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October 26, 2009
Cinderella's Weekend
How about a little love for the bottom-feeders? Jim's squad secured it's first win of the season, Tyler has had two big weeks in a row, and somebody finally slowed the bleeding for my hapless team. The Iron Curtain is still in contention for a W this week, but will have to overcome the fantasy gods' love of Brandon.
The teams that played in London have tanked the second half of the season the last two years, so it will be interesting to see how those brain-washed Patriots fare following their trip across the Atlantic. I became extremely disappointed in journalism in general as I watched the pre-game coverage for that match-up. Some clever fellow pointed out the hilarity of the Patriots playing in England. I actually found that irony pretty funny, but then he went on to say "Instead of Benjamim Franklin, now it's Benjamin Watson....instead of Thomas Paine, it's Tom Brady" (paraphrase). So apparently you can get a gig at ESPN by analogizing Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Watson based exclusively on them sharing a common first name...that seems fair. One was a revolutionary, inventor, author, and notorious sexual deviant, and the other is best-known for almost running down Champ Bailey on an interception return. Great job. I hope that journalist is also writing the analogies for the SAT.
Now Tyler just has to hope that Brady keeps producing and that Miles Austin is legit. Austin already has some star-power due to his A-Rod face, and he's looked great this season, but I have to warn Tyler that he's been extremely injury-prone in the past...and we know how Tyler's guys like to get injured. Ultimately, I'm asking Tyler to sit Miles Austin if he cares about that young man as a person. He's worked hard, finally gotten his break, and given you a fantasy win. Don't ask for more, Coach.
P.S. I'm still wheeling and dealing for any RBs that get more than two points per contest. If anyone wants to make a trade, this guy is listening.
The teams that played in London have tanked the second half of the season the last two years, so it will be interesting to see how those brain-washed Patriots fare following their trip across the Atlantic. I became extremely disappointed in journalism in general as I watched the pre-game coverage for that match-up. Some clever fellow pointed out the hilarity of the Patriots playing in England. I actually found that irony pretty funny, but then he went on to say "Instead of Benjamim Franklin, now it's Benjamin Watson....instead of Thomas Paine, it's Tom Brady" (paraphrase). So apparently you can get a gig at ESPN by analogizing Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Watson based exclusively on them sharing a common first name...that seems fair. One was a revolutionary, inventor, author, and notorious sexual deviant, and the other is best-known for almost running down Champ Bailey on an interception return. Great job. I hope that journalist is also writing the analogies for the SAT.
Now Tyler just has to hope that Brady keeps producing and that Miles Austin is legit. Austin already has some star-power due to his A-Rod face, and he's looked great this season, but I have to warn Tyler that he's been extremely injury-prone in the past...and we know how Tyler's guys like to get injured. Ultimately, I'm asking Tyler to sit Miles Austin if he cares about that young man as a person. He's worked hard, finally gotten his break, and given you a fantasy win. Don't ask for more, Coach.
P.S. I'm still wheeling and dealing for any RBs that get more than two points per contest. If anyone wants to make a trade, this guy is listening.
October 21, 2009
100th Post Celebration
Gentlemen...as a way to celebrate our 100th post on this glorious blog, I figured I would post this picture I found concerning running backs this season thus far and their fantasy FB performances. Feel free to comment as you wish, and please feel free to ring in the centennial with a beverage of your choice (but please John, no Mad Dogs...let's keep this classy).
Please visit this link to see the picture:
http://thepigskindoctors.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/October09/RBBCcomplete.jpg
Please visit this link to see the picture:
http://thepigskindoctors.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/October09/RBBCcomplete.jpg
October 20, 2009
Well...
We are approaching the halfway point of our regular season, gents, and things are pretty interesting. Is it just me, or does anyone else find it odd that with our players more dispersed by a 10 person league we are still managing to put up higher scores each week than anything we did during our stint when the league consisted of only 8? Is this just evidence of improved managerial skills? I must admit, I have been impressed with the management thus far.
I was planning on just commenting on Taylor's post but I heard he is pretty busy. Word on the street has it that he is planning on moving back up here so I can help him resurrect his season, but we'll have to wait and see about that. Without further adieu, I will post the newest power rankings:
1. Scott
2. Everett
3. Brandon
4. Ben
5. Steve
6. Taylor
7. Tyler
8. John
9. Jimmy
10. Jason
Let's break it down:
1. There's a weakness at WR and tight-end, although the return of Calvin Johnson will help shore up the WR problem. If Shiancoe keeps producing (i.e. vulturing Adrian Peterson's TDs), this might not be a big deal. Besides, tight-ends don't win championships...running backs win championships and this team is chock full of talent (Peterson is No1 RB and Rice is No3). Between Flacco and McNabb, potential is there to put up more than 20 points every week at QB.
