THRNY Lounge

[dryrunguy]

Talk about your picks. Talk about your strategy. Hate on the losers you picked. Lick your wounds. Whatever you want to discuss related to THRNY, feel free to do it here!

And again... Good luck!

[oploskoffie]

I'm just gonna sit my butt down in the fluffy sofa in the corner and have an ice cold apple juice. :cool:

Thx for opening the place up, Dry. ;)

[dryrunguy]

I'm just gonna sit my butt down in the fluffy sofa in the corner and have an ice cold apple juice. :cool:

Thx for opening the place up, Dry. ;)

Wanted to get everything going this past weekend but then I got a little busy stressing out over matches. :o It's probably better this way because the player categories and prices are based on the rankings that were released just this morning! :cheesy:

[GVGirl]

I have to find my song for the lounge from last year...

[GVGirl]

I found it:

To the tune of the Beatles "Hard Day’s Night"
Feel free to come up with additional verses!

It’s time for hard court life
The ATP is working like a dog
It’s time for hard court life
Even Serena will do a blog
But when the day is though
US Open series will get to you
But they will feel alright…

You know we serve all day
To get the money to buy some things
We practice all day
Just to get in those extra swings
But when the day is though
US Open series will get to you
But they will feel alright…

[Charlie02123]

I was just looking at the posted teams. The Americans are getting a lot of love!

Roddick, Blake, Isner, and Young are getting picked by almost all of the people who've posted a team so far.

It's too bad. I was hoping to be the only one to notice that they'll probably play a lot in the US OPEN SERIES. :rolleyes:

[mrjiggyfly2]

I was just looking at the posted teams. The Americans are getting a lot of love!

Roddick, Blake, Isner, and Young are getting picked by almost all of the people who've posted a team so far.

It's too bad. I was hoping to be the only one to notice that they'll probably play a lot in the US OPEN SERIES. :rolleyes:

quantity of matches, not quality :)

[Charlie02123]

quantity of matches, not quality :)
That was my thought too.

Anyone else think they've found a diamond in the rough?

I'm pondering Hyung-Taik Lee in the C section (:p).

Safin and/or Lopez might turn out to be good Bers.

[mrjiggyfly2]

That was my thought too.

Anyone else think they've found a diamond in the rough?

I'm pondering Hyung-Taik Lee in the C section (:p).

Safin and/or Lopez might turn out to be good Bers.

I don't know why I'm going with Mahut. He's not a very good player. He's not a diamond in the rough, he's a dandelion in a field of weeds.

[Charlie02123]

I don't know why I'm going with Mahut. He's not a very good player. He's not a diamond in the rough, he's a dandelion in a field of weeds.
He's one of those volcanoes, though. He erupts ever now and then and has a good run.

[mrjiggyfly2]

He's one of those volcanoes, though. He erupts ever now and then and has a good run.

yeah...once every hundred years or so ;)

[Charlie02123]

yeah...once every hundred years or so ;)
LOL.

I think the hardest category to choose is the Cs. I have a "short list" now in every section. It's players who I might pick. A lot of it depends on the Indianapolis draw and random whims. My short list for A is at 6, B is 6, and D is 7. My C "short" list is at 13. I just don't know who might do well! How annoying.

[lukeorion]

The C list was definitely hard to choose. I think its because of all the clay court specialists in that section who aren't really famous for doing too well on hard courts.

[Scotty]

A new A.D.A.M. anthem?

Maybe this time, we'll be lucky,
Maybe this time he'll stay away,
Maybe this time, for the first time,
Those medals will come our way

Though he's gonna hold fast
We'll be home at last,
Not a loser anymore
Like the first time, and that time before

Everybody loves a winner
So nobody loves us
Mr. Peaceful, Mrs. Happy
That's what we want to be

All of the odds are, not in our favor
But something's bound to begin
It's gotta happen, happen SOMETIME
Maybe this time, we're gonna win!

Everybody loves a winner
But nobody loves us
Mrs. Peaceful, Mr. Happy
That's what we want to be

All of the odds are not in our favor,
But something's bound to begin,
It's gotta happen, happen SOMETIME
Maybe this time,
Maybe THIS time Dry won't win!

[Drop-shot]

A new A.D.A.M. anthem?

Maybe this time, we'll be lucky,
Maybe this time he'll stay away,
Maybe this time, for the first time,
Those medals will come our way

Though he's gonna hold fast
We'll be home at last,
Not a loser anymore
Like the first time, and that time before

Everybody loves a winner
So nobody loves us
Mr. Peaceful, Mrs. Happy
That's what we want to be

All of the odds are, not in our favor
But something's bound to begin
It's gotta happen, happen SOMETIME
Maybe this time, we're gonna win!

Everybody loves a winner
But nobody loves us
Mrs. Peaceful, Mr. Happy
That's what we want to be

All of the odds are not in our favor,
But something's bound to begin,
It's gotta happen, happen SOMETIME
Maybe this time,
Maybe THIS time Dry won't win!


LOL!!!:cheesy:
Excellent work Scotty! Definetly this will be our song. Our anthem that we'll sing over that long table in the dinner hall.

For any of you that don't know what we're talking about the ADAM pamphlet is in the Welcome to THRTNY thread

[dryrunguy]

Oh good God! :hyst:

[IntnstyAngle]

I'm actually excited about this fantasy tennis. I usually do terrible but I took my time and wrote down a game plan. Can't wait til it starts ^_^.

[Scotty]

Went out for Chinese food at lunch today, and my fortune cookie said:

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/6759/fortunecookiehu4.jpg

no lie. A.D.A.M. is clearly working already!

[dryrunguy]

:hyst:

[Drop-shot]

Went out for Chinese food at lunch today, and my fortune cookie said:

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/6759/fortunecookiehu4.jpg

no lie. A.D.A.M. is clearly working already!

Scotty, that has just become our temporary insignia.
The numbers work a la LOST BTW

[Vlad]

I think I am gonna give this contest a try. This would be second time (after dirty road to paris) I participate in such contest and I am looking to seriously improve upon my dead last position last time (forgetting making any changes didn't help my cause).

Good luck to Vlad :)

[dryrunguy]

I think I am gonna give this contest a try. This would be second time (after dirty road to paris) I participate in such contest and I am looking to seriously improve upon my dead last position last time (forgetting making any changes didn't help my cause).

Good luck to Vlad :)

Glad you're joining us again, Vlad! And good luck!

[missinandre]

I thought 150 credits was more than enough to come up with a winning team.....no can do. The only way is to....pick a lesser player in A group or B group that....I don't want on my team!

Why does this have to be so difficult? Time consuming? Oh just kill me now!!

[dryrunguy]

I thought 150 credits was more than enough to come up with a winning team.....no can do. The only way is to....pick a lesser player in A group or B group that....I don't want on my team!

Why does this have to be so difficult? Time consuming? Oh just kill me now!!

Yup! It's a major headache!

[missinandre]

Yup! It's a major headache!


With deep misgiving (because I really like you dryrunguy)....I've joined the ADAM league!!!

[dryrunguy]

With deep misgiving (because I really like you dryrunguy)....I've joined the ADAM league!!!

You go right ahead, missin! Because I've never WON a fantasy contest. Best I've done is second or third. (Been kicked in the teeth a few times, too!) And by golly, I'm out to WIN this one! :cheesy:

[oohsalmon]

You go right ahead, missin! Because I've never WON a fantasy contest. Best I've done is second or third. (Been kicked in the teeth a few times, too!) And by golly, I'm out to WIN this one! :cheesy:

NB: When Dry says this, please realize that he has medalled in FOUR fantasy tennis contests. Which is more than anyone else.

:p

[Drop-shot]

With deep misgiving (because I really like you dryrunguy)....I've joined the ADAM league!!!


What if we don't use the whole 150 credits?


And....if I say something really really really (how redundant can ya get?) about you, will you give me 6 extra credits? 150 credits just isn't enough!

