Well, the 14th has come and gone. Anyone have an idea why we don't yet know who's made it through to the next round? I can't imagine an easier process: whichever writer in a pairing scored the highest moves on.
Given my performance in the NCAA BB and NFL Playoff Pools, these people should be exceptionally concerned. We'll see; a number of the pairings were very close, at least in my opinion.
Dave, ok I just read the contest page again. The VOTING was over on the 14th and the bracket winners would be announced today. Which means, probably 11:59 pm EST!
Dave - I love the photo! Who knows how they'll notify anyone about it. Thanks for the vote of confidence too.
CCR - I think the rules (which aren't horribly clear) indicate it is totally on popular vote. No electoral college here.
Hotfoot - There are a few glitches in this thing. They've done blogging contests before, but haven't seemed to clarify how things work. Which is much like the Nascar rulebook, as I now think about it! LOL
William - thanks for the vote! As long as it isn't a number torturing contest, I may have a chance against JJD!
Iowa, they say popular vote. But then they have a rating system. Does a vote for "Tastes Like Horse ####" in the one box count the sames as "It's the Necter of the Gods" in the five box? What do they do with the "It Kind of Tastes Like Beer" in the three box?
Or do they average everything and go from there.
If you call what they've had "few glitches" that's fine. Fair elections and a level playing field are not too much to ask.
Lori - Agreeing is good. It's not often fun, but good nonetheless. And yes, I AGREE it will be 11:59p
William - I'm thinking Josh could be the snoozer in this group - better watch him. He can write, and once he gets his NASCAR legs, look out.
Iowa - I was looking for that photo of the Florida election official with his glasses up on his head, squinting oddly to try to see whether the hole had been fully punched or not, ... couldn't find it.
My stuff is a little photo-centric lately, will tone it down a bit (although personally, I loved the Montoya v. Harvick photos in the last post - "Now THAT'S Racing!").
CCR - Simply console yourself with the knowledge we could still be IN the contest, continuing to hang some element of our self esteem on the outcome of this affair. That issue has been mercifully resolved already.
Last edited by Dave_in_Indy on August 15th at 10:06 AM.
And as it is stated in the Nascar rulebook, Nascar can change, amend, recompose, deny, allege, manufacture, add, delete, strikeout, and make up any rule at any time with or without warning!
Whats up with all you people agreeing so much about everything lately?
.. you've been reading too much of my humor #### and ur brains are overloaded on happy or something.
Dave- Thanks for the vote of confidence but I won't count on your prediction track record! ;)
In the spirit of DW's "Co-op-etition" I would like to extend a CONGRATS for a job well done and GOOD LUCK to the Sweet 16.
Perhaps we can all discuss with our crew chiefs the best way to work around the rules for the best results! ;) rather than bother with what the rules actually are...
Anyone got any rocket fuel?
Cheers! Really you all have made being in the contest a whole lot of fun...
I expected a surprise or two, knew Josh and Cheviot would be close - both were good pieces - I just preferred JQP's and knew he'd be a tough contender down in the subsequent rounds. I DIDN'T expect JJD to lose at all. That was one of the ones I'd have put in the "easy to pick" category.
Ah well. Join us in the Losers' Lounge, JJD, Steelers, Lisa, JQP, and all the rest! It's just as much fun in here as it is on the brackets.
And congratulations to all. Nice writes all around.
Last edited by Dave_in_Indy on August 15th at 3:01 PM.
c'mon people, throw me a freaking bone or something....my work PC doesn't have flashviewer or whatever the heck it's called so I don't know who's in and who's gone.
judging by the reactions, I am guessing JJD is out which proves this whole thing was nothing but a farce. Proof was the judger's comment about it saying "too wordy"....obviously they wanted it gone for that.
Dave's comment goes some way....but does "all the rest" mean the 16 or what?
I only voted on Iowa and JJD's posts actually....every day....and always with the 5 star thing, lol
Hey! I think the voters got it right between Klvalus and I. She wrote the better blog, and totally deserves to move on to the next round. We have already contacted each other and she knows I am thrilled that a Cali girl is going to teach some nascar boys how to write. She rocks! Some of the elite 8 were somewhat surprising, but I'm glad the voters got our match-up right! And way to go Gunny!
Ok, I am done being in shock now...drinking helps!
Lisa- Thanks for the resounding support! I think West Coast Girl Power has been noted! I look forward to round two where Iowa and I can continue bring it against the nascar guys!
Dave- you said it. hello meatgrinder!! why oh why did they have to put all the girls against each other?!?!?
