Categories: Division D

Peeze’s Playbook (Div D) – Week 5

 

At this moment in the small town of New Flag’s Port, a somewhat, but not entirely young writer, sat at his desk. Realizing that he was now 30 years, 8 months and 26 days old, he tried with great difficulty to reflect upon days past.  Unable to focus he worked on what truly troubled him, the determination of teams’ futures and an understanding of their past.

 

One month and 4 days after the season’s start the somewhat, but not entirely young writer, reflected upon the comings and goings of the season as he stood at its very midpoint.  Information passed him by and he looked from afar to attempt to understand it all.

 

This was the moment that the somewhat, but not entirely young writer realized that in only 1 month and 3 days all teams would have their fates sealed as the beloved town settled in to enjoy the playoff tournament.  By then all teams would have their fates sealed and would be able to do nothing to change their destiny.  For now, the somewhat, but not entirely young writer enjoyed the moment and basked in the realm of possibility.  With no awareness of the consequences of presuming upon these possibilities the somewhat, but not entirely young writer, settled in to guess the fortunes of others. However, it would not be long before he would start to see the very consequences that he now had conception of.  For now he gazed upon the small town of New Flag’s Port and smiled.

 

Midseason Breakdown

 

So rather than the weekly power rankings, I have done as I have in past seasons and ranked teams from 30th all the way up to first.  In addition to the typical analysis, key players, additions and predicted records, I added a midseason grade.

 

The midseason grade is a reflection of how the team in question is doing compared to how I thought that their season would go.  I use ‘C’ as a standard.  This is to say that if a team performs exactly as I expect them to, they get a C.  So you may see strong teams with low grades and weaker teams with higher scores.  I refer to this is the ‘Arbitrary Peeze Bell Curve’

 

30. Warriors

Mid-Season Record: 0-5

Analysis: If you have more than one quarterback, you really have none.  It’s an old axiom that I truly believe in.  The revolving door policy at the most important position has lead the warriors down a dangerous path.  Cedric Sambour keeps trying to put the team on his back and yet we have yet to see success.  Overall, this is troubling because the Warriors are big, strong men and should be a much stronger team.  However, you are only as good as your quarterback and since they have not found one they can be happy with the Warriors continue to struggle.  

Key Players: Cedric Sambour, Rory Parsaram
Best Acquisition: Alex DaSilva

Predicted Record: 0-10

Mid-Season Grade: D+

 

29. Black Mambas

Mid-Season Record: 0-5

Analysis: As Green Lantern Corps they won their division, yet we see the Black Mambas having a whole lot of trouble early this season.  Despite having two huge playmakers (Lubin and Cardichon) and a solid receiver in Fadi Nasralla, Jerson Previllon has put up very pedestrian numbers.  Combine that with the fact that they cannot seem to stop teams from scoring late and we can see why the Mambas are 0-5.  On the other hand, two of their losses came against strong opposition (BMS and Limetime) and they only lost those games by a combined 3 points.  They have looked better than I thought they would initially.  Unfortunately it has not translated to points.

Key Players: Jerson Previllon, Mendy Cardichon, Kevin Lubin
Best Acquisition: Kevin Lubin

Predicted Record: 1-9

Mid-Season Grade: C-

 

28. Vikings

Mid-Season Record: 2-3

Analysis: The Vikings are a franchise that has yet to experience success.  While their tenacity is admirable, considering they have gone into this season with a relatively new quarterback, Rick Cummins, I think that perhaps division E would have been a better place for them to learn this season.  However, I do like the pieces on this team and it is just a matter of getting everyone playing their best and becoming a more organized squad.   I think they have too many players and as such it is difficult to get the best players on the field at all times.  On the other hand I will give credit where credit is due; they have played much better than I thought they would.  Unfortunately I don’t see many more wins for them on the horizon.

Key Players: Chris Bell, Brian Marshall, Adrian Redmond
Best Acquisition: Rick Cummins

Predicted Record: 2-8

Mid-Season Grade: B+

 

27. Speed Demons

Mid-Season Record: 0-5

Analysis: With a point differential of -76 the Speed Demons have to find a way. To put more points up as well as stop the other teams from scoring.  In reality, it seems as though they are just out classed by the division.  Despite their strengths, Samuel Holden seems to have regressed as a passer.  I don’t see him making confident decisions and in reality, I’ve seen him chuck balls up into coverage more often than I am comfortable with.  Other than that William Phan has only 5 catches in 5 games.  If he is truly to emerge to be one of the team’s stars he needs to have the ball in his hands.  If Holden cannot make the next step and progress as a quarterback the Speed Demons are in for a long season.

