, here were the Week 11 results:

1. Hoosier Pioneer - 24 points (5-3-2)
2. aygwm2 - 20 points (4-4-2)
3. all bear - 19 points (5-3-2)
4. Shirtless Bob - 18 points (7-1-2)*
5. Terrance - 17 points (5-3-2)
6. UpNorthHockey - 16 points (3-5-2)
t7. SiouxfaninSeattle - 15 points (5-3-2)
t7. SweeneyHawksHockey - 15 points (4-4-2)
t9. FeartheWarrior - 13 points (6-2-1)
t9. Irish08 - 13 points (4-4-2)
t11. FiveHole12 - 12 points (5-3-2)
t11. Laker Dude - 12 points (5-3-2)
t13. 1988 - 11 points (3-5-2)
t13. 97osu - 11 points (3-5-2)
t13. drshoen - 11 points (3-5-2)
t16. driftryder - 10 points (4-4-2)
t16. vizoroo - 10 points (3-5-2)
18. gochiefs - 9 points (3-5-2)
t19. FS23 - 8 points (3-5-2)
t19. PcFriars13 - 8 points (3-5-2)

* Shirtless Bob had the best record

OVERALL STANDINGS
1. 1988 - 209 points (65-35-10)
2. FiveHole12 - 189 points (68-32-10)**
3. Laker Dude - 188 points (58-42-10
4. drshoen - 169 points (59-41-10)
5. Shirtless Bob - 167 points (61-39-10)
6. driftryder - 166 points (56-44-10)
7. SiouxfaninSeattle - 165 points (58-42-10)
8. SweeneyHawksHockey - 162 points (57-43-10)
t9. Irish08 - 157 points (55-45-10)
t9. aygwm2 - 157 points (45-55-10)
11. Aerman - 156 points (55-37-8)
12. Terrance - 155 points (44-48-8)
t13. all bear - 152 points (61-39-10)
t13. FeartheWarrior - 152 points (59-41-9)
15. FS23 - 151 points (49-51-10)
16. darker98 - 146 points (50-41-8)
17. PcFriars13 - 145 points (50-40-10)
18. vizoroo - 141 points (54-46-10)
19. gochiefs - 140 points (44-46-10)
20. 97osu - 132 points (49-51-10)
21. Hoosier Pioneer - 127 points (39-42-9)
22. Uncle Ray - 123 points (40-45-4)
23. UpNorthHockey - 107 points (41-32-7)
t24. blackbearbone - 102 points (38-25-7)
t24. mcfarljd - 102 points (36-38-7)
26. bigblue_dl - 86 points (32-36-2)
27. UML - 54 points (26-22-2)
28. brhull169 - 48 points (19-19-2)
29. SanTropez - 44 points (21-17-2)
30. BCeagle - 38 points (19-9-2)
31. arickeo - 36 points (15-4-1)*
32. Dutchman - 35 points (11-7-2)
33. Saints#1 - 14 points (5-1-4)
34. Goon - 10 points (3-7-0)
35. manurespreader - 6 points (0-0-0)
36. Red Cows - 3 points (1-8-1)

*Best Winning Percentage
** Best Winning Percentage amongst posters who have picked every game.

We're essentially halfway through the season. Our average correct pick % is 54.78%. That has improved since Week 8 when we were 52.54%. Generally, that number improves in the second half of the season as we become more familiar with teams and the like. I believe last year as a group we finished right around 60% before tournament time, when we collectively **** the bed.

Keep in mind as well that points go up in the second half of the season (from 2 points per correct pick to 4 points...bonus generally remains the same), so anyone can still walk away the winner!

I'll have the Holiday Pick'em posted here shortly, and good luck to everyone in the 2nd half!

[Fighting Sioux 23]

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I just thought I'd post a quick update. I'm finishing my finals tomorrow and Tuesday, so I will not have scores tabulated and the next round of games up until Wednesday morning. Of course, those games won't take place until late December, so everyone will have a little over a week to get their picks in.

[Fighting Sioux 23]

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Friday Update:

Shirtless Bob was the big winner last night, going 5-0 with his picks. Nobody else did better than 3-2, with the average being just over 2-3.

Both bonus questions are now halfway (at least day-wise) complete. There were 26 non-conference goals last night, putting most of our group in position to gain at least some points tonight with 9 games on tap (if the average from last night continues, we'll wind up with 71-72 goals scored). In WCHA play, there were 9 "special teams" goals scored, including 2 extra attacker goals.

Good luck to everyone tonight, and good luck to Shirtless Bob, as he looks to become only the third "perfect" predictor this season (and the first since Week 2).

[vizoroo]

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Here are the games for Week 11:

Friday:
Western Michigan @ Minnesota Duluth - Duluth
Lake Superior State @ Alaska Anchorage -UAA
Denver @ Rensselaer - Denver

Vegas Style Friday Showdown (* See Rules Below)
Northern Michigan (+1) @ North Dakota - North Dalota
Union (+1) @ St. Cloud State - St. Cloud

Saturday:
Niagara vs. RIT - RIT
Ferris State @ Michigan State - Ferris State
St. Lawrence @ Vermont - St. Lawrence
Bowling Green @ Michigan Tech - Tech

Vegas Style Saturday Showdown (* See Rules Below)
Massachusetts (+1) @ Colgate - Colgate

BONUS QUESTION #1: (10 points if correct, for each number off take 1 point away until 0 (can't go into the negative)):
Total Goals Scored in Non-Conference Play this Weekend (Friday-Saturday) (14 games) - 78

BONUS QUESTION #2: (5 points if correct, for each number off take 1 point away until 0 (can't go into the negative)):
"Special Teams Goals" scored (PPG, SHG, EAG, ENG) in the WCHA this Weekend (Friday-Saturday) (8 games) - 15

[Driftryder]

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Friday:
Western Michigan @ Minnesota Duluth - Minnesota Duluth
Lake Superior State @ Alaska Anchorage - Lake Superior State
Denver @ Rensselaer - Rensselaer

Vegas Style Friday Showdown (* See Rules Below)
Northern Michigan (+1) @ North Dakota - North Dakota
Union (+1) @ St. Cloud State - St. Cloud State

Saturday:
Niagara vs. RIT - Niagara
Ferris State @ Michigan State - Ferris State
St. Lawrence @ Vermont - Vermont
Bowling Green @ Michigan Tech - Michigan Tech

Vegas Style Saturday Showdown (* See Rules Below)
Massachusetts (+1) @ Colgate - Colgate

BONUS QUESTION #1: (10 points if correct, for each number off take 1 point away until 0 (can't go into the negative)):
Total Goals Scored in Non-Conference Play this Weekend (Friday-Saturday) (14 games) - 82

BONUS QUESTION #2: (5 points if correct, for each number off take 1 point away until 0 (can't go into the negative)):
"Special Teams Goals" scored (PPG, SHG, EAG, ENG) in the WCHA this Weekend (Friday-Saturday) (8 games) - 12