Bullies intent on beating up Warhawks

Peeze’s Playbook

Week 8

 

Human life is temporal. Things are fleeting and we exist until the very moment that we blink one last time, catch one last ray of sunshine and then we disappear and leave behind a trail of dust, ash and memory.

 

However, if given the opportunity to make 5 things eternal they would be as such. Firstly, I would ask that fish would always be plentiful. They are a source of food and they provide hope for future days. Sport and the joy of imaging the next catch is the purest form of hope. Water would by extension need to be continually renewable and ever lasting.   Hydration is also important and it helps wash down the fish. Next, toilet paper would make my list. Gazing at the stars is a wonderful reality but I don’t think I’m equipped to revert to wiping with leaves. Especially after a few fish filets, one would definitely need to relieve themselves. Next my gluten intolerant friends may not agree but I would say grains. Without which we would not have the ability to make beer or the yeast that helps it ferment. I mean, potable drinking water is great but nothing compliments a perfectly seared sea bass like a nice, bitterly refreshing IPA. Finally the last item on my list would be hops because otherwise that IPA would be nothing but a dream.

 

It’s summer. Drink beer, play flag football, have a great time my frineds..

 

An Almost Sticky Situation

 

As a member of a team that went 10-0 I can tell you from experience that complacency is the most dangerous threat to an undefeated season. It is tough to remember all the work that goes into winning week after week. This seems to have been the case for Warhawks. They looked lethargic to start the game and players looked as though they were flat-footed on defense, they did not jump routes or finish their own. Sticky Hands took a 19-13 lead into half time. However, Fred Malette rallied the troops and once Laurent Ladoucer arrived for the game (yes, marks are deducted for being tardy), Malette made the conscious decision that no one could cover him. His decision was completely accurate as Ladouceur caught 4 of Malette’s 7 touchdown passes. Malette has not had a game with a quarterback rating under 110 and this may have been his finest outing.

 

Sticky Hands quarterback started strong but would end the game having thrown 4 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. They had the Warhawks on the ropes but the moment loked to big for them as they punched at shadows in the most disastrous second half that division D has seen all season. It wasn’t all on Labonté as two interceptions were absolutely bad throws while the other two were dropped/deflected passes that we picked off in open space. In the end, this looked like a freshman trying to sit at the senior’s table and Sticky Hands didn’t realize that it was a prank. The game ended by an emphatic score of 44-25 as Warhawks showed that once again they are the top team in division D.

 

39 Cent Wings, Side of Hot Sauce

 

Those who have frequented the same establishments as I have in my life will recognize the above reference. Les Aigles usual quarterback was not present for this game. As such, the team huddled moments prior to the game and informed Felix-Antoine Lavigne that he would be slinging the ball around. The result was atrocious. He completed 3 passes on 15 attempts. Receivers were wide open, routes were well run, and the ball just never got to the receivers for most of the game. Charles Fontaine and Samuel Dubois had an interception each in an attempt to keep the game somewhat manageable.

 

However, the 5 interceptions by the Back Yard Bullies ensured that this game would not end well for Les Aigles. The most noteable of them was one of William Hurst’s that he returned for 6 points. Rich Humes and the Backyard Bullies offense looked grat in the first half before stalling somewhat in the second half. Still, Bryan Mongeau’s 3 touchdown catches kept the foot on the throat of their opposition as the Back Yard Bullies would win by a score of 33-0.

 

Playoff Rankings

 

These rankings come to you by virtue of Simon Dagenais (@DagenaisFPF). They are almost certainly correct.

 

Conf A	Team	GP	PTS	W(P-F)	DIV	PA
1	Formerly Formerly Formerly Teamless	8	14	7	[2-1-0]	112
2	5-Star Prospects	8	14	7	[2-1-0]	161
3	Hot Boys Hotline	8	10	5	[2-1-0]	158
4	Tyrants	8	10	5	[2-2-0]	176
5	Crimson Tide	8	8	4	[2-1-0]	171
6	Diablos	8	8	4	[1-2-0]	211
7	BronxBombers	8	8	4	[1-2-0]	216
8	Globo Gym Purple Cobras	8	6	3	[3-0-0]	228
9	Show me your TDs	8	6	3	[2-1-0]	175
10	Pardon My Swag	8	6	3	[1-2-0]	238
11	Woofpack	8	6	3	[2-2-0]	190
12	DG Goons	8	4	2	[0-3-0]	218
13	Hooligans	8	4	2	[1-3-0]	241

