By ROB MADMANEE
The eSTANDOUT Press
EGYPT —
Michael Vick earned himself a starting job by being — of all things — a dog slayer.
Vick will take over as the Pardue Bruisermakers No. 1 quarterback, coach Ron Pardue said Monday, a day after he posted 44.94 points and led his team to a league high 216.64 points.
"When someone is playing at the level Michael Vick is playing, you have to give him an opportunity," Pardue said. "This isn't about us drafting Kevin Kolb to play, we are talking about Michael Vick as one of the best quarterbacks in the eSFL right now."
Fans of the Bruisermakers have assigned Vick the nickname "Underdog", and it sure fits. "I think his play has even exceeded expectations over the last two weeks," Pardue said.
The Bruisermakers are off to another great start, which has become a custom for them. "We have to find a way to get through the playoffs, win some big games, otherwise this will be another season like all the others," Pardue said. After a 6-8 season in the teams first year, Pardue has led his squad to a 33-20 regular season record. In 2006 his team started 6-0 but won only 2 of the last 7 for an 8-5 mark. During the 6-0 start he was accused of possessing and using a time machine to aid in lineup setting. "Thats all bullshit, someone found a penis pump in my apartment and submitted it as evidence of a time machine device" he said. The following season he led the Bruisermakers to an unbelievable 12 straight wins to open the season. Unfortunately, the Bruisermakers lost the final game of the campaign, then followed that up with another in round one of the playoffs. Both losses were at the hands of the D Crownholders. "This is our year, I believe that this is the year of the Bruisermakers to win a Ballistic Bowl", Pardue said.
With Vick the "underdog" at the helm, the Bruisermakers just may take the title in 2010!
Founded: July 20, 2000, Minot, ND
Headquarters: Minot, ND
Commissioner: T. Rhodes
Founders: T. Rhodes,Darren Muha, Tim Meneely, Mike Gaus, Andrew Robinson
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
eSFL INSIDER WEEK 3, 2010
ESFL INSIDER WEEK 3
By Garrett M Bauer
Week three is upon us after some great week 2 action. The Bruisermakers have established themselves as a clear favorite for the Ballistic Bowl by dropping over 170 pts in consecutive weeks. Watch out for the Bruisermakers as they tear up the Global Division.
It appears that teams are finding trouble in looking for offensive help on the waiver wire. With many teams backups and third stringers already on team rosters, trading for players may be the best way to tweak that roster.
WEEK 3 MATCHUPS AND PREDICTIONS
Zima Ruskies (1-1) vs Pardue Bruisermakers (2-0)
The Bruisermakers look to stay undefeated this week and push their record to 3-0. With help from the new, or should I say old Mike Vick leading the way it looks like the unstoppable Bruisermakers go 3-0. Unfortunately for the Ruskies they will play the Bruisermakers back to back and will offer little resistance to the offensive powerhouse.
Prediction: Bruisermakers
G MAN (0-2) vs D Crownholders (0-2)
This battle crosses divisions this week with both teams searching for their first win of the 2010 season. Neither team wants to get off to an 0-3 start. GMAN will look to #1 pick Chris Johnson for a big score this week. D Crown’s Clay Matthews may be able to defeat GMAN himself, as Matthews has been lights out, knocking opposing QBs out of games and lineups. GMAN will be putting Best into the lineup to hopefully give him the best backfield and first win of the year.
Prediction: GMAN
Texan Bruisers (2-0) vs Kavs Kavanators (1-1)
The Kavanators wiil try to put the first blemish on the Bruisers’ record. Kavanators are led by Jay Cutler and Desean Jackson. The Kavs need Ray Ray to wake up as Baltimore hosts Cleveland this week. I’ve got the Bruisers lumping up the Kavanators this week, but not by too many points.
Prediction: Bruisers
Viall Vigilante (0-2) vs Fields Fanatix (1-1)
The Fanatix dropped a close one to the Texan Bruisers last week. They have nothing to worry about this week as Tom Brady and Welker will score close to 100 points as they take on the Bills. The Vigilantes team is busted up worse than Reggie Bush’s leg. The Vigilante needs to press that barrel to his temple and pull the trigger this week.
Prediction: Fanatix
Whitmore Workhorse (1-1) vs Perdew Pulverizers (1-1)
The Workhorse will have to start James Harrison 3 times this week to keep pace with the Pulverizers. Unfortunately that’s not allowed. The Pulverizers led by their keeper from last year, McCoy, a good Irish boy, and the gunslinging Phil Rivers will get the by on the winning track!
