Tuesday, November 27, 2012

DFC XIII Division Playoff Games

Its the 2nd round of the DFC Divisional Playoffs... its time to decide a Final Four, one that will take place in a few weeks. 

And I gotta tell ya, there is a lack of great games--or at least, great familiar games--to choose from.  I mean, who wants to see FSU at 10-2 beat up on GA Tech at 6-6 for the ACC title?  Yeesh.

But, here's the college games... including one on Thursday night...

Louisville Cardinals (9-2) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-2)
For the Big East title... Thursday, 630p, ESPN

21. Northern Illinois Salukis (11-1) at 17. Kent State Golden Flashes (11-1)
For the MAC Title... Friday, 6p, ESPN2

20. Boise State Broncos (9-2) at Nevada Wolf Pack (7-4)
Saturday, 230p, ABC

2. Alabama Crimson Tide (11-1) vs 3. Georgia Bulldogs (11-1)
Saturday, 3p, CBS... in Atlanta, Georgia... yes, everyone will pick Alabama... but this is also our tiebreak game.

NFL GAMES

Arizona Cardinals (4-7) at NYJets (4-7)
12p, FOX

Minnesota Vikings (6-5) at Green Bay Packers (7-4)
12p, FOX

Cleveland Browns (3-8) at Oakland (3-8)
325p, CBS

Philadelphia Eagles (3-8) at Dallas Cowboys (5-6)
720p, NBC

TIEBREAK GAME
The SEC Championship game... Alabama vs. Georgia, total points scored

Sunday, November 25, 2012

DFC XIII Wild Card Weekend Results

(4) Florida 37, (10) Florida State 26
Penn State 24, Wisconsin 21 OT
(8) Stanford 35, (17) UCLA 17
(12) South Carolina 27, (11) Clemson 17 (Tiebreak game, 44 pts)
Chicago Bears 28, Minnesota Vikings 10
St. Louis Rams 31, Arizona Cardinals 17
NYGiants 38, Green Bay Packers 10
Carolina Panthers 30, Philadelphia Eagles 22


CAMPBELL CONFERENCE
(1) Bradley Pinkerton
(2) Jennifer Ernst
(3) Brad Latta
(4) Matt Halpert, 5-3 (advances to divisional round)
(7) Trey Cartledge, 6-2 (advances to divisional round)

(5) Tommy McLeod, 4-4 (eliminated)
(8) Matt Latta, 5-3 (17 pts off) (eliminated)
(6) Drew Morris, 4-4 (8 off) (eliminated)

HALPERT CONFERENCE
(1) James Hawbaker
(2) Jessica Hawbaker
(3) Yours Truly
(8) Lori Beirne, 6-2 (4 pts off) (advances to divisional round)
(5) Tad Roose, 5-3 (3 pts off) (advances to divisional round)

(4) Steven Ray, 5-3 (17 pts off) (eliminated)
(6) Mark Gainey, 4-4 (17 pts off) (eliminated)
(7) Randy Latta, 1-7 (18 pts off) (eliminated)

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

DFC XIII Wild Card Weekend Games

First, here's how this works... the top three get a first round bye, meaning they take off this coming weekend.  Seeds are determined by record, then TBA, with Division winner getting a higher seed, regardless of TBA. 

Second, Wild Card Weekend consists of Seeds 4 through 8.  Top 2 records advance to next round, next 3 records are eliminated.   Tiebreak game breaks ties in records, any tie after that defers to higher seed. 

Third, here is who's in...

THE CAMPBELL CONFERENCE
(1) Bradley Pinkerton, 63-33 (15.6) - West Division Champion, first round bye
(2) Jennifer Ernst, 62-34 (17.8) - Central Division Champion, first round bye
(3) Brad Latta, 61-35 (14.6) - Wild Card, first round bye
(4) Matt Halpert, 60-36 (16.1) - North Division Champion
(5) Tommy McLeod, 60-36 (15.0) - Wild Card
(6) Drew Morris, 59-37 (14.1) - Wild Card
(7) Trey Cartledge, 59-37 (17.4) - Wild Card
(8) Matt Latta, 58-38 (14.5) - Wild Card