2. Unlike team 1, this team is more than fine at the WR and TE positions (3 WRs in the top 10, and the top TE). Schaub is producing as he should with that arsenal surrounding him (No. 2 QB). The only problem I see with this team is that it is a little light at RB. Now, Gore and CJ are great, but there is no clear 3rd RB. If Gore comes back from his injury strong and his receivers keep producing as they are, it won't really matter.
3. This team is not dominant in any one position, but is consistent. This team won't put up the most points each week, but a consistent team is a good team in fantasy.
4. The main problem with this team is the running back position. All running backs are involved in major time shares, and there exists only one pure goal-line back as it appears that Mike Bell has supplanted PT as the goal-line back. Other than that and a slight weakness at TE, this team is solid and Peyton is playing ridiculous football.
5. QB position is a little light. RB position is not consistent as the majority of TJ's and MJD's points have come in just a couple games. I feel Moss is in for a big 2nd half of the season, but WR#2 is also a problem. However, the potential is there almost every week to put up huge numbers, and for that reason alone, he must land in the top 5.
6. Carolina is going to learn that they can win simply by running the ball. That will help this team. Taylor gets this high ranking purely from his RB corps and ARod. There is no standout WR on this team, and it is a gamble every week to put 2 players in there. But, you can go far with a strong RB corps, so this team will still likely make the playoffs.
7. I told Taylor that I feel like Tom Brady will be like Peyton last year...a slow start and strong finish. If that holds, this team is dangerous. Through some good wire-working, he has a solid WR corps. He really, really needs Grant and Slaton to step it up.
8. A top QB, too many great receivers, a great TE, but a terrible running game. This is not a recipe for success. RBs are too important in fantasy.
9. I know his ranking, but this is really just an unfortunate situation. I fully believe Jimmy is going to turn things around, but whether or not a playoff run is in the cards, remains to be seen. A team starting Palmer, Wayne, Johnson, Driver, Brown, and Smith is a team that can beat anyone in the league on a given day. If Wells and Washington become more reliable, this could be a really strong team.
10. Well, fantasy isn't always predictable. For Jennings and Forte to have played like they have thus far is simply absurd. I appreciate some of the moves he has made to strengthen the WR position, but the RB situation is simply not going to get the job done.
And that's how I see the regular season final rankings shaking out.
I was planning on just commenting on Taylor's post but I heard he is pretty busy. Word on the street has it that he is planning on moving back up here so I can help him resurrect his season, but we'll have to wait and see about that. Without further adieu, I will post the newest power rankings:
1. Scott
2. Everett
3. Brandon
4. Ben
5. Steve
6. Taylor
7. Tyler
8. John
9. Jimmy
10. Jason
Let's break it down:
1. There's a weakness at WR and tight-end, although the return of Calvin Johnson will help shore up the WR problem. If Shiancoe keeps producing (i.e. vulturing Adrian Peterson's TDs), this might not be a big deal. Besides, tight-ends don't win championships...running backs win championships and this team is chock full of talent (Peterson is No1 RB and Rice is No3). Between Flacco and McNabb, potential is there to put up more than 20 points every week at QB.
2. Unlike team 1, this team is more than fine at the WR and TE positions (3 WRs in the top 10, and the top TE). Schaub is producing as he should with that arsenal surrounding him (No. 2 QB). The only problem I see with this team is that it is a little light at RB. Now, Gore and CJ are great, but there is no clear 3rd RB. If Gore comes back from his injury strong and his receivers keep producing as they are, it won't really matter.
3. This team is not dominant in any one position, but is consistent. This team won't put up the most points each week, but a consistent team is a good team in fantasy.
4. The main problem with this team is the running back position. All running backs are involved in major time shares, and there exists only one pure goal-line back as it appears that Mike Bell has supplanted PT as the goal-line back. Other than that and a slight weakness at TE, this team is solid and Peyton is playing ridiculous football.
5. QB position is a little light. RB position is not consistent as the majority of TJ's and MJD's points have come in just a couple games. I feel Moss is in for a big 2nd half of the season, but WR#2 is also a problem. However, the potential is there almost every week to put up huge numbers, and for that reason alone, he must land in the top 5.
6. Carolina is going to learn that they can win simply by running the ball. That will help this team. Taylor gets this high ranking purely from his RB corps and ARod. There is no standout WR on this team, and it is a gamble every week to put 2 players in there. But, you can go far with a strong RB corps, so this team will still likely make the playoffs.
