Title: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on January 27, 2015, 11:17:42 AM Spreadsheet link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wDNNXSgQ570fer_0YDdcE90pTyMycO3dwzLKEqC5DuA/edit#gid=2
I am pleased to announce a Blonde Super Bowl XLIX Competition. The rules are as follows: 1. Entry is open to everyone upon payment £10 entry fee to me. I will PM my bank details to everyone who has expressed even a remote interest. Payment must be received by me before 10pm on Sunday 1st February. If you are interested, please indicate below or PM me. If anyone doesn't wish to risk £10 and just wants to play along for kudos that will be great - the more the merrier. 2. The competition will be run during this year's Super Bowl starting at 11:30pm (or thereabouts) on Sunday 1st February. 3. Each entrant will pick a 50/50 answer for each of the questions listed below. The questions have been chosen so as to be a "coin flip" based on the best information available from the collected might of the British bookmaking industry so everyone has a fair chance to win. An enormous amount of data can be found on the following site if you really want to take it seriously: http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015020100/2014/POST22/patriots@seahawks#menu=gameinfo&tab=preview 4. There will be 5 points for each correct answer and zero points for each incorrect answer. In addition you must select one question as your "joker". This will score you 10 points if you are correct but -10 points if you are incorrect so choose carefully. :) In the event of a tie, the person who gets the closest answer to the tie-break question will be deemed the winner. 5. I will be using statistics listed at NFL.com during/after the game for the purpose of deciding the result of each question. 6. Entries must be sent to me via PM by 10pm on Sunday. I will then make everyone's selections available via the spreadsheet by 11pm. 7. The winner will be the person who scores the most points. 8. My decision is final in all matters (until proven otherwise). 9. If you have any questions, please post below or PM me. I will post the payout structure once I know the number of entrants. There is likely to be a token prize for last place. Have fun. The questions are: 1. Winner SEA/NE 2. Total Points 47.5 Under/Over 3. Winning Margin 6.5 Under/Over 4. Total New England Patriots Points 23.5 Under/Over 5. Total Seattle Seahawks Points 23.5 Under/Over 6. 1st Field Goal SEA/NE If no field goal is kicked, no points will be awarded for this question. 7. Longest Field Goal Yardage 44.5 Under/Over 8. Longest Touchdown Yardage 42.5 Under/Over 9. Total Offensive Yards 705.5 Under/Over 10. Total Pass Completions 41.5 Under/Over 11. Total Rushing Yards 240.5 Under/Over 12. Total Sacks 4.5 Under/Over 13. Total Touchdowns 5.5 Under/Over 14. Total Turnovers 2.5 Under/Over 15. Total Passing Yds - Russell Wilson 217.5 Under/Over 16. Total Passing Yds - Tom Brady 260.5 Under/Over 17. Total Rushing Yds - LeGarrette Blount 64.5 Under/Over 18. Total Rushing Yds - Marshawn Lynch 88.5 Under/Over 19. Total Rushing Yds - Russell Wilson 42.5 Under/Over 20. National Anthem Length 122 seconds Under/Over Please select one of the options in bold for each question and don't forget to nominate your joker. The tie-break question is: What will be the total number of passing yards from both teams combined during the match. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: Graham C on January 27, 2015, 11:25:00 AM Nice competition, will be in
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on January 27, 2015, 11:30:54 AM IN Will ship the lolly in the next day or so. Thanks for running this Vince, & I'm pleased to see we have the MARKY AWARD for the Best Ice Cream. The last tipping comp on here was won by me, by the way. Just saying. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: BorntoBubble on January 27, 2015, 11:46:54 AM Perfect IN
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: DMorgan on January 27, 2015, 11:48:16 AM Looks good, in
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: Bazzaboy on January 27, 2015, 11:57:23 AM Looks good, in Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: Marky147 on January 27, 2015, 12:01:11 PM Looks good, in Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: bobby1 on January 27, 2015, 05:05:06 PM Looks good, will have a few lines.
Tx Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on January 27, 2015, 05:15:21 PM £10 sent by Bank Transfer. I will now commence the design & construction of my algorithm. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: sonour on January 27, 2015, 05:37:44 PM Great.
IN Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on January 27, 2015, 06:27:23 PM In/paid so far:
Graham C tikay y BorntoBubble DMorgan y Bazzaboy Marky147 y bobby1 sonour Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: ForthThistle on January 27, 2015, 06:32:08 PM In.
