I had this idea about how to declare keepers for 2009 that would help the bad teams. Initially, July 1st was the assigned date for every team to declare their 7 keepers for 2009. What I was thinking was a staggered declaration of keepers going in reverse draft order that would cover 2 weeks of the calendar. On July 1st the 2008 RMFFL Champions, the Green Bastards, will declare who they will be keeping and every other day the next team in line will declare their keepers. I believe that this method will help out the bottom feeders in the RMFFL. The keeper declaration schedule will look like this:
July 1 -- Green Bastards
July 3 -- Donfins
July 5 -- Hawaiian Punch
July 7 -- Brit Favreits
July 9 -- Kelly's Heroes
July 11 -- Team Gonzo
July 13 -- Impact Players
July 15 -- Hirsch's Hitmen
So what does everyone think? By doing it this way all the keepers will be declared by mid-July and that will give every team the chance to formulate their draft plans well in advance of August's RMFFL Draft. UPDATE: After careful consideration and some advice from Kelly's Heroes I have decided to make some changes to the order. By looking at the NFL for inspiration the four playoff teams will stay in the same order. The four Bedpan teams have changed to reflect their regular season record. That way the worst team (Hirsch's Hitmen) will declare last, while the best team (of the non-playoff teams), Kelly's Heroes, will declare first. The list of when teams will declare has been updated to reflect this change.
December 20, 2008
December 16, 2008
Weekly Wrap Championship Edition: THE CHAMP IS HERE
So after 13 regular season weeks, 2 playoff weeks and 60 games we have finally crowned the 2008 RMFFL Champion. This was easily the closest season we have every seen as 6 teams finished with records over .500. Anyway no one signed on here to see we wax poetic about the season that just passed, y'all want to read about who won the games in the final week of the 2008 RMFFL season.
Impact Players vs. Hirsch's Hitmen
--Winner gets 3rd Overall Pick in the 2009 RMFFL Draft
This game was a pretty tight one. Both teams came out playing well. The recently signed Matt Cassel had a game-high 31 points for Hirsch's Hitmen. Unfortunately that was the lone bright spot for Hirsch's Hitmen. The Impact Players got great games out of Donovan McNabb, Maurice Jones-Drew and Randy Moss. This one was not as close as it could have been but it was still a very exciting match between two teams playing for pride. The final score was:
Impact Players - 115
Hirsch's Hitmen - 85
Hawaiian Punch vs. Brit Favreits
--Winner gets 5th Overall Pick in the 2009 RMFFL Draft
This is the game that no team ever wants to play in. Both of these teams came up just short of reaching Mexico Bowl IV so with nothing to truly play for it was pride and pride alone (with the 5th Overall Pick) that was on the line in this clash of 2008 Regular Season titans. This also happened to be the dullest of all 4 games this week. It was a close affair with little scoring. For Hawaiian Punch it was Reggie Wayne and Jay Cutler leading the way with 10 points and for the Brit Favreits it was Aaron Rodgers with 16 points that kept them in it. After the dust settled the final score was:
Hawaiian Punch - 57
Brit Favreits - 71
Now the 2 titles games.
Bedpan Bowl IV
Kelly's Heroes vs. Team Gonzo
--Winner gets the Bedpan and the #1 Overall Pick in the 2009 RMFFL Draft
This was a rematch of Bedpan Bowl II. In 2006 Team Gonzo defeated Kelly's Heroes 73-45 and Kelly's Heroes were looking for revenge. This was the highest scoring Bedpan Bowl in history and was one of the most exciting ones as well. A career day by Andre Johnson and Peyton Manning being Peyton Manning (which he wasn't in Week 13 and that may have cost Kelly's Heroes the 2008 MexiCup) were matched by a great day by Team Gonzo's recently re-signed RB Dominic Rhodes and potential, and probable, MVP Drew Brees but when late season acquisition Antonio Bryant put up a big 16 points for Kelly's Heroes it was all over. The final score and the 2008 Bedpan Bowl Champion is......
Kelly's Heroes - 117
Team Gonzo - 92
Kelly's Heroes are now the two time Bedpan Champion and are the proud owner of the #1 Overall Pick in the 2009 RMFFL Draft. Both of these teams finished the 2008 season above .500 and now have the top two picks in the 2009 Draft so I expect both of these teams to be better in 2009.
And now for the MAIN EVENT
Mexico Bowl IV
Green Bastards vs. Donfins
Back in 2006 these two teams met in Mexico Bowl II and the Donfins were run over by the Green Bastards, who rode the historic season of RB LaDainian Tomlinson to the championship. The final of that game was 114-78. This year's rematch was not much different. Tony Romo and DeAngelo Williams were great for the Donfins, but they didn't much from anyone else. The Green Bastards no longer can ride LaDainian Tomlinson to a championship, but they do have MVP-candidate Adrian Peterson and all world WRs Steve Smith and Calvin Johnson. But it was a career day by TE Dallas Clark and his 20-point effort that made this game even a bigger blowout than in 2006. The final score and the NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEW RMFFL CHAMPIONS ARE..............
Green Bastards - 120
Donfins - 67
THE GREEN BASTARDS are now the two-time RMFFL Champion. Is there any doubt that they are the GREATEST TEAM in RMFFL history? The Green Bastards have done something that no team has done by winning their second championship. This is a team that year-in, year-out is always a threat to win it all. With a second blowout win in a Mexico Bowl there is no doubt in this writer's mind (and I may be biased) that the Green Bastards are the best, EVER. This is not to take anything away from the Donfins who have been in 3 Mexico Bowls in 4 seasons and that is something to be appreciated and admired, even if they lost all 3 of those games.
With Championship Week over we have the official 2009 RMFFL Draft Order.
1. Kelly's Heroes
2. Team Gonzo
3. Impact Players
4. Hirsch's Hitmen
5. Brit Favreits
6. Hawaiian Punch
7. Donfins
8. Green Bastards
A reminder to all that the 2009 Draft will not be a serpentine draft. That means that for the 10 round draft that will happen in the Summer of 2009 will run as above for every round.
The season is over. Congratulations again to the Green Bastards for winning Mexico Bowl IV and to everyone for a great season. I would like to thank everyone for making this season the best season we have had. For the first time we had all 8 owners interacting with each other and being active members. This season saw many changes, most notably this very blog. I will continue to make posts throughout the off-season so everyone please stay active. Also the trade moratorium is lifted and teams are free to make any trades they wish in order to improve their team. Again, thank you everyone for making this the best season yet, but let's all try and top in it 2009.
Impact Players vs. Hirsch's Hitmen
--Winner gets 3rd Overall Pick in the 2009 RMFFL Draft
This game was a pretty tight one. Both teams came out playing well. The recently signed Matt Cassel had a game-high 31 points for Hirsch's Hitmen. Unfortunately that was the lone bright spot for Hirsch's Hitmen. The Impact Players got great games out of Donovan McNabb, Maurice Jones-Drew and Randy Moss. This one was not as close as it could have been but it was still a very exciting match between two teams playing for pride. The final score was:
Impact Players - 115
Hirsch's Hitmen - 85
Hawaiian Punch vs. Brit Favreits
--Winner gets 5th Overall Pick in the 2009 RMFFL Draft
This is the game that no team ever wants to play in. Both of these teams came up just short of reaching Mexico Bowl IV so with nothing to truly play for it was pride and pride alone (with the 5th Overall Pick) that was on the line in this clash of 2008 Regular Season titans. This also happened to be the dullest of all 4 games this week. It was a close affair with little scoring. For Hawaiian Punch it was Reggie Wayne and Jay Cutler leading the way with 10 points and for the Brit Favreits it was Aaron Rodgers with 16 points that kept them in it. After the dust settled the final score was:
Hawaiian Punch - 57
Brit Favreits - 71
Now the 2 titles games.
Bedpan Bowl IV
Kelly's Heroes vs. Team Gonzo
--Winner gets the Bedpan and the #1 Overall Pick in the 2009 RMFFL Draft
This was a rematch of Bedpan Bowl II. In 2006 Team Gonzo defeated Kelly's Heroes 73-45 and Kelly's Heroes were looking for revenge. This was the highest scoring Bedpan Bowl in history and was one of the most exciting ones as well. A career day by Andre Johnson and Peyton Manning being Peyton Manning (which he wasn't in Week 13 and that may have cost Kelly's Heroes the 2008 MexiCup) were matched by a great day by Team Gonzo's recently re-signed RB Dominic Rhodes and potential, and probable, MVP Drew Brees but when late season acquisition Antonio Bryant put up a big 16 points for Kelly's Heroes it was all over. The final score and the 2008 Bedpan Bowl Champion is......
Kelly's Heroes - 117
Team Gonzo - 92
Kelly's Heroes are now the two time Bedpan Champion and are the proud owner of the #1 Overall Pick in the 2009 RMFFL Draft. Both of these teams finished the 2008 season above .500 and now have the top two picks in the 2009 Draft so I expect both of these teams to be better in 2009.
And now for the MAIN EVENT
Mexico Bowl IV
Green Bastards vs. Donfins
Back in 2006 these two teams met in Mexico Bowl II and the Donfins were run over by the Green Bastards, who rode the historic season of RB LaDainian Tomlinson to the championship. The final of that game was 114-78. This year's rematch was not much different. Tony Romo and DeAngelo Williams were great for the Donfins, but they didn't much from anyone else. The Green Bastards no longer can ride LaDainian Tomlinson to a championship, but they do have MVP-candidate Adrian Peterson and all world WRs Steve Smith and Calvin Johnson. But it was a career day by TE Dallas Clark and his 20-point effort that made this game even a bigger blowout than in 2006. The final score and the NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEW RMFFL CHAMPIONS ARE..............
Green Bastards - 120
Donfins - 67
THE GREEN BASTARDS are now the two-time RMFFL Champion. Is there any doubt that they are the GREATEST TEAM in RMFFL history? The Green Bastards have done something that no team has done by winning their second championship. This is a team that year-in, year-out is always a threat to win it all. With a second blowout win in a Mexico Bowl there is no doubt in this writer's mind (and I may be biased) that the Green Bastards are the best, EVER. This is not to take anything away from the Donfins who have been in 3 Mexico Bowls in 4 seasons and that is something to be appreciated and admired, even if they lost all 3 of those games.
