NBO - World Cup - June LIF

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  1. Stogies

    Stogies Initiate (0) Jul 9, 2012 Florida

    1. . Who will win the World Cup? Argentina
      2. Will the USA make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? Yes
      3. How many goals will the USA score in their initial three games? 5
      4. Will any player score three or more goals in one single game? No
      5. Total goals scored by Lionel Messi? 3 or less
      6. Will England make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? No
      7. How many red cards will be given out in all of the games in the tournament? 4-6,
      8. How many shutouts will there be in the entire tournament? (a 0-0 tie will count a one shutout) 7-9,
    2. 9. Which group will score more goals in the first round stage? Group E
      10. Will Brazil win their initial group, group A? yes
      11. Who will win the Golden Boot (most goals scored in the entire tournament?) other
      12. Which two teams will be in the finals? (2 points will be given for anyone that gets this correct, otherwise no points will be given for getting 1 of 2 right) Argentina versus Brazil
      13. How many of the 32 teams, if any, will not win a single game?16
      14. Which team will be the highest scoring team in the tournament? Brazil,
      15. Will any team score a goal in the first 120 seconds of a game? No
      16. How many, if any, shootouts will occur? (Keep in mind shootouts are not utilized until the knockout stage and the maximum possible would be 15) 6
      17. Will Belgium, Italy and Mexico all advance out of the first round? Yes
      18. Which group (A though H) will have the highest (worst) seed advance into the second round?A
      19. Will an African nation advance to the second round? Yes
      20. Will France move into the second round? No

      Tiebreaker: How many total goals will be scored in the entire tournament? If a game is tied 2-2, goes into a shootout and a team wins 3-2 that will count as five goals. 120

      Enjoy, have fun and good luck!
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  2. Dave_Treat

    Dave_Treat Pooh-Bah (2,287) Jun 23, 2012 Virginia
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    1. Who will win the World Cup? Brazil
    2. Will the USA make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? Yes or No - No
    3. How many goals will the USA score in their initial three games? 5
    4. Will any player score three or more goals in one single game? no
    5. Total goals scored by Lionel Messi? 3 or less 4 or more 4 - 3 or less

    6. Will England make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? Yes or No - No
    7. How many red cards will be given out in all of the games in the tournament? 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 or 13+ 13+
    8. How many shutouts will there be in the entire tournament? 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18 or 19+ 19+
    9. Which group will score more goals in the first round stage? Group E or Group H - E
    10. Will Brazil win their initial group, group A? - Yes

    11. Who will win the Golden Boot (most goals scored in the entire tournament?) Messi, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fred, Luis Suarez or other - other
    12. Which two teams will be in the finals? Brazil and Argentina
    13. How many of the 32 teams, if any, will not win a single game? 6
    14. Which team will be the highest scoring team in the tournament? Brazil, Argentina, Germany or other - other
    15. Will any team score a goal in the first 120 seconds of a game? Yes or No - No

    16. How many, if any, shootouts will occur? (Keep in mind shootouts are not utilized until the knockout stage and the maximum possible would be 15) - 3
    17. Will Belgium, Italy and Mexico all advance out of the first round? Yes or No - Yes
    18. Which group (A though H) will have the highest (worst) seed advance into the second round? - F
    19. Will an African nation advance to the second round? Yes or No - Yes
    20. Will France move into the second round? Yes or No – Yes
    Tiebreaker: How many total goals will be scored in the entire tournament? 152
     
  3. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,372) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Sorry, been away from the site for a while. Thanks for the update Johny, I will remove him from further updated leaderboards.
     
  4. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,372) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    You need a tiebreaker, or maybe just plan on blowing the field away!
     
