Week # 10

Name: Mellenhead Shupp
Date: November 09, 2003
Time: 11:55:21 AM

Hey, Hey, Hey - said like Dwayne from "What's Happening" - What's happened to Petey? Should have held that bet from QTR to QTR....?? I'm willing if your willing, Pete!? Are you there? Pete? Hello?

Also, I will like to share with everyone that EE will live on in the Shupp home - thanks to my wonderful husband Bob, he offered to trade a tape of the Jets game for a taping of my British soap EE!! Thank you Andy Will & Bob Shuppy. Imagine wanting a tape of the Jet game from week to week?? I think I have the better end of this deal. :)

Name: Bob Shupp
Date: November 09, 2003
Time: 10:48:07 AM

I may be the last one to get an optical mouse, but let me say this; If you've never tried it, GET ONE! OK, now maybe I'll try Viagra...

Name: Dane Schwade
Date: November 09, 2003
Time: 08:59:14 AM

I figured out what happened with my bad picks last week - I dipped my shoulder and didn't follow thru on the mouse click. All my picks were overthrown. Yeah, that's what I'm going with.

Name: Jeff Vanek
Date: November 09, 2003
Time: 08:39:22 AM

Detroit builds a new stadium, their hosting the 2005 Super Bowl and their hoping to put together back to back wins for the first time since December of 2000. Grrrrrr.

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Week # 9

Name: Dane Schwade
Date: November 02, 2003
Time: 10:37:51 AM

Ralph too busy? Nah - he whips these pages out in minutes, if not seconds. Can't think of a question? No way - superior intellect, shown week after week (or is that Roy? doesn't matter). Selfish? Definitely. Well done on the Halloween page. Which one was me?

Name: Jeff Vanek
Date: November 02, 2003
Time: 09:04:06 AM

Shaheeeee.....on my picks, I need some of that old Angelo magic.

Name: Mellenhead Shupp
Date: November 01, 2003
Time: 06:56:06 PM

Great job on the costumes Ralph! I have to P now...

Name: Pete Blasevick
Date: November 01, 2003
Time: 03:38:45 PM

management, i know i am not the YOUNGEST looking 35 year old guy in the world, but i think Julio Franco is like 50 or somethin... i don't look 50, do i???? pete

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Week # 8

Name: Bob Shupp
Date: October 26, 2003
Time: 10:35:44 AM

Cowboys are the biggest surprise. As far as Johnny K goes, I always knew he had the potential for greatness. However, in two weeks it will be time for him to step aside. Sorry John. Time to brew an FBH Lager.

Name: Hope Vanek
Date: October 26, 2003
Time: 09:05:50 AM

You may have noticed last week-- Mark's Money P.O.W. was MIA. I'm chalking it up as a bye week. After I chosing Atlanta over St. Louis on Monday Night, the football gods intervened to halt the madness. Atlanta, lol-- oh boy... Rest-assured, my bookie's mightily happy. However this week's pick will end my two game skid and get me back to my winning ways!
Mark's Money Pick of the Week: Tenn. -3.5 over jax
Mark's Money P.O.W. Season Record 4-2

Name: Ron Hade
Date: October 25, 2003
Time: 10:01:27 PM

I said last week I could take losing to the Marlins but not the Red Sox. In reality its true but it hurts so much. Congrats to the Marlins!!!

Name: Dane Schwade
Date: October 24, 2003
Time: 04:54:21 PM

It's not simply the fact that Nhoj is in first place, but the numbers ... number of wins, number of games over .500, number of games picked while inebriated ... simply staggering!

Name: Trey Beamon
Date: October 24, 2003
Time: 09:45:23 AM

Baseball Trey is about to make his move.

Name: Beth Wong
Date: October 23, 2003
Time: 08:48:17 PM

Well at least one football team in the state of Illinois is undefeated. Go Northern! And my Boilers beat the Badgers! On to the Big House.

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Week # 7

Name: Mellenhead Shupp
WS: Yankees in 6
Date: October 19, 2003
Time: 11:06:54 AM

dadadadadadadadadadadadada.

Name: Jeff Vanek
WS: Yankees in 6
Date: October 19, 2003
Time: 09:07:40 AM

The Lions and the cowboys, mmm.... My new old strategy, pick the opposites, it certainly can't hurt.

