2006 Season - Week 17

A huge congratulations to the Weymouth Bay Bargaineers and their owner John who becomes the 10th different owner to win in the 12 year history of the Papas Fritas Trophy. John led from week 5 and his winning total of 535 ties Mark for the 7th highest score all-time. However the special thing about these winners is that they cost just $4million to put together. To emphasise what an amazing feat that is, if John can get 535 points from $4m if he spent $10m theoretically he would be on course for 1,337 points! Runner-Up Johnny tried to close the gap in weeks 15 & 16 and had John looking over his shoulder going into the last week but he couldn’t get closer than 15 points as John out-scored him by 1 this week. Johnny’s total of 519 did tie David S for 10th highest all-time. H picks up the bronze medal after his “Greybeards” finished 3rd. However a word of warning for John, last year Daz won it all as he out-pointed AP by 1, but both will be playing in the Conference next year along with David S whose 280 points tied Dave G for the 3rd lowest score ever. They will be replaced by Ron, Wayne and Dave G. The Gang Green led the Conference from week 6 as Ron rode LaDainian Tomlinson to victory and the 4th highest score of all-time (548 points) behind Johnny & Wayne 574 points each and Chief 557 points. Wayne moved from 4th after week 15 to 2nd after back-to-back 50 point weeks. Last week I said Wayne had joined Mark for most visits to the Hall of Fame with 7. That was incorrect but I can confirm he has now tied Mark as they both have 8 visits to the Marble Halls. Dave G had back-to-back visits in weeks 13 & 14 as he to moved past Rookie George who had been in the promotion zone all season only to drop out in the last fortnight. Hall Of Fame Old School A few of you still have to supply your Old School votes but with Xmas & New Year in the way I’ve extended the deadline until Monday Jan 8th. All you have to do is vote for your favourite top 7 in order from the names below. The 14 highest will form the Hall of Fame - Old School. The nominee’s are:- QBs John Elway, Dan Fouts, Dan Marino, Warren Moon, Joe Montana, Fran Tarkenton, Johnny Unitas; RBs Marcus Allen, Jim Brown, Eric Dickerson, Tony Dorsett, Cecil Martin, Walter Payton, Barry Sanders, Thurman Thomas; WR Henry Ellard; K/QB George Blanda; DBs Ronnie Lott, Rod Woodson; DE’s Richard Dent, Howie Long, William Perry, Bruce Smith, Michael Strahan, Reggie White; LB Lawrence Taylor and Punter Ray Guy.