Who Will Be The Next Pope

rkmsuf · 04-14-2005, 09:25 AM

Get your brackets in.

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rkmsuf · 04-14-2005, 09:30 AM

Tough matchup for the 6 seed facing the 3 seed Danneels from Belgium who can really shoot the 3.

scooper · 04-14-2005, 09:30 AM

I was gonna say Ratzinger as well. I just don't want to take anyone from Italy, the ACC of this bracket.

Ragone · 04-14-2005, 09:30 AM

I'm taking ratzinger.. the 6 seed outta the europe bracket

QuikSand · 04-14-2005, 09:34 AM

Duke just gets all the calls. I'll take Tettamanzi.

gottimd · 04-14-2005, 09:34 AM

I am thinking DUKE, because no one of those guys can match up religously against them. But in the end, my money will be on Scola, the #6 seed out of Italy. He is definitely a diaper dandy baby, dark horse potential, cinderella pope run!

Are there any sites you can bet on this (post actual odds here too)? I would try at work, I think Betonsports.com but I don't think I can get to it.

Peregrine · 04-14-2005, 09:35 AM

Ratzinger was way underseeded, he's dangerous and poised to make a run.

Ragone · 04-14-2005, 09:35 AM

Wait these brackets are flawed.. no way a 8 and a 1 could play in the sweet sistine

SirFozzie · 04-14-2005, 09:36 AM

Must resist.. smiling.... at Religious Puns.

timmynausea · 04-14-2005, 09:37 AM

Regardless of the outcome I think this will end up being some of the best poping most of us have ever seen.

Critch · 04-14-2005, 09:39 AM

Father Ted looks a serious outsider, since he's dead already.

hxxp://www.paddypower.com/bet?action=show_type_by_main_market&category=SPECIALS&ev_class_id=45&id=520

The German is coming back strong after slipping a bit, must be some smart money heading his way. As the week has gone on the non-Europeans have generally been slipping. Don't miss out on the Papacy Prophesy Doubles.

Peregrine · 04-14-2005, 09:40 AM

It's definitely a solid group of Popefuls.

Tigercat · 04-14-2005, 09:44 AM

You have to believe a team of blue devils lead by another polish catholic can take the hosts down from the tabernacles at the end of this tourny.

ice4277 · 04-14-2005, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gottimd

Are there any sites you can bet on this (post actual odds here too)? I would try at work, I think Betonsports.com but I don't think I can get to it.

They were discussing the odds put up by some Irish bookmakers on "Hardball" a couple nights ago, but I don't know where specifically they were getting the info from.

For my money, the European bracket is stacked.

KeyserSoze · 04-14-2005, 10:17 AM

I vote for Rouco Varela. Just imagine a pope called Rocco I

Tigercat · 04-14-2005, 10:19 AM

hxxp://www.oddschecker.com/betting/mode/o/odds/124960x/mbid/5714253

Pyser · 04-14-2005, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeyserSoze

I vote for Rouco Varela. Just imagine a pope called Rocco I

if any of us here could affect the outcome, id have to go with keyser soze.

Peregrine · 04-14-2005, 10:22 AM

This is the Irish one that was mentioned, it was also mentioned in the NYT. Big money future speculators, with at least a million riding on the outcome of the Papal Conclave.

http://www.intrade.com/

digamma · 04-14-2005, 11:01 AM

What kind of committee makes the first seed play the third seed in the second round?

I'll take Ratzinger.

KeyserSoze · 04-14-2005, 11:13 AM

Could you imagine that the pope is awarded a la "Ultimate Fighter"??

MMMM "The ultimate Pope" Raztzinger vs Scola . It will be the program of the year

Bee · 04-14-2005, 11:19 AM

I'm assuming the odds are against a repeat?

Swaggs · 04-14-2005, 11:24 AM

I like the titles to the rounds. Ecumemnical Eight.

timmynausea · 04-14-2005, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bee

I'm assuming the odds are against a repeat?

There hasn't been a repeat in any of these religious things since Jesus came back. (He was way behind on good friday, and it looked like he was done for sure.)

Scarecrow · 04-14-2005, 01:12 PM

What?????

Must have been a serious upset since #7 Ennio Antonelli of Italy didn't make the Sweet Sistine.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 04-14-2005, 02:36 PM

Bah! I'm gonna go with Father McKittrick from D.C. as my DarkHorse to take it all.

