Alrighty, enough predictions, enough talk, enough preseason. Let the games begin.
All games are college this week, all ranks are from ESPN, games are Saturday unless noted
Northwestern Wildcats at Boston College Golden Eagles
11am, ESPNU
South Florida Bulls at 16. Notre Dame Fightin' Catholics
230p, NBC
BYU Ragin' Mormons at Ole Miss Politically Incorrect Southern Soldiers
345p, ESPN
Fresno State Bulldogs at California Bears
6pm, game not listed as televised
5. Boise State Broncos (first MWC game) at 19. Georgia Bulldogs
7p, ESPN
3. Oregon Ducks vs. 4. LSU Tigers
7p, ABC, played in Arlington, Texas
Colorado Buffs (first Pac 12 game) at Hawaii Warriors
915p, ESPN2
Miami Hurricanes at Maryland Terrapins
MONDAY game, 7p, ESPN
TIEBREAK GAME
Boise State at Georgia, total points scored in this game
The Deuce Football Championships
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
The DFC XII Preseason Rankings Part II
Read Part I, from 41 to 21, by clicking here...
And now, the remaining 20, including the Preseason Top Ten, and The Official Six That The Champ Will Come From...
(20) Jennifer Ernst... One of the all time greatest had her worst season of her career last year, going 48-48 and losing for the first time in six seasons the #1 All Time Ranking. She also fell out of the top spot of both the College and NFL Ranks, but this is the type of "under the radar" season that could send her to her 2nd Deuce Bowl
(19) Tebe Shaw... The most passionate Bama fan (though Ry Sherman is a close 2nd) in The DFC has never had less than 51 wins in his five year career, though playoffs have been scarce, only making it once. Could this be the Tebe Title?
(18) Matt Halpert... The DFC takes on the state of Texas, has he and his wife and daughter are making the move back to Houston. The former Rookie of the Year has had a tough 2nd thru 4th year, though never dipping below 51 wins. This will be either his return to playoff glory, or his final stand before oblivion.
(17) Randy Latta... Last year's Rookie of the Year made a strong statement with a Central Division title and an appearance in the first round of the postseason and besting all Lattas with his 57 wins.
(16) Steven Ray... It finally clicked for St. Ray last year, making the playoffs and coming so close to the Central Division championship. Now, can he keep it going this year, or will last year just be a blip?
(15) Brad Latta... Another former Rookie of the Year who had a solid year in the first year and even though he didn't make the playoffs last season, still had a good sophomore effort. Look for him to make another playoff run and don't be surprised if he goes deep.
(14) Tommy McLeod... Somehow, someway, Tommy slips into the playoffs just about every year. Be it a division champ or as a wild card, he's gotten in five of the last six years, but his struggle comes in making the later rounds.
(13) Eddy McBroom Jr... The "Son" part of the McBroom Father-Son tandem, he is many times in the somewhat round shadow of his father, though he's built quite a career for himself. I wouldn't be shocked to see McBroom the Junior take home a championship before even his father does.
(12) Dan Sellers... Still is the only DFC'er I've never actually met, so I secret root against him so someone I don't know won't take the plate.
(11) Tad "The Dynasty" Roose... He holds 3 championships in our sport... essentially winning 25% of all championships the DFC offers. And he's only made the postseason 4 times. However, he hasn't done so in three seasons, so he's long overdue for a big year.
(10) Zack "The Dark Horse" Graves... The word "breakout" describes Zacky, as his near postseason misses mainly come from a lack of participation in some weeks of some seasons. He has given his oath that he will send his picks in every week, and based on that oath, he comes in at #10 for the preseason.
(9) Scott Latta... I rank his guy high every year. And every year, he sucks it up. He's like the Houston Texans of the DFC. Great promise, lots of media hype, tons of predictions of greatness, and results that resemble a balloon that has had the air let out of it... flying around the room higgledy-piggledy, no sense of purpose with an uneventful landing in parts unknown.
(8) Joey Thornell... A reigning division champ and a spot in a previous DeuceBowl is pushing Joey high for the preseason. He's broken through to the end, can he bring home a championship? Long shot this year, because there are too many to go through, but it still could happen.
(7) Yours Truly... Unfortunately, I'm in a division with The Mighty Gainey.
(6) Jonathan Osborne... He's the New Orleans Saints of the DFC. Wallowed in obscurity and suckdom for the majority of his early career, but the last four seasons have been great, with four straight postseason appearances.
(5) Big Eddy McBroom... I keep expecting Big Eddy to win the whole thing. He's got a good shot this year.
(4) Mark "The Mighty" Gainey... After missing the postseason for the first time in his career, expect Gainey to come roaring back. Not out of the question is 64 wins and an MVP title, and a likely division championship... and a possible 2nd title.
(3) Drew Morris... He's a legend in the DFC, a former champion, and has made the postseason 7 of the last 10 years. His battles with Big Eddy are legendary, but now must face off against not only The Big One, but also Lt Dan and Trey Cartledge. The DFC West is like the SEC West.
(2) Trey Cartledge... Its been a while since we've had a defending champion that looked as if he could easily repeat, but here's Trey. He's loaded this season, not losing much in the offseason, and ready for bear. Will he repeat? There's a good chance... except for...
The Preseason #1... James Hawbaker... He's come close many, many times. This is The Hawbaker Year. Watch him roll.
And now, the remaining 20, including the Preseason Top Ten, and The Official Six That The Champ Will Come From...
LEVEL THREE... THE PLAYOFF HOPEFULS
Not all of the following will make the playoffs, but some will, and most will come very, very close
(20) Jennifer Ernst... One of the all time greatest had her worst season of her career last year, going 48-48 and losing for the first time in six seasons the #1 All Time Ranking. She also fell out of the top spot of both the College and NFL Ranks, but this is the type of "under the radar" season that could send her to her 2nd Deuce Bowl
(19) Tebe Shaw... The most passionate Bama fan (though Ry Sherman is a close 2nd) in The DFC has never had less than 51 wins in his five year career, though playoffs have been scarce, only making it once. Could this be the Tebe Title?
(18) Matt Halpert... The DFC takes on the state of Texas, has he and his wife and daughter are making the move back to Houston. The former Rookie of the Year has had a tough 2nd thru 4th year, though never dipping below 51 wins. This will be either his return to playoff glory, or his final stand before oblivion.
(17) Randy Latta... Last year's Rookie of the Year made a strong statement with a Central Division title and an appearance in the first round of the postseason and besting all Lattas with his 57 wins.
(16) Steven Ray... It finally clicked for St. Ray last year, making the playoffs and coming so close to the Central Division championship. Now, can he keep it going this year, or will last year just be a blip?
(15) Brad Latta... Another former Rookie of the Year who had a solid year in the first year and even though he didn't make the playoffs last season, still had a good sophomore effort. Look for him to make another playoff run and don't be surprised if he goes deep.
(14) Tommy McLeod... Somehow, someway, Tommy slips into the playoffs just about every year. Be it a division champ or as a wild card, he's gotten in five of the last six years, but his struggle comes in making the later rounds.
(13) Eddy McBroom Jr... The "Son" part of the McBroom Father-Son tandem, he is many times in the somewhat round shadow of his father, though he's built quite a career for himself. I wouldn't be shocked to see McBroom the Junior take home a championship before even his father does.
LEVEL TWO... GOING TO HAVE A BIG YEAR
Expect lots of postseason action from the following...
(12) Dan Sellers... Still is the only DFC'er I've never actually met, so I secret root against him so someone I don't know won't take the plate.
(11) Tad "The Dynasty" Roose... He holds 3 championships in our sport... essentially winning 25% of all championships the DFC offers. And he's only made the postseason 4 times. However, he hasn't done so in three seasons, so he's long overdue for a big year.
(10) Zack "The Dark Horse" Graves... The word "breakout" describes Zacky, as his near postseason misses mainly come from a lack of participation in some weeks of some seasons. He has given his oath that he will send his picks in every week, and based on that oath, he comes in at #10 for the preseason.
(9) Scott Latta... I rank his guy high every year. And every year, he sucks it up. He's like the Houston Texans of the DFC. Great promise, lots of media hype, tons of predictions of greatness, and results that resemble a balloon that has had the air let out of it... flying around the room higgledy-piggledy, no sense of purpose with an uneventful landing in parts unknown.
(8) Joey Thornell... A reigning division champ and a spot in a previous DeuceBowl is pushing Joey high for the preseason. He's broken through to the end, can he bring home a championship? Long shot this year, because there are too many to go through, but it still could happen.
(7) Yours Truly... Unfortunately, I'm in a division with The Mighty Gainey.
LEVEL ONE... THE TITLE CONTENDERS
The DeRamus Championship Plate for DFC XII will have one of the following six names etched upon it come the end of December...
(6) Jonathan Osborne... He's the New Orleans Saints of the DFC. Wallowed in obscurity and suckdom for the majority of his early career, but the last four seasons have been great, with four straight postseason appearances.
(5) Big Eddy McBroom... I keep expecting Big Eddy to win the whole thing. He's got a good shot this year.
(4) Mark "The Mighty" Gainey... After missing the postseason for the first time in his career, expect Gainey to come roaring back. Not out of the question is 64 wins and an MVP title, and a likely division championship... and a possible 2nd title.
(3) Drew Morris... He's a legend in the DFC, a former champion, and has made the postseason 7 of the last 10 years. His battles with Big Eddy are legendary, but now must face off against not only The Big One, but also Lt Dan and Trey Cartledge. The DFC West is like the SEC West.
(2) Trey Cartledge... Its been a while since we've had a defending champion that looked as if he could easily repeat, but here's Trey. He's loaded this season, not losing much in the offseason, and ready for bear. Will he repeat? There's a good chance... except for...
The Preseason #1... James Hawbaker... He's come close many, many times. This is The Hawbaker Year. Watch him roll.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
DFC XII Preseason Rankings Part 1
So, here are the preseason rankings for The DFC XII... of course, this is only my prediction for the future... and we'll breaking up into levels..
LEVEL SIX... NOT GONNA HAPPEN THIS YEAR
Be it rebuilding, distractions or just yearly struggles, those in this level will probably populate the lower ranks of the DFC
(41) Garrett Cheney... Not sure if it will ever happen for Young Garrett.
(40) Daniel Powell... Woes will continue in Danny P's 12th year
(39) Michael Nipp... Hasn't seen the playoffs since 2004. Not this year.
(38) Sarah Hasha... Currently the record holder for most games with no postseason
(37) David Tuck... Baby in the way will hinder his efforts for a title in his 2nd year
(36) Jessica Hawbaker... The rookie will, for now, stand in the shadow of her highly ranked hubby
(35) Matt Latta... the former champ is in the 2nd year of a 2 year rebuilding phase
(34) Rhett Barnett... Two straight 51 win seasons, might make it a third, but not likely
(33) Justin Fisher... Coming off a terrible year, JustFish looks to improve considerably
LEVEL FIVE... ON THE VERGE, BUT NOT QUITE
In this level are those who are about to breakthrough, and one of them just might... and in DFC XIII just might be a Level Two'er
(32) Ryan Sherman... Two straight 60 win seasons came before two straight down years (43 and 52 wins).
(31) John Wolf... The Lone Wolf quietly got to 53 wins last season, look for him to possibly get a few more
(30) Chris Croyle... He came thisclose to making the postseason in DFC XI. Not this year.
(29) Bradley Pinkerton... A single season layoff will hurt DFC X's Rookie of the Year
(28) Drew Warren... No longer a rookie, it will be hard to match the 55 wins from last year
LEVEL FOUR... LONGSHOTS, BUT COULD DO IT
Here are those who are against the odds, but could end up pulling the upset and making some waves. Not all, but a lucky one or two.
(27) Tim Wasyluka... A longtime DFC vet, The Big Wasyluka is always a threat, but will be in a down year
(26) Greg Graves... The father of highly ranked Zack Graves dives in for what will probably be a pretty good year.
(25) DM Osborne... The DFC lifer has had his ups and downs, and hasn't seen the postseason in 5 years, though this might be a comeback.
(24) Lori Beirne... The very first Chick Champ is facing DFC life with a baby. 53 wins this year.
(23) Tom Johnson... He tasted the playoffs last year after a five year gap, and he might do a little more this year.
(22) David Stamper... My pick for Rookie of the Year, I'm predicting a decent 55 wins, but no postseason.
(21) Tyler Campbell... Perhaps my pick for Dark Horse of the year, that is to say, I dunno if he'll win 39 games, or he might end up with 66 and the East Divisional title.
Coming tomorrow... Level Three--The Playoff Hopefuls (ranks 20 - 13)... Level Two--Gonna Have a Big Year (ranks 12-7)... and finally, Level One--The Title Contenders (ranks 6-1)
Thursday, August 11, 2011
DFC XII Conference Lineup
There are 41 DFC'ers in this years league, the largest field ever! Its tradition to name the conferences after the previous season's Deuce Bowl participants, but since I don't like The Dollar Conference, which sounds like a Dave Ramsey seminar, I'm giving over my conference name to one of our DFC Hall of Famers, Wookiee Fulaytar, hence The Fulaytar and Cartledge Conferences
Also, I wanted to mention that a correction has been made to The DFC Rulebook on the site this year... it was brought to my attention (thanks Drew) about the playoff lay-out, and I wanted to make the correction to read:
The Wild Card Weekend will consist of the remaining five DFC'ers, in the playoff first round. After determining playoff seeds, the seasons TBA will be disregarded and will no longer count. The best TWO records out of the five will advance to the Divisional Round, the Conference Semi-Finals, joining those three who had first round byes. Then, the best two records out of those five will advance to the DFC Final Four. The best of the two that weekend will then go on to DeuceBowl XII.
Below is the conference lineup, and my predicted finish: (R) means rookie
THE FULAYTAR CONFERENCE
NORTH DIVISION
Joey Thornell (division winner)
Zack Graves (wild card)
Matt Latta
Matt Halpert
DM Osborne
Rhett Barnett
Drew Warren
CENTRAL DIVISION
Brad Latta (division winner)
Tommy McLeod (wild card)
Jennifer Ernst (wild card)
Tebe Shaw
David Stamper (R)
Sarah Hasha
Justin Fisher
WEST DIVISION
Trey Cartledge (division winner)
Big Eddy McBroom (wild card)
Dan Sellers (wild card)
Bradley Pinkerton
Drew Morris
Tom Johnson
David Tuck
First Round Byes: Joey Thornell... Trey Cartledge... Big Eddy McBroom
Wild Round Round: Brad Latta and Zack Graves advance... Tommy McLeod, Jenn Ernst, Dan Sellers eliminated
Divisional Round: Trey Cartledge and Zack Graves advance... Joey Thornell, Brad Latta, Big Eddy eliminated
Final Four: Trey Cartledge over Zack Graves
CARTLEDGE CONFERENCE
EAST DIVISION
Mark Gainey (division winner)
Yours Truly (wild card)
Tyler Campbell (wild card)
John Wolf
Ryan Sherman
Chris Croyle
Garrett Cheney
CENTRAL DIVISION
Jonathan Osborne (division winner)
Randy Latta (wild card)
Lori Beirne (wild card)
Steven Ray
Jessica Hawbaker (R)
Scott Latta
SOUTH DIVISION
James Hawbaker (division winner)
Tad Roose (wild card)
Eddy McBroom Jr
Tim Wasyluka
Greg Graves (R)
Michael Nipp
Daniel Powell
Also, I wanted to mention that a correction has been made to The DFC Rulebook on the site this year... it was brought to my attention (thanks Drew) about the playoff lay-out, and I wanted to make the correction to read:
The Wild Card Weekend will consist of the remaining five DFC'ers, in the playoff first round. After determining playoff seeds, the seasons TBA will be disregarded and will no longer count. The best TWO records out of the five will advance to the Divisional Round, the Conference Semi-Finals, joining those three who had first round byes. Then, the best two records out of those five will advance to the DFC Final Four. The best of the two that weekend will then go on to DeuceBowl XII.
Below is the conference lineup, and my predicted finish: (R) means rookie
THE FULAYTAR CONFERENCE
NORTH DIVISION
Joey Thornell (division winner)
Zack Graves (wild card)
Matt Latta
Matt Halpert
DM Osborne
Rhett Barnett
Drew Warren
CENTRAL DIVISION
Brad Latta (division winner)
Tommy McLeod (wild card)
Jennifer Ernst (wild card)
Tebe Shaw
David Stamper (R)
Sarah Hasha
Justin Fisher
WEST DIVISION
Trey Cartledge (division winner)
Big Eddy McBroom (wild card)
Dan Sellers (wild card)
Bradley Pinkerton
Drew Morris
Tom Johnson
David Tuck
First Round Byes: Joey Thornell... Trey Cartledge... Big Eddy McBroom
Wild Round Round: Brad Latta and Zack Graves advance... Tommy McLeod, Jenn Ernst, Dan Sellers eliminated
Divisional Round: Trey Cartledge and Zack Graves advance... Joey Thornell, Brad Latta, Big Eddy eliminated
Final Four: Trey Cartledge over Zack Graves
CARTLEDGE CONFERENCE
EAST DIVISION
Mark Gainey (division winner)
Yours Truly (wild card)
Tyler Campbell (wild card)
John Wolf
Ryan Sherman
Chris Croyle
Garrett Cheney
CENTRAL DIVISION
Jonathan Osborne (division winner)
Randy Latta (wild card)
Lori Beirne (wild card)
Steven Ray
Jessica Hawbaker (R)
Scott Latta
SOUTH DIVISION
James Hawbaker (division winner)
Tad Roose (wild card)
Eddy McBroom Jr
Tim Wasyluka
Greg Graves (R)
Michael Nipp
Daniel Powell
First Round Byes: Mark Gainey.... Yours Truly... James Hawbaker
Wild Round Round: Jonathan Osborne and Tad Roose advance... Tyler Campbell, Lori Beirne, Randy Latta eliminated
Divisional Round: James Hawbaker and Jonathan Osborne advance... Tad Roose, Yours Truly, Mark Gainey eliminated
Final Four: James Hawbaker over Jonathan Osborne
MVP Prediction: Trey Cartledge
Rookie of the Year Prediction: David Stamper
DeuceBowl XII Prediction: James Hawbaker def. Trey Cartledge
The DFC XII Rulebook
And here is the official rules for the 12th season of The Deuce Football Championships
First, please make sure you are willing to last the season. Its not fun to have someone drop out in the middle of the year, even if its due to just them being busy. Obviously, some circumstances warrant an early exit, but those are typically few and far between. If you are leaving the country or will be out of contact, you can always email me and say "Hey, just give me all home games, with a ## for my tiebreak until I get back", or "My boo will be picking for me this weekend, here is their email". All you have to do it pick games, I do all the work.... that said...
THE GAMES EMAILS
On August 29th, you will receive in your inbox an email titled "DFC XII Week One Games". There will be 8 college games of interest listed, and your responsiblity will be to pick your winner. Hit reply, or in another email, send to me your predictions for the winners of those games. Each week will also feature a "tiebreak" game... you'll guess the total number of points to be scored in that game, and also send that back. Your predictions will be logged for the weekend. You are allowed to change your picks if needed up until kickoff of the first weekend game.