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: Tal on January 27, 2015, 06:42:07 PM Will be in for this. I shall be consulting the greats for the optimal strategy:
(http://simpsonswiki.com/w/images/thumb/9/90/Inspector.jpg/250px-Inspector.jpg) City Inspector: [Flips coin] Call it, friendo. Homer Simpson: Heads! No, tails! No, on its side! [coin falls on it side] City Inspector: Well played. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: swinebag22 on January 27, 2015, 10:20:20 PM In and Paid
Selections to follow Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on January 27, 2015, 10:34:22 PM In and Paid Selections to follow £10 received with thanks. Good luck. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: mulhuzz on January 27, 2015, 10:58:06 PM will give this a punt. send bank deets please :)
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on January 28, 2015, 07:44:02 AM Question clarifications:
6. This is the team to score the first field goal. 7. This is the yardage for the longest successful field goal. 9. This is the nett total offensive yardage, i.e. yards lost due to sacks are subtracted from the total 15 & 16. These figures for passing yards do not include yards lost due to sacks. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on January 28, 2015, 07:53:35 AM Question clarifications: 6. This is the team to score the first field goal. 7. This is the yardage for the longest successful field goal. 9. This is the nett total offensive yardage, i.e. yards lost due to sacks are subtracted from the total 15 & 16. These figures for passing yards do not include yards lost due to sacks. Ahh, that makes more sense now, thank you. I've been up all night worrying about those questions, my algo was struggling with them. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: chelseaboy on January 28, 2015, 08:19:22 AM In!
Can you please PM bank details Thanks Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on January 28, 2015, 06:16:24 PM Latest entries:
Player Paid In Graham C In tikay Paid BorntoBubble DMorgan Paid Bazzaboy Marky147 Paid bobby1 sonour Paid ForthThistle swinebag22 Paid mulhuzz chelseaboy TightEnd In Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: engy on January 29, 2015, 08:09:50 PM in please ill ship tommorow
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: Kmac84 on January 29, 2015, 11:11:39 PM Probably in. Send deets please Mere.
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: Ironside on January 29, 2015, 11:17:28 PM i will enter if i can sometime sat or sunday
will give me something to shout and cheer on in superbowl Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on January 29, 2015, 11:24:52 PM Latest entries:
Player Paid In Graham C In tikay Paid BorntoBubble DMorgan Paid Bazzaboy Marky147 Paid bobby1 sonour Paid ForthThistle swinebag22 Paid mulhuzz chelseaboy TightEnd Paid In engy Kmac84 Ironside Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: Matt50 on January 30, 2015, 11:04:44 AM In
Please send details Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: Graham C on January 30, 2015, 12:09:13 PM Money sent, entries sent and looking forward to it.
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on January 30, 2015, 12:21:16 PM Latest entries:
Player Paid In Graham C Paid In tikay Paid BorntoBubble DMorgan Paid Bazzaboy Marky147 Paid bobby1 sonour Paid ForthThistle swinebag22 Paid In mulhuzz chelseaboy TightEnd Paid In engy Kmac84 Ironside Matt50 Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: Matt50 on January 30, 2015, 01:31:45 PM Money and selections sent
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on January 30, 2015, 06:33:35 PM Latest entries:
Graham C Paid In tikay Paid BorntoBubble DMorgan Paid Bazzaboy Marky147 Paid In bobby1 sonour Paid ForthThistle swinebag22 Paid In mulhuzz chelseaboy TightEnd Paid In engy Kmac84 Ironside Matt50 Paid In Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on January 31, 2015, 11:56:55 AM Latest entries:
Graham C Paid In tikay Paid BorntoBubble DMorgan Paid Bazzaboy Marky147 Paid In bobby1 sonour Paid ForthThistle swinebag22 Paid In mulhuzz chelseaboy TightEnd Paid In engy Paid Kmac84 Ironside Matt50 Paid In Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on January 31, 2015, 04:55:01 PM Vince, Bobby1 has been in touch with me. He wants to enter this, but is in the USA, and has no means to send you the cash. I will send you his £20 entry fee later today, and Phil will send you his selections. Is that ok? Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on January 31, 2015, 05:11:37 PM Vince, Bobby1 has been in touch with me. He wants to enter this, but is in the USA, and has no means to send you the cash. I will send you his £20 entry fee later today, and Phil will send you his selections. Is that ok? Have now sent you the £20 on behalf of "bobby1". Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on January 31, 2015, 09:26:33 PM Vince, Bobby1 has been in touch with me. He wants to enter this, but is in the USA, and has no means to send you the cash. I will send you his £20 entry fee later today, and Phil will send you his selections. Is that ok? Have now sent you the £20 on behalf of "bobby1". Received with thanks. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on January 31, 2015, 09:36:16 PM Latest entries:
Graham C Paid In tikay Paid BorntoBubble In DMorgan Paid Bazzaboy Marky147 Paid In Bobby1_1 Paid Bobby1_2 Paid sonour Paid ForthThistle swinebag22 Paid In mulhuzz chelseaboy TightEnd Paid In engy Paid In Kmac84 Ironside Matt50 Paid In Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: ForthThistle on February 01, 2015, 10:17:32 AM shipped monies and sent winning entry.
