NCAA 2021 Pool

[Dan Murfman]

So I have had an extra year to ponder scoring and was going to say screw it and just keep it the same way. But I found a method that I’m going to give a try .
No more bonus points per se. Instead changing the points per round to 2. 3 5 8 13 21. And for each game picked correctly you get the points for the round X their seed number. So in the first round if you pick the 8 seed to win and they do you get 16 points (2 points for the round times their seed). Here is where I found it

https://forgettheprotocol.com/blog/2017/03/12/fixing-bracket-pools-rtfm-scoring-system-redux?rq=March madness

I should have the site up shortly. Would like to hear thoughts on the change as it’s not too late to tweak.

The site can be found at murphysmarchmadness.com. The fee will continue to be $20

 

[Humphrey]

I like it. I used to play in a pool that awarded bonus points for any 13, 14, 15, 16 win; the points being the difference between the winner and the loser (e.g. 13 beating a 4 was worth 9 extra points).

It was a good incentive for the early rounds but of no consequence thereafter. Your system seems much better.

 

[tims4wins]

I have not watched a single minute of NCAA hoops this year. Won't be participating. Good luck to everyone. Curious to see how the new system plays out.

 

[Humphrey]

I have not watched a single minute of NCAA hoops this year. Won't be participating. Good luck to everyone. Curious to see how the new system plays out.

You probably would have as good a chance as any to win this particular season.

 

[tims4wins]

You probably would have as good a chance as any to win this particular season.

Probably not entirely untrue.

 

[kenneycb]

I have not watched any college basketball either but will happily donate $20 to the cause to support my delusional ability to actually win (including that one time I almost did...damn Pitino).

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

I’ll play again.

 

[johnmd20]

I like it. It makes the games with the middle and higher seeds massively important in the first and second round, which is kind of fun.

But I like any pool. I'll be there in March!

 

[Average Reds]

I would love to donate this year. Looking forward to it.

 

[DJnVa]

Heck yeah.

Haven't watched as much as usual, but even the years I did watch a lot, it's not like it helped.

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

Payment sent via Venmo.

 

[Dan Murfman]

On the site I say no PayPal but if anyone wants to use it you can send it to me at dcinct@gmail.com

 

[tonyandpals]

Haven't watched a single second of college hoops, but happy to donate $20 to the winner...

I'm doing squares for the tourney too. If anyone is interest check over on Fiskful of Dollars or PM me.

 

[DJnVa]

On the site I say no PayPal but if anyone wants to use it you can send it to me at dcinct@gmail.com

Says recipient can't accept payments right now.

 

[Dan Murfman]

Thanks. Should be all set now.

 

[DJnVa]

Sent 1. Will likely donate more later.

 

[Ale Xander]

How are pools handling replacement teams?

 

[Dan Murfman]

All set to go I think. Let me knoe of any problems

 

[bsj]

ill be entering

 

[tonyandpals]

In! Thanks

 

[johnmd20]

I am in, 5 entries. 3 of them will probably be in the bottom 10.

 

[DJnVa]

Just sent PayPal for second entry.

How are the entries looking? Fewer than previous years?

 

[Dan Murfman]

It looks lighter but I do see some new names and we do have an extra day to get entries in.

And I'm out of practice. The first batch of entries are up by mistake. I will take them down as soon I get home. But people are not seeing their name and wondering where their entry is.

 

[Sille Skrub]

DISREGARD ME: Dan, what's the deadline? @Dan Murfman

Friday 12:15

 

[Sille Skrub]

My brother and I are in. I will send soon.

 

[DJnVa]

Might get bored Friday morning and send another. I have even less idea than usual about how this is gonna go.

 

[The Filthy One]

I'm in. I think I watched about 20 minutes of NCAA hoops this year, so who knows.

 

[bostonbeerbelly]

My brain hurts trying to come up with the best strategy for the new scoring. But will get 2-3 entries in over the next 24 hours.

When did this start by the way? I think I have been entering since 2005 or 2006.

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

@Dan Murfman Is there a way to edit an entry once it's been submitted?

 

[Dan Murfman]

@Dan Murfman Is there a way to edit an entry once it's been submitted?

Once submitted you can’t edit your picks. But if you email me I can make your changes. Or I can delete your entry and you can re-enter your picks.