Sometimes, though it will be rare, there will be a Thursday night game. You are allowed to give your pick for that game, then send the rest of the picks in the following day. However, again, once the weekend games kick off-and if there is a Friday night game, that is the weekend start--all picks are locked and cannot be changed.
Once the games are over, the following Monday you'll recieve an email with 4 college games and 4 NFL games (the NFL Season starts the next weekend). Once picks are locked for the weekend, NFL games cannot be changed either.
On Tuesday, you'll get a DFC Week One Results email, with weekly results, then season updates as well, with division listings, a Top 12 Coaches Poll and some fun stats (when I have time!).
Also, on Thursdays, you'll get a quick DFC Games reminder, informing you of the picks I have recieved, who I am needing picks from, and also letting anyone know if I'm missing anything from you.
With 40+ people participating this season, remember there is alot to keep up with--if I miss a pick you made, or don't give you credit for a win, then please let me know... I save all emails and can easily research it and make the necessary changes.
If there is a tie in an NFL game, that game will be disregarded, and 9 games will be chosen the following week (4 college, 5 NFL). If there is an NFL tie following Week 12, an automatic "Win" will be given to everyone, regardless of their prediction in that game.
To those in The East Division, mine, I typically make my picks on Thursday afternoons, just before I send the reminder email out.
THE TIEBREAK AVERAGE (TBA)
The first tiebreak averages will be released in Week Four's results email.
Your TieBreak score (the guess you make for the tiebreak game) will be kept and averaged for the season. This is used to rank players who are tied, and is especially useful to determine playoff seedings. To make it fair, and to help with those random missteps, your worst TB will be dropped... and to make it fair and to help with those random lucky breaks, your best TB will also be dropped. 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. If there is still a tie, your worst will then be added back in. If there is STILL a tie, your average seasonal ranking will be taken. And, though I cannot possibly fathom this, if there is still a tie, we'll do something else.
Sometimes I do happen to forget the TieBreak game... if I do, please just email me or wait for a correction--there will always be a tiebreak game.
And if you forget to list the tiebreak score, I will send you an email to remind you. If the weekend goes on, and I don't get a TB guess from you, it will go down as a 0... which, may or may not even help you, who knows.
THE SEASON
It does go on for 12 weeks, starting the first weekend in September, ending the weekend of November 19th-20th. The playoffs will then take place from November 25th-27th (thanksgiving weekend), straight through to DeuceBowl XII, which will be the weekend of December 17th-18th. In years past, we have taken a two week break in between the 1st and 2nd rounds and the Final Four and DeuceBowl to allow for Bowl Games to be a part of the finals, but as I might be really, really busy the second part of December (and probably for the next 18 years.... sigh), this year's Final Four and DeuceBowl will likely only have NFL games.
THE PLAYOFFS
Because of the expanded divisions and conferences this year, there will be 8 playoff berths (not 6, as in previous years) per conference. There was a little controversy last year as a Division Winner made the postseason over another in a different division, despite the fact that the Division winner had only the 7th best record in the conference... after much thinking (and by much, I did actually ponder for a few), it will stay the same. If someone wins Division A, but another in Division B has a better record (but didn't win the title), the Division A winner will still get the nod.
And if you forget to list the tiebreak score, I will send you an email to remind you. If the weekend goes on, and I don't get a TB guess from you, it will go down as a 0... which, may or may not even help you, who knows.
THE SEASON
It does go on for 12 weeks, starting the first weekend in September, ending the weekend of November 19th-20th. The playoffs will then take place from November 25th-27th (thanksgiving weekend), straight through to DeuceBowl XII, which will be the weekend of December 17th-18th. In years past, we have taken a two week break in between the 1st and 2nd rounds and the Final Four and DeuceBowl to allow for Bowl Games to be a part of the finals, but as I might be really, really busy the second part of December (and probably for the next 18 years.... sigh), this year's Final Four and DeuceBowl will likely only have NFL games.
THE PLAYOFFS
Because of the expanded divisions and conferences this year, there will be 8 playoff berths (not 6, as in previous years) per conference. There was a little controversy last year as a Division Winner made the postseason over another in a different division, despite the fact that the Division winner had only the 7th best record in the conference... after much thinking (and by much, I did actually ponder for a few), it will stay the same. If someone wins Division A, but another in Division B has a better record (but didn't win the title), the Division A winner will still get the nod.
With 8 playoff spots per conference, I'm pretty sure this won't happen, but if it does, we'll deal with it in the offseason. And you can be bitter. Anyway, there will be 3 Division Winners and five wild card spots. The Top Two Division Winners, those with the best records (and TBA) will get a First Round Bye. The third first round bye will be given to the next best overall record, division winner or not. If a Division Champion has the same record as a Wild Card, they will be ranked higher, regardless of TieBreak Average.
The Wild Card Weekend will consist of the remaining five DFC'ers, in the playoff first round. After determining playoff seeds, the seasons TBA will be disregarded and will no longer count. The best TWO records out of the five will advance to the Divisional Round, the Conference Semi-Finals, joining those three who had first round byes. Then, the best two records out of those five will advance to the DFC Final Four. The best of the two that weekend will then go on to DeuceBowl XII.
Onto a great, great season, another Scott Latta flameout, a great season from Tad "The Dynasty" Roose (he had a bad season last year, so its his time), an embarassing year-after from Defending Champ Trey Cartledge and my first DFC Championship!
The Wild Card Weekend will consist of the remaining five DFC'ers, in the playoff first round. After determining playoff seeds, the seasons TBA will be disregarded and will no longer count. The best TWO records out of the five will advance to the Divisional Round, the Conference Semi-Finals, joining those three who had first round byes. Then, the best two records out of those five will advance to the DFC Final Four. The best of the two that weekend will then go on to DeuceBowl XII.
Onto a great, great season, another Scott Latta flameout, a great season from Tad "The Dynasty" Roose (he had a bad season last year, so its his time), an embarassing year-after from Defending Champ Trey Cartledge and my first DFC Championship!
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
DFC Season XI Wrap Up
We wait and we wait and we wait... and finally, the games go out, the kick off is here and another Deuce Football Championships season is underway. And just like that, *poof*, its over. Where has the time flown? We are but a few days away from seeing the Auburn Tigers take on the Oregon Ducks tigre-a-ducko, but we can already say for certain the following words:
It was an impressive season by Trey, racking up 58 wins and narrowly missing the divisional title by less than a single point in the TBA. He stormed through the Wild Card Weekend, made it through the divisional weekend, beat up Dan Sellers by a game, and then edged Yours Truly, also in my first Deuce Bowl, by a game. So, Trey will return next season with the ring, the hardware and the championship plate, seeking to become something no one has ever done--be a back-to-back champion.
AWARDS
We obviously etch Trey's name forever upon the Brook DeRamus Championship Plate, to be pictured soon, but we must hand out some other hardware as well.
I struggled with this, only because of my own narcissism, but looking at the numbers they don't lie... 66 wins is the best in the league, with Joey Thornell's 60 wins the 2nd best. NFL Wins at 27, three games ahead of 2nd place, that being Tom Johnson and Joey in a tie. Tied with Randy Latta for best college record, that being 39 wins. Plus, a pair of weekly wins coming back to back this year... that's why I will declare Yours Truly the DFC XI MVP, for the third straight season. I dare not speak of greatness, because once again, I come up short of the big prize, but there are the numbers right before you.
As far as Rookie of the Year goes, there was also little contest with that. At 57 victories, a share of the College title and a Central Division crown, Randy Latta outpaced rookies Drew Warren, David Tuck and John Wolf easily. Last year, Brad Latta took the Rookie trophy home, and this year, his dad keeps it in the Latta familia.
As mentioned a few times, Yours Truly and Randy Latta share the College crown, while Yours Truly gets the NFL title. Jennifer Ernst will walk with the TieBreak Trophy this year, with her 7.7 being the lowest all season long.
Now, the David Mark Osborne Award... awarded to the best player left in the cold, out of the postseason. Due to rules, a division title guarantees you a postseason spot, even if someone has a better record than you do... this has been a rule for a while, but it has never come into play until this season. Tommy McLeod won the Central Division (Beirne Conference) with 54 wins... but that was only the 8th best record in the conference. Sixth in the conference, and left out of the postseason due to his 2nd place finish in his own division, Matt Halpert, with 55 wins and nowhere to go. Its also notable that Drew Warren finished in 7th, 3rd in the division, with 55 wins, but Halpert has earned his stripes, Drew's a wet behind the ears rookie. We graciously give the Osborne Award to Matt Halpert, with our apologies and condolences.
RULES COMMITTEE
I've enacted a "rules committee" for the off season. I have and will ask 6 current DFC'ers to be on this committee, which will be a rotating group--new people in and new people out periodically--to look at certain rules and to come up with better solutions. Two come to mind immediately, the first being what Halpert dealt with--should a division title guarantee a spot, or should records overrule any divisional leadership, and secondly, when should the tiebreak game be enacted in the playoffs? I've already heard from a couple of people and so we'll look at these things, plus more, in the offseason.
THE FINAL STANDINGS
X-Playoff Berth; Y-Division Champion; Z-First Round Bye
W-L, (TBA) (College) (NFL) (Conf Rank)
NORTH DIVISION
XYZ Joey Thornell, 60-36 (14.2) (36-18) (24-18) (1st)
Matt Halpert, 55-41 (8.3) (37-17) (18-24) (7th)
Drew Warren, 55-41 (12.0) (35-19) (20-22) (8th)
Zack Graves, 54-42 (9.9) (32-22) (22-20) (10th)
Rhett Barnett, 51-45 (13.6) (33-21) (18-24) (13th)
DMOsborne, 51-45 (14.4) (30-24) (21-21) (14th)
Matt Latta, 49-47 (10.8) (32-22) (17-25) (17th)
CENTRAL DIVISION
XY Tommy McLeod, 54-42 (10.7) (35-19) (19-23) (6th)
Tebe Shaw, 53-43 (12.0) (35-19) (18-24) (11th)
Brad Latta, 51-45 (10.8) (33-21) (18-24) (12th)
Sarah Hasha, 50-46 (15.9) (35-19) (15-27) (15th)
Jennifer Ernst, 48-48 (7.7) (31-23) (17-25) (18th)
Justin Fisher, 41-55 (16.3) (27-27) (14-28) (19th)
WEST DIVISION
XYZ Dan Sellers, 58-38 (10.5) (38-16) (20-22) (2nd)
X Trey Cartledge, 58-38 (12.1) (37-17) (21-21) (3rd)
X Eddy McBroom, 57-39 (12.1) (36-18) (21-21) (4th)
X Tom Johnson, 56-40 (12.3) (32-22) (24-28) (5th)
Drew Morris, 54-42 (9.4) (35-23) (19-23) (9th)
David Tuck, 50-46 (16.6) (32-22) (18-24) (16th)
MCBROOM CONFERENCE
EAST DIVISION
XYZ Yours Truly, 66-30 (12.3) (39-15) (27-15) (1st)
Chris Croyle, 55-41 (14.1) (36-18) (19-23) (7th)
Mark Gainey, 54-42 (10.7) (39-15) (15-27) (8th)
John Wolf, 53-43 (36-18) (17-25) (10th)
Ryan Sherman, 52-44 (10.6) (32-22) (20-22) (11th)
Tyler Campbell, 49-47 (12.0) (29-25) (20-22) (15th)
Garrett Cheney, 48-48 (18.9) (33-21) (15-27) (17th)
CENTRAL DIVISION
XY Randy Latta, 57-39 (10.4) (39-15) (18-24) (3rd)
X Steven Ray, 56-40 (13.1) (36-18) (20-22) (4th)
X Jonathan Osborne, 55-41 (11.1) (34-20) (21-21) (6th)
Scott Latta, 53-43 (9.9) (32-22) (21-21) (preseason #1, end of season #9)
Lori Beirne, 50-46 (11.1) (34-20) (16-26) (14th)
SOUTH DIVISION
XYZ Eddy McBroom Jr 58-38 (12.3) (38-16) (20-22) (2nd)
X Tim Wasyluka, 55-41 (10.5) (34-20) (21-21) (5th)
James Hawbaker, 52-44 (12.0) (34-20) (18-24) (12th)
Mikey Nipp, 52-44 (13.1) (33-21) (19-23) (13th)
Tad Roose, 49-47 (12.0) (31-23) (18-24) (15th)
Daniel Powell, 45-51 (17.7) (28-26) (17-25) (18th)
LIES, DARN LIES & STATISTICS (Playoffs! Your talking Playoffs? Edition)
Well, thats that. Thank you to everyone for participating, thank you for every week you sent your picks in, and thanks for being enthusiastic about it... I received texts, voicemails and even a sheet of paper at church with picks on them during the season, making sure people didn't miss.
So for the rookies, I hope it lived up, for the vets, I hope it was just as good, if not better, than DFC I - X... and you will all get an open invite to next season. Games go out sometime at the end of August.
Trey Cartledge, DFC Champion
It was an impressive season by Trey, racking up 58 wins and narrowly missing the divisional title by less than a single point in the TBA. He stormed through the Wild Card Weekend, made it through the divisional weekend, beat up Dan Sellers by a game, and then edged Yours Truly, also in my first Deuce Bowl, by a game. So, Trey will return next season with the ring, the hardware and the championship plate, seeking to become something no one has ever done--be a back-to-back champion.
AWARDS
We obviously etch Trey's name forever upon the Brook DeRamus Championship Plate, to be pictured soon, but we must hand out some other hardware as well.
I struggled with this, only because of my own narcissism, but looking at the numbers they don't lie... 66 wins is the best in the league, with Joey Thornell's 60 wins the 2nd best. NFL Wins at 27, three games ahead of 2nd place, that being Tom Johnson and Joey in a tie. Tied with Randy Latta for best college record, that being 39 wins. Plus, a pair of weekly wins coming back to back this year... that's why I will declare Yours Truly the DFC XI MVP, for the third straight season. I dare not speak of greatness, because once again, I come up short of the big prize, but there are the numbers right before you.
As far as Rookie of the Year goes, there was also little contest with that. At 57 victories, a share of the College title and a Central Division crown, Randy Latta outpaced rookies Drew Warren, David Tuck and John Wolf easily. Last year, Brad Latta took the Rookie trophy home, and this year, his dad keeps it in the Latta familia.
As mentioned a few times, Yours Truly and Randy Latta share the College crown, while Yours Truly gets the NFL title. Jennifer Ernst will walk with the TieBreak Trophy this year, with her 7.7 being the lowest all season long.
Now, the David Mark Osborne Award... awarded to the best player left in the cold, out of the postseason. Due to rules, a division title guarantees you a postseason spot, even if someone has a better record than you do... this has been a rule for a while, but it has never come into play until this season. Tommy McLeod won the Central Division (Beirne Conference) with 54 wins... but that was only the 8th best record in the conference. Sixth in the conference, and left out of the postseason due to his 2nd place finish in his own division, Matt Halpert, with 55 wins and nowhere to go. Its also notable that Drew Warren finished in 7th, 3rd in the division, with 55 wins, but Halpert has earned his stripes, Drew's a wet behind the ears rookie. We graciously give the Osborne Award to Matt Halpert, with our apologies and condolences.
RULES COMMITTEE
I've enacted a "rules committee" for the off season. I have and will ask 6 current DFC'ers to be on this committee, which will be a rotating group--new people in and new people out periodically--to look at certain rules and to come up with better solutions. Two come to mind immediately, the first being what Halpert dealt with--should a division title guarantee a spot, or should records overrule any divisional leadership, and secondly, when should the tiebreak game be enacted in the playoffs? I've already heard from a couple of people and so we'll look at these things, plus more, in the offseason.
THE FINAL STANDINGS
X-Playoff Berth; Y-Division Champion; Z-First Round Bye
W-L, (TBA) (College) (NFL) (Conf Rank)
NORTH DIVISION
XYZ Joey Thornell, 60-36 (14.2) (36-18) (24-18) (1st)
Matt Halpert, 55-41 (8.3) (37-17) (18-24) (7th)
Drew Warren, 55-41 (12.0) (35-19) (20-22) (8th)
Zack Graves, 54-42 (9.9) (32-22) (22-20) (10th)
Rhett Barnett, 51-45 (13.6) (33-21) (18-24) (13th)
DMOsborne, 51-45 (14.4) (30-24) (21-21) (14th)
Matt Latta, 49-47 (10.8) (32-22) (17-25) (17th)
CENTRAL DIVISION
XY Tommy McLeod, 54-42 (10.7) (35-19) (19-23) (6th)
Tebe Shaw, 53-43 (12.0) (35-19) (18-24) (11th)
Brad Latta, 51-45 (10.8) (33-21) (18-24) (12th)
Sarah Hasha, 50-46 (15.9) (35-19) (15-27) (15th)
Jennifer Ernst, 48-48 (7.7) (31-23) (17-25) (18th)
Justin Fisher, 41-55 (16.3) (27-27) (14-28) (19th)
WEST DIVISION
XYZ Dan Sellers, 58-38 (10.5) (38-16) (20-22) (2nd)
X Trey Cartledge, 58-38 (12.1) (37-17) (21-21) (3rd)
X Eddy McBroom, 57-39 (12.1) (36-18) (21-21) (4th)
X Tom Johnson, 56-40 (12.3) (32-22) (24-28) (5th)
Drew Morris, 54-42 (9.4) (35-23) (19-23) (9th)
David Tuck, 50-46 (16.6) (32-22) (18-24) (16th)
MCBROOM CONFERENCE
EAST DIVISION
XYZ Yours Truly, 66-30 (12.3) (39-15) (27-15) (1st)
Chris Croyle, 55-41 (14.1) (36-18) (19-23) (7th)
Mark Gainey, 54-42 (10.7) (39-15) (15-27) (8th)
John Wolf, 53-43 (36-18) (17-25) (10th)
Ryan Sherman, 52-44 (10.6) (32-22) (20-22) (11th)
Tyler Campbell, 49-47 (12.0) (29-25) (20-22) (15th)
Garrett Cheney, 48-48 (18.9) (33-21) (15-27) (17th)
CENTRAL DIVISION
XY Randy Latta, 57-39 (10.4) (39-15) (18-24) (3rd)
X Steven Ray, 56-40 (13.1) (36-18) (20-22) (4th)
X Jonathan Osborne, 55-41 (11.1) (34-20) (21-21) (6th)
Scott Latta, 53-43 (9.9) (32-22) (21-21) (preseason #1, end of season #9)
Lori Beirne, 50-46 (11.1) (34-20) (16-26) (14th)
SOUTH DIVISION
XYZ Eddy McBroom Jr 58-38 (12.3) (38-16) (20-22) (2nd)
X Tim Wasyluka, 55-41 (10.5) (34-20) (21-21) (5th)
James Hawbaker, 52-44 (12.0) (34-20) (18-24) (12th)
Mikey Nipp, 52-44 (13.1) (33-21) (19-23) (13th)
Tad Roose, 49-47 (12.0) (31-23) (18-24) (15th)
Daniel Powell, 45-51 (17.7) (28-26) (17-25) (18th)
LIES, DARN LIES & STATISTICS (Playoffs! Your talking Playoffs? Edition)
- Even though he was eliminated mid-way through the postseason, Big Eddy McBroom still had a good run... so good, in fact, that he supplants The Mighty Gainey at the top of All Time Playoff Wins. Big Eddy now has 95 wins to his name in 7 postseasons, to Gainey's 94 in 8 postseasons.