Key Players: Bryan Nguyen, Alex Lewis, William Phan
Best Acquisition: Mathieu Bilodeau

Predicted Record:  2-8

Mid-Season Grade: C-

 

26. Underdogs

Mid-Season Record: 1-4

Analysis: Where has Michael Malinaric been.  Not only is he hurting my fantasy team but Underdogs have not looked pretty without their prize fighter.  Chris Olson, in seasons past has used Malinaric to get him out of tough spots.  It seems as though when he misses games, Olson struggles to make plays and often tries to do too much on his own.  Olson has to begin to trust guys like Eddy Lee, Matt Brown and Alex Russell the same way.  Otherwise, the season will end before it even gets started.

Key Players: Chris Olson, Michael Malinaric, Matt Brown
Best Acquisition: Alex Russell

Predicted Record: 2-8

Mid-Season Grade: D-

 

25. Big Blue Wrecking Crew

Mid-Season Record: 0-5

Analysis: The Big Blue Wrecking Crew is a solid team who are feeling the difference in the caliber between division 5 and Division D. looking at their schedule before the season started I did not expect that they would be doing much better than they are doing right now.  As strange as it may seem, I actually think that they are a much stronger team than they were in the winter.  The move to Demetriou at Quarterback will pay off in the long term and I believe that they need to consider this season to be a learning experience.

Key Players: Rico Tulino, Mike Franzese, Sergio Nappi
Best Acquisition: Dean Demetriou

Predicted Record: 2-8

Mid-Season Grade: C-

 

24. Black Ice

Mid-Season Record: 1-4

Analysis: Black Ice decided to part ways with Ben Joseph and Anthony DaPontecoming into this season and so far it hasn’t yielded positive results.  Ian Einheiber has not looked like the same quarterback season and their offence has been stagnant.  It has puzzled me for quite a while that Nyle Anderson has not played much on the offensive side of the ball this season.  In my opinion, he is their best athlete and the type of player you need to rely on for the teams’ success.

Key Players: Shane Blackwood, Nyle Anderson, AJ Zigman
Best Acquisition: AJ Zigman

Predicted Record: 3-7

Mid-Season Grade: D+

 

23. Tyrants

Mid-Season Record: 2-3

Analysis: Tyrants are averaging 1.8 offensive touchdowns per game.  This is simply not enough to win games.  Despite this poor offering the Tyrants hold a 2-3 record. Going into their second season with George Niktaris at quarterback, I have yet to see the spark that lights the Tyrant’s offensive fire.  They have a lot of very good players but are not using them to their fullest potential.  Since I do not believe the Tyrants will make the tough roster choices, I do not think they will see much success this season.

Key Players: Chris Kaliotzakis, Karl Belafi, Andre Frederick
Best Acquisition: GM “Faith” Kolethras

Predicted Record: 3-7

Mid-Season Grade: D

 

22. Pardon My Swag

Mid-Season Record: 1-4

Analysis: There are some bright spots on this team.  However, the combination of having put together a completely new group of players who hadn’t necessarily played together before along with a tough schedule to start the season has Pardon my Swag hanging around the basement.  Finally, Kevin Krupa is new to playing quarterback and this is a difficult season to start learning the position.  This is a season to take some lumps, learn and maybe break a few hearts along the way.

Key Players: Kevin Krupa, Karl Lavallee, Scott Novio
Best Acquisition: Eugene McLaren

Predicted Record: 3-7

Mid-Season Grade: C-

 

21. Park X Streets

Mid-Season Record: 1-4

Analysis: It has been a while now that I have been singing the same tune.  Parrots everywhere will soon start to echo the chorus: “I do not like the new-look Park X Streets.” Dionossopolus has struggled mightily at quarterback yet we see former QB of the year candidate and self-proclaimed Peyton Manning doppelganger, Drew Satanis continue to play receiver.  Managing your personnel not only speaks of getting the best players available but also, putting them in a position to succeed.  I do not think that PXS has done this

Key Players: Billy Seretis, Danny Aylward, Foti Evangelista
Best Acquisition: Danny Aylward

Predicted Record: 3-7

Mid-Season Grade: C

 

20. Ballz Deep

Mid-Season Record: 2-2-1

Analysis: Ballz Deep have a solid nucleus.  However, despite the addition of Vinny Gualano, this is roughly where I expected them to be.  Anthony Pistoscia has struggled when it has come to keeping the ball away from the opposition.  Moreover, I tend to worry about teams that have single faceted offenses.  When I see that nearly 55% of all receiving yardage and 11 of 17 touchdowns being split between two players I do worry about the team. Ballz Deep can have a stronger second half than I am predicting but I do think they will need to spread the ball more.

