March Madness Starting Ten (2014) - Page 2

Chief Rum · 03-25-2014, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Young Drachma

Looks like Chief's "Chalk or die" lineup is working on really well for him.

It's chalk to run with players from 3 seeds and 4 seeds? I have no one higher than a 3 seed, and only two of those (McDermott is one, too, so he is out).

Meh... if that's what that is, it's working so far!

Butter · 03-25-2014, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbergey22

When trying to win a large field competition, contrarian often times gives you the best odds of winning.

That's why I edited McDermott out of mine. In the end, I have too many low seeds not advancing.

Young Drachma · 03-28-2014, 09:48 AM

After last night's games:

Code:

Ramzavail	3216	3
Chief Rum	3139	5
Young Drachma	2977	3
britrock88	2774	3
B&B		2710	4
butter_of_69	2659	3
jbergey22	2498	5
Vince Pt II	2488	3
Lathum		2356	3
Ragone		2281	4
wade moore	2273	3
muns		2243	3
beckerinski	2229	5
kingfc22	2169	2
ntndeacon	2103	6
henry296	1987	4
BillyMadison	1984	3
murrayyyyy	1966	4

Young Drachma · 03-30-2014, 01:09 PM

Results heading into tonight's games. I feel like this thing is a cross between NASCAR Chase standings and FedEx Cup in Golf.

Code:

Chief Rum	4519	2
B&B		4114	1
Ramzavail	3954	1
britrock88	3914	1
Young Drachma	3745	2
Vince Pt II	3628	1
jbergey22	3506	3
butter_of_69	3319	2
beckerinski	3273	3
wade moore	3140	1
Ragone		3037	1
Lathum		2888	1
murrayyyyy	2737	2
henry296	2719	3
muns		2654	1
ntndeacon	2654	4
kingfc22	2589	0
BillyMadison	2356	2

Young Drachma · 03-30-2014, 01:29 PM

Basically, the Michigan State V. UConn situation will be a game maker for us. Ramz has Shabazz Napier, Chief has Harris & Payne.

B&B cancels out with Chief, because he's got Payne too. britrock's chance at a three-peat is foiled because he has Gary Harris.

I have a Michigan State guy barely scores points and I have a Kentucky dude who isn't their leading scorer (James Young) so...I have a very very faint, remote chance of taking over the leaders in the event UK wins it all and UConn loses in the Final Four provided they beat Michigan State.

Basically, that Elite 8 game between Michigan State v. UConn will probably determine this thing.

We're down to the wire for sure. Looking forward to seeing how it pans out!

Chief Rum · 03-30-2014, 03:04 PM

Go Michigan State!

Young Drachma · 03-30-2014, 06:13 PM

Scores as halftime of the Michigan-Kentucky game and post MSU-UConn game:

Code:

Chief Rum	5079	0
Ramzavail	4654	1
B&B		4322	0
britrock88	4266	0
jbergey22	4146	0
Young Drachma	4097	1
beckerinski	4025	1
Vince Pt II	3980	0
butter_of_69	3511	2
Ragone		3389	0
murrayyyyy	3281	1
henry296	3263	2
wade moore	3140	1
Lathum		3096	0
muns		3006	0
ntndeacon	3006	3
BillyMadison	2708	1
kingfc22	2589	0

Young Drachma · 03-30-2014, 09:43 PM

POINT STANDINGS HEADING INTO THE FINAL FOUR (POST UK-MICH GAME)

Code:

Chief Rum	5079	0	0
Ramzavail	4654	-425	1
beckerinski	4345	-734	1
B&B		4322	-757	0
britrock88	4266	-813	0
jbergey22	4146	-933	0
Young Drachma	4097	-982	1
Vince Pt II	3980	-1099	0
butter_of_69	3831	-1248	1
murrayyyyy	3601	-1478	1
henry296	3583	-1496	1
Ragone		3389	-1690	0
wade moore	3140	-1939	0
Lathum		3096	-1983	0
muns		3006	-2073	0
ntndeacon	3006	-2073	2
BillyMadison	2708	-2371	0
kingfc22	2589	-2490	0

The highest scoring players in the game this season so far:

Shabazz Napier, UConn (1617)
Jordan McRae, Tennessee (1331)
Julius Randle, Kentucky (1232)
Devin Oliver, Dayton (1199)
Chasson Randle, Stanford (1120)

Young Drachma · 03-30-2014, 09:48 PM

Beckerinski shoots up to 3rd thanks to Julius Randle, who...incidentally could propel her to the title. Basically the scenarios are: Shabazz Napier doesn't score much more and somehow Chief hangs on to the title. Otherwise, Ramz wins because Napier will always get his points.

Meanwhile, if UK manages to win out and UConn doesn't, then Beckerinski manages to pull out the come from behind victory after starting the day in 7th place.

What a finish!

Young Drachma · 04-06-2014, 03:52 PM

RESULTS AFTER NATIONAL SEMI-FINALS GAMES:

Code:

Chief Rum	5079	0
Ramzavail	5074	1
beckerinski	4985	1
Young Drachma	4777	1
butter_of_69	4546	1
B&B		4322	0
henry296	4298	1
britrock88	4266	0
murrayyyyy	4241	1
jbergey22	4146	0
Vince Pt II	3980	0
Ragone		3389	0
ntndeacon	3236	0
wade moore	3215	0
Lathum		3096	0
muns		3006	0
BillyMadison	2783	0
kingfc22	2589	0

There are lots of scenarios, but...essentially if Shabazz Napier scores at all, Ramz likely eclipses Chief Rum for first place. But for Ramz to win, Napier needs 15 points or more, Randle would need to score 14 points or lower and James Young would need to score 19 points or lower. There are still scenarios where Beckerinski could win if Randle shows up, Napier doesn't and UK wins. For me to win, Young would have to have a career night compared to his tournament performance up to now and he'd need to score 5 more points than Randle, it appears and have Napier get locked down.