- After Eddy and Gainey, here are your postseason winners... 3rd is Drew Morris with 93, 4th is Yours Truly with 71, 5th is Matt Latta with 58, the new DFC Champion Trey Cartledge has now climbed to 6th all time with 56, DFC Legend Wookiee Fulaytar is 7th with 55, three time DFC Champ Tad Roose is 8th with 54, Jennifer Ernst is 9th with 52 and at number 10, is The Big Tim Wasyluka, with 40 playoff wins.
- Mark Gainey still holds the lead with 8 postseason appearances, all in a consecutive streak. Big Eddy is 2nd on the list with 7 overall, but his are broken up.. he had 4 in a row in DFC II - V, missed VI - VIII and is now on his third playoff appearance in a row.
- Both Jonathan Osborne and DFC Champion Trey Cartledge share the longest current streak, with four playoffs in a row, while Yours Truly has three.
- Missing the playoffs for his third consecutive year, this after winning Rookie of the Year in DFC VIII is Matt Halpert, and Justin Fisher, Tebe Shaw, Tad Roose and Daniel Powell have also not seen the postseason since DFC VIII. David Mark Osborne just finished his fifth season with no playoffs, while Michael Nipp's playoff drought has now hit six seasons.
- Then, there is Sarah Hasha, who has just completed her 9th season in the league, and has never made the playoffs. Tyler Campbell and Garrett Cheney have been in seven seasons each, and sat at home in December.
- Speaking of Trey's DeuceBowl XI performance, he did well by DeuceBowl Standards. In 11 DeuceBowls, only four have had 6 wins or more in a DeuceBowl win--DFC II, when Tad beat Drew 6 games to 4, DFC III where Wookiee Fulaytar's 6 wins beat Drew Morris' 5, DFC IV where Tad Roose had a perfect week with 8 wins to Jennifer Ernst's 6, and now Trey's 6 games over Yours Truly's 5.
- Its also important to note in that last paragraph the 6 wins that Jennifer Ernst logged in DFC IV's loss to Tad "The Dynasty" Roose. Its the only time someone won 6 games and lost DeuceBowl. Its also noteworthy because no one has had a perfect week in any Final Four or DeuceBowl week in DFC's history... except for the 8-0 week that won the DFC IV for Tad "The Dynasty" Roose.
Well, thats that. Thank you to everyone for participating, thank you for every week you sent your picks in, and thanks for being enthusiastic about it... I received texts, voicemails and even a sheet of paper at church with picks on them during the season, making sure people didn't miss.
So for the rookies, I hope it lived up, for the vets, I hope it was just as good, if not better, than DFC I - X... and you will all get an open invite to next season. Games go out sometime at the end of August.
Onto DFC XII!
Sunday, January 02, 2011
Your DeuceBowl XI Champion
DeuceBowl XI Games
Florida State 26, South Carolina 17
Mississippi State 52, Michigan 14
Texas Christian 21, Wisconsin 19
Stanford vs Virginia Tech
San Diego Chargers 33, Denver Broncos 28
Green Bay Packers 10, Chicago 3
NYGiants 17, Washington Redskins 14
St. Louis Rams at Seattle Seahawks
The DeuceBowl That Was
Well, it was somewhat of a predictable DeuceBowl for the most part, as Yours Truly and Trey Cartledge picked 7 out of 8 games the same. Many times, we add on a few games to make the picks a little more varied... however, with Florida Fan Yours Truly taking on Alabama Guy Trey Cartledge, it was sheer irony that our one game different was San Diego vs. Denver... more specifically, San Diego vs. Tim Tebow.
My entire season was on Tim Tebow.
And though he put up a valiant effort, and the result was better than the SEC Championship game of 2009, Tebow couldn't make it happen on his own. San Diego's 33-28 win over the Broncos puts Trey over the top in DeuceBowl XI, and regardless of what happens with the Orange Bowl and tonight's Rams/Seahawks games, Trey Cartledge is your new DFC Champion.
More to come!
Florida State 26, South Carolina 17
Mississippi State 52, Michigan 14
Texas Christian 21, Wisconsin 19
Stanford vs Virginia Tech
San Diego Chargers 33, Denver Broncos 28
Green Bay Packers 10, Chicago 3
NYGiants 17, Washington Redskins 14
St. Louis Rams at Seattle Seahawks
The DeuceBowl That Was
Well, it was somewhat of a predictable DeuceBowl for the most part, as Yours Truly and Trey Cartledge picked 7 out of 8 games the same. Many times, we add on a few games to make the picks a little more varied... however, with Florida Fan Yours Truly taking on Alabama Guy Trey Cartledge, it was sheer irony that our one game different was San Diego vs. Denver... more specifically, San Diego vs. Tim Tebow.
My entire season was on Tim Tebow.
And though he put up a valiant effort, and the result was better than the SEC Championship game of 2009, Tebow couldn't make it happen on his own. San Diego's 33-28 win over the Broncos puts Trey over the top in DeuceBowl XI, and regardless of what happens with the Orange Bowl and tonight's Rams/Seahawks games, Trey Cartledge is your new DFC Champion.
More to come!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
DEUCEBOWL XI... TREY CARTLEDGE VS. YOURS TRULY
So, here are the Final Four Results...
Boise State 26, Utah 3
San Diego State 35, Navy 14
Tulsa 62, Hawaii 35
Air Force 14, Georgia Tech 7
Arizona Cardinals 27, Dallas Cowboys 26
Chicago Bears 38, NYJets 34
New Orleans Saints 17, Atlanta 14
Green Bay Packers 45, NYGiants 17 (tiebreak game, total points 62)
Gotta say, the battle I looked forward to the most was between Yours Truly and Eddy McBroom the Younger, two individuals with long DFC history, with the two all time regular season records combining to make just over 1200 wins. However, it was a thumping, if I do say so myself, with Yours Truly finishing up at a respectable 5-3, while Eddy Jr limped to the end at 1-7.
On the other side, division mates Lt. Dan Sellers and Trey Cartledge went head to head. Dan won the division with a 2.4 edge over Trey, both winning 58 games. Trey, however, making his third Final Four appearance in four seasons has advanced to his first Deuce Bowl, while Dan, in only his second season, punks out. Trey gets a 5-3 mark, beating Dan's 4-4.
So here it is... Yours Truly, making my first Deuce Bowl appearance after eleven seasons, taking on Trey Cartledge, in his fifth season of what will possibly be a Hall of Fame career.
Because I'm in the championship, and I want no room for chicanery, I've asked Scott Latta to come up with the DeuceBowl XI games. He readily agreed to the challenge, in addition to giving a worthy Tom Coughlin like, sans F-bombs, pregame pump-you-up speech.
I've also asked Trey to send his games to Tyler Campbell, and I will do the same, so that my picks are not influenced by Trey's for any reason. I am sending my picks in later today, Tyler will let me know when Trey's are in, and I'll post all games online.
Good luck, Trey. May you lose.
Scotty Latta writes:
My adoptive father, Nick Lou Saban, likes to equate the journey through the long regular season with a treacherous climb up a daunting mountain. There are pitfalls — loose rocks, harsh winds, and perilous obstacles that any potential champion must overcome if he is to find himself, arms raised in triumph, at the top of the mountain. My adoptive drunk uncle, Dr. Lou Holtz, likes to equate the Meineke Man to the Muppets while spitting all over my screen. At any rate, the time has come. You have climbed the mountain one step at a time, pushing aside those who kindly asked to climb alongside you into the rocky ravines with outstretched arms that are meant only to hold the cold porcelain that is the Brook DeRamus Championship Plate. And nevermind that if this analogy were true, Lou Saban's team would be crippled in a heap at the bottom of this mythical mountain, with Greg McElroy eating his own hair and Julio Jones pinned between boulders like James Franco in "127 Hours." Nevermind that! The time is come!
You are eight games from immortality. Eight games from seeing your name etched alongside legends like Mark Gainey, Tad Roose, and.....Lori Beirne?! We still let women in this league?!
The games are below. Good luck. And may the spirit of Dr. Lou rest upon your shoulders as you make this final climb. TO THE GAMES!
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Chick-Fil-A Bowl, Friday 12/31, 6:30p, ESPN, Atlanta, GA
South Carolina Gamecocks (9-4) vs. Florida State Seminoles (9-4)
There was once a time when we thought South Carolina was a championship-caliber team. They breezed through then-No. 1 Alabama with the energy of Billy Mays hopped up on SURGE. Then we remembered who their quarterback was, and they lost to Kentucky and Arkansas before letting Cam Newton add enough equity to his value to fix the roof of the Metrodome in a 436-point loss. Florida State, behind the arm of Christian Ponder, should be poised to win if Ponder can remember the correct shade of Garnet to which he is supposed to throw, as they are playing in memory of Bobby Bowden, who passed away 12 years ago.
Progressive Gator Bowl, Saturday 1/1, 12:30p, ESPN2, Jacksonville, FL
Mississippi State Bulldogs (8-4) vs. Michigan Wolverines (7-5)
If running QBs were cars, Chris Relf vs. Denard Robinson would be a 2002 Mustang against a 2003 Miata. It's like life. While you wish you could get the 2011 Porsche, it's on a lot in Auburn and anyway its $180,000 price tag is simply too high, and this is the best you can do. So this is what you are left with, and it actually shapes up to be quite the battle, with Mississippi State trying to hit nine wins for the first time since the Fillmore administration, and Michigan trying to do anything to make people forget Rich Rodriguez is their coach.
Rose Bowl Game Presented by Vizio, Saturday 1/1, 3:30p, ESPN, Pasadena, CA
Wisconsin Badgers (11-1) vs. TCU Horned Frogs (12-0)
I can't make any jokes about Wisconsin or TCU. This is a good game.
Discover Orange Bowl, Monday 1/3, 7:30p, ESPN, Miami, FL
Stanford Cardinal (11-1) vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (11-2)
Remember when Virginia Tech lost to James Madison, and we were all like "DANG VIRGINIA TECH DONE LOST TO BOISE AND JAMES MADISON LOL"? Well somehow they've won ELEVEN STRAIGHT games and find themselves in the freaking Orange Bowl. This will be the last time Andrew Luck ever has fun playing football, as he is set to go to the Panthers. Tyrod Taylor has all the NFL potential of a three-legged Jack Russell Terrier, so this will probably be it for him.
NFL GAMES
San Diego Chargers (8-7) at Denver Broncos (4-11), 3:15p, CBS
TEBOW ALERT TEBOW ALERT TEBOW ALERT TEBOW ALERT TEBOW ALERT TEBOW ALERT TEBOW ALERT
Chicago Bears (11-4) at Green Bay Packers (9-6), 3:15p, FOX
Let this be a lesson: If you want to win a tough division and 11 games in an NFL season, get your best players from Vanderbilt, Tulane, and Abilene Christian.
New York Giants (9-6) at Washington Redskins (6-9), 3:15p, FOX
Manning vs. McNabb, in the AdvoCare Which Quarterback is More Hateable Bowl!
St. Louis Rams (7-8) at Seattle Seahawks (6-9), 7:20p, NBC
Sam Bradford is the feel-good story of 2010, while Matt Hasselbeck is the feel-kinda-nauseous story of 2010.
Tiebreak Game:
Wisconsin Badgers vs. TCU Horned Frogs, total points scored.
Boise State 26, Utah 3
San Diego State 35, Navy 14
Tulsa 62, Hawaii 35
Air Force 14, Georgia Tech 7
Arizona Cardinals 27, Dallas Cowboys 26
Chicago Bears 38, NYJets 34
New Orleans Saints 17, Atlanta 14
Green Bay Packers 45, NYGiants 17 (tiebreak game, total points 62)
Gotta say, the battle I looked forward to the most was between Yours Truly and Eddy McBroom the Younger, two individuals with long DFC history, with the two all time regular season records combining to make just over 1200 wins. However, it was a thumping, if I do say so myself, with Yours Truly finishing up at a respectable 5-3, while Eddy Jr limped to the end at 1-7.
On the other side, division mates Lt. Dan Sellers and Trey Cartledge went head to head. Dan won the division with a 2.4 edge over Trey, both winning 58 games. Trey, however, making his third Final Four appearance in four seasons has advanced to his first Deuce Bowl, while Dan, in only his second season, punks out. Trey gets a 5-3 mark, beating Dan's 4-4.
So here it is... Yours Truly, making my first Deuce Bowl appearance after eleven seasons, taking on Trey Cartledge, in his fifth season of what will possibly be a Hall of Fame career.
Because I'm in the championship, and I want no room for chicanery, I've asked Scott Latta to come up with the DeuceBowl XI games. He readily agreed to the challenge, in addition to giving a worthy Tom Coughlin like, sans F-bombs, pregame pump-you-up speech.
I've also asked Trey to send his games to Tyler Campbell, and I will do the same, so that my picks are not influenced by Trey's for any reason. I am sending my picks in later today, Tyler will let me know when Trey's are in, and I'll post all games online.
Good luck, Trey. May you lose.
Scotty Latta writes:
My adoptive father, Nick Lou Saban, likes to equate the journey through the long regular season with a treacherous climb up a daunting mountain. There are pitfalls — loose rocks, harsh winds, and perilous obstacles that any potential champion must overcome if he is to find himself, arms raised in triumph, at the top of the mountain. My adoptive drunk uncle, Dr. Lou Holtz, likes to equate the Meineke Man to the Muppets while spitting all over my screen. At any rate, the time has come. You have climbed the mountain one step at a time, pushing aside those who kindly asked to climb alongside you into the rocky ravines with outstretched arms that are meant only to hold the cold porcelain that is the Brook DeRamus Championship Plate. And nevermind that if this analogy were true, Lou Saban's team would be crippled in a heap at the bottom of this mythical mountain, with Greg McElroy eating his own hair and Julio Jones pinned between boulders like James Franco in "127 Hours." Nevermind that! The time is come!
You are eight games from immortality. Eight games from seeing your name etched alongside legends like Mark Gainey, Tad Roose, and.....Lori Beirne?! We still let women in this league?!
The games are below. Good luck. And may the spirit of Dr. Lou rest upon your shoulders as you make this final climb. TO THE GAMES!
---------
Chick-Fil-A Bowl, Friday 12/31, 6:30p, ESPN, Atlanta, GA
South Carolina Gamecocks (9-4) vs. Florida State Seminoles (9-4)
There was once a time when we thought South Carolina was a championship-caliber team. They breezed through then-No. 1 Alabama with the energy of Billy Mays hopped up on SURGE. Then we remembered who their quarterback was, and they lost to Kentucky and Arkansas before letting Cam Newton add enough equity to his value to fix the roof of the Metrodome in a 436-point loss. Florida State, behind the arm of Christian Ponder, should be poised to win if Ponder can remember the correct shade of Garnet to which he is supposed to throw, as they are playing in memory of Bobby Bowden, who passed away 12 years ago.
Progressive Gator Bowl, Saturday 1/1, 12:30p, ESPN2, Jacksonville, FL
Mississippi State Bulldogs (8-4) vs. Michigan Wolverines (7-5)
If running QBs were cars, Chris Relf vs. Denard Robinson would be a 2002 Mustang against a 2003 Miata. It's like life. While you wish you could get the 2011 Porsche, it's on a lot in Auburn and anyway its $180,000 price tag is simply too high, and this is the best you can do. So this is what you are left with, and it actually shapes up to be quite the battle, with Mississippi State trying to hit nine wins for the first time since the Fillmore administration, and Michigan trying to do anything to make people forget Rich Rodriguez is their coach.
Rose Bowl Game Presented by Vizio, Saturday 1/1, 3:30p, ESPN, Pasadena, CA
Wisconsin Badgers (11-1) vs. TCU Horned Frogs (12-0)
I can't make any jokes about Wisconsin or TCU. This is a good game.
Discover Orange Bowl, Monday 1/3, 7:30p, ESPN, Miami, FL
Stanford Cardinal (11-1) vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (11-2)
Remember when Virginia Tech lost to James Madison, and we were all like "DANG VIRGINIA TECH DONE LOST TO BOISE AND JAMES MADISON LOL"? Well somehow they've won ELEVEN STRAIGHT games and find themselves in the freaking Orange Bowl. This will be the last time Andrew Luck ever has fun playing football, as he is set to go to the Panthers. Tyrod Taylor has all the NFL potential of a three-legged Jack Russell Terrier, so this will probably be it for him.
NFL GAMES
San Diego Chargers (8-7) at Denver Broncos (4-11), 3:15p, CBS
TEBOW ALERT TEBOW ALERT TEBOW ALERT TEBOW ALERT TEBOW ALERT TEBOW ALERT TEBOW ALERT
Chicago Bears (11-4) at Green Bay Packers (9-6), 3:15p, FOX
Let this be a lesson: If you want to win a tough division and 11 games in an NFL season, get your best players from Vanderbilt, Tulane, and Abilene Christian.
New York Giants (9-6) at Washington Redskins (6-9), 3:15p, FOX
Manning vs. McNabb, in the AdvoCare Which Quarterback is More Hateable Bowl!
St. Louis Rams (7-8) at Seattle Seahawks (6-9), 7:20p, NBC
Sam Bradford is the feel-good story of 2010, while Matt Hasselbeck is the feel-kinda-nauseous story of 2010.
Tiebreak Game:
Wisconsin Badgers vs. TCU Horned Frogs, total points scored.
Monday, December 20, 2010
DFC XI Final Four Games
I know you've been waiting... so here it is. The Final Four Games this week, en route to next week's Deuce Bowl XI!
College Games:
The MAACO Las Vegas Bowl, Wednesday 12/22, 7p, ESPN
Utah Utes (10-2) vs. Boise State Broncos (11-1)
The only reason I wanted this game was, although it seems like Boise State should dominate, Alabama should have dominated as well a few years back... and a huge let down left them with nothing to play for and listless in the bowl game.
The San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl, Thursday 12/23, 7p, ESPN
Navy Midshipmen (8-3) vs. San Diego State (8-4)
Until the GoDaddy dot com Bowl, this was my very favorite bowl game name, a prime example of corporate sponsorship run amok, and another nail in the "we gots too many crappin' bowl games" coffin.
The Sheraton Hawaii Bowl, Friday, 12/24, 7p, ESPN
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (10-3) vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane (9-3)
I always pity poor Hawaii, because they always seem to play on their own field and never get to go anywhere. Of course, they play in Hawaii. And live in Hawaii. And go to school in Hawaii. Those poor, poor football players.
