*** Dave and Adam's Card World Presents: The SCF Streak For The Reward Points Contest ***

[ravens_creed]

August 2017 Final Standings:
1. who765 - 395
2. bearpup - 381
3. JFried1029 - 367
4. bakemeister52 - 327
5. OriolesFan - 324
6. cjs-sportscards - 315
7. bbcardzman - 310
8. dragonslayer913 - 292


This was, by my estimation, the closest, most competitive month yet since I started running this contest. It's also the 3rd different winner in the last 3 months.
A big congratulations must first go out to our monthly winner, @who765. He came out of the gates strong at the beginning, and was able to hold on until the end of the month, despite very close, challenging pushes from both @bearpup and @JFried1029, who have secured themselves as consistent forces to be reckoned with every month, and both already have at least one monthly title under their belts. It was who765's turn to dominate the way in August, however, showing that he can hang with the best in this contest, as he has every month. Persistence pays off, and he was finally rewarded fairly for his efforts. A fantastic showing from @bakemeister52 saw him finish in the top 5 again this month, despite having to begrudgingly take several days off of the contest due to being on vacation out in the woods, where hopefully no squirrels were mistreated during his stay. Rob's dedication to this contest is second to none... however, I've recently had to file a restraining order against him for fear that I, myself, might start getting the squirrel treatment for taking a day off here and there. I knew that ice cream truck with the antennae sticking out the back parked across the street from me looked out-of-place the other day, and the Oregon plates were highly suspicious... Rounding out the top-5 this month, and deserving of a pat on the back for his efforts and best showing to date, was @OriolesFan. Rodney's impressive production this month was a lot more like his beloved Orioles' offensive output... and a lot less like the current state of their rotation... other August notables include solid performances from @cjs-sportscards, who also deserves a shout-out for every time he's been able to help me out with posting a schedule when I wasn't able to, sometimes doing so with very minimal notice; the regular playing return of former monthly champion @bbcardzman, who should be considered a contender for September already, as well as a strong showing from relative newcomer to the contest @dragonslayer913, who has not looked out of place amongst our regulars and deserves a "rookie of the month" nod of sorts.

Good luck in September, everyone!! NFL is right around the corner...

[who765]

[ravens_creed]

I lied, there's no EPL games tomorrow morning, but this is what I came up with to kick off September...


Questions for Saturday, September 2, 2017:

- You may make up to 3 predictions total.
- You may make no more than 2 predictions per level.
- Good luck!


Level 1: (2 RP / 1 SP)
1a) MLB: who will win: Washington Nationals at Milwaukee Brewers (7:10pm ET)
1b) US Open Tennis: who will win: (4) Elina Svitolina vs. Shelby Rogers (USA) (3pm ET)
1c) US Open Tennis: who will win: (3) Roger Federer (Switzerland) vs. (31) Feliciano Lopez (Spain) (7pm ET)


Level 2: (5 RP / 2 SP)
2d) MLB: who will win: (PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION THAT FOLLOWS) NY Mets vs. Houston Astros – They are playing a double-header today. You may choose either team from either game, but you NEED to indicate which game, the first or second, your prediction applies to. Game one is the returning Matt Harvey for the Mets vs. Charlie Morton for the Astros, while game two sees Seth Lugo and his crazy spin rate take on Brad Peacock and his successful only-out-of-the-stretch approach. Game 1 goes at 2:10pm ET.
2e) MLS: who will win (draw is a push): New York Red Bulls at FC Dallas (9pm ET)
2f) MLS: who will win (draw is a push): Chicago Fire at Montreal Impact (7pm ET)


Level 3: (10 RP / 3 SP)
3g) MLB: who will win: Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies (8:10pm ET)
3h) MLB: who will win: Boston Red Sox at NY Yankees (1:05pm ET)
3i) US Open Tennis: who will win: (11) Roberto Bautista-Agut (Spain) vs. (24) Juan Martin del Potro (Argentina) (1pm ET)



** Please indicate the level number in each of your predictions. Many thanks!

[steelers6]

Questions for Saturday, September 2, 2017:


Level 1: (2 RP / 1 SP)
1a) MLB: who will win: Washington Nationals at Milwaukee Brewers (7:10pm ET)- WASHINGTON NATIONALS
1c) US Open Tennis: who will win: (3) Roger Federer (Switzerland) vs. (31) Feliciano Lopez (Spain) (7pm ET)- FEDERER

Level 3: (10 RP / 3 SP)
3i) US Open Tennis: who will win: (11) Roberto Bautista-Agut (Spain) vs. (24) Juan Martin del Potro (Argentina) (1pm ET)- DEL PORTO