Key Players: Vinny Gualano, Anthony DaSilva
Best Acquisition: Vinny Gualano

Predicted Record: 3-6-1

Mid-Season Grade: C+

 

19. Ghosts

Mid-Season Record: 2-3

Analysis: Ghosts fell a little behind the 8-ball this season as they play their first 3 weeks without a regular quarterback.  Although, it wasn’t initially their plan Francois Martin has filled in nicely.  They have a talented group of wide receivers and a solid defense.  However, the hardest part of their schedule is yet to come and they will need to upset some teams to make the playoffs.  I like the collection of talent.  However, I like them a lot better in future seasons when they have their roster issues sorted out.

Key Players: Gabriel Wiseman, Benoit Fredette, JD Joly
Best Acquisition:  Francois Martin

Predicted Record: 4-6

Mid-Season Grade: C-

 

18. Le Zoo

Mid-Season Record: 2-1-2

Analysis:  Le Zoo are fun to watch.  Frank Kaye makes quick, decisive decisions and fires the ball out to an open receiver before your rusher can say ‘Dayum!’  Adding Patrick St-Amand was a huge pickup as he has been, in my estimation the MVP of the first half of the season. When I saw the level of talent in division D this season I had doubts as to whether Le Zoo would be able to keep up.

Key Players: Frank Kaye, Etienne Vaillancourt, Patrick St-Amand
Best Acquisition: Patrick St-Amand

Predicted Record: 4-4-2

Mid-Season Grade: B+

 

17. Playground

Mid-Season Record: 2-3

Analysis: Throw the record out the window! Regardless of a 7 point loss to Project Mayhem, a 1 point loss to Checkmate, and a loss to Hostile Territory (only the most impressive team this season), I am hugely impressed with Playground.  Their level of organization, ability to carry out their plays and move the ball cannot be denied.  If they can sure things up on the defensive side of the ball, the Playground will once again be a terrifying place.

Key Players: Gabriel Cote, Laurent Foucault, Michael Claxton
Best Acquisition: Scott Payne

Predicted Record: 5-5

Mid-Season Grade: C+

 

16. Wheel of Fish

Mid-Season Record: 3-2

Analysis: Wheel Of Fish are quick, smart and draw from a wealth of FPF experience.  The big question mark is Avi Yayon.  He is a rookie quarterback in the most skilled talent pool that division D has ever seen.  Despite that, WOF have had incredible defensive performances in past games as well as a litany of receivers that have helped Yayon perform above expectations thus far.  I think they are a strong team but we may see them struggle as defenses tend to get stronger as the season goes on.

Key Players: Chris Niphakis, Frederick Viens, Jonathan Brown

Best Acquisition: Frederic Viens

Predicted Record: 5-5

Mid-Season Grade: B

 

15. Shamrocks

Mid-Season Record: 2-3

Analysis: Shamrocks, boasted a new and upgraded roster from last season’s Aces team.  They solidified it from top to bottom and they are yet another team who despite having a very strong roster have fell victim to a very tough schedule.  Look out for the Shamrocks as the season progresses as they have the chemistry, and the ability to do some damage when they get the ball rolling.  With McKernan’s experience as well as that of the Daousts’ I am not too worried about them moving forward.

Key Players: Doug McKernan, Derek Daoust, Brandon Taylor
Best Acquisition: Dilan Daoust

Predicted Record: 6-4

Mid-Season Grade: D

 

14. Bearskins

Mid-Season Record: 3-2

Analysis: Easily the most improved team from the winter season has been Bearskins.  Quarterback David Souaid has evolved quickly and is beginning to understand what works in this league. At first I was a little bitter with Stein as he won a recruiting war for Papich over my division E team.  I can now see that he has found a happy home and has made the Bearskins a legitimate threat.