The AdvoCare V100 Independance Bowl, Monday, 12/27, 4pm, ESPN2 in Shreveport, LA
Air Force Falcons (8-4) vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (6-6)
Sure, the Academy has a better record, but they do play in the Mountain West. And Tech plays in... well, the ACC, so I guess that argument is a wash.
NFL GAMES
Saturday, Christmas Day
Dallas Cowboys (5-9) at Arizona Cardinals (4-10), 630p, NFL Network
Sunday, 12/26
NYJets (10-4) at Chicago Bears (9-4), 12p, CBS
The New York Football Giants (9-5) vs The Green Bay Packers (8-6), 315p, FOX, at the Frozen Tundra of LAM-BOW FIELD
Monday, 12/27
New Orleans Saints (10-4) at Atlanta Falcons (12-2), 730p, ESPN
Remember when this game would come on Fox at 12p on Sunday, because it was a "local" game, and you'd get so mad because you wanted to see two good teams play, not crap? Well, here you are.
TieBreak Game:
The New York Football Giants vs. The Green Bay Packers, total points scored.
If, and ONLY IF, there is still a tie between DFC'ers after the TieBreak Game is settled (say the total score is 40, someone guess 38, someone guessed 42, and both records are 5-2, especially if both picked the same team in the Saints/Falcons game, there will be a go-to tiebreak for the Monday night Saints/Falcons game. But parties involved will be notified of such a tiebreak, don't worry about sending me extra scores)
Also, I will be forwarding all of my picks to Mikey Nipp Tuesday evening, so Young Master Eddy Jr, you may get them to me early, or you may send them to me Wednesday, your choice. I promise you your picks will not influence mine.
College Games:
The MAACO Las Vegas Bowl, Wednesday 12/22, 7p, ESPN
Utah Utes (10-2) vs. Boise State Broncos (11-1)
The only reason I wanted this game was, although it seems like Boise State should dominate, Alabama should have dominated as well a few years back... and a huge let down left them with nothing to play for and listless in the bowl game.
The San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl, Thursday 12/23, 7p, ESPN
Navy Midshipmen (8-3) vs. San Diego State (8-4)
Until the GoDaddy dot com Bowl, this was my very favorite bowl game name, a prime example of corporate sponsorship run amok, and another nail in the "we gots too many crappin' bowl games" coffin.
The Sheraton Hawaii Bowl, Friday, 12/24, 7p, ESPN
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (10-3) vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane (9-3)
I always pity poor Hawaii, because they always seem to play on their own field and never get to go anywhere. Of course, they play in Hawaii. And live in Hawaii. And go to school in Hawaii. Those poor, poor football players.
The AdvoCare V100 Independance Bowl, Monday, 12/27, 4pm, ESPN2 in Shreveport, LA
Air Force Falcons (8-4) vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (6-6)
Sure, the Academy has a better record, but they do play in the Mountain West. And Tech plays in... well, the ACC, so I guess that argument is a wash.
NFL GAMES
Saturday, Christmas Day
Dallas Cowboys (5-9) at Arizona Cardinals (4-10), 630p, NFL Network
Sunday, 12/26
NYJets (10-4) at Chicago Bears (9-4), 12p, CBS
The New York Football Giants (9-5) vs The Green Bay Packers (8-6), 315p, FOX, at the Frozen Tundra of LAM-BOW FIELD
Monday, 12/27
New Orleans Saints (10-4) at Atlanta Falcons (12-2), 730p, ESPN
Remember when this game would come on Fox at 12p on Sunday, because it was a "local" game, and you'd get so mad because you wanted to see two good teams play, not crap? Well, here you are.
TieBreak Game:
The New York Football Giants vs. The Green Bay Packers, total points scored.
If, and ONLY IF, there is still a tie between DFC'ers after the TieBreak Game is settled (say the total score is 40, someone guess 38, someone guessed 42, and both records are 5-2, especially if both picked the same team in the Saints/Falcons game, there will be a go-to tiebreak for the Monday night Saints/Falcons game. But parties involved will be notified of such a tiebreak, don't worry about sending me extra scores)
Also, I will be forwarding all of my picks to Mikey Nipp Tuesday evening, so Young Master Eddy Jr, you may get them to me early, or you may send them to me Wednesday, your choice. I promise you your picks will not influence mine.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
The DFC XI Divisional Playoffs Results
Fresno State 25, Illinois 23
1. Auburn 56, 19. South Carolina 17
15. Virginia Tech 44, 21. Florida State 33
9. Oklahoma 23, 13. Nebraska 20
UConn 19, South Florida 16
Minnesota Vikings 38, Buffalo Bills 14
Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Baltimore Ravens 10
New England Patriots 45 at NYJets 3
Its been a busy few weeks at The DFC Corporate Headquarters, aka, The Cabana, which is why I'm just getting back to reveal results... so, I do thank you for your patience!
Okay, lets talk about the previous week's Divisional Round... the rules state that no tiebreak game the first two rounds, the tie breaker goes to the higher seed. This is a rule we might re-visit in the off season, but for now, it put four people into the Final Four, despite everyone having stellar records.
Dan Sellers, Trey Cartledge and Big Eddy McBroom all went 7-1. but Dan and Trey advance via the higher seeds, 2 and 3 respectively. Joey Thornell, top seed, went 6-2--good, but not enough.
Yours Truly and Eddy the Junior, seeds 1 and 2, advance, both at 7-1 and move on to The Final Four, while rookie gRandy Latta and The Big Wasyluka go 6-2, but are eliminated.
Final Four Games will encompasse a couple of bowl games and NFL, and will go out soon, and I will probably just send those games to Dan, Trey and Eddy Jr. Check back for more frequent updates, plus a year-end recap coming soon!
1. Auburn 56, 19. South Carolina 17
15. Virginia Tech 44, 21. Florida State 33
9. Oklahoma 23, 13. Nebraska 20
UConn 19, South Florida 16
Minnesota Vikings 38, Buffalo Bills 14
Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Baltimore Ravens 10
New England Patriots 45 at NYJets 3
Its been a busy few weeks at The DFC Corporate Headquarters, aka, The Cabana, which is why I'm just getting back to reveal results... so, I do thank you for your patience!
Okay, lets talk about the previous week's Divisional Round... the rules state that no tiebreak game the first two rounds, the tie breaker goes to the higher seed. This is a rule we might re-visit in the off season, but for now, it put four people into the Final Four, despite everyone having stellar records.
Dan Sellers, Trey Cartledge and Big Eddy McBroom all went 7-1. but Dan and Trey advance via the higher seeds, 2 and 3 respectively. Joey Thornell, top seed, went 6-2--good, but not enough.
Yours Truly and Eddy the Junior, seeds 1 and 2, advance, both at 7-1 and move on to The Final Four, while rookie gRandy Latta and The Big Wasyluka go 6-2, but are eliminated.
Final Four Games will encompasse a couple of bowl games and NFL, and will go out soon, and I will probably just send those games to Dan, Trey and Eddy Jr. Check back for more frequent updates, plus a year-end recap coming soon!
Sunday, November 28, 2010
DFC XI Wild Card Weekend Results
(2) Auburn 28, (6) Alabama 27
(19) Nevada 34, (4) Boise State 31 OT
(9) Arkansas 31, (5) LSU 23
(13) Oklahoma 47, (9) Oklahoma State 41
Notre Dame 20, USC 16
Atlanta Falcons 20, Green Bay Packers 17
Kansas City Chiefs 42, Seattle Seahawks 24
Baltimore Ravens 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10
BEIRNE CONFERENCE
(1) Joey Thornell (in 2nd round)
(2) Dan Sellers (in 2nd round)
(3) Trey Cartledge, 5-3 (advances to 2nd round)
(4) Eddy McBroom, 5-3 (advances to 2nd round)
(5) Tom Johnson, 3-5 (eliminated)
(6) Tommy McLeod, 3-5 (eliminated)
MCBROOM CONFERENCE
(1) Yours Truly (in 2nd round)
(2) Eddy Jr (in 2nd round)
(3) Randy Latta, 4-4 (advances to 2nd round)
(5) Tim Wasyluka, 4-4 (advances to 2nd round)
(4) Steven Ray, 3-5 (eliminated)
(6) Jonathan Osborne, 4-4 (eliminated)
COLLEGE GAMES
Friday Night Game
Illinois Fighting Illini (6-5) at Fresno State Bulldogs (7-4), 915p, ESPN2
SEC Championship Game
1. Auburn Tigers (12-0) vs 19. South Carolina Gamecocks (9-3), Atlanta, GA, 3pm, CBS
ACC Championship Game
21. Florida State Seminoles (9-3) vs 15. Virginia Tech Hokies (10-2), Charlotte, NC, 645p, ESPN
BIG XII Championship Game
9. Oklahoma Sooners (10-2) vs 13. Nebraska Cornhuskers (10-2), Dallas, TX, 7pm, ABC
A Big East Battle To Remind You That a 3 or 4 Loss Team Will Get a BCS Berth And a 1 Loss Team Like Boise State or Michigan State Will Get Something Crappy Like the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl... Real Bowl, Look It Up
UConn Huskies (7-4) at South Florida (7-4), 7pm, ESPN2
NFL GAMES
Buffalo Bills (2-9) at Minnesota Vikings (4-7), 12p, FOX
Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3) at Baltimore Ravens (8-3), 720p, NBC
NYJets (9-2) at New England Patriots (9-2), 730, ESPN on Monday Night
(19) Nevada 34, (4) Boise State 31 OT
(9) Arkansas 31, (5) LSU 23
(13) Oklahoma 47, (9) Oklahoma State 41
Notre Dame 20, USC 16
Atlanta Falcons 20, Green Bay Packers 17
Kansas City Chiefs 42, Seattle Seahawks 24
Baltimore Ravens 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10
BEIRNE CONFERENCE
(1) Joey Thornell (in 2nd round)
(2) Dan Sellers (in 2nd round)
(3) Trey Cartledge, 5-3 (advances to 2nd round)
(4) Eddy McBroom, 5-3 (advances to 2nd round)
(5) Tom Johnson, 3-5 (eliminated)
(6) Tommy McLeod, 3-5 (eliminated)
MCBROOM CONFERENCE
(1) Yours Truly (in 2nd round)
(2) Eddy Jr (in 2nd round)
(3) Randy Latta, 4-4 (advances to 2nd round)
(5) Tim Wasyluka, 4-4 (advances to 2nd round)
(4) Steven Ray, 3-5 (eliminated)
(6) Jonathan Osborne, 4-4 (eliminated)
COLLEGE GAMES
Friday Night Game
Illinois Fighting Illini (6-5) at Fresno State Bulldogs (7-4), 915p, ESPN2
SEC Championship Game
1. Auburn Tigers (12-0) vs 19. South Carolina Gamecocks (9-3), Atlanta, GA, 3pm, CBS
ACC Championship Game
21. Florida State Seminoles (9-3) vs 15. Virginia Tech Hokies (10-2), Charlotte, NC, 645p, ESPN
BIG XII Championship Game
9. Oklahoma Sooners (10-2) vs 13. Nebraska Cornhuskers (10-2), Dallas, TX, 7pm, ABC
A Big East Battle To Remind You That a 3 or 4 Loss Team Will Get a BCS Berth And a 1 Loss Team Like Boise State or Michigan State Will Get Something Crappy Like the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl... Real Bowl, Look It Up
UConn Huskies (7-4) at South Florida (7-4), 7pm, ESPN2
NFL GAMES
Buffalo Bills (2-9) at Minnesota Vikings (4-7), 12p, FOX
Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3) at Baltimore Ravens (8-3), 720p, NBC
NYJets (9-2) at New England Patriots (9-2), 730, ESPN on Monday Night
Sunday, November 21, 2010
DFC XI Wild Card Weekend
THE POSTSEASON
Here's who is in...
BEIRNE CONFERENCE
1. Joey Thornell, 59-36 (14.2)... North Division Champion, clinched First Round Bye
2. Dan Sellers, 57-38 (10.5)... West Division Champion, clinched First Round Bye
3. Trey Cartledge, 57-38 (12.1)... clinched playoff berth
4. Big Eddy McBroom, 56-39 (12.10)... clinched playoff berth
5. Tommy McLeod, 53-42 (10.7)... Central Division Champion, clinched playoff berth
If Denver beats San Diego... Zack Graves gets 5th seed, Tommy drops to 6th
If San Diego beats Denver... Tom Johnson gets 5th seed, Tommy drops to 6th
Officially eliminated... Matt Halpert... DMOsborne... Drew Warren... Rhett Barnett... Matt Latta... Brad Latta... Sarah Hasha... Jenny Ernst... JustFish... Drew Morris... David Tuck
MCBROOM CONFERENCE
1. Yours Truly, 65-30 (12.3)... East Division Champion, clinched First Round Bye
2. Eddy Jr, 57-38 (12.3)... South Division Champion, clinched First Round Bye
3. Randy Latta, 56-39 (10.4)... Central Division Champion, clinched playoff berth
4. Steven Ray, 55-40 (13.1)... clinched playoff berth
5. Chris Croyle, 55-40 (14.1) or Jonathan Osborne, 54-41 (11.1)
6. Tim Wasyluka, 54-41 (10.5)... clinched playoff berth
If Denver beats San Diego... Chris Croyle clinches playoff berth
If San Diego beast Denver... Jonathan Osborne clinches playoff berth
Still eligible... Chris Croyle... Steven Ray... Jonathan Osborne...
Officially Eliminated... Mark Gainey... John Wolf... Scott Latta... James Hawbaker... Mikey Nipp... Ryan Sherman... Tyler Campbell... Garrett Cheney... Lori Beirne... Tad Roose... Daniel Powell
WILD CARD WEEKEND
Joey Thornell, Dan Sellers, Yours Truly & Randy Latta get first round byes, do not have to participate.
Top two records in each conference will advance to next round. No tiebreak game, any tied records will go to higher seed.
FRIDAY GAMES
2. Auburn Tigers (11-0) at 6. Alabama Crimson Tide (9-2), 130p, CBS
14. Boise State Broncos (10-0) at 19. Nevada Wolf Pack (10-1), 915p, ESPN
SATURDAY GAMES
5. LSU Tigers (10-1) at 12. Arkansas Razorbacks (9-2), 230p, CBS
13. Oklahoma Sooners (9-2) at 9. Oklahoma State Cowboys (10-1), 7p, ABC
Notre Dame Fightin' Irish (6-5) at USC Trojans (7-4), 7p, ABC
NFL GAMES (SUNDAY)
Green Bay Packers (7-3) at Atlanta Falcons (8-2), 12p, FOX
Kansas City Chiefs (6-4) at Seattle Seahawks (5-5), 305p, CBS
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-3) at Baltimore Ravens (7-3), 315p, FOX
Here's who is in...
BEIRNE CONFERENCE
1. Joey Thornell, 59-36 (14.2)... North Division Champion, clinched First Round Bye
2. Dan Sellers, 57-38 (10.5)... West Division Champion, clinched First Round Bye
3. Trey Cartledge, 57-38 (12.1)... clinched playoff berth
4. Big Eddy McBroom, 56-39 (12.10)... clinched playoff berth
5. Tommy McLeod, 53-42 (10.7)... Central Division Champion, clinched playoff berth
If Denver beats San Diego... Zack Graves gets 5th seed, Tommy drops to 6th
If San Diego beats Denver... Tom Johnson gets 5th seed, Tommy drops to 6th
Officially eliminated... Matt Halpert... DMOsborne... Drew Warren... Rhett Barnett... Matt Latta... Brad Latta... Sarah Hasha... Jenny Ernst... JustFish... Drew Morris... David Tuck
MCBROOM CONFERENCE
1. Yours Truly, 65-30 (12.3)... East Division Champion, clinched First Round Bye
2. Eddy Jr, 57-38 (12.3)... South Division Champion, clinched First Round Bye
3. Randy Latta, 56-39 (10.4)... Central Division Champion, clinched playoff berth
4. Steven Ray, 55-40 (13.1)... clinched playoff berth
5. Chris Croyle, 55-40 (14.1) or Jonathan Osborne, 54-41 (11.1)
6. Tim Wasyluka, 54-41 (10.5)... clinched playoff berth
If Denver beats San Diego... Chris Croyle clinches playoff berth
If San Diego beast Denver... Jonathan Osborne clinches playoff berth
Still eligible... Chris Croyle... Steven Ray... Jonathan Osborne...
Officially Eliminated... Mark Gainey... John Wolf... Scott Latta... James Hawbaker... Mikey Nipp... Ryan Sherman... Tyler Campbell... Garrett Cheney... Lori Beirne... Tad Roose... Daniel Powell
WILD CARD WEEKEND
Joey Thornell, Dan Sellers, Yours Truly & Randy Latta get first round byes, do not have to participate.
Top two records in each conference will advance to next round. No tiebreak game, any tied records will go to higher seed.
FRIDAY GAMES
2. Auburn Tigers (11-0) at 6. Alabama Crimson Tide (9-2), 130p, CBS
14. Boise State Broncos (10-0) at 19. Nevada Wolf Pack (10-1), 915p, ESPN
SATURDAY GAMES
5. LSU Tigers (10-1) at 12. Arkansas Razorbacks (9-2), 230p, CBS
13. Oklahoma Sooners (9-2) at 9. Oklahoma State Cowboys (10-1), 7p, ABC
Notre Dame Fightin' Irish (6-5) at USC Trojans (7-4), 7p, ABC
NFL GAMES (SUNDAY)
Green Bay Packers (7-3) at Atlanta Falcons (8-2), 12p, FOX
Kansas City Chiefs (6-4) at Seattle Seahawks (5-5), 305p, CBS
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-3) at Baltimore Ravens (7-3), 315p, FOX
DFC XI Week Twelve Results
North Carolina State Wolfpack 29, North Carolina Tarheels 25
14. Virginia Tech Hokies 31, 24. Miami Hurricanes 17
8. Ohio State Buckeyes 20, 21. Iowa Hawkeyes 17
Florida State Seminoles 30, Maryland Terrapins 16 (tiebreak game, 46)
Buffalo Bills 49, Cincinnati Bengals 31
Washington Redskins 19, Tennessee Titans 16
Indianapolis Colts (6-3) at New England Patriots (7-2), 315p, CBS
Denver Broncos (3-6) at San Diego Chargers (4-5), 730p, Monday Night, ESPN
THE PLAYOFFS
I know, I know, the emails I've sent out have been as confusing as the BCS--first I had a typo leaving Randy and Eddy Jr both unsure of whether they have byes or not (Eddy Jr does, Randy does not), then another email sent out to just those in the playoffs, only I accidentally left Tebershaw's email in there, leaving him to ask "Am I in?" (just missed it). So now that Week 12 is complete, here is the official tally of who's in, who's out, who's got a bye in the first round and who's playing every round on the road to Deuce Bowl XI... for a shot at their name on the immortal Brook DeRamus DFC Championship Plate.
