Man, oh man, who knew the season would come to an end so quickly? (ed’s note: literally anyone who can read a calendar or understands how time works?) 

Just 1 week left and still so much up in the air.

You got D1 and D2 where all but one team are making the playoffs.

D2 playoffs essentially start this week, with a play in game.

D3 has all 8 teams locked in the playoffs, but seeding won’t be determined until I look at the standing before my 4:30 games against Bines. I will pick who plays who by the outcome of my game. With that being said I can take bribes to help you out. We will take on any and all teams that want a shot at us we aren’t afraid, we’ll climb the ladder and show you what happens when you wake the beast.

D4 has the most teams and has the biggest gap as well. Those top teams are going to be just fine, it’s those bottom teams that I can’t see having much of a shot at it.

When it comes to D5, I have Slot Machines winning it all, unless they screw up (ed’s note: so you have them winning it all, unless they don’t?).

When we started the women’s division, co-ed was the way to go first to attract more women before branching off and getting their own division. It seemed to work out as we got 5 teams in year 1 which is one less (ed’s note: sic) team than the league first started with in 2014 and now we have 61 teams (ed’s note: plus Brossard and soon Laval!). It’s a 3-horse race in the women’s division, but if I had to pick a favorite right now, I’d go with Tigres.

Look, there is still 1 week left and lots can happen, but those teams fighting for your playoffs lives this is your last chance.

 

Recap

 

Division 1

 

A-Team vs Outlaws (6-36)

For a D1 game this was low scoring and not a great statistical game as no receiver had more than 43 yards. That is messed up when you look at who’s on those rosters. After starting with the ball and turning it over on downs, Brady led Outlaws on 4 straight TD drives to end the game. The difference in this game was after Outlaws went up 8-0, Marvin picked off a pass scoring and making it 16-0. Dave was able to lead a long 13 play scoring drive to bring it to within 10. The problem was the defense wasn’t able to get a stop and gave up another score along with the 2-point convert. This put A-Team down 24-6 with under 1 minute, but also getting the ball back to start the second half. On the very last play of the half Dave threw it to the endzone where the ball was caught by Laurent who was called just short of the line, leaving the score 24-6. Second half A-Team struggled to move the ball and Outlaws were able to score when they had the ball to win the game with ease.

 

Division 2

 

Pocket Rockets vs Top Shooters (41-46)

How do you lose this game playing 5 vs 6 and one of those 5 is Mike Jaz (ed’s note: it’s because one of those 5 is Mike “The Jazzmaster” Jaz!). Mike, I love you, but you and I both know you shouldn’t be on the field in D2 on defense. Just avoid Marvin when you have the ball and double him on defense, which would have been my plan. Pocket Rockets had other plans and that was letting Marvin beat them with 111 yards, 3 TDs, 2 2-point converts, then had 2 picks and scored on one of them.

 

Division 3

 

Phoenix vs TDs & Beers (31-6)

I was expecting a much closer game in this one especially with TDs & Beers needing the win and help to get into playoffs. With 2 weeks off I was a bit rusty to start the game, but on the second drive of the game after each team turned it over, JF went streaking down the middle and was left wide open for the 37-yard TD. After I made that throw, I felt confidant and knew I was going to be able to make plays when I needed to. With that in my head I started to take a few more shots, but the defense stepped up with Alex getting the first pick, followed by Ali making a great play coming from nowhere to pick it off and if he hadn’t Francis was going in for 6 and everyone knew it. The last pick by Phoenix was made by Alexi, but all credit should go to Khalil. I looked right, came back left, Josh had a step and I went to throw it and Khalil raised his hands and instead of a good release I threw that ball so high that it had no chance making to where Josh was and Alexi had an easy pick. Alexi didn’t fare much better under center as he threw 5 picks with 4 of them going to Justin.

