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Coco the Monkey 02-11-2004 09:13

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
*sigh* I keep getting all the bad breaks......If Dillon hadnt gotten injured I might have had this week in the bag..... :(

EddieMcD 06-11-2004 08:23

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
Rhode Island Charge (3-4) d. The Lightning (4-3)
88-52
”The Lightning are going to need big games from Edgerrin James and Rudi Johnson to cover for Tim Rattay, but they may have their hands full overcoming Priest Holmes and Willis McGahee.” In another great day of Ed making my job slightly easier, the italicized quote prettymuch calls it as it is. James and Johnson combined for 13 (though Keyshawn Johnson had 17 for The Lightning high score), and Tim Rattay sat due to injury. Meanwhile, Priest Homes (26) and Willis McGahee (17) combined for 43, and Rhode Island had a 24 in defense. The Charge’s one downside: Drew Brees scored 35, and he was on the bench (which would’ve given them the highest score of the year). Yay, quarterback enigmas! But either way, Rhode Island moves to the top of the .500 bracket.

This Space for Rent (2-5) d. Koko's X-Cats (4-3)
52-48
Holy close games, Batman! To say this game was favored by either team would be deluding yourself. Both teams had their ups and downs. Testeverde came through for TSfR with 19. Ahman Green hit 18 for the Cats. The Cats even had the receiving game 16-4. The closeness of this game though comes from a defensive 18 from TSfR, which The X-Cats couldn’t match. TSfR wins their third straight.

South Fl Jets (4-3) d. Coco's Monkeys (4-3)
81-77
What is wrong with the Monkeys? Simply put, nothing. Except being on the losing end of now four close games. You’d figure with a Manning 36 plus 21 from the receivers, you’d have a win. Unfortunately, they drew the (quite varying in strength) Jets this week, who had their best game all year. This includes an 18 running, 17 in the WR category, 14 from the kicker spot, and 24 on defense. Their only weakness was an underperforming QB (and even his 8 is more than the difference between the teams, so he did his part). The Monkey’s fall to .500 again.

Dunedain (1-6) d. Hurricanes (1-5-1)
71-53
“Battle of the cellar dwellers.” Well, okay, I guess calling it the Toilet Bowl was neither gracious nor professional. Though contrary to the previous, this game surprisingly didn’t stink (okay, no more jokes). Dunedain had their best game of the year, led by Pittsburgh’s 21. How does an 18 from Tony Gonzalez sound? And a 12 by the kicker? Pretty good when you consider that the only outstanding performance from the Hurricanes was Shaun Alexander’s 21, leaving them alone in the basement.

Toronto Fumblers (3-4) d. Bonecrushers (5-2)
71-33
“The Fumblers have been hot since changing their name…” That’s a resounding “yes”. The Phantom Fumblers (you know, people fumbling that don’t exist) had 15 from Rookie of the Year candidate Ben Roelthlisberger. They also had a total of 34 on defense (and hey, that would’ve been enough). What can I say about the Bonecrushers? They Dunedained quite badly this week (or should that be Hurricaned now?). Even their reliable Byron Leftwich failed with a -2. The best they got was Terrell Owens’s 11 in their second straight loss.

Cooney Quest (6-1) d. The Borg (3-4)
52-34
Yet another victory for Cooney Quest without leaving the 50’s. We can also attribute this win to having an easy draw in The Borg, who’s only notable score was Burrress’s 15. And we can contribute this loss to having four 0’s on offense. Enough bad news: let’s talk about the Quest. Their offense wasn’t that competitive, but with a defensive score of 25, they didn’t need much else for a seventh straight victory.

The Shoats (4-2-1) d. JC's Juggernauts (3-4)
105-47
Um, wowza. I can talk quite a bit about the Juggernauts, including a 20 on defense and Curtis Martin having 11. I think that’s it on this game. Oh wait we have ONEHUNDRED AND FIVE POINTS! Calm down, Eddie, calm down. Hmm, we’ll start by comparatively mentioning that The Shoats had 30 on defense. We can also compare running games, of which The Shoats had a combined 23. Receiving only got better with 34 total. To top it off is Jake Delhomme and his 14. This was a much needed game for them, and they delivered.

Nor Cal Crushers (3-4) d. Valleygirls (5-2)
56-39
It’s the annual Nor Cal versus So Cal rivalry. And this year, it wasn’t an extremely lopsided victory for the Valleygirls. In fact, it wasn’t a victory for them at all. They also Dunedained quite badly this week. With the exception of Harrington’s 14, the Girls were essentially nonexistent. Which was all well and good for the Crushers, who needed this game badly to stay in contention for the playoffs. And while they weren’t very existent either, they had a 25 from Trent Green leading them. They did everything better than their opponent this week, and move up to the low end of the .500 group.

Stud Man Clan (2-5) d. Philly Cheesesteaks (5-2)
48-42
How did this happen? On paper, Philly should’ve clobbered the Clan. In fact, even on the scoreboard, it looked like the Cheesesteaks dominated, even with their only bright spot being a 12 from one receiver and an 11 from the kicker spot. On the Clan’s side, the RBs and WRs combined to a total of a rather large circular hole in the ground. Evening part of the game out would be a 10 from the K. We skedaddle to the quarterback. That’s when I realized that Trent Green’s 22 outscored the rest of Philly’s offense. Philly got hit with a rather strange burst of bad luck, which will probably only last this week. Nonetheless, with this, the Stud Man Clan keep playoff hopes alive.

Rank Team Name W-L-T WPct Pts Streak
1 Cooney Quest 7-1-0 .875 427 W-7
2 The Shoats 5-2-1 .688 491 W-1
3 Ph!lly Cheesesteaks 5-3-0 .625 520 L-1
4 BoneCrushers 5-3-0 .625 454 L-2
5 ValleyGirls 5-3-0 .625 442 L-1
6 south fl jets 5-3-0 .625 410 W-1
7 Coco's Monkeys 4-4-0 .500 514 L-1
8 Rhode Island Charge 4-4-0 .500 495 W-1
9 the lightning 4-4-0 .500 477 L-2
10 Toronto Fumblers 4-4-0 .500 464 W-3
11 Koko's X-Cats 4-4-0 .500 418 L-1
12 Nor Cal Crushers 4-4-0 .500 408 W-2
13 Jc's Juggernaut's 3-5-0 .375 425 L-2
14 This Space For Rent 3-5-0 .375 389 W-3
15 Stud Man Clan 3-5-0 .375 364 W-1
16 The BORG 3-5-0 .375 306 L-1
17 Dunedain 2-6-0 .250 332 W-1
18 Hurricanes 1-6-1 .188 435 L-5

Koko Ed 06-11-2004 17:58

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by EddieMcD
[ This Space for Rent (2-5) d. Koko's X-Cats (4-3)
52-48
Holy close games, Batman! To say this game was favored by either team would be deluding yourself. Both teams had their ups and downs. Testeverde came through for TSfR with 19. Ahman Green hit 18 for the Cats. The Cats even had the receiving game 16-4. The closeness of this game though comes from a defensive 18 from TSfR, which The X-Cats couldn’t match. TSfR wins their third straight.

Carson Palmer killed me!
He is no longer plauging my roster. He can be someone else's problem now.

Koko Ed 07-11-2004 09:05

LEAGUE I WEEK VIII RESULTS & Standings
 
[quote=Koko Ed]
(W,L,T, Current streak, points)
The Teal Curtain
8-0-0,W8, 2259
Dunedain
7-1-0, L1, 2254
Paragon571
6-2-0, W6, 2340
NorCal Crushers
6-2-0, W2, 2136
Sparxs1126
5-3-0,W2, 2254
boodah25
5-3-0,L1,2048
Amaizin' Blue
4-4-0, L1, 2251.5
ValleyGirls
4-4-0, W1, 2064
Pelan's Bobcats
4-4-0, W1, 1843
Koko's X-Cats
3-5-0,L3, 2117
Epsilon Delta
3-5-0,L5, 1715
ryforstek525
2-5-0,L3, 1622
gaelforce126
3-5-0, W1, 1673
Sigmakittens
3-5-0, W3, 1672.5
Cooney Quest
1-7-0, L2, 1412.5
NU Cowboys
0-8-0, L8, 1064


Sparxs1126(-3) 321 Koko's X-Cats (3-5)208
It's all about the defense. The Sparx rode a 97- 29 advantage to cruise to an easy victory over the X-Cats.

gaelforce126(3-5) 230 ryforstek525 (2-6) 173
gaelforce126 is showing up with a full roster for the first time in weeks
And see what happens when you gameplan! Matt Hasselback scored 89 points, Brian Dawkins scored 38 points , Clinton Portis scored 37 points, the Jacksonville Jaguars defense scored 34 points and Keyshawn Johnson added 19 points to lead gaelforce. Four big zeroes on the roster did in ryforstek525.

Sigmakittens (3-5) 272
boodah25 (5-3) 237 The kitties are on a roll and with the emerging Willis McGahee on their side they could be a dangerous opponent for boodah25 who are depnding on Kevan Barlow and Domanic Davis to come through for them this week.
McGahee nearly defeated boodah25's backs by himself scoring 77 points compared to a combined 83 points from Davis and Barlow. Jesse Chatman added 27 points for the kitties as well. Byron Leftwich outscored Drew Bledsoe 82-39 for the kitties as well.

ValleyGirls(4-4)231 NU Cowboys (0-8) 110
The Cowboys insist on starting the benched AJ Feely instead of Joey Harrington and Torry Holt is on a bye (he was basically on one last week). With Daunte Culpepper on the Valleygirls roster the Cowboys need all the help they could get.
Culpepper nearly outscored the whole Cowboys team himself putting up 87 points so there really isn't much more to say about this one.

Paragon571 (6-2) 252 Cooney Quest(1-7)151
Paragon571 is red hot and Manning is getting to feast on the less-than-inspring Chiefs defense while Cooney Quest is without William Green. Richie Anderson is not enough to take on Tiki Barber and Thomas Jones.
Manning explodes for 112 points (it's not his fault his defense stinks well actually it is because his huge contract crippled the COlts ability to get good defnsive players but thats a discussion for another board...). A 112 to 15 running advantage finished the Quest off.

Pelan's Bobcats(4-4) 315 Amaizin' Blue (4-4) 294
Another game that leans heavily on the running game. It's Rudi Johnson, TJ Duckett and Shaun Alexander for the Bobcats vs. Reuben Droughns, Edgerring James and Brain Westbrook (who has cracked ribs and probably won't play). Will Kerry Collins not kill the Bobcats hopes?
Collins performed admirably to keep it close (Green had 115 Collins scored 82) and the Boibcats running game outdid Amazin' Blue's running game 152-97.

The Teal Curtain(8-0)290 Dunedain (7-1) 238
The difference is the defense again.The Curtain got 91-46 to provide the spread for victory.

NorCal Crushers (5-2) 279 Epsilon Delta (3-4) 230
Epsilon Delta's free fall continues as once again the defense provides the difference as the Crusher's defense scored 87 points to Epsilon Delta's 67. The really provided the final differnce with Doug Brien outscoring Neil Rackers 13-1.

Koko Ed 07-11-2004 09:52

LEAGUGE 1 WEEK IX ANALYSIS
 
Koko's X-Cats (3-5)vs gaelforce126(3-5)
Clinton Portis is the main focus of this matchup as he is the most healthy and productive back featured here and if he does well gaelforce could win easily.

Sparxs1126(5-3) vs.Pelan's Bobcats(4-4)
Sparxs1126 looks to Donovan McNabb and Priest Holmes to lead the way. The Bobcats counter with Rudi Johnson, Shaun Alexander but missing the on a bye TJ Duckett which could cost them dearly.

boodah25 (5-3) vs. ryforstek525 (2-6)
boodah25 is missing Alge Crumpler but ryforstek525 is missing Warick Dunn and the rarely used Antowain Smith and with Kevan Barlow and Domanic Davis on the other side that is a bad thing.

ValleyGirls(4-4) vs.Sigmakittens (3-5)
The Valleygirls have the incomperable Daunte Culpepper who can easily outplay the kitties Mark Brunell. But teh kitties have Willis McGahee who is more effective than the Valleygirls Troy Hambrick and Ron Dayne.

Paragon571 (6-2)vs. NU Cowboys (0-8)
Until the Cowboys start to take their responsibilites as a team manager seriously so long as their opponenets start players who are actually playing it doesn't matter who is playing. Paragon571 wins easily.

Dunedain (7-1) vs.Amaizin' Blue (4-4)
Bulger and Owens could have insane weeks for Dunedain. Amazin' Blue needs big weeks from their trio of running backs Edgerrin James, Rueben Drougins and the injured but possibly performing Brain Westbrook.

NorCal Crushers (6-2) vs.The Teal Curtain(8-0)
The Curtain are getting surprisingly great play from Drew Brees and with Jamal Lewis and Curtis Martin on their side thay are a tough out. The Crushers require Jake Delohme to regain his Superbowl form and Lee Suggs and Stephen Jackson need to make some big plays.

Epsilon Delta (3-5) vs.Cooney Quest(1-7)
Someone is going to get a one week reprive from a poor season. The QUest is the most likely victim having an INEXCUSABLE eight players on bye bacsically giving the win to Epsilon Dleta who has Micheal Vick and still not starting a second running back. Just because you aren't performing to the standards you like doesn't mean you should jsut walk away and leave the team to rot. It's a poor lesson in FIRST and in life. Success should not determine your level of commitment.

Koko Ed 07-11-2004 10:39

Re: League II Week IX Analysis
 
Koko's X-Cats (4-4) vs. Coco's Monkeys (4-4)
It's Koko vs. Coco and Coco may be missing any prodction form the running game with Corey Dillion hurting but as long as they have Peyton Manning that may noit matter. The X-Cats have Arron Brooks but need to get something form the Raiders running backs in order to survive.

Rhode Island Charge (4-4) vs. The Borg (3-5)
The Charge combo of the surprising Drew Brees, Priest Holmes and Willis McGahee could prove lethal to The Borg who have the benched Brad Johnson on their roster the injured Brian Westbrook and the trgially underused Marshall Faulk.

South Fl Jets (5-3) vs. The Lightning ( 4-4)
The big difference could be the Jets sporting the Jets D who will probably get at least 4 sacks on the Bills vs. a on a bye Falcons D for the Ligtning. Bulger could make up the difference for the Ligtning but as long as trhe Jets have Hasselback and Thomlinson they will be tough to beat.

Dunedain (2-6) vs This Space for Rent(3-5)
Dunedain has an adavnatage with Sammy Morris and Clinton Portis over Onterio Smith (who is suspended) and Anthony Thomas. Whomever gets better production from their quarterbacks (Kerry Collins for Dunedain or Vinny Testeverde for the Renters) will win.

Toronto Fumblers (4-4) vs.Hurricanes (1-6-1)
The Canes hobbled themselves severly by having no one on defense and have to hope Donovan McNabb has an amazing game to have any chance.


JC's Juggernauts (3-5) vs. Cooney Quest (7-1)
The Quest could be in huge trouble this week with little from the running game and the erratic Jake Plummer slinging the ball around. Kurt Warner and Curtis Martin may be enough to take the Juggernauts over the top.

Nor Cal Crushers (4-4) vs. The Shoats (5-2-1)
The Crushers have no real presence in the running game with Travis Henry benched and Kevin Jones barely productive. Tiki Barber could prove to be massive for the Shoats. And with Harrison and Wayne running free on the Vikings this could get ugly.

Philly Cheesesteaks (5-3) vs. Valleygirls (5-3)
With Culpepper and a pair of Duces (theough Staley is hurting with a bad hammy) the Valleygirls could be in for a world of hurt.

Bonecrushers (5-3) vs.Stud Man Clan (3-5)
The Clan have no second back but the Bonecrushers don't really have any (Tatum Bell barely plays and Warrick Dunn is on a bye) and although Kevan Barlow has been a disapointment he can outpreform what the Bonecrushers have. Having Pennington over the invisable (as in on a bye) Byron Leftwich is a bonus. Terrell Ownes will have ot save the Clan's bacon.

