The Top Ten: Week 8
Commentary: For some, Week 7 was outstanding, with a few key division leaders winning $500 and a few cellar dwellers making big leaps with perfect weeks as well. However, the two most popular bets of the week, Green Bay and Baltimore, were both losing wagers. A lot of franchises lost $500 or dropped back because of the Pack and dem Rayyvens. We’re almost at the halfway point of the season. Traditionally, Weeks 8-12 are very popular for wild card bets. By Week 13, we are in December and the “contenders” and “pretenders” are more clearly separated from one another.
(current total; last week’s ranking)
1. Gordon Bombay ($1,700; 1)
Gordie scratched out $100 and still retains the overall lead for the FMFL. He also increased his lead in the division, and all this without having pulled the trigger on his wild card bet.
2. Larisa Oleynik ($1,600; 2)
Larisa had a perfect week and is nipping at the heels of the overall leader. More importantly, the rest of the North Division faltered severely. She now has a $1,300 lead on the rest of the pack.
3. Karl Farbman ($1,300; 4)
Farbman made a little noise by winning $500 and shoving his way into the overall leader picture. He’s $400 back of Gordon and $400 on the rest of the competition in the East.
4. The People’s Champ ($900; NR)
A big week for the Champ. He won $500 and moved right behind Farbman in the East. He also claims that he’s cracked Karl’s “strategy” so there’s no stopping him. He’s hoping for the best for the rest of the season.
5. Ron Mexico ($600; 6)
Ron is back in second place in the West even though he lost $100. He’s the closet competition to Gordon right now, but seems like he is miles away.
6. Kimmy Gibbler ($500; 8 )
Kimmy dug in and held her ground and is still in position for the playoffs if the season ended today. She’s $800 back of Karl in the East.
7. Face ($500; 3)
The streaky Face had his luck run out in Week 7. He rose quickly to the top and then dropped $500 to fall back to third in the West.
8. The Beard of Zeus ($300; 5)
Just when it looked like the Beard was going to give Larisa a run for her money, he drops $500. Zeusy is still in second place, but $1,300 off the pace for the division.
9. Boss Hardigan ($300; NR)
The South Division has quickly turned into the NFC West of Funny Money. This division winner probably won’t contend for the overall regular season crown, but a division title is a division title. Hardigan’s had his cold hands on first for the last few weeks, but all seven franchises are within $700 of each other.
10. Waldo Geraldo Faldo ($300; NR)
Even though W.G.F. lost $100 on the week, it was good enough to crack the Top Ten. He’s weathered the storm thus far and isn’t out of it yet in the West.
Others receiving votes: Bud Fox; Don Mattingly; The Notorious A.B.T.
Dropped out: The Phoenix; Art Schlichter; Babe
