Very dissapointed in the blog participation.
But you WON'T want to miss this post.
The Commissioner (Jimbosuke) is at it again.
What's more depressing than being in the BRFL basement rolling through November?
Answer: Knowing there is no way out. No hope.
Enter: "Pick the Upset"
Here's my proposal. The low man on the totem pole, Mr. #13 in the BRFL standings, starting about half way through the season, when the cellar dwellers are pretty well sketched out, is given an opportunity. Not every week, but maybe every other week. That's a detail. We can work that out. But here's the deal:
Mr. #13, the BRFL Ass-Boy, can wager up to 5 points on the Upset of the Week. Someone (Jimbosuke?) picks a game with a heavy favorite and relevance (so it gets on TV maybe). And then #13 places his bet. If he wagers, say, three points, and wins? He picks up 3. If he loses? 3 more in the hole and, HELL YEAH, he'll be #13 again the next time this Hobbson's choice is offered. Do we want there to be a point spread? I dunno'. That's a detail. TBD, douche.
Now, here's the sick part. If #13 decides he's losing enough money, thank you, and passes on this opportunity? The bet passes to #12 and on up the line. Now, stay with me, bitch, by the time the bet passes up to the dudes making $? Sure. WTF. Why not bet a few points, if you're one of those lucky dudes? That could put you so far out in front that you can be thinking 'winner's circle' all the way to the bank, slut. This means that when you let the bet pass you by, you are putting yourself ( pussy ) and others in harm's way. Because you are a nutless loser who doesn't deserve to live? Is that it? Maybe that's a little harsh. But you get where I'm coming from.
I like it.
Feedback?
Update: make sure you read the comments where there has been some considerable fine tuning.
Jimbosuke,
Commissioner for Life.
I like pie!
ReplyDeleteLove the enthusiasm, Seannie!
ReplyDeleteI think there should be a point spread. We will all need to agree on the official source of the spread. If there is no point spread I can't imagine who would be stupid enough (except maybe Jimbosuke) to pick the upset. The reward doesn't justify the risk.
ReplyDeleteLove it
ReplyDeleteRdiddle
looks like you fooled 'em, commish
ReplyDeleteRanDiddle's up for it! What say the rest of you Vaginas?
ReplyDeleteMeh.
ReplyDeleteNot my idea, therefore, I am lukewarm.
Extra points for guessing just how the Commish bones this little side contest.
DPo, where would be the best place to get the point spread?
DeleteSeriously.
Pull it out of your ass, like everything else you do. Why use a Vegas line (available in the USAToday Sports section), when the League is perfectly capable of designing our own line.
DeleteSimplify this shit. Make it like the Price Is Right. Have the numbnuts pre-dick the spread. Vegas says Clemson is a 5 point favorite over UNC. The BRFL Czar of Spreadin' can come up with his own spread. BRFL Czar of Spreadin' (BCS) thinks, nah, We will say Clemson is a 10 point favorite, any takers? Or.... the BCS picks the game, you predict the who wins and by how much. Here's some examplin': OSU plays MSU. You say OSU will win by 10 Nail it, get 5 points. Prognostibate winner within 3 points, get 3 points. Miss, lose 3 points.
Interesting, DBong. Probably go conservative with the Vegas spread. Not loving the "within 3 points" shit, TotalPussy.
DeleteOn second thought, DidPo, I like your latter suggestion. BCS picks the game and the picker names the outcome. And it doesn't necessarily have to be an upset. They can pick the winner and by how much. Any game. Get 5 for nailing it. Get three for within three.
DeleteMiss, lose three. No other options. Speeds up record keepin' and makes it easier to grasp. And we don't need to chase newspapers. Give yourself a raise.
Me > Total Awesomeness
DeleteUm, yeah. That's true. I don't like admiting it.
DeleteBetter than always picking the upset, which I think would have few takers. Better too than "beating the spread" which might have too MANY takers. Nail it, get 5, which is huge, equivalent to the rare and coveted Diddle. This is hard to do but so is accomplishing Diddle. Within 3 of it, pretty good, get 3. Equivalent of an average weekend for a highly ranked team win. Maybe help get you off life support in the basement. Miss by more than 3, lose three. Painful but not crippling. Try again next week, CellarTroll. Easy record keeping. Hard for me to mess up. Nice work, DPole.
It's not a side contest, DPo. It's a new wrinkle to the main event, the BRFL. Pay attention.
ReplyDeleteDO IT !!
ReplyDeleteWith the point spread from an agreed upon source.
Like it a lot !!
Commissioner working hard for us again.
The Steaming Pile
Feelin' the love, McLuvin.
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