Where are the chips now Baumann?

"Can I get a chip count"  Said Baumann.

Sure you can, it is Zero Point Zero as said best in Animal House and in recent history on the Howard Stern Show. 

Boy was he on fire but got extinguished rather quickly in the second game of the season.  For the record it was 15 minutes.  Then he had the audacity to try to buy back in a season game which got rejected after a little debating.  Seriously John, buy back in?

In other news it was a mirror for the first 3 out, Baumann, Duff, then Taco.  But the season is still early to catch up, well not for Baumann but others in the league sure.

The updates are not in yet as Skippy has not released the results but sure he will soon.

Next game is at Skippy's and thanks to Mike for dealing the rest of the game and for Markus hosting.

Breaking News from The Dispatch

Game 1 Recap and Game 2 Info.

Well well, somethings never change.  Mainly the Host John Charles Baumann was first out again.

Above are a few little snippets of the evening.  Left to right then top to bottom.
1. Poker Chips, obvious
2. Chops smothered with Baumanns special sauce, cream of mushroom, not his man ranch (which Duff said like 3 times that night.)
3. Time Warner, not only the place where Baumann peddles cable but also a subject of topic amongst Joe that evening who shang hi'd the install 3 days before Christmas.
4. Ribs, which were tasty but........
5. Ragu was the rib sauce.
6. Pot, Baumanns other medication
7. Coors Light, people were drinking, I brought a 6 pack.
8. Baumann and the dead black swan.  No need to comment.
9. Girls of Kahoots, where the night ended.  Baumann was good for a cover charge to be waived.  What pull he has.

Good start to the season, Skippy did not win but the two new comers to the league, Bob and Joe went 1 and 2 resepctively.  Beginners luck I say. 

Look forward to this weeks game at Rick Markus' place.  Feb. 5th at 8pm. 
I will do my best to update sooner than later.

Several Key Notes.
-Blinds raise after 40 minutes and double after each.  Was it the small or was it big that doubles?
-2nd Place gets there money back for the evening, $20 if a member or $10 if it is a sub (10th man)
-Prediction of Baumann points earned in game 2.  2pts.  Which will be a 200% increase from his previous pts. earned.

See you all Friday

Comming Swoon, The Death of the Black Swan

Who done it?  Was it one of the members of the league?  Markus, Bob, Charlie, Joe, Duff, Taco, Gerrit, Curt or Baumann?  Or was it a sub.  Tune in Friday night to find out at the Swan Killers home.  Oops did I spoil the suprise?

Anyway see you all there Friday.  I'll post the New Commish's rules soon.

2008 Standings

Current Standings In Points (Placing in Games)
Brandy 103 pts. (5,3,1,4,13,10,5,3,6)
Jesse 102 pts. (11,6,13,6,1,5,6,1,1)
Don 100 pts. (6,14,3,10,5,4,2,5,4)
Scott 92 pts. (2,10,4,1,10,9,12,8,5)
Gerrit 91 pts. (7,2,5,15,11,1,4,2,15)
Skippy 90 pts. (1,12,15,3,3,7,9,6,7)
Mr. Preston 86 pts. (10,9,2,2,15,8,8,4,9)
Jon 83 pts. (15,1,11,11,2,11,1,11,10)
David 73 pts. (9,5,6,14,4,6,13,9,14)
Mark 70 pts. (13,4,12,7,9,2,10,14,11)
Todd 63 pts. (14,13,16,16,6,13,3,7,2)
Dave Ray 62 pts. (3,16,9,12,12,14,7,15,3)
Rick 59 pts. (12,8,10,13,8,3,15,13,12)
Barna 58 pts. (8,11,8,8,14,12,16,10,8)
Jay 54 pts. (4,15,7,5,16,16,11,12,13)
Tommy 39 pt. (16,7,14,9,7,15,14,16,1)