Prediction: Pulverizers
Frost’s Furious Flurries (1-1) vs McKinney’s Rednecks (2-0)
The Flurries will rely on A.D. on the offensive side of the ball and have Flowers and the reliable Witherspoon on the defensive side as they look to take down the undefeated Rednecks in week 3 action. The Rednecks won’t go easy, bringing the stars of the Houston Texans offense and defense. The well rounded Rednecks will get contributions from every position and continue their perfect season into next weeks doubleheader.
Prediction : Rednecks
Temp’s Texas Boys (1-1) vs Boot Hill Balut (1-1)
Temp’s Texas Boys bring the baddest LB core into week 3 to square off with Boot Hill Balut. Aaron Rodgers will put up big numbers again this week for Boot Hill. Boot Hill will need his receiving trio to dig deep to hang with Temp’s Texas Boys this week.
Prediction: Texas Boys
By Garrett M Bauer
Week three is upon us after some great week 2 action. The Bruisermakers have established themselves as a clear favorite for the Ballistic Bowl by dropping over 170 pts in consecutive weeks. Watch out for the Bruisermakers as they tear up the Global Division.
It appears that teams are finding trouble in looking for offensive help on the waiver wire. With many teams backups and third stringers already on team rosters, trading for players may be the best way to tweak that roster.
WEEK 3 MATCHUPS AND PREDICTIONS
Zima Ruskies (1-1) vs Pardue Bruisermakers (2-0)
The Bruisermakers look to stay undefeated this week and push their record to 3-0. With help from the new, or should I say old Mike Vick leading the way it looks like the unstoppable Bruisermakers go 3-0. Unfortunately for the Ruskies they will play the Bruisermakers back to back and will offer little resistance to the offensive powerhouse.
Prediction: Bruisermakers
G MAN (0-2) vs D Crownholders (0-2)
This battle crosses divisions this week with both teams searching for their first win of the 2010 season. Neither team wants to get off to an 0-3 start. GMAN will look to #1 pick Chris Johnson for a big score this week. D Crown’s Clay Matthews may be able to defeat GMAN himself, as Matthews has been lights out, knocking opposing QBs out of games and lineups. GMAN will be putting Best into the lineup to hopefully give him the best backfield and first win of the year.
Prediction: GMAN
Texan Bruisers (2-0) vs Kavs Kavanators (1-1)
The Kavanators wiil try to put the first blemish on the Bruisers’ record. Kavanators are led by Jay Cutler and Desean Jackson. The Kavs need Ray Ray to wake up as Baltimore hosts Cleveland this week. I’ve got the Bruisers lumping up the Kavanators this week, but not by too many points.
Prediction: Bruisers
Viall Vigilante (0-2) vs Fields Fanatix (1-1)
The Fanatix dropped a close one to the Texan Bruisers last week. They have nothing to worry about this week as Tom Brady and Welker will score close to 100 points as they take on the Bills. The Vigilantes team is busted up worse than Reggie Bush’s leg. The Vigilante needs to press that barrel to his temple and pull the trigger this week.
Prediction: Fanatix
Whitmore Workhorse (1-1) vs Perdew Pulverizers (1-1)
The Workhorse will have to start James Harrison 3 times this week to keep pace with the Pulverizers. Unfortunately that’s not allowed. The Pulverizers led by their keeper from last year, McCoy, a good Irish boy, and the gunslinging Phil Rivers will get the by on the winning track!
Prediction: Pulverizers
Frost’s Furious Flurries (1-1) vs McKinney’s Rednecks (2-0)
The Flurries will rely on A.D. on the offensive side of the ball and have Flowers and the reliable Witherspoon on the defensive side as they look to take down the undefeated Rednecks in week 3 action. The Rednecks won’t go easy, bringing the stars of the Houston Texans offense and defense. The well rounded Rednecks will get contributions from every position and continue their perfect season into next weeks doubleheader.
Prediction : Rednecks
Temp’s Texas Boys (1-1) vs Boot Hill Balut (1-1)
Temp’s Texas Boys bring the baddest LB core into week 3 to square off with Boot Hill Balut. Aaron Rodgers will put up big numbers again this week for Boot Hill. Boot Hill will need his receiving trio to dig deep to hang with Temp’s Texas Boys this week.