Please Dry, look at all those medals you have!

First of all, welcome Missin to ADAM!!! Every person is important to us.
And following you request you gave me an idea that ADAM will pursue.

Handicap points for the less advantaged medal-wise. For example Sauron Dry -with his 11 medals- plays with 150 points, or less. And us, the rest of the mortals, that squabble and jump through hoops of fire for one measly medal get some nice handicap points based on our "medalness".

[dryrunguy]

NB: When Dry says this, please realize that he has medalled in FOUR fantasy tennis contests. Which is more than anyone else.

:p

But I've never WON one.

Not sure why y'all are getting all worked up, seeing as I've never done well in THRNY. In fact, I'm pretty sure I've always done pretty badly. But I'm a'gonna turn that around this time. :)

[missinandre]

First of all, welcome Missin to ADAM!!! Every person is important to us.
And following you request you gave me an idea that ADAM will pursue.

Handicap points for the less advantaged medal-wise. For example Sauron Dry -with his 11 medals- plays with 150 points, or less. And us, the rest of the mortals, that squabble and jump through hoops of fire for one measly medal get some nice handicap points based on our "medalness".

:hyst::hyst::hyst::hyst:

Oh I LOVE that! ADAM should pursue this strongly with the contest staff....who just happens to be.....DRY!

[dryrunguy]

:hyst::hyst::hyst::hyst:

Oh I LOVE that! ADAM should pursue this strongly with the contest staff....who just happens to be.....DRY!

Overruled! :cheesy:

[missinandre]

But I've never WON one.

Not sure why y'all are getting all worked up, seeing as I've never done well in THRNY. In fact, I'm pretty sure I've always done pretty badly. But I'm a'gonna turn that around this time. :)


Now your little speech (with all them medals in your box) about having never "WON" fantasy tennis.....reminds me of ....

Ms. Surya Bonaly....the lovely French Figure Skater famous for landing those back flips on one blade.....the year she actually placed....2nd in the Olympics (think it was 1994) and she thought she had the gold medal....and refused to wear the silver medal (after refusing to get on the darn podium) because she thought she deserved the gold.....

Rather than appreciating the silver.....she coveted the gold....eventually...that attitude was her downfall.............

ADAM is working in fullllllll force! Keep coveting Dry, keep coveting!

BTW...I need to go look at your team and compare it to mine. I want to be as close to one of the winning team as possible.....

[dryrunguy]

Now your little speech (with all them medals in your box) about having never "WON" fantasy tennis.....reminds me of ....

Ms. Surya Bonaly....the lovely French Figure Skater famous for landing those back flips on one blade.....the year she actually placed....2nd in the Olympics (think it was 1994) and she thought she had the gold medal....and refused to wear the silver medal (after refusing to get on the darn podium) because she thought she deserved the gold.....

Rather than appreciating the silver.....she coveted the gold....eventually...that attitude was her downfall.............

ADAM is working in fullllllll force! Keep coveting Dry, keep coveting!

BTW...I need to go look at your team and compare it to mine. I want to be as close to one of the winning team as possible.....

I always loved me some Surya, missin! And yes, she was totally certifiable. Loved that about her.

But be careful about looking to my team as a model on this one. I've never done well in THRNY. :o

[Scotty]

Now your little speech (with all them medals in your box) about having never "WON" fantasy tennis.....reminds me of ....

Ms. Surya Bonaly....the lovely French Figure Skater famous for landing those back flips on one blade.....the year she actually placed....2nd in the Olympics (think it was 1994) and she thought she had the gold medal....and refused to wear the silver medal (after refusing to get on the darn podium) because she thought she deserved the gold.....

Rather than appreciating the silver.....she coveted the gold....eventually...that attitude was her downfall.............

ADAM is working in fullllllll force! Keep coveting Dry, keep coveting!

BTW...I need to go look at your team and compare it to mine. I want to be as close to one of the winning team as possible.....


LOL @ dry as Surya Bonaly. I wonder if he can wear blue eyeshadow any better than she could?

[missinandre]

I always loved me some Surya, missin! And yes, she was totally certifiable. Loved that about her.

But be careful about looking to my team as a model on this one. I've never done well in THRNY. :o

So says....your FOUR medals! :)


And I was always sorry when Surya stopped skating and even though she was so badly behaved.....I felt sooooooo bad for her that time! And...to this day...no other figure skater has managed to do that backflip landing on one blade! She was just.....lovely! I wonder what she is up to today...........

[dryrunguy]

LOL @ dry as Surya Bonaly. I wonder if he can wear blue eyeshadow any better than she could?

Actually, with blue eyeshadow, I look more like the blonde girl in Abba.

[Drop-shot]

So says....your FOUR medals! :)


And I was always sorry when Surya stopped skating and even though she was so badly behaved.....I felt sooooooo bad for her that time! And...to this day...no other figure skater has managed to do that backflip landing on one blade! She was just.....lovely! I wonder what she is up to today...........

I'm starting to suspect that she's here on TAT and posts as a guy called Dry.
:p

BTW, ADAM is going to the TAT Supreme Court (kirkus) in the case of The People vs Dryrunguy on the account of the Handicap Points sentencing.

[missinandre]

I'm starting to suspect that she's here on TAT and posts as a guy called Dry.
:p

BTW, ADAM is going to the TAT Supreme Court (kirkus) in the case of The People vs Dryrunguy on the account of the Handicap Points sentencing.

Ah Drop Shot tell Kirkus that you have my FULL support (as a tat member) on this issue!

[dryrunguy]

Everyone, I just went through the "Post Your Team Here" thread and made some corrections to credit totals, etc. Minor stuff.

Please check your team to see if any corrections were made.

Even if you've already posted your team, you are completely free to change it before the start of play in Indianapolis. I just can't guarantee at this point that I'll have time to find any errors and notify you of them.

If you haven't yet posted your team, please make sure what you post is correct. If you exceed the credit limit or you use too many players from one category, your team will not be accepted.

Good luck! And get those teams in!

[Drop-shot]

ADAM Announcement: in response to "certain innuendos", as Pres. of The ADAM League for Equalty I feel bound to make the following clarification:

ADAM is Laical

:p

[Charlie02123]

Everyone, I just went through the "Post Your Team Here" thread and made some corrections to credit totals, etc. Minor stuff.

Please check your team to see if any corrections were made.
Awwww! You are such a sweetheart. I hadn't totaled mine because I knew I would make some kind of change today after looking over the draw for Indy. Thanks!
:kiss:

[Charlie02123]

BTW, early tallies:
The A Team
Federer 30
Blake 27
Djokovic 18
Roddick 13
Murray 8 (I expect this number to drop before Indy starts)
Nadal 5
Wawrinka 1

[Charlie02123]

The B Group
Tursunov 26
Safin 19
Lopez 13
Ancic 10
Simon 9
Baghdatis 4
Berdych 4
Youzhny 3
Hewitt 3
2: Karlovic, Mathieu, Kohlschreiber, Monfils
1: Ljubicic, Ferrero, Robredo

[Charlie02123]

"C"licious
Querrey 24
Haas 16
Ginepri 15
Fish 13
Gulbis 9
Tipsarevic 5
Cilic 4
Schwank 4
Darcis 3
2: Mahut, Del Potro, Soderling
1: Santoro, Grosjean, Bolelli

[Charlie02123]

"D"tastic
Isner 24
Dancevic 23
Young 20
Guccione 6
Reynolds 5
Kunitsyn 5
Sela 5
Spadea 4
Odesnik 4
Lu 2
1: Koubek, Clement, Lapennti, Serra

[Charlie02123]

The first THRNY clashes ARE... (drumroll)
Indianapolis Round 1
Tursunov (26) vs Kunitsyn (5)
Dancevic (23) vs Reynolds (5)
Young (20) vs Spadea (4)
Simon (9) vs Mahut (2)

[shtexas]

I've already re-worked my team before this thing starts. Am I over-thinking this? Of course. But, that's why we have Sunday.

