Anyway, hope everyone had their fill of bird, sides and sweets with a spatting of football all day long. We are in the home stretch and, as usual, things are tight in the playoff race. Lot of opportunity for spoilers and clinchers this week.
Achilles Heels (4-7) vs. Double O-Daddy (7-4): Bus 15 Battle
ESPN Line: Heels - 11
Does it seem strange that the only bus related trophy in this league involves two non-bus drivers? 8 out of 14 of us drove for the prestigious University Transit Service and only Chad and Kirk have a bus-based trophy!?! That is a travesty. Commissioner, I demand a trophy awarded to the ex-driver with the highest points total or best record. We can call it "Gillig Style" or "Flxible Shuffle" or "Unit 5-0's Fat Ass" or something...? We gotta get this covered.
But on to Kirk v Chad in the Bus 15 Battle. The Heels continue their insane losing struggles, despite an amazing array of weapons. DOOD seems to mprove every week and hopes to wreak havok in the playoffs. Actually, both are on the verge of playoffs and face a strange twist in this matchup. Kirk has the Jenna Van Oy points if Chad makes the playoffs by record, so if Kirk wins, he may actually knock himself out of the running. Weird, but cool, my friends.
My call is a close game. If it weren't the day after the game, I would have said that Hernandez is a great play and the difference maker, but he kinda flopped. Then there is AP agains the Bears - tough. I want to pull for you Kirk, but the Daddy is going to punish you. And not in the "I have been a bad boy" kinky way that i know you like. This will be more like the "Oops, I embarassed my big brother in front of his friends" punishment. You think you might get in a few good shots and compete, but in the end there is no contest and you leave demoralized.
Daddy 109, Heel 105
Roo Tang Clan (4-7) vs. Juris United (1-10): Blue Balls
ESPN Line: Roo - 4.9
I am excited that Alan is challenging my worst ever record. The 1-win history is lonely, Alan. Come join me. And, if I'm not mistaken, one more loss results in the Poop Pretzel. Mmmmmm!
Fortunately Juris is up against Mr. Lucky. Joe has been selling his wares hard for many a week. Has everyone felt like they just got off the plane in India, too? The guy drives a hard bargain and has shaped a competitive team with some very worthy keepers. You never know who will be on Joe's team from week to week, but you can always be assured that some form of bad luck will hamper the likelihood of a W. Perhaps this week it will be Jalen Parmelee expoding for 25? Or Harvin Missing the game? Maybe Mike Nugent will kick 6 field goals? Or, oh wait, there it is - Vereen on the bench with 19.3.
So, Alan is hoping and praying to double his win total, but I just don't see a ton of sure things on the roster. The names and matchups don't inspire confidence (nor do the injuries on the bench). It has been a tough season for Juris. Unless Percy Harvin does sit this week out, you should open wide for that oncoming pretzel.
Roo 97, Juris 82
Glitterfist Lasersnakes (5-6) vs. Barclay Street Bruisers (8-3)
ESPN Line: Barclay - 3
Hard to argue againt Paul's team this week, especially since Miles Austin was injured before he caught a ball and some Thursday night points are on the bench for GFLS.
But there is some intrigue. You have Paul hedging his bets with two Green Bay WRs. There is the natural comparison of Luck to Manning. And finally, Fred Jackson's back in for what I am sure will be less than a game before he is injured again.
I'd put money on Manning and Jackson carrying close to half of Patrick's points this week. Ballard and Jackson have some real potential though. If the two of them show up to the tune of 15+ each, I could see a close one. But what the Snakes really need is a miracle (and someone to turn back time so he could play Edelman instead of Austin).
Paul continues to look strong and poised for the playoffs. A win this week puts him in great position. I see that happening in a big way.
Barclay 112, Snakes 83
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