With Championship Week over we have the official 2009 RMFFL Draft Order.
1. Kelly's Heroes
2. Team Gonzo
3. Impact Players
4. Hirsch's Hitmen
5. Brit Favreits
6. Hawaiian Punch
7. Donfins
8. Green Bastards
A reminder to all that the 2009 Draft will not be a serpentine draft. That means that for the 10 round draft that will happen in the Summer of 2009 will run as above for every round.
The season is over. Congratulations again to the Green Bastards for winning Mexico Bowl IV and to everyone for a great season. I would like to thank everyone for making this season the best season we have had. For the first time we had all 8 owners interacting with each other and being active members. This season saw many changes, most notably this very blog. I will continue to make posts throughout the off-season so everyone please stay active. Also the trade moratorium is lifted and teams are free to make any trades they wish in order to improve their team. Again, thank you everyone for making this the best season yet, but let's all try and top in it 2009.
December 14, 2008
Final Move Was a Tough Choice
Well I think I am pretty safe in assuming that this is the final move of the 2008 RMFFL Season. Team Gonzo has decided to re-sign RB Dominic Rhodes and release RB Tashard Choice.
Some Notes for Today
I am going in a bit of a different direction with today's games. With it being Championship Week I want to make everyone wait until all the games are over before we know any scores. I know this goes against the reason that I began doing this a few weeks ago but if any of you enjoy surprises like I do I feel as if this is a fun way to go. If I get a majority of people requesting that I post the scores then I will do it. I just feel that with Christmas upon us (and all the surprises that that day entails) I figured that keeping everyone on the edge of their seats would be a great way to end the season. As always as soon as the Monday Night game is over I will post the final Weekly Wrap of 2008. So good luck to everyone this week.
December 13, 2008
Bastards Get Tougher on D, Add Rookie
The Green Bastards have made what is likely the final roster move of the RMFFL season. The Mexico Bowl IV bound Green Bastards have signed RB Ray Rice and the Pittsburgh Steelers defense. To make the room the Green Bastards have decided to release RB Fred Taylor and the Carolina Panthers defense.
December 11, 2008
Hitmen Tweak Roster
Hirsch's Hitmen have signed RBs Justin Fargas and Le'Ron McClain as well as QB Matt Cassel. To make the necessary room Hirsch's Hitmen have parted ways with RBs Peyton Hillis (yes the same Peyton Hillis who was signed not to long ago and was subsequently injured in his first start for Hirsch's Hitmen) and Ray Rice as well as WR Laveranues Coles.
December 8, 2008
Weekly Wrap: Playoff Edition
What can I say? It's been decided. We know the Mexico Bowl IV and Bedpan Bowl IV participants. We know the 4 teams whose hearts were broken and will playing for better draft position, but no trophy. A wild, wild season will end next week. Without further adieu here are the scores for each of the playoff matchups.
Penthouse Division Championship
Green Bastards - 109
Hawaiian Punch - 88
The Champ has been defeated. There will be no repeat for Hawaiian Punch after they succumbed to the dreaded Curse of the Division Champion and lost their playoff game to the Green Bastards. The Green Bastards will be heading back to the Mexico Bowl for the first time since their Mexico Bowl II triumph over the Donfins. Kudos to Hawaiian Punch on an awesome season. Congratulations to the Green Bastards for making it back to the Mexico Bowl.
Outhouse Division Championship
Brit Favreits - 81
Donfins - 97
The Curse of the Division Winner has been broken. The Donfins will be returning to the Mexico Bowl for the 3rd time. The Donfins started off slow and then turned it on to end the season and will now be looking to break they own Mexico Bowl curse. In their two previous trips to the title game they lost both times (2005 to the Impact Players; 2006 to the Green Bastards). Even in defeat the Brit Favreits have nothing to be upset about. They took a franchise that literally no one wanted and turned it into one of the premier franchises in the RMFFL.
Penthouse Bedpan Championship
Kelly's Heroes - 115
Impact Players - 81
Kelly's Heroes is returning to the scene of their greatest triumph: the Bedpan Bowl. Kelly's Heroes, who are still reeling after their beloved QB Peyton Manning screwed the pooch in Week 13 and cost them a playoff spot, will be playing for their 3rd Bedpan in 4 seasons. For the Impact Players this is a fitting end to a very disappointing season. But they should keep their heads high because I believe that the 2008 season will be seen as nothing more than a stumbling block for what I think will be a great team for years to come. But all is not gloom and doom for the Impact Players. They will get a chance next week to secure the 3rd Overall Pick in the 2009 RMFFL Draft.
Outhouse Bedpan Championship
Team Gonzo - 104
Hirsch's Hitmen - 69
Team Gonzo, much like Kelly's Heroes, will be making their 3rd trip to the Bedpan Bowl after easily dispatching of Hirsch's Hitmen. In fact this is the 3rd consecutive season that Team Gonzo has made the Bedpan Bowl which is a pretty ignominious distinction. It has been a tough year for Hirsch's Hitmen. While Hirsch's Hitmen have been known to turn up the intensity during Bedpan games, this was clearly the worst team that Hirsch's Hitmen ever fielded so to see them lose is not all that surprising. In what has been a year to forget for Hirsch's Hitmen they still have a chance to secure the 3rd Overall Pick and that is nothing to sneeze at.
So after all of that we have our Championship Week games all set.
Mexico Bowl IV
Green Bastards (Penthouse, 7-6) vs. Donfins (Outhouse, 8-5)
The Green Bastards will be looking to do what no other RMFFL franchise has ever done and that is win a 2nd MexiCup. Having won Mexico Bowl II in 2006 (thanks in large part to LaDainian Tomlinson's record-breaking season) they will look regain what they believe to be their birthright. The Donfins traveled a long and winding road to get to the title game. They opened the season with a poor performance that looked to be a harbinger of things to come. However they quickly turned things around and became not just a legitimate threat, but possibly the legitimate threat in the RMFFL. This game has so many storylines that I can't even keep track of them all. This season these two teams met in Week 3 with the Donfins winning 78-70. These two teams were very different back then. The most intriguing storyline going into the 4th Mexico Bowl is that these two teams met 2 seasons ago for the championship with the Green Bastards winning 114-78. The Donfins will be looking for revenge, while the Green Bastards will be looking to secure their legacy. These two teams have a tremendous amount of respect for one another and both are going to scratch and claw to get their paws on the MexiCup. Mexico Bowl IV couldn't have a better matchup.
Bedpan Bowl IV
Kelly's Heroes (Penthouse, 7-6) vs. Team Gonzo (Outhouse, 7-6)
For Kelly's Heroes this is a small consolation for what they thought would be a championship-caliber season. Team Gonzo look to capture their 2nd Bedpan, in fact so do Kelly's Heroes. History will be made in this game as no matter who wins someone will be a 2-time Bedpan Bowl champion. This game is also interesting as it is a rematch of Bedpan Bowl II which Team Gonzo won 73-45 (a Bedpan Bowl score if there ever was one). In the lone game between these two franchises that took place in Week 10 Kelly's Heroes pasted Team Gonzo 120-84. With all this history between these two teams, expect a great game in Bedpan Bowl IV.
3rd Place
Hawaiian Punch (Penthouse, 8-5) vs. Brit Favreits (Outhouse, 7-6)
This is a disappointing end to a great season for Hawaiian Punch. They began the 2008 season by going 6-0 and seemed destined for a 2nd consecutive title. Along the way to the parade they hit a speed bump and stumbled towards the finish line. The plight of the Brit Favreits was somewhat similar. They were, for most of the season, the class of the Outhouse and then they tripped up down the stretch. These two teams met back in Week 5 when Hawaiian Punch won 120-104. These two teams, playing for the 5th Overall Pick in the 2009 RMFFL Draft, will beat the snot out of one another.
5th Place
Impact Players (Penthouse, 5-8) vs. Hirsch's Hitmen (Outhouse, 3-10)
In what is the worst possible game to be in the Impact Players will face off against the moribund Hirsch's Hitmen. To say that these two teams despise one another would be an understatement. These two teams loathe the other with so much vitriol that it is impossible to calculate. In the lone matchup between these two bitter rivals (who we will have the pleasure of seeing face-off 3 times next season) in Week 11 the Impact Players eeked out a 91-80 victory. This was one of the better efforts by Hirsch's Hitmen this season. Expect these two hated rivals to leave it all on the field.
So we are down to this: Green Bastards vs. Donfins. Who ya got? Only one week remains in the 2008 RMFFL Season. By this time next week we will have a new champion.
That is all for this week.
Enjoy Championship Week everybody.
Penthouse Division Championship
Green Bastards - 109
Hawaiian Punch - 88
The Champ has been defeated. There will be no repeat for Hawaiian Punch after they succumbed to the dreaded Curse of the Division Champion and lost their playoff game to the Green Bastards. The Green Bastards will be heading back to the Mexico Bowl for the first time since their Mexico Bowl II triumph over the Donfins. Kudos to Hawaiian Punch on an awesome season. Congratulations to the Green Bastards for making it back to the Mexico Bowl.
Outhouse Division Championship
Brit Favreits - 81
Donfins - 97
The Curse of the Division Winner has been broken. The Donfins will be returning to the Mexico Bowl for the 3rd time. The Donfins started off slow and then turned it on to end the season and will now be looking to break they own Mexico Bowl curse. In their two previous trips to the title game they lost both times (2005 to the Impact Players; 2006 to the Green Bastards). Even in defeat the Brit Favreits have nothing to be upset about. They took a franchise that literally no one wanted and turned it into one of the premier franchises in the RMFFL.
Penthouse Bedpan Championship
Kelly's Heroes - 115
Impact Players - 81
Kelly's Heroes is returning to the scene of their greatest triumph: the Bedpan Bowl. Kelly's Heroes, who are still reeling after their beloved QB Peyton Manning screwed the pooch in Week 13 and cost them a playoff spot, will be playing for their 3rd Bedpan in 4 seasons. For the Impact Players this is a fitting end to a very disappointing season. But they should keep their heads high because I believe that the 2008 season will be seen as nothing more than a stumbling block for what I think will be a great team for years to come. But all is not gloom and doom for the Impact Players. They will get a chance next week to secure the 3rd Overall Pick in the 2009 RMFFL Draft.
