Tournament of Past Champions ~ Fortunate 16 and Creative 8 Recap

Tournament of Past Champions –

Fortunate 16 and Creative 8 Awards of Creative Misfortune

Note: Team seed in bold, green         

Largest Margin of Victory – 8

            12 Super Bowl XXXI: 1996 Green Bay Packers (NFC,13-3) over the

                        1 2007 New England Patriots (AFC, 16-0), 24-16

Most Points Scored – 24

12 Super Bowl XXXI: 1996 Green Bay Packers (NFC,13-3)

Fewest Points Scored – 9

            18 Super Bowl XLIII: 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC,12-4)

Most Matchup Simulation Games Won – 16

            12 Super Bowl XXXI: 1996 Green Bay Packers (NFC,13-3)

Fewest Simulation Games Won (in Victory) – 10

            3 Super Bowl II Loser: 1967 Oakland Raiders (AFL,13-1)

            3 1949 Philadelphia Eagles (NFL,11-1)

            1 Super Bowl XX: 1985 Chicago Bears (NFC,15-1)

Most Simulation Games Won (in Defeat) – 10

            23 1954 Cleveland Browns (NFL,9-3)

                        in loss to 3 Super Bowl II Loser: 1967 Oakland Raiders (AFL,13-1)

            18 Super Bowl XLIII: 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC,12-4)

                        in loss to 3 1949 Philadelphia Eagles (NFL,11-1)

            20 Super Bowl XLV Loser: 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC,12-4)

                        in loss to 1 Super Bowl XX: 1985 Chicago Bears (NFC,15-1)

Biggest Upset (based on seeding) –

            19 Super Bowl XXXVII: 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFC,12-4) over the

                        2 Super Bowl XIX: 1984 San Francisco 49ers (NFC,15-1)

Youngest Surviving Team –

            11 Super Bowl XXXIV: 1999 St. Louis Rams (NFC,13-3)

Oldest Surviving Team –

            8 Super Bowl XII: 1977 Dallas Cowboys (NFC,12-2)

Championship Round Bracket

12 Super Bowl XXXI: 1996 Green Bay Packers (NFC,13-3)
Legendary Champion
11 Super Bowl XXXIV: 1999 St. Louis Rams (NFC,13-3)
Fabled Champion
20 Super Bowl XIV: 1979 Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC,12-4)
Mythical Champion
8  Super Bowl XII: 1977 Dallas Cowboys (NFC,12-2)
Dauntless Champion

The Elite 4 Champions have been crowned and the Championship Round brackets have been set. Next week the Ultimate Victor in Creative Misfortune’s Tournament of Past Champions will be declared!

The Fabled Bracket ~ Fortunate 16 and Creative 8 Results

Below are the Fortunate 16 and Creative 8 results for the Fabled Bracket

Fortunate 16 Results

1  Super Bowl XX: 1985 Chicago Bears (NFC,15-1)	16
20 Super Bowl XLV Loser: 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC,12-4)	14
*Chicago won 10 of 20 simulations
11 Super Bowl XXXIV: 1999 St. Louis Rams (NFC,13-3)	21
2  1962 Green Bay Packers (NFL,13-1)	14
*St. Louis won 14 of 20 simulations

Creative 8 Result

1  Super Bowl XX: 1985 Chicago Bears (NFC,15-1)	16
11 Super Bowl XXXIV: 1999 St. Louis Rams (NFC,13-3)	17
*St. Louis won 12 of 20 simulations

Congratulations to the 11-seeded, Super Bowl XXXIV Champions, the

1999 St. Louis Rams (NFC, 13-3)

Creative Misfortune’s Fabled Bracket champions

Tomorrow, we take a step back to look at the best (and worst) of the Fortunate 16 and Creative 8 matchups before the Ultimate Victor in Creative Misfortune’s Tournament of Past Champions is crowned next week…

The Mythical Bracket ~ Fortunate 16 and Creative 8 Results

Below are the Fortunate 16 and Creative 8 results for the Mythical Bracket

Fortunate 16 Results

16 1963 San Diego Chargers (AFL,11-3)	17
20 Super Bowl XIV: 1979 Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC,12-4)	20
*Pittsburgh won 12 of 20 simulations
3  1949 Philadelphia Eagles (NFL,11-1)	13
18 Super Bowl XLIII: 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC,12-4)	9
*Philadelphia won 10 of 20 simulations

Creative 8 Result

20 Super Bowl XIV: 1979 Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC,12-4)	14
3  1949 Philadelphia Eagles (NFL,11-1)	12
*Pittsburgh won 11 of 20 simulations

Congratulations to the 20-seeded, Super Bowl XIV Champions, the

1979 Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC, 12-4)

Creative Misfortune’s Mythical Bracket champions

Tomorrow, the Fabled Bracket crowns its champion…

The Dauntless Bracket ~ Fortunate 16 and Creative 8 Results

Below are the Fortunate 16 and Creative 8 results for the Dauntless Bracket

Fortunate 16 Results

8  Super Bowl XII: 1977 Dallas Cowboys (NFC,12-2)	17
12 Super Bowl XXIX: 1994 San Francisco 49ers (NFC,13-3)	14
*Dallas won 11 of 20 simulations
3  Super Bowl II Loser: 1967 Oakland Raiders (AFL,13-1)	13
23 1954 Cleveland Browns (NFL,9-3)	10
*Oakland won 10 of 20 simulations

