Word from the Mouth: Skee-Balling the Bed! edition

Word from the Mouth: Skee-Balling the Bed! edition

Kevin Kousaie

We had great weather this weekend and we were able to play games. It was a good thing we didn’t play last week considering that it just rained lightly during the 5 pm game and the field didn’t look great afterwards.

I am trying to figure out a different set up so that we have some grass to play on for the playoffs. I have a hook up for a synthetic field that could be available to use, but it’s in the west island and it’s too far for everyone to get and players will complain about it.

A few weeks back Terry sent out a message to all captains and even put a post up about garbage being left behind at the fields. This week at Le Ber we had players, teams, and fans in between the fields where they aren’t allowed and on top of that there was half a bag of garbage left behind. This is ridiculous that as adults you need to be asked and told multiple times not to leave your garbage behind when you leave. Let’s see this week how much garbage is left behind, and it better be zero.

 

Recap

 

Division 1

 

Iron Wolves vs Jagerbomb (32-42)

This game was won because of defense for Jagerbomb. Felix did a fantastic job preventing Demario from running all over the place and ended the day with 3 sacks and they were big losses. Loic was a tackling machine making 10 and getting a pick as well. Iggy seemed to make big catches and gained first downs every time Iron Wolves needed one. Avery had 4 TDs on 6 catches with 104 yards total. One thing Iron Wolves were missing was consistency from their rusher Isiah which is very surprising because I know he is way better than he played this week.

 

Division 2

 

Thunder Buddies vs KOLB (30-34)

When I saw who was playing for these 2 teams, I figured it was an easy win for KOLB then the game was played and I was surprised it was as close as it was. KOLB struggled early on defense giving up 2 huge TDs, one on a 45-yard run from Rob and the second being a 47-yard catch and run from Remy. Defensively for Thunder Buddies, Josh led the way with 2 picks. On the KOLB side of things, Jon had a few issues with his receivers not running the correct routes and they also had more than a few drops. Late in the game Alex got hurt and was hobbling around on one leg, but he played since they were only 6 players. Thunder Buddies were able to punch one in late to make the score look closer than it really was and had KOLB made a few tackles early in the game it could have been much worse.

 

Division 3

 

I missed all D3 this week so ill leave that to Terry and Willie to cover on the Podcast this week.

 

Division 4

 

Top Shooters vs Bines Low Fat (20-26)

 

I was only able to catch a few glimpses from time to time in this game and what I saw wasn’t pretty, at least from Top Shooters standpoint. Marvin was trying to go deep too much, and it showed with him going 12 of 33 for 208 yards. McSweeney did most of the damage for Top Shooters, racking up 160 yards on 6 catches, but only managed to score once. For Bines Low Fat, JF did a nice job spreading the ball around while completing 21 of 31 pass attempts for 189 yards with 4 TDs. There are rumblings around the league to get rid of players being allowed to use the dip and Marvin is one of the reasons why. When he dips, he also drops and leads with his shoulder almost looking for contact and a call. Late in the game with a chance to win it from the 6-yard line, Marvin elected to run, and he dipped hoping to make it in. He was flagged short, but he also slipped and had no chance to make it in for the score.

 

Division 5

 

Phoenix vs Low Expectations (25-20)

 

This was an ugly game for both QBs as Kevin and Alec combined to throw 8 picks. The big difference in this game was Phoenix was able to maintain drives and move the ball. Geoffrey had a pick 6 to score late in the first half to put points on the board for Low Expectations. Low Expectations had a few plays that kept the game closer than it really was. They scored on the pick 6 before halftime then got a stop and a short field to start the second half and score a TD at the end of the game after Marcel made his second pick of the game. Vince had a great game for Phoenix scoring 4 TDs and making 3 picks and Gab once again killed it as a rusher getting 3 more and bringing her total to 9 on the season.

 

Jungle Squad vs TD Hunters (12-0)

 

I asked Gold on Sunday what happened in the game and he told me that he struggled to complete passes and that Justin was the only receiver that was making plays for him, since they were short a few players. Gold also told me that Elena and Camille were all over him and he couldn’t run. Jerome has come a long way since last season. He is now learning how to use the clock and his playing calling has improved drastically over the season. The defense for Jungle Squad played solidly and forced TD Hunters to drive the field and didn’t give up any scores. They ended the game with 3 picks and a shutout.