[Drop-shot]

Fellow ADAM members! We've taken an important step today in our goal. The Honorable President of TAT-land, his TAT Highness Kirkus, has joined our party!!!

But what does this mean?
This means that we now have a paladin in the higher estaments and courts of TAT and the Fantasy Tennis Contests that take place in such noble Nation.

Soon! We will be able to change the twisted rules that have permitted for The Lord of the Medals to rise and bring equalty and fairness to all!!!

Carry on with your work noble ADAM members!!! Show your membership to ADAM proudly!!! Many have already started, much more will follow!!!

To Victory!!!

[dryrunguy]

Kirkus, I'm very disappointed in you. No loyalty? Traitor!

I'll get you, my pretty, and your little Poot, too! :evil:

[Drop-shot]

Kirkus, I'm very disappointed in you. No loyalty? Traitor!

I'll get you, my pretty, and your little Poot, too! :evil:

See my fellow TATeurs! Sauron Dry finally reveals himself and his blackmailing ways.

Fret not K. ADAM will provide security for you and your loved ones. :bat:

[Scotty]

Kirkus, I'm very disappointed in you. No loyalty? Traitor!

I'll get you, my pretty, and your little Poot, too! :evil:

Oh dry, a whole sub-league dedicated to bettering your scores envy IS the sincerest form of flattery.

[dryrunguy]

Oh dry, a whole sub-league dedicated to bettering your scores envy IS the sincerest form of flattery.

:cheesy:

Seriously, I don't know why everyone is so worked up. I've never done well in THRNY and I still haven't figured it out. LOL!

[missinandre]

:cheesy:

Seriously, I don't know why everyone is so worked up. I've never done well in THRNY and I still haven't figured it out. LOL!

Soooooooooo says your four medals! :)


Rock on ADAM!!!!

[GVGirl]

My only, lonely medal came from THRNY back in 2006. :cry:

[Drop-shot]

My only, lonely medal came from THRNY back in 2006. :cry:

Heartbreaking *sniffs and cues for handkerchief*, exactly the kind of stories that are the reason to be of ADAM.

[Jack]

Play hasn't started yet and I hate my team already... and I didn't even pick Spadea (although I was tempted to).

[patrick]

Even he was not in the top 100 after Wimbledon, Benjamin Becker is the first winner in the battle of ADAM against Dry.

[dryrunguy]

We have 49 teams posted for the 2008 installment of THRNY, and I'm pleased to report that there were no disqualifications! I did adjust a few more credit totals since those noted Friday night, but nothing major.

Good luck everyone!

[Drop-shot]

Even he was not in the top 100 after Wimbledon, Benjamin Becker is the first winner in the battle of ADAM against Dry.

:hyst:
So I guess the "stimulus payment" did their job. ADAM donations at work!!!

GO ADAM!!!

[Charlie02123]

Heartbreaking *sniffs and cues for handkerchief*, exactly the kind of stories that are the reason to be of ADAM.
:hyst:
Chicken Soup for the ADAM soul.

[Charlie02123]

The first THRNY clashes ARE... (drumroll)
Indianapolis Round 1
Tursunov (26) vs Kunitsyn (5)
Dancevic (23) vs Reynolds (5)
Young (20) vs Spadea (4)
Simon (9) vs Mahut (2)
Mahut/Simon is about to start.

[Charlie02123]

"D"tastic
Lu 2
Lu just one his first match in Indy. It looks like the two people who picked him made a smart choice.

[suliso]

Mahut/Simon is about to start.

I picked Simon. Watch Mahut win in three sets after saving 4 MP :rolleyes:

[dryrunguy]

I picked Simon. Watch Mahut win in three sets after saving 4 MP :rolleyes:

It's a strange match, no? Just watching the scoreboard, but it looks like Mahut has done just about everything he can to try to lose this match. And now he's serving for the second. Strange match.

[Charlie02123]

I picked Simon. Watch Mahut win in three sets after saving 4 MP :rolleyes:
I didn't pick either, so I'm pulling for the upset. Go Mahut! :cheesy:

[dryrunguy]

It's a strange match, no? Just watching the scoreboard, but it looks like Mahut has done just about everything he can to try to lose this match. And now he's serving for the second. Strange match.

Deleted.

[mwoods]

I picked Simon. Watch Mahut win in three sets after saving 4 MP :rolleyes:

I'm confused. How did Simon have match points when the second set score was 6-3?

[suliso]

I'm confused. How did Simon have match points when the second set score was 6-3?

It was just my prediction that he will have 4 MP and will lose anyway. Happy to report that I was wrong about this one... :cool:

[mwoods]

It was just my prediction that he will have 4 MP and will lose anyway. Happy to report that I was wrong about this one... :cool:

Ah, I see. "You'll have to excuse my friend, he's a little slow..."

[suliso]

Here are all picks for week 1 (for ADAM members - dry's picks are blue ;))

Category A

Federer - 43
Blake - 40
Djokovic - 31
Roddick - 15
Nadal - 8
Murray - 7
Wawrinka, Ferrer, Verdasco - 1

Category B

Tursunov - 38
Safin - 29
Lopez - 18
Simon - 16
Ancic - 13
Berdych - 6
Youzhny, Baghdatis - 4
Hewitt, Kohlschreiber - 3
Karlovic, Matheu, Ferrero, Robredo - 2
Ljubicic, Kiefer, Llodra - 1

Category C

Querrey - 36
Haas - 29
Ginepri - 25
Fish - 14
Gulbis - 11
Cilic, Tipsarevic - 5
Shwank, del Potro, Darcis, Mahut, Santoro - 3
Soderling - 2
Grosjean, Benneteau - 1

Category D

Dancevic - 34
Isner - 33
Young - 25
Odesnik - 10
Reynolds - 8
Spadea, Guccione - 7
Kunitsyn, Lu, Sela - 5
Koubek, Clemant, Lapentti, Serra, Garcia Lopez - 1

[dryrunguy]

(for ADAM members - dry's picks are blue ;))



Oh good God! :hyst:

[Drop-shot]

Here are all picks for week 1 (for ADAM members - dry's picks are blue ;))

Category A

Federer - 43
Blake - 40
Djokovic - 31
Roddick - 15
Nadal - 8
Murray - 7
Wawrinka, Ferrer, Verdasco - 1

Category B

Tursunov - 38
Safin - 29
Lopez - 18
Simon - 16
Ancic - 13
Berdych - 6
Youzhny, Baghdatis - 4
Hewitt, Kohlschreiber - 3
Karlovic, Matheu, Ferrero, Robredo - 2
Ljubicic, Kiefer, Llodra - 1

Category C

Querrey - 36
Haas - 29
Ginepri - 25
Fish - 14
Gulbis - 11
Cilic, Tipsarevic - 5
Shwank, del Potro, Darcis, Mahut, Santoro - 3
Soderling - 2
Grosjean, Benneteau - 1

Category D

Dancevic - 34
Isner - 33
Young - 25
Odesnik - 10
Reynolds - 8
Spadea, Guccione - 7
Kunitsyn, Lu, Sela - 5
Koubek, Clemant, Lapentti, Serra, Garcia Lopez - 1

LOL:cheesy:

[suliso]

Oh good God! :hyst:

Hey, finally you get to feel like a true #1 - everyone is targeting you :cheesy:

[dryrunguy]

Hey, finally you get to feel like a true #1 - everyone is targeting you :cheesy:

But I can't be considered a true and real #1 because I've never won a fantasy contest. Hell, on the fantasy rankings, I'm not even close to #1. Comparitive to tennis, I've made some major finals and semis, but I haven't won one yet. So I'm really just another Elena Dementieva. ;)

[Scotty]

But I can't be considered a true and real #1 because I've never won a fantasy contest. Hell, on the fantasy rankings, I'm not even close to #1. Comparitive to tennis, I've made some major finals and semis, but I haven't won one yet. So I'm really just another Elena Dementieva. ;)


methinks Lady MacHastwelvemedals doth protest to much. :cheesy:

[Drop-shot]

methinks Lady MacHastwelvemedals doth protest to much. :cheesy:

He's playing the pity card, albeit from his golden hilltop castle and throne adorned by TWELVE medals, whilst the poor and famished beg for some food at the foothill.
;)

[Drop-shot]

:yahoo: Ginepri lost!

