Big Body Games '21

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Results

Place Total Points Player Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Event 4 Event 5
1 35 Joe Laviano 4 10 1 10 10
2 31 Theo Bowe 8 3 8 4 8
3 30 Tim Takach 6 8 10 3 3
4 23 Eric Holtzman 2 4 3 8 6
5 19 Nick Panarello (Biggest Body) 1 6 6 2 4
6 16* Eliot Johnson 3 1 4 6 2
7 16 Nick Picca 10 2 2 1 1

Mission Statement

The Big Body Games (BBG) are an event based upon three founding principles: athleticism, dexterity, and sportsmanship. This proven trifecta brings athletes together in a weekend-long, eventfilled tournament of backyard sports and healthy competition, with the goal of fostering both an aggressive athletic atmosphere and an environment founded on fraternity and camaraderie.

Gallery

Eliot - "Eurovision"

Height: Big Body Weight: Big Body

Like classic Zeppelin, he's well rounded, bringing the heavy hitters when needed and demonstrating a touch of lightness to change things up. You can't hit what you can't see. Keep him squinting, change the lighting, and most of all, work the angles. Do this, and he won't be able to overcome his standing home field advantage.

Eric - "The Frog Man"

Height: Big Body Weight: Big Body

A seasoned veteran with a tenacity for getting down and dirty. Known for calf slaps and big body moves. The key to beating this opponent is to get him hungry, distract with scents of bacon and other cured meats.

Joe - "More Weight"

Height: Big Body Weight: Big Body

Exuberant and always on his game - the "play time kid" has a history of success. This southpaw continues to impress. Not built for endurance - a wet noodle lower back and inability to consume more than 300 calories in one sitting leave him exposed for tournament play. He also has a tenuous history of travel - HAPE and food poisoning in the cards

Nick - "Needle"

Height: Big Body Weight: Big Body

A low center of gravity is hardly enough to keep this athlete grounded - he may be the greatest diva we've seen to date. That said, he's moved to warmer climates, giving him year-round accessibility for training. Will the South rise again? Keeping him in a hostile state of existence is critical for defeating him... just ask his wife

Picca - "Picca"

Height: Big Body Weight: Small Body

He goes by one name and one name only - he's the group's Madonna, Cher, Coolio. Known for his patented Base Layer (TM), keeping things moist is his specialty. Can the opposition keep him dry (or at least filibuster until his bedtime hits)? What he lacks in coordination he makes up for in high-pitched screeches; Mr. Picca is certainly one to keep an eye on as the competition progresses.

Theo - "Boy Wonder"

Height: Big Body Weight: Big Body

Theo really puts the "Dr" in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. We've seen some questionable performances of late - fighting off the night shift blues is a struggle for him. Given a full 8 hours of sleep he can still be a force to be reckon with. Easily rattled with trash talk. The less cogent the better. This ivy-leaguer won't be able to prescribe his way out of this one.

Tim - "Sheep"

Height: Big Body Weight: Big Body

Has shown flashes of brilliance but still hasn't come into his own. One has to wonder if he is washed up or a budding star waiting to break out of his shell. He struggles when faced with an onslaught of spelling, grammar, and pronunciation challenges. Rumors are that his body is fighting back against him, from heart attacks to allergies to peanut butter.

My Favorite Duos
Big Body Duo - Eric and Panarello
Dream Team - Theo and Joe
Polish Horseshoes
Bold Prediction - Eliot goes undefeated
Power vs. Finesse

Eric/Panarello vs Eliot/Picca

Eric and Panarello are arguably two of the biggest bodies in the games this year but unfortunately for them Polish Horseshoes might not be the ideal pairing. Sharp shooter Johnson will look to take care of business early and Picca will secure his first W in the match up against his roommate.

Prediction: Eliot/Picca 21 – Big Body Duo 14

Eric's Unlucky Pairings

Eliot/Joe vs Tim/Eric

Eric is the sleeper of this year’s tournament. His success of winning it all will hinge on getting a couple of wins in these early matchups. Some might say the pairing process was rigged against him as Tim will most likely not pull his weight. Folks this one is not going to be close.

Prediction: Eliot/Joe 21 – Tim/Eric 6

Spikeball
Bold Prediction - Bring out the spare set, Joe’s spike ball set will not make it through the event
Eliot says I love you one last time

Nick/Theo vs Picca/Eliot

The last time these four met on the field tragedy almost struck. Eliot’s words to Panarello that day may be the reason he is still alive. Theo’s back finally starts to loosen up in this matchup and he will look to cement his mark on the tournament. The doctors will prescribe their way out of this one with a comfortable win. Johnson loses a bet to Panarello and tells him he loves him one last time.

Prediction: Dr. Nick/Dr. Theo 21 – Picca/Eliot 15

Southpaw TKO

Pan/Eric vs Tim/Joe

The odds were not in Panarello and Eric’s favor in this one. Rumors are a side bet has already been made that Joe and Tim will not lose their serve. This game has the potential for the first forfeit of the BBG as a teammate collision is almost imminent.