Outhouse Bedpan Championship
Team Gonzo - 104
Hirsch's Hitmen - 69
Team Gonzo, much like Kelly's Heroes, will be making their 3rd trip to the Bedpan Bowl after easily dispatching of Hirsch's Hitmen. In fact this is the 3rd consecutive season that Team Gonzo has made the Bedpan Bowl which is a pretty ignominious distinction. It has been a tough year for Hirsch's Hitmen. While Hirsch's Hitmen have been known to turn up the intensity during Bedpan games, this was clearly the worst team that Hirsch's Hitmen ever fielded so to see them lose is not all that surprising. In what has been a year to forget for Hirsch's Hitmen they still have a chance to secure the 3rd Overall Pick and that is nothing to sneeze at.
So after all of that we have our Championship Week games all set.
Mexico Bowl IV
Green Bastards (Penthouse, 7-6) vs. Donfins (Outhouse, 8-5)
The Green Bastards will be looking to do what no other RMFFL franchise has ever done and that is win a 2nd MexiCup. Having won Mexico Bowl II in 2006 (thanks in large part to LaDainian Tomlinson's record-breaking season) they will look regain what they believe to be their birthright. The Donfins traveled a long and winding road to get to the title game. They opened the season with a poor performance that looked to be a harbinger of things to come. However they quickly turned things around and became not just a legitimate threat, but possibly the legitimate threat in the RMFFL. This game has so many storylines that I can't even keep track of them all. This season these two teams met in Week 3 with the Donfins winning 78-70. These two teams were very different back then. The most intriguing storyline going into the 4th Mexico Bowl is that these two teams met 2 seasons ago for the championship with the Green Bastards winning 114-78. The Donfins will be looking for revenge, while the Green Bastards will be looking to secure their legacy. These two teams have a tremendous amount of respect for one another and both are going to scratch and claw to get their paws on the MexiCup. Mexico Bowl IV couldn't have a better matchup.
Bedpan Bowl IV
Kelly's Heroes (Penthouse, 7-6) vs. Team Gonzo (Outhouse, 7-6)
For Kelly's Heroes this is a small consolation for what they thought would be a championship-caliber season. Team Gonzo look to capture their 2nd Bedpan, in fact so do Kelly's Heroes. History will be made in this game as no matter who wins someone will be a 2-time Bedpan Bowl champion. This game is also interesting as it is a rematch of Bedpan Bowl II which Team Gonzo won 73-45 (a Bedpan Bowl score if there ever was one). In the lone game between these two franchises that took place in Week 10 Kelly's Heroes pasted Team Gonzo 120-84. With all this history between these two teams, expect a great game in Bedpan Bowl IV.
3rd Place
Hawaiian Punch (Penthouse, 8-5) vs. Brit Favreits (Outhouse, 7-6)
This is a disappointing end to a great season for Hawaiian Punch. They began the 2008 season by going 6-0 and seemed destined for a 2nd consecutive title. Along the way to the parade they hit a speed bump and stumbled towards the finish line. The plight of the Brit Favreits was somewhat similar. They were, for most of the season, the class of the Outhouse and then they tripped up down the stretch. These two teams met back in Week 5 when Hawaiian Punch won 120-104. These two teams, playing for the 5th Overall Pick in the 2009 RMFFL Draft, will beat the snot out of one another.
5th Place
Impact Players (Penthouse, 5-8) vs. Hirsch's Hitmen (Outhouse, 3-10)
In what is the worst possible game to be in the Impact Players will face off against the moribund Hirsch's Hitmen. To say that these two teams despise one another would be an understatement. These two teams loathe the other with so much vitriol that it is impossible to calculate. In the lone matchup between these two bitter rivals (who we will have the pleasure of seeing face-off 3 times next season) in Week 11 the Impact Players eeked out a 91-80 victory. This was one of the better efforts by Hirsch's Hitmen this season. Expect these two hated rivals to leave it all on the field.
So we are down to this: Green Bastards vs. Donfins. Who ya got? Only one week remains in the 2008 RMFFL Season. By this time next week we will have a new champion.
That is all for this week.
Enjoy Championship Week everybody.
December 7, 2008
Playoff Week Scores (as of 11:35)
Green Bastards - 85
Hawaiian Punch - 88
Brit Favreits - 81
Donfins - 67
Kelly's Heroes - 75
Impact Players - 81
Team Gonzo - 104
Hirsch's Hitmen - 69 FINAL
Hawaiian Punch - 88
Brit Favreits - 81
Donfins - 67
Kelly's Heroes - 75
Impact Players - 81
Team Gonzo - 104
Hirsch's Hitmen - 69 FINAL
Playoff Game Lineups
Just like last week we are all well aware of how big these games are. The winners go on to play for the MexiCup in Mexico Bowl IV. The loser get to lick their wounds and play for pride in Week 15.
Green Bastards
Hawaiian Punch
Donfins
Hawaiian Punch
Green Bastards
QB -- Kurt Warner
RB -- LaDainian Tomlinson
RB -- Adrian Peterson
WR -- Terrell Owens
WR -- Steve Smith
WR -- Calvin Johnson
TE -- Dallas Clark
K -- Stephen Gostkowski
DEF -- Carolina Panthers
Hawaiian Punch
QB -- Jay Cutler
RB -- Michael Turner
RB -- Matt Forte
WR -- Reggie Wayne
WR -- Larry Fitzgerald
WR -- Lance Moore
TE -- Jason Witten
K -- Robbie Gould
DEF -- Chicago Bears
Brit FavreitsQB -- Kurt Warner
RB -- LaDainian Tomlinson
RB -- Adrian Peterson
WR -- Terrell Owens
WR -- Steve Smith
WR -- Calvin Johnson
TE -- Dallas Clark
K -- Stephen Gostkowski
DEF -- Carolina Panthers
Hawaiian Punch
QB -- Jay Cutler
RB -- Michael Turner
RB -- Matt Forte
WR -- Reggie Wayne
WR -- Larry Fitzgerald
WR -- Lance Moore
TE -- Jason Witten
K -- Robbie Gould
DEF -- Chicago Bears
Donfins
Brit Favreits
QB -- Aaron Rodgers
RB -- Clinton Portis
RB -- Ryan Grant
WR -- Vincent Jackson
WR -- Greg Jennings
WR -- Bernard Berrian
TE -- Antonio Gates
K -- Mason Crosby
DEF -- New York Giants
Donfins
QB -- Tony Romo
RB -- Ronnie Brown
RB -- DeAngelo Williams
WR -- Roddy White
WR -- Eddie Royal
WR -- Ted Ginn, Jr.
TE -- Todd Heap
K -- Nick Folk
DEF -- Baltimore Ravens
QB -- Aaron Rodgers
RB -- Clinton Portis
RB -- Ryan Grant
WR -- Vincent Jackson
WR -- Greg Jennings
WR -- Bernard Berrian
TE -- Antonio Gates
K -- Mason Crosby
DEF -- New York Giants
Donfins
QB -- Tony Romo
RB -- Ronnie Brown
RB -- DeAngelo Williams
WR -- Roddy White
WR -- Eddie Royal
WR -- Ted Ginn, Jr.
TE -- Todd Heap
K -- Nick Folk
DEF -- Baltimore Ravens
Bedpan Lineups
These games may not have the same cache as the playoff matchups but with the #1 Overall Pick in the 2009 RMFFL Draft on the line these games still mean a lot.
Kelly's Heroes
Impact Players
Team Gonzo
Hirsch's Hitmen
Impact Players
Kelly's Heroes
QB -- Peyton Manning
RB -- Marshawn Lynch
RB -- Thomas Jones
WR -- Andre Johnson
WR -- Hines Ward
WR -- Antonio Bryant
TE -- John Carlson
K -- John Kasey
DEF -- Minnesota Vikings
Impact Players
QB -- Eli Manning
RB -- Steve Slaton
RB -- Maurice Jones-Drew
WR -- Randy Moss
WR -- Dwayne Bowe
WR -- DeSean Jackson
TE -- Tony Gonzalez
K -- Rian Lindell
DEF -- Dallas Cowboys
QB -- Peyton Manning
RB -- Marshawn Lynch
RB -- Thomas Jones
WR -- Andre Johnson
WR -- Hines Ward
WR -- Antonio Bryant
TE -- John Carlson
K -- John Kasey
DEF -- Minnesota Vikings
Impact Players
QB -- Eli Manning
RB -- Steve Slaton
RB -- Maurice Jones-Drew
WR -- Randy Moss
WR -- Dwayne Bowe
WR -- DeSean Jackson
TE -- Tony Gonzalez
K -- Rian Lindell
DEF -- Dallas Cowboys
Team Gonzo
Hirsch's Hitmen
Team Gonzo
QB -- Drew Brees
RB -- Joseph Addai
RB -- LenDale White
WR -- Anquan Boldin
WR -- Brandon Marshall
WR -- Steve Breaston
TE -- Chris Cooley
K -- Rob Bironas
DEF -- Indianapolis Colts
Hirsch's Hitmen
QB -- Brett Favre
RB -- Larry Johnson
RB - -Peyton Hillis
WR -- Domenik Hixon
WR-- Kevin Walter
WR -- Laveranues Coles
TE -- Owen Daniels
K -- Ryan Longwell
DEF -- Tennessee Titans
QB -- Drew Brees
RB -- Joseph Addai
RB -- LenDale White
WR -- Anquan Boldin
WR -- Brandon Marshall
WR -- Steve Breaston
TE -- Chris Cooley
K -- Rob Bironas
DEF -- Indianapolis Colts
Hirsch's Hitmen
QB -- Brett Favre
RB -- Larry Johnson
RB - -Peyton Hillis
WR -- Domenik Hixon
WR-- Kevin Walter
WR -- Laveranues Coles
TE -- Owen Daniels
K -- Ryan Longwell
DEF -- Tennessee Titans
Gonzo Makes a Choice
Team Gonzo have made a great Choice by picking up RB Tashard Choice. To make the necessary room on their roster they have cut multiple-time Team Gonzo RB Dominic Rhodes.
December 4, 2008
Thursday Night Starters
Since no one has any Oakland Raiders players this Thursday night is a pretty quiet one. Only the Green Bastards and Brit Favreits have players playing tonight. This is one of the quietest Thursday nights. That just means all the action will be taking place on Sunday.