Key Players: David Stein, Aleksander Papich, Neil Etinson
Best Acquisition: Aleksander Papich

Predicted Record: 6-4

Mid-Season Grade: A-

 

13. Checkmate

Mid-Season Record:

Analysis: After coming off of a perfect season, and an early, heart-breaking, playoff loss. Checkmate rebuilt their roster and appeared to be the pre-season favorite to take it all.  However, the franchise has never done well in the Spring Season (the record from the previous two seasons combined is 2-17-1).  Moreover, with 7 new faces on defense, Checkmate has gone from being the top defensive team in their division to having a tough time stopping anyone this season.  Provided that this gets cleared up the ‘Checkmoose’ experiment will be back on track in no time. On a separate note, would Moosemate be better?  What about Mating Moose?

Key Players: Frédéric Morissette, Alex David,James Floreani
Best Acquisition: Yann Drouin

Predicted Record: n/a

Mid-Season Grade: D-

 

12.Gotham Knights

Mid-Season Record: 3-2

Analysis: The Gotham Knights have been infuriating for Bat-Fans everywhere.  They have games where they step up to the challenge and games where they straight-up miss the Bat-signal.  Mikey Candussi has developed into the best redzone target in the division, Chris Rivest is a difficult wildcard to account for and their defense forces bad decisions and turnovers week after week.  Yet some weeks they just can’t seem to get their team going.  Despite the inconsistency, I do like the Gotham Knights.  Any team that takes them lightly will be chalking one up in the L column.

Key Players: Chris Rivest, Kendal Mayers, Mikey Candusi
Best Acquisition: Marc-André Benoit

Predicted Record: 6-4

Mid-Season Grade: B-

 

11. Lockdown

Mid-Season Record: 2-1-2

Analysis: Considering that I had predicted that Lockdown had the potential to go 10-0 this season, you would imagine that I have little positive to say about Lockdown.  What I will say is that Pat Riot is having his best season to date and that he has led the offense to be one of the most terrifying units in the division. Moreover, Geoffry Brown is still making defenders look like toddlers (because of his play as well as his age).  Yet the typically imposing Lockdown defense has looked atrocious.  Just as a fishnet struggles to catch wind, Lockdown has struggled to keep teams out of the endzone.  However, they are an experienced and athletic team.  I think they will right the ship and get themselves headed in the right direction.  Those ties can be treacherous but if they do manage to get into the playoffs they will still be a team to look out for.

Key Players: Pat Riot, Geoffry Brown, JC Binette, Pritchard Jerome
Best Acquisition: Bryan Mongeau

Predicted Record: 6-2-2

Mid-Season Grade:  D-

 

10. Project Mayhem

Mid-Season Record: 3-2

Analysis: When you take one of the most talented and accomplished quarterbacks in the division and pair him with one of the most complete receiving squads in the division, you expect greatness.  Project Mayhem’s offence has been great.  However, a team known for their dependable, staunch defense now seems to be struggling to make a stop in any games this season.  Having not won by greater than 8 points in any game this season the Project Mayhem defense has yet to make its presence felt.  Perhaps victims of their own success, Durden’s Orange Army has been handed a tough schedule to start the season.  Perhaps this will have them better prepared for the post season than they were the past winter.

Key Players: Alex Holowach, the Brothers Nowakowski, Danny D’Amour
Best Acquisition: Alex Holowach (as quarterback)

Predicted Record: 7-3

Mid-Season Grade: C

 

9. Limetime

Mid-Season Record: 4-1

Analysis: Anyonewho reads my articles or listens to division D’s Calling the Audible knows my thoughts on Limetime.  My mantra when describing them is: ‘They beat who they should and lose when you’d expect them to.’  However, this is the best collection of talent the Nickelodeon Happy Hour Collective (I’m actually really proud of that one) has ever put together.   If Limetime does not see post season success this time around, I would imagine they would find it to be a tough pill to swallow.  With both Cecere brothers added to the team as well as their familiar names (Manning, Zenone, Daoust, etc.), they have truly put together a special group.  However, talent has never been the issue with this squad; perhaps an exorcism, or some voodoo would be in order.  I’m sure they would settle for some big wins instead.  

