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Week 10 – Beat Football Cat!

Posted on November 7, 2025 by TheIntern15 Leave a comment

Football Cat thanks you for your service.

Can YOU pick more winners than our own Football Cat? If so, you become eligible to win prizes!

Congratulations to Murph for beating Football Cat in Week 9! We will figure some way to get your prize to you.

How to play? Simply pick who you think will win this weekend’s games. (Sunday and Monday only, Football Cat negotiated no non-holiday Thursdays) Pick more winners than FC, and you can win either a The15 Inside Joke Prize Pack or a $25 Supermarket Gift Card! Your choice as to Market Basket, Big Y, Shaw’s, or Stop & Shop! (Or another, if you are outside the New England Area)

(One winner per week. In the event of a tie, a winner will be chosen at random. Winners remail eligible to also win in future weeks.)

Here are this weekend’s NFL matchups:

Falcons at Colts

Saints at Panthers

Giants at Bears

Jaguars at Texans

Bills at Dolphins

Ravens at Vikings

Browns at Jets

Patriots at Buccaneers

Cardinals at Seahawks

Rams at 49ers

Lions at Commanders

Steelers at Chargers

Eagles at Packers (Tiebreaker – total points scored)

Email your picks to bjbsjournalintern@gmail.com (prior to kickoff of the first listed game) or, if that isn’t your bag, post them on the Twitter and our patriotic band of interns will make sure your entry is added to this week’s pool of contestants!

Good luck and have an appropriate Veterans Day.

TO’s & Threes – Celtics Column 11/25

Posted on November 3, 2025 by TheIntern15 Leave a comment

By Vinny Jace, Special to the15net dot com:

The expectations for this Celtics season were always tough to gauge. For one, not having your best player—Jayson Tatum, out with an Achilles tear—caps their ceiling dramatically. The dire salary cap situation forced management to prioritize jettisoning big contracts to clear the books, meaning free agents like Guerschon Yabusele and in-house vets Al Horford and Luke Kornet weren’t options.

It’s a bitter pill for a fan base riding the Jayson Tatum contention wave since 2018. One wrong step, and the franchise is mired in a rut not seen since the Big Three era cleared out.

The solace in this dour hour? Maybe the Celtics land among the NBA’s dregs, in the lottery, where a top-flight prospect rejuvenates a roster quietly desperate for youth and trade assets.

But even this talent-depleted squad isn’t bad enough for lottery glory. Like it or not, they house a Finals MVP (Jaylen Brown), an All-Defensive guard (Derrick White), and the reigning Sixth Man (Payton Pritchard). Not to mention 3-and-D sharpshooter Sam Hauser—a marksman any team would covet.

It’s not rocket science, or aerospace engineering.

Yes, beyond that, they lack dudes who dribble, pass, and rebound. But the NBA—especially the East—is littered with worse. On any given night, Jaylen Brown can have flames shooting out his ass, scoring from a phone booth. Derrick White can rim-protect like a center. This leaves room for the ~~scrubs~~ role players to punch above: Minott, Garza, Boucher, Simons – channeling ghosts of better days.

Josh Minott, Luka Garza, Chris Boucher—and especially Anfernee Simons—aren’t championship pieces. Simons? Damian Lillard shot selection without the justification. But some nights, he splashes enough to steal W’s.

The three-point revolution proved basketball is math, not art. Bomb from deep, randomize outcomes, level the field. The Celtics are 3-4. Only the victims of one blow out, despite trash stats: 43.6% FG (27th), 32.6% 3PT (26th). No surprise—they lost three 7-foot rim protectors, replaced by barely warm bodies.

How bad are they? A 42-win squad waiting for luck? The worst clutch team ever, dropping 55 by slim margins? This ain’t 2014—no Vitor Faverani heater flipping Ws to Ls. There are made men here. That scares me.

This team wasn’t built to compete. It was built to carve cap space for Tatum/Brown 2.0. We’re too early to predict that era.

‘It is difficult to make predictions, especially about the future’. Karl Kristian Steincke

Vinny Jace appears on the Entitled Weekend podcast. He does not live in Denmark.

Week 9 – Beat Football Cat!

Posted on October 31, 2025 by TheIntern15 Leave a comment

This feline is not in the holiday spirit. At all.

Can YOU pick more winners than our own Football Cat? If so, you become eligible to win prizes!

Football Cat was not beat Week 8! Good effort, though.

