WEEK TEN REPORT
Once again, right when the playoff picture
was looking to clear itself up, the teams needing to earn Week Ten victories
came through in the clutch. The Fat Bus, Chisel Squad, and The Pussy Willows
all rolled to easy wins, keeping their playoff hopes alive. The Bus did
much more, however, as they now share the lead with Jo-Boo's browns Backers
in the Hair Conference. With only three regular season games left, nine
of ten teams still have a reasonable chance to qualify for the postseason.
Only T.T.M.F.N. does not, as they mathematically eliminated themselves
from playoff contention in Week Eight.
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Feature game of the
week
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The Pussy Willows (4-6)
defeated Scott's "All They
Know How To Do Is Score" Savants (6-4),
133-82. In what was supposed to be a showdown between two of the potentially
higher scoring teams in the league, this game turned out to be a blowout
by The Pussy Willows - who tied White Chocolate's season-high total of
133 points. In losing their second consecutive game, the Savants once again
are showing ineptitude late in the season. As they desperately try to make
the playoffs this year, one can only wonder what their excuse will be when
they extend their streak of postseason absensces. The Willows, on the other
hand, have always made the playoffs, but it will take a minor miracle to
get them in this season. Even if they win their final three games and finish
with a 7-6 record, there is a possibility they may get shutout! This is
due to the fact that the Lip Conference has completely dominated the Hair
Conference this year, and that league rules guarantee a minimum of two
teams will qualify for the extended season from each conference. This is
a rule that will most likely be looked at in the off-season by the league
office.
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Here are the rest of the results for Week
Ten:
White Chocolate
(6-4) defeated St. Johns Ragin' Amies (4-6),
99-75. Another solid week by White Chocolate, another mediocre performance
from the Amies. This one wasn't too hard to predict, especially considering
the fact the Amies failed to trade for a quality player before the trading
deadline. Marvelous Marvin can only win so many games per year for a fantasy
squad (from my vantage point, that number is 4), and some help is desperately
needed. Granted, this was a rebuilding year for the Amies' franchise, as
they took over the team Rueff left in shambles a year ago, but we expected
more from a sports-talk radio kinda guy! White Chocoalte continues to impress
without the dominant Terrell Davis that used to power their offense. Could
this be the year they break their postseason jinx and win the big one?
Chisel Squad (4-6) defeated
Jo-Boo's Browns Backers
(5-4-1), 86-63. This is a game Chisel Squad desperately needed, and they
got it. By winning, Chisel Squad is now less than one game out of the Hair
Conference lead, and right smack in the middle of a four-team log jam.
The Browns Backers are looking a bit anemic these days, as most of their
top players have either been lost to serious neck/head injuries or given
away in a series of pathetically stupid trades. Right now I bet they wish
they had QB Brad Johnson, WRs Derrick Mayes and Albert Connell, and
RB Charlie Garner back on their roster.
The Fat Bus (5-4-1)
defeated T.T.M.F.N.
(1-9), 106-70. With the bye this week, The Fat Bus allowed several of their
players to get some well-deserved rest. Their team has been pushing hard
to overcome a horrendous start which was plagued by many injuries to their
better players. I credit their rebound to two things: 1) They made quality
acquisitions to replace their injured stars. Brad Johnson and Olandis gary
have performed well for them. And, 2) their opponents have averaged only
75 points per week against them! Talk about favorable scheduling...
Randy's Rocket (9-1)
defeated P.O.B.'s Pounders (5-5),
96-81. It's been a tough year for the Poundies, errr... Pounders, as their
opponents have scored an average of 90 points a game on them. Even having
the top overall points has not been enough for them to stay above .500
for the season. Conversely, Randy's Rocket has had a cakewalk of a season,
and this week's victory locks up the Lip Conference championship for them.
One more victory in their final three games (or a White Chocolate defeat)
and they clinch the best overall record. Their quest for a second consecutive
Super Bowl title may not be as easy, however. Currently, RBs Natrone Means
and Emmitt Smith are nursing injuries while RB Cecil Collins has been
lost for the year. Can Moss and Freeman carry this team if their injured
starters are out more than is expected? Believe me, I have nothing against
Linton and Pittman, but those are the sort of starting RBs I would expect
to see on a T.T.M.F.N. team.
Three more weeks boys... this is when it starts
getting good! I expect all lineups will be submitted on time from here
on out!!
The Commish
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