 

That’s all I have for you this week, but if you need more of a fix wait until Wednesday night when Terry and Willie put the podcast up.

 

Studs & Duds

 

Almost there, just a few weeks left before playoffs and if you’re still trying to make my list you know you better ball out or skee-ball the bed to make it up here. Now for you winners following week 8 being played.

 

Studs

 

Division 1

- Alexandre Szalipszki 3 TDs and 3 picks with 1 going back for a score.

 

Division 2

- Victor Okoro 3 catches 3 TDs and 110 yards plus 3 tackles on defense.

 

Division 3

- Mason Miller scored 3 TDs on 5 catches for 92 yards, he also had 1 2point convert. On defense he made 3 tackles and had 2 picks.

 

Division 4

- Benoit Maynard for getting Airborne their first win of the season in a close game.

 

Division 5

- Sébastien Lucas Alzate 4 TDs on 6 catches for 111 yards plus 5 tackles and a pick he ran in for 6 points.

 

Duds

 

Division 1

- A-Team for throwing a ball at a player after the game and handling the loss like children. Maybe not all of them, but some from what I heard, and I don’t know what led to it, but I’m sure ill find out this week. (ed's note: This is not what happened. The ball was thrown to someone on the sideline, that's it. If anything, there was chirping at A-Team from people on the sidelines more than A-Team starting anything. As for how they handled the loss, they were clearly upset with themselves over their performance, but really didn't whine about anything. I'm ready to call this fake news.)

 

Division 2

- Jeremy Rooney for saying he was going to be there for the 5pm game and not showing up and forcing his team to play 5 vs 6.

 

Division 3

- Mustard Tigers defense for giving up 92 point in 2 games while getting zero sacks and zero picks.

 

Division 4

- Alexandre Szalipszki for throwing 6 picks in 2 games and running way more than you should as a QB who wants to develop.

 

Division 5

- Goldrick Noël for going 9 of 26 with 3 picks.

 

 

Those are your winners and losers for this week. Better luck to everyone that didn’t make it, you’ll need to try a bit harder and if you made the Duds list, better pick up your game if you don’t want to see your name up here again this week.

Predictions and Power Rankings Week 7 (8?)

Predictions and Power Rankings Week 7 (8?)

Kevin Kousaie

Well since week 7 was delayed because of the rain we all got a week off. Was it just me or did the weekend seem to go on forever? For the first time in years, I had a Saturday off during the football season and I was looking forward to watching college football all day until I was told we had plans and errands to run.

Let me ask everyone about what happened and if I’m the casserole (ed’s note: what he wrote rhymes with casserole and I have not read it yet, but I’m gonna say yes, he’s the casserole) for what I did. I was out Saturday at Costco and in parking lot someone was waiting at the top of the row with their left flicker on, so I drove past them and down towards the other end of the row. A spot opened on the right so I put my flicker on so everyone can see I’m taking that spot. The person that was at the other end of row came up behind me and was honking like it was his spot. I got out asked him why he was honking and then listened to him tell me it was his spot all while he still had his left flicker on. In the end I told him to suck a lollipop, boogie off, and that this was my spot. Was I wrong or did I do the right thing?

I already know Jon is adding that I am the casserole for not giving my spot up (ed’s note: he is prescient after all!), but boogie that jive.

 

Recap

 

It rained all day and all night, so we had no games played.

 

Studs & Duds

 

Stud

Jon is definitely the Stud this week for canceling and keeping the field conditions ok at best and not completely destroyed like it would have been.

 

Dud

The weather for raining and having us cancel the week.

 

Predictions

 

I might not be doing good (ed’s note: sic) on my picks, but it seems like I can predict the weather. This week because I’m short on time (boss is in town) (ed’s note: do you only do any work when the boss is in town?) I will just be telling you the winners without an explanation as to why I chose that team.