Ricky Q. 08-11-2004 11:18

Re: League II Week IX Analysis
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

Epsilon Delta (3-5) vs.Cooney Quest(1-7)
Someone is going to get a one week reprive from a poor season. The QUest is the most likely victim having an INEXCUSABLE eight players on bye bacsically giving the win to Epsilon Dleta who has Micheal Vick and still not starting a second running back. Just because you aren't performing to the standards you like doesn't mean you should jsut walk away and leave the team to rot. It's a poor lesson in FIRST and in life. Success should not determine your level of commitment.


JC's Juggernauts (3-5) vs. Cooney Quest (7-1)
The Quest could be in huge trouble this week with little from the running game and the erratic Jake Plummer slinging the ball around. Kurt Warner and Curtis Martin may be enough to take the Juggernauts over the top.

For my bad team, don't think that I have just given up on it, I tried to make some moves but there really isn't anyone that great still avaliable, I still check it every week and all that jazz. I would never walk away and let a struggling team rot.

And as for my second team I have finally broken out of the 50s with the high score for the week, even though I know you all still doubt my standing.

Ricky

Koko Ed 08-11-2004 17:54

Re: League II Week IX Analysis
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky Q.
For my bad team, don't think that I have just given up on it, I tried to make some moves but there really isn't anyone that great still avaliable, I still check it every week and all that jazz. I would never walk away and let a struggling team rot.

And as for my second team I have finally broken out of the 50s with the high score for the week, even though I know you all still doubt my standing.

Ricky

Well I certainly wasn't expecting Adam Viniteri to throw a touchdown pass but I was right about your backs (though Lamont Jordan should get points for crushing Brain Morman at the Ralph).

As for your bad team you were doomed when you took too many Packers and you paid for it. I learned that lesson two years ago with the Bills and I will never do it again.

Koko Ed 08-11-2004 18:28

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
The good news is: I'm up 26 points on the Monkeys.
The bad new: The Monkeys have Peyton Manning tossing the ball around against the Pathetic Vikings defense.
I'm so screwed.

Coco the Monkey 09-11-2004 02:21

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Koko Ed
The good news is: I'm up 26 points on the Monkeys.
The bad new: The Monkeys have Peyton Manning tossing the ball around against the Pathetic Vikings defense.
I'm so screwed.

As I said on the phone to my girlfriend near the end of the game: "Peyton Manning is the sexiest man alive. No one can throw the football and look that good at the same time."

I was really sweating this game out. As Koko said, he was up 26. After that fourth touchdown I jumped up and hit my head on the bottom rung of my bunk bed. *rubs forehead*

Koko, as for you being screwed. I only have one thing to say to that. I'll see you in the playoffs ;)

(I think DJ Fluck is turning me to the darkside, I'm finding myself rooting for the Colts more and more as the season goes on.)

Koko Ed 09-11-2004 16:17

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Coco the Monkey
As I said on the phone to my girlfriend near the end of the game: "Peyton Manning is the sexiest man alive. No one can throw the football and look that good at the same time."

I was really sweating this game out. As Koko said, he was up 26. After that fourth touchdown I jumped up and hit my head on the bottom rung of my bunk bed. *rubs forehead*

Koko, as for you being screwed. I only have one thing to say to that. I'll see you in the playoffs ;)

(I think DJ Fluck is turning me to the darkside, I'm finding myself rooting for the Colts more and more as the season goes on.)

If I had Peyton Manning I'd be rooting for the Colts too.

EddieMcD 13-11-2004 11:54

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
Rhode Island Charge (4-4) d. The Borg (3-5)
83-25
Rhode Island was in the zone this week, pulling together their running game, quarterback, and defense. Drew Brees’s 29 would’ve won by itself. The running combo of Holmes and McGahee pulled 20. But what sealed the deal was a combined defensive effort of 28 (led by the New York Giants’ 12). What did the Borg have? Well, aside from a 12 from Brian Dawkins, not much. The Charge take their second straight.

Coco's Monkeys (4-4) d. Koko's X-Cats (4-4)
80-76
With both teams at .500, this was an important game. And both teams delivered. The X-Cats had a running game of 20, a receiving game of 21, and a kicking game pulling 12. Notice something missing? It’s the QB score of 3 which may have killed the Cats. But it didn’t look that way until Monday night. That’s when the Monkey’s Peyton Manning stepped up with 30 points. Alone, it wouldn’t have been enough. But together with Dillon’s 11, Lelie’s 10, and Seattle’s 13, it became a fight. A fight which the Monkeys were able to squeeze out 4 more points than the X-Cats. Could this be the deciding game of both teams' playoff fates?

South Fl Jets (5-3) d. The Lightning (4-4)
72-46
The Lightning looked to stop a nasty loosing skid against the unpredictable Jets. Unfortunately, with not much individual effort other than Bulger’s 11, it looked quite difficult. This was only exacerbated by the fact that South Florida actually bought a B+ game to the opposition. They also had only one noticeable individual effort at the QB spot (Matt Hasselbeck’s 23). Luckily, the Jets had everyone contribute. There were four others with at least 8 points. This type of gameplay gave The Lightning their third straight loss.

Dunedain (2-6) d. This Space for Rent (3-5)
65-55
This was a surprisingly good game for two teams who have both spent considerable time in the basement. But the conspicuous problem is that TSfR can’t get a QB to score positive integers. A -8 there this week really hurt them, where their excellent running game of 27, Shayne Graham scoring 16, and Buffalo’s DEF worth 12 should’ve put them over the top. But Dunedain’s QB scored 9 more than TSfR’s (which, now that I’m thinking about it, isn’t that great either). Their show also consisted of Portis’s 13, Tony Gonzalez’s 12, and a 13 put up by Pittsburgh. Ironically, it was TSfR who Dunedained this week.

Toronto Fumblers (4-4) d. Hurricanes (1-6-1)
64-40
I’ll make this short: the Hurricanes had no defense and nothing else beyond Shaun Alexander’s 20. And the Phantom Fumblers had already equaled that with Roethlisberger and Jamal Lewis putting up dual 10s. While not too on the ball (no pun intended) offensively this week, Toronto was able to cap off their fourth straight with a solid defensive effort of 29.

Cooney Quest (7-1) d. JC's Juggernauts (3-5)
103-43
Okay, fine, Cooney is the best team in the league right now. Happy? Of course, when your opposition’s only high point is a defense tallying 24, even Dunedain could’ve won this game. Most of that 103 was pointless (though incredibly fun to watch). High score: Jake Plummer and his 28. Receiving added 16 (I’ll add that the low point was their poor runner’s combined 2). Adam Vinatieri’s surprise touchdown throw helped add 24 to The Quest, and the defense plopped up 33. Cooney Quest hasn’t lost since week one, and with games like this, they may never again.

The Shoats (5-2-1) d. Nor Cal Crushers (4-4)
85-50
Nor Cal probably should’ve done better in this game. Griese and Jackson put up dual 17s, but also, the Crushers had three 0s. So there wasn’t much to show for their efforts. It may have too been difficult for them to overcome The Shoats’ game anyway, mostly consisting of Delhomme actually having a good game (with 23) and Tiki Barber nabbing 18. Combine that with the defense contributing 24 total, and you have The Shoats winning their second straight.

Philly Cheesesteaks (5-3) d. Valleygirls (5-3)
69-68
You knew this game had to be good, and it was, though it didn’t come down to the usual avenues for either team. The only decent offensive activity was Culpepper’s 13 on Monday (and if you go chronologically, it was the game winner) for Philly, and Stover’s 15 for the Girls. These two teams had to duke it out on the defensive side of the gridiron. The Valleygirls’ defense put up 27 (led by Baltimore’s 18), but the Cheesesteaks’ defense scored 35 (led by Arizona and a 15). That was essentially the story of this game.

Stud Man Clan (3-5) d. Bonecrushers (5-3) vs.
27-23
This game should never have been this close. “The Clan have no second back but the Bonecrushers don't really have any, and although Kevan Barlow has been a disappointment, he can outperform what the Bonecrushers have. Having Pennington over the invisible (as in on a bye) Byron Leftwich is a bonus.” Ed called this game exactly how it happened. The Bonecrushers had no running game, no QB, and a donut by a defenseman. Truthfully, The Clan inhaled audibly as well, though they had one less zero than their opponent. To put in perspective, eleven teams outscored (and one tied) the combined total for this game. Four of those were losing efforts as well. But with only that W mattering, the Clan took their second straight.

Rank Team Name W-L-T WPct Pts Streak
1 Cooney Quest 8-1-0 .889 530 W-8
2 The Shoats 6-2-1 .722 576 W-2
3 Ph!lly Cheesesteaks 6-3-0 .667 589 W-1
4 south fl jets 6-3-0 .667 482 W-2
5 Coco's Monkeys 5-4-0 .556 594 W-1
6 Rhode Island Charge 5-4-0 .556 578 W-2
7 Toronto Fumblers 5-4-0 .556 528 W-4
8 ValleyGirls 5-4-0 .556 510 L-2
9 BoneCrushers 5-4-0 .556 477 L-3
10 the lightning 4-5-0 .444 523 L-3
11 Koko's X-Cats 4-5-0 .444 494 L-2
12 Nor Cal Crushers 4-5-0 .444 458 L-1
13 Stud Man Clan 4-5-0 .444 391 W-2
14 Jc's Juggernaut's 3-6-0 .333 468 L-3
15 This Space For Rent 3-6-0 .333 444 L-1
16 Dunedain 3-6-0 .333 397 W-2
17 The BORG 3-6-0 .333 331 L-2
18 Hurricanes 1-7-1 .167 475 L-6

Playoff Picture: Okay, with five games remaining, technically, nobody's been eliminated yet (in fact, the Hurricanes can lose one more game, and still be in contention). Also, nobody has clinched yet. The closest to clinching a playoff spot is Cooney, who can clinch with two wins and a loss from any one of the Monkeys, Charge, Fumblers, Girls, or Bonecrushers (in fact, in week 11, the Bonecrushers and Girls face, as well as the Monkeys and Fumblers, so we'll just call it two wins). There are a few other situations for the Quest, but they are so random that mentioning them all this early in the race is a waste of time.

Koko Ed 14-11-2004 08:38

Re: LEAGUE I WEEK VIII RESULTS & Standings
 
(W,L,T, Current streak, points)
The Teal Curtain
9-0-0,W9, 2560
Paragon571
7-2-0, W7, 2548
Dunedain
7-2-0, L2, 2548
NorCal Crushers
6-3-0, L1, 2384
boodah25
6-3-0,W1,2336
Amaizin' Blue
5-4-0, W1, 2615.5
Sparxs1126
5-4-0,L1, 2476
Pelan's Bobcats
5-4-0, W2, 2134
ValleyGirls
4-5-0, L1, 2258
gaelforce126
4-5-0, W2, 1966
Sigmakittens
4-5-0, W3, 1892.5
Epsilon Delta
4-5-0,W1, 1870
Koko's X-Cats
3-6-0,L4, 2324.5
ryforstek525
2-7-0,L5, 1980
Cooney Quest
1-8-0, L2, 1516.5
NU Cowboys
0-9-0, L9, 1231




gaelforce126(4-5) 293 Koko's X-Cats (3-6)207.5
In spite of having five zeores on the scorecard gaelforce126 won easily due to Matt Hasselback outscoring Chad Pennington 89-32 and the defense winning the battle 84-61.5.

Pelan's Bobcats(5-4)291Sparxs1126(5-4) 222
Sparxs1126 looks to Donovan McNabb and Priest Holmes to lead the way. The Bobcats counter with Rudi Johnson, Shaun Alexander but missing the on a bye TJ Duckett which could cost them dearly.
McNabb got outscoed by Brain Griese 94-57. Priest Holmes went down to injury and scored 40 points and there wasn't much else from the otehr backs while Pelan's Bobcats got a combined 128 points from Johnson and Alexander.

boodah25 (6-3) 288 ryforstek525 (2-7) 185
boodah25 is missing Alge Crumpler but ryforstek525 is missing Warick Dunn and the rarely used Antowain Smith and with Kevan Barlow and Domanic Davis on the other side that is a bad thing.
Barlow and Davis 98. Marshal Faulk 28. Game over.

Sigmakittens (4-5)220 ValleyGirls(4-5) 194
The Valleygirls have the incomperable Daunte Culpepper who can easily outplay the kitties Mark Brunell. But the kitties have Willis McGahee who is more effective than the Valleygirls Troy Hambrick and Ron Dayne.
The Kitties running backs (led by McGahee's 86 points) outscored the Valleygirls 105-11. Culpepper's 74 points kept it close.

Paragon571 (7-2)334 NU Cowboys (0-9) 167
Until the Cowboys start to take their responsibilites as a team manager seriously so long as their opponenets start players who are actually playing it doesn't matter who is playing. Paragon571 wins easily.

Amaizin' Blue (5-4) 364 Dunedain (7-2) 294
Bulger and Owens could have insane weeks for Dunedain. Amazin' Blue needs big weeks from their trio of running backs Edgerrin James, Rueben Drougins and the injured but possibly performing Brain Westbrook.
Bulger had a big week with 101 points but was matched by and surpassed by Trent Green's 127 points. Owens laid an egg and scored only 2 points. Drougins, James and Westbrook combined for 139 points.

NorCal Crushers (6-3) 248 The Teal Curtain(9-0) 301
The Curtain are getting surprisingly great play from Drew Brees and with Jamal Lewis and Curtis Martin on their side thay are a tough out. The Crushers require Jake Delohme to regain his Superbowl form and Lee Suggs and Stephen Jackson need to make some big plays.
Delohme regained his Superbowl form outscoring Drew Brees 108-101 but the Teal Curtian's backs outscored the Crushers backs 95-42.

Epsilon Delta (4-5) 155 Cooney Quest(1-8)104
Someone is going to get a one week reprive from a poor season. The QUest is the most likely victim having an INEXCUSABLE eight players on bye bacsically giving the win to Epsilon Dleta who has Micheal Vick and still not starting a second running back. Just because you aren't performing to the standards you like doesn't mean you should jsut walk away and leave the team to rot. It's a poor lesson in FIRST and in life. Success should not determine your level of commitment.
All of the players who played for the Quest scored pretty well especially the Chicago Bears defense who scored 57 points but there's only so much you can do with four players. Epsilon Delta wasn't great in the least but they got enough to win from their nine players.

Koko Ed 14-11-2004 09:51

LEAGUGE 1 WEEK X ANALYSIS
 
Koko's X-Cats (3-6)vs boodah25 (6-3)
The slumping X-Cats try to change their fortunes by going with rookie sensation Ben Roethlisberger but will depend on Corey Dillon. Chris Brown and Derrick Blaylock (who gets the start for the injured Priest Holmes). boodah25 hopes for solid games from Domanic Davis and Andre Johnson who are feasting on the weak Indy D and Kevan Barlow. They also hope Drew Bledsoe perform well in New England where he traditionally doesn't.

Sparxs1126(5-4) vs. Dunedain (7-2)
The Sparxs will be without Preist Holmes and the other two back not exactly household names. That means a even bigger relaince on Donovan McNabb on Monday Night Football. Dunedain is looking to end a two game skid and ironically could benefit due to the Sparx starting QB becasue they have Terrell Owens. Marc Bulger, Micheal Pittman and Duece McCallister are alos in for possibly big days.

gaelforce126(4-5) vs. Pelan's Bobcats(5-4)
gaelforce126 has Matt Hasselback going up against the non-existant Rams defense but the Bobcat's have a rejuvinated Brian Griese on their side. The difference may be that the Bobcats have both Rudi Johnson, TJ Duckett and Shaun Alexander while gaelforce126 has Clinton Portis, an ineffective Shaun Bryson and a riding the pine Chris Perry.

ValleyGirls(4-5) vs.ryforstek525 (2-7)
ryforstek525 has a huge advantage in the running game with Marshal Faulk and Warrick Dunn(Antowain Smith doesn't count) going up against Troy Hambrick and Ron Dayne. The Valleygirls get earn their living with Daunte Culpepper so ryforstek525 needs Kurt Warner to something else other than fumble the ball.

