Tier 3 Yearly Award Predictions

Week 9 

What up FPF, were back to our regular article format after 3 long weeks of Mid-Season Report cards. I hope you all enjoyed you’re teams mini breakdown and evaluation. But with only a few weeks left we have a lot to catch up on. In todays article we’ll look at any missed storylines, update the top 10 power rankings and check on the yearly award races. So lets get into it. 

Tier 3 Storylines 

Notorious C.I.G already with 10 games 

Even though we have an 11 week season and were only in week 9, Notorious C.I.G have already played 10 games. They ended the season with a 4-5-1 record. They stand at #9 in the standings right now but with over 8 teams in the division with 3 or 4 wins behind them, depending on hw the final weeks play out Notorious C.I.G can find themselves in the bottom 12 and miss the playoffs. Will their tie allow them to sneak in or will that tie be the1 point they are missing to get in the last spot. 

Where are the Parlay Tilters? 

The Parlay Tilters have missed their last two schedule games but the league hasn’t laced any forfeit designation yet so I’m not sure if these games were cancelled or forfeited. They still have 2 games left on their schedule so it will be interesting to see if they will forfeit the rest of the season. 

Top 10 Power Rankings 

1. Win Diesel 6-2

Win Diesel still with one of the best records in Tier 3. Their latest loss came back in week 6 where their Qb was missing so William Sebag is 6-1 when starting. A great season so far for Sebag as he has thrown for over 1000 yards and 31 touchdowns. They gave been my #1 ranked team for a while now and its gone take one of these other top 5 teams to beat them in order to over take them. 

2. The Process 6-1

The Process with 6 wins already…not too sure what happened on October 21st where they were schedule to play Parlay Tilters. Not saying that a win vs them would place the #1 but a loss certainly would mean more. Either way if that game was cancelled, it most likely will be postponed to the end of the season. Liberati and Groper remain the top WR duo in tier 3 and I don’t think any defence knows how to stop them. 

3. Jagerbombers 5-1

Due to the amount of games this team still has yet to play, I couldn’t justify placing them higher then #3 but they have been playing like on of the top teams in the division. Not only that but I believe this team would have success playing in tier 2. The team hasn’t faced much competition as they have been all heir opponents by more then two scores. Other then their 1 loss to the Deli Degens, Jagerbombers have been perfect. Ryan Kharouf has been a great addition to the team as his size and speed on defence give them a great edge. He has snagged 4 ints in 5 games.

4.  Snowdon Deli Degens 5-4

One of the only teams on the list with the possibility of ending the season at 5-5 but I know what this team is all about and they still are one of the only teams that can beat anyone on game day. They have one of the best Quarter Backs in the division and have no issue scoring points, Their biggest difference from last spring has been their defence and their inability to stop opposing teams from scoring and inability to create turnovers. Missing their 2-way performer, Evan Shivek, if this teams wants to make the finals, someone is going to have to recreate his production. 

5. Team Sexy 6-2

Some might see this team sitting at 6-2 and only at #5 in power rankings would say I’m crazy. Although I do think they are a great team, the issue I have with this squad is that when they play top teams in the division like Jagerbombers and The Process, they have been blown out. This week they get a chance to undo this trend as they face team Ethnik that sit at 5-2. Can Benjamin Berbriern and company finally put it together against a top team in the division?

6. Bandits 5-2-1

Bandits sit at #4 in the division so far with two winnable games left on their schedule, I could not place this team any lower in the rankings. Émile Skaf has protected the ball and as usual has been running the ball effectively. He has completed over 65% of his passes and has only been sacked about once a game. Still this team lacks a top rusher on defence, compared to some other juggernaught of the division but it might only show deeper in the playoffs. 

7. TrapStars 4-3

A quiet resurgence for TrapStars, as they have won the last 3 of 4 games and their latest win vs a strong Team Ethnik. Ryan Garber has finally found his footing after I gave the team a D grade on their mid-season grade. With 3 games left Ryan has thrown for 1500 yards 32 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. His most impressive stat is that he has completed 70% of passes through 7 games. Their big challenge that remains is a week 11 matchup Vs Jagerbombers.

8. Team Ethnik 5-2

Placing Team Ethnik at #8 here even though I have had nothing but good things to say about this squad. Their last loss to TrapStars and their remaining schedule makes me think that this team will end the season around the #8-10 seed. This team has been playing great but I do think that as a whole they might be missing some big X-Factor players like some other teams. David De Andrade has been doing his part as he has double digit touchdowns and leads the team in INTS. If they have a #2 WR who can step up, this offence can be deadly. 