 

Division 1

 

A-Team vs Lock Down

 

Centurions vs Iron Wolves

 

Iron Wolves vs Jagerbomb

 

Outlaws vs Jagerbomb

 

Division 2

 

KOLB vs Idaho Udapimp

 

Thunder Buddies vs KOLB

 

Nice TDs vs Pocket Rockets

 

Average Joes vs Idaho Udapimp

 

Division 3

 

Villains vs RawSauce

 

Double Dippers vs Mustard Tigers

 

Pocket Rockets vs RawSauce

 

Mustard Tigers vs Pocket Rockets

 

Division 4

 

High on Audibles vs Trolling Holers

 

Jagys and Chill vs Cyclones

 

Iron Wolves vs Mustard Cubs

 

Top Shooters vs Bines Low Fat

 

Sour Peeps vs Airborne

 

Udaho Idapimp vs Cyclones

 

Bines Low Fat vs Iron Wolves

 

Division 5

 

Phoenix vs Low Expectations NA

 

Jungle Squad vs TD Hunters

 

Los Politos vs Drama Club

 

Bear Hood vs Binettes

 

Tropic Thunder vs Les Last Calls

 

My Ball Zach Ertz vs Ledgendaries

 

Grizzlies vs Nomades

 

Mimosa Crew vs Dancing Zebras

 

Blue Badgers vs Bear Hood

 

Those are my picks for week 7 which should be week 8.

 

Power Rankings

 

With 6 weeks being done the rankings haven’t changed much, but a few changes were made.

 

Division 1

1- A-Team

2- Outlaws

3- Iron Wolves

 

Division 2

1- Idaho

2- Thunder Buddies

3- Nice TDs

 

Division 3

1- Double Dippers

2- Red Cats

3- RawSauce

 

Division 4

1- High on Audibles

2- Trolling Holers

3- Bines Low Fat

4- Jagys and Chill

5- Mustard Cubs

 

Division 5

1- Blue Badgers

2- Phoenix

3- Grizzlies

4- Bear Hood

5- Big Booties

 

If you expect to see your team up on my list keep winning games and show that you deserve a spot and maybe you’ll get it.

 

Final Thoughts

 

Let’s hope that the weather stays nice or at least decent the rest of the way, since we can’t really afford to cancel another week. Last round of the playoffs will be played late November and that’s going to mean rough field conditions and a chance that players might not be there since it’s a week later than initially planned.

Just remember to take it easy out there, have fun, and don’t try and do more than you normally would (ed’s note: I have never even come close to trying as much as I normally would, let alone more than that!). That’s how injuries happen. Have fun and see you all Saturday.

Word from the Mouth: Tring Tring! edition

Word from the Mouth: Tring Tring! edition

Kevin Kousaie

What’s up with this weather? It's October and it’s way too tring tring hot being out all day in the sun. I know most of you love it, but this is not what I signed up for. Fall is supposed to be cooler with rain and a breeze, but instead it's blazing hot, no breeze, and not a cloud to be seen anywhere. I don’t want to jinx it, but you know playoffs are going to be played in a snow storm this year and we will all hate that. 

The league has played with it snowing before and your hands do become numb and since Jon won’t allow players to use hand warmers you can’t feel tring tring, so balls are popping up all over the place. 

Everyone always picks on the Cowboys and their fans and after last week's loss to Arizona you understand why, but this week they looked like the juggernaut their roster is supposed to be. Being a Packers fan, all off season all I heard from Bears fans was how we weren’t going to win 2 games all season and I just laughed it off. This weekend the Bears were at home against a Denver team that just gave up 70 points to the Dolphins and the Bears were 3.5 point underdogs. The kicker here is the Bears had a 28-7 lead with less than a minute in the 3rd quarter and lost the game 31-28. Now they suck (ed's note: they have always sucked) and Bears fans should be glad they will get the first 2 picks in the draft this year.

 

Recap

 

Division 1

 

Lockdown vs Outlaws (30-40)

Ariel and Svetna killed it for Outlaws scoring all 6 TDs as well as catching 17 balls for 229 yards between them. All those balls and TDs were getting Marvin a bit upset he wasn’t being used to his full capabilities, so he took matters into his own hands and picked off 2 passes and made his presence felt leading the defense. Lockdown kept it close, but it never felt like Outlaws weren’t going to win. Late in the game down 16 points, Lockdown scored and on the convert they failed to get into the endzone so it was a 10 point difference and all Brady needed to do was get a first down and the game was over.