Name: Ron Hade
WS: Yankees in 6
Date: October 18, 2003
Time: 08:52:48 PM

Cubs fan? who cares
Boston fan? who cares
I guess it really sucks to be them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can take losing to the Marlins but not Boston! Hopefully Yanks in 6
LETS GO YANKEES

Name: Ken Davis
WS: Marlins in 7
Date: October 18, 2003
Time: 02:34:47 PM

I beg to differ with the 'GoatBoy' theory. That Cubs fan did what every other fan would have done, reacted to a ball hit at him. If he didn't try to catch it there were 5 people around him that would have.

Name: Dane Schwade
WS: Yankees in 5
Date: October 18, 2003
Time: 12:20:14 PM

Mr. Outside Peanut seller is the best. Half-price, salty nuts .... hmmmm good.

Name: Roy Bunting
WS: Marlins in 6
Date: October 18, 2003
Time: 09:30:24 AM

First of all, who says I never use the picks page? Second, Go Pudge! Third, I picked the least sucky answer to the Cubs fan question because (a) at least the Cubs made the playoffs and won a series and (b) every day they get a little bit closer to their next WS win. I believe this year did much to dispel the silly curse talk and boldly predict the Cubs will win the WS by their 100 year anniversary in 2008. p.s. Love to Will and Beth and all the other Cubbie fans.

Name: Beth Wong
WS: Yankees in 6
Date: October 16, 2003
Time: 02:39:37 PM

1 - Officially protesting the Chicago pick from last week. The officials are idiots and the field goal New Orleans got before the half should not have counted as THERE WAS NO TIME LEFT ON THE CLOCK. Take away those three points and Chicago won the pick.
2 - I work with a guy who roomed (at Notre Dame his freshman year) with the idiot who interfered with Alou in Game 6. That play on it was all downhill for the Cubbies. Go Yankees!

Name: Jim Dodaro
Date: October 16, 2003
Time: 08:44:27 AM
WS: Yankees in 6

If you think your life is bad, image being Steve Bartman.

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Week # 6

Name: Bob Shupp
Date: October 12, 2003
Time: 12:09:31 PM

I have three extra tickets for the Jets game. make an offer! What a shame. This should have been a huge Jets day. 4:15 pm start, Big tailgate party, extra excitement... Oh well. I guess as a Jets fan I should be used to the dissapointment by now. Todays Bergen Record already had it's first mock draft with the Jets picking 2nd. (Roy Williams, Texas)

Name: Mellenhead Shupp
Date: October 12, 2003
Time: 11:57:02 AM

greetings and salutations, I have a cold and that's what sucks - so does manny ramirez!!

Name: Mrs. Cap'n Dom
Date: October 12, 2003
Time: 11:53:21 AM

1918 !

Name: Beth Wong
Date: October 12, 2003
Time: 11:20:56 AM

Yeah, yeah - the inside of Soldier Field looked fine on TV. It still looks bad when you drive by it every day. And I am still basking in the glory days of Mike Ditka, McMahon, the Fridge and Walter to name a few. 1985 baby! Go Bears! And while we're on the subject - I resent being compared to the recall man. We all have to have an 'off' week. The lowest week gets thrown out.... right?? My Boilers are 5-1 baby! Beat the Badgers! Oh... and Go Cubs!

Name: Mark Vanek
Date: October 12, 2003
Time: 10:42:22 AM

Mark's Money Pick of the Week: Atlanta +11 over St. Louis Money Pick of the Week Record: 4-1

Name: Dane Schwade
Date: October 11, 2003
Time: 08:31:32 AM

A great service you do by polling for what really matters in the US - it's the NFL, and everything surrounding it. When do you think Schwarzenegger will become NFL commissioner?

Name: Paul Kessler
Date: October 11, 2003
Time: 03:23:36 AM

I'm collapsing, so my lovely wife, who knows nothing of football, makes the picks. Expect my rugby fan friends to be my next failover if this doesn't work.

Name: Pete Blasevick
Date: October 10, 2003
Time: 11:15:31 AM

ok, i've had a pow wow with my 'football people' and i've come up with the above picks. i'm a little gun shy after my pitiful showing last week.

