I as well as other Pregame cappers have participated in this contest in the past. There was a $3,000 entry fee with the Golden Nugget throwing in an additional $2,000 prize. Many of you have followed this contest in the past and I wanted to forward you the first round match ups.
FRIDAY FOOTBALL SHOWDOWN 2014
Presented by the Golden Nugget sports book
and Las Vegas Review-Journal
Hosted by The Las Vegas Sportsline, airing on ESPN Radio (1100 AM, 98.9 FM)
Each Friday throughout the football season, two handicappers go head to head in a bracket format. The contest will be broadcast from 2 to 3 p.m from the ESPN Radio studio.
* A blind draw for the contest bracket was held Tuesday, Aug. 26.
FIRST-ROUND MATCHUPS
Friday, Sept. 5
RICHIE BACCELLIERI vs. FRANK BETTI
Friday, Sept. 12
AL McMORDIE vs. CHUCK McDOWELL
Friday, Sept. 19
CHUCK EDEL/KEN THOMSON vs. SCOTT PRITCHARD
Friday, Sept. 26
SAM CAHOE vs. RON BOYLES
Friday, Oct. 3
CAESAR ESPINOSA vs. BRYAN LEONARD
Friday, Oct. 10
ERIN RYNNING vs. PAUL STONE
Friday, Oct. 17
SCOTT KELLEN vs. KELLY STEWART
Friday, Oct. 24
CRIS ZENIUK/FRANK PEREZ vs. MARCO D'ANGELO