  5. core42

    core42 Pooh-Bah (1,862) May 5, 2010 Michigan
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    Tiebreaker = 142 total goals
     
  6. mps

    mps Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2013 Ohio

    1. Who will win the World Cup? Spain
    2. Will the USA make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? No
    3. How many goals will the USA score in their initial three games? 4
    4. Will any player score three or more goals in one single game? No
    5. Total goals scored by Lionel Messi? 3 or less

    6. Will England make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? No
    7. How many red cards will be given out in all of the games in the tournament? 4-6 Hard Reds, 13+ if including soft reds
    8. How many shutouts will there be in the entire tournament? (a 0-0 tie will count a one shutout) 7-9
    9. Which group will score more goals in the first round stage? Group D
    10. Will Brazil win their initial group, group A? Yes

    11. Who will win the Golden Boot (most goals scored in the entire tournament?) other
    12. Which two teams will be in the finals? (2 points will be given for anyone that gets this correct, otherwise no points will be given for getting 1 of 2 right) Brazil & Spain
    13. How many of the 32 teams, if any, will not win a single game? 6
    14. Which team will be the highest scoring team in the tournament? other
    15. Will any team score a goal in the first 120 seconds of a game? No

    16. How many, if any, shootouts will occur? 2
    17. Will Belgium, Italy and Mexico all advance out of the first round? No
    18. Which group (A though H) will have the highest (worst) seed advance into the second round? C
    19. Will an African nation advance to the second round? No
    20. Will France move into the second round? Yes

    147 goals
     
  7. johnyb

    johnyb Pooh-Bah (2,336) Aug 11, 2012 Florida
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    1. Who will win the World Cup? Brazil
    2. Will the USA make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? Yes or No No
    3. How many goals will the USA score in their initial three games? 3
    4. Will any player score three or more goals in one single game? Yes
    5. Total goals scored by Lionel Messi? 3 or less 4 or more 4 or more

    6. Will England make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? Yes or No yes
    7. How many red cards will be given out in all of the games in the tournament? 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 or 13+ 13+
    8. How many shutouts will there be in the entire tournament? (a 0-0 tie will count a one shutout) 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18 or 19+ 13-15
    9. Which group will score more goals in the first round stage? Group E or Group H E
    10. Will Brazil win their initial group, group A? Yes

    11. Who will win the Golden Boot (most goals scored in the entire tournament?) Messi, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fred, Luis Suarez or other Other
    12. Which two teams will be in the finals? (2 points will be given for anyone that gets this correct, otherwise no points will be given for getting 1 of 2 right) Brazil and Argentina
    13. How many of the 32 teams, if any, will not win a single game? 8
    14. Which team will be the highest scoring team in the tournament? Brazil, Argentina, Germany or other Brazil
    15. Will any team score a goal in the first 120 seconds of a game? Yes or No Yes

    16. How many, if any, shootouts will occur? (Keep in mind shootouts are not utilized until the knockout stage and the maximum possible would be 15) 3
    17. Will Belgium, Italy and Mexico all advance out of the first round? Yes or No No
    18. Which group (A though H) will have the highest (worst) seed advance into the second round? H
    19. Will an African nation advance to the second round? Yes or No Yes
    20. Will France move into the second round? Yes or No No

    Tiebreaker: How many total goals will be scored in the entire tournament? If a game is tied 2-2, goes into a shootout and a team wins 3-2 that will count as five goals. 159
     
  8. thestupidpunk

    thestupidpunk Initiate (0) Jun 10, 2013 New York

    1. Who will win the World Cup? Germany
    2. Will the USA make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? Yes
    3. How many goals will the USA score in their initial three games? 3
    4. Will any player score three or more goals in one single game? Yes
    5. Total goals scored by Lionel Messi? 4 or more

    6. Will England make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? Yes
    7. How many red cards will be given out in all of the games in the tournament? 4-6
    8. How many shutouts will there be in the entire tournament? (a 0-0 tie will count a one shutout) 10-12
    9. Which group will score more goals in the first round stage? Group E
    10. Will Brazil win their initial group, group A? Yes

    11. Who will win the Golden Boot (most goals scored in the entire tournament?) Neymar
    12. Which two teams will be in the finals? (2 points will be given for anyone that gets this correct, otherwise no points will be given for getting 1 of 2 right) Germany vs. Spain
    13. How many of the 32 teams, if any, will not win a single game? 3
    14. Which team will be the highest scoring team in the tournament? Brazil, Argentina, Germany or other Brazil
    15. Will any team score a goal in the first 120 seconds of a game? No

