Like it or Not (Div 3)

LIKE IT OR NOT (DIV3) WEEK 8-BY VINCE NARDONE

Huge win for The Commission against B.D.Bandits this week to keep their playoff hopes alive.

           

            Finally our favorite part of the season is in arms’ reach. The final two weeks of the season are always the most electrifying games to take part in. Although more teams have now fallen short of a playoff spot, they can now enjoy spoiling others’ dreams. In this weeks’ article, I will go through every teams’ possible outcome and speculate whether or not I believe they have a chance to lock a seat into the playoffs.

At the end of the day you’re all going to make your chances better by winning (obviously). I’m not going to go into details on who you need to win or lose this week because it would take me 2 weeks for the amount of teams I have to cover. I’m only crunching numbers and giving you your possible outcomes. Next week I will trim the fat and go into more details. It will be a lot easier with one game left!

Conference A

1. Les Monsieurs Chats* (8-0, 16 pts, 4-0, 211)

Remaining games: Arkham, Moose

Streak: 8 wins

Win 2: Finish first with a first round bye

1-1: Finish first with a first round bye

Lose 2: Finish 8-2 with a divisional record of 4-2, combined with two wins from The Incredibles, you could drop to 2^nd.

Prediction: 10-0

 

1. The Incredibles (6-2, 12 pts, 3-1, 213)

Remaining games: The Commission, F.T.W

Streak: 4 wins

Win2: If Les Monsieur Chats win 1 or their last two, The Incredibles will finish 2^nd holding a head to head win against BD Bandits.

1-1: Could drop all the way to 5th and guarantee a playoff spot.      

Lose 2: Combined with wins from any team in contention could drop them out of the playoffs.

Prediction: N/A

 

1. BD Bandits (6-2, 12 pts, 2-2, 160)

Remaining games: F.T.W, #NoRegard

Streak: 2 Losses

Win 2: Could finish 2^nd with losses from the Incredibles.

1-1: If the loss is against #NoRegard could drop all the way to 6^th, otherwise 5^th with a divisional record of 3-3, guaranteeing a playoff spot.

Lose 2: Anything from 3^rd to out of the playoffs.

Prediction: 8-2

 

1. Moose (5-2-1, 11 pts, 3-1, 282)

Remaining games: Lazy But Talented, Les Monsieur Chats

Streak: 1 Win

Win 2: Could climb up to 2^nd or anything in-between guaranteeing a playoff spot.

1-1: would give them a 4-2 divisional record, if any team behind them win both games left, they could fall out of the playoffs.

Lose 2: Can’t happen since Lazy But Talented is done for the season.

Prediction: 6-3-1

 

1. #NoRegard (5-3, 10 pts, 4-0, 171, H2H over Les Eudistes)

Remaining games: Big TDs, B.D.Bandits

Streak: 1 Win

Win 2: Could climb to 2^nd or anything in-between guaranteeing a playoff spot.

1-1: Could climb to 4^th or drop out of the playoffs depending on the outcomes.

Lose 2: Stay at 5^th or drop out of the playoffs.

Prediction: 6-4

 

1. Les Eudistes (5-3, 10 pts, 2-3, 192)

Remaining games: Oceans Seven, Big TDs

Streak: 1 Loss

Win 2: Could climb to 2^nd or anything in-between guaranteeing a playoff spot.

1-1: Could climb to 3^rd or fall out of the playoffs.

Lose 2: Stay at 6^th or drop out of the playoffs.

Prediction: 6-4

 

1. AJ’s Fight Club (4-3-1, 9 pts, 3-1, 258, H2H over Moose)

Remaining games: Usual Suspects, Lazy but Talented

Streak: 1 Loss

Win 2: Climb up to 2^nd or anything in-between guaranteeing a playoff appearance.

1-1: Climb up to 4^th or drop out of the playoffs.

Loss 2: Can’t happen since Lazy but Talented is done for the season.

Prediction: 6-3-1

 

1. The Commission (4-3-1, 9 pts, 2-2-1, 181)

Remaining Games : The Incredibles, Usual Suspects

Streak: 1 Win

Win 2: Would give them head to head against The Incredibles, which could give them 2^nd place if the Incredibles loses one. It would also guarantee a playoff spot.

1-1: Could climb to 5^th or drop out of the playoffs.

Loss 2: Combined with two wins from Big TDs or Ocean’s Seven would drop them out of the playoffs.

Prediction: 5-4-1

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1. Big TDs (4-3-1, 9 pts, 1-2-1, 201)

Remaining games: #NoRegard, Les Eudiste

Streak: 1 Loss

Win 2: If everyone ahead loses their last two, they could climb to 2^nd

1-1: Possibly climb to 6^th

Loss 2: Ciao!