Game 9
1st Place Jesse
2nd Place Todd
3rd Place Dave Ray
4th Place Don
5th Place Scott
6th Place Brandy
7th Place Skippy
8th Place Barna
9th Place Mr. P
10th Place John
11th Place Mark
12th Place Markus
13th Place Jay
14th Place Taco
15th Place Gerrit
16th Place Tommy

Game 8
1st Place Jesse
2nd Place Gerrit
3rd Place Brandy
4th Place Mr. P
5th Place Don
6th Place Skippy
7th Place Todd
8th Place Scott
9th Place David
10th Place Woody for Barna
11th Place Jon
12th Place Jay
13th Place Rick
14th Place Mark
15th Place Ed For Dave Ray
16th Place Tommy

Game 7
1st Place John
2nd Place Don
3rd Place Todd
4th Place Gerrit
5th Place Brandy
6th Place Jesse
7th Place Dave Ray
8th Place Mr P
9th Place Skippy
10th Place Mark
11th Place Jay
12th Place Scott
13th Place Taco
14th Place Tommy
15th Place Rick
16th Place Barna

Game 6
1st Place Gerrit
2nd Place Mark
3rd Place Rick
4th Place Don
5th Place Jesse
6th Place Taco
7th Place Skippy
8th Place Mr P
9th Place Scott
10th Place Brandy
11th Place Jon
12th Place Barna
13th Place Todd
14th Place Dave Ray
15th Place Tommy
16th Place Jay

Game 5
1st Place Jesse
2nd Place Jon
3rd Place Skippy
4th Place Taco
5th Place Don
6th Place Todd
7th Place Tommy
8th Place Rick
9th Place Mark
10th Place Scott
11th Place Gerrit
12th Place Dave Ray
13th Place Brandy
14th Place Dave Barna
15th Place Mr. P
16th Place Jay

Game 4
1st Place Scott
2nd Place Mr. P
3rd Place Skippy
4th Place brandy
5th Place Jay
6th Place David for Jesse
7th Place Mark
8th Place Tommy
9th Place Ed for Tommy
10th Place Don
11th Place Jon
12th Place Dave Ray
13th Place Rick
14th Place Taco
15th Place Gerrit
16th Place Todd

Game 3
1st Place Brandy
2nd Place Mr. P
3rd Place Don
4th Place Scott
5th Place Gerrit
6th Place Taco
7th Place Jay
8th Place Laura for Barna
9th Place Dave Ray
10th Place Rick
11th Place Jon
12th Place Chad for Mark
13th Place Jesse
14th Place Tommy
15th Place Kessler for Skippy
16th Place Joe for Todd

Game 2
1st Place Jon
2nd Place Gerrit
3rd Place Brandy
4th Place Mark
5th Place David
6th Place Jesse
7th Place Tommy
8th Place Rick (Woody Sub)
9th Place Mr. P
10th Place Scott
11th Place Barna
12th Place Skippy
13th Place Todd
14th Place Don
15th Place Jay
16th Place Dave Ray (Ed Crabtree Sub)

Game 1
1st Place Skippy
2nd Place Scott
3rd Place Dave Ray
4th Place Jay
5th Place Brandy
6th Place Don
7th Place Gerrit
8th Place Barna
9th Place David
10th Place Mr P
11th Place Jesse
12th Place Rick
13th Place Mark
14th Place Todd
15th Place John
16th Place Tommy

Three Men and A Litttle Lady

Well I dont know if i would call them men.

But as the season comes to a close its basically up to 3 men, Gerrit, Don and Jesse to catch the Lady on top, Brandy.

The top 4 of in the standings finished int the top 5 of game 8.  Jesse came out with the win but Brandy still maintains a 3 point lead over the newly bar passing Lawyer, Gerrit.

When I asked Gerrit what he was thinkng he replied, "I could really use the cash from winning tonights game as well as the league championship so I can use it to fund DenHeijer CO LPA, Attorney At Law".

Gerrit, just a FYI if you need a private dick to get some cases, Rick Markus did a bad ass Magnum P.I. for a halloween once.

