This week's guest columnist, none other then The Goalfather himself, Fabrizio Sparacino, who graces us with his presence and grants us the gift of justice, on this, the day he clinches the 2005 All My Rowdy Friends Fantasy Football League Title

Well it's been a wonderful season but it would be disrespectful if I did not thank everyone for their role in the championship. Today I settle all family business.

So come into my study, kiss my ring and let your Goalfather tell you what everyone else seems to know.

First The Commish. Thank you for your help in organizing the schedule so that I would play most teams during their bye weeks. Was it a coincidence that when my bye week came and I played the dear old Commish. Here is your envelope "ti saluto don Commish"

Next the Irishman Mr. Kelly. Your experience at Refco will be invaluable in laundering my winnings. Should Mr. Spitzer focus on you? Do not worry about nothing Kelly five angels I hired Bruce Cutler for you. Your Goalfather will take care of you and of course should that fail at least your Saturday night dance card will be full. And hey wait until the crew at C-block find out that you're associated with horn dog Hanratty. You'll really be the most popular guy in C-block.

Speaking of Rob. Thank you for making it interesting. You k-y jellied yourself into 2nd place, which is not bad with the last pick-in the draft. But of course we can't have a person with such sticky fingers handle the winnings of the league. . But as part of your prize you win a weeks' vacation visiting Kelly in C-block. To quote a friend "VERY NICE"

Speaking of an old friend, come on in Mr. Brian Legere. You had a rough year. The Raiders, the Devils, your fantasy football team and your fantasy hockey team are truly sleeping with the fishes. Since I am partially responsible for this situation I will do what I can to have the Yankees win for you next year. What? Like you really think the Red Sox really won it on their own?

The Entourage - I also thank you for your hand in making it exciting. I am sure you enjoyed being so close to Rob most of the season. That was punishment enough. No cement shoes for you.

Speaking of punishment, come on in Ian. You have to answer for Sonny (err sorry wrong line) Thank you for F!##@$ up my perfect season. You and Mr. Gates may think you are safe there in Seattle, but don't be surprised if you, him and the entire Seattle defense will be getting fitted for cement shoes really soon.

Let's move on to the Jersey based teams. The big question is, is it their teams that stink or is it the Jersey Shore?? Good question.

Baker and Mastrangelo come on in. The "winningest" team in rowdy history. 130+ wins huh. Very nice, but there is a new Goalfather in town and this year you'll have to kiss the ring.

Pam and the Boys (A.K.A my communist friends KGB).thank you for picking as many Jets as possible. The idea of me maybe sentimentally picking one could have cost me my season. Wooooh! That was close. Your Goalfather thanks you.

Next Neil, "Don" Cardozo and the Williams Brothers, representing the North Jersey families.

Hmmm Neil has been punished enough with the shell game at Buffalo's quarterback position. Hmmm let me see Holcomb can throw more than 10 yards down field so let's bench him in favor of a QB who can't.. Yeah that will work. Say the word Neil and I can have the Bills' front office whacked for you.

"Don" Cardoza , the family is looking to make a move into Hockey. We are buying you out. Enjoy first place for now for I will be making you an offer you can't refuse shortly.

The Williams' family I thank you for saving my old friend the Commish from choosing Ricky Williams again. For that I give you the North Jersey division

On to the South Jersey Families….

Blame it on Alex- Well we know who we need to whack because of your failure.

Whizzers have already been taken care of.

Bury the Hatchet, sure why not. As you have dealt with the threat of Super Flinn in your division. The mere fact that you have bested the Flinn team which is the best team ever(if you don't believe me just ask them they will tell you) I will award you the South Division.How did you win so many games with the Flinns rooting so "strongly" against you? Ahh you have the making of a Goalfather.

Speaking of my old friends the Flinns. Thank you for your very nice view of Bizzarro world. In this world The Pirates have won 4 straight World Series. The 49ers are still being QBed by mighty Joe and Al Gore is president. Of course according to the most warped mathematics since president Regan's voodoo economics the Flinn's wrapped up the title in week two while the rest of us are still struggling. Hello there Mike, tell me what color is the sky in your world??

Lastly I like to Thank my daughters Mara(11 months) and Briana(2 years old) for picking the team for me as I have never really seen a football game but I can really pick a horse let me tell ya. As well as Fedex your deliveries made all the difference.

Congrats to all the division winners as well as Brian B and Rob for 2nd and 3rd (not necessarily in that order)

Thanks for a great year. Thanks for the trash talk it was fun. Have a happy and healthy holiday. For those I'll see in the hockey league, on to more game fixing for me (I had nothing to do with the point shaving scam at Boston College :-)

Everyone else hope to see you next year!!!

Ciao,