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Title: Obama bracket
Post by: LAMUfan on March 20, 2013, 09:24:35 AM
Obama love?

http://games.espn.go.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/en/entry?entryID=4267886
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: robertoc on March 20, 2013, 09:30:48 AM
Nice.  I have many of the same pics.  I optimistically have us beating Davidson and Butler as well. Agree with the Pres though, if we get to Miami will be a tough match up for us...
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: brewcity77 on March 20, 2013, 09:34:26 AM
Not sure how that's love...he just picked chalk for us. That's expected though, all of his brackets have been chalky. Only two seeds lower than a 10 reaching the second round. I think him putting Florida into the Final Four might be the lowest seed he's ever picked that far.
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: PJDunn on March 20, 2013, 09:36:59 AM
Boehner has us getting bounced out by Davidson...
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: RushmoreAcademy on March 20, 2013, 09:38:33 AM
Do you think there is somebody coaching him before he goes out there to fill out the bracket, making sure he doesn't pick against any swing states, or is that just overthinking it?
When they interviewed Clinton at the BEast tourney, he seemed to have a pretty good knowledge of what was going on and what teams to watch out for, but what else is he going to do with his time now?
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: LON on March 20, 2013, 09:40:56 AM
Quote from: RushmoreAcademy on March 20, 2013, 09:38:33 AM
Do you think there is somebody coaching him before he goes out there to fill out the bracket, making sure he doesn't pick against any swing states, or is that just overthinking it?
When they interviewed Clinton at the BEast tourney, he seemed to have a pretty good knowledge of what was going on and what teams to watch out for, but what else is he going to do with his time now?

Is he running for a 3rd term?

I think you're over-thinking it.
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: WarriorInNYC on March 20, 2013, 09:43:40 AM
Quote from: RushmoreAcademy on March 20, 2013, 09:38:33 AM
Do you think there is somebody coaching him before he goes out there to fill out the bracket, making sure he doesn't pick against any swing states, or is that just overthinking it?
When they interviewed Clinton at the BEast tourney, he seemed to have a pretty good knowledge of what was going on and what teams to watch out for, but what else is he going to do with his time now?

I'm sure he has someone coaching him at least a bit.  I just doubt he has the time to follow the college basketball season.

I think Clinton has a better idea due to:

1) He is not currently president and I know he is probably quite busy as well, but should have some more time on his hands

2) He is a G'Town alum and I'm assuming he then pays more attention to college bball.  I feel as though those who did not attend a school where the bball program is a big deal are much more likely to not follow the sport as much.
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: Bieberhole69 on March 20, 2013, 09:47:12 AM
YES WE CAN!
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: MerrittsMustache on March 20, 2013, 09:49:23 AM
Quote from: RushmoreAcademy on March 20, 2013, 09:38:33 AM
Do you think there is somebody coaching him before he goes out there to fill out the bracket, making sure he doesn't pick against any swing states, or is that just overthinking it?
When they interviewed Clinton at the BEast tourney, he seemed to have a pretty good knowledge of what was going on and what teams to watch out for, but what else is he going to do with his time now?

There's definitely somebody coaching him. I just don't think it's anything political. I remember a few years ago he mentioned picking against MU because of Dominic James' injury. He was obviously fed that info prior to meeting with Katz. He's a sports fan but I can't imagine the leader of the free world had been following Marquette close enough to know that their PG was injured.
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: boyonthedock on March 20, 2013, 09:51:48 AM
Oh unnatural carnal knowledge we have the same final four. I got Louisville over florida, though.
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: Mike Deane on March 20, 2013, 10:04:46 AM
Quote from: MerrittsMustache on March 20, 2013, 09:49:23 AM
There's definitely somebody coaching him. I just don't think it's anything political. I remember a few years ago he mentioned picking against MU because of Dominic James' injury. He was obviously fed that info prior to meeting with Katz. He's a sports fan but I can't imagine the leader of the free world had been following Marquette close enough to know that their PG was injured.


Agreed!  He probably learned from his "answers" to the question "who are your favorite White Sox players?"
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: 4everwarriors on March 20, 2013, 10:05:45 AM
Well, at least he's spendin' time screwin' around with brackets instead of screwin' the country.
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: Henry Sugar on March 20, 2013, 10:35:15 AM
Every year I hate this thread.

Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: JakeBarnes on March 20, 2013, 10:43:34 AM
Quote from: Warrior's Path on March 20, 2013, 10:35:15 AM
Every year I hate this thread.



Well you must hate America and support [political party] that also hates America!  I [served/worked for/think about] this country and as my right as an American, I will defend my rights against you [commies/facists/reaganite] by any means necessary, because I think that [opposing view] doesn't understand what this nation needs, which is [completely uninformed rhetoric that ignores details and uses catchphrases to make me feel smart and safe]!


Ok.  Now that I got that out of the way, can we please lock the thread?
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: cj111 on March 20, 2013, 11:43:01 AM
+1 thank you
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: GGGG on March 20, 2013, 11:53:02 AM
Quote from: Warrior's Path on March 20, 2013, 10:35:15 AM
Every year I hate this thread.


Heh...I bet you do.   ;)
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: Ari Gold on March 20, 2013, 11:57:32 AM
Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 20, 2013, 10:05:45 AM
Well, at least he's spendin' time screwin' around with brackets instead of screwin' the country.
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Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: JakeBarnes on March 20, 2013, 12:00:46 PM
Quote from: Ari Gold on March 20, 2013, 11:57:32 AM
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USA! USA! USA!

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Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: Henry Sugar on March 20, 2013, 12:06:06 PM
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on March 20, 2013, 11:53:02 AM

Heh...I bet you do.   ;)

http://youtu.be/TGEfFZcBRgI (http://youtu.be/TGEfFZcBRgI)
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: jeffreyweee on March 20, 2013, 12:29:39 PM
Obama watches sportscenter every morning while he works out. Says it's his only "me" time. I wouldn't be surprised if he knew plenty about college ball.
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: muhoosier260 on March 20, 2013, 12:38:26 PM
Quote from: WarriorInDC on March 20, 2013, 09:43:40 AM
I'm sure he has someone coaching him at least a bit.  I just doubt he has the time to follow the college basketball season.


You're telling me Obama isn't a UW troll on scoop as we speak?
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: Tugg Speedman on March 20, 2013, 12:46:12 PM
Quote from: robertoc on March 20, 2013, 09:30:48 AM
Nice.  I have many of the same pics.  I optimistically have us beating Davidson and Butler as well. Agree with the Pres though, if we get to Miami will be a tough match up for us...

If you picked all the higher seeds up and down the line, it has outperformed Obama since he started this.

In the 3rd round, he has 27 of the 32 teams as the higher seed.  In the Sweet 16, he only has #5 UW advancing over a higher seed.  E8, F4 are accoding to the seeds.  The only other "upset" is IU beating the higher seed Louisville in the final game.  He defintely has a B1G bias.

So 90+% of his picks are the higher seed.  I'll bet that is year his 10% of upset will make his bracket worse than picking all the higher seeds.
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: mubb34 on March 20, 2013, 12:47:58 PM
Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 20, 2013, 10:05:45 AM
Well, at least he's spendin' time screwin' around with brackets instead of screwin' the country.

Love this
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: avid1010 on March 20, 2013, 02:40:01 PM
Quote from: mubb34 on March 20, 2013, 12:47:58 PM
Love this
yeah...good thing i pulled my cash out of the market when he won a 2nd term.
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: warriorchick on March 20, 2013, 02:42:40 PM
Surprised no one mentioned that Obama is an obvious Crean lover.  Picked Indiana to win.
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: RawdogDX on March 20, 2013, 02:53:55 PM
Quote from: brewcity77 on March 20, 2013, 09:34:26 AM
Not sure how that's love...he just picked chalk for us. That's expected though, all of his brackets have been chalky. Only two seeds lower than a 10 reaching the second round. I think him putting Florida into the Final Four might be the lowest seed he's ever picked that far.

True, he has historically picked a lot of chalk.  (Half this board was saying you could be in the top 20% of your office pool by picking all chalk.)  I think it's worth noting that he hasn't picked an upset against us in 5 years...  I don't feel like doing the research but that might be wrong.  He may have had Washington.
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: Henry Sugar on March 20, 2013, 02:55:13 PM
Quote from: avid1010 on March 20, 2013, 02:40:01 PM
yeah...good think i pulled my cash out of the market when he won a 2nd term.

