[Apologies for the late post. I had a job interview today in another city that took all day.]
That’s it for Week 1, folks. There was lots of exciting football action to ponder, but here at MSAFP(p!)! we’re not as concerned with football action as we are with football results. Big, sweaty, football results.
Normally I post both the weekly results as well as the cumulative year-to-date results. However, since this is Week 1, both are the same (except for Sandy who despite posting a 12-4 record this week is somehow 0-16 on the year. Crazy math! What will it think of next?)
This week we had a four-way tie for first place, so it came down to Monday Night Points. Remember, its the total number of points without going over. Of the four with 13 wins, two came in over, and two came in under. Of the two that were under, Joey Bansen had 30 points, and Dave Labowitz had 36. San Francisco beat Arizona 20-17, so 37 points were scored.
So, despite swearing off MSAFP(p!)! last year, Dave Labowitz is our winner! Congrats to Dave! Dave wins a pint of Ben & Jerry’s new ice cream flavor, Mint Chocolate Chipped Beef and a year’s subscription to Cat Fancy, the official cat magazine of the NFL!
Actually, no. Dave wins the MSAFP(p!)! Weekly Standard Prize (WSP). This year the WSP is the princely sum of $56, or about the cost of a year’s subscription to Cat Fancy! Congrats again to Dave!
Here are the results for Week 1 [edited]:
Rank Name Wins Loses
1. Dave Labowitz 13 - 3
2. Joey Bansen 13 - 3
3. Matthew Mariam 13 - 3
4. Zack Klein 13 - 3
5. Sandy Kory 12 - 4
6. Scott Rozsa 12 - 4
7. George Smith 12 - 4
8. Jon Stover 12 - 4
9. Tyler C. 12 - 4
10. Josh Money 11 - 5
11. Matthew Kory 11 - 5
12. Joshu Shih 10 - 6
13. Molly Mulder 9 - 7
14. Bill Denton 8 - 8
I’ll post the schedule for Week 2 tomorrow (Wednesday) so check back then.
One more note: If everyone could do me a favor and simply send me their winners for Week 2 it would be much easier for me. For example, don’t write out “Team X vs. Team Y, Team X Winner”, simply write “Team X.” Thanks.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Friday, September 07, 2007
AROUND THE NFL WITH MATTY! WEEK 1!!!
It’s a bird! No, its an airplane!
No, no. It’s just a bird.
NO again! It’s The Week One Edition of Around The NFL With Matty (TWOEOATNFLWM!!!)!!!
A hip ‘n happening how’dee do to ya, folks. Lots has happened since we called it quits on last season. For instance, I got married! Then I got divorced! Then I got married again! Then divorced again! And now, I’m married again, but engaged to be divorced.
But none of that goboldy gook has one pure Michael Irvin ounce to do with football.
And the following won’t either! I recognize that some of you are new to this phenomenon called ATNFLWM. For the benefit of those newbies as well as any of you who have been reading this since its inception ten years ago (Bill), I’d like to present “What The Hell Is This Crap You Call Around The NFL With Matty (WTHITCYCATNFLWM?!)”?!
So, what is this crap?
ATNFLWM is a weekly column written by yours truly, that attempts to get inside, deep inside, the NFL. You’ll get individual game analysis, informed predictions, interviews with NFL luminaries, and of course, poop jokes. Well, mostly poop jokes, actually.
Why is it published here on a blog that only ten people read?
Because nobody else would publish it. ATNFLWM has offended everyone at one point or another, including its author, who swore he’d have nothing more to do with it years ago. How’d that work out?
Who cares?
Nobody, really.
I don’t remember hearing about this before.
If I’d mentioned it before, would you have joined the pool? Right, I didn’t think so.
Is there any actual football-related content?
Not really, no. Did I mention that there are poop jokes?
So, I have to slog through this crap each week?
Yup. If you want to be in-the-know about all things NFL, by which I mean ‘poop jokes.’
Damn.
Such is life. Sorry.
