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Actually most 10x10 squares that I see do not account for OT. 4th quarter score and final score are not necessarily the same thing. Getting paid for the 1st quarter but not the 4th if it goes to OT always struck me as short-sighted. Admittedly there hasn't been a SB that went to OT, but I did consider adding that as a question.

Last year I ran a Super Bowl prop bet pool in my office. It's small scale. I had 35 people at $10 each but it was a lot of fun for me and my boys and I'm going to do it again this year. I'm looking to improve the pool and hoping YOU can help. Last year I ended up with a two-way tie for first and five-way tie for second. Not good. I added some more questions and a tie-breaker as a result. Attached is my working copy of this years pool. I'm looking for suggestions for interesting questions to add. I try to limit it to game play as much as possible and preferably football knowledge shouldn't help too much. So for example I won't do commercials, length of the national anthem or what song the half-time performer sings. Nip slips are right out! Ideally it's verifiable through box scores or play by play because I enjoy adult beverages and can't rely on my memory. Also, I started a "tradition" of giving everyone a point for something we all know will happen. Last year it was "Will Tom Brady be a whiny maggot at some point in the game?". This was well received. I have drafts for whether the Cheatriots do or don't make it. Here they are in case you don't wanna open the Word file: If the Cheatriots are in the SB: 1. Will the Patriots cheat? YES… it’s like the sun on a rainy day, even though you may not see it you still know it’s there…everyone gets a point! If the Cheatriots are not in the SB: 2. Will the refs make a ridiculously bad call in favor of the Patriots? YES…don’t ask me how, but it’s the NFL and they will find a way…everyone gets a point! Serious suggestions for improvement will be appreciated. Non-serious/ridiculous/trolling/insensitive/politically-incorrect suggestions will likely be appreciated more. Super Bowl LII.docx

And then will lead to more wins for the Patriots: http://www.nfl.com/m/share?p=%2Fvideos%2Fnfl-videos%2F09000d5d82a3b1ae%2FFilms-Encore-The-snowplow-game

Anagrams for Remi Issaly include Air Messily and Arise Slimy so I'm going to have to take a pass on this one.

As I said in another thread, I think the Jags defense is good enough to beat the Bradiots. The problem is overcoming "David" Bortles.

Awesome, but if we're including jingles this an all-time great:

Thanks for the reminder, I had forgotten about that. Small consolation for sure, but a reminder of how dominant that team was regular season and playoffs except for the SB. We all know about the sustained excellence of Marsha and Belicheat but unless I'm mistaken they never went to more than 2 SB's in a row.

Yup, it's ironic that vigilante justice is more likely to occur within the prison system.

Pretty sure the song you referred to when you kicked off the thread is "Pour Some Sugar On Me" not "Awesome Sugar Honey"

This reminded me of The Allman's - Eat a Peach...although not a song. Would Black Sabbath's Rat Salad count?

I don't expect the Jags to win but I could see their defense giving the Pats fits. But every time I get my hopes up I'm reminded of Bortles. Of course if they bounce Bradys head off the turf like they did to Tyrod then anything is possible,

Beer is good food! Not sure about "Gin and Juice".

Pour Some Sugar On Me.

Breakfast: Jack Johnson -Banana Pancakes Lunch: David Lee Roth - Hot Dog And A Shake Dinner: ZZ Top - TV Dinners

I grew up with the most awesome dog ever (just like many of you did too). He licked the plates after meals regularly, especially if steak was involved. He avoided ketchup like it was the plague. I don't think every plate made it to the dishwasher, hot water and soap is no different by machine or hand. This philosophy would not fly in my current domicile.

This is a "wish I'd said that" post. Could not agree more. Only thing I'll add to this thread is that creepy me dropped into Google Maps street view and was shocked to see what looked like a very nice neighborhood. I expected to find a remote area or run-down neighborhood. Obviously makes no difference to the 13 abused, just harder for me to understand how it went undetected.

