eSFL Insider-Week 10 2011

Matchup Preview | November 13, 2011
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McKinney Rednecks (4-6, 4-5 Global Division)		Zima Ruskies (4-6, 3-5 Global Division)
Offensive Stats Comparison 90.84 Points Per Game 108.94 1930 Passing Yards 3004 780 Rushing Yards 890 2034 Receiving Yards 2082 5244 Total Offensive Yards 5976 22 Passing TD 38 3 Rushing TD 2 Defensive Stats Comparison 10.5 Sacks 15 2 Interceptions 5 137 Tackles 120 36 Assist Tackles 23 34.1 Points Per Game 36.75 TEAM INFO 57.3 (10) Value 84.1 (2) 4-5 What If vs Season Avg 5-4 15 (10) Power Rank 19 (4) 144.5 Points Against Avg 145.84 135.8 Points Fielded Avg 145.69 Game Notes All time series McKinney leads 4-3 including a McKinney win in week two of this season 170-167. The Zima Ruskies enter this week on life support two games behind the Rednecks for fourth place in the Global and the final playoff spot. After a devastating week four double header two game loss the Ruskies have battled to put themselves back into the hunt, winning three of five since. The team can rest on the fact that wide receiver Vincent Jackson last week displayed the brilliance that led the D Crownholder team to a world championship a few years ago, scoring 39 points in a win over the Bruisermakers. However, running back Chris Johnson has failed to provide the expected punch when he was acquired via trade several weeks ago and is on the verge of being benched in favor of Reggie Bush. This is a team on the rise and should be closely monitored by league owners as a serious contender for the Ballistic Bowl. On the other hand, the McKinney Rednecks started the season with four wins in the first five but has since dropped five in a row to fall out of the playoff picture. With a loss this week the Rednecks can  schedule their travel arrangements to the Gunner Cup tourney. What has gotten this team in this position is poor coaching, poor general managership, and frankly, a lack of interest and desire. What was once considered a model franchise in the eSFL has now turned into a ghost team that is likely in it's last. Rumors continue to swirl that the Rednecks will not be offered an opportunity to participate in the league after the season is complete. With that said, the Rednecks will win this week and send the Ruskies back into panic mode. At press time the McKinney staff appeared to have set their lineup for the first time in three weeks, and it is bad news for the Ruskies. Although the team lacks depth they are behind their bye weeks and have a formidable lineup. Rednecks 157    Ruskies  152

Matchup Preview | November 13, 2011
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Temp's Texan Boy's (7-3, 6-2 Global Division)		D Crownholder (6-4, 6-3 Global Division)
Offensive Stats Comparison 130.78 Points Per Game 128.67 2451 Passing Yards 1863 1625 Rushing Yards 1404 2502 Receiving Yards 3011 6578 Total Offensive Yards 6278 35 Passing TD 40 13 Rushing TD 9 Defensive Stats Comparison 6 Sacks 6.5 2 Interceptions 4 122 Tackles 115 33 Asst Tackles 27 25.5 Points Per Game 27.35 Team Info 78.4 (3) Value Rank 72 (4) 7-2 What If Vs Season Avg 5-4 35.5 (3) Power Rank 27 (6) 145.68 Points Against Avg 146.59 156.37 Points Fielded Avg 156.02 Game Notes Temp lost to D in week one and is 6-3 lifetime vs the Crownholder. The D Crownholder have been a team that has lacked consistency, winning big and following up with a huge disappointment. AFter winning four straight they have lost two of the last three and are now trying to hold onto a playoff spot. Most would agree that playoff spot is not in serious jeopardy but a loss this week would change that situation. With quarterback Aaron Rodgers at the helm it is hard to imagine this team not being among the final Global division four, but poor performance from the teams wide receiver corp has made it ownerships primary concern. On paper, these teams are very very similar in scoring categories across the board and the Crownholder team will certainly be a tough beat for the Temp Boy's this week. The Boy's are looking for their first ever division crown and have displayed the power to acquire it. Last week a tough non division loss to his childhood playmate and great friend, Chaz Templin of the Texan Bruisers, sent ownership into the excuse mode. Coach Templin is not known across the league as an excuse maker and it was a big surprise when he pulled out the "bye" week one after the loss. Maybe that is what a team does when they have their four game win streak snapped against a big time rival. Regardless of the standings, Temp will rebound this week with a solid team performance and certainly finish at or above his season average of 156.37. The unfortunate thing for them is the Crownholder will show up with their "A" game and post in excess of 175 for the win. Crownholder  178   Texas Boy's 163

