Pickem Dash Football

Despite James Madison's warning of "the tyranny of the majority," I'm okay with most decisions here being majority rule. In our recruitment form this year, I let you vote on changing NFL picks from straight up to against the spread. As a way of documenting the reasons why we do what we do around here, I also gave you the forum to defend your position. However like our democracy here in the United States, or should I say republic, you probably need your commissioner to clarify and validate your opinions. Below are the official commissioner interpretations of what your answer sounded like. Almost no one wanted to switch the NFL contest to against the spread. Why not? I voted for lines. Rest of the league is soft. - BlitzKrieg (RK) This sounds like you aren't interested in some of the solid arguments that are going to follow. I did don’t blame me - Too much pressure to come up with a name quickly (KS) This sounds a little defensive sir, so I DO BLAME Y...

Don’t Sleep On Pick’em Dash Football Science does not fully understand why sleeping is necessary, but you and I empirically understand sleeping is vital to our bodies’ health and cognitive functions. Good morning, you guys. It is the dawn of the 2019 football season. Ready to sign up? Use the "too long, didn't read" link at the end of this sentence to go straight to the registration form .  By the close of last season, you were probably experiencing a decrease in mental functions, a distorted sense of time, a lack of awareness to your job and family, and – God bless you – all weekend day and night game watching fatigue. While I’m sure you didn’t realize any of this at the time, you are better off today than you were last February. While you rested, your P-F-cells raced around inside, repairing and restoring all your questionable decisions made while you were weak and vulnerable. Did You Dream About It? Last pick’em season, your brain worked hard to make all th...

And then there was at least one, otherwise this would be awkward. Let’s see which of your prime answers have the power to be The One of the “what would you rather have one of’s.” The Money: DR, BO, ANe, SZ, ANo all want versions of a large bank account  (+2) . Something Creative (KS) is going to make it happen in his new one day work week  (+3) . The Power: CC, BF, DW all want just one significant other  (+2) . Although Beelzebubbles’ (CC) “baby daddy” answer rises above  (+4) . Big Papa (AM) prefers just one headache, which must be related to power -- or both his heads are hurting and I'm sorry about that   (+3) The Rest: Katy Tigers (RH) just wants one bill to pay. I’m assuming you like all-inclusive vacations too  (+3) . Accidentchild (MN) wants one child, and hopefully, the other 3 don’t read P-F blog posts  (+3) . Huntwick Homies (KW) would rather have just one round of chicken pox, and you’ll have to explain, because I didn’t thin...

Commish: It is an a sk me anything again! But hopefully something you haven't already asked. Let’s press the triangle button. Guru (ANe): What's your inspiration? Commish: Two years ago someone asked what motivates me, and I answered "impressing someone with something they weren’t expecting." But this question feels different. * You all* are the inspiration.  You bring feeling to my life.  You're the inspiration.  Want to have you near me. I want to have you hear me saaayinnng.  "No one needs you more than I -- need -- yooouuu." Katy Tigers (RH): Was the First Biennial Pickem Dash Football successful and/or enlightening? Commish: Inspiring, stimulating, introspective, and all of the above. Read all about it here . Must be the Salsa (CK): What are you wearing?  Commish: Summer clothes in the winter. If you mean under those, I'm a fan of MeUndies. Something Creative (KS): What is your favorite beer?  Commish: I've tasted a lot of great be...

Monday the NFL gave us two prime-time football games, but what if the NFL genie granted us two of something else? Most of you want MONEY . It’s been said in song that money can’t buy happiness, but it has been shown by science that money *can* buy happiness. Money can buy hot tracks, but it can’t buy sense. To I Look Good On Top (BF) , Beelzebubbles (CC) , 17 National Championships (CG) , Something Creative (KS) , and Shake and Baker (JN) : Remember to practice good picking. Use your extra money on experiences, not things. (3 points) Instead of two million or billions of dollars, I respect Dirt Burglars (DT) wish of TWO PAYCHECKS . That’s a responsible choice. He didn’t mention, but let’s assume someone with that class would also work two jobs for those two paychecks. (4 points) Also with a mature response was Cornholio’s Bunghole (BO) ( editor's note: I see the irony there now ), who wanted TWO 401K’s . Stay healthy, my friend. (5 points) Others felt a little more Ch...