2016 - NFL Survivor Pool BIF

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  1. RuckIt

    RuckIt Pundit (940) Apr 29, 2008 Massachusetts
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    It's that time of the year again - football is back, so we might as well get this thing off the ground. @dannyfayy has opted to hand over the reigns (and the headaches?), so this year I'll be running the BA NFL Survivor pool.

    What is a "Survivor Pool"?
    In short, it's an elimination challenge where each week you pick a single NFL team to win their respective game. If they win, you move on. Lose, and you're eliminated from the competition. The one caveat is this - you can only pick each NFL team ONCE throughout the entire season.

    *NOTE* - You may pick your team for the coming week starting Tuesday morning, however picks lock Sunday at 1pm EST. No exceptions. It can't hurt to log in early in the week and pick someone (anyone), just in case you forget to log back in on Sunday. Best case you can switch your pick before 1pm if you want, and worst case at least you won't be eliminated for not selecting any team.

    Who can participate?
    Unfortunately, due to issues in the past with these types of BIF's, I'm going to institute a minimum requirement for participants.
    • 5 minimum trades with 100% positive feedback, and no "Bad Trader" threads to your name
    - OR -
    • You must have an established BA trader (let's say 10 / 100%) vouch for you. This person will be required to ship in your place, should you fail to meet the requirements of the BIF.
    I also reserve the right to deny entry to any BA'er who has 100% positive feedback, but who's feedback is less than stellar (i.e. multiple partners giving positive feedback, despite complaining about issues with the trade).

    What is the buy-in?
    Minimum 72oz / Maximum 150oz of good quality beer + 1 NFL "swag" item. That's a range of 6x 12oz cans, up to 6x 750ml bombers.

    "Good quality" is subjective, but a good rule of thumb is "Send a box that you'd be excited to receive". While brewery-only or limited release are certainly welcome (build that beer karma!), they are by no means required to be part of your box. At the very least, try to hit Wants, Should have been Wants, and out of distro stuff for your target. Lastly, IPA's are better FRESH - please don't send 2+ month old hops.

    HERE is a link to last year's "Haul" thread, if you're interested in looking back.

    Who wins?
    The last two years the participant pool was 54 and 63 users, respectively. Assuming similar numbers this year, the top 10 finishers will receive boxes, and will not have to ship. The exact breakdown of number of boxes received will depend on the final number of participants.

    How do I join?
    PM me with the following info, and if you meet the above criteria I'll forward you the Yahoo password.
    • Name
    • Shipping Address
    • Phone Number
    • Favorite NFL Team

    Cheers!
     
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  2. spartan3186

    spartan3186 Zealot (541) Jan 18, 2016 Maryland

    I'm in if someone will sponsor me.
     
  3. JNForsyth

    JNForsyth Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Count me in!
     
  4. RuckIt

    RuckIt Pundit (940) Apr 29, 2008 Massachusetts
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    I'll sponsor you, Bob!
     
  5. FalconCount

    FalconCount Crusader (484) Sep 1, 2013 Texas
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    I'm in!

    I only have 3 trades under my belt, but participated in last years survivor BIF without issue. Would this be adequate?
     
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  6. RuckIt

    RuckIt Pundit (940) Apr 29, 2008 Massachusetts
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    Sure - shoot me a PM.
     
  7. dannyfayy

    dannyfayy Savant (1,101) Feb 11, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    I'm in. You already have my info !!
     
  8. ajaylock

    ajaylock Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2012 Texas

    In!
     
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  9. surlytwinsfan

    surlytwinsfan Zealot (600) Oct 5, 2010 Oregon
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  10. sportstsar

    sportstsar Zealot (562) Jan 23, 2012 District of Columbia
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    Count me in! Just sent you a PM
     
  11. RuckIt

    RuckIt Pundit (940) Apr 29, 2008 Massachusetts
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    Great early response - already up to 10!
     
  12. SP23

    SP23 Zealot (634) Aug 21, 2008 California
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    I am in
     
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  13. kennyo

    kennyo Pundit (984) Jan 30, 2003 New York
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    Count me in
     
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  14. Doug6322

    Doug6322 Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2013 Florida

    I see lots of familiar names on here and I am interested so if anyone is willing to sponsor I would like to join.
     
  15. KyleDavis

    KyleDavis Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2015 Ohio

  16. RuckIt

    RuckIt Pundit (940) Apr 29, 2008 Massachusetts
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    No need for a sponsor - you have more than 5 trades w/ 100% positive feedback. Shoot me a PM with the info requested in the first post.
     
  17. MastaaaGrillaaa

    MastaaaGrillaaa Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2015 Ohio
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  18. Dave_Treat

    Dave_Treat Pooh-Bah (2,287) Jun 23, 2012 Virginia
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    In again. Can we make it out of week 2 this year?
     
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  19. jpatag66

    jpatag66 Zealot (518) Feb 3, 2015 California
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    In.
     
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  20. cosmo4u

    cosmo4u Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2010 New York
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    In again please
     
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