This week's edition begins with a little more background on our featured feline friend... Poobert is what I call him, and "Leo" is his actual name. He goes by many other names though. He can be mischievous, and tends to get himself in trouble fairly often. He eats things he isn't supposed to eat, he playfully (but painfully) bites and claws us when we try to pet him sometimes, barfs on everything, and meows constantly. My wife came up for a nickname for him that she uses in such situations... "F*ck Face."
The inspiration for Poobert's nom de mischief. Clearly my wife appreciates fine baseball collectibles.
I think back to my childhood and remember what I was called when I was in trouble. For me, when my mother used my middle name ("JOSHUA LEE!") I knew things were serious. Poobert doesn't have a middle name, so when my wife calls him "F*ck Face" he knows he's in trouble.
She uses this name freely, too - even in front of company...like my mother...at Christmas. This actually happened a couple years ago. My wife bluted out "hey, F*ck Face!" at him loud enough to hear from the other side of the house after he got into some kind of minor trouble. My mother, who is VERY Christian, spent the rest of the day pretending that she didn't hear it. My wife spent the rest of the day pretending she yelled something else, like "Fart Face." It was awkward.
I bring this up because I imagine many of you are ready to cuss at Poobert in a similar manner. He posted a very stellar 24/39 for last week's picks. Only nine of us who made picks in Yahoo! last week beat that mark. I tied him, and many in the group did worse. On the strength of that performance he rocketed up the overall standings. Last week he was ahead of only one active entrant. Now he sits at 26th. @LostLassie has plenty of company at the bottom of the standings now.
I also got 24/39 correct last week tying Poobert and reflecting our remarkably similar picks in featured games. For now I remain one of the dwindling number of people here who can truthfully say he knows more about college football than a geriatric house cat. I remain only four points ahead of him though, and as we saw this past week fortunes can change quickly. I imagine I will soon be joining that group of people that is looking up to Poobert in the standings.
Perhaps it would be no less than what I deserve though. I mentioned last week that it was his birthday. It happens to coincide somewhat with my wife's birthday. We celebrated both occasions by putting him in a party hat, then leaving him at home while we went somewhere to eat chili dogs and cupcakes. He was sad that we did not include him (again.)
Happy birthday, F*ck Face!
This Week's Picks:
The inspiration for Poobert's nom de mischief. Clearly my wife appreciates fine baseball collectibles.
I think back to my childhood and remember what I was called when I was in trouble. For me, when my mother used my middle name ("JOSHUA LEE!") I knew things were serious. Poobert doesn't have a middle name, so when my wife calls him "F*ck Face" he knows he's in trouble.
She uses this name freely, too - even in front of company...like my mother...at Christmas. This actually happened a couple years ago. My wife bluted out "hey, F*ck Face!" at him loud enough to hear from the other side of the house after he got into some kind of minor trouble. My mother, who is VERY Christian, spent the rest of the day pretending that she didn't hear it. My wife spent the rest of the day pretending she yelled something else, like "Fart Face." It was awkward.
I bring this up because I imagine many of you are ready to cuss at Poobert in a similar manner. He posted a very stellar 24/39 for last week's picks. Only nine of us who made picks in Yahoo! last week beat that mark. I tied him, and many in the group did worse. On the strength of that performance he rocketed up the overall standings. Last week he was ahead of only one active entrant. Now he sits at 26th. @LostLassie has plenty of company at the bottom of the standings now.
I also got 24/39 correct last week tying Poobert and reflecting our remarkably similar picks in featured games. For now I remain one of the dwindling number of people here who can truthfully say he knows more about college football than a geriatric house cat. I remain only four points ahead of him though, and as we saw this past week fortunes can change quickly. I imagine I will soon be joining that group of people that is looking up to Poobert in the standings.
Perhaps it would be no less than what I deserve though. I mentioned last week that it was his birthday. It happens to coincide somewhat with my wife's birthday. We celebrated both occasions by putting him in a party hat, then leaving him at home while we went somewhere to eat chili dogs and cupcakes. He was sad that we did not include him (again.)
Happy birthday, F*ck Face!
| Game | jlb1705 | Poobert | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State (-7.5) at Boston College |
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| J: Boston College always seems to play the top teams tough at home. I'll take the points. P: I like watching birdies. |
| Illinois (+10.0) at North Carolina | 
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| J: Most people think Illinois is still terrible. I think they might actually be mediocre this year. P: "Cubit" sounds like "Poobert" to me. That's good enough. |
| Northwestern (+3.5) at Duke | 
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| J: That thing I said two weeks ago about this not being one of those Northwestern teams that sneaks up on people? I was wrong. Forget I said that. P: Cats vs. Puke. The struggle is real. I've got the Cats in this one. |
| Nebraska (+3.0) at Miami (FL) | 
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| J: I don't think Miami is any good, but I don't think Corn can win on the road. P: I like corn chips. They would not be possible without Cornhuskers. Debt of gratitude. |
| Virginia Tech (-6.0) at Purdue | 
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| J: If Virginia Tech plays defense like they are capable of, this one won't be all that close. P: Choo! Choo! |
| Auburn (+7.5) at LSU | 
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| J: Do I think LSU is more than two touchdowns better than Jacksonville State? Yes, but not much more. P:Tiggers versus Tiggers? This is confusing, like when I see my own reflection. I guess I'll take the Tiggers in this one. |
| Georgia Tech (-2.5) at Notre Dame | 
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| J: Here's hoping that Tech breaks one off on the Domers. Screw Notre Dame. P: I think Jaylon Smith will help to neutralize the Yellow Jackets' run game, and Kizer will do well enough with a week to prepare to pull off a tough home win. |
| Ole Miss (+6.0) at Alabama | 
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| J: I know I shouldn't bet against Bama and that they'll want revenge for last year. I just can't help but think that the Rebels' best players are better than Bama's best players, and that might be enough. P: Hotty Toddy! I make poop in the potty! |
| BYU (+16.5) at UCLA | 
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| J: BYU is lucky to not be 0-2. Part of that is because they are playing tough against decent teams. P: Bears are scary. I might have to hide under the couch when I watch them. |
| Northern Illinois (+34.0) at Ohio State | 
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| J: The Buckeyes offensive line gets right this week and they roll to a comfortable win. P: Go Bucks! |