Starters:
Green Bastards: RB LaDainian Tomlinson
Brit Favreits: WR Vincent Jackson, TE Antonio Gates
Starters:
Green Bastards: RB LaDainian Tomlinson
Brit Favreits: WR Vincent Jackson, TE Antonio Gates
December 3, 2008
Hitmen Clean House
Hirsch's Hitmen have decided to stage a mass purging of their roster just days prior to the start of the RMFFL Post Season. Hirsch's Hitmen have decided to sign RB Peyton Hillis and WRs Justin Gage and Domenik Hixon. In a not-so-surprising move Hirsch's Hitmen have released 3 players that have either underperformed or are injured. Those players would be WR Greg Camaillo and RBs BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Mewelde Moore. These moves are clearly being made with an eye towards 2009.
December 2, 2008
Weekly Wrap (Week 13): The Real Race Begins
The 2008 RMFFL Regular Season is over. It seems like only yesterday we watched Richard bungle another draft (sorry buddy) and now we are a short two weeks from crowning the 2008 RMFFL Champion. So with 5 teams fighting it out for 3 spots, who was able to do what needed to be done in order to assure themselves of being one of the "Hallowed Four?"
Who will it be from Kelly's Heroes, the Green Bastards, the Brit Favreits, Team Gonzo and the Donfins that join Hawaiian Punch? And who will be joining the Impact Players and Hirsch's Hitmen? Here are the scores for Week 13, the final week in the 2008 RMFFL Regular Season.
Green Bastards - 99
Hawaiian Punch - 81
The Green Bastards did what they needed to do and that was win in Week 13 against Hawaiian Punch. However they still needed some help by blood rival the Impact Players in order to even have a shot at the playoffs. But even if the Green Bastards playoff hopes do not come to fruition they can still keep their heads high. By winning in Week 13 the Green Bastards finish their 4th consecutive season of over .500 football. They are the only team in the RMFFL that can say that. But I would be remiss not to mention that Hawaiian Punch have been just as successful in their 3 years of existence. Congrats to Hawaiian Punch for making the playoffs for the 3rd consecutive year.
Kelly's Heroes - 91
Impact Players - 100
And help has arrived, but was it enough? The Impact Players have done a huge favour for the Green Bastards by beating Kelly's Heroes. Are Kelly's Heroes' playoff hopes done? I'm not going to tell you here. You are all going to have to continue reading to find out who Hawaiian Punch's playoff opponent will be.
Donfins - 144
Hirsch's Hitmen - 52
Now that is what I call a beating. The Donfins seem to peaking at just the right time and look to be the team that no one wants to play. Is anyone really surprised that Hirsch's Hitmen would end on a note like this? I know I have picked on them a lot in the 4 years we have been doing this, but most has been deserved, and this 92-point loss shows that. I will say this though, Hirsch's Hitmen's future looks bright.
Brit Favreits - 91
Team Gonzo - 102
Team Gonzo, much like the Green Bastards, did what they had to do in winning against the Brit Favreits. But the question remains: did they do enough? I'm not going to answer that question right here because I want to make everyone sweat.
The Player of the Week for Week 13 is.............Donfins RB DeAngelo Williams. Williams scored 4 TDs on the way to a 32-point performance that helped the Donfins crush Hirsch's Hitmen. Williams' monster performances the past 4 weeks have been the key to the Donfins late-season run.
I guess now is as good as ever (and in the same spot as always) to get the final standings out of the way. Here are the Final RMFFL Standings for 2008 (and hence here are your 2008 playoff teams).
Penthouse
z-1. Hawaiian Punch 8-5-0, 1285 pts
y-2. Green Bastards 7-6-0, 1196 pts
x-3. Kelly's Heroes 7-6-0, 1107 pts
x-4. Impact Players 5-8-0, 1184 pts
We have known for a week that Hawaiian Punch would be playoff bound but we now know who they will be facing, and that is the Green Bastards, which means that despite a 7-6 record Kelly's Heroes are going to the Outhouse next season with the Impact Players. The Green Bastards continue their streak of playoff appearances. They are the only team to make the playoffs in all 4 RMFFL seasons (Hawaiian Punch have only been in the league for 3 years, and they have been in the playoffs all 3 seasons).
Outhouse
z-1. Donfins 8-5-0, 1175 pts
y-2. Brit Favreits 7-6-0, 1235 pts
x-3. Team Gonzo 7-6-0, 1162 pts
x-4. Hirsch's Hitmen 3-10-0, 941 pts
So the Donfins win their first division title, and because of total points the Brit Favreits edge Team Gonzo for the other Outhouse playoff spot. Team Gonzo still have nothing to be ashamed of. Finishing the season with a winning record is a feat unto itself, and they should be proud of what they have accomplished. But some love must be given to the Brit Favreits as well. None other than Hirsch's Hitmen derisively said that they "don't want any players from Brit cause her team sucks." Well I can hear the Brit Favreits saying, "Who sucks now?"
So the playoff matches are set for both the Penthouse and Outhouse. It took until the final games of the 2008 RMFFL Regular Season to get to this point. Here are the MexiCup and Bedpan Finals.
Penthouse Division Championship
Green Bastards vs. Hawaiian Punch
Is it just me or does this matchup look familiar? This will be the 3rd consecutive year that these two teams have met in the playoffs, with each team winning once (Green Bastards in 2006, Hawaiian Punch in 2007). The winners of those games have gone on to win the MexiCup in that year. Not only is this a playoff rematch, it is also a Week 13 rematch. It cannot be denied that these are the two most successful franchises in RMFFL history. They have a combined 4 division championships, 7 playoff appearances, and 2 MexiCup Championships. It is safe to say that the winner of this game can lay claim to the title of best-run franchise in RMFFL history.
Outhouse Division Championship
Brit Favreits vs. Donfins
Probably the least likely playoff matchup that one could imagine back in Week 1. Both of these teams were considered up-and-comers, but not teams that were considered championship contenders. The Brit Favreits have been at or near the top of the Outhouse standings all season. The Donfins put it in another gear in the second half of the season and won their first division title in the 4 years of the franchise. The Donfins will also be looking to avoid the Curse of the Division Champion.
Penthouse Bedpan Championship
Kelly's Heroes vs. Impact Players
There is some bad blood between these two for sure. The Impact Players cost Kelly's Heroes their playoff spot by beating them in Week 13, and Kelly's Heroes would like nothing better than to return the favour and advance to the 3rd Bedpan Bowl in 4 seasons. Easier said than done, however, as the Impact Players have been on a roll as of late and are probably the most dangerous team in the Bedpan bracket.
Outhouse Bedpan Championship
Team Gonzo vs. Hirsch's Hitmen
A rematch of last season's Bedpan Bowl III sees the vastly superior Team Gonzo take on the underachieving Hirsch's Hitmen. The differences in these two teams is astonishing. In fact Hirsch's Hitmen would be wise to follow Team Gonzo's lead in stockpiling young talent. Even though Team Gonzo will be playing once again for a shot at the Bedpan they are a team on the cusp of greatness. With that said this could still be a great matchup because for some reason Hirsch's Hitmen tend to turn it on when the #1 Overall Pick is on the line.
So the playoff week kicks off on Thursday night with a game between the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders. I actually don't think anyone has any Raiders players so I think this only affects the select few who have Chargers. I say select few because outside of QB and RB the Brit Favreits have a monopoly on San Diego players.
Well that is all for this week, and that is all for the 2008 RMFFL Regular Season. At this time next week we will have our Mexico Bowl IV and Bedpan Bowl IV participants, and in two weeks' time we will have our 2008 Ron Mexico Fantasy Football League Champion. Enjoy playoff week everybody.
Who will it be from Kelly's Heroes, the Green Bastards, the Brit Favreits, Team Gonzo and the Donfins that join Hawaiian Punch? And who will be joining the Impact Players and Hirsch's Hitmen? Here are the scores for Week 13, the final week in the 2008 RMFFL Regular Season.
Green Bastards - 99
Hawaiian Punch - 81
The Green Bastards did what they needed to do and that was win in Week 13 against Hawaiian Punch. However they still needed some help by blood rival the Impact Players in order to even have a shot at the playoffs. But even if the Green Bastards playoff hopes do not come to fruition they can still keep their heads high. By winning in Week 13 the Green Bastards finish their 4th consecutive season of over .500 football. They are the only team in the RMFFL that can say that. But I would be remiss not to mention that Hawaiian Punch have been just as successful in their 3 years of existence. Congrats to Hawaiian Punch for making the playoffs for the 3rd consecutive year.
Kelly's Heroes - 91
Impact Players - 100
And help has arrived, but was it enough? The Impact Players have done a huge favour for the Green Bastards by beating Kelly's Heroes. Are Kelly's Heroes' playoff hopes done? I'm not going to tell you here. You are all going to have to continue reading to find out who Hawaiian Punch's playoff opponent will be.
Donfins - 144
Hirsch's Hitmen - 52
Now that is what I call a beating. The Donfins seem to peaking at just the right time and look to be the team that no one wants to play. Is anyone really surprised that Hirsch's Hitmen would end on a note like this? I know I have picked on them a lot in the 4 years we have been doing this, but most has been deserved, and this 92-point loss shows that. I will say this though, Hirsch's Hitmen's future looks bright.
Brit Favreits - 91
Team Gonzo - 102
Team Gonzo, much like the Green Bastards, did what they had to do in winning against the Brit Favreits. But the question remains: did they do enough? I'm not going to answer that question right here because I want to make everyone sweat.
The Player of the Week for Week 13 is.............Donfins RB DeAngelo Williams. Williams scored 4 TDs on the way to a 32-point performance that helped the Donfins crush Hirsch's Hitmen. Williams' monster performances the past 4 weeks have been the key to the Donfins late-season run.I guess now is as good as ever (and in the same spot as always) to get the final standings out of the way. Here are the Final RMFFL Standings for 2008 (and hence here are your 2008 playoff teams).
Penthouse
z-1. Hawaiian Punch 8-5-0, 1285 pts
y-2. Green Bastards 7-6-0, 1196 pts
x-3. Kelly's Heroes 7-6-0, 1107 pts
x-4. Impact Players 5-8-0, 1184 pts
We have known for a week that Hawaiian Punch would be playoff bound but we now know who they will be facing, and that is the Green Bastards, which means that despite a 7-6 record Kelly's Heroes are going to the Outhouse next season with the Impact Players. The Green Bastards continue their streak of playoff appearances. They are the only team to make the playoffs in all 4 RMFFL seasons (Hawaiian Punch have only been in the league for 3 years, and they have been in the playoffs all 3 seasons).
