A Special Message from Coach Jon Gruden
A custom Cameo commissioned for the pool, featuring a little trash talk for everyone.
Watch on YouTube βFamily and friends. Twenty-two weeks. Ten questionable football experts. One champion. And absolutely no mercy for last place.
Official ranking: weeks won first, total correct picks second, then alphabetical display order. Playoff scores will be included when available. Select any player for details.
| # | Player | Reg. | WC | DIV | CONF | SB | Total | Weeks | Rebate |
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The legends, the bragging rights, and the names engraved in pool history.
A tradition since 1999. Every champion earns a permanent place in pool history, engraved on the trophy.

7 weeks won Β· 221 correct picks
βI'm just here for the snacks.β π
Official pool champions, 1999β2025. Earlier seasons are listed by winner; detailed statistics are available where archived.
The sacred bottle. The dubious honor. The history nobody can erase.

Three consecutive Skum X titles. A dynasty nobody wanted.
Special messages, memorable moments, and football-pool trash talk worth preserving.
A custom Cameo commissioned for the pool, featuring a little trash talk for everyone.
Watch on YouTube βA special production from the Belstock & Friends archives.
Watch on YouTube βAnother unforgettable moment from the pool's trash-talk archives.
Watch on YouTube βA little inspiration, Belstock Football Pool style.
Watch on YouTube βEvery year, one unfortunate competitor earns the ultimate dishonor: Skum X. As punishment for their spectacular failure, they must formally apologize to the rest of the pool. Fortunately, some of these historic moments were captured on video. We present them here for your viewing pleasureβand as a warning to future generations.
Official Skum X Apology Speech
Watch on YouTube βOfficial Skum X Apology Speech Β· Two parts
Part 1
YouTube βPart 2
YouTube βOfficial joint Skum X Apology Speech
Watch on YouTube βOfficial Skum X Apology Speech Β· Archived under the correct pool year
Watch on YouTube βOfficial Skum X Apology Speech
Watch on YouTube βMore apologies will be added as additional evidence is recovered. Video playback depends on YouTube availability and embed permissions.
Good friends. Bad picks. Great traditions.



Standing annual prize schedule β the amounts are the same every season. Winners and payouts are recorded separately.
| Prize | Amount |
|---|---|
| Best Week % | $35 |
| Wild Card Weekend | $30 |
| Divisional Weekend | $40 |
| Conference Championship Weekend | $50 |
| Super Bowl Weekend | $75 |
| Champion of Pool | $250 |
| 2nd Place Weeks | $100 |
| Most Correct Games | $75 |
| Best Super Bowl Question | $40 |
| Big Money Question 1 | $15 |
| Big Money Question 2 | $15 |
| Big Money Question 3 | $15 |
| Big Money Question 4 | $15 |
| 100 Squares β 1st Half | $25 |
| 100 Squares Game | $75 |
| Skum X | $25 |
| Total listed prizes | $880 |
Weekly-win rebates ($10 per week) are shown for each season.
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