AE AE13 - Discussion

[beez]

**** me that is brilliant Woodson

 

[exe ex machina]

I'm freaking out. Last week to make a big dive at it and my tips are looking too conservative.

GG do you have any sage advice for times like these?

Always go gut feel and most definitely stick with your initial tips (done on gut feel). The flip-flopping is where points are lost.

 

[exe ex machina]

I'm going all the line favorites to cover, and win, except Dirty Bird as bgt2110 will win the actual game itself.

 

[Dirty Bird]

I'm going all the line favorites to cover, and win, except Dirty Bird as bgt2110 will win the actual game itself.

It'd take history in the making to stop me.
Afterall, I've NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVER, lost an ND playoff game

 

[exe ex machina]

Bgt2110 will break open that virgin ND playoff butt of yours.

 

[Papa Juggs]

Ok I'm tipping the Redskins on gut feel. If they win I'll ease up on RGIII, if they lose he'll never earn my respect.

 

[exe ex machina]

My gut feel was Redskins too, but I tipped Niners and high CR and on the Spread in Temptation as I have to "go for it"

 

[GeeCats07]

I really tried for something a little different. Just look stupid now

 

[Woodson]

WEEB EWBANK CONFERENCE

# 1 CROWMAN23 vs #16 JONESY86

Could the DEEVS Curse possibly strike down Crowman23 who makes his ND Play-off debut with Jonesy86 looking for redemption following his humiliation immediate exit of last season, going one & done from #3 seed? Jonesy86 has a six point break after the TGD games with both going 3 from 3. Jonesy86 is better positioned this year on the CR standings (30th in 2012) despite missing out on his second Division title, qualifying as a secondary Wildcard this time around. Jonesy86 badly needed a boost last week after looking awfully shaky dropping his last 4 ND regular games after a 6-1 start. Crowman23 is in sparkling form, looking to extend his five game streak before the well earned bye and is an outstanding 6-0 against Play-off opponents. Jonesy86 realises this IS his biggest test ever. He can hold comfort that he already has notched THREE triple digit scores already this season meaning NO EXCUSES here. Crowman23 can't afford to flinch here as the disgruntled ND wolf pack are chasing him furiously on the CR front.

Triple Digit Scores: Jonesy86 leads 3-2
Highest season score: Crowman23 117 / Jonesy86 113
CR Position/CR Total: Crowman23 1st/996 Jonesy86 Eq17th/949
Head to head: First meeting

Woody Line: Crowman23 -2.5

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# 2 AXISMILES03 vs #15 OSMODIAR

The most amusing detail is that AxisMiles03 is trailing Osmodiar on the CR standings despite an 8-3 ND record which comprised of a 3-3 record against play-off opponents. Osmodiar not faring as well against Play-Off opponents (1-4) even though THREE of those Four loses were actually against Division rivals!! An awkward 1-3 start looked to derail Osmodiar's ND fourth campaign but give credit to him for hanging tough in the uncompromising Jim Thorpe Division that was wide open for much of the journey, delivering not three but FOUR play-off candidates. By far the most in any ND division ever. The biggest hurdle Osmodiar faces now is how he will combat the 11CR dropped on the Steelers. AxisMiles03 holds a 10 point lead after TGD.


Triple Digit Scores: Tied 1-1
Highest season score: AxisMiles03 112 / Osmodiar 112
CR Position/CR Total: AxisMiles03 41st/919 Osmodiar 28th/938
Head to head: First meeting

Woody Line: AxisMiles03 -7.5

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# 3 ARKIE vs #14 SBLACK

Two ND play-off debutants face off for the first time in their third AE campaigns. Arkie finished in the CR money last season to back up his Top Ten finish in 2011 meaning it's time for SBlack to leave his mark on the AE with this intriguing match up that promises to a beauty. Just seven points differential between them. sblack has been rubbing shoulders in the Eq17th CR position with 2011 CR champ, peterbuch74 , who also was a ND finalist in 2009 along with jonesy86 who knows what the sour taste ofND defeat tastes like first hand. Arkie clinched his first Division title, Mike Ditka, despite dropping to Peterbuch74, in week 10. Sblack has been extremely competitive with his last ND results decided by FIVE points or less, going 3-4 in those match ups. After TGD, SBlack has a slender 32-28 lead with Arkie needing to butter up after dropping his 1CR on the Steelers.

Triple Digit Scores: Arkie leads 2-1
Highest season score: Arkie 110 / Sblack 125
CR Position/CR Total: Arkie Eq24th/942 Sblack Eq17th/949
Head to head: First meeting

Woody Line: Arkie -1.5

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# 4 GALACTIC vs #13 TANNEHILL17

Staring fear directly in the face of adversity is where Galactic stands as both have three from three after TGD but Tannehill17 is already 13 points clear. A 51 point discrepancy is something that may not concern Galactic as he knows already that he is already OWNED by the snarling Tannehill13, who is looking to bite a third chunk from Galactic when Monday morning daylight arrives. Tannehill17 qualified as a secondary wildcard from the ultra competitive Jim Thorpe Division which Galactic found a way to clinch despite only claiming a victory from his last four regard season match ups while Tannehill17 overcame a mid-season hiccup to finish 4-0.