PilotMan · 04-14-2005, 08:48 PM

Prolly not going to happen, but it sounds good.

Pope RuPaul I

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 04-14-2005, 10:38 PM

Who are the diaper dandies? In order to make a decision I need to have a lixt of the mid major dioses that can field a champ.

Shkspr · 04-14-2005, 10:54 PM

The diaper dandies would be any of the over-80s who aren't allowed to vote.

Maradiaga got screwed in the seeding. The man can do it all.

judicial clerk · 04-15-2005, 10:39 AM

Quote:

There hasn't been a repeat in any of these religious things since Jesus came back. (He was way behind on good friday, and it looked like he was done for sure.)

Not true. There has been a three-time winner.

Oscar Andres Rodriguez Maradiaga got screwed by the selection committee. They sent him all the way to the Italy region.

vyshka · 04-15-2005, 10:45 AM

Man, father Guido Sarducci didn't make it to the sweet sistine? That's a shame.

gottimd · 04-19-2005, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peregrine

Ratzinger was way underseeded, he's dangerous and poised to make a run.

Good call, do they have any pictures of him cutting down the nets as we speak?

digamma · 04-19-2005, 12:33 PM

Pope John Paul II is dead
and there you are
you're running for pope
you're a shooting star
And all the years
no one knows
just how hard you worked
but now it shows...
(in) ONE SHINING MOMENT, IT'S ALL ON THE LINE
ONE SHINING MOMENT, THERE FROZEN IN TIME

But conclave is short
and the popedom is long
in the puff of white smoke
ah that moment's gone
And when it's done
win or lose
you always did your best
cuz inside you knew...
(that) ONE SHINING MOMENT, YOU REACHED DEEP INSIDE
ONE SHINING MOMENT, YOU KNEW YOU WERE ALIVE

Feel the beat of your heart
feel the wind in your face
it's more than a contest
it's more than a race...

And when it's done
win or lose
you always did your best
cuz inside you knew...
(that) ONE SHINING MOMENT, YOU REACHED FOR THE SKY
ONE SHINING MOMENT, YOU KNEW
ONE SHINING MOMENT, YOU WERE WILLING TO TRY
ONE SHINING MOMENT....

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 04-19-2005, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digamma

Pope John Paul II is dead
and there you are
you're running for pope
you're a shooting star
And all the years
no one knows
just how hard you worked
but now it shows...
(in) ONE SHINING MOMENT, IT'S ALL ON THE LINE
ONE SHINING MOMENT, THERE FROZEN IN TIME

But conclave is short
and the popedom is long
in the puff of white smoke
ah that moment's gone
And when it's done
win or lose
you always did your best
cuz inside you knew...
(that) ONE SHINING MOMENT, YOU REACHED DEEP INSIDE
ONE SHINING MOMENT, YOU KNEW YOU WERE ALIVE

Feel the beat of your heart
feel the wind in your face
it's more than a contest
it's more than a race...

And when it's done
win or lose
you always did your best
cuz inside you knew...
(that) ONE SHINING MOMENT, YOU REACHED FOR THE SKY
ONE SHINING MOMENT, YOU KNEW
ONE SHINING MOMENT, YOU WERE WILLING TO TRY
ONE SHINING MOMENT....

I would give anything to see the replay of the conclave while the song is playing.

04-14-2005, 09:30 AM	#2
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Tough matchup for the 6 seed facing the 3 seed Danneels from Belgium who can really shoot the 3. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

04-14-2005, 09:36 AM	#9
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04-14-2005, 10:22 AM	#18
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	This is the Irish one that was mentioned, it was also mentioned in the NYT. Big money future speculators, with at least a million riding on the outcome of the Papal Conclave. http://www.intrade.com/ Last edited by Peregrine : 04-14-2005 at 10:23 AM.

04-14-2005, 11:24 AM	#22
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I like the titles to the rounds. Ecumemnical Eight. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

04-14-2005, 01:12 PM	#24
Scarecrow College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Flatlands of America	What????? Must have been a serious upset since #7 Ennio Antonelli of Italy didn't make the Sweet Sistine. __________________ Post Count: Eleventy Billion - so deal with it!

04-14-2005, 09:30 AM	#3
scooper College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cinn City	I was gonna say Ratzinger as well. I just don't want to take anyone from Italy, the ACC of this bracket.

04-14-2005, 09:30 AM	#4
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	I'm taking ratzinger.. the 6 seed outta the europe bracket

04-14-2005, 09:34 AM	#5
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Duke just gets all the calls. I'll take Tettamanzi.

