The winner will have one loss this year.
Both undefeated entries lost this weekend with DEN. DEN was beaten by OAK, 20-19. There are 14 entries remaining with one loss each.
Eight dropped out with their second loss, all had the Broncos, including: Paul Buckley, Garrett Guess, Dana Melissinos, Ryan Melissinos, Dave Parker, Steve Taylor, George Valcho (me), Matthew Valcho. Just wait 'til next year!
Counts:
14 alive for first (all with one loss)
30 out with two losses
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Week 14 Summary
Once again no losers this past week:
Counts:
2 alive for first
22 alive for second (20 with one loss)
22 out
Counts:
2 alive for first
22 alive for second (20 with one loss)
22 out
Monday, December 7, 2009
Week 13 Summary
Three lost this week, all on the poor playing Steelers. Jeff Fowler dropped out of the first place chase. There are now just two in the running for first, previous champion Paul Bowman and Charles Semon.
Two dropped out of the contest, Geoff Mince and Tim Krisher.
Counts:
2 alive for first
22 alive for second (20 with one loss)
22 out
Two dropped out of the contest, Geoff Mince and Tim Krisher.
Counts:
2 alive for first
22 alive for second (20 with one loss)
22 out
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Week 12 Summary
For the fourth time this year everyone picked a winner.
Counts:
3 alive for first
23 alive for second (20 with one loss)
21 out
Counts:
3 alive for first
23 alive for second (20 with one loss)
21 out
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Week 11 Summary
There were eleven losing picks this week. Six had CIN (beaten by OAK,) four had PIT (beaten by KC,) and one had HOU (beaten by TEN.)
This is getting interesting. There are only three entries left for first place. Former champion Paul Bowman, Jeff Fowler, and Charles Semon.
Four entries dropped out of first place with their initial loss.
Seven entries dropped out of the contest. Say goodbye to Andy Bardach, Lincoln Barrett, Mike Boggs, Kevin Kelley, Renee Setta, Steve Taylor, and Chris Williams.
Note that if the final three all lose on the same weekend everyone with one loss will be eligible for first place.
Counts:
3 alive for first
23 alive for second (20 with one loss)
21 out
This is getting interesting. There are only three entries left for first place. Former champion Paul Bowman, Jeff Fowler, and Charles Semon.
Four entries dropped out of first place with their initial loss.
Seven entries dropped out of the contest. Say goodbye to Andy Bardach, Lincoln Barrett, Mike Boggs, Kevin Kelley, Renee Setta, Steve Taylor, and Chris Williams.
Note that if the final three all lose on the same weekend everyone with one loss will be eligible for first place.
Counts:
3 alive for first
23 alive for second (20 with one loss)
21 out
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Week 10 Summary
There were no losing picks this week! Great Job!
Counts:
7 alive for first
30 alive for second (24 with one loss)
14 out
Counts:
7 alive for first
30 alive for second (24 with one loss)
14 out
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Week 9 Summary
Six entries picked a loser this week. Four lost for the first time. All six had GB to beat TB. It didn't happen. TB won their first game against now 4-4 GB.
It's amazing how some of the best teams early in the season are now mediocre, GB, NYG, NYJ, and BAL come to mind.
Look at the trend when you're making your selections.
Say good bye to former champion Josie Valcho and Tim Swigor who both lost for the second time.
Counts:
7 alive for first
31 alive for second (24 with one loss)
13 out
It's amazing how some of the best teams early in the season are now mediocre, GB, NYG, NYJ, and BAL come to mind.
Look at the trend when you're making your selections.
Say good bye to former champion Josie Valcho and Tim Swigor who both lost for the second time.
Counts:
7 alive for first
31 alive for second (24 with one loss)
13 out
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Week 8 Summary
There was only one losing entry this past week. Josh Brown picked AZ over CAR. CAR pulled the upset on the road. This sure looked like a good pick before the game started.
In my opinion the three easiest picks this week were CHI, DAL, and SD. Unfortunately for Josh, he had used all three in previous weeks. King of the Hill is tough!
Counts:
11 alive for first
32 alive for second (22 with one loss)
12 out
In my opinion the three easiest picks this week were CHI, DAL, and SD. Unfortunately for Josh, he had used all three in previous weeks. King of the Hill is tough!
Counts:
11 alive for first
32 alive for second (22 with one loss)
12 out
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Dave Parker
My friend Dave Parker passed away from leukemia this week. Dave was sick over the past year, but was thought to be in remission when he was found at his home on Thursday.