Key Players: Mike Zenone, David Daoust, Brad Demers
Best Acquisition: Joseph Cecere

Predicted Record: 6-4

Mid-Season Grade: C

 

8. Mongoose

Mid-Season Record: 3-2

Analysis: The Mongoose were handed a brutal schedule and play in one of the toughest divisions in the division.  However, as reigning division C champions I don’t know what they could have expected.  As difficult as their schedule has been, I did expect them to have a better record than 3-2, and I was expecting their defense to be dominant in division D.  However, their offence has led the charge as Gaudet has proven to be a competent field general.  He is already knows how to be a fantastic athlete with a rocket as an arm but his maturity in the pocket is what truly has impressed me.  I think, that as the season goes on, Mongoose will find ways to improve their defense and their offense will continue to be strong.  Additionally, they are a team that not only keeps their core together but tends to come into each season with the same roster as the season prior.  I like homegrown teams down the stretch because chemistry is as valuable a weapon on the football field as it is in poisoned beverages.   They are the type of team that can get hot at the right time and make some serious noise in the playoffs. 

Key Players: Cedrick Nuckle, Jonathan Chevalier, Alexandre Gaudet
Best Acquisition: William Tondreau

Predicted Record: 7-3

Mid-Season Grade: C-

 

7. X-Men

Mid-Season Record: 4-1

Analysis: I’m still not sure what to make of the X-Men.  I really like the product that I see on the field but their light schedule and losing their only game when paired against a team with a winning record has me a little doubtful.  As I said, I really do like what I see on the field so for that reason I have ranked them at 7th.  Swaminadham is a very god play caller, throws a very catchable ball and generally protects the ball as well.  Defensively, the team is solid and Wade Williams and Kevin Boustany have emerged as playmakers.  Their presence makes flying into the mutants’ defensive backfield a virtual impossibility.  They will need to rise to the challenge against tougher opponents if they expect to make a run in the playoffs.

Key Players: Guatama Swaminadham, Wade Williams, Suhael Brohi
Best Acquisition: Kevin Boustany

Predicted Record: 7-3

Mid-Season Grade: B+

 

6. Longhorns

Mid-Season Record:4-1

Analysis: The most shocking, yet really not surprising start has been the incredibly hot start by the Longhorns.  Starting at 4-1 should not be a surprise for a team with so much experience and talent. The Hook em’ Horns returned with their solid core of players and added talented players such as Dale ‘The Laughing Fire’ Williams and Angelo ‘Aggie’ Kalaidopolous as well as Warhawks stalwarts Joel Watson and Brian Martin.  My only concern with this group is how they will fair against a team with greater team speed (their only loss came to a very quick Hostile Territory team).  However, I do believe that the leadership and experience will help them prepare for such challenges.

Key Players: Adam Rosen, Chris Rosen, Angelo Kalaidopolous
Best Acquisition: Angelo Kalaidopolous

Predicted Record: 7-3

Mid-Season Grade: A+

 

5. Blue Mountain State

Mid-Season Record: 5-0

Analysis:  I’m surprised that BMS are 5-0.  It isn’t a huge stretch mind you; I just thought that while they had improved, it would take longer to this level.  Either way, Kevin ‘Deisel’ Gauthier has come a long way and despite the team’s fairly unorthodox offensive system Gauthier has proven to be clutch and to get the job done when needed.  Blue Muscle Squad are a group of fast, intelligent football players and provide for difficult matchups on both sides of the field.  If they end the game with their offense on the field, they will most likely win the game in question.  I like them moving forward for that very reason.

Key Players: Kevin Gauthier, Hermes Zepeda, Byron Archambault
Best Acquisition: Jad Aridi

Predicted Record: 7-3

Mid-Season Grade: A+

 

4. Jaggerbomb

Mid-Season Record: 3-1-1

Analysis: Everything that I am writing here is probably a little biased but it’s also mostly true.  The reason that I like Jaggerbomb so much is because they are fast, dynamic, fun to watch and above all else they are really good.  Going to Gauthier at quarterback has given them another dimension on offence.  They are also just as strong on defense as they were in their inaugural season and I think that they will go on a run toward their first playoff berth.  The one issue that I noticed when they faced a solid defensive club in Les Affreux was that Gauthier relies heavily on his instincts and athleticism but struggles to read a defense.  If he can take time to dissect the defense properly, Jaggerbomb will be unstoppable.