So, it’s a new season here at ATNFLWM. If memory serves, this is the 70th year I’ve been writing this column. Yes, I’m older than Dr. Z, and just as crotchety, but I don’t smell like sour milk.
Last season, ATNFLWM was blessed to have a companion column, the Sunday Crap-o-Rama, written by one Capt’n William H. O. M. O. Denton, III. Esquire. Mr. Denton is currently drunk, but hopefully he’ll sober up enough to grace us all with his immense… uh… umm… talent. Consider this column a proverbial shot across Mr. Denton’s bow.
Bring it bitch.
Now its time to thank our sponsors. Why? Because nobody would write crap like this for free. ATNFLWM is brought to you by:
The new FOX reality show: America has herpes!
And by…
Exclamation Points!! Use one today!
As always, in deference to The Man, these picks are not to be used as a contraceptive device.
To the picks!!
New Orleans @ Indianapolis
-When Saints come to the line they’re as likely to hear commercials for Mastercard as they are the snap count.
-If one measures yardage from sideline to sideline Reggie Bush was NFL’s leading rusher last year.
Pick: Colts
KC @ Houston
-As only star on the team, Houston wide receiver Andre Johnson gets first choice of post-game crack rock.
-Actual Vegas Line: 2:1 odds that Herm Edwards says or does something to out-crazy Dennis Green’s famed “Crown their ass!” speech.
-These teams are headed in opposite directions. KC is going backwards while Houston is going left.
Pick: Houston
Miami @ Washington
-Pre-game ceremony will feature a Superbowl 14 Old Timers game wherein the cracking of helmets will be exceeded only by the cracking of hips.
-Many pundits are expecting big things from Redskins this season. Personally, I expect something big too: a huge turd.
-Redskins runningback Clinton Portis pregame speech to team to feature references to “celery”, “scrambled eggs” and “donkey doots.”
-My application to have my apartment officially christened “Raljon Maryland, Pennsylvania” is pending.
-In vote by fellow coaches, Joe Gibbs voted “Most Likely To Die”
Pick: Redskins
Denver @ Buffalo
-Reprinted from last season because I think its f’n funny:
Dude,
J.
P.
Losman
=
Awesome.
That is all
Pick: Denver
Carolina @ St. Louis
-Jake Delhomme makes Jay Schroeder look like Fran Tarkinton. In a related story, my comedy makes Carrot Top look like George F’n Carlin.
Pick: St. Louis
Pittsburgh @ Cleveland
-Steeler’s pre-season woes can be traced to a lack of spittle.
-Romeo Crennel has attempted to replicate famed Notre Dame “Play like a champion” sign in Browns locker room. But due to a lawsuit, the wording has to be changed. Crennel is trying to decide between “Play like a winner” and “Check again: are you wearing pants?”
Pick: Steelers
Atlanta @ Minnesota
-ATNFLWM is proud to present the first official Michael Vick Dogfighting Joke of the 07-08 NFL Season (FOMVDFJOT07-08NFLS):
Federal investigation into potential dog fighting charges began after the Falcons beat the Cleveland Browns two seasons ago. Federal authorities were alerted when, on his way to the locker room, Vick reported shouted at the famed ‘Dawg Pound’, “I’ll electrocute all y’all bitches!”
Sank yoo very much. I vill bee heer all zee veek.
-Cognizant of potential fan backlash, Falcons are planning to offer give away to entice fans to come to first home game. As such, first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive the Arthur Blank Drives a Bus Over Michael Vick bobblehead doll!
-Who would have thought that Michael Vick would end up with more prison time than brother Marcus?
Pick: Atlanta
Tennessee @ Jacksonville
-Jaguars must be careful running too close to Tennessee sideline or risk being tripped up by Jeff Fischer’s mustache.
-Vince Young preparing Hall of Fame speech in which he will thank hizself and only hizself, yo. ATNFLWM has obtained a partial copy, printed below for your edification:
Young: “I’d like to thank me. I did it. I don’t need all y’all bitches. *&%&* You! Thank you very much.”