THE PLAYOFFS BEGIN TODAY
First Round Byes get to sit out this upcoming weekends worth of games and just enjoy them. Wild Card Weekend participants will pick this upcoming weekend's worth of games, top two in each conference advance to next round, if records are tied at the end of the weekend, higher seed gets the tiebreak.
TRANSLATION... IF YOUR NAME IS NOT LISTED BELOW UNDER CONFERENCE HEADINGS... you didn't make it.
BEIRNE CONFERENCE
First Round Byes
(1) North Division Champion Joey Thornell
(2) West Division Champion Dan Sellers
Wild Card Weekend
(3) Trey Cartledge
(4) Eddy McBroom Sr
(5) Tom Johnson
(6) Central Division Champion Tommy McLeod
MCBROOM CONFERENCE
First Round Byes
(1) East Division Champion Yours Truly
(2) South Division Champion Eddy McBroom Jr
Wild Card Weekend
(3) Central Division Champion gRandy Latta
(4) Steven Ray
(5) Tim Wasyluka
(6) Jonathan Osborne
THE WEEK THAT WAS
Tiebreak scores are what determines your end record, and also what determines winners week by week... sort of like NASCAR--you can still win a race and not be eligible for The Chase. That's the case with one of the two winners in this, Week 12 of the DFC.
I only mention tiebreaks because the most often picked scores fall between 42 and about 48... some people study defenses and offenses, figuring games to be high or low scoring, with Justin Fisher picking 100 in a game this year--and most other people just make it a crap shoot, figure 45 or 46 is a good middle number and they go with that. Drew Morris has probably 45 about 300 times in his life.
All that being said, the actual tiebreak game score rarely falls into that 42-48 points scored margin, but it did for just the second time this season. This puts Yours Truly and DFC Defending Champion Lori Beirne in a tie for the weekly win this week, giving me my 7th week for my career, and her 6th in her career (she also has a Brook DeRamus Trophy on her shelf, so she still wins). We were both at 6-2.
Another tie happens in 3rd place, with both Hurrican Rhett Barnett and Preseason #1 Scott Latta both getting to 6-2. Rookie John Wolf shares 5th place by himself, former DFC Champion Drew Morris gets 6th, and Sarah Hasha, missing the playoffs again, gets 7th, all at 6-2.
Three time DFC Champion Tad "The Dynasty" Roose comes in at 5-3, for 8th place, and in a three way tie for 9th, Ryan Sherman, Michael Nipp and playoff-bound Trey Cartledge, at 5-3
Also Finishing:
5-3: Jonny Osborne, Little Stevie Ray, Eddy the Ancient, Eddy the Newer, The Big Wasyluka, Danny Powell, gRandy Latta, "The Great Bear of the North" Matt Latta, Young Garrett, Chris Croyle, The Mighty Gainey, Tyler "Self Proclaimed Sexy Beast of Like, Ever" Campbell, Joey Thornell, Tommy McLeod, Lt Dan, Hawbaker, Brad Latta
4-4: DMOsborne, Drew Warren, Jenny Ernst, Tebe Shaw, Tom Johnson
3-5: Matt Halpert, Zack Graves, JustFish
2-6: The Tuck Rule
THE FINAL STANDINGS
X-Playoff Berth; Y-Division Champion; Z-First Round Bye
W-L, (TBA) (College) (NFL) (Conf Rank)
NORTH DIVISION
XYZ Joey Thornell, 60-36 (14.2) (36-18) (24-18) (1st)
Matt Halpert, 55-41 (8.3) (37-17) (18-24) (7th)
Drew Warren, 55-41 (12.0) (35-19) (20-22) (8th)
Zack Graves, 54-42 (9.9) (32-22) (22-20) (10th)
Rhett Barnett, 51-45 (13.6) (33-21) (18-24) (13th)
DMOsborne, 51-45 (14.4) (30-24) (21-21) (14th)
Matt Latta, 49-47 (10.8) (32-22) (17-25) (17th)
CENTRAL DIVISION
XY Tommy McLeod, 54-42 (10.7) (35-19) (19-23) (6th)
Tebe Shaw, 53-43 (12.0) (35-19) (18-24) (11th)
Brad Latta, 51-45 (10.8) (33-21) (18-24) (12th)
Sarah Hasha, 50-46 (15.9) (35-19) (15-27) (15th)
Jennifer Ernst, 48-48 (7.7) (31-23) (17-25) (18th)
Justin Fisher, 41-55 (16.3) (27-27) (14-28) (19th)
WEST DIVISION
XYZ Dan Sellers, 58-38 (10.5) (38-16) (20-22) (2nd)
X Trey Cartledge, 58-38 (12.1) (37-17) (21-21) (3rd)
X Eddy McBroom, 57-39 (12.1) (36-18) (21-21) (4th)
X Tom Johnson, 56-40 (12.3) (32-22) (24-28) (5th)
Drew Morris, 54-42 (9.4) (35-23) (19-23) (9th)
David Tuck, 50-46 (16.6) (32-22) (18-24) (16th)
MCBROOM CONFERENCE
EAST DIVISION
XYZ Yours Truly, 66-30 (12.3) (39-15) (27-15) (1st)
Chris Croyle, 55-41 (14.1) (36-18) (19-23) (7th)
Mark Gainey, 54-42 (10.7) (39-15) (15-27) (8th)
John Wolf, 53-43 (36-18) (17-25) (10th)
Ryan Sherman, 52-44 (10.6) (32-22) (20-22) (11th)
Tyler Campbell, 49-47 (12.0) (29-25) (20-22) (15th)
Garrett Cheney, 48-48 (18.9) (33-21) (15-27) (17th)
CENTRAL DIVISION
XY Randy Latta, 57-39 (10.4) (39-15) (18-24) (3rd)
X Steven Ray, 56-40 (13.1) (36-18) (20-22) (4th)
X Jonathan Osborne, 55-41 (11.1) (34-20) (21-21) (6th)
Scott Latta, 53-43 (9.9) (32-22) (21-21) (preseason #1, end of season #9)
Lori Beirne, 50-46 (11.1) (34-20) (16-26) (14th)
SOUTH DIVISION
XYZ Eddy McBroom Jr 58-38 (12.3) (38-16) (20-22) (2nd)
X Tim Wasyluka, 55-41 (10.5) (34-20) (21-21) (5th)
James Hawbaker, 52-44 (12.0) (34-20) (18-24) (12th)
Mikey Nipp, 52-44 (13.1) (33-21) (19-23) (13th)
Tad Roose, 49-47 (12.0) (31-23) (18-24) (15th)
Daniel Powell, 45-51 (17.7) (28-26) (17-25) (18th)
THE DFC TOP TWELVE POWER POLL
Rank, Record, (TBA) (Last Week) (Highest Rank/Lowest Rank this season)
1. Yours Truly, 66-30 (12.30) (1)
2. Joey Thornell, 60-36 (14.2) (2)
3. Dan Sellers, 58-38 (10.5) (3)
4. Trey Cartledge, 58-38 (12.1) (5)
5. Eddy Jr, 58-38 (12.3) (4)
6. Randy Latta, 57-39 (10.4) (7)
7. Eddy McBroom, 57-39 (12.1) (8)
8. Tom Johnson, 56-40 (12.3) (9)
9. Matt Halpert, 55-41 (8.3) (6)
10. Steven Ray, 56-40 (13.1) (12)
11. Tim Wasyluka, 55-41 (10.5) (NR)
12. Jonathan Osborne, 55-41 (11.1) (NR)
The Slightly Above Average Next Ten
13. Drew Warren, 55-41 (12.0) (11)
14. Chris Croyle, 55-41 (14.1) (13)
15. Drew Morris, 54-42 (9.4) (29)
16. Zack Graves, 54-42 (9.9) (10)
17. Tommy McLeod, 54-42 (10.7) (16)
18. Mark Gainey, 54-42 (10.7) (17)
19. Scott Latta, 53-43 (9.9) (21)
20. John Wolf, 53-43 (10.2) (22)
21. Tebe Shaw, 53-43 (12.0) (18)
22. Ryan Sherman, 52-44 (10.6) (23)
The Somewhat Mediocre Next Nine
23. James Hawbaker, 52-44 (12.0) (19)
24. Mikey Nipp, 52-44 (13.1) (24)
25. Brad Latta, 51-45 (10.8) (26)
26. Rhett Barnett, 51-45 (13.6) (27)
27. DMOsborne, 51-45 (14.4) (25)
28. Lori Beirne, 50-46 (11.1) (31)
29. Sarah Hasha, 50-46 (15.9) (33)
30. David Tuck, 50-46 (16.6) (20)
31. Matt Latta, 49-47 (10.8) (30)
AAAAAAND... The Bottom Five of the Year
32. Tyler Campbell, 49-47 (12.0) (32)
33. Jennifer Ernst, 48-48 (7.7) (28)
34. Garrett Cheney, 48-48 (18.9) (34)
35. Daniel Powell, 45-51 (17.7) (35)
36. Justin Fisher, 41-55 (16.3) (36)
Next Week... Individual Awards including MVP, Rookie of the Year abd the College, NFL and TieBreak Titles are awarded... plus, the winner of The Osborne Award is in a position unprecedent in DFC History...
14. Virginia Tech Hokies 31, 24. Miami Hurricanes 17
8. Ohio State Buckeyes 20, 21. Iowa Hawkeyes 17
Florida State Seminoles 30, Maryland Terrapins 16 (tiebreak game, 46)
Buffalo Bills 49, Cincinnati Bengals 31
Washington Redskins 19, Tennessee Titans 16
Indianapolis Colts (6-3) at New England Patriots (7-2), 315p, CBS
Denver Broncos (3-6) at San Diego Chargers (4-5), 730p, Monday Night, ESPN
THE PLAYOFFS
I know, I know, the emails I've sent out have been as confusing as the BCS--first I had a typo leaving Randy and Eddy Jr both unsure of whether they have byes or not (Eddy Jr does, Randy does not), then another email sent out to just those in the playoffs, only I accidentally left Tebershaw's email in there, leaving him to ask "Am I in?" (just missed it). So now that Week 12 is complete, here is the official tally of who's in, who's out, who's got a bye in the first round and who's playing every round on the road to Deuce Bowl XI... for a shot at their name on the immortal Brook DeRamus DFC Championship Plate.
THE PLAYOFFS BEGIN TODAY
First Round Byes get to sit out this upcoming weekends worth of games and just enjoy them. Wild Card Weekend participants will pick this upcoming weekend's worth of games, top two in each conference advance to next round, if records are tied at the end of the weekend, higher seed gets the tiebreak.
TRANSLATION... IF YOUR NAME IS NOT LISTED BELOW UNDER CONFERENCE HEADINGS... you didn't make it.
BEIRNE CONFERENCE
First Round Byes
(1) North Division Champion Joey Thornell
(2) West Division Champion Dan Sellers
Wild Card Weekend
(3) Trey Cartledge
(4) Eddy McBroom Sr
(5) Tom Johnson
(6) Central Division Champion Tommy McLeod
MCBROOM CONFERENCE
First Round Byes
(1) East Division Champion Yours Truly
(2) South Division Champion Eddy McBroom Jr
Wild Card Weekend
(3) Central Division Champion gRandy Latta
(4) Steven Ray
(5) Tim Wasyluka
(6) Jonathan Osborne
THE WEEK THAT WAS
Tiebreak scores are what determines your end record, and also what determines winners week by week... sort of like NASCAR--you can still win a race and not be eligible for The Chase. That's the case with one of the two winners in this, Week 12 of the DFC.
I only mention tiebreaks because the most often picked scores fall between 42 and about 48... some people study defenses and offenses, figuring games to be high or low scoring, with Justin Fisher picking 100 in a game this year--and most other people just make it a crap shoot, figure 45 or 46 is a good middle number and they go with that. Drew Morris has probably 45 about 300 times in his life.
All that being said, the actual tiebreak game score rarely falls into that 42-48 points scored margin, but it did for just the second time this season. This puts Yours Truly and DFC Defending Champion Lori Beirne in a tie for the weekly win this week, giving me my 7th week for my career, and her 6th in her career (she also has a Brook DeRamus Trophy on her shelf, so she still wins). We were both at 6-2.
Another tie happens in 3rd place, with both Hurrican Rhett Barnett and Preseason #1 Scott Latta both getting to 6-2. Rookie John Wolf shares 5th place by himself, former DFC Champion Drew Morris gets 6th, and Sarah Hasha, missing the playoffs again, gets 7th, all at 6-2.
Three time DFC Champion Tad "The Dynasty" Roose comes in at 5-3, for 8th place, and in a three way tie for 9th, Ryan Sherman, Michael Nipp and playoff-bound Trey Cartledge, at 5-3
Also Finishing:
5-3: Jonny Osborne, Little Stevie Ray, Eddy the Ancient, Eddy the Newer, The Big Wasyluka, Danny Powell, gRandy Latta, "The Great Bear of the North" Matt Latta, Young Garrett, Chris Croyle, The Mighty Gainey, Tyler "Self Proclaimed Sexy Beast of Like, Ever" Campbell, Joey Thornell, Tommy McLeod, Lt Dan, Hawbaker, Brad Latta
4-4: DMOsborne, Drew Warren, Jenny Ernst, Tebe Shaw, Tom Johnson
3-5: Matt Halpert, Zack Graves, JustFish
2-6: The Tuck Rule
THE FINAL STANDINGS
X-Playoff Berth; Y-Division Champion; Z-First Round Bye
W-L, (TBA) (College) (NFL) (Conf Rank)
NORTH DIVISION
XYZ Joey Thornell, 60-36 (14.2) (36-18) (24-18) (1st)
Matt Halpert, 55-41 (8.3) (37-17) (18-24) (7th)
Drew Warren, 55-41 (12.0) (35-19) (20-22) (8th)
Zack Graves, 54-42 (9.9) (32-22) (22-20) (10th)
Rhett Barnett, 51-45 (13.6) (33-21) (18-24) (13th)
DMOsborne, 51-45 (14.4) (30-24) (21-21) (14th)
Matt Latta, 49-47 (10.8) (32-22) (17-25) (17th)
CENTRAL DIVISION
XY Tommy McLeod, 54-42 (10.7) (35-19) (19-23) (6th)
Tebe Shaw, 53-43 (12.0) (35-19) (18-24) (11th)
Brad Latta, 51-45 (10.8) (33-21) (18-24) (12th)
Sarah Hasha, 50-46 (15.9) (35-19) (15-27) (15th)
Jennifer Ernst, 48-48 (7.7) (31-23) (17-25) (18th)
Justin Fisher, 41-55 (16.3) (27-27) (14-28) (19th)
WEST DIVISION
XYZ Dan Sellers, 58-38 (10.5) (38-16) (20-22) (2nd)
X Trey Cartledge, 58-38 (12.1) (37-17) (21-21) (3rd)
X Eddy McBroom, 57-39 (12.1) (36-18) (21-21) (4th)
X Tom Johnson, 56-40 (12.3) (32-22) (24-28) (5th)
Drew Morris, 54-42 (9.4) (35-23) (19-23) (9th)
David Tuck, 50-46 (16.6) (32-22) (18-24) (16th)
MCBROOM CONFERENCE
EAST DIVISION
XYZ Yours Truly, 66-30 (12.3) (39-15) (27-15) (1st)
Chris Croyle, 55-41 (14.1) (36-18) (19-23) (7th)
Mark Gainey, 54-42 (10.7) (39-15) (15-27) (8th)
John Wolf, 53-43 (36-18) (17-25) (10th)
Ryan Sherman, 52-44 (10.6) (32-22) (20-22) (11th)
Tyler Campbell, 49-47 (12.0) (29-25) (20-22) (15th)
Garrett Cheney, 48-48 (18.9) (33-21) (15-27) (17th)
CENTRAL DIVISION
XY Randy Latta, 57-39 (10.4) (39-15) (18-24) (3rd)
X Steven Ray, 56-40 (13.1) (36-18) (20-22) (4th)
X Jonathan Osborne, 55-41 (11.1) (34-20) (21-21) (6th)
Scott Latta, 53-43 (9.9) (32-22) (21-21) (preseason #1, end of season #9)
Lori Beirne, 50-46 (11.1) (34-20) (16-26) (14th)
SOUTH DIVISION
XYZ Eddy McBroom Jr 58-38 (12.3) (38-16) (20-22) (2nd)
X Tim Wasyluka, 55-41 (10.5) (34-20) (21-21) (5th)
James Hawbaker, 52-44 (12.0) (34-20) (18-24) (12th)
Mikey Nipp, 52-44 (13.1) (33-21) (19-23) (13th)
Tad Roose, 49-47 (12.0) (31-23) (18-24) (15th)
Daniel Powell, 45-51 (17.7) (28-26) (17-25) (18th)
THE DFC TOP TWELVE POWER POLL
Rank, Record, (TBA) (Last Week) (Highest Rank/Lowest Rank this season)
1. Yours Truly, 66-30 (12.30) (1)
2. Joey Thornell, 60-36 (14.2) (2)
3. Dan Sellers, 58-38 (10.5) (3)
4. Trey Cartledge, 58-38 (12.1) (5)
5. Eddy Jr, 58-38 (12.3) (4)
6. Randy Latta, 57-39 (10.4) (7)
7. Eddy McBroom, 57-39 (12.1) (8)
8. Tom Johnson, 56-40 (12.3) (9)
9. Matt Halpert, 55-41 (8.3) (6)
10. Steven Ray, 56-40 (13.1) (12)
11. Tim Wasyluka, 55-41 (10.5) (NR)
12. Jonathan Osborne, 55-41 (11.1) (NR)
The Slightly Above Average Next Ten
13. Drew Warren, 55-41 (12.0) (11)
14. Chris Croyle, 55-41 (14.1) (13)
15. Drew Morris, 54-42 (9.4) (29)
16. Zack Graves, 54-42 (9.9) (10)
17. Tommy McLeod, 54-42 (10.7) (16)
18. Mark Gainey, 54-42 (10.7) (17)
19. Scott Latta, 53-43 (9.9) (21)
20. John Wolf, 53-43 (10.2) (22)
21. Tebe Shaw, 53-43 (12.0) (18)
22. Ryan Sherman, 52-44 (10.6) (23)
The Somewhat Mediocre Next Nine
23. James Hawbaker, 52-44 (12.0) (19)
24. Mikey Nipp, 52-44 (13.1) (24)
25. Brad Latta, 51-45 (10.8) (26)
26. Rhett Barnett, 51-45 (13.6) (27)
27. DMOsborne, 51-45 (14.4) (25)
28. Lori Beirne, 50-46 (11.1) (31)
29. Sarah Hasha, 50-46 (15.9) (33)
30. David Tuck, 50-46 (16.6) (20)
31. Matt Latta, 49-47 (10.8) (30)
AAAAAAND... The Bottom Five of the Year
32. Tyler Campbell, 49-47 (12.0) (32)
33. Jennifer Ernst, 48-48 (7.7) (28)
34. Garrett Cheney, 48-48 (18.9) (34)
35. Daniel Powell, 45-51 (17.7) (35)
36. Justin Fisher, 41-55 (16.3) (36)
Next Week... Individual Awards including MVP, Rookie of the Year abd the College, NFL and TieBreak Titles are awarded... plus, the winner of The Osborne Award is in a position unprecedent in DFC History...
