The 34th Running Of The DFS NCAA Tournament Pool

Congratulations! You are cordially invited to participate in the 34th running of the famed DFS NCAA Tournament Pool, the most comprehensive and efficiently run pool in all the land!!

I’m thrilled to say that our pool continues to be strong, robust and very competitive. Last year, in fact, the pool attracted 262 participants. Keith Dilgard astutely predicted that UConn would beat Purdue in the final and was justly awarded with the DFS NCAA Pool Championship (3,191.50).  Jim Ohngemach, in a true blind squirrel moment, took home second place (1,227.50). Equally improbable was Richie Lancaster, longtime family friend, amassing enough points to tie for 3rd (245.50). The other 3rd place finisher, Tommy Schwartz (245.50), was previously best known for scoring 100 career points for Cresskill High School. 

As you will recall, Turbo Tourney, the DFS Pool's software provider since 1997, is no more. We instead went with Run Your Pool, a web site that touts itself as a place where you can "Enjoy the sports you already love more — simply by mercilessly beating your friends, family, and loved ones in the Internet's favorite sports pools." We were extremely pleased with the results. 

Please note, if you participated last year, you can simply log in with your existing username and password. If you've forgotten your login information, you can use the 'Forgot username or password' link in the login area.  If you've deleted your membership, you can still login, but will need to rejoin your pool after logging in.

Important: I will be on vacation this coming week - visiting family and friends on the sunny west coast of Florida. I may not be emailing during this time. For the earlier rounds, you may have to access the standing by visiting the pool web site, link below

 Pool Web Site: https://www.runyourpool.com/p/j/874c4e0bb07e4a51a7d29aad078af97e

Pool History: http://dfsncaatournamentpool.blogspot.com/2010/03/pool-history.html

Instructions: http://dfsncaatournamentpool.blogspot.com/2010/02/instuctions.html

Submit $20 Dues Payment: http://dfsncaatournamentpool.blogspot.com/2010/02/submit-dues.html

Pool Message Board: https://www.runyourpool.com/shared_includes_v5/messageboard/index.cfm

The 33rd Running Of The DFS NCAA Tournament Pool

Congratulations! You are cordially invited to participate in the 33rd running of the DFS NCAA Tournament Pool, the most comprehensive and efficiently run pool in all the land. 

I’m thrilled to say that our pool continues to be strong, robust and very competitive. Last year, in fact, the pool attracted 215 participants. Mike Ludwig (2,665) and his kid cousin Mary Moran (1,025) showed faith in their alma mater (UConn) and were justly rewarded with 1st and 2nd place respectively last year. Frank DeSimone came in 3rd (410). All three are expected to participate again this year. Robert Graziano, who pitifully finished in last place (215th) last year, is also expected to be back, but no one is overly concerned about that. 

As you will recall, Turbo Tourney, the DFS Pool's software provider since 1997, is no more. We instead went with Run Your Pool, a web site that touts itself as a place where you can "Enjoy the sports you already love more — simply by mercilessly beating your friends, family, and loved ones in the Internet's favorite sports pools." We were extremely pleased with the results. 

Please note, if you participated last year, you can simply log in with your existing username and password. If you've forgotten your login information, you can use the 'Forgot username or password' link in the login area.  If you've deleted your membership, you can still login, but will need to rejoin your pool after logging in.

 Important links below:

Pool Web Site: https://www.runyourpool.com/p/j/874c4e0bb07e4a51a7d29aad078af97e

Pool History: http://dfsncaatournamentpool.blogspot.com/2010/03/pool-history.html

Instructions: http://dfsncaatournamentpool.blogspot.com/2010/02/instuctions.html

Submit $20 Dues Payment: http://dfsncaatournamentpool.blogspot.com/2010/02/submit-dues.html

Pool Message Board: https://www.runyourpool.com/shared_includes_v5/messageboard/index.cfm

The 32nd Running Of The DFS NCAA Tournament Pool

Congratulations! You are cordially invited to participate in the 32nd running of the DFS NCAA Tournament Pool, the most comprehensive and efficiently run pool in all the land. 

I’m thrilled to say that our pool continues to be strong, robust and very competitive. Last year, in fact, the pool attracted 243 participants. Reigning champ, Lou March (3061), is eager to defend his title.  Amy Barcellona (1177) finished second, while Christine Schwartz (471) finished 3rd.  Greg Klepacki, who woefully finished in last place in 2022 (243rd), is also back, although no one is too concerned. 

There is a significant change to the pool this year. We're sad to report that Turbo Tourney, the DFS Pool's software provider since 1997, is no more. I confidently speak for all of us when I say that Turbo Tourney was a software provider we had all come to know and love. Turbo Tourney has referred us to Run Your Pool, a web site that touts itself as a place where you can "Enjoy the sports you already love more — simply by mercilessly beating your friends, family, and loved ones in the Internet's favorite sports pools." It sounds like this is the place for us. 