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Frost Furrious Flurries (1-9, 0-8 Global Division)		Pardue Bruisermakers (6-4, 5-4 Global Division)
Offensive Stats Comparison 90.96 Points Per Game 119.08 2164 Passing Yards 2543 1280 Rushing Yards 1274 1941 Receiving Yards 2397 5325 Total Offensive Yards 6214 16 Passing TD 33 9 Rushing TD 5 Defensive Stats Comparison 6.5 Sacks 14.5 1 Interceptions 3 154 Tackles 162 63 Asst Tackles 52 30.3 Points Per Game 38.3 Team Info 31.6 (14) Value Rank 57.5 (9) 2-7 What If vs Season Avg 7-2 3.5 (14) Power Rank 36 (2) 154.98 Points Against Avg 141.35 121.62 Points Fielded Avg 157.30 Game Notes Frost enters with a five game losing streak and lost to Pardue in week 7 of this year. Pardue leads all time series 11-2. Folks, this is the week to get your shopping done, the traffic around the stadium will not be an issue. The Frost Furrious Flurries simply do not have a team that can compete against the big boys, little boys, or no one. The most pathetic team in the 2011 eSFL will likely be beaten as quickly as the second quarter of NFL games begin. At the bottom of the league in most all stats this team will be lucky to exceed 100 points again. If you wish to witness an all out demolition buy a ticket to this one. The Bruisermakers have fought injury battles all season, losing their top draft pick, their top wide receiver for several weeks, and more. Even with those injury's the team has been able to compete and are in a great position to obtain the Global division wild card. Pardue must win this game, a loss here is not only a stomach buster, but would put this organization into panic mode. Start the panic mode then, the upset of the week is right here. Frost will get solid performances from Flacco, Titus Young, Lance Moore, oh well, I simply can't find enough points from this unit.......... Pardue 162  Frost  93

Matchup Preview | November 13, 2011
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Texan Bruisers (8-2, 6-2 Appalachian Division)		Whitmore Workhorse (4-6, 4-5 Appalachian Division)
Offensive Stats Comparison 120.5 Points Per Game 98.84 2237 Passing Yards 2646 1311 Rushing Yards 1772 2576 Receiving Yards 2142 6124 Total Offensive Yards 6560 29 Passing TD 23 14 Rushing TD 5 Defensive Stats Comparison 3.5 Sacks 5 5 Interceptions 4 151 Tackles 173 54 Asst Tackles 61 31.35 Points Per Game 36.85 Team Info 58.7 (8) Value Rank 52.9 (11) 5-4 What If vs Season Avg 3-6 32.5 (4) Power Rank 12.5 (11) 144.78 Points Against Avg 138.72 151.86 Points Fielded Avg 135.69 Game Notes Texan has won 6 games in a row and Whit has lost 4 straight. Texan beat Whit in week one to go 3-2 all time in the series. The Texan Bruisers come in on a six game winning streak, none bigger than the last over his long time friend and rival Matt Templin of the Texas Boy's. The Bruisers are in second place in the Appalachian division and on the heels of the once considered unbeatable Perdew Pulverizers, one game out. With last weeks win the Bruisers have all but locked up another season in which they will be playoff bound and a serious contender for the Ballistic Bowl. With a ring on the line this season, the Texan team has made it known his intentions to wear it, and especially the next time he sees his ole pal Matt. The surprise to me is how he has won eight of ten games this season with a less than remarkable roster. Other than Ray Rice this team has nothing but a bunch of mid tier fantasy performers that must somehow find a way to continue to do what they have been. The big question is, can they do it in the final weeks of the season? Last seasons Ballistic Bowl winner enters this weeks game in a hurt box for sure. The Whitmore Workhorse have quickly fallen from world champions with a decent team and strong playoff contender to "the team that got lucky last year". This week poses the team an opportunity to extend their losing streak to five, something that no owner wants, or expects after winning the previous four of five contes. The ponies should play to form and score their normal 112 points, a total that s likely to equal the difference in this contest. However, with a squad that is much better than the 8-2 opponent this week, the ponies will likely get back on track with a win. How can you lose five in a row with a unit that includes, Rivers, Jones-Drew, Driver, and Decker? Whitmore 147  Texan  142

Matchup Preview | November 13, 2011
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Kavs Kavanators (6-4, 4-4 Appalachian Division)		Perdew Pulverizers (9-1, 8-1 Appalachian Division)
Offensive Stats Comparison 117.98 Points Per Game 131.55 2287 Passing Yards 2226 776 Rushing Yards 2220 3058 Receiving Yards 2692 6121 Total Offensive Yards 7138 30 Passing TD 23 10 Rushing TD 12 Defensive Stats Comparison 4 Sacks 2.5 3 Interceptions 2 188 Tackles 159 71 Asst Tackles 54 34.75 Points Per Game 27.4 Team Info 64 (7) Value Rank 109.1 (1) 5-4 What If vs Season Avg 7-2 29.5 (5) Power Rank 41 (1) 143.6 Points Against Avg 132.59 152.73 Points Fielded Avg 158.95 Game Notes Perdew beat Kav in week six and is 2-3 lifetime in the reg season series. Don't you wish you had a crystal ball? If you did, you would be able to know what Josh Perdew was going to say before he said it. Well, ok, everyone already knows, "My team is the shit", "I'm the best eSFL coach since, well, ever", "I planned for injuries and they happened the exact week I figured they would", blah blah blah. Notice to Perdew from the reality monitor, your team has averaged only 132.59 points against it each week, THE LOWEST IN THE LEAGUE!  This week, that isnt happening. Vick and Shady McCoy won't be enough to make up for your pathetic defense to save you. The Kavanators, voted by fans on the eSFL Insider in a recent poll, were named the leagues biggest talkers to never accomplish anything. Week in and week out coach Kav makes some of the stupidest statements to ever be heard from a team that is in hunt of their first playoff appearance in league history. However, on a recent local radio show Kav was heard to inform coach Perdew that this week will be his time to shine, and if he has any problem with that than pooohey! Led by a revamped wide receiver group the 'naters will be asking quarterback John Beck to sit back and watch Carson Palmer....well....anyway, the 'naters have the horses if you like nags. And did we mention the Pulverizers like to win? Pulverizers 187  Kavanators  143

