Ron Shandler To Compete In 2010 NFBC Main Event

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 11:43 am

Originally posted by DoubleX:

Well done. It takes a man to ignore some of the silly posts here and take it a different direction. Silly, maybe. But there is a six year history going on here. Most of which,you are unaware. FYI.

Sebadiah23 · Post by **Sebadiah23** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:35 pm

Ron better bring some Sharpies to sign Gekko and everyone's Forecasters.

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 1:01 pm

Originally posted by Sack:

After going DOWN in flames, I can see WALLA seated across from William Shatner for a raw nerve interview. Suddenly, Shatner turns to the camera to introduce our hero: CRANE......JOHN CRANE! Hilarious! I think we need RhiannE to make this happen.

DoubleX · Post by **DoubleX** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 1:16 pm

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

quote:Originally posted by DoubleX:

Well done. It takes a man to ignore some of the silly posts here and take it a different direction. Silly, maybe. But there is a six year history going on here. Most of which,you are unaware. FYI.

[/QUOTE]FYI, I am aware of more than you think I am. My comment stands but thanks for the education attempt.

Walla Walla · Post by **Walla Walla** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 1:33 pm

Ron, I agree to your offer. Next year in Las Vegas. AL auction would be best to setup a face to face. See ya there.

RON@HQ · Post by **RON@HQ** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 2:13 pm

Originally posted by Walla Walla:

Ron, I agree to your offer. Next year in Las Vegas. AL auction would be best to setup a face to face. See ya there.

What's with the

?? Is that like crossing your fingers behind your back?

Potter · Post by **Potter** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 2:28 pm

They haven't invented the "I'm soiling myself" emoticon yet. He may quit a couple three times between now and then, but he's probably good for it.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 2:58 pm

Originally posted by RON@HQ:

quote:Originally posted by Walla Walla:

Meek! Meek! I'll show you Meek!!!!

I'm glad Ron finally made the jump. He has always been about 5 years behind the curve. Now he can see whats going on since the ice age. Thats right Ron put the Big toe in the water first. Next year you can dive into the shark tank!

Shark tank, huh? That means the competition is tougher in Vegas? Hmmm... Sounds like you want me to compete on a more level playing field. Fair enough. I'll come to Vegas next year if you match me by donating all your winnings to charity. Then it's no more about the money. It's about the competition. Mano a mano. What say you? [/QUOTE]Ron, I knew you were a smart man, but this changeup to this thread was BRILLIANT. The fact that Walla Walla has accepted your challenge makes this "contest" as much fun to watch as the overall title. This will be fun.

Very good change of pace on your delivery. Kudos.

Walla Walla · Post by **Walla Walla** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 5:53 pm

Greg,

I'll sign a contract to show up if Ron will.

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 5:59 pm

Originally posted by Walla Walla:

Greg,

I'll sign a contract to show up if Ron will.

Why wait???

20-10!

20-10!

20-10!

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 2:20 am

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

Some thoughts and questions on this announcement:

2) Shandler in New York, Crane in Las Vegas drafting at the same time, 'Somewhere out There' comes to mind

Tooooo funny...too damn funny Doughy!

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 2:21 am

Welcome Ron! And of course Lawr!

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 2:30 am

Originally posted by Walla Walla:

Greg,

I'll sign a contract to show up if Ron will.

Ron not only is showing up for the NFBC main event, he's got a plan in place to win it all. Watch out, he's a man on a mission!!

Good luck to both in the main event. Ron isn't competing in the NFBC Auction Championship or the Live Double Play, so your charity side bet can be mano-y-mano in the big dance. Give your winnings in those other events to the family.

We're assembling the best set of owners in the land. May the best man or woman win!!

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 3:00 am

This is too much fun. We need to make this happen now.

John go to NY in 2010. Greg put them in the same league no one cares. If John wins I will donate the amount of John's winnings to the Boys N Girls Club. Walla you have absolutely nothing to lose. Thoughts...

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 3:20 am

Originally posted by Chest Rockwell:

This is too much fun. We need to make this happen now.

John go to NY in 2010. Greg put them in the same league no one cares. If John wins I will donate the amount of John's winnings to the Boys N Girls Club. Walla you have absolutely nothing to lose. Thoughts... A wonderful offer, Kent.

