My bookie got back to me this week with some updates odds. There's been some changes in the standings, but the favorites remain the same. Let's hear what everyone thinks. Let's hear some Mustache Smack Talk. I want to know who will really have the best mustache. Post a comment and let everyone know!

Giles 2/1

Giles' had a very strong showing in his rookie mustache contest. With the added experience he could easily win this.

Shankbone 3/1

Shankbone is a grizzled mustache veteran and was crucial in starting the mustache revolution of 2004.

G-Mac 3/1

One of only two people who have participated in all three mustache contests.

Bibbles 4/1

He's been growing it a long time in anticipation of this day.

Giant 5/1

If he could attend in-person he may move up a few spots.

Brownie 5/1

JJ 6/1

Dropping because he likely will not be attending

Smokey 7/1

Vatto 8/1

Brady 9/1

Showstoppa 10/1

The other person who has participated in all three mustache contests.

Peaches 10/1

Trone 10/1

Scotty 15/1

Turdbisket 15/1

Farva 15/1

Big T.O. 15/1

Doc 15/1

Biz 18/1

A confirmation of participation would lead to a large jump in the rankings for Biz

Cheeks 20/1

Cozzi 25/1

The possibility of the power of the red mustache is causing a jump in the rankings

Kurta 25/1

Marbles 25/1

C-Gar 30/1

Her goal is two votes this year.

Gheller 40/1

Squirt 50/1

Unfortunately, he has confirmed he will not be showing for the contest.

Hoda 50/1

Jonesy 75/1

Mott 100/1

Reuben 200/1

Fitting 500/1

Two Words... Eric Fitting

The mustache contest is just over month away. I hope everyone is growing their mustaches well. The 'V' is looking forward to seeing a large group of HOBOs sporting mustaches. Word is, the 'V' may advertise the contest up on their sign.

Now, place your bets... The bookies got back to me and here are the early Vegas Odds.

Giles 2/1

His Super Power is everything, so you know he's going to have a good mustache. He comes out as the early favorite.

Shankbone 3/1

Always a strong mustache.

G-Mac 3/1

Can he win back the belt?

Bibbles 5/1

G-Mac has proven the blond mustache can win, can Bibbles do the same?

JJ 5/1

Defending champion still ranked high, even though chances are he won't be able to attend to defend the title.

Showstoppa 5/1

My Mustache will be solid and maybe stop a show.

Giant 5/1

It will definitely be a Giant Mustache, possibly on the big screen again.

Brownie 5/1

Has to be considered a favorite, he was once the mustache man of the year.

Smokey 8/1

Has Pearce passed on the mustache growing gene?

Vatto 8/1

Former champ has dropped in the rankings

Brady 10/1

He usually comes through in the clutch, can he grow a mustache that does this too?

Peaches 10/1

Scotty 15/1

Turdbisket 15/1

I saw Turd recently sans mustache. He'll have to start growing if he wants to compete.

Farva 15/1

Trone 15/1

Doc 15/1

Biz 18/1

Big T.O. 20/1

Don't make fun of his mustache or he'll perform a "Display of Power" on you!

Cheeks 20/1

Kurta 25/1

Marbles 25/1

Squirt 25/1

C-Gar 30/1

Managed to get votes last year, who knows?

Gheller 40/1

Cozzi 50/1

A Mr. Rooney showing would be surprise in the field and a definite contender.

Hoda 50/1

Mott 75/1

Jonesy 99/1

He surprisingly had a mustache last year, but he probably wont' be able to make the contest.

Reuben 100/1

We all know Ruppe will shave the day of the contest just to spite everyone... I guess we do need an emcee though

Fitting 500/1

It's Eric Fitting... That explains it all.

It's Mustache Contest Eve, and the mustaches are growing. It's looking like there may be a record number of mustaches at the V. Current numbers are showing 19 competitors for the contest and there may be more.

I just want to make sure everyone invites as many people as they can to the contest. We need as many judges as possible. This means invite your friends, girlfriends, boyfriends, moms, dads, grandparents, dentists, or your posse. We'd like to have at least as many judges as there are competitors and more would be even better. The more the merrier and I'm sure it will be fun for all. People will start meeting at around 8-9:00 at the VFW in Bessemer. This isn't when the judging will be, so don't worry if you may be late. I'm sure alot of people won't be there until a little later. We will have the official judging sometime later in the night when we feel everyone is in attendance.

Also remember, that the HOBOWL is on Friday at 1:00. This will be at the Barber School Field in Yale Location in Bessemer. We currently are expecting a large number of competitors for this too. Even if you don't want to play, make sure you stop by and hang out. Again, invite everyone you can to come watch. There will be FREE BEER and food for all.

To start us off, here is a new video produced by the great Justin Bravatto. This is the official promo for this years contest. Who will win? Will it be you?

On to the odds. IT's crowded at the top and a dead heat. Gregas has lost a little ground but still keeps the lead. With more confirmations, the field is starting to take shape. Who will come out the winner?

Gregas 2/1

Still holding a slim lead.

Shankbone 5/2

JJ 3/1

Vatto 7/2

Will now be in attendance.

Giles 5/1

He's a monster.