Dave moved to Atlanta about a year before we moved to Benton, LA. As with many similar situations we talked less and less often, but Dave always played King of the Hill and through this mechanism we continued to communicate.
Dave was a great guy, and we had plenty of good times together, mostly on the golf course, when we played regularly at River Chase in Coppell, TX. I was actually one of the witnesses to a hole-in-one Dave had at RiverChase. And who can forget his laugh, a deep uck uck uck. I'm sure I'll hear someone laugh like that in years to come and I'll say that guy laughs like Dave Parker.
I am praying for his family and hope they are doing well.
Tim Krisher works with Dave and will continue to make his pick. I see that Dave had SD this week. I'm not sure if Dave placed that entry or if Tim made the pick. If Tim did not make the pick and can't figure out the account password, Dave's picks will be played separately and will be posted on the blog. If his pick wins out Tim will direct the prize money to his daughters.
George
Dave moved to Atlanta about a year before we moved to Benton, LA. As with many similar situations we talked less and less often, but Dave always played King of the Hill and through this mechanism we continued to communicate.
Dave was a great guy, and we had plenty of good times together, mostly on the golf course, when we played regularly at River Chase in Coppell, TX. I was actually one of the witnesses to a hole-in-one Dave had at RiverChase. And who can forget his laugh, a deep uck uck uck. I'm sure I'll hear someone laugh like that in years to come and I'll say that guy laughs like Dave Parker.
I am praying for his family and hope they are doing well.
Tim Krisher works with Dave and will continue to make his pick. I see that Dave had SD this week. I'm not sure if Dave placed that entry or if Tim made the pick. If Tim did not make the pick and can't figure out the account password, Dave's picks will be played separately and will be posted on the blog. If his pick wins out Tim will direct the prize money to his daughters.
George
Monday, October 26, 2009
The Year of Bad NFL Teams
Six teams were held to single-digit scores, including the goose egg posted by Oakland. I haven't seen mismatches this bad since Julia Roberts married Lyle Lovett. The disparity between the NFL's best and worst teams is getting more pronounced by the week. Ladd Biro ~ Pittsburgh Post GazetteWhen they play poorly, they are the worst team in the league, hands down. And yes, I'm aware this is a historical year for very, very bad NFL teams. But, when Bad Raiders show up, they trump all the rest. Justin Smith ~ Bleacher Report
"I can't remember an NFL season with this many bad teams," said Las Vegas Hilton sports book director Jay Kornegay, who has been in the business for 22 years. "No doubt, it was the worst day ever for the books. We can't attract money on these poor teams. We keep losing on the same teams. They are not even close to covering."
Man, there are some terrible teams in the NFL right now. Each week it’s kind of amazing to watch football in this country sink to new depths and stumble to new lows. And if you’re not sure what I’m talking about you haven’t watched the Oakland Raiders, St. Louis Rams, or several other teams take the field this year. Robert Ferringo ~ Doc's Sport Service
Week 7 Summary
There were 5 losers this week; 4 with NYG, and 1 with CAR.
These were bad picks, but that's what it takes for someone else to win. Consider this: all 5 of the losers could have selected NYJ over OAK, all 5 could have selected SD over KC, 4 could have selected NE over TAM in London, 4 could have selected GB over CLE, and 1 could have selected IND over STL. These losing teams have a combined record of 4-31. They were outscored this weekend 23-183. NYG lost to AZ, CAR lost to BUF. AZ and BUF are a combined 7-6.
I heard one NFL analysis exclaim that "the bottom of the NFL barrel is the worst it has ever been." He may be right, there are 5 really bad teams (not including winless TEN - because they may win a few.)
3 of the NYG picks were losers for the first time. The other 2 lost for the second time and are out. Say goodbye to Nate Taylor and Greg Brent.
Counts:
11 alive for first
34 alive for second (23 with one loss)
10 out
These were bad picks, but that's what it takes for someone else to win. Consider this: all 5 of the losers could have selected NYJ over OAK, all 5 could have selected SD over KC, 4 could have selected NE over TAM in London, 4 could have selected GB over CLE, and 1 could have selected IND over STL. These losing teams have a combined record of 4-31. They were outscored this weekend 23-183. NYG lost to AZ, CAR lost to BUF. AZ and BUF are a combined 7-6.
I heard one NFL analysis exclaim that "the bottom of the NFL barrel is the worst it has ever been." He may be right, there are 5 really bad teams (not including winless TEN - because they may win a few.)
3 of the NYG picks were losers for the first time. The other 2 lost for the second time and are out. Say goodbye to Nate Taylor and Greg Brent.