 

Conf B	Team	GP	PTS	W(P-F)	DIV	PA
1	Warhawks	8	16	8	[3-0-0]	164
2	Gotham Knights	8	10	5	[3-1-0]	151
3	Backyard Bullies	8	14	7	[3-0-0]	150
4	D’s Nuts	6	12	6	[2-1-0]	180
5	Les Affreux	8	10	5	[3-0-0]	239
6	Jagerbomb	8	10	5	[2-1-0]	196
7	The Alpha T’s	8	8	4	[3-1-0]	220
8	Tomahawk Nightmare	8	8	4	[1-2-0]	194
9	Bromigos	8	4	2	[1-2-0]	255
10	Junkyard Dogs	8	4	2	[0-3-0]	236
11	Les Aigles	8	4	2	[0-3-0]	251
12	Sticky Hands	8	4	2	[0-3-0]	256
13	Blue Devils	8	0	0	[0-4-0]	342

 

Power Rankings

 

There is still a lot of movement as even the strong teams fail to distinguish themselves as the top echelon of talent. Feel free to share your thoughts be tweeting me @PeezeFPF.

 

1. Warhawks (8-0)- They have looked vulnerable in past weeks. However, a win is a win and the Warhawks keep on the war path.

 

2. Formerly Formerly Formerly Teamless (7-1)- Quaysie Gordon Maule led the way with 3 touchdowns this week. He is really coming into his own and leading the way for FFFT on a weekly basis.

 

3. 5-Star Prospects (7-1)- Their only loss has come against a team from their own division. Since then they have dominated Conference A East. I see no reason that this wouldn’t continue.

 

4. Backyard Bullies (7-1)- Rich Humes and co. take on the Warhawks. Can they be the one to dethrone the kings of the regular season? Will they be the next combatant to fall prey to this juggernaut on their path to a perfect season. If any team can do it, I think the Bullies can.

 

5. D’s Nuts (6-2)- So they have been a little less spectacular than I thought they would be heading into the season. They beat Tomahawk Nightmare by a single point but I think that receiving duo of Devin Daoust and Joel Malkin may be too much for anyone on any given week.

 

6. Gotham Knights (5-3)- Gotham Knights are a streaky team but right now they are on a hot streak and they seem to be catching fire at the right time.

 

7. The Alpha T’s (4-4)- My worry is that they have struggled to beat the elite teams. Nonetheless, they have a 4-4 record as a new team against a fairly difficult schedule. Jean Lussier and his boys will be a tough out for anyone in the playoffs.

 

8. Jagerbomb (5-3)-Jagerbomb have looked miserable in their losses but when theu are on their game Jagerbomb are the toughest unit on either side of the ball. If quarterback Simon Duchesne can find ways to disrupt a quick rusher, their offense will be unstoppable.

 

9. Hot Boys Hotline (5-3)- It is bizarre that this team is 5-3 and has a +/- of -2. If they can avoid any more serious meltdowns, they may once again be considered a top tier team in division D.

 

10. Les Affreux (5-3)- Les Affreux did earn a win against Blue Devils. However, this game should have been ablowout, instead they narrowly escaped a winless team. Another off game and I’m selling Affreux stock faster than as if Martha Stewart gave me a stock tip

 

 

Other Teams Receiving Votes 

 

This week instead of collecting votes I sat poolside and sipped on cocktails. It helped me reach a new level of clarity! Here are my findings:

 

• Tyrants (5-3)- They’ve lost 2 in a row. It still isn’t too late to make sure the season doesn’t turn sideways. With games coming against two struggling offences (Hot Boys Hotline and Blue Devils), Tyrants can end the season with some positive energy heading into the playoffs.

 

• Tomahawk Nightmare (4-4)- Calling JF Marquis, please report to duty. Your team needs you!

 

• BronxBombers (5-3)- BronxBombers won a game by forfeit as Terry Tam of Woofpack miscalculated his team’s cap hit. If not for this, the Bombers would have fallen to .500. Let’s hope they realize how lucky they are and get set to get things on the right track!

