Joe Afflito Sr. wins! Impressively, he had 7-of-8 of the the Final 8 teams and claims 3187 points. Robbie Corsetto and John Ferraro takes second, winning 701 points apiece. Nick Ferraro finishes third, winning 382 points. Pool history has been updated here.
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FINAL STANDINGS
Monday, April 5, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Afflito Sr. Wins! Robbie Corsetto Place 2nd
Joe Afflito Sr., the 2007 last place finisher, has won the DFS NCAA Tournament Pool! No one has Butler winning it all, securing Afflito of the top spot before the final game is ever played. He wins 3187 points. Robbie Corsetto and John Ferraro tie for second and will claim 701 points apiece. This is Robbie's best showing since he predicted the Never Nervous Pervis would lead Louisville past Duke in 1986. Ferraro has now finished in the winnings a record four times (1991, 1992, 1996, 2010). John's kid brother Nick placed third and wins 382 points if Duke bests Butler. Ryan Finkel takes home third and 382 points if Butler win.
Standings
Standings
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Mark Byrne Finishes Last
With all the excitement being generated at the top of the heap, the commissioner completely overlooked the fact that Mark Byrne has clinched last place. This is actually hardly a surprise, since Byrne hasn't finished in the Top 100 since 2006, when he finished in 92nd place.
Gary Arlio and Richie Corsetto avoided last by one point. Arlio avoided the ignominious distinction of tying Mike Burns as the only person to finish last twice. Gary also finished in last in 2003.
Richie, the older brother to the commissioner's boy hood chum, is some one us younglings looked up to. Now, in light of his woeful performance, we may have to rethink that position.
Gary Arlio and Richie Corsetto avoided last by one point. Arlio avoided the ignominious distinction of tying Mike Burns as the only person to finish last twice. Gary also finished in last in 2003.
Richie, the older brother to the commissioner's boy hood chum, is some one us younglings looked up to. Now, in light of his woeful performance, we may have to rethink that position.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Afflito Sr., Braedon McDonough, Ryan Finkel Vie For Top Prize!
In a shocking twist, Joe Afflito Sr., the 2007 last place finisher, is firmly in the drivers seat to win top prize in 2010. He'll win it all in 5-of-the-8 Final Four scenarios, documented below. Braedon McDonough and Ryan Finkel won't go quietly into the night, though. Braedon wins in 2-of-the-8 scenarios and Ryan wins in 1-of-the-8 scenarios.
Also in the running for a prizes are Kelly Pompea, Nick Ferraro, John Ferraro, Michael Bailey, Derek Pompea, Robbie Corsetto and Kylie Bryan.
John Ferraro could quite possibly become the pools first 4-time prize winner.
If Michigan State Beats West Virginia
If West Virginia Beats Michigan State
If Michigan State Beats Duke
If Duke Beats Michigan State
If Butler Beats West Virginia
If West Virginia Beats Butler
If Butler Beats Duke
If Duke Beats Butler
Also in the running for a prizes are Kelly Pompea, Nick Ferraro, John Ferraro, Michael Bailey, Derek Pompea, Robbie Corsetto and Kylie Bryan.
John Ferraro could quite possibly become the pools first 4-time prize winner.
If Michigan State Beats West Virginia
If West Virginia Beats Michigan State
If Michigan State Beats Duke
If Duke Beats Michigan State
If Butler Beats West Virginia
If West Virginia Beats Butler
If Butler Beats Duke
If Duke Beats Butler
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Crisis Averted As Kansas State Loses
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The money was already spent! Commissioner Scancarella was counting on the full pot, in its entirety! He was the only one with Kansas State winning it all. For the last 20 years, the commissioner has been trying to come up with a unique final game, in the hopes that the strategy will someday propel him to the top. One of these decades, it should work out.
"It's just as well," he said. "The fix allegations were already coming in."
Braedon McDonough is our current leader and has West Virgina winning it all. Derek Pompea and Kelly Pompea, a perennial cellar dweller, also have West Virginia and can finish in the money. Joe Afflito Sr., a last place finisher in 2007, is the leading point man with Michigan State.