Paragon571 (7-2)vs. Sigmakittens (4-5)
A battle of a couple of the hottest team in the league. The kitties have hurt themselves by leaving out the defense and Warren Sapp who are on a bye and they're going to need everything they got because so long as Peyton Manning keeps slinging touchdowns Paragon571 will be tough to beat.

NU Cowboys (0-9) vs.Cooney Quest(1-8)
Game of the weak. The Quest have all hands on deck and should win.


NorCal Crushers (6-3) vs.Amaizin' Blue (5-4)
Trent Green gets his shot at the New Orleans defense who can't stop anyone and without Priset Holmes the Chiefs will look to throw even more. Ahman Green could give the Crushers huge points today if Jake Delohme can't.

Epsilon Delta (4-5) vs. The Teal Curtain(9-0)
Epsilon Delta has no LaDanian Thomlinson so unless Micheal Vick has a career day thay are basically dead.

Koko Ed 14-11-2004 12:19

Re: League II Week X Analysis
 
Koko's X-Cats (4-5) vs. The Lightning ( 4-5)
Marc Bulger is in position to make big things happen for the Lightning. The X-Cats are hoping Arron Brooks can throw forward passes this week! Ahman Green and Micheal Pittman for the X-Cats vs. Edgerrin James and Rudi Johnson will be the determining factor this week.

Rhode Island Charge (5-4) vs. JC's Juggernauts (3-6)
The Charge will miss Preist Holmes but may get a boost from Willis McGahee. The Jugernauts are hoping that Kurt Warner can make good things happen and not get himself benched and that Curtis Martin can do anything against the tight Ravens D.

South Fl Jets (6-3) vs. The Borg (3-6)
The Jets are looking to Jerome Bettis and William Green to make big things happen for their respective teams. While the Borg hope Mike Martz will use Marshall Faulk more than he does but he is a self proclaimed genius who is actually an idiot so I wouldn't hold my breath and Brain Westbrook is still recovering. Still in denial starting Brad Johnson.

Dunedain (3-6) vs Coco's Monkeys (5-4)
The Monkey's have Peyton Manning who has been lights out. Clinton Portis and Derrick Blylock need to come up big and it would be nice for Dunedain get some consistence from Micheal Vick.

Toronto Fumblers (5-4) vs.This Space for Rent(3-6)
The Fumblers look for Jamal Lewis to have a big day. With Ben Roethlisberger in their arsenal the Fumblers are ingood shape. The Renters need a good game from Anthony Thomas and Onterio Smith.


Hurricanes (1-7-1) vs. Bonecrushers (5-4)
The Bonecrushers are in trouble with Byron Leftwich out and Tatum Bell barely playing. The Canes have Donovan McNabb having a big Monday night and Shaun Alexander running all over the Rams.

Nor Cal Crushers (4-5) vs. Cooney Quest (8-1)
The Quest look to continiue their winning ways with Micheal Bennet and Dorsey Levens plugged in the lineup with varible opprtunities available thus it'll be up to Brett Farve anf Torry Holt keeping the Quest going strong.Especially with Trent Green getting to light up the pathetic Saints defense (if you can call what the Saints put on the field a defense).

Philly Cheesesteaks (6-3) vs. The Shoats (6-2-1)
The Shoats look for Harrison and Wayne to give points as well as Tiki Barber. Daunte Culpepper is a threat to explode any week and having Duece McCallister and Domanic Davis is a bonus for the Cheesesteaks.

Stud Man Clan (4-5) vs.Valleygirls (5-4)
The Clan are without a starting quarterback or a running back and must depend on Kevan Barlow having a career game (not likely) and Jerry Rice discovering the fountain of youth. The one thing going the Clan's way is there isn't much on the Valleygirl's roster that scares you to death outside of the Baltimore Ravens defense.

EddieMcD 14-11-2004 13:00

Re: League II Week X Analysis
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Koko Ed
Rhode Island Charge (5-4) vs. JC's Juggernauts (3-6)
The Charge will miss Preist Holmes but may get a boost from Willis McGahee. The Jugernauts are hoping that Kurt Warner can make good things happen and not get himself benched and that Curtis Martin can do anything against the tight Ravens D.

Yeah, I had to bench Holmes, and Brees is off this week. However, McGahee may perform to cover Holmes, and Brady may actually decide to throw the ball against the killer run defense of Buffalo. Luckily (at least individually), there isn't much I'm worried about on the opposition, so I may be worrying for nothing.

EddieMcD 20-11-2004 12:23

Week X Postgame Analysis
 
Talk about close games. Four games were decided by 10 or less, and all of them altered the standings a little. These games may have an effect on who makes the playoffs as well.

Rhode Island Charge (5-4) d. JC's Juggernauts (3-6)
60-59
This was the most exciting game to take place entirely on Sunday night. With Holmes injured and McGahee going against the Patriots, Rhode Island’s running game was in tatters. Curtis Martin himself took 17 for the Juggernauts in that category. So, Rhode Island turned to their receiving game. Joe Horn managed to pull in 14, with a complimentary 9 from Moses. And don’t get me started about the defense led by Ed Reed’s 10. But without the night game, Rhode Island would be behind. That’s because the Juggernauts got an 18 in defense, and Warner was just under double digits with 9. However, the Charge had a decent enough performance from Tom Brady (14) to plop them to their third straight.

Koko's X-Cats (4-5) d. The Lightning (4-5)
62-47
The X-Cats won by 15. But it was much closer than that. Both QBs were in low double digits, as well as the combined running games. Both defenses were in the mid-double digits. There’s a greater theme here though. The only category The Lightning were able to best the Cats in was running, and that was by 1. The X-Cats won all the other categories, albeit by a low margin. And this gave them a much needed win.

South Fl Jets (6-3) d. The Borg (3-6)
57-34
Both quarterbacks had zeros (one due to being benched). The trend practically continued for The Borg, who had nothing shining whatsoever. While the Jets are unpredictable at best, they did manage a 17 from The Bus and a 16 from R.W. McQuarters (who?). Doing the math, even though South Florida didn’t have too much else, they easily scored the remaining 2 points to win.

Dunedain (3-6) d. Coco's Monkeys (5-4)
86-76
Another interesting game which had no Monday Night influence at all. Obviously, the Monkeys’ best thing was Peyton Manning’s 30. However, unlike previous weeks, there wasn’t much else backing him up other than a single receiver’s 13. Dunedain had the relief of Derrick Blaylock’s 18, plus Stokley’s 19, and an impressive 23 from Pittsburgh. It’s another tough loss for the Monkeys.

Toronto Fumblers (5-4) d. This Space for Rent (3-6)
71-62
Beyond four players in double digits, Toronto had nothing going for them (including a 0 in the QB slot). Of course, there was a combined 44 on the defense, Josh Brown kicked for 14, and Mason took the lower of the scores with 11, so those 0s put up were prettymuch moot. TSfR actually had a performing QB with 14, but Buffalo’s 13 looked pale against the opposition. That was the deal with the rest of the game. It seems that since the name change, nobody can stop the Phantom Fumblers.

Bonecrushers (5-4) d. Hurricanes (1-7-1)
61-60
This was a very exciting game which actually relied on Monday Night to decide. Simply put: Terrell Owens for the Bonecrushers’ 24, the Hurricanes’ McNabb with 30. The rest of the game was shifted to the Bonecrushers, including a kicking 12, and a Philadelphia 14. The best the ‘Canes could match up was Tennessee’s 17. The Bonecrushers pull out of their skid, and may have held on to playoff contention.

Cooney Quest (8-1) d. Nor Cal Crushers (4-5)
96-51
I’ll make it short: Cooney is great. Favre ended up scoring 30, and Vinatieri pulled out another top-notch score (for a kicker, anyway) of 18. Then there was the defense’s 36. Nor Cal’s only score that stood out was Jimmy Smith’s 11. While everyone performed (and most of them decently), it wasn’t nearly enough for the Crushers to stop Cooney’s ninth straight win.

Philly Cheesesteaks (6-3) d. The Shoats (6-2-1)
118-84
By far the game of the week, The Shoats learned that even with a Delhomme 24, a running game worth 27, and New England’s contribution of 21, they can still lose. The highest score of the season (a.k.a., Philly’s gameplan this week) is brought to you in part by the letter C, the letter D, the letter McA (yes, it’s a letter, look it up :p), and the number 31. That 31 and C is for Culpepper. D is for Drummond and Dominick Davis (and I guess you could argue Deuce) who combined for 43. Speaking of Deuce, that McA is for McAllister and his 12. This is an extremely tough break for the Shoats, however, someone had to lose.

Valleygirls (5-4) d. Stud Man Clan (4-5)
41-24
Long story short, the Clan had five rather large donuts on their scorecard. To be fair, the Valleygirls had a terrible game as well, with only Emmit Smith’s 15 giving them any noticeable boost. Either way, the Valleygirls needed this win, and they got it.

Rank Team Name W-L-T WPct Pts Streak
1 Cooney Quest 9-1-0 .900 626 W-9
2 Ph!lly Cheesesteaks 7-3-0 .700 707 W-2
3 south fl jets 7-3-0 .700 539 W-3
4 The Shoats 6-3-1 .650 660 L-1
5 Rhode Island Charge 6-4-0 .600 638 W-3
6 Toronto Fumblers 6-4-0 .600 599 W-5
7 ValleyGirls 6-4-0 .600 551 W-1
8 BoneCrushers 6-4-0 .600 538 W-1
9 Coco's Monkeys 5-5-0 .500 670 L-1
10 Koko's X-Cats 5-5-0 .500 556 W-1
11 the lightning 4-6-0 .400 570 L-4
12 Nor Cal Crushers 4-6-0 .400 509 L-2
13 Dunedain 4-6-0 .400 483 W-3
14 Stud Man Clan 4-6-0 .400 415 L-1
15 Jc's Juggernaut's 3-7-0 .300 527 L-4
16 This Space For Rent 3-7-0 .300 506 L-2
17 The BORG 3-7-0 .300 365 L-3
18 z Hurricanes 1-8-1 .150 535 L-7

z= Mathematically Eliminated

Playoff Picture: we have the first casualty of the playoff race. The Hurricanes are officially eliminated. On the other side of the race, the closest to clinching a playoff spot is Cooney. They can do it with either one win or a loss from both the Monkeys and the X-Cats. The rest of the race is too close, as any of the teams in it could easily gain or lose contention. But just for completeness, Philly, Jets, and Shoats will be in the playoffs if they win three out of four, and R.I., Toronto, Girls, and Bonecrushers will make the playoffs if they win out. Of course, with four games left and the race so close, most of this probably won’t hold. We'll have a better picture next week.

Koko Ed 21-11-2004 09:59

LEAGUE I WEEK X RESULTS & Standings
 
[quote=Koko Ed]
(W,L,T, Current streak, points)
The Teal Curtain
10-0-0,W10, 2895
Paragon571
8-2-0, W8, 2979
Dunedain
8-2-0, W1, 2833
Amaizin' Blue
6-4-0, W2, 2979.5
NorCal Crushers
6-4-0, L2, 2727
boodah25
6-4-0,L1,2596
Pelan's Bobcats
6-4-0, W3, 2418
Sparxs1126
5-5-0,L2, 2713
ValleyGirls
5-5-0, W1, 2518
Koko's X-Cats
4-6-0,W1, 2652.5
gaelforce126
4-6-0, L1, 2119
Sigmakittens
4-6-0, L1, 2050.5
Epsilon Delta
4-6-0,L1, 1990
ryforstek525
2-8-0,L6,2222
Cooney Quest
2-8-0, W1, 1788.5
NU Cowboys
0-10-0, L10, 1364


Koko's X-Cats (4-6)328 boodah25 (6-4) 260
Three good backs outdo two 186-136. There was some bizzare quarterback scoring. Both quarterbacks were terrible but Bledsoe played at a particular level of depravity but still somehow scored 27 points (they must get 10 points just by stepping on the field). Roethlisberger wasn't much better but scored 51 in spite of no touchdowns. Weird.

Dunedain (8-2) 285 Sparxs1126(5-5) 237
The Sparxs will be without Preist Holmes and the other two back not exactly household names.
90-10 advatage for Dunedain.
That means a even bigger relaince on Donovan McNabb on Monday Night Football. Dunedain is looking to end a two game skid and ironically could benefit due to the Sparx starting QB becasue they have Terrell Owens.
87-82 advantage for Dunedain's Marc Bulger. Terrell Ownes got 26 points.

Pelan's Bobcats(6-4)348 gaelforce126(4-6) 153
gaelforce126 has Matt Hasselback going up against the non-existant Rams defense but the Bobcat's have a rejuvinated Brian Griese on their side. The difference may be that the Bobcats have both Rudi Johnson, TJ Duckett and Shaun Alexander while gaelforce126 has Clinton Portis, an ineffective Shaun Bryson and a riding the pine Chris Perry.
Griese outscored Hasselback 93-50 but the real damage was done when the Bobcat's running backs outscored Clinton Portis 129-39. Game over.

ValleyGirls(5-5)260 ryforstek525 (2-8) 242
ryforstek525 has a huge advantage in the running game with Marshal Faulk and Warrick Dunn(Antowain Smith doesn't count) going up against Troy Hambrick and Ron Dayne. The Valleygirls get earn their living with Daunte Culpepper so ryforstek525 needs Kurt Warner to something else other than fumble the ball.
While ryforstek525 got the advantage in the running game 82-21. Daunte Culpepper outscored Kurt Warner 130-90. The final difference actually came from Jamie Sharper scoring 24 points and putting their defense over the top 72- 49.

Paragon571 (8-2)305 Sigmakittens (4-6) 158
Paragon571 94-36 defensive advantage, running back advantage 112-33 and his quarterback Peyton Manning outplaying kittes QB Tom Brady 89-82 added up to an easy win.

Cooney Quest(2-8)272NU Cowboys (0-10) 133
Game of the weak. The Quest have all hands on deck and should win.
Well that was easy.


Amaizin' Blue (6-4) 364 NorCal Crushers (6-4) 343
Amazin' Blue's backs outscored the Crushers backs 149-84 which provided the difference Amazin' Blue needed to win outright.

The Teal Curtain(10-0) 335 Epsilon Delta (4-6) 120
Epsilon Delta has no LaDanian Thomlinson so unless Micheal Vick has a career day thay are basically dead.
Vick scored 66 points but was outscored by his cousin Aaron Brooks who had 80. It all went (way) downhill from there.

Koko Ed 21-11-2004 10:44

League II Week XI Analysis
 
Koko's X-Cats (5-5) vs.The Borg (3-6)
The X-Cats have a huge advantage starting Aaron Brooks over the benched Brad Johnson so the Borg need huge games from Marshall Faulk and Brain Westbrook and hope Ahman Green gets hit with a case of fumblitis.

Rhode Island Charge (6-4) vs. Nor Cal Crushers (4-6)
The Charge are without Priest Holmes but Drew Brees get to throw all over the place on the demoralized Raiders D and Willis McGahee gets to run all over the helpless Rams D. Big points are possible. The Crushers hope Trnt Green can do much the same against a sly Patriots D and Fred Taylor regains his old pro-bowl form.

South Fl Jets (6-3) vs. JC's Juggernauts (3-7)
The Juggernauts go with rookie Eli Manning thus the Jets have to feel good about their chances with Matt Hasselback on their side.

Dunedain (4-6) vs The Lightning ( 4-6)
The weather plays into this matchup. If the weather is bad in Buffalo Marc Bulger could be limited in his effectivness and with close matchups across the board that could be a big difference.

Toronto Fumblers (6-4) vs.Coco's Monkeys (5-5)
The Monkey have the red-hot Peyton Manning on his side who can kill other fantasy teams by himself. Ben Roethlisberger is efficent but doesn't have as many attempts as Manning has completions so how to compensate? Besides Ben Roethlisberger's efficency a huge game from Jamal Lewis would help.

Hurricanes (1-8-1) vs. This Space for Rent(3-7)
The Canes have good players in Donovan McNabb and Shaun Alexander. Vinny Testeverde could be rendered invisble by the Ravens D and who knows how much Thomas Jones and Onterio Smith will contribute?