Brandy said "I just likes kicking 15 guys asses everyweek and walk away with nothing but compliments"

Don was not availble for comment as he had 3 tins of Kodiak in his mouth at time of the interview.

Jesse commented, "I just hope USC can get into the title game.  Oh and I will be at the Palms MTV Suite this weekend practicing my poker, hanging with hot chicks, getting drunk and going to see Brock Lesnar beat up Randy Couture,... Holla".

Lucky Bastard.

Thanks again to Mr. P for Hosting the outing and putting down wood planks so we wouldnt step in mud.

2 games left and we will need some one to host on Friday December 5th, 2008

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and eat lots of Turkey and watch lots of Football

Game 2 Rollercoaster

From My seat, or say multiple seats since I had to switch to 3 different tables the best to describe Game 2 was a rollercoaster in chipstacks. Up, down, up, down, up for some and then down for some. Many players most notablely Jon was up and down in his stack all night. Mr P, Myself, Brandy, Mark, Tommy, Jesse, Scott were the ones I noticed most who went up and down.

Jon survived many sways in chipstack to take the win by knocking out Brandy's massive chipstack and eventually taking out Student Attorney Gerrit.

Not only was it a rollercoaster for chipstacks also the standings showed a big part in up and down.

Congrats to Brandy for taking over the lead in the standings. Watch out Gerrit as you might be losing your crown.

Thanks to Mr P for hosting again, Tommy for Pizza and Ed and Woody for subbing.

Next Game is going to be June 6th, so if anyone wants to host it please let me know.

Have a great May.

Season 2, Game 1, Unbelievable Collapse

WOW. In one word is how I describe the first game of season 2. In my eyes wow is the word that best fits many apsects of the season.

First, the league expanded from 10 to 16 players this year. Only 6 of the 16 were in last years league. Also the league founder, Marc Woodgeard dropped out in a dissapointing fashion. Come on you are the founder, this isnt the XFL it has more than 1 season in its life expectancy.

Secondly, Subs were out of control. First we needed 2 then 3 then 4 then 3 then 2 then 3. Finally it worked ok but Scott and I were calling everyone we knew. So for future reference try to get your own sub if you cannot make it. Sorry Bauamann is no longer allowed to sub.

Thirdly, I am not a conspiracy theorist but when Jay invites 4 of his friends to join the league and Tommy, John, Todd and Mark go out in that order and all of the chips go to Jay, Hmmmm, makes me wonder. But all for not Jay had almost 1/2 of the chips in play and he lost it all and didnt even finish in the money, placed 4th. The biggest meltdown I have ever witnessed in poker history.

Lastly the game moved along just fine with two tables playing and the cash game was a little different this time. Normally we just play Texas Hold Em but since John and Todd joining the league they bring their experience and variety of different style of poker games. Its fun and refreshing from the norm but be careful and you might need to bring your checkbook because games like Acey Duecy were being plaid.

Congrats to Skippy for winning the first game.

1. Skippy - 16 pts.
2. Scott - 15 pts.
3. Dave Ray - 14 pts.
4. Jay - 13 pts.
5. Brandy - 12 pts.
6. Don - 11 pts.
7. Gerrit - 10pts.
8. Barna - 9pts.
9. Taco - 8 pts.
10. Mr. P. - 7pts.
11. Jesse (Ed subbed) - 6 pts.
12. Rick (Brad Subbed) - 5pts.
13. Mark - 4 pts.
14. Todd - 3 pts.
15. John - 2 pts.
16. Tommy - 1pt.

Oh yeah, a small congrats to Gerrit for winning the first season championship.

Baumann Laughs Last, and Gerrit Closes in his Championship

Well well, I guess buying two smokes for $1.00 pays off.

John "I got Chops (then smacks belly)" Baumann laughed last. Subbing for Kyle he dominated most of the game. He stumbled in the middle after a huge chip advantage but then got them all back. To his dismay he was probably the most disliked player ever to participate in the Buckeye Poker league.