 

Division 2

 

Average Joes vs Pocket Rockets (32-36)

In the first half Joes struggle to keep up with Pocket Rockets and if they hadn’t scored late in the first half it wouldn’t have looked that close. At half the score was 21-12 Pocket Rockets. Ryan had a big game scoring 3 time for Joes and Avery had a pick and scored once for them as well and after those two the rest of the team needed to step up. PO did a great job spreading the ball around and keeping everyone involved. The difference in this game was converts. Both teams converted 1 2-point convert but Pocket Rockets also converted on their other 4 1-point attempts as well. Wouldn’t you know it the difference in the game was those 4 converts. 

 

Division 3

 

Pocket Rockets vs Mustard Tigers (36-0)

Pocket Rockets looked very good in this game. PO didn’t have any issue finding wide open players. Where Pocket Rockets stepped up their game was on defense where they had 6 picks. I don’t want to get too much into this game and both teams will agree this game meant nothing because Mustard Tigers were without Brian playing QB, so Tom and Victor both filled in and struggled since neither are real QBs. 

 

Phoenix vs Red Cats (39-40)

Who knew this game was going to be this close? Red Cats got up 14 early and it looked like they were just going to roll right through Phoenix with no trouble. That’s when things started to click for Phoenix. JF had a beautiful 25-yard TD on a post route followed by the 1-point convert. Late in the first half Phoenix scored and then got a pick and followed that up with another score making it a 20-19 game Red Cats lead. Second half was back and forth with both teams matching score as well as picks. After Red Cats scored to go up 40-31 with 2:30 left in the game Phoenix needed to score and get the stop. Normally I would take chunk plays, but I was able to hit Jeremy for a quick 45-yard TD and followed that up with a 2-point convert to Simon. Now Phoenix needed to play defense and had all 3 timeouts left. Very first play Jeremy jumped a route and looked to have an easy score on the play, but somehow the ball slipped out of his hands and two plays later Avery hits Nick for a first down to seal the game. 

 

Division 4

 

Top Shooters vs Drama Club (36-44)

Biggest surprise of the weekend. Top Shooters are loaded with athletes and were playing Drama Club that was only 6 players. The big difference in this game was the strategy used by both QBs. Simon was looking to control the game and Marvin was looking for the big plays. Roxanne was the one player Top Shooters needed to stop, but just couldn’t figure out how to. She was able to catch 10 passes and scored 3 TDs. At half, Drama Club were up 25-14 and they were starting with the ball. Simon lead them on a scoring drive to open the second half and then Nico picked off a pass from Marvin and scored on it making the score 38-14. They rallied back to make a game of it and with under 5 minutes left were only down 6. Simon was able to get a few first downs and the game was over. 

 

Iron Wolves vs Sour Peeps (21-26)

I just caught the drama from the end of this game. Last play of the game Iron Wolves need to score to win and were less than 20 yards out. Jason had trips on one side and one on one on the other side and instead of throwing it up where multiple players were, he went the other way and the ball went out of bounds. Kris then started yelling how the ball should have just been thrown up to the trips side where more players were. Not sure what happened afterwards, but they did play their next game together. (ed's note: wat?)

 

Division 5

 

Phoenix vs Blue Badgers (0-26)

This was supposed to be a matchup between the 2 top teams in the division except 1 team was short half their roster and the other wasn’t. Blue Badgers showed up and outplayed Phoenix in every aspect of the game. Oliver was able to pick apart the defense and then their defense was able to get 6 picks and 3 sacks. Phoenix couldn’t move the ball and anytime they got something going a ball was popped up and lead to an interception. I know that if these two teams meet again in playoffs it will be a different game with both teams being full rosters and maybe this time I won’t be sick and throwing up in between plays (ed's note: Nice! I was hoping we'd get some sweet, sweet Kevin excuses. It's like sugar to me!). I know it sounds like excuses (ed's note: because it is!), but I can admit Blue Badgers are a very good team and with both teams being at full strength are they 26 points better than Phoenix?

 

That’s what I have for you in way of recaps hope you enjoyed and of you need more wait until Wednesday night for Terry and Will on MFL Total Access.

