Co-Ed 3: BTPU Chasing Hardware, Fatties Finding Their Stride feat. Jason Rossie & Sam Anastasopoulos

By Keyon Cyrus

Last Updated: June 25, 2026, 14:41 UTC

Co-Ed 3: BTPU Chasing Hardware, Fatties Finding Their Stride feat. Jason Rossie & Sam Anastasopoulos

A quiet week is on tap in Co-Ed 3, with the lone matchup featuring LysMoiLeFlag taking on Les Moins Mous on Monday night. With many teams playing just once or not at all over the next three weeks, it's the perfect opportunity to take a step back and evaluate how everyone has performed through the first half of the season.

With the playoff race beginning to take shape, every team still has something to play for, whether it's chasing a top seed or fighting to stay in the top eight. I also had the chance to speak with two quarterbacks about their teams' seasons so far, their expectations for the second half and what it'll take to make a playoff run. Let's get right into it.

All Day Every Day (4-1, 34pts for, 19.8pts allowed)

Overall Grade: A-

Men’s MVP: Bakley Charles

Women’s MVP: Tiffany Cipollone

The only reason they don't get an A from me is their strength of schedule so far. Outside of Back That Pass Up, they haven't played a team currently above .500, but they've done exactly what good teams are supposed to do: take care of business. The one blemish was a blowout loss to Back That Pass Up, which is a little concerning, but they'll get a chance to erase that memory when the two teams meet again to close out the regular season. Sitting in second place, All Day Every Day has the talent on both the men's and women's sides to make a legitimate run at a championship.

Laurent Charles has done a great job protecting the football and limiting turnovers, which has helped keep the offence efficient throughout the season. The one area I'd like to see improve is the defence creating more takeaways. Given the teams they've faced so far, I expected a few more interceptions and momentum-changing plays. If they can become a little more opportunistic on the defensive side while maintaining their offensive consistency, they'll have every opportunity to finish the regular season strong and could very well enter the playoffs as one of the favourites to win it all.

Back That Pass Up (4-3, 37.3pts for, 27.3pts allowed)

Overall Grade: B+

Men’s MVP: Sanders Armand

Women’s MVP: Jasmine Rossie

It's pretty crazy that Back That Pass Up is sitting at 4-3. Looking deeper, though, that record is a little misleading. Two of those losses came by one possession against Phantom Troupe and Michael Scott's Tots, while every one of their victories has come by at least 14 points, including a 26-point statement win over All Day Every Day. It's really been a case of a few unfortunate endings rather than a team that's struggled throughout the season. Jason Rossie has put together another strong year at quarterback and the chemistry between him and his receivers seems to improve every season.

After a tough Co-Ed 2 quarterfinal exit last year, BTPU returned to Co-Ed 3 with one goal in mind.

"Our team is built with a good group of players who have stepped up this season. We stick together regardless of the circumstances and this is what is going to give us the best chance to have a deep playoff run. Our ultimate goal is to get to the finals."

When it came to naming an MVP, Rossie admitted it wasn't an easy decision, especially on the women's side.

"It's truly hard to pick one female MVP because each of players have stepped up. Bri has great hands, Jas can take the top of any defense, VaVa has been a beast and Sab has transitioned to snap and has been key. It's cliché but all our girls have stepped up for MVP."

I completely understand where he's coming from. Jasmine Rossie currently leads the team in touchdowns and has been one of the biggest deep threats in the division, Vanessa Pierre has three interceptions on the year and Briana Tarricone continues to be a reliable pass catcher, no matter the division she’s in. On the men's side, Rossie didn't hesitate.

"Male MVP I would give to Sanders who's helped lead our team on both offense and defense."

I'd have to agree. Sanders Armand has been the backbone of this team on both sides of the ball and continues to make impact plays every week. Looking at the roster from top to bottom, Back That Pass Up has everything needed to win a championship. If they can turn those close losses into wins and carry momentum into August, they'll be one of the teams nobody wants to see on the other side of the bracket.

The Woo’s (3-3, 26pts for, 36.2pts allowed)

Overall Grade: B-

Men’s MVP: Princeton Cruikshank

Women’s MVP: Rafaella Rinaldi

The Woo's have had their ups and downs through the first half of the season, but at 3-3 they're still right in the mix for a playoff spot. First-time quarterback Anthony Starke has made noticeable improvements since the opening weeks and looks much more comfortable running the offence. Having receivers like Cruikshank and Rinaldi certainly helps. Both have the speed and playmaking ability to stretch defences and give Starke reliable options whenever he needs a big play.

