The Second Cardpocalypse Goes To...

Once again I want to thank everyone who participated this week. A few minutes ago when the claiming window closed, there were 6 entries. Based upon the typical page view numbers that football related posts draw, I fully expected the lower total, and was happy with the end result. I was even more pleased with the emergence of an unintended strategic element to the contest. A comment was posted about wrestling with the decision to enter this week and possibly miss out on the chance to win something more desirable in the coming weeks. I had a separate Twitter message conversation with a different reader on the same topic. I hadn't planned the contest in this manner, but the layers that have emerged are a welcome and happy accident. Is there anyone else out there sharing the same thought process? Perhaps. Either way, I hope it adds to the enjoyment of the month's festivities. I'll try to live up to the expectations of something better each week. Without further delay, let's head to the randomizer!

Here is the entire list pasted into the box, ready to be shuffled.

Here is the screenshot of the list after the standard 7 rounds. Remember that the time stamp on the randomizer is set at UTC(Coordinated Universal Time) which is 4 hours ahead of EST. This week, the winner is Night Owl! The very popular Jim Kelly/Thurman Thomas dual materials card will be headed your way along with some 'mystery' cards to keep it company. NO, you are not eligible to enter in weeks 3-4, but I hope to see you back here in week 5 for 'Anything Goes' week.

Now that two weeks are under the belt, I'd love to hear any thoughts about this concept. Positives? Constructive feedback? Maddening frustrations(I hope not)? Suggestions for edits? My ears/eyes are open to it all. I think I'd like to make this a semi-regular fixture here if readers out there are enjoying the participation as much as I have enjoyed picking cards and piecing together the Cardpocalypse package that was sent to last week's winner, Dimebox Nick.

Check back here this Sunday to see the basketball cards up for grabs in week 3. Thanks for reading.