The Top Ten: Week 13
Commentary: There wasn’t a ton of shakeup in The Top Ten this week. The potential playoff teams seem to be distancing themselves from the rest of the pack. With five weeks to go, the next two weeks are crucial for many franchises. It will determine who is competing for a division crown, who is fighting for a playoff spot, and who is a cellar dweller.
(current total; last week’s ranking)
1. The Beard of Zeus ($2,000; 3)
The Beard takes over the number one spot after an impressive week. He has a $1,000 lead on his division and his wild card bet available. Looking good with five weeks left.
2. Mr. Marbles ($1,900; 1)
Though Marbles lost the overall lead, the rest of his division faltered. He is the only member of the South Division to make The Top Ten this week. Marbles has a $1,600 lead on the rest of his division.
3. Bayonnaise ($1,300; 5)
The see-saw battle continues in the East. This week Bayonnaise takes over the lead.
4. Karl Farbman ($1,200; 4)
Farbman is not close behind the ‘Naise, but loses the lead and $300 on the week. The one advantage (or disadvantage depending on how you look at it) Farbman has for the divisional race is his wild card still on the shelf.
5. Ron Mexico ($1,200; 2)
A rough week for Ron, as he loses $500 and goes from being on the cusp of the overall lead to $800 off the pace. He also had a prime opportunity to increase his lead on the rest of the West.
6. Mr. DeBlasis ($1,100; 6)
Lost in the Bayonnaise/Farbman battle, Mr. DeBlasis has quietly put himself just $200 behind the East leader. Given his past successes, DeBlasis is sure to be a factor as we enter the last month of the season.
7. Babe ($1,000; 7)
Babe has kept himself in the divisional race and has his grip on a playoff spot if the season ended today. Can he make a late-season run at the Beard of Zeus?
8. Boss Hardigan ($600; 8 )
Hardigan lost $300 but actually gained on Ron Mexico. He’s also in playoff position, but a herd of possible contenders are charging behind him.
9. Slovy Maximus ($400; NR)
The Slov lost three out of his four bets and currently holds the last playoff spot due to a winning percentage tiebreaker.
10. Gordon Bombay ($400; NR)
Bombay is making sure his hat will be in the ring come the last few weeks of the season. He’s right on the edge of the playoffs and is now within striking distance of the division yet again.
OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: Yaz; Teddy KGB; Kiko Garcia; Will Cover
DROPPED OUT: Teddy KGB; Kiko Garcia