Greg, I agree, they've gotta be in the same league.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 3:22 am

Originally posted by Chest Rockwell:

This is too much fun. We need to make this happen now.

John go to NY in 2010. Greg put them in the same league no one cares. If John wins I will donate the amount of John's winnings to the Boys N Girls Club. Walla you have absolutely nothing to lose. Thoughts... They can compete in the overall standings just like everyone else. Nobody gets placed in a certain league, that's for sure. And besides, John is set for the NFBC three-pack at the Bellagio and has already changed his travel plans twice. Let's all compete against each other in the overall. Good luck all.

bjoak · Post by **bjoak** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 5:08 am

Originally posted by Sebadiah23:

Ron better bring some Sharpies to sign Gekko and everyone's Forecasters.

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 6:10 am

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

quote:Originally posted by Chest Rockwell:

This is too much fun. We need to make this happen now.

John go to NY in 2010. Greg put them in the same league no one cares. If John wins I will donate the amount of John's winnings to the Boys N Girls Club. Walla you have absolutely nothing to lose. Thoughts... They can compete in the overall standings just like everyone else. Nobody gets placed in a certain league, that's for sure. And besides, John is set for the NFBC three-pack at the Bellagio and has already changed his travel plans twice. Let's all compete against each other in the overall. Good luck all. [/QUOTE]Well I certainly understand not placing them that is a slippery slope if started. I also understand if Walla already has a flight booked. If not there is a way to do it via a 1300 dollar auction or the super league.

duggan · Post by **duggan** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 8:11 am

so how do the nfbc vets think shandler will do? top 10? top 50? top 100? bottom half?

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:31 am

Originally posted by duggan:

so how do the nfbc vets think shandler will do? top 10? top 50? top 100? bottom half? I think Ronnie's smart and experienced enough to finish in the top 100 overall, but also feel there is a learning curve to the bidding and his first venture in will have him just outside the top 150.

DrDobs · Post by **DrDobs** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 4:17 pm

Originally posted by duggan:

so how do the nfbc vets think shandler will do? top 10? top 50? top 100? bottom half? If I had to guess, based on what I see is a hobby that is based on about 66% Skill/33% Luck, I'd surmise the following..

- 80% chance he finishes in the top 1/3rd

- 20% chance he finishes in the top 10%

- 10% chance he finishes in the bottom 20%

Like I've said before, Ron probably has much more to lose than gain by taking up the challenge in this years main event. I commend him for playing.

Jon

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:36 pm

Originally posted by DrDobs:

quote:Originally posted by duggan:

so how do the nfbc vets think shandler will do? top 10? top 50? top 100? bottom half? If I had to guess, based on what I see is a hobby that is based on about 66% Skill/33% Luck, I'd surmise the following..

- 80% chance he finishes in the top 1/3rd

- 20% chance he finishes in the top 10%

- 10% chance he finishes in the bottom 20%

Like I've said before, Ron probably has much more to lose than gain by taking up the challenge in this years main event. I commend him for playing.

Jon [/QUOTE]I'd bet he finishes in none of the above.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 3:54 pm

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

We're happy to report that Ron Shandler of BaseballHQ.com will be competing in the NFBC Main Event on Saturday, March 27th at Citi Field in New York. this is the first sentence or two from an article Ron's wrote and publised on his website TODAY...

"I don't play in any money leagues. Well, no big money leagues, anyway. I play this game for the competition, and for me, money adds a component that distorts the experience."

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 3:57 pm

Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

We're happy to report that Ron Shandler of BaseballHQ.com will be competing in the NFBC Main Event on Saturday, March 27th at Citi Field in New York. this is the first sentence or two from an article Ron's wrote and published on his website TODAY...

"I don't play in any money leagues. Well, no big money leagues, anyway. I play this game for the competition, and for me, money adds a component that distorts the experience." [/QUOTE]EXPOSED!!!

He's a typical "cut and paste" writer, recycling bits and pieces from previous years to quickly fill the (whatever) word minimum!

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 4:00 pm

he did mention later in the article that he would write about the nfbc next week.