November 11, 2017

The Root of the Week X


With all possible apologies to Indiana Jones, whose first film Darth Bennett just watched for the first time this very weekend - his comment to the face melting was "get wrecked" - but "X" most certainly does mark the spot.

It marks our move into the tenth week of the Swami Pool, which means any team chosen from here on out is eliminated entirely from future selection - no more soup for you.

It marks our move into double digits, which should be a measure of pride for all those participants who have survived thus far - particularly in a crazy season like this one.

It marks the tip of the second half of the season, which as I have said really starts at the playoff delineation line, and for those lucky enough to experience it you are in for a treat - just the tip of the second half, just to see how it feels.

It marks the entrance to the catacombs for Indy on his Last Crusade.

It is my sincere hope that X does not also mark the spot in which a plethora of participants get eliminated because Cleveland decides it is time to win its annual game.

Lions and Rams and Panthers, oh my - the masses like the animals this week.

Mark the Swami and Clan down entirely on the Lions. Because, as you know, Cleveland.

That is all.