Around The Horn 2017

beakerjoe

Its long over due but yes, Ive got off my backside and it is time, to bring back the best darn wrestling debate game in the history of Boards.ie,

Around The Horn is back bay-bay!

Its been over a year since our last Around The Horn and I thought id open this thread to see if there would be interest in it this year.



For those of you guys who know what ATH (Around The Horn) is, then great. For those of yous who don't....here is a short summary.

Simplified version of the rules:

I will post a topic and you have to post your response including why you made that choice within a given time limit (before the next match is scheduled to begin), take care while making your responses however as the other contestant can counter your arguement i.e pointing out possible flaws in what youve said.

*you can only counter an arguement two times so make sure your point is worth making. If someone's defense of their arguement isnt good it will count against them.

*You can use the same answer as your opponent if you wish i.e you agree with their choice however its hard to win a debate when your making the same points someone has already made

Any questions, just ask me



Thats generally how it's been done before, with two posters pitted against each other answering opened ended (i.e ones that could have a number of correct answers) such as:

Example 1: Who is the most under-utilized / underused person on the WWE Roster and what would you suggest should be done with them? Why is your choice better than your oponents?

Example 2: "Pitch to Vince" - Vince McMahon wants to debut a new stable on WWE TV in the next few months. Using only current WWE employees who would you suggest for this new stable and how would you pitch the group to Vince?

The latter part of that (example 1) however should only be referred to after your first answer as otherwise the person who answers first would be at a distinct disadvantage being unable to refer to their opponents argument in their opening post.

For further examples, heres last years discussion thread

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057616655

It will follow a King of The Ring style format as before and as highlighted below:

1 Boardsie no.1
Boardsie no.2

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QF1:W1 vs W2
2 Boardsie no.3
Boardsie no.4

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SF1:WQF1 vs WQF2
3 Boardsie no.5
Boardsie no.6

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GF1:W3 vs w4
4 Boardsie no.7
Boardsie no.8

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Final:
5 Boardsie no.9
Boardsie no.10

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QF3:W5 vs W6
6 Boardsie no.11
Boardsie no.12

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SF2:WQF3 vs WQF4
7 Boardsie no.13
Boardsie no.14

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QF4:W7 vs W8
8 Boardsie no.15
Boardsie no.16



What is Around The Horn you say? well here is the explanation i usually included when i used to run the standerd version of this game on here.

Around The Horn(ATH) is an american show on ESPN where a number of panelists/experts make arguments an a certain topic. The host awards points for each response depending on how well argued their point is, not neccesarily if he agrees with their point (although that helps) but how well they back up their argument. Obviously the winner is the person with the highest number of points at the end of the show. This format should work quite well here if anyone is interested, after all there are a number of people here who like to think of themselves as experts on all things wrestling related, here is a chance to prove it.

Previous champs are:

Myself, Vince135792003, Rosie1977, TBC, Fozzyx2, Uncle Walt Charlie Mchugh & Bubs101 and Omackeral as well as one was shared between cactus col and Machismo fan.

Our curent defending Champion is LeeJM who stole took the crown from me in a thrilling battle with SWWY last year. Lee knows his stuff, so he will be the one to beat this year (Should he enter)

so who want's in? We need 16 so, the first 15 posters to say they are in here get a spot, then we will be looking for a few for a backup list ideally (as some drop out for various reasons often in games like this).

gerrybbadd

Yes please! Love me some ATH!

SureYWouldntYa

I'm in for sure

Still feel robbed after Lees solution to the Roman Reigns problem in the final last year, you never forget your first screwjob :P

beakerjoe

Great to have you both aboard!

connemara man

I'm in please

Lord TSC

He'll yes, I'm in!

beakerjoe

C-Man and Lordy, come aboard

If there is more than enough interest I may opt out and simply run the game rather than take part. Have a few new question ideas ready to go guys.

Omackeral

I missed the last one due to mad work hours. I'm gonna take a week off to focus on the all important ATH. Count me in.

beakerjoe

1. GerryBBadd
2. SureYwouldntya
3. Lord Tsc
4. C-Man
5. Omackeral

Bounty Hunter

Having run this thing until Beaker took over a few years back I feel like I have to take part. Never even came close to winning this before however but who knows every Dawg has it's day.

beakerjoe

BH makes 6, 10 more spots!

PTH2009

I'm in

brianregan09

I'm back ��

beakerjoe

1. GerryBBadd
2. SureYwouldntya
3. Lord Tsc
4. C-Man
5. Omackeral
6. PTH2009
7. BrianRegan09

Thats 7 peeps, great to have some new blood too.

Bounty Hunter

beakerjoe wrote: »

1. GerryBBadd
2. SureYwouldntya
3. Lord Tsc
4. C-Man
5. Omackeral
6. PTH2009
7. BrianRegan09

Thats 7 peeps, great to have some new blood too.

*cough cough*

8

Plus I have no problem doing as I have since you took over and running any match ups your involved in.

LeeJM

As defending champ I feel I need to come back and defend my crown so I am absolutely in.

SureYWouldntYa wrote: »

I'm in for sure

Still feel robbed after Lees solution to the Roman Reigns problem in the final last year, you never forget your first screwjob :P

You say screwjob, I say better solution :P

beakerjoe

Thats 9 now with BH (sorry) and defending champ LeeJM , 7 more spots.

Omackeral

Could invite 1 or 2 former participants via PM maybe? They might enjoy it.

Bounty Hunter

based on my past experience only TBC from the former champs (who aren't already in) would probably be worth trying. Crabman is an off and on poster these days but it's things like this that can draw him back

Mr.Nice Guy

I'll give it a go.

