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redcped
Las Vegas and Washington are the newcomers to the playoffs this year, displacing NY and Chi. Same teams sitting with home field and a week off: Houston and Arizona.
Here's hoping the injuries don't decide too much, and let's have some fun.
1961 Playoffs
August 14, 2011 at 02:57AM View BBCode
Hamilton, if you're still keeping an eye on your team ... good luck tomorrow.Las Vegas and Washington are the newcomers to the playoffs this year, displacing NY and Chi. Same teams sitting with home field and a week off: Houston and Arizona.
Here's hoping the injuries don't decide too much, and let's have some fun.
Hamilton2
August 14, 2011 at 03:03AM View BBCode
Thanks. Good luck to you all as well. (I'm not here ...)
tworoosters
Washington limited Winnipeg to just over 200 yards in offense and effectively eliminating the running game, enroute to a [url=http://footballbeta.simdynasty.com/boxscore.jsp?boxscoreid=4274]27-3 victory[/url]. Washington RB [url=http://footballbeta.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?displaytab=stats&id=126869&statsyear=0&statstype=post&statsmode=rush&statsloc=all&statsweather=-1]Larry Orr[/url] rushed for 104 yards ion 25 carries and caught a TD pass as well to pace the SOR attack while rookie DE [url=http://footballbeta.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?displaytab=stats&id=132020&statsyear=0&statstype=post&statsmode=def&statsloc=all&statsweather=-1]Andy Smith[/url] had a pair of sacks to lead the Washington defense.
The victory came at a cost however as Washington lost two of their top three WRs, [url=http://footballbeta.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=127052]Archicha[/url] and [url=http://footballbeta.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=127045]Evans[/url], in the game and will be severely limited in that department in the upcoming conference championship game .
August 14, 2011 at 03:47PM View BBCode
Washington had lost three straight to Winnipeg but the greatly improved SOR defense was too much for the Zambonies in the Wild Card game.Washington limited Winnipeg to just over 200 yards in offense and effectively eliminating the running game, enroute to a [url=http://footballbeta.simdynasty.com/boxscore.jsp?boxscoreid=4274]27-3 victory[/url]. Washington RB [url=http://footballbeta.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?displaytab=stats&id=126869&statsyear=0&statstype=post&statsmode=rush&statsloc=all&statsweather=-1]Larry Orr[/url] rushed for 104 yards ion 25 carries and caught a TD pass as well to pace the SOR attack while rookie DE [url=http://footballbeta.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?displaytab=stats&id=132020&statsyear=0&statstype=post&statsmode=def&statsloc=all&statsweather=-1]Andy Smith[/url] had a pair of sacks to lead the Washington defense.
The victory came at a cost however as Washington lost two of their top three WRs, [url=http://footballbeta.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=127052]Archicha[/url] and [url=http://footballbeta.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=127045]Evans[/url], in the game and will be severely limited in that department in the upcoming conference championship game .
redcped
Fortunately for the Wagers, we came prepared to play some smashmouth football in the powder and the slush. We churned out 216 yards on the ground and played some stalwart defense against the Hammies, holding them to 208 total yards. Our QB called a lot of audibles and passed more than we expected to, but he didn't make critical mistakes and we avoided turnovers. Hammie meanwhile tossed a couple picks that led to easy scores.
So LV advances to face nemesis Houston. At least the weather will be better. We have never beaten the Henchmen in four tries, so there might not be too much cash being dropped on the hometown Wagers at the sportsbooks.
But the injury front gives us one surprising advantage, as Houston has lost its well-named QB Hurt and top WR Fryer, not to mention a lineman and a couple LB. If backup Mike Goff can get the ball in the hands of his speedy wideouts, Hou will be OK.
LV has two injuries, but both are significant. We lost FS Robin Walker, which leaves us more vulnerable in the worst area against Hou's agile, quick receiving corps. And our punter went down, leaving us with a PK trying to help us win field position battles, and that might be critical at some point.
The morning line has Houston a 4-point favorite.
