Greetings, Landmark Pick’em fans! As we gear up for a brand-new 2023 season, let’s rewind the clock and bask in the memories of the 2022 Pick’em season – a year that won’t be easily forgotten.
Players in the last week of the 2022 Pick’em regular season will recall watching Lambeau Field echo with a taunting tune. In a moment of hubris, the Packers crowd serenaded the Lions with “Na Na Hey Hey Goodbye.” But, as fate would have it, Karma suited up and benched the Packers, knocking them straight out of the playoffs (and shifted the final standings for the top spots of our Pick’em players). Rumor has it she was the real MVP of that game.
Speaking of MVPs, amidst all the drama and on-field shenanigans, Tech Guy Schneider emerged as the shining star in the Landmark Staff League. Schneider’s football acumen went unmatched, leaving stalwarts like Foley, Kamler, Guy Speckman, and our very own conspiracy maestro Brad Carl, utterly flummoxed. Outsmarting the local NFL prognosticators is no small feat, but Schneider managed it with flair.
Brad Carl, the Landmark’s unofficial NFL sleuth, is still neck-deep in untangling a convoluted web of theories. Brad suggests the NFL collaborated with Karma for the Lions-Packers finale to boost the ratings (but truly his is just bitter that he got the pick wrong that week). Others insinuate that Karma has always been a closeted Packers fan, keen on teaching them a lesson. Brad’s hot on the trail, and we’re awaiting a riveting exposé.
With the 2023 season of Landmark Pickem starting the next few weeks, one thing is crystal clear: everyone’s game needs to be on point. Whether you’re plotting plays, predicting picks, or merely trying to sidestep Karma, the stakes have soared.
How to Participate: New to the game or need a quick refresher? No worries! Participation is as straightforward as 1-2-3. See this link or visit the Your Picks at a Glance Page for a quick start.
Micro Leagues: Back by popular demand, our micro leagues are rolling! Whether you’re rallying with neighborhood buddies or diving into office banter, our sub-leagues ensure a good dose of competitive spirit. A friendly nudge: At Landmark Pick’em, we wholeheartedly endorse good-natured jesting about one’s Pick’em choices — camaraderie at its finest!
Rule Refresher: The player boasting the most accurate head-to-head predictions for the week takes the crown! Ties? Our tie-breaker swoops in. And don’t overlook your over/under picks — they might just tip the scales in your favor.
Here’s to another thrilling season where luck, skill, and a sprinkle of Karma will shape the leaderboard. Schneider’s prowess last year taught us that mastering the game isn’t just about knowledge but strategy too. And Brad, while your next conspiracy theory is keenly awaited, here’s wishing your pick game gets stronger.
For everyone, veterans and greenhorns alike, let’s toast to close one-game-finishes, unanticipated underdog victories, and the joy of beating your friends in Landmark Pickem!
Wishing everyone a good luck and great fun in 2023!
(And Foley, perhaps it’s time to give humility a whirl. Just pondering aloud!)
