Bracket Closing!! Official Net54 NCAA March Madness ESPN Tourny Challenge 2016

[jkray25]

Greetings all!

Based on polling result from 34 participants ESPN will be our host provider. Below you will find the link for the group:

http://games.espn.go.com/tournament-...roupID=1051829

PW = matty



Entry will be $10. Anyone is welcome, just join the above linked pool and send $10 PayPal to: jkray25@yahoo.com

Prizes as follows:
1) Hal Chase Trophy Card
2) Net54 T-shirt
3) Cash


Again, I'm excited to set this up for everyone and look forward to large numbers and a lot of fun.

EDIT: Leon has graciously put a t-shirt in the prize pool.

EDIT#2: I've contact the supposed holder of the Hal Chase trophy card, waiting to hear back


Thanks
Jacob

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[Leon]

Isn't there at least one other thread already doing this?

Originally Posted by jkray25

Greetings all!

While I am fairly new to the board I am not to March Madness and the craziness that typically ensues with brackets and the tournament.

I've set up multiple pools in the past through CBS, Yahoo, ESPN and third party websites.

Firstly, what is the preferred website of everyone??

I know everyone has preferences, personally I like ESPN and Yahoo giving the slight edge to Yahoo.

Secondly, will this be a money pool or not. I've also participated in a number of pools ranging from free to $50 entry (that one gets interesting).

I'll set up polls (once I figure out polling) for both and after 24 hrs of voting I'll set the official pool up based on results.

If it does end up being a money pool I will most likely have everyone send to my address via PayPal. For those thinking, this new guy is gonna take our money, I can assure you that is not the case. I have conducted multiple successful transactions since joining. However if it becomes an issue we can use a third party vendor such as Pay it Square or something to that affect.

Again, I'm excited to set this up for everyone and look forward to large numbers and a lot of fun.

Thanks
Jacob

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[jkray25]

Poll added, please select ONE provider.

Once this poll is complete we will add an additional poll for money or no money as it only allows one poll at a time.

Thanks
Jacob

[Leon]

Originally Posted by jkray25

Poll added, please select ONE provider.

Once this poll is complete we will add an additional poll for money or no money as it only allows one poll at a time.

Thanks
Jacob

The suggestion to sticky this for a day or so was a good one, thanks. Also, if folks want to chime in here concerning if the other brackets in the past included money, or not, it would be great.

[tbob]

Does anyone remember the days when no money was involved and the winner of the Net 54 contest got bragging rights and possession of the T206 Hal Chase holding trophy card for 365 days? Sigh...

[jkray25]

Hah, excellent suggestion! We could very reasonably accommodate that as well!!

A money prize, t-shirt and the Hal Chase trophy card.

Sign me up!

[irishdenny]

Originally Posted by tbob

Does anyone remember the days when no money was involved and the winner of the Net 54 contest got bragging rights and possession of the T206 Hal Chase holding trophy card for 365 days? Sigh...

Yes Sir'eee Bob!

I ran it a couple of times...
And I do believe that we've never Stop'd!!!
Someone Won the Chase Card Last Year... No!?

Time fir a Search!

[jkray25]

Group link has been added. Currently gauging interest in in money/no money.

Thanks!

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[jkray25]

Well then, welcome Josh and good luck! Glad to have you.

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[Joshwesley]

Originally Posted by jkray25

Well then, welcome Josh and good luck! Glad to have you.

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Thanks! It's a lot of fun..

Question:
I signed up and found the net54 (matty group)..

Of course the field has not been selected, so we can't fill out brackets etc...

We can do that on Sunday/Monday.

If this turns into a $20.00 buy in will you let us know and where to send funds etc.?


Thanks!

[jkray25]

I will, I'll update the original post to reflect where to send the funds if it ends up being money. My PayPal most likely.

I'll officially put my vote here as well:

$20 entry

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[Joshwesley]

Great, thanks!

I did my best... We have always used CBS Sports... so I'm not sure how espn works....
I "think" I'm registered, but maybe it won't let me fully get in until the brackets are selected?

Let's just hope my Gators can slide in!

[jkray25]

You should be able to join the group even with a blank bracket.

Are you espn32427181?

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[Joshwesley]

Originally Posted by jkray25

You should be able to join the group even with a blank bracket.

Are you espn32427181?

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I'm not sure

I certainly didn't choose that username.

Mine is
Wesley Hall

[jkray25]

Everyone that voted for a provider please let me know preference as to money (20, 10) or no money. So far have only heard from one person and myself in regards to the pool.

I would love to hear EITHER way, just trying to clarify.

Thanks
Jacob

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[GoldenAge50s]

Repeating my Post #9:

I'm all for having the pool for Leon's T-shirt, the Hal Chase card, bragging rights & anything else someone might choose to offer up as a prize reward.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by GoldenAge50s

Repeating my Post #9:

I'm all for having the pool for Leon's T-shirt, the Hal Chase card, bragging rights & anything else someone might choose to offer up as a prize reward.