kthxbye Appreciate you running it. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: bookiebasher on February 01, 2015, 01:14:42 PM Money sent and selections sent , easy money for someone :)
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: chelseaboy on February 01, 2015, 01:48:44 PM Money sent
PM'd Selections... I know very little about the NFL but should be a good laugh and gives me a reason to watch!! Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 01, 2015, 03:59:58 PM Latest entries:
Graham C Paid In tikay Paid BorntoBubble In DMorgan Paid Bazzaboy Marky147 Paid In Bobby1_1 Paid In Bobby1_2 Paid In sonour Paid In ForthThistle Paid In *** swinebag22 Paid In mulhuzz chelseaboy Paid In TightEnd Paid In engy Paid In *** Kmac84 Ironside Matt50 Paid In Bookiebasher Paid In *** I still require a joker and/or tie-break for these entries. If I don't receive a joker I will choose a random question and if I don't receive a tie-break I will choose a random number in the range 400-500. You have been warned. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 01, 2015, 07:58:33 PM Latest entries:
Graham C Paid In tikay Paid BorntoBubble In DMorgan Paid Bazzaboy Marky147 Paid In Bobby1_1 Paid In Bobby1_2 Paid In sonour Paid In ForthThistle Paid In swinebag22 Paid In mulhuzz chelseaboy Paid In TightEnd Paid In engy Paid In Kmac84 Ironside Matt50 Paid In Bookiebasher_1 Paid In Bookiebasher_1 Paid In Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: Tal on February 01, 2015, 08:15:47 PM Bit behind. Had an afternoon nap. Getting too old for 4am finishes.
Winning entry sent... ...as is mine. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: TL900 on February 01, 2015, 08:24:46 PM in
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 01, 2015, 08:36:56 PM Latest entries:
Graham C Paid In tikay Paid BorntoBubble In DMorgan Paid In Bazzaboy Paid In Marky147 Paid In Bobby1_1 Paid In Bobby1_2 Paid In sonour Paid In ForthThistle Paid In swinebag22 Paid In mulhuzz chelseaboy Paid In TightEnd Paid In engy Paid In Kmac84 Ironside Matt50 Paid In Bookiebasher_1 Paid In Bookiebasher_1 Paid In Tal Paid In TL900 Paid In Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 01, 2015, 08:44:19 PM Payouts:
Assuming around 20 paid entries (we currently have 18) I propose the following payout structure: 1st 60% 2nd 30% Let me know if you have a strong objection to that. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on February 01, 2015, 08:57:43 PM Had a bit of trub with the algo, it came up with some quite incredible & unpredictable results, but it must be correct. Entries on way, very shortly, or sooner. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on February 01, 2015, 09:07:18 PM Entry SENT. It's all over now. YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAzhlB6Cm1g Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: The Camel on February 01, 2015, 09:08:20 PM In and sent.
Can I send ££ to someone on Stars and they send to you? I can't locate my bank thingie. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: Marky147 on February 01, 2015, 09:09:06 PM 1st 20%
2nd 10% Last 70% ;) Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 01, 2015, 09:29:20 PM In and sent. Can I send ££ to someone on Stars and they send to you? I can't locate my bank thingie. I'm MereNovice on 'Stars. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: The Camel on February 01, 2015, 09:31:34 PM In and sent. Can I send ££ to someone on Stars and they send to you? I can't locate my bank thingie. I'm MereNovice on 'Stars. Oh, didn't realise you had a Stars acct, will send on there. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 01, 2015, 09:32:40 PM Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: Graham C on February 01, 2015, 09:33:30 PM 1st 20% 2nd 10% Last 70% ;) Ha ha, agree with this :) Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 01, 2015, 09:35:51 PM Question clarifications: 6. This is the team to score the first field goal. 7. This is the yardage for the longest successful field goal. 9. This is the nett total offensive yardage, i.e. yards lost due to sacks are subtracted from the total 15 & 16. These figures for passing yards do not include yards lost due to sacks. In addition, the tie-break will be Nett passing yards. Apologies for not clarifying this earlier. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 01, 2015, 09:56:53 PM 35 minutes to get your entries/money in.
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 01, 2015, 09:57:46 PM Ooooooooooh, just noticed; someone's fixed the clock.
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on February 01, 2015, 09:59:12 PM Ooooooooooh, just noticed; someone's fixed the clock. Yup, I mended it yesterday. Was quite complicated, but I coped. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: Waz1892 on February 01, 2015, 10:01:09 PM Question clarifications: 6. This is the team to score the first field goal. 7. This is the yardage for the longest successful field goal. 9. This is the nett total offensive yardage, i.e. yards lost due to sacks are subtracted from the total 15 & 16. These figures for passing yards do not include yards lost due to sacks. In addition, the tie-break will be Nett passing yards. Apologies for not clarifying this earlier. Excuses ready made; thankyou Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: Tal on February 01, 2015, 10:08:43 PM In and sent. Can I send ££ to someone on Stars and they send to you? I can't locate my bank thingie. I'm MereNovice on 'Stars. Oh, didn't realise you had a Stars acct, will send on there. After my tenner, Camel? Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 01, 2015, 10:14:48 PM Latest entries:
Graham C Paid In tikay Paid In BorntoBubble In DMorgan Paid In Bazzaboy Paid In Marky147 Paid In Bobby1_1 Paid In Bobby1_2 Paid In sonour Paid In ForthThistle Paid In swinebag22 Paid In mulhuzz chelseaboy Paid In TightEnd Paid In engy Paid In Kmac84 Ironside Matt50 Paid In Bookiebasher_1 Paid In Bookiebasher_1 Paid In Tal Paid In TL900 Paid In The Camel Paid In Waz1982 Paid In sharplea In Prize pool currently stands at £200. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 01, 2015, 10:21:43 PM Just realised that NFL.com is unlikely to have a statistic for the length of the National Anthem.