With his no holds bar attacking style of play he says "Its gambling and its in the rules". He is not wrong but man I hate playing him. Just so everyone knows he only wins about 1 out of 10 times. Unfortunately he was the only sub we could get.

The last game is postponed due to many players unable to play. Gerrit, Kyle and Woody. It will be pushed back until Nov 9th and will probably be played at Mr. Prestons house.

Not only will the winnings be given next week but we will need to discuss next year.

I believe we can get more players and increase payouts but we need to discuss the options. I will make a proposal and see what everyone thinks.

Please feel free to suggest anything in the meantime, it gets a little tricky on a couple of items if we expand. Any suggestion in changing anything is open, maybe even a two or three game day on a Saturday is an option. Or even having an open tournament getting as many people as we can.

See you guys next week.

I will send emails if anything changes.

Taco

Scott's Birthday wish comes true; He wins a game.

Happy Birthday Scott, and congrats on being a champ for an evening.

Thanks for hosting the game and we recommend you use some of that birthday money and invest in a fan, even though you are on a budget.

It came down to a final three in the final hours of the game and it seemed the garage was on tilt.
The aggressor of the three finalists was Dont Call Me EZ Money Mchone accompanied by Newly 31 year old Scott and the man with the bulls eye on him, Gerrit. Believe it or not Kenny went all in 7 times in the final hour and Scott and of course Gerrit did not have the balls to challenge the once timid Mchone. Although Kenny did finish higher than the points leader Gerrit but Scott had his cake and ate it too.

Not much other action but 9's were hot but of course I lost on a pocket pair of 9's and went out 7th. Jesse was not present but Brandy did sub for him and placed 7th but won $$ on the side table.
Kyle also not present and he had a sub who did not live up to his middle placings by finishing 9th.
Jay had diarrhea and it affected his chips as he lost it all fast and finished 10th.
Mr. P on the other hand took some Imodium AD and it worked finishing 4th.
Woody and Skippy never got the cards to finish in the top tier but finished a 5th and 6th respectively.

Next year we might need to make a rule amendment as Nick Preston was a highlight for all.
No more talk of red rockets or lipstick in front of women guests and no changing music unless you are the host of the game or given permission to DJ. Just kidding, we still love ya Nick.

Woody is hosting the next game and I sent the information in an email but if you missed it here is the address.
8741 Greylag Loop, Blacklick, OH 43004.

It is going to be a cold night and Woody has said he will have the game inside and yes, smoking is allowed. Fortunately he has a fan and can disperse the smoke and heat, unlike another member in the league, I wont mention any names, oops already did earlier.

See you guys Friday.

Eliminated for a 1st place finish in standings
David
Kenny
Kyle
Skippy(Can only Tie)

3 Games Left

3 Games left until the end of the season.
Gerrit has a commanding lead and if anyone can catch him he has to be gang tackled.
9 vs. 1, watch out Gerrit cause were blitzin.

Mathematicaly everyone still has a shot for 1st place but reality it Gerrit should have it locked up. So the real battle will be for second. Unless Gerrit plays sloppy but odds are he will play tight like Kenny has been lately.

As usual the game will start at 8p.m. and this time it will be at Scott Preston's home.
838 Suntree Dr, Westerville, OH 43081 .

Jesse Runs Wild To Make The Championship*

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Gerrit Drinks To Victory

By the Columbus Dispatch Press


Alas, Gerrit made it to the pinnacle of a game in the famous Buckeye Poker League sponsered by the Maurice Clarret Foundation for Early Parole, better know as MCFEP. Enjoy that drink Gerrit.

Althouh many might think Gerrit had help from his lovely lady Linda, who played a great game and had the honor of knocking me out. He played with poise just like his hero from Akron and current star of the Cavs, LeBron James. Who also had a great week by making it to the NBA Championship. So it was a great week for Gerrit but from the Cavs showing last night in the Championship against the Spurs it might just be a memory of Old Glory to come for the Den Heijer.

