March Madness 2023 Bracket Challenge (you in?)

[IUclover]

Hello all,

I plan on creating another March Madness group on ESPN for users on this forum. Unfortunately, there will not be a free prize like last year but we could do a $10 buy-in if there are enough people interested. Either way, I thought it was pretty fun last year to have a group with just forum users.

With that said, please leave a reply in this thread if you are interested - something simple like "In" or "In for $10" if you're interested in the buy-in.

I'll set up the group this weekend and then send out invites via a direct message/conversation (this is to avoid trolls from joining the group). If we do have enough for a money pot, I'll send you my Venmo and Paypal. Those who don't want to pay a buy-in can still join the group but won't be eligible for the money.

Also, I plan on creating another group for the women's bracket. This will be free and I'll include that invite with the men's.

Go Hoosiers!

 

[Victorbmyboy]

In

 

[mohepa]

In for $10

 

[IUHoopster]

In for $10

 

[8Stars5Banners]

In for $10

 

[BusdriverE]

In for $10

 

[BcBranimal]

In...willing to piss away $10 if needed.

 

[IUclover]

Bumping for visibility. I plan on sending out invites and more info later tonight.

 

[8Stars5Banners]

Bumping for visibility. I plan on sending out invites and more info later tonight.

We need a bigger group 😂😂

 

[IUclover]

We need a bigger group 😂😂

There are 12-13 from the premium board who are in.

 

[8Stars5Banners]

M

There are 12-13 from the premium board who are in.

makes sense since we’re the cheapskates

 

[gator mcCluskey]

M

makes sense since we’re the cheapskates

In and I’ll pay the 10 bucks

 

[Cavanagh]

I'll win it I guess! Thanks Clover I pinned it.

 

[vslice2bad]

@IUclover, I’m in. Let us know the details

 

[IUclover]

Alright, invites have been sent to everyone in this group and the premie board - 21 total. We got some requests from the big wigs on the premie board to up the buy-in to $20 but we'd need confirmation from those who already said "In for $10" - no peer pressure and may be too late. I'm more about just getting people into the group either way.

Check your "Conversations" tab up on the top-right of the page for the invite. I'll keep bumping this post throughout the week as a reminder.

Let me know if you have any issues joining the group. Namaste.

 

[8Stars5Banners]

Alright, invites have been sent to everyone in this group and the premie board - 21 total. We got some requests from the big wigs on the premie board to up the buy-in to $20 but we'd need confirmation from those who already said "In for $10" - no peer pressure and may be too late. I'm more about just getting people into the group either way.

Check your "Conversations" tab up on the top-right of the page for the invite. I'll keep bumping this post throughout the week as a reminder.

Let me know if you have any issues joining the group. Namaste.

I’m ok with 20….

 

[IUclover]

I’m ok with 20….

I think we'll probably stick with $10 this year. I'll send out a poll or something next year.

 

[frikkenfrakken]

In

 

[.Gerdis]

I’m in. Thanks for organizing

 

[mobilehoosier]

In. Loved last year! $10 is good.

 

[.Gerdis]

Question: Are brackets due prior to the play in games, or on Thursday ?

 

[IUclover]

@mobilehoosier and @.Gerdis

I’ll send your invites in the morning. Brackets are due Thursday morning before games begins.

 

[mobilehoosier]

@mobilehoosier and @.Gerdis

I’ll send your invites in the morning. Brackets are due Thursday morning before games begins.

Thx. for including me. Get wife to Venmo tonight. Don't have my own Venmo. Saves me a fortune with my kids.

 

[IUclover]

Quick update: Here's a list of everyone who asked for an invite and their bracket name if they already joined the group on ESPN. Also, the names highlighted in Red indicate I received your payment.

I received a Venmo payment from one other user but I wasn't able to connect it to your username. Let me know if you don't see your username in red here - feel free to reply to the conversation/message invite.

Also, I think I know who submitted a bracket named "Doggy style" but let me know just to confirm.

I'll send out more updates as we go... Probably an updated table tomorrow too. Be sure to submit your brackets prior to the first game on Thursday.