Prediction: 5-4-1

 

1. Ocean’s Seven (3-4-1, 7 pts, 2-3, 255)

Remaining games: Les Eudiste, Arkham

Streak: 1 Loss

Win 2: Could give them the 5^th seed, again keeping in mind everyone from 5^th down loses two.

1-1: They’re playing with Fire; they need 7^th down to lose 2 for a chance to get into the playoffs.

Loss 2: Ciao!

Prediction: 5-4-1

 

The Following teams are out:

1. Arkham (2-6, 4 pts, 1-3, 192)
2. Lazy But Talented (2-6, 4 pts, 1-3, 229)
3. F.T.W. (2-6, 4 pts, 0-4, 202)
4. Usual Suspects (1-7, 2 pts, 1-4, 299, H2H over Arkham)

 

Conference B

1. Les Buddays* (6-1-1, 13 pts, 3-1, 207)

Remaining games: Rudebwoys, Bruizers

Streak: 4 Wins

Win 2: Keep your number one seat and a first round bye into the playoffs.

1-1: Anything between 1^st and 4^th

Loss 2: Anything between 1^st and 5^th .

Prediction: 8-1-1

1. Prestige World Wide* (6-2, 12 pts, 5-0, 194, H2H over Clockwork)

Remaining games: Certified Flyguyz, KGP Champs

Streak: 2 Wins

Win 2: Finish 1^st or 2^nd

1-1: Anything between 1^st and 5^th

Loss 2: Anything between 1^st and 5^th

Prediction: 8-2

 

1. VPC* (6-2, 12 pts, 4-0, 260)

Remaining games: Bruizers, Certified Flyguyz

Streak: 2 Wins

Win 2: Could climb to first with 2 losses from both 1^st and 2^nd seed, or stay in 3^rd.

1-1: Anything between 2^nd an 5^th.

Loss 2: Again anything between 3^rd and 5^th.

Prediction: 7-3

 

1. Clockwork* (6-2, 12 pts, 2-2, 194)

Remaining games: Golden Eagles, Hoof Hearted

Streak: 5 wins

Win 2: Could climb to 1^st or anything in-between here and there.

1-1: Climb to 3^rd or drop to 5^th.

Loss 2: Anything between 4^th and 6^th.

Prediction: 8-2

 

1. KGP Champs (5-3, 10 pts, 3-1, 203, H2H over Clock Work)

Remaining games: Legends, Prestige World Wide

Win 2: That would surprise me; could climb to 1^st or anything in-between here and there.

1-1: Anything between 2^nd and 6^th guaranteeing a playoff spot.

Loss 2: Anything between here and out of the playoffs.

Prediction: 6-4

 

1. Legends (4-4, 8 pts, 1-3, 254)

Remaining games: KGP Champs, Mongoose

Streak: 1 Loss

Win 2: Could go up to 4^th or anything in-between, guaranteeing a playoff spot.

1-1: Beat KGP and they hold the Head to Head with a possibility of climbing to 5^th and falling out of the playoffs. Beat Mongoose and lose to KGP, they could finish anywhere between 6^th and out.

Loss 2: Anything between 6^th and out.

Prediction: 5-5

 

1. Hoof Hearted (3-4-1, 7 pts, 2-2, 261, H2H over Rudebwoys)

Remaining games: Mongoose, Clock Work

Streak: 3 Losses

Win 2: Could climb one spot and guarantee playoffs.

1-1: Very dangerous grounds, they can’t give Mongoose points. Anything between 6^th and out.

Loss 2: Anything between 7^th and out.

Prediction: 4-5-1

 

1. Rudebwoys (3-4-1, 7 pts, 2-1-1, 249)

Remaining games: Les Buddays, Full House

Streak: 1 Loss

Win 2: Anything between 6^th and 8^th guaranteeing a playoff spot.

1-1: Anything between 6^th and out.

Loss 2: Pray to baby Jesus.

Prediction: 4-5-1

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1. Mongoose (3-5, 6 pts, 1-3, 236)

Remaining Games: Hoof Hearted, Legends

Streak: 1 Loss

Win 2: Could Climb all the way to 6th, they need teams to lose.

1-1: Depending on who their loss is against, they can finish anywhere between 6^th and out.

Loss 2: Ciao!

Prediction: 3-7

 

1. Certified Flyguyz (2-4-2, 6 pts, 1-3-1, 247)

Games Remaing: Prestige World Wide, Vpc

Streak: 1 Loss

Win 2: Could climb to 6^th or anything in-between, they need teams to lose.

1-1: They need Hoof Hearted and Rudebwoyz to lose out to climb into either 7^th or 8^th or be out.

Lose 2: Ciao!

Prediction: 3-5-2

 

1. Sandlot Saints (2-5-1, 5 pts, 1-3-1, 252, H2H over Certified Flyguyz)

Remaining games: Full House, Golden Eagles

Streak: 4 Losses

Win 2: Could climb to 6^th or anything in-between, they need teams to lose.