ADAM: 1
Medalman: 0

;)

we get by with whatever crumb falls our way

[suliso]

:yahoo: Ginepri lost!

ADAM: 1
Medalman: 0

;)

And what's even better - I also don't have Ginepri!!!

[dryrunguy]

:yahoo: Ginepri lost!

ADAM: 1
Medalman: 0

;)

we get by with whatever crumb falls our way

Hey, 24 other peeps ain't gonna be one bit pleased about this... Maybe ADAM should be, well, kinder and gentler. :cheesy:

Besides, I ain't worried... I've still got Querrey and Spadea.

:freekingout::freekingout::freekingout:

[Charlie02123]

Here are all picks for week 1 (for ADAM members - dry's picks are blue ;))
:cheesy:
Comparitive to tennis, I've made some major finals and semis, but I haven't won one yet. So I'm really just another Elena Dementieva. ;)
I seriously doubt you have the legs to back up that claim. The shriek, maybe...

[oploskoffie]

I hate Frank Dancevic. He screws me over in SP's and he screws me over in other competitions as well. Always him. :mad:

[garp6]

Frank is a bit erratic but again, being Canadian, I cheer for him. I suppose I could go for Frederic Niemeyer but he doesn't qualify enough to make that worthwhile.

Players that screw me over in pools tend to be Gasquet and Nalbandian. After the Wimby SP, I'll now be reluctant to pick Tipsarevic.

[waylandboy-tw]

I hate Frank Dancevic. He screws me over in SP's and he screws me over in other competitions as well. Always him. :mad:

I think you were a bit premature. I think Reynolds will be fine for you.

[oploskoffie]

I think you were a bit premature. I think Reynolds will be fine for you.

If Bobby wins, I'll be happy - and still hate Frank :D ;)

[mwoods]

Damn Dancevic bandwagon. Why do I give in!?!

[waylandboy-tw]

Damn Dancevic bandwagon. Why do I give in!?!

Reynolds-Dancevic was a crapshoot but having Frank in the draw next week in Toronto still makes him a good "D" pick.

[suliso]

Reynolds-Dancevic was a crapshoot but having Frank in the draw next week in Toronto still makes him a good "D" pick.

Only if he wins a match... :rolleyes:

[Drop-shot]

Only if he wins a match... :rolleyes:

My thoughts exactly.

BTW, Frankie is on He-who-shall-not-be-named's team.

ADAM: 2
MedalMan: 0

[garp6]

Well,

it was definitely a coin toss for Dancevic-Reynolds.

Since Frank was a finalist in Indy last year, the loss should drop him to about #120.

I'll hold onto him for Toronto but will definitely drop him after that. I'll be at the Toronto tournament for the Tuesday/Wednesday and I'll make sure to go see Frank if he's still around. They usually put him on Centre Court.

The only time I've seen him play was 2004 when he was spanked by Ain't Afraid of Ya. He is pretty mediocre unless playing Del Potro who he beat 3 times last year.

This is probably more than anyone's ever typed about Dancevic so I'll stop now.

[Charlie02123]

I HAD REYNOLDS!!!!!!

I'm so excited. My team is 4-0 so far.

[Charlie02123]

This is probably more than anyone's ever typed about Dancevic so I'll stop now.:cheesy:

[oohsalmon]

Doubted the Elf, did ya?

Then you don't get to come to his awesome party!

http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v191/27/45/914779/n914779_37889541_5317.jpg

[Charlie02123]

That's quite the pit stain.

[oohsalmon]

It'll be an avatar of mine somewhere down the line, but I just found this other photo of Wayne at a party, and had to share it immediately.

http://photos-e.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v287/143/21/828923562/n828923562_475724_4983.jpg

[oohsalmon]

w536Alnon24

[dryrunguy]

w536Alnon24


Damn! Ouch! LOL!

[Charlie02123]

:cheesy:

I didn't realize how common it was to say that.

[oohsalmon]

Capdeville, Spadea, Isner, and Odesnik all in the R16 of a tournament?

This contest is seriously mine to lose :D.

[mwoods]

That's quite the pit stain.

Ha, I was thinking the same thing. It looks like it's about to extend beyond his shirt and stain his arm.

Also, just so you know, I'm not here to make friends.

[patrick]

Capdeville, Spadea, Isner, and Odesnik all in the R16 of a tournament?

This contest is seriously mine to lose :D.


Did they come to Indy to be friends by hanging out tonight?

[Charlie02123]

Did they come to Indy to be friends by hanging out tonight?
No; they didn't go to Indy to make friends. ;)

[mwoods]

No; they didn't go to Indy to make friends. ;)

LOL :)

[Drop-shot]

w536Alnon24

says Mr. Run-to-Dryrunguy
;)

We're all singing "Why Can't We be Friends" here at ADAM:cheesy:

[oploskoffie]

I HAD REYNOLDS!!!!!!

I'm so excited. My team is 4-0 so far.

Heyyy, another member of the small club of Reynolds pickers :D

I've gotten to 7-1 for now, thx to Ginepri :rolleyes:

[Charlie02123]

WOW! I was impressed with my team, so I went through to look at other picks.

There are three people (not me) with SIX of the eight quarterfinalists. Big congrats to kandi, jack, and mysterx!

[Drop-shot]

OK, not enough Dry bashing going on:tisk:

From one of our new members, props to Pierre, our motto:

"Freeze Dry and Smoke Salmon"

Anthem: check
Motto: check
Mascots: check
Members: check
Dry and Salmon being defeated: in progress


anything else we need apart from an insignia?

[TennisAnyone74]

[quote=Drop-shot;315713]OK, not enough Dry bashing going on:tisk:

From one of our new members, props to Pierre, our motto:

"Freeze Dry and Smoke Salmon"

quote]

Love it! :smitten:

TA

[ptmcmahon]

Wow...3 people picked Lu?

[waylandboy-tw]

The top 4 seeds all advanced to the semi-finals. Looks like 15 of us have all four. Our work is done for this week. On to Toronto!

[Jessie181]

So it's the ADAM members against Dry and salmon

while I quietly fly under the radar :cheesy:

I'm in it to win it.

screw everyone else.:cheesy:
:rockon:

[suliso]

Good week indeed. I am rooting for Simon now. He was the least popular pick from these and his win would do the greatest damage to the rest of the field... :D

[patrick]

The top 4 seeds all advanced to the semi-finals. Looks like 15 of us have all four. Our work is done for this week. On to Toronto!

:yes:

If Haas would have won, I still would have all 4 semifinalists.

[patrick]

Good week indeed. I am rooting for Simon now. He was the least popular pick from these and his win would do the greatest damage to the rest of the field... :D

Ditto. Blake-Simon final would do me good also as I will trade both players before Toronto depending on the draw tomorrow.

[nelslus]

Good week indeed. I am rooting for Simon now. He was the least popular pick from these and his win would do the greatest damage to the rest of the field... :D

It's ALL good. Nelslus has all four semifinalists. :smitten:(Albeit, I'm of course not the only one to have all four semifinalists, to say the least. :( PLUS- now gotta think about a whole truckload of potential trades. :o)

[Jessie181]

It's ALL good. Nelslus has all four semifinalists. :smitten:(Albeit, I'm of course not the only one to have all four semifinalists, to say the least. :( PLUS- now gotta think about a whole truckload of potential trades. :o)
I don't even remember who I picked in THRNY:o

[nelslus]

I don't even remember who I picked in THRNY:o

(I had to look my picks up, actually.)

