Congratulations are in order: Congrats, Colleen, on your first win. You had to share it with three others, but that doesn’t make it any less significant. It does, actually. But still impressive considering it was only your second week of competition.
Adulations are in order: Praise be upon you, me, for posting back-to-back wins and capturing sole possession of the lead.
Blames are in order: Blame you, Marie, for picking the Jets. You were the only one to do so and were justly unfruitful.
Nicknames
Three of you went topical and touched on the very sensitive issue of child abuse. Well done! Nicknames are best edgy. Although not sure Matt’s should qualify, as it appeared to have been him just clarifying his views on the topic.
Don’t Look Now…
…but Ciara is two-for-two submitting picks so far this year. Granted, she started last year three-for-three and only has 14 points so far, but I detect an inspired enthusiasm in her this season. Last week she got her picks in mad early, by her standard. She claimed it was because theology class was boring, but, being an expert on the behavior of millennials, I interpreted that bogus excuse as just a way to keep latent her barely controllable yearning for perfect participation in the 2014 season. (You can look now. I was getting changed.)
McManus Picks 
Pat, your wit gets sharper every year. I lol’ed so much at this post.
Now that there is a new Pink Tiara contender (Punky Brewster), Ciara is feeling the pressure to be more present this year. I like how this year is starting out. Let’s all just make sure Joe does’t come close to winning.