Sox Fan on Cape

Not really feeling confident with 5-5, 8-8.

You can't, what's you're question ?

First, all of you were not banned. second read the posts and warnings. But I'll put it from my own point of view. The basic problem was that former members of the BH site came here with little attempts to introduce themselves, interact with members of our site, treated this site as a BH chat room, and basically had no regard for our rules ( written or understood ). Some people over reacted ( on both sides ) which is unfortunate. Essentially, when you "join" a site, be it one person or more, you don't try and dominate or disregard the current members. This is a discussion board, of some very close members. This isn't a chat room, or a place to rant. The Fights & Crap forum is meant to vent out people with a brief feud , not a frequent antagonistic post(s). The "Introduce yourself" forum is meant to let the members of the site get to know a little bit about a new member ( along with the Public Profile ). Considering the number of posts, and how few were on baseball or sports, the lack of interaction with current members, and the fact that one of your own members stated that one of the reasons of the demise of the BH site was due to lack of banning and discipline. Yet you, ( not all ) basically stated or acted like it was just like BH. We at talksox have worked hard at trying to maintain a site were there are intelligent discussions, exchange of information, and respect for other non-offensive members. I hope that answers your question. Read the posts, it's not that we don't want new members, we just don't like people that don't have respect. Respect has to be earned.

I just saw the announcement on WBZ channel 4. The original deal, but two additions. One the proverbial player to be named latter and $ 1 million from the Sox. The 1 million has to be approved by the league. So the deal is not official yet.

Yes wierd things can happen, I remember a certain NYJ fan that picked them to tie.

You got some great numbers : 4-3 Pitt , means you win at 4-3 Pitt (unlikely) 14-3 (real good chance), 24-3 (another great chance. The first digit does not count once the score(s) reach double digits. 8-7 Pitt, 8-7 (possible but unlikely), 18-7 or 18-17 (possible but unlikely), 28-7 or 28-17 ( getting better all the time ). 3-1 Pitts. An example seattle wins 21-3 you win. Compared to my numbers, you're a virtual lock. Remember, as the game progresses the number combinations change, due to field goals, touch downs, safeties, 2 point conversions, missed extra points, etc. The biggest prize is at the end.

BTW, the grid shows the leading winner. At the start the score is 0-0. Also I have to have some of the worst squares possible ( random probability at work ).

No your'e not. the grid works as follows : In your case, you have 9-3 Pitt, 7-4 Seattle, and 5-0 Pitt. The single digits are easy ( usually in the fist quarter or half ). For instance if at the end of the first quarter the score was pitt 9-3 you win. Once the score goes into double digits,its the second number that counts. For instance if 19 points are scored, it's the 9 that counts. If ther are 14 points scored it's the 4 that counts.

Okay here is the grid. If you have any questions, ask me.

Okay the list of who's in and the number of picks : Three Picks per new rules : SFoC Stocker323 Yankeehater213 See Red Aboveallodds24 Schillingouttheks Red Sox Rooter One Red Seat BigPapiEnFuego RedSox34 pats55sox45 Becktt95 Yeszir Soxfan #1 Yankeessuck001 jsinger121 ARod2212 CalvnHobs6 McHammer element1151 26-6 Manny Goes Boom gosox613 jimmycarter05 AlexanderTheGreat13 Two picks per the new rules : He Hate Me Redguitar RedRuffing15 guapo34 greenwell39 a700hitter Schilling Is The Natural Bostons_Finest god is a redsox FAN Nueva ACL BoSox ImissPedro One pick to fill in the Grid : Carryover/Bonus pick The rules on the carryover/ bonus pick have been explained ( there's a 99/1 chance of it coming into play ). Post or IM me with any questions. I'll now work on the grid and post it shortly.

