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WEEK 16

Weasels, Blast to face off in the CLFL Championship 

In one of the most interesting finals matchup's in CLFL history, the #1 seeded Washington Weasels will try to defeat last year's CLFL Champion the #3 seeded Baltimore Blast.

Washington's regular season record was 9-3-1, but the team faded late in the season.  Although hoping Tomlinson will play this week, Coach Weasel isn't worried about whether or not he does play.  

"Michael Turner is more than capable of running on the Kansas City defense.  Look what Barber did to them last week.  Lamont Jordan is hobbled and has a poor matchup, so we're hoping Holt and Burress can step up and that our defense (Baltimore, ironically) will have a solid showing against the Vikings on Sunday night.  Hunt's a tough competitor..."

Washington was able to get a big game from the Ravens defense on Monday night to secure a 66-47 victory over Aberdeen in the semi-finals.

This is Washington's 5th Championship game appearance in the CLFL's ten year existence.  The Weasels have never missed the CLFL postseason.  Washington averaged 66.2 ppg, best in the CLFL, this year with one less game than Baltimore due to their bye week.

On the other side of the field the Baltimore Blast, who posted a 9-4 record as the Madden division champs,  tout one of the CLFL's most lethal running games.  Rudi Johnson, Thomas Jones, and FA godsend Samkon Gado will lead the charge for the Blast.

When asked who his starting QB will be, Coach Hunt had this to offer:

"I'm gonna go with Brady.  It has to come down to Monday night.  When I saw Barber and Plummer last week, I thought I was dead"

The Blast were able to overcome a deficit with solid showings from Rudi Johnson, Thomas Jones, and Eric Moulds, enroute to a 64-52 victory of the #2 seeded Pasty Gangstas.

This is Baltimore's 3rd total CLFL Championship berth and second in as many season's as a solo owner.  The Blast averaged 57.7 ppg on the season.

Washington has had horrific luck on Monday night when the league is on the line.  In 2000, Marshall Faulk had 4 TD's on Monday night against Tampa Bay, allowing their opponent to overcome a large deficit win by 5 over the Weasels.  Vaseline hands Fred Baxter allowed Curtis Martin of the Boston Strangers to prevent the Weasels from getting to the final in 1999.  The Buffalo Boneyard were also able to defeat Washington in the championship with Monday Night Magic in 2002.  Will the Weasels finally survive a Monday night?  Or will Tom Brady foil the Weasels once again.  

Stay tuned and thanks for playing.  

CONSOLATION GAME
#2 Pasty Gangstas  vs  #4 Aberdeen Zerkillers

  vs 
LINE: Aberdeen -3
O/U: 116

Aberdeen found heartbreak in the final four once again this season, as the weekend started with New England's 21 fantasy points all for nothing.  Coach Christensen has been unable to be reached for comment.  Overall the Zerkillers squad didn't hit their averages in week 15 and leads them to the consolation game vs Pasty Gangstas.

Coach Trexler's team without a helmet are just glad they made it to the final four.  The Gangstas have been an up and coming team throughout over the last 2 season's, and will try their luck again in 2006.

WEEK 15
Zerks to face Weasels; 
Gangstas to host Blast.
Week 14 recap

Week 14 in the CLFL saw the defending champs, Baltimore Blast, put a 73-41 hurtin' on the #6 seeded Buffalo Boneyard.  Coach Hunt was unavailable for comment, and was last seen dancing to Beyonce' music at the 3rd Ward Tavern.

Coach Acevedo of the Boneyard commented on the third meeting with the Blast on Sunday evening:  "Yeah, we're fucked.  Next year I'm gonna sit in the closet at the draft.  Kerry Collins is a fucker." :)

The benching of Collins seemed to be the beginning of the Boneyard collapse on Sunday, in which Bruce, C Johnson, and J Galloway totaled a paltry 5 points.  The Blast were lead by Tom Brady's 17 and 27 total points from Rudi Johnson and Samkunt Gaydoe.

The Blast will face the #2 seed Pasty Gangstas at Invesco Field this weekend.  Coach Trexler commented,"It's gonna be thin air for those Blast assholes."  Time will tell! 

In other action, it was 4th seeded Aberdeen over the Vice City Mambas, 56-43.  

Coach Brown said, "Yeah, it's unfortunate, but there's always next year."

