Peeze’s Playbook (Div E) – Week 8 – FlagPlus Football League

There is only one cure for the wound left behind by the sting of defeat, a cocktail of alcohol and a steady dose of Sussudio. After week 7’s loss to Junkyard Dogs (in my game with Killuminati), I felt the need to have a drink with friends and listen to the powerful healing touch of Phil Collins.

For reasons I could not explain, there is something sympathetic and soothing about Collins’serenade. There is a sadness too him. Almost as if he too knew the feeling of losing a flag football game. Perhaps there was something in the air that night but it truly seemed to help put the season into perspective.

Some teams are ready to dance into the night, already looking ahead into the playoffs. Others feel that they are on the verge of earning a spot, against all odds, so to speak. Finally there are teams who are just hoping for one more game so that they can slip in and enjoy another day in paradise. Wherever your time lies remember that there is limited time, so your playoff runs need to begin today!

WWE beats WCW

In a battle of 1990’s wrestling references DX proved to be more valiant as they conquered n.W.o by a score of 27-24. Anthony Perez struggled in this one having thrown 3 interception in a game for the first time in his career. Yet the story was once again the DX defense. While it is not typical for teams to be able to win games solely on the backs of their defense, DX has done so time and time again this season. This game was no exception, Foti Evangelista and Danny Aylward intercepted a pass each and there seemed to be numerous passes getting batted out of the sky. Joseph Perez added two sacks in yet another impressive defensive showing. Joseph Perez also led the team with 6 catches and was the only player to have more than one in the game but thi seemed to be somewhat of an issue for DX as they struggled to move the ball. However, they converted their extra points and proved to be the more effective team this week.

n.W.o have had an odd go around this season. I truly thought this would be their breakout season but it has not appeared to go that way. Despite having intercepted the ball 3 times, one time being a pick 6 by Peter Mignacca and having thwarted the DX offense, n.W.o. was unable to come up with the win. They lost both halves due to their inability to convert and it really appears as though the issue with n.W.o is playcalling. Converts are incredibly important and the inability to convert is symptomatic of not being able to call plays for the redzone. n.W.o needs to resolve this issue or they will have an issue sneaking into the playoffs.

Orange Crush > Candy Crush > Hangar Crossfit

With Jonathan Chevalier and Cedrick Nuckle in the lineup Orange Crush simply look like a different team. Yannick Doston seems to trust these experienced receivers and he plays with a sense of calm that has been missing when OC loses games. In this game Nuckle’s impact wasn’t as great as while he did catch two touchdowns, these were his only two catches of the game. Matt Tamilli and Chevalier added 2 touchdowns each, Nick Gagne added another and Doston ended the game with 7 touchdown passes. Orange crush did take their foot off of the gas a little in the second half a they allowed 24 second half points but given how big their lead was, this game was never in doubt.

Hangar Crossfit looked sluggish out of the gate in this one and seemed unable to deal with Orange Crush’s athleticism. Maxime Longre Morin seemed to be able to handle whatever the defense was throwing at him as he had another huge game catching 7 passes for 73 yards and 2 touchdowns. If we had a rookie of the trophy, this man would be the front runner. As we don’t, I suggest he buys himself something nice to celebrate. Orange Crush looked nice in this one as they would win 46-24.

DG Goons Too Drunk to Fight

I mentioned at the halfway point of the season that DG Goons were no quite as good as there record and a much tougher second half schedule would prove that to us. So far it would appear that my estimate has been accurate. In a matchup facing a tough Alcohol of Fame team the DG Goons looked as though they could never really get it going. Christopher Pendenza struggled against Alcohol of Fame’s tough and rugged defense. While he was able to move the ball he seemed to have difficulty converting in key situations. AOF took away Derrick Fontana who is DG Goons’big playmaker and while Franck Ngandui tried to pick up the slack with his 5 catches and a touchdown, DG Goons just looked stagnant.

I have been high on Bryden Streeter since I played him in week 1 and it is with good reason. Streeter flew all over the field in this game and was the main reason that DG Goons struggled. His 11 tackles and 4 pds showed just how AOF would not give anything away for free. Tom Gatehouse was more careful with the ball then he had been in previous weeks as he threw only 3 touchdowns but did not turn the ball over. Once they grabbed hold of the lead in the first half there was no looking back. Alcohol of Fame would not score in the second half but they would not relinquish their lead as they would move on to win this game 20-13.