Is there a site that we can all agree on that publishes the length in a timely manner, i.e. before the end of the game so that we can have a confirmed result? Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on February 01, 2015, 10:27:30 PM Just realised that NFL.com is unlikely to have a statistic for the length of the National Anthem. Is there a site that we can all agree on that publishes the length in a timely manner, i.e. before the end of the game so that we can have a confirmed result? I think we can safely assume it will be over 122 seconds. Please refer to my entry if in doubt. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 01, 2015, 10:32:26 PM Just realised that NFL.com is unlikely to have a statistic for the length of the National Anthem. Is there a site that we can all agree on that publishes the length in a timely manner, i.e. before the end of the game so that we can have a confirmed result? I think we can safely assume it will be over 122 seconds. Please refer to my entry if in doubt. Opinion seems divided although twice as many agree with you as disagree. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 01, 2015, 10:34:30 PM *** E n t r y i s n o w c l o s e d *** Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 01, 2015, 10:37:58 PM Further clarification.
If the National Anthem is timed to the nearest second then the line will be 122.5. If it is timed to anything closer (e.g. tenths of seconds) then 122s and above will be considered a winner. Timing commences from the start of the vocals. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 01, 2015, 10:43:12 PM Final field:
Bazzaboy Paid In Bobby1_1 Paid In Bobby1_2 Paid In Bookiebasher_1 Paid In Bookiebasher_1 Paid In BorntoBubble In chelseaboy Paid In DMorgan Paid In engy Paid In ForthThistle Paid In Graham C Paid In Marky147 Paid In Matt50 Paid In sharplea In sonour Paid In swinebag22 Paid In Tal Paid In The Camel Paid In TightEnd Paid In tikay Paid In TL900 Paid In Waz1982 Paid In Prize pool £200. Payouts: 1st £120 2nd £60 Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 01, 2015, 11:28:49 PM Selections are here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wDNNXSgQ570fer_0YDdcE90pTyMycO3dwzLKEqC5DuA/edit#gid=4 The two rows at the bottom show the total number of people that have selected "NE" or "Over" and "SEA" or "Under" for that question, e.g. 9 people have chosen "NE" to win and 13 have chosen "SEA". Opinion seems to be split fairly evenly on most questions. Have fun. Edit: It's probably worth checking your entries are correct as I got a bit word blind amidst the sea of "Under" and "Over". I'll obviously correct any mistakes that are brought up in a timely manner, i.e. before 9am tomorrow morning when I will send out the prizes. I'm about to start on the "Old Peculier" so any posts from me from now on may tend towards the "erratic". Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on February 01, 2015, 11:53:56 PM BOOMIO.
Well over 122 seconds, and that was my JOKER. Send me the money. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 01, 2015, 11:54:18 PM National anthem over.
I made it about 121s. Any official figures? Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: vegaslover on February 01, 2015, 11:54:32 PM No idea how long it was but one of the worst US national anthems I have ever heard.
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on February 01, 2015, 11:55:12 PM National anthem over. I made it about 121s. Any official figures? I heard it was 122.1 Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: ForthThistle on February 01, 2015, 11:55:23 PM I timed it at 120. Pay me!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on February 01, 2015, 11:56:08 PM Tighty has it at 124.8. So that's official Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 01, 2015, 11:58:48 PM Tighty has it at 124.8. So that's official We will see. I have placed a bet with 888 on over 122.5. If there is no official time stated, I will take the settlement of that bet as the result. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 12:06:26 AM Live match statistics are here if you want to track the status of your choices.
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015020100/2014/POST22/patriots@seahawks#menu=drivechart&tab=analyze&pbp=gc-pbp-cd Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 12:11:42 AM New England's first drive is short:
Brady 13 yds passing Blount 4 yds rushing Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 12:14:19 AM Seattle's first drive is shorter!
Lynch 8 yards rushing. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 12:25:31 AM We have the first turnover.
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on February 02, 2015, 12:28:07 AM Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 12:33:17 AM 1st quarter over.