THE HALPERT CONFERENCE
(1) James Hawbaker, 68-28 (10.3) - South Division Champion, first round bye
(2) Jessica Hawbaker, 62-34 (11.1) - East Division Champion, first round bye
(3) Yours Truly, 62-34 (11.8) - Wild Card, first round bye
(4) Steven Ray, 61-35 (13.3) - Central Division Champion
(5) Tad Roose, 61-35 (21.1) - Wild Card
(6) Mark Gainey, 60-36 (11.7) - Wild Card
(7) Randy Latta, 60-36 (14.0) - Wild Card
(8) Lori Beirne, 60-36 (16.4) - Wild Card


COLLEGE GAMES

4. Florida Gators (10-1) at 10. Florida State Seminoles (10-1)
230p, ABC

Wisconsin Badgers (7-4) at Penn State Nittany Lions (7-4)
230p, ESPN2

8. Stanford Cardinal (9-2) at 17. UCLA Bruins (9-2)
530p, FOX

12. South Carolina Gamecocks (9-2) at 11. Clemson Tigers (10-1)
6pm, ESPN

NFL GAMES
Minnesota Vikings (6-4) at Chicago Bears (7-3)
12p, FOX

St. Louis Rams (3-6) at Arizona Cardinals (4-6)
325p, FOX

Green Bay Packers (7-3) at The New York Football Giants (6-4)
720p, NBC

Carolina Panthers (2-8) at Philadelphia Eagles (3-7)
Monday Night, 730p, ESPN

TIEBREAK GAME
South Carolina at Clemson, total points scored

Sunday, November 18, 2012

DFC XIII Week 12 Results

THE GAMES
(17) UCLA 38, (18) USC 28
(24) Oklahoma State 59, (23) Texas Tech 21'
Syracuse 31, Missouri 27
(13) Stanford 17, (2) Oregon 14 (Tiebreak game, 31 pts scored)
Washington Redskins 31, Philadelphia Eagles 6
New York Jets 27, St. Louis Rams 13
New England Patriots 59, Indianapolis Colts 24
San Francisco 49ers 32, Chicago Bears 7


THE WEEK THAT WAS
Though it never translates into postseason success--or even postseason appearances (his last was 8 seasons ago in DFC V), Michael Nipp continues his weekly win success.  He becomes one of 4 DFC'ers, after The Mighty Gainey, Yours Truly and Drew Morris, to win 8 career weeks.

His 6-2 takes the final regular season week of The DFC XIII, and at least he has that to rest his hat on.  Jennifer Ernst, who has 7 of her own, takes 2nd place with a 5-3 record, while Ryan Sherman, who won 60 games yet will miss the postseason, gets 3rd, also at 5-3.

In 4th is Lori "Sunshine" Beirne, in 5th is Jessica Hawbaker, Lil Stevie Ray takes 6th, Brad "The Lawdawg" Latta is in 7th, Doc Alex takes 8th and David Stamper comes in 9th, all at 5-3.  Rounding out the Week 12 Top Ten is Daniel Powell, at 4-4.

Also Finishing:
4-4: Jonathan Osborne... Randy Latta... Scott Latta.. Big Eddy Mc... Trey Cartledge... Drew Morris... Tom Johnson... Tommy McLeod... Brad Ashby... John Wolf... Matt Halpert... DMOsborne... Stephanie Latta... James Hawbaker... Tad Roose... Tim Wasyluka... Eddy Jr...
3-5: Mark Warner... Dan Sellers... Sarah Hasha... Bradley Pinkerton... Mark Gainey... Tyler Campbell... Garrett Cheney... Tebe Shaw... Justin Fisher... Matt Latta... Zack Graves... Drew Warren...
2-6: Rhett Barnett... Yours Truly...
1-7:  Chris Croyle


THE STANDINGS

X - Playoff Berth... Y - Division Title...  Z - First Round Bye


  CAMPBELL CONFERENCE
  Campbell North W-L TB Coll Pro
X Matt Halpert 60-36 16.10 36-22 23-14
X Matt Latta 58-38 14.50 37-21 20-17
  Zack Graves 57-39 11.10 34-24 23-14
  Stephanie Latta 55-41 17.70 37-21 17-20
  DM Osborne 54-42 18.00 35-23 18-19
  Drew Warren 50-46 12.60 30-28 20-17
  Rhett Barnett 48-48 12.50 35-23 14-23
 




