NFL picks is coming back... with a small change

[Auggie]

Here's the change:

Everybody gets two optional bye weeks up through Week 15. You can miss two weeks for whatever reason, though weeks 16 and 17 are mandatory (there's still some strategy in which weeks to miss when you think about it). I do hope everyone can play at least 15 weeks -- didn't seem to be a big problem last year.

We'll keep two tiers, a top tier for 15+ week players and a secondary tier with fewer than those. This keeps it fairer for the regulars. Plus, you know, life happens. But play less than 12 weeks and you'll be dropped from standings.

If you miss week 16 or 17 you'll be dropped to the second tier unless your weeks total is less than 12.

NOTE: The only Thursday game we'll play will be the season opener, New Orleans at Green Bay. I'll post the spread for this game and all Week 1 games on September 6th.

I'll post spreads Thursday morning except for weekends with Saturday games; those will be posted Wednesday. Our "official" spreads will come from http://www.footballlocks.com/nfl_point_spreads.shtml. Pushes (ties) will not count in standings. If necessary, you can PM your picks to me in advance of me posting them.

Comments? Suggestions? Improvements? Insults? Speak now.

Final regular season standings from 2010:

RK DUer (REC) PCT (WKS PLYD)
1. RagAss (125-102) .551 (1-11,13-17)
2. Goblinmonger (113-101) .528 (1-5,7,9-17)
3. PRETZEL (117-106) .525 (1-2,4-17)
4. chollybocker (123-117) .513 (1-17)
5. InternalDialogue (106-103) .507 (1,3-15,17)
6. Condem (119-121) .496 (1-17)
7. Scurrilous (82-84) .494 (1-12)
8. flvegan (118-122) .492 (1-17)
9. many a good man (110-115) .489 (1,4-17)
10. fishwax (88-92) .489 (1-13)
11. Auggie (116-124) .483 (1-17)
12. Forkboy (114-126) .475 (1-17)
13. brendan120678 (113-127) .471 (1-17)
14. Liberal_Dog (113-127) .471 (1-17)
15. Redbear (110-113) .469 (1-4,7-17)
16. JonLP24 (107-133) .446 (1-17)

I'll see you Tuesday, September 6th.

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[JonLP24]

1. I guess are you taking over the standings?

I'm completely fine with it but I'm not sure how the 15 week rule affects my system when I do them by week in the first half of the season. I can see the need for the change like what if Scurrilous got a high enough percentage and decided to sit out to stay in first place though like you said, this never appeared to be a problem.

[Auggie]

2. I can if you'd rather not

I think I figured out a spreadsheet thing that will help me keep track of weeks and standings.

I'm open to majority opinion on everything. If you want to play less games or drop the spread I'm fine with that too. The one thing I will never, ever, do -- no matter how hard you beg -- is vote Republican.

[madinmaryland]

3. Are you retired? How do you have the time to do all this??

:shrug:

[JonLP24]

4. LOL

I thought I replied a long time ago, I'm sorry for keeping you waiting. I have other things on my mind.

My reply was(I typed it out, thought I hit "post"--I actually somehow hit the "back button" when I was finished) I'm perfectly fine with you doing the standings, I think you have a good system and I look forward to playing.

[trumad]

5. I think I may play this year

and kick all your asses with my reverse picks.

[RagAss]

6. Good deal...I look forward to it.