Pick: Jacksonville
New England @ New York Jets
-Bill Belechick to add ‘crocs’ to wardrobe. Wardrobe now includes stained sweatshirts and crocs. An earlier report wherein wardrobe contained pants has been debunked.
-After season Eric Mangini will face off against Andy Reid in the First Annual NFL Coaches Pie Eat.
-Randy Moss expected to be good citizen now that he’s wearing a Patriots uniform. Listen people, you can dress my cat up as a whore, but she’s still a cat.
Pick: Patriots
Philadelphia @ Green Bay
-How good are the Packers going to be this season? Let me answer that like this: The other day I walked out of my apartment and was hit in the ass by a pass from Brett Favre.
-Only solution to Andy Reid’s family problems: eat his family.
Pick: E-A-G-L-E-S BLEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!
Detroit @ Oakland
-Mike Martz makes Buddy Ryan look like Bill Walsh.
-ATNFLWM has learned that Martz has a closet full of mannequins which he lovingly caresses before going to bed each night?
-Raiders chances of a winning season about the same as them signing their number one pick: zilch, bitches!
Pick: Oakland
Chicago @ San Diego
-The difference between Marty Schottenheimer and Norv Turner: Schottenheimer waits until the post-season to choke.
Pick: San Diego
Tampa Bay @ Seattle
-Bucs collecting quarterbacks in case any are injured by flying cannonballs.
-Try as I might, I can’t come up with anything hilarious to say about Seattle. Wait! No, never mind.
Pick: Seattle
New York Giants @ Dallas
-Cowboys fans as full of hope as Cowboys fans pants are full of poop.
-With Bill Parcells gone, who will supply team with sweet sweet breast milk?
-Tom Coughlin expecting 8:05 game to start at 7:55.
Pick: Dallas
Baltimore @ Cincinnati
-The Cincy offense versus the Baltimore defense is called a “great match up time.” The Baltimore offense versus the Cincy defense is called “Checking to see how much lint is in your ass crack time.”
Pick: Cincy
Arizona @ San Francisco
-Cardinals best hope for victorious season: NFL goes out of business.
-49ers named NFL’s surprise team of the year by Alex Smith’s parents.
Pick: San Francisco
Next Week: I pair a ’67 merlot with a can of Spray Cheez! Stay tuned!
No, no. It’s just a bird.
NO again! It’s The Week One Edition of Around The NFL With Matty (TWOEOATNFLWM!!!)!!!
A hip ‘n happening how’dee do to ya, folks. Lots has happened since we called it quits on last season. For instance, I got married! Then I got divorced! Then I got married again! Then divorced again! And now, I’m married again, but engaged to be divorced.
But none of that goboldy gook has one pure Michael Irvin ounce to do with football.
And the following won’t either! I recognize that some of you are new to this phenomenon called ATNFLWM. For the benefit of those newbies as well as any of you who have been reading this since its inception ten years ago (Bill), I’d like to present “What The Hell Is This Crap You Call Around The NFL With Matty (WTHITCYCATNFLWM?!)”?!
So, what is this crap?
ATNFLWM is a weekly column written by yours truly, that attempts to get inside, deep inside, the NFL. You’ll get individual game analysis, informed predictions, interviews with NFL luminaries, and of course, poop jokes. Well, mostly poop jokes, actually.
Why is it published here on a blog that only ten people read?
Because nobody else would publish it. ATNFLWM has offended everyone at one point or another, including its author, who swore he’d have nothing more to do with it years ago. How’d that work out?
Who cares?
Nobody, really.
I don’t remember hearing about this before.
If I’d mentioned it before, would you have joined the pool? Right, I didn’t think so.
Is there any actual football-related content?
Not really, no. Did I mention that there are poop jokes?
So, I have to slog through this crap each week?
Yup. If you want to be in-the-know about all things NFL, by which I mean ‘poop jokes.’
Damn.