1-1: I can’t believe there’s a chance of them making the playoffs with 3 wins, but it is the case. They could climb to 7^th or 8^th needing them to lose out, or lose one and tie one.

Loss 2: Ciao!

Prediction: 4-5-1

 

1. Bruizers (2-5-1, 5 pts, 2-1-1, 255)

Remaining games: VPC, Les Buddays

Streak: 1 Tie

Win 2: Could climb to 6^th or anything in-between, they need teams to lose.

1-1: They could go up to 7^th or anything in-between, they need everyone ahead to lose out, or lose one and tie one.

Loss 2: Ciao!

Prediction: 2-7-1

 

The following teams are out:

1. Golden Eagles (1-7, 2 pts, 1-4, 284)
2. Full House (0-8, 0 pts, 0-4, 339)

 

Top 3 Freaks of Week 3:

QB- Marco Masciotra (CLK): 17 Completions for 300 yards, and 8 touchdowns. The stats say more then enough. FREAK!!!!

WR- Jean Sebastien Gradowski (PWW): 6 receptions for 120 yards and 5 touchdowns. Are you kidding me? I taught him that back in midget! SUPER FREAKY

DB- Alex Gauthier (LBD): 3 interceptions and 1 pass defended. A hat trick on defense is always appreciated by yours truly! Way to turn on the FREAK mode.

R- Deemy Feelgood (#NR): 1 Tackle and 3 sacks. Welcome back Deemy!

My picks for Week 9:

Mongoose VS Hoof Hearted

Certified Flyguys vs Prestige World Wide

Big TDs VS #NoRegard

Les Eudistes VS Ocean’s Seven

Les Buddays VS Rudebwoys

The Incredibles VS The Commission

Arkham VS Les Monsieur Chats

B.D. Bandits VS F.T.W

Usual Suspects VS AJ’s Fight Club

Full House VS Sandlot Saints

Legends VS KGP Champs

Clockwork VS Golden Eagles

Bruizers VS VPC

Moose VS Lazy But Talented

11-3 AGAIN IN WEEK 8 BRINGS ME TO 64 and 32 SO FAR ON THE SEASON, WHICH PUTS ME AT 67%… I CAN SMELL THE 70 % MARK!

 

My Week 9 Game of the Week:

6^th (Les Eudistes 5-3, 10 pts) VS 10^th (Ocean’s Seven 3-4-1, 7 pts)

            This is a divisional game that neither team can afford to lose, especially Ocean’s Seven who is dangling by a thread. Losing to Ocean’s Seven would give them an opportunity to enter the race for the playoffs, and furthermore giving them a chance to take them out the following week. If Les Eudistes beat Ocean’s Seven this week, it will most probably put an end to Sevens’ playoff dreams.

Key match-ups in this game:

1. QB’s: Both, Danielle Gentile and Huge Enderson are pocket passers. They both have numerous talented targets to throw to and they both have confidence in themselves. These guys don’t make too many mistakes, but they tend to make them in the worst times possible. When comparing these two quarterbacks, the one thing that stands out is the difference in experience. While Enderson only has 3 seasons under his belt, Gentile has a whopping 15. Not enough is said in this league about experience and longevity (ask Wyeth how his first couple seasons as a QB went). If you know Gentile and you’ve watched him play for a while you know the following: 1) He plays to win 2) He doesn’t care who he’s up against 3) He runs a high-octane offense 4) If he throws 10 balls, 6 will be at the end zone 5) He can get frustrated very easily. On the other hand Enderson is: 1) Poised, 2) Very confident, 3) Also competes to win, 4) The lack of experience will lead him to make bad decisions. I give the edge to my boy Gentile.

 

2. D VS D: Ocean’s Seven tends to neglect their defense because they just want to get back on offense. They’ve given up 255 points this year compared to Les Eudistes 192. Both defenses lack a solid rusher. Marc Andre Paradis has the bulk of the turnovers with 7 interceptions and it’s the same story on the other side. Gentile has 7 as well. I have to mention again the experience factor. Ocean’s Seven is a group of guys who have played together in upper divisions and have had success. Although years later they might have lost a step or two, you can’t underestimate this group of guys. Les Eudistes are a young group of athletes looking to find their identity. The key lies in Les Eudistes’ ability to rattle Gentile by turning the ball over. Slight edge goes to Les Eudistes.

 

3. Stud VS Stud: I’ll pick two studs and hope both defenses line these guys up against each other for a serious show down. Louis-Christophe Lafontaine VS Nareg Yessayan, not to neglect the rest of the team because there are numerous unsung heroes on both squads. Lafontaine and Nareg are one in the same. Size meets freakish physical abilities, plus football IQ. Don’t run and compare stats because Lafontaine has missed a couple games this year so I’m hoping he’ll show up for this clash of the titans. I know Nareg hates to be talked about but he’s a freak that needs to be mentioned. Edge goes to Nareg for always coming up big when it matters.