7. I told Taylor that I feel like Tom Brady will be like Peyton last year...a slow start and strong finish. If that holds, this team is dangerous. Through some good wire-working, he has a solid WR corps. He really, really needs Grant and Slaton to step it up.
8. A top QB, too many great receivers, a great TE, but a terrible running game. This is not a recipe for success. RBs are too important in fantasy.
9. I know his ranking, but this is really just an unfortunate situation. I fully believe Jimmy is going to turn things around, but whether or not a playoff run is in the cards, remains to be seen. A team starting Palmer, Wayne, Johnson, Driver, Brown, and Smith is a team that can beat anyone in the league on a given day. If Wells and Washington become more reliable, this could be a really strong team.
10. Well, fantasy isn't always predictable. For Jennings and Forte to have played like they have thus far is simply absurd. I appreciate some of the moves he has made to strengthen the WR position, but the RB situation is simply not going to get the job done.
And that's how I see the regular season final rankings shaking out.
October 15, 2009
Leadership
After dropping to 1-2 for the first time in Gentlemen Game history, a many eyes were fixated on me to see how I would respond. I think all nine of you would agree that I responded with the utmost class, grace, and dignity. Responsibility for the poor play was personally placed upon my shoulders. As a result, my team has responded with two quality wins - one a come from behind on Monday night, and the other a strong out of the game start and the fortitude to hold off a encouraged comeback on Monday night. Then, I wake up this morning to read this:
Rodgers refuses to place blame on O-line.
Wow. The old adage is true: lead by example and others will follow. The class and professionalism I have displayed throughout this season is trickling down to my players. Beyond the wins, playoff victories, and championships that I have become accustomed to, this is what it's all about - shaping the character of young men. Damn, I'm proud of myself.
Rodgers refuses to place blame on O-line.
Wow. The old adage is true: lead by example and others will follow. The class and professionalism I have displayed throughout this season is trickling down to my players. Beyond the wins, playoff victories, and championships that I have become accustomed to, this is what it's all about - shaping the character of young men. Damn, I'm proud of myself.
October 13, 2009
Monday (on Tuesday) Afternoon General Manager
A recap of the weekend's events.
1. "To Be My Own Manning" - From what I have seen this year, we could be heading for an all-Manning Superbowl. I think the Colts and the Giants are the two best teams in the league. Both have relied heavily on former backups and both are still putting up incredible offensive numbers. I think the Giants have a much better Defense, but the Colts have the better Manning. The offense on both teams, besides the Mannings, has become either a fantasy nightmare or fantasy miracle. Any receiver or running back can go off on either team. One week it's Brown, Bradshaw, Ollie, Manningham and the next week it's Addai, Jacobs, Wayne, Garcon, Nix, and Smith. For our own league's comedic purposes Tyler (thank god) has Addai, Brown, Manningham, and Nix.
2. Ronnie Brown - Man, that guy is a stud. He looks to have slimmed down from last year and runs in traffic better than any other back in the league. The Dolphins actually look better with Henne, who could make Ted Ginn valuable again. It was a personal hell to watch Brown score eight points on the first drive.
3. The Poop and Pee of Fantasy Gods - It continues to pile up on Lord Armstrangler. Strangler has lamented about the lack of help/luck he gets from the invisible hand of the Fantasy Gods. I have often regarded it as an excuse for him to keep his sanity, but now I have to admit that something of a higher power is at play. Strangler has scored the fewest points and had the most points scored on him. Brandon has sucked up a lot of the luck that should be out there, and Jim has clearly not gotten any help this year, but bad things seem to continually stack up against Strangler. I think it all stems from John's Randy Moss trade to Jim in Week 14 of our first season. Armstrangler has to find a way to break the curse.
1. "To Be My Own Manning" - From what I have seen this year, we could be heading for an all-Manning Superbowl. I think the Colts and the Giants are the two best teams in the league. Both have relied heavily on former backups and both are still putting up incredible offensive numbers. I think the Giants have a much better Defense, but the Colts have the better Manning. The offense on both teams, besides the Mannings, has become either a fantasy nightmare or fantasy miracle. Any receiver or running back can go off on either team. One week it's Brown, Bradshaw, Ollie, Manningham and the next week it's Addai, Jacobs, Wayne, Garcon, Nix, and Smith. For our own league's comedic purposes Tyler (thank god) has Addai, Brown, Manningham, and Nix.
2. Ronnie Brown - Man, that guy is a stud. He looks to have slimmed down from last year and runs in traffic better than any other back in the league. The Dolphins actually look better with Henne, who could make Ted Ginn valuable again. It was a personal hell to watch Brown score eight points on the first drive.
