NEW Streak for the Cash

**yisman** · 02-21-10, 11:05 AM

Shani Davis was actually about -200 to win the gold.

Anyway, Berdych killed a W5 and then Davis killed a W3. No chance at the 100K now, but still an outside chance at picking together a W10.

That may no longer be good enough to win, with marbles at 7.

**whatsgood5** · 02-21-10, 11:11 AM

Streak up to two now!

**whatsgood5** · 02-21-10, 11:13 AM

Would be nice if I could get this one up to seven!

**DuncHen22** · 02-21-10, 04:02 PM

Hey just found the group page and joined in! I'm starting to get the hang of it so watch out in March! BOL!

**H-BOMB** · 02-21-10, 04:11 PM

Hoping my lead stays 1 week left

**yisman** · 02-21-10, 05:25 PM

slight lean to Az State, but I'll skip and take Canada.

**whatsgood5** · 02-21-10, 05:37 PM

Lost my 2 game streak today

**DuncHen22** · 02-21-10, 05:41 PM

St. Louis up by 11! They're gonna put my Win streak at 5! I'm thinking my next pick will be Joe Johnson.

**losturmarbles** · 02-21-10, 06:32 PM

dont do it, ellis is favored by 2 points at greek.

i picked canada for w9 which will put be tied with hbomb.

go canada!

**losturmarbles** · 02-21-10, 06:34 PM

we should probably decide if we are going to change anything for the point contest for march, and start posting up for it.

**yisman** · 02-21-10, 06:36 PM

yeah, I was thinking about asking again about the suggestion that was posted.

We could do 60% for longest, 25% for second longest, and 15% for most monthly?

Or say anyone getting 13+ gets 20 points, and the other winnings would be done after?

**DuncHen22** · 02-21-10, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by losturmarbles

dont do it, ellis is favored by 2 points at greek.

Really? Do you know why? Monta's played 1 game since Feb 8th and he scored 6 pts. Monta averages 14.6 pts against Atlanta while Johnson averages 19.6 pts vs the Warriors.

I guess Monta is averaging 26 pts at home this year but it doesn't seem like he'll score that many tonight.

**DuncHen22** · 02-21-10, 07:36 PM

So what are you guys thinking for Sweden-Finland hockey tonight then?
-'06 Silver medalists (fins) vs '06 gold medalists (swedes)
-Fins returning 15 from '06, Swedes returning 13
-Fins have a +9 differential, Swedes have a +4

Is this too much of a toss up or does anyone know who's got the advantage? Personally I'm leaning toward Lundquist and the Swedes but what do you guys think?

**DuncHen22** · 02-21-10, 07:43 PM

NHL.com is predicting the Finns.

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http://www.nhl.com/ice/preview.htm?id=2009090018

**yisman** · 02-21-10, 08:05 PM

No idea about that one.

So the Arizona State game unlocked at about 7:42, 2 minutes late.

A handful of leaderboard streaks on Canada.

**losturmarbles** · 02-21-10, 09:21 PM

well canada is down 3-2 at the 2nd intermission. maybe they will pour it on in the 3rd.

Originally posted by yisman

yeah, I was thinking about asking again about the suggestion that was posted. We could do 60% for longest, 25% for second longest, and 15% for most monthly? Or say anyone getting 13+ gets 20 points, and the other winnings would be done after?

how about a 70-15-15 split?

i like the idea of playing for the most wins only in the last 5-10 days of the month. but either way

**Cabo** · 02-21-10, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by yisman

yeah, I was thinking about asking again about the suggestion that was posted.

We could do 60% for longest, 25% for second longest, and 15% for most monthly?

Or say anyone getting 13+ gets 20 points, and the other winnings would be done after?

My vote is keep it the same, winner take all.

**MexicanStallion** · 02-21-10, 09:35 PM

I like winner takes all as well.

**yisman** · 02-21-10, 10:29 PM

streak at 0

taking Portland. Chances of anyone passing H BOMB are very slim right now. Wish Finland game was postponed to like 1 AM. Ha.

my vote would be for some kind of split, but if most people prefer winner take all, obviously that's what we'll go with.

**DuncHen22** · 02-21-10, 10:52 PM

Damn, wish I wasn't talked down from Joe Johnson. Oh well, Monta scored a lot more than I thought so I guess it was riskier than I thought. And at least I still have my streak going so I can't really complain.

**yisman** · 02-22-10, 03:40 AM

I don't think Joe Johnson was a good pick. More often than not, Ellis would outscore Johnson, IMO.

Hell, player props in general are to be avoided with decent streaks.

**l7ustin** · 02-22-10, 09:50 AM

overs in soccer with an L1 thanks canada

**stevek173** · 02-22-10, 10:24 AM

Streak at 4, sweden curling.

I vote to keep it at winner take all.

**yisman** · 02-22-10, 12:12 PM

Sweden:

15
14
seven 12s
11

Switzerland:

15

yeah, we're running out of time, but that's not a good reason to risk it on a complete curling toss-up.

I'm at 0, and going to take soccer. Probably over 2.5.

**H-BOMB** · 02-22-10, 12:37 PM

Switzerland was the fav. No idea why over 90% picked Sweden

**yisman** · 02-22-10, 12:53 PM

Pinnacle had it at -109/-107. So no favorite, really.