           
  Campbell Central        
XYZ Jennifer Ernst 62-34 17.80 34-24 27-10
XYZ Brad Latta 61-35 14.60 36-22 24-13
X Tommy McLeod 60-36 15.00 38-20 21-16
  Brad Ashby 57-39 14.50 35-23 22-15
  David Stamper 56-40 13.90 31-27 24-13
  Tebe Shaw 55-41 19.30 31-27 24-13
  Justin Fisher 54-42 26.20 31-27 22-15
           
  Campbell Central        
XYZ Bradley Pinkerton 63-33 15.60 37-21 25-12
X Drew Morris 59-37 14.10 34-24 24-13
X Trey Cartledge 59-37 17.40 38-20 20-17
  Eddy McBroom 57-39 15.50 35-23 21-16
  Dan Sellers 56-40 15.10 38-20 17-20
  Tom Johnson 51-45 16.00 28-30 22-15
  Sarah Hasha 49-47 22.80 28-30 21-16


  HALPERT CONFERENCE
  Halpert East W-L TB Coll Pro
XYZ Jessica Hawbaker 62-34 11.10 35-23 26-11
XY Yours Truly 62-34 11.80 41-17 21-16
X Mark Gainey 60-36 11.70 37-21 22-15
  Ryan Sherman 60-36 21.40 36-21 22-15
  John Wolf 58-38 16.60 38-20 19-18
  Tyler Campbell 56-40 16.50 30-28 25-12
  Chris Croyle 51-45 11.20 33-25 18-19
  Garrett Cheney 45-51 13.00 25-33 19-18
           
  Halpert Central        
XY Steven Ray 61-35 13.30 36-22 24-13
X Randy Latta 60-36 14.00 35-23 24-13
X Lori Beirne 60-36 16.40 36-21 23-14
  Scott Latta 60-36 16.90 36-21 22-15
  Jonathan Osborne 56-40 11.90 30-28 25-12
  Alex Whitley 56-40 21.20 34-24 21-16
  Mark Warner 51-45 13.00 31-27 20-17
           
  Halpert South        
XY James Hawbaker 68-28 10.30 38-20 29-8
X Tad Roose 61-35 21.10 37-21 23-14
  Eddy Jr 56-40 14.10 35-23 20-17
  Daniel Powell 51-45 18.80 32-26 18-19
  Michael Nipp 51-45 21.20 34-24 16-21
  Tim Wasyluka 47-49 12.50 28-30 18-19
 




 

THE DFC POWER POLL TOP 15


      TBA LW
1 James Hawbaker 68-28 10.300 1
2 Bradley Pinkerton 63-33 15.600 3
3 Jessica Hawbaker 62-34 11.100 4
4 Yours Truly 62-34 11.800 2
5 Jennifer Ernst 62-34 17.800 6
6 Steven Ray 61-35 13.300 NR
7 Brad Latta 61-35 14.600 9
8 Tad Roose 61-35 21.100 7
9 Mark Gainey 60-36 11.700 5
10 Randy Latta 60-36 14.000 8
11 Tommy McLeod 60-36 15.000 10
12 Matt Halpert 60-36 16.100 11
13 Lori Beirne 60-36 16.400 12
14 Scott Latta 60-36 16.900 13
15 Ryan Sherman 60-36 21.400 17

dropped out: Drew Morris (15)... Matt Latta (14)
 