Prediction: Texas Boys
Friday, September 24, 2010
Boot Hill Team Report, 3
The Boot Hill Balut have been less than explosive so far this season, ranking only 10th in the league in scoring. Last week they were able to pull off a surprising victory over the Frost team, but lost their starting running back for up to six weeks with a broken leg, Reggie Bush. Bush was quickly released from the team as general manager T. Rhodes stated the team could not afford to keep a guy that averages 12 points a game on his roster for six weeks if he cannot play. Clinton Portis moves into the starting role, and the team will certainly need their star wideouts to step up if they have any hope of beating the Temp team in week 3. Those star wideouts are Reggie Wayne and Calvin Johnson, both top draft picks in 2010. Wayne was acquired via trade from the Viall team and has lived up to all expectations placed upon him by the organization. He has averaged over 22 points per game after two weeks, scoring a 22.9 and 22.6. On the other hand, Johnson seems to have picked up where he left off last season, in the dumps. He has only 8 catches on the season, four each week for 8.5 and decent 17 point weeks. The team hopes his struggles are simply a result of the team going away from double coverage and not his inability to get seperation. To get a victory in week three, Calvin needs a huge game against the Vikings from Minnesota. It seems like a real challenge, as the Vikings are ranked 8th against the pass and have only allowed 21 points scored against their defense this season. Upcoming games, GB, St. Louis, and NY Giants offer what seem to be a better opportunity for production from Johnson.
It has been rumored that the Balut offered Calvin Johnson to the Zima team in exchange for tight end Dallas Clark or A. Gates. Zima has openly stated one of his tight ends are on the market for a top wideout, evidently he doesn't view Johnson as a top wideout. General manager T. Rhodes would not deny or confirm the rumor.
Wideout Devin Thomas was signed this week and the team expects him to start putting up some decent numbers. With the release of Redskins running back Larry Johnson and the signing of special teams performer Chad Simpson, Thomas is expected to get a lot more opportunities at wideout. He has been playing special teams for the majority of his action.
Craig Davis joined the team this week and it looks like he will be thrust into the starting lineup. The team believes Nenee is a deep threat and Davis is a solid 6 catch for 80 yard guy. Davis did not play in week one but his week two performance intrigued the front office into offering him a two week contract.
Running Back Keiland Williams has been signed to a season long contract. With the Redskins release of Larry Johnson, Williams moves into the third string spot. Balut general manager said Williams has been signed for potential rather than expectations, whatever that means.
It has been rumored that the Balut offered Calvin Johnson to the Zima team in exchange for tight end Dallas Clark or A. Gates. Zima has openly stated one of his tight ends are on the market for a top wideout, evidently he doesn't view Johnson as a top wideout. General manager T. Rhodes would not deny or confirm the rumor.
Wideout Devin Thomas was signed this week and the team expects him to start putting up some decent numbers. With the release of Redskins running back Larry Johnson and the signing of special teams performer Chad Simpson, Thomas is expected to get a lot more opportunities at wideout. He has been playing special teams for the majority of his action.
Craig Davis joined the team this week and it looks like he will be thrust into the starting lineup. The team believes Nenee is a deep threat and Davis is a solid 6 catch for 80 yard guy. Davis did not play in week one but his week two performance intrigued the front office into offering him a two week contract.
Running Back Keiland Williams has been signed to a season long contract. With the Redskins release of Larry Johnson, Williams moves into the third string spot. Balut general manager said Williams has been signed for potential rather than expectations, whatever that means.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Week 2 ESFL Insider
What a phenomenal opening week to start the beginning of an action packed season that is expected to be the greatest battle for glory ever. Week one showed many lopsided victories with one tight game so let’s get to the recap.
In last week’s game of the week the Pulverizes D, lead by A. Wilson, helped dominate in an easy win 169-113 over the GMAN. The wide receiving core last week for the GMAN has left Coach Bauer in a struggle to find the right combination to compete this week.
The best game of last week was certainly the heated long time rivalry between the Flurries and Texas Boys. Temp has dominated Frost since the two teams joined the ESFL in 2005. This week happened to switch the roles, The Flurries who received a late great performance by A. Miles held off the persistent Texas Boys 159-148 even with an amazing Manning performance.
The Rednecks didn’t miss a beat after a few years off from coaching. Foster and Ochocinco brought a week one victory handily against the Vialls, 151-100. The Vigilantes have some work to do before week 2’s matchups.
Pardue and his Bruisermakrs lead all teams with scoring last week with a dominating 172-118 victory against the Crownholder. The amazing thing abouth Pardue’s score was that it was done without starting QB Kolb. D’s team top scorer last week was LB Clay Matthews. The offense needs to show up or D is in for a long year.
Zima and Rhodes battle it out once again in 2010 to start the year. This year the victory goes to The Ruskies 150-124. Zima had a great week from his starting RB’s with a solid performance by Gates. Aaron Rodgers must step up for the 2008 champs to be successful, also we have heard through the rumor mill that it is possible that kicker David Buehler might no longer be with the Boot Hill Baluts squad.
The Bruiser QB and RB’s have outscored the Workhorses three by 47 points leading to the Texans 150-102 victory. Although Whitmore’s squad below the top three positions played a great game his leaders struggled and must rebound this week.