To bad for Jesse who had the chance to take off with a commanding points lead coming into the halfway mark. He failed to show and earned a mere 1 pt. I can't say much, although I doubled his pts. with a whopping 2.

Several other supprises the last game was how long everyone was in. No one got knocked out until the big blind was up to $1000, over 2 1/2 hours of play. But I have been told once we started to fall it came quick until the end when Gerrit and Papa Scott Preston were battling head to head. Until Scott tried to slow play the Dane and got caught on the river to give, I mean a hand wrapped victory to the man who bears an Asian Cock Sucker on his leg, Gerrit.

The biggest supprise in my opinion was Kenny "formerly EZ-Money" Mchone. It was probable that his apodo (spanish for nickname) would change to "The Vault". Marc "Woody" Woodgeard said "I have never seen anyone so tight since my first girlfriend. Jay "No Nickname" Preston said "I couldnt get my game going until he was out but by that time it was too late, kinda of like what will probably happen to the Cavs in the Finals". All for not Kenny finally turned back into an ATM by going out 4th. Good job though Kenny, it is his highest placing so far, 7th and brings his total pts. for the season to Unlucky No. 13 but he is now in double digits. At least I can keep him company in the cellar.

Also thanks to the two Subs, Nathan Dickman who finished in the middle for the ultra conservative Kyle. Also the lovely Linda, Gerrits soon to be wife who played great unfortunately it was for the Drunken Absentee Curt "Skippy" Neiset. Drunky, I mean Skippy was in attendence to the memorial and was drinking for all of Dublin. Mr. Preston who also attended the Memorial was able to make the game, heck he has hosted it for a record 4th time. Thanks again Mr. P.
Mr. P. also made a suggestion to not have future games on the Memorial Tournament weekend. Duly noted and we will not do it again.

As for the next game I will host it on July Friday the 13th. It has been accepted to not have that game on 4th of July weekend. Hey Kenny its the 13th and you have 13 pts. I see good cards for you that day, that is if you play them.

Here is my address. 2636 Woodley Road, Columbus, OH 43231. Here is the link to the map.
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result.php?q1=2636+woodley+rd.+Columbus%2C+OH+43231
It is in Minerva Park so go 25mph.

See you guys in July. Happy 4th.

Babies Change Game 5 Plan

Hello All,

Lets give a big congratulations to Scott and Kyle. Both had babies this past week and here is a picture of Luke James Preston.

Kyle had his baby and is unable to host or attend this weeks game.

Instead Mr. Preston is willing to host again. Thanks again Mr. P.

In case you forgot here is the link to his address. http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result.php?q1=1868+Africa+Rd.+Galena%2C+OH

Another Reminder is game time will Start at 7:30 so don't be late.

Game 4 Resluts and Game 5 Plans

Hello Everyone,
All the scores are updated and thanks to Gerrit for recording the information.

Congrats to Skippy for his 2nd win this year and to the subs Jenee and Jesse's sub (sorry I don't know his name.)

The next game will be Friday June 1st and the game will start at 7:30, so be there early or on time. Also Kyle has offered to host the game. If he does I will put his address on the site.

Game 3 Results and Game 4 Plans

Hey Guys,

Sorry it took so long to update, just been real busy lately.
Jesse took 1st place but the runner-up Jay took 1st overall lead.
Gerrit had a disapointing first out and shed a couple tears.

Game 4 would be schedueled for May 4th. At Mr. Prestons house.
Game time will start at 8pm. Just like last time.
I will not be able to attend so if you have any questions call Scott Preston. 314-0144

The results from game 3 are on the right.

Game 3 UPDATE!!!

Hello all. Just a couple of things. The next game WILL take place on April 6th which is a FRIDAY, pay attention Jesse. It will be at Scott Preston's House. His address is 838 Suntree Dr Westerville, OH 43081. Here is the link to Yahoo Map http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=838+suntree&csz=westerville%2C+oh&country=us&new=1&name=&qty= Game time will Start at 8p.m. so be there around 7:30 to 7:45, pay attention Kenny. If you are not there by 8:00pm blinds will start.