JP Liz V1

I will give it a go again

SureYWouldntYa

Any of ye that are on the fence lads give it a go, we all love to fantasy book and think we know best and this is one of the chances to show it

Necro

Ugh....

Terrible at debating but feck it I'll give it a go

thebostoncrab

If ye are stuck for a person then I’m happy to jump in. Moving house at the moment so that’s taking up most of my time so I’d hate to take the spot of someone that has more time to play.

beakerjoe

Well Jp Liz and MNG make 11,

Necro your more than welcome to be number 12.

TBC, it wouldn't be the same without you, but dont pressure yourself, real life always comes first.

Ill put you down initially and if we get more interest ill let it be your call.

Ruat Caelum

If it's cool I might put my name in? (But happy to stand aside if someone else wants in).

ShagNastii

Count me in if there's still space.

Haven't been as active lately. Be great to get back posting.

beakerjoe

Sorry about the delay, werewolfing took over.

So ill leave this until tuesday and we shall begin the draw and bracket placing from there.

Thanks for your patients.

Shag and Ruet, welcome aboard

Omackeral

Have we got the full 16 Joe? Looking forward to this!

CastorTroy

Thanks for the offer but I think I'll retire unundefeated

SureYWouldntYa

CastorTroy wrote: »

Thanks for the offer but I think I'll retire unundefeated

You’re like Michael Cole at Wrestlemania now

beakerjoe

1. GerryBBadd
2. SureYwouldntya
3. Lord Tsc
4. C-Man
5. Omackeral
6. PTH2009
7. BrianRegan09
8. Bounty Hunter
9. LeeJM
10. Shagnasti
11. Ruat Caelum
12. Necrominus
13. thebostoncrab
14. Mr Nice Guy
15. JP Liz

So we have 15 players confirmed, I will leave the sign up thread open for a few hours and see if anyone else wants to join.

If no one does Ill make up the short fall. Ill do a draw later tonight and brackets will be posted tonight and the game shall start tomorrow at midday with our first two match ups!

Good luck everyone and thanks for playing

ShagNastii

You looking for suggestions re: possible questions for the tourney?

beakerjoe

ShagNastii wrote: »

You looking for suggestions re: possible questions for the tourney?

Always... private messages are much welcome

paulie21

I'll take the 16th spot if it's still available

beakerjoe

Paulie21 come on down.....

Brackets will be up soon

beakerjoe

. GerryBBadd
2. SureYwouldntya
3. Lord Tsc
4. C-Man
5. Omackeral
6. PTH2009
7. BrianRegan09
8. Bounty Hunter
9. LeeJM
10. Shagnasti
11. Ruat Caelum
12. Necrominus
13. thebostoncrab
14. Mr Nice Guy
15. JP Liz
16. Paulie21

Thats our contestants for this year and here are how each of you fit into the brackets.

Bounty Hunter
Omackeral

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QF1:W1 vs W2
PTH2009
LeeJM

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SF1:WQF1 vs WQF2
JP Liz
Shagnasti

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GF1:W3 vs w4
Lord TSC
SureYwouldntya

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Final:
Mr Nice Guy
thebostoncrab

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QF3:W5 vs W6
Connemara Man
Necrominus

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SF2:WQF3 vs WQF4
Paulie21
GerryBBadd

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QF4:W7 vs W8
Ruet Caelum
BrianRegan09

The first two match ups will be posted before 4 guys!

Good luck

beakerjoe

Match 1 is up

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057803962



as is Match 2

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=105140086#post105140086

Omackeral

Think I might have my one in mind for HBK's last ever match. Will start on it later tonight and have it posted up.

JP Liz V1

Omackeral wrote: »

Think I might have my one in mind for HBK's last ever match. Will start on it later tonight and have it posted up.

It is a cracker of a question

Omackeral

F*ck now I'm second guessing myself and thinking of a completely different one. Eek. I'll decide tonight. It's a good question and there's a few ways you can go with it.

beakerjoe

Omackeral wrote: »

F*ck now I'm second guessing myself and thinking of a completely different one. Eek. I'll decide tonight. It's a good question and there's a few ways you can go with it.

Thats what ATH questions do, many good answers, but which one can you do more justice to. And do you risk your opponent doing a better job?

Decisions.....etc

Bounty Hunter

Sorry if you were going to pick him Omackeral, was a little afraid that by the time I finished writing that you may already have.

HBK vs AJ Styles FTW!

great question Joe

beakerjoe

I feel this battle is gonna be a doozy. Great first post by BH, how will Omac respond?

LeeJM

I have a bit of other work to do first but I should start working on my answer tonight.

Bounty Hunter

beakerjoe wrote: »

I feel this battle is gonna be a doozy. Great first post by BH, how will Omac respond?

riddled with grammar / spelling errors now that I look back over it but it's almost 2am here so just wanted to get it in before potentially losing that match up to my opponent. There are plenty of other potential bouts but it's the one that jumped out at me when I first read the question.

beakerjoe

2 great answers up in the first of our two opening bouts. A poll will be added after Omackerals first rebuttal.

Omackeral

Just got my rebuttal in there. Hope you all enjoy it.

Bounty Hunter

Omackeral wrote: »

Just got my rebuttal in there. Hope you all enjoy it.

and with that (my 2nd rebuttal is up) im out. Look forward to you seeing out our rd1 bout mate, twas a goodun.

Also looking forward to checking out the other 1st round ties, some potentially very tasty match ups there

brianregan09

2 Great questions to kick off , have already cast my vote in one

Omackeral

Good battle Bounty Hunter. Any other candidates you had in mind? I had a paragraph written on HBK vs The Rock but I couldn't really think of an aftermath that would pay off so started over.