As each season passes, the participation in the PackerIQ.com NFL Picks Contest continues to grow. PackerIQ.com would like to thank all the registered players that participate in the contest every year. Currently, the first and second place finishers in the contest receive a $50.00 and a $25.00 PackerIQ.com store gift certificate respectively.

     The dollar amount of each gift certificate and number of gift certificates awarded in this contest are directly impacted by number of purchases at the PackerIQ.com store. Your purchases at the PackerIQ.com store gets you great sports gear at competitive prices. The PackerIQ.com store has fan gear for all the NFL, College, MLB, NBA, and NHL teams. Also, if you are a NASCAR fan, there is a section for you too.

      We would like to congratulate the winners of this year’s picks contest: Charles "Chubby" Loonsfoot Jr.(injun_dude)(1420 pts) and Ron Packer Taylor(1390 points).

Charles "Chubby" Loonsfoot Jr.(injun_dude)
– First Place Winner ($50.00 PackerIQ.com Store Gift Certificate)

"My name is Charles "Chubby" Loonsfoot Jr. and I'm from Baraga, Michigan. My wife Olivia and I have played for the past 2 years. We look forward to it each year as we like to compete against each other. "Thank you" to Steve Jackle for making football season even more fun for us to play this contest here on packeriq.com "
-Charles "Chubby" Loonsfoot Jr. - Baraga, Michigan.

Ron Packer Taylor  – Second Place winner
($25.00 PackerIQ.com Store Gift Certificate)

"I was born and raise in New Mexico, but have lived the Corpus Christ, Tx since 1970. I became a Packer Fan sometime around 1959 or 1960 when the Packers was truly "America's Team". In my heart they will always be "America's Team. One thing that I have noticed throughout the years is that even non-Packer fans, respect the Packers. I purchased stock in the Packers in 1997 so I can tell everyone that I am a "Team Owner". I do own a autograph football sign by Ray Nitschke among many other items. When someone enters my home or office, there is no doubt what team for which I am a fan. One of my goals to to take in at least one game at Lambeau Field, hopefully when it is very cold. I have been playing PackerIQ for several years and have been near the top many times, but this is the first time I have finished in the money. I want thank the people behind the scenes at Packer IQ for hard work each year. I'm looking forward to the 2007 season. GO PACKERS!!!"
-Ron Packer Taylor, Corpus Christ, Tx

      We would like to congratulate the winners of this year’s picks contest: jmacgown and Karen Tedesco (techno_mom). This time the tables were turned. Karen Tedesco edged out jmacgown by 20 points(1460-1440).

Karen Tedesco (techno_mom) – First Place Winner
($50.00 PackerIQ.com Store Gift Certificate)

(Bio below)

jmacgown  – Second Place winner
($25.00 PackerIQ.com Store Gift Certificate)

(Bio below)

      We would like to congratulate the winners of this year’s picks contest: jmacgown and Karen Tedesco (techno_mom).  Both of these winners are first time winners in the PackerIQ Picks contest. Going into the playoff games this season, jmacgown held what appeared to be an insurmountable lead that no one could catch, but techno_mom still hung there. Jmacgown lead was too much and he won the contest with 1490 points followed closely by Karen's 1440 points. Again per our yearly tradition, we asked the top two finishers to tell us a little about themselves.

jmacgown  – First Place winner
($50.00 PackerIQ.com Store Gift Certificate)

"I'm from Saginaw, Michigan. I've been playing the NFL picks contest for 3 or 4 years; I don't remember exactly when I started. I found it through an internet search. I am not a Packers fan - living 100 miles from Detroit, I'm a Lions fan. For me to win the contest, well, being a Lions fan, we're not accustomed to winning, so I don't exactly know how to react. I do enjoy the contest and the web site. At the time of this writing, the Packers are 0-3 and probably Packer fans are writing off the season, but I thought the same thing at the start of last season and the Packers ended up winning the division again. I think the division is very wide open this year, so maybe even the Lions might have a shot, but I certainly wouldn't rule out a repeat by the Packers."
- Jonathan MacGown, Saginaw, Michigan

Karen Tedesco (techno_mom) – Second Place Winner
($25.00 PackerIQ.com Store Gift Certificate)

"I'm from Fond du Lac, WI , (Grandmother of 13) and I've been a Packer fan forever!!! My husband and I attended the New Grand Opening festivities at Lambeau Field in 2003, family night in 2004, and were also able to get tickets for one pre-season game last year. My goal for this season is to get tickets so I can see Brett play a real game before he retires. I found your NFL Picks contest online while surfing the internet and have really have enjoyed the competition. This is the third year I've been a participant in the Picks Contest and it sure was a fun year with all the upsets. Picking winners against the spread was a totally new concept for me when I first started so I really feel like winning second place is sort of beginners luck. Thank you for the great site, I look forward to the 2005 season and Go Packers!!!!"
- Karen Tedesco Fond du Lac, WI

      We would like to congratulate the winners of this year’s picks contest: Jerry McConnell(JerryM) and BubVen . This is Jerry’s first year playing the PackerIQ.com NFL Picks contest and he played like a pro. Going into the playoff games this season, Jerry held an insurmountable lead that no one could catch. Jerry’s 1520 points and PackerIQ.com Picks contest veteran BubVen’s 1450 points shattered Arrissa’s previous PackeriQ.com high score of 1390 from last year. Great job! Per our yearly tradition, we asked the top two finishers to tell us a little about themselves.

