"Listen up Gene Hackman, we are the Blue Devils and we are going to kick your Hoosier ass this Monday night.  You want a happy ending?  Go rent the movie." In Other Sports World Champion Yankees beat Sox 3-1 to take rubber match of opening series. World Champion Yankees acquired first baseman-outfielder Chad Huffman off waivers from the Padres on Wednesday World Champion Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he would try not to use Chamberlain on Wednesday night after watching the right-hander throw 33 pitches in Sunday's season opener and another nine on Tuesday. World Champion Yankees have been listed by Forbes as Major League Baseball's most valuable franchise for the 13th straight year, as the financial magazine released its annual valuations of the sport on Wednesday. World Champion Yankees to celebrate 27th title at home opener

Next year, make sure to consult with the NCAA Hoop "Experts" because they clearly know what they are doing.

Congratulations to Black-Footed Ferrets for Prairie Dog Preservation for backing into the $1000 first prize by virtue of her barely marginal picks.  AdamR is another first-time winner, picking up $400 for second place.  Thanks to all for playing, and despite the upsets, we hope you'll agree that this tourney was a thrill ride right down to the final second.  Never before has $1000 turned into $75 so fast - just ask papabear 2. 

Cash is being consolidated, checks will be delivered or mailed within the week.  Thanks for playing, and we hope to see your $10 next year.

Click on STANDINGS to see the final standings.  You can check everyone's picks by clicking on a sheet name for that person's pick details.

What You Said:  Here's the winner picks according to all you Hoop Savants:

Champ	Number of you that picked
[01] Kansas	92
[01] Kentucky	49
[01] Syracuse	33
[01] Duke	10
[02] West Virginia	7
[03] Georgetown	6
[02] Villanova	5
[02] Kansas State	5
[03] Baylor	3
[02] Ohio State	3

How to play

1. First step is to fill out your picks.  Click on the "Enter Picks" button at the left and go to the Picks Sheet.  Fill in the form entirely and completely.  If you need help with this concept, go practice over at SI or someplace else, come back here when you've mastered the art.  You need to make your picks BEFORE NOON on Thursday AFTER SELECTION SUNDAY.  No exceptions - the "Enter Picks" button will be deactivated at that time!
   
2. Be sure to enter your REAL name and your SHEET name.  Your SHEET name is the name you would like to see in the Standings report which is published here on the site.  This is the name that could win you a small prize for creativity.  Your REAL name is important so that we can credit your payment.
   
3. And finally BE SURE to enter your email address -- this address will be used to send you a copy of your picks and like your real name, will not be sold or sent to anyone unrelated to the pool unless they show us serious cash or represent a government agency with a valid search warrant.  If you do not have an email account, then find someone who does -- and get the confirmation email from them to see your validated picks.  If you don't know anyone with an email account, move to a cave that has Internet access.
   
4. CHECK YOUR PICKS BEFORE YOU CLICK THE SUBMIT BUTTON!  If you determine that you made a mistake after submitting your picks, do the following:  Submit a new set of corrected picks.  As your SHEET name, use the same name you used on the bad sheet but add the phrase "CORRECTION" to the end of the name.  This is the only way we can determine that you wish to withdraw the original sheet in favor of the new sheet.   If you don't follow this procedure, we can only assume that 2 or more of your picks with similar names means you want to submit several sheets.
   
5. The most important step:  You need to find a way to get $10 for each sheet to one of the following people:  Mikie D, Moon Man, Robbie H or The Godfather on or before NOON Thursday AFTER SELECTION SUNDAY -- NO EXCEPTIONS.  If you don't expect to see any of these guys before then, you need to MAIL YOUR CHECK TO:

R MOONEY
101 North Shore Rd. 
Derry, NH 03038

IF YOU ARE WRITING A CHECK FOR MULTIPLE ENTRIES -- INCLUDE A SEPARATE PIECE OF PAPER WITH THE NAMES OF THE PICKS THAT GO WITH THE CHECK!

IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING ONE $10 CHECK FOR ONE PICK PUT THE NAME OF YOUR PICK IN THE MEMO OF THE CHECK.

The envelope must be postmarked on or before Thursday AFTER SELECTION SUNDAY or else you are not eligible for cash prizes.  And your bragging rights will also be tainted with the foul smell of impropriety.

For your convenience, a bag man may be appearing at a location near you during the days prior to the deadline to take your $10 (cash or check):

• Monday - The Godfather in Watertown MA
• Tuesday - The Godfather in Wilmington MA
• Wednesday - The Godfather in Wilmington MA
• All Week - Mike & Rob at the Usual Location in Waltham
• All other locations should pursue the check-by-mail option.

Initiate your contact with the bag man by using the code phrase "The '89 National Champion Wolverines was certainly the best college hoop team ever".

SPECIAL NOTE TO OUT-OF-TOWNERS:  If you are in a remote location, we encourage you to spread the word among your friends and play in large amounts.  As a consideration to the money minders of this pool, please try to consolidate your payments into a single check accompanied by a list of REAL NAMES that the check should be used to cover.  We encourage participation by anyone with a net worth exceeding $10.

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