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
The DFC XI Week Eleven Results
20. Missouri 38, 24. Kansas State 28
Tennessee 52, Ole Miss 14
11. Alabama 30, 17. Mississippi State 10
22. South Carolina 36, 24. Florida 14
Buffalo Bills 14, Detroit Lions 12 (tiebreak game 28 points)
Jacksonville Jaguars 31, Houston Texans 24
New England Patriots 39, Pittsburgh Steelers 26
Philadelphia Eagles 59, Washington Redskins 28
THE WEEK THAT WAS
Though his playoff hopes are slim, 3 games out with 8 games to go, The DFC is just like NASCAR in one respect--you can still win a week and not make The Chase. So goes it for rookie John Wolf, our resident DFC Husker, who gets his very first weekly win at 6-2. Tied for second are two more who either have a slim chance, or no chance, and thats rookie David "The Rule" Tuck and original DFC'er Daniel Powell, respectively, both at 6-2. Mark "The Mighty" Gainey gets 4th, and Matt "The Chemist" Halpert gets 5th, all at 6-2.
In sixth is Sarah Hasha at 5-3, in seventh is Zack Zack "The DFC Maniac" Graves, eighth is Big Tom Johnson, and tied for 9th and rounding out our Top Ten is Yours Truly and Lt. Dan, all at 5-3.
Also Finishing:
5-3: Drew Warren... Tommy McLeod... Drew Morris... Trey Cartledge... Tyler Campbell... Scotty Latta... Stevie Ray... Eddy Jr...
4-4: Matta Latta... Joey Thornell... Jenny Ernst... Bradda Latta... Eddy Sr... Ryan Sherman... Chris Croyle... Lori "Sunshine" Beirne... Randy Latta... The Hawbaker... Mikey Nipp
3-5: DMOsborne... Jonny Osborne... Tad "The Dynasty" Roose... The Big Wasyluka... Hurricane Rhett... JustFish... Tebershaw...
1-7: Young Garrett Cheney
dropped out, nursing a groin injury (his own, we hope) Jason Roberts
THE STANDINGS
BEIRNE CONFERENCE
NORTH DIVISION
Conf Rank, name, W-L (TBA) (College) (NFL)
1. Joey Thornell, 55-33 (15.11) (33-17) (22-16)
4. Matt Halpert, 52-36 (9.11) (36-14) (15-22)
7. Zack Graves, 51-37 (10.67) (31-19) (20-18)
8. Drew Warren, 51-37 (12.56) (33-17) (18-20)
12. DMOsborne, 47-41 (15.67) (27-23) (20-18)
14. Rhett Barnette, 45-43 (14.67) (29-21) (16-22)
17. Matt Latta, 44-44 (11.67) (28-22) (16.22)
CENTRAL DIVISION
9. Tommy McLeod, 49-39 (11.11) (32-18) (17-21)
10. Tebe Shaw, 49-39 (12.0) (32-18) (17-21)
13. Brad Latta, 46-42 (12.67) (30-20) (16-22)
15. Jennifer Ernst, 44-44 (8.11) (29-21) (15.23)
18. Sarah Hasha, 44-44 (16.44) (32-18) (12.26)
19. Justin Fisher, 38-50 (17.78) (25-25) (13.25)
WEST DIVISION
2. Dan Sellers, 53-35 (10.33) (34-16) (19-19)
3. Trey Cartledge, 53-35 (13.22) (34-16) (19-19)
5. Eddy McBroom, 52-36 (12.78) (33-17) (19-19)
6. Tom Johnson, 52-36 (13.44) (31-19) (21-17)
11. David Tuck, 48-40 (17.78) (31-19) (17-21)
16. Drew Morris, 44-44 (9.44) (27-23) (17-21)
IF THE PLAYOFFS STARTED TODAY
1. Joey Thornell, 55-33 (15.11)... North Division Champion, first round bye
2. Dan Sellers, 53-35 (10.33)... West Division Champion, first round bye
3. Trey Cartledge, 53-35 (13.22)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
4. Matt Halpert, 52-36 (9.11)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
5. Eddy McBroom, 52-36 (12.78)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
6. Tommy McLeod, 49-39 (11.11)... Central Division Champion, Wild Card Weekend
on the bubble: Zack Graves, 51-37 (10.67)... Drew Warren, 51-37 (12.56)...
MCBROOM CONFERENCE
X-Playoff berth; Y-Division Winner; Z-Clinched first round bye
XYZ 1. Yours Truly, 60-28 (13.56) (36-14) (24-14)
5. Chris Croyle, 51-37 (13.89) (32-18) (19-19)
8. Mark Gainey, 49-39 (11.22) (36-14) (13-25)
11. John Wolf, 47-41 (11.25) (32-18) (15-23)
12. Ryan Sherman, 47-41 (11.56) (29-21) (18-20)
15. Tyler Campbell, 44-44 (12.89) (25-25) (19-19)
17. Garrett Cheney, 43-45 (20.33) (30-20) (13-25)
CENTRAL DIVISION
3. Randy Latta, 52-36 (11.0) (36-14) (16-22)
4. Stevie Ray, 51-37 (13.67) (33-17) (18-20)
6. Jonny Osborne, 50-38 (10.78) (31-19) (19-19)
10. Scott Latta, 47-41 (10.56) (28-22) (19-19)
14. Lori Beirne, 44-44 (12.22) (30-20) (14-24)
SOUTH DIVISION
2. Eddy the Junior, 53-35 (13.22) (35-15) (18-20)
7. Tim Wasyluka, 50-38 (31-19) (19-19)
9. James Hawbaker, 48-40 (12.67) (31-19) (17-21)
13. Mikey Nipp, 47-41 (14.11) (30-20) (17-21)
16. Tad Roose, 44-44 (13.88) (28-22) (16-22)
18. Daniel Powell, 40-48 (17.56) (25-25) (15-23)
IF THE PLAYOFFS STARTED TODAY
1. Yours Truly, 60-28 (13.56)... Clinched East Division title, clinched first round bye
2. Eddy Jr, 53-35 (13.22)... South Division Champion, first round bye
3. Randy Latta, 52-36 (11.0)... Central Division Champion, wild card weekend
4. Stevie Ray, 51-37 (13.67)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
5. Chris Croyle, 51-37 (13.89)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
6. Jonathan Osborne, 50-38 (10.78)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
On the Bubble: Tim Wasyluka, 50-38 (11.67)... Mark Gainey, 49-39 (11.22)... James Hawbaker 48-40 (12.67)...
THE DFC TOP TWELVE POWER POLL
1. Yours Truly, 60-28 (13.56) (1-five weeks)
2. Joey Thornell, 55-33 (15.11) (2-four weeks)
3. Dan Sellers, 53-35 (10.33) (3-two weeks)
4-tie. Eddy Jr, 53-35 (13.22) (6th)
4-tie. Trey Cartledge, 53-35 (13.22) (7th)
6. Matt Halpert, 52-36 (9.11) (12-tie)
7. Randy Latta, 52-36 (11.0) (3-tie)
8. Eddy McBroom, 52-36 (12.78) (5th)
9. Tom Johnson, 52-36 (13.44) (11th)
10. Zack Graves, 51-37 (10.67) (12-tie)
11. Drew Warren, 51-37 (12.56) (NR)
12. Steven Ray, 51-37 (13.67) (NR)
dropped out: Chris Croyle (10th)... Jonathan Osborne (8th)... Tim Wasyluka (9th)
AAAAAAND... the bottom five...
Tyler Campbell... Sarah Hasha... Garrett Cheney... Daniel Powell... Justin Fisher
THE PLAYOFF PREDICAMENT
Well, it looks like, for the very, very first time in the ten completed years of The Deuce Football Championships, we might have a Division Winner (Tommy McLeod), get a postseason berth over someone who has a better record than he does. Currently, Tommy has a 49-39 record, with a 11.11 TBA, but is leading the Central Division. This poses a problem for Zack Graves and Drew Warren, who both have 51-37 records. However, as written in this season's DFC Rules (listed in this preseason post), Tommy will get the nod as a division winner over those who have a better record:
Says the rules: The top six records in each conference will make the postseason, with division winners making it regardless, even if a division winner has a worse record than someone in another division for the 6th spot. The top two seeds, regardless of divisional status, get first round byes, the other four per conference will participate in "Wild Card Weekend". Divisional winners get higher seeds when in a record-tie with 2nd+ place in another division, regardless of TBA, but if 2nd place in a division has a higher record than a divisional winner, that higher seed is awarded to the 2nd place division finisher.
Just wanted to make sure the rules are clear... let me know if you have any questions!
TIEBREAK AVERAGES
Wanted to give you this list, so you'll be fully aware of where the Tiebreak Average is coming from. As we eliminated the "drop" this year, your best and worst tiebreak score this season have been dropped, leaving all remaining scores to be tallied and averaged. Through eleven weeks, this is where everyone stands...
How to read: By your name, you'll see a list of numbers, with two in parantheses. This is how far off you have been per week, with the two in parantheses being the two scores not counted. For instance, Matt Latta is first--his first three weeks are 12, 28, and 6. The first tiebreak game had a total score of 63, he guessed 51, he was 12 off. Second week, the total points were 23, he guessed 51, he was off 28, and so on, week by week. The number 28 is in ( ) because its his worst TB score of the season. His 3 is also in ( ) because that's his best of the season. He also had a 3 Week Ten, but it counts, because only one will be counted as "best". If he is off by 29 in Week Twelve, that 29 will be eliminated, and the 28 will be included in the TBA. All numbers are then divided by 9, which is 11 weeks of the season, minus the best and worst weeks... hope this makes sense, and I hope I didn't overexplain it...
Matt Latta: 12, (28), 6, 4, 17, 13, (3), 7, 19, 3, 24... TBA 11.67
DMOsborne: 28, 15, 12, 27, 4, 20, 20, 3, (29), (1), 12... TBA 15.67
Matt Halpert: 11, (26), 6, 13, 14, 2, 4, 5, 11, (1), 16... TBA 9.111
Rhett Barnett: 18, (28), 4, 4, 11, 17, 18, 19, 18, (2), 23... TBA 14.67
Joey Thornell: 15, 25, 17, 16, 12, 11, (8), 16, (72), 5, 19... TBA 15.11
Zack Graves: 4, 11, 7, (3), 4, 27, 21, 10, (34), 8, 4... TBA 10.67
Drew Warren: 7, (24), 11, 6, 18, 13, (4), 14, 23, 4, 17... TBA 12.56
Jennifer Ernst: 3, (23), (2), 9, 7, 14, 2, 7, 5, 12, 14... TBA 8.111
Justin Fisher, 10, 21, 14, 6, 22, 17, 12, (3), (72), 46, 12... TBA 17.78
Tommy McLeod: 13, (25), (3), 5, 12, 17, 3, 6, 14, 10, 20... TBA 11.11
Brad Latta: (0), 23, 10, 17, 17, 12, 4, 6, (27), 18, 7... TBA 12.67
Tebe Shaw: 1, 22, 16, 3, 8, 8, 17, 19, (27), (0), 14... TBA 12.0
Sarah Hasha, (32), 6, 17, 24, 4, 21, 15, 22, 25, 14, (2)... TBA 16.44
Eddy the Bigger: 11, 22, 6, 12, 8, 17, 10, (4), (30), 5, 24... TBA 12.78
Drew Morris: 10, (18), (1), 3, 7, 7, 7, 11, 20, 6, 14... TBA 9.444
Trey Cartledge: 15, 19, 6, 15, 11, 14, 14, 11, (24), (2), 14... TBA 13.22
Dan Sellers: 17, (19), 6, 9, (4), 8, 4, 10, 17, 12, 10... TBA 10.33
Tom Johnson: 20, 20, 5, 13, 21, 14, 9, 10, (24), (1), 9... TBA 13.44
David Tuck: 2, 20, 36, (2), 9, 10, 11, 35, (37), 21, 7... TBA 17.78
Mark Gainey: 13, (25), (3), 5, 15, 13, 7, 11, 19, 4, 14... TBA 11.22
Yours Truly: 17, (27), 11, (1), 7, 20, 10, 9, 25, 13, 10... TBA 13.56
Tyler Campbell: 21, 12, 13, 19, 2, 13, (1), 6, (30), 9, 21... TBA 12.89
John Wolf: 15, (28), 10, 5, (1), 3, 1, 20, 27, 9, 6... TBA 10.67
Ryan Sherman: (2), 25, 11, 16, 7, 17, 13, 7, (27), 5, 3... TBA 11.56
Garrett Cheney: 21, 13, 9, 19, (6), (62), 6, 32, 22, 33, 28... TBA 20.33
Chris Croyle: 15, 13, (2), 4, 18, 16, 27, 14, 7, 11, (39)... TBA 13.89
Scott Latta: 8, (24), 7, (3), 9, 12, 7, 6, 22, 6, 18... TBA 10.56
Lori Beirne: 18, 22, 17, 5, 3, 17, 10, (1), (30), 9, 9... TBA 12.22
Jonathan Osborne: 13, (32), 3, 13, 7, (2), 2, 9, 12, 14, 24... TBA 10.78
Steven Ray: 15, 30, 9, (8), 14, 9, 9, 10, (31), 8, 19... TBA 13.67
Randy Latta: 4, 22, 15, (1), 8, 3, 18, 11, (31), 2, 16... TBA 11.0
James Hawbaker: 12, (25), (4), 4, 14, 11, 5, 13, 21, 17, 17... TBA 12.67
Eddy Jr: 11, 31, 7, 9, (4), 17, 4, 18, (72), 5, 17... TBA 13.22
Tad Roose: 24, 16, 3, 12, 8, 17, 23, 8, (29), (1), 8... TBA 13.22
Tim Wasyluka: 15, (26), 1, 3, 13, 13, 2, 17, 21, (0), 20... TBA 11.67
Daniel Powell: 28, 12, 13, 26, (2), 30, 17, 6, (37), 19, 7... TBA 17.56
Michael Nipp: 21, 19, 11, 16, 8, 17, 12, (4), (32), 4, 19... TBA 14.11
Finally... I just typed in a whole lotta numbers, so its possible I mistyped or skipped a number from the correct TBA standings on The Official DFC Spreadsheet. So if you do your own math, and see a mistake, let me know and I will investigate and correct it!
Tennessee 52, Ole Miss 14
11. Alabama 30, 17. Mississippi State 10
22. South Carolina 36, 24. Florida 14
Buffalo Bills 14, Detroit Lions 12 (tiebreak game 28 points)
Jacksonville Jaguars 31, Houston Texans 24
New England Patriots 39, Pittsburgh Steelers 26
Philadelphia Eagles 59, Washington Redskins 28
THE WEEK THAT WAS
Though his playoff hopes are slim, 3 games out with 8 games to go, The DFC is just like NASCAR in one respect--you can still win a week and not make The Chase. So goes it for rookie John Wolf, our resident DFC Husker, who gets his very first weekly win at 6-2. Tied for second are two more who either have a slim chance, or no chance, and thats rookie David "The Rule" Tuck and original DFC'er Daniel Powell, respectively, both at 6-2. Mark "The Mighty" Gainey gets 4th, and Matt "The Chemist" Halpert gets 5th, all at 6-2.
In sixth is Sarah Hasha at 5-3, in seventh is Zack Zack "The DFC Maniac" Graves, eighth is Big Tom Johnson, and tied for 9th and rounding out our Top Ten is Yours Truly and Lt. Dan, all at 5-3.
Also Finishing:
5-3: Drew Warren... Tommy McLeod... Drew Morris... Trey Cartledge... Tyler Campbell... Scotty Latta... Stevie Ray... Eddy Jr...
4-4: Matta Latta... Joey Thornell... Jenny Ernst... Bradda Latta... Eddy Sr... Ryan Sherman... Chris Croyle... Lori "Sunshine" Beirne... Randy Latta... The Hawbaker... Mikey Nipp
3-5: DMOsborne... Jonny Osborne... Tad "The Dynasty" Roose... The Big Wasyluka... Hurricane Rhett... JustFish... Tebershaw...
1-7: Young Garrett Cheney
dropped out, nursing a groin injury (his own, we hope) Jason Roberts
THE STANDINGS
BEIRNE CONFERENCE
NORTH DIVISION
Conf Rank, name, W-L (TBA) (College) (NFL)
1. Joey Thornell, 55-33 (15.11) (33-17) (22-16)
4. Matt Halpert, 52-36 (9.11) (36-14) (15-22)
7. Zack Graves, 51-37 (10.67) (31-19) (20-18)
8. Drew Warren, 51-37 (12.56) (33-17) (18-20)
12. DMOsborne, 47-41 (15.67) (27-23) (20-18)
14. Rhett Barnette, 45-43 (14.67) (29-21) (16-22)
17. Matt Latta, 44-44 (11.67) (28-22) (16.22)
CENTRAL DIVISION
9. Tommy McLeod, 49-39 (11.11) (32-18) (17-21)
10. Tebe Shaw, 49-39 (12.0) (32-18) (17-21)
13. Brad Latta, 46-42 (12.67) (30-20) (16-22)
15. Jennifer Ernst, 44-44 (8.11) (29-21) (15.23)
18. Sarah Hasha, 44-44 (16.44) (32-18) (12.26)
19. Justin Fisher, 38-50 (17.78) (25-25) (13.25)
WEST DIVISION
2. Dan Sellers, 53-35 (10.33) (34-16) (19-19)
3. Trey Cartledge, 53-35 (13.22) (34-16) (19-19)
5. Eddy McBroom, 52-36 (12.78) (33-17) (19-19)
6. Tom Johnson, 52-36 (13.44) (31-19) (21-17)
11. David Tuck, 48-40 (17.78) (31-19) (17-21)
16. Drew Morris, 44-44 (9.44) (27-23) (17-21)
IF THE PLAYOFFS STARTED TODAY
1. Joey Thornell, 55-33 (15.11)... North Division Champion, first round bye
2. Dan Sellers, 53-35 (10.33)... West Division Champion, first round bye
3. Trey Cartledge, 53-35 (13.22)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
4. Matt Halpert, 52-36 (9.11)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
5. Eddy McBroom, 52-36 (12.78)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
6. Tommy McLeod, 49-39 (11.11)... Central Division Champion, Wild Card Weekend
on the bubble: Zack Graves, 51-37 (10.67)... Drew Warren, 51-37 (12.56)...
