Jupinka wins $100,000!!

Terry H · Post by **Terry H** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 5:06 am

I was in Lindy's league last year and didn't think I'd ever see a better season than that, as he seemed to have a magic touch. I can't imagine how you could have a better season than that.

A good guy on the message boards and a good guy in person. I'm glad I got the opportunity to meet you this year, congratulations on a truly amazing season Steve.

Oh and good luck at avoiding 'the champions curse' next year.

Terry H · Post by **Terry H** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 5:10 am

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

He also set a new NFBC record in total points earned, finishing with 3,925.5 points. That was 90.2 percent of the available points, the highest percentage ever earned by an overall champion. The previous record was 86.77% set by Terry Haney in 2007.

Great job Steve and CONGRATS! Greg thanks for the mention but actually Lindy's percentage last year was 88.67%

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 5:26 am

Anyone who finished in the Top 20 overall among 435 teams deserves a little attention as well. Payouts went to the Top 10 finishers, so congrats to those 10 owners. Here's a look at the final overall standings through the Top 20:

1. Quahogs LV Stephen Jupinka Classic Las Vegas Weekend 2 - League 5 1,926.0 1,999.5 3,925.5

2. (+2) Guess Who? NY Mark Srebro Classic New York Weekend 2 - League 4 2,065.5 1,676.5 3,742.0

3. (+4) The Chameleons Chris Plouffe Classic Las Vegas Weekend 2 - League 7 1,781.0 1,958.5 3,739.5

4. (-2) Glenneration X -Citifield Glenn Lowy Classic New York Weekend 2 - League 5 2,023.5 1,690.5 3,714.0

5. (+1) Jockich Jones michael sonday Classic Chicago Weekend 2 - League 3 2,096.0 1,553.0 3,649.0

6. (-3) team longood David Longood Classic Las Vegas Weekend 2 - League 1 1,881.5 1,753.5 3,635.0

7. (-2) Bama & Madcow Kenneth Norred Classic Las Vegas Weekend 1 - League 1 1,821.5 1,736.0 3,557.5

8. (+2) Big Time John Bono Classic New York Weekend 2 - League 1 2,000.0 1,537.0 3,537.0

9. (-1) Ed & Howard, BFF Edward Klein Classic Weekend 2 - Online League 1 1,985.5 1,546.0 3,531.5

10. (+7) Chico Lind's Hermanos anthony palavis Classic New York Weekend 2 - League 1 1,695.0 1,780.5 3,475.5

11. Sultans of Smack Stephen Fiore Classic Las Vegas Weekend 2 - League 8 1,807.0 1,649.5 3,456.5

12. (-3) Team Cameron Michael Cameron Classic Las Vegas Weekend 1 - League 3 1,795.0 1,658.0 3,453.0

13. (+6) Top of the Second in Chicago Gary Cutler Classic Chicago Weekend 2 - League 2 1,675.0 1,771.5 3,446.5

14. (-2) EM 02 HOF jeff butler Classic Weekend 2 - Online League 1 1,639.5 1,770.0 3,409.5

15. (+1) Guess Who? AC Mark Srebro Classic Atlantic City Weekend 1 - League 1 1,892.5 1,509.0 3,401.5

16. (-2) Worst Russians Ever Gregory Glukhovsky Classic Las Vegas Weekend 2 - League 3 1,424.0 1,959.0 3,383.0

17. (-2) Kruklyn Dodgers Joe Kruk Classic Weekend 1 Atlantic City - League 3 1,833.0 1,528.5 3,361.5

18. Heartbreakers JT RIP Gene McCaffrey Classic Las Vegas Weekend 2 - League 6 1,871.5 1,464.5 3,336.0

19. (+1) Chicks Dig The Long Ball Kevin Schiller Classic Las Vegas Weekend 2 - League 7 1,803.5 1,525.5 3,329.0

20. (-8) Pizza Bagel robert conti Classic New York Weekend 2 - League 6 1,285.0 2,031.5 3,316.5

Joe Sambito · Post by **Joe Sambito** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 5:46 am

Steve,

Well Done. Congrats on a fantastic season!

