Sorry for the delay in posting these results - though a few of you know them already - I had to prepare for a conference in Saskatchewan and that took up the lion's share of my time in the past week!

Ladies and gentlemen, THANK YOU for making this year's crayon bracket the most popular in the history of crayon brackets - a record 29 people voted in ( Read more... )

Dear all, it's been a terrific bracket!  Thanks for your participation - it's really kept me sane, oddly enough, during what's been a whirlwind of activity here in the Lou.  26 people cast their votes, and the matchups were brimming with excitement.  Indeed, we have a championship game - and, just for good measure, a 3rd place game to see who gets ( Read more... )

Ladies and gentlemen, we've reached the FINAL FOUR of the 2011 Crayon Bracket!  Nineteen votes were cast in the Elite Eight, several votes short of the record 26 cast in the previous round, but a healthy number nonetheless.  Thanks to all who let their voice be heard!

Without further ado, the results!

BRACKET A FINAL

* Pine Green Nears the Pinnacle: # ( Read more... )

Dear friends, the crayon frenzy continues to sweep across the ... general area.  A record 26 votes were cast in this round - thank you all!

Before I continue, a quick note: if you want to see the crayon hues on a solid white background, click on the "Leave a Comment" link and you should be able to see them without the gray-ish background on my LJ ( Read more... )

Another round is in the books - and it's another great success! 18 votes were cast this time around ... and for the first time this bracket, a tiebreaker vote was utilized!  Many of the 2nd round matches hung in the balance until the bitter end ... so, let's get to the results!

BRACKET A

* "Phew!" Says Blue: Down 7-5, #1 Blue pulls 5 straight votes ( Read more... )

First things first, THANK YOU!  Nineteen votes were cast in this first round - the most for any first round in Crayon Bracket history!  Every time I opened an e-mail with your votes, a broad smile broke across my face.  It brings me great joy to see everyone having fun with this!

The first round was full of excitement: Some matches came down to the ( Read more... )

As I fell asleep doing my homework one evening, which, being a philosopher, consists in me writing things in crayon, I dreamt ... and in the heavens, I saw a box of 64 crayons, and a light shining through it - each crayon brilliant, and the sharpener in the back of perfect sharpness.

And lo, I saw the crayons emptied onto a cloud ... and angels ( Read more... )

(Note: all times EST)
New Mexico Bowl (Albuquerque, NM; Dec. 19, 4:30 pm): Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Wyoming Cowboys
- Good job for Wyoming's 1st year coach Dave Christiensen! Cowboys thrive in close games; this one won't be. Fresno's a few plays from 10-2, only one blowout loss.
PREDICTION: Fresno St. 38 Wyoming 23

St. Petersburg Bowl (St. ( Read more... )

Well, it's almost March Madness time, so here's a prediction for what might happen on Selection Sunday!

The Final Four will be in Detroit, MI; the match-ups will be
EAST Champion vs. WEST Champion
MIDWEST Champion vs. SOUTH Champion

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EAST REGION (Regional Final: Boston, MA)

Philadelphia, PA
(1) Connecticut vs. (16) Robert Morris
(8) Wisconsin vs. (9) ( Read more... )

A fine year in film capped off with a fine Oscars Ceremony!  Here's a reminder of Tim's picks:

Best Foreign Language Film: Waltz with Bashir

Best Animated Feature: WALL-E

Best Adapted Screenplay: Frost/Nixon

Best Original Screenplay: Milk

Best Supporting Actress: Marisa Tomei

Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger

Best Actress: Anne Hathaway

Best Actor: ( Read more... )