MCBROOM CONFERENCE
X-Playoff berth; Y-Division Winner; Z-Clinched first round bye
XYZ 1. Yours Truly, 60-28 (13.56) (36-14) (24-14)
5. Chris Croyle, 51-37 (13.89) (32-18) (19-19)
8. Mark Gainey, 49-39 (11.22) (36-14) (13-25)
11. John Wolf, 47-41 (11.25) (32-18) (15-23)
12. Ryan Sherman, 47-41 (11.56) (29-21) (18-20)
15. Tyler Campbell, 44-44 (12.89) (25-25) (19-19)
17. Garrett Cheney, 43-45 (20.33) (30-20) (13-25)
CENTRAL DIVISION
3. Randy Latta, 52-36 (11.0) (36-14) (16-22)
4. Stevie Ray, 51-37 (13.67) (33-17) (18-20)
6. Jonny Osborne, 50-38 (10.78) (31-19) (19-19)
10. Scott Latta, 47-41 (10.56) (28-22) (19-19)
14. Lori Beirne, 44-44 (12.22) (30-20) (14-24)
SOUTH DIVISION
2. Eddy the Junior, 53-35 (13.22) (35-15) (18-20)
7. Tim Wasyluka, 50-38 (31-19) (19-19)
9. James Hawbaker, 48-40 (12.67) (31-19) (17-21)
13. Mikey Nipp, 47-41 (14.11) (30-20) (17-21)
16. Tad Roose, 44-44 (13.88) (28-22) (16-22)
18. Daniel Powell, 40-48 (17.56) (25-25) (15-23)
IF THE PLAYOFFS STARTED TODAY
1. Yours Truly, 60-28 (13.56)... Clinched East Division title, clinched first round bye
2. Eddy Jr, 53-35 (13.22)... South Division Champion, first round bye
3. Randy Latta, 52-36 (11.0)... Central Division Champion, wild card weekend
4. Stevie Ray, 51-37 (13.67)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
5. Chris Croyle, 51-37 (13.89)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
6. Jonathan Osborne, 50-38 (10.78)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
On the Bubble: Tim Wasyluka, 50-38 (11.67)... Mark Gainey, 49-39 (11.22)... James Hawbaker 48-40 (12.67)...
THE DFC TOP TWELVE POWER POLL
1. Yours Truly, 60-28 (13.56) (1-five weeks)
2. Joey Thornell, 55-33 (15.11) (2-four weeks)
3. Dan Sellers, 53-35 (10.33) (3-two weeks)
4-tie. Eddy Jr, 53-35 (13.22) (6th)
4-tie. Trey Cartledge, 53-35 (13.22) (7th)
6. Matt Halpert, 52-36 (9.11) (12-tie)
7. Randy Latta, 52-36 (11.0) (3-tie)
8. Eddy McBroom, 52-36 (12.78) (5th)
9. Tom Johnson, 52-36 (13.44) (11th)
10. Zack Graves, 51-37 (10.67) (12-tie)
11. Drew Warren, 51-37 (12.56) (NR)
12. Steven Ray, 51-37 (13.67) (NR)
dropped out: Chris Croyle (10th)... Jonathan Osborne (8th)... Tim Wasyluka (9th)
AAAAAAND... the bottom five...
Tyler Campbell... Sarah Hasha... Garrett Cheney... Daniel Powell... Justin Fisher
THE PLAYOFF PREDICAMENT
Well, it looks like, for the very, very first time in the ten completed years of The Deuce Football Championships, we might have a Division Winner (Tommy McLeod), get a postseason berth over someone who has a better record than he does. Currently, Tommy has a 49-39 record, with a 11.11 TBA, but is leading the Central Division. This poses a problem for Zack Graves and Drew Warren, who both have 51-37 records. However, as written in this season's DFC Rules (listed in this preseason post), Tommy will get the nod as a division winner over those who have a better record:
Says the rules: The top six records in each conference will make the postseason, with division winners making it regardless, even if a division winner has a worse record than someone in another division for the 6th spot. The top two seeds, regardless of divisional status, get first round byes, the other four per conference will participate in "Wild Card Weekend". Divisional winners get higher seeds when in a record-tie with 2nd+ place in another division, regardless of TBA, but if 2nd place in a division has a higher record than a divisional winner, that higher seed is awarded to the 2nd place division finisher.
Just wanted to make sure the rules are clear... let me know if you have any questions!
TIEBREAK AVERAGES
Wanted to give you this list, so you'll be fully aware of where the Tiebreak Average is coming from. As we eliminated the "drop" this year, your best and worst tiebreak score this season have been dropped, leaving all remaining scores to be tallied and averaged. Through eleven weeks, this is where everyone stands...
How to read: By your name, you'll see a list of numbers, with two in parantheses. This is how far off you have been per week, with the two in parantheses being the two scores not counted. For instance, Matt Latta is first--his first three weeks are 12, 28, and 6. The first tiebreak game had a total score of 63, he guessed 51, he was 12 off. Second week, the total points were 23, he guessed 51, he was off 28, and so on, week by week. The number 28 is in ( ) because its his worst TB score of the season. His 3 is also in ( ) because that's his best of the season. He also had a 3 Week Ten, but it counts, because only one will be counted as "best". If he is off by 29 in Week Twelve, that 29 will be eliminated, and the 28 will be included in the TBA. All numbers are then divided by 9, which is 11 weeks of the season, minus the best and worst weeks... hope this makes sense, and I hope I didn't overexplain it...
Matt Latta: 12, (28), 6, 4, 17, 13, (3), 7, 19, 3, 24... TBA 11.67
DMOsborne: 28, 15, 12, 27, 4, 20, 20, 3, (29), (1), 12... TBA 15.67
Matt Halpert: 11, (26), 6, 13, 14, 2, 4, 5, 11, (1), 16... TBA 9.111
Rhett Barnett: 18, (28), 4, 4, 11, 17, 18, 19, 18, (2), 23... TBA 14.67
Joey Thornell: 15, 25, 17, 16, 12, 11, (8), 16, (72), 5, 19... TBA 15.11
Zack Graves: 4, 11, 7, (3), 4, 27, 21, 10, (34), 8, 4... TBA 10.67
Drew Warren: 7, (24), 11, 6, 18, 13, (4), 14, 23, 4, 17... TBA 12.56
Jennifer Ernst: 3, (23), (2), 9, 7, 14, 2, 7, 5, 12, 14... TBA 8.111
Justin Fisher, 10, 21, 14, 6, 22, 17, 12, (3), (72), 46, 12... TBA 17.78
Tommy McLeod: 13, (25), (3), 5, 12, 17, 3, 6, 14, 10, 20... TBA 11.11
Brad Latta: (0), 23, 10, 17, 17, 12, 4, 6, (27), 18, 7... TBA 12.67
Tebe Shaw: 1, 22, 16, 3, 8, 8, 17, 19, (27), (0), 14... TBA 12.0
Sarah Hasha, (32), 6, 17, 24, 4, 21, 15, 22, 25, 14, (2)... TBA 16.44
Eddy the Bigger: 11, 22, 6, 12, 8, 17, 10, (4), (30), 5, 24... TBA 12.78
Drew Morris: 10, (18), (1), 3, 7, 7, 7, 11, 20, 6, 14... TBA 9.444
Trey Cartledge: 15, 19, 6, 15, 11, 14, 14, 11, (24), (2), 14... TBA 13.22
Dan Sellers: 17, (19), 6, 9, (4), 8, 4, 10, 17, 12, 10... TBA 10.33
Tom Johnson: 20, 20, 5, 13, 21, 14, 9, 10, (24), (1), 9... TBA 13.44
David Tuck: 2, 20, 36, (2), 9, 10, 11, 35, (37), 21, 7... TBA 17.78
Mark Gainey: 13, (25), (3), 5, 15, 13, 7, 11, 19, 4, 14... TBA 11.22
Yours Truly: 17, (27), 11, (1), 7, 20, 10, 9, 25, 13, 10... TBA 13.56
Tyler Campbell: 21, 12, 13, 19, 2, 13, (1), 6, (30), 9, 21... TBA 12.89
John Wolf: 15, (28), 10, 5, (1), 3, 1, 20, 27, 9, 6... TBA 10.67
Ryan Sherman: (2), 25, 11, 16, 7, 17, 13, 7, (27), 5, 3... TBA 11.56
Garrett Cheney: 21, 13, 9, 19, (6), (62), 6, 32, 22, 33, 28... TBA 20.33
Chris Croyle: 15, 13, (2), 4, 18, 16, 27, 14, 7, 11, (39)... TBA 13.89
Scott Latta: 8, (24), 7, (3), 9, 12, 7, 6, 22, 6, 18... TBA 10.56
Lori Beirne: 18, 22, 17, 5, 3, 17, 10, (1), (30), 9, 9... TBA 12.22
Jonathan Osborne: 13, (32), 3, 13, 7, (2), 2, 9, 12, 14, 24... TBA 10.78
Steven Ray: 15, 30, 9, (8), 14, 9, 9, 10, (31), 8, 19... TBA 13.67
Randy Latta: 4, 22, 15, (1), 8, 3, 18, 11, (31), 2, 16... TBA 11.0
James Hawbaker: 12, (25), (4), 4, 14, 11, 5, 13, 21, 17, 17... TBA 12.67
Eddy Jr: 11, 31, 7, 9, (4), 17, 4, 18, (72), 5, 17... TBA 13.22
Tad Roose: 24, 16, 3, 12, 8, 17, 23, 8, (29), (1), 8... TBA 13.22
Tim Wasyluka: 15, (26), 1, 3, 13, 13, 2, 17, 21, (0), 20... TBA 11.67
Daniel Powell: 28, 12, 13, 26, (2), 30, 17, 6, (37), 19, 7... TBA 17.56
Michael Nipp: 21, 19, 11, 16, 8, 17, 12, (4), (32), 4, 19... TBA 14.11
Finally... I just typed in a whole lotta numbers, so its possible I mistyped or skipped a number from the correct TBA standings on The Official DFC Spreadsheet. So if you do your own math, and see a mistake, let me know and I will investigate and correct it!
Monday, November 15, 2010
DFC XI Week Twelve Games
Just a reminder... once you send in these picks, you cannot change your picks, so choose carefully.
Also... if you are in dire straits and don't think you'll end up in the postseason, please finish out the season. Its one more week, and not sending in picks with a "it doesnt matter now" flair about you is a quick way to not get an invite to DFC XII... thanks--admin.
COLLEGE GAMES
North Carolina State Wolfpack (7-3) at North Carolina Tarheels (6-4), 11a, ESPN3
16. Virginia Tech Hokies (8-2) at 24. Miami Hurricanes (7-3), 230p, ESPN
9. Ohio State Buckeyes (9-1) at 20. Iowa Hawkeyes (7-3), 230p, ABC
25. Florida State Seminoles (7-3) at Maryland Terrapins (7-3), 7pm, ABC
NFL GAMES
Buffalo Bills (1-8) at Cincinnati Bengals (2-7), 12p, CBS
Washington Redskins (4-4) at Tennessee Titans (5-4), 12p, CBS
Indianapolis Colts (6-3) at New England Patriots (7-2), 315p, CBS
Denver Broncos (3-6) at San Diego Chargers (4-5), 730p, Monday Night, ESPN
TIEBREAK GAME
Florida State vs Maryland, total points scored
Also... if you are in dire straits and don't think you'll end up in the postseason, please finish out the season. Its one more week, and not sending in picks with a "it doesnt matter now" flair about you is a quick way to not get an invite to DFC XII... thanks--admin.
COLLEGE GAMES
North Carolina State Wolfpack (7-3) at North Carolina Tarheels (6-4), 11a, ESPN3
16. Virginia Tech Hokies (8-2) at 24. Miami Hurricanes (7-3), 230p, ESPN
9. Ohio State Buckeyes (9-1) at 20. Iowa Hawkeyes (7-3), 230p, ABC
25. Florida State Seminoles (7-3) at Maryland Terrapins (7-3), 7pm, ABC
NFL GAMES
Buffalo Bills (1-8) at Cincinnati Bengals (2-7), 12p, CBS
Washington Redskins (4-4) at Tennessee Titans (5-4), 12p, CBS
Indianapolis Colts (6-3) at New England Patriots (7-2), 315p, CBS
Denver Broncos (3-6) at San Diego Chargers (4-5), 730p, Monday Night, ESPN
TIEBREAK GAME
Florida State vs Maryland, total points scored
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
The DFC XI Week Ten Results
4. TCU 47, 6. Utah 7 (tiebreak game, 54)
17. Arkansas 41, 18. South Carolina 20
12. LSU 24, 5. Alabama 21
10. Stanford 42, 13. Arizona 17
Atlanta Falcons 27, Tampa Bay Bucs 21 OT
NYGiants 41, Seattle Seahawks 7
Philadelphia Eagles 26, Indianapolis Colts 24
Oakland Raiders 23, Kansas City Chiefs 20 OT
THE WEEK THAT WAS
The last few weeks of the season are always noteworthy for the late season surges by some, and late season collapses by other. Trey Cartledge is doing the former--surging, with a big 7-1 week and a weekly win, the first this season for him, and the third of his career.
Rookie Drew Warren is trying desperately to get a piece of gRandy Latta's inevitable Rookie of the Year Award, going 6-2 for second place in the week. In third is Eddy McBroom the Junior, coming in fourth is Drew Morris, another who was needing a good week, and in fifth is rookie John Wolf, all at 6-2.
In sixth for the week is Jonny Osborne, at 6-2, in seventh is Matt Halpert at 5-3, and tied for eighth is Hurrican Rhett and gRandy Latta, both at 5-3. Rounding out the Weekly Top Ten is The Mighty Gainey, at 5-3.
Also Finishing:
5-3: Yours Truly... James Hawbaker... Zack Graves... Preseason #1 Scott Latta... JustFish... Tommy McLeod... Big Eddy... Brad Latta...
4-4: Defending DFC Champion Lori Beirne... Steven Ray... Joey Thornell... Chris Croyle... Jenny Ernst... Sarah Hasha... Dan Sellers... Tom Johnson... Tim Wasyluka...
3-5: Matt Latta... Tyler Campbell... Tad Roose... Ryan Sherman... DMOsborne... Tebe Shaw... Dave Tuck
2-6: Garrett Cheney... Daniel Powell
0-8: Jason Roberts
THE STANDINGS
BEIRNE CONFERENCE
NORTH DIVISION
Joey Thornell, 51-29 (14.63)
Matt Halpert, 46-34 (8.25)
Zack Graves, 46-34 (11.5)
Drew Warren, 46-34 (12.0)
DMOsborne, 44-36 (16.13)
Rhett Barnett, 42-38 (13.63)
Matt Latta, 40-40 (10.13)
CENTRAL DIVISION
Tebe Shaw, 46-34 (13.43)
Tommy McLeod, 44-36 (10.0)
Brad Latta, 42-38 (13.38)
Jennifer Ernst, 40-40 (7.38)
Sarah Hasha, 39-41 (18.0)
Justin Fisher, 35-45 (18.5)
WEST DIVISION
Dan Sellers, 48-32 (10.38)
Eddy McBroom, 48-32 (11.38)
Trey Cartledge, 48-32 (13.13)
Tom Johnson, 47-33 (14.0)
David Tuck, 42-38 (19.13)
Drew Morris, 39-41 (8.88)
IF THE PLAYOFFS STARTED TODAY
(1) Joey Thornell, 51-29 (14.63)... North Division Champion, first round bye
(2) Dan Sellers, 48-32 (10.38)... West Division Champion, first round bye
(3) Big Eddy McBroom, 48-32 (11.38)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
(4) Trey Cartledge, 48-32 (13.13)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
(5) Tom Johnson, 47-33 (14.0)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
(6) Tebe Shaw, 46-34 (13.43)... Central Division Champion, Wild Card Weekend
On the Bubble: Matt Halpert, 46-34 (8.25)... Drew Warren, 46-34 (12.0)...
Would Take a Major Collapse to Miss Postseason: Joey Thornell
Probably In: Dan Sellers, Eddy McBroom, Trey Cartledge
In a Little Danger: Tom Johnson, Tebe Shaw
Has a Great Shot at Postseason: Matt Halpert, Zack Graves, Drew Warren
Needs a Little Help and a Little Luck: Rhett Barnett, DMOsborne, Tommy McLeod, Brad Latta, David Tuck
Long Shot, But Still Possible: Matt Latta, Jennifer Ersnt
Would Take a Miracle: Sarah Hasha, Drew Morris
There's Always DFC XII: Justin Fisher
MCBROOM CONFERENCE
EAST DIVISION
Yours Truly, 55-25 (14.0)
Chris Croyle, 47-33 (13.38)
Mark Gainey, 43-37 (10.88)
Ryan Sherman, 43-37 (12.63)
Garrett Cheney, 42-38 (19.38)
John Wolf, 41-39 (11.25)
Tyler Campbell, 39-41 (11.88)
CENTRAL DIVISION
Randy Latta, 48-32 (10.38)
Jonathan Osborne, 47-33 (9.13)
Steven Ray, 46-34 (13.0)
Scott Latta, 42-38 (9.63)
Lori Beirne, 40-40 (12.63)
Jason Roberts, 36-44 (15.13)
SOUTH DIVISION
Eddy McBroom Jr, 48-32 (12.75)
Tim Wasyluka, 47-33 (10.63)
James Hawbaker, 44-36 (12.13)
Mikey Nipp, 43-37 (13.5)
Tad Roose, 41-39 (13.88)
Daniel Powell, 34-46 (18.88)
IF THE PLAYOFFS STARTED TODAY(1) Yours Truly, 55-25 (14.0)... East Division Champion, first round bye
(2) Randy Latta, 48-32 (10.38)... Central Division Champion, first round bye
(3) Eddy McBroom Jr, 48-32 (12.75)... South Division Champion, Wild Card Weekend
(4) Jonathan Osborne, 47-33 (9.13)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
(5) Tim Wasyluka, 47-33 (10.63)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
(6) Chris Croyle, 47-33 (13.38)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
On the Bubble... Steven Ray, 46-34 (13.0)...
Would Take a Major Collapse to Miss Postseason: Yours Truly
Probably In: Randy Latta, Eddy Jr, Jonathan Osborne, Tim Wasyluka
In a Little Danger: Chris Croyle
Has a Great Shot at Postseason: Steven Ray, James Hawbaker
Needs a Little Help and a Little Luck: Mark Gainey, Ryan Sherman, Mikey Nipp, Garrett Cheney, Scott Latta,
Long Shot, But Still Possible: Tad Roose, John Wolf
Would Take a Miracle: Lori Beirne, Tyler Campbell
There's Always DFC XII: Daniel Powell, Jason Roberts
THE DFC TOP TWELVE POWER POLL
1) Yours Truly, 55-25 (14.0) (1st last wk)
2) Joey Thornell, 51-29 (14.63) (2)
3-tie) Dan Sellers, 48-32 (10.38) (3)
3-tie) gRandy Latta, 48-32 (10.38) (4)
5) Eddy McBroom, 48-32 (11.38) (6)
6) Eddy Jr, 48-32 (12.75) (11)
7) Trey Cartledge, 48-32 (13.13) (NR)
8) Jon Osborne, 47-33 (9.13) (12)
9) Tim Wasyluka, 47-33 (10.63) (5)
10) Chris Croyle, 47-33 (13.38) (8)
11) Tom Johnson, 47-33 (14.0) (9)
12-tie) Matt Halpert, 46-34 (8.25) (NR)
12-tie) Zack Graves, 46-34 (8.25) (NR)
dropped out: Steven Ray (10th)... Tebe Shaw (7th)...