9. The Penetrators 4-3

A fall from grace as The Penetrator have lost 3 of 4. Not by any means Justin Goodmans fault as their last loss came to West Island Boys 47-32 where he didn’t throw any interceptions. West Island boys, who seem to have figured things out, had no problem marching up and down on this defence, just like TrapStars. In week 10 they face The Process, so from being one of the top teams the Penetrators can finish sub .500. 

10. West Island Boys 4-3 

Finally West Island Boys have put it together after a 3 game win streak. Skylar Bayliff took the helm at QB and threw for 7 touchdowns so it will be interesting to see if they move to Skylar for the rest of the season. I think this team has too many talented players not to finish the season with at least 7 wins. They have the opportunity to do so with 3 games remaining that I believe they should win. 

Award Races 

These are my favourites to close out the season and win a Award. Based on their stats so far this season and their remaining games. 

QBOY 

Adam Malinoff- Snowdon Deli Degens

8 games played: 1307 yards 35 Tds  5ints 55.5% completion 

Ryan Garber- TrapStars

7 games played: 1436 yards 32 Tds 9 ints 70% completion 

William Sebag- Win Diesel 

7 games played: 1009 yards 31 tds 8 ints 67% completion

In my opinion, these have been the best Qbs so in Tier 3 and have the best chances at winning QBOY. This race could not be tighter as all 3 players have over 30 touches and less then 10 Ints. William Sebag has significantly less yards but has been orchestrating one of the best offences in the division. Adam Malinoff has played 1 more game and has thrown less interceptions then both Garber and Sebag. 

My prediction: Adam Malinoff 

I think Adam Malinoff will win back to back QB of the Year awards as he is the touchdowns leader with the least amount of interceptions. Sure he only has 1 game left to play but I believe a huge game vs Brewers can cement his season stat line. 

WROY 

Joey Notaro- Notorious C.I.G 

9 games played: 46 rec 502 yards 15 touchdowns 

Anthony Siggia- Dirty Slugs 

9 games played: 62 rec 612 yards 12 touchdowns 

There have been a lot of great stat lines from many different receivers this season. But the two that stand out the most to me are Joey Notaro and Anthony Siggia. Joey has been on a tear and its exactly what I expected. He leads the entire division with 15 touchdowns and is 3rd in yards in the division. His team hasn’t had the greatest amount of success but he has still had an amazing season. Notorious C.I.G don’t have any games left to play and Joey has played quarterback for at least one game so his start should be higher then they are. Siggia on the other hand still has one game at hand and is already leading the division in yards and receptions….by a mile. With 62 receptions the closest is joey with only 46. Only 5th in touchdowns right now but with a big game vs Ball hawks Siggia can climb up a few more spots. 

My Prediction: Anthony Siggia 

Siggia can end the season as the division leader in receptions and yards and has the opportunity to finish in the top 3 in touchdowns with a big week 9 game to end the season. This game will dictate the award. If siggia doesn’t score….he can see the award slip away. 

DPOY 

Ariel Libarti- The Process 

7 games played: 21 tackles, 10 Ints 5 Pds 2 tds 

Richie Mondesir- Ball Hawks 

8 games played: 14 tackles 6 Ints 5 Pds 2 tds

As #1 and #2 in Ints in the division these are the leaders for DPOY. Richie and Liberati both have two games left to play this season soda big performance by either player can see a huge jump in stats. At the moment they are tied for Pds and touchdowns so theres still a race here.

My Prediction: Ariel Liberati 

With a team as successful as the Process Liberati has been a main factor and a lock down defender. With two games left to play, one more interception seals the awarder him in my opinion. Unless Richie scores 2 more touchdowns then Liberati I don’t think he can catch him.

2-Way 

Sam Anastasopoulos- Team Sexy 

7 games played: 383 yards 9 tds 5 Ints 2 Pds

Arnis MehMetaj- Mixed Mambas 

5 games played: 423 yards 12 tds 6 Ints 2 Pds 1 tds 

Lots of players who have played great on both sides of the ball but the front runners in my opinion are Arnis and Sam. Both these guys are #1 targets on offence and have been very opportunistic on the defensive side of the ball. Both in the top 5 in interceptions and have also caught about 400 yards and double digit touchdowns. Both these guys are high up in both categories. 

My prediction: Arnis MehMetaj

With only 5 games played and 3 left for Arnis, I think he wins the award when its all said and done. He has 423 and 12 touchdowns on offence. Nobody can over him as he averages a little under 100 yards and over 2 touchdowns in every game. He also gets at least 1 int a game so he’s been all over the stat sheet. His height and speed is unmatched in tier 3. As long as Arnis is present in the next 2 of 3 games, its his award.