Word from the Mouth 

By Kevin Kousaie

The final push for the playoffs is here just 2 weeks left. We have even more exciting news this week where we have a parent vs kids game for all the bragging rights. I’m not sure if we'll change up a few rules to make it a bit more exciting but one thing is for sure Nick is going to get locked down and I’m holding it up on him while I walk over him into the endzone. If you played in the afternoon this week, lucky you, I had at 10:30 in the torrential downpour. This week there were a few forfeits because teams didn't know that in order to get a sub you must be less than 7 roster players. The only exception to this rule is for a QB where you can be as many players as you want minus your QB. Know the rules because forfeits are huge when it comes to seeding for playoffs. Now let's get into this week's action.

Recap 

D1

The Unit learn the hard way that rules are there for a reason. After blowing out Iron Wolves they heard rumors that it might be a forfeit because they exceeded the roster regulations when it comes to subs. I’m not sure how Outlaws only won by 6, it was the slow start and Steve throwing a pick 6 on their opening drive to go down by 2 scores. By halftime, the score was tied and at that point you knew Outlaws were walking away with this one. 

D2

Phoenix lost both of their games this weekend in the exact same way, pick 6s when they were going down to score and either tie it or take the lead. When things don’t go your way things like this happen or in our case a season like this. Ducks lost another close one, but you won’t win games when you throw 3 picks and complete 50% of your passes. Without Guillaume, Nice TDs kept it close against Dobbs and his Rejects teams. If Guillaume is there then Andrew doesn't have to play QB so losing a game by 4 with your QB missing and your best receiver playing a different position I'd take that as a win. 

D3

Drama Club beat up on an Iron Trollers team that was without Jon at QB and replaced by Marvin. Lesniak was also missing which meant everyone on the defense was able to walk away with 2 good knees. Nomads went 0-2 losing both games by 3 scores and Tropic Thunder also went 0-2 while only losing by 2 scores in each. Trench Babies can score at will, but they can’t seem to figure out converts. They dominated Nomads but against Thunder Buddies lost because of converts. Teams always take them for granted until they look back after it's over how important they are. Horde showed up and decided St. Jean was out at QB and Pier-Luc was in. This turned out to be huge as David went off for over 100 yards and 3 TDs on offense and had 2 picks on defense. 

D4

Les Laveurs might not have a boat load of wins, but they are able to score unlike most new teams. Once Jeremy cuts back on the picks I think the wins will start to pile up, 4 in a close game won’t cut it. Underdogs lost again and from what I saw they are missing a number 2, and they will continuously lose close games when whoever is their number 2 decides to show up and play each week. Beerhood was up on FAT Players by a mile at half that they let up in the second half. What sucks for FAT Players is half the roster was missing or at least their better players. You won’t win games when your QB doesn't show up and your back up throws 4 picks and only 59 yards. Rob and his Alouettes team went 1 and 1 beating a Marcelless Nothing but D team and then getting trampled by JF and his Spartan team. The addition of Mario and Woodley are huge for this team and will provide Rob with 2 reliable players while the inexperienced players learn the game. Rob was almost perfect against Nothing but D having 4 incomplete passes the only thing was 2 of those were picks, Mario had 3 TDs on his 5 catches. 

D5

Slicks pulled out a miraculous win after being down 12. With 3 minutes left Guillaume got a pick and it started from there. Slicks scored a few plays later then forced a 3 and out on Mimosa Crew's next possession giving them the ball back with a minute left. That was plenty of time since it took 3 plays to score. With both teams failing on converts during the game who knew that it would only take 1 shot at it for slicks to punch it in and put the pressure on Mimosa to get theirs, they didn't. Phoenix beat up a team which had 2 players quit at half. I don’t blame them they were getting smoked, and it was when the rain was horrible. I will say that the 4 players that did stick around for Orphans you can play on my team any day of the week. You could have folded and called it a day, but you folks stuck it out and had fun and that’s what it’s a about. Pick 6ers lost to DTS which was closer than some may have expected. The substantial difference for pick 6ers is William 4 TDs and only 1 pick, a few weeks ago we all would have thought this would never happen. Let’s see if he can keep it up, get into the playoffs and make a run they have the defense. 

Women's 

Zuzana with another dominant defensive game, 3 more picks to her total of 8 on the year so far. Supernova are getting better as they can move the ball, but the issue is once they get close, they can't punch it in.