Philly Cheesesteaks (7-3) vs. Cooney Quest (9-1)
Game of the week! The Cheesesteaks have the incomprable Daunte Culpepper the Quest have the ledgendary Brett Farve. The running game is where the big difference lies. The Cheesesteaks have Domanick Davis and Duece McAllister while the Quest have Micheal Bennet and Dorsey Levens.

Stud Man Clan (4-6) vs. The Shoats (6-3-1)
The Clan have an empty space on the roster and a quarterback out. So basically they are dead in the water.

Valleygirls (6-4) vs.
Bonecrushers (6-4)
Not sure if Byron Leftwich of Amos Zeroue will play for the Bonecrushers and that is the main thing on the line on what will happen. If they paly how healthy they are and how much they can contribute will have to be asked. If they can't then it doesn't really matter what else the Bonecrushers have.

Koko Ed 21-11-2004 11:23

LEAGUGE 1 WEEK XI ANALYSIS
 
Koko's X-Cats (4-6)vs ValleyGirls(5-5)
Basically it's Daunte Culpepper vs. Chris Brown, Corey Dillon and Derrick Baylock (depending how healthy Priest Holmes is). What Ron Dayne and Troy Hambrick contribute will help the Valleygirls tremendously.

Sparxs1126(5-5) vs. NorCal Crushers (6-4)
The Sparx have Donovan McNabb ut have to adjust to life without Priest Holmes so have to go with Artose Pinner and Moe Willaims instead. The Crushers will have Ahman Green and Lee Suggs and if they produce it could be over in a heartbeat.

gaelforce126(4-6) vs. Dunedain (8-2)
Bulgers effectiveness could be effected by the weather in Buffalo not to mention Willis McGahees ball control. With McAllister, Owens and Pittman on teh roster Dunedain could run away with it unless Portis and Hasselback play out of their minds.

boodah25 (6-4) vs.Pelan's Bobcats(6-4)
Drew Bledsoe plays better at home (as in servicable to what-teh-hell-he's-doing-on the-field?) but Griese is on a roll and is playing a Niners team that is easily the worst team in the league. The rest of the matchups are close so the what Bledsoe can do will determine the victor.

Paragon571 (8-2)vs. ryforstek525 (2-8)
Paragon gets it easy having Peyton Manning getting free shots at ryforstek525 and the benched Kurt Warner. That Thomas Jones is back in the saddle is a bonus for Paragon571.

NU Cowboys (0-10) vs.Sigmakittens (4-6)
The good news for the Cowboys is there are no more byes to do the Cowboys in so their fortunes may begin to improve.


Epsilon Delta (4-6) vs.Amaizin' Blue (6-4)
LaDanian Thomlinson still has to outscore both Brian Westbrook and Reuben Droughns because Epsilon Delta refuses to maintain their roster.

The Teal Curtain(10-0) vs.Cooney Quest(2-8)
Obviously the Sunday night game bears huge on this game. But Drew Brees lighting up the Raiders and Jamal Lewis running all over the Cowboys could render the whole thing moot.

Jones571 21-11-2004 12:29

Re: League II Week XI Analysis
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Koko Ed
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South Fl Jets (6-3) [/color]vs. JC's Juggernauts (3-7)
The Juggernauts go with rookie Eli Manning thus the Jets have to feel good about their chances with Matt Hasselback on their side.

Ed it would only help him if hasselback was the starter they are starting dilfer.

Koko Ed 21-11-2004 14:28

Re: League II Week XI Analysis
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Jones571
Ed it would only help him if hasselback was the starter they are starting dilfer.

Didn't know he was going to be a last minute scratch.

Corey Balint 22-11-2004 19:53

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
The Teal Curtain game-thats amazing, keeping there unbeaten streak alive with a one point victory. Clap it up for them, a very clutch win.

Koko Ed 22-11-2004 21:16

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey Balint
The Teal Curtain game-thats amazing, keeping there unbeaten streak alive with a one point victory. Clap it up for them, a very clutch win.

If Farve had just one more completion...

Ricky Q. 22-11-2004 22:00

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
Soooo close, gah. I need a big game from some NE folks tonite to close the gap in the other league.

EddieMcD 24-11-2004 16:57

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
Doing this before the Thanksgiving games.

Nor Cal Crushers (4-6) d. Rhode Island Charge (6-4)
65-49
Rhode Island hasn’t been at full strength in about a month, so you knew their luck had to run out eventually. This battle had two things going for it: the even QB battle (with Nor Cal’s Trent Green scoring 17 compared to R.I.’s Brees putting up 16), and the defense (the Crushers had one led by Jacksonville’s 14, the Charge didn’t). The other categories were very even, so those two previous points are what determined the game.

Koko's X-Cats (5-5) d. The Borg (3-6)
79-28
Saw this massacre coming. The Borg’s only offense literally came from Brian Westbrook and his 17 points. And with not much defense, this one ended quickly. But I kinda have to talk about the X-Cats, because they performed well despite their opponent. Michael Pittman nabbed 18, accompanied by Antonio Gates’s score of 11. But what made this game a blowout was a defensive score of 35 for the Cats, which was led by a Tampa Bay 23. The X-Cat’s pull into the stacked 6-5 bracket vying for the last three playoff spots.

JC's Juggernauts (3-7) d. South Fl Jets (6-3)
63-60
“The Juggernauts go with rookie Eli Manning, thus the Jets have to feel good about their chances with Matt Hasselback on their side.” This is what should’ve happened, but one of the more surprisingly exciting bouts of the week comes down to a last-minute scratch in the Jets’ QB slot. Matt Hasselbeck pulled a quad, and was unable to play. Meanwhile, Eli Manning got his first start for the Juggernauts, and ironically, pulled in exactly 3 points. But I’m over-accentuating this point (no matter how vital it was). This game was pretty darn even. Both had a running back score 15 (Jets won that category by 2 overall). Both had a receiver missing, and had another offensive player score 10 (Juggernauts took combined K/WR by 3). Defense was 23-22 in favor of South Florida. Note the evenness. Which brings us all the way back to where we started: the QBs. An injury is what made this (essentially) do-or-die win for the Juggernauts possible.

Dunedain (4-6) d. The Lightning (4-6)
63-49
Michael Vick actually had a good game this season. He led Dunedain’s offense with 19. The Lightning matched up with Edgerrin James’s 16. Both offenses prettymuch ended there, so we move to defense. This was where the lightning struck The Lightning (is it sad that what I just said made perfect sense?). Dunedain dominated here 32-15. With their fourth win in a row, Dunedain are looking to make a late plunge into the playoff race.

Coco's Monkeys (5-5) d. Toronto Fumblers (6-4)
87-50
You knew the Phantom Fumblers’ winning streak had to end eventually. This was just simply a case of being outplayed. Toronto only had a Mushin Muhammad 17 to be proud of. The Monkeys played their usual game of Manning and Dillon (who combined for 39) with help from Seattle’s 20. Both teams are in the middle of the tight playoff race.

Hurricanes (1-8-1) d. This Space for Rent (3-7)
64-49
You knew the Hurricanes’ losing streak had to end eventually. “Vinny Testeverde could be rendered invisible by the Ravens D…” Once again, TSfR is burdened with a quarterback unable to score positive numbers. It’s too bad that Buffalo’s 25 went wasted for them. But even with that noted, the Hurricanes still played their best game since week one when they scored 100. “The Canes have good players in Donovan McNabb and Shaun Alexander.” Those two combined for 35. With not much else on either side joining the fray, these aforementioned notes are what made this game.

Philly Cheesesteaks (7-3) d. Cooney Quest (9-1)
73-61
You knew Cooney’s complete domination of the league had to end eventually (I’m sensing a pattern here…). The Quest had an underperforming offense this week, with only Holt and Vinatieri putting up dual 10s (and a Terrence McGee 16 in a D spot was their best score). Philly played this game like it has all others: relying on Daunte Culpepper (17), with auxiliary support from Domanick Davis (11) and Eddie Drummond (15). The rest of the offense contributed as well, ending Cooney’s impressive nine-game win streak.

The Shoats (6-3-1) d. Stud Man Clan (4-6)
76-34
“The Clan have an empty space on the roster and a quarterback out. So basically they are dead in the water.” Yeah, let’s go with that. The Shoats had a Delhomme 12, a Reggie Wayne 17, and a pair of 11s from Elam and Harrison. The Clan had, well, nothing.

Valleygirls (6-4) d. Bonecrushers (6-4)
54-31
“Not sure if Byron Leftwich or Amos Zeroue will play for the Bonecrushers, and that is the main thing on the line on what will happen. If they play, how healthy they are and how much they can contribute will have to be asked. If they can't, then it doesn't really matter what else the Bonecrushers have.” Ed has officially made my job easier today. :D That’s the story of the Bonecrushers this week. Looking at the Valleygirls, the only major threat they had going was the Baltimore DEF with 19. But everybody contributed once again, easily putting them over the Bonecrushers and their absences.

Rank Team Name W-L-T WPct Pts Streak
1 Cooney Quest 9-2-0 .818 687 L-1
2 Ph!lly Cheesesteaks 8-3-0 .727 780 W-3
3 The Shoats 7-3-1 .682 736 W-1
4 ValleyGirls 7-4-0 .636 604 W-2
5 south fl jets 7-4-0 .636 599 L-1
6 Coco's Monkeys 6-5-0 .545 757 W-1
7 Rhode Island Charge 6-5-0 .545 687 L-1
8 Toronto Fumblers 6-5-0 .545 649 L-1
9 Koko's X-Cats 6-5-0 .545 635 W-2
10 BoneCrushers 6-5-0 .545 569 L-1
11 Nor Cal Crushers 5-6-0 .455 574 W-1
12 Dunedain 5-6-0 .455 546 W-4
13 the lightning 4-7-0 .364 619 L-5
14 Jc's Juggernaut's 4-7-0 .364 590 W-1
15 Stud Man Clan 4-7-0 .364 449 L-2
16 This Space For Rent 3-8-0 .273 555 L-3
17 The BORG 3-8-0 .273 393 L-4
18 z Hurricanes 2-8-1 .227 599 W-1

z= Mathematically Eliminated

I'll have the playoff picture up either tonight or tomorrow. Keep flying. :)

Koko Ed 25-11-2004 09:34

LEAGUE I WEEK XI RESULTS & Standings
 
[quote=Koko Ed][quote=Koko Ed]
(W,L,T, Current streak, points)
The Teal Curtain
11-0-0,W11,3094
Paragon571
9-2-0, W9, 3258
Dunedain
9-2-0, W1, 3155
Amaizin' Blue
7-4-0, W3, 3386.5
NorCal Crushers
7-4-0, W1, 2963
Pelan's Bobcats
7-4-0, W4, 2768
boodah25
6-5-0,L1,2854
Koko's X-Cats
5-6-0,W2, 2966.5
Sparxs1126
5-6-0,L3, 2924
ValleyGirls
5-6-0, L1, 2765
Sigmakittens
4-7-0, L2, 2263.5
Epsilon Delta
4-7-0,L2, 2256
gaelforce126
4-7-0, L2, 2233
ryforstek525
2-9-0,L7,2409
Cooney Quest
2-9-0, L1, 1986.5
NU Cowboys
1-10-0, W1, 1625


Koko's X-Cats (5-6)314ValleyGirls(5-6)247
Basically it's Daunte Culpepper vs. Chris Brown, Corey Dillon and Derrick Baylock (depending how healthy Priest Holmes is). What Ron Dayne and Troy Hambrick contribute will help the Valleygirls tremendously.
Brown was a pre-game scratch but Dillon and Blaylock put up 108 points to offset Daunte Culpepper's 112 points which in turn was admirably battled by the X-Cat's Ben Roethlisberger's 90 points. Dayne and Hambrick could only contribute 14 points.

NorCal Crushers (7-4) 236 Sparxs1126(5-6) 211
The Crushers used a 121- 50 advantage in the defensive game to slip away with the victory.

Dunedain (9-2) 322 gaelforce126(4-7)114
Bulgers effectiveness could be effected by the weather in Buffalo not to mention Willis McGahees ball control. With McAllister, Owens and Pittman on the roster Dunedain could run away with it unless Portis and Hasselback play out of their minds.
Bulger nearly outscored gaelforce by himslef (110 points) and it just got worse from there with Hasselback being a late scratch and three other players putting up zeroes gaelforce had no chance at all.

Pelan's Bobcats(7-4)286.5 boodah25 (6-5) 258
The running game was the determining factor as the Bobcats three backs outscored boodah25's two backs 116 - 82.

Paragon571 (9-2)279 ryforstek525 (2-9) 187
Paragon gets it easy having Peyton Manning getting free shots at ryforstek525 and the benched Kurt Warner.
Manning scores 79. Game over.

NU Cowboys (1-10) 261 Sigmakittens (4-7) 213
Well lookie here! Without byes decimating the roster the Cowboys finally break thorugh! It started with AJ Feeley's 88 points and kept rolling through the 75-47 advantage in the running game. Congrats.


Amaizin' Blue (7-4) 407 Epsilon Delta (4-7) 266
LaDanian Thomlinson still has to outscore both Brian Westbrook and Reuben Droughns because Epsilon Delta refuses to maintain their roster.
Well Thomlinson did his part and scored 91 points. Unfortunately James, Westbrook and Droughns combined for 173. After that it just got brutal.

The Teal Curtain(10-0) 199 Cooney Quest(2-8)198
So close. The Packers scored 158 points and the Quest could have used 159. Actually they could have used something more from the other players. The Curtain did not expect Jamal Lewis to go down so early thus making the scoring much closer than expected.

Koko Ed 25-11-2004 11:15

LEAGUGE 1 WEEK XII ANALYSIS
 
Koko's X-Cats (5-6)vs Paragon571 (9-2)
Ben Roethlisberger will be hard pressed to keep upwith Peyton Manning but the X-cats possess a pair of Manning's targets Brandon Stokley and Marcus Pollard. The X-cats have Corey Dillon has to cope with the tough Baltimore Ravens D, Chris Brown is hurting and Priest Holnes is getting better every day so Derrick Blaylock could be rendered a backup any week. Paragon 571 has Tiki Barber who may be the Giants only chance against the Eagles, Emmit Smith who seems rejuvinated this year and Thomas Jones who has just returned from injury.

Sparxs1126(5-6) vs. Epsilon Delta (4-7)
Epsilon Delta is still doing thier one running back rotation but it may not hurt thme as badly this week with Moe Williams, Artrose Piner and Travis Fischer. Not exactly household names. Donovan McNabb could simply be enough to take the Sparx to victory.

gaelforce126(4-7) vs.NorCal Crushers (7-4)
Not sure if Hasselback will be back on the field for gaelforce this week and Clinton Portis will be hard pressed to dent the tough Steelers D. The Crushers could beat gaelforce with Ahman Green if he's helth enough to play.

boodah25 (6-5) vs.Dunedain (9-2)
gaelforce126 is taking thier lives in their own hands starting Drew Bledsoe on the road so Dunedain's Marc Bulger has a distinct advantage. Terrell Owens could be huge as well for Dunedain.

ValleyGirls(5-6) vs.Pelan's Bobcats(7-4)
The Valleygirls are at a disadvantage leaving a blank spot on the orster thus placing an even bigger onus on Daunte Culpepper having to produce bigger numbers. With Brian Griese, Rudi Johnson and Shaun Alexander on thier side the Bobcats have the opportunity for a blowout.


NU Cowboys (1-10) vs. ryforstek525 (2-9)
Can the Cowboys make it two in a row? With ryforstek525 saddled with the benched Kurt Warner it is a distanct possiblity now that the Cowboys have evryone actually playing.

Sigmakittens (4-7)
vs.Cooney Quest(2-9)
The kitties have fallen back into a slump once again and need this victory bad to stay in the playoff hunt. Hopefully for them Byron Leftwich will be back if not they will need a big game from Willis McGahee. The Quest, as usual, look to the Green Bay Packers to carry them to victory.

The Teal Curtain(11-0) vs.Amaizin' Blue (7-4)
The CUrtain barely escaped last week woth the victory and may be in even more trouble this week without Jamal Lewis and Amazin' Blue comming off of a league high 404 points last week led by Edgerrin James, Rudi Johnson and Reuben Droughns.