Points: 0 Brady passing: 48 Blount rushing: 27 Wilson passing: 0 Lynch rushing: 12 Wilson rushing: 7 Turnovers: 1 Sacks: 1 Total rushing yards: 46 ... and lots of other stats too. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 12:44:42 AM First touchdown!!!
The line was set at 5.5 Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 12:46:56 AM 9:47 left in the 2nd quarter.
Brady 111 passing yards. Blount 28 rushing yards. What can Seattle do? Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 12:54:57 AM With 8:05 left in the 1st half, I believe that Seattle have -2 passing yards (as a team) so far.
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 01:00:39 AM Here's a video of the National Anthem.
http://www.justjared.com/2015/02/01/idina-menzel-national-anthem-at-super-bowl-2015-video/ Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on February 02, 2015, 01:03:43 AM With 8:05 left in the 1st half, I believe that Seattle have -2 passing yards (as a team) so far. A tad more now. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 01:05:55 AM 44yd pass for Wilson with 4 minutes of the half left.
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 01:06:30 AM Touchdown for Lynch!!!
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 01:07:54 AM 2:16 left in the half.
Wilson 50 passing yards Lynch 45 rushing yards. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 01:18:46 AM Here's a video of the National Anthem. http://www.justjared.com/2015/02/01/idina-menzel-national-anthem-at-super-bowl-2015-video/ The video seems to confirm 124s for the National Anthem so I am settling that as an "Over". Raise your objections now. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on February 02, 2015, 01:20:10 AM Here's a video of the National Anthem. http://www.justjared.com/2015/02/01/idina-menzel-national-anthem-at-super-bowl-2015-video/ The video seems to confirm 124s for the National Anthem so I am settling that as an "Over". Raise your objections now. No objections, none whatsoever. DOUBLE POINTS FOR JOKER. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 01:21:41 AM Touchdown for New England.
That's 3 so far. 31 seconds left in the half. Brady 177 passing yds Blount 37 rushing yds Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 01:23:14 AM Here's a video of the National Anthem. http://www.justjared.com/2015/02/01/idina-menzel-national-anthem-at-super-bowl-2015-video/ The video seems to confirm 124s for the National Anthem so I am settling that as an "Over". Raise your objections now. No objections, none whatsoever. DOUBLE POINTS FOR JOKER. Non-objection over-ruled. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 01:28:29 AM 12 of you are on Seattle for the first field goal.
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 01:30:39 AM Seattle score a touchdown!
4 TD's. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 01:39:31 AM This is the situation at half-time (or thereabouts):
Market Line So-far Winner SEA/NE tbc Total Points 47.5 28 Winning Margin 6.5 0 Total New England Patriots Points 23.5 14 Total Seattle Seahawks Points 23.5 14 1st Field Goal SEA/NE tbc Longest Field Goal 44.5 0 Longest Touchdown Yardage 42.5 22 Total Offensive Yards 705.5 392 Total Pass Completions 41.5 24 Total Rushing Yards 240.5 133 Total Sacks 4.5 1 Total Touchdowns 5.5 4 Total Turnovers 2.5 1 Total Passing Yds - Russell Wilson 217.5 84 Total Passing Yds - Tom Brady 260.5 177 Total Rushing Yds - LeGarrette Blount 64.5 37 Total Rushing Yds - Marshawn Lynch 88.5 45 Total Rushing Yds - Russell Wilson 42.5 24 National Anthem Length 122 124 Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 01:40:55 AM With only one market settled so far the table loks like this:
Bazzaboy 10.0 tikay 10.0 Bobby1_1 5.0 Bobby1_2 5.0 Bookiebasher_1 5.0 Bookiebasher_1 5.0 DMorgan 5.0 engy 5.0 Marky147 5.0 Matt50 5.0 sharplea *** 5.0 swinebag22 5.0 The Camel 5.0 TightEnd 5.0 Waz1982 5.0 ForthThistle 0.0 Graham C 0.0 sonour 0.0 Tal 0.0 TL900 0.0 BorntoBubble *** -10.0 chelseaboy -10.0 Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 01:43:35 AM If anybody's "algorithm" picked "Over" for every question, they'd be doing quite well so far.
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: ForthThistle on February 02, 2015, 01:46:39 AM If anybody's "algorithm" picked "Over" for every question, they'd be doing quite well so far. Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on February 02, 2015, 01:47:05 AM If anybody's "algorithm" picked "Over" for every question, they'd be doing quite well so far. :hello: Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 01:50:10 AM If anybody's "algorithm" picked "Over" for every question, they'd be doing quite well so far. Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiii You have 3 unders, 2 of which look pretty good. I'm installing you as favourite. Obviously, horrendous judgement on the National Anthem, though. What were you thinking?? Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 01:53:10 AM 888 have settled "over 122.5" as a winner for the National Anthem.
I'm taking that as a definitive answer. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:03:38 AM Pretty uneventful half-time as I neglected to include any markets on songs/costumes etc.