Such is life. Sorry.
So, it’s a new season here at ATNFLWM. If memory serves, this is the 70th year I’ve been writing this column. Yes, I’m older than Dr. Z, and just as crotchety, but I don’t smell like sour milk.
Last season, ATNFLWM was blessed to have a companion column, the Sunday Crap-o-Rama, written by one Capt’n William H. O. M. O. Denton, III. Esquire. Mr. Denton is currently drunk, but hopefully he’ll sober up enough to grace us all with his immense… uh… umm… talent. Consider this column a proverbial shot across Mr. Denton’s bow.
Bring it bitch.
Now its time to thank our sponsors. Why? Because nobody would write crap like this for free. ATNFLWM is brought to you by:
The new FOX reality show: America has herpes!
And by…
Exclamation Points!! Use one today!
As always, in deference to The Man, these picks are not to be used as a contraceptive device.
To the picks!!
New Orleans @ Indianapolis
-When Saints come to the line they’re as likely to hear commercials for Mastercard as they are the snap count.
-If one measures yardage from sideline to sideline Reggie Bush was NFL’s leading rusher last year.
Pick: Colts
KC @ Houston
-As only star on the team, Houston wide receiver Andre Johnson gets first choice of post-game crack rock.
-Actual Vegas Line: 2:1 odds that Herm Edwards says or does something to out-crazy Dennis Green’s famed “Crown their ass!” speech.
-These teams are headed in opposite directions. KC is going backwards while Houston is going left.
Pick: Houston
Miami @ Washington
-Pre-game ceremony will feature a Superbowl 14 Old Timers game wherein the cracking of helmets will be exceeded only by the cracking of hips.
-Many pundits are expecting big things from Redskins this season. Personally, I expect something big too: a huge turd.
-Redskins runningback Clinton Portis pregame speech to team to feature references to “celery”, “scrambled eggs” and “donkey doots.”
-My application to have my apartment officially christened “Raljon Maryland, Pennsylvania” is pending.
-In vote by fellow coaches, Joe Gibbs voted “Most Likely To Die”
Pick: Redskins
Denver @ Buffalo
-Reprinted from last season because I think its f’n funny:
Dude,
J.
P.
Losman
=
Awesome.
That is all
Pick: Denver
Carolina @ St. Louis
-Jake Delhomme makes Jay Schroeder look like Fran Tarkinton. In a related story, my comedy makes Carrot Top look like George F’n Carlin.
Pick: St. Louis
Pittsburgh @ Cleveland
-Steeler’s pre-season woes can be traced to a lack of spittle.
-Romeo Crennel has attempted to replicate famed Notre Dame “Play like a champion” sign in Browns locker room. But due to a lawsuit, the wording has to be changed. Crennel is trying to decide between “Play like a winner” and “Check again: are you wearing pants?”
Pick: Steelers
Atlanta @ Minnesota
-ATNFLWM is proud to present the first official Michael Vick Dogfighting Joke of the 07-08 NFL Season (FOMVDFJOT07-08NFLS):
Federal investigation into potential dog fighting charges began after the Falcons beat the Cleveland Browns two seasons ago. Federal authorities were alerted when, on his way to the locker room, Vick reported shouted at the famed ‘Dawg Pound’, “I’ll electrocute all y’all bitches!”
Sank yoo very much. I vill bee heer all zee veek.
-Cognizant of potential fan backlash, Falcons are planning to offer give away to entice fans to come to first home game. As such, first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive the Arthur Blank Drives a Bus Over Michael Vick bobblehead doll!
-Who would have thought that Michael Vick would end up with more prison time than brother Marcus?
Pick: Atlanta
Tennessee @ Jacksonville
-Jaguars must be careful running too close to Tennessee sideline or risk being tripped up by Jeff Fischer’s mustache.
-Vince Young preparing Hall of Fame speech in which he will thank hizself and only hizself, yo. ATNFLWM has obtained a partial copy, printed below for your edification:
Young: “I’d like to thank me. I did it. I don’t need all y’all bitches. *&%&* You! Thank you very much.”