Bibbles 6/1

Farva 7/1

Showstoppa 7/1

Giant 8/1

Rumor is that his videoconferenced mustache will be allowed to compete.

Turdbisket 9/1

Word is there is a mustache growing on the turd.

Jizzy 9/1

Brownie 9/1

Scotty 10/1

Trone 10/1

Newly confirmed competitor. Could be a surprise as nobody knows what his growth is like

Doc 11/1

Big T.O. 12/1

Cheeks 13/1

Confirmed to be entering the contest.

Biz 15/1

Rumors are floating around that his mustache has been shaved.

Squirt 20/1

Reuben 23/1

Smokey 23/1

Gheller 25/1

Dwight 25/1

Kurta 50/1

Marbles 50/1

Cozzi 50/1

Hoda 80/1

Mott 150/1

Fitting 250/1

Jonesy 499/1

Still going to be here, odds are still the same.

As the Mustache Contest creeps closer and more people are confirming their participation the odds are starting to change. As you can see there are a few clearcut favorites at the top and a large group of solid competitors just below that could pull out some surprises.

Descriptions are not present for all, as I don't fell witty enough to write something funny for everyone today. Final odds will be posted on Tuesday, November 21, one day before the competition.

Gregas 3/2

Holding strong as the favorite.

JJ 3/1

Very strong growth and almost sure elimination of Vatto from competition moves him up.

Shankbone 3/1

Confirmation that he will be in attendance makes Tim one of the favorites.

Giles 4/1

He's a monster.

Farva 8/1

The fact that he will be there boosts his rating immensely.

Biz 8/1

Showstoppa 9/1

Bibbles 9/1

Turdbisket 9/1

Word is there is a mustache growing on the turd.

Jizzy 9/1

Brownie 9/1

Vatto 10/1

It's nearly certain that he will, unfortunately not be able to be in attendance. His mustache power still keeps him high in the odds for this week.

Doc 11/1

Big T.O. 12/1

Scotty 13/1

Giant 13/1

Rumor is that he is close to winning his bid to allow a teleconferenced mustache to compete.

Cheeks 18/1

Squirt 20/1

Says he just shaved a mustache, but could he surprise the crowd at the V?

Reuben 22/1

Doubts still present on if he will shave the 'stache or not.

Smokey 23/1

Gheller 25/1

Dwight 29/1

Kurta 30/1

He is growing, but more than likely will not be in attendance.

Marbles 40/1

Cozzi 40/1

Hoda 75/1

Mott 125/1

Fitting 250/1

Jonesy 499/1

Is not leaving for the Coast Guard until after Thanksgiving now, so as I said, his odds improve to 499/1

The Vegas odds are in for the Third Annual Mustache Contest. Run to your bookies and place your bets.

Gregas 3/2

Last years champion is a heavy favorite to repeat with months of growth.

Vatto 3/1

He says his is already better than his winning mustaceh from the first year.

Giles 6/1

Fuzzy cameraphone pics leaked to the internet have created a buzz over Monster's stache.

JJ 6/1

Picture on MySpace shows that JJ will put up a good challenge.

Shankbone 8/1

The power of his growing ability propels him up the rankings even though it's up in the air if he will be in attendance.

Showstoppa 9/1

Has grown solid staches in past competitions but may behind in the growing cylce this year.

Biz 9/1

An Ironwood Daily Globe report says he has been sporting a pretty nice stache.

Bibbles 10/1

Did Bruce pass on the mustache genes?

Jizzy 17/1

An unconfirmed report has said that he has some darkness in the stache and may be a sleeper.

T.O. 18/1

A hint of dirt or maybe a mustache has been confirmed on his face.

Reuben 20/1

Drops in rankings because of the chance that he may shave the day of the competition.

Turdbisket 25/1

Put up a strong showing in last year's event, but will he compete this year?

Scotty 25/1

Are Stepihar's good at mustache growing? Unconfirmed if he will be competing.

Farva 25/1

Internet message board rumors have Farva in the area during the weekend of the mustache contest.

Dwight 27/1

Rumors around the V are saying that Dwight may be looking to compete.

Giant 28/1

The power of the mustache is high and he will be teleconferenced in, unfortunately rules state that the participant must be in attendance.

Smokey 29/1

Mustache scouts say he could put up a good fight if he were to compete.

Brownie 30/1

The most courageous mustache grower ever. Reports are that a busy schedule may hold him back from competing.

Doc 30/1

Unconfirmed whether he will compete.

Kurta 35/1

If he runs for office in the future and he has a mustache, he has my vote for sure.

Marbles 35/1

Mustache scouts in Pennsylvania are reporting that Marbles may not be able to make the trip.

Cheeks 40/1

Has been appointed HOBO legal counsel. I think a mustache makes a better attorney, at least a better HOBO attorney.

Gheller 42/1

Italians have been known for their mustaches.

Cozzi 50/1

A big red mustache would shock the judges at the V.

Hoda 75/1

May be a strong competitor if he were to compete.

Mott 100/1

Facial hair is too nicely groomed to win a HOBO Mustache Contest.

Fitting 200/1

It is Eric Fitting, do you need another reason why he's ranked this low?

Jonesy 500/1

Shipping out for the Coast Guard, but would probably be 499/1 if he were going to be in town.