[suliso]

(Albeit, I'm of course not the only one to have all four semifinalists, to say the least. :( PLUS- now gotta think about a whole truckload of potential trades. :o)

Yeah, well we were not exactly geniuses... About 1/3 of contestants have all four...

[nelslus]

Yeah, well we were not exactly geniuses... About 1/3 of contestants have all four...

That's what I figured......PLUS, again, we may all be left with a mess as the ATP weeks go by here...... :(

[Drop-shot]

Not exactly favored by the draw in Canada you know

[oohsalmon]

"Freeze Dry and Smoke Salmon"



LOL.

I'm sort of flattered to be included in this axis of evil. :o

[Vlad]

Applause to all of you smart people who chose Simon for their team. Me, not so much. :(

[ptmcmahon]

Yeah, after I switched my intial team to grab Blake and Tursonov, I figured that was enough editing just for the Indy tournament...oops!

[oploskoffie]

You trade Baghdatis in, you get what you deserve..

:o:o

[mwoods]

Mardy loses 6 straight points in the second set tiebreak to waste my first trade... Damn those short socks!

[patrick]

Mardy loses 6 straight points in the second set tiebreak to waste my first trade... Damn those short socks!

Ditto. He better do better in Cincinnati or :bat:

[shtexas]

Mardy loses 6 straight points in the second set tiebreak to waste my first trade... Damn those short socks!

Funny thing is I almost brought Kiefer in this week. But, got scared that he wouldn't get past Fish.

[Drop-shot]

You trade Baghdatis in, you get what you deserve..

:o:o

Why, what happened?

Or is it that 2nd round match against Nadal?

[Drop-shot]

Why, what happened?

Or is it that 2nd round match against Nadal?

Forget it. Just read about it. :mad:
Dumb Bahgdatis.
Worthless player. Now I'll have to make an unexpected sub. Fortunately I avoided the temptation of using one for this tournament.

[waylandboy-tw]

Big win for Ginepri! Hopefully this gets him going during the hardcourt season. He has good H2H records the next couple rounds too despite the tough opponents.

[mrjiggyfly2]

Go Neps!!!!!

[Jack]

Yes, that was me trading in Fish for Ginepri. Einstein.

[waylandboy-tw]

Only if he wins a match... :rolleyes:

Frankie is rolling now!

[mrjiggyfly2]

Gulbis fails twice to serve it out against Acasuso. I demand an investigation if Acasuso wins.

[patrick]

Gulbis fails twice to serve it out against Acasuso. I demand an investigation if Acasuso wins.

Investigate on as Jose wins 6-7(1),6-3,7-5 rallying from 1-5

[mrjiggyfly2]

Investigate on as Jose wins 6-7(1),6-3,7-5 rallying from 1-5

very fishy

[garp6]

I can't complain about yesterday's results from a pool point of view. Having Ginepri and Dancevic, I had no expectations but two nice wins.

I'm going to the day and evening sessions today.

Despite having Djokovic in my pool with expectations of him going far, I'll still be cheering pretty hard for Frankie.

Lots of decent matches today. I think I'll choose Haas/Moya over Simon/Young but I'm not sure.

Only definites are Dancevic/Djokovic and Safin/Querrey. The rest will depend on timing. For sure, I won't be prioritizing Polansky/Levine.

I'm expecting a series of rain delays. The sky doesn't look great.

I'm very excited.

[patrick]

I can't complain about yesterday's results from a pool point of view. Having Ginepri and Dancevic, I had no expectations but two nice wins.

I'm going to the day and evening sessions today.

Despite having Djokovic in my pool with expectations of him going far, I'll still be cheering pretty hard for Frankie.

Lots of decent matches today. I think I'll choose Haas/Moya over Simon/Young but I'm not sure.

Only definites are Dancevic/Djokovic and Safin/Querrey. The rest will depend on timing. For sure, I won't be prioritizing Polansky/Levine.

I'm expecting a series of rain delays. The sky doesn't look great.

I'm very excited.

Have fun as the evening matches should be entertaining.

[TennisAnyone74]

I am totally over ever picking Kohlschreiber for a fantasy tennis team again! I trade Simon, who by the way won his match, for Kohlschreiber because I figure Simon will lose in the 2nd round to Federer and Kohls should be good for at least the 3rd round. But no! Kohls decides to lose in the 1st round to a qualifier! What a wasted substitution! I am so totally over him! :mad:

TA

And I totally blame ______________ for this! (fill in the blank with anyone other than myself!)

[dryrunguy]

I am totally over ever picking Kohlschreiber for a fantasy tennis team again! I trade Simon, who by the way won his match, for Kohlschreiber because I figure Simon will lose in the 2nd round to Federer and Kohls should be good for at least the 3rd round. But no! Kohls decides to lose in the 1st round to a qualifier! What a wasted substitution! I am so totally over him! :mad:

TA

Someone in TATLand, please save a copy of this post and then resurrected it when PEHK dumps TA out of the U.S. Open Suicide Pool! :cheesy:

[e11even]

I am totally over ever picking Kohlschreiber for a fantasy tennis team again! I trade Simon, who by the way won his match, for Kohlschreiber because I figure Simon will lose in the 2nd round to Federer and Kohls should be good for at least the 3rd round. But no! Kohls decides to lose in the 1st round to a qualifier! What a wasted substitution! I am so totally over him! :mad:

TA

Same predicament here! :wall: But let's hope Kohlschreiber turn things around in Cincy or even in the Olympics. Had no choice but to replace Simon who's a "10" with a "9" to have room for Djokovic and my choice was between Kohlschreiber and Keifer. The latter has a good draw but was coming from an injury last week, so I chose the former like you did. Wrong move for the week, but hopefully it'd be good in the long run. :cool:

[Drop-shot]

ADAM provides the answer for this one. :cheesy:

I am totally over ever picking Kohlschreiber for a fantasy tennis team again! I trade Simon, who by the way won his match, for Kohlschreiber because I figure Simon will lose in the 2nd round to Federer and Kohls should be good for at least the 3rd round. But no! Kohls decides to lose in the 1st round to a qualifier! What a wasted substitution! I am so totally over him! :mad:

TA

And I totally blame DRYRUNGUY for this!

[TennisAnyone74]

Someone in TATLand, please save a copy of this post and then resurrected it when PEHK dumps TA out of the U.S. Open Suicide Pool! :cheesy:

N.E.V.E.R.!!!!!!!

TA

[TennisAnyone74]

ADAM provides the answer for this one. :cheesy:

;)

TA

[TennisAnyone74]

I am totally over ever picking Kohlschreiber for a fantasy tennis team again! I trade Simon, who by the way won his match, for Kohlschreiber because I figure Simon will lose in the 2nd round to Federer and Kohls should be good for at least the 3rd round. But no! Kohls decides to lose in the 1st round to a qualifier! What a wasted substitution! I am so totally over him! :mad:

TA

And I totally blame ______________ for this! (fill in the blank with anyone other than myself!)

Wow! I totally nailed that one! :o

TA

[dryrunguy]

I keep thinking back to the R1 match in Indianapolis between Simon and Mahut. I decided I wasn't going to put him on the team and waste a sub later to get him out. In the match, Gilles did everything he could to try to lose. But found a way to win...

And here he is now... One of the Best Buys in the history of TAT Fantasy Tennis!

[Vlad]

Roger, Marat really let me down... :mad:

[beaujarkko]

How glad am I that I didn't get rid of Simon? (On the opposite side, I had Kohlschreiber, too, so...)

Also, I don't have Federer, so nowhere to go but up!

When Soderling beats Novak in the next round, I'll be so happy.

This is the best I've ever done in a Fantasy Tennis tournament. By far. Too bad there's five and a half weeks left, equating to PLENTY of time for me to end up around the 63rd percentile.

[nelslus]

OH, damnitallanyways, I HAD flippin' Simon on my team- but got him out to make room for Nadal, 'cause of COURSE Simon wuz gonna lose to Rog. Now, freakin' Simon is gonna WIN this damned thing, YOU ALL WATCH. :mad:

[beaujarkko]

Meanwhile...