Good luck should choose to join our growing pool.  Important links below:

Pool Web Site: https://www.runyourpool.com/p/j/874c4e0bb07e4a51a7d29aad078af97e

Pool History: http://dfsncaatournamentpool.blogspot.com/2010/03/pool-history.html

Instructions: http://dfsncaatournamentpool.blogspot.com/2010/02/instuctions.html

Submit $20 Dues Payment: http://dfsncaatournamentpool.blogspot.com/2010/02/submit-dues.html

Pool Message Board: https://www.runyourpool.com/shared_includes_v5/messageboard/index.cfm

Last Years Standing are being emailed out since I am unable to load Turbo Tourney standings to the Run Your Pool site. 

March Captures DFS NCAA Tournament Pool Championship For The Second Time

Lou March (3061) has won the DFS NCAA Championship for the second time ever (2017 and 2022). He joins Jonathan Chang (1994 and 2011) as the only even two-time champion. Pool newcomer Amy Barcellona (1177) finishes second. Christine Schwartz (471), who has only experienced limited pool success in the past, finishes 3rd.  Below are links to the final standings and our pool history. 

STANDINGS:

http://www.mysideline.com/u/2204/collegebbmens/currentstandings.htm

POOL HISTORY:

http://dfsncaatournamentpool.blogspot.com/2010/03/pool-history.html

It's Lou March Sr vs. Carrie Dilgard For All The Marbles

Here are the final two scenarios heading into Monday nights championship game:

• If Kansas beats North Carolina, Lou March will win the pool for the second time ever. He last won in 2015. Under this scenario, Amy Barcellona will finish second and Christine Schwartz will finish 3rd. 
• If North Carolina Beats Kansas, Carrie Dilgard wins first prize. This won't be such a bad scenario for March, who would tie for second and third with Billy Schwartz.

Closer to home scenarios:

• The commissioner's daughter, Cara Scancarella, finishes in 4th if North Carolina beats Kansas. For that, she gets zero dollars
• The commissioner's nephew, Drew Bryan, finishes in 5th if Kansas beats North Carolina. For that, he gets zero dollars. 

Current Standings

 Current Standings:

http://www.mysideline.com/u/2204/collegebbmens/currentstandings.htm

Final Four Scenarios:

If Duke Beats Villanova: 

http://www.mysideline.com/u/2204/collegebbmens/tournamentscenarios.htm

If Villanova Beats Duke:

http://www.mysideline.com/u/2204/collegebbmens/tournamentscenarios2.htm

If Duke Beats Kansas:

http://www.mysideline.com/u/2204/collegebbmens/tournamentscenarios3.htm

If Kansas Beats Duke:

http://www.mysideline.com/u/2204/collegebbmens/tournamentscenarios4.htm

If North Carolina Beats Villanova:

http://www.mysideline.com/u/2204/collegebbmens/tournamentscenarios5.htm

If Villanova Beats North Carolina:

http://www.mysideline.com/u/2204/collegebbmens/tournamentscenarios6.htm

If North Carolina Beats Kansas

http://www.mysideline.com/u/2204/collegebbmens/tournamentscenarios7.htm

If Kansas Beats North Carolina

http://www.mysideline.com/u/2204/collegebbmens/tournamentscenarios8.htm

The DFS 31st DFS NCAA Tournament Pool

Congratulations! You are cordially invited to participate in the 31st running of the DFS NCAA Tournament Pool, the most comprehensive and efficiently run pool in all the land. The pool came roaring back to life in 2021 after the off in 2020 due to the COVID19 pandemic. In fact, we had 218 participants last year.

Shockingly, Gene Ged, the longtime DFS participant, won the pool in 2021 (2,756). Charles Zervas placed 2nd (1,076). Joansie Scancarella, mother of the pool commissioner, placed 3rd (424) after 30 years of limited pool success. All three are back this and determined to build on last year's successes. Laura Flower, who woefully finished in last in 2021 (218th place), is also back, but no one appears to be concerned about that. 

Directions on how to participate, pool history, how to submit dues can be found on the links below. 

Also, based on the actions of a few rule-breaking Bad Apples, an unbending and uncompromising rule has been implemented - - - all monies have to be delivered to the commissioner no later than high noon on Thursday, If payment is submitted by mail, envelopes must be postmarked by Wednesday. Anyone who is late will be declared ineligible and thrown out of the pool for life and excommunicated. 

Instructions:

http://dfsncaatournamentpool.blogspot.com/2010/02/instuctions.html

Enter Your Picks:

http://www.mysideline.com/u/2204/collegebbmens/tournamententry.htm

Pool History:

DFS NCAA Tournament Pool: Pool History

Submit Dues: 

DFS NCAA Tournament Pool: Submit Dues