Please make note that not all sizes are available (but many are).......It doesn't seem members are very interested in the money aspect of it.

[jkray25]

Yup it appears that way. I'll send out an update later day.

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[mattward513]

I say $20. I already logged in and reserved my spot on ESPN

[jkray25]

I saw, thanks matt. No one else seems to want to chime in.

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[Joshwesley]

I think I have it fixed...

I'm in as 'joshgators"

joshgators,espn32427181

I have NO idea where the "espm32427181 came from??


Anyhow, I vote for a buy in of some sort (10 or $20.00)..

Just makes every game count...

Sadly, my Gators are gonna need to win a couple games in the SEC tourney or it's going to be 2 years in a row of missing the dance.

Maybe 1 win gets them in?

[jkray25]

Joshgators would be your espn username, the espn###### is your bracket name, it's randomly generated if you have never had a espn username in the past. You can change it to anything, gators rock etc.

So far we have three votes for money and one for no money.

I'll give it till tonorrow morning to hear from more people.

Thanks
Jacob

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[bwbc917]

I'm in as espn987577701. I'd pay $10 for the privilege to lose like I always do.

[jkray25]

Originally Posted by bwbc917

I'm in as espn987577701. I'd pay $10 for the privilege to lose like I always do.

Thanks Chris

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[irishdenny]

And of Course a Tee From Leon ~
It'll Help keep my Bed Riding Days Amused...

I'm Gonna do my Best ta Help Find the Hal Chase Trophy Card!

[Joshwesley]

We're getting close guys!


As far as I'm concerned... Once conference tournies start.. The madness has begun!!

[jkray25]

No problem, thanks!

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[jkray25]

Guys I will be out of the country until next Saturday. I will try and check back intermittently.

Continue to join the group if you havent. Brackets lock at noon on Thursday 3/17.

PayPal $10 to jkray25@yahoo.com

See you guys on the flipside!

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[jkray25]

Bump

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[jkray25]

Also BUMP.

If you are in the group a reminder to send $10 to jkray25@yahoo.com

Brackets close at 12:15 EST on Thurs 3/17

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[GoldenAge50s]

Where are all the players from past years?

Come on & join in!

[jkray25]

Originally Posted by GoldenAge50s

Where are all the players from past years?

Come on & join in!

That's what I'm saying! 34 ppl voted, only 11 in the group. Let's go guys!

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[jkray25]

Bump

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[GoCubsGo32]

I joined, I'll pay later today.

[jkray25]

Originally Posted by GoCubsGo32

I joined, I'll pay later today.

Thanks!

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[GoldenAge50s]

Still plenty of time to get in guys! We need more players--the more the merrier, so they say!

[Mountaineer1999]

OK I payed... its really no more than an extra $10 to the eventual winner as I suck at this

Mountaineer1999

[jkray25]

ONE LAST BUMP

IF YOU HAVEN'T JOINED ALREADY AND WANT TO, FOLLOW THE LINK ON THE OP.

PAYPAL $10 IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY TO JKRAY25@YAHOO.COM

CURRENTLY 19 IN THE POOL, HAVE RECEIVED MONEY FROM 12.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL AND ENJOY THE MADNESS!!!!

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[jkray25]

The brackets lock at 12:15 EST, best to have them in by noon. First game starts at 12:15 though

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[Leon]

Very good...we can stick this to the top until after lunch and the bracket closes, so maybe a few more members will see it and hop in. Good luck to all..

Originally Posted by jkray25

The brackets lock at 12:15 EST, best to have them in by noon. First game starts at 12:15 though

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[jkray25]

Thanks Leon

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[gemmint77]

I just got my bracket in and sent $10 payment with Paypal. Thanks
James

[jkray25]

Originally Posted by gemmint77

I just got my bracket in and sent $10 payment with Paypal. Thanks
James

Got it thanks!

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[midmo]

Jacob, I sent you a pm a bit ago. I filled one out and paid w/ paypal. Thanks!

[Joshwesley]

Good turnout!

I'm going to immediately take my winnings and buy a card from a net54 member!

[Joshwesley]

Holy crap

I said this was the most difficult bracket I've ever filled out because there are no great teams this year and are potentially 10-15 teams that could win if..

It's way worse than I thought lol

This could be the year a mid major wins the natty.

[jkray25]

Guys, currently only 14 ppl have paid. There are 22 in the pool.

If you haven't paid please be sure to send $10 to my PayPal at jkray25@yahoo.com

Thanks and hope your brackets aren't too busted!

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[jkray25]

Update, again we have 22 players in the pool with 16 ppl having paid.

If you have not paid and win the bracket you will not receive the cash prize.

Please send payment to jkray25@yahoo.com in the amount of $10.

Thanks

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[pbspelly]

Is it too late to get in? I have some bold choices for the first few rounds.

[darwinbulldog]

I'm not in it, but it strikes me as unfair for people to be allowed to pay late after they've had a chance to collect more information about their chances of winning the prize. I can see waiting until the field of 68 is down to 64, but anything after that is just cheating, no?