I have three quarterfinalists (Simon, Djokovic, Blake/Tursunov) in three different quarters of the draw, and Nadal in the fourth, who plays later, so I'm just a few wins away from four/four semifinalists! :)

[nelslus]

Meanwhile...

I have three quarterfinalists (Simon, Djokovic, Blake/Tursunov) in three different quarters of the draw, and Nadal in the fourth, who plays later, so I'm just a few wins away from four/four semifinalists! :)

Nelslus THOUGHT that you were on your way to Russia already......:mad:

[beaujarkko]

Nelslus THOUGHT that you were on your way to Russia already......:mad:

Geez... I can't win Fantasy Tennis AND fly to Russia at the same time. First things first.

And it's not like I don't have plenty of time to implode.

[nelslus]

Geez... I can't win Fantasy Tennis AND fly to Russia at the same time. First things first.

And it's not like I don't have plenty of time to implode.

IMplodin' is NOT what you're gonna be paid for in Russia, Mister. :shocked:

[Jessie181]

I continue to be confuzzled as to who I picked to be on my team in this contest.:confused:

:p

Anywho, I had 53 last week. I'll never win a medal.:(

[Drop-shot]

I continue to be confuzzled as to who I picked to be on my team in this contest.:confused:

:p

Anywho, I had 53 last week. I'll never win a medal.:(

Well, there is a certain organization that helps such individuals. ;)

[ptmcmahon]

In my mourning over Roddick's loss...I just realized I have Cilic on my team, so it's not 100% bad (as long as he goes on to win it! Or at least make final which, with his half of the draw, isn't 100% impossible.)

[ptmcmahon]

Meanwhile for trades...are you guys like me? When someone goes out early here, do you think...we'll he'll be well rested for Cincy then, I should keep him! (ex. Fed. Kohlscriber, etc.)?

[beaujarkko]

Meanwhile for trades...are you guys like me? When someone goes out early here, do you think...we'll he'll be well rested for Cincy then, I should keep him! (ex. Fed. Kohlscriber, etc.)?


Sometimes. Fed more than Kohlschreiber, though...

[garp6]

Sometimes. Fed more than Kohlschreiber, though...

I agree. Fed was just off. Kohlschreiber was soundly thrashed by a qualifier. Mind you, in the 15 minutes I glimpsed at that match Kudryavtsev was pounding the ball. He definitely played better than Kohlschreiber.

I hope Fed recovers a positive attitude. He seemed to have no joy in Toronto. He looked very down for the whole match with little fist pumping, smiling etc.

I'm keeping Fed for Cincy and not going to pick up Kohlschreiber. I'm definitely going to keep the Simon train moving. Simon was a total fluke pick for me more based on the fact that he was the #2 seed in Indy and seemed to be playing a lot of the events.

[beaujarkko]

I agree. Fed was just off. Kohlschreiber was soundly thrashed by a qualifier. Mind you, in the 15 minutes I glimpsed at that match Kudryavtsev was pounding the ball. He definitely played better than Kohlschreiber.

I hope Fed recovers a positive attitude. He seemed to have no joy in Toronto. He looked very down for the whole match with little fist pumping, smiling etc.

I'm keeping Fed for Cincy and not going to pick up Kohlschreiber. I'm definitely going to keep the Simon train moving. Simon was a total fluke pick for me more based on the fact that he was the #2 seed in Indy and seemed to be playing a lot of the events.


I have the question of whether to add Fed to my team, in replacement for either Nadal or Djokovic. (If one of them wants to bow out of Cincy for any reason, I'd be okay with that ;)) I picked Simon because he was going to get direct entry into most tournaments and I've always liked his game a lot. I have to admit two things: I'd never expected him to do as well as he has (who did?); and, I'm really glad that he's gotten a lot of TV coverage so I could see him play more. I also got to see him live against Donald Young in what had the makings of an intriguing match-- for the first three games-- before Simon just annihilated him.

[TennisAnyone74]

Having traded him, Gilles Simon is killing me softly with each of his wins! :oops: (Gilles!) :gun: :pissedoff: (ME!) :wall:

TA :hammerself:

[beaujarkko]

I'm angry with James Blake. If he'd won, I'd be 2/2 with semifinalists (and I still have Novak and Nadal on my team, who play tonight). Now I have to hope that Mr. 69 doesn't end the cute Frenchman's run.

[TennisAnyone74]

I'm angry with James Blake. If he'd won, I'd be 2/2 with semifinalists (and I still have Novak and Nadal on my team, who play tonight). Now I have to hope that Mr. 69 doesn't end the cute Frenchman's run.

Who is that?

TA

[Drop-shot]

Who is that?

TA

I'd say Stepanek, but he's out.

[shtexas]

Kiefer is Mr. 69?

I thought he was 666.

[Jack]

Kiefer used to wear some type of soccer jersey w/ the #69 on the back for some of his matches, IIRC.

[mwoods]

I can't believe I've put myself in a position where I'm supposed to be cheering for Novak. What the hell was I thinking...



Update: I honestly tried for, like, two points, and I can't do it. I just can't. And that shirt doesn't help...

[Drop-shot]

I can't believe I've put myself in a position where I'm supposed to be cheering for Novak. What the hell was I thinking...



Update: I honestly tried for, like, two points, and I can't do it. I just can't. And that shirt doesn't help...

Ahh yes, the things a contest can do. Today I was rooting for Blake :shocked:

[beaujarkko]

Who is that?

TA

Kiefer is Mr. 69?

I thought he was 666.

LOL.

Kiefer used to wear some type of soccer jersey w/ the #69 on the back for some of his matches, IIRC.

Yes. I don't know if it was specifically for a match, but I recall him wearing the jersey and growing ever so fond of him for it.

[shtexas]

http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/57622217.jpg?v=1&c=MS_GINS&k=2&d=780858ABC91EC214789B8159D4111229

[Jack]

I can't believe I've put myself in a position where I'm supposed to be cheering for Novak. What the hell was I thinking...



Update: I honestly tried for, like, two points, and I can't do it. I just can't. And that shirt doesn't help...

I had considered putting Murray on my THRNY team, but I couldn't because I knew I could never cheer for him. Despite his win today, I have no regrets; I'm still glad I don't have to root for him.

[ptmcmahon]

Picking Fed and Nole has doomed my team I think! But I'm sure if I switch one to Nadal I'll wind up with him getting upset next. Oh what to do.

[Drop-shot]

Picking Fed and Nole has doomed my team I think! But I'm sure if I switch one to Nadal I'll wind up with him getting upset next. Oh what to do.

I feel the same. If I dump one of those two, who bowed out early here, they'll prove me wrong in Cincy, where they'll be rested and Rafa more tired.
What to do? What to do?
I have to do something ASAP because my team is tanking this contest. For starters I have to look at a Baghdatis replacement.

[Jessie181]

Well, there is a certain organization that helps such individuals. ;)
Now y'all sound like a cult!:p

http://yelims3.free.fr/Maison/SePlanquer.gif

[Drop-shot]

Now y'all sound like a cult!:p

http://yelims3.free.fr/Maison/SePlanquer.gif

And that that he hasn't seen us in our monk-like robes hexing Dry pictures and dolls yet :lipsrsealed:

[mwoods]

Why does Mardy Fish hate me?

[patrick]

Why does Mardy Fish hate me?

Tell me about it 'cuz Fish better get in gear for Los Angeles and Washington or :bat:

[mwoods]

Tell me about it 'cuz Fish better get in gear for Los Angeles and Washington or :bat:

Right behind ya. :bat:

[Jack]

Tell me about it 'cuz Fish better get in gear for Los Angeles and Washington or :bat:

Right behind ya. :bat:

It will be like that scene in "Airplane!" where everyone lines up with various weapons to smack the hysterical passenger.