3. The Poop and Pee of Fantasy Gods - It continues to pile up on Lord Armstrangler. Strangler has lamented about the lack of help/luck he gets from the invisible hand of the Fantasy Gods. I have often regarded it as an excuse for him to keep his sanity, but now I have to admit that something of a higher power is at play. Strangler has scored the fewest points and had the most points scored on him. Brandon has sucked up a lot of the luck that should be out there, and Jim has clearly not gotten any help this year, but bad things seem to continually stack up against Strangler. I think it all stems from John's Randy Moss trade to Jim in Week 14 of our first season. Armstrangler has to find a way to break the curse.
October 5, 2009
Monday Afternoon General Manager
My roving thoughts on the Sunday games. These keep getting later and later in the day until one day I suspect I will forget all about it. Big thank you to James Saxaphone. Without you I'd probably be dead, face down in a drained pool somewhere.
1. Rankings - We are three.95 weeks into our third season and no one has released their power rankings as of yet. Let me be the first.
2. Close Games - Besides Scott's incredible week, the other three games are really close and will all depend on the Monday night game. Smart money is for John, Brandon, and Tyler to all pull out close wins, but as my dad said, "Nothing will be predictable tonight. It's going to be a game played purely on an emotional high." I asked him why he thought that and he said, "Favre will be playing his old team. They are going to want to get after each other and settle some old scores." When I pointed out that he was in fact making a prediction on what he claimed was an unpredictable game he decided to not give me my dinner tonight. So I'll be watching this one on an empty stomach.
3. Mohamed Massaquoi - By my count I got three text messages referencing my pick up of Massaquoi. One from Jason in which he blamed his sweet adorable daughter for not being able to get to the waiver wire sooner. One from Tyler that cursed me whilst threatening to beat me up. He must have taken his anger out on the add/drop player button at some point yesterday. And One hypothetical text from Scott that I'm assuming he was too prideful to send. However the gist of the message would have read: Oooh, I was so close to picking up Massaquoi and playing him this week. Will Massaquoi ever put up those numbers again - probably not. Will I ever end up playing Massaquoi - probably not. But it is within these small fantasy victories, in the trenches of our league, where I will fondly remember this year. It most assuredly will not be for any playoff wins.
1. Rankings - We are three.95 weeks into our third season and no one has released their power rankings as of yet. Let me be the first.
- A Hamburglar Scorned
- monsterwith21faces
- Nobody's Darlings
- The Discombobulators
- 7 Pillars of Wisdom
- The Seaward
- Big City of Life
- Bengals are Back
- Iron Curtain
- Lord Armstrangler
2. Close Games - Besides Scott's incredible week, the other three games are really close and will all depend on the Monday night game. Smart money is for John, Brandon, and Tyler to all pull out close wins, but as my dad said, "Nothing will be predictable tonight. It's going to be a game played purely on an emotional high." I asked him why he thought that and he said, "Favre will be playing his old team. They are going to want to get after each other and settle some old scores." When I pointed out that he was in fact making a prediction on what he claimed was an unpredictable game he decided to not give me my dinner tonight. So I'll be watching this one on an empty stomach.
3. Mohamed Massaquoi - By my count I got three text messages referencing my pick up of Massaquoi. One from Jason in which he blamed his sweet adorable daughter for not being able to get to the waiver wire sooner. One from Tyler that cursed me whilst threatening to beat me up. He must have taken his anger out on the add/drop player button at some point yesterday. And One hypothetical text from Scott that I'm assuming he was too prideful to send. However the gist of the message would have read: Oooh, I was so close to picking up Massaquoi and playing him this week. Will Massaquoi ever put up those numbers again - probably not. Will I ever end up playing Massaquoi - probably not. But it is within these small fantasy victories, in the trenches of our league, where I will fondly remember this year. It most assuredly will not be for any playoff wins.
October 4, 2009
Ring of Elders: Week 4
Gents,
I apologize for the delay in getting this post up, but only a handful of you even seem to care about the Ring of Elders. So, I guess it really doesn't matter.
After three weeks of voting, the Ring of Elders consists of Blues Traveler (3 votes), Brother Man (2 votes), and David Icke (1 vote). One spot remains on our organization's Mount Rushmore. Of course, people can be knocked off the Mount as the season progresses.
For those of you who have voted, I appreciate your thoughtfulness in undertaking your duty. We now turn to this week's nominee...
Mothman
Aliases: Big Bird
Enemies: everyone
Historical Antecedent: The Garuda, possibly Indrid Cold though they may be contemporaries
Memorable Quote: “Keep it real.”