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Week # 5

Name: Roy Bunting
Date: October 07, 2003
Time: 05:45:11 AM

Cubs/Yankees with Yankees winning it again.

Name: Jeff Vanek
Date: October 05, 2003
Time: 12:31:11 PM

It za a new quarter and I'm feelin' goood. Go Lions, grrrrrr

Name: Mark Vanek
Date: October 05, 2003
Time: 12:10:38 PM

Mark's Money Pick of the Week: Seattle +2 over Green Bay
Money Pick of the Week Record: 4-0

Name: Bob Shupp
Date: October 05, 2003
Time: 11:59:43 AM

It's nice to be able to pick the Jets and not lose. I say, more bye weeks!

Name: Mellenhead Shupp
Date: October 05, 2003
Time: 10:57:50 AM

I know, I know the poor ole Sox. Maybe I should pick them? Nope! Can't do it!! Blinders on, YANKEES!!!!!! Its as simple as that. Let the Cubs make to the WS and then POW!!! But, ya know, not sure Yankees have the POW to it?!! I can't believe I said that, I'm ashamed.

Anyway, Dada was GREAT!!! Enjoy!-Ralph and Buntings - you are going to go NUTS!!! Hi Dave!

Name: Jeff Burns
Date: October 05, 2003
Time: 09:53:10 AM

I think "Mr Giant Foam Finger Maker" was pointing a finger at me when I made my picks last week.....but he wasn't calling me #1 (3-10-1 for the week). At least I have comfort in knowing the Jets can't lose this week. GO YANKEES!!!

Name: John Meseck
Date: October 04, 2003
Time: 05:03:27 PM

Glad he took Arizona.

Name: Ron Hade
Date: October 04, 2003
Time: 04:48:03 PM

I can't believe I took the Cowboys.

Week # 4

Name: Captain America
Date: September 29, 2003
Time: 09:06:39 AM

Being a fictional character, I have not seen the ESPN original series "Playmakers." This is somewhat ironic when you consider Playmakers, itself, contains fictional characters.

Name: Mellenhead Shupp
Date: September 28, 2003
Time: 11:35:44 AM

I have no idea what to pick, my confidence is all gone. (*sniff*)

Name: Mark Vanek
Date: September 28, 2003
Time: 09:26:23 AM

Mark's Money Pick of the Week: Minn. Even over S.F.
Money Pick Record: 3-0
Hey Everybuddy-- I'm attempting to put together a Jack in the Box NFL Antenna Ball Collection of all the teams. It would greatly help if you could send me one unwrapped antenna ball representing your region/team to: Mark Vanek 2216 Creekview  Carrollton, TX, 75006  Thanx!!

Name: Hope Vanek
Date: September 28, 2003
Time: 09:14:16 AM

Last week Hope didn't take the favorites, the underdogs, the home teams, the visitors... she took 'the opposite' of those picks she selected; and actually did quite well...

Name: Paul Kessler
Date: September 28, 2003
Time: 06:04:51 AM

I've spent a little time in Australia now and made the following conclusion about Aussie TV. It's ok to show Charlize Theron's breasts on Sunday night prime time TV.... but it's not ok to show a gun shot wound on Die Hard 2...... I think that's ok. I now have a more peaceful view of the world.

Name: Jeff Vanek
Date: September 27, 2003
Time: 07:47:28 PM

I dedicate my picks to the late great Robert Palmer, "They're simply irresistible"

Name: Pete Blasevick
Date: September 27, 2003
Time: 04:12:49 PM

well, 6 - 8... i'm predictably not too happy with the obvious clerical error that was made in tabulating my record from last week's picks. I feel 9 - 5 is much closer to what i feel was the 'true essence' of my feelings on last weeks games... unfortunately, (for me, that is), the rest of you aren't operating on the same metaphysical plane that i am, and i suppose i'll have to stick with 6 - 8. Just to be safe, I'm calling my attorney.

Name: Dane Schwade
Date: September 26, 2003
Time: 12:52:38 PM

Ralph, I would appreciate it if you would post the team records next to each team, along with who's starting, individual statistics and team versus team statistics, team injuries, who's announcing the game (including sideline reporters and photographers), and who is expected to win, and by what margin. This would make my picks a lot easier, and, really, don't you feel a little selfish not doing this anyhow?

