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.
  
Feature game of the week
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.
 
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