Strider Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 In memory of our football-loving sister-in-arms, I dedicate this thread to pottedplant. I also think it would be a nice gesture if all of us who participate in the pool pick Brett's beloved New Orleans Saints every week. I intend to do so, but I won't make it mandatory for the rest of you...it's only a suggestion. Here are the opening week's games with the latest Las Vegas Hilton point spreads. Week 1 Thursday, September 4 Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks (-5.5) Sunday, September 7 New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons (-1) Minnesota Vikings at St. Louis Rams (-6.5) Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers (-6) Jacksonville Jaguars at Philadelphia Eagles (-11) Oakland Raiders at New York Jets (-5) Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens (-2.5) Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears (-6) Washington Redskins at Houston Texans (-2.5) Tennessee Titans at Kansas City Chiefs (-5.5) New England Patriots (-4) at Miami Dolphins Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Bucs (pick 'em) San Francisco 49ers (-5) at Dallas Cowboys Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos (-7) Monday, September 8 New York Giants at Detroit Lions (-4) San Diego Chargers at Arizona Cardinals (-3) No rush to get your picks in...just get 'em in before the first game. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Just one question: I'm guessing this will be like the regular picks contests we've had in the past & picking point spreads will be optional? And a great idea to dedicate the contest to pottedplant--she will be missed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 This is a lovely idea Strider! I may even try to participate this year in honor of pottedplant!! At least I'll think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Just one question: I'm guessing this will be like the regular picks contests we've had in the past & picking point spreads will be optional? And a great idea to dedicate the contest to pottedplant--she will be missed.... Yes, PC, it's the same as our previous pick contests...no need to pick the spread, only the winner. I only included the point spread as a helpful guide to people who don't have time to follow football closely and might wonder what the general consensus was regarding the favourite. It was also my tip of the hat to Brett...it was her interest in point spreads and how to use them that first brought us together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Just thought I would list the past regular season winners: 2012 - Walter 2013 - jb126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 jb126 came up with a great idea: A potted plant to the winner of the pool this year. We're working on the logistics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 ^bump^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) Well, seeing as how the season is a week away and the final week of preseason means bupkis, I'll go ahead and call my shots: Green Bay Packers New Orleans Saints Minnesota Vikings (Don't feel good about this one) Pittsburgh Steelers Philadelphia Eagles New York Jets Baltimore Ravens Chicago Bears Washington Redskins Kansas City Chiefs Miami Dolphins (Will the downfall of Brady and Belichik begin?) Carolina Panthers San Francisco 49ers Denver Broncos Detroit Lions (If the Lions lose this, I'm writing them off for the season) Arizona Cardinals Edited August 28, 2014 by paul carruthers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 We usually get around 10 people or so to play every year. Sadly, there'll be one less this year. I know Paul, Walter, Rick, jb, Bong-Man, redrum, jabe, zepscoda, KB?, and I will be back as usual this year. Anybody know Kansas City fan DAS whereabouts? Wonder if Black Dawg will ever return? I know there must be dozens if not hundreds of NFL fans lurking on this Forum. Come on, people, join the NFL pool! It's free...it's easy...it's harmless fun. Test your knowledge and luck versus the so-called media experts. My record has been better than the LA Times NFL prognosticator three years running. You don't have to try to pick the spread..just pick the team each week that you think will win. Picks must be in before each week's slate of games begins. So, since the first week of the season begins next Thursday, try to get them in before kickoff. Or, at least Thursday's games in...then post the rest of your week's picks by Saturday night. Let's try to get this NFL pool up to 20 participants at least. The more the merrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I am here Strider!Got to do it for Brett and I'll pick the Saints every week in her memory. I'll hold off my other picks until after tonight. KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 I am here Strider!Got to do it for Brett and I'll pick the Saints every week in her memory. I'll hold off my other picks until after tonight. KB Thanks KB. Welcome to the pool. Paul, the last week of preseason may be irrelevant but there are still injury possibilities. You sure you don't want to wait until after this weekend to make your picks...just in case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 ^^ I'll update my picks if necessary--hopefully no serious injuries will occur... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in_the_evening Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I intend to chime in every week this year. Without further ado: Thursday, September 4 Seattle Seahawks Sunday, September 7 Atlanta Falcons Minnesota Vikings Pittsburgh Steelers Philadelphia Eagles Oakland Raiders Cincinnati Bengals Chicago Bears Washington Redskins Tennessee Titans New England Patriots Tampa Bay Bucs San Francisco 49ers Denver Broncos Monday, September 8 Detroit Lions San Diego Chargers That first game is a MONSTER! Should be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) Thursday, September 4 Green Bay Packers Sunday, September 7 New Orleans Saints Minnesota Vikings Pittsburgh Steelers Philadelphia Eagles Oakland Raiders Cincinnati Bengals Buffalo Bills Houston Texans Tennessee Titans New England Patriots Carolina Panthers Dallas Cowboys Denver Broncos Monday, September 8 Detroit Lions Arizona Cardinals Edited August 31, 2014 by Anjin-san Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabe Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Green Bay Saints St. Louie Pittsburgh Philly Raiders Bung'oles Bills Houston Chiefs Dolphins Carolina Dallas Denver Detroit San Diego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 ^^^ It ain't truly football season until jabe comes out with his nicknames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thursday, September 4 Green Bay PackersSunday, September 7 New Orleans Saints Minnesota Vikings Pittsburgh Steelers Philadelphia Eagles Oakland Raiders Cincinnati Bengals Buffalo Bills Houston Texans Tennessee Titans New England Patriots Carolina Panthers Dallas Cowboys Denver BroncosMonday, September 8 Detroit Lions Arizona Cardinals Wow. You picked the Raiders! Ballsy choice KB. Once again, thanks for joining us this year. Oh, and let me take this time to publicly apologize to you. I was rereading some old threads and I was a right cunt to you during our spat over Donald Sterling. I am sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 ^^^ I think the Raiders are going to have a good year! No need to apologize,it takes two to tango Brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Green Bay Atlanta St Louis Pittsburgh Philly NY Jets Baltimore Buffalo Bills Washington Tennessee Miami Tampa San Francisco Denver Detroit Arizona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apantherfrommd Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 TH - Packers SU - Saints Rams Browns Eagles Jets Ravens Bears Redskins Chiefs Pats Bucs Niners Broncos MO - Lions Cardinals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Seattle New Orleans St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia NY Jets Baltimore Chicago Houston Kansas City Miami Tampa Bay San Francisco Denver Detroit Arizona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Here goes nothing... Seahawks Saints Ravens Bears Texans Chiefs Patriots Raiders Iggles Steelers Vikings 49ers Bucs Colts Giants Chargers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bong-Man Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Seahawks Saints Rams Steelers Eagles Raiders Ravens Bears Redskins Chiefs Dolphins Panthers 49ers Broncos Lions Chargers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb126 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Seattle New Orleans St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York J Cincinnati Chicago Houston Kansas City New England Tampa Bay San Francisco Denver Detroit Arizona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Looks like we'll have about 11 participants this year, counting Strider--who I'm sure will get his picks in before gametime... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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