The EOG 500 (Here's another free shot to win $500)

[John Kelly]

The February edition of The EOG 500 is simple and straightforward.

Contestants are asked to "write tomorrow's headline today" regarding Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California to be played Sunday, February 13.

There will be two parts to this unique competition.

1) Write a headline for Super Bowl LVI as it might appear in the next day's newspaper.

And 2) Write the lead sentence as well.

Here's an example of a headline and lead sentence that appeared following last year's Super Bowl in the pages of The New York Times.

HEADLINE: Buccaneers beat the Chiefs and Tom Brady is a champion again

LEAD SENTENCE: A nearly flawless Tom Brady claimed his record seventh Super Bowl title on Sunday, winning a duel with his young rival Patrick Mahomes and burnishing his legacy as the greatest quarterback in N.F.L. history by leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 31-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

A panel of three judges, led by yours truly, will select the winner.

Entries will be judged on accuracy, originality and comprehensiveness.

The field will be limited to 50 contestants.

Only one entry per person.

 

[winkyduck]

Headline: Mission Accomplished - Rams Win SB 56

Lead Sentence: When the Los Angeles Rams paid a big price to acquire QB Matt Stafford they did it with one goal in mind: Win the Super Bowl - and Sunday the Rams did just that becoming the second-straight team to win the game on its home field, beating the Bengals to win the franchise's second Super Bowl and first in Los Angeles.

 

[John Kelly]

WINKY is contestant #1.

 

[Heim]

Headline: Bungles No More. Burrow Leads Underdog Bengals to First Super Bowl Championship

Lead sentence: After over three decades of futility 2nd year Qb Joe Burrow leads the Cincinnati Bengals to one of the most improbable seasons in history defeating the favored Los Angeles Rams 27-23 in Super Bowl 2022.

 

[howid]

Bengals Roar To Super Bowl LVI Victory


The Cincinnati Bengals claimed their first title in a hard fought match.

 

[pro analyser]

1.Rams Defense Super IN WIN OVER BENGALS. 2. Lead by Superbowl MVP Aron Donald, the Rams shut down Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense, winning their first title as the LA RAMS.

 

[John Kelly]

This thread is fun to read.

Excellent entries thus far.

1. WINKY

2. HEIM

3. HOWID

4. PRO ANALYSER

And best of luck to PRO ANALYSER when the Rams play the Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.

PRO needs the Rams to beat the Bengals to win the January edition of The EOG 500.

However, if the Bengals win, EOG contributor MR. MET will take down the $500 prize.

 

[Neveragain]

Dreams come true in la-la land for Matthew Stafford and his cast of thousands as they defeated the Bengals 34-17 at SoFi, to become Super Bowl LV1 champions.

The Rams winning script included blockbuster performances from super bowl MVP Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham while their defence rested on key plays from veterans Aaron Donald and Leonard Floyd as the curtain was falling on Joe Burrow late in the game.

 

[trytrytry]

Third time is a Charm!

Bengals Claim First Superbowl on late 33-yard Field Goal by super rookie kicker Evan McPherson who also connected from 52 and 53 yards to win MVP.

 

[kane]

A panel of three judges led by yours truly will select the winner.

A contest where a panel of judges gets to decide the winner, yeah I'm sure this will be legit

 

[John Kelly]

A contest where a panel of judges gets to decide the winner, yeah I'm sure this will be legit

I believe the winner will be obvious to all.

Give it a go, KANE.

If not, any interest in participating in EOG's Grand Challenge this year?

 

[John Kelly]

1. WINKY

2. HEIM

3. HOWID

4. PRO ANALYSER

5. NEVERAGAIN

6. TRYTRYTRY

 

[asportsguy]

Hometown LA Rams win the BIG GAME

Matt Stafford wins MVP and that great LA Rams defense slows down that powerfull Cinny Bengals offense for LA first Super bowl victory in the La area.

 

[John Kelly]

ASPORTSGUY is in.

 

[Dell Dude]

Headline: Mission Accomplished - Rams Win SB 56

Lead Sentence: When the Los Angeles Rams paid a big price to acquire QB Matt Stafford they did it with one goal in mind: Win the Super Bowl - and Sunday the Rams did just that becoming the second-straight team to win the game on its home field, beating the Bengals to win the franchise's second Super Bowl and first in Los Angeles.

Headline: Kinky mushes Stafford, Bungals win Super Show 56

Lead Sentence: Matthew Stafford was all set to lift the Super Show trophy and give Dell Dude his biggest win ever but then a pos manchild poster named Winkyduck chose the Rams as his be best airbet at the EOG sports forum and the rest as they say.

 

[John Kelly]

DELL DUDE is contestant #8, sort of.

 

[Heim]

For a South Point hot dog:

Headline: Mahomes goes home!

 

[Woodrow Wilson]

Headline: Bengals' LSU connection takes down Stafford at SB 56 @ SOFI.

Lead Sentence: Stafford's second-best SB 56 finish is his personal best. However, the historically lowly Cincinnati Bengals, wIthout Bill Walsh and Joe Montana present, led by Joe Burrow, finally are bringing the Vince Lombardi Trophy to the Queen City.

 

[John Kelly]

1. WINKY

2. HEIM

3. HOWID

4. PRO ANALYSER

5. NEVERAGAIN

6. TRYTRYTRY

7. ASPORTSGUY

8. DELL DUDE

9. WOODROW WILSON

 

[NowshesmyRuca]

Not my forte but I'll give it a shot.

Headline: SUPER BENGALS!

Lead Sentence: Super Bowl MVP Joe Burrow leads the Bengals remarkable 4th quarter comeback snatching victory from the shofar of defeat.

 

[John Kelly]

Best of luck to 'RUCA.

