Uh Oh! The 10 point spread wasn’t big enough to save all of us idiots who picked Atlanta this week. 6 people took a strike with that choice – and Jim, the Lillegards and I were eliminated because of it. Wah! Can’t believe I didn’t make it past week 5. And, the funny thing is, even if I had hypnotized Paul into taking Oakland he would have come out ok. Those Hergenrothers are unstoppable!
So, this week we saw the elimination of the 3 Atlanta pickers and Barry O. Adam, Grandpa Bill and Charlie N. all picked up their first strike. That leaves only Bailey, Bill N., Charlie H., Dianne, Paul, Howie and the Sherburnes with no strikes. I should cheer for Kevin, but he kept rooting for the Jets last night, and I tend not to forget something like that. So GOOOOOO Grandpa Bill!!!!!
This week’s reminder: Some of you still have not paid. I’m concerned doubly, because if you can’t figure out a way to part with 10 smackers when you think you might be in the hunt for over $200, I have a hard time believin’ you’re gonna mail me a tenner after you’ve been eliminated. Yes – that’s right, even if you get eliminated, you still have to pay to play. For those who haven’t mailed it – I’m gonna start naming names (and commissioning your neighbors to toilet paper your houses). Here’s my address (again!):
4025 Alta Vista
Dallas, TX 75229
Do it now, people!
Ok, this week’s picks are due on Friday, end of day. We will be going to the State Fair of Texas that day to enjoy corny dogs, bumper cars, and apparently this year – ostrich races! At least I won’t have to worry about making a pick. I tripple dog dare anyone whose last name is Hergenrother or Sherburne to pick the battle of the “New’s”, New Orleans vs. New England. Should be a good one!
(Thursday game is Bears vs. Giants, so if you want this I need to know by Thursday kickoff).