Key Players: Gabriel Moreau-Paquette, Maxime Marsan, Martin Gelinas
Best Acquisition: Jeremie Gauthier

Predicted Record: 7-2-1

Mid-Season Grade: A-

 

3. Centurions

Mid-Season Record: 5-0

Analysis: The Centurions have always been known as a tough defense with a slow methodical, “grind-it-out” sort of offense.  In past seasons, the issue was that, often, the offense was inconsistent.  Importing Jeremy Laporte seems to have resolved that issue.  Now free to play at his natural position, J-F Cloutier has been tearing it up as a receiver and the Centurions offense is fast and difficult to contain.  We had questions about the caliber of their opponents but none the less they have gone out and beaten everyone in their path.  If they can keep the hot streak going they will be a formidable foe in the playoffs.

Key Players: Jean-Francois Cloutier, Justin Melrose, Sebastien/Cedric Morin
Best Acquisition: Jeremy Laporte

Predicted Record: 8-2

Mid-Season Grade: A+

 

2. Les Affreux

Mid-Season Record:

Analysis: For as long as I’ve been in this league Les Affreux have been one of the top franchises in Division5/D.  With regards to the regular season, nothing has changed.  They still come in expecting to win every game and they have looked dominant early on.  However, they have made a change at quarterback, and they believe the switch to Jonathan Lemieux will help propel them into greater post-season success. The ‘Red Menace’ have developed together over a long period of time and this slow patient development have paid off as they now look to be ready to dominate this spring.

Key Players: Mathieu Dubois, Martin Jackson, Daniel Bellefeuille.
Best Acquisition: Jonathan Lemieux

Predicted Record: 9-1

Mid-Season Grade: B+

 

1. Hostile Territory

Mid-Season Record:

Analysis: This was a team that I had trouble buying into.  Despite the fact that this is a quarterback driven league, Angelo Garofolo is sending us weekly reminders about how success is equally due to athleticism and experience.  These are the two elements he has used to develop so quickly as a quarterback.  Additionally, his remarkable running ability has served to make him a legitimate dual threat.

Key Players: Angelo Garofolo, François Des Lauriers, Mathieu Lacoursiere
Best Acquisition: n/a

Predicted Record: 9-1

Mid-Season Grade: A+

 

The League of Not Quite Legends

 

A rough week saw me fall from 2nd and closing in two fourth and momentarily harmless.  It’s ok loyal readers; I’m luring my opposition into a false sense of security.  In any case, GM won the week and a chance to rant against us on the division D edition of Calling the Audible.  Somehow Terry stays ahead despite not winning a single week.  We have to make this a head to head league next year!

 

Standings

Team

Score

Terry

925.33

GM

885.17

Eagle

851.107

Peeze

822.03

Justin

783.83

Simon

767.7

Mat

702.47

 

Teams

 

Peeze to Meet You

Birds of a Feather

QB: Alex Holowach (Project Mayhem)

QB: Frederic Morissette (Checkmate)

F: David Daoust (Limetime)

F: Kevin Boustany (X-Men)

QB: Jeremie Gauthier (Jaggerbomb)

WR: Karl Lavallee (Pardon My Swag)

WR: Michael Malinarich (Underdogs)

D: Limetime

D: X-Men

QB: Alexandre Gaudet (Mongoose)

WR: Hermes Zapeda (Blue Mountain State)

WR: Laurent Foucault (Playground)

WR: Chris Rivest (Gotham Knights)

WR: David De Andrade (Hostile Territory)

WR: Geoff Brown (Lockdown)

WR: Mike Franzese (Big Blue Wrecking Crew)

WR: Mathieu Domon (Affreux)

WR: Danny D’Amour (Project Mayhem)

 

 

Unicorn Haters

Domonaters

QB: Pat Riot (Lockdown)

F: James Floreani (Checkmate)

F: Sebastien Morin (Centurions)

QB: Gautama Swaminadhan (X-Men)

D: Centurions

WR: Bryan Mongeau (Lockdown)

QB: Jonathan Lemieux (Les Affreux)

D: Blue Mountain State

WR: James Nowakowski (Project Mayhem)

WR: Benoit Fredette (Ghosts)

WR: Mikey Candussi (Gotham Knights)

QB: David Souaid (Bearskins)

WR: Gabriel Paquette (Jaggerbomb)

WR: Cedric Nuckle (Mongoose)

WR: Mathieu Bilodeau (Speed Demons)

WR: Chris Kaliotzakis (Tyrants)

WR: Devin Daoust (Shamrocks)