(One winner per week. In the event of a tie, a winner will be chosen at random. Winners remail eligible to also win in future weeks.)

Here are this weekend’s NFL matchups:

Bears at Bengals

Vikings at Lions

Panthers at Packers

Broncos at Texans

Falcons at Patriots

49ers at Giants

Colts at Steelers

Chargers at Titans

Saints at Rams

Jaguars at Raiders

Chiefs at Bills

Seahawks at Commanders

Cardinals at Cowboys (Tiebreaker – total points scored)

Email your picks to bjbsjournalintern@gmail.com (prior to kickoff of the first listed game) or, if that isn’t your bag, post them on the Twitter and our spooky band of interns will make sure your entry is added to this week’s pool of contestants!

Good luck and have a Happy Halloween!

The Revenge of the Curse of the Intern Street Team People on the Street Interview

Posted on October 28, 2025 by TheIntern15 Leave a comment

Our Intern Street Team was out and about again asking the locals, “What are you going as for Halloween?”

Lon Mastrangelo, student – *“The NBA Second Apron.”*

Elise Hudson, Human Resources Representative, – *“That scary old guy from the Sullivan Tire commercials.”*

Johnny Smith, driver/courier – *“Morgos Karlsefni.”*

Jacob B. – *“Drake Maye. Or Ron Catamount Muskmelon.”*

Joanna Fitzmartin, art teacher – *“The pop cultural footprint of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’.”*

Zachary R. – *“200 delicious neodymium magnets.”*

Vivian Grant, Crossfit instructor – *“3 point shot creator Abe Saperstein.”*

Louisa M. – *“A Girlie Pop Demon Hunter.”*

Lacy Kingfisher, travel writer – *“The Historic Warren G. Harding Magnolia Tree.”*

Armin Gokaj, Inside Sales, –*“Mike Florio, if he was from the Philippines.”*

Alphonso, dog – *“Dooze. On the Moon.”* Giada Daniele, Medical Device Sales – *“Sexy Swedish Electrician.”*

Rafe Boudreaux, retiree – *“Red Dye #40.”*

Have a Happy Halloween, everybody.

Week 8 – Beat Football Cat!

Posted on October 24, 2025 by TheIntern15 Leave a comment

Can YOU pick more winners than our own Football Cat? If so, you become eligible to win prizes!

Football Cat was outpicked by the Merrimack Valley’s savviest aunt. Congratulations, lady.

(One winner per week. In the event of a tie, a winner will be chosen at random. Winners remail eligible to also win in future weeks.)

Here are this weekend’s NFL matchups:

Dolphins at Falcons

Bears at Ravens

Bills at Panthers

Jets at Bengals

49ers at Texans

Browns at Patriots

Giants at Eagles

Buccaneers at Saints

Cowboys at Broncos

Titans at Colts

Packers at Steelers

Commanders at Chiefs (Tiebreaker – total points scored)

Email your picks to bjbsjournalintern@gmail.com (prior to kickoff of the first listed game) or, if that isn’t your bag, post them on the Twitter and our merry band of interns will make sure your entry is added to this week’s pool of contestants!

Good luck and let’s have fun out there!

Week 7 – Beat Football Cat!

Posted on October 17, 2025 by TheIntern15 Leave a comment

Back in the money, you primates.
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Can YOU pick more winners than our own Football Cat? If so, you become eligible to win prizes!

Football Cat went 11-3 for the week, better than any of the opposition.

Simply pick who you think will win this weekend’s games. (Sunday and Monday only, Football Cat negotiated no non-holiday Thursdays) Pick more winners than FC, and you can win either a The15 Inside Joke Prize Pack or a $25 Supermarket Gift Card! Your choice as to Market Basket, Big Y, Shaw’s, or Stop & Shop! (Or another, if you are outside the New England Area)

(One winner per week. In the event of a tie, a winner will be chosen at random. Winners remail eligible to also win in future weeks.)

Here are this weekend’s NFL matchups:

Rams at Jaguars

Saints at Bears

Dolphins at Browns

Raiders at Chiefs

Eagles at Vikings

Panthers at Jets

Patriots at Titans

Giants at Broncos

Colts at Chargers

Packers at Cardinals

Commanders at Cowboys

Falcons at 49ers

Buccaneers at Lions

Texans at Seahawks

Email your picks to bjbsjournalintern@gmail.com (prior to kickoff of the first listed game) and our fine squad of interns will make sure your entry is added to this week’s pool of contestants

So have a nice weekend and good luck!

