Chat with the StreakMaster
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ESPN.com's "StreakMaster" will tell you all about ESPN.com's newest game "Streak for the Cash." Correctly pick 25 straight sports outcomes and you could win the cash. Ask him all you need to win your cool million and be sure to check out his blog.
Stop by at 1 p.m. ET on Friday to get all the help you can in winning $1 million!
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StreakMaster (1:00 PM)
Welcome back everybody, I've missed you all.
Lucas (Indianapolis, IN)
So what ended up happening now that people have gotten to 15? I know there was previous talking of shaving your head.
StreakMaster (1:01 PM)
I didn't think Streakers would get to 15 this easily but nothing ever game out of it, maybe I should move my deal to 20
Jim: (Bowling Green, OH)
In your opinion, what is today's safest pick?
StreakMaster (1:02 PM)
I'd say either the Shock or the UConn game under 51. But it's not a lock like I had last night with Colorado.
Internet Tough Guy (Cyberspace)
Streak..ITG here. I'm mad. My streak is back to 0 again. But I like you though, so I'll leave you alone and instead kick the crap out of Buzz. It's always fun to kick the crap out of guy who loves jorts.
StreakMaster (1:03 PM)
Buzz had a tough game on the softball diamond last night, give him hell.
Streak Master's Master (The Moon)
Seriously, this is a question you must answer. No joke. Why are you so terrible at your job?
StreakMaster (1:04 PM)
My first hate mail! So this is what it feels like to be TMR.
PJ (boston, MA)
how can you keep saying Colorado was such a lock/blow-out? They went to OT and won on a botched FG. Don't you think you're being a bit too pretentious about it?
StreakMaster (1:04 PM)
A wins a win PJ and that's all that matters in my game.
cj (macedonia, OH)
so when someone get's over 15 - do you start heckling them/ e-mailing them/ talkin' smack??
StreakMaster (1:05 PM)
15 not so much but like Forgernouts who had 19 that's when we asked questions about his strategy which I think made him nervous since he lost last night.
StubHub Guy (CT)
Is it true you hit a walk-off homerun this past weekend at your tourney?
StreakMaster (1:06 PM)
Yes I did, Cape Cod Windmill Open 2008. The place to be in September.
David (Fairborn, OH)
How do you become a streakmaster like yourself?..
StreakMaster (1:07 PM)
Being able to take crap from my producers and engineers who think I have no business doing what I do. I personally think it's the hair and wardrobe.
Juice (New Britain, CT)
Seriously...how did you get this job?
StreakMaster (1:07 PM)
This guy is one of them.
Z (Marquette, Michigan)
What are your thoughts on the Astros and Pirates?
StreakMaster (1:08 PM)
Too close for me to call. E-mail Fantasy Focus to get an answer on this one. Nate Ravitz is rarely wrong.
Matt (Winston Salem, NC)
Surprised by the early lead for the US Ryder Cup team?
StreakMaster (1:09 PM)
Very surprised. I have Europe for my streak but we'll see how it goes, not too worried.
Matt (Winston Salem, NC)
Do you think there will be a 2009 version of this streak contest on ESPN? I must admit it is quite addicting!
StreakMaster (1:10 PM)
There should be, at least I am hoping so. I put Streak up there for addicting things right below the Real World/Road Rules challenge The Island!
Z (Marquette, Michigan)
Do you think anyone can hit the mark of 25 correct picks?
StreakMaster (1:10 PM)
Absolutely not, not on my watch.
Bob, AZ
It seems like the streakers really like the road teams and totally ignore who is at home. I think its beginning to catch up to them.
StreakMaster (1:11 PM)
Streakers seem to follow what everybody else is doing. Be your own person. I actually go against the crowd.
PJ (boston, MA)
Sure a wins a win, but just a little cocky for my taste ;). Any chance we can see what you're picking on a daily basis (obviously day after your picks)? Would like to see how you're doing with you're own streak
StreakMaster (1:12 PM)
Yes, I will start posting my picks on my Facebook fan profile. Make sure to be a friend of The StreakMaster!
Lucas (Indianapolis)
I love that there have been some soccer games on here. Any chance we can get some games from La Liga or Serie A?
StreakMaster (1:13 PM)
We had those in the past but for now we are concentrating on the Champions League, English Premier and everyone's favorite, the MLS.
travis, Indiana
I'm gonna win the MILLION!
StreakMaster (1:13 PM)
too bad you picked West Virginia last night.
Jorge (revere, MA)
You go against the crowd? You just said you like the Europeans today!
StreakMaster (1:14 PM)
I picked them right after I posted the matchups, come-on now.
Pete (NC)
How do you go about deciding which games are included for picks?
StreakMaster (1:15 PM)
It's all about odds Pete, if a game looks close on paper we have to double check to see where the odds lie. If it's close to 50-50 it makes it to the board.
HAYDEN (LOGAN. UT)
Everyone's favorite? MLS? My butt. GO Man U!!
