Hello, loser-winners! It looks like everyone lost -which is to say, since you all went down together, you live to fight another week. There has been a little bit of discussion today about how to proceed. Since I don’t really have a horse in the race anymore, I think that I am pretty impartial with my decision. But, if you don’t like the sounds of my plan, let me know and we’ll see if we can’t come up with something better. Maybe I can even consult my fellow loser – Grandpa Bill – to see if he has any insight.
First off, here are the results:
OK, on to the plan.
Rule 1. Only the 6 people remaining get to stay in it (no one else gets to come back in).
Rule 2. Said 6 fierce competitors make a pick by Thursday. I’ve got a lot going on Thursday and Friday so no extra-special personal reminders for anyone this week.
Rule 3. The picks that were made in week 10 count as far the teams that cannot be picked again: i.e. – Everyone left but Dianne cannot pick the Eagles (but would you really want to?)
Rule 4. This week, just one pick. However, if everyone loses again in week 11, then for week 12, the remaining 6 will have to pick 2 games. Person/people with the best record would move on to week 13. If everyone lost on the pick 2 games, then for week 13 everyone would pick 3 games. My rationale here is that everyone is technically a loser at this point, so to get to a final person to award the pot to, the stakes should be upped. I’m hoping that it’ll be clear cut, but I also don’t want someone to feel like the rule additions ruined it for them. So, if you see a flaw in this or have a better idea – speak up! I will be around, so call me if that’s easier.
Good luck to everyone!