Robert wins the 2012 Young Family Bracket Challenge!

Robert has won the 2012 Young Family Bracket Challenge!

After picking Kentucky to win the National Championship - for which he should be ashamed of - Robert has claimed his very first victory.

He finished with 312.5 points, good enough to land him 3rd all time in Most Young Family Bracket Challenge Points in a season, behind Teresa (333; 2009) and Brad (319; 2009).

Eric, Jeremy, Nathaniel, and Teresa all had Kentucky winning the national championship.

Heather finished in second, followed by Nathaniel, Teresa and Eric to round out the top-5. Mad props to Heather for only losing by 16 points even though she didn't get the National Championship selection correct... she beat EVERYONE else who did have Kentucky winning it... so great job, sister!

Brad finished the tournament with the highest amount of selections correct with 49, followed by Heather and Nathaniel with 46, and Dad with 45.

And unfortunately, Allie-Bug finished in the toilet bowl this year, but it's ok because she chose UNC to win it all and I love her for that! ... we're thinking about getting a toilet bowl trophy that travels too... what does everyone think?

Don't forget to send him his $5... and then he'll get his trophy... until Kentucky has the title taken away for NCAA violations and then we'll decide what we need to do about him... don't think it's not possible... Kentucky's coach is sleeeeeezy and has had 2 other Final Four appearances taken away from him!

Final Standings:

1. Robert - 312.5 points

2. Heather - 296.5 points

3. Nathaniel - 293.5 points

4. Teresa - 275.5 points

5. Eric - 249.0 points

6. Dad - 238.5 points

7. Brad - 228.0 points

8. Jeremy - 227.5 points

9. Matt - 215.0 points

10. Jacob - 150.5 points

11. Beth - 145.5 points

12. Lindsey - 117.5 points

13. Mom - 108.5 points

14. Melissa - 102.0 points

15. Allison - 90.5 points

It's Down to Two... blah...

Heather versus Robert.

Kentucky versus Kansas.

This sucks. Nobody cares...

If Kansas wins - Heather wins. If Kentucky wins - Robert wins.

Matt and Nathaniel were eliminated from contention after Ohio State lost tonight, so just these two are left.

The Championship game is Monday night.

Here are the standings

1. Heather - 296.5 points

2. Robert - 262.5 points

3. Nathaniel - 243.5 points

4. Dad - 238.5 points

5. Bradley - 228 points

6. Teresa - 225.5 points

7. Matt - 215 points

8. Eric - 199 points

9. Jeremy - 177.5 points

10. Jacob - 150.5 points

11. Beth - 145.5 points

12. Lindsey - 117.5 points

13. Mom - 108.5 points

14. Melissa - 102 points

15. Allison - 90.5 points

Alright, use this time to berate these two for sucking. Trash talk is required...

Robb's Top Ten Reasons Why I Should Win

I really hope you all get a kick out of this video. It's the first video I've made. Remember: I'm not as funny as I wish I was. Shout-outs to Nathaniel, Beth, Mom (Jo), and Brad!

Heather's Top 10!

10. I would be making Young Family Bracket Challenge history by being the first repeat champion!
9. I am poor, I obviously will not be depositing any royalties from Brad's new catch phrase, ABH (ANYBODY BUT HEATHER)!
8. I am the only girl to make it this far. And if you had any manners you would know.....LADIES ARE ALWAYS FIRST!
7. It would make me feel like Royalty, and shouldn't every girl feel like a princess.
6. This Bracket Challenge is the most excitement I have all year.
5. I was DQed 2 years ago for "Drug Use", and upon research of the "Drug" list, no one should be eligible to play.....EVER! It was all a ploy to drum up Blog activity. I was robbed!
4. Some say "Technically" I have never won the Bracket Challenge, so "Technically" I need to win this just as much as the other 3.
3. I am one of the BC founders........Kinda............If it wasn't for the fact I made it so much fun for Beth and Brad the 1st year, Brad would have never wanted to do it again and invite the rest of you.........YOUR WELCOME!
2. We didn't have a trophy in year 1, so I have never had it to Love!
1. I would really, really, really hate to have to kick someones butt if I loose.

TOP TEN Reason why I, Nathaniel Abbott, should win this years challenge

10. Because I haven't won yet!
9. Because I could really use that money! I am a poor poor boy!
8. Because I am your Grandson, Nephew, Cousin, brother and son!
7. Because the trophy would look really good in my room next to the Young Family Cup!
6. Because none of you deserve to win as much as I do!
5. Because I want to rub it in all of your faces!
4. Because I picked KANSAS...NOT UNC!
3. Because it would REALLY help me with the Ladies...if you know what I mean! ; )
2. Because I am not being supported by this family, especially UNCLE BRAD who is, according to Facebook, supporting my Dad!!! (Booo Hooo UNC Lost!)
1. Because I am WAY more awesome than any of you!

If I don't win!

I know how much everyone loves my pictures, so I thought I would share! This is what I will be doing if I don't win!!!!

And Then There Were Four...

And then there were four...

The Final Four has been set in the tournament and our Final Four has been set as well.

It's down to Heather, Matt, Nathaniel, and Robert.

Sorry folks, nobody else has a chance.

Here is how it plays out... IF:

Kentucky faces Kansas in the Championship game:

Kentucky wins: Robert wins

Kansas wins: Heather wins

Kentucky faces Ohio State in the Championship game:

Kentucky wins: Nathaniel wins

Ohio State wins: Matt wins

Louisville faces Kansas in the Championship game:

Heather wins regardless of National Champion

Louisville faces Ohio State in the Championship game:

Louisville wins: Nathaniel wins

Ohio State wins: Matt wins

At least I THINK that is how it plays out... if it plays out differently, I apologize... :)

Here we go!

I'm cheering for Matt and Nathaniel!