Fields does what he does and that is winning, with a huge 1-2 punch from Brady to Welker he easily handled Kav’s Kavantors 159-129. The Kav’s played a solid game and should have no worries about coming back strong in the coming weeks.
THE PICKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Week two is here, good luck to all this week.
Balut vs Flurries +18…Frost had a solid performance last week with his WR’s that should continue. Rodgers will have a stronger game this week helping Balut out. Flurries win 145-140 but can’t cover the spread.
Workhorse +1 vs Vigalante…After two similar performances by these two teams last week we should an increase in offense, Randy Moss scores and Joe Flacco bounces back for a great game. Workhorse holds on 138-136.
Kavantors +8 vs GMAN…The Kav’s played well last week and will play better this week, The GMAN will continue to struggle to find the right combination, Kav’s 140-110.
Fanatix +4 vs Bruiser…This matchup will be a great battle this weekend, a true toss up in my opinion. With that said Brady has a better game than Eli…158-150.
Crownholder vs Texas Boys +16… The champ does not want to start the year off 0-2; the problem is the Texas Boys don’t either. Peyton Manning throws big and the champ’s team loses big, Temp 160-130.
Rednecks vs Rusies (even)…The Rednecks looking to get that same outrageous performance by Foster are left feeling a little disappointed after this week. Foster returns to normal numbers and Drew Brees blows up for Zima to lead him to the 153-145 victory.
GAME OF THE WEEK
Bruisermakers +1 vs Pulverizers…Week two matchup, power rankings 1 vs 2 the heavyweight battle of the week. The Pulverizers are expecting better things from Rivers and Stewart this week and Pardue is committed to Andy Reid and the Eagles QB options. This week the Vick option succeeds, The Bruise role again while River’s struggles again in week two leaving The Pulverizers at 1-1…Bruisermakers 170-155.
Everyone have a great week and good luck.
Jeff
In last week’s game of the week the Pulverizes D, lead by A. Wilson, helped dominate in an easy win 169-113 over the GMAN. The wide receiving core last week for the GMAN has left Coach Bauer in a struggle to find the right combination to compete this week.
The best game of last week was certainly the heated long time rivalry between the Flurries and Texas Boys. Temp has dominated Frost since the two teams joined the ESFL in 2005. This week happened to switch the roles, The Flurries who received a late great performance by A. Miles held off the persistent Texas Boys 159-148 even with an amazing Manning performance.
The Rednecks didn’t miss a beat after a few years off from coaching. Foster and Ochocinco brought a week one victory handily against the Vialls, 151-100. The Vigilantes have some work to do before week 2’s matchups.
Pardue and his Bruisermakrs lead all teams with scoring last week with a dominating 172-118 victory against the Crownholder. The amazing thing abouth Pardue’s score was that it was done without starting QB Kolb. D’s team top scorer last week was LB Clay Matthews. The offense needs to show up or D is in for a long year.
Zima and Rhodes battle it out once again in 2010 to start the year. This year the victory goes to The Ruskies 150-124. Zima had a great week from his starting RB’s with a solid performance by Gates. Aaron Rodgers must step up for the 2008 champs to be successful, also we have heard through the rumor mill that it is possible that kicker David Buehler might no longer be with the Boot Hill Baluts squad.
The Bruiser QB and RB’s have outscored the Workhorses three by 47 points leading to the Texans 150-102 victory. Although Whitmore’s squad below the top three positions played a great game his leaders struggled and must rebound this week.
Fields does what he does and that is winning, with a huge 1-2 punch from Brady to Welker he easily handled Kav’s Kavantors 159-129. The Kav’s played a solid game and should have no worries about coming back strong in the coming weeks.
THE PICKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Week two is here, good luck to all this week.
Balut vs Flurries +18…Frost had a solid performance last week with his WR’s that should continue. Rodgers will have a stronger game this week helping Balut out. Flurries win 145-140 but can’t cover the spread.
Workhorse +1 vs Vigalante…After two similar performances by these two teams last week we should an increase in offense, Randy Moss scores and Joe Flacco bounces back for a great game. Workhorse holds on 138-136.
Kavantors +8 vs GMAN…The Kav’s played well last week and will play better this week, The GMAN will continue to struggle to find the right combination, Kav’s 140-110.
Fanatix +4 vs Bruiser…This matchup will be a great battle this weekend, a true toss up in my opinion. With that said Brady has a better game than Eli…158-150.
Crownholder vs Texas Boys +16… The champ does not want to start the year off 0-2; the problem is the Texas Boys don’t either. Peyton Manning throws big and the champ’s team loses big, Temp 160-130.