The Mambas lost Owens and McNabb to retardation (Owens) and injury (McNabb) and were unable to overcome those losses with a zero from the high scoring Bears defense in week 14.

Coach Christensen was available for comment and stated, "The team didn't do very good this week.  I was glad to see that my favorite player, Nathan Vasher, didn't do anything to hurt us this week.  It'll be tough to beat Washington three times in one season, but we're up for it."

In the "lower scoring than expected" affair, it was Cadillac time, who led the offense with 13 fantasy points.  The New England defense scored 17 to the Bears 0, and that seemed to be the difference.

Aberdeen with face the #1 seeded Washington Weasels in what is sure to be a classic battle.

"It's tough to beat a team three times in one season", Coach Weasel said Tuesday morning.  "Although anytime you have two teams with the potential to explode like these two teams, anything can happen.  I'm hoping I get a little help from the law of averages.  My team has been horrible lately.  Rackers is back and we're hoping Foster can't go this week so plugger Davis can go for us."

It's also rumored that the Weasels may give Brad Johnson the first team snaps this week in practice...

week 14

The CLFL Playoffs are held in high regard by its owners.  If you made it here, you did a good job at managing your team throughout the season and had a little luck along the way.  If you aren't here, you probably managed your team, and had lots of bad luck.  Regardless, I want to thank all owners for their participation in the CLFL this season and I look forward to seeing you next year.  Good luck and Happy Holidays...

Love, 
The CoMmIsH    xoxoxoxox

#1WASHINGTON WEASELS 
                        (9-3-1, 861)
The #1 seeded Weasels, the league's highest scoring team, will need a full roster to compete in the playoffs.  A bye week helps them into the final four without effort, but whether or not Rackers returns will spell out the final decision of the Fantasy Gods.  Tomlinson and Jordan are a forced to be reckoned with in the backfield and team nicely with the Indy defense.  They will face the lowest remaining seed in week 15.
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#2 PASTY GANGSTAS
                          (9-4, 749)
The CLFL's mystery man from Denver has a solid showing in 2005 and nails the #2 seed as a division champ.  With the tandem of Barber and James, paired with Brees or Plummer at QB, could have a solid showing with nice matchup's in upcoming weeks.  The Gangsta's will sit back and relax while enjoying a bye in the 14th week along with Washington, and play the highest remaining seed in week 15.

WILD CARD WEEKEND 
DECEMBER 11th

#3 BALTIMORE BLAST (9-4, 729)
VS
#6BUFFALO BONEYARD(8-5, 762)
These two teams met twice in the regular season, and split their meetings 1-1.  Most recently, in week 13, Baltimore defeated Buffalo to claim the Madden division crown, sending Buffalo to the edge of the playoff picture.  Buffalo had the tiebreaker over Compton, so here we are .  This is the third meeting this season between Baltimore and Buffalo and it should be interesting.  Look for Kerry Collins and Randy Moss to negate each other, if Collins isn't benched. Buffalo will need a solid performance from their WR'S while Baltimore will try to ride Thomas Jones and Rudi Johnson to pay dirt.  Defense could be a key in this matchup.  Baltimore will try to sneak Oakland in there against the abysmal Jets, while Buffalo will select either Minnesota (vs STL) or Denver (vs BAL).  

PREDICTION:  Coming Friday 

ABERDEEN ZERKILLERS (8-5, 766)
VS
VICE CITY MAMBAS (8-5, 832)
In another matchup that pits two divisional foes who split their regular season meetings, the Mambas and the Zerkillers have loaded squads.  Vice City showcases the three headed monster of Shaun Alexander, Mike Anderson, and Rueben Droughens along with the Chicago defense.  Injuries to McNabb and Owens have lessened the lethality of this squad, but they still managed to post 832 points, good for second highest in 2005 in the CLFL.  For Aberdeen, their own three headed RB squad consisting of Steven Jackson, Kevin Jones, and Cadillac Williams.  Although younger, I think these guys can have their games, and they will need to playing against Alexander and Co.  Aberdeen may have an edge at WR because Steve Smith is simply scintillating.  The New England defense will be the X factor for Aberdeen.  

PREDICTION:  Coming Friday

WEEK 13

*Head to head games in division are what I used to rank the teams this week.  Two teams play each other in two different divisions that will ultimately decide their head to head record for the season.  Read on...