Counts:
11 alive for first
34 alive for second (23 with one loss)
10 out
Monday, October 19, 2009
Week 6 Summary
There was a big change from the past two perfect weekends. 20 entrants picked losing teams.
1 had CIN. The Bengals were hot, but playing over their heads. They came down to earth at the hands of HOU.
11 had PHI. The Eagles went out west and were beaten by OAK. A shocker no doubt, especially to those who took PHI.
8 had NYJ. The Jets lost to BUF at home in overtime.
Of the 20 who lost, 6 lost for the second time. Say goodbye to former champions Doug Horstman and Ralph Berry. Others gone for the year are Andy Guess, Sam Heermans, Kim Parker, and Judy Williams.
Suddenly there are only 14 in the running for first place.
Counts:
14 alive for first
36 alive for second (22 with one loss)
8 out
1 had CIN. The Bengals were hot, but playing over their heads. They came down to earth at the hands of HOU.
11 had PHI. The Eagles went out west and were beaten by OAK. A shocker no doubt, especially to those who took PHI.
8 had NYJ. The Jets lost to BUF at home in overtime.
Of the 20 who lost, 6 lost for the second time. Say goodbye to former champions Doug Horstman and Ralph Berry. Others gone for the year are Andy Guess, Sam Heermans, Kim Parker, and Judy Williams.
Suddenly there are only 14 in the running for first place.
Counts:
14 alive for first
36 alive for second (22 with one loss)
8 out
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Week 5 Summary
There were no losers in Week 5. Great job everyone. The big favorites won for a "formful" Sunday.
Everyone picked early games.
I can't remember 42 entries all picking winners in consecutive weeks. But as we know it gets tougher each week. Stay tuned!
Counts:
28 alive for first
42 alive for second (14 with one loss)
2 out
Everyone picked early games.
I can't remember 42 entries all picking winners in consecutive weeks. But as we know it gets tougher each week. Stay tuned!
Counts:
28 alive for first
42 alive for second (14 with one loss)
2 out
Monday, October 5, 2009
Week 4 Summary
There were no losers in Week 4. Great job everyone. The big favorites won for a "formful" Sunday.
All picks are displayed on ESPN after the game starts. If you sign on right after 12:00 central you'll see the early picks. Then sign on again after 3:00 to see the late picks.
Counts:
28 alive for first
42 alive for second (14 with one loss)
2 out
All picks are displayed on ESPN after the game starts. If you sign on right after 12:00 central you'll see the early picks. Then sign on again after 3:00 to see the late picks.
Counts:
28 alive for first
42 alive for second (14 with one loss)
2 out
Week 3 Summary
There was only one loser in Week 3. Matt Boggs picked PIT over CIN and lost when CIN rallied in the fourth quarter. Matt had lost previously and therefore he is out of the competition.
Counts:
28 alive for first
42 alive for second (14 with one loss)
2 out
Counts:
28 alive for first
42 alive for second (14 with one loss)
2 out
Monday, September 21, 2009
Week 2 Summary
Week 1 was the best Week 1 ever with only 1 loss from 44 entries (97.7%).
Week 2 wasn't so hot. 16 out of 44 picked losing teams. As usually my pick was one of those! I had TEN over HOU. After seeing both teams on TV last weekend, I couldn't see anything but a TEN win. Boy was I wrong. So were 5 others.
9 lost with GB as they were beaten at home against the upstart CIN Bengals.
Finally. 1 had the Steelers. Here's an interesting fact, the Steelers have played in CHI 13 times in their history and their record is 1-12.
Lincoln Barrett played two entries and on one he selected losing teams in consecutive weeks. His is the first entry out of the competition. Luckily for Lincoln he has a second entry which sports two winners.
Counts:
28 alive for first
43 alive for second (15 with one loss)
1 out
(Please note that one entry is not yet in the group. It will be added this evening now that he has the correct information. Don't fret the pick was alive on ESPN and is validated with two winners thus far. This is why the current ESPN Group lists only 43 entries. If anyone noticed!)
Week 2 wasn't so hot. 16 out of 44 picked losing teams. As usually my pick was one of those! I had TEN over HOU. After seeing both teams on TV last weekend, I couldn't see anything but a TEN win. Boy was I wrong. So were 5 others.
9 lost with GB as they were beaten at home against the upstart CIN Bengals.
Finally. 1 had the Steelers. Here's an interesting fact, the Steelers have played in CHI 13 times in their history and their record is 1-12.