Andy

Welcome to Stevieland

ALL-IN JD · Post by **ALL-IN JD** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 8:59 am

Steve,

You are a class act and truly deserve this. I know it was well earned and I look forward to competing against you again next year!!

Jeff

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 9:10 am

Originally posted by Cowboy Joe:

Congrats to all of the league champions, top overall finishers, and especially Mr. J for his superior play. Also, special congrats to Gekko (2 teams in the top 15) and Andy Robinson (2 teams in the top 30).

Hope to see everyone next season.

Dallas I know this is Steve's thread, but a quick thanks for the mention.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 9:11 am

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

CONGRATS STEVE!!! AMAZING JOB!! And you dominated in a very, very tough Las Vegas League.

Folks, this is a record-breaking season for Steve and his Quahogs team. He won Las Vegas League 5 with 144.5 points, a record for any main event league. Drafting out of the 12th spot, Quahogs led LV 5 in Runs, Batting Average, Steals, ERA and WHIP, while finishing second in RBI, Home Runs (tied for 2nd), Wins, Strikeouts and Saves. Just a dominating, dominating performance.

144.5. That record might stand awhile.

He also set a new NFBC record in total points earned, finishing with 3,925.5 points. That was 90.2 percent of the available points, the highest percentage ever earned by an overall champion. The previous record was 86.77% set by Terry Haney in 2007.

Great job Steve and CONGRATS! utterly dominating

Geoffrey Stein · Post by **Geoffrey Stein** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 9:53 am

Congrats, Steve!

billywaz · Post by **billywaz** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 10:51 am

Congratulations Steve!

In my limited stint in baseball, you have proven to be one of (if not) the best players each year!!!

Don't spend it all in one place, and tell your wife you only won 50K!!

Cobb · Post by **Cobb** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:33 pm

Congrats Steve, truly very deserving. Although I've never competed against Gekko in my 4 years of NFBC play, I've had the unfortunate luck of drawing 2 main event leagues with Steve. He's every bit the player he is the person, a great guy and fantastic player.

Great job...beer's on you!!

Spartacus · Post by **Spartacus** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:40 pm

144 1/2 points?? Not only dominating, but you even left yourself so room to improve next year!

Congrats again Champ.

Quahogs · Post by **Quahogs** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:49 pm

Thanks everyone for the kind congrats. The high stakes community is very unique. Highly competitive yet very supportive. Winning the $ is a reward unto itself but the accolades from all I respect a great deal rank pretty high up there on my list.

Ok, sap talk over. Back to the party

MadCow Sez · Post by **MadCow Sez** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:50 pm

Well done

/salute/

kgrady · Post by **kgrady** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 1:04 pm

Congratulations Steve. Great job!

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 1:45 pm

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

CONGRATS STEVE!!! AMAZING JOB!! And you dominated in a very, very tough Las Vegas League.

Folks, this is a record-breaking season for Steve and his Quahogs team. He won Las Vegas League 5 with 144.5 points, a record for any main event league. Drafting out of the 12th spot, Quahogs led LV 5 in Runs, Batting Average, Steals, ERA and WHIP, while finishing second in RBI, Home Runs (tied for 2nd), Wins, Strikeouts and Saves. Just a dominating, dominating performance.

144.5. That record might stand awhile.

He also set a new NFBC record in total points earned, finishing with 3,925.5 points. That was 90.2 percent of the available points, the highest percentage ever earned by an overall champion. The previous record was 86.77% set by Terry Haney in 2007.

Great job Steve and CONGRATS! Not sure the above math is right Greg, but Q's still is the best on record.

Here is what I have for the top 5 main event finishes as measured by pct of points above that season's average:

1 S Jupinka 2010 +80%

2 L Hinkleman 2009 +77%

3 K Schiller 2009 +74%

4 T Haney 2007 +73%

5 S Childs 2009 +72%

[ October 04, 2010, 07:47 PM: Message edited by: KJ Duke ]