StreakMaster (1:16 PM)
Whose hair is better? Mine or Ronaldo's?
Jimmy (Bristol)
Is it true you completely abandoned the Quality Assurance Dept when they needed you the most... all for your own personal gain?
StreakMaster (1:16 PM)
You can only test games for so long. But I needed some of the spotlight, and this filled that void. I still miss my QA meetings.
Joshua (Atlanta, GA)
Is it just me, or is picking baseball games a sucker pick? Seems like an easy way to break a streak.
StreakMaster (1:18 PM)
I stay away from MLB. You never know whose is going to win even with some of the odds on your side. I am very surprised the Streaker who had 19 went with MLB.
Jeff (NY)
Seems like there are less props and more straight game picks of late. Did your ESPN masters change your parameters?
StreakMaster (1:19 PM)
Props are very hard to judge. A player could go down with an injury at anytime but we like to still provide one or two a day.
Max (Boston)
Hey Streakmaster, are you and Buzzmaster related?
StreakMaster (1:19 PM)
Only on the softball field but you couldn't tell seeing as he plays catcher and bats .200 and I play shortstop and bat .700
PJ (boston)
Just added ya on facebook! Now you have like two friends...hahaha
StreakMaster (1:21 PM)
You got to start somewhere. Facebook is step one, but once someone makes me a Wikipedia page that's when I will be big time. Even though no one has seen my face yet.
HAYDEN (LOGAN. UT)
Whats on tap for tomorrow's games?
StreakMaster (1:22 PM)
Lots and lost of college football, my favorite. I bet I could beat Colin Cowherd in a College Pick'em battle. Someone set that up!
Jeff (NY)
More props please! We are seeing alot less of late.
StreakMaster (1:22 PM)
You will enjoy tomorrow and Sunday then, my friend.
StreakMaster (1:23 PM)
What did everyone think of my Fantasy Focus performance last week?
James (Boston)
We're going streaking! You in?
StreakMaster (1:23 PM)
Bring your green hat! Is KFC still open?
Matt (Winston Salem, NC)
What do you think of the accuscore winning percentages on some of the ESPN game preview pages for MLB and college/NFL football? Do you think this 10,000 simulation game forecast thing is legitimate?
StreakMaster (1:24 PM)
Great question. I love accuscore, I never seen anything like it but you can only trust it to a certain extent. Kind of like Nate Ravitz as a third base coach.
Lucas (Indianapolis)
No clue what the Fantasy Focus is. I was at my bro's wedding in Portland, OR.
StreakMaster (1:25 PM)
Lucas Scott from One Tree Hill? Is that you? I love your show.
Joshua (Atlanta, GA)
We get to see the top streakers ever day, but I'm curious to see what the daily average streak is. Is that possible?
StreakMaster (1:25 PM)
I post the overall winning % in my daily blog but I cannot add the average streak, but the overall % should give you a good idea.
Matt (Rochester, NY)
I've been burned picking "popular" choices for games, in terms of % picked. Do you think public discourse will burn players in the longrun?
StreakMaster (1:26 PM)
Couldn't have said it better myself, Matt.
StreakMaster (1:27 PM)
.532% Not very good for the admin of the game I know.
James (Boston)
I'm a little disappointed to see you continuously put the WNBA up there. Did ESPN make you do that because you have a contract with them?
StreakMaster (1:27 PM)
There's nothing wrong with the WNBA, be nice James. You're just jealous Boston doesn't have a team and CT does!
James (Boston)
This goes til Dec 31st, right? So people should be taking there time, and be picking things they think are absolute locks and not rushing to get two or three picks in during one day... right? I've gotten into several arguments about this.
StreakMaster (1:28 PM)
That is a good strategy but keep in mind there are thousands of other Streakers who could get there much quicker then you.
Pete (NC)
What year did you have the streak in college basketball games?
StreakMaster (1:29 PM)
2005 when my Tar Heels won it all!
Matt (Winston Salem, NC)
What happens when hockey starts up again? Will we see some of those picks available? And how about some more tennis picks? I didn't see anything on the Davis Cup tennis matches?
StreakMaster (1:30 PM)
Hockey will definitely make it to the board and Davis Cup should be added by weekend's end.
StreakMaster (1:30 PM)
Alright guys few more questions then I am out of here.
Brian (NYC)
No individual Ryder Cup Matches?
StreakMaster (1:30 PM)
Maybe Sunday, keep an eye out.
StreakMaster (1:31 PM)
Anything proposals for the Streakmaster is someone hits 20?
Brian (NYC)
Any chance of allowing us to put in a day pick and a night pick in the morning rather than having to wait for one to end?
StreakMaster (1:32 PM)
Sorry Brian, only one pick per time slot.
soso (beeftown)
this is a waste of time. You have a streak on that?
StreakMaster (1:33 PM)
Great way to end this chat. Thank you guys for the great questions. If you feel the need to make fun of me some more make sure you hit up my Facebook page. Peace Out!
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