Pick: Jacksonville
New England @ New York Jets
-Bill Belechick to add ‘crocs’ to wardrobe. Wardrobe now includes stained sweatshirts and crocs. An earlier report wherein wardrobe contained pants has been debunked.
-After season Eric Mangini will face off against Andy Reid in the First Annual NFL Coaches Pie Eat.
-Randy Moss expected to be good citizen now that he’s wearing a Patriots uniform. Listen people, you can dress my cat up as a whore, but she’s still a cat.
Pick: Patriots
Philadelphia @ Green Bay
-How good are the Packers going to be this season? Let me answer that like this: The other day I walked out of my apartment and was hit in the ass by a pass from Brett Favre.
-Only solution to Andy Reid’s family problems: eat his family.
Pick: E-A-G-L-E-S BLEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!
Detroit @ Oakland
-Mike Martz makes Buddy Ryan look like Bill Walsh.
-ATNFLWM has learned that Martz has a closet full of mannequins which he lovingly caresses before going to bed each night?
-Raiders chances of a winning season about the same as them signing their number one pick: zilch, bitches!
Pick: Oakland
Chicago @ San Diego
-The difference between Marty Schottenheimer and Norv Turner: Schottenheimer waits until the post-season to choke.
Pick: San Diego
Tampa Bay @ Seattle
-Bucs collecting quarterbacks in case any are injured by flying cannonballs.
-Try as I might, I can’t come up with anything hilarious to say about Seattle. Wait! No, never mind.
Pick: Seattle
New York Giants @ Dallas
-Cowboys fans as full of hope as Cowboys fans pants are full of poop.
-With Bill Parcells gone, who will supply team with sweet sweet breast milk?
-Tom Coughlin expecting 8:05 game to start at 7:55.
Pick: Dallas
Baltimore @ Cincinnati
-The Cincy offense versus the Baltimore defense is called a “great match up time.” The Baltimore offense versus the Cincy defense is called “Checking to see how much lint is in your ass crack time.”
Pick: Cincy
Arizona @ San Francisco
-Cardinals best hope for victorious season: NFL goes out of business.
-49ers named NFL’s surprise team of the year by Alex Smith’s parents.
Pick: San Francisco
Next Week: I pair a ’67 merlot with a can of Spray Cheez! Stay tuned!
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
WEEK 1, BITCHES!!!
Heres the slate for week one. Don't forget to email me the points for the SECOND Monday Night game (SF/ARZ) as well.
New Orleans @ Indianapolis
KC @ Houston
Miami @ Washington
Denver @ Buffalo
Carolina @ St. Louis
Pittsburgh @ Cleveland
Atlanta @ Minnesota
Tennessee @ Jacksonville
New England @ New York Jets
Philadelphia @ Green Bay
Detroit @ Oakland
Chicago @ San Diego
Tampa Bay @ Seattle
New York Giants @ Dallas
Baltimore @ Cincinnati
Arizona @ San Francisco (plus total points)
New Orleans @ Indianapolis
KC @ Houston
Miami @ Washington
Denver @ Buffalo
Carolina @ St. Louis
Pittsburgh @ Cleveland
Atlanta @ Minnesota
Tennessee @ Jacksonville
New England @ New York Jets
Philadelphia @ Green Bay
Detroit @ Oakland
Chicago @ San Diego
Tampa Bay @ Seattle
New York Giants @ Dallas
Baltimore @ Cincinnati
Arizona @ San Francisco (plus total points)
THIS MONDAY NIGHT...
Since there are two Monday night games this week, I'll only need points for the second one, which is the 10:15pm EST game between Arizona and San Francisco. Total number of points
scored in the game, please. If there is a tie the winner will be the person who gets closest to the actual total without going over.
scored in the game, please. If there is a tie the winner will be the person who gets closest to the actual total without going over.
