Participants,

The Chicago Bulls.  The LA Lakers.  The New York Yankees.  The Montreal Canadiens.  The New York Islanders.  Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel.  Comeback Kid.

What do they all have in common?  Each has won 3 (or more) consecutive championships.  In stunning fashion, Comeback Kid roared back from a 1-point deficit to capture his 3^rd consecutive Hewes Super Bowl Trophy in convincing fashion after posting 232 points in Super Bowl LVII on February 12.

Congrats to Comeback Kid!!  We were able to briefly catch-up with him shortly after his post-game celebration to see how he felt about his victory.  “It was amazing to come out on top once again.  In the end it was an epic battle between me and 2023 Winner and if the Eagles had won the game, 2023 Winner might have been holding the trophy right now.  All I can say is that everyone else had better sharpen their game for next year, as I plan to win once again!  Hello, 4-peat!”

Pretty bold prediction at this very early stage, but notice has now been given to all other participants.

Super Bowl 57 Results
Should that defensive holding penalty at the end been called or should they have “just let them play?”  A pretty bold call by the ref, but clearly the Eagles were at fault.  Not sure it really mattered, as Chiefs K Butker could have easily made a longer FG to win.  That, however, would have allowed the Eagles an additional minute or so to march down the field for a potential TD to win.

KC QB Mahomes earned his MVP award, even on his gimpy right ankle.  Whatever happened to the Eagles running game that dictated the course of action in their 2 prior playoff wins?

For an average of $16,500 per ticket, a comfy sofa and ready access to the bathroom and beverages was certainly a more appealing option, especially if you were an Eagles fan.  They showed their true colors and reinforced that they are the worst fans in the league.

HSBT Final Results
As previously mentioned, we now have a 3-peat champion.  Here are the final standings:

• Comeback Kid (805 points) – the 1^st participant in 6 years to claim the Super Bowl Bonus points, as well
• 2023 Winner (654) – had the favored Eagles done their business…
• JTB (632) – a very strong showing with upside going forward. He earns the bronze chicken wing award
• Pete the Terp (617) – solid all-around year, but that low-scoring SB pick didn’t help his chances
• HenricoFiveOh (575) – that 32-point effort in the SB washed away any chances for a 9^th trophy
• Greg the Great (518) – had the Eagles scored a TD at the very end, he would be hoisting his 7^th trophy
• Buffalo Bill (471) – matching HenricoFiveOh’s effort in the SB did not bode well

Over the next few months, I will update the all-important cumulative stats and send them out to all Participants as they begin their preparations for SB 58 and HSBT 36.

Until then, enjoy the rest of winter and stay healthy!

The Commish