Username	Bracket Name
.Gerdis
8Stars5Banners	8Stars5Banners
BcBranimal
brucehbender
BusdriverE
Cavanagh	Cavanagh
CEK
daFox
dbthesecond	dbthesecond
frikkenfrakken	frikkenfrakken
garrisonglib	garrisonglib
gator mcCluskey
ge-off	ge-off
GThomas
Hoosier Nati	Hoosier Nati
Hoosierincaif	The StinkyCheeseStandsAlone1
HoozierDaddy	HoozierDaddy
hozo4ultimate
IUclover	IUclover 1
IUHoopster
Kellerdog
kunkrj	kunkrj
mobilehoosier	Mobile Hoosier 1
mohepa
mohoosier
Victorbmyboy	Victorbmyboy
vslice2bad	vslice2bad

 

[mortal nuts]

Hello all,

I plan on creating another March Madness group on ESPN for users on this forum. Unfortunately, there will not be a free prize like last year but we could do a $10 buy-in if there are enough people interested. Either way, I thought it was pretty fun last year to have a group with just forum users.

With that said, please leave a reply in this thread if you are interested - something simple like "In" or "In for $10" if you're interested in the buy-in.

I'll set up the group this weekend and then send out invites via a direct message/conversation (this is to avoid trolls from joining the group). If we do have enough for a money pot, I'll send you my Venmo and Paypal. Those who don't want to pay a buy-in can still join the group but won't be eligible for the money.

Also, I plan on creating another group for the women's bracket. This will be free and I'll include that invite with the men's.

Go Hoosiers!

In

 

[TerhuneHoosierfan]

I would like to be "IN." Thank you for organizing this again, clover.

 

[outside shooter]

I would like to be "IN" and can do the $10

what's the ESPN link? I have probably registered there before. Can call it "shooter's picks"

 

[IUclover]

I would like to be "IN" and can do the $10

what's the ESPN link? I have probably registered there before. Can call it "shooter's picks"

I messaged you the link and more info. You can call it whatever you want.

 

[asindc]

In.

 

[IUclover]

Update for the night as of this time.

Here's a list of everyone who asked for an invite and their bracket name if they already joined the group on ESPN. Also, the names highlighted in Red indicate I received your payment - again, this is voluntary but some users said they wanted to be part of the money pool.

I received Venmo payment from one other user but I wasn't able to connect it to your username. Let me know if you don't see your username in red here - feel free to reply to the conversation/message invite.

The money pool is around $150 (at the moment) so I'm thinking winner take all.

Username	Bracket Name
.Gerdis
8Stars5Banners	8Stars5Banners
BcBranimal
brucehbender
BusdriverE	BusdriverE
Cavanagh	Cavanagh
CEK	CEK
daFox
dbthesecond	dbthesecond
frikkenfrakken	frikkenfrakken
garrisonglib	garrisonglib
gator mcCluskey
ge-off	ge-off
GThomas
Hoosier Nati	Hoosier Nati
Hoosierincaif	The StinkyCheeseStandsAlone1
HoozierDaddy	HoozierDaddy
hozo4ultimate	Hozo4ultimate
IUclover	IUclover 1
IUHoopster	IUHoopster
Kellerdog	Doggy Style
kunkrj	kunkrj
mobilehoosier	Mobile Hoosier 1
mohepa
mohoosier
mortal nuts
outside shooter
TerhuneHoosierfan	TerhuneHoosierfan
Victorbmyboy	Victorbmyboy
vslice2bad	vslice2bad

 

[gator mcCluskey]

FYI-Just sent you my 10 bucks but forgot to ID myself.

 

[.Gerdis]

Could you email me the last 4 of your phone #, Venmo is asking for that for me to send the $? Thx

NM, I got it to work. You should be set.

 

[IUclover]

Could you email me the last 4 of your phone #, Venmo is asking for that for me to send the $? Thx

NM, I got it to work. You should be set.

Got it. Thanks!

 

[IUclover]

Edit: Updated March 18.

Alright, so here's who and what I have as of right now...