Rednecks vs Rusies (even)…The Rednecks looking to get that same outrageous performance by Foster are left feeling a little disappointed after this week. Foster returns to normal numbers and Drew Brees blows up for Zima to lead him to the 153-145 victory.
GAME OF THE WEEK
Bruisermakers +1 vs Pulverizers…Week two matchup, power rankings 1 vs 2 the heavyweight battle of the week. The Pulverizers are expecting better things from Rivers and Stewart this week and Pardue is committed to Andy Reid and the Eagles QB options. This week the Vick option succeeds, The Bruise role again while River’s struggles again in week two leaving The Pulverizers at 1-1…Bruisermakers 170-155.
Everyone have a great week and good luck.
Jeff
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
2010 ESFL Insider, Week One
By: Josh Perdew, ESFL Insider Correspondent
Zima Ruskies Vs. Boot Hill Balut:
Last Meeting:Week 10, 2009- Frost 161.92 --Temp 125.52
Last Meeting: Week 14, 2009, Playoffs-Texan 162 -- Whitmore 135.9
Last Meeting: Week 11, 2009, Fields 175.92 -- Kav 174.22
Kav will get good production from his starting QB Jay Cutler and a nice 35 point performance but Ray Rice will get shut down by the Jets defense and score a season low 11 points. Fields will get solid games from both Brady and MJD with 31 and 26 points respectively and knock Kav out of this one. Fields wins 155-128
Pardue Bruisermakers Vs. D Crownholders:
All Time Reg Season Head to Head- Crownholders lead 4-2
Last Meeting: Week 13 2009, Pardue 173.32 -- D 160.38
Pardue will come out on fire in this one. D Crown should get a monster game from quarterback Favre but no help from anyone else on this team. Pardue will be led by Frank Gore’s 28 points. Pardue wins 163 – 119Last Meeting: Week 13 2009, Pardue 173.32 -- D 160.38
Zima Ruskies Vs. Boot Hill Balut:
All Time Reg Season Head to Head-Rhodes leads 5-3
Last Meeting:Week 12, 2009- Balut 156.1 -- Zima 149.8
Last Meeting:Week 12, 2009- Balut 156.1 -- Zima 149.8
The traditional Zima Rhodes week 1 matchup returns after skipping a year in 2009. Zima will look for a monster game from Drew Brees on Thursday night. He should be able to get 34 points on an aged defense like Minnesota. Boot Hill is looking for #1 pick Aaron Rodgers to lead the league at the QB spot and put up a nice 38 points. The QB’s on both of these teams are all we can really talk about as the rest of both teams are mediocre at best. The Fight’n Balut pull out a close victory over Zima. Boot Hill wins 147-141
Frost Flurries Vs. Temps Texas Boys:
All Time Reg Season Head to Head- Temp leads 7-2
Last Meeting:Week 10, 2009- Frost 161.92 --Temp 125.52
Frost gets a solid start from Adrian Peterson vs New Orleans weak defense on Thursday and jump out to an early lead. Temp will make a comeback late and spring a victory led by Peyton Manning (34 points) and Patrick Willis (21 points). Temp wins 168-149
McKinney Rednecks Vs. Viall Vigilante:
All Time Reg Season Head to Head- First Meeting
Last Meeting: Never
Last Meeting: Never
Most folks in this league would take McKinney all day in this matchup, but not here. I think Viall gets the edge here and Rhodes creates another “real men of genius” commercial for McKinney. Viall’s Ted Ginn scores four touchdowns in his 49er debut and drops 48 points on McKinney. Viall wins 179-155
Whitmore’s Workhorses Vs. Texan Bruisers:
All Time Reg Season Head to Head- Whitmore leads 2-0
Last Meeting: Week 14, 2009, Playoffs-Texan 162 -- Whitmore 135.9
Whitmore’s Joe Flacco will lead his team in scoring with 28 points and Steven Jackson will drop 24 points but it won’t be enough to slow down the Texan Bruisers Andre Johnson. Johnson will be the top receiver for the opening week with a 14 catch, 224 yard, 3 TD performance that will crush Whit to pieces. Johnson will drop a 50 plus point game and the Bruisers cruise to victory. Texan Bruisers win 157-124
Fields Fanatix Vs. Kav’s Kavanators:
All Time Reg Season Head to Head- Fields leads 3-0
Last Meeting: Week 11, 2009, Fields 175.92 -- Kav 174.22
Kav will get good production from his starting QB Jay Cutler and a nice 35 point performance but Ray Rice will get shut down by the Jets defense and score a season low 11 points. Fields will get solid games from both Brady and MJD with 31 and 26 points respectively and knock Kav out of this one. Fields wins 155-128
GAME OF THE WEEK:
Perdew Pulverizers Vs. GMAN:
All Time Reg Season Head to Head-First Meeting
Last Meeting: NA
Last Meeting: NA
This game will be high scoring and very little defense as these high powered Appalachian division teams look to beat the piss out of each other. Gman comes in with a much better lineup, but Perdew gets solid games from every position. Marshall and Fitzgerald get 22 each and Rivers throws for 28 points. GMAN gets a nice 47 point game out of Chris Johnson but no help otherwise. Perdew wins this shootout 169-165
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Opening Week, Vegas Lines, 2010
The lines for each game as determined by the odds makers in Vegas.