Outhouse
z-1. Donfins 8-5-0, 1175 pts
y-2. Brit Favreits 7-6-0, 1235 pts
x-3. Team Gonzo 7-6-0, 1162 pts
x-4. Hirsch's Hitmen 3-10-0, 941 pts
So the Donfins win their first division title, and because of total points the Brit Favreits edge Team Gonzo for the other Outhouse playoff spot. Team Gonzo still have nothing to be ashamed of. Finishing the season with a winning record is a feat unto itself, and they should be proud of what they have accomplished. But some love must be given to the Brit Favreits as well. None other than Hirsch's Hitmen derisively said that they "don't want any players from Brit cause her team sucks." Well I can hear the Brit Favreits saying, "Who sucks now?"
So the playoff matches are set for both the Penthouse and Outhouse. It took until the final games of the 2008 RMFFL Regular Season to get to this point. Here are the MexiCup and Bedpan Finals.
Penthouse Division Championship
Green Bastards vs. Hawaiian Punch
Is it just me or does this matchup look familiar? This will be the 3rd consecutive year that these two teams have met in the playoffs, with each team winning once (Green Bastards in 2006, Hawaiian Punch in 2007). The winners of those games have gone on to win the MexiCup in that year. Not only is this a playoff rematch, it is also a Week 13 rematch. It cannot be denied that these are the two most successful franchises in RMFFL history. They have a combined 4 division championships, 7 playoff appearances, and 2 MexiCup Championships. It is safe to say that the winner of this game can lay claim to the title of best-run franchise in RMFFL history.
Outhouse Division Championship
Brit Favreits vs. Donfins
Probably the least likely playoff matchup that one could imagine back in Week 1. Both of these teams were considered up-and-comers, but not teams that were considered championship contenders. The Brit Favreits have been at or near the top of the Outhouse standings all season. The Donfins put it in another gear in the second half of the season and won their first division title in the 4 years of the franchise. The Donfins will also be looking to avoid the Curse of the Division Champion.
Penthouse Bedpan Championship
Kelly's Heroes vs. Impact Players
There is some bad blood between these two for sure. The Impact Players cost Kelly's Heroes their playoff spot by beating them in Week 13, and Kelly's Heroes would like nothing better than to return the favour and advance to the 3rd Bedpan Bowl in 4 seasons. Easier said than done, however, as the Impact Players have been on a roll as of late and are probably the most dangerous team in the Bedpan bracket.
Outhouse Bedpan Championship
Team Gonzo vs. Hirsch's Hitmen
A rematch of last season's Bedpan Bowl III sees the vastly superior Team Gonzo take on the underachieving Hirsch's Hitmen. The differences in these two teams is astonishing. In fact Hirsch's Hitmen would be wise to follow Team Gonzo's lead in stockpiling young talent. Even though Team Gonzo will be playing once again for a shot at the Bedpan they are a team on the cusp of greatness. With that said this could still be a great matchup because for some reason Hirsch's Hitmen tend to turn it on when the #1 Overall Pick is on the line.
So the playoff week kicks off on Thursday night with a game between the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders. I actually don't think anyone has any Raiders players so I think this only affects the select few who have Chargers. I say select few because outside of QB and RB the Brit Favreits have a monopoly on San Diego players.
Well that is all for this week, and that is all for the 2008 RMFFL Regular Season. At this time next week we will have our Mexico Bowl IV and Bedpan Bowl IV participants, and in two weeks' time we will have our 2008 Ron Mexico Fantasy Football League Champion. Enjoy playoff week everybody.
November 30, 2008
Week 13 Scores (Update as of 11:35)
Green Bastards - 99
Hawaiian Punch - 81 FINAL
Kelly's Heroes - 78
Impact Players - 64
Donfins - 144
Hirsch's Hitmen - 47
Brit Favreits - 91
Team Gonzo - 102 FINAL
Hawaiian Punch - 81 FINAL
Kelly's Heroes - 78
Impact Players - 64
Donfins - 144
Hirsch's Hitmen - 47
Brit Favreits - 91
Team Gonzo - 102 FINAL
Week 11: All 4 Games
We all know how big this week's games are so I didn't feel it necessary to write a 4-sentence blurb about each game. All I'm going to write is each team's starting lineup.
Green Bastards (6-6-0)
Hawaiian Punch (8-4-0)
Hawaiian Punch (8-4-0)
Green Bastards
QB -- Kurt Warner
RB -- LaDainian Tomlinson
RB -- Adrian Peterson
WR -- Terrell Owens
WR -- Steve Smith
WR -- Marques Colston
TE -- Dallas Clark
K -- Stephen Gostkowski
DEF -- Carolina Panthers
Hawaiian Punch
QB -- Philip Rivers
RB -- Marion Barber
RB -- Chris Johnson
WR -- Reggie Wayne
WR -- Larry Fitzgerald
WR -- Lance Moore
TE -- Tony Scheffler
K -- Robbie Gould
DEF -- Chicago Bears
QB -- Kurt Warner
RB -- LaDainian Tomlinson
RB -- Adrian Peterson
WR -- Terrell Owens
WR -- Steve Smith
WR -- Marques Colston
TE -- Dallas Clark
K -- Stephen Gostkowski
DEF -- Carolina Panthers
Hawaiian Punch
QB -- Philip Rivers
RB -- Marion Barber
RB -- Chris Johnson
WR -- Reggie Wayne
WR -- Larry Fitzgerald
WR -- Lance Moore
TE -- Tony Scheffler
K -- Robbie Gould
DEF -- Chicago Bears
Kelly's Heroes (7-5-0)
Impact Players (4-8-0)
Impact Players (4-8-0)
Kelly's Heroes
QB -- Peyton Manning
RB -- Marshawn Lynch
RB -- Thomas Jones
WR -- Andre Johnson
WR -- Hines Ward
WR -- Antonio Bryant
TE -- Kellen Winslow
K -- John Kasey
DEF -- Minnesota Vikings
Impact Players
QB -- Eli Manning
RB -- Steve Slaton
RB -- Maurice Jones-Drew
WR -- Randy Moss
WR -- Dwayne Bowe
WR -- DeSean Jackson
TE -- Tony Gonzalez
K -- Rian Lindell
DEF -- Dallas Cowboys
QB -- Peyton Manning
RB -- Marshawn Lynch
RB -- Thomas Jones
WR -- Andre Johnson
WR -- Hines Ward
WR -- Antonio Bryant
TE -- Kellen Winslow
K -- John Kasey
DEF -- Minnesota Vikings
Impact Players
QB -- Eli Manning
RB -- Steve Slaton
RB -- Maurice Jones-Drew
WR -- Randy Moss
WR -- Dwayne Bowe
WR -- DeSean Jackson
TE -- Tony Gonzalez
K -- Rian Lindell
DEF -- Dallas Cowboys
Donfins (7-5-0)
Hirsch's Hitmen (3-9-0)
Hirsch's Hitmen (3-9-0)
Donfins
QB -- Tony Romo
RB -- Ronnie Brown
RB -- DeAngelo Williams
WR -- Roddy White
WR -- Ted Ginn, Jr.
WR -- Eddie Royal
TE -- Todd Heap
K -- Nick Folk
DEF -- Baltimore Ravens
Hirsch's Hitmen
QB -- Tyler Thigpen
RB -- Frank Gore
RB -- Mewelde Moore
WR -- Kevin Walter
WR -- Torry Holt
WR -- Mark Bradley
TE -- Owen Daniels
K -- Ryan Longwell
DEF -- Tennessee Titans
QB -- Tony Romo
RB -- Ronnie Brown
RB -- DeAngelo Williams
WR -- Roddy White
WR -- Ted Ginn, Jr.
WR -- Eddie Royal
TE -- Todd Heap
K -- Nick Folk
DEF -- Baltimore Ravens
Hirsch's Hitmen
QB -- Tyler Thigpen
RB -- Frank Gore
RB -- Mewelde Moore
WR -- Kevin Walter
WR -- Torry Holt
WR -- Mark Bradley
TE -- Owen Daniels
K -- Ryan Longwell
DEF -- Tennessee Titans
Brit Favreits (7-5-0)
Team Gonzo (6-6-0)
Team Gonzo (6-6-0)
Brit Favreits
QB -- Aaron Rodgers
RB -- Clinton Portis
RB -- Ryan Grant
WR -- Greg Jennings
WR -- Chris Chambers
WR -- Donald Driver
TE -- Antonio Gates
K -- Mason Crosby
DEF -- New York Giants
Team Gonzo
QB -- Drew Brees
RB -- LenDale White
RB -- Joseph Addai
WR -- Anquan Boldin
WR -- Brandon Marshall
WR -- Santana Moss
TE -- Chris Cooley
K -- Rob Bironas
DEF -- Indianapolis Colts
QB -- Aaron Rodgers
RB -- Clinton Portis
RB -- Ryan Grant
WR -- Greg Jennings
WR -- Chris Chambers
WR -- Donald Driver
TE -- Antonio Gates
K -- Mason Crosby
DEF -- New York Giants
Team Gonzo
QB -- Drew Brees
RB -- LenDale White
RB -- Joseph Addai
WR -- Anquan Boldin
WR -- Brandon Marshall
WR -- Santana Moss
TE -- Chris Cooley
K -- Rob Bironas
DEF -- Indianapolis Colts
November 29, 2008
Some MVP Talk
So I felt like getting a discussion going on this year's MVP. In past years the choice was obvious. The 2007 season belonged to Tom Brady in the same way that 2006 was owned by LaDainian Tomlinson and 2005 by Larry Johnson. In 2008 I believe that the choice is very difficult. I'm going to choose 1 or 2 players from each team that I believe deserve MVP consideration.
Hawaiian Punch
The difficulty in choosing a player from Hawaiian Punch is that they have done a magnificent job of playing different players when the situation warranted it. You could take Jay Cutler, Marion Barber, Michael Turner, Chris Johnson or Larry Fitzgerald and you wouldn't be wrong. This one is just too difficult to pick and I think, much like what has happened in Heisman and NFL MVP races, too many good players will take votes from the other.
