Grits and Shins Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 (edited) The Weekly Blitz is very time consuming and I gave strong consideration to retiring the contest this year. After much thought I decided that the Weekly Blitz will not be retired this year, but I am looking for ways to make it easier to manage and less time consuming. The first thing I did was spend quite a bit of time over hauling the spreadsheet I use to make data entry easier and calculations automatic. I'm fairly pleased with where my spreadsheet is now (and it is night and day different from last year's version). This should save me quite a bit of time. I will require participants to format their entries in a specific manner; i.e. the standard 3 character abbreviation must be used, 1 per line with nothing else on the the line. ATL ARI JAX KCC NOS This will allow me to cut and paste the entry into my spreadsheet (instead of having to type them all in). The spreadsheet picks up the lines for each team based on the 3 character abbreviation entered, so if you enter a non-standard abbreviation (ARZ, JAC, NO, KC, SD, SF, Dallas, Dal, Saints, Lions, Packers) these entries will cause that particular entry to be in error (not counted). I have also considered requesting a specific forum where the Weekly Blitz information can be posted. But really the only reason I would do this is if I made the contest invitation only and the forum would be private. Invitation only would prevent all the n00bs throughout the weeks from entering here and there. Pretty much anybody that has participated in the past (for more than a couple of weeks) and any of the regulars would be allowed to participate (if you are on my ignore list don't ask). I also considered only allowing those that have entered week 1 to participate in the remaining weeks. What are your thoughts? Disregard the remainder of this note ... I just want to save the format of the weekly blitz post ---- Weekly Post Format ---- RULES Pick any 5 games against the spread as listed in this post. The spreads listed in this post are pulled from USA Today The spreads posted here will be used even if they differ from USA Today The spread is the line for the HOME team Pushes count as losses If you pick a team that is OFF the board it will count as a loss If you pick MORE than five teams losses will be counted first, then wins until a count of 5 is reached Entries will be accepted after the kickoff of the 1st game but only for games not in progress or finished There are no prizes, just bragging rights I will tally the points each week and track YTD totals I will post weekly results and YTD standings EDITING ENTRIES Edited entries will not be accepted. Once I have entered your picks I don't review the thread to pick up edited entries. To change your picks quote your original to show your original picks and then specify your new picks. FORMAT Enteries MUST be in the correct format. Enter 1 team per line using the standard 3 character abbreviation listed below ARI ATL BAL BUF CAR CHI CIN CLE DAL DEN DET GBP HOU IND JAX KCC MIA MIN NEP NOS NYG NYJ OAK PHI PIT SDC SFO SEA STL TBB TEN WAS So a VALID ENTRY would look something like: ARI DAL CAR ATL STL And the following would be INVALID TYPE ENTRIES: ARZ Dallas Panthers ATL +1 - STL This will allow me to cut and paste the entry into my spreadsheet (instead of having to type them all in). The spreadsheet picks up the lines for each team based on the 3 character abbreviation entered, so if you enter a non-standard abbreviation (ARZ, JAC, NO, KC, SD, SF, Dallas, Dal, Saints, Lions, Packers) these entries will cause that particular entry to be in error (not counted). THIS WEEK'S LINE; WEEK 1 ... coming soon ... Congratulations to the 2004 co-winners Timmypg and General Itals Congratulations to the 2005 co-winners Ice717 & sarge5121976 WEEKLY ENTRY LINKS WEEKLY TOTAL LINKS Huddler over all total --> Edited August 8, 2006 by Grits and Shins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 A forum isn't a bad idea - but not just for your game. Maybe all the Huddle contests could reside there (although I think TheOhioState had a thread pinned with links to all the contest). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Personally I'd prefer not to have yet another forum to remember to visit each day. I think to make things easier on you, Blitz, that all contestants have to be full participants. Every week. No in one week out the other BS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 A forum isn't a bad idea - but not just for your game. Maybe all the Huddle contests could reside there (although I think TheOhioState had a thread pinned with links to all the contest). I was thinking the same thing, except that maybe the Huddle MVP Challenge Forum could become the Huddle Games Forum. We are all in there anyways... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Not another forum. Invitation only. No stragglers, only those who enter in week 1 are eligible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarge5121976 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Blitz forum---------> yes I say invitation only, as long as i'm invited. Those that are in week one only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Private Forum. Invite only. Limited to WK 1 participants. (Though if it is invite only I don't see anyone disappearing.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selly Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Private Invite From Week 1 only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrograde assault Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I don't care as long as I get to play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I said private, invite week one, assuming I get the invite to exert my newfound dominance.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 (edited) It seems to be pretty clear how the wind is blowing on questions 1 and 3 I had pretty much decided that the answer to number 3 was going to be "Yes" .... and it looks like the concensus agrees. Number 1 won't happen unless number 2 happens ... private forum and all .... Edited August 9, 2006 by Grits and Shins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbaxx Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I'm in from week one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeohiostate Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 i voted for invitation only provided i'd be invited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 I believe we are looking at: An invitation only contest in a private forum with no new participants after week 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I voted yes on all 3 counts and will be awaiting my invitation . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 I voted yes on all 3 counts and will be awaiting my invitation . I'm only going to invite those I know I can beat ... so you are in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogohawk Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 i voted for invitation only provided i'd be invited +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I'm only going to invite those I know I can beat ... so you are in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingleberry Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 1 and 3 sound like fine ideas. Don't you think the invite deal seems a bit elitist. Why not expand on the week one idea. Why not say if you miss a week, your done. I have been guilty in the past of missing a week here or there or there or there. Due mostly to being away on business or pleasure. If you made it mandatory that if you wanted to continue, you had to be sure and submit each and every week, that would make it more of a priority. (even if I had to phone it in to my wife to enter) I'm arguing the invite deal, because, based on my above admission of guilt, I probably would not receive one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 We have forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 (edited) We have forum! Is the password "unnecessary"? In any case, I would have voted no on 1 and 2 and absolutely yes on 3. Oh well. I'd love to participate again and would appreciate the invite/password. Thanks for all your hard work, Gritsy. Edited August 11, 2006 by darin3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I think only those that have participated in every week of the contest since it's inception should be invited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Is there room for me? I haven't done it in the past because I didn't start in week 1. Well, I'm more active now and voted for forum, no invite, and full participation. I'm assuming the hardest part is adding names every other week or so. If you have room, great, if not that's OK, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I believe we are looking at: An invitation only contest in a private forum with no new participants after week 1. In addition, if someone misses a week, they're out the rest of the way. I've been in here a long time and never did the Blitz, but I am looking forward to being more active this season...Weekly Blitz included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussMan Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I like the new format. RUS MAN WIL WIN BAB Also you might consider eliminating any person who misses more than one week. So if you miss any two weeks they are out and you no longer have to keep track of their entries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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