:gun: FISH

[Drop-shot]

It will be like that scene in "Airplane!" where everyone lines up with various weapons to smack the hysterical passenger.

:gun: FISH

Love that scene :cheesy:

[ptmcmahon]

ANCIC! :mad:

He withdraw. What a waste that pick was/is.

[Charlie02123]

Well, Lopez and Fish lost, but Querrey won, and Tursunov and Safin are playing each other. So I'm 2-3 so far. I also have Young and Haas in action, but my livescores aren't working so I'll have to wait to see how they've done.

[Drop-shot]

Well, Lopez and Fish lost, but Querrey won, and Tursunov and Safin are playing each other. So I'm 2-3 so far. I also have Young and Haas in action, but my livescores aren't working so I'll have to wait to see how they've done.

Haas won.

[garp6]

Does anyone know of a good way to get a read on who's playing in Los Angeles and subsequent tournaments?

The LA website looks to have old information.

Also, does anyone know if Del Potro is injured? He didn't come to either Masters event after a couple of big tournament wins. He's listed for LA but again the info on the website appears to be old.

Thanks

[Drop-shot]

Does anyone know of a good way to get a read on who's playing in Los Angeles and subsequent tournaments?

The LA website looks to have old information.

Also, does anyone know if Del Potro is injured? He didn't come to either Masters event after a couple of big tournament wins. He's listed for LA but again the info on the website appears to be old.

Thanks

You have the tournament site in the "How it works thread". For updates look in the "Members Only" room. Ti-amie does an EXCELLENT job posting updates on the entry lists regularly. Each tournament has it's own thread. I use those threads which many times are more accurate than the official site.

Del Potro is not injured, not that I've heard of at least. He's resting after his post Wimby clay campaign.

[patrick]

You have the tournament site in the "How it works thread". For updates look in the "Members Only" room. Ti-amie does an EXCELLENT job posting updates on the entry lists regularly. Each tournament has it's own thread. I use those threads which many times are more accurate than the official site.

Del Potro is not injured, not that I've heard of at least. He's resting after his post Wimby clay campaign.

Amen.

[Martini4me]

Well, Lopez and Fish lost, but Querrey won, and Tursunov and Safin are playing each other. So I'm 2-3 so far. I also have Young and Haas in action, but my livescores aren't working so I'll have to wait to see how they've done.

I have most of the same guys, but I also added Wawrinka (in order to keep within the allotted points), AND THEN HE PROMPTLY WITHDREW.

[garp6]

I was doing okay in THRNY then boom, I traded Blake for Roddick. This was mostly because Blake had a tough draw and Roddick was scheduled for L.A. Oh well, back to the drawing board.

Very strange withdrawal.

[Jack]

****ing Roddick.

That is all.

[beaujarkko]

My team is currently 9-0 this tournament :D However, the matches only get tougher, and I have two matches in the next round where my players play each other.

I'm especially interested to see how Novak and Nadal do this tournament, as I have both of them but not Federer.

[patrick]

I was doing okay in THRNY then boom, I traded Blake for Roddick. This was mostly because Blake had a tough draw and Roddick was scheduled for L.A. Oh well, back to the drawing board.

Very strange withdrawal.

For once, I got conservative. All other trades basically has been useless so far.

[Drop-shot]

I was doing okay in THRNY then boom, I traded Blake for Roddick. This was mostly because Blake had a tough draw and Roddick was scheduled for L.A. Oh well, back to the drawing board.

Very strange withdrawal.

Same thing here. If Roddick doesn't take his ass and play in LA, there will be Hell to pay.

[ptmcmahon]

Someone give me an idea if I'm having a good week...I have 6 people left (all in diff matches too!) Is that a lot? Am I finally going to have a week in the top 30? Thank goodness I still have all my trades and can fool myself into thinking I might still have a chance.

[dryrunguy]

Someone give me an idea if I'm having a good week...I have 6 people left (all in diff matches too!) Is that a lot? Am I finally going to have a week in the top 30? Thank goodness I still have all my trades and can fool myself into thinking I might still have a chance.

I'm sure that's better than most!

I'm behind on the scoring at the moment, but I'm 99% sure you're doing better than I am! :rolleyes:

[Drop-shot]

Someone give me an idea if I'm having a good week...I have 6 people left (all in diff matches too!) Is that a lot? Am I finally going to have a week in the top 30? Thank goodness I still have all my trades and can fool myself into thinking I might still have a chance.

I have 6 too. But I don't have Rafa:(

The only other thing I know is that I have to have monstrous week in Cincy or it's over for me.

[patrick]

I have 6 too. But I don't have Rafa:(

The only other thing I know is that I have to have monstrous week in Cincy or it's over for me.

I do too.

[ptmcmahon]

And 3 of them are gone...nearly 4 as Kohlscriber had to save MPs. And Lapentti still to play tonight...could be down to two very soon...go PEHK!

Federer is making it very easy to decide who to drop if I take Roddick for his multi tournaments coming up....

[Drop-shot]

I started with 6 today. I'm left with two, and one of them is Haas who plays Rafa in minutes. I'm doomed.

[TennisAnyone74]

I don't know where to post this, so I've come here. I've really had a really sucky day today: my team for THRNY, my WTA predictions, my ATP predictions, my BOTB predictions - THEY ALL SUCK!!!!!! And there's no apropos smilie to convey my disgust with them nor me!

TA :mad:

[dryrunguy]

I don't know where to post this, so I've come here. I've really had a really sucky day today: my team for THRNY, my WTA predictions, my ATP predictions, my BOTB predictions - THEY ALL SUCK!!!!!! And there's no apropos smilie to convey my disgust with them nor me!

TA :mad:

Move to PA, TA. When elections roll around, and with the exception of Arlen Specter, we generally throw all the bums out.

Which is precisely what I'll be doing come Sunday.

Not that it matters.

[beaujarkko]

I had seven, down to three. So... if Nadal, Djokovic, and PEHK want to make the semifinals, I'd be okay with that :)

[ptmcmahon]

I got three left too...but one is Lapennti. A epic upset would be just fine by me and REALLY help my team.

[nelslus]

I had seven, down to three. So... if Nadal, Djokovic, and PEHK want to make the semifinals, I'd be okay with that :)

EVEN if it keeps Evil Beau in the lead- I'm in this same boat with the same three.

[Drop-shot]

Yesterday morning I had a healthy 6 players alive. Today, only one, which I don't want to beat Rafa :freekingout:

Anyways, seeing how many of you have much more players alive, I'm hopeless.
Go Rafa!!!

[ptmcmahon]

I'm torn...I can make my moves and have enough points by selling Blake instead of Fed (didn't think I'd have enough points left but I do.) I'm planning on only making one A move so it will be one of the two gone. I really don't know which I'd rather keep.

[mwoods]

I'm torn...I can make my moves and have enough points by selling Blake instead of Fed (didn't think I'd have enough points left but I do.) I'm planning on only making one A move so it will be one of the two gone. I really don't know which I'd rather keep.

If these are the kind of things that are going to be said in a post-Wimby '08 world, I'm not sure it's a world I can live in...

[Jack]

And 3 of them are gone...nearly 4 as Kohlscriber had to save MPs. And Lapentti still to play tonight...could be down to two very soon...go PEHK!

Federer is making it very easy to decide who to drop if I take Roddick for his multi tournaments coming up....

Take Andy (3R, w/d) at your own risk...

[nelslus]

Take Andy (3R, w/d) at your own risk...

I hear ya. At least at this point, I'm makin' no more trades. At least I have a few players in the draw this coming up week. I just want to keep the top 3 for the Olympics. I only have two trades left, and want to save them until after the Olympics- to see what all of the players will be doing and if they will be playing. Still: :freekingout:

(A nelslus prayer- JUST for this contest. Dear Andy: Either default or lose early. Thank you. Signed- Nelslus' Next Pretty Little Medal. :cheesy:)

[mwoods]

F. Lopez.

And I don't mean "Feliciano."

