Ok. First off, we have had a 6pm deadline in this contest for last 3 or so years. Before that the deadline was 2:30 and then noon prior to that. This year's rules were literally a copy and paste from last year's email. Anyways, here is what we are going to do. LIke it or lump it!
1.) This last week's contest will sit as it is in the system. Yes, some picks were put in after the deadline. But I am going to let that slide. I didn't see any monkey business as it related to the late picks. All posted picks from week one are valid.
2.) I am removing the 6pm deadline for picks. It is extremely hard if not impossible for me to police that online with this many teams. So, you must have 10 picks in before the end of the week. (typically Saturday but sometimes sunday/Monday have games). Holiday's etc. Just get your 10 games in and there won't be a problem. Try to get them all in by 6 if you can. I almost missed the 6pm Saturday as we all have busy lives. Mine as well.
3.) Most IMPORTANT RULE: We have had the deadline to prevent Monkey Business with late picks. IE; entering in the same game as the person chasing you on the leaderboard late to ensure you keep your lead. I call that a d*ck move and is against the spirit of this contest. I don't have as big of a problem with someone having the other side, but doing your homework on the other teams picks close to the top and hedging your late picks against them will be forbidden. I reserve 100% of the right to remove someone from the league if we see that. Just play fair and make your own picks and let the leaderboard play out. If I remove someone for that you will get a prorated return of your entry and never allowed back.
Lastly, this should be fun. Do this in good faith and spirit and there won't be problems.
Ok. First off, we have had a 6pm deadline in this contest for last 3 or so years. Before that the deadline was 2:30 and then noon prior to that. This year's rules were literally a copy and paste from last year's email. Anyways, here is what we are going to do. LIke it or lump it!
1.) This last week's contest will sit as it is in the system. Yes, some picks were put in after the deadline. But I am going to let that slide. I didn't see any monkey business as it related to the late picks. All posted picks from week one are valid.
2.) I am removing the 6pm deadline for picks. It is extremely hard if not impossible for me to police that online with this many teams. So, you must have 10 picks in before the end of the week. (typically Saturday but sometimes sunday/Monday have games). Holiday's etc. Just get your 10 games in and there won't be a problem. Try to get them all in by 6 if you can. I almost missed the 6pm Saturday as we all have busy lives. Mine as well.
3.) Most IMPORTANT RULE: We have had the deadline to prevent Monkey Business with late picks. IE; entering in the same game as the person chasing you on the leaderboard late to ensure you keep your lead. I call that a d*ck move and is against the spirit of this contest. I don't have as big of a problem with someone having the other side, but doing your homework on the other teams picks close to the top and hedging your late picks against them will be forbidden. I reserve 100% of the right to remove someone from the league if we see that. Just play fair and make your own picks and let the leaderboard play out. If I remove someone for that you will get a prorated return of your entry and never allowed back.
Lastly, this should be fun. Do this in good faith and spirit and there won't be problems.
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