In the Parcells division, Washington clinched the division last week and will secure the #1 seed in the playoffs with a win over Aberdeen this week.  A loss still ensures the #2 seed in the playoffs.  Aberdeen will need a win and a Vice City loss to get a playoff berth based on record.  If Vice City loses, they will, baring a miracle, get the #6 seed in the playoffs and play the #3 seed.   If Aberdeen loses, they would probably still get in because they have a nice point total and either Buffalo or Baltimore must lose (they play each other).

In the Lombardi division, Pasty Gangstas are the division champs and can secure the #1 seed with a win over Vice City, coupled with a Washington loss.  They could also fall deep into the mix should they lose with Baltimore OR Buffalo winning (guaranteed, they play each other).  Buffalo has more points right now than Pasty, and Baltimore would need to outscore Pasty by 19 in week 13 to make this happen.  Compton is going to need some help to get in the playoffs.  Their best bet would be a tie breaker of total points if they were to outscore Baltimore by 21 in week 13, coupled with a Buffalo win OVER Baltimore.  Pretty complicated.  I guarantee this weekend will sort for us clearly who is in and out.  

In the Madden division, Buffalo and Baltimore, both currently 8-4, will battle for the division championship.  The winner of this game could surpass Pasty's total points and win the tie breaker for the #2 seed with a Pasty loss to Vice City.  

The Boston Stranglers could get in on total points as the 6 seed if they were get their 677 total past Buffalo, Baltimore, Aberdeen, or Compton.  With the right teams winning and losing, coupled with a huge week where they are pitted against the remaining 7 teams for the 6 seed could get them in.  They need a miracle:  low shitty scoring from all teams and scoring about 90 points.  

I'm sure every scenario isn't here.  You can go through and sift the standings yourself to see any additional chances your team may have to get into the playoffs.  Playoff tiebreakers are located in the rules section of this site.  The most obvious scenario's are posted here and I wish you each the best of luck this week.  After that, I have my own agenda... :)  and some really shitty matchup's in week 16!  

GOOD LUCK NIGGAZ

THE COMMISH
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOX 

KEY MATCHUPS FOR WEEK 13      

** = divisional matchup

**Buffalo Boneyard  vs  Baltimore Blast
**Aberdeen Zerkillers  vs  Washington Weasels
Vice City Mambas  vs  Pasty Gangstas
**Compton Niggaz  vs  Boston Stranglers (COULD BECOME significant)

week 12 - 

Still up in the air it seems.  With 5 teams at 7-4, anything can still happen!  There is a scenario where Baltimore or Compton, should they end up competing for the final wild card spot based on points, could secede to Boston, who currently has more total points.  WOW.  

Baltimore currently has the divisional tie breaker over Buffalo, and they will meet week 13 to decide the division if they both have identical records after this week.  

Aberdeen has moved into the first wild card based on record spot, and currently hold the divisional record tie breaker over Vice City.  The two teams split theit head to head meetings this season.  Another reason they would be 4th is because they have a 664-661 advantage over Buffalo outside the division.

Vice City would then claim the 5th spot, based on record and points tie breaker outside the division.  

That leaves Buffalo and Compton with Buffalo claiming the 6th and final slot over Compton by virtue of total points.

This is going to be insane as it shakes out.  Good luck to everyone and hopefully you aren't the "lucky one".  :)

week 11 preview - It looks like Vice City would get the #6 seed with the highest point total if the loss of McNabb and Owens make them falter.  Anything could happen, all of the top 7 teams could get in as the #6 seed, with the records being so close, with VC having the top score if the playoffs started today.  

Boston, Upstate, and Iron City look like they MAY have an outside shot from some angle, while Seneca Falls and Nantucket are pretty much looking to play the spoiler and looking forward to next season.  

Everything else will probably shake up among the top 7 as they play out their schedules and jockey for position.  See the standings for divisional records.

WEEK 9  With 4 teams at 6-2, one at 5-2-1, and one at 5-3, anything can happen over the next 5 weeks.  It looks like a sticky one, please refer to the tiebreakers on the rules page for further information regarding the playoffs.  There is not an even field regarding games within divisions yet as the divisional games are scattered throughout the season, so this is just a rough estimate, and will be updated once per week on Tuesday.