Prediction: Tim/Joe 21 – Eric/Panarello 4

Beer Die
Bold Prediction - This event finishes past 10:30. Joe, add an extra 30 minutes.
The No-Show

Joe/Panarello vs Tim/Nick

It’s over before it started. With Picca napping and Tim more likely to hit his own cup than the opponents, Joe and Panarello just got to show up for this one.

Prediction: Joe/Panarello 11- Tim/Nick 2

Roommates' Last Stand

Eric/Picca vs Joe/Theo

After 5 years of living together Picca and Eric have been through it all. The roommates will put the infighting aside and pull together the biggest upset of the games. A quick start flusters Theo and Joe and they do not have enough in the reserves to dig out of this one.

Prediction: Roommates 11 – Dream Team 8

Kubb
Bold Prediction - Joe has the lead at the start of this event, but loses it by the end
Remember the Maine

Tim/Theo vs Picca/Joe

I think it’s fair to say at this point in the games Picca is mathematically out of contention from winning it all. His losing ways will rub off on Joe and the boys from Maine will capitalize early. There is a chance Joe will single handedly lead a comeback but Picca’s lack of groceries will leave him hungry.

Win prediction: Tim/Theo

Revenge of the Power

Eric/Panarello vs Picca/Eliot

I can’t see a better opportunity for the big body duo to win their first match up together. This may be the most even match up of the tournament. The peanut gallery will be watching this one on their feet. Eric hits his stride late in the game and Panarello harnesses his high school baseball pitching accuracy and they secure a much needed tourney win.

Win prediction: Big Body Duo

Cornhole
Bold Prediction - There will be a shutout in this event
Dream Team Finds Their Groove

Theo/Joe vs the Nicks

Chances are Theo and Joe will be neck in neck in points at this point in the games. They both will have hit their groove and the Nicks will not stand a chance. I’m predicting a goose egg in this one and I think we can all guess what team that will be.

Prediction: Theo/Joe 21 – The Nicks 0

Picca Ends on a High Note

Picca/Joe vs Eliot/Panarello

One has to feel bad for Eliot in this game. Panarello continuously calls out to Jordy in attempts to make up for whatever he does the previous night. Joe excels per usual but Eliot and Panarello don’t go away without a fight. This one is going into OT. Picca ends the game as the hero and swishes it for three. He leaves the BBG on a high note with the hope for a better showing in 2022.

Prediction: Picca/Joe 25 – Eliot/Panarello 22

Rules of the Bet Board:

1. Bets will be entered through official acceptance in the BigBodyGames Slack group.

2. Once a bet is on the board, it is official and final. No takebacks.

3. Anti-collusion - All players must put their best foot forward and give every effort to ensure fair gameplay for game-related bets.

4. All bets must be paid up in short order after completion of the games.

5. Bets may continue to be entered during the Games.

# Bet Description Wager Player 1 Player 2
1 Tim/Picca vs Joe/Eric (Spikeball, Heat 3) $5 Joe Tim
2 Rumble Ready wins 3+ games (>0.500) $5 Joe - Under Tim - Over
3 Higher Score in 1st Game of Balderdash $5 Joe Picca
4 Beat Tim&Joe in Spikeball (Game to 21) 3:1 Odds ($5) Tim & Joe Eric & Theo
5 Joe makes the last cup $2 Joe Tim
6 Pong $10 Joe & Eric Theo & Panarello
7 Speculation bets - Joe & Eric vs Theo & Panarello $5 Picca Tim
8 Speculation bets - Joe & Eric vs Theo & Panarello $15 Picca Eliot
9 Pong $10 (2:1 Odds) Joe & Eric Tim & Picca
10 Double or Nothing $10 Joe & Eric Theo & Panarello
11 Run it Back $20 + $20 Joe & Eric Eliot & Theo
12 EURO - Belgium v Portugal $5 Joe Tim
13 Panarello goes winless in Polish Horseshoes $5 Eliot Panarello
14 Theo/Tim vs Picca/Joe Beer Die $5 Picca Eric
15 Theo/Tim vs Picca/Joe Beer Die $5 Picca Tim
16 Hawks vs Bucks Game 2 $5 Tim Eric
17 Eric Misses the King for the 7th time $5 Joe Panarello
17 Bet Wager Player 1 Player 2
Eliot Eric Joe Panarello Picca Theo Tim
Eliot It's Resistor Atomic Hotel Erotica Turn Around Lenny Bintang Tank Top United States v. Zantac Engaged and Enraged
Eric It's Resistor Too Spicy Girth Roommates, Not Friends Supply and Demand Rumble Ready
Joe Atomic Hotel Erotica Too Spicy Godfather Part I Godfather Part II Dream Team Hot Tub Folliculitis
Panarello Turn Around Lenny Girth Godfather Part I The Base Layers Malpractice Makes Perfect No Flower, No Blouse
Picca Bintang Tank Top Roommates, not Friends Godfather Part II The Base Layers IV League Boost Looters
Theo United States v. Zantac Supply and Demand Dream Team Malpractice Makes Perfect IV League White Fragility
Tim Engaged and Enraged Rumble Ready Hot Tub Folliculitis No Flower, No Blouse Boost Looters White Fragility