EddieMcD 25-11-2004 12:08

Playoff Analysis: Pre-Week XII
 
With three weeks left, the playoff race picks up. Problem is, unlike last year, this is an extremely tight race, especially amongst the five 6-5 teams vying for the last three spots. Also note that amongst prettymuch every team (with the obvious exception of The Shoats), a tie may as well be a loss.

  • Cooney still needs one win. They’ll also clinch with a loss from any two of the Monkeys, Charge, Fumblers, Cats, or Bonecrushers.
  • Philly can clinch with two more wins, or a win and a loss from any two of the Monkeys, Charge, Fumblers, Cats, or Bonecrushers.
  • Shoats, Girls, and Jets will clinch if they win out, or two wins and a loss from any two of the Monkeys, Charge, Fumblers, Cats, or Bonecrushers (and yeah, one win and two losses from any two of those five, if you want me to be complete).
  • Monkeys, Charge, Fumblers, Cats, and Bonecrushers are going to have to keep winning in such a tight race. As it stands, even winning out, they could possibly not make it (that’s 5 teams, 3 spots), though they could also make it on as little as a single win and a decent fantasy score (and I suppose they can lose the rest of their games and still make it with a lot of help).
  • Crushers and Dunedain are going to need at least two of three wins (and some help) to stay competitive (they, however, can lose two games and not directly be mathematically eliminated).
  • Lightning, Juggernauts, and Clan are going to need to win out (with help) to stay competitive (they, however, can lose another game and not directly be mathematically eliminated).
  • TSfR and Borg need to win out to even hope for a playoff spot. They’ll need a lot of help as well.
  • And thanks for playing Ryan, but the Hurricanes are eliminated.

And hey, we can also make some amazing assumptions based on the schedule.

  • In that 6-5 bracket, only one more game is played between themselves. It’s Week 14, Monkeys vs. Bonecrushers. It’s too early to tell the exact impact of this game, but it is likely that this game will have dire consequences for the loser. An interesting note here is that if this game ties, no matter what else happens, Cooney will clinch a playoff spot under my previous “tie may as well be a loss” clause.
  • Speaking of that 6-5 bracket, Rhode Island has both Philly and the Girls on their schedule. If they win those two, they may as well be guaranteed a playoff spot.
  • Also in that 6-5 bracket, only the Fumblers finish off their schedule with three teams under .500. So while they will have no direct impact on their fate, they will have an easier time winning out, and most likely taking a playoff spot in the process.
  • Since I’m on a roll with these 6-5s, both the Monkeys and Cats have two teams under .500, and another game which can directly affect them. They can afford to lose one against the sub-.500 teams, but they’ll definitely want to win the other game.
  • And finishing off the 6-5 teams, the Bonecrushers have The Shoats and Monkeys on their schedule. If they can win both of those, they’ll most likely be in the playoffs.
  • Philly has a chance to play spoiler, with both the Charge and Cats on their schedule.
  • Of Dunedain and Nor Cal (the 5-6 teams), Dunedain has the easier schedule, with their schedule being three teams below .500, compared to the Crushers one. That one: Dunedain themselves! In Week 14, these two teams face off. This battle may determine a low playoff spot, and it’s almost guaranteed that the loser will miss out on the playoffs.
  • While technically, any team in the top 10 right now is eligible to win the coveted number one seed, we can be realistic in saying that really only the top 5 have a shot. And it’s still anyone’s spot. These five teams are heavily interwoven between themselves in the rest of their schedules, with four games directly involving each other. In fact, it’s likely at least one of these teams will miss the playoffs (barring extreme tragedy in the 6-5 bracket). Cooney has the Girls and Shoats; Philly has the Jets and two 6-5 teams; The Shoats have the Girls, Cooney, and one 6-5 team; the Girls have The Shoats, Cooney, and one 6-5 team; and the Jets have the easiest schedule of the top 5 with only Philly being any real obstacle. It’s too tangled a web right now to give an exact picture of who needs to beat whom to get to the top and what happens when they do, but it’s certainly going to be interesting.
  • The Girls and Shoats have the toughest of the top 5 schedules (keeping in mind that The Shoats can afford a tie), and realistically, both are going to have to win out for a playoff spot. Problem is that they face each other in Week 12, meaning that the loser may start a downward spiral from there.
  • And I just find this simply hilarious in that the Clan essentially need to win out against Cooney, Rhode Island, and South Florida. Though if they manage to do that, they deserve the playoff spot.
This is a very exciting playoff race, with the top 12 well in contention for 8 playoff spots, and even up through the 15 spot are teams who have a decent shot. Unfortunately, this makes analyses very difficult. Hopefully, it’ll be easier next week. Of course, I’m secretly hoping it’s not. :D It’s more exciting that way.

Koko Ed 25-11-2004 13:59

League II Week XI Analysis
 
eh, better late than never...

Koko's X-Cats (6-5) vs.JC's Juggernauts (4-7)
The X-Cats are hoping for better play out of Aaron Brooks while the Juggernauts are looking for good play from Quincy Carter. The running game is pretty even as is the recivers so it may come down to which teams quarterback performs.


Rhode Island Charge (6-5) vs. Philly Cheesesteaks (8-3) ]
Both teams possess a couple of the most productive fantasy quarterbacks (Drew Brees for the Charge, Daunte Culpepper for the Cheesesteaks) the difference lies in the running game. The Cheesesteaks have the advantage with Domanick Davis and Duece McAllister over Willis McGahee and Josh Scobey.

South Fl Jets (7-4) vs.[color=Red]Nor Cal Crushers (5-6) [/COLOR
The Jets need Matt Hasselback to get back on the field especially with Jerome Bettis being relegated back to the bench with the return of Duce Staley. The Crushers have Trent Green playing well and but an aging Fred Taylor and an underperforming Kevin Jones.

Dunedain (5-6) vs The Borg (4-7)
So long as the Borg continue to leave Brad Johnson in the starting lineup they will continue to struggle. If Micheal Vick plays to his capable level of play he should lead Dunedain to victory.

Toronto Fumblers (6-5) vs. The Lightning ( 5-6)
The Lightning have the bigger names in the backfield (Marc Bulger, Edgerrin James, Rudi Johnson) than the Fumblers (Ben Roethlisberger , Chester Taylor, Julius Jones) but the Fumblers have a significant advantage with their recievers.

Hurricanes (2-8-1) vs. Coco's Monkeys (6-5) ]
The McNabb/Manning battle is practically a deadlock as are most of the battles up and down the rosters. What BJ Sams provides in the return game may take the Monkeys over the top.

[color=Orange]This Space for Rent(3-8)[/color vs. Bonecrushers (6-5) ]
The Bonecrushers have been missing Byron Leftwich for the past few weeks and my get him back this weekend otherwise they could be looking at hurting their playoff chances severly if Tom Brady or Thomas Jones get hot.

Stud Man Clan (4-7) vs.[color=DarkOrchid]Cooney Quest (9-2)[/COLOR ]
The Quest get a bye basically.The Clan are good as dead as long as they continue to ignore their roster.

Valleygirls (7-4) vs. The Shoats (7-3-1)

The Shoats are looking for their Indy 1-2 punch (Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne) to score lots of points fr them as well as Tiki Barber who may be able to gash the Eagles D for yards and points. The Valleygirls need lots of production from Emmit Smith, Kevin Watson and Javon Walker to snatch this one away.

Koko Ed 25-11-2004 17:06

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
The good news: Brandon Stokley scored three touchdowns for me today.
The bad news: Peyton Manning continued throwing three more touchdowns for Paragon571.
Conclusion: I need Ben Roethlisberger to throw at least a couple of TDs on Sunday to have any chance of winning.

Jones571 26-11-2004 10:09

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
i still cant believe that vandarjact missed an extra point :ahh:

Coco the Monkey 28-11-2004 19:22

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
I'm soooo happy that I got rid of Gramatica when I did....he's pretty much burned out...

EddieMcD 03-12-2004 16:27

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
Rhode Island Charge (6-5) d. Philly Cheesesteaks (8-3)
97-67
Can you tell Rhode Island isn’t playing at full strength? Philly can’t. “Both teams possess a couple of the most productive fantasy quarterbacks (Drew Brees for the Charge, Daunte Culpepper for the Cheesesteaks)…” They both threw decent games, but Brees took that battle 20-11. “…the difference lies in the running game. The Cheesesteaks have the advantage with Domanick Davis and Deuce McAllister over Willis McGahee and Josh Scobey.” On most days, this would be the case. Of course, most days don’t have Willis McGahee scoring four times. He single handedly took that battle 30-19 (and I dare say, imagine what would’ve happened had Priest Holmes been playing). The Charge’s receivers even stepped up, with Horn and Chambers outscoring the opposition 24-8. The Cheesesteaks managed to take defense by 1 point (in a surprisingly non-existent battle), but that was nowhere near enough to stop the Rhode Island Charge from keeping their place in the playoff hunt.

Koko's X-Cats (6-5) d. JC's Juggernauts (4-7)
79-40
You can tell the X-Cats won this game simply by looking at the number of double-digit performances they had. That’s five (count ‘em, five). Thou amongst these are Brooks (12), Pittman (13), Santana Moss (11), Antonio Gates (16), and Tampa Bay (10). And on the reverse side of things, you can tell that the Juggernauts really didn’t stand much of a chance, with their only double-digit performance being Reuben Droughns (10). The Cats knock the ‘Nauts out of the playoff race.

South Fl Jets (7-4) d. Nor Cal Crushers (5-6)
84-72
If you had told me around Week II that a game between these two teams would be so good, I would’ve called you crazy. Unfortunately, beyond the incredible defensive battle with the crushers winning 44-41, Nor Cal couldn’t get anything into double digits. And they needed it. While the QB battle was less than inspiring (though tied), the Jets dominance in the running game allowed Bettis and Tomlinson to combine for 28 points. They also got help from Chad Johnson’s 11. All the Crushers could do was sit back and watch.

Dunedain (5-6) d. The Borg (3-8)
91-43
Even earlier in the year, I still would’ve given this game to Dunedain. Which is sad, because I was all fired up about this great “comeback from the basement” story I was going to give. Don’t get me wrong, they played a great game. This is apparent by Vick’s 22, Blaylock’s 15, Stokley’s 20, and Pittsburgh’s 14. Sadly, such a great game is kinda ruined by the fact that it was The Borg they were playing. All The Borg could collect (get it, collect, collective? Oh, never mind) was Brian Westbrook’s 17. Also on the downside, I can’t use “Dunedain” and “tank really badly” interchangeably anymore… Woe is me in the course of Dunedain’s fifth straight win.

Toronto Fumblers (6-5) d. The Lightning (4-7)
69-62
“The Lightning have the bigger names in the backfield (Marc Bulger, Edgerrin James, Rudi Johnson) than the Fumblers (Ben Roethlisberger, Chester Taylor, Julius Jones)…” Correctly called. The Lightning won this six-man tag-team match 44-23. “…but the Fumblers have a significant advantage with their receivers.” Go Ed! :D Toronto takes this 12-3. Even though the pregame called this pretty well, we still have a large scoring discrepancy giving this game to The Lightning. This is rectified by a defensive battle score of 29-15. The Phantom Fumblers take that battle and the war.

Coco's Monkeys (6-5) d. Hurricanes (2-8-1)
91-32
Those unlucky Hurricanes just can’t get anything going for them (well, other than McNabb’s 14). Meanwhile, the Monkeys had Peyton Manning and his score of 40. I’ll stop here.

This Space for Rent (3-8) d. Bonecrushers (6-5)
65-32
Just when the Bonecruchers think they have a viable QB to replace the injured Leftwich, he gets benched. So Philadelphia’s 20 may have just as well been a blank. Not too much stands out on TSfR’s roster this week, but they easily outperformed whatever else the Bonecrushers could fire at them.

Cooney Quest (9-2) d. Stud Man Clan (4-7)
76-42
Vinatieri and Favre continue to make up Cooney’s offense with a combined 34 points. Alone, this isn’t much (especially considering that the rest of their offense just sat around and twiddled their thumbs). But the defense also came through for the Quest with 36 points. The Clan got some help from Dallas’s 22, but that was it. Cooney is now the first team with a guaranteed playoff spot.

The Shoats (7-3-1) d. Valleygirls (7-4)
85-25
Talk about your cataclysmic breakdowns. This game was not pretty. The Shoats inherited that amazing Thursday performance from the Colts with Harrison nabbing 24. New England also put up 22 in their victory. The Valleygirls are toast by this point. I’d call it simply bad luck, and the Girls are very likely to bounce back next week. Either way, The Shoats have technically clinched a playoff spot.

Rank Team Name W-L-T WPct Pts Streak
1 x Cooney Quest 10-2-0 .833 763 W-1
2 x The Shoats 8-3-1 .708 821 W-2
3 Ph!lly Cheesesteaks 8-4-0 .667 847 L-1
4 south fl jets 8-4-0 .667 683 W-1
5 Coco's Monkeys 7-5-0 .583 848 W-2
6 Rhode Island Charge 7-5-0 .583 784 W-1
7 Toronto Fumblers 7-5-0 .583 718 W-1
8 Koko's X-Cats 7-5-0 .583 714 W-3
9 ValleyGirls 7-5-0 .583 629 L-1
10 Dunedain 6-6-0 .500 637 W-5
11 BoneCrushers 6-6-0 .500 601 L-2
12 Nor Cal Crushers 5-7-0 .417 646 L-1
13 z the lightning 4-8-0 .333 681 L-6
14 z Jc's Juggernaut's 4-8-0 .333 630 L-1
15 z This Space For Rent 4-8-0 .333 620 W-1
16 z Stud Man Clan 4-8-0 .333 491 L-3
17 z The BORG 3-9-0 .250 436 L-5
18 z Hurricanes 2-9-1 .208 631 L-1

x= Clinched Playoff Spot
z= Mathematically Eliminated

I did not expect that many of the 6-5 pack to win this week. It knocked out a lot of teams who won this week. One thing of note: I said The Shoats have technically clinched a playoff spot. I did some researching of schedules and some math, and well, I'll explain my logic when I put up the playoff picture. Speaking of which, the current playoff picture will be up sometime between tonight and Sunday morning. :)

EddieMcD 04-12-2004 01:38

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
Two weeks left, twelve teams in the hunt, eight playoff spots. Two of these spots are clinched (well, one solid, and one technically, more on that later). But that still leaves ten teams vying for the last six spots. What will happen? Here’s how it is:
  • First of all, it should be noted that a tie may as well be a loss in a race this tight (with the exception of The Shoats).
  • We’re disregarding fantasy scores unless noted.
  • Cooney has clinched, plain and simple.
  • The Shoats have technically clinched. Okay, let me clarify. If you look at it from a mathematical standpoint, they need either one win, or a loss from any one of the Monkeys, Charge, Fumblers, Cats, or Girls to clinch. But then we look at Week 14 and see that the Girls and Charge play each other. So, there’s your one loss. There is one way The Shoats can miss the playoffs, and this situation is so unlikely that you’re better off playing Powerball than betting on this happening. The Shoats will only miss if they lose out, Monkeys, Fumblers, and Cats all win out, the Charge and Girls both win week 13, and the Charge/Girls game in week 14 ties (and even then, the Girls would have to make up a 200 fantasy point difference). And since a tie is so rare (especially on a specific game), I don’t like to include them in these playoff analyses. So rather than list all that, I’m just going to go ahead and say The Shoats have clinched. :p
  • Philly and Jets will clinch with either one win, or if one of the 7-5 teams lose out and both Dunedain and Bonecrushers lose one game.
  • Charge and Girls will clinch if they win out due to them facing in Week 14. Monkeys, Fumblers, and Cats will also clinch if they win out, due to the fact only four out of five 7-5 teams can possibly win out. Both situations will cause at least one team to be knocked below this bracket (and possibly into ninth if everyone stays in the spots they're in), making these win-out clinches possible.
  • Dunedain and Bonecrushers will want to win both games, and will want a couple of the 7-5 teams to lose out. They can, however, lose a game and not directly be eliminated.
  • Crushers need to win out to stay in the race. They’ll also need some help (which they themselves can actually provide).
  • And finally, Lightning, Juggernauts, TSfR, Clan, Borg, and Hurricanes are all mathematically eliminated.
  • On the number one spot, this is much simpler than it was last week. Cooney will clinch number one with either a win, or a loss from all of the Shoats, Philly, and Jets. On the flip side, the Shoats, Philly, or Jets can only possibly nab number one if they win out, and Cooney loses out.
Whew, that was a mouthful. Here are some interesting games on the schedule:
  • Jets and Philly face off this week. The winner of this game clinches a playoff spot.
  • This week also has the Crushers and Cats. The first of the Crushers’ challenges is in that 7-5 bracket, and if they win, they are directly helping themselves.
  • Week 14, Crushers and Dunedain. If the Crushers were victorious in their previous game, this game will most likely decide the number eight spot (okay, I’m done explaining my math :p)
  • Also Week 14 is the Girls/Charge game. The loser is most likely out, and the winner is most likely in.
  • There’s the Cats and Cheesesteaks Week 14. If Philly lost the previous week to the Jets and the Cats eliminated the Crushers in the previous week, this game may determine a low playoff spot.
  • Monkeys/Bonecrushers in Week 14 will not be pretty for the loser.
  • And what should be one of the best games of the year, Cooney and The Shoats square off Week 14. Could this game also determine the winner of the number one seed?
This is even more of a puzzle than last week. At least next week, I’ll finally have closure. Stay tuned for what is turning out to be a darn good playoff race.