04-14-2005, 09:34 AM	#6
gottimd Dearly Missed (9/25/77-12/23/08) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DC Suburbs	I am thinking DUKE, because no one of those guys can match up religously against them. But in the end, my money will be on Scola, the #6 seed out of Italy. He is definitely a diaper dandy baby, dark horse potential, cinderella pope run! Are there any sites you can bet on this (post actual odds here too)? I would try at work, I think Betonsports.com but I don't think I can get to it. __________________ NAFL New Orleans Saints GM/Co-Commish MP Career Record: 114-85 NAFL Super Bowl XI Champs In memory of Gavin Anthony: 7/22/08-7/26/08 Last edited by gottimd : 04-14-2005 at 09:36 AM.

04-14-2005, 09:35 AM	#7
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	Ratzinger was way underseeded, he's dangerous and poised to make a run.

04-14-2005, 09:37 AM	#10
timmynausea College Starter Join Date: Dec 2002	Regardless of the outcome I think this will end up being some of the best poping most of us have ever seen.

04-14-2005, 09:39 AM	#11
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	Father Ted looks a serious outsider, since he's dead already. hxxp://www.paddypower.com/bet?action=show_type_by_main_market&category=SPECIALS&ev_class_id=45&id=520 The German is coming back strong after slipping a bit, must be some smart money heading his way. As the week has gone on the non-Europeans have generally been slipping. Don't miss out on the Papacy Prophesy Doubles.

04-14-2005, 09:40 AM	#12
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	It's definitely a solid group of Popefuls.

04-14-2005, 09:44 AM	#13
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	You have to believe a team of blue devils lead by another polish catholic can take the hosts down from the tabernacles at the end of this tourny.

04-14-2005, 10:17 AM	#15
KeyserSoze H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Spain	I vote for Rouco Varela. Just imagine a pope called Rocco I

04-14-2005, 10:19 AM	#16
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	hxxp://www.oddschecker.com/betting/mode/o/odds/124960x/mbid/5714253

04-14-2005, 11:01 AM	#19
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	What kind of committee makes the first seed play the third seed in the second round? I'll take Ratzinger.

04-14-2005, 11:13 AM	#20
KeyserSoze H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Spain	Could you imagine that the pope is awarded a la "Ultimate Fighter"?? MMMM "The ultimate Pope" Raztzinger vs Scola . It will be the program of the year

04-14-2005, 11:19 AM	#21
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	I'm assuming the odds are against a repeat?

04-14-2005, 02:36 PM	#25
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	Bah! I'm gonna go with Father McKittrick from D.C. as my DarkHorse to take it all. __________________ Toujour Pret

04-14-2005, 08:48 PM	#26
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Prolly not going to happen, but it sounds good. Pope RuPaul I __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

04-14-2005, 10:38 PM	#27
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	Who are the diaper dandies? In order to make a decision I need to have a lixt of the mid major dioses that can field a champ. __________________ Toujour Pret

04-14-2005, 10:54 PM	#28
Shkspr College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Amarillo, TX	The diaper dandies would be any of the over-80s who aren't allowed to vote. Maradiaga got screwed in the seeding. The man can do it all.

04-15-2005, 10:45 AM	#30
vyshka Mascot Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tempe, AZ	Man, father Guido Sarducci didn't make it to the sweet sistine? That's a shame.

04-19-2005, 12:33 PM	#32
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	Pope John Paul II is dead and there you are you're running for pope you're a shooting star And all the years no one knows just how hard you worked but now it shows... (in) ONE SHINING MOMENT, IT'S ALL ON THE LINE ONE SHINING MOMENT, THERE FROZEN IN TIME But conclave is short and the popedom is long in the puff of white smoke ah that moment's gone And when it's done win or lose you always did your best cuz inside you knew... (that) ONE SHINING MOMENT, YOU REACHED DEEP INSIDE ONE SHINING MOMENT, YOU KNEW YOU WERE ALIVE Feel the beat of your heart feel the wind in your face it's more than a contest it's more than a race... And when it's done win or lose you always did your best cuz inside you knew... (that) ONE SHINING MOMENT, YOU REACHED FOR THE SKY ONE SHINING MOMENT, YOU KNEW ONE SHINING MOMENT, YOU WERE WILLING TO TRY ONE SHINING MOMENT....

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