Don't forget that, in the playoffs, you start THREE OVERTIME PLAYERS in case of a tie.  You will rank them accordingly and they can only be players at RB, WR, and TE.  Your overtime players are matched up in rank order and the highest scoring player in the first matchup wins.  If all three overtime players are tied for each matchup, the team with the highest scoring INDIVIDUAL player wins (QB, RB, WR, TE).  If that doesn't work, we're flipping a coin and this league will fold.

*SEASON ANALYSIS*
(through week 7)
10/25/05

Here's a look at where each team stands after the first seven weeks of the CLFL season.  There seems to be a gap between the bottom and the top which makes scoring points even more important than ever before for the 3rd wild card spot.

League Tidbits:
1)  There have been two trades this season, both for free agent picks. 

2)  The free agent market has yielded a few quality guys, such as Mark Brunell, but nowhere near as many gems as past seasons.  That means we do a hell of a job drafting and forecasting at the initial draft.  Good job.  

3)  Trade deadline:  Saturday November 12th @ MIDNIGHT.

4)  The free agent draft will continue throughout the REGULAR SEASON.  The free agent draft doesn't take place in weeks 14-16 for the playoffs, so try to forecast your rosters now to insure proper depth.

5)  In another reminder, don't forget that in the playoffs you start THREE OVERTIME PLAYERS in case of a tie.  You will rank them accordingly and they can only be players at RB, WR, and TE.  Your overtime players are matched up in rank order and the highest scoring player in the first matchup wins.  If all three overtime players are tied for each matchup, the team with the highest scoring INDIVIDUAL player wins (QB, RB, WR, TE).  If that doesn't work, we're flipping a coin and this league will fold.  :)     

LOMBARDI DIVISION

1.  Compton Niggaz (6-1)
Compton's geriatric unit of Favre, Martin, Taylor, and Rod Smith continue to produce for this team.  Along with a stout Redskin defense and Willis McGahee, Compton is a contender for the CLFL Championship.  They'll need to score a few more points to win in higher scoring matchups.  Overall, a solid team that you probably wouldn;t want to run into when they have the matchups.

2.  Pasty Gangstas (5-2)
Behind Marc Bulger and Edgerrin James, the gangsta's managed to get off to a 4-0 start before being dealt their first loss of the season in week 5 to division rival Compton.  This team will try to overcome the disappointment of Roy Williams, hope that Tiki Barber can remain consistent, and that one of their other WR's steps up.  The Eagles defense will need to pick it up as well.  Az Hakim was a nice pick up for Zach.  

3.  Boston Stranglers (2-5)
The zany T-Bone may have finally gone off the deep end!  With Mike Vick, Dillon, Julius Jones on the shelf, and Brandon Lloyd, this team is streaky at best.  Boston will need to string together a streak of 3 or 4 wins and have their players show some consistency to have a shot at the playoffs.  The Stranglers haven't been active in free agency, which may have hurt them as they even played a game without a QB in week 5.

4.  Iron City Nugs (1-6)
Aaron Brooks, Larry Johnson, and the Steelers defense have put up nice numbers for Iron City.   However, a disappointing Dom Davis and an under achieving receiving corp have led the Nugs to a 1-6 record.  They will need to rattle off some wins and score a lot of points to have a shot at the playoffs.  The Nugs have been active in the free agent market this season.   

MADDEN DIVISION

1.  Buffalo Boneyard (6-1)
The Boneyard has fielded a solid squad once again in 2005.  After the initial disappointment of 3rd rounder and rookie JJ Arrington not living up to their billing, they have pulled it together.  Darrell Jackson and Issac Bruce remain injured but, behind a reborn Mark Brunell (godsend FA selection) and Chad Johnson, the team has steamrolled to a 6-1 record.  

2.  Baltimore Blast (4-3)
After a hot start, the Blast have hit a 2 game skid and fallen 2 games behind the division leading boneyard.  Rudi Johnson needs to get on track for Baltimore, and the Bucs defense, Tom Brady, & Thomas Jones need to continue producing.  Baltimore needs Randy Moss to get healthy to make their run.  

3.  Upstate Ultimaholics (1-5-1)
Upstate's Trent Green killed them early in the season and then, just as Drew Bledsoe was getting hot, their faith in him was false as he crumbled again last week.  Clinton Portis has been a bright spot, but the receivers are lacking.  In a day and age where defense is huge in fantasy football, KC hasn't been getting it done for them.  A miracle is in order...  it's happened before.