Koko Ed 05-12-2004 10:07

Re: LEAGUE I WEEK XI RESULTS & Standings
 
[quote=Koko Ed][quote=Koko Ed][quote=Koko Ed]
(W,L,T, Current streak, points)
*The Teal Curtain
11-1-0,L1,3398
Dunedain
10-2-0, W2, 3531
Paragon571
9-3-0, L1, 3565
Amaizin' Blue
8-4-0, W4, 3769.5
NorCal Crushers
8-4-0, W2, 3158
Pelan's Bobcats
8-4-0, W5, 3110
Koko's X-Cats
6-6-0,W3, 3278.5
boodah25
6-6-0,L3,3004
Sparxs1126
5-7-0,L4, 3152
ValleyGirls
5-7-0, L2, 2972
Epsilon Delta
5-7-0,W1, 2520
Sigmakittens
4-8-0, L3, 2487.5
gaelforce126
4-8-0, L3, 2409
Cooney Quest
3-9-0, L1, 2239.5
ryforstek525
2-10-0,L8,2590
NU Cowboys
2-10-0, W2, 1840
*-clinched playoff spot.

Koko's X-Cats (6-6)312 Paragon571 (9-3) 307
The X-Cats came back from Manning's huge advantage over Roethlisberger using thier running game 103-82. The recievers 24-3. And the defensive game 127- 95 to steal this one late and break Paragon's 9 gam e winning streak.

Epsilon Delta (5-7) 264 Sparxs1126(5-7) 228
Epsilon Delta's Micheal Vick outperformed Sparx's Donovan McNabb 97-85 and LaDanian Thomlinson scored 58 points to Sparx's three backs 19 points to severely damage Sparx's playoff hopes.

NorCal Crushers (8-4) 195 gaelforce126(4-8) 176
The Crushers escaped gaelforce using defense 79- 71, the running backs 19-12 and the recievers 19 - 6.

Dunedain (10-2) 376 boodah25 (6-6) 150
boodah25 is taking thier lives in their own hands starting Drew Bledsoe on the road so Dunedain's Marc Bulger has a distinct advantage.
boodah25 switched up on me and started Drew Henson instead and paid dearly for it as Henson only managed 13 points to Marc Bulger scored 137 points and that was basically it. Dunedain's three backs scored 153 points to boodah25's two backs getting 65 points.

Pelan's Bobcats(8-4) 342ValleyGirls(5-7) 207
The Valleygirls are at a disadvantage leaving a blank spot on the roster thus placing an even bigger onus on Daunte Culpepper having to produce bigger numbers. With Brian Griese, Rudi Johnson and Shaun Alexander on thier side the Bobcats have the opportunity for a blowout.
Griese outscores Culpepper 107-100. The rest is downhill.


NU Cowboys (2-10) 215 ryforstek525 (2-10) 181
AJ Feeley gets the Cowboys up to a 73-0 start and held on for dear life to win their second game in a row.

Cooney Quest(3-9) 253Sigmakittens (4-8) 224
The Quest's defense got 98 points to the kitties 49 points to basically ends the kitties playoff hopes.

Amaizin' Blue (8-4) 353 The Teal Curtain(11-1) 304
The Curtain finally lose and they still win. They clinched the first playoff spot in the league. Amazin' Blue's backs scored 175 points to the Teal Curtain's backs 71 points.

Koko Ed 05-12-2004 11:12

LEAGUGE 1 WEEK XIII ANALYSIS
 
Koko's X-Cats (6-6)vs. NU Cowboys (2-10)
The Cowboys have been playing much better since the byes have ended but they still are missing a pair of players on thier roster including at running back where the X-Cats make their bread and butter.

Sparxs1126(5-7) vs. The Teal Curtain(11-1)
The Sparxs are still in the playoff hunt. Thus they are quite unhappy to see the league leading Teal Curtain. The Sparxs have been on a downturn ever since Priest Holmes went down and it's not sure when he will be back so once again it's up to Donovan McNabb to save the day.

gaelforce126(4-8) vs. Epsilon Delta (5-7)
Epsilon Delta has crawled back into the playoff race but are living dangerously continuing to live with only one running back(even if it is the great LaDanian Thomlinson). Clinton Portis and JUlius Jones could put an end to Epsilon Delta's playoff hopes.

boodah25 (6-6) vs.NorCal Crushers (8-4)
boodah25 needs to get it together quick to stay in the playoff hunt going with Drew Bledsoe and the Bills D to seek a way back to victory. Th Crushers could have Ahman Green back online and Stephen Jackson could pay big dividens as well and help the Crushers put boodah25 on the ropes.

ValleyGirls(5-7) vs. Dunedain (10-2)
The Valleygirls as usual look to Daunte Culpepper to lead the way but their deiecincies at running back. Thus if McAllister, Pittman and Goings have any kind of major production it's over.

Paragon571 (9-3) vs. Pelan's Bobcats(8-4)
Peyton Manning is the only real advantage Paragon571 has over the Bobcats and Brian Griese is palying well so Tiki Barber needs to come up big today. The Bobcats need Shaun Alexnader to play big this week and Rudi Johnson to break through against the Ravens.

Sigmakittens (4-8) vs.ryforstek525 (2-10)
ryforstek525 may only have Warrick Dunn to produce for them and he may not even outplay Willis McGahee of the kitties and Byron Leftwich should easily outplay the benched Kurt Warner.

Amaizin' Blue (8-4) vs. Cooney Quest(3-9)
The Quest are in trouble because they only have Willaim Green to counter Edgerrin James, Duece McAllister and Reuben Droughns. So unless Brett Farve has one of the gretest games in NFL history they're history.

Koko Ed 05-12-2004 12:02

Re: League II Week XI Analysis
 
Koko's X-Cats (7-5) vs.Nor Cal Crushers (5-7)
If Ahman Green is back for the X-Cats they will be tough to beat because Green loves running on the Eagles. The Crushers need a big game from Fred Taylor to stay close.

Rhode Island Charge (7-5) vs. Stud Man Clan (4-8)
The Charge are looking for big things from Willis McGahee to stay strong in the playoff hunt. The Clan are looking much stronger than in recent weeks with all hands on deck but they need much more from Kevan Barlow than what they have ben getting.

South Fl Jets (8-4) vs. Philly Cheesesteaks (8-4)
Daunte Culpepper is a big difeerence maker for the Cheesesteaks but Matt Hasselback will perform much better this week. The real difference lies in the running game where Duece McAllister and Domanick Davis have better opportunities for success over Jerome Bettis (who will be seeing less action with the return of Duce Staley) and LaDanian Thomlinson (who will be fighting for yards against Denver).

Dunedain (6-6) vs. JC's Juggernauts (4-8)
The Juggernauts are doing without are doing without a starting quarterback because Quincy Carter is going back to the bench for the Jets and need Curits Martin and Reuben Droughns to way outproduce Clinton Portis and Derrick Blaylock.

Toronto Fumblers (7-5) vs.The Borg (4-8)
The Borg have given up on the season and are now without Marshall Faulk so this one is pretty easy to break down: The Fumblers win.

Hurricanes (2-9-1) vs.The Lightning ( 5-7)
Bulger should be sick for the Lightning. But they also have an advantage over the 'Canes with two productive backs while the 'Canes have the rarely used Chris Perry.

This Space for Rent(4-8) vs. Coco's Monkeys (7-5)
So long as the Monkey have Manning and Dillon producing points they are to be feared by everyone in the league.

Valleygirls (7-5) vs.Cooney Quest (10-2)
The running game is seriously lacking here so if Brett Farve has any kind of big day the Quest should win.

Bonecrushers (6-6) vs. The Shoats (8-3-1)
Jake Delohme could be the difference. Lots of interesting matchups in this game. Tiki Barber and TJ Duckett vs. Warrick Dunn and the returning Amos Zeroue. The recivers matchup is realling interesting with MArvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne vs. Terrell Owens. But with the Jaguars looking to take a page of the Steelers playbook and run more could limit Byron Leftwich's ability to score. Delohme gets to smack around the pathetic Saints defense.

Alex Pelan 06-12-2004 15:57

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
All right, I need a 66 point night from the Cundiff/Alexander combo in tonight's game to pull out the win. Alexander has done it by himself 4 times this year. Of course, if I had just played Kerry Collins instead of Griese, I would be in a lot better shape, as Collins outscored Manning... :D

Koko Ed 11-12-2004 15:27

League I Week XII RESULTS AND STANDINGS
 
(W,L,T, Current streak, points)
*The Teal Curtain
11-2-0,L2,3658
Dunedain
10-3-0, L1, 3776
Amaizin' Blue
9-4-0, W5, 4088.5
Paragon571
9-4-0, L2, 3875
Pelan's Bobcats
9-4-0, W6, 3427
NorCal Crushers
8-5-0, L1, 3158
Koko's X-Cats
7-6-0,W4, 3606.5
boodah25
7-6-0,W1,3321
Sparxs1126
6-7-0,W1, 3480
ValleyGirls
6-7-0, W1, 3269
gaelforce126
5-8-0, W1, 2788
Epsilon Delta
5-8-0,L1, 2757
Sigmakittens
5-8-0, W1, 2694.5

Cooney Quest
3-10-0, L1, 2385.5
ryforstek525
2-11-0,L9,2725
NU Cowboys
2-11-0, L1, 2088
*-clinched playoff spot.



Koko's X-Cats (7-6)328 NU Cowboys (2-11) 248.5
A 126-58 advantage in the running game paved the way for an easy victory for the X-Cats.

Sparxs1126(6-7) 328 The Teal Curtain(11-2) 260
Donovan McNabb exploded for 148 points and put the Teal Curtain in a hole that they never climbed out of. Good thing for them they already clinched a playoff spot.

gaelforce126(5-8) 379 Epsilon Delta (5-8)237
Epsilon Delta has crawled back into the playoff race but are living dangerously continuing to live with only one running back(even if it is the great LaDanian Thomlinson). Clinton Portis and JUlius Jones could put an end to Epsilon Delta's playoff hopes.
Wel unknown to me they were ended long before this contest began but I did call it right with the Portis/Jones pairing crushing LaDainian Thomlinson 168-77.

boodah25 (7-6) 317NorCal Crushers (8-5) 281
Led by the Buffalo Bills suddenly opportunistic defense boodah25's D outscored the Crushers D 129-65 severly damaging the Crushers playoff hopes.

ValleyGirls(6-7) 297 Dunedain (10-3) 245
Daunte Culpepper outscored the injured Marc Bulger 109-14 and the Valleygirls sought means outside of the running game to win such as the defense outsocring Dunedain's D 105 - 64 and winning the recieving game 58-17.

Pelan's Bobcats(9-4) 317 Paragon571 (9-4) 310
While Manning was his usual great self for the suddenly slumping Paragon571 scoring 104 points the runnin game came up short scoring only 64 points to Pelan's Bobcats 112 points.

Sigmakittens (5-8) 207 ryforstek525 (2-11) 135
Byron Leftwich scored 67 points and Jeff Wilkins scored 14 points to outduel thier non-existance opponents and make thing embarrasingly easy for the kitties.

Amaizin' Blue (9-4) 349 Cooney Quest(3-10)146
The Quest are in trouble because they only have Willaim Green to counter Edgerrin James, Duece McAllister and Reuben Droughns. So unless Brett Farve has one of the gretest games in NFL history they're history.
Let's just say it wasn't a banner day for Green Bay Packers football last Sunday and leave it at that.

EddieMcD 11-12-2004 20:16

Week XIII Postgame Analysis
 
Interestingly enough, nobody else was added to the list of the mathematically eliminated.

Rhode Island Charge (7-5) d. Stud Man Clan (4-8)
62-58
Oh, what a nail biter this one was. So what does Rhode Island do when its usually dominant running game blanks and Drew Brees doesn’t throw? Let the receivers do the dirty work. Horn and Chambers combined for 32. Of course, that offense was nearly equaled by Drew Bledsoe and his 29 by himself (which made me personally happy until I saw that the Clan had him). So we come down to the Monday night and defensive scores. The Charge had a combined 25 (all on Sunday). The Monday night defense of Dallas, who needed 9 to win, only took 5 (a combined 12 for the Clan). So, in a game much closer than it should’ve been, Rhode Island moves closer to a playoff spot.

Nor Cal Crushers (5-7) d. Koko's X-Cats (7-5)
98-74
I knew Nor Cal had a chance to win this one. I never thought it would end up being this impressive. But with five players clearing 14, this one was over before it started. Trent Green threw for 21, Kevin Jones ran for 16, Darrell Jackson caught for 14, Hanson kicked for 16, and Edwards, well, defended for 14. The X-Cats had their high mark in the Tampa Bay DEF and their 25. This was accompanied by Aaron Brooks’s 18. But with nothing else behind Koko and his Cats (which IMO, sounds like a name for a rock band), the Crushers were able to keep their playoff hopes alive.

South Fl Jets (8-4) d. Philly Cheesesteaks (8-4)
92-58
And the flip side of the first game, this one should’ve been much closer than it was. Philly’s generally powerhouse offense only got remotely decent performances from Culpepper’s 10 and Ackers’s 19. The Jets, on the other hand, pulled no punches. Hasselbeck put up a game-high 29. This was followed by Chad Johnson’s 20 and Tomlinson’s 17. With this victory, the South Florida Jets are heading to the playoffs.

JC's Juggernauts (4-8) d. Dunedain (6-6)
64-51
With a playoff spot on the line, winning this game would’ve been a huge boon for Dunedain. Unfortunately, they Dunedained (yeah, I’m back to that joke). Beyond Portis tallying 19 and Stokley nabbing 13, no one else was able to plop up anything good (in fact, Vick scored -6). This provided a huge advantage towards the Juggernauts, who got additional help from Martin’s 19 and Vanderjagt’s 16. When the rest of the offense decided to pitch in, they did so in numbers that were able to offset the absence of a QB, giving JC and his Juggernauts (which IMO, sounds like a heavy metal band) a victory.

Toronto Fumblers (7-5) d. The Borg (4-8)
114-35
And going with a certain theme, this game happened the exact way everyone thought it would: “The Borg have given up on the season and are now without Marshall Faulk so this one is pretty easy to break down: The Fumblers win.” Borg, Brian Westbrook, 26. Phantom Fumblers, lots more. The running game could’ve won this on their own, with a combined 41. Roethlisberger (I’ve said his name so much this season, I can actually spell it) put up 18, and Chicago and Muhammad scored 15 and 14, respectively. Everybody on Toronto scored at least 5, pushing them towards an almost inevitable playoff spot.

