I think people enjoyed this, so we’re bringing it back. Last year we got $300 in the pool, and my freaking dad took it down. Weak. I expect better from you all.
Rules
· Choose seven teams at the start of the tournament. These teams will be your teams throughout the tournament.
· You cannot pick just any seven teams. Your teams must fall into these seven tiers..
o Any 1 seed
o Any 2 seed
o Any 3-4 seed
o Any 5-6 seed
o Any 7-10 seed
o Any 11-12 seed
o Any 13-16 seed
· You may choose a second team from a lower tier to replace a team from a higher tier. For example, you may pick two 2 seeds, but as a result, you cannot pick a 1 seed. To extend the example further, you may pick two 5-6 seeds, but you then have to throw out either your 1 seed, your 2 seed, or your 3-4 seed.
· Points are awarded based on wins…
o First/Second Round – 1 point
o Sweet 16/Elite 8 – 2 points
o Final Four/Championship – 3 points
· The winner is the person whose seven teams accumulate the most points. In the event of a tie, the tie will be broken in the following manner: Top individual team total, then second highest team total, etc.
o Ex: You and I score 35 points in the tournament. My best team was NCAA champion Louisville, who amassed 10 points. Your top team was NCAA championship loser Kentucky, who amassed 7 points. You lose, I win.
o If this does not break the tie, pot will be split evenly between participants.
Payment
· Entry cost: $10
· Money must be in my grubby hands in some form before you make your pick. The pool was big enough last year that I feel like I can big-time you all like this.
o PayPal – Probably the easiest to track and you don’t have to track me down. My paypal ID is pc30@evansville.edu. In addition, when paying on PayPal, CHOOSE THAT IT IS A PERSONAL PAYMENT! Otherwise, PayPal will take a commission. If you do not have a PayPal account, sign up now so it can check your bank account. Again, this is the preferred method of payment. Not only does it guarantee I get the money, it also GETS YOU PAID FASTER IF YOU WIN!!!
o Find my and physically hand me cash or a check. I literally have to have the payment in my hand. Do not call me and say “I’ll get you Sunday.” Not happening. Unless that Sunday is the Sunday before the tournament starts.
Results
All results will be available at tourneypools.blogspot.com
Payout
Payouts will be determined at the end based on number of entries. Below are the projected payouts (assuming 100 entries). We will not pay out beyond 5 spots.
1st: $600
2nd: $240
3rd: $100
4th: $36
5th: $24
March Madness 2012 Suicide Pool
The game that separates the men/women from the boys/girls. Last year the pot got up to $1,020, and the winner, Mitchell Speedy, took home $550.
Rules
· Choose one team each day that you think will win for that particular day.
· If your team wins, congrats, you are alive for another day! If not, you are out. In addition, if you forget to pick that day, you are out.
· Once you have a chosen a team, you cannot choose that team again for the rest of the contest. If you use Kansas to beat Coppin St in round one, Kansas will not be an available option if they are still alive in the Elite 8. If you ever get to a point where you cannot pick a team b/c you have used all the teams playing that day, then you are out.
· The winner is the last person still alive. (We did have an outright winner last year.) In the event of a tie, the tie will be broken in the following manner…
1. Highest combined total of all seeds selected
§ Ex: You and I get knocked out on Day 6. Because I’m awesome, I had that 12 seed that won in round one. My combined seed picking total is 28, and yours is 26. I win.
2. Highest individual seed selected, and then second highest individual seed, etc.
§ Ex. You and I get knocked out Day 6, but both of our combined seed totals are 28. I had my 12 seed, but your highest seed you picked was a 10 seed. I win again.
3. Highest individual seed selected by round, and then second highest individual seed by round, etc.
§ Ex. You and I get knocked out Day 6, both of our combined seed totals are 28, and we have happened to have every seed we’ve chosen be the exact same. However, you picked a 10 seed to win in round 1 (which they did), but I had my 10 seed to win in round 2 (which they did). Once again you lose. You’re really bad at this. (If you don’t understand this rule, that’s fine. Odds are it will not come in to play.)
4. If this does not result in a tie being broken, the pot will be split evenly.
Payment
· Entry cost: $20
· Rebuy cost: $20. You are only allowed one rebuy. If you get knocked out Day 1 b/c you got cute and took that 13 seed, you can rebuy the next day. Even if you get knocked out Day 8, you can rebuy if you haven’t yet (and there are still teams you can pick). If you are planning on rebuying, you have to rebuy the next day. No losing on Thursday and then deciding to rebuy on Saturday.
· Money must be in my grubby hands in some form before you make your pick. The pool was big enough last year that I feel like I can big-time you all like this.
o PayPal – Probably the easiest to track and you don’t have to track me down. My paypal ID is pc30@evansville.edu. In addition, when paying on PayPal, CHOOSE THAT IT IS A PERSONAL PAYMENT! Otherwise, PayPal will take a commission. If you do not have a PayPal account, sign up now so it can check your bank account. Again, this is the preferred method of payment. Not only does it guarantee I get the money, it also GETS YOU PAID FASTER IF YOU WIN!!!
o Find my and physically hand me cash or a check. I literally have to have the payment in my hand. Do not call me and say “I’ll get you Sunday.” Not happening. Unless that Sunday is the Sunday before the tournament starts.
o This payment policy is also in effect for rebuys. Get me the money or your rebuy does not count. This is why PayPal is preferred. You probably won’t see me every day, but you’ll likely see your computer.
Results
All results will be available at tourneypools.blogspot.com
Payout
Payouts will be determined at the end based on number of entries. Below are the projected payouts (assuming 100 entries). We will not pay out beyond 5 spots.
1st: $1,200
2nd: $480
3rd: $195
4th: $75
5th: $50
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