Boot Hill vs Zima (Boot Hill by 81)
(QB +11, RB +5, WR +22, TE +19, K -6, Def +30)
McKinney vs Viall (Viall by 43)
(QB +9, RB -15, WR +20, TE +4, K +6, Def +19)
G Man vs Perdew (G Man by 41)
(QB +14, RB +18, WR +20, TE +2, K +17, Def -30)
Fields vs Kav (Kav by 68)
(QB +18, RB +10, WR +29, TE +5, K -10, Def -4)
Texan vs Whitmore (Texan by 57)
(QB +27, RB -1, WR +1, TE +18, K -23, Def +35)
Pardue vs D (NO LINE)
Temp vs Frost (Even)
Boot Hill vs Zima (Boot Hill by 81)
(QB +11, RB +5, WR +22, TE +19, K -6, Def +30)
McKinney vs Viall (Viall by 43)
(QB +9, RB -15, WR +20, TE +4, K +6, Def +19)
G Man vs Perdew (G Man by 41)
(QB +14, RB +18, WR +20, TE +2, K +17, Def -30)
Fields vs Kav (Kav by 68)
(QB +18, RB +10, WR +29, TE +5, K -10, Def -4)
Texan vs Whitmore (Texan by 57)
(QB +27, RB -1, WR +1, TE +18, K -23, Def +35)
Pardue vs D (NO LINE)
Temp vs Frost (Even)
Saturday, September 4, 2010
2010-Preseason Look, Projected Finishes
By: Josh Perdew, ESFL Insider Correspondent
Welcome eSFL owners and all Sports fans to 2010's first edition of eSFL Insider.
As the draft, two-a-days, and preseason are now behind us, I want to take a quick look at the two divisions and each team in it. I will break down each team and list a few studs and duds and project overall records as Week One is upon us.
As most of you know, or should know, the Global division has won ever Ballistic Bowl since the league split into two divisions. With that being said, lets get right to it and start with that division.....
Global Division:
Defending Champions D Crownholders are looking to become only the 3rd team in the history of the ESFL to repeat as champions. They are RB heavy with Benson, Grant, and Tomlinson. Favre will command his troops at QB and Finley should be a nice solid TE. His defense is somewhat weak as he currently has one player that retired this year on his roster. If Revis plays, he will be good but not great and Matthews is his only real pass rusher. He has a long list of duds….His team will finish outside the playoff cut with a record of 3-11….
Zima Ruskies are looking to take back the title he once held back in ‘04 but he lacks the power in the Global to do so. He took arguably the best QB in the league with Drew Brees and loaded up the TE position with both Gates and Clark but his running backs, receivers, and defense are average except for Jared Allen. Sharper and Pace are both duds. Zima finishes the season with a 4-10 record and looks to rebuild next season.
Boot Hill Balut, 2008 champs, had one of the worst drafts coach Rhodes has ever had in his long ESFL tenure. Aaron Rodgers is solid at QB and Calvin Johnson should rebound from a bad season to emerge as a top receiving threat. We know Wayne is solid and Naanee should be pretty good. His defense is decent with Briggs and Williams. Duds include Porter, Samuel, and a long list of mediocre running backs. Rhodes is a proven winner in this league and could make the playoffs, but a championship at this point is out of reach as some teams behind him have too much power. He finishes with a 7-7 record and narrowly misses the playoffs.
McKinney Rednecks are jumping back into the league after a two season layoff. Coach McKinney has put together a solid team with Schaub, Turner, Colston, and Gonzo. His defense is solid as well with Woodson, Dawkins, Posluszny, and Dansby. The only duds I can find on his team are Blount and Walker. His team should finish with 8 wins and a playoff spot.
Frost Flurries, the 2007 champs, will feature a balanced attack with Adrian Peterson, Greg Jennings, Owen Daniels, and Carson Palmer. Coach Frost has a solid defense led by Laurinaitis, Ruud, Bell, and Flowers. He has a good team with not many duds. Frost will compete for the Global Division title but fall short by a game or two. He will finish with a record of 9-5 and head to the playoffs.