    16. How many, if any, shootouts will occur? (Keep in mind shootouts are not utilized until the knockout stage and the maximum possible would be 15) 3
    17. Will Belgium, Italy and Mexico all advance out of the first round? No
    18. Which group (A though H) will have the highest (worst) seed advance into the second round? Group D
    19. Will an African nation advance to the second round? No
    20. Will France move into the second round? Yes

    Tiebreaker = 156 goals
     
  9. Houser

    Houser Pooh-Bah (1,736) Sep 10, 2012 Pennsylvania
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  10. JArmour15

    JArmour15 Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2014 Pennsylvania

    1. Who will win the World Cup? Brazil
    2. Will the USA make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? Yes or No No- defensively they are not fast enough (begging them to prove me wrong)
    3. How many goals will the USA score in their initial three games? 4 (again prove me wrong I'm literally begging)
    4. Will any player score three or more goals in one single game? No
    5. Total goals scored by Lionel Messi? 3 or less 4 or more 3 or less

    6. Will England make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? Yes or No Yes
    7. How many red cards will be given out in all of the games in the tournament? 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 or 13+
    8. How many shutouts will there be in the entire tournament? (a 0-0 tie will count a one shutout) 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18 or 19+ 19+
    9. Which group will score more goals in the first round stage? Group E or Group H H
    10. Will Brazil win their initial group, group A? Yes

    11. Who will win the Golden Boot (most goals scored in the entire tournament?) Messi, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fred, Luis Suarez or other
    12. Which two teams will be in the finals? (2 points will be given for anyone that gets this correct, otherwise no points will be given for getting 1 of 2 right) Brazil and Argentina
    13. How many of the 32 teams, if any, will not win a single game? 7
    14. Which team will be the highest scoring team in the tournament? Brazil, Argentina, Germany or other Brazil
    15. Will any team score a goal in the first 120 seconds of a game? Yes or No Yes

    16. How many, if any, shootouts will occur? (Keep in mind shootouts are not utilized until the knockout stage and the maximum possible would be 15) 2
    17. Will Belgium, Italy and Mexico all advance out of the first round? Yes or No
    18. Which group (A though H) will have the highest (worst) seed advance into the second round? A
    19. Will an African nation advance to the second round? Yes or No No
    20. Will France move into the second round? Yes or No Yes

    Tiebreaker: How many total goals will be scored in the entire tournament? If a game is tied 2-2, goes into a shootout and a team wins 3-2 that will count as five goals. 153
     
  11. ajaylock

    ajaylock Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2012 Texas

    1. Who will win the World Cup? Argentina
    2. Will the USA make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? No
    3. How many goals will the USA score in their initial three games? 3
    4. Will any player score three or more goals in one single game? Yes
    5. Total goals scored by Lionel Messi? 4 or more

    6. Will England make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? No
    7. How many red cards will be given out in all of the games in the tournament? 13+
    8. How many shutouts will there be in the entire tournament? (a 0-0 tie will count a one shutout) 19+
    9. Which group will score more goals in the first round stage? Group E
    10. Will Brazil win their initial group, group A? Yes

    11. Who will win the Golden Boot (most goals scored in the entire tournament?) Messi, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fred, Luis Suarez orther
    12. Which two teams will be in the finals? (2 points will be given for anyone that gets this correct, otherwise no points will be given for getting 1 of 2 right) Argentina and Brazil
    13. How many of the 32 teams, if any, will not win a single game? 7
    14. Which team will be the highest scoring team in the tournament? Argentina
    15. Will any team score a goal in the first 120 seconds of a game? No

    16. How many, if any, shootouts will occur? (Keep in mind shootouts are not utilized until the knockout stage and the maximum possible would be 15) 3
    17. Will Belgium, Italy and Mexico all advance out of the first round? Yes
    18. Which group (A though H) will have the highest (worst) seed advance into the second round? H
    19. Will an African nation advance to the second round? Yes
    20. Will France move into the second round? Yes

    Tiebreaker: How many total goals will be scored in the entire tournament? If a game is tied 2-2, goes into a shootout and a team wins 3-2 that will count as five goals. 149
     