The money was already spent! Commissioner Scancarella was counting on the full pot, in its entirety! He was the only one with Kansas State winning it all. For the last 20 years, the commissioner has been trying to come up with a unique final game, in the hopes that the strategy will someday propel him to the top. One of these decades, it should work out.
"It's just as well," he said. "The fix allegations were already coming in."
Braedon McDonough is our current leader and has West Virgina winning it all. Derek Pompea and Kelly Pompea, a perennial cellar dweller, also have West Virginia and can finish in the money. Joe Afflito Sr., a last place finisher in 2007, is the leading point man with Michigan State.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Pool Update
Of 204 pool participants, 100 have selected Kansas to go all the way. Ten people have Villanova going all the way, but countless others have the Wildcats going to the Final 4 and beyond. Cara Scancarella seems to have a sure-fire way to accurately make predictions. She selected Tennessee to reach the final game, due to the fact that Miley Cyrus hails from the Volunteer state.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Review Your Picks
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Father In Law Complains
My father in law, John J. Mahoney complained that the fonts are too small on the standings and on the other attachments. My initial reaction, quite naturally, was "that's hogwash!" But after a thorough investigation by the customer service department, we have discovered he has a point . . . although we still think he may have been overstating things when he said "this web site sucks."
If you're having similar issues reading the standings, you have three options:
1. To increase the font, click on the plus sign (zoom in) on the upper right side of the page.
2. Print out the standings by clicking "print" on the upper left side of the page.
3. Download the PDF by clicking "download" on the upper left side of the page.
If you're having similar issues reading the standings, you have three options:
1. To increase the font, click on the plus sign (zoom in) on the upper right side of the page.
2. Print out the standings by clicking "print" on the upper left side of the page.
3. Download the PDF by clicking "download" on the upper left side of the page.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Pool Links
Pool Update
Entries are rolling in fast and furiously! A participant list, every body's picks and standings will be posted sometime in the early evening. Thank you!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
DFS Newsletter
Congratulations! You are cordially invited to participate in the 20th running of the DFS NCAA Tournament Pool! As we close our second decade in operation, we look back fondly on our more formative days.
John Ferraro prevailed in our first pool in 1991 over a field of 15 participants. He took home what, to the then-10 year old, seemed to be ample prize of $70. At his wedding last summer, the former child star moaned about the fact that last year’s champion, John Kidon, prevailed over a field of 212 and won an astronomical $3,315.
“I applaud Ferraro’s triumph, but let’s be honest, it was kid’s stuff then,” Kidon sneered. “John’s a nice fella and all, but I’m not so sure he can hack it against today’s stiffer competition. I’m looking forward to squashing the entire field like a grape – just like I did last year.”
That comment raised the eyebrows of Kylie Bryan, who as a 16 month old, placed in 2nd, just two points behind Kidon. Her lump sum was $937. Gerald Keegan, meanwhile, pulled off a shocker of sorts by finishing 3rd ($530). He considers himself lucky when he breaks the Top 100.
Fourth place finisher Dan Kees ($397) is probably not much of a threat to Kidon’s supremacy. Kees reportedly made his picks by throwing darts at the brackets down at the Lake Side Pub during a “Coaches Meeting.”
Kidon probably won’t have to worry too much about Chamberlain Ricco, who five years after placing in 2nd place, dropped to last. Other non factors will likely be Kelly Pompea and Charlie Kabbash, who barely placed ahead of young Ricco.
John Ferraro prevailed in our first pool in 1991 over a field of 15 participants. He took home what, to the then-10 year old, seemed to be ample prize of $70. At his wedding last summer, the former child star moaned about the fact that last year’s champion, John Kidon, prevailed over a field of 212 and won an astronomical $3,315.
“I applaud Ferraro’s triumph, but let’s be honest, it was kid’s stuff then,” Kidon sneered. “John’s a nice fella and all, but I’m not so sure he can hack it against today’s stiffer competition. I’m looking forward to squashing the entire field like a grape – just like I did last year.”
That comment raised the eyebrows of Kylie Bryan, who as a 16 month old, placed in 2nd, just two points behind Kidon. Her lump sum was $937. Gerald Keegan, meanwhile, pulled off a shocker of sorts by finishing 3rd ($530). He considers himself lucky when he breaks the Top 100.