Monday, September 03, 2007
INTRO CRAP
Hey Gang,
Matty here. Apologies for any blandness in the following post, but I want to be as clear as I can with you about what I'll need from you each week and what you should expect from me. I'm going to post this sort of FAQ, but if you have any questions, please feel free to email me when ever and I'll be happy to answer.
Matty, why are you doing this?
I used to be in a pool like this at work. I left that job but I enjoyed the pool so much that I decided to start my own.
What do you get for doing this?
Nothing. Not a red cent. I don't take a penny off the top. I even pay for postage. I'm one heck of a guy, lemme tell you.
Why a blog?
I find that its easier for me to just post stuff here than to send emails all the time. Also, I imagine its easier for you to just call up the page when you want to without being bombarded with emails from me multiple times each week. As such, this blog is the main vehicle I use for communicating with people in the pool. With that in mind, you might want to bookmark the site for easy reference.
Matty, what do you post here?
I post everything here. Standings, next week's schedule, updates on that week's games, weekly humorous weekly write-ups... pretty much everything.
How do I know when there is a new post up?
I will try to send you an email each week telling you to when I've posted winners/results for the past week and the schedule for the upcoming week, but don't depend on email. Whether you get an email or not, I will post stuff here. Thats my responsibility. You come here to check it out, thats yours.
When do you typically post updates, etc.?
I try to post the results at the end of each NFL week (i.e Monday night or Tuesday morning) and the beginning of each week I post that week's NFL schedule. The schedule is usually up either the same day or at least by Wednesday.
How do I pick the games?
You email me your picks by the start of the first NFL game that week. I'll need two things from you each week:
1) Your picks clearly spelling out which teams you are picking AND...
2) I'll need the total number of points you think will be scored in the Monday night game. The goal is to get the closest to the total number of points scored without going over the actual amount.
If you do not include the total number of points you could lose the tie breaker even if your opponent goes over (see below for what I'm talking about).
Its easiest for me (and probably for you as well) if you just cut and paste the picks I post here into an email, and underline and bold your predicted winner. I'll assume that the team you've highlighted, etc. is the team you think will win and will credit you as such.
How do you, Matty, pick the games?/How do I know you aren't a lying thief?
Each week before the start of the games I post my picks in the comments section of the post containing that week's schedule. There is a time stamp on the post so you know I picked the games before they started. To access my picks, just click on "comments" on the post containing that week's schedule.
What if there is a tie at the end of a week?
If there is a tie in total number of games won at the end of the week, the money goes to the person who came closest to the total number of points scored in the Monday night game without going over. Thats without going over.
For example, if the final score is Washington 14, Dallas 10, and I picked 25 points and you picked 15, you win the money because I went over. Got it?
If two (or more) people are still tied after the tie-breaker then they will split the prize evenly.
If two people are tied and one did not include their predicted number of points scored on Monday night the other person will automatically win the prize money even if they went over the actual amount with their prediction.
What happens if I am late with my picks?
If you are late with your picks you are not eligible to win that week's prize money. So don't forget! If I notice that you haven't sent in your picks, I might send you an email, but I'm not going to chase people all over the place with emails and phone calls or what ever.
If you do forget it does not mean that you can't win the over-all prize. Because this is about fun, unlike some pools I do give you credit for picking teams even if you don't turn your picks in on time. This season I will give you credit for picking all the home teams. Home teams win roughly 60% of the time on average, so that seems more than fair to me. (Last year I gave people credit for the favorite, but the variability of lines and my difficulty in finding them after the games have started caused me to change the policy this season.)
Just remember, because real money is at stake here, I do try to take this seriously, and as such I ask everyone to please comply with the rules. Its just fair that way.
How much money will I win if I win a week?
The money is distributed based on a percentage system, so I won't know how much money each week is worth until I know exactly how many people are in the pool. I can tell you how much of the total pot each week is worth however. Here is the breakdown:
Each weekly winner wins 4% of the total prize pool.