Lincoln Barrett played two entries and on one he selected losing teams in consecutive weeks. His is the first entry out of the competition. Luckily for Lincoln he has a second entry which sports two winners.
Counts:
28 alive for first
43 alive for second (15 with one loss)
1 out
(Please note that one entry is not yet in the group. It will be added this evening now that he has the correct information. Don't fret the pick was alive on ESPN and is validated with two winners thus far. This is why the current ESPN Group lists only 43 entries. If anyone noticed!)
Sunday, September 13, 2009
A Week 1 Loss
Lincoln Barrett picked the Houston Texans and lost in Week 1. He's the only one thus far, but the week is not finished as some entries selected a Monday Night game...I'm assuming they have New England or San Diego.
Here's my annual update of Week 1 losses:
1999 - 23 of 41
2000 - 4 of 51 (7.81%)
2001 - 25 of 59
2002 - 13 of 55
2003 - 39 of 55
2004 - 3 of 55 (5.45%)
2005 - 26 of 58
2006 - 4 of 62 (6.45%)
2007 - 5 of 50
2008 - 25 of 45
2009 - 1 of 44 (thus far)
This could be the best week one ever.
Here's my annual update of Week 1 losses:
1999 - 23 of 41
2000 - 4 of 51 (7.81%)
2001 - 25 of 59
2002 - 13 of 55
2003 - 39 of 55
2004 - 3 of 55 (5.45%)
2005 - 26 of 58
2006 - 4 of 62 (6.45%)
2007 - 5 of 50
2008 - 25 of 45
2009 - 1 of 44 (thus far)
This could be the best week one ever.
Number of Entries
It looks like we'll have 44 entries (43 paid). Therefore...
Winner 43x30=$1290
Second Place 43x10=$430
Winner 43x30=$1290
Second Place 43x10=$430
Friday, September 11, 2009
A Week 1 Win
Nancy Macaskill picked the Steelers last night and advanced to week 2.
The first win! Great job Nancy!
The first win! Great job Nancy!
Previous Champions
King I - Doug Horstman (11 weeks)
King II - Paul Bowman (5 weeks)
King III - Dick Hein (14 weeks)
King IV - Kevin Kelley and Rusty Atkinson (11 weeks)
King V - Ralph Berry (13 weeks)
King VI - Josie Valcho (9 weeks) My Mom
King VII - George Valcho (8 weeks) My Dad
King VIII - Mike Boggs and Tim Swigor (17 weeks - undefeated all year)
King IX - Mike Gilbert (15 weeks)
King X - George Valcho (9 weeks) My Dad again
King XI - Matthew Valcho (My Son), Gabe Cate, and Ralph Berry (tied at 16-1)
King II - Paul Bowman (5 weeks)
King III - Dick Hein (14 weeks)
King IV - Kevin Kelley and Rusty Atkinson (11 weeks)
King V - Ralph Berry (13 weeks)
King VI - Josie Valcho (9 weeks) My Mom
King VII - George Valcho (8 weeks) My Dad
King VIII - Mike Boggs and Tim Swigor (17 weeks - undefeated all year)
King IX - Mike Gilbert (15 weeks)
King X - George Valcho (9 weeks) My Dad again
King XI - Matthew Valcho (My Son), Gabe Cate, and Ralph Berry (tied at 16-1)
The Rules - 2009
It’s that time again...the twelfth year of King of the Hill.
Please let me know if you would like to participate.
I am collecting money now. The season starts September 10th with a Thursday night game. Then on Sunday, September 13th a full schedule is played. I am running behind this year, but please send your money right away. Please mail a check to me at 999 Bay Ridge Dr., Benton, LA 71006.
Picks will be entered on ESPN’s Eliminator, just like last year.
To enter you will need an ESPN ID and Password. Once you register at ESPN you go to this link…http://games.espn.go.com/eliminator/en/frontpage. Sign in, set up your eliminator entry and then “Join a Group”.
Group: GV King of the Hill
Password: ?????????? (The password will be emailed to you when you let me know you are playing and when you tell me a check is in the mail.)
Here’s how it works, each week of the regular season you pick one team to win (no point spread). If your team wins, you advance to the next week. If your team loses, you drop into the loser’s bracket. If you lose again, in the loser’s bracket, you are out. I will keep track of this because on ESPN you can lose more than once.
Each week you advance, you again pick one team to win. Here's the catch -- you cannot pick a team more than once during the season, even if the team loses. ESPN enforces this selection.