Week # 3

Name: Mark Vanek
Date: September 21, 2003
Time: 10:36:22 AM

Mark's Money Pick of the Week: INDY +7.5 over Jax
Mark's Money Pick Season Record Total: 2-0
I'm still singing the, 'The Week Two Blues,' however one of my only wins was The Money Pick... at least I have that to fall back on. Plus the fact, this is a whole new week to bounce back!

Name: Jeff Vanek
Date: September 21, 2003
Time: 10:07:40 AM

9-5 to 5-9, I like parity and parties. Go Steve Mariucci, give us some of that niner gold.

Name: Tom Schwade
Date: September 21, 2003
Time: 10:06:56 AM

What Bud Light ads? You mean I should turn on the speakers?

Name: Yogi Yeager
Date: September 20, 2003
Time: 07:57:20 PM

This picks were not made by me, so if I totally suck it is not my fault, but yet, if i am totally victorious I will take full credit.

Name: Dane Schwade
Date: September 20, 2003
Time: 03:35:17 PM

These are my post-Isabel picks (PIPs). We got walloped - no power now for 2 days and they don't expect it back til sometime during the week. Sucks when I have to come into work to make my picks. Isn't it unconstitutional to not provide electric power on a football Sunday?

Name: Mellenhead Shupp
Date: September 20, 2003
Time: 11:23:25 AM

Ok there Petey!!! If I end up buying at Foxes, no Buds for you - HARP!! My Friend!!! None of this watered down sissy stuff....Irish bar, Irish beer, you Molly! Tee-hee. Miss Kimba would agree. Disclaimer: Bob advised me a little bit this week, I am feeling Monster pressure.

Name: Beth Wong
Date: September 19, 2003
Time: 09:14:44 PM

And next week the monstrosity known as Soldier Field debuts on Monday Night Football. While I hear the inside of the stadium is really nice, please don't hold it against us that the city and Mayor must have been on something to let the architect get away with how the outside appears.

Name: Captain America
Date: September 18, 2003
Time: 04:57:42 PM

All those who oppose my marvelous shield must yield!

Name: Pete Blasevick
Date: September 19, 2003
Time: 02:07:35 PM

alright, how about a song:

these are my picks, love 'em or don't,
just remember that at the end of the year,
don't hate me when i have more wins than you.

well, it's not really a song... and it doesn't really rhyme, i suppose... it started out good, anyway.

Name: Beth Wong
Date: September 19, 2003
Time: 09:14:44 PM

And next week the monstrosity known as Soldier Field debuts on Monday Night Football. While I hear the inside of the stadium is really nice, please don't hold it against us that the city and Mayor must have been on something to let the architect get away with how the outside appears.

Name: Mellenhead Shupp
Date: September 20, 2003
Time: 11:23:25 AM

Ok there Petey!!! If I end up buying at Foxes, no Buds for you - HARP!! My Friend!!! None of this watered down sissy stuff....Irish bar, Irish beer, you Molly! Tee-hee. Miss Kimba would agree. Disclaimer: Bob advised me a little bit this week, I am feeling Monster pressure.

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Week # 2

Name: Paul Kessler
Date: September 13, 2003
Time: 07:02:31 PM

As hypothesized, my reverse swirly environment here in Australia has caused an effect of reversing my last couple of year's bad fortune. ...Or maybe it's just setting the bar higher than just beating Yogi. That is like saying we just want to beat the Cardinals.

Name: Dane Schwade
Date: September 13, 2003
Time: 04:01:05 PM

I like the new compact page look AND it's confusing! How am I supposed to know what team to pick now? There you go messing around with established standards.

Name: Danny Andren
Date: September 13, 2003
Time: 02:53:19 PM

i have a recommendation....so there are no ties why don't you add 1/2 point to and spread that don't have a 1/2 point....for example, the broncos are 3 point favorites over the chargers...why not make the line 3 1/2 so we avoid ties?

