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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 3:06 pm
Oh yeah Wilbur
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, November 22, 2007 - 12:12 pm
Oh man. I'm sure glad I wasn't eating when what's-her-name was singing the National Anthem for the GB/DET game. I turned it on when she was about 2/3 through, and it didn't take long for my ears to almost start bleeding. That was....brutal! I could have lost my appetite! Was it that bad from the start? Or just the part I heard? Or maybe it was just me? I hate it when these singers try to do vocal gymnastics for this song. It makes it impossible for the patriotic attendee to sing along. I saw a lot of uncomfortable faces in the crowd as they tried to sing along, and just got left behind.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, November 22, 2007 - 12:47 pm
I hate that too, Who. Just sing the song and quit trying to be fancy. But, hey, The Goo Goo Dolls did great at halftime! I just heard recently that John Rzeznik is moving back to Buffalo. Cool.
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Nightcrawler
Member
02-12-2002
| Thursday, November 22, 2007 - 8:10 pm
ok what happens if some one for got about todays games. can I still pick for sundays games or I'm I done for the week and how does that free pass thing work??? I can't beleave I for got.
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Nightcrawler
Member
02-12-2002
| Thursday, November 22, 2007 - 8:17 pm
ok I'm useing the buy this week
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Grannyg
Member
05-28-2002
| Friday, November 23, 2007 - 2:23 pm
Is it too late to ask for this to be my bye week? I've been out of town and this is the first time I've had access to a computer? If it is no problem. The zeros would be as good as some of my picks have been lately. lol
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Friday, November 23, 2007 - 6:14 pm
Not too late for BYE's this week! Consider it done for both NC and Granny!
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Grannyg
Member
05-28-2002
| Friday, November 23, 2007 - 6:31 pm
yay!! thanks who!!! give mom a kiss from me!!
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, November 25, 2007 - 10:03 pm
OK, for those who haven't watched TAR yet, I won't go into details. All I'll say is, I am going to use Jen's mindset here, and remind everyone I haven't had a turn yet....
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Sunday, November 25, 2007 - 11:35 pm
LOL Who!!! Great line!! And now that you've brought this up Who, I should be next to have 1st place because "E" comes before "W"....hahahaha!!
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, November 26, 2007 - 3:17 am
Oh no you don't Eggie, I called dibs on it first! So there! 
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Monday, November 26, 2007 - 7:32 pm
Who, is there anyway we could make our Thursday picks and then make the rest by Sunday at 1? It is so hard to pick ahead of time without all of the injury info for the Sunday games. I know that administratively it will be a bigger burden, but I thought I would throw it out there to see if it fit Jen's mindset 
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 1:23 am
Beachcomber, that was addressed HERE (third post, third question). I do understand it makes the picks harder, but I just don't know if I could keep up with it administration wise, if everyone split up their picks. I have gotten myself in a bind before when changing/tweaking the rules mid-season, which is why I've started posting the rules early on. So I really need to stick to my guns and be a meanie, and stand by the posted rules. That's the only way I know how to be fair to everyone. I will, however, consider opinions and maybe even draw up a survey, for rule changes that would make things better for next season. If you have a rule you'd like to see changed, or a feature added to the game for next season, please feel free to e-mail or PM me with suggestions. If I get a few responses, I'll compose a survey for everyone (who wants to) to fill out.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 1:29 am
Results for Week 12 are now posted in the Weekly Results folder. Again, we seem to be following a theme this week, with another round of "first-timers." Redpen takes her first win of the season by winning Week 12. With her and Twinkie trading places from last week, it looks like they may be using the new Jen-Of-TAR Theory of Competition! Leftovers also take their first win of the season by winning Week 12 in the Teams competition. Great job! In the Season Average Ranking, Twinkie continues to hold the lead in the Individual Ranking, and Free Spirits also hold on to their lead in the Teams competition. Great work everyone!!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 7:32 am
Yay!
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 8:40 am
Congrats to Redpen and Leftovers! How appropriate that Leftovers won Thanksgiving weekend with their name!! LOL
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 8:41 am
Who, I completely understand. And you are too sweet to even be considered a meanie!
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 12:11 pm
Congrats, Redpen!
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 3:46 pm
Congrats to Redpen and Leftovers for their first win!!! If anyone is looking for me, I'll be down in the basement awaiting the results of this week's games.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - 11:21 am
ANNOUNCEMENT As a show of respect towards Sean Taylor, his family. the Washington Redskins and everyone affected by the tragic loss of Mr. Taylor, I am removing Game #10 (Buffalo @ Washington) from the lineup this week. There is no way anyone picking this game can pick without taking into consideration this tragic event, and the impact it will have on the team. Which means picking this game ultimately means someone could gain (or lose) points in this game based on predicting the impact of the tragedy. Since that is wrong on every level, the Buffalo/Washington game is not open for picks. Those who have already made picks will have Game #10 disregarded when I enter picks. I hope everyone understands.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - 11:48 am
Just my opinion of course but the game will still be played correct? If so then I don't see why it should be removed from our pics.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - 11:51 am
I don't either since nobody said squat when a Buffalo Bill was gravely injured during a game and was paralyzed and on a ventilator. All this time later and he is still learning to walk again and will never play football again. His team was just as effected. I know its not the same as dying but they were deeply effected.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - 11:58 am
Understandable opinion. I don't know if I can articulate it well enough, since I'm just going on a feeling gnawing at me. Basically its about someone benefiting by scoring points based on correctly predicting the impact the loss will have on the team, and predicting how they will play as a result. That just really bothers me, and I don't know if I can fully explain why. I'd rather be focusing my energy in that regard to sending them my prayers, and not wondering how they're going to play. I hope I'm making sense. And also, I just wanted to make some kind of gesture as a sign of respect, and this was all I could come up with for the moment. Also, as was aptly pointed out, some made early picks before the tragic events unfolded. But since the majority have not made picks, naturally the only fair thing to do is to take Game #10 off the books across the board. Again, I hope everyone understands.
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - 12:13 pm
Who, you rock in my book. I have no idea who this guy was, and personally wouldn't care whichever way you felt about it, since it's just a message board game to me. But knowing that you DO feel the way you do, and knowing that being a respectful, principled and fair person is part of who you are, I have the utmost respect and admiration for your feelings and your decision. ((((((((((Who))))))))))))
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - 12:19 pm
Twinkie, we were posting at the same time. I understand how you feel about Kevin Everett. Believe me, I've been sending my prayers his way from day one. And of course I understand how deeply affected his team was. In Sean Taylor's case, if he were still recovering from his injury, I probably wouldn't feel this way. But its the sudden, tragic, senseless finality to his loss that gets to me. Thanks BR. I'll be honest and admit I didn't follow Washington football enough to know who Mr. Taylor was either. But, again, I'm just sensitive to the tragic senselessness, the finality, a baby daughter who will never know her daddy.....well, like I said, I just have trouble putting it into words.
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