The last person standing with no losses wins and is "King of the Hill", the last person standing in the loser’s bracket (one loss) gets second place.
Your picks can be entered right up to game time. And they can be entered weeks in advance. Because of this, there is no default pick. If you do not enter a pick it will be counted as a loss. Last year some voiced concern about not having the default pick, so here’s a suggestion. Pick every week of the year right at the start. Then each week simply modify your picks according to current performance. If you miss a week for vacation, as an example, you will already have a pick entered.
The entry fee is up this year to $40. The winner’s bracket champion will receive $30 from each entry. The loser’s bracket champion will receive $10 from each entry. I hope to have 50 paid entries - $1,500 and $500 to the champions. You can enter more than once, but not more than twice. To enter twice on ESPN you will need two User IDs.
King of the Hill is limited to people I know. If you don't see someone on this list and you think they would be interested, please tell me (most of you know many of the same people I do).
And my favorite rule. I play one pick for free (for all this work).
During the season I will update this blog (http://www.gvkingofthehill.blogspot.com) at least once a week.
Tie Breaker Rules – Fine Print
If multiple players remain in the winners bracket and they all lose on the same weekend, they will all drop into the loser’s bracket and play will continue (in this situation the winner of the loser’s bracket will get 1st and 2nd place money). If there are two or three players in the loser’s bracket, and none remaining in the winner's bracket, and they all lose on the same weekend, the pot will be split evenly. If there are more than three players that all lose and none in the winner's bracket, all will continue until a winner is determined. In this situation, the losing team selected cannot be used again.
Please let me know if you would like to participate.
I am collecting money now. The season starts September 10th with a Thursday night game. Then on Sunday, September 13th a full schedule is played. I am running behind this year, but please send your money right away. Please mail a check to me at 999 Bay Ridge Dr., Benton, LA 71006.
Picks will be entered on ESPN’s Eliminator, just like last year.
To enter you will need an ESPN ID and Password. Once you register at ESPN you go to this link…http://games.espn.go.com/eliminator/en/frontpage. Sign in, set up your eliminator entry and then “Join a Group”.
Group: GV King of the Hill
Password: ?????????? (The password will be emailed to you when you let me know you are playing and when you tell me a check is in the mail.)
Here’s how it works, each week of the regular season you pick one team to win (no point spread). If your team wins, you advance to the next week. If your team loses, you drop into the loser’s bracket. If you lose again, in the loser’s bracket, you are out. I will keep track of this because on ESPN you can lose more than once.
Each week you advance, you again pick one team to win. Here's the catch -- you cannot pick a team more than once during the season, even if the team loses. ESPN enforces this selection.
The last person standing with no losses wins and is "King of the Hill", the last person standing in the loser’s bracket (one loss) gets second place.
Your picks can be entered right up to game time. And they can be entered weeks in advance. Because of this, there is no default pick. If you do not enter a pick it will be counted as a loss. Last year some voiced concern about not having the default pick, so here’s a suggestion. Pick every week of the year right at the start. Then each week simply modify your picks according to current performance. If you miss a week for vacation, as an example, you will already have a pick entered.
The entry fee is up this year to $40. The winner’s bracket champion will receive $30 from each entry. The loser’s bracket champion will receive $10 from each entry. I hope to have 50 paid entries - $1,500 and $500 to the champions. You can enter more than once, but not more than twice. To enter twice on ESPN you will need two User IDs.
King of the Hill is limited to people I know. If you don't see someone on this list and you think they would be interested, please tell me (most of you know many of the same people I do).
And my favorite rule. I play one pick for free (for all this work).
During the season I will update this blog (http://www.gvkingofthehill.blogspot.com) at least once a week.
Tie Breaker Rules – Fine Print
If multiple players remain in the winners bracket and they all lose on the same weekend, they will all drop into the loser’s bracket and play will continue (in this situation the winner of the loser’s bracket will get 1st and 2nd place money). If there are two or three players in the loser’s bracket, and none remaining in the winner's bracket, and they all lose on the same weekend, the pot will be split evenly. If there are more than three players that all lose and none in the winner's bracket, all will continue until a winner is determined. In this situation, the losing team selected cannot be used again.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Big Questions in the NFL
Can the Steelers repeat?
Can Tom Brady pick up where he left off?
Can the Lions win a game?
Will Brett Favre ever retire?
And WHO WILL WIN KING OF THE HILL?
Can Tom Brady pick up where he left off?
Can the Lions win a game?
Will Brett Favre ever retire?
And WHO WILL WIN KING OF THE HILL?
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