Hello Footballers, 
Here are the picks for this week. Green Bay and New Orleans seem to be popular picks, which is weird, as they both lost in week 1. Good luck to everyone.
Because the pool has widened a bit over the years, I thought it might be helpful if I explained who everyone is. That way, when we say “Ok, everyone cheer against Bill N.” – you’d know who that is if you don’t already. (But, if you don’t, it’s still ok to cheer against Uncle Bill…)
Originally, the only rule for playing in the pool was that you had to be related to me in some shape or form. A couple of exceptions have been made over the years, but I am also related to a lot of people, so sometimes it can be a bit confusing.
Kevin and I are the starting point for this picture. Kevin’s dad is Jim M. (Arlington, TX. Cowboys Fan). Kevin’s uncle and aunt (on his mom Suzanne’s side) are John and Margie Sherburne (San Antonio, TX, and since the Spurs don’t play football, they just go with the big spreads).
My siblings that are playing the pool are Adam and Dianne. Adam (Springfield, MO) is parent to 2 other pool players, Tyler and Bailey, and new addition to the Scrum, Sydney, is Tyler’s girlfriend. She’s like an extra kid in that family, and that’s close enough for my rules. Glad she’s on board.
Dianne is married to Paul (Champaign, IL), and their two kids, Charlie H. and Dana play too. Paul keeps me on my toes because he usually has his pick in by noon on Tuesday.
My dad is Charlie N. (Columbia, MO). He likes to send his picks in code, so I am lucky that so far I haven’t screwed one up.
Bill P. (Columbia, MO) is my grandpa. Don’t let the fact that he’s older than Johnny Unitas fool you – he’s got game. And, really, this whole pool is so that I have an excuse to call him on Fridays all fall. Barry O. is grandpa’s friend. That’s the only other rule now about being in the pool…If Grandpa Bill says you’re in: you’re in!
Grandpa Bill’s daughter Geri is married to Joel. They are my aunt and uncle and live in Cincy. They are the sleepers of this pool. Before you know it, Joel may have run away with all the winnings.
On the Nemmers side are my dad’s siblings, my aunts and uncles:
Bill N. (Minneapolis, MN). I don’t like Bill right now because he is going to Portugal and didn’t invite me. But, maybe he will redeem himself by sending a postcard.
Whoosie (DesMoines, IA). While her actual name is Virginia, she’s Whoosie to me. She’s just “retired”, so I am envisioning her pouring over tables and charts of NFL stats each week to make her pick – or just going with the jersey and fan base she likes best.
Mary and Howie Senn (Ft. Collins, CO). These are the people that introduced me to Kevin. If you talk to them for long they will try and convince you to move to CO. Their daughter is Stephanie C. (Florence, CO). Stephanie was my compadre at the kid’s table for most big family meals of my childhood. And, she has the best hair of anyone in the pool. Her son Sam has taken a break from raising prize winning livestock to join in with us too.
I think that’s everyone. Now, when Barry goes all the way to the end by picking the Browns, you won’t be all like, “Who is that Barry guy again?”
Ok, have a happy Sunday of football watching.