I'll try harder if we run this again. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: ForthThistle on February 02, 2015, 02:04:17 AM If anybody's "algorithm" picked "Over" for every question, they'd be doing quite well so far. Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiii You have 3 unders, 2 of which look pretty good. I'm installing you as favourite. Obviously, horrendous judgement on the National Anthem, though. What were you thinking?? OBV Kiss of Death Now. Cheers ;) ;grr; :o ;nemesis; Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:04:59 AM If anybody's "algorithm" picked "Over" for every question, they'd be doing quite well so far. Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiii You have 3 unders, 2 of which look pretty good. I'm installing you as favourite. Obviously, horrendous judgement on the National Anthem, though. What were you thinking?? OBV Kiss of Death Now. Cheers ;) ;grr; :o ;nemesis; You're welcome. Don't mention it. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: ForthThistle on February 02, 2015, 02:05:49 AM Lets Gogogogogogogo
Game has been Brilliant. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:07:46 AM Another big pass for Wilson.
45 yards. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:10:18 AM Seattle score the first field goal.
Congratulations to 12 of you. Unlucky to 10 of you. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on February 02, 2015, 02:11:12 AM Seattle score the first field goal. Congratulations to 12 of you. Unlucky to 10 of you. My algo is in fine form. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:12:18 AM With two markets settled, the table looks like this:
Bazzaboy 15.0 tikay 15.0 Bobby1_1 10.0 Bobby1_2 10.0 engy 10.0 Marky147 10.0 Matt50 10.0 The Camel 10.0 TightEnd 10.0 Bookiebasher_1 5.0 Bookiebasher_1 5.0 DMorgan 5.0 sharplea *** 5.0 swinebag22 5.0 TL900 5.0 Waz1982 5.0 ForthThistle 0.0 Graham C 0.0 sonour 0.0 Tal 0.0 BorntoBubble *** -5.0 chelseaboy -5.0 Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: ForthThistle on February 02, 2015, 02:14:25 AM With two markets settled, the table looks like this: Bazzaboy 15.0 tikay 15.0 Bobby1_1 10.0 Bobby1_2 10.0 engy 10.0 Marky147 10.0 Matt50 10.0 The Camel 10.0 TightEnd 10.0 Bookiebasher_1 5.0 Bookiebasher_1 5.0 DMorgan 5.0 sharplea *** 5.0 swinebag22 5.0 TL900 5.0 Waz1982 5.0 ForthThistle 0.0 Graham C 0.0 sonour 0.0 Tal 0.0 BorntoBubble *** -5.0 chelseaboy -5.0 Ye Looks like you called it right with favourite. lol Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:15:40 AM With 11:09 of the 3rd quarter left:
Wilson passing yards: 129 Lynch rushing yds: 70 Wilson rushing yds: 24 Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:17:38 AM With two markets settled, the table looks like this: Bazzaboy 15.0 tikay 15.0 Bobby1_1 10.0 Bobby1_2 10.0 engy 10.0 Marky147 10.0 Matt50 10.0 The Camel 10.0 TightEnd 10.0 Bookiebasher_1 5.0 Bookiebasher_1 5.0 DMorgan 5.0 sharplea *** 5.0 swinebag22 5.0 TL900 5.0 Waz1982 5.0 ForthThistle 0.0 Graham C 0.0 sonour 0.0 Tal 0.0 BorntoBubble *** -5.0 chelseaboy -5.0 Ye Looks like you called it right with favourite. lol The table is tosh, tbh. Anybody on "Unders" is going to look good until the number on each market is reached. I was just trying to provoke comment! #KeepTheFaith Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: ForthThistle on February 02, 2015, 02:18:48 AM With two markets settled, the table looks like this: Bazzaboy 15.0 tikay 15.0 Bobby1_1 10.0 Bobby1_2 10.0 engy 10.0 Marky147 10.0 Matt50 10.0 The Camel 10.0 TightEnd 10.0 Bookiebasher_1 5.0 Bookiebasher_1 5.0 DMorgan 5.0 sharplea *** 5.0 swinebag22 5.0 TL900 5.0 Waz1982 5.0 ForthThistle 0.0 Graham C 0.0 sonour 0.0 Tal 0.0 BorntoBubble *** -5.0 chelseaboy -5.0 Ye Looks like you called it right with favourite. lol The table is tosh, tbh. Anybody on "Unders" is going to look good until the number on each market is reached. I was just trying to provoke comment! #KeepTheFaith All good mate. Only have a chuckle. #inBradywetrust Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:19:46 AM Another interception.
Or is it?? Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:20:38 AM Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:25:02 AM The Seattle field goal was 27yds so the "Unders" still have it on that market.
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:25:52 AM 5 touchdowns with 3:13 of the 3rd quarter left.
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:29:59 AM Lynch has 88 yds so only needs 1 more for the "Overs".
Wilson has 39 rushing yds, needing 42.5. So long as they don't run for negative yardage, they're looking good. Wilson has 141 passing yds - how much passing will he do if they continue to lead? Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:37:01 AM New England punt.