5 plays Till Half Time

Each week, the Eagle at Master Control sends me 5 quick fire questions that I answer as honestly and coherently as possible. As always he submitted his questions late but as I don’t have time to think about my answers anyway, it works out. That being said, if you’d like to read my articles earlier I the week tweet your angry thoughts @EagleFPF 140 characters at a time.

Eagle: The Minge and DG Goons are tied for first in Conference A after Wednesday’s game. How do you see this playing out?

Peeze: I think that the DG Goons have a much tougher end of season schedule. The Minge have two winnable games on their schedule as they face Orange Crush and Junkyard Dogs. I think they win these two, while the DG Goons lose to Los Pollos Hermanos and play a tough, coin flip of a game against n.W.o. Interestingly, this may become a four way tie if both teams lose their upcoming games and Old Guns and Los Pollos Hermanos win out. If that happens, I officially shotgun, not figuring it out.

Eagle: In Conference B, Cream Team and DX currently share the lead. Who will take the division home?

Peeze: This scenario is pretty interesting because, these two teams play against each other on week 10. I think this ends in a two team tie and DX will come out ahead because of a last play pick 6 to win the game. It may seem oddly specific, or, perhaps Biff Tannen returned to his past/our present day with an Old Farmer’s Almanac. Children will be horrified, women will flood the streets with bloodlust in their eyes, but most importantly, I will be right.

Eagle: Of the teams on the playoff bubble who do you see making it/falling out?

Peeze: Well I’ll always show faith in my team so I’ll say that Killuminati will rebound, win out and get some help to get into the playoffs. It’s biased but that sounds like a you problem. As for Conference B, I think we’ve seen all the changes we’ll see from here on out. Jean Guy is looking better each week and their tough defense will help them hold on to this spot. Beating n.W.o is huge because it gives them a tie breaker and makes it very difficult for n.W.o to rise above them.

Eagle- With the new found parity in the league do you think an additional tie break should be added. If so what do you think it should be.

Peeze: I don’t think it’ll be a huge issue moving forward. We’ve had massive divisions of 50 teams and we’ve never had an issue with our tie break system. However, I would probably suggest bringing the +/- back into the fold. I always liked it, it gave the media a lot to talk about in the eternal dichotomy between offense and defense.

Eagle: Come up with creative ways to make sure that I submit these questions on time.

Peeze: Um…the easiest way would be to grow up and learn some responsibility. That being said given your height, growth is not prevalent in your gene pool. So, perhaps one way would be that each time you are late I get to pick your games in an attempt to sabotage you in the predictions race. Another way is that I submit 5 questions to myself about why I am far more attractive or have larger equipment (football cleats, what were you thinking?). No I think the only way to truly punish you is tht each time you are late, you will need to take me out and cover my drink tab. You may need a line of credit.

Reflections, Rants and Ravings:

The playoffs are around the corner. Things are about to get crazy
So I often choose different teams when making predictions on my podcasts and in my articles. I’m not fickle, just forgetful.
Turns out, unicorn blood is actually Strawberry Jello.
We keep talking about how strong Cream Team’s offense is, yet the Minge’s offense is right behind them in terms of production. Perhaps the most interesting thing about it all is that both teams started the season at 0-1.
I started writing this article Monday night but just as most weeks I spent most of the week waiting for input from my contributors. However, if you read it carefully this week you will see what parts of the article I write in which order. Here’s a hint this part is last.
Guys, the disciplinary committee is serious and there are repercussions to your actions. Please don’t play if you’re suspended. I never thought I would have to explain this.
Jeff Rosenblatt looks to be running away with QB of the Year he has thrown 15 touchdowns in his last two games. That’s a season for some quarterbacks.
No Teams have been eliminated from the playoffs yet. That makes for a very exciting finish.
I had my first ever rushing touchdown this week. It took a long time to get there. It was so comical the referees could not contain their laughter.

