Hi,

don't know if your decision to abandon mat's game is final (at the time of writing this you still haven't predicted for this week's game), but I would suggest that before taking that decision, please predict one more time this week and see how you do.

If you climb places, I hope that gives you energy to keep playing.

If you stay even or lose places, then I won't bother you anymore if you decide to leave.

oh c`mon, plaaaaaay!! you still have a shot at the playoffs!

now i have 5 people not playing ...

What a little bitch

Shut up, Chip!

If he doesn't predict, he's a punk.

What a cop out.

Wow. Gotta say I am shocked by how much this means to you Price.

The biggest reason I am done with this season is because I've got so much shit going on with school and life right now, its just nice to have one less thing to worry about. And having to worry about making the picks (analyzing stats and whatever else I do to make them) on time is just one more thing.

The next reason, and the bull-shit, sorry-ass reasoning, is that it just really sucks to keep competing in the middle of the field when I had such a strong hold at the top. Its just discouraging and reminds me of how bad I screwed up.

So while I thank you for the encouragement and consideration, I really am done for the season. Think what you want, but I am happier not predicting than I would be if I did.

Thanks for replying.

Your decision is fine with me.

It's just that when taking part in games, I like to place according to my merits. I rather would prefer to be third with everyone playing than second because of people retiring, especially if it was due to an error or an involuntary decision and not because of bad predictions.

But as you say, there are other more important things in life too. Just hope to see you in next seasons game. You have been a very formidable opponent.