 

[bobodad]

HEADLINE: The Los Angeles Rams won their second Super Bowl in franchise history as they held off young gun slinger Joe Burrows and the Cincinnati Bengals 24-17 to capture Super Bowl LVI.

LEAD SENTENCE: The acquistion of Matthew Stafford by the Rams a year ago returned huge dividend. Stafford was named Super Bowl MVP, throwing for 3 TDs, two to Cooper Kupp and one to Odell Beckham Jr., in beating the Bengals. The LA defense also played a solid game, intercepting Joe Burrows twice and sacking him five times. The final Bengals drive ended in a fourth down play with Jalen Ramsey breaking up a Joe Burrows pass for Tee Higgins at the Rams 22 yard line with under a minute to go in the game.

 

[Viejo Dinosaur]

Headline…Bengals see ghosts of Fearsome Foursome and dominate Bengals 27-10

Lead Sentence…led by Aaron Donald and the rest of his defensive lineman, the Rams made sure Joe Burrows uniform got dirty and easily captured the Super Bowl trophy…The Bengal QB was sacked six times and was harassed all night long….Matthew Stafford had two TD passes to Cooper Kupp and the Ram defense added a score….Aaron Donald and Cooper Kupp were named co MVPs…..

 

[railbird]

Headline: The Cincinnati Bengals win their 1st superbowl behind NFL rookie of the year Jamar Chase late touchdown.

Lead Sentence: Joe Burrow joins Joe Namath and Joe Montana as the 3rd qb to win both the NCAA championship and the Superbowl, the Rams squandered a 2 score lead after Matt Stafford threw a game changing interception early in the 4th qtr.... Paul Brown is smiling down.

 

[Dell Dude]

A contest where a panel of judges gets to decide the winner, yeah I'm sure this will be legit

The good thing is there is a good chance we will know unless somebody nails a crucial detail. If Bungals win, I like Birdie to lift the $500. He shouldn't if no Chase game winner or Stafford game loser. That's the Risky Business you take when you post details but this thing will be rigged just like the game.

 

[Viejo Dinosaur]

The good thing is there is a good chance we will know unless somebody nails a crucial detail. If Bungals win, I like Birdie to lift the $500. He shouldn't if no Chase game winner or Stafford game loser. That's the Risky Business you take when you post details but this thing will be rigged just like the game.

Railbird’s coach Jason told him that the Rams were the easy winner….rail covering his ass again…

 

[bomzee]

Headline: "Bengals batter the Rams in a nail biter.'
Lead Sentence:
"One more time Cinderella Cincinnati overcame the obstacles to win their first Super Bowl."

 

[kane]

The good thing is there is a good chance we will know unless somebody nails a crucial detail. If Bungals win, I like Birdie to lift the $500. He shouldn't if no Chase game winner or Stafford game loser. That's the Risky Business you take when you post details but this thing will be rigged just like the game.

Of course it will, a contest where three people get to decide who wins, lol

 

[kane]

unless somebody nails a crucial detail.

Here's how it works, let's say there are 15 guys who had the winner of the game, John and his friends then get to choose whoever they want to win, it's as simple as that, crucial details don't mean anything, a panel of three people get to decide the winner, and if any of you guys were smart, you would already be PMing John promising to split the money with him, Where's Rudy and the Kraken when you need them

 

[Dell Dude]

Maybe we get another boatboatboat parody.

 

[John Kelly]

LIST OF CONTESTANTS:

1. WINKY

2. HEIM

3. HOWID

4. PRO ANALYSER

5. NEVERAGAIN

6. TRYTRYTRY

7. ASPORTSGUY

8. DELL DUDE

9. WOODROW WILSON

10. NOWSHESMYRUCA

11. BOBODAD

12. VIEJO DINOSAUR

13. RAILBIRD

14. BOMZEE

 

[John Kelly]

Here's how it works, let's say there are 15 guys who had the winner of the game, John and his friends then get to choose whoever they want to win, it's as simple as that, crucial details don't mean anything, a panel of three people get to decide the winner, and if any of you guys were smart, you would already be PMing John promising to split the money with him, Where's Rudy and the Kraken when you need them

I heard you the first time.

 

[Dell Dude]

Newspaper!

 

[bomzee]

Here's how it works, let's say there are 15 guys who had the winner of the game, John and his friends then get to choose whoever they

Stop Right there Kane

They will choose whoever they think DESERVES to win this friendly free contest. Absolutely The choice will be made honestly albeit subjectively. Maybe you will disagree ( yes it's subjective) with the decision but that doesn't mean attack the character of the decision makers. A friendly suggestion (challenge ) to you from me Kane - lighten up throw in a FREE entry with no expectations and have fun while you do it - that's what I did -if you win you can buy me a cup of coffee which you would have done anyway.

 

[Dell Dude]

Consecutive non play posts by kane, kane, Dell Dude, John Kelly, John Kelly, Dell Dude and bomzee. Onward EOG soldiers!

 

[railbird]

Here's how it works, let's say there are 15 guys who had the winner of the game, John and his friends then get to choose whoever they want to win, it's as simple as that, crucial details don't mean anything, a panel of three people get to decide the winner, and if any of you guys were smart, you would already be PMing John promising to split the money with him, Where's Rudy and the Kraken when you need them

just like stacy abrams stuffing the ballot in atlanta.

 

[Murphy’s Best]

Stuffing her face or the ballot box…. Looks like both!

 

[John Kelly]

Gentlemen, please.

Some excellent entries thus far.

Thirty-six spots remain.

 

[Viejo Dinosaur]

Free roll for 500 and Rail wants to interject politics into the mix….he can’t help himself

 

[John Kelly]

Free roll for 500 and Rail wants to interject politics into the mix….he can’t help himself

Good point, VD.

RAIL, no need to interject politics here.

Thanks in advance.