WR: Justin Melrose (Centurions)

 

 

No Longer Teamless

Tammerhead Sharks

QB: Angelo Garofolo (Hostile Territory)

WR: JF Cloutier (Centurions)

F: Aleksander Papich (Bearskins)

F: Angelo Kalaidopoulos (Longhorns)

D: Longhorns

WR: Patrick St-Amand (Le Zoo)

WR: Chris Niphakis (Wheel of Fish)

QB: Kevin Gauthier (Blue Mountain State)

WR: Yann Drouin (Checkmate)

WR: Wade Williams (X-Men)

WR: Nicolas Lafond (Blue Mountain State)

D: Wheel of Wish)

WR: Eddy Lee (Underdogs)

QB: Avi Yavon (Wheel of Fish)

WR: Steve Nowakowski (Project Mayhem)

WR: Billy Seretis (Park-X-Streets)

QB Rick Cummins (Vikings)

WR: Brandon Taylor (Shamrocks)

 

Rouge-aine Headaches

WR: Mendy Cardichon (Black Mambas)

WR: Mathieu Dubois (Les Affreux)

QB: Chris Olson (Underdogs)

QB: Patrick Manning (Limetime)

D: Gotham Knights

F: JD Joly (Ghosts)

WR: Karim Yasmine (Longhorns)

WR: Neil Etinson (Bearskins)

WR: Normand Bellemare (Project Mayhem)

 

Predictions

 

Good News/Bad News time ladies and mostly gents.  The good news was that I picked a heroic 11-3 last week.  I had only one moment in a hot tub basking in the glory of 1980’s super hits before the bad news set in.  Unfortunately Justin got insanely lucky, and his fortunes matched my incredible prowess.  We stand tied for the second straight week at 46-24.  Not even the sweet sounds of Cameo’s “Word Up” could make me feel better.

 

Tyrants vs. Les Affreux

Speed Demons vs. Centurions

Project Mayhem vs. Warriors

Ballz Deep vs. Wheel of Fish

Gotham Knights vs. Mongoose

Longhorns vs. Playground

Hostile Territory vs. Blue Mountain State

Jaggerbomb vs. Bearskins

Vikings vs. Pardon My Swag

Ghosts vs. Shamrocks

X-Men vs. Underdogs

Le Zoo vs. Big Blue Wrecking Crew

Black Mambas vs. Lockdown

Park-X Streets vs. Black Ice

 

Reflections, Rants and Ravings

 

  • After getting entirely used to the blogging format writing a single article made me feel detached from FPF nation.  Don’t worry; I’ll be back to my 3 articles a week in no time.
  • I hate predicting that a team will go 0-10.  Warriors, this is your chance to prove me wrong.
  • I didn’t predict any team to go 10-0.  Unfortunately, I don’t think any team has what it takes.  Additionally, there isn’t a team with a soft schedule in the league.  However, the front-runners can expect to be ready for battle come playoff time.
  • The matchup between Daniel Bellefeuille and Jeremie Gauthier lived up to it’s billing.  That being said…Bellefeuille 1-Gauthier 0
  • The Ontario Provincial Police use the acronym OPP.  Is it appropriate to say: “Yeah you know me” when receiving a ticket?

 

Tuesday Throw Down

 

With 5 weeks in the can and now that I have decided what the rest of everyone’s season will look like, I imagine that the action will get even more intense as the playoff races truly begin. For those of you who have not contacted me about the fictional spa package giveaway, please do so my emailing me at [email protected].  Those who want to claim their anthropomorphic human-ish/murderous bunny rabbit please tweet me @PeezeFPF. Last season I reminded everyone of Sarah Conner’s take on pre-determination: “There’s no fate but what we make for ourselves.” It was good, so I’m recycling it.

 

Week after week Terry Tam and I scour through the darkest parts of Soccerplex Catalogna and Complexe Bell for great story lines, insightful ideas, and hilarious hijinx to deliver on division D’s ‘Calling the Audible’, available via iTunes or athttp://fpf.podomatic.com. This week we list our mid-season all-stars, interview Doug McKernan, go over what we think are games of the week, we tolerate GM’s rant against us all and we talk about the merits of being ‘Pizza-Drunk’.  Mat Domon joins us with his list of top 5 surprising teams thus far.  That’s it for week 5; I’ll see you on the fields.  Until then, thank you for letting me be myself.