Can you imagine what it was like to walk into that situation? I have to think there was at least some skepticism, but at the very least it had to be much worse than what they were expecting.

One thing that crossed my mind is how they responded once they saw what they were dealing with inside the house. Immediate reaction would be to render assistance, but to some degree I would expect they need to document the crime scene to make sure it's an open and shut case and not give the lawyers anything to work with.

I like this signing. Low cost, low risk. A one year insurance policy at first base. Much better than the thought of Bruce playing there. But I'm not convinced they've given up on Smith yet. I don't see how any top prospect gets judged solely on their first 50 games. Signing Gonzalez provides insurance and maybe some extra motivation for Smith. Back in November Alderson had some pointed comments about Smith: http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2017/11/could_the_mets_shelve_dominic_smith_and_replace_hi.html At the general manager meetings in Orlando this week, when asked if Smith was guaranteed the job of starting first baseman, Alderson told reporters, "He didn't win it in September, let's put it that way." And it looks like the message was delivered: https://nypost.com/2017/11/29/slimmed-down-dominic-smith-isnt-ceding-mets-first-base-job/ The Mets first baseman, whose conditioning came into question this past season during a rough six-week stretch to begin his major league career, said he’s lost 11-12 pounds this offseason as he makes better food choices and works out daily in Los Angeles. “This is something I want to get under control and never make an issue again,” Smith said

Maybe if it's the start of a 17 year playoff drought. I have a friend that is a huge Saints fan going back to the Archie Manning era who offered his perspective. One thing to remember is that the Saints were getting blown out and lucky it was only 17-0. But in his words: "It sucked, but if I could survive the "Beast Mode" run in Seattle or the Capernic Comeback in San Francisco I can survive this. It still sucked though. At least Atlanta lost too."

I am not looking forward to a Super Bowl with the Patriots. I am not looking forward to a Super Bowl with Blake Bortles the Jaguars I am not looking forward to a Super Bowl with Nick Foles the Eagles I am not looking forward to a Super Bowl with Case Keenum the Vikings. What I want more than anything else is the Jags to beat the Pats. After that doesn't happen I want the NFC team to win.

Where we disagree is that I think it's Alderson's job to temper expectations and more to the point prepare for the season as if DW will never play another game at 3B...or anywhere else for that matter. DW has a contract that will pay him more money than I could ever dream of making. Asking him to walk away from that money is foolish. This is speculation, but I think that every attempt he makes at rehab and every public statement he makes about coming back is all about maintaining the insurance payouts on his contract. On the flip side (and I'm not convinced this applies to DW), I ALWAYS admire the superstar athlete that hangs on as long as he can, even when the public thinks he should retire. To me it's a sign of their competitiveness that helped them achieve their greatness.

My assumption is this (along with the complementary "moral of the Saints victory" thread) is a social media experiment. All I can add is that Tatonka68 is f'n crazy.

Wrights contract is not his fault and anyone who takes it against him is, um,...choose your adjective...arrogant, dim-witted, ignorant, non-salaried,... Totally agree that he has been loyal and classy. I am an unabashed champion of Sandy Anderson, but this was his signing so blame him. Particularly if you had a crystal ball and knew that DW would have a debilitating back injury. And the next time you B word and moan that Sandy doesn't pull the trigger on a long term contract for anyone, check your comments at the door. Back to DW, his contract is guaranteed, right? But unless I'm mistaken, insurance is paying the majority every year so the hit for the Mets is any impact on the luxury tax. Not sure that's an issue. IMO, the bigger impact on the Mets is the perception/fact that they are keeping third base warm for him. This aggravates me to no end. I'm sick and tired of stop-gap solutions (Reyes, Carbrera, Wilmer, ...) and want the Mets to treat 3B like Wright will never be back...which is what I fully expect.

Good points all around. Anyone remember Juan Samuel in CF? Howaed Johnson at SS, CF? Hundley in LF (OK, bad example that was to make room for Piazza). Wilmer pretty much anywhere