Fourth place finisher Dan Kees ($397) is probably not much of a threat to Kidon’s supremacy. Kees reportedly made his picks by throwing darts at the brackets down at the Lake Side Pub during a “Coaches Meeting.”
Kidon probably won’t have to worry too much about Chamberlain Ricco, who five years after placing in 2nd place, dropped to last. Other non factors will likely be Kelly Pompea and Charlie Kabbash, who barely placed ahead of young Ricco.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
DFS PHOTO: CYO BASKETBALL
THE BEST OF THE BESTWhat's the best IHM CYO Team ever? It's been a hotly debated topic for years. The 1979-1980 team and the 2009-2010 teams are widely considered to be the two best. Please voice your opinion on our blog home page. Both teams are pictured below.
1979-1980 - Which one is your pool commissioner?
2009-2010 - Joey is in front row, third from the left.
1979-1980 - Which one is your pool commissioner?
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2009-2010 - Joey is in front row, third from the left.DFS PHOTO: BOYS CLUB VS. PAL
BOYS CLUB VS. PAL On who was a better youth football player - father or son - there can be no debate. Although in fairness to Joey, the turtle neck dear ole dad is wearing underneath his shoulder pads is a little overly intimidating . . . THANKS MOM!!!!!!!!!! If I remember correctly, it was quite chilly that day. Please also note the blue and gold tube socks! The commissioner played for PAL! Please do not let Coach Starrs see this! Both father and son are pictured below.
1977
2009
DFS PHOTO: THE FRUIT DOESN'T FALL FAR FROM THE TREE
Like dad, Cara has developed a reputation for being a basketball player who can slash to the basket and score off a jump shot. Similarly in soccer, she has demonstrated a knack for handling the ball, passing, shooting and defending extraordinarily well. Basketball and soccer photos are below.
DFS PHOTOS: FOUR MONTHS TO GO!
As Grandpa Scancarella cruises to the 100 Year Mark on July 23, he has expressed only one true regret - turning down "repeated and persistent" recruiting efforts to join the Passaic High School Wonder Team, which won a record 159 straight games between 1919 and 1925. "The streak ended when I was in high school in a nail biting loss to Hackensack," he bemoans. "If I was on the team it would have lasted a lot longer. I've lived with that burden on my mind ever since." He takes solace in the fact that he has achieved an "unbreakable" record of another kind. As a season ticket holder to all Jack, Joey, Cara and Drew's games, he easily holds distinction for attending more Scancarella youth sporting events (spanning four generations) than anyone else. In fairness, it's doubtful that anyone else wants to break that record. (Return to the Pools Home Page)
Monday, February 1, 2010
Pool History
CHAMPIONS
1991: John Ferraro
1992: Augie Gentilucci
1993: John Ricco
1994: Jonathan Chang
1995: Doug Ryan
1996: Ed Shanley
1997: Lara Caporale
1998: Grandpa Scancarella, Jeff Glozzy, Danny Glozzy
1999: John Mahoney
2000: Mike Schwartz
2002: Neil Braunstein
2003: Ed Lehanski
2004: Kathleen Manahan
2005: Sean Looney
2006: Dan Kudrik
2007: Rob Schmetter
2008: Tom Donaghey
2009: John Kidon, Jr.
LAST PLACE FINISHERS
1991: Doug Scancarella, David Ferraro
1992: Grandpa Scancarella
1993: Joan Scancarella
1994: Mike Burns, Rod Bolger
1995: Mike Burns
1996: Lisa Burns
1997: Great Uncle John Scancarella
1998: Kathy Bucci
1999: Michael Melani
2000: Lauren Glozzy
2001: Scott Ojay
2002: Nancy Cronin
2003: Gary Arlio, Dan Kudrik
2004: Karol Scancarella
2005: Maureen Mahoney
2006: Andrew Blake
2007: Joseph Afflito, Sr.