Triple Digit Scores: Tannehill17 leads 3-2
Highest season score: Galactic 112 / Tannehill17 114
CR Position/CR Total: Galactic Eq45th/915 Tannehill178th/966
Head to head: Tannehill17 leads 2-0

Woody Line: Tannehill17 -15.5

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# 5 MARKLAR33 vs #12 JEFFDUNNE

The enterprising Chuck Bednarik Division was another wide open affair with Marklar33 claiming the decisive divisional smack down 4-1. Knowing when to win will hold Marklar33 in good stead here as he faces JeffDunne who needed to qualify via the secondary wildcard. On the contrary, JeffDunne has a superior record against Play-Off competitors with a 3-2 record compared to Marklar33 fetching a 2-2 record. After TGD, the score favours JeffDunne marginally (35-32) so expect this one to be decided late (possibly MNF) where JeffDunne's beloved Saints travel to the west coast to face the Seahawks.

Triple Digit Scores: JeffDunne leads 2-1
Highest season score: Marklar33101 / JeffDunne113
CR Position/CR Total: Marklar33 51st/907 JeffDunne 16th/950
Head to head: Marklar33 1-0

Woody Line: JeffDunne -1.5

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# 6 PRAWNOGRAPHER vs #11 SHINY ON TOP

What is shaping an absolute pearler contest between these two upper echelon competitors with just four points separating them. Prawnographer started the first half of the ND regular season campaign almost perfect with a 5-0-1 record before hitting the skids down the stretch only finding one victory and vital one too (against division rival Arakaan) to finish 1-3-1 yet clinched the Lou Groza title. ShinyOnTop on the other hand qualified as a Secondary wildcard, unable to snatch the Chuck Bednarik Division title from @Marklar33 despite them finishing with the same 7-4 record. The last four contests by Prawnographer decided by just FOUR points or less ensures this will likely be a MNF thriller.

Triple Digit Scores: Tied 2-2
Highest season score: Prawnographer 118 / ShinyOnTop 117
CR Position/CR Total: Prawnographer Eq12th/959 ShinyOnTop 9th/965
Head to head: Prawnographer leads 1-0

Woody Line: Prawnographer -2.5

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# 7 IMATION23 vs #10 STATSMAN74

Already an intriguing game of cat & mouse being played by Statsman74 who claimed 1CR on the Ravens whilst Imation23 dropped 3CR on Statsman74's beloved Steelers. Imation23 holds a steady 31-22 lead after the TGD games with one less correct selection which may prove detrimental if tie-breakers kick in. Statsman74 qualified as one of the three primary wildcards. Both are NDPlay-Off debutants. Imation23 claimed the Bart Starr Division title which can be traced to the Wk1 victory over Billiever who finished second with the same 7-4 record. Both are steady TOP 20 performers with just 11 points separating them on the CR standings. A tight finish beckons.

Triple Digit Scores: Tied 2-2
Highest season score: Imation23 109 / Statsman74 111
CR Position/CR Total: Imation23 14th/955 Statsman74 20th/944
Head to head: First meeting

Woody Line: Statsman74 -1.5

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# 8 CHOCK NURRIS vs #9 TCOL

Quite possibly the MARQUEE MATCH UP of the ND Play-offs with the ND 2011 Champ having a score to settle after being blown out 97-78 back in week 4 by the AE Rookie Revelation, ChockNurris, who still is holding his own with a TOP 5 standing in the CR and looking to sweep TCol. With Crowman23 snaring the Cris Carter title, both ChockNurris & TCol, qualified as Primary WildCards which says a lot about their strengths within the division. TCol has an imposing 7-3 ND Play Off record in the lead up to his fourth consecutive ND play-off campaign. TCol going below .500 in match ups against Play-Off contenders while ChockNurris is a tidy 2-1. After the TGD games, both are 3 from 3 with TCol ahead 39-36 which underlines why this is match up screams MARQUEEE!!!

Triple Digit Scores: Tied 2-2
Highest season score: ChockNurris 117 / TCol 116
CR Position/CR Total: ChockNurris 5th/974 TCol Eq12th/959
Head to head: ChockNurris leads 1-0

Woody Line: TCol -1.5

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[Galactic]

There goes my ND year with Arizona. GG lards, mybe next year

 

[bgt2110]

Congrats Dirty Bird too good for me this week, all i can see is a huge row of green results for him on the AE website. Nothing more i could have done, best of luck for the remainder of the playoffs.

 

[exe ex machina]

Congrats Dirty Bird too good for me this week, all i can see is a huge row of green results for him on the AE website. Nothing more i could have done, best of luck for the remainder of the playoffs.

You let down the hopes of a nation

 

[bgt2110]

 

[bgt2110]

The nail in the coffin was those damn browns, when Gordon got that 95 yard TD i was not long after thanks to Cecil i was

 

[Blacky]

Having a bad morning here

 

[Dirty Bird]

And GG thought I was going to lose
It's playoffs!

ps GG. In the future, know your place.
And with your tipping history, this should be it;

 

[exe ex machina]

Beware the tipping gods/karma

 

[Dirty Bird]

Beware the tipping gods/karma

lol, I am the tipping god.
10/10......Soon to be 14/14......Well, unless Atlanta get up

 

[exe ex machina]

This is why people must beat db. Incessant self trumpeting. Bad winner (gloats), bad loser (belittles).

 

[Dirty Bird]

Well, I wouldn't be a bad winner if someone could beat me when it matters
Not even the vaunted moo could.

 

[Moo]

Well, I wouldn't be a bad winner if someone could beat me when it matters
Not even the vaunted moo could.

I'm on the D-Bird train now .....woo woooooo

 

[exe ex machina]

JeffDunne

Problem with temptation score page. Niners should be a win

 

[Dirty Bird]

Problem with correct tips JeffDunne
I haven't checked in detail, but it appears there's a red mark next to one of my games.
That doesn't look right

 

[Marklar_33]

Gawn! Well played Dunne ol son!

 

[arakaan]

I just knew this week was going to screw me. I will tip till the end but it is a pointless exercise.