Kelly's Heroes
I really believe that Kelly's Heroes only has one viable MVP candidate, and that is Andre Johnson. Johnson has been off-the-charts great this season and is really the only pick. Peyton Manning deserves some consideration, but his early-season swoon hurts his chances. Though if Kelly's Heroes wins the championship it'll likely be because of the greatest QB in RMFFL history.
Green Bastards
As disappointing as the Green Bastards' season has been, they still have plenty of MVP candidates. You could easily make the case for Kurt Warner. He has put up some numbers that border on the ridiculous. However, I discount Warner's credentials because, until recently, he was a backup for two other teams and, in my opinion, has not played in enough games to get the nod. Calvin Johnson has been everything that the Green Bastards touted in the past 2 seasons (longer if you consider the man crush that I had on him since he was a sophomore at Georgia Tech). But as great as Tical has been, the nod here has to go to Adrian Peterson. Peterson is the only reason the Green Bastards are even still in consideration for a playoff spot, and that alone makes him a bona fide MVP candidate.
Impact Players
Picking an MVP from a less-than-stellar team that has underperformed is extremely difficult, but doing it for this last-place team is easier because the Impact Players have been extremely competitive. With that said there is only one truly deserving member of the Impact Players that warrants MVP talk, and that is Randy Moss. Most felt that Moss would tank after Tom Brady went down, and while initially Moss struggled, he has really found his game in the past few weeks, and his play has helped the Impact Players knock off some stiff competition. He was also a main reason for the Impact Players finally ending their 9-game losing streak to the Green Bastards. I'm sure, for the Impact Players, that makes Moss their MVP.
Brit Favreits
In their inaugural season the Brit Favreits have many reason to be optimistic about the future of their franchise. But this article isn't about the future, it's about the present, and while Aaron Rodgers has played phenomenally well for the Brit Favreits, there is only one man who deserves mention as MVP. That man is Clinton Portis. The way that Portis has played all season is the reason that the Brit Favreits are in position to make their first playoff appearance in their first season.
Donfins
Much like Hawaiian Punch, figuring out who to choose from the Donfins is difficult. A case can be made for Tony Romo, Ronnie Brown, or even DeAngelo Williams. Since all of these players have either been cut, hurt, or had more than one down game, it becomes near impossible to choose one. The Donfins have a lot of really good players, but not one great player, so trying to pick one from the group becomes a fool's errand.
Team Gonzo
This one is extremely interesting. Team Gonzo might have the most impressive 1-2 punch in the RMFFL in Drew Brees and Anquan Boldin. Brees is on pace to shatter Dan Marino's NFL record for passing yards in a season and has been on fire since Week 1. Brees is also a multiple-time Player of the Week award winner. For those reasons Drew Brees is MY choice for RMFFL MVP. But I cannot discount Anquan Boldin. Boldin leads the RMFFL in TD catches and is one of the main reasons (with Larry Fitzgerald) for Kurt Warner's career resurrection. Even with that, Brees is the pick, and I will be shocked if he is not the 2008 RMFFL MVP.
Hirsch's Hitmen
Now when you are statistically the worst team in the RMFFL is there really a point to making a case for anyone to be MVP? Maybe not, but that would be a disservice to some of the players on Hirsch's Hitmen who have actually played well. Brett Favre would be the obvious choice, but with the recent youth movement by Hirsch's Hitmen, he has been relegated to the bench. The reason he has been benched is because of the emergence of Tyler Thigpen. The problem is Thigpen suffers from the same affliction as Kurt Warner: not enough playing time. So with all that said, the Hirsch's Hitmen MVP candidate has to be Frank Gore. Gore has been just about the only player who has shown up week in, week out for Hirsch's Hitmen.
With all that said, I would say that there are only 5 guys that I would consider truly deserving of MVP considerations. Those 5 are: Adrian Peterson (RB, Green Bastards), Andre Johnson (WR, Kelly's Heroes), Clinton Portis (RB, Brit Favreits), Anquan Boldin (WR, Team Gonzo) and Drew Brees (QB, Team Gonzo). As I said above, Drew Brees is my pick. If I was to order them from 1-5 it would go: Brees, Clinton Portis, Adrian Peterson, Anquan Boldin and Andre Johnson.
This decision is not solely mine. This is not an autocracy, this is a democracy. So if anyone disagrees with me, feel free to comment, or even e-mail, and state your case. If I get enough responses I will put up a poll and we can decide this the good, old-fashioned way: by vote.
Hawaiian Punch
The difficulty in choosing a player from Hawaiian Punch is that they have done a magnificent job of playing different players when the situation warranted it. You could take Jay Cutler, Marion Barber, Michael Turner, Chris Johnson or Larry Fitzgerald and you wouldn't be wrong. This one is just too difficult to pick and I think, much like what has happened in Heisman and NFL MVP races, too many good players will take votes from the other.
Kelly's Heroes
I really believe that Kelly's Heroes only has one viable MVP candidate, and that is Andre Johnson. Johnson has been off-the-charts great this season and is really the only pick. Peyton Manning deserves some consideration, but his early-season swoon hurts his chances. Though if Kelly's Heroes wins the championship it'll likely be because of the greatest QB in RMFFL history.
Green Bastards
As disappointing as the Green Bastards' season has been, they still have plenty of MVP candidates. You could easily make the case for Kurt Warner. He has put up some numbers that border on the ridiculous. However, I discount Warner's credentials because, until recently, he was a backup for two other teams and, in my opinion, has not played in enough games to get the nod. Calvin Johnson has been everything that the Green Bastards touted in the past 2 seasons (longer if you consider the man crush that I had on him since he was a sophomore at Georgia Tech). But as great as Tical has been, the nod here has to go to Adrian Peterson. Peterson is the only reason the Green Bastards are even still in consideration for a playoff spot, and that alone makes him a bona fide MVP candidate.
Impact Players
Picking an MVP from a less-than-stellar team that has underperformed is extremely difficult, but doing it for this last-place team is easier because the Impact Players have been extremely competitive. With that said there is only one truly deserving member of the Impact Players that warrants MVP talk, and that is Randy Moss. Most felt that Moss would tank after Tom Brady went down, and while initially Moss struggled, he has really found his game in the past few weeks, and his play has helped the Impact Players knock off some stiff competition. He was also a main reason for the Impact Players finally ending their 9-game losing streak to the Green Bastards. I'm sure, for the Impact Players, that makes Moss their MVP.
Brit Favreits
In their inaugural season the Brit Favreits have many reason to be optimistic about the future of their franchise. But this article isn't about the future, it's about the present, and while Aaron Rodgers has played phenomenally well for the Brit Favreits, there is only one man who deserves mention as MVP. That man is Clinton Portis. The way that Portis has played all season is the reason that the Brit Favreits are in position to make their first playoff appearance in their first season.
Donfins
Much like Hawaiian Punch, figuring out who to choose from the Donfins is difficult. A case can be made for Tony Romo, Ronnie Brown, or even DeAngelo Williams. Since all of these players have either been cut, hurt, or had more than one down game, it becomes near impossible to choose one. The Donfins have a lot of really good players, but not one great player, so trying to pick one from the group becomes a fool's errand.
Team Gonzo
This one is extremely interesting. Team Gonzo might have the most impressive 1-2 punch in the RMFFL in Drew Brees and Anquan Boldin. Brees is on pace to shatter Dan Marino's NFL record for passing yards in a season and has been on fire since Week 1. Brees is also a multiple-time Player of the Week award winner. For those reasons Drew Brees is MY choice for RMFFL MVP. But I cannot discount Anquan Boldin. Boldin leads the RMFFL in TD catches and is one of the main reasons (with Larry Fitzgerald) for Kurt Warner's career resurrection. Even with that, Brees is the pick, and I will be shocked if he is not the 2008 RMFFL MVP.
Hirsch's Hitmen
Now when you are statistically the worst team in the RMFFL is there really a point to making a case for anyone to be MVP? Maybe not, but that would be a disservice to some of the players on Hirsch's Hitmen who have actually played well. Brett Favre would be the obvious choice, but with the recent youth movement by Hirsch's Hitmen, he has been relegated to the bench. The reason he has been benched is because of the emergence of Tyler Thigpen. The problem is Thigpen suffers from the same affliction as Kurt Warner: not enough playing time. So with all that said, the Hirsch's Hitmen MVP candidate has to be Frank Gore. Gore has been just about the only player who has shown up week in, week out for Hirsch's Hitmen.
With all that said, I would say that there are only 5 guys that I would consider truly deserving of MVP considerations. Those 5 are: Adrian Peterson (RB, Green Bastards), Andre Johnson (WR, Kelly's Heroes), Clinton Portis (RB, Brit Favreits), Anquan Boldin (WR, Team Gonzo) and Drew Brees (QB, Team Gonzo). As I said above, Drew Brees is my pick. If I was to order them from 1-5 it would go: Brees, Clinton Portis, Adrian Peterson, Anquan Boldin and Andre Johnson.
This decision is not solely mine. This is not an autocracy, this is a democracy. So if anyone disagrees with me, feel free to comment, or even e-mail, and state your case. If I get enough responses I will put up a poll and we can decide this the good, old-fashioned way: by vote.
Playoff Scenarios
So as promised earlier I am making this specific post to make sure everyone knows what they need to do in order to make the playoffs. Hawaiian Punch have already secured their spot and the Impact Players and Hirsch's Hitmen were eliminated weeks ago so they don't matter either. I'll start with the Penthouse and then move down to the Outhouse.
Kelly's Heroes
(a) Win.
(b) Loss AND a Green Bastards loss.
(c) Loss AND a Green Bastards win AND outscore the Green Bastards by 82 points.
Green Bastards
(a) Win AND a Kelly's Heroes loss AND have Kelly's Heroes not outscore them by 82 points.
Brit Favreits
(a) Win.
(b) Loss AND a Donfins loss AND have the Donfins not outscore them by 114 points.
Donfins
(a) Win.
(b) Loss AND a Team Gonzo loss.
(c) Loss AND a Team Gonzo win AND outscore them by 30 points.
(c) Loss AND a Brit Favreits loss AND outscore them by 114 points.
Team Gonzo
(a) Win AND a Donfins loss AND the Donfins not outscore them by 30 points.