THE REST OF THE LEAGUE


16 Drew Morris 59-37 14.100
17 Trey Cartledge 59-37 17.400
18 Matt Latta 58-38 14.500
19 John Wolf 58-38 16.600
20 Zack Graves 57-39 11.100
21 Brad Ashby 57-39 14.500
22 Eddy McBroom 57-39 15.500
23 Jonathan Osborne 56-40 11.900
24 David Stamper 56-40 13.900
25 Eddy Jr 56-40 14.100
26 Dan Sellers 56-40 15.100
27 Tyler Campbell 56-40 16.500
28 Alex Whitley 56-40 21.200
29 Stephanie Latta 55-41 17.700
30 Tebe Shaw 55-41 19.300
31 DM Osborne 54-42 18.000
32 Justin Fisher 54-42 22.556
33 Chris Croyle 51-45 11.200
34 Mark Warner 51-45 13.000
35 Tom Johnson 51-45 16.000
36 Daniel Powell 51-45 18.800
37 Michael Nipp 51-45 21.200
38 Drew Warren 50-46 12.600
39 Sarah Hasha 49-47 22.800
40 Rhett Barnett 48-48 12.500
41 Tim Wasyluka 47-49 12.500
42 Garrett Cheney 45-51 13.000


Wednesday, November 14, 2012

DFC XIII Week Eleven Results

GAME RESULTS
Missouri 51, Tennessee 48, OT
(14) Stanford 27, (11) Oregon State 23
(16) Nebraska 32, Penn State 23
Fresno State 52, Nevada 36 (tiebreak game, total 88 points)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34, San Diego Chargers 24
Minnesota Vikings 34, Detroit Lions 24
Dallas Cowboys 38, Philadelphia 23
Houston Texans 13, Chicago Bears 6

THE WEEK THAT WAS

After going undefeated, then seeing someone else take the Weekly Win, Steven Ray decided he'd try it again... and he did go undefeated, this time winning his first career weekly win... and just in time too, as going into the final week of the season, he is catapulted into a 4 way tie for the divisional title.

Coming in 2nd is a familiar name, James Hawbaker, as he's pretty much got the MVP title wrapped up by now, barring a horrendous stumble at the very end.  In 3rd is Matt Latta, clinging to the 6th seed in the Campbell Conference.  For 4th is Drew Morris, who has a knack for coming on strong towards the end, holding the 7th seed, and tied for 5th for the week is Yours Truly and Bradley Pinkerton... all at 7-1.

In 7th is Doc Alex Whitley, who has also charged the last few weeks, though it might be too little too late.  At 7-1, he's crossed the 50 win mark for his rookie season.  In 8th place is Ryan Sherman, at 7-1, in 9th is Jessica Hawbaker, at 6-2 and finally, tied for 10th is Grandy Latta and John "The Lone" Wolf.

Also Finishing:
6-2:  Zack "The Dark Horse" Graves... Daniel Powell... Jenipher Ernst... Big Eddy Mac...
5-3:  Jonny Osborne... Scotty Latta.. Magic Mark Warner... Tad "The Dynasty" Roose... The Matt "Scientist" Halpert... Tommy "Highlander" McLeod...  Trey "The Master" Cartledge... Tebershaw...  David Stamper... The Mighty Gainey...
4-4:  Mikey Nipp... Small Eddy Mac... Lt Dan... Lori "Sunshine" Beirne... The Croyle... Sarah "Happy Birthday" Hasha... Big Tom Johnson... Hurrican Rhett... Drew "The Grassman" Warren... Brad "Lawdawg" Latta... JustFish...
3-5:  DMOsborne... Young Cheney... Stephanie Latta... Brad Ashby... The Defending DFC Champion Tyler Campbell... The Big Wasyluka...

THE STANDINGS

CAMPBELL CONFERENCE  
Campbell North W-L TB Coll Pro CR
Matt Halpert 56-32 14.778 35-19 21-13 3
Matt Latta 55-33 12.667 36-18 19-15 6
Zack Graves 54-34 8.333 33-21 21-13 9
Stephanie Latta 51-37 16.333 36-18 15-19 15
DM Osborne 50-38 15.444 33-21 17-17 17
Drew Warren 47-41 10.889 28-26 19-15 18
Rhett Barnett 47-41 11.000 35-19 12-22 19
Shawn Sharp 37-43 21.778 24-26 13-17 22
           
Campbell Central          
Jennifer Ernst 57-31 14.778 32-22 25-9 2
Brad Latta 56-32 13.444 34-20 22-12 4
Tommy McLeod 56-32 14.667 37-17 19-15 5
Brad Ashby 53-35 12.556 33-21 20-14 10
Tebe Shaw 52-36 16.556 30-24 22-12 13
David Stamper 51-37 12.444 29-25 22-12 14
Justin Fisher 51-37 22.556 30-24 21-13 16
           
