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Fantasy Football, Week 12

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My Brownies pulled out another nailbiter this week, although it shouldn’t have been necessary. They were playing the 1-9 Carolina Panthers, fer Chrissake. With Colt McCoy sidelined with an ankle injury (note to Eric Mangini: Train your QBs to play without using their ankles!), former Panther Jake Delhomme got the start. After playing great and building a nice lead in the first half, Jake the Slake tossed his first pass after halftime to a Panther. His second pass of the half was also caught by a Panther, and this one was returned for a touchdown. It was only a barely missed field goal (it hit the left upright) by Kasey with seconds left that allowed us to add a W to our record. Thank goodness they don’t separate the win column into “Good Wins” and “Sloppy Wins”.

This week’s results:

Yahoo Teams

RTVP League:  (7-5) Angus’ All Stars 68, MacD’s Rat Bastards 58
Chix & Dix League: (4-8) Stratoblasters 264.0, Thunder & Lightning 320.00
Purple Pride League: (9-3) 4th And 10 124.00,  tony’s purps 120
Beer & Brats League:  (4-8) The Others 131.58, Shafiano 83.02
Pros Joes & Schmoes League:  (6-6) The New No. 2 133.67, RxReaders 140.22

NFL.com

League 5101: (5-7) The Dharma Initiative 66.52, Gods 43.30
League 6613: (7-5) Reedy Creek Ramblers 58.08, Iggles For Life 83.52

Fox Sports Public League 6970A: (8-4) A Team Called Brian 119.8, frank’s Team 79.3

ESPN Players League: (3-8-1) Intimidating Team Name 112, Bret Favres 80

So I’m a combined 6-3  for the week, and 53-54-1 for the season in my head-to-head contests.

Fantasy Football, Week 10

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I knew it was too good to last! Three upsets in a row may have been to much to expect from my beloved Browns, but they gave it a try. Sixteens seconds from hte end of overtime it took for the Jets to beat us. I’m not sad. Disappointed, of course; you always are when your team loses. But they played tough, and I think this is the year we’ll see the beginning of a new era in Cleveland football.

Hope so, anyway!

As far as my fantasy teams went…meh-looking Monday morning, but my teams that had Michael Vick starting pulled out some amazing numbers. Bye weeks are over, so it’s time to hit the waiver wires and prepare for the stretch!

This week’s results:

Yahoo Teams

RTVP League:  (5-5) Angus’ All Stars 73, Jayusmagnus’ Legion 96
Chix & Dix League: (3-7) Stratoblasters 285.0, chicago bears 234.0
Purple Pride League: (7-3) 4th And 10 155,50,  gwizzles team 77
Beer & Brats League:  (3-7) The Others 130.16, Patriots 02 04 105 129.80
Pros Joes & Schmoes League:  (6-4) The New No. 2 122.57, RimRats 137.07

NFL.com

League 5101: (4-6) The Dharma Initiative 123.52, TUTANKHAMUN 131.08
League 6613: (7-3) Reedy Creek Ramblers 88.24, Mumbles Galaxy 52.80

Fox Sports Public League 6970A: (6-4) A Team Called Brian 171.6, James’s Team 71.5

ESPN Players League: (2-7-1) Intimidating Team Name 156, Team TAR 57

So I’m a combined 6-3  for the week, and 43-46-1 for the season in my head-to-head contests.

Fantasy Football, Week 9

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How ’bout those Browns! My fantasy teams sucked this week; I started as many Patriots as I have on hand (I think I might even have had Kraft in a lineup or two), but my Brownies kicked some serious New England ass! I can take my fantasy seasons going down the tubes if my RL team keeps playing like they are.

