The 2005 Football Pool

as told by the Commish

Week 7



Providence Steamrollers, Andrew Benson won week 7 by the skin of his teeth, as the Falcons held on to cover the spread vs. the beaten and battered J-E-T-S. Total points 41, which was just enough for Andrew to hold on to victory in a week that saw him start 8-0. The Rollers finished with an impressive 11-2-1 mark, good for second best this season. I am just surprised that he was able to get out of bed after, undoubtedly, another Saturday night of partying like a rock star. A.B, congrats!

My stingy list this week - I have chosen two additional players that were a cut above the rest of the pack!

Texas Transplants, David Glickler 11-2-1 - Nice week for Texas. Houston in the World Series, Bush mishaps and decreasing approval ratings overshadowed by hurricanes, the Texans actually looked like they had some hope for one half and the Texas Transplants came within one point of winning the week! Mr. Glick is starting to get his act together these last few weeks. After sinking to his low point in week 4 (3 wins which was preceded by a 4 win week), the Transplants have turned it on to average ~9 wins over the past three weeks. Don't mess with Texas!

Mrs. Rog, Lynn Rog 10-3-1 - It appeared that the newlywed Rogs were preoccupied by something else to start the season as both were hovering near the basement. But the honeymoon is over and the Rogs are now focused on things that are really important - defending their championship. Lynn matched Dan's 10 wins from last week with 10 of her own this week. Skinny Rog is not quite in the mix as of yet, but after three weeks of seven wins and one of 10, she is a few big weeks away from a late season charge



Providence Steamrollers 11-2-1 Palumbo and Double or nothing 0-13-1

State of the Pool

Overall we had a sub-.500 mark, but we can blame this squarely on two delinquents who did not make their picks. Those that did pick did see some success (a 297-288 record). This past weekend was probably the best football weekend we have seen this season, with some amazing come from behind victories by the Seahawks, Eagles (err..), Minnesota (fresh off the Love Boat) and last, but certainly not least, the G-Men. Ah... the G-Men.... I am still coming down off of that high from that amazing drive by Baby Eli..

Jason Weinstein, Jason Weinstein continues to lead the pack with 55 wins, as he was virtually unharmed by his pedestrian 6-7-1 mark. I had to inform Mr. Weinstein of his record this week as he was too busy watching hurricane destruction in HDTV, in his Carolina Hurricanes jersey. Nothing would pain me more than to have to pay this guy some $$$, someone needs to step up and dethrone him.

The Boys are back in town as the girls slip a bit: Team Bean, Bryan Engel - Your commish trails his best friend by 2 games for the lead in his football pool. Is something not adding up here people?

Michael Casserly, Michael Casserly also trails our champ by two games. Michael has yet to show any warts this season and has been our most consistent playa'

Advantage Burns, Steve Yamarik - 3 back is proving that he is not a one week wonder. He followed up his week 6 win with a decent 7-6-1 week

Two Beer Queer, Marichelle Tanag - 3 back - Marichelle has been making a lot of noise this season but slipped a tad this week. Still well within striking distance

Betsy Nichols, Betsy Nichols - Back to nickels this week for Betsy, but well within striking distance for dollars

Major Deegan, Kathy Toomey - 3 back - Only a matter of time before I-87 would reappear on the leaderboard. Toomey is a perennial contender and always a commish favorite

The Dungeon

NY Pinstripes, Pat Ingram retained his seat in last place despite a +.500 quick pick. This is turning into one depressing behind the music episode for the Pinstripes. Moose Haas has traded in her golf clubs for aluminum bats - coming out swinging these past three weeks with two 8 spots and a 9 spot. Moose now has her sights on Marathon Man to formally escape from the dungeon shadows.

Best of luck in week 8!