Likes: screaming, disasters, chasing people
Dislikes: bridges, people from West Virgina, Richard Gere
from Wikipeda: The Mothman is a creature reportedly seen in the Charleston and Point Pleasant areas of West Virginia from November 1966 to December 1967. Most observers describe the Mothman as a winged, man-sized creature with red eyes and moth-like wings. The Mothman was sighted several times prior to the December 15, 1967 collapse of the Silver Bridge, which killed 46 people. It is rumored that the Mothman appears before upcoming disasters or that the Mothman causes disasters. In his 1975 book, The Mothman Prophecies, paranormal researcher John Keel claims that Mothman sightings were related to other parapsychological events that were reported in Point Pleasant during the late 1960s.
UPG moment: photos of Mothman set to the musical stylings of Bone, anyone?
(WARNING: Due to Bone's naughty lyrics, you may want mute the soundtrack. However, if you mute the soundtrack, there's really no point in watching a slideshow of Mothman pictures. Actually, now that I think about it, there's really no point in watching this video to begin with. Sorry.
decidedly un-UPG moment: destroying that bridge (however, if Mothman was actually trying to warn people about the bridge's collapse, then that was actually a very UPG thing to do)
I apologize for the delay in getting this post up, but only a handful of you even seem to care about the Ring of Elders. So, I guess it really doesn't matter.
After three weeks of voting, the Ring of Elders consists of Blues Traveler (3 votes), Brother Man (2 votes), and David Icke (1 vote). One spot remains on our organization's Mount Rushmore. Of course, people can be knocked off the Mount as the season progresses.
For those of you who have voted, I appreciate your thoughtfulness in undertaking your duty. We now turn to this week's nominee...
Mothman
Aliases: Big Bird
Enemies: everyone
Historical Antecedent: The Garuda, possibly Indrid Cold though they may be contemporaries
Memorable Quote: “Keep it real.”
Likes: screaming, disasters, chasing people
Dislikes: bridges, people from West Virgina, Richard Gere
from Wikipeda: The Mothman is a creature reportedly seen in the Charleston and Point Pleasant areas of West Virginia from November 1966 to December 1967. Most observers describe the Mothman as a winged, man-sized creature with red eyes and moth-like wings. The Mothman was sighted several times prior to the December 15, 1967 collapse of the Silver Bridge, which killed 46 people. It is rumored that the Mothman appears before upcoming disasters or that the Mothman causes disasters. In his 1975 book, The Mothman Prophecies, paranormal researcher John Keel claims that Mothman sightings were related to other parapsychological events that were reported in Point Pleasant during the late 1960s.
UPG moment: photos of Mothman set to the musical stylings of Bone, anyone?
(WARNING: Due to Bone's naughty lyrics, you may want mute the soundtrack. However, if you mute the soundtrack, there's really no point in watching a slideshow of Mothman pictures. Actually, now that I think about it, there's really no point in watching this video to begin with. Sorry.
decidedly un-UPG moment: destroying that bridge (however, if Mothman was actually trying to warn people about the bridge's collapse, then that was actually a very UPG thing to do)
Classic Tyler
| Oct 4 4:15pm | Sammy Morris (NE - RB)  | Add | Free Agents | Lord Armstrangler |  Tyler | ||
| Oct 4 4:15pm | Ryan Moats (Hou - RB) | Drop | Lord Armstrangler | Waivers | Tyler | ||
| Oct 4 4:14pm | Ryan Moats (Hou - RB) | Add | Free Agents | Lord Armstrangler | Tyler | ||
| Oct 4 4:14pm | Sammy Morris (NE - RB) | Drop | Lord Armstrangler | Waivers | Tyler | ||
| Oct 4 4:12pm | Shonn Greene (NYJ - RB) | Add | Free Agents | Lord Armstrangler | Tyler | ||
| Oct 4 4:12pm | Ryan Moats (Hou - RB) | Drop | Lord Armstrangler | Waivers | Tyler | ||
| Oct 4 3:27pm | Sammy Morris (NE - RB) | Add | Free Agents | Lord Armstrangler | Tyler | ||
| Oct 4 3:27pm | Brett FavreP (Min - QB)  | Drop | Lord Armstrangler | Waivers | Tyler | ||
| Oct 4 3:26pm | Ryan Moats (Hou - RB) | Add | Free Agents | Lord Armstrangler | Tyler | ||
| Oct 4 3:26pm | Torry Holt (Jac - WR)  | Drop | Lord Armstrangler | Waivers | Tyler |
October 1, 2009
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