Name: Bob Shupp
Date: September 13, 2003
Time: 02:03:54 PM

Things have gotten so bad for me that my mother-in-law worries when our picks are similar. She figures that can only hurt her chances for a winning week. What the hell happened? I used to pick no worse than .500 most of the time. Is it that I'm a Jets fan, or that I went to Rutgers? I don't get it. I stink. I hope Ricky Williams slips in the tub and hurts his knee Sunday. In, fact, I'm praying for it. In fact, I'll even drop the soap so he does slip. That's how much I need the Jets to beat Miami- but hey, I'm no homo!

Name: Doug Manuel
Date: September 13, 2003
Time: 01:30:01 PM

these picks were made with a 1948 silver quarter. home=heads

Name: Mike Hogg
Date: September 13, 2003
Time: 12:36:13 PM

Just back from holiday in France and missed the first round of picks

Name: Mellenhead Shupp
Date: September 12, 2003
Time: 05:12:51 PM

Ok, Peter G. - best record by September 27th buys the beer at Tommy Foxes!!!! Happy BIRTHDAY to our ROI this SUNDAY!!!!! hello Miss Kimba. much love, the mellenheaded one

Name: Pete Blasevick
Date: September 12, 2003
Time: 11:13:05 AM

well, first week back I'm dead in the middle at 8-7-1... I am now 1 game over .500 for my career here at FBH. even money says Mellenhead doesn't get 10 wins again this week :)

Name: Mark Vanek
Date: September 12, 2003
Time: 10:21:27 AM

Mark's Money Pick of the Week: Baltimore -2.5

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Week # 1

Name: Mellenhead Shupp
Date: September 03, 2003
Time: 08:50:47 AM

Welcome back FBH ~ Looking forward to kicking off the season tomorrow nite at the Grasshopper. Good Luck to everyone this season, especially Vinnie and the Jets. The Mellenheaded-one!

Name: Pete Blasevick
Date: September 03, 2003
Time: 10:48:19 AM

good morning all, at the behest of Ms. Raimondo-Shupp, I am making my triumphant return to Football Happenings after a two year sabbatical. Please understand this is bad news for the rest of you. love, pete blasevick II

Name: Paul Kessler
Date: September 03, 2003
Time: 07:18:03 PM

OK, so I started a new job in the land of Kangaroos this week. The toilet does, indeed, swirl the opposite direction.... and maybe my recent downwhirl in the standings will go in the opposite direction as well.

Name: Mikey Joyce
Date: September 04, 2003
Time: 11:13:02 AM

I think the money adds a great element to FBH.  Let's face it, the bragging rights are even braggier when you took your FBH comrade's money.

I'm not too concerned about "efficiency" from the award-payment end, but I suppose it would improve payment of entry fees.  Otherwise, I don't mind the current system.

I don't think a Bulletin Board is necessary, but I have no problem with FBH investing a few bucks in it.

I like the updates to the site!  Keep up the great work! (Or just rest on your laurels the rest of the season.)

Name: Ken Davis
Date: September 04, 2003
Time: 05:21:24 PM

We rely on Ralph and Roy for comments and member interaction

Name: Tom Schwade
Date: September 04, 2003
Time: 07:01:02 PM

NOTHING TO SAY. AND I'LL HAVE NOTHING TO SAY ON A BULLETIN BOARD. SO HOW YOU DOIN'?

Name: Dane Schwade
Date: September 04, 2003
Time: 08:52:57 PM

I say yes to paying for everything since I don't pay anyway. Where do I send that check again? Nice job again Ralphie - way to go Ralph - woo hooo! More picks to come later.

Name: Roy Bunting
Date: September 07, 2003
Time: 11:23:19 AM

Bring it on!

Name: Yogi Yeager
Date: September 07, 2003
Time: 11:37:36 AM

Good day to all. Here on day one, now in what, our 16th year, I PLEDGE THAT ON MY SIXTEENTH TIME, I WILL WIN!!!! Sorry to all of you who THOUGHT you were going to win.

Name: Ron Hade
Date: September 07, 2003
Time: 11:55:15 AM

GO GIANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Name: Bob Shupp
Date: September 07, 2003
Time: 12:08:30 PM

Picked in haste. Hope it's a good start to a good season. Welcome back everyone!