Lots of variations, but there's no slam dunk to figuring out who wins this one. Should be an interesting finish.

Chief Rum · 04-06-2014, 06:22 PM

Shoot! I have been so close!

Young Drachma · 04-06-2014, 09:00 PM

In 2012, britrock won by 52 points. Last year, he won again by 74 points. So if history is any indication, our winner won't eek out more than a 100 point win. But we've never had the championship decided by the final game either, so..that's pretty awesome.

Young Drachma · 04-07-2014, 10:31 PM

After the first half:

Code:

Ramzavail	5704	1
beckerinski	5273	1
Young Drachma	5257	1
Chief Rum	5079	0
butter_of_69	4834	1
henry296	4586	1
murrayyyyy	4529	1
B&B		4322	0
britrock88	4266	0
jbergey22	4146	0
Vince Pt II	3980	0
Ragone		3389	0
ntndeacon	3236	0
wade moore	3215	0
Lathum		3096	0
muns		3006	0
BillyMadison	2783	0
kingfc22	2589	0

Young Drachma · 04-07-2014, 11:21 PM

Final score:

Code:

Ramzavail	5998	1
Young Drachma	5737	1
beckerinski	5465	1
Chief Rum	5079	0
butter_of_69	5026	1
henry296	4778	1
murrayyyyy	4721	1
B&B		4322	0
britrock88	4266	0
jbergey22	4146	0
Vince Pt II	3980	0
Ragone		3389	0
ntndeacon	3236	0
wade moore	3215	0
Lathum		3096	0
muns		3006	0
BillyMadison	2783	0
kingfc22	2589	0

Young Drachma · 04-07-2014, 11:21 PM

Ramz wins after two years of britrock, I finish 2nd after James Young's big night and newcomer Beckerinski comes in third.

britrock88 · 04-07-2014, 11:55 PM

Need your address so I can send you the winner's basketball to sign, Ramzavail.

Butter · 04-08-2014, 09:00 AM

4th last year, 5th this year. I'll take it, I guess. I'm taking it down next year, though.

03-30-2014, 03:04 PM	#56
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Go Michigan State! __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

04-06-2014, 03:52 PM	#60
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	RESULTS AFTER NATIONAL SEMI-FINALS GAMES: Code: Chief Rum 5079 0 Ramzavail 5074 1 beckerinski 4985 1 Young Drachma 4777 1 butter_of_69 4546 1 B&B 4322 0 henry296 4298 1 britrock88 4266 0 murrayyyyy 4241 1 jbergey22 4146 0 Vince Pt II 3980 0 Ragone 3389 0 ntndeacon 3236 0 wade moore 3215 0 Lathum 3096 0 muns 3006 0 BillyMadison 2783 0 kingfc22 2589 0 There are lots of scenarios, but...essentially if Shabazz Napier scores at all, Ramz likely eclipses Chief Rum for first place. But for Ramz to win, Napier needs 15 points or more, Randle would need to score 14 points or lower and James Young would need to score 19 points or lower. There are still scenarios where Beckerinski could win if Randle shows up, Napier doesn't and UK wins. For me to win, Young would have to have a career night compared to his tournament performance up to now and he'd need to score 5 more points than Randle, it appears and have Napier get locked down. Lots of variations, but there's no slam dunk to figuring out who wins this one. Should be an interesting finish. Last edited by Young Drachma : 04-06-2014 at 03:55 PM.

04-06-2014, 06:22 PM	#61
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Shoot! I have been so close! __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

04-07-2014, 11:21 PM	#65
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Ramz wins after two years of britrock, I finish 2nd after James Young's big night and newcomer Beckerinski comes in third. __________________ Current dynasty: OOTP25 Blitz: RTS meets Moneyball \| OOTP Mod: GM Excel Competitive Balance Tax/Revenue Sharing Calc \| FBCB Mods on Github

04-08-2014, 09:00 AM	#67
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	4th last year, 5th this year. I'll take it, I guess. I'm taking it down next year, though. __________________ My listening habits

03-30-2014, 01:29 PM	#55
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Basically, the Michigan State V. UConn situation will be a game maker for us. Ramz has Shabazz Napier, Chief has Harris & Payne. B&B cancels out with Chief, because he's got Payne too. britrock's chance at a three-peat is foiled because he has Gary Harris. I have a Michigan State guy barely scores points and I have a Kentucky dude who isn't their leading scorer (James Young) so...I have a very very faint, remote chance of taking over the leaders in the event UK wins it all and UConn loses in the Final Four provided they beat Michigan State. Basically, that Elite 8 game between Michigan State v. UConn will probably determine this thing. We're down to the wire for sure. Looking forward to seeing how it pans out!

03-30-2014, 09:48 PM	#59
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Beckerinski shoots up to 3rd thanks to Julius Randle, who...incidentally could propel her to the title. Basically the scenarios are: Shabazz Napier doesn't score much more and somehow Chief hangs on to the title. Otherwise, Ramz wins because Napier will always get his points. Meanwhile, if UK manages to win out and UConn doesn't, then Beckerinski manages to pull out the come from behind victory after starting the day in 7th place. What a finish!

04-06-2014, 09:00 PM	#62
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	In 2012, britrock won by 52 points. Last year, he won again by 74 points. So if history is any indication, our winner won't eek out more than a 100 point win. But we've never had the championship decided by the final game either, so..that's pretty awesome.

04-07-2014, 11:55 PM	#66
britrock88 Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Madison, WI	Need your address so I can send you the winner's basketball to sign, Ramzavail.

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