IDBillzFan Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Well, well, well, what a difference three months can make. Yes, it's almost been that long since we opened up the 7/12 Annual Dinner's On Me, Smartass Competition and few things are as enjoyable as thinking about your picks as you also realize that the first preseason game is soon upon us. Since the contest thread is closed, I am creating an official thread to track/report/comment as the season starts. While we still have a month before the season officially begins, preseason gives us a chance to see where the team is today relative to where you thought it was back in early May. Official Link To Official Contest Here. Would you change anything even now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladiebla Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Hmm, I might change week 1 to a W but other then that I stand with what I predicted. Also -bookmarked thread- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Just checked, looks like I'm still leading with a perfect pick record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaroni Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 The only thing I would change is that I wouldn't procrastinate and get my picks submitted before you close the contest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Based on current comments to the first three preseason games and the news about T. Jackson coming in, I've been surprised to see how many people suddenly think we suck ass. So I'm thinking I may open up the contest to allow participants to modify their picks. Thing is, I'm not sure many of you would change your picks. What say you, contestants? Anyone changing their mind on their picks based on what they've see so far? Should we break with history and open it up to changes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANCOCK Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Based on current comments to the first three preseason games and the news about T. Jackson coming in, I've been surprised to see how many people suddenly think we suck ass. So I'm thinking I may open up the contest to allow participants to modify their picks. Thing is, I'm not sure many of you would change your picks. What say you, contestants? Anyone changing their mind on their picks based on what they've see so far? Should we break with history and open it up to changes? I hope you do re open so I can make some picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsrcursed Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I'm normally of the "It's only pre-season" camp, but I have to admit, our Offense has me worried about my bold predictions... That said, I would say leave it as is, making changes now would take away from the contest, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaroni Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I say as long as the season hasn't started to open it back up .... and let us procrastinators get back on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Based on current comments to the first three preseason games and the news about T. Jackson coming in, I've been surprised to see how many people suddenly think we suck ass. So I'm thinking I may open up the contest to allow participants to modify their picks. Thing is, I'm not sure many of you would change your picks. What say you, contestants? Anyone changing their mind on their picks based on what they've see so far? Should we break with history and open it up to changes? nooooooooooooooooooooooooo !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Based on current comments to the first three preseason games and the news about T. Jackson coming in, I've been surprised to see how many people suddenly think we suck ass. So I'm thinking I may open up the contest to allow participants to modify their picks. Thing is, I'm not sure many of you would change your picks. What say you, contestants? Anyone changing their mind on their picks based on what they've see so far? Should we break with history and open it up to changes? Nah. Keep 'er closed. The only changes I know I'd want to make are saying the Bills will beat the Jest a second time and be able to steal all of the Seadogs plays and somehow I don't see them going 12-4. Funny, I actually thought I had 'em going 9-7 rather than 10-6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I'd say to keep it closed. Early predictions are what makes it fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I think you should open it up and run a sub-contest to see which person downgrades their prediction by the most # of wins. DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMED!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Based on what I've seen in preseason games, I'd have to say... 19 and 0 baby!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Maybe I should redo my picks using the NFL style coin flip - letting it fall to the floor - this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 0 - 16 hey someone has to take the chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I've never changed my picks. The spirit of the contest was always basing predictions on the schedule when it was released, not who we drafted, free agents brought in, players released, or pre-season. I say leave it closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Just Jack is correct, which is ironic because he usually the first one dumped from the contest. But it was started years ago in response to the large number of people who, upon seeing the schedule released, immediately began predicting (with unwavering confidence) which games the Bills would win and lose that year, and then explain why. Changing the rules at this point would diminish the long-standing integrity of what has been described by Dan Dierdorf as "....thimply put, one of the best contests for therious thports fans begging to be thuckered in." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 Good morning and welcome to the time of year when all is briefly right with the world. Heading into the first week of our contest, a note to contest participants: the first cut is usually the deepest, and today is no different. The contest features 109 participants, of which 64 picked the Bills to win and 45 picked the Bills to lose. Good luck. To those traveling to the city...please be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDWU2SR27g4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Alive and kicking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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