At the end of the season, I total up the wins and the person with the most wins gets 20% of the total prize money. The person who finishes in second place gets 12% of the total prize money.
I'll publish the actual numbers after the start of week 1.
How do I get my money?
I'll mail it to you. Don't forget to email me a current address if you haven't done so already.
If you have any other questions, or there is something that I haven't addressed here that you are curious about, please shoot me an email or you can post something in the comments section.
Matty here. Apologies for any blandness in the following post, but I want to be as clear as I can with you about what I'll need from you each week and what you should expect from me. I'm going to post this sort of FAQ, but if you have any questions, please feel free to email me when ever and I'll be happy to answer.
Matty, why are you doing this?
I used to be in a pool like this at work. I left that job but I enjoyed the pool so much that I decided to start my own.
What do you get for doing this?
Nothing. Not a red cent. I don't take a penny off the top. I even pay for postage. I'm one heck of a guy, lemme tell you.
Why a blog?
I find that its easier for me to just post stuff here than to send emails all the time. Also, I imagine its easier for you to just call up the page when you want to without being bombarded with emails from me multiple times each week. As such, this blog is the main vehicle I use for communicating with people in the pool. With that in mind, you might want to bookmark the site for easy reference.
Matty, what do you post here?
I post everything here. Standings, next week's schedule, updates on that week's games, weekly humorous weekly write-ups... pretty much everything.
How do I know when there is a new post up?
I will try to send you an email each week telling you to when I've posted winners/results for the past week and the schedule for the upcoming week, but don't depend on email. Whether you get an email or not, I will post stuff here. Thats my responsibility. You come here to check it out, thats yours.
When do you typically post updates, etc.?
I try to post the results at the end of each NFL week (i.e Monday night or Tuesday morning) and the beginning of each week I post that week's NFL schedule. The schedule is usually up either the same day or at least by Wednesday.
How do I pick the games?
You email me your picks by the start of the first NFL game that week. I'll need two things from you each week:
1) Your picks clearly spelling out which teams you are picking AND...
2) I'll need the total number of points you think will be scored in the Monday night game. The goal is to get the closest to the total number of points scored without going over the actual amount.
If you do not include the total number of points you could lose the tie breaker even if your opponent goes over (see below for what I'm talking about).
Its easiest for me (and probably for you as well) if you just cut and paste the picks I post here into an email, and underline and bold your predicted winner. I'll assume that the team you've highlighted, etc. is the team you think will win and will credit you as such.
How do you, Matty, pick the games?/How do I know you aren't a lying thief?
Each week before the start of the games I post my picks in the comments section of the post containing that week's schedule. There is a time stamp on the post so you know I picked the games before they started. To access my picks, just click on "comments" on the post containing that week's schedule.
What if there is a tie at the end of a week?
If there is a tie in total number of games won at the end of the week, the money goes to the person who came closest to the total number of points scored in the Monday night game without going over. Thats without going over.
For example, if the final score is Washington 14, Dallas 10, and I picked 25 points and you picked 15, you win the money because I went over. Got it?
If two (or more) people are still tied after the tie-breaker then they will split the prize evenly.
If two people are tied and one did not include their predicted number of points scored on Monday night the other person will automatically win the prize money even if they went over the actual amount with their prediction.
What happens if I am late with my picks?
If you are late with your picks you are not eligible to win that week's prize money. So don't forget! If I notice that you haven't sent in your picks, I might send you an email, but I'm not going to chase people all over the place with emails and phone calls or what ever.
If you do forget it does not mean that you can't win the over-all prize. Because this is about fun, unlike some pools I do give you credit for picking teams even if you don't turn your picks in on time. This season I will give you credit for picking all the home teams. Home teams win roughly 60% of the time on average, so that seems more than fair to me. (Last year I gave people credit for the favorite, but the variability of lines and my difficulty in finding them after the games have started caused me to change the policy this season.)
Just remember, because real money is at stake here, I do try to take this seriously, and as such I ask everyone to please comply with the rules. Its just fair that way.