Matchup Preview | November 13, 2011
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Fields Fanatix (2-8, 2-7 Appalachian Division)		Viall Vigilante (1-9, 1-7 Appalachian Division)
Offensive Stats Comparison 96.72 Points Per Game 105.83 2876 Passing Yards 2518 780 Rushing Yards 1067 1991 Receiving Yards 2138 5647 Total Offensive Yards 5723 31 Passing TD 32 6 Rushing TD 6 Defensive Stats Comparison 8.5 Sacks 3.5 2 Interceptions 4 109 Tackles 120 69 Asst Tackles 38 32.25 Points Per Game 27.8 Team Info 48.4 (12) Value Rank 46.1 (13) 2-7 What If vs Season Avg 2-7 7 (13) Power Rank 8 (12) 145.91 Points Against Avg 150.24 128.97 Points Fielded Avg 133.63 Game Notes Fields defeated Viall in week 3 of this season and is 7-0 lifetime versus coach Joel V. The Vigilante won last week and then their coach gets sassy. First of all, the Viall team winning happens about as often as coach Joe Paterno sees someone getting butt fucked in his locker room shower. With his win the team broke a ten game skid dating back to week 13 of last season. Congratulations! Now the team is rewarded with a chance to win two in a row for the first time since Pluto was a planet. At 1-9 the sad thing is this team is playoff eligible with the Blackjack rule, sad indeed. On the other side of the ball is future hall of famer Bruce F who has found himself in an unfamiliar position, a loser looking up at all but the worst of losers. Do not be fooled by the Fanatix record folks, it is actually better than the team really is. Coach Fields erred many ways at this seasons draft, and has also fallen into some bad luck. Anyhow, there is no use on wasting skin cells typing anything about theses scrub teams. No one cares who wins, noone cares. Well, I love both these guys and they have been great owners in the league for many years. I appreciate everything they have done for the eSFL and wish them both the best of luck. Vigilante 23    Fanatix 8

NON DIVISION Matchup Preview | November 13, 2011
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Igama Sweaty Palms (5-5, 5-4 Appalachian Division)		Rhodes Runners (7-3, 6-3 Global Division)
Offensive Stats Comparison 112.30 Points Per Game 103.70 1802 Passing Yards 2314 1382 Rushing Yards 1381 2236 Receiving Yards 1988 5420 Total Offensive Yards 5683 30 Passing TD 31 8 Rushing TD 5 Defensive Stats Comparison 15.5 Sacks 21 4 Interceptions 5 93 Tackles 135 27 Asst Tackles 42 30.55 Points Per Game 44.2 Team Info 64.1 (6) Value Rank 71.6 (5) 4-5 What If vs Season Avg 3-6 20 (8) Power Rank 28.5 (6) 145.55 Points Against Avg 144.5 142.85 Points Fielded Avg 147.09 Game Notes First ever meeting between franchises. Get ready for another non division family fued. Last weeks Temp vs Temp matchup will be hard to compete with and likely won't be. The Igama team has slowly moved from a big disappointment to a contender. With a slow start from their star running back Arian Foster the team had trouble getting enough points from the position to win consistent basis. That all seems a thing in the past and the team is one of the most feared in the Appalachian Division. When Foster performs and the defense gets 37 or so, this team is a tough beat. Throw into the mix something called Dwayne Bowe and my goodness. This season, coach Rhodes packed up and left Boot Hill to return to where it all started in hopes of re-discovering his winning ways  as the Rhodes Runners. The move has looked like a good one, winning seven of ten this season. However, don't be fooled, this team could easily be 3-7 right now, winning several games by 10 points or so. With Calvin Johnson, Frank Gore, Brandon Pettigrew, Vernon Davis, and Jarod Allen all wearing stars on their sleeves, this team can be one to lead coach Rhodes to his third Ballistic Bowl appearance and possibly a second world title. Nope. Igama   176   Rhodes 145 From the commish, sorry about the spelling, the spell checker won't work (Kav). When week 10 is complete the trade deadline will be in effect, no more trade. Rosters will be expanded by two, and IR players may be added and removed at will at no cost for the remainder of the season.