[patrick]

F. Lopez.

And I don't mean "Feliciano."

He has got to be the most useless person in THRNY.

Washington or :bat:

[Drop-shot]

F. Lopez.

And I don't mean "Feliciano."

Feliz Lopez?

[Drop-shot]

He has got to be the most useless person in THRNY.

Washington or :bat:

I'm afraid that that distinction goes to the honorable Tommy Haas.

[dryrunguy]

He has got to be the most useless person in THRNY.

Washington or :bat:

Even worse than Haas? Who's won L.A. twice?

I officially give up. I have one sub left. And I have no intention of using it.

[mwoods]

He has got to be the most useless person in THRNY.

Washington or :bat:

I knew I should have gone Del Potro...

:bat:

[dryrunguy]

I knew I should have gone Del Potro...

:bat:

Careful. Del Potro hasn't played his match yet. :rolleyes:

[mwoods]

Careful. Del Potro hasn't played his match yet. :rolleyes:

JINX JINX JINX!!! ;)

[ptmcmahon]

Great week to use all 5 trades. Verdasco and Lopez...YUCK! Oh well, I was way out of it anyways already...

At least Young got me some points, and made me glad I didn't take Haas. It should keep me out of last place!

[beaujarkko]

With Haas underperforming (and Isner and Spadea doing exactly what I thought they would), my team is AWESOME! I'd be really surprised if my lead weren't cut significantly (if I remain in the lead, that is)... I can't believe I put myself in the position of wanting Roddick to do well. He didn't withdraw, right? :rolleyes:

[patrick]

With Haas underperforming (and Isner and Spadea doing exactly what I thought they would), my team is AWESOME! I'd be really surprised if my lead weren't cut significantly (if I remain in the lead, that is)... I can't believe I put myself in the position of wanting Roddick to do well. He didn't withdraw, right? :rolleyes:

He is still playing at the moment.

[ptmcmahon]

Yet...

[ptmcmahon]

Yay! My trades for LA worked out ok in the end. A winner, a finalist, a semifinalist...and two people who crashed out first match (but at least got bye points.) With Young also winning a match I must be top 5 for LA. I see now everyone is running off and adding Andy :)

[ptmcmahon]

Had to double check to make sure I still had Tipsy. Good upset for me! Looks like ditching Querrey for Del Potro was a good idea too.

[waylandboy-tw]

In the spirit of the Olympics I'm putting together my podium for the biggest busts of the THRTNY contest. F. Lopez, please step right up to your rightful place on the top of the podium. You were truly useless! Congrats to all who stayed away from this enticing pick as I wish I had.

The gold is locked up but Fish, Young, and Safin are battling for the other places. If anyone has some other contenders they'd like to suggest please feel free.

[Jack]

In the spirit of the Olympics I'm putting together my podium for the biggest busts of the THRTNY contest. F. Lopez, please step right up to your rightful place on the top of the podium. You were truly useless! Congrats to all who stayed away from this enticing pick as I wish I had.

The gold is locked up but Fish, Young, and Safin are battling for the other places. If anyone has some other contenders they'd like to suggest please feel free.















Federer

:lipsrsealed:

[ptmcmahon]

In the spirit of the Olympics I'm putting together my podium for the biggest busts of the THRTNY contest. F. Lopez, please step right up to your rightful place on the top of the podium. You were truly useless! Congrats to all who stayed away from this enticing pick as I wish I had.

The gold is locked up but Fish, Young, and Safin are battling for the other places. If anyone has some other contenders they'd like to suggest please feel free.

I would not suggest Young. He's won matches at each of the last two tournaments and gotten us some points. He's in the lowest group, so any wins from there are appreciated.

I agree that Fed belongs there (pre-Olympics.) Picking him instead of Nadal immediately cost me any chance of winning this thing! (barring complete craziness.)

My personal nominee is Ancic. He was 0-1 and then got hurt and didn't play any more.

[dryrunguy]

For the past few years, I've lived and died by my Do Not Pick list in suicide pools. I'm only just now realizing that I need the same thing for fantasy tennis.

Let's look at this analytically. There are 12 guys on my team. Let's rank them in degrees of uselessness.

12. Del Potro (he actually won a title, so we like him... for now)
11. Dancevic (rotten draw at Toronto did him in, can't blame him for that)
10. Djokovic (I think he made a semi? Or was it a quarter? Anyway, he still has a chance to rebound in Beijing)
9. Kiefer (he's overachieved nicely... and no one has filed a restraining order or assault charge)
8. Isner (how much can you really expect?)
7. Spadea (what a boob)
6. Fish (he made a semi, no? And then lost to a guy he beat the week before... early. Total nutcase and waste of space)
5. Verdasco (in all honestly, it was my own fault for putting him on the team in the first place... But he could have at least won a few matches. We hate him.)
4. Berdych (again, I must, in part, blame myself for putting someone on my team who has decided to shack up with "my rock garden is more intelligent than I am" Lucie Safarova.)
3. Federer (I'm only keeping him out of the #1 spot because he has a chance to redeam himself... Which will happen around the same time that Mike Huckabee becomes a Muslim)
2. Haas (I will never, EVER, under any circumstances put this lump o' nuthin' on a fantasy team again)

And the grand winner (drum roll please):

1. Feliciano Lopez. Yeah, I've got a finger for him. He can sit and spin on it. :flipoff:

[ptmcmahon]

10. Djokovic (I think he made a semi? Or was it a quarter? Anyway, he still has a chance to rebound in Beijing)

He made the Cincy final (beating Rafa!) and Murray beat him. Didn't he also make the Toronto semi and lose to Rafa? Not too bad, a semi and a final, and these days 1-1 against Rafa is nothing to sneeze at (ask the Roger fans!)

F-Lo is a worthy #1. And I don't say that ONLY because I have him on my team.

[Drop-shot]

Federer

:lipsrsealed:

LOL :cheesy:
and true

2. Haas (I will never, EVER, under any circumstances put this lump o' nuthin' on a fantasy team again)



If only I had learned this. I had him in Slide into Paris. He withdrew from every tourney. And now, there he is, back on my team. :rolleyes:

[Drop-shot]

Who would've thought that Blake would yield more points in this contest than Fed. The correct A Category trade out was Federer, not Blake. Heard that brain!!!:mad:

[patrick]

Who would've thought that Blake would yield more points in this contest than Fed. The correct A Category trade out was Federer, not Blake. Heard that brain!!!:mad:


Agreed 100%. :( :(

[beaujarkko]

2. Haas (I will never, EVER, under any circumstances put this lump o' nuthin' on a fantasy team again)


Haas still has a chance to redeem himself this tournament and he has a good draw to do it. (Though I really only need him to beat Falla so that I have both semifinalists in that half)

[ptmcmahon]

Ok...as if the players screwing me wasn't bad enough...now it's the draw!

I have 5 for New Haven I think...all 5 in the same half. And I have two sets of second round matches (Young - Verdasco and Guiccone - Del Potro.) So at best I can get 1 finalist and 3 people in 3rd round. Yuck.

Is F-Lo playing? Didn't see him on draw...

[ptmcmahon]

Although my A group selections pretty much killed me, I did at least do something right by taking JMDP!

[beaujarkko]

Although my A group selections pretty much killed me, I did at least do something right by taking JMDP!

Yeah, he and Simon were the best buys of the tournament in those lower categories!

[dryrunguy]

Sorry for the delays on the scores, folks. Ziti for Brains here entered a bunch scores in the incorrect columns in the spreadsheet, so I'm fixing that. I should need about another 5-10 minutes.

[ptmcmahon]

The A group is what gave you the chance to win by picking the right people there, and then the low group picks are what gave us our winners.

[patrick]

My last trade was a good one as my trade and Fish reaches the finals.

Guess, the worthless player on my team is Roger Federer.

[dryrunguy]

Our final QC of the scores is in process. We'll get them posted asap. Thanks for your patience.