Also Skippy who subbed for Jose would like to join the league if anyone decides to drop out.
He will probably come to every game and play the cash games afterward so if anyone ever needs a sub he would like to fill in.

Game Two Results and Game Three Announcement

Thanks for everyone showing up on time for the second game.
Also a big thanks for the subs who filled in, Brandy, Skippy and Gino.
Congrats to Jose who had a baby boy on Friday and to Scott who found out that his child to be is a boy.

Congrats to Skippy who won the game and scored 10pts for Jose. Gerrit finished Second and took the overall lead. See to the right for full results.

Scott Preston set a record by going all in on the first hand and losing before the actual 8 o'clock start time. He was out at 7:59 got beat by Woody, 4 of a kind over a full house.

We will shoot for the next game to be on April 6th which is a FRIDAY and game time is at 8:00 but try to be there around 7:30-7:45 so we can start at 8pm.

1st Game Results !!

The inaugural first game took place at Mr. P's nice, warm and eventually smokey garage. We all thank you, Mr P for hosting the game and offering to host all of them not to mention the sweet table you made. For those who left Kyle spilt the first beer on the table so its officially broken in. Next time we will take some pics so it can be posted so feel free to bring a camera in case I forget. The game ended at about 11:30 and it was a mildly conservative game that had alot of ups and downs. Mr. P was almost out of chips and he came back to be chip leader. Scott also fluctuated with chips until his Mr. P took his money and told him "I am your daddy". Kenny needs to watch a little more poker on tv so he can see how the odds play out better. Jose be more patient. Jesse, ask Reggie Bush for some money for a re-buy, oh yeah there is no re-buy. Just to let those know who left, yes I did win but I got lucky twice on the river to beat Mr. P. Overall it was a success and more for me than others but I am sure other people will win in the next coming games. Sorry Gerrit, your wish did not come true to place higher than me. Thanks to to Kyle for subbing for Carlos. And Jay thanks for being the dealer towards the end.

There were a couple of revisions in the rules, so please see below. Also Mr. P brought up a point about 2nd place should at least get the $10 back. It will be put to a vote next game which is at this time schedueled for MARCH 2 at 7:30 at Mr. P's again unless there are any objections. Emails will go out to discuss more. Also the games are going to be scheudeled for the first Friday of the month.

Buckeye Poker League

Players

1. Woody
2. Scott

3. Taco
4. John

5. Jose
6. Jay

7. Kenny
8. Carlos or Kyle

9. Gerrit
10. Jesse

I would like to also throw out some basic rules. If anyone has any issues with the following rules please let me know. We are trying to make this as fair and clear as possible so that everyone will be on the same page; that there won’t be any arguing before each game as to how many chips, time limits on blinds, values of chips, etc…

Everyone will start with $8000 in chips. Here’s the breakdown…15X$100 Chips (white)10X$200 Chips (red)5X $500 Chips (green)2X $1000 Chips (black)Blinds start at $100/$200 and double every ½ hour

The $20 buy in will be distributed as such. $10 will be added to that night’s game with $5 going to the tournament pot and $5 more to the bounty chip. If you eliminate a player then you get their $5
NO RE-BUY in tournament games.

Remember, you may have a sub play for you should you not be able to make the game. Should they win-they keep the money! You keep the points!

The point system is as follows (based on 10 man league):1st out-1pt, 2nd out-2pt… Winner of night 10points!

If two or more are knocked out on the same hand then the person with the better hand gets the higher points. If it is a tie the both get the lower point. For example first hand two people get knocked out and they have the same hand each player would get 1 pt.

10 game season. Payout is as follows:Winner - 60%2nd place - 30%3rd place - 10%I know this may come up, so here it goes…. No additional players may play during our tournament game. Only the set field (or substitute) is allowed. Pick up games can always be started after you are knocked out.

Each game we will try to set a date for the next game. If 8 players can commit for a game then it should take place and the other two must find subs.

If there are any questions or comment please mention them now.