Week 6 – Beat Football Cat!

Posted on October 10, 2025 by TheIntern15 Leave a comment

Can YOU pick more winners than our own Football Cat? If so, you become eligible to win prizes!

We had yet another winner this week, who will be announced when and if they check their email!

(One winner per week. In the event of a tie, a winner will be chosen at random. Winners remail eligible to also win in future weeks.)

Here are this weekend’s NFL matchups:

Broncos at Jets

Rams at Ravens

Cowboys at Panthers

Cardinals at Colts

Seahawks at Jaguars

Chargers at Dolphins

Browns at Steelers

Patriots at Saints

Titans at Raiders

49ers at Buccaneers

Bengals at Packers

Lions at Chiefs

Bills at Falcons

Bears at Commanders

Email your picks to bjbsjournalintern@gmail.com (prior to kickoff of the first listed game) and our intrepid squad of interns will make sure your entry is added to this week’s pool of contestants!

Happy Columbus Day long weekend and good luck!

Week 5 – Beat Football Cat!

Posted on October 3, 2025 by TheIntern15 Leave a comment

I can’t be giving away prizes every other week! it’s unsustainable!

Can YOU pick more winners than our own Football Cat? If so, you become eligible to win prizes!

We had another winner this week, who will be announced when and if they check their email!

(One winner per week. In the event of a tie, a winner will be chosen at random. Winners remail eligible to also win in future weeks.)

Here are this weekend’s NFL matchups:

Vikings at Browns

Cowboys at Jets

Broncos at Eagles

Texans at Ravens

Raiders at Colts

Dolphins at Panthers

Giants at Saints

Buccaneers at Seahawks

Titans at Cardinals

Lions at Bengals

Commanders at Chargers

Patriots at Bills

Chiefs at Jaguars

Email your picks to bjbsjournalintern@gmail.com (prior to kickoff of the first listed game) and our intrepid squad of interns will make sure your entry is added to this week’s pool of contestants!

Happy October and good luck!

Week 4 – Beat Football Cat!

Posted on September 25, 2025 by TheIntern15 Leave a comment

Can you pick more winners than our own Football Cat? If so, you become eligible to win prizes!

Simply pick who you think will win this weekend’s games. (Sunday and Monday only, Football Cat negotiated no non-holiday Thursdays) Pick more winners than FC, and you can win either a The15 Inside Joke Prize Pack or a $25 Supermarket Gift Card! Your choice as to Market Basket or Big Y! (Or another, if you are outside the New England Area)

(One winner per week. In the event of a tie, a winner will be chosen at random. Winners remail eligible to also win in future weeks.)

Here are this weekend’s NFL matchups:

Vikings Steelers

Commanders Falcons

Saints Bills

Browns Lions

Titans Texans

Panthers Patriots

Chargers Giants

Eagles Buccaneers

Colts Rams

Jaguars 49ers

Ravens Chiefs

Bears Raiders

Packers Cowboys

Jets Dolphins

Bengals Broncos (Tiebreaker – total points scored)

Email your picks to bjbsjournalintern@gmail.com (prior to kickoff of the first listed game) and our squadron of interns will make sure your entry is added to this week’s pool of contestants!

Happy autumn and good luck!

Week 3 – Beat Football Cat!

Posted on September 19, 2025 by TheIntern15 Leave a comment

Can you pick more winners than our own Football Cat? If so, you become eligible to win prizes!

Simply pick who you think will win this week’s remaining games. (Sunday and Monday only, Football Cat negotiated no non-holiday Thursdays) Pick more winners than FC, and you can win either a The15 Inside Joke Prize Pack! (Pictured Below)

…or a $25 Supermarket Gift Card! Your choice as to Market Basket or Big Y! (Or another, if you are outside the New England Area)

(One winner per week. In the event of a tie, a winner will be chosen at random. Winners remail eligible to also win in future weeks.)

Here are this week’s NFL matchups:

Falcons Panthers

Packers Browns

Texans Jaguars

Bengals Vikings

Steelers Patriots

Rams Eagles

Jets Bucs

Colts Titans

Raiders Commanders

Broncos Chargers

Saints Seahawks

Cowboys Bears

Cardinals 49ers

Chiefs Giants

Lions Ravens (Tiebreaker – total points scored)

Email your picks to bjbsjournalintern@gmail.com (prior to kickoff of the first listed game) and our gritty squadron of interns will make sure your entry is added to this week’s pool of contestants!

Good day and good luck!