[mastermind]

Level 2: (5 RP / 2 SP)
2f) MLS: who will win (draw is a push): Chicago Fire

Level 3: (10 RP / 3 SP)
3g) MLB: who will win: Arizona Diamondbacks
3i) US Open Tennis: who will win: (11) Roberto Bautista-Agut (Spain)

[who765]

Questions for Saturday, September 2, 2017:



Level 2: (5 RP / 2 SP)
2d) MLB: who will win: (PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION THAT FOLLOWS) NY Mets vs. Houston Astros – They are playing a double-header today. You may choose either team from either game, but you NEED to indicate which game, the first or second, your prediction applies to. Game one is the returning Matt Harvey for the Mets vs. Charlie Morton for the Astros, while game two sees Seth Lugo and his crazy spin rate take on Brad Peacock and his successful only-out-of-the-stretch approach. Game 1 goes at 2:10pm ET. Game 2 Houston Astros


Level 3: (10 RP / 3 SP)
3g) MLB: who will win: Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies (8:10pm ET) Colorado Rockies
3h) MLB: who will win: Boston Red Sox at NY Yankees (1:05pm ET) Boston Red Sox

[OriolesFan]

Level 1 - NATIONALS

Level 2 - ASTROS (Game 2)

Level 3 - D'BACKS

[Cajun68]

I lied, there's no EPL games tomorrow morning, but this is what I came up with to kick off September...


Questions for Saturday, September 2, 2017:

- You may make up to 3 predictions total.
- You may make no more than 2 predictions per level.
- Good luck!


Level 1: (2 RP / 1 SP)
1a) MLB: who will win: Washington Nationals at Milwaukee Brewers (7:10pm) (Washington Nationals)
1b) US Open Tennis: who will win: (4) Elina Svitolina vs. Shelby Rogers (USA) (3pm ET)
1c) US Open Tennis: who will win: (3) Roger Federer (Switzerland) vs. (31) Feliciano Lopez (Spain) (7pm ET)


Level 2: (5 RP / 2 SP)
2d) MLB: who will win: (PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION THAT FOLLOWS) NY Mets vs. Houston Astros – They are playing a double-header today. You may choose either team from either game, but you NEED to indicate which game, the first or second, your prediction applies to. Game one is the returning Matt Harvey for the Mets vs. Charlie Morton for the Astros, while game two sees Seth Lugo and his crazy spin rate take on Brad Peacock and his successful only-out-of-the-stretch approach. Game 1 goes at 2:10pm ET.
2e) MLS: who will win (draw is a push): New York Red Bulls at FC Dallas (9pm ET)
2f) MLS: who will win (draw is a push): Chicago Fire at Montreal Impact (7pm ET)


Level 3: (10 RP / 3 SP)
3g) MLB: who will win: Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies (8:10pm ET) (Colorado Rockies)
3h) MLB: who will win: Boston Red Sox at NY Yankees (1:05pm ET)
3i) US Open Tennis: who will win: (11) Roberto Bautista-Agut (Spain) vs. (24) Juan Martin del Potro (Argentina) (1pm ET)



** Please indicate the level number in each of your predictions. Many thanks!

[bakemeister52]

1c) US Open Tennis: who will win: (3) Roger Federer (Switzerland) (7pm ET)

Level 3: (10 RP / 3 SP)
3g) MLB: who will win: Arizona Diamondbacks
3i) US Open Tennis: who will win: (24) Juan Martin del Potro (Argentina) (1pm ET)

Paul it wasn't the squirrel, it was the fat gophers/prairie dogs that I couldn't kill. I swear as soon as I missed them they were back up out of the hole laughing at me. Did better fishing and looking for rocks.

[bigmo1979]

Level 1: (2 RP / 1 SP)
1b) US Open Tennis: who will win: (4) Elina Svitolina vs. Shelby Rogers (USA) (3pm ET)


Level 2: (5 RP / 2 SP)
2d) MLB: who will win: (PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION THAT FOLLOWS) NY Mets vs. Houston Astros – They are playing a double-header today. You may choose either team from either game, but you NEED to indicate which game, the first or second, your prediction applies to. Game one is the returning Matt Harvey for the Mets vs. Charlie Morton for the Astros, while game two sees Seth Lugo and his crazy spin rate take on Brad Peacock and his successful only-out-of-the-stretch approach. Game 1 goes at 2:10pm ET.
Game 1 Astros
Game 2 Astros