This week’s results:

Yahoo Teams

RTVP League:  (5-4) Angus’ All Stars 64, Wild Hanlons 89
Chix & Dix League: (2-7) Stratoblasters 154.0, Pat’s Packers 167.0
Purple Pride League: (6-3) 4th And 10 128.0,  Dan’s Destroyers 87.0
Beer & Brats League:  (2-7) The Others 76.14, Reddogs #2 96.76
Pros Joes & Schmoes League:  (6-3) The New No. 2 125.68, RoughRiders 109.28

NFL.com

League 5101: (4-5) The Dharma Initiative 89.72, Kentucky Fried Chickens 83.32
League 6613: (6-3) Reedy Creek Ramblers 68.26, Uncle Rico’s Time Machine 130.02

Fox Sports Public League 6970A: (5-4) A Team Called Brian 107.4, BLUE EAGLES TEAM 57.8

ESPN Players League: (1-7-1) Intimidating Team Name 93, Yukon OK Evil Eagles 111

So I’m a combined 4-5  for the week, and 37-43-1 for the season in my head-to-head contests.

Fantasy Foootball, Week 7

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It’s always a nice surprise when you’re team upsets the favorite. Particularly when the favorites are the World Champs.  My beloved Cleveland Browns turned the trick on the N’Owlens Saints Sunday, with our third string quarterback behind center and our receiving corps depleted. It was all defense and Peyton Hillis. So we’re 2-5 going into our bye week. Not playoff bound, but in better shape than Dallas.

Speaking of Dallas (and getting back to fantasy), I’ve lost Tony Romo from a couple of my fantasy teams. Time to hit the waiver wire. Worse (fantasy-wise): Reports Saturday night indicated that Titans receiver Kenny Britt would not be starting due to personal issues. Of course, I sat him in both leagues. Of course, he didn’t start, but did play, and scored three touchdowns. Damn.

This week’s results:

Yahoo Teams

RTVP League:  (4-3) Angus’ All Stars 81, Dundee’s Devils 50
Chix & Dix League: (2-5) Stratoblasters 243.0, Pat’s Packers 258.50
Purple Pride League: (4-3) 4th And 10 137.5,  Dan’s Destroyers 105.5
Beer & Brats League:  (2-5) The Others 91.62, musclemen69 98.18
Pros Joes & Schmoes League:  (4-3) The New No. 2 151.32, Project D 149

NFL.com

League 5101: (2-5) The Dharma Initiative 89.90, Mike 174.58
League 6613: (6-1) Reedy Creek Ramblers 101.24, Living Room 73.10

Fox Sports Public League 6970A: (4-3) A Team Called Brian 106.6, C J’s Team 99.0

ESPN Players League: (1-5-1) Intimidating Team Name 95, T Town Thugs 108

So I’m a combined 5-4 for the week, and 29-33-1 for the season in my head-to-head contests.

Fantasy Football, Week 6

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The less said about my Browns this week, the better.  Not that there weren’t some positives coming out of their loss to Titsburgh; Colt McCoy showed he could develop into the real thing, for example, and, um…well, that might be it. That has to be measured against the negatives, specifically two injuries inflicted by James Harrison (one of which is being looked at by the league) to a pair of starting receivers. And I think Roethlisberger was disappointed we didn’t have any cheerleaders for him to hang out with.

Anyway, back to fantasy.

This week’s results:

Yahoo Teams

RTVP League:  (3-3) Angus’ All Stars 61, RoughRiders 65
Chix & Dix League: (2-4) Stratoblasters 164.50, Patriots 02 04 05 161.50
Purple Pride League: (3-3) 4th And 10 118.0,  Skins forever 82.0
Beer & Brats League:  (2-4) The Others 111.26, Glory Days 126.32
Pros Joes & Schmoes League:  (3-3) The New No. 2 72.93, Jade’s Team 151.47

NFL.com

League 5101: (2-4) The Dharma Initiative 75.70, Vader’s Team 113.20
Leagye 6613: (5-1) Reedy Creek Ramblers 77.90, PJ’S COFFEE 79.58

Fox Sports Public League 6970A: (3-3) A Team Called Brian 85.2, Holly’s Team 89.0

ESPN Players League: (1-4-1) Intimidating Team Name 56, Business As Usual 68

So I’m a combined 2-7 for the week, and 24-29-1 for the season in my head-to-head contests.