Campbell Central          
Bradley Pinkerton 60-28 14.000 37-17 23-11 1
Drew Morris 55-33 13.111 33-21 22-12 7
Trey Cartledge 55-33 15.111 37-17 18-16 8
Dan Sellers 53-35 12.889 37-17 16-18 11
Eddy McBroom 53-35 13.222 33-21 20-14 12
Tom Johnson 47-41 14.778 28-26 19-15 20
Sarah Hasha 46-42 20.778 28-26 18-16 21
           
IF THE PLAYOFFS STARTED TODAY
Y - Would win division   Z - Would get 1st Rnd Bye
1 Bradley Pinkerton YZ 60-28 14.000
2 Jennifer Ernst YZ 57-31 14.778
3 Matt Halpert YZ 56-32 14.778
4 Brad Latta 56-32 13.444
5 Tommy McLeod 56-32 14.667
6 Matt Latta 55-33 12.667
7 Drew Morris 55-33 13.111
8 Trey Cartledge 55-33 15.111
       
  on the bubble -- within 2 games  
9 Zack Graves 54-34 8.333
10 Brad Ashby 53-35 12.556
11 Dan Sellers 53-35 12.889
12 Eddy McBroom 53-35 13.222
HALPERT CONFERENCE  
Halpert East W-L TB Coll Pro CR
Yours Truly 60-28 10.000 40-14 20-14 2
Jessica Hawbaker 57-31 10.111 33-21 24-10 3
Mark Gainey 57-31 11.000 36-18 21-13 4
Ryan Sherman 55-33 20.667 34-20 20-14 10
John Wolf 54-34 14.778 37-17 17-17 11
Tyler Campbell 53-35 14.667 30-24 23-11 12
Chris Croyle 50-38 10.556 33-21 17-17 16
Garrett Cheney 42-46 10.000 25-29 17-17 21
           
Halpert Central          
Steven Ray 56-32 11.333 35-19 21-13 6
Randy Latta 56-32 13.000 34-20 22-12 7
Lori Beirne 56-32 14.889 34-18 22-14 8t
Scott Latta 56-32 14.889 36-19 20-16 8t
Jonathan Osborne 52-36 9.111 29-25 23-11 13
Alex Whitley 51-37 19.556 33-21 18-16 15
Mark Warner 48-40 11.556 30-24 18-16 17
           
Halpert South          
James Hawbaker 64-24 9.667 37-17 27-7 1
Tad Roose 57-31 19.667 36-18 21-13 5
Eddy Jr 52-36 11.667 33-21 19-15 14
Daniel Powell 47-41 19.667 30-24 17-17 18
Michael Nipp 45-43 18.222 32-22 13-21 19
Tim Wasyluka 43-45 11.667 26-28 17-17 20
Greg Graves 37-43 22.222 29-21 8-22 22
IF THE PLAYOFFS STARTED TODAY
Y - Would win division   Z - Would get 1st Rnd Bye
1 James Hawbaker 64-24 9.667
2 Yours Truly 60-28 10.000
3 Jessica Hawbaker 57-31 10.111
4 Mark Gainey 57-31 11.000
5 Tad Roose 57-31 19.667
6 Steven Ray 56-32 11.333
7 Randy Latta 56-32 13.000
8 Scott Latta 56-32 14.889
8 Lori Beirne 56-32 14.889
       
  on the bubble    
10 Ryan Sherman 55-33 20.667
11 John Wolf 54-34 14.778  


THE DFC POWER 15
      TBA LW
1 James Hawbaker 64-24 9.667 1
2 Yours Truly 60-28 10.000 2
3 Bradley Pinkerton 60-28 14.000 3
4 Jessica Hawbaker 57-31 10.111 15
5 Mark Gainey 57-31 11.000 6
6 Jennifer Ernst 57-31 14.778 7
7 Tad Roose 57-31 19.667 5
8 Randy Latta 56-32 13.000 10
9 Brad Latta 56-32 13.444 12
10 Tommy McLeod 56-32 14.667 9
11 Matt Halpert 56-32 14.778 14
12 Lori Beirne 56-32 14.889 4
13 Scott Latta 56-32 14.889 13
14 Matt Latta 55-33 12.667 NR
15 Drew Morris 55-33 13.111 NR

dropped out...
Brad Ashby (11th)... Tyler Campbell (8th)