Hurricanes (2-9-1) vs. The Lightning (5-7)
76-68
This one actually should’ve gone to The Lightning. The only reason the ‘Canes were able to help themselves out of the basement was McNabb’s 37 and Alexander’s 14. Beyond dual 9s, it was complete donutville (add that to the list of Eddieisms). The Lightning had everyone contribute (except the QB spot, which probably killed them). They were led by Kasay’s 23 and James’s 19. So with two different playing styles represented pretty exceptionally here, the “couple powerhouse players” style defeats the “slow and steady conglomerate” style today.

Coco's Monkeys (7-5) d. This Space for Rent (4-8)
73-66
This was another nail biter, but as Ed put it: “So long as the Monkeys have Manning and Dillon producing points they are to be feared by everyone in the league.” They combined for 31. The defense pitched in too, with 25. Beyond Buffalo’s 29 (and the defensive combination 43), TSfR couldn’t put much up on the board. So Coco and his Monkeys (which IMO, sounds wrong) keep clinging to a playoff spot.

Cooney Quest (10-2) d. Valleygirls (7-5)
77-66
Here's a game which could’ve gone either way. The Girls had their dominant defense put up 33. Cooney was able to counter that with 42. The Quest even had a combined receiving total of 28. All the Girls could do was put up a 15 from the K spot, and watch. This win cements Cooney Quest as the number one seed.

The Shoats (8-3-1) d. Bonecrushers (6-6)
79-66
I have to say, The Shoats’ scoring patterns have made my job easier. That’s tri-11s from Delhomme, Wayne, and Harrison. Defense chipped in 41. Also making my job easy were dual 14s from the Bonecrushers’ Owens and Wilkins. Leftwich added 11, but the difference was (lack of) defense, giving The Shoats their third straight win.

Rank Team Name W-L-T WPct Pts Streak
1 y Cooney Quest 11-2-0 .846 840 W-2
2 x The Shoats 9-3-1 .731 900 W-3
3 x south fl jets 9-4-0 .692 775 W-2
4 Coco's Monkeys 8-5-0 .615 921 W-3
5 Ph!lly Cheesesteaks 8-5-0 .615 899 L-2
6 Rhode Island Charge 8-5-0 .615 846 W-2
7 Toronto Fumblers 8-5-0 .615 832 W-2
8 Koko's X-Cats 7-6-0 .538 788 L-1
9 ValleyGirls 7-6-0 .538 695 L-2
10 Nor Cal Crushers 6-7-0 .462 744 W-1
11 Dunedain 6-7-0 .462 688 L-1
12 BoneCrushers 6-7-0 .462 667 L-3
13 z Jc's Juggernaut's 5-8-0 .385 694 W-1
14 z the lightning 4-9-0 .308 749 L-7
15 z This Space For Rent 4-9-0 .308 686 L-1
16 z Stud Man Clan 4-9-0 .308 549 L-4
17 z Hurricanes 3-9-1 .269 707 W-1
18 z The BORG 3-10-0 .231 471 L-6

x= Clinched Playoff Spot
y= Clinched #1 Seed
z= Mathematically Eliminated

Playoff picture will be up ASAP (most likely in the morning).

vVigglEs 11-12-2004 22:01

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
JeTs or Giants Who ur Fav

EddieMcD 12-12-2004 07:03

Pre-Week XIV Playoff Analysis
 
Well, it hasn’t changed much between this week and last week, though determining who gets in is much easier. All of the top 12 can reach the playoffs. That’s currently 9 teams vying for the last 5 spots. Who will make it? Here’s how it is:


  • Note that none of these are assuming fantasy points. More on that later.
  • Cooney, Shoats, and Jets have all clinched a playoff birth. Also of note is that Cooney has clinched the number one seed.
  • Monkeys, Philly, Charge, and Fumblers will be in the playoffs if they win, tie, or either one of the Cats or Girls loses or ties.
  • Cats and Girls will be in if they win and the other loses their game. They could also get in if they win and a couple teams from the 8-5 bracket lose.
  • Crushers, Dunedain, and Bonecrushers need to win, and they need both the Girls and Cats to lose.
  • The eliminated tier remains the same: Juggernauts, Lightning, TSfR, Clan, ‘Canes, and Borg are all headed home.
The above is just basic. But looking at schedules and fantasy scores yields a whole different picture.


  • Fantasy scores are now coming into play. I’ll set my “maximum possible difference attainable in one week” at 100 points, just to be safe.
  • The 8-5 bracket is looking quite safe, even if they lose and both Cats and Girls win. Let’s face it, this week will really only be for deciding who gets what seed among these 4. The Cats have longshots at overtaking the Charge and Fumblers if it comes down to fantasy points. The Girls can’t remotely overtake anybody above them via points. Realistically, the Cats are cool no matter what if they win, and the Girls need to win and have the Cats lose to make the playoffs.
  • In the 6-7 bracket, they need to win no matter what. But then they’ll need both of the 7-6 teams to lose. Finally, they’ll all need higher fantasy points than the 7-6 teams. While all three of the 6-7s have the ability to overtake the Girls in points, realistically, only the Crushers have a shot at surpassing the Cats in points. In fact, I’d be willing to bet money that neither Dunedain nor Bonecrushers will make the playoffs.
  • Speaking of the 6-7s, Dunedain and Crushers face off. Granted, it’s essentially 5 teams fighting for the last spot, but I still find this match interesting. Not as interesting as it was last week, mind you.
  • The Girls take on the Charge. If this game ties or the Charge win, all of the 8-5 teams are *officially* in the playoffs.
  • Cats and Philly go at it this week as well. It’s the same sitch as the Girls/Charge game: game ties or Philly wins, all of the 8-5 teams officially have playoff spots.
  • I’d also like to point out the Quest/Shoats game. We haven’t gotten a game this titanic in proportion since Week XIV last season, in which Philly (#1 at the time) and CB234 (#3) faced off. CB234 got the win, which interestingly enough pushed the Valleygirls (then at #2) into the #1 spot (CB234 took #2, and Philly dropped back to #3). Just a bit of history for you. Nothing that big at stake here this time around, but it should be an interesting game (and possible preview of the Kamen Bowl).
  • We also have the Toilet Bowl taking place this week! Who will inhale audibly more: The Borg or the Hurricanes?
  • Then there’s also the consolation game in the Toilet Tourney between TSfR and The Lightning. Not sure if the point to this one is to win or lose yet…
There you have it: the playoff picture in a nutshell. You’ll notice the key here is fantasy points. Some teams who could feasibly hit eighth based just on record have no chance of making the playoffs due to low fantasy scores. So all in all, we can prettymuch assume that the top 7 are all in, and the Cats, Girls, and Crushers are fighting for the last playoff spot. Would’ve been much easier had I said this to begin with, huh?

Koko Ed 12-12-2004 09:00

Re: LEAGUGE 1 WEEK XIIII ANALYSIS
 
Last week of the season and still only the suddenly slumping Teal Curtain have clinched a playoff spot with five teams in contention for three playoff spots. It's getting hot....

Koko's X-Cats (7-6)vs. Sigmakittens (5-8)
Both Corey Dillon for the X-Cats and Willis McGahee for the kitties are due for huge games for their respective teams but the X-Cats also have Chris Brown who could gash the KC Chiefs D for chunks of years and Derrick Blaylock who could do the same to the Titans. The kitties have Jesse Chatman who gets an occasional carry and thus fewer chances to make big plays thereofre the kitties need Randy Moss to get healthy.

Sparxs1126(6-7) vs. Amaizin' Blue (9-4)
Amazin' Blue is fighting for their playoff lives and are in good shape with a huge advantage at running back. The Sparx could play spoiler if Donovan McNabb is huge again this week.

gaelforce126(5-8) vs. The Teal Curtain(11-2)
It's a good thing the Teal Curtain had already clinched a playoff spot because they have been getting taken down the last few weeks and with gaelforce126 having Clinton Portis and Julius Jones it is possible to happen agian.

boodah25 (7-6) vs.Epsilon Delta (5-8)
Now this is more like it for Epsilon Delta. boodah25 is missing Kevan Barlow so it's LaDanian Thomlinson vs. Domanic Davis. I think Thomlinson can win that matchup.

ValleyGirls(6-7) vs.NorCal Crushers (8-5)
The Crushers are hanging by a thread and badly need to win and win big. Chad Johnson, Arlen Harris and Ahman Green need to be huge for the Crushers to survive and it would help them if Daunte Culpepper didn't have his usual great game.

Paragon571 (9-4) vs. Dunedain (10-3)
Paragon571 picked a bad time to slump. Now they have to beat a tough Dunedain team to get in or they are good as dead. Manning isn't the problem. He'll get his points but they need Tiki Barber to get started again and Thomas Jones to show up. Emmit Smith might not play so the could hurt them. Dumedain also uses three running back including the very productive Nick Goings but the real sleeper that puts fear into Paragon571 is Terrell Owens who could finish off Paragon571's season.

NU Cowboys (2-11) vs.Pelan's Bobcats(9-4)
Having the Cowboys on their schedule is the best thing for the Bobcat's playoff push. They are missing two players (one is suspended and the other out with an injury) so their three running backs perform up to their expectations they are in.

ryforstek525 (2-11) vs. Cooney Quest(3-10)
If the Packers perform well in Detriot the Quest win easily. There's not much to ryforstek525 so if the Packers play poorly they still may win.

Koko Ed 12-12-2004 09:58

Re: League II Week XI Analysis
 
Koko's X-Cats (7-6) vs.Philly Cheesesteaks (8-5)
The X-Cats have the slimmest playoff hopes and here comes Daunte Culpepper, Corey Dillon and the Cheesesteaks. Ahman Green need to play huge if the X-Cats have any hope for the playoffs.

Rhode Island Charge (8-5) vs. Valleygirls (7-5)
If Drew Brees and Willis McGahee play up to their abilities the Charge can punch their ticket for the playoffs. The Valleygirls are lacking in the running and passing game but the Ravens D feasting on the inexperienced Eli Manning is their sleeper.

South Fl Jets (9-4) vs. Stud Man Clan (4-9)
The Jets are playing for improved playoff position and a bye. The Clan are helping them by having an injured Kevan Barlow starting.

Dunedain (6-7) vs. Nor Cal Crushers (6-7)
The Crushers have the advantage at quarterback with Trent Green palying at a high level while you never know what you are going to get from Micheal Vick week to week. Dunedain has the advantage at runningback with Derrick Blaylock who gets to run all over a demoralized Titans D and Clinton Portis who is the one thing that could exploit the one weakness the Eagles have. Kevin Jones is running better but he is still and unknown commodity and Fred Taylor is running hard but he is on the back end of his career.

Toronto Fumblers (8-5) vs.JC's Juggernauts (5-8)
The only disadvantage the Juggernauts have to the Fumblers is at quarterback and Testeverde gets shots at the worst defense in the league while the Fumblers Ben Roethlisberger will be in a dogfight with the tough Jets D. Don't be usrprised if the Fumblers fall.

Hurricanes (3-9-1) vs.The Borg (4-9)
The Canes have Donovan McNabb but have only one working running back. The Borg have two good runningback but hteir quarterback is benched (Faulk may be hurt so it doesn't look for the Borg).

This Space for Rent(4-9) vs. The Lightning (4-9)
The Lightning are without Marc Bulger thus need big games from Rudi Johnson and Edgerrin James to win. The Renters need Tom Brady to perform better and to get something from Thomas Jones to win.

Coco's Monkeys (8-5) vs. Bonecrushers (6-7)
The Monkeys are trying to make a final hard push for the playoffs by pummeling the Bonecrushers with Peyton Manning and a motivated Corey Dillon. Terrell Owens and Warrick Dunn are the Bonecrushers only chance.

The Shoats (9-3-1) vs. Cooney Quest (11-2)
A possible championship game preview. The Shoats have a suddenly red hot Jake Delhome and are more solid at running back. Both teams are very strong at wide reciver. The Shoats are also stronger oin defense.

Cory 12-12-2004 19:58

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
If I win this week, I'm in the playoffs. Koko has 825 points, and I have 824 right now with Trent Green and Keith Bulluck to go.

Koko Ed 14-12-2004 15:58

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
AIEEEEE!!!!
I can't believe I choked in the last two weeks and came up 18 points short of a playoff spot!
ARRRRRGH!!!!

EddieMcD 17-12-2004 16:59

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
Rhode Island Charge (8-5) d. Valleygirls (7-6)
78-53
The Girls needed a win to have a shot at the playoffs. Unfortunately, they came upon Rhode Island’s second-half hot-streak. “If Drew Brees and Willis McGahee play up to their abilities, the Charge can punch their ticket for the playoffs. The Valleygirls are lacking in the running and passing game but the Ravens D feasting on the inexperienced Eli Manning is their sleeper.” Brees and McGahee had 10 and 17, respectively. While Ed was correct in the Ravens DEF being a sleeper (they took 19), the Girls didn’t have anything else to back that sleeper. So the Charge are able to claim their playoff spot.

Philly Cheesesteaks (8-5) d. Koko's X-Cats (7-6)
77-38
With the Valleygirls losing, all the X-Cats really had to do was hold on for their playoff spot (and a win would outright guarantee it). Only their K and DEF were able to clear 5 (they both took 10) though. This game was probably over before it began anyway, but the Cats’ low scoring left the door open for the Nor Cal Crushers. Not to detract from Philly’s game, because they held up well in their own light. Their combined running score was 32. So Philly officially plopped themselves into the playoffs, but the X-Cats had to wait to see if they were in.

South Fl Jets (9-4) d. Stud Man Clan (4-9)
74-37
What can I say? The Clan never got much this season, and in their closer, they weren’t much different. High point (and I use this term loosely): the receivers combining for 16. The Jets actually showed up to this game, as noted by Hasselbeck’s 19, the RB’s 23, and Chad Johnson’s 10. Eh, this game really didn’t mean much anyway.

Nor Cal Crushers (6-7) d. Dunedain (6-7)
104-70
With both the Valleygirls and X-Cats losing, both these teams had a chance to sneak in on the number eight seed (though only the Crushers had any real chance due to fantasy points). Dunedain would’ve needed 154 points, but the Crushers only needed a more realistic 82 points. Not that it wasn’t going to be easy. But they had help. First, I point out the massive defensive effort put forth, netting 50. I think that helped. Also on the plus side of things was Trent Green’s 16, Kevin Jones’s 13, and Darrell Jackson’s 12. These put the total to 91. 91 is more than 82. And the Nor Cal Crushers sneak into the final playoff spot in what was easily the most exciting event this week.

Toronto Fumblers (8-5) d. JC's Juggernauts (5-8)
57-48
I expected this match to have slightly more zing to it. Both QBs were in the negative. The Juggernauts only managed to plunge into the lower double digits with a WR, K, and DEF. The Phantom Fumblers offense put up slow-but-steady numbers, with both running and receiving totaling 18 each. This was all Toronto really needed, securing their playoff spot.

The Borg (3-10) d. Hurricanes (3-9-1)
51-34
It was an exciting championship game for the Toilet Bowl! Okay, not really. The Borg did manage to clear 50 for the first time since Week III. All that really was though is Todd Heap’s 15 and Kansas City’s 17. Meanwhile, all the ‘Canes had was Shaun Alexander’s 11. The Hurricanes have “won” the Toilet Bowl.

This Space for Rent (4-9) d. The Lightning (4-9)
81-39
Now where were performances like this earlier on in the season for TSfR? The consolation game in the Toilet Bowl tourney was extremely one-sided. And that’s a good thing, what with Tom Brady actually throwing for 17, Clayton’s 13, and the Buffalo DEF raking in 23 points. The Lightning’s closest score was Atlanta’s 18, and since that was the theme of this game, we can easily deduce that TSfR was victorious.

Coco's Monkeys (8-5) d. Bonecrushers (6-7)
65-52
Is it sad an off day for the Monkeys still produces a pretty decent win? Is it also sad that Peyton Manning scored 17 for them, and that is a bad day for him? How about Corey Dillon and his 10? In the second half of the season at least, this is an off day for him as well. So, long story short, the Monkeys had a bad day filled with respectable scores and won. What a strange world we live in… On a side note, the Monkeys are in the playoffs.

