For the 'dog pickers, it's all up to the Big Daddies now
It's kickoff time in the pro football conference finals, and here is how the players in our charity underdog prediction game have called it:
7.5 BALTIMORE at New England - AKevin, Bob, Rudie, Gordon, genop, genop's gal, Tommy W., Paul, Carol, Larry Legend, NoPoGuy, Grizfan, Broadway Joe, Weavmo, Drewbob, Eric W., Gary
2.5 NEW YORK GIANTS at San Francisco - Bayou Baby, Biggest Cubs Loser, Pete Rozelle, Usual Kevin, jmh, PDXileinOmaha, Ricardo, John Cr., Michael K., umpire, John Ch., Annie
With the standings in our game packed so tightly at the top, we won't know until the first game is over exactly whose charity is going to win which prize, and if Baltimore wins that game, much will be left undecided until the second game. We've been scouting out the various scenarios, and here are our unofficial thoughts on what the outcomes of the games will mean -- all subject to further review:
Interestingly, all five of the top players in our current standings have taken New York, and the next five have all picked Baltimore. As result, all of our top 10 players are still in the run for the money.
If neither underdog wins, last week's standings become final, and the prizewinners are:
1. Pete Rozelle 49
2. John Ch. 48
3. Michael K. 48
4. Usual Kevin 47.5
5. PDXileinOmaha 46
If the Giants win and Baltimore loses, it's the same five in the same order, with 2.5 more points each.
If both 'dogs prevail, the prizes go to:
1. AKevin 53
1. Carol 53
3. Pete Rozelle 51.5
4. John Ch. 50.5
4. Michael K. 50.5
If Baltimore wins and the Giants lose:
1. AKevin 53
1. Carol 53
3. Paul 49.5
4. Gordon 49
4. Larry Legend 49
4. Pete Rozelle 49
Pete Rozelle is the only player who's guaranteed to bring home a prize for his favorite charity. Congratulations to him. And he will be the grand prize winner if Baltimore loses. If Baltimore wins, AKevin and Carol will share top prize, no matter what happens with the Giants, but third through fifth will be up for grabs in the evening.
For Usual Kevin and PDXileinOmaha, New England is a must-win. For AKevin, Carol, Paul, Gordon, and Larry Legend, Baltimore is a must-win. And that contest, in chilly New England, starts now. Have a great day, and enjoy the games, all.
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Comments (4)
Good game. Perhaps there was a sudden gust of wind -- an angel's wings? -- at the close?
Attention now turns to Gronk's injured ankle.
Posted by Gardiner Menefree | January 22, 2012 3:14 PM
Not that it ever works out like this in reality, but it sure seems like picking (successfully that is) a little dog every game is a winning strategy. 53 points after 17 weeks of regular season plus 3 playoff weeks works out to just over 2.5 points per week on average. Not that I'll be able to actually follow that but hey... just sayin'. There's always next year!
Jack, thanks again for setting this up. What a great way to watch a season! Go Giants!!
Posted by jmh | January 22, 2012 3:18 PM
Yes!!! I was feeling like a traitor picking the Giants against my 49 'ers... now that my favorite 501C will be seeing money... Go Niners!
Congrats to Pete Rozelle, John Ch., Michael K. and Usual Kevin!!
Posted by PDXileinOmaha | January 22, 2012 3:22 PM
Whew...that was a close one! I thought it was going to OT for sure there at the end. It's true to form in these underdog games that they often come down to the last few seconds, and I think that there were at least a few that went both ways for me this season in the last minute of the game. Luck played a huge role in this pool, and I think that makes it exciting for everyone because you never know right down to the end. Kudos to Jack for organizing this pool. I for one am looking forward to another season playing the dogs.
Posted by Usual Kevin | January 22, 2012 3:27 PM