The 2005 Football Pool

as told by the Commish

Week 6



Advantage Burns, Steve Yamarik dominated week 6 with a 12-2 record. Steve was described by one source as a degenerate gambler and alcoholic who does not make good on his debts. That pretty much covers the majority of dead-beats in this pool. Despite the hangover, Steve did manage to get it together for at least one Sunday and put together one of the greatest weeks that we have seen in the history of this fine pool. Steve - congratulations on a truly great week!

A solid week by many, but only three worth mentioning - all with 10 wins

Juiced Up, Ralph Fuoco - To quote Seinfeld in reference to George Costanza - "If every instinct you have is wrong, then the opposite would have to be right." - surely by Larry David. Ralph took his advice this week and went 10-4 instead of 4-10. Look out, with Ralph taking the opposite of his true picks he is sure to be a force to be reckoned with!

Pucky The Whale, Super Dave Yamarik - Wow! Copy your brother's picks and have a big week. Something in the water in Yamarikville as the Yamarik brothers combine for a 22-6 record. The real question is: Who is Pucky?

Mr. Rog, Dan Rog - Reigning champion - We saw enough of this "fat guy" last year..





Advantage Burns 12-2 Dean Harvin 4-10

State of the Pool

After years of embarrassment in the pool, Jason Weinstein, Jason Weinstein has become one of the more consistent players in this league. In addition to coming up with creative names for his Football Pool team, like Jason Weinstein, Jay seems to actually be picking up some knowledge of these football teams as he spends every waking hour strategizing over his weekly roster. This is not saying much, the man goes to be bed @ 8PM. Hey Jason, can I rip your ticket? Did you find any openings? Keep up the good work.

Rounding out your fab five: Double or nothing Sox beat O's, Dave Miyake trails Jason by only two games. Quiet consistency has been Dave's secret this season. Where do these names come from though? Who gives a crap about whether the Red Sox beat the pathetic Orioles. Anyone who watched baseball this season knows that the AL East, and their playoff representatives, suck.

Team Bean, Bryan Engel - The funny thing is, I am picking like garbage, but a .500 record seems to keep me afloat. Those first two weeks are keeping me amongst the leaders. Watch for a huge week this week by Team Bean as he overtakes poser Weinstein and begins running away with this thing.

Two Beer Queer, Marichelle Tanag - Faked the fear of seasickness to avoid the humiliation of hearing her boyfriend in the presence of our CIO.

Betsy Nichols, Betsy Nichols - Lame pun joke of the week: Betsy's picks have been worth dimes this season... che che..

People that suck

The artist formerly known as NY Pinstripes, Pat Ingram, moves into sole possession of last place as he gains/loses one game to Michelle "Moose" Haas. Honorable mention goes to Marathon Man, Howard D. Simanoff who is in second to last. Howie, I really hope you are talking about running here - both for the sake of my stomach and the poor woman who has to endure the BFC.

Best of luck in week 6!