 

Studs & Duds

 

6 weeks down, 4 weeks to go. This week I had to make a few hard choices to make and a few of you made it easy for me with the performance you put out. Here are this week’s winners and losers.

 

Studs

 

Division 1

- Ariel Librati made 11 catches for 117 yards, 4 TDs 1 2point convert and made 4 tackles on defense as well.

 

Division 2

- Alexandre Vallières scored 4 TDs on 7 catches and had 108 yards plus he made 4 tackles on defense. 

 

Division 3

- Jeremi Thompson O'Reilly went 17 of 25 for 134 yards, 4 TDs and 1 1point convert through the air. He also ran 7 times for 48 yards, made 6 tackles and had a pick on defense.

 

Division 4

- Tyler Znoj 6 catches for 85 yards, 3 TDs and 1 1point convert. Tyler also made 2 tackles and had 2 picks. Not bad for a rusher who can’t catch.

 

Division 5

- Olivier Watier was 27 of 38 for 224 yards, 4 TDs and 2 1point converts, plus 3 picks and 3 tackles on defense. 

 

Duds 

 

Division 1

- Tyler Znoj 1 sack isn’t going to cut it when people might consider you as one of the top rushers in the league.

 

Division 2

- Alexandre Szalipszki 1 catch for 1 yard not impressive at all.

 

Division 3

- Mustard Tigers for giving up 86 points while scoring none.

 

Division 4

- Simon Dumas under 100 yards passing, completion % under 33, 2 picks and being shutout.

 

Division 5

- Kevin Kousaie for throwing 6 picks. 

 

There you have it, my Studs & Duds for week 6 and for the first time we had a player make both lists in the same week. You still have plenty of time to make it onto my list, all you have to do is ball out or tring tring the bed. If you do either or both you have a shot at cracking the list. 

Predictions and Power Rankings Week 6

Predictions and Power Rankings Week 6

Kevin Kousaie

Predictions

 

It’s that time of the week where I try to tell you who is going to win. After 5 weeks Willie sits in the lead with the only passing grade of 60%. Now to my picks which have sucked all season.

 

Division 1

 

Outlaws vs Lockdown

Their offense is too strong.

 

A-Team vs Centurions

They are just the better team.

 

Jagerbomb vs Iron Wolves

Jagerbomb are missing a few players that play key roles.

 

Division 2

 

KOLB vs Average Joes

Just a gut feeling.

 

Average Joes vs Pocket Rockets

Pocket Rockets have lost a few close games and they will have the lead going into the final drive where Iggy finds a way to reach the endzone and steal the win.

 

Thunder Buddies vs Idaho Udapimp

It looks like Idaho are going to be missing players and with everyone on their team playing multiple teams and this game being at 5 they will be worn down by gametime.

 

Division 3

 

Pocket Rockets vs Mustard Tigers

They have the better athletes.

 

Villains vs Double Dippers

Villains will be lost and confused on offense, always looking for the big play against a really good Double Dippers defense.

 

RawSauce vs Mustard Tigers

Brian finds a way late to get it done in a low scoring game.

 

Phoenix vs Red Cats NA

I don’t pick my team’s games.

 

Division 4

 

Trolling Holers vs Udapimp Idaho

Josh won’t have the same type of game as last week.

 

Sour Peeps vs Iron Wolves

More experience and better team.

 

Trolling Holers vs Jagys and Chill

They are loaded with talent and have the better QB.

 

Cyclones vs Iron Wolves

Cyclones are a lost cause at this point of the season. Too much is going on with this team.

 

Mustard Cubs vs Sour Peeps

More experience and better team.

 

Top Shooters vs Drama Club

They are way more athletic.

 

High on Audibles vs Bines Low Fat

Better QB and better athletes.

 

Royale with Cheese vs Airborne

Both teams struggle to score but Royale with Cheese have the better defense.

 

Division 5

 

Bear Hood vs Slot Machines

More organized and have the best player on the field.

 

Binettes vs Low Expectations

More experienced.

 

Legendaries vs Jungle Squad

Stronger top end of the roster.

 

Dancing Zebras vs Big Booties

Max will have a field day in this game.

 

Drama Club vs TD Hunters

Better QB.