28 total brackets submitted in the men's group
22 users who paid into the pool

1 bracket I need to connect to username: espn87916958 2

Username	Bracket Name
.Gerdis	.Gerdis
8Stars5Banners	8Stars5Banners
BcBranimal
brucehbender
BusdriverE	BusdriverE
Cavanagh	Cavanagh
CEK	CEK
daFox
dbthesecond	dbthesecond
Fenny72	Fenny72
frikkenfrakken	frikkenfrakken 1
garrisonglib	garrisonglib
gator mcCluskey	Gator McCluskey
ge-off	ge-off
GThomas
Hoosier Nati	Hoosier Nati
Hoosierincaif	The StinkyCheeseStandsAlone1
HoozierDaddy	HoozierDaddy
hozo4ultimate	Hozo4ultimate
IUclover	IUclover 1
IUHoopster	IUHoopster
Kellerdog	Doggy Style
kunkrj	kunkrj
mobilehoosier	Mobile Hoosier 1
mohepa	Mohepa 1
mohoosier	MoHoosier
mortal nuts	mortal nuts 1
outside shooter	outside_shooter
TerhuneHoosierfan	TerhuneHoosierfan
Victorbmyboy	Victorbmyboy
vslice2bad	vslice2bad

 

[IUclover]

And only two very dedicated fans picked the correct winner. Shout out to @mobilehoosier

 

[.Gerdis]

Man, I made some idiotic picks. Oral Roberts into the elite eight? What was I thinkin🤣

It’s gonna be a fun ride, glad I did this bracket as it’s the only one I’m in, and it gives me a reason to have interest in the games. Though I do love to see the upsets this time ‘o the yr! Thanks IUClover .

 

[mobilehoosier]

Quick update: Here's a list of everyone who asked for an invite and their bracket name if they already joined the group on ESPN. Also, the names highlighted in Red indicate I received your payment.

I received a Venmo payment from one other user but I wasn't able to connect it to your username. Let me know if you don't see your username in red here - feel free to reply to the conversation/message invite.

Also, I think I know who submitted a bracket named "Doggy style" but let me know just to confirm.

I'll send out more updates as we go... Probably an updated table tomorrow too. Be sure to submit your brackets prior to the first game on Thursday.

Username	Bracket Name
.Gerdis
8Stars5Banners	8Stars5Banners
BcBranimal
brucehbender
BusdriverE
Cavanagh	Cavanagh
CEK
daFox
dbthesecond	dbthesecond
frikkenfrakken	frikkenfrakken
garrisonglib	garrisonglib
gator mcCluskey
ge-off	ge-off
GThomas
Hoosier Nati	Hoosier Nati
Hoosierincaif	The StinkyCheeseStandsAlone1
HoozierDaddy	HoozierDaddy
hozo4ultimate
IUclover	IUclover 1
IUHoopster
Kellerdog
kunkrj	kunkrj
mobilehoosier	Mobile Hoosier 1
mohepa
mohoosier
Victorbmyboy	Victorbmyboy
vslice2bad	vslice2bad

I will send 10 from wife as promised. She's off line at the moment. Thanks. Mobile.

 

[IUclover]

Updated last update from Thursday. See post #34. Nothing major. Still trying to connect a bracket name to username.

 

[IUclover]

Quick scoring update for the men's bracket...

Here's where we're at going into the Sweet 16.

1. Hozo4ultimate

2. kunkrj

2. 8Stars5Banners

2. MoHoosier

5. Mohepa

...

27. Cavanagh

28. CEK

 

[TerhuneHoosierfan]

Quick scoring update for the men's bracket...

Here's where we're at going into the Sweet 16.

1. Hozo4ultimate

2. kunkrj

2. 8Stars5Banners

2. MoHoosier

5. Mohepa

...

27. Cavanagh

28. CEK

My hat's off to whoever wins this crazy tournament🤣 I went 11-5 on Thursday (meh), then was perfect on Friday up until the PUke epic loss (although I loved it), then the bottom began cracking, fell apart and hit the sh!t hole with a big thud🤣