2008: Marie Lachanski
2009: Chamberlain Ricco
MONEY WINNERS
1st: John Kidon, Jr. $3315
2nd: Tom Donaghey: $2,910
3rd: Dan Kudrik: $2,782
4th: Rob Schmetter: $2,665
5th: Sean Looney: $2,390
6th: Ed Lehanski: $1,937
7th: Kathleen Manahan: $1,898
8th: Neil Braunstein: $1,595
9th: Pat Deignan: $1,062
10th: Jack Bryan $1070
11th: Kylie Bryan $937
12th: Doug McDonough: $880
13th: Augie Gentilucci: $850
14th: Matt Feeney: $827
15th: Paul Konopka: $737
16th: Mike Schwartz: $720
17th: John Mahoney: $644
18th: Ed Shanley: $615
19th: Gerald Sean Keegan $530
20th: Loretta Looney: $528
21st: Michael Byrne, $514
22nd: Russ Marshall: $514
23rd: Karen Chang: $482
24th: Tom Gentilucci $475
25th: Alex and Matt Widovic: $475
26th: Doug Ryan: $457
27th: Dennis Updike: $428
28th: Dan Kees: $397
29th: Lara Caporale: $360
30th:Jack Kripsak: $360
31st: Zachory Strzegowski $352
32nd: Karen Chang: $344
33rd: Grandpa Scancarella: $310
34th: Jeff Glozzy: $310
35th:Danny Glozzy: $310
36th: Marcia Schwartz: $298
37th: Chamberlain Ricco: $290
38th: Jonathan Chang: $270
39th: John Ferraro: $268
40th: Jack Looney: $228
41st: John Ricco: $190
42nd: Tony Salino: $180
43rd: Greg Struznzgowski: $145
44th: Ed Deignan: $138
45th: David Braunstein: $138
46th: Michael Melani: $120
47rd: Robert Feher: $102
48th: Barry Durfee: $90
49th: Barbara Parowski: $90
50th: Jeff Bryan: $80
51st: Lan Hoang: $80
52nd: David Sussman: $80
53rd: Jim Crowley: $76
54th: Joe Scancarella: $50
55th: Doug Scancarella: $50
56th: Gary Arlio: $50
57th: Lisa Burns: $44
58th: Tim Brennan: $44
59th: David Ferraro: $24
Most Money Winning Performances
3: John Ferraro (1st: 1991; 2nd: 1992, 1996)
3: Karen Chang (2nd: 1999; 3rd: 1997; 3rd 2008)
2: Augie Gentilucci (1st: 1992; 2nd: 2001)
2: John Mahoney (1st: 1999; 3rd: 1997)
2: Matt Feeney (2nd: 1996, 2002)
2: Sean Looney (2nd: 1996; 1st 2005)
2: Loretta Looney (2nd: 2007; 3rd 1999)
Most Last Place Finishes
2: Mike Burns (1994, 1995)
Youngest Champion
John Ferraro, 1991: 10 Years Old
Eldest Champion
Grandpa Scancarella, 1998, 87 Years Old
Youngest Money Winner
Chamberlain Ricco, 2002, 3rd Place, 44 Days Old
Youngest Participant
Jack Lachanski 2007, 3 Days Old
Participant Base
1991: 15
1992: 22
1993: 33
1994: 45
1995: 82
1996: 112
1997: 78
1998: 103
1999: 115
2000: 131
2001: 133
2002: 145
2003: 154
2004: 153
2005: 181
2006: 219
2007: 215
2008: 231
2009: 212
Pool Headquarters
Wayne, NJ: 1991-1992; 1997; 2000-2009
Hoboken, NJ: 1993; 1995-1996
Union City, NJ: 1994
New York City, NY: 1997-1999
1991: John Ferraro
1992: Augie Gentilucci
1993: John Ricco
1994: Jonathan Chang
1995: Doug Ryan
1996: Ed Shanley
1997: Lara Caporale
1998: Grandpa Scancarella, Jeff Glozzy, Danny Glozzy
1999: John Mahoney
2000: Mike Schwartz
2002: Neil Braunstein
2003: Ed Lehanski
2004: Kathleen Manahan
2005: Sean Looney
2006: Dan Kudrik
2007: Rob Schmetter
2008: Tom Donaghey
2009: John Kidon, Jr.