Fantasy Football, Week 5

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*Sigh*. Both of my quarterbacks are out, so we travel to Pittsburgh next week to welcome Big Ben back by starting our 3rd stringer.  I know that popular wisdom says that “On any given Sunday…” etc., but I’m already considering my Browns a 1-5 team. If they somehow pull out a win…oh, hell I’m not even going to bother finishing that thought.

Back to my fantasy results in Week 5

This week’s results:

Yahoo Teams

RTVP League:  (3-2) Angus’ All Stars 69, OM Rules 77
Chix & Dix League: (1-4) Stratoblasters 213.50, Mudd Dogs 268.50
Purple Pride League: (2-3) 4th And 10 139.5,  Vikings 128.0
Beer & Brats League:  (2-3) The Others 141.36, M&M/10 125.78
Pros Joes & Schmoes League:  (3-2) The New No. 2 112.60, So Jersey Eagles 182.56

NFL.com

League 5101: (2-3) The Dharma Initiative 67.74, mojo 72.34
Leagye 6613: (5-0) Reedy Creek Ramblers 83.76, champs 70.66

Fox Sports Public League 6970A: (3-2) A Team Called Brian 124.0, robert’s Team 57.4

ESPN Players League: (1-3-1) Intimidating Team Name 91, Team Curtis 91

So I’m a combined 4-4-1 for the week, and 22-22-1 for the season in my head-to-head contests, with one undefeated team.

Fantasy Football, Week 4

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A Good News/Bad News week for your Humble Narrator.

The Good: My Browns finally showed they have some stuff, as they take the Battle of Ohio in a nail-biter that ended 23-20. A good game by T.O. was negated by some tough (some have said “too rough”) defensive plays and good production by running back Peyton Hillis.

The Bad : As a comment on the mindset of fantasy footballers, I was more concerned about my various fantasy teams when Michael Vick got hurt than I was about Michael Vick. After all, he was the QB on 6 of my 9 head-to-heads, as you can tell from the final scores.

This week’s results:

Yahoo Teams

RTVP League:  (3-1) Angus’ All Stars 43, RimRats 32
Chix & Dix League: (1-3) Stratoblasters 177.50, Thunder & Lightning 269.50
Purple Pride League: (1-3) 4th And 10 88.5,  toby’s purps 105.50
Beer & Brats League:  (1-4) The Others 99.38, Mud Dogs 146.44
Pros Joes & Schmoes League:  (3-1) The New No. 2 121.50, Hanlon’s Revenge 136.50

NFL.com

League 5101: (2-2) The Dharma Initiative 44.66, 49ER NATION 89.52
Leagye 6613: (4-0) Reedy Creek Ramblers 82.78, Special Needs 71.96

Fox Sports Public League 6970A: (2-2) A Team Called Brian 61.4, LIVE FOR JESUS 90.7

ESPN Players League: (1-3) Intimidating Team Name 59, Killeen Thugnificents 51

So I’m a combined 3-6 for the week, and 18-18 for the season in my head-to-head contests.

Fantasy Football, Week 3

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My Browns lost a close one to the hated Ravens this week. They were in it until a botched play killed their momentum. But they did better than expected.

How did my teams do this week?

This week’s results:

Yahoo Teams

RTVP League:  (2-1) Angus’ All Stars 87, MacD’s Ratbastards 54
Chix & Dix League: (1-2) Stratoblasters 245.0, chicago bears 291.0
Purple Pride League: (1-2) 4th And 10 112.0,  gwizzles team 82.0
Beer & Brats League:  (1-2) The Others 118.94, Shafiano 191.34
Pros Joes & Schmoes League:  (3-0) The New No. 2 150.90, RX Readers 106.13

NFL.com

League 5101: (2-1) The Dharma Initiative 113.04, Gods 74.20
Leagye 6613: (3-0) Reedy Creek Ramblers 108.84, Iggles For Life 98.84

Fox Sports Public League 6970A: (2-1) A Team Called Brian 86.4, South Texas Dawgs 82.5

ESPN Players League: (0-3) Intimidating Team Name 71, DWB Challenger4 112

So I’m a combined 6-3 for the week, and 15-12 for the season in my head-to-head contests.