3:15 left in the 3rd quarter. Brady 198 passing yds Blount 39 rushing yds I guess New England will need to pass when they get the ball back. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:40:35 AM I've run out of beer.
Starting on the wine. Ambulance booked for 8am. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:43:31 AM At the end of the 3rd quarter:
Wilson 172 passing yds Lynch 90 rushing yds Wilson 39 rushing yds Brady 204 passing yds Blount 39 rushing yds Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: Tal on February 02, 2015, 02:44:37 AM Great stuff, MereGoggles. Keep up the good work, sir.
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: Graham C on February 02, 2015, 02:44:47 AM I've run out of beer. Starting on the wine. Ambulance booked for 8am. Lol :D Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:45:12 AM Great stuff, MereGoggles. Keep up the good work, sir. Thank you, sir. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on February 02, 2015, 02:45:44 AM At the end of the 3rd quarter: Wilson 172 passing yds Lynch 90 rushing yds Wilson 39 rushing yds Brady 204 passing yds Blount 39 rushing yds So the Lynch Overs is home and hosed? Another winner. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:48:01 AM At the end of the 3rd quarter: Wilson 172 passing yds Lynch 90 rushing yds Wilson 39 rushing yds Brady 204 passing yds Blount 39 rushing yds So the Lynch Overs is home and hosed? Another winner. You may have pre-celebrated. It's still possible for him to run for negative yardage. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:49:18 AM A 2nd sack.
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:51:45 AM Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:53:20 AM Another sack.
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 02:54:18 AM Another sack. Al Michaels says 1 by Seattle and 3 by New England. 11:30 left. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 03:00:56 AM 6th touchdown - another "Over" comes in.
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 03:03:04 AM Brady 263 passing yds - another "Over" unless he passes for negative yardage.
Blount 38 rushing yds. 7:55 left. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on February 02, 2015, 03:03:50 AM 6th touchdown - another "Over" comes in. Thank you. The Seattle points Overs are home, too. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 03:05:57 AM 6th touchdown - another "Over" comes in. Thank you. The Seattle points Overs are home, too. True dat. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 03:09:04 AM 6th touchdown - another "Over" comes in. Thank you. The Seattle points Overs are home, too. True dat. (http://media2.giphy.com/media/udPdpF18yG0uI/200_s.gif) I lack Tal's skill at inserting gif's. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 03:20:41 AM New England lead 28-24 with 2:02 left.
Overtime looks unlikely. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on February 02, 2015, 03:21:22 AM Now Total Points Overs comes in. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 03:22:16 AM Now Total Points Overs comes in. New England over 23.5 too. It's raining points. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on February 02, 2015, 03:24:03 AM Now Total Points Overs comes in. New England over 23.5 too. It's raining points. It's raining Overs, too. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 03:26:33 AM Now Total Points Overs comes in. New England over 23.5 too. It's raining points. It's raining Overs, too. You need another sack to beat ForthThistle or a very unlikely long field goal. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 03:30:17 AM 247 passing yds for Wilson - book that as an "Over".
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 03:32:17 AM Interception!!!!!!!!!
3 turnovers. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 03:37:46 AM nfl.com will take a while to record the results for all the markets so it will take a few minutes/hours/days for me to determine the result.
The delay will have nothing to do with my state of sobriety. Please bear with me. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on February 02, 2015, 03:39:00 AM nfl.com will take a while to record the results for all the markets so it will take a few minutes/hours/days for me to determine the result. The delay will have nothing to do with my state of sobriety. Please bear with me. You've done a great job Vince. I'm off to bed, got to be up at 5am, night. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: Marky147 on February 02, 2015, 03:42:35 AM More wine, squire?
Thanks very much for this, it's been great fun, and what a ****in' game!! Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: ForthThistle on February 02, 2015, 03:45:01 AM More wine, squire? Thanks very much for this, it's been great fun, and what a ****in' game!! Just Wow. Best Ever and Thanks for Running. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 03:52:39 AM Thanks all.
An amazing game. Provisional result. Tal 75.0 Bobby1_2 70.0 ForthThistle 70.0 Graham C 70.0 tikay 65.0 The Camel 65.0 Waz1982 65.0 Marky147 60.0 Bookiebasher_2 60.0 swinebag22 50.0 chelseaboy 50.0 Matt50 45.0 Bazzaboy 40.0 engy 40.0 TL900 40.0 sonour 40.0 Bobby1_1 35.0 TightEnd 35.0 DMorgan 35.0 Bookiebasher_1 25.0 sharplea *** 25.0 BorntoBubble *** 25.0 I will await the final official NFL.com figures before I confirm. Note that sharplea and BorntoBubble were playing for kudos so Bookiebasher would win the £20 for last place. I will await the official figures for total offensive yardage to break the 3-way tie for second place. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 04:01:40 AM Final figures are here:
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015020100/2014/POST22/patriots@seahawks#menu=drivechart&tab=analyze&pbp=gc-pbp-3 Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 04:03:46 AM Total nett passing yards is 320 + 234 = 554.
