I understand this is a tough situation for everyone, but to be totally honest I loved the Sunday Night game. I was very confident in that selection, but it was not posted as an option. I think that it is difficult, but to not have set lines for the MN vs. Wash. game and than be allowed to pick it just in case it is allowed seems unfair when the rest of us were forced to take the TB. vs. SF game. I am not sure how the decision can be reached where it is fair for everyone and I understand the predicament that it puts the mods in, but I checked back frequently in hopes that the mods would post the MN vs. WSH game and I could make a new choice, but that was not the case. It is frustrating, and I know I can't prove it but at this stage to not get a 2-0 and get an 0-2 is tough to deal with when others had an advantage of choosing the Primetime game. I would have abstained from that game all together if that was an option. This is my major point. I think most people would have logged in and saw that the game was TB vs. SF and would have been upset that they did not pick it, and would have thought they had an 0-2. But Mike had the forsight to make a selection even though it was not a posted game, we have allowed him to gain his picks for that night? It just seems like a tough scenario for everyone, I understand this would be a difficult decision but there should be a way where it is fair to everyone, I would have went 2-0 on sunday night, and instead went 0-2 in the other game, I wish I had the option Mike had, that is really really unfair in this particular situation. Thanks again for all your work, not trying to be difficult, just expressing my point of view in hopes that we can make this a fair situation for everyone. Merry Christmas.
Btwizzy, I totally agree as I posted picks for both games and stated I would have rather picked the Wash/Minn game. Give everyone who picked the TB/SF game a scratch and we all pick 3 games, totals and sides this sunday.
But, what do we do for the others who decided to choose the Wash/Minn game only? Do they get -220 because they were late to post the TB/SF game all together or do you think they should get a scratch also and pick 3 games also.
But, what do we do for the others who decided to choose the Wash/Minn game only? Do they get -220 because they were late to post the TB/SF game all together or do you think they should get a scratch also and pick 3 games also.
I can't possibly grade Was/Min picks as losses, guys, especially for those who posted those picks after the start of the TB/SF game. They had no reason to believe they suddenly had to get their picks in by 4:10 when every other week that is not the case. (Sunday-night-gameless weeks notwithstanding.)
The idea of scratching the first game sounds reasonable to me, but I would do it for all, and only grade MNF picks. That would mean you all have to choose from three games next week.
I am going to talk to SS about this tomorrow (today is Christmas and I'm sure he isn't interested in this headache right now.) My thoughts are that the only fair thing to do is either grade what was posted, or scratch the first game altogether and go with three games next week.
Regarding the lack of a MNF game, we will be including (at least) one of the 4:15 games in addition to the SNF game.
The idea of scratching the first game sounds reasonable to me, but I would do it for all, and only grade MNF picks. That would mean you all have to choose from three games next week.
I am going to talk to SS about this tomorrow (today is Christmas and I'm sure he isn't interested in this headache right now.) My thoughts are that the only fair thing to do is either grade what was posted, or scratch the first game altogether and go with three games next week.
Regarding the lack of a MNF game, we will be including (at least) one of the 4:15 games in addition to the SNF game.
X, FWIW, this isnt the 1st game this season we had a non-primetime game....the NE/Wash game was at 4:15 ET start and it was in the contest also....also there was no posted Wash/Minn line or total...i woulda much rather picked that game than the TB/SF game...maybe making all picks on the TB or Minn game graded as pushes might be an option.
I Wonder out of the 3 of you...Who Went 2-0 on the SF game ????
My Bet would be None of you !
See, the problem lies to fact that some people that are in this Contest Know that it is the Prime Time Sunday Night game...and The Monday Night game....So There would Be NO reason for us to come on here and post our picks BEFORE 4:15pm
If you look at My picks the last couple of weeks, you will see Most of the Time I post my plays After 7PM......
So when I came over here to look at the Lines around 5:00...I was Like ???? Something is wrong here....
So I made my picks for the Late game..and Monday's game...
The Line for the Sunday Night game was widely out there....Everyone but Bodog had those lines.....
My Point being is if I had gone 0-2 on the late game ( I went 1-1 )
I wouldn't be saying...Oh this is not fair ! This shouldn't Count !
There was a Mistake made on which game was played when!
and I took it as I should Pick the Night game, I couldn't make a Pick in the SF game when it's after 5PM
Did I think the Wash game was Easy compared to the SF game ? NO
Didn't care Which game.....But I didn't know they had the SF game up as the Prime Time Game !
So Because AFTER THE FACT....After the Game ! After some of you went Either 0-2 or 1-1...You want a Re-count ???
Not Sure that is Fair !................and To Me...If they say we will just take All the Picks Down from Sunday....Well I guess that would HELP ME
Because I went 2-0 on Monday......I have a Better Chance to go 4-0 for the week.....Don't think that's Fair for the Players that went 2-0 on Sunday !! DO YOU ????
My Bet would be None of you !
See, the problem lies to fact that some people that are in this Contest Know that it is the Prime Time Sunday Night game...and The Monday Night game....So There would Be NO reason for us to come on here and post our picks BEFORE 4:15pm
If you look at My picks the last couple of weeks, you will see Most of the Time I post my plays After 7PM......
So when I came over here to look at the Lines around 5:00...I was Like ???? Something is wrong here....
So I made my picks for the Late game..and Monday's game...
The Line for the Sunday Night game was widely out there....Everyone but Bodog had those lines.....
My Point being is if I had gone 0-2 on the late game ( I went 1-1 )
I wouldn't be saying...Oh this is not fair ! This shouldn't Count !
