The Top Ten: Week 4
Commentary: It was another rough week in the Funny Money, as 11 underdogs covered, which spelled bad news for franchises that loaded up on the favorites. After three weeks, only 7 of 28 franchises are in the positive money. A few of the sinking ships (Babe, Bayonnaise, Slovy Maximus) might be thinking about taking a chance with the wild card bet in the coming weeks. Though their deficits are not insurmountable, they are falling farther out of the playoff chase each week.
(current total; last week’s ranking)
1. Gordon Bombay ($900; 1)
Bombay just kept rolling, winning $500 and increasing his lead in the West. The closet competitors are now $800 back after only three weeks of wagering.
2. Karl Farbman ($700; 6)
Karl won $500 and stayed ahead in the East. However, there is another franchise nipping at his heels…
3. The Phoenix ($500; 9)
….The Phoenix bounced back from losing -$500 in Week 2 to win $500 in Week 3. He’s right back in the mix in the East and challenging for the overall lead.
4. The Beard of Zeus ($300; 5)
The Beard of Zeus scratched out a $100 week, which vaulted him into first place in the North, as the rest of the division failed to strike it rich.
5. Mr. DeBlasis ($100; 3)
DeBlasis is hanging around right behind The Beard. He split his bets and stays relevant for another week.
6. Bud Fox ($100; 2)
Bud lost three games out of four and fell back in the West. He’ll need to right the ship in Week 4 if he wants to keep pace with Gordon Bombay.
7. Ron Mexico ($100; 8 )
Mexico is still hanging in positive money, but much like the rest of the FMFL, he’s falling more and more behind Bombay with each passing week.
8. Kimmy Gibbler (-$100; 10)
After jumping up in the standings after a perfect Week 2, Gibbler lost $100 in Week 3. It won’t kill her, but she could use another solid week to get back in the divisional race.
9. The People’s Champ (-$100; NR)
Full proof of how badly Funny Money franchises are doing: The People’s Champ makes an appearance in The Top Ten.
10. Yaz (-$200; 4)
Yaz dropped $500 this week and lost his lead in the North. The bright side is that he’s only $500 out in the division.
Others receiving votes: The Notorious A.B.T.; T-Ferg; Kiko Garcia
Dropped out: Boss Hardigan