Power Rankings

Cream Team (6-1)- I predicted that they will lose in week 10. I don’t think they will lose until then.
DX (6-1)- Nothing, other than Foti Evangelista’s hair, is pretty abut this team. Their grit is true as John Wayne was badass!
The Minge (5-1)-I’m finally ready to drink the Kool-Aid. The Minge are good and they pose significant matchup problems for most Div.E teams.
DG Goons (6-2) Both Terry and I saw them slipping up. And so it begins…
The Pack (4-3) I am not ready to jump on board yet but they did win a game against a tough opponent and deserve to be recognized.
TDs and Beer (4-3)-The opposite of what I wrote about the Pack is true for TDs and Beer.
Los Pollos Hermanos (4-2)- I like chicken. For this reason I may have overvalued this team. After having the displeasure of playing Cream Team. They now are set to face of against the Minge and the DG Goons in the next two weeks. This will be the true barometer of how good this team really is.
Alcohol of Fame (4-3)- Defense doesn’t typically win championships in Flag Plus Football. This defense is good enough to keep them in contention.

Other Teams Receiving Votes:

So, this week I asked an attractive woman for her input. She was very insightful. However, she was wearing a pair of very tight, white Daisy Duke Shorts and for some reason I just couldn’t pay attention to what she was saying. So as always my vote is the only one that counts:

– The Pack (4-3)- Much like the Canadian Postal Service, they have just been too inconsistent for me to take them seriously. Still can be dangerous in the playoffs but I would like to see them pick up some big wins by the end of the season.

-Wax On, Wax Off (4-3)- A far cry from what I had expected from this team, still WOWO are doing just enough to keep themselves relevant. Again, I think experience will triumph but it’s time to stop thinking and start doing.

Hung-over Visions of the World of Tomorrow

In a week where I went 6-2, you would figure that tis was in fact an opportunity for me to come back and win some games. However, it was an insane week as Eagle and I tied for last in predictions this week as both GM and Terry went 7-1. It would seem that the games are getting easier to predict but I find there are still a couple of games that surprise me each week. I think it’ll only get more exciting as we approach the post season.

GAME	PEEZE	TERRY	GM	EAGLE

The Minge vs. DG Goons	The Minge	The Minge	The Minge	The Minge
Old Guns vs. Killuminati	n/a	Killuminati	Killuminati	Old Guns
Wax On, Wax Off vs. Jean Guy	Wax On, Wax Off	Jean Guy	Wax On, Wax Off	Wax On, Wax Off
TDs and Beer vs. Los Pollos Hermanos	TDs and Beer	Los Pollos Hermanos	Los Pollos Hermanos	TDs and Beer
Cream Team vs. Fresh MTL	Cream Team	n/a	Cream Team	Cream Team
The Pack vs. n.W.o	The Pack	n.W.o	The Pack	The Pack
Junkyard Dogs vs. Hangar Crossfit	Junkyard Dogs	Hangar Crossfit	Junkyard Dogs	Junkyard Dogs
DX vs. Gingers	DX	The Gingers	DX	DX
Alcohol of Fame vs. Orange Crush	Alcohol of Fame	Orange Crush	n/a	n/a
Record	30-26	35-21	39-17	36-20
Winning pct.	.536	.625	.696	.643

Sunday’s Sweep of the Leg

It has come to my attention that the Div.C/D analyst Justin Blanchard has been taking shots at me in his poorly written shopping list he calls n article. Yes Justin, I am struggling in my first season as a QB. It’s funny; I get it. I am learning however, I would hope that the league is so competitive that a new gunslinger would need to pay their dues. So I ask, what’s your excuse, haven’t you been writing for years? Didn’t you study writing in university? It truly does make one wonder about the educational system.

For those who wonder about division E’s comings and goings please visitwww.theunclehood.com to watch Flag Plus Bromance live on Monday nights at 8:00pm. If you can’t watch it live you can download it via iTunes or at http://fpf.podomatic.com/. Feel free to join us live during the show by tweeting @EagleFPF or if you’d like to join Terry in the debate as to whether pudding is better as a frozen treat or at room temperature please follow him @TerryTamFPF. Feel free to hit me up with questions or comments @PeezeFPF or by emailing me at [email protected]

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