2009 Celticsblog Draft: Voting Analysis : Team of the Future

[Roy Hobbs]

So the tie breaker was if there's a tie, Orlando loses?

That hardly seems fair since the only reason it is being brought into the situation is because Orlando has two GMs. If Lucky was just a CB member he could just as easily have chosen Orlando.

These rules on the flow can be a be-atch some times.

I actually think it's a very fair rule.  I mean, a lot of people have advocated the "owners shouldn't be able to vote for themselves" rule.  One of the fairest ways to decide the team is to see how others view it, rather than GMs themselves.

While I agree with the rule, I would think that if it was a rule from the beginning it would be cool. But after a tiebreaker to throw in a rule that states we are going to disregard GM votes ONLY because one team has 2 GM's and one doesn't is bogus.

It's like playing a game of ball and setting a time limit on a game and if it's tied after the time limit saying "we will play 5 more minutes but if it's still tied, the team with the tallest player loses".

I don't see it that way.  Orlando has an inherent advantage:  it has two biased GMs (much like Portland).  While one extra vote usually won't make a huge difference, in a tie it obviously does. 

I don't know, I just see it as a very fair decision.  With where we are now, what would your suggestion be on how to resolve the tie?  Have yet another run off?

Hey y'all --- it's all good.

ORLANDO v. PHILADELPHIA has been an epic battle.

If we end in a tie, I suggest either (a) a coin flip or (b) just ranking the teams alphabetically...

What about reverse alphabetically?

[Gainesville Celtic]

So the tie breaker was if there's a tie, Orlando loses?

That hardly seems fair since the only reason it is being brought into the situation is because Orlando has two GMs. If Lucky was just a CB member he could just as easily have chosen Orlando.

These rules on the flow can be a be-atch some times.

I actually think it's a very fair rule.  I mean, a lot of people have advocated the "owners shouldn't be able to vote for themselves" rule.  One of the fairest ways to decide the team is to see how others view it, rather than GMs themselves.

While I agree with the rule, I would think that if it was a rule from the beginning it would be cool. But after a tiebreaker to throw in a rule that states we are going to disregard GM votes ONLY because one team has 2 GM's and one doesn't is bogus.

It's like playing a game of ball and setting a time limit on a game and if it's tied after the time limit saying "we will play 5 more minutes but if it's still tied, the team with the tallest player loses".

I don't see it that way.  Orlando has an inherent advantage:  it has two biased GMs (much like Portland).  While one extra vote usually won't make a huge difference, in a tie it obviously does. 

I don't know, I just see it as a very fair decision.  With where we are now, what would your suggestion be on how to resolve the tie?  Have yet another run off?

Hey y'all --- it's all good.

ORLANDO v. PHILADELPHIA has been an epic battle.

If we end in a tie, I suggest either (a) a coin flip or (b) just ranking the teams alphabetically...

What about reverse alphabetically?

too confusing ---- that's what cops do to show/prove you're drunk. 

[Lucky17]

Breaking news: reports that the Orlando Magics franchise may be moving to Ohio. Cities for consideration: Akron or Youngstown.

More news as details develop.

[Rondo2287]

breaking news, this is the magics mascot

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4qOKybOKXs&feature=related

[Roy Hobbs]

Breaking news: reports that the Orlando Magics franchise may be moving to Ohio. Cities for consideration: Akron or Youngstown.

More news as details develop.

Will they also be changing their name to the Lebrons?

The Akron Lebrons.  It has a decent ring to it.

[KCattheStripe]

Breaking news: reports that the Orlando Magics franchise may be moving to Ohio. Cities for consideration: Akron or Youngstown.

More news as details develop.

Will they also be changing their name to the Lebrons?

The Akron Lebrons.  It has a decent ring to it.

A championship ring?

[Roy Hobbs]

Breaking news: reports that the Orlando Magics franchise may be moving to Ohio. Cities for consideration: Akron or Youngstown.

More news as details develop.

Will they also be changing their name to the Lebrons?

The Akron Lebrons.  It has a decent ring to it.

A championship ring?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-9PD9Y3c-8

No ring for the Lebrons.

[Gainesville Celtic]

breaking news, this is the magics mascot

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4qOKybOKXs&feature=related

Breaking?!?!

this is oooooolllld news. Gob Bluth's been our mascot for 2 years.... a magician, a dancer, a dangerous mind, a puppeteer, and an early segway rider:

[Gainesville Celtic]

31 more minutes to vote in  the Eastern Conf. Semifinals runoff...

that's 3 times as many TOTAL WORDS the person who right now will have casted the deciding ballot has posted to CelticsBlog... all in the last 30 minutes   

Picking ORLANDO to advance.....



It's a slaaaaaam duuunnnnk!!!

[Gainesville Celtic]

I know that a Florida team is in the runoff... but rumors of hanging chads?!? zoinks!

 

[Gainesville Celtic]

The ORLANDO MAGICS would like to be the first to congratulate the Philadelphia 76ers for advancing to the Eastern Conf. Finals.


TP, Kwhit10!!!!   TP, Kwhit10!!!!

[The Walker Wiggle]

Wow, Did the commissioner just cast the tie breaking vote with 26 seconds remaining? I don't think CB Fantasy draft will ever have a closer vote than that. Both Philadelphia and Orlando ought to be proud.

[Roy Hobbs]

Both Philadelphia and Orlando ought to be proud.

Agreed.  Two excellent squads, that battled for two great days.

Also, very classy, G.C.

[The Walker Wiggle]

Also congratulations to Portland are in order. And one last cheer for the Buffalo Braves, who made it a contest with a dramatic late run.

[Scribbles]

lol Every mod voted for Portland.