Jerry McConnell (JerryM) – First Place winner
($50.00 PackerIQ.com Store Gift Certificate)

"Hi, I'm Jerry McConnell of team "JerryM" in the PackerIQ NFL Game Picks Contest. I have been a football fan for most of my life, starting back in the 1930's when the Washington Redskins with Quarterback Sammy Baugh were my team and idol. I also played the game while in high school. The Green Bay Packers have always been one of my top teams, but the New England Patriots supplanted them and the Redskins when the old AFL was born back in the '60's. My thanks go out to the creators and maintainers of the PackerIQ website and this great contest and all of my competitors during this past NFL season. I am blessed because not only did I win here, but my Patriots did as well."
- Jerry McConnell Hampton, NH

Mike Charles(BubVen) – Second Place Winner
($25.00 PackerIQ.com Store Gift Certificate)

"My name is Mike Charles (BubVen) and I took 2nd place in your NFL picks contest.  I have really enjoyed playing in this contest the last couple of years. 
   I've been a Packer fan since the mid 1960's.  Being from Texas, most of my family were Cowboy fans but it just so happened that the Cowboys were playing the Packers and I chose the Packers as my team.  Good luck to the Packers this year!"
- Mike Charles

     We would like to congratulate the top two finishers of the 2002 – 2003 Picks contest: Arrissa Mentz (arrissa) and Ron Grace (gentcook). Early on in this year’s contest, the mighty seven year-old Arrissa established an insurmountable lead that led to her first place finish. Her 1390 points is a new PackerIQ.com Picks Contest record. The 2001-2002 Picks winner, Ron Grace placed second with 1340 points. The 2001-2002 runner-up, Barbara Wade (redbaron) was right on Ron’s heels with 1330 points. We asked the top two finishers to tell us a little about themselves.

Arrissa Mentz (arrissa) – First Place winner
($50.00 PackerIQ.com Store Gift Certificate)

“My name is Arrissa Mentz and I'm 7 years old. I live in Blanchardville, WI. have been picking teams for Packer IQ for 2 years. I love trying to guess the winning teams by how many points they must win by. My Dad, Mom, and brother pick teams too. My favorite team is the PACKERS. My parents and I always watch them when they play. I like to jump rope, bowl, play with my Barbies, and watch the Packers.
Better Luck next season Green Bay!”
-Arrissa Mentz

Ron Grace (gentcook) – Second Place Winner
($25.00 PackerIQ.com Store Gift Certificate)

“My conqrats go out to the first place winner… I am surprised and delighted to be able to play in the contest. Winning two years in a roll overwhelms me. It is fun and I look forward to next year contest. It keeps me in touch with a GREAT team and organization. You are doing an excellent job. All Packer fans should have your site on their computers. What a wonderful way to learn more of the Packers and playing makes you closer to being a true Packer Backer. Again I thank you for the informative and fun site you provide. Keep up the good work."
-Ron Grace

Ron Grace(gentcook) – First Place Winner
($50.00 PackerIQ.com Store Gift Certificate)

Taken from “2001-2002 NFL Picks Contest Winners” by Head Cheese:

“I have been a Packer fan since 1962. I lived in Oconomowoc up to 1983. I use to go to County Stadium on the third base side and enjoy many games. I moved Florida and always went to the games in Tampa when the Packers played there. I moved to Biloxi five years ago and found out I moved to Packer Country with fans supporting my beloved Packers. I was in Heaven again. I can watch all the Packer games and feel like I am back in Wisconsin. All Packer Fans should access your site as it gives just wonderful information on the Packers. It is fun to answer the Trivia quiz and learn more of the Packers. Lastly, it was great fun to guess and out wit everyone in the Pro Pick Contest. Keep up the good work and I look forward to next year."
-Ron Grace

Barbara Wade (redbaron) – Second Place Winner
($25.00 PackerIQ.com Store Gift Certificate)

"Packeriq.com is the best site on the net!! This is the second year I’ve been a participant in the Picks Contest and it’s really been a fun year with all the upsets… right up to the Super Bowl. Congratulations to the Cheesehead who is Number 1 and I’m sure he(?) agrees that it was a battle to the very end between the two of us. Maybe it will be a shock when he finds he’s been behind a 72-year-old female football Fanatic all year. I’ve been a fan of the Pack since my son played high school football in Ohio . Vince Lombardi was a prince of a fellow and around our household, since my son played Defensive end, we knew all the Numbers and names of the defensive players for the Packers, and of course the winningest quarterback of all time, Bart Starr. He was the quarterback for the Packers when I first became such a fan. Being a southern “girl” it didn’t hurt his reputation at all with me that he had first made headlines leading the Crimson Tide."
-Barbara Wade

More information on this 70 plus year old football fanatic can be found in Head Cheese’s article “Redbaron meets Curly Lambeau.”