My bold prediction because I know Scoop will now have to prove me wrong: Les Eudistes 42-38

Results For Week 8 Fantasy:

Vince
Quarterbacks	Yards Passing	Passing TDs	INTs	Sacks	Yards Rushing	Rushing TDs		Total
Phil Cutler	225	5	2	0	41	0		43.70
Alex Holowach	121	4	2	0	15	0		25.10
Flex	Yards	TDs	Tackles	Sacks	INTs	PDs	TDs	Total
Andrew Macdonald	18	1	1	0	0	0	0	8.93
Vinny Gualano	16	2	1	0	1	0	0	16.53
Wide Receivers	Yards	TDs						Total
Louis-Christopne Lafontaine	0	0						0.00
Louis Richard	47	1						14.40
Chris Niphakis	46	1						14.20
Defense	Tackles	Sacks	INTs	PDs	TDs	Points Allowed		Total
Les Buddays	14	0	4	11	0	27		28.17
Total							15.27	151.03
Scoop
Quarterbacks	Yards Passing	Passing TDs	INTs	Sacks	Yards Rushing	Rushing TDs		Total
Nicolas Centomo	266	7	1	0	0	0		46.60
Eugen Maclaren	267	5	0	0	0	0		41.70
Flex	Yards	TDs	Tackles	Sacks	INTs	PDs	TDs	Total
Timothy Godber	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00
Cedric Nuckle	39	0	2	0	0	2	0	9.47
Wide Receivers	Yards	TDs						Total
Raphal Ducas-Lapalme	13	0						2.60
Eric Rapps	26	0						5.20
Terrence Morsink	0	0						0.00
Defense	Tackles	Sacks	INTs	PDs	TDs	Points Allowed		Total
BD Bandits	18	1	0	1	0	39		12.50
Total							-21.83	118.07
Terry
Quarterbacks	Yards Passing	Passing TDs	INTs	Sacks	Yards Rushing	Rushing TDs		Total
Daniele Gentile	222	6	0	0	0	0		40.20
Fred Morrisette	232	6	0	0	7	0		42.60
Flex	Yards	TDs	Tackles	Sacks	INTs	PDs	TDs	Total
Marco Bertoldi	78	0	3	0	1	2	0	20.60
Rashan Perry	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00
Wide Receivers	Yards	TDs						Total
Alex David	0	0						0.00
James Floreani	40	1						13.00
Alex Apostolakis	59	1						16.80
Defense	Tackles	Sacks	INTs	PDs	TDs	Points Allowed		Total
Incredibles	16	1	3	6	2	33		33.33
Total							-15.73	166.53
Simon
Quarterbacks	Yards Passing	Passing TDs	INTs	Sacks	Yards Rushing	Rushing TDs		Total
Ed Shoshan	170	3	2	2	0	0		20.00
Kevin Lubin	114	3	1	1	30	0		23.40
Flex	Yards	TDs	Tackles	Sacks	INTs	PDs	TDs	Total
Simon Provencher	116	3	1	0	0	0	0	38.53
Elie Marc Baroudi	57	0	3	0	0	0	0	12.40
Wide Receivers	Yards	TDs						Total
Louis Lafreniere-Dupont	0	0						0.00
Stephen Provias	0	0						0.00
Jason Charbonneau	38	2						17.60
Defense	Tackles	Sacks	INTs	PDs	TDs	Points Allowed		Total
Prestige World Wide	7	3	2	3	0	12		23.83
Total							-15.27	135.77

 

While GM and Justin were on their bye week, we scrapped it out.

Daniele (118.07) vs Vince Nardone (151.03) : Vince Nardone

Dagenais (135.77) vs Terry Tam (166.53) : Terry Tam

Semi Final Match-ups :

4. Terry vs 1. Justin

3. Nardone vs 2. GM

It’s unfortunate the amount of absent players we’ve had this year. We’re going to have to find a way to avoid or overcome this issue in the future. Not a big deal for my team since we always pull through! It’s semis now boys, we have to raise it up another notch! I trust we will all respect curfew and stay hydrated!

The Sacko Bowl (week 10): Peeze Della Reeze VS Brent Callender

 

 

That’s it for this week. Everyone bring you’re A-game this weekend since it’s going to be an epic battle for the playoffs! Once again good luck to everyone! Don’t forget to check out the podcast by G.M Kolethras and Daniele The Scoop Gentile! You can stream it live as they record if you want to see their pretty faces! Follow me @VinceNardone for very little action on twitter or stop me at the field to chat. Till next time… Get in the gym.