Creative 8 Result

8  Super Bowl XII: 1977 Dallas Cowboys (NFC,12-2)	16
3  Super Bowl II Loser: 1967 Oakland Raiders (AFL,13-1)	14
*Dallas won 13 of 20 simulations

Congratulations to the 8-seeded, Super Bowl XII Champions, the

1977 Dallas Cowboys (NFC, 12-2)

Creative Misfortune’s Dauntless Bracket champions

Tomorrow, the Mythical Bracket crowns its champion…

The Legendary Bracket ~ Fortunate 16 and Creative 8 Results

Below are the Fortunate 16 and Creative 8 results for the Legendary Bracket

Fortunate 16 Results

1 2007 New England Patriots (AFC, 16-0)	16
12 Super Bowl XXXI: 1996 Green Bay Packers (NFC,13-3)	24
*Green Bay won 16 of 20 simulations
19 Super Bowl XXXVII: 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFC,12-4)	17
2 Super Bowl XIX: 1984 San Francisco 49ers (NFC,15-1)	14
*Tampa Bay won 14 of 20 simulations

Creative 8 Result

12 Super Bowl XXXI: 1996 Green Bay Packers (NFC,13-3)	13
19 Super Bowl XXXVII: 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFC,12-4)	10
*Green Bay won 11 of 20 simulations

Congratulations to the 12-seeded, Super Bowl XXXI Champions, the

1996 Green Bay Packers (NFC, 13-3)

Creative Misfortune’s Legendary Bracket champions

Tomorrow, the Dauntless Bracket crowns its champion…

Tournament of Past Champions ~ Round 3 Recap

Tournament of Past Champions – Round 3 Awards of Creative Misfortune

Note: Team seed in bold, green         

Largest Margin of Victory – 12

            3 Super Bowl II Loser: 1967 Oakland Raiders (AFL,13-1) over the

                        11 1950 Cleveland Browns (NFL,10-2), 19-7

Most Points Scored – 23

20 Super Bowl XLV Loser: 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC,12-4)

11 Super Bowl XXXIV: 1999 St. Louis Rams (NFC,13-3)

Fewest Points Scored – 7

            11 1950 Cleveland Browns (NFL,10-2)

Most Matchup Simulation Games Won – 17

            3 Super Bowl II Loser: 1967 Oakland Raiders (AFL,13-1)

Fewest Simulation Games Won (in Victory) – 9

            11 Super Bowl XXXIV: 1999 St. Louis Rams (NFC,13-3)

Most Simulation Games Won (in Defeat) – 11

            19 Super Bowl XXX: 1995 Dallas Cowboys (NFC,12-4)

                        in loss to 11 Super Bowl XXXIV: 1999 St. Louis Rams (NFC,13-3)

Biggest Upset (based on seeding) –

            23 1954 Cleveland Browns (NFL,9-3) over the

                        2 Wild Card: 1998 Minnesota Vikings (15-1)

Youngest Surviving Team –

            20 Super Bowl XLV Loser: 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC,12-4)

Oldest Surviving Team –

            3 1949 Philadelphia Eagles (NFL,11-1)

Next week, the Tournament of Past Champions continues with Fortunate 16 and Creative 8 action! With only two #1 seeds remaining – the 2007 New England Patriots and the 1985 Chicago Bears , will any top-seeded teams make it to the Elite 4?

Only the Fortunate 16 teams remain. Of those 16, only four franchises will still be alive by the end of the week to continue their quest to become the Ultimate Victor in Creative Misfortune’s Tournament of Past Champions!

The Fabled Bracket ~ Round 3 Results and Fortunate 16 Matchups

Below are the Round 3 results and Fortunate 16 matchup pairings for the Fabled Bracket

Round 3 Results

1  Super Bowl XX: 1985 Chicago Bears (NFC,15-1)	17
8  Super Bowl VIII: 1973 Miami Dolphins (AFC,12-2)	14
*Chicago won 11 of 20 simulations
5  Super Bowl XXIV: 1989 San Francisco 49ers (NFC,14-2)	16
20 Super Bowl XLV Loser: 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC,12-4)	23
*Pittsburgh won 13 of 20 simulations
19 Super Bowl XXX: 1995 Dallas Cowboys (NFC,12-4)	21
11 Super Bowl XXXIV: 1999 St. Louis Rams (NFC,13-3)	23
*St. Louis won 9 of 20 simulations
23 1949 Cleveland Browns (AAFC,9-1-2)	14
2  1962 Green Bay Packers (NFL,13-1)	17
*Green Bay won 13 of 20 simulations

Fortunate 16  Matchup Pairings

1  Super Bowl XX: 1985 Chicago Bears (NFC,15-1)
20 Super Bowl XLV Loser: 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC,12-4)
11 Super Bowl XXXIV: 1999 St. Louis Rams (NFC,13-3)
2  1962 Green Bay Packers (NFL,13-1)

Tomorrow, the Tournament of Past Champions takes a step back to look at the best (and worst) of the round 3 matchups before the Fortunate 16 games kick-off next week…