Almost more amazingly, Shawn has now finished in the Top 5 overall FOUR OF THE LAST SIX YEARS!!! That is really an impressive accomplishment. Although he hasn't won the overall title yet, Shawn has finished 3rd overall in 2004, 5th overall in 2005, 3rd overall in 2007 and 3rd overall in 2009. He ranks third in our Lifetime Standings because he also finished 102nd in 2006 and 57th in 2008. Congrats again Shawn and four Top 5 overall finishes in 6 years is one hell of an accomplishment.
Stephen Jupinka of Waldwick, New Jersey entered 2009 tied with Shawn with three NFBC league titles and he remains at three. Steve finished third in his league to earn a money finish and finished 33rd overall this year. Steve is our Lifetime Standings leader after Year Six as he has competed in the NFBC since 2004 and has finished as high as second overall and no lower than 54th overall. Steve's finishes include: 10th overall in 2004, 18th in 2005, 35th in 2006, 54th in 2007, 2nd in 2008 and 33rd in 2009.
The tag team of Andy Nolan and Chris Stephenson ranks second in our Lifetime Standings after six seasons as they also have been consistently good since 2004. They have finished as high as third overall and no lower than 52nd. Their finishes include: 18th overall in 2004, 22nd in 2005, 3rd in 2006, 31st in 2007, 52nd in 2008 and 48th in 2009.
All three teams deserve a HEARTY CONGRATS on their consistent success in the NFBC main event. That is really doing something when you can finish in the top 10-15% overall EVERY YEAR. Congrats to all of you.
Okay, Shawn, are you going with a slogan like ONE FOR THUMB in 2010??
Congrats and knowing you a fifth league title isn't far behind. But what about an overall title once in awhile, huh? See ya in Arizona next month.