 

Blue Badgers vs Phoenix NA

I don’t pick my team’s games.

 

Les Last Calls vs Grizzlies

More complete team.

 

My Ball Zach Ertz vs Los Pollitos

Sam will do everything needed to win.

 

Binettes vs Drama Club

Nico just says sakra (ed’s note: I’m in Prague!) and throws the ball instead of holding onto it for that extra second.

 

Nomades vs Tropic Thunder

Better chemistry.

 

There you have it, my picks for week 6.

 

Power Rankings

Time to see if I have your team making my list.

 

Division 1

1- A-Team

2- Outlaws

3- Iron Wolves

 

Division 2

1- Thunder Buddies

2- Idaho

3- Nice TDs

 

Division 3

1- Double Dippers

2- Red Cats

3- RawSauce

 

Division 4

1- Bines Low Fat

2- High on Audibles

3- Jagys and Chill

4- Udaho Idapimp

5- Top Shooters

 

Division 5

1- Phoenix

2- Blue Badgers

3- Grizzlies

4- Bear Hood

5- Big Booties

 

I couldn’t put everyone up here that I wanted to, but if teams keep playing like this then making my list will keep getting harder. Your team only has 4 more weeks to show me they need to be included on my list.

 

Final Thoughts

 

I’m glad to see that everyone picked up their garbage this week and didn’t leave it laying on the field. 

This week I’m pretty sure Terry and Jon won’t be there again and that means I’m in charge and I take all bribes. You just have to let me know what you want done, what you’re paying, and you have to keep it hush hush, so no one knows what’s going on. 

 

Before I let you go, please remember we are playing a game for fun, so go out, have fun, enjoy yourself, and don’t kill anyone.

 

Word from the Mouth: Pathetic Stats! edition

Word from the Mouth: Pathetic Stats! edition

Kevin Kousaie

Half the season is now in the bag and so far, there have been loads of close games and I think we have had the most OTs in a season and it’s only half over. 

This week I was left in charge with Jon being in Europe for vacation and Terry down in Miami for his bachelor party and it went off without any issues. (ed’s note: literally had a game without a scorekeeper for the first time in MFL history…) Games were all played, garbage was picked up and no one died, so that’s good. I’ve been doing this for almost 10 years so there shouldn’t have been any issue in the first place. 

This week I’m going to try and keep the article short, but I also want to talk about every game since I’m not sure Terry or Willie will have anything to say since they weren’t at the field and might not have heard what went down. My goal is to write 2 lines about each game and that’s it. Here goes nothing.

 

Recaps

 

Division 1

 

Jagerbomb vs Lockdown (28-33)

Lockdown jumped up early and Jagerbomb started to get back into it late, but it was too late at that point. Jagerbomb were missing JF, but Maxime filled in nicely for him getting 15 catches scoring twice as well as picking off 2 passes.

 

Centurions vs A-Team (32-44)

First half went back and forth with Centurions holding a 26-20 lead at half. Second half rolled around and A-Team made some adjustments and took control of the game. When Jeremy scored with 12 minutes left, A-Team had a 38-32 lead and both teams struggled to score after that. Dave was able to seal the game very late with a 37 yards TD pass to Charles.

 

Division 2

 

Nice TDs vs Average Joes (31-40)

Holowach would have had a better day under center than Iggy except he threw 3 picks which led to 12 points for Average Joes. Iggy sealed the game on his opening drive of the second half by scoring and going up 9 points. Now he just couldn’t make any big mistakes and he didn’t.

 

Pocket Rockets vs Thunder Buddies (27-32)

One drive into the second half and Pocket Rockets had a 3 score lead and looked to be on easy street. With under 5 minutes Steve had Thunder Buddies up by 6. This left PO a shot at a game winning drive. PO lead Pocket Rockets down the field on 4 plays with 2 incomplete passes and 2 completions to Alexis. This left 2:24 left on the clock. Steve wasn’t able to bleed the entire clock, but found Rob for the winning score with under 30 seconds left in the game.

 

Idaho Udapimp vs KOLB (40-22)

Simon was still filling in for Brady and he picked apart the KOLB defense and held a 27-8 lead at halftime. With a bit over 10 minutes left Jeremi scored a 37-yard TD and it looked like KOLB was going to make a game of it, then Eric scored on a 45 yard play to seal the game.

