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WEEK TEN REPORT
Week 10 was a very low scoring week in our
league as only one team, T.T.M.F. Little Johnny, broke the 100 point barrier.
Another squad, 4th and Joey, NGL©, set the '98 season record
for lowest points in a week with only 38. Despite the low scoring, this
week's games were the most interesting to watch unfold yet - since most
teams are still fighting for playoff positions. Next week should be even
more interesting since after Week 10 only one team has clinched a playoff
berth (P.O. Steve) and only one team has been mathematically eliminated
from the playoffs (Rais'n the Rueff). I originally thought the two teams
with 3-7 records had no postseason chance, but upon further inspection
it appears that they indeed do! Also, the Murph Killers, who lead the Lip
Conference with a 7-3 record, still could be eliminated from the playoffs.
This was all made possible by the two ties we have had this season. (To
see the remaining schedule for each team, click on the SCHEDULE button
above.)
Here is a recap of this week's games, with
some additional analysis from your commissioner:
P.O. Steve (8-2) defeated
The Fat Bus (6-3-1)
by the score of 75-72.
RB Jerome Bettis, a.k.a. The Bus, scored just enough points on Monday
night to stop The Fat Bus. The win, one of several close victories decided
on Monday Night, clinches a playoff berth for P.O. Steve. It's hard to
believe that the team with the 3rd lowest overall points in the league
has won 8 out of ten games, including their last five in a row. The loss
pushes the Fat Bus back to 2nd place in the Lip Conference, just one-half
game behind the Murph Killers. They most likely need to win just one of
their remaining three games to lock up a playoff spot.
Scott's "All They Know
How To Do Is Score" Savants
(4-5-1) defeated
Up Your Butt Jo-Boo (3-7) by
the score of 92-56.
The loss helps the Savants close in on a Wild Card playoff berth, while
Up Your Butt's loss virtually knocks them out of postseason contention.
However, with only three weeks left in the regular season, Up Your Butt
could still sneak into the playoff picture by winning their remaining three
games and getting some help from other teams.
PPP: Gorilla Patch Junkies (5-4-1) defeated
Jo-Boo's Browns Backers (5-4-1)
by the score of 82-66.
The win gives the Junkies a tie for 2nd place in the Hair Conference with
the Browns Backers. And, since the Junkies have swept the two games they
have played against the Browns Backers, they would have the tiebreaker
if these two teams ended the regular season with identical records.
T.T.M.F. Little Johnny (3-7)
defeated Rais'n the Rueff (2-8)
by the score of 103-88.
The Johnnies made some great roster changes this week to earn their first
victory in their last five games. RB Skip Hicks and QB Vinnie
Testaverde had great games - in comparison to the other roster players
the Johnnies had available. But the Johnnies should not get too excited,
as it would take a miracle for them to make the playoffs.
The Murph Killers
(7-3) defeated
4th and Joey, NGL© (5-5) by
the score of 87-38.
Both teams lost their starting QBs early in their games Sunday, but only
the Killers had their remaining players pick up the slack. The win gives
the Killers the Lip Conference lead and a virtual playoff berth lock, while
4th and Joey set the league record for low scoring. They still look good
for making the postseason, but with their scoring volatility - who knows.
Taunt you later,
The Commish
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