If you want more, you'll have to go elsewhere. I mean if you haven't already seen the latest episode of MFL Total access is up, go enjoy. 

Studs and Duds 

I’m sure there are a few of you after checking the stat sheet you’re looking forward to seeing your name up here. Let’s remember I pick who I put up here not you, so there is a chance you’re going to be disappointed.

Studs

D1

- Marvin Steinberg 100 yards and 3 TDs. 

D2

- Simon Duchesne 2 TDs, 2 picks on defense and scored on 1 of them. 

D3

- Shermika Bartley pick 6 for the win.

D4 

- Mathis Thibert-Valade 8TD passes. 

D5 

- O’Javi Ells 3 TDs and 1 sack. 

Women's 

- Katiana Dorvilus 1 TD and 1 pick.

Duds 

D1

- The Unit for not knowing the roster rules. 

D2

- Phoenix for losing both games the exact same way. 

D3

- Jon for postponing his game and not even being here for the peach whooping Simon was handed out. 

D4 

- François Vézina 7 completions for 59 yards with 4 picks. 

D5 

- Mimosa Crew for blowing a 12 nothing leads with 3 minutes left. 

Women's 

- Émilie Anctil 5 picks.

I’m sure I made a few of you happy and a lot more of you mad. Use it as motivation there are only 2 weeks left of the season your time is running out. 

Predictions 

Ok last week was such a good one for me this week I hope will be better. Here are my picks in bold like always. 

D1 

Idaho Udapimp vs Iron Wolves 

Outlaws vs Villains 

The Unit vs Raccoons 

Ranceurs vs KOLB 

D2

Fins up vs Phoenix NA 

Phoenix vs Double Dippers NA 

Fins up vs Average Joes 

CIA vs Nice TDs 

D3

Action Squad vs Witching Hour 

Horde vs Drama Club 

FAT Players vs Nomads 

Tropic Thunder vs Action Squad 

Hog Riders vs LTC

D4 

Bouchers vs Spartans 

Nothing But D vs FAT Players 

Action Squad vs Bandits

Beerhood vs Mustard Tigers 

Underdogs vs Bouchers 

Mustard Tigers vs Alouettes 

D5

Big Booties vs Jungle Squad 

Improbables vs Wolverines 

Orphans vs MTL Cessnas 

Pick 6ers vs The Hive

The Hive vs DTS

Spartans vs Slicks 

Mimosa Crew vs Big Assets 

Women's 

Crazy Bs vs Drama Queen 

With only 2 weeks left ill need some help of I want to get a perfect week. I'll leave or like that see you all Saturday and good luck. 

Power Rankings 

With all the action last did anyone do enough to get on my list and how many teams did I take off. 

D1 (3)

#1- Outlaws 

#2- Idaho Udapimp

#3- KOLB

 D2 (3)

#1- Rejects

#2- Fins up

#3- Average Joes 

 D3 (4)

#1- Thunder Buddies 

#2- Drama Club 

#3- Horde 

#4- Him U

 D4 (4)

#1- Bouchers

#2- Mustard Tigers

#3- Beerhood

#4- Spartans 

 D5 (5)

#1- Dart Throwers and Smokers

#2- Slicks

#3- Phoenix

#4- Big Assets

#5- Big Booties 

 Women’s (1)

#1- Drama Queen

There isn't much time left if you expect to see your team's name up on my list. At this point of the season if you’re not on my list are you going to make it up on it probably not, but with a huge win or 2 plus maybe a few upsets you can have a shot. Those chances are so slim but hey you can always hope for the best. 

Final Thoughts 

This weekend we are having our first ever parents vs kids. We all know who's winning that one. The parents of course, how the heck you think we’re letting our offspring beat us. I wish I knew who was playing and I also hope Terry listens to me and makes a few minor tweaks to the rules. I doubt he will, but we can hope. I hope it's nice tomorrow for this game. I have something planned but if it’s raining it won’t work. It’s too bad Barbara won’t be there to put another whooping on Kayla but I’m also glad at the same time because it keeps my streak of not playing on the same team as her going and really that's my goal never to play on a team with Barbara. Hope you're enjoying your vacation and see you when you get back. That’s all I got for you but remember that we are playing a game so go have fun, enjoy yourself and try not to kill anyone. Have a great one and see you tomorrow.