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The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 6:39 am
by Alieberman
I have created the Official BearDownWildcats Bracket Challenge

It's normal scoring (1 point first round, 2 second, 4 third, etc)

Sign Up today.

Our group is named "The Mark Schlabach Memorial"

It is a public group so no password is needed. Feel free to share with friends and family

http://schlabach-memorial.mayhem.cbsspo ... invite_new" target="_blank

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 8:12 am
by prh
:lol: :lol: :lol:

I'm in. Glad it's on CBS too. I'm working on my comprehensive guide to ditching espn

Mods should this get pinned for the next month?

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 8:24 am
by azgreg
In.

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:36 am
by EVCat
If I can make a recommendation...go into options and, maybe, change to your board name? Either that, or we need a list of what names go with what people...

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:59 am
by prh
EVCat wrote:If I can make a recommendation...go into options and, maybe, change to your board name? Either that, or we need a list of what names go with what people...
Thanks for the suggestion. It definitely helps

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:20 am
by Alieberman
EVCat wrote:If I can make a recommendation...go into options and, maybe, change to your board name? Either that, or we need a list of what names go with what people...
Thanks East Valley!!!! (got it right this time)

I know people like to get really creative with their bracket names but it would make things so much easier if everyone used their names they use here. But at least post here with your bracket names so we can try to keep track.

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 5:48 pm
by Longhorned
all in

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 6:50 pm
by Alieberman
I tried to sticky this thread but I think maybe only an admin can.

UADevil.... can you help me out? (Or am I missing how I can do it?)

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 6:58 pm
by prh
Alieberman wrote:I tried to sticky this thread but I think maybe only an admin can.

UADevil.... can you help me out? (Or am I missing how I can do it?)
It's already been stickied

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2018 3:49 pm
by Alieberman
Alright folks... Sign up and make your picks!

If you can use your screen name that would be helpful.

Good Luck

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2018 5:37 pm
by scumdevils86
Didn't give me an option to edit a screen name anywhere when I signed up...

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2018 5:39 pm
by Alieberman
scumdevils86 wrote:Didn't give me an option to edit a screen name anywhere when I signed up...
It's at the top under "Options"

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2018 5:42 pm
by scumdevils86
Thanks, I'm on my phone and couldn't find it

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2018 6:01 pm
by FreeSpiritCat
Every year I get into this tournament, the only game I play here, and I always seem to end up close to last place.

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 6:52 am
by U.P. Zona Fan
Why am I having so much trouble picking cincy over Ga st.

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:06 am
by Alieberman
We have a 2 seed with 10 losses.... trust me, there will be lots of upsets this year.

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:40 am
by PieceOfMeat
I entered.

After filling it out, I realize my bracket looks a bit funky with the upsets I picked, yet still ending up with (mostly) chalk at the final four.

I'm prepared for last place :D

Is there a way to view everyone else's brackets?

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:42 am
by azgreg
PieceOfMeat wrote:I entered.

After filling it out, I realize my bracket looks a bit funky with the upsets I picked, yet still ending up with (mostly) chalk at the final four.

I'm prepared for last place :D

Is there a way to view everyone else's brackets?
I think you can after the tourney starts.

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:44 am
by PieceOfMeat
azgreg wrote:
PieceOfMeat wrote:I entered.

After filling it out, I realize my bracket looks a bit funky with the upsets I picked, yet still ending up with (mostly) chalk at the final four.

I'm prepared for last place :D

Is there a way to view everyone else's brackets?
I think you can after the tourney starts.
ahh gotcha.

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 6:54 pm
by Bangkok Wildcat
In. Thanks. BTFD and #EmbraceTheHate

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 10:17 pm
by U.P. Zona Fan
In, I did the first round, my 4year old did the rest. Probably do better than I would.

Can we have more than one entry?

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:07 am
by Alieberman
U.P. Zona Fan wrote:In, I did the first round, my 4year old did the rest. Probably do better than I would.