The offence has done its part for the most part, but the biggest concern remains the defence, which currently allows the most points in the division. It almost feels like if The Woo's don't score at least 30 points, they're going to struggle to win because opposing quarterbacks have had too much time to make their reads with very little rushing pressure. Shoutout to Jaden Hyppolite, who I met earlier this season and currently leads the team with 3 interceptions. If The Woo's can tighten things up defensively over the final few weeks, they have enough offensive firepower to become a sleeper team once the playoffs begin.

Flag me Daddy! (2-3, 22pts for, 28.6pts allowed)

Overall Grade: C+

Men’s MVP: Luca Ruel

Women’s MVP: Lily-Rose Brunet

Flag Me Daddy's two wins have both come against last-place Les Moins Mous, making it a little difficult to evaluate where this team truly stands. Luca Ruel continues to be the engine of the team as a true do-it-all player. Whether it's throwing the football, making plays with his legs or creating turnovers on defence, Ruel has the ability to impact the game in multiple ways. When he's at his best, opposing teams have a difficult time containing him on either side of the ball. Brunet has also made an immediate impact as a receiver, producing in just two games, although it'll be interesting to see whether she's a permanent addition to the roster or has simply been subbing.

The biggest concern has been how the team has performed against stronger competition. Their two blowout losses have heavily impacted their point differential and suggest there's still a noticeable gap between Flag Me Daddy and the division's top teams. The good news is that they still have several winnable games remaining, including matchups against Fatties and The Woo's. Those won't be easy by any means, but if Ruel continues to lead the way and the team can tighten things up defensively, they'll give themselves a chance to make a late push toward the playoffs.

Fatties (2-4, 16pts for, 25.8pts allowed)

Overall Grade: C+

Men’s MVP: Peter Berts

Women’s MVP: Grace Tussman

Fatties are back for their second season after playing this past winter and, according to captain Sam Anastasopoulos, the growth has been noticeable. Most of the players on this roster had never played flag football before, so there was always going to be a learning curve.

"Our main goal is to have as much fun as possible, win or lose, and get better every game. This all started as a fun little activity for us but then everyone started to really get into it and it has been a blast so far."

Watching this team compared to last season, one thing I've noticed is how much more involved the female players have become offensively. The offence feels much more balanced than it did a season ago and that's helped them stay competitive. As for the team's female MVP, Sam immediately pointed to Grace Tussman.

"Grace continues to get better every week and gives it her all every game. She also shows up every game with a good attitude and is always open to working on her game."

The improvement is backed up statistically as well, with Tussman posting an impressive 92.9% catch rate this season.

On the men's side, Sam's choice was Peter Berts.

"He gives it his all every game whether it's on defense or offense he always makes plays. It always seems like when you need someone to make a big play Peter is usually the one to do it."

That didn't surprise me at all. The chemistry between Sam and Berts has been evident throughout the season and Berts continues to make an impact on both sides of the ball.

With the toughest stretch of their schedule now behind them, Sam is optimistic about the second half.

"I can see us going on a little streak to end the year and hopefully win some playoff games."

I think that's a realistic goal. Fatties have shown steady improvement from where they were a season ago and if they continue building chemistry, they could become a sneaky team to watch once the playoffs arrive.

Closing Remarks

As we reach the midpoint of the Co-Ed 3 season, I'd like to thank Jason Rossie and Sam Anastasopoulos for taking the time to answer my questions and provide some insight into their teams. It's always interesting to hear directly from the players about what's clicking, what still needs work and the goals they're chasing as the playoff race begins to heat up.

With only one game on the schedule this week, many teams will have a chance to recharge before the final stretch of the regular season. Whether you're battling for a top seed or simply trying to secure one of the eight playoff spots, every possession and every point will matter from here on out.

With no FPF games this weekend, it's also the perfect opportunity to check out the 2026 Senior Flag Football National Championships, taking place from June 26 to 28 at Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard in Montreal. The tournament brings together some of the top flag football talent from across Canada in the Men's Pro, Women's Pro and Competitive divisions. While it's a 5v5 format, the speed, athleticism and level of play make it a great event for anyone who enjoys the sport, and you'll recognize plenty of familiar FPF players representing the league and their teams.

I'll be there competing throughout the weekend, so if you're around and looking to watch some high-level flag football, I'd definitely recommend stopping by. Next week, I'll continue the Co-Ed 3 midseason reviews and take a closer look at the remaining teams as the race toward the playoffs continues.