  12. dannyfayy

    dannyfayy Savant (1,101) Feb 11, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    1. Who will win the World Cup? Argentina
    2. Will the USA make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? Yes or No no
    3. How many goals will the USA score in their initial three games? 5
    4. Will any player score three or more goals in one single game? no
    5. Total goals scored by Lionel Messi? 3 or less 4 or more 4 or more
    6. Will England make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? Yes or No No
    7. How many red cards will be given out in all of the games in the tournament? 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 or 13+ 10-12
    8. How many shutouts will there be in the entire tournament? (a 0-0 tie will count a one shutout) 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18 or 19+ 13-15
    9. Which group will score more goals in the first round stage? Group E or Group H Group E
    10. Will Brazil win their initial group, group A? Yes
    11. Who will win the Golden Boot (most goals scored in the entire tournament?) Messi, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fred, Luis Suarez or other Messi
    12. Which two teams will be in the finals? (2 points will be given for anyone that gets this correct, otherwise no points will be given for getting 1 of 2 right) Belgium and Argentina
    13. How many of the 32 teams, if any, will not win a single game? 4
    14. Which team will be the highest scoring team in the tournament? Brazil, Argentina, Germany or other Other
    15. Will any team score a goal in the first 120 seconds of a game? Yes or No no
    16. How many, if any, shootouts will occur? (Keep in mind shootouts are not utilized until the knockout stage and the maximum possible would be 15) 3
    17. Will Belgium, Italy and Mexico all advance out of the first round? Yes or No Yes
    18. Which group (A though H) will have the highest (worst) seed advance into the second round? B
    19. Will an African nation advance to the second round? Yes or No Yes
    20. Will France move into the second round? Yes or No Yes
    Tiebreaker: How many total goals will be scored in the entire tournament? If a game is tied 2-2, goes into a shootout and a team wins 3-2 that will count as five goals. 127
     
  13. tommyguz

    tommyguz Pooh-Bah (2,534) May 14, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Awesome as always! Thanks for putting these together!

    1. Who will win the World Cup? Brazil
    2. Will the USA make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? Unfortunately No
    3. How many goals will the USA score in their initial three games? 5
    4. Will any player score three or more goals in one single game? Yes
    5. Total goals scored by Lionel Messi? 3 or less 4 or more 4 or more

    6. Will England make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? No
    7. How many red cards will be given out in all of the games in the tournament? 4-6
    8. How many shutouts will there be in the entire tournament? (a 0-0 tie will count a one shutout) 16-18
    9. Which group will score more goals in the first round stage? Group H
    10. Will Brazil win their initial group, group A? YES

    11. Who will win the Golden Boot (most goals scored in the entire tournament?) Neymar,
    12. Which two teams will be in the finals? (2 points will be given for anyone that gets this correct, otherwise no points will be given for getting 1 of 2 right) Brazil and Argentina
    13. How many of the 32 teams, if any, will not win a single game? 6
    14. Which team will be the highest scoring team in the tournament? Other
    15. Will any team score a goal in the first 120 seconds of a game? No

    16. How many, if any, shootouts will occur? 2
    17. Will Belgium, Italy and Mexico all advance out of the first round? Yes
    18. Which group (A though H) will have the highest (worst) seed advance into the second round? H
    19. Will an African nation advance to the second round? Yes
    20. Will France move into the second round? Yes

    Tiebreaker: How many total goals will be scored in the entire tournament? 146
     
  14. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,372) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Life has been busy as all get out recently. After visiting VT I've sent out around 10 boxes with a couple more on the horizon. Can't bitch about having great trading partners to take care of though. Now I am headed to Pittsburgh on Wednesday to see the Cubs take on the Pirates for two games. I doubt I will be around much to monitor this thread for a while so here are my picks and the deadline is going to be set to the minute of kickoff of the first game which is Brazil v. Croatia on Thursday @4 pm EST. No entries will be allowed after the 4pm deadline.