Temp’s Texas Boys have a top 4 team in this league every year. He puts together another solid lineup led by Peyton Manning, D. Williams, Boldin, P. Willis and A.J Atogwe. He has a couple of questionable TE’s and RB’s but should finish the season with a good record of 9-5 and a playoff spot.
Pardue Bruisermakers are this year’s power in the Global Division. Coach Ron has put together a balanced team with Kevin “Corn on the” Kolb, Gore, Charles, R. White, Celek, and defenders Pollard, Urlacher, and Ware. I see a couple of young guys that could make him unstoppable. Pardue rolls with his 10-4 record to the Ballistic Bowl championship game and looks to capture his 1st title.
Viall Vigilantes, formally known as big “D”, is currently projected to finish dead last in the division and the entire league. Rumor has it Viall struggled to join the draft and ended up drafting two players that were rookie holdouts from the previous season and were restricted players. He ended up with a horrible draft due to this costly error and will struggle all season because of it. Viall has some bright spots with Randy Moss, David Harris and Champ Bailey. The best move he made in the preseason was trading off his top WR Reggie Wayne to Balut in exchange for a decent RB (Barber) and a fairly good WR (Harvin). He has developed some balance but not nearly enough power. A frightening 3-11 record and a Gunner Bowl draw is all he has to look forward to.
Whitmore’s Workhorses are a pretender in the division with a team of Flacco, Jackson, S. Green, and K. Winslow. His WR’s are a joke with Rice out half the season and his defense will hurt him all season with only one stud in James Harrison. Whit will be Gunner Bowl bound with a 5-9 record.
Texan Brusiers are another team that might turn some heads early in the regular season but fall apart down the stretch. His QB’s are shaky, his RB’s are iffy and he has the best WR in the business. Andre Johnson is an animal and his defense is solid. Peppers and Cole in the trenches, Beason in the middle, and Polamalu and Goldson are beasts. He will win at least 3 games with his defense. A 7-7 season for the Bruisers but fall short of the playoffs by one game and head to the Gunner Bowl.
Kav’s Kavanators, sporting his new logo and a bum squad of junk players, will steal two wins from the Texans and it should be enough to make the playoffs. Ray Rice is a stud as well as Jackson, but his brightest spot is on defense with Weddle. Weddle will look like Sharper from last season and win enough games for Kav to sneak into the playoff picture with a 7-7 record.
Perdew Pulverizers are looking to rebound from a disappointing season last year in which one more victory would have won him the last spot into the playoffs and eventually win the Ballistic Bowl. He has a good solid balanced team led by Rivers, McCoy, Marshall, and Fitzgerald. His defense has raised some eyebrows with Freeney and Wilson. He has no depth at QB beyond Rivers so look for an injury to likely put him out of the race for playoffs and title. If Rivers stays upright, the Pulverizers rally to the playoffs with a 9-5 record.
Gman, the new man, the rookie, has the best chance possible to win the division and quite possibly the Ballistic Bowl. Gman brings a solid group of players with Romo, C Johnson, Crabtree, Sims-Walker, Witten, and Lewis. He drafted two of the top rookie choices at RB with Matthews and Best. If these guys produce the numbers projected, Gman will roll to the division championship. A 10-4 record and shot at the title are certainly in sight.
And standing in the way is the Fields Fanatix. Coach Fields has a well known record in the league and should show us why this season. He drafted proven winners with Tom Brady, MJD, Welker, and Owens. He has a decent defense with Bob Sanders, D. Ryans, and L. Fletcher. Fields is a waiver wire genius. If you come across a player you need off the wire, you can bet on it, Fields probably has him already locked up. His team is always around when it’s time to perform and his squad will do it again this year. A 9-5 record is a solid record in the more balanced division and it should place him squarely in the middle of the pack for a playoff spot and possible title.
Playoffs??? Don’t talk about playoffs. Are you kidding me? Playoffs???
Yea that’s right folks, playoffs….Four teams from each division make the playoffs, but only two will play for the Ballistic Bowl Title.
Pardue will roll all over his weak ass division and beat Temp’s Texas Boys in the Global Division Championship game.
Perdew Pulverizers will pull the stunning victory over Fields Fanatix and then go on to knock out GMan for his 1st Appalachian Division title.
Setting up the Pardue / Perdew Ballistic Bowl XI, the Pardue Bruisermakers, will lift the trophy as this year’s champ.
I will be back next week with my Week One projections.
Welcome eSFL owners and all Sports fans to 2010's first edition of eSFL Insider.
As the draft, two-a-days, and preseason are now behind us, I want to take a quick look at the two divisions and each team in it. I will break down each team and list a few studs and duds and project overall records as Week One is upon us.
As most of you know, or should know, the Global division has won ever Ballistic Bowl since the league split into two divisions. With that being said, lets get right to it and start with that division.....