4.  Nantucket Notaclue (1-6)
Nantucket's plan for Daunte Cullpepper was written a little differently by the Notaclue.  Two weeks into the season, Culpepper had thrown 10 interceptions and Burleson was injured.  An early pick on Tatum Bell that didn't pan out left the running game in shambles.  With the injuries starting to mount, Nantucket holds some of the league's most important backups and will be able to play the spoiler the rest of the season.  As always, a quality owner who is always trying to improve his team through free agency.   

PARCELLS DIVISION

1. Washington Weasels (5-1-1)
After an 0-1-1 start and scoring a measely 97 points in the those two weeks, the Weasel was scratching his head.  He wondered if his crazy Lamont Jordan and Michael Clayton picks would finally keep him out of the playoffs.  One player tried, but Jordan picked it up, and Tomlinson got on track enroute to a 5 game winning streak.  The Weasels will need Torry Holt to get healthy and for the Colts defense to keep producing to have a shot at the crown.   

2.  Aberdeen Zerkillers (5-2)
The Zerks think they may finally have found the chemistry needed for a successful fantasy run.  With rookie Cadillac Williams, Steven Jackson, and the best WR corp in the CLFL as a unit (Smith, S Moss, K Curtis) the sky is the limit for the Zerks this season.  They will need to get more production from their defense and have Carson Palmer remain consistent.  A week 8 showdown with Washington will decide the division leader heading into week 9.  

3.  Vice City Mambas (3-4)
Vice City returned to the CLFL in 2005 with a renewed interest in fantasy football.  After a solid draft which included Shaun Alexander, Donovan McNabb, and Terrell Owens the Mambas are the 2nd highest scoring team in the CLFL.  Vice City is on a two game losing streak but continue to produce.  They'll need the Bears defense, Rueben Droughns, and Mike Anderson to continue to produce.  Vice City could place in the playoffs by record, but also have the lead on the total points spot with 450 after week 7.     

4.  Seneca Falls Mafia (2-5)
On draft day, Mafia owner Matty gleamed at Manning, Harrison, and Stokley on his team.  Little did he, or anyone, suspect that his little brother, Mark Brunell and Drew Bledsoe would have more TD's that Manning after 7 weeks (11).  Cedric Benson will not be a factor this season and, with the recent loss of Ahman Green for the season, Seneca Falls is on the outside looking through the CLFL playoff window.  Disclaimer:  Miracles do happen... 

2005 CLFL CHAMPIONS:
BALTIMORE BLAST

Behind the solid running of Shaun Alexander and the superb play of the Buffalo defense, the Baltimore Blast earned this year's CLFL Championship.  The Blast exploded to an 89-48 drubbing of the 2nd seeded Buffalo Boneyard.

Able to overcome the loss of the tandem of Terrell Owens (to a broken ankle) and QB Donovan McNabb (played sparingly), the Blast entered the championship game with Back up Chad Pennington at the helm, and Lee Evans.  The two players performed well, taking the spot of the lethal tandem of McNabb-Owens.

Shaun Alexander and the Buffalo defense were integral over the last 6 weeks in the Blast's championship run, stepping up games and giving Baltimore a clear cut advantage, especially at defense.  

Buffalo took second place and had a great season, finishing at 10-2-1.

It was also the Boston Stranglers claiming third place in the CLFL over the Washington Weasels in the consolation game, 67-64.

Congratulations to everyone who placed this season and thank you to everyone for playing.  It was certainly a memorable season for the first 16 weeks, and now as we head into the playoffs where we can watch football for the sake of...

WATCHING FOOTBALL!

BUFFALO SNOTPILE
2002 CLFL CHAMPIONS

Lead by Drew Bledsoe, Ricky Williams, and Travis Henry most of the way, Brent and Jason's Buffalo Snotpile overcame a valiant effort by Green Bay's defense and Chad Johnson of the Washington Weasels to win their first CLFL title by the score of 58-54.  The Weasel's were without their starting backfield comprised of Priest Holmes and Anthony Thomas, having to play Leon Johnson and Mike Cloud.  If that's not a kick in the balls, I don't know what is!  The Weasel's go 0-3 in the last three years, appearing in each CLFL Championship.