There was a Mistake made on which game was played when!
and I took it as I should Pick the Night game, I couldn't make a Pick in the SF game when it's after 5PM
Did I think the Wash game was Easy compared to the SF game ? NO
Didn't care Which game.....But I didn't know they had the SF game up as the Prime Time Game !
So Because AFTER THE FACT....After the Game ! After some of you went Either 0-2 or 1-1...You want a Re-count ???
Not Sure that is Fair !................and To Me...If they say we will just take All the Picks Down from Sunday....Well I guess that would HELP ME
Because I went 2-0 on Monday......I have a Better Chance to go 4-0 for the week.....Don't think that's Fair for the Players that went 2-0 on Sunday !! DO YOU ????
The SF/TB game should be tossed.
The key argument.....is that it WAS NOT A PRIMETIME GAME. I also do not think the Minnesota and Washington game should count (as it was not posted as a possible game for everyone to take).
I think the only fair way (at this point) is to add a third game next week...and ONLY grade the Monday Night game this week.
The key argument.....is that it WAS NOT A PRIMETIME GAME. I also do not think the Minnesota and Washington game should count (as it was not posted as a possible game for everyone to take).
I think the only fair way (at this point) is to add a third game next week...and ONLY grade the Monday Night game this week.
I think you are looking at things from a different perspective than what I am saying. Would I be complaining if I went 2-0, no probably not, but would I believe that people who were complaining did not have a solid point absolutely not. My point was not poor me I went 0-2, it came from the point that I was excited to play the sunday nights game, my handicapping system told me there was very strong plays on both the o/u and the spread. I did not have nearly the play on the SF/TB game, therefore it is unfair that people that checked in later get to choose a different game? Is that fair? Just because I checked out the line before late sunday does that mean that I should be held to a different standard than someone else. I don't think anyone should be penalized for checking late, but it is very possible that someone checking it later receives a bonus in this situation. It is also very possible someone checking it later would have the reverse situation, where they would love the SF/TB game, and did not like the night game. It is not fair to them. I understand the difficulties in grading this wager, it is difficult for anyone going 2-0 but you can't say that it is fair for everyone because that is absolutely not true. I agree that it is very difficult/unfair for someone that went 2-0 but do you understand how it could be unfair for groups of people that got to pick a game that was not posted as an option versus others who were stuck with a whole different game? I am not trying to get people upset, nor trying to be a baby about this situation, I am just letting people know my point of view, however it is ruled I will accept it and continue to appreciate the excellent job therx has done running its contests as well as its forum.
I went 1-1 on the Sunday game so I have a somewhat unbiased opinion. I think the decision here is pretty simple. Either the game that was POSTED on the site by the moderator has to count 100% and those that were late with their pick would receive an 0-2 record on that game, or the Sunday games should be cancelled.
This first option seems pretty harsh....especially because these people had no reason to check the lines early because this is a PRIMETIME CONTEST and often times I do not even look at the post until right before the Primetime Game on Sunday Night.
The other option would be to CANCEL the Sunday Night game altogether and add another game to the slate next week to make up for it. This option seems the most practical right now.
To those people that did well on the Tampa/SF game: Sorry, it wasn't even a PRIMETIME game and this is a primetime contest (nice job, however).
To those people that did well on selecting the MINN/Wash game (and had the foresight to actually post it): Sorry, there wasn't even a line posted. Not everyone had a fair opportunity to benefit from this game.
My vote: Scrap all of the SUNDAY results and add one extra game next week. I don't really see how this could offend anyone. The only person you could possibly be mad at, is XPanda for the error......but that would be selfish and ridiculous. If you do not appreciate all of the work XPanda puts in....you are sick in the head. Everyone makes mistakes....the mistake was made...now lets find a fair way to correct it.
This first option seems pretty harsh....especially because these people had no reason to check the lines early because this is a PRIMETIME CONTEST and often times I do not even look at the post until right before the Primetime Game on Sunday Night.
The other option would be to CANCEL the Sunday Night game altogether and add another game to the slate next week to make up for it. This option seems the most practical right now.
To those people that did well on the Tampa/SF game: Sorry, it wasn't even a PRIMETIME game and this is a primetime contest (nice job, however).
To those people that did well on selecting the MINN/Wash game (and had the foresight to actually post it): Sorry, there wasn't even a line posted. Not everyone had a fair opportunity to benefit from this game.
My vote: Scrap all of the SUNDAY results and add one extra game next week. I don't really see how this could offend anyone. The only person you could possibly be mad at, is XPanda for the error......but that would be selfish and ridiculous. If you do not appreciate all of the work XPanda puts in....you are sick in the head. Everyone makes mistakes....the mistake was made...now lets find a fair way to correct it.
I Understand what you are saying.....
I went back to see who went 2-0 for that SF game...There are 3 Players
Waiting to hear from them....if they see what's going on..
To Me...( Only for Me ) It's doesn't matter.....Overall..I went 3-1 for the week....2-0 on Monday Night...
If the Results change,I have a shot to go 4-0 ?? I would be happy Standing at my 3-1....But Whatever Happens...Happens
Which is what I said Sunday Night...
I went back to see who went 2-0 for that SF game...There are 3 Players
Waiting to hear from them....if they see what's going on..
To Me...( Only for Me ) It's doesn't matter.....Overall..I went 3-1 for the week....2-0 on Monday Night...
If the Results change,I have a shot to go 4-0 ?? I would be happy Standing at my 3-1....But Whatever Happens...Happens
Which is what I said Sunday Night...