AAAAAAND... THE BOTTOM FIVE
(33) Tyler Campbell... (34) Sarah Hasha... (35) Jason Roberts... (36) Justin Fisher... (37) Daniel Powell
LIES, DARN LIES & STATISTICS
Someone sent in an email question asking how The DFC came to be. When I lived in Troy, with my best mate, DFC Hall of Famer and two time champion Wookiee Fulaytar, we had a little game we called "The Sport Dawg", and we would pick ten games a week, all college. The winner got to keep this big, plush dog in their room for the week as the prize for being the best mind of the week. It lasted about, I dunno, three weeks, and fell apart.
When I got to Birmingham, and moved into The Deuce with Mikey Nipp, Tom Johnson, Shawn Sharp and surrogate roommates Tommy McLeod, Drew Morris, Ty Coffey, Wookiee Fulatyar and others, I came up with another version of The Sport Dawg.
Living in The Deuce, we kinda pieced the name together, calling it The DFC, standing for The Deuce Football Championship... which means, if you win the championship, and I say you win The DFC Championship, you are winning The Deuce Football Championship Championship. Go figure.
Anyway, there were 11 of us--Yours Truly, Mikey, Tom, Shawn, Tommy, Wookiee, Jennifer Hudson, David Mark Osborne, Matt Latta, our downstairs neighbor Brook DeRamus, and Daniel Powell, who jumped in about two weeks late. There were 88 games in the season, and at the end, we had a 2 week playoff... Shawn Sharp beat out Wookie Fulaytar, with Jennifer Hudson (now Ernst) and Michael Nipp also making it.
We had a good time with it, it was fun keeping up, and when the season was over, I put the floppy disc aside. We didn't really have a championship plate, we just had Shawn as the "champion"--he's kinda like the Florida Marlins of the DFC... no one really wanted him to win, he just kinda did. And in seasons after that, he sucked.
Well, as the next summer, 2001, rolled around, the guys started asking if we were doing the DFC again. I thought, "Well, sure", and figured we'd have about another 9 or 10 people or so... well, word was out. Only Brook DeRamus obstained from the league in DFC II, but this time we were joined by Justin Glenn, Big Eddy McBroom, Drew Morris, Eddy Jr, Scotty Latta, Vic Paschal, Jason Quinn, Josh Crosby, Tad Roose and Jonathan Osborne, giving us a total of 20. I decided to actually put people in divisions, instead of just making it a list of 20, and we had the North and West in one conference, the East and Central in the other. The tradition of naming the conferences after the previous seasons championship participants were also born, as we had The Sharp Conference and the Fulaytar Conference.
Tad Roose won the first of his 3 titles that year, and we decided to come up with an actual championship trophy. In honor of our kinda odd neighbor, Brook DeRamus, who was kind of a running joke in The Deuce, it was decided his name would be on the plate. I worked at the Parisian Corporate office, and managed to get "proofs" and "samples" of various things like silverware, mugs, and... plates. I took a white plate and wrote on it "The Brook DeRamus Championship Plate", then scribbled down Shawn's and Tad's name. In years since, I've redone the plate a few times, but its remained primarily the same.
By DFC III, it was a tradition. Ty Coffey, Scott Burk, Sarah Hasha, Mark Gainey, Ryan Smith, Tim Wasyluka and Jason Demastus joined up, and we had a total of 24. In DFC V, we hit 6 total divisions, which we still have to this day, though we did an 8 division league in DFC IX, which didn't work as well as I wanted it too.
So here we are, 11 years in. In the time the DFC has existed, we've had 63 people play the DFC game, counting Week Ten of this year, we've picked 1032 regular season games, over 200 more playoff games, seen 13 marriages involving active members, 13 babies born, 3 more on the way as I type, and a whole lot of life changes. But The DFC remains.
Someone asked me how long I'd keep doing it. I'll admit, some weeks, I get tired of doing it, I think that it'll be my last year heading it up, and sometimes the last thing I want to do is sit down and count games, do spreadsheets and type up results... but I keep chugging along. And after the emails are sent, after the season is over, I'm always satisfied, if not by my yearly flameout at the end, then by the fact that we've all had fun with it.
So to answer that question, I guess as long as people want to do it, we'll keep on. Be it 37, like this year, or 25 or 10. With eight of us left from the beginning, I always wonder when some of them will finally say, "Okay, I'm done", but I hope we keep on. I can't believe DFC X happened, so I guess DFC XX will be our next goal.
The DFC Abides.
17. Arkansas 41, 18. South Carolina 20
12. LSU 24, 5. Alabama 21
10. Stanford 42, 13. Arizona 17
Atlanta Falcons 27, Tampa Bay Bucs 21 OT
NYGiants 41, Seattle Seahawks 7
Philadelphia Eagles 26, Indianapolis Colts 24
Oakland Raiders 23, Kansas City Chiefs 20 OT
THE WEEK THAT WAS
The last few weeks of the season are always noteworthy for the late season surges by some, and late season collapses by other. Trey Cartledge is doing the former--surging, with a big 7-1 week and a weekly win, the first this season for him, and the third of his career.
Rookie Drew Warren is trying desperately to get a piece of gRandy Latta's inevitable Rookie of the Year Award, going 6-2 for second place in the week. In third is Eddy McBroom the Junior, coming in fourth is Drew Morris, another who was needing a good week, and in fifth is rookie John Wolf, all at 6-2.
In sixth for the week is Jonny Osborne, at 6-2, in seventh is Matt Halpert at 5-3, and tied for eighth is Hurrican Rhett and gRandy Latta, both at 5-3. Rounding out the Weekly Top Ten is The Mighty Gainey, at 5-3.
Also Finishing:
5-3: Yours Truly... James Hawbaker... Zack Graves... Preseason #1 Scott Latta... JustFish... Tommy McLeod... Big Eddy... Brad Latta...
4-4: Defending DFC Champion Lori Beirne... Steven Ray... Joey Thornell... Chris Croyle... Jenny Ernst... Sarah Hasha... Dan Sellers... Tom Johnson... Tim Wasyluka...
3-5: Matt Latta... Tyler Campbell... Tad Roose... Ryan Sherman... DMOsborne... Tebe Shaw... Dave Tuck
2-6: Garrett Cheney... Daniel Powell
0-8: Jason Roberts
THE STANDINGS
BEIRNE CONFERENCE
NORTH DIVISION
Joey Thornell, 51-29 (14.63)
Matt Halpert, 46-34 (8.25)
Zack Graves, 46-34 (11.5)
Drew Warren, 46-34 (12.0)
DMOsborne, 44-36 (16.13)
Rhett Barnett, 42-38 (13.63)
Matt Latta, 40-40 (10.13)
CENTRAL DIVISION
Tebe Shaw, 46-34 (13.43)
Tommy McLeod, 44-36 (10.0)
Brad Latta, 42-38 (13.38)
Jennifer Ernst, 40-40 (7.38)
Sarah Hasha, 39-41 (18.0)
Justin Fisher, 35-45 (18.5)
WEST DIVISION
Dan Sellers, 48-32 (10.38)
Eddy McBroom, 48-32 (11.38)
Trey Cartledge, 48-32 (13.13)
Tom Johnson, 47-33 (14.0)
David Tuck, 42-38 (19.13)
Drew Morris, 39-41 (8.88)
IF THE PLAYOFFS STARTED TODAY
(1) Joey Thornell, 51-29 (14.63)... North Division Champion, first round bye
(2) Dan Sellers, 48-32 (10.38)... West Division Champion, first round bye
(3) Big Eddy McBroom, 48-32 (11.38)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
(4) Trey Cartledge, 48-32 (13.13)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
(5) Tom Johnson, 47-33 (14.0)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
(6) Tebe Shaw, 46-34 (13.43)... Central Division Champion, Wild Card Weekend
On the Bubble: Matt Halpert, 46-34 (8.25)... Drew Warren, 46-34 (12.0)...
Would Take a Major Collapse to Miss Postseason: Joey Thornell
Probably In: Dan Sellers, Eddy McBroom, Trey Cartledge
In a Little Danger: Tom Johnson, Tebe Shaw
Has a Great Shot at Postseason: Matt Halpert, Zack Graves, Drew Warren
Needs a Little Help and a Little Luck: Rhett Barnett, DMOsborne, Tommy McLeod, Brad Latta, David Tuck
Long Shot, But Still Possible: Matt Latta, Jennifer Ersnt
Would Take a Miracle: Sarah Hasha, Drew Morris
There's Always DFC XII: Justin Fisher
MCBROOM CONFERENCE
EAST DIVISION
Yours Truly, 55-25 (14.0)
Chris Croyle, 47-33 (13.38)
Mark Gainey, 43-37 (10.88)
Ryan Sherman, 43-37 (12.63)
Garrett Cheney, 42-38 (19.38)
John Wolf, 41-39 (11.25)
Tyler Campbell, 39-41 (11.88)
CENTRAL DIVISION
Randy Latta, 48-32 (10.38)
Jonathan Osborne, 47-33 (9.13)
Steven Ray, 46-34 (13.0)
Scott Latta, 42-38 (9.63)
Lori Beirne, 40-40 (12.63)
Jason Roberts, 36-44 (15.13)
SOUTH DIVISION
Eddy McBroom Jr, 48-32 (12.75)
Tim Wasyluka, 47-33 (10.63)
James Hawbaker, 44-36 (12.13)
Mikey Nipp, 43-37 (13.5)
Tad Roose, 41-39 (13.88)
Daniel Powell, 34-46 (18.88)
IF THE PLAYOFFS STARTED TODAY(1) Yours Truly, 55-25 (14.0)... East Division Champion, first round bye
(2) Randy Latta, 48-32 (10.38)... Central Division Champion, first round bye
(3) Eddy McBroom Jr, 48-32 (12.75)... South Division Champion, Wild Card Weekend
(4) Jonathan Osborne, 47-33 (9.13)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
(5) Tim Wasyluka, 47-33 (10.63)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
(6) Chris Croyle, 47-33 (13.38)... wild card, Wild Card Weekend
On the Bubble... Steven Ray, 46-34 (13.0)...
Would Take a Major Collapse to Miss Postseason: Yours Truly
Probably In: Randy Latta, Eddy Jr, Jonathan Osborne, Tim Wasyluka
In a Little Danger: Chris Croyle
Has a Great Shot at Postseason: Steven Ray, James Hawbaker
Needs a Little Help and a Little Luck: Mark Gainey, Ryan Sherman, Mikey Nipp, Garrett Cheney, Scott Latta,
Long Shot, But Still Possible: Tad Roose, John Wolf
Would Take a Miracle: Lori Beirne, Tyler Campbell
There's Always DFC XII: Daniel Powell, Jason Roberts
THE DFC TOP TWELVE POWER POLL
1) Yours Truly, 55-25 (14.0) (1st last wk)
2) Joey Thornell, 51-29 (14.63) (2)
3-tie) Dan Sellers, 48-32 (10.38) (3)
3-tie) gRandy Latta, 48-32 (10.38) (4)
5) Eddy McBroom, 48-32 (11.38) (6)
6) Eddy Jr, 48-32 (12.75) (11)
7) Trey Cartledge, 48-32 (13.13) (NR)
8) Jon Osborne, 47-33 (9.13) (12)
9) Tim Wasyluka, 47-33 (10.63) (5)
10) Chris Croyle, 47-33 (13.38) (8)
11) Tom Johnson, 47-33 (14.0) (9)
12-tie) Matt Halpert, 46-34 (8.25) (NR)
12-tie) Zack Graves, 46-34 (8.25) (NR)
dropped out: Steven Ray (10th)... Tebe Shaw (7th)...
AAAAAAND... THE BOTTOM FIVE
(33) Tyler Campbell... (34) Sarah Hasha... (35) Jason Roberts... (36) Justin Fisher... (37) Daniel Powell
LIES, DARN LIES & STATISTICS
- Its been a tough season for some, as reported last week in LDL&S... some "worst" season marks are being approached--heck, The Mighty Gainey has to go 15-1 to best his career worst of 58 wins... which for some, a career worst of 58 wins is a remarkable, enviable feat.
- Looking at "Career Years", Chris Croyle is having one. His previous two seasons saw him getting 52 and 50 wins, but at 47 so far this year, he'll have to have one huge meltdown to miss his career best. Not saying it won't happen, but its unlikely.
- At streaks, looking at the "At Least 4-4" record, no one is coming close to Tad Roose's 45 weeks, which just lends to how massive and incredible that mark is. Right now, the longest current streak is Yours Truly, with six weeks.
- With the "At Least 5-3" record, who has Matt Latta as the record holder of 17 weeks, the current streak is held by Matt Halpert, Hurricane Rhett, Trey Cartledge, The Mighty Gainey, Scott Latta and Eddy Mc Jr, all tied with... two weeks.
- Top Ten in All Time Regular Season Wins goes like this... Yours Truly... Jenn Ernst... Matt Latta... Tommy McLeod... DMOsborne... Tom Johnson... Eddy Mac... Daniel Powell... Drew Morris... Mikey Nipp...
- I mention this because when I added in the current win totals and recalculated the all-time standings, its the first time in a very, very long time, and I mean years, that the Original Eight (those currently in the DFC that have been here every year--the top ten, minus Big Eddy Mac and Dredw Morris) are all in the Top Ten at the same time.
- DFC V was a season known for the success of practically everyone--13 people won 60+ games, in a league with only 26 at the time--so many DFC'ers highest career win years came that season. This is true for Mikey Nipp and Tom Johnson, who won 65 and 61 respectively, and both won division titles.
- Since then, Tom won 57 one year (DFC VII) and Mikey won 54 (DFC VIII), their highest wins since DFC V. Tom is currently at 47, Mikey is at 43, so its possible they'll hit those marks.
- There are a few DFC'ers who have never been to the postseason.... not talking about rookies this year, or sophs to the league, but people who are in at least their third year of action, here's a list of those who have yet to see the playoffs, and how many games they've played--games include everything up until this past week.
- Jason Roberts (262)... Chris Croyle (262)... Tyler Campbell (656)... Garrett Cheney (656)... Sarah Hasha (848)
- Then there are those who haven't been in a long, long time... those include Tom Johnson (last appearance DFC V)... Mikey Nipp (DFC V)... DMOsborne (DFC VI)...
- Current Playoff Streaks: The Mighty Gainey, 8 seasons in a row... Matt Latta, 5 seasons in a row... Hawbaker, Jonathan Osborne and Trey Cartledge, 3 seasons in a row... Big Eddy Mac, Lori Beirne and Yours Truly, 2 seasons in a row...
Someone sent in an email question asking how The DFC came to be. When I lived in Troy, with my best mate, DFC Hall of Famer and two time champion Wookiee Fulaytar, we had a little game we called "The Sport Dawg", and we would pick ten games a week, all college. The winner got to keep this big, plush dog in their room for the week as the prize for being the best mind of the week. It lasted about, I dunno, three weeks, and fell apart.
When I got to Birmingham, and moved into The Deuce with Mikey Nipp, Tom Johnson, Shawn Sharp and surrogate roommates Tommy McLeod, Drew Morris, Ty Coffey, Wookiee Fulatyar and others, I came up with another version of The Sport Dawg.
Living in The Deuce, we kinda pieced the name together, calling it The DFC, standing for The Deuce Football Championship... which means, if you win the championship, and I say you win The DFC Championship, you are winning The Deuce Football Championship Championship. Go figure.
Anyway, there were 11 of us--Yours Truly, Mikey, Tom, Shawn, Tommy, Wookiee, Jennifer Hudson, David Mark Osborne, Matt Latta, our downstairs neighbor Brook DeRamus, and Daniel Powell, who jumped in about two weeks late. There were 88 games in the season, and at the end, we had a 2 week playoff... Shawn Sharp beat out Wookie Fulaytar, with Jennifer Hudson (now Ernst) and Michael Nipp also making it.
We had a good time with it, it was fun keeping up, and when the season was over, I put the floppy disc aside. We didn't really have a championship plate, we just had Shawn as the "champion"--he's kinda like the Florida Marlins of the DFC... no one really wanted him to win, he just kinda did. And in seasons after that, he sucked.
Well, as the next summer, 2001, rolled around, the guys started asking if we were doing the DFC again. I thought, "Well, sure", and figured we'd have about another 9 or 10 people or so... well, word was out. Only Brook DeRamus obstained from the league in DFC II, but this time we were joined by Justin Glenn, Big Eddy McBroom, Drew Morris, Eddy Jr, Scotty Latta, Vic Paschal, Jason Quinn, Josh Crosby, Tad Roose and Jonathan Osborne, giving us a total of 20. I decided to actually put people in divisions, instead of just making it a list of 20, and we had the North and West in one conference, the East and Central in the other. The tradition of naming the conferences after the previous seasons championship participants were also born, as we had The Sharp Conference and the Fulaytar Conference.
Tad Roose won the first of his 3 titles that year, and we decided to come up with an actual championship trophy. In honor of our kinda odd neighbor, Brook DeRamus, who was kind of a running joke in The Deuce, it was decided his name would be on the plate. I worked at the Parisian Corporate office, and managed to get "proofs" and "samples" of various things like silverware, mugs, and... plates. I took a white plate and wrote on it "The Brook DeRamus Championship Plate", then scribbled down Shawn's and Tad's name. In years since, I've redone the plate a few times, but its remained primarily the same.
By DFC III, it was a tradition. Ty Coffey, Scott Burk, Sarah Hasha, Mark Gainey, Ryan Smith, Tim Wasyluka and Jason Demastus joined up, and we had a total of 24. In DFC V, we hit 6 total divisions, which we still have to this day, though we did an 8 division league in DFC IX, which didn't work as well as I wanted it too.
So here we are, 11 years in. In the time the DFC has existed, we've had 63 people play the DFC game, counting Week Ten of this year, we've picked 1032 regular season games, over 200 more playoff games, seen 13 marriages involving active members, 13 babies born, 3 more on the way as I type, and a whole lot of life changes. But The DFC remains.
Someone asked me how long I'd keep doing it. I'll admit, some weeks, I get tired of doing it, I think that it'll be my last year heading it up, and sometimes the last thing I want to do is sit down and count games, do spreadsheets and type up results... but I keep chugging along. And after the emails are sent, after the season is over, I'm always satisfied, if not by my yearly flameout at the end, then by the fact that we've all had fun with it.
So to answer that question, I guess as long as people want to do it, we'll keep on. Be it 37, like this year, or 25 or 10. With eight of us left from the beginning, I always wonder when some of them will finally say, "Okay, I'm done", but I hope we keep on. I can't believe DFC X happened, so I guess DFC XX will be our next goal.
The DFC Abides.
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