Attention all participants. For a number of reasons, the contest is now full. This means all 37 participants all included with a slight rules modification. As you all know, my sole intention in setting up contests, is to get any many members involved with as many prizes as I can. After, the minimum 25 requirement was full, I spent more time then I should PMing as many people as I could to get to 50 people, in an effort to involve as many members as possible. Many wouldn't respond, some got banned, etc. I guess posting "I'm in", can be too much of a commitment. It's kind of ironic that I can get 40 people to join and fork out $ 50 each for two pools than fifty people for free. But I digress, I will not eliminate the other 12 members still waiting. Therefore, I have changed the rules, all 37 all in ( banned members are not in ). Here is the break-out of squares : -Close contest to 37 entrants -The first 25 get 3 picks ( instead of 4 if there's only 25 ) last 12 get 2 picks ( otherwise they get none if it does not reach 50 ). -The one extra pick will be labeled carryover/bonus. This would carryover to the next prize ( ie. if by some lucky chance it hits 99/1 in the first quarter, the prize would carryover to the half, if that square was still a winner the carryover prize would continue to the third quarter, etc. Basically, any prize won by the carryover bonus square would go to the next prize category. If its for the final, it would get divided by the prize winners. In an effort of brevity, I won't get into it now, but I have a plan. 37 members is the key, either that of 50. First twenty-five : 25 x 3 = 75 squares Twelve additions..12 x 2 = 24 squares Carryover/Bonus....1 x 1 = _1 square Total Squares filled..........100

Ha ha. You got me on that one. I kind of have a one track mind one tasks not completed.

How did you miss out when the contest is still open ? I'm doing everything I can to get 50 participants without being too much of a pain ( just about anyone with 10 posts has been PMed ) I haven't given up, nor should you.

Dangerous maybe.

The "Carl Everett" of football.

Good question. The rules state : The Rules : *** You must be a member with at least 10 posts *** The first 25 to post that they entered are in, are eligible, the next 24 are not eligible until the total reaches fifty ( at which point all entry is closed ). To make it clear, there will either be 25 or 50 contestants, nothing in between. *** Entrants eligibility will be based on their post date. *** Only one entrant per valid screen name. *** Mods/Admin. are eligible for all cash prizes. The Gift certificate and privileges will revert back to non Mods/ Admin. starting at the 1st quarter and continue , quarter by quarter until a non Mod/Admin. has won. As of yesterday we had 41 members were in. We lost five to the banning. Currently, we are at 37, subject to reinstatement's and new participants. http://www.talksox.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5265

God doesn't know ?:dunno:

You might want to read this : http://www.talksox.com/forum/announcement.php?f=12

Its amazing how people just want to join in. It's like they hear a voice and want to join. Let's hit 50, so I can will out and post the grid !

You're all set. Changes have been made. Thanks.

I'd say Youk in the 10-20 HR range is legitimate. But its his OBP that's a plus.

You are conditionally in. First you need ten posts. Then, we must get to 50. http://www.talksox.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5265 That shouldn't be a problem.

Don't be sorry, as allways, glad to have you. We are now at 32, 18 more and you'll be in.

That shot to the head, may have had an effect, however he's been a first half pitcher his entire career and its fairly well known.

Just thought I'd do a quick update on the total points picks for the Super Bowl. There are two that need to be changed, Ray10 and gosox613, and there are five people that haven't picked at all. So here's a current list of what the status is : NFL Play-Offs Contest Super Bowl Total Points Screen Name...............Super Bowl Points................Super Bowl Winner ARod2212.............................. 36 Pts. .............................Seattle Schillingouttheks..................... 37 Pts. .............................Seattle RedRuffing15.......................... 41 Pts. .............................Seattle Soxfan#1............................... 42 Pts. .............................Pittsburgh MANNYHOF24......................... 46 Pts. .............................Pittsburgh element1151.......................... 47 Pts. .............................Seattle Calvnhobs6............................. 48 Pts. .............................Pittsburgh RedRuffing15...........................50 Pts. .............................Pittsburgh One Red Seat.......................... 51 Pts. ............................Pittsburgh SFOC...................................... 52 Pts. ............................Pittsburgh See Red.................................. 55 Pts. ............................Seattle Stocker323.............................. 63 Pts. ............................Seattle Manny Goes Boom.................... 76 Pts. ............................Pittsburgh Need to change Total Points : Ray10...................................... 41 Pts. Haven't picked yet : Riverside Sluggers yankeessuck013 posednik20 yankshater213