ELIMINATOR Challenge! Check this out now, pick due Thursday

[Scott Eiland]

Can you pick NFL games better than me? How about the rest of the SIM (out of those who wish to compete.)

If so, it's time to play the SIM eliminator challenge! (unofficial. Not endorsed by The Steward, Alexandra Jaysman, Stacy Paris, or any person anywhere.)

Seriously, though, I set up an Eliminator challenge on the ESPN Eliminator website. The rules are simple: Pick one team to win every NFL week (before either a Thursday night kickoff or Sunday)

And why not make it interesting?

Interested parties post here that you're interested, then follow the directions below. As far as prizes go, I'm thinking the EASIEST way to go is for everyone interested in participating throw in 1000 GPs, with the prizes to be dispersed when the winner is assured (whether that would be Week 17 or, as is often the case, is much sooner).

I figure if we get 20-30 people we can pay the top four at a percentage of 50/25/15/10. Or some reasonable percentage if I'm overestimating its popularity.

Since the season starts TOMORROW, I'm going to go ahead and set it up that way. 1,000 in SIM points. Use your SIM name on the site (name your entry your SIM name) and make your pick before kickoff of the Packers-Saints tomorrow.

go here to set it up.

Group: The SIM
Password: Maelstrom

Then pick one team from the Week 1 games that you are picking to win. You may not pick that team again this season, so choose wisely!

Then send me 1k SIM points. I'll keep track of prizes and disperse them once we have a winner. If we all flame out by week 8 or so (likely) we'll talk about doing this again (and people who miss the week 1 game can then jump in). (if you need me to float you for a week or so while you cobble together some GPs, that's okay, just let me know.)

Good luck! I hope other people besides me are interested.

[Karl Smythe]

Hey Scott,
Hope I did this right.
I have never played anything there before so let me know please.
Thanks,
JS

[Scott Eiland]

You done good! Get Art and Skippy in on this!

[Karl Smythe]

Just sent text to Todd Lucas, Chris Simpson, Art and Skippy

[Scott Eiland]

Cool deal. Just make sure your game status reads "picked" once you've signed up and picked a week one opponent. First pick the game you want, then the winner.

[Karl Smythe]

My game shows I picked the Kansas City Chiefs this week.
Hope it shows it to all of you.
This is the first time I play the Eliminator, pretty cool !

[Matt Feldman]

I'm in - But just because I am doing non-sim things with simsters doesn't mean I'm a nerd or anything (said in my best Fonzi voice).

I always hate week One in these pools - no track records on the season, and week one match-ups always seem tight.

[Scott Eiland]

Jon you get an A for the mechanics and a D- for gamesmanship. It won't show for other league members--even me--until picks freeze tomorrow night. This way we can execute a level of subterfuge. But yes. You're in. Next week you get to pick again unless Toronto ...err buffalo...wins

[Karl Smythe]

and here I thought I had done something wrong since it wasn't showing me anyone else's picks, lol.
what a way to start. (DOH) lol

[Gigi Gofaster]

I'm in. I know nothing about football. Couldn't we do one for rugby world cup, or six nations????

[Nikki Everdeen]

Do I have time to enter this tonight if I don't get home until 7 PM EST at the latest?

[Matt Feldman]

Sure - I think game starts a little after 8:00 eastern - it might even be 8:30.

[Scott Eiland]

Congrats to Iggy, Nikki, Matt, and Petey Ice for splitting Round 1 of the Eliminator challenge. I carried over 2000 GPs, the SIM cash, and whatever else I promised into the 2nd chance challenge.

So who's up for another try? Send me 1k game points and make your picks in time!

ATTENTION: NEW PLAYERS MAY ENTER

Get in the action now:
go here.

Group: SIM Second Chances
Password: Larry

[Tammy Stawicki]

well at least i got one week right this time