Global Division:
Defending Champions D Crownholders are looking to become only the 3rd team in the history of the ESFL to repeat as champions. They are RB heavy with Benson, Grant, and Tomlinson. Favre will command his troops at QB and Finley should be a nice solid TE. His defense is somewhat weak as he currently has one player that retired this year on his roster. If Revis plays, he will be good but not great and Matthews is his only real pass rusher. He has a long list of duds….His team will finish outside the playoff cut with a record of 3-11….
Zima Ruskies are looking to take back the title he once held back in ‘04 but he lacks the power in the Global to do so. He took arguably the best QB in the league with Drew Brees and loaded up the TE position with both Gates and Clark but his running backs, receivers, and defense are average except for Jared Allen. Sharper and Pace are both duds. Zima finishes the season with a 4-10 record and looks to rebuild next season.
McKinney Rednecks are jumping back into the league after a two season layoff. Coach McKinney has put together a solid team with Schaub, Turner, Colston, and Gonzo. His defense is solid as well with Woodson, Dawkins, Posluszny, and Dansby. The only duds I can find on his team are Blount and Walker. His team should finish with 8 wins and a playoff spot.
Temp’s Texas Boys have a top 4 team in this league every year. He puts together another solid lineup led by Peyton Manning, D. Williams, Boldin, P. Willis and A.J Atogwe. He has a couple of questionable TE’s and RB’s but should finish the season with a good record of 9-5 and a playoff spot.
Pardue Bruisermakers are this year’s power in the Global Division. Coach Ron has put together a balanced team with Kevin “Corn on the” Kolb, Gore, Charles, R. White, Celek, and defenders Pollard, Urlacher, and Ware. I see a couple of young guys that could make him unstoppable. Pardue rolls with his 10-4 record to the Ballistic Bowl championship game and looks to capture his 1st title.Appalachian Division:
Viall Vigilantes, formally known as big “D”, is currently projected to finish dead last in the division and the entire league. Rumor has it Viall struggled to join the draft and ended up drafting two players that were rookie holdouts from the previous season and were restricted players. He ended up with a horrible draft due to this costly error and will struggle all season because of it. Viall has some bright spots with Randy Moss, David Harris and Champ Bailey. The best move he made in the preseason was trading off his top WR Reggie Wayne to Balut in exchange for a decent RB (Barber) and a fairly good WR (Harvin). He has developed some balance but not nearly enough power. A frightening 3-11 record and a Gunner Bowl draw is all he has to look forward to.
Whitmore’s Workhorses are a pretender in the division with a team of Flacco, Jackson, S. Green, and K. Winslow. His WR’s are a joke with Rice out half the season and his defense will hurt him all season with only one stud in James Harrison. Whit will be Gunner Bowl bound with a 5-9 record.
Kav’s Kavanators, sporting his new logo and a bum squad of junk players, will steal two wins from the Texans and it should be enough to make the playoffs. Ray Rice is a stud as well as Jackson, but his brightest spot is on defense with Weddle. Weddle will look like Sharper from last season and win enough games for Kav to sneak into the playoff picture with a 7-7 record.
Gman, the new man, the rookie, has the best chance possible to win the division and quite possibly the Ballistic Bowl. Gman brings a solid group of players with Romo, C Johnson, Crabtree, Sims-Walker, Witten, and Lewis. He drafted two of the top rookie choices at RB with Matthews and Best. If these guys produce the numbers projected, Gman will roll to the division championship. A 10-4 record and shot at the title are certainly in sight.
And standing in the way is the Fields Fanatix. Coach Fields has a well known record in the league and should show us why this season. He drafted proven winners with Tom Brady, MJD, Welker, and Owens. He has a decent defense with Bob Sanders, D. Ryans, and L. Fletcher. Fields is a waiver wire genius. If you come across a player you need off the wire, you can bet on it, Fields probably has him already locked up. His team is always around when it’s time to perform and his squad will do it again this year. A 9-5 record is a solid record in the more balanced division and it should place him squarely in the middle of the pack for a playoff spot and possible title.
Playoffs??? Don’t talk about playoffs. Are you kidding me? Playoffs???
Yea that’s right folks, playoffs….Four teams from each division make the playoffs, but only two will play for the Ballistic Bowl Title.
Pardue will roll all over his weak ass division and beat Temp’s Texas Boys in the Global Division Championship game.
Perdew Pulverizers will pull the stunning victory over Fields Fanatix and then go on to knock out GMan for his 1st Appalachian Division title.
Setting up the Pardue / Perdew Ballistic Bowl XI, the Pardue Bruisermakers, will lift the trophy as this year’s champ.
I will be back next week with my Week One projections.
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