Not sure why people piled on Sweden so heavily. Bigger country? Maybe .5% of the pickers know anything about the teams involved.

**yisman** · 02-22-10, 12:59 PM

from the discussion:

tylerreadrocks (2/22/2010 at 12:33 PM)
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did anyone else think this was hockey or am i alone?

brandon7969 (2/22/2010 at 12:24 PM)
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I didn't even look at the description. Thought this was hockey, LOL

**H-BOMB** · 02-22-10, 01:03 PM

that's funny hockey

Can you imagine making that mistake with a 21 streak

**yisman** · 02-22-10, 01:14 PM

and it only could've been women's if it was hockey. I mean, how could people not notice that Sweden played at midnight? Of course, anyone following the hockey at all would know men's is between rounds right now.

**H-BOMB** · 02-22-10, 01:28 PM

My soccer pick won already 30 minutes into game

..... streak is 4

**yisman** · 02-22-10, 01:34 PM

yep. three goals in 26 minutes

If the Swiss win, that wipes out 8 positive streaks in our group, including a W6 (sammy's brother) and two W4s

**stevek173** · 02-22-10, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by yisman

from the discussion:

tylerreadrocks (2/22/2010 at 12:33 PM)
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did anyone else think this was hockey or am i alone?

brandon7969 (2/22/2010 at 12:24 PM)
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I didn't even look at the description. Thought this was hockey, LOL

**yisman** · 02-22-10, 01:57 PM

goseahawkz12 (2/22/2010 at 1:44 PM)
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SM.? Can you please un-lock this so i can get another pick in b4 my boss gets back from lunch.??

BucDan (2/22/2010 at 1:45 PM)
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Is the StreakMaster at lunch or something? I know the next pick doesn't lock for over an hour, but come on!!!

cjamerica (2/22/2010 at 1:47 PM)
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yeah, i would like it to unlock soon as well, before i need to start teaching my next class.

wendysox24 (2/22/2010 at 1:47 PM)
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How about unlocking this?? We won over 20 minutes ago, geez

ShallowPurple (2/22/2010 at 1:47 PM)
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Maybe SM thought he put 3 or less and 4 or more...

TigerJaw (2/22/2010 at 1:47 PM)
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SM must think they can take back a goal after review.

bankinman13 (2/22/2010 at 1:49 PM)
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why hasnt this released yet!!!

getitrite7 (2/22/2010 at 1:48 PM)
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ok SM RELEASE ME FROM THIS UGLY RED & GREEEEEN ME ALREADY!!!!!!! PATIENCE WARE N THIN!!

rroy668 (2/22/2010 at 1:50 PM)
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it's obvious espn wasn't expecting this to be over so quickly and has nobody in the sftc office yet to unlock this. it'll be unlocked before 3pm.
CharlesWoodsonPick6 (2/22/2010 at 1:49 PM)
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ummmmm... last time i checked you can't lose points in soccer? someone correct me if I'm wrong because otherwise this should have been unlocked a while ago...
- ZonaboySP (2/22/2010 at 1:52 PM)
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  bronxite005 yea ima get some lunch then be back on if it unlocks on time..
- turbojuice1 (2/22/2010 at 1:52 PM)
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  unlock!
- wtriay8 (2/22/2010 at 1:52 PM)
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  alright, I'm being patient... but this is getting a bit ridiculous
- LAllen27 (2/22/2010 at 1:52 PM)
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  wow i have to go to basketball in a 5 minutes, thought i waas def going to get the pick in! COME ON! hire me i'd appreciate my job at ESPN!
- steelerman1966467 (2/22/2010 at 1:55 PM)
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  sm will unlock this when he gets done with his nap ok
- Aubieclawz (2/22/2010 at 1:55 PM)
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  dang 95% are going with Valencia next..
- getitrite7 (2/22/2010 at 1:55 PM)
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  SM = EPIC FAIL!! UNLOCK GOOF BALL!
- nickLeavenworth (2/22/2010 at 1:54 PM)
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  unlock q.u.e.e.r. bait
- CharlesWoodsonPick6 (2/22/2010 at 1:54 PM)
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  not everybody can sit on there computers ALL DAY like you SM, lets hurry it up dude, this better be unlocked by 110 central cause i gotta go to my next class which does not happen to have a computer handy..
- streakaddiction (2/22/2010 at 1:54 PM)
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  ESPN plenty of people are looking for jobs! Please hire the qualified! Also it might be a good idea if you had an SM that is actually good at picking!!!
- ZonaboySP (2/22/2010 at 1:53 PM)
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  going to get lunch hopefully this is unlocked when i get back...valencia ftw
- socr1vike (2/22/2010 at 1:53 PM)
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  Maybe in Turkey if you score on your own goal it subtracts one...or maybe the streakmaster just thinks that
- Morrish707 (2/22/2010 at 1:53 PM)
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  Good to know SM only unlocks games when he wants. Ive seen plenty unlocked early....
MJK4143 (2/22/2010 at 1:49 PM)
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It's already over - 2-1 in the first half gives me a much needed win. Now, will SM keep us waiting the entire second half?

**l7ustin** · 02-22-10, 02:46 PM

going with Valencia win with my W1

**yisman** · 02-22-10, 05:01 PM

I missed the Swiss women by seconds.

Oh well. I guess I'll go with ice dancing.