By the way, how has the market done since 11/6/2012?
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: akmarq on March 20, 2013, 02:57:35 PM
Quote from: Warrior's Path on March 20, 2013, 02:55:13 PM
By the way, how has the market done since 11/6/2012?

I don't know. It's all funny money anyway. Gold Standard!
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: Coleman on March 20, 2013, 02:58:31 PM
Quote from: avid1010 on March 20, 2013, 02:40:01 PM
yeah...good think i pulled my cash out of the market when he won a 2nd term.

This is a joke, right? You would have missed out on a some huge gains.
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: avid1010 on March 20, 2013, 04:33:57 PM
Quote from: Victor McCormick on March 20, 2013, 02:58:31 PM
This is a joke, right? You would have missed out on a some huge gains.
yeah...didn't know i needed teal for that one.  sitting above 14,500 is a beautiful thing to see.  not that it's all his doing, but it's hard to argue with the results. 

until today i liked the guy...now that he picked IU, it's probably best he doesn't have a 3rd term option, as i couldn't vote for him after that pick. 

don't know if i've mentioned it yet today, but i still think crean is a prick.
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: AZWarrior on March 20, 2013, 04:34:48 PM
Didn't have time to propose a national budget.

Did have time to do his bracket, however.

Priorities.   ::)
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: Warriors10 on March 20, 2013, 05:29:02 PM
Quote from: AZWarrior on March 20, 2013, 04:34:48 PM
Didn't have time to propose a national budget.

Did have time to do his bracket, however.

Priorities.   ::)

I am going to assume teal too because he probably spent 15 minutes doing this and then the women's bracket.  You probably posted this at work because its only 4:30 in AZ...


Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: ChicosBailBonds on March 20, 2013, 05:31:18 PM
A major correction will be coming.  Markets going well, productivity high, costs have been shed.  GDP at 0.1% last quarter so let's hold off on the hip hip hoorays.

I vomited in my mouth when I saw he picked IU. 
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: Hards Alumni on March 20, 2013, 05:38:37 PM
Quote from: AZWarrior on March 20, 2013, 04:34:48 PM
Didn't have time to propose a national budget.

Did have time to do his bracket, however.

Priorities.   ::)

http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget

http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/Overview

'scuse me? 
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: Groin_pull on March 20, 2013, 05:39:28 PM
Now that this thread has degenerated into a political pissing contest (shocking, I know)...perhaps it's time to move it to the Superbar.
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: GGGG on March 20, 2013, 05:46:32 PM
Quote from: AZWarrior on March 20, 2013, 04:34:48 PM
Didn't have time to propose a national budget.

Did have time to do his bracket, however.

Priorities.   ::)


YES BECAUSE NO PRESIDENT HAS EVER DONE ANYTHING FRIVOLOUS LEAVING SOMETHING MORE IMPORTANT UNFINISHED.  EVER!!!  OBAMA IS THE ONLY ONE!!!!
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: SaintPaulWarrior on March 20, 2013, 05:59:46 PM
Correct me if I am wrong but isn't the House of Rep's the only people who can "propose" a budget?
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: Hards Alumni on March 20, 2013, 06:44:03 PM
Quote from: SaintPaulWarrior on March 20, 2013, 05:59:46 PM
Correct me if I am wrong but isn't the House of Rep's the only people who can "propose" a budget?

It has changed throughout history.  As it currently stands the President submits a (dream) budget by Feb 1, and then Congress can do whatever they want.  Except they have failed to adopt any budget for years.

The HoR is the one that can approve spending.

and with that, I'll just be done here.
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: ChicosBailBonds on March 20, 2013, 07:26:49 PM
Quote from: SaintPaulWarrior on March 20, 2013, 05:59:46 PM
Correct me if I am wrong but isn't the House of Rep's the only people who can "propose" a budget?

Hards is right, President by law must submit a budget each year.  Then it is up to the House and the Senate to pass a budget.  Senate hasn't brought one up for vote in 4 years until a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: AZWarrior on March 20, 2013, 10:06:17 PM
Quote from: Warriors10 on March 20, 2013, 05:29:02 PM
I am going to assume teal too because he probably spent 15 minutes doing this and then the women's bracket.  You probably posted this at work because its only 4:30 in AZ...


Teal....I meant to use teal!  I forgot the teal!!   ;)

Title: Re: Obama bracket
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 21, 2013, 08:43:27 AM
Whoa...this officially wasn't what we wanted....
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