 

• Diablos (4-4)- Diablos took a loss to a struggling SMYTDs in one of the most hideous games in FPF. This is still a strong team, they just need to capitalize on their opportunities.

 

• Crimson Tide (4-4)- Crimson Tide have started to look more as we thought they would heading into the season. With two tough games remaining, they will have a chance to prove their valor.

 

Rants, Ravings and Revelations

 

• I don’t care if you aren’t a comic book fan and if you do hate Ben Affleck, that new trailer for Batman V. Superman is incredible.
• Conference A has some interesting, Conference defining results should seeding come down to head-to-head results. PMS beat SMYTDs but, SMYTDs has beaten Diablos and Diablos have beaten BronxBombers, who in turn beat SMYTDs, Globo Gym Purple Cobras have a sub,500 record but have not lost a divisional game yet, and Crimson Tide lost to Diablos but beat the Globo Gym Purple cobras. Anyone else’s head spinning?
• Phil De Kovachich has 19 sacks and unlike Devin Daoust is eligible for defender of the year. Will his total amount of sacks be enough to sway the voters? Will it matter if he doesn’t finish first in that category?
• Rehan Sarwar’s pants were found. Great job FPF.
• We should be back to or regular scheduled time for this week’s podcasts. Unless the Eagle at Master Control shows up without a spine once again. Please taunt him @EagleFPF.
• Woofpack forfeited a game because they were over the cap by 0.6. I am proud of FPF as they showed a great level of transparency.
• It’s hard to believe that Warhawks vs. Backyard Bullies did not get voted Game of the Week.
• Will Cats the musical ever be reimagined as a rock opera about Mice who struggle to make it as impoverished yet highly skilled blues musicians.

 

Hung-over Visions of the World of Tomorrow

The battle between Mat Domon and I is serious and is as tightly contested as this division on the whole. I brought it back to within a game. However, with several picks that we differ on, week 9 may be the decisive one in our battle for glory (Beer). Feel free to tweet Mat Domon and remind him he owes me anywhere between (3-6) beers by tweeting him @MathieuDomonFPF.

 

Game	Peeze	Mat
Hooligans vs. The Alpha T’s	The Alpha T’s	The Alpha T’S
Blue Devils vs. Junkyard Dogs	Junk Yard Dogs	Blue Devils
BronxBombers vs. Crimson Tide	BronxBombers	Bronxbombers
Woofpack vs. Formerly Formerly Formerly Teamless	FFFT	FFFT
Globo Gym Purple Cobras vs. Show Me Your TDs	n/a	SMYTDs
Tyrants vs. Hot Boys Hotline	Tyrants	Tyrants
Bromigos vs. Les Affreux	Les Affreux	n/a
DG Goons vs. Pardon My Swag	DG Goons	Pardon My Swag
Diablos vs. 5-Star Prospects	5-Star Prospects	5-Star Prospects
Gotham Knigts vs. Jagerbomb	Jagerbomb	Gotham Knights
Sticky Hands vs. D’S Nuts	D’s Nuts	D’s Nuts
Les Aigles vs. Tomahawk Nightmare	Tomahawk Nightmare	Tomahawk Nightmare
Warhawks vs. Backyard Bullies	Warhawks	Warhawks
Last Week’s record	11-1	10-2
Record	64-32	65-31
Pct.	0.631	0.654

 

Sunday’s Sassy Scream

 

It seemed like I blinked and we got 8 weeks into the season. The playoffs are just 2 weeks away so saddle your horses. Yup, that’s right, that doesn’t mean anthing.

 

For further analysis, tune in to the official FPF division D podcast Calling the Audible where GM Kolethras and I will why parents do not listen when their kids give directions, Japanese fire dolls and Montreal’s abandoned Bucket/Street Art.  If you watch for long enough we may discuss some flag football relevant topics!  

 

You can watch us live Thursday nights at 8:30 at www.youtube.com/flagplus or download the show via iTunes or at http://fpf.podomatic.com.   You can always tweet the show live by tweeting @EagleFPF or feel free to tweet GM @GMKole44 and let him know your vacation plans.

        

Have a great and safe week of action. See you at the fields!