 

[Dan Murfman]

My brain hurts trying to come up with the best strategy for the new scoring. But will get 2-3 entries in over the next 24 hours.

When did this start by the way? I think I have been entering since 2005 or 2006.

i started in late 90s running it and I think 06 was the first time I posted about it here.

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

Once submitted you can’t edit your picks. But if you email me I can make your changes. Or I can delete your entry and you can re-enter your picks.

Can you delete my entry? I'll submit a new one. Thanks!

 

[Dan Murfman]

Can you delete my entry? I'll submit a new one. Thanks!

will do

 

[DJnVa]

That Ga Tech COVID case has me....grrrrr.

 

[Time to Mo Vaughn]

That Ga Tech COVID case has me....grrrrr.

College tthletes that already had COVID are the new market inefficiency.

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

will do

Thanks, I submitted my edited entry.

 

[Time to Mo Vaughn]

So I have had an extra year to ponder scoring and was going to say screw it and just keep it the same way. But I found a method that I’m going to give a try .
No more bonus points per se. Instead changing the points per round to 2. 3 5 8 13 21. And for each game picked correctly you get the points for the round X their seed number. So in the first round if you pick the 8 seed to win and they do you get 16 points (2 points for the round times their seed). Here is where I found it

https://forgettheprotocol.com/blog/2017/03/12/fixing-bracket-pools-rtfm-scoring-system-redux?rq=March madness

I should have the site up shortly. Would like to hear thoughts on the change as it’s not too late to tweak.

The site can be found at murphysmarchmadness.com. The fee will continue to be $20

What's your Venmo name? I tried your phone number and e-mail and at least it didn't look to me like they were pulling up an account tied to it.

 

[Dan Murfman]

It's @dan-Murphy-23

 

[Dan Murfman]

So in ‘19 there were 298 entries. Right now there are 142. Thursday the first day of the tournament was always the busiest but I don’t think we’re getting close to’19 entries.

 

[Time to Mo Vaughn]

So in ‘19 there were 298 entries. Right now there are 142. Thursday the first day of the tournament was always the busiest but I don’t think we’re getting close to’19 entries.

I actually think this might be due to the scoring change in a good way. I think with the previous system you had people who realized that certain picks were way overvalued and since they had an edge on the field they loaded up on the number of brackets they entered. I'm guessing people that were submitting 5-10 brackets might be down to 2-4 instead.

I am a big fan of the new scoring system. Definitely took a little while to figure out how to utilize, but even playing around with spreadsheets there's absolutely no glaring inefficiencies like the previous scoring system.

 

[bsj]

I'm in. Money sent. I usually am competitive in this but expect to underperform. I dont know ANYTHING about college hoop this year, and I am not scrutinizing the scoring system. I'm just picking like I always do lol

 

[Humphrey]

I'm in. My stimulus check will end up being $1380, easy come, easy go.!

 

[CantKeepmedown]

In with Venmo. It asked for the last 4 digits of your phone number but I'm assuming I have the right guy. Thanks for letting me donate!

 

[The Needler]

The site can be found at murphysmarchmadness.com. The fee will continue to be $20

I think you forgot to include the pay structure again.

Still five places? Percentages?

 

[Dan Murfman]

Yep I forgot. I will put it up with the update. Yes 5 places .

 

[B H Kim]

Two entries submitted, one each for me and my daughter, and $40 sent via Venmo. Thanks.

 

[Doug Beerabelli]

Payment sent via PP - $20.46

EDIT: I think I double submitted my single entry by mistake. I should only have one.

 

[DJnVa]

Well, my paycheck had an extra penny on it!! Sending in #3!!

 

[Dan Murfman]

I had to be quick but got it up.There will be a few of deletes as there are some dyuplicates.

 

[DJnVa]

So it looks like:

Gonzaga: 108 picks
Illinois: 52
Baylor: 38
Michigan: 14
Houston: 9
Alabama: 8
UCONN: 6
UNC: 5 (1 guy picked them on all 4 of his entries)
Ohio St. : 4
Oklahoma St: 4
WVU: 4
UVA: 2
Iowa: 2
FSU: 2
Tennessee: 2
Texas: 1
Colorado: 1
Purdue: 1
Abilene Christian: 1

264 brackets? May have missed 1 or 2.