Can we have more than one entry?
In this I would prefer it is 1 entry per person

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:23 am
by RichardCranium
I'm in. I hope. There is nothing to indicate what group are in after you have saved it.

I hope that clicking their prize invite it didn't drop me out of the group.

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 2:02 pm
by Alieberman
RichardCranium wrote:I'm in. I hope. There is nothing to indicate what group are in after you have saved it.

I hope that clicking their prize invite it didn't drop me out of the group.
I'm not seeing your entry if it is under your user name.

This CBS bracket is a little odd. Everyone should re-check it their bracket is in this group and your picks saved. Mine disappeared once and I had to redu them.

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 2:20 pm
by beardown365
I'm in. I've also been using Quibbl too for game by game predictions. Site needs some work but it's great for someone like me who thinks a bracket isn't enough.

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 4:09 pm
by PieceOfMeat
Alieberman wrote:
RichardCranium wrote:I'm in. I hope. There is nothing to indicate what group are in after you have saved it.

I hope that clicking their prize invite it didn't drop me out of the group.
I'm not seeing your entry if it is under your user name.

This CBS bracket is a little odd. Everyone should re-check it their bracket is in this group and your picks saved. Mine disappeared once and I had to redu them.
are you seeing mine?

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 5:10 pm
by Alieberman
PieceOfMeat wrote:
Alieberman wrote:
RichardCranium wrote:I'm in. I hope. There is nothing to indicate what group are in after you have saved it.

I hope that clicking their prize invite it didn't drop me out of the group.
I'm not seeing your entry if it is under your user name.

This CBS bracket is a little odd. Everyone should re-check it their bracket is in this group and your picks saved. Mine disappeared once and I had to redu them.
are you seeing mine?
If you are Piece Meat.... Yes!

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:25 pm
by U.P. Zona Fan
Alieberman wrote:
U.P. Zona Fan wrote:In, I did the first round, my 4year old did the rest. Probably do better than I would.

Can we have more than one entry?
In this I would prefer it is 1 entry per person
No prob. Thanks for setting this up. If you can see my bracket, you will know that I am a good father :D

Edit:: He loved saying the word Purdue, it made him laugh.first time we have done a bracket without pictures of trademarks.

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:21 pm
by PieceOfMeat
Alieberman wrote:
PieceOfMeat wrote:
Alieberman wrote:
RichardCranium wrote:I'm in. I hope. There is nothing to indicate what group are in after you have saved it.

I hope that clicking their prize invite it didn't drop me out of the group.
I'm not seeing your entry if it is under your user name.

This CBS bracket is a little odd. Everyone should re-check it their bracket is in this group and your picks saved. Mine disappeared once and I had to redu them.
are you seeing mine?
If you are Piece Meat.... Yes!
lol that's me. seemed odd sticking the "of" on the first name...so....lol

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 12:53 am
by PieceOfMeat
question. are we allowed to make changes to our bracket, post "first four" games depending on who wins them?

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 3:46 am
by Alieberman
Yes.. you have until before “real games” start on Thursday to finalize picks

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:03 am
by PieceOfMeat
Alieberman wrote:Yes.. you have until before “real games” start on Thursday to finalize picks
ahh good, thanks :)

I mean, I'm not saying I thought ucla would win the play-in and then win at least another game......I was just asking for everyone else's benefit.......yeah......that's the ticket!

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 2:56 pm
by Alieberman
OK folks... last chance to get your picks in. And it looks like a couple people who have signed up haven't completed their picks. Make sure you double check.

Good luck... and winner will receive a 1 year free premium subscription to BearDownWildcats. This is a once in a lifetime chance!

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:36 pm
by U.P. Zona Fan
Oh man, is it transferable? Maybe I can con my 4 yr old in to trading it to me for a tootsie roll.