Fantasy Football, Week 2

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You wonder why I get so excited about my fantasy teams? Because my RL team, the Cleveland Browns, ain’t doin’ so hot. As usual. I have to have something to root for; that’s the main purpose of my fantasy teams.

This week’s results:

Yahoo Teams

RTVP League:  (1-1) Angus’ All Stars 55, Jade’s Team 65
Chix & Dix League: (1-1) Stratoblasters 227.0, New York Emperors 195.5
Purple Pride League: (0-2) 4th And 10 116.0,  GoldRushNiners 137.5
Beer & Brats League:  (1-1) The Others 161.18, pony express 122.78
Pros Joes & Schmoes League:  (2-0) The New No. 2 168.64, Jayus’ Jesters 130.14

NFL.com

League 5101: (1-1) The Dharma Initiative 104.26, Pimp Daddy 72.28
Leagye 6613: (2-0) Reedy Creek Ramblers 91.20, the whinebags 57.86

Fox Sports Public League 6970A: (1-1) A Team Called Brian 64.8, Newc’s C0wboys 105.0

ESPN Players League: (0-2) Intimidating Team Name 88, Team PAR 95

So I’m a combined 5-4 for the week, and 9-9 for the season in my head-to-head contests.

Yay (Kind Of)! Football!

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It’s that time of year again: the weather’s changing, kids are back in school, sunsets are sneaking up on us earlier and earlier, and I go into denial as I increase the number that represents my physical age.

Yes, my friends fall is nigh, and football is back!

I should mention that by “football”, I mean professional, NFL football. I’m not a fan of college football, because the matchups are generally something like Notre Dame hosting Northampton Country Community College with a resultant score of 72-3. Not very interesting to watch. I don’t watch the bowl games, which allegedly feature the best teams, because all of the corporate sponsorships have killed the fun for me. The Cotton Bowl and the Orange Bowl were OK, but the Hooters Fiesta Bowl and the Walmart Fabreze Bowl just seem like three hour product plugs to me. I’m surprised they’re not throwing around bags of Tostitos instead of footballs.

(As a tangent: hey, Wells Fargo, Citibank, and the rest of you. How about taking those millions and millions of dollars you spend to get your name on a football stadium and instead lower the interest rates and fees I have to pay?)

Anyway, back to professional football. Did I say professional? I may be stretching the definition a bit, as I am, have been, and will always be loyal to my team, the hapless Cleveland Browns.

It is not my intent, nor do I have the time, to go into the history of my Brownies, or to analyze the various problems that have in the past, and continue, to plague my team. This post is just a small celebration of the return of the only sport I follow closely (I’m not a baseball or basketball kind of guy, I don’t understand hockey, and golf isn’t really a sport, is it?).

That being said, I had guarded high hopes during the preseason: our quarterback, Jake Delhomme, who many had written off as washed up, looked decent, our draft picks looked like they were ready to play at the pro level, and we had Mike Holmgren running the show. Could this finally be the year?

My enthusiasm took a hit in the last preseason game, when rookie RB Montario Hardesty was lost for the season with a torn ACL.

Still, I’m a diehard fan, and I was psyched for the season opener against Tampa Bay.

Well, that didn’t turn out too well. After building a 14-3 lead, we ended up losing 17-14. Delhomme threw a couple of picks, there were lost fumbles, the defense looked lost in the second half…it was ugly.

Today many “loyal” Browns fans are moaning and groaning and talking about dumping the QB and coach and making plans for what we need to do to have a winning team next year.

After one freakin’ game.

Me? I’m willing to give my team a 623rd chance.

I’m just happy they’re back.

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