The Shoats (9-3-1) d. Cooney Quest (11-2)
89-81
“A possible championship game preview.” Definitely. This game had all the makings of a title game. Rundown: QB battle was pretty even. Running, not so much. T.J. Duckett dominated prettymuch everyone for The Shoats giving them a nice 27. Receiving went the other way as Cooney’s WRs tallied 29. Defense was dead even. It was the slightly better scores in losing a category that put The Shoats over the Quest. And if what Ed said is true, we will have an exciting championship.

Rank Team Name W-L-T WPct Pts Streak
1 y Cooney Quest 11-3-0 .786 921 L-1
2 x The Shoats 10-3-1 .750 989 W-4
3 x south fl jets 10-4-0 .714 849 W-3
4 x Coco's Monkeys 9-5-0 .643 986 W-4
5 x Ph!lly Cheesesteaks 9-5-0 .643 976 W-1
6 x Rhode Island Charge 9-5-0 .643 924 W-3
7 x Toronto Fumblers 9-5-0 .643 889 W-3
8 x Nor Cal Crushers 7-7-0 .500 848 W-2
9 z Koko's X-Cats 7-7-0 .500 826 L-2
10 z ValleyGirls 7-7-0 .500 748 L-3
11 z Dunedain 6-8-0 .429 758 L-2
12 z BoneCrushers 6-8-0 .429 719 L-4
13 z This Space For Rent 5-9-0 .357 767 W-1
14 z Jc's Juggernaut's 5-9-0 .357 742 L-1
15 z the lightning 4-10-0 .286 788 L-8
16 z Stud Man Clan 4-10-0 .286 586 L-5
17 z The BORG 4-10-0 .286 522 W-1
18 z Hurricanes 3-10-1 .250 741 L-1

x= Clinched Playoff Spot
y= Clinched #1 Seed
z= Mathematically Eliminated

Tune in either later tonight or tomorrow for the final playoff picture, and a breakdown of the second half of the regular season.

Koko Ed 17-12-2004 17:41

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
Quote:

Philly Cheesesteaks (8-5) d. Koko's X-Cats (7-6)
77-38
With the Valleygirls losing, all the X-Cats really had to do was hold on for their playoff spot (and a win would outright guarantee it). Only their K and DEF were able to clear 5 (they both took 10) though. This game was probably over before it began anyway, but the Cats’ low scoring left the door open for the Nor Cal Crushers. Not to detract from Philly’s game, because they held up well in their own light. Their combined running score was 32. So Philly officially plopped themselves into the playoffs, but the X-Cats had to wait to see if they were in.
Quote:

Nor Cal Crushers (6-7) d. Dunedain (6-7)
104-70
With both the Valleygirls and X-Cats losing, both these teams had a chance to sneak in on the number eight seed (though only the Crushers had any real chance due to fantasy points). Dunedain would’ve needed 154 points, but the Crushers only needed a more realistic 82 points. Not that it wasn’t going to be easy. But they had help. First, I point out the massive defensive effort put forth, netting 50. I think that helped. Also on the plus side of things was Trent Green’s 16, Kevin Jones’s 13, and Darrell Jackson’s 12. These put the total to 91. 91 is more than 82. And the Nor Cal Crushers sneak into the final playoff spot in what was easily the most exciting event this week.

Koko Ed 18-12-2004 13:17

League 1 Semi-Finals
 
Dunedain (11-3) vs. Pelan's Bobcats(10-4)
Quarterbacks
David Carr vs. Brian Griese
The Texans have been slumping in recent weeks and Carr hasn't broken 100 points since week five and the quartback position is the scoring bonanza in this league so that is crucial. Brian Greise has been playing at a high degree and gets to play a very lax Saints defense.
Advantage Pelan's Bobcats

Running backs
Shaun Alexander, Rudi Johnson and TJ Duckett vs. Duece McAllister, Nick Goings and Micheal Pittman
Alexnader is about the only consitant player on the Seahawks but is up against a tough Jets D. Rudi Johnson could even have a tougher weekend against the Bills and TJ Duckett just had knee surgery. Nick Goings has come out of nowhere and has evolved into a solid player. Micheal Pittman could gash the Saints for massive yards and McAllister might be the only Saint who shows up this week.
Advantage Pelan's Bobcats



Joe Horn, Kerry Colbert and Freddie Jones vs. Terrell Owens, Mark Clayton and Antonio Gates
Horn is the leading reciever in the NFL and Colbert may be the best rookie reciver in the league. Freddie Jones is plauged by inconsitant QB play on the Cardinals. Terell Owens is hurting and may or may not play. If Colbert isn't the best rookie reciver in the league then maybe than maybe Clayton is and he's facing a much weaker defense this week. Gates should be insane in Cleveland.
Advantage Pelan's Bobcats

Kickers
Billy Cundiff vs. Nate Kaeding
The COwboys may not even score this week while the CHargers may keep scoring into Monday.
Advantage Pelan's Bobcats

Defense
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Deltha O' Neal, Landon Johnson vs. Seattle Seahawks, Cato June and Will Witherspoon
The Buccaneers defense should get their points against an incompitent Saints team and O'Neal has opportunities to make plays against the Bills because Bledsoe is prone to mistakes and he's a gambler. Johnson will see alot of Willis McGahee. The Seahawks D hasn't been as nearly effective as it was early in the season but they do still get alot of interceptions but Pennington takes care of the ball pretty well. Cato June will be seeing alot of the Ravens running game (it's the Ravens only chance) and Witherspooon will get alot of opportunitues against Vick but he is a tough out.
AdvantageDunedain

Summary Dunedain is up aginst the wall here and needs David Carr to elevate his game because his backs will be hard pressed to make up ground this week. The defense may really be their saving grace.


The Teal Curtain(11-3) vs. Amaizin' Blue (10-4)
Quarterbacks
Drew Brees vs. Trent Green
Brees gets to abuse a Cleveland Browns team that has basically quit while Trent Green is playing a Denver team that is fighting for it's very life.
Advantage The Teal Curtain

Running backs
Curtis Martin and Jamal Lewis vs. Edgerrin James, Reuben Droughns and Brian Westbrook
Who knows how long Lewis and play but Martin is in line for a big game. AMazin' Blue's playoff run has been powered by their three backs and Westbrook might take and early seat but Reuben Droughns will get to run all day on a weak Kansas City defense and James is the leading rusher in the league.
Advantage Amaizin' Blue

Recivers
Marvin Harrison, Rod Smith, T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Ken Dilger vs. Eddie Kennison, Derrick Mason and Jason Witten
Here is where the Teal Curtain could close the gap. Harrison is the favorite to catch Manning's record breaking touchdown pass. Smith will be running free all day. T.J. Houshmandzadeh needs to play big if Cincinatti is going to beat Buffalo. Dilger is still in the NFL? Kennison is a playmaker and Mason is one of the league leading recivers. Witten is one of the few big play threats on Dallas.
Advantage The Teal Curtain

Kickers
Sebastian Janikowski vs. Mike Vanderjagt
Jankowski is a very good kicker but Vandegjagt is getting an amazing amount of oppotunity because he has such an awesome offense giving him so many chances.
Advantage Amaizin' Blue

Defense
New Orleans Saints, Ed Reed and London Fletcher vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, Tedy Bruschi and David Thornton
The Saints don't really play much defense so the Teal Curtain is basically hedging their hopes on Ed Reed. The Pittsburgh Steelers D will be all over the hapless rookie Eli Manning. Bruchi is a playmaker and David Thornton will be tackling Ravens running backs all night long.
Advantage Amaizin' Blue

Summary
Amazin' Blue is going to once again depend on their three running backs to power them to victory. The Teal Curtain needs Drew Brees to be huge for them to have any chance.

EddieMcD 18-12-2004 13:24

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
Second half awards:

Most Valuable QB:
Peyton Manning (Coco’s Monkeys)
I actually mean it this time. The reason he actually didn’t get it last time was because of the Monkeys’ merely average record. But the Monkeys were 5-2 the second half with Manning chipping in an incredible 195 points.

Honorable Mention: Drew Brees
Rhode Island had a nasty little QB enigma, but they solved it in good form with Drew Brees, who helped lead them to a 6-1 second half.


Best Running Game:
Priest Holmes & Willis McGahee (Rhode Island Charge)
Yeah, Holmes stopped playing in Week X, but McGahee easily picked up the slack. Even missing the last month, Holmes was one of the top scoring backs in the league, and these two made a nasty combo when actually deployed.

Honorable Mention: Dominick Davis & LaDanian Thomlinson
Philly had a small slip in the last month of play, but they rebounded thanks to great play from these two.


Best Receiving Game:
Drew Bennett & Darrell Jackson (Nor Cal Crushers)
This is almost a given considering all the hoops the Crushers had to jump through to make a playoff spot. Their final surge in fantasy points was thanks to these two.

Honorable Mention: Eddie Kennison & Torry Holt
Pound-for pound, these guys contributed what they could, when they could for the first-place Cooney Quest.


Most Valuable Kicker:
Adam Vinatieri (Cooney Quest)
Well DUH! That’s a grand total of 84 points the second half. When you consider a lot of Ks don’t even have that all season, you get your answer why he’s alone atop this category this time.

Honorable Mention: Matt Stover
The Valleygirls had two good things the second half: their defense and their kicker. Well, this is the kicker. In the games the Girls actually won, he played a big part. And even when they lost, he looked good doing it.


Most Productive Offense:
Toronto Phantom Fumblers
They were an honorable mention last time due to a nasty four-game losing streak full of tough losses. This half though, they are 6-1. This productive offense is led by Roethlisberger and Jamal Lewis, accompanied by a bunch of high scorers you’ve never heard of. They made the playoffs too.

Honorable Mention: Coco’s Monkeys
Manning and Dillon. Even the receivers picked up their games in the second half.

Honorable Mention: Rhode Island Charge
They’d probably be paired with Toronto had Holmes not gotten injured. But as it stands, Brees and McGahee and the WRs picked up the slack the entire second half.


Most Dominant Defense:
Valleygirls
Another “duh”. Nguyen and Sharper lost a tiny bit of their touch, but they’re still among the best. Baltimore though scored through the roof on the second half. It’s the second good thing on the Girls’ list.

Honorable Mention: The Shoats
Other than Baltimore, nothing else compared to New England this half. They also have Rodney Harrison.


Playoff Picture:
Well, at least we have a final playoff standing. Nor Cal surprised us all by making a final surge into the number eight seed. Unfortunately, they have Cooney the first round, whom they lost to quite badly in Week X. The Fumblers left their first-half losing streak behind, securing the number seven spot. They have The Shoats though, who beat them back in Week II. Then again, this was at the start of that nasty losing streak. Rhode Island kept up with the pack, taking sixth. Another good thing for them is that they defeated their first-round opponent the Jets easily back in Week I. The Philly/Monkeys game in Week II went to the Monkeys. But it was close then, and it’ll be close now. Weather or not any of these previous games will correlate remains to be seen. But if it does, the majority of the lower seeds would be out.

Okay, I’m done here. Catch you next week for the first round post-game.

Koko Ed 18-12-2004 13:36

League 2 Quarter-finals Analysis
 
Rhode Island Charge (9-5) vs. South Fl Jets (10-4)
The Charge can make a living off of Drew Brees and Willis McGahee but Jerome Bettis could make a killing aginst the Giants and LaDaimian Thomlinson could run for the NFL record aginst the Browns.

Toronto Fumblers (9-5) vs. The Shoats (10-3-1)
The SHoats could be in big trouble this week. No TJ Duckett and Tiki Barber is going against the immovable Steelers D. While Jamal Lewis may be limited playing Nick Goings is a definate sleeper. The Shoats need Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne to make big plays to survivie.

Coco's Monkeys (9-5) vs. Ph!lly Cheesesteaks (9-5)
The quarterback matchup between Peyton Manning and Daunte Culpepper is marquee quality but the Cheesesteaks have an advantage at running back with Domanick Davis and the suddenly hot Larry Johnson. The Monkey have Corey Dillon but BJ Sams is strictly a kick returner.

Nor Cal Crushers (7-7) vs. Cooney Quest (11-3)
The Crushers presents a very dangerous opponenet for the Quest because they have a possibly significant advantage at running back with hot rookie Kevin Jones and Fred Taylor while the Quest have Chester Taylor who may be a backup again and DOrsey Levens who is used sparingly. The Quest could use a big game from Brett Farve this week.

EddieMcD 25-12-2004 12:54

Round I Postgame Analysis
 
Kamen Bowl Quarterfinals
Nor Cal Crushers (#8)
d. Cooney Quest (#1)
103-71
In an upset to last the ages, fresh off their last-second leap-and-bound into the playoffs, the Nor Cal Crushers make their name known by then taking the number one seed out to dinner and leaving them with the check. Cooney played their normal game; generally relying on small but stacking contributions. Key word there: small. Their best contribution came from a defensive effort of 28. But they were simply outplayed by the Crushers. Trent Green led with 22, with runners adding 23, receivers adding 22, and defensive additions totaling 29. In case you can’t tell, that’s the #8 seed moving on.

Kamen Bowl Quarterfinals
Ph!lly Cheesesteaks (#5) d. Coco's Monkeys (#4)
81-60
After that first game, we know now that anything can happen. And anything happened again (albeit being a one-seed difference). The Cheesesteaks easily amassed an advantage using Daunte Culpepper’s 24. But that’s not all; running added 30. For the Monkeys, they had an underperforming day from Peyton Manning. Dillon was able to tack on 18. Unfortunately, lack of receiving and defense put this game squarely into Philly’s grubby little hands.

Kamen Bowl Quarterfinals
South Fl Jets (#3) d. Rhode Island Charge (#6)
74-48
Rhode Island was hoping for the pattern of lower seeds winning to hold up. However, they got their butts handed to them on a silver platter. The Charge had nothing going for them. The usually exciting combo of Brees and McGahee paid off zilch. Receivers were also equal in that department. But the Jets had Hasselbeck taking 13, and a hot running game (Bettis and Tomlinson) combined for 30. The Charge took defense, but it wasn’t enough to stop South Florida from moving on.

Kamen Bowl Quarterfinals
Toronto Fumblers (#7) vs. The Shoats (#2)
68-50
The lowest scoring game produced another upset. For the Phantom Fumblers, this was exactly how they needed it. Their only real opposition came from Tiki Barber’s 10. Toronto was able to go up-and-over with their receivers scoring 24, and an assistance of 16 from the runners. That’s three upsets in four games.


Playoff picture: This is what it’ll be next week for the winners.


Nor Cal Crushers (#8)
vs.
Ph!lly Cheesesteaks (#5)


South Fl Jets (#3)
vs.
Toronto Fumblers (#7)

Nor Cal still has a long road ahead of them (though I now have someone to root for). They faced Philly in Week VI and lost. The Fumblers also have a tough match, having lost to the Jets previously in Week V. The four losers will also face off in their own little tournament.


Cooney Quest (#1)
vs.
Coco's Monkeys (#4)


Rhode Island Charge (#6)
vs.
The Shoats (#2)

That #6 sure is making Rhode Island seem out of place, but as we’ve all seen, anything can happen (especially since The Charge and Shoats never faced in the regular season). The other matchup was last seen in Week VI when Cooney dominated.

This is an exciting tourney. Who will win? Will R.I be able to overcome their low seed in the consolation bracket? Will the Jets #3 be all they need to win the title? Tune in next week for the results of Round II.

Alex Pelan 29-12-2004 10:21

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
Congratulations to Dunedain, the Teal Curtain, and Amazin' Blue for coming in first, second, and third respectively and besting me in the playoffs :D . Thanks also to Koko Ed and Eddie McD for their commentary, I've had a good time reading it.

George1902 29-12-2004 11:51

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
Thanks to Ed and Double-D for your amazing efforts this year! You guys were amazing last year with just one league to cover, but you were twice as amazing this year. =-]

I just have one question: when do the baseball leagues start? ;-]

George
~manager of the Dunedain

Cory 29-12-2004 13:12

Re: 2004 Season for Fantasy Football, FIRST Robotics league
 
Boy, it sure woulda been nice if my receivers showed up the week I needed them most, and if Fred Taylor decided that he really should have played in his biggest game of the year.

I have to say 3rd/4th is about ten places better than I finished last year...


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