 

Pocket Rockets vs KOLB (32-37)

Both QBs put up nice numbers except for the combined 5 picks they threw. Alexis scored 3 times for Pocket Rockets which is great unless a player like Alexandre from KOLB scores 4 times. Pocket Rockets scored with 4 plus minutes left and needed a big stop to have a chance at it, but couldn’t get it done.

 

Idaho Udapimp vs Nice TDs (37-21)

Game was only played until half and Nice TDs had picked up subs. For me this game didn’t really count or prove anything.

 

Division 3

 

RawSauce vs Villains (38-7)

No stats were kept from this game (ed’s note: “...it went off without any issues…”), and I didn’t hear anything about this game when it was happening. I was at Le Ber and when I returned to Arthur Therrien later in the day it seemed like RawSauce had already drank enough and had headed home before I got there.

 

Phoenix vs Double Dippers (22-32)

This game Phoenix looked on a mission early, getting up 2 scores after forcing a few punts. The issue was Phoenix just couldn’t put the dagger in far enough. At half Phoenix was up 1 score when it could have easily been 2 or 3. David kept his team close and late in the game Double Dippers took full control of this game.

 

Red Cats vs Pocket Rockets (13-18)

Pocket Rockets opened the game scoring and finished off the first half scoring as well. They managed to score once in between those points. This wasn’t a clean game as there were too many mistakes made at crucial times that stopped drives. The first half flew by with both teams making plays and scoring, the second half took a bit longer and there was no scoring which is very surprising.

 

Division 4

 

Mustard Cubs vs Top Shooters (13-14)

Tom opened the game scoring on Mustard Cubs first 2 drives and did squat after that. Top Shooters were missing their QB, so Ryan filled in and it took him until the second half to get things rolling. Top Shooters won the game because of the 2-point convert to Nigel. 

 

Udaho Idapimp vs High on Audibles (30-33)

Simon was away so David filled in at QB and made this a very exciting game. This went back and forth all game with the big difference being the end of half points. Rob led a scoring drive in the first half and in the second half David lead Udaho on a scoring drive leaving 22 seconds on the clock, but that was plenty of time for Rob to throw up a pray to Mat Gratton for a 45-yard score and the win.

 

Trolling Holers vs Airborne (40-12)

Josh played a great game at QB, which is something I thought I’d never have to write, but this week he owned the game going off for 170 yards and 5 TDs. He got help from the defense who had 3 sacks and 4 picks.

 

Sour Peeps vs Jagys and Chill (8-36)

Both teams were without their starting QB, and it made a huge difference. Olivier really struggled, only completing 3 passes for 19 yards. Any QB would have a hard time moving the ball against this team, but a newbie doesn’t stand a chance.

 

Iron Wolves vs Royale with Cheese (8-12)

This is a very surprising outcome. Jason was there for Iron Wolves, and he struggled like I’ve never seen before. He only had 76 yard passing and just seemed off. Royale had Gab filling in for Yann and he didn’t look much better, only getting 82 yards and throwing 5 picks, but he was able to reach the endzone twice on passes to Massil to get the W.

 

Cyclones vs Drama Club (14-35)

I know Alex is learning to play QB, but I’m hearing things aren’t sitting pretty with Cyclones. There is too much going on and they seem off. At half it was an 8-point game then the second half started, and Simon picked apart the Cyclones defense with little problems.

 

Division 5

 

Tropic Thunder vs Big Booties (28-18)

Max once again made his presence felt on defense getting 2 picks and scoring on 1 of them. I called it in my article last week that Mark would have 4 sacks and be the difference in the game and he did and was. 

 

Drama Club vs Phoenix (18-37)

Nico didn’t play poorly for Drama Club, but he was holding onto the ball a bit too long when he had open receivers. This helped Phoenix end the game with 7 sacks. Gab was a beast on both sides of the ball for Phoenix getting 5 sacks and catching 6 balls for 62 yards and 1 TD.

 

Low Expectations vs Bear Hood (18-49)

This game was completely 1 sided. David had his best game playing QB by far and all he needs to do now is cut down on those picks and they could be a dangerous team. Simon had 2 picks and 1 was a beautiful 1 handed pick. 