How much money will I win if I win a week?
The money is distributed based on a percentage system, so I won't know how much money each week is worth until I know exactly how many people are in the pool. I can tell you how much of the total pot each week is worth however. Here is the breakdown:
Each weekly winner wins 4% of the total prize pool.
At the end of the season, I total up the wins and the person with the most wins gets 20% of the total prize money. The person who finishes in second place gets 12% of the total prize money.
I'll publish the actual numbers after the start of week 1.
How do I get my money?
I'll mail it to you. Don't forget to email me a current address if you haven't done so already.
If you have any other questions, or there is something that I haven't addressed here that you are curious about, please shoot me an email or you can post something in the comments section.
WELCOME BACK!!
Welcome back to another year of football pool-y fun! More to come on this here site!
-M
-M
Monday, January 01, 2007
WEEK 17: WINNER AND FINAL STANDINGS
The official MFSAFP(p!)! finish line: a roll of TPAs a famous pig used to say, "Thats all, folks." Seventeen weeks of moist pro football fun, all in the rear view mirror. (I'm pretty sure the pig never said that.) With that in mind, I'd just like to thank you all for putting up with me these last seventeen weeks. Its been more work than I thought it would be, but its also been more fun. I hope you all enjoyed yourselves and that this silly little pool has brought a small spike in fun to your last seventeen Sundays.
Time to get down to the meaty part of this here post. Week 17 was pretty much a microcosm of the entire pool (i.e. I didn't win). The favorites went 10-6 and anyone who strayed too far from them paid the price. Here are the standings for Week 17:
Now to the big prizes. Remember, the first place winner pulls down $286, and the second place winner wins $130. Heres how the final standings for the whole season:
And with that, I'm outta here. Again, thanks everyone for a fun football season. Hopefully we can do it again next season as well.
Time to get down to the meaty part of this here post. Week 17 was pretty much a microcosm of the entire pool (i.e. I didn't win). The favorites went 10-6 and anyone who strayed too far from them paid the price. Here are the standings for Week 17:
1. Andy Harris, 11-5So a final congrats to Andy, the last weekly winner! You win the last Weekly Standard Prize! Expect a check for $52 to arrive in 6-8 weeks.
2. Jon Stover, 10-6
2. Joshu, Shih, 10-6
2. Sandy Kory, 10-6
2. Joey Bansen, 10-6
2. Scott Rozsa, 10-6
2. Karl Vaillancourt, 10-6
2. Zack Klein, 10-6
2. Bill Denton, 10-6
10. George Smith, 8-8
10. Dave Labowitz, 8-8
10. Matthew Mariam, 8-8
10. Matthew Kory, 8-8
Now to the big prizes. Remember, the first place winner pulls down $286, and the second place winner wins $130. Heres how the final standings for the whole season:
1. Joshu Shih, 158-98Congrats to Joshu and Joey for taking our money. How much of our money did they take? Well heres the winnings list:
2. Joey Bansen, 155-101
3. Andy Harris, 154-102
4. Jon Stover, 153-103
5. Matthew Kory, 152-104
6. Karl Vaillancourt, 151-105
6. Scott Rozsa, 151-105
6. Sandy Kory, 151-105
9. Zack Klein, 150-106
10. Matthew Mariam, 147-109
11. George Smith, 145-111
12. Bill Denton, 140-116
13. Dave Labowitz, 139-117
Final WinningsSo, before I go, I want to invite you all to email me regarding the pool. Let me know what you think was good and/or what you think could have been done better (and how if you think you know). I'm always open to suggestions for next season.
1. Joshu Shih, $390
2. Joey Bansen, $234
3. Zack Klein, $208
4. Karl Vaillancourt, $104
4. Andy Harris, $104
4. Matthew Mariam, $104
7. Sandy Kory, $52
7. George Smith, $52
7. Matthew Kory, $52
And with that, I'm outta here. Again, thanks everyone for a fun football season. Hopefully we can do it again next season as well.
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