(b) Win AND outscore the Brit Favreits by 85 points.
Now if I was a betting man I'd say one of the two teams not currently in a playoff position (Team Gonzo and the Green Bastards) will make the playoffs. My money is on Team Gonzo. So with that said I am saying that either the Brit Favreits or the Donfins will miss the playoffs. The team I expect to fall is...........the Brit Favreits. We all know that you cannot win in your first season so I expect the Donfins to prevail and play Team Gonzo for the Outhouse Championship and I expect Hawaiian Punch to play Kelly's Heroes for the Penthouse Championship. But we all know how full of it I am so we could see a 2006 & 2007 rematch between the Green Bastards and Hawaiian Punch or the Brit Favreits could surprise and get themselves in. Unpredictability. Isn't that why we love this game?
Kelly's Heroes
(a) Win.
(b) Loss AND a Green Bastards loss.
(c) Loss AND a Green Bastards win AND outscore the Green Bastards by 82 points.
Green Bastards
(a) Win AND a Kelly's Heroes loss AND have Kelly's Heroes not outscore them by 82 points.
Brit Favreits
(a) Win.
(b) Loss AND a Donfins loss AND have the Donfins not outscore them by 114 points.
Donfins
(a) Win.
(b) Loss AND a Team Gonzo loss.
(c) Loss AND a Team Gonzo win AND outscore them by 30 points.
(c) Loss AND a Brit Favreits loss AND outscore them by 114 points.
Team Gonzo
(a) Win AND a Donfins loss AND the Donfins not outscore them by 30 points.
(b) Win AND outscore the Brit Favreits by 85 points.
Now if I was a betting man I'd say one of the two teams not currently in a playoff position (Team Gonzo and the Green Bastards) will make the playoffs. My money is on Team Gonzo. So with that said I am saying that either the Brit Favreits or the Donfins will miss the playoffs. The team I expect to fall is...........the Brit Favreits. We all know that you cannot win in your first season so I expect the Donfins to prevail and play Team Gonzo for the Outhouse Championship and I expect Hawaiian Punch to play Kelly's Heroes for the Penthouse Championship. But we all know how full of it I am so we could see a 2006 & 2007 rematch between the Green Bastards and Hawaiian Punch or the Brit Favreits could surprise and get themselves in. Unpredictability. Isn't that why we love this game?
Two Teams Take Two
Two of the teams in the playoff hunt have decided to make what could be the final free agent pickups in the 2008 RMFFL season.
Kelly's Heroes have decided to sign the Minnesota Vikings Defense. In order to make the required roster space for them, Kelly's Heroes had to part ways with K Shaun Suisham. Kelly's Heroes wish Mr. Suisham the best of luck in his future endevours.
The Green Bastards, who are fighting for their playoff lives, have decided to back up on of their most vulnerable positions. The team has signed TE Jeremy Shockey. To make room for Shockey the Green Bastards had to release former starting QB Jake Delhomme. The Green Bastards would like to wish Mr. Delhomme all the best in his future endevours.
Kelly's Heroes have decided to sign the Minnesota Vikings Defense. In order to make the required roster space for them, Kelly's Heroes had to part ways with K Shaun Suisham. Kelly's Heroes wish Mr. Suisham the best of luck in his future endevours.
The Green Bastards, who are fighting for their playoff lives, have decided to back up on of their most vulnerable positions. The team has signed TE Jeremy Shockey. To make room for Shockey the Green Bastards had to release former starting QB Jake Delhomme. The Green Bastards would like to wish Mr. Delhomme all the best in his future endevours.
November 28, 2008
Thursday Night Starters
This was supposed to be posted yesterday but I didn't get the chance to do it. Anyway there were three games last night and a lot of people had players active.
Hirsch's Hitmen: Tennessee Titans Defense
Hawaiian Punch: RB Marion Barber, RB Chris Johnson, WR Larry Fitzgerald
Impact Players: WR DeSean Jackson, Dallas Cowboys Defense
Donfins: QB Tony Romo, K Nick Folk
Green Bastards: QB Kurt Warner, WR Terrell Owens
Team Gonzo: RB LenDale "Bacon" White, WR Anquan Boldin, K Rob Bironas
Hirsch's Hitmen: Tennessee Titans Defense
Hawaiian Punch: RB Marion Barber, RB Chris Johnson, WR Larry Fitzgerald
Impact Players: WR DeSean Jackson, Dallas Cowboys Defense
Donfins: QB Tony Romo, K Nick Folk
Green Bastards: QB Kurt Warner, WR Terrell Owens
Team Gonzo: RB LenDale "Bacon" White, WR Anquan Boldin, K Rob Bironas
November 25, 2008
Weekly Wrap (Week 12): Can You Smell It?
The 2008 RMFFL Playoffs are nearly here. There is only one week left and playoff positions are still up for grabs. I can't remember a year where everyone was so close and nothing had been decided by the second-to-last week. Week 12, however, is over and some things have been decided. Before we get to playoff scenarios the Week 12 scores need to be revealed and dissected. Here are the final score for Week 12.
Impact Players - 128
Green Bastards - 115
History is made as the Impact Players have ended their 3+ season losing streak to the Green Bastards and this was a very timely victory. This loss by the Green Bastards could be the loss that stops them from making the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. However the Green Bastards would be able to exact revenge in two weeks' time in a RMFFL Penthouse Bedpan rematch with the Impact Players.
Hawaiian Punch - 104
Kelly's Heroes - 88
The Champs are in. With this victory Hawaiian Punch have secured a playoff spot and in the process have ended Kelly's Heroes 7-game winning streak. Kelly's Heroes are still in the catbird seat for a second consecutive playoff appearance. All Kelly's Heroes will need to do is win next week and a-playoffing they will go.
Hirsch's Hitmen - 94
Brit Favreits - 81
The Brit Favreits need to keep the champagne on ice for one more week. Hirsch's Hitmen play the only role they can, that of spoiler. Hirsch's Hitmen will still finish in the RMFFL Outhouse Division basement; but they have not given up trying to win. The Brit Favreits still control their own playoff fate, but a win this week would've made next weeks game mean nothing. Now Week 13 takes on an all new meaning for the best team in the RMFFL Outhouse Division.
Donfins - 115
Team Gonzo - 93
In what continues to be a confounding season for these two teams, the Donfins dispatch of Team Gonzo. Neither team can claim a playoff spot, nor is either team denied one. The win does give the Donfins the upper hand going into Week 13 but they have been known to put up a stinker and if that happens Team Gonzo might be heading to the promise land.
The Player of the Week for Week 12 goes to a familiar face.........Team Gonzo QB Drew Brees. Brees scored a massive 36 points in Team Gonzo's Week 12 loss to the Donfins. This is the 2nd time that Brees has won the POTW award in 2008 and it is beginning to look like he will be taking home the 2008 RMFFL MVP as well.
With only one week remaining, and the playoffs still in the picture for 5 teams, the RMFFL Standings will shed some light on who truly has a chance at making them.
Penthouse
y-1. Hawaiian Punch 8-4-0, 1204 pts
2. Kelly's Heroes 7-5-0, 1016 pts
3. Green Bastards 6-6-0, 1097 pts
x-4. Impact Players 4-8-0, 1084 pts
Outhouse
1. Brit Favreits 7-5-0, 1144 pts
2. Donfins 7-5-0, 1031 pts
3. Team Gonzo 6-6-0, 1060 pts
x-4. Hirsch's Hitmen 3-9-0, 889 pts
Hawaiian Punch have clinched their 3rd consecutive playoff appearance and are in the driver's seat for winning the RMFFL Penthouse Division. Kelly's Heroes are still the frontrunners for the Penthouse's 2nd playoff spot. The Green Bastards are in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time in RMFFL history and need their nemesis, the last place Impact Players, to help them get into the playoffs for the 4th consecutive season.
The Brit Favreits are still the favourites to win the RMFFL Outhouse Division, but now the Donfins are hot on their tail. Team Gonzo still has a chance at the playoffs, but getting their will be tough sledding. As has been the case for weeks, Hirsch's Hitmen are playing out the string and waiting for 2009 to start. They can still spoil an Outhouse team's season by continuing to play the spoiler role.
We have reached the final week of the 2008 RMFFL Regular Season. With one week to go and playoff spots still hanging in the balance, I don't think these games need to be talked about much. Here is the RMFFL Schedule for Week 13.
Green Bastards vs. Hawaiian Punch
Kelly's Heroes vs. Impact Players
Donfins vs. Hirsch's Hitmen
Brit Favreits vs. Team Gonzo
Unlike last week, I am going to eschew discussing each individual matchup and focus on what you all care about: Playoff scenarios.
For Kelly's Heroes to make the playoffs it is as simple: win and they are in. However if they lose they can still make the playoffs with a Green Bastards' loss OR if the Green Bastards win, by outscoring the Green Bastards by 82 points
For the Green Bastards to make the playoffs they need a win AND a Kelly's Heroes loss while not having Kelly's Heroes outscore them by 82 points
For the Brit Favreits to make the playoffs it is simple: win and they are in. However if they lose they can still make the playoffs with a Donfins loss and having the Donfins not outscore them by 114 points.
For the Donfins to make the playoffs it is simple: win and they are in. However if they lose they can still make the playoffs with a Team Gonzo loss OR if Team Gonzo wins, by outscoring them by 30 points OR a Brit Favreits loss and outscoring them by 114 points.
For Team Gonzo to make the playoffs they need a win AND either a Donfins loss while not having the Donfins outscore them by 30 points OR by outscoring the Brit Favreits by 85 points.
So with it being American Thanksgiving there are 3 games & 6 teams playing on Thursday this week. The Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals & Philadelphia Eagles all play this Thursday. So the rules remain the same, if you wanna play them, get them in before kickoff, if you don't want to, get them out before kickoff. Also remember that kickoff is 12:30 pm, not 8:15 pm.
Well that is all for this week. Only one week left in the 2008 RMFFL Regular Season. By this time next week we will all know whether we will be playing for the #1 Overall pick in the 2009 RMFFL Draft or whether we will be playing for immortality. Enjoy Week 13 in the RMFFL.