Aaaaaand... the bottom five
38 Daniel Powell 47-41 19.667
39 Sarah Hasha 46-42 20.778
40 Michael Nipp 45-43 18.222
41 Tim Wasyluka 43-45 11.667
42 Garrett Cheney 42-46 10.000

note:  Greg Graves has been left out for non-participation, and Shawn Sharp for possible recruiting violations, substance abuse and Beiber Fever.

LIES, DARN LIES & STATISTICS

  • During the pre-season rankings, Jonathan Osborne came in at #1... besides being the latest victim of the PreSeason #1 Curse (think SI Cover Jinx... or Eddy McBroom), I did brag on him winning 70 games the previous year and how it might never be matched.  James Hawbaker sits at 64 wins, with a very real possibility of not just getting to 70, but a 7-1 week gets him the all time record. 
  • Who is looking to defend their titles?  Since I'm sure some of you aren't even sure who won what last season, here's a refresher... Tyler Campbell is the defending DFC champ as well as the East Division champion. 
  • Matt Halpert won the North last year... Jennifer Ernst the Central... and Dan Sellers is the two time champ of the West Division... Jonathan Osborne took the other Central, as well as the MVP title... And Daniel Powell is the South Division champ.  Rookie of the Year went to Jessica Hawbaker.   
  • We use the TieBreak Average as a way to break ties when it matters, especially come playoff time.  The narrowest margin between getting in the playoffs and missing it is DFC III, when Mikey Nipp finished at 55-41, with a 10.18 TBA.  Scott Latta was in 6th place for the conference (there were only 5 postseason berths per conference, with only 24 in the league), with a 55-41 record and a 10.75 TBA... a difference of 0.57. 
  • This is mentioned because Scotty Latta and his divisionmate Lori "The DFC Sunshine" Beirne share an identical 56-32 record, and both have 14.889 TBA. 
  • The DFC Rulebook states:  At the end of the season, however, if there is a tie to determine ranks, playoffs spots, playoff berths and/or anything else, the best TB will be added back in just to break the tie... using this rule, adding in both Lori's and Scott's best TB score this season, Lori's TBA becomes 13.4 and Scott's becomes 13.7.  Which means Lori would get the edge if the tie remained.  And Scott would miss the postseason again by less than 1/2 a point.
  • No one has clinched a spot just yet, though most are fairly certain to get in... Bradley Pinkerton, the aforementioned Hawbaker, Jeni Ernst, a couple of Matts... but there have been some eliminations... here's how the playoff race looks:
They Don't Make It, Its a Choke Job of Epic Proportions...
Bradley Pinkerton... James Hawbaker... Yours Truly...

If They Don't Make It, They Can Only Blame Themselves
Matt Halpert... Matt Latta... Jennie Ernst.. Brad Latta... Tommy Mc... Drew Morris... Trey Cartledge... The Mighty Gainey... Jess Hawbaker... Stevie Ray... Lori Beirne... Randy Latta... Scott Latta... Tad Roose... (there are a few people in this category that won't make it--and they can only blame themselves)

Needs Some Help, But Its Very Possible...
Zack Graves... Steph Latta... Brad Ashby... TeberShaw... Lt Dan... Big Eddy... Ryan Sherman... Tyler Campbell... John Wolf... Jonathan Osborne... Tyler Campbell... Eddy Jr...

A Long Shot, but Stranger Things Could Happen...
DMOsborne... David Stamper... JustFish... Croyle... Alex Whitley...

Not Officially Eliminated, But Might as Well Be...
Drew Warren... Rhett Barnett... Tom Johnson... Mark Warner...

Mathematically Eliminated
The Big Wasyluka... Mikey Nipp... Young Cheney... Sarah Hasha... Daniel Powell...