    1. Who will win the World Cup? Spain
    2. Will the USA make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? Yes or No
    3. How many goals will the USA score in their initial three games? 5
    4. Will any player score three or more goals in one single game? No
    5. Total goals scored by Lionel Messi? 3 or less 4 or more 4+
    6. Will England make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? Yes or No
    7. How many red cards will be given out in all of the games in the tournament? 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 or 13+
    8. How many shutouts will there be in the entire tournament? (a 0-0 tie will count a one shutout) 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18 or 19+
    9. Which group will score more goals in the first round stage? Group E or Group H
    10. Will Brazil win their initial group, group A? Yes
    11. Who will win the Golden Boot (most goals scored in the entire tournament?) Messi, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fred, Luis Suarez or other Messi
    12. Which two teams will be in the finals? (2 points will be given for anyone that gets this correct, otherwise no points will be given for getting 1 of 2 right) Spain and Brazil
    13. How many of the 32 teams, if any, will not win a single game? 5
    14. Which team will be the highest scoring team in the tournament? Brazil, Argentina, Germany or other
    15. Will any team score a goal in the first 120 seconds of a game? Yes or No
    16. How many, if any, shootouts will occur? (Keep in mind shootouts are not utilized until the knockout stage and the maximum possible would be 15) 3
    17. Will Belgium, Italy and Mexico all advance out of the first round? Yes or No
    18. Which group (A though H) will have the highest (worst) seed advance into the second round? Group F
    19. Will an African nation advance to the second round? Yes or No
    20. Will France move into the second round? Yes or No
    Tiebreaker: How many total goals will be scored in the entire tournament? If a game is tied 2-2, goes into a shootout and a team wins 3-2 that will count as five goals. 213
     
  15. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,372) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Doing some cleanup I think there are people that have missed some questions. Or I missed their answers:

    @concealed #15
    @Spinaltapped #19
    @CDeBeck #12
    @kraticus41 Tiebreaker
    @mps #9 has to be either group E or H you have D
    @JArmour15 I hope it is just bolding but you missed # 7, 11 and 17 unless I am way off.

    You guys have until kickoff Thursday to get your answers in this thread.
     
  16. mps

    mps Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2013 Ohio

    Group E for me on #9...thanks for the heads up!
     
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  17. kraticus41

    kraticus41 Initiate (0) May 30, 2013 Minnesota

    Tie breaker = 171 goals scored. Thanks!
     
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  18. heystevec

    heystevec Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2013 Maryland

    Ok - seeing as I will be watching EVERY single match of this bad boy I will wade into these beer filled waters:

    1. Who will win the World Cup? Argentina
    2. Will the USA make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? Yes or No
    3. How many goals will the USA score in their initial three games? 3
    4. Will any player score three or more goals in one single game? No
    5. Total goals scored by Lionel Messi? 3 or less 4 or more < 3

    6. Will England make it out of the first round and into the knockout stage? Yes or No
    7. How many red cards will be given out in all of the games in the tournament? 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 or 13+
    8. How many shutouts will there be in the entire tournament? (a 0-0 tie will count a one shutout) 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18 or 19+
    9. Which group will score more goals in the first round stage? Group E or Group H
    10. Will Brazil win their initial group, group A? Yes

    11. Who will win the Golden Boot (most goals scored in the entire tournament?) Messi, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fred, Luis Suarez or other
    12. Which two teams will be in the finals? (2 points will be given for anyone that gets this correct, otherwise no points will be given for getting 1 of 2 right) Brazil v. Argentina
    13. How many of the 32 teams, if any, will not win a single game? 4
    14. Which team will be the highest scoring team in the tournament? Brazil, Argentina, Germany or other
    15. Will any team score a goal in the first 120 seconds of a game? Yes or No

    16. How many, if any, shootouts will occur? (Keep in mind shootouts are not utilized until the knockout stage and the maximum possible would be 15) 2
    17. Will Belgium, Italy and Mexico all advance out of the first round? Yes or No
    18. Which group (A though H) will have the highest (worst) seed advance into the second round? C
    19. Will an African nation advance to the second round? Yes or No
    20. Will France move into the second round? Yes or No

    Tiebreaker: How many total goals will be scored in the entire tournament? If a game is tied 2-2, goes into a shootout and a team wins 3-2 that will count as five goals. 145
     
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  19. Spinaltapped

    Spinaltapped Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2013 Illinois

    My answers have probably changed anyways. I'll post my new answers tomorrow.
     
  20. CDeBeck

    CDeBeck Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2014 Indiana

    Answer to #12 Brazil and Germany
     
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