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:39 pm
by Alieberman
U.P. Zona Fan wrote:Oh man, is it transferable? Maybe I can con my 4 yr old in to trading it to me for a tootsie roll.
I'm feeling generous.... Free Premium for you and your entire family if you win!

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 8:39 pm
by RichardCranium
Alieberman wrote:
RichardCranium wrote:I'm in. I hope. There is nothing to indicate what group are in after you have saved it.

I hope that clicking their prize invite it didn't drop me out of the group.
I'm not seeing your entry if it is under your user name.

This CBS bracket is a little odd. Everyone should re-check it their bracket is in this group and your picks saved. Mine disappeared once and I had to redu them.
Well I am in, but it listed my CBS user name which is my actual name. I don't see a way to change it, though I think the contest entry offered me a chance to change the user name which I set to RichardCranium. I'll try to do another one with my BDW user name.

edit: aha - it set up a completely new bracket challenge under RichardCranium. Hmmm....

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 8:58 pm
by AZCatGirl
RichardCranium wrote:
Alieberman wrote:
RichardCranium wrote:I'm in. I hope. There is nothing to indicate what group are in after you have saved it.

I hope that clicking their prize invite it didn't drop me out of the group.
I'm not seeing your entry if it is under your user name.

This CBS bracket is a little odd. Everyone should re-check it their bracket is in this group and your picks saved. Mine disappeared once and I had to redu them.
Well I am in, but it listed my CBS user name which is my actual name. I don't see a way to change it, though I think the contest entry offered me a chance to change the user name which I set to RichardCranium. I'll try to do another one with my BDW user name.

edit: aha - it set up a completely new bracket challenge under RichardCranium. Hmmm....
Go to options at the top of the page. That will allow you to change your name.

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:17 pm
by RichardCranium
AZCatGirl wrote:
RichardCranium wrote:
Alieberman wrote:
RichardCranium wrote:I'm in. I hope. There is nothing to indicate what group are in after you have saved it.

I hope that clicking their prize invite it didn't drop me out of the group.
I'm not seeing your entry if it is under your user name.

This CBS bracket is a little odd. Everyone should re-check it their bracket is in this group and your picks saved. Mine disappeared once and I had to redu them.
Well I am in, but it listed my CBS user name which is my actual name. I don't see a way to change it, though I think the contest entry offered me a chance to change the user name which I set to RichardCranium. I'll try to do another one with my BDW user name.

edit: aha - it set up a completely new bracket challenge under RichardCranium. Hmmm....
Go to options at the top of the page. That will allow you to change your name.
Aha! Done. Couldn't see the forest for all the trees. Thanks.

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 10:08 pm
by Chicat
Who let Rise&Fail in?

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:27 am
by Alieberman
I’m guessing he picks Syracuse to win it all

Zone Em!!!

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 9:35 am
by prh
Alieberman wrote:I’m guessing he picks Syracuse to win it all

Zone Em!!!
Kansas :lol: :lol:

I think enfeugo entered and used his name

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 2:30 pm
by Alieberman
I got Loyola right!

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 2:39 pm
by pdx123
Alieberman wrote:I got Loyola right!
And I had Miami in the sweet16. :cry:

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 3:53 pm
by azgreg
6-2 in the first session.

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 3:56 pm
by Alieberman
After the 1st session, we have only 4 perfect brackets. These four are 8/8:

EVCat
PHXCATS
prh
Professor Fate

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 3:59 pm
by scumdevils86
Damn NC State. I was 7-1 to start.

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:01 pm
by Chicat
I am so dumb for picking Oklahoma.

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:07 pm
by TatetheGreat
Davidson/Kentucky coming up on CBS. This one could be interesting.

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:37 pm
by JMarkJohns
Chicat wrote:I am so dumb for picking Oklahoma.
I thought Young could be worth a win.

Guess not.

But no bad losses, so I’m still In this.

Re: The Official BearDownWildCats Bracket Challenge

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:55 pm
by pdx123
And there goes my bracket.