August 14, 2011 at 04:18PM View BBCode
The warm-weather boys from Vegas had to play in a driving snow in Hamilton, and it impacted many aspects of the game. Kicking was almost comical, with the punters getting about 25 yards a boot. And long passing was an adventure.Fortunately for the Wagers, we came prepared to play some smashmouth football in the powder and the slush. We churned out 216 yards on the ground and played some stalwart defense against the Hammies, holding them to 208 total yards. Our QB called a lot of audibles and passed more than we expected to, but he didn't make critical mistakes and we avoided turnovers. Hammie meanwhile tossed a couple picks that led to easy scores.
So LV advances to face nemesis Houston. At least the weather will be better. We have never beaten the Henchmen in four tries, so there might not be too much cash being dropped on the hometown Wagers at the sportsbooks.
But the injury front gives us one surprising advantage, as Houston has lost its well-named QB Hurt and top WR Fryer, not to mention a lineman and a couple LB. If backup Mike Goff can get the ball in the hands of his speedy wideouts, Hou will be OK.
LV has two injuries, but both are significant. We lost FS Robin Walker, which leaves us more vulnerable in the worst area against Hou's agile, quick receiving corps. And our punter went down, leaving us with a PK trying to help us win field position battles, and that might be critical at some point.
The morning line has Houston a 4-point favorite.
redcped
The injured receivers don't help Washington's chances against a stalwart squad that seldom fails to light up the scoreboard.
August 14, 2011 at 04:22PM View BBCode
And the books have opened the Arizona-Washington line with Arizona a 10-point nod.The injured receivers don't help Washington's chances against a stalwart squad that seldom fails to light up the scoreboard.
blakjakshalak
ps..sorry about the damaged recievers. It was a rough game. We had to call the fire department to use the "Jaws of Life" to get several players out of their helmuts:P
August 14, 2011 at 04:35PM View BBCode
Washington stuffed my running game. By the time I got to check in it was over. Looks like Washington schemed heavy run D. I wish I would have dialed up a little more play action. It wouldn't have mattered, Washington was on today. I got my a$$ kicked. GL Rooster...represent!!ps..sorry about the damaged recievers. It was a rough game. We had to call the fire department to use the "Jaws of Life" to get several players out of their helmuts:P
redcped
Arizona is well on its way to a return to the SB, pulling ahead by 3 TDs.
LV and Houston are engaged in their usual dogfight with the Henchmen narrowing a 14-point lead to 5 in the 3rd quarter. It's anyone's game at this point.
August 14, 2011 at 08:18PM View BBCode
Three quarters down in the championship games ...Arizona is well on its way to a return to the SB, pulling ahead by 3 TDs.
LV and Houston are engaged in their usual dogfight with the Henchmen narrowing a 14-point lead to 5 in the 3rd quarter. It's anyone's game at this point.
redcped
It sets up a rematch the Arachnids have been drooling over after playing perhaps their worst game of the year against us in Week 12 as LV somehow rode the play of two backup QBs to a stunning 42-14 win. We controlled the clock 2-1, capitalized on some turnovers and held the Spider offense in check somehow all day.
This battle of desert teams won't have weather as a factor, and injuries right now are a wash. Don't look for a repeat of Week 12, though.
Morning line is Arizona by 7 with an over/under of 49.
August 14, 2011 at 08:44PM View BBCode
Wow, somehow LV managed to hold off the Henchmen. Houston cut it to 2 and recovered an onside kick with about 3 minutes left and marched to our side of the field. But we stopped a 4th-down conversion and were able to run the clock down before kicking a FG on the game's final play to account for a 24-19 win.It sets up a rematch the Arachnids have been drooling over after playing perhaps their worst game of the year against us in Week 12 as LV somehow rode the play of two backup QBs to a stunning 42-14 win. We controlled the clock 2-1, capitalized on some turnovers and held the Spider offense in check somehow all day.
This battle of desert teams won't have weather as a factor, and injuries right now are a wash. Don't look for a repeat of Week 12, though.