Impact Players - 128
Green Bastards - 115
History is made as the Impact Players have ended their 3+ season losing streak to the Green Bastards and this was a very timely victory. This loss by the Green Bastards could be the loss that stops them from making the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. However the Green Bastards would be able to exact revenge in two weeks' time in a RMFFL Penthouse Bedpan rematch with the Impact Players.
Hawaiian Punch - 104
Kelly's Heroes - 88
The Champs are in. With this victory Hawaiian Punch have secured a playoff spot and in the process have ended Kelly's Heroes 7-game winning streak. Kelly's Heroes are still in the catbird seat for a second consecutive playoff appearance. All Kelly's Heroes will need to do is win next week and a-playoffing they will go.
Hirsch's Hitmen - 94
Brit Favreits - 81
The Brit Favreits need to keep the champagne on ice for one more week. Hirsch's Hitmen play the only role they can, that of spoiler. Hirsch's Hitmen will still finish in the RMFFL Outhouse Division basement; but they have not given up trying to win. The Brit Favreits still control their own playoff fate, but a win this week would've made next weeks game mean nothing. Now Week 13 takes on an all new meaning for the best team in the RMFFL Outhouse Division.
Donfins - 115
Team Gonzo - 93
In what continues to be a confounding season for these two teams, the Donfins dispatch of Team Gonzo. Neither team can claim a playoff spot, nor is either team denied one. The win does give the Donfins the upper hand going into Week 13 but they have been known to put up a stinker and if that happens Team Gonzo might be heading to the promise land.
The Player of the Week for Week 12 goes to a familiar face.........Team Gonzo QB Drew Brees. Brees scored a massive 36 points in Team Gonzo's Week 12 loss to the Donfins. This is the 2nd time that Brees has won the POTW award in 2008 and it is beginning to look like he will be taking home the 2008 RMFFL MVP as well.With only one week remaining, and the playoffs still in the picture for 5 teams, the RMFFL Standings will shed some light on who truly has a chance at making them.
Penthouse
y-1. Hawaiian Punch 8-4-0, 1204 pts
2. Kelly's Heroes 7-5-0, 1016 pts
3. Green Bastards 6-6-0, 1097 pts
x-4. Impact Players 4-8-0, 1084 pts
Outhouse
1. Brit Favreits 7-5-0, 1144 pts
2. Donfins 7-5-0, 1031 pts
3. Team Gonzo 6-6-0, 1060 pts
x-4. Hirsch's Hitmen 3-9-0, 889 pts
Hawaiian Punch have clinched their 3rd consecutive playoff appearance and are in the driver's seat for winning the RMFFL Penthouse Division. Kelly's Heroes are still the frontrunners for the Penthouse's 2nd playoff spot. The Green Bastards are in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time in RMFFL history and need their nemesis, the last place Impact Players, to help them get into the playoffs for the 4th consecutive season.
The Brit Favreits are still the favourites to win the RMFFL Outhouse Division, but now the Donfins are hot on their tail. Team Gonzo still has a chance at the playoffs, but getting their will be tough sledding. As has been the case for weeks, Hirsch's Hitmen are playing out the string and waiting for 2009 to start. They can still spoil an Outhouse team's season by continuing to play the spoiler role.
We have reached the final week of the 2008 RMFFL Regular Season. With one week to go and playoff spots still hanging in the balance, I don't think these games need to be talked about much. Here is the RMFFL Schedule for Week 13.
Green Bastards vs. Hawaiian Punch
Kelly's Heroes vs. Impact Players
Donfins vs. Hirsch's Hitmen
Brit Favreits vs. Team Gonzo
Unlike last week, I am going to eschew discussing each individual matchup and focus on what you all care about: Playoff scenarios.
For Kelly's Heroes to make the playoffs it is as simple: win and they are in. However if they lose they can still make the playoffs with a Green Bastards' loss OR if the Green Bastards win, by outscoring the Green Bastards by 82 points
For the Green Bastards to make the playoffs they need a win AND a Kelly's Heroes loss while not having Kelly's Heroes outscore them by 82 points
For the Brit Favreits to make the playoffs it is simple: win and they are in. However if they lose they can still make the playoffs with a Donfins loss and having the Donfins not outscore them by 114 points.
For the Donfins to make the playoffs it is simple: win and they are in. However if they lose they can still make the playoffs with a Team Gonzo loss OR if Team Gonzo wins, by outscoring them by 30 points OR a Brit Favreits loss and outscoring them by 114 points.
For Team Gonzo to make the playoffs they need a win AND either a Donfins loss while not having the Donfins outscore them by 30 points OR by outscoring the Brit Favreits by 85 points.
So with it being American Thanksgiving there are 3 games & 6 teams playing on Thursday this week. The Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals & Philadelphia Eagles all play this Thursday. So the rules remain the same, if you wanna play them, get them in before kickoff, if you don't want to, get them out before kickoff. Also remember that kickoff is 12:30 pm, not 8:15 pm.
Well that is all for this week. Only one week left in the 2008 RMFFL Regular Season. By this time next week we will all know whether we will be playing for the #1 Overall pick in the 2009 RMFFL Draft or whether we will be playing for immortality. Enjoy Week 13 in the RMFFL.
November 23, 2008
Week 12 Scores (as of 11:25 pm)
Impact Players - 128
Green Bastards - 115 FINAL
Hawaiian Punch - 82
Kelly's Heroes - 88
Hirsch's Hitmen - 94
Brit Favreits - 27
Team Gonzo - 57
Donfins - 115
Green Bastards - 115 FINAL
Hawaiian Punch - 82
Kelly's Heroes - 88
Hirsch's Hitmen - 94
Brit Favreits - 27
Team Gonzo - 57
Donfins - 115
Week 11: Team Gonzo vs. Donfins
Team Gonzo (6-5-0)
Donfins (6-5-0)
This is also a huge game. A win or loss by either team will not spell the end of their playoff hopes but it will put make it easier or harder depending on the outcome. Team Gonzo has been an up-and-down team all season long and the same can be said of the Donfins. The expectation is that both teams will come out guns a-blazing and firing on all cylinders. Expect a tight battle between these two proud teams.
Team Gonzo
QB -- Drew Brees
RB -- Joseph Addai
RB -- Jonathan Stewart
WR -- Santana Moss
WR -- Brandon Marshall
WR -- Anquan Boldin
TE -- Chris Cooley
K -- Rob Bironas
DEF -- Indianapolis Colts
Donfins
QB -- Tony Romo
RB -- Ronnie Brown
RB -- DeAngelo Williams
WR -- T.J. Houshmandzadeh
WR -- Eddie Royal
WR -- Ted Ginn, Jr.
TE -- Todd Heap
K -- Nick Folk
DEF -- Baltimore Ravens
Week 11: Hirsch's Hitmen vs. Brit Favreits
Hirsch's Hitmen (2-9-0)
Brit Favreits (7-4-0)
The storyline for this game is pretty simple. A win and the Brit Favreits are playoff bound. It would be the first time in the history of this franchise (which has been around since 2006 under different owners) that they would have a chance to become MexiCup champions. For Hirsch's Hitmen this disappointing season cannot come to an end soon enough. The best they can hope for is to play the role of spoiler in the next two weeks. With pride and playoff hopes on the line this game should be much tighter than the teams' records indicate.
Hirsch's Hitmen
QB -- Tyler Thigpen
RB -- Frank Gore
RB -- Larry Johnson
WR -- Mark Bradley
WR -- Greg Camarillo
WR -- Kevin Walter
TE -- Owen Daniels
K -- Ryan Longwell
DEF -- Tennessee Titans
Brit Favreits
QB -- Aaron Rodgers
RB -- Clinton Portis
RB -- Ryan Grant
WR -- Greg Jennings
WR -- Chris Chambers
WR -- Donald Driver
TE -- Antonio Gates
K -- Mason Crosby
DEF -- New York Giants
Week 11: Hawaiian Punch vs. Kelly's Heroes
Hawaiian Punch (7-4-0)
Kelly's Heroes (7-4-0)
This is about as big as a game gets. These two teams are tied for 1st place in the RMFFL Penthouse Division and a win could be the difference between glory and infamy. With a win Kelly's Heroes will be in the playoffs. That in and of itself is a miracle when remembering that they began the season at 0-4-0. Hawaiian Punch's drop from the ranks of the undefeated came quick. Last week they finally scored their first W since their undefeated streak was stopped at 6-0-0 by.....Kelly's Heroes. With these two teams harbouring championship aspirations this game will be a knock down, drag out fight until the final whistle.
Hawaiian Punch
QB -- Jay Cutler
RB -- Marion Barber
RB -- Matt Forte
WR -- Reggie Wayne
WR -- Larry Fitzgerald
WR -- Lance Moore
TE -- Jason Witten
K -- Robbie Gould
DEF -- Chicago Bears
Kelly's Heroes
QB -- Peyton Manning
RB -- Marshawn Lynch
RB -- Thomas Jones
WR -- Andre Johnson
WR -- Hines Ward
WR -- Braylon Edwards
TE -- Kellen Winslow
K -- Shaun Suisham
DEF -- Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 11: Impact Players vs. Green Bastards
Impact Players (3-8-0)
Green Bastards (6-5-0)
This is a blood feud, both literally and figuratively. These two teams have as fierce a rivalry as any in the RMFFL and this game carries some weight. As many of you know (and as I am fond of pointing out) the Impact Players have never defeated the Green Bastards. Ever. The Green Bastards are an astounding 9-0-0 against the Impact Players since the RMFFL began in 2005. But of all the times where the Impact Players would love to score that first victory, this would be the biggest. A loss by the Green Bastards would all but eliminate them from playoff contention. While the Impact Players have nothing to play for, eliminating the only team to make the playoffs in every season since they beginning of the RMFFL is reason enough to play hard. This game will be chock full of intensity. Expect a barn burner between these to heated rivals.
Impact Players
QB -- Eli Manning
RB -- Willie Parker
RB -- Steve Slaton
WR -- Randy Moss
WR -- DeSean Jackson
WR -- Dwayne Bowe
TE -- Tony Gonzalez
K -- Rian Lindell
DEF -- Dallas Cowboys
Green Bastards
QB -- Kurt Warner
RB -- LaDainian Tomlinson
RB -- Adrian Peterson
WR -- Terrell Owens
WR -- Steve Smith
WR -- Calvin Johnson
TE -- Dallas Clark
K -- Stephen Gostkowski
DEF -- Carolina Panthers
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