LAST PLACE FINISHERS
1991: Doug Scancarella, David Ferraro
1992: Grandpa Scancarella
1993: Joan Scancarella
1994: Mike Burns, Rod Bolger
1995: Mike Burns
1996: Lisa Burns
1997: Great Uncle John Scancarella
1998: Kathy Bucci
1999: Michael Melani
2000: Lauren Glozzy
2001: Scott Ojay
2002: Nancy Cronin
2003: Gary Arlio, Dan Kudrik
2004: Karol Scancarella
2005: Maureen Mahoney
2006: Andrew Blake
2007: Joseph Afflito, Sr.
2008: Marie Lachanski
2009: Chamberlain Ricco
MONEY WINNERS
1st: John Kidon, Jr. $3315
2nd: Tom Donaghey: $2,910
3rd: Dan Kudrik: $2,782
4th: Rob Schmetter: $2,665
5th: Sean Looney: $2,390
6th: Ed Lehanski: $1,937
7th: Kathleen Manahan: $1,898
8th: Neil Braunstein: $1,595
9th: Pat Deignan: $1,062
10th: Jack Bryan $1070
11th: Kylie Bryan $937
12th: Doug McDonough: $880
13th: Augie Gentilucci: $850
14th: Matt Feeney: $827
15th: Paul Konopka: $737
16th: Mike Schwartz: $720
17th: John Mahoney: $644
18th: Ed Shanley: $615
19th: Gerald Sean Keegan $530
20th: Loretta Looney: $528
21st: Michael Byrne, $514
22nd: Russ Marshall: $514
23rd: Karen Chang: $482
24th: Tom Gentilucci $475
25th: Alex and Matt Widovic: $475
26th: Doug Ryan: $457
27th: Dennis Updike: $428
28th: Dan Kees: $397
29th: Lara Caporale: $360
30th:Jack Kripsak: $360
31st: Zachory Strzegowski $352
32nd: Karen Chang: $344
33rd: Grandpa Scancarella: $310
34th: Jeff Glozzy: $310
35th:Danny Glozzy: $310
36th: Marcia Schwartz: $298
37th: Chamberlain Ricco: $290
38th: Jonathan Chang: $270
39th: John Ferraro: $268
40th: Jack Looney: $228
41st: John Ricco: $190
42nd: Tony Salino: $180
43rd: Greg Struznzgowski: $145
44th: Ed Deignan: $138
45th: David Braunstein: $138
46th: Michael Melani: $120
47rd: Robert Feher: $102
48th: Barry Durfee: $90
49th: Barbara Parowski: $90
50th: Jeff Bryan: $80
51st: Lan Hoang: $80
52nd: David Sussman: $80
53rd: Jim Crowley: $76
54th: Joe Scancarella: $50
55th: Doug Scancarella: $50
56th: Gary Arlio: $50
57th: Lisa Burns: $44
58th: Tim Brennan: $44
59th: David Ferraro: $24
Most Money Winning Performances
3: John Ferraro (1st: 1991; 2nd: 1992, 1996)
3: Karen Chang (2nd: 1999; 3rd: 1997; 3rd 2008)
2: Augie Gentilucci (1st: 1992; 2nd: 2001)
2: John Mahoney (1st: 1999; 3rd: 1997)
2: Matt Feeney (2nd: 1996, 2002)
2: Sean Looney (2nd: 1996; 1st 2005)
2: Loretta Looney (2nd: 2007; 3rd 1999)
Most Last Place Finishes
2: Mike Burns (1994, 1995)
Youngest Champion
John Ferraro, 1991: 10 Years Old
Eldest Champion
Grandpa Scancarella, 1998, 87 Years Old
Youngest Money Winner
Chamberlain Ricco, 2002, 3rd Place, 44 Days Old
Youngest Participant
Jack Lachanski 2007, 3 Days Old
Participant Base
1991: 15
1992: 22
1993: 33
1994: 45
1995: 82
1996: 112
1997: 78
1998: 103
1999: 115
2000: 131
2001: 133
2002: 145
2003: 154
2004: 153
2005: 181
2006: 219
2007: 215
2008: 231
2009: 212
Pool Headquarters
Wayne, NJ: 1991-1992; 1997; 2000-2009
Hoboken, NJ: 1993; 1995-1996
Union City, NJ: 1994
New York City, NY: 1997-1999
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