Morning line is Arizona by 7 with an over/under of 49.
tworoosters
We won 10 games in the regular season and a playoff game and we made the improvements on defense that we were hoping for, shaving 35 points off our points allowed and increasing our sack total. On the other hand our offensive production was down by 33 points.
Our passing game improved in yards per game and completion percentage but our TDs were down while sacks and ints were up and our rushing game regressed by 20 yards per game.
We will be looking to add an impact WR and some O-Line depth over the off season, either through the draft or via the trade route.
August 14, 2011 at 09:07PM View BBCode
Well here in the nation's capital we were fairly pleased with our overall progress this season.We won 10 games in the regular season and a playoff game and we made the improvements on defense that we were hoping for, shaving 35 points off our points allowed and increasing our sack total. On the other hand our offensive production was down by 33 points.
Our passing game improved in yards per game and completion percentage but our TDs were down while sacks and ints were up and our rushing game regressed by 20 yards per game.
We will be looking to add an impact WR and some O-Line depth over the off season, either through the draft or via the trade route.
lancereisen
With 13 days off, LV will be at full strength. Ariz wounded will still be hobbling in casts.
The Spiders are nervosly spinning strange totems and performing arcane rituals to curry favor with FABE.:rolleyes:
The Sons began the game throwing to Wilson and he was giving lessons to the rookie corner, Falcon. I don't know what happened, suddenly Wilson stopped getting chances. Maybe Falcon learned.
I think Wilson is going to be a good one.
August 14, 2011 at 09:59PM View BBCode
:lol: Good stuff.With 13 days off, LV will be at full strength. Ariz wounded will still be hobbling in casts.
The Spiders are nervosly spinning strange totems and performing arcane rituals to curry favor with FABE.:rolleyes:
The Sons began the game throwing to Wilson and he was giving lessons to the rookie corner, Falcon. I don't know what happened, suddenly Wilson stopped getting chances. Maybe Falcon learned.
I think Wilson is going to be a good one.
redcped
First half had lots of big plays with Arizona coming out ahead 17-10. The over is looking good. Hopefully we can make the point spread wrong ...
August 15, 2011 at 12:30AM View BBCode
I thought we wouldn't play SB until the morning. Good thing I made roster moves right after the last game just in case. Didn't quite get the strategy I wanted, so we'll make a couple second-half adjustments and see if it helps.First half had lots of big plays with Arizona coming out ahead 17-10. The over is looking good. Hopefully we can make the point spread wrong ...
lancereisen
Gee, think we'll draft in the next few hrs?
[Edited on 8-15-2011 by lancereisen]
August 15, 2011 at 12:52AM View BBCode
WOW! Not that I mind, but I, too, was expecting tomorrow am. This is better, sunday night, everbody home.:)Gee, think we'll draft in the next few hrs?
[Edited on 8-15-2011 by lancereisen]
redcped
Two in a row for the Arachnids. Maybe we'll get 'em next year ...
August 15, 2011 at 01:55AM View BBCode
Congrats, AZ! Great season, great win. Spooge was on target the whole game and no one was dropping anything. 19/23 for 342 yards? Insane ...Two in a row for the Arachnids. Maybe we'll get 'em next year ...
lancereisen
This is the 2nd year Willie has won the Cy Young. Lance is not sure what the secret is. The WRs only have adequate hands. Maybe the O-line, except LV had him under pressure most of the game.
[Edited on 8-15-2011 by lancereisen]
August 15, 2011 at 02:17AM View BBCode
Thanks, very lucky. :DThis is the 2nd year Willie has won the Cy Young. Lance is not sure what the secret is. The WRs only have adequate hands. Maybe the O-line, except LV had him under pressure most of the game.
[Edited on 8-15-2011 by lancereisen]
Fulla
Houston vows to return to the postseason again but don't worry, we never win when it matters.
August 15, 2011 at 04:47AM View BBCode
Good season for all. Congrats Red & Lance!Houston vows to return to the postseason again but don't worry, we never win when it matters.
Hamilton2
August 15, 2011 at 03:05PM View BBCode
Congrats, Lance! Back-to-back to open up the GFL is quite the accomplishment.Pages: 1