 

Grizzlies vs Dancing Zebras (54-12)

Dancing Zebras opened the scoring on their second drive and then it was all downhill from there. Grizzlies scored at will and from anywhere on the field. They got up so big they were trying new players at QB and had 2 different players throw 3 TDs each.  

 

Binettes vs Jungle Squad (14-19)

Gold filled in at QB for Jungle Squad and got them up 13-6 at half. They opened the second half with the ball and scored quickly to take a 19-6 lead. Mathieu got it within 1 score with 10 minutes left. Binettes had 3 possessions with the ball after that and those drives ended with 2 picks and a turnover on downs. 

 

Legendaries vs Les Last Calls (34-33)

Guillaume tried to go deep too many times in this game and it just wasn’t there. The Legendaries defense knew what to expect and took that away from them. This is the first-time all-season Seb has finished a game under 100 yards for Les Last Calls. After giving up a TD and the lead, Jason had 52 seconds to lead Legendaries 45 yards for the game winning TD. Jason ran to give him some space, then found Gordon twice for the remaining yards to the endzone with the second one with clocks at zero.

 

Los Pollitos vs Slot Machines (15-27)

Sam once again accounted for multiple scores in different ways for Los Pollitos. This time he threw a TD, caught a TD and had a safety on defense. The big story coming out from this game is that Giovanni Antonacci put up respectable numbers at QB and did a nice job of spreading the ball and keeping the defense guessing. 

 

TD Hunters vs Blue Badgers (0-21)

I was told the score makes it seem closer than it was because it was one sided. Gold threw 6 picks and couldn’t get anything going all game. Olivier had a high completion percent, but didn’t have tons of yards which is expected when your defense gets 6 picks and gives you a short field all game. Blue Badgers have a very good defense and will get better on offense as the season goes on.

 

Les Last Calls vs My Ball Zach Ertz (31-26)

Most of the scoring was done in the first half. With 5:39 left in this game My Ball Zach Ertz were up 26-25, until Seb picked off a pass and ran it back for 6 points giving Les Last Calls the lead. Guillaume had time to drive down to try and win the game, but ended up turning the ball over with less than a minute left.

 

Nomades vs Mimosa Crew (18-31)

Both teams had subs at QB and it came down to who’s defense played better. Mimosa Crew killed it on defense getting 6 picks and 2 1-point convert return picks as well. Nomades defense played well getting 3 sacks and 2 picks, but they didn’t have the offense to keep them in this game.

 

There you have it, my week 5 recap. Hope you enjoyed.

 

Studs & Duds

 

It’s becoming more and more like real football weather out there and more and more of you are stepping up your game just to make my list and this week you made it hard for me to pick, but I managed (ed’s note: my hero!). Here are this week’s winners and losers.

 

Studs

 

Division 1

- Philip Charpentier had 8 catches for 85 yards, 2 TDs and 1 2point convert. Phil also made 2 tackles and had 1 pick on defense.

 

Division 2

- Alexandre Vallières scored 4 TDs and 77 yards on 4 catches, he also made 4 tackles on defense. 

 

Division 3

- Alec Grégoire 5 catches for 92 yards, 2 TDs and 1 1point convert. Alec made 6 tackles on defense as well. 

 

Division 4

- Mason Miller 8 catches for 61 yards and 3 TDs plus he made 4 tackles on defense. 

 

Division 5

- Gabrielle Chaput 6 catches 62 yards and 1 TD. On defense Gab made 8 tackles with 5 of them being sacks. 

 

Duds  

 

Division 1

- Andrew Grant 1 catch and 1 tackle are pathetic stats for a player of your caliber. 

 

Division 2

- Nice TDs for not having enough players to finish their game at 5pm. 

 

Division 3

- Kevin Kousaie for not being able to close the game off in the first half.

 

Division 4

- Jason McAleer for not turning his team’s 5 defensive picks into more points.

 

Division 5

- Goldrick for the 6 picks he threw. 

 

If you didn’t make my list, better luck next week and if you did make it congratulations and for those of you on the bad list, you’ll need to try harder, or you might end up there again this week.

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