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 04:35:55 AM To break the 3-way tie for 2nd place:
Bobby1_2 459 ForthThistle 617 Graham C 465 The actual score was 554. Therefore 2nd place goes to ForthThistle. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 04:41:28 AM After resolution of the tie-break, the final payouts are:
1st £120 Tal 2nd £60 ForthThistle Last £20 bookiebasher_1 Please register any objections before I wake up tomorrow. Thank you everyone for taking part. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: Tal on February 02, 2015, 04:50:04 AM (http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100414144757/familyguy/images/4/43/Montecore.jpg)
Fantastic! Top administration, Mere. Thanks for running the competition. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 04:52:02 AM I scored each question as follows:
Market Line Result Correct Winner SEA/NE NE NE Total Points 47.5 52 Over Winning Margin 6.5 4 Under Total New England Patriots Points 23.5 28 Over Total Seattle Seahawks Points 23.5 24 Over 1st Field Goal SEA/NE SEA SEA Longest Field Goal 44.5 27 Under Longest Touchdown Yardage 42.5 22 Under Total Offensive Yards 705.5 794 Over Total Pass Completions 41.5 47 Over Total Rushing Yards 240.5 219 Under Total Sacks 4.5 4 Under Total Touchdowns 5.5 7 Over Total Turnovers 2.5 3 Over Total Passing Yds - Russell Wilson 217.5 247 Over Total Passing Yds - Tom Brady 260.5 328 Over Total Rushing Yds - LeGarrette Blount 64.5 40 Under Total Rushing Yds - Marshawn Lynch 88.5 102 Over Total Rushing Yds - Russell Wilson 42.5 39 Under National Anthem Length 122 124 Over This may help with your objections. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: BorntoBubble on February 02, 2015, 05:18:49 AM Haha what a rub down! I was sure I paid but nothing seems to have come out off my account! I suppose it don't make much difference now I woukda got my entry fee back I suppose!
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 05:35:15 AM Haha what a rub down! I was sure I paid but nothing seems to have come out off my account! I suppose it don't make much difference now I woukda got my entry fee back I suppose! You would have lost on the tie-break. :) Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: bobby1 on February 02, 2015, 07:39:54 AM Well done Tal and cheers for running Vince.
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on February 02, 2015, 08:00:00 AM After resolution of the tie-break, the final payouts are: 1st £120 Tal 2nd £60 ForthThistle Last £20 bookiebasher_1 Please register any objections before I wake up tomorrow. Thank you everyone for taking part. Ridiculous. I had a proper algo & everything. (http://www.cise.ufl.edu/research/ParallelPatterns/PatternLanguage/Background/Figures/PDSE-algorithm-structure.gif) (http://www-fp.pearsonhighered.com/bigcovers/0321372913.jpg) Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: tikay on February 02, 2015, 08:05:49 AM After resolution of the tie-break, the final payouts are: 1st £120 Tal 2nd £60 ForthThistle Last £20 bookiebasher_1 Please register any objections before I wake up tomorrow. Thank you everyone for taking part. Grudging congrats to Sir Sequin & Forth Bloke. Genuine & sincere congrats to bookiebasher for coming plum last. Here's bookiebasher just after the results were announced. (http://cdn1.theodysseyonline.com/files/2014/11/29/635528348624999686-1492232956_soreloser.jpg) Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: Graham C on February 02, 2015, 08:36:00 AM Thanks for running Mere :)
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: bookiebasher on February 02, 2015, 11:47:15 AM After resolution of the tie-break, the final payouts are: 1st £120 Tal 2nd £60 ForthThistle Last £20 bookiebasher_1 Please register any objections before I wake up tomorrow. Thank you everyone for taking part. Grudging congrats to Sir Sequin & Forth Bloke. Genuine & sincere congrats to bookiebasher for coming plum last. Here's bookiebasher just after the results were announced. (http://cdn1.theodysseyonline.com/files/2014/11/29/635528348624999686-1492232956_soreloser.jpg) I presume the trophy is in the post or else my lawyers will be in touch , plus I know where you live ;D Thanks Vince for running it , will buy you that drink , one day ! Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: engy on February 02, 2015, 06:36:11 PM was good to have an interest for once as im clueless on nfl, thanks for running mere and well done winners
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: KarmaDope on February 02, 2015, 06:58:42 PM Thanks for running the comp Mere :)
Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: MereNovice on February 02, 2015, 11:10:45 PM Thanks to everyone for taking part in such a positive spirit.
Prizes have been dispatched to the winners and loser. Let me know if they don't arrive. Title: Re: A Super Bowl XLIX competition Post by: DMorgan on February 02, 2015, 11:25:46 PM Thanks for running Mere and congrats to Tal, def in the next year
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