My Morning Bracket

[Hawkeye]

I'm in for $$

[bunk_moreland]

Paying $10 to be reminded that I don't know as much about college hoops as I thought? 

Sounds good.

[capt. scotty]

Alright, lets do it for $10 per bracket. I'll open it up for 2 brackets per person in case anyone wants to do that and bump up the total payout. Just to clarify, you would have the option to fill out 2 separate brackets, you dont need to though. That would just give you a better chance to win something (hopefully). I'll update this post for the list of who is in for $. If I miss anyone or 1 of the people who said theyre in either way just want to do it for fun and not $, let me know

Crispy - you want to collect again? Otherwise, Im willing to do it.

In for the cha-ching:
capt. (x2)
e_wind
tdb180
brooke
clarkwork (x2)
walterfredo
mahg33ta
Jon T.
Hawkeye
bunk_moreland

[capt. scotty]

This just in. Of course it's another big problem with my Orangemen:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/basketball/ncaa/03/13/Syracuse.Fab.Melo.ap/

I dont think its as big of a deal as the media is going to make of it. They beat Cincy and WVU earlier in the year when Melo was ineligible. They beat GTown, Marquette, and Florida (who IMO is much better than a 7 seed, more like a 5) and Melo didnt lead the team in rebounds or blocks in any of those games. Their loss to ND when Melo was out was more due to Jardine/Triche/Fair combining for 3-14 shooting and 14pts than Fab not playing.

[tdb810]

This just in. Of course it's another big problem with my Orangemen:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/basketball/ncaa/03/13/Syracuse.Fab.Melo.ap/

I dont think its as big of a deal as the media is going to make of it. They beat Cincy and WVU earlier in the year when Melo was ineligible. They beat GTown, Marquette, and Florida (who IMO is much better than a 7 seed, more like a 5) and Melo didnt lead the team in rebounds or blocks in any of those games. Their loss to ND when Melo was out was more due to Jardine/Triche/Fair combining for 3-14 shooting and 14pts than Fab not playing.

Yes, but I did alter my picks after sersious consultation with my bracketologist adviser. 

Crispy where are ya? 

[capt. scotty]

Im workin til 10 tonight. If Crispy still hasnt said anything I'll post my paypal then.

Either way, lets say try to pay by noon tomorrow but you have to pay by friday night.

[walterfredo]

FYI, here's the scoring method we're apparently using for this bracket.

Scoring Settings
Round       Correct Pick   Upset Pick Bonus
Round of 64   4 points   3
Round of 32   6 points   6
Reg. Semis   8 points   6
Reg. Finals         12 points   3
Semifinals         12 points   3
Championship  16 points   3

Maximum Possible   376 points   --

This group uses a custom scoring system, as described above. For comparison, the default Yahoo! scoring, used for the Overall Leaderboard, is 1-2-4-8-16-32.
This group also uses an Underdog bonus. For any correct picks where the underdog wins, you will receive a set number of bonus points, equal to the seed bonus values above.

[Clarkwork]

I'll do 2 brackets for $20,

[capt. scotty]

Since Crispy hasnt said yay or nay, I posted a message in the bracket group on yahoo that says what my paypal is (easier than sending 10+ PMs). Please select the payment as "GIFT" so there isnt a fee for other of us to send/accept payment.

Payment by the start of games (noon tomorrow) would be appreciated, payment must be sent by 8pm friday to still be eligible for the pot.

Im waiting to see how many people actually end up paying, but I figure something like 75% of pot to the winner, 20% to 2nd place, 5% or money back for 3rd place.

[capt. scotty]

FYI, here's the scoring method we're apparently using for this bracket.

Scoring Settings
Round       Correct Pick   Upset Pick Bonus
Round of 64   4 points   3
Round of 32   6 points   6
Reg. Semis   8 points   6
Reg. Finals         12 points   3
Semifinals         12 points   3
Championship  16 points   3

Maximum Possible   376 points   --

This group uses a custom scoring system, as described above. For comparison, the default Yahoo! scoring, used for the Overall Leaderboard, is 1-2-4-8-16-32.
This group also uses an Underdog bonus. For any correct picks where the underdog wins, you will receive a set number of bonus points, equal to the seed bonus values above.

Same scoring as last year.

I think the yahoo default is dumb personally. You pretty much have to pick the champion to win a pool that way. This scoring rewards picking upsets correctly while also just picking the games right from start to finish.

[e_wind]

I'm on vacation with no computer. I could do it with my phone but if I can pay on Sunday that'd be cool. You got my word

[capt. scotty]

I'm on vacation with no computer. I could do it with my phone but if I can pay on Sunday that'd be cool. You got my word

No prob. Just make sure your bracket is done  ;)

[Jon T.]

money sent.  thanks, capn.

[mahg33ta]

money sent.  thanks, capn.

+1

[tdb810]

I'm in it to win it!  $10 sent.  Thanks Scotty!

[capt. scotty]

Money received from Jon T, g33ta, trish, ruckus, walterfredo

Not surprised by all the KY picks to win it all. Glad I went with Mizzou in a bracket and am the only one with them winning it all. Theyve been my favorite team to watch the whole year, certainly rooting for them the most. I think Clark being the only 1 with MSU and Kyle the only one with UNC are nice advantages as well.

Surprised how far a lot of people have Louisville going..Is that a Jacket thing?!

[e_wind]

Louisville played well today... In my other bracket (which is going to be perfect after gonzag and VCu play) I have louisville losing next round. Too bad this is for more money!

[tdb810]

these Baylor uniforms are killing me.

[e_wind]

UCONN, west Virginia god dammit. That's what I get for puttin all my faith in the big east

[Clarkwork]

Hey sorrry haven't checked this but sending money now..