 

Horde vs Phoenix (33-27)

Before the game even started Simon was crying, throwing himself on the ground, and kicking and screaming because we, the home team, elected to wear white for the game and they were forced to wear pinnies. Me being the really nice guy that I am, said OK we will put on our green jerseys. I know you can’t win and really can’t lose a game on the first play, but after how the game turned out, the pick by Pierre-Alexandre was the difference. Of course, Simon punched it in from 4 yards out to go up 6. At half Horde was up 14-6 after scoring to end the half they were looking for that double dip to blow the game wide open. Phoenix’s defense stepped up with Justin get a big PD on fourth down. This was our shot to tie it up we scored and on the convert Francis and Ben got into it a bit and I was hoping to use this later in the game. After trading punts, Justin, instead of knocking one of Simon’s passes away, picked it off and walked in from 5 yards out for the TD putting Phoenix up 21-14. After scoring on their next two possession, they held 27-21 lead with 4:30 left. I was in no hurry with 3 timeouts everything was on the table. After a big play to Alec for 24 yards, I slowed it down trying to milk every second of the clock. Phoenix was able to score and tie it at 27 and on the convert, I was going to run the same play as before, but this time ben was up press on Francis, and I had to go to my second read, but it was high and came down out of bounds. Horde had two plays and the second was a 45-yard pass from Guillaume to Ben where 3 defenders were standing and waiting for the ball, and this allowed Ben to come across the goal line and catch it with his flags in the endzone.

 

Division 4

 

Villains vs Sour Peeps (31-6)

Sour Peeps open this game with a great start, Jocelyn went short a few plays, but after getting a first down he went over the top to Lambert who hauled it in for a big gain and after that Jocelyn ran it in for a TD from 6 yards out. After that drive Sour Peeps looked like nothing like themselves, dropping passes, running wrong routes, missing tackles, and blowing coverages. Even with the addition of Will to the Villains team they looked like the same team as the previous few weeks struggling to move the ball and to score. Then the second half started, and Will and his team went off scoring on all 4 of their offensive drives, plus Lucas picked off a pass and scored on it as well. Villains won because they played better on both sided of the ball and, yes, Will playing was huge, but not the reason they won.

 

Division 5

 

Binettes vs Secret Agents (21-18)

JF dominated the first half moving the ball up playing defense getting his team a 12-0 lead at halftime. The second half couldn’t have started much worse for Secret Agents who forced a punt, but then gave up a safety. After a turnover Mathieu started to pick away at the lead making it 12-8 before hitting a big one to Mark for 33 yards giving them a 15-12 lead. JF responded with a drive of 5 plays for a score giving them a 18-15 lead with 4:22 left. After having little success, Mathieu passed the ball to Albert who took the pass 33 yards into the redzone where he would score one play later giving Binettes a 3-point lead with 1:30 left, but after getting some yards JF had his pass tipped and picked off by Mark for the second time of the game this time ending the game.

 

Women’s

 

Sorry Ladies, I wasn’t scheduled for any of your games this week. Jon and Terry both think me being by the field will distract too many of you and the game will suffer (ed’s note: I mean it would, but not for the reason Kevin is implying). I hope you all understand, but you can always send me a quick message about what went down or who balled out and I’ll give a shout out, unless it’s for Barb.

 

Studs & Duds

 

Let me start by saying that if you haven’t seen your name on my list by now, you’re not doing enough or if your goal was to suck all season so your rating won’t be adjusted, then you have done too much up to this point. Now let’s see who the dogs are and who the turd piles are.

 

Studs

 

Division 1

- Max Rosenfeld 5 catches for 3 yards, 2 TDs, 2 sacks and 1 pick on defense in his first game.

 

Division 2

- Jason Edwards scored 2 TDs.

 

Division 3

- Nestor Chávez II 205 yards and 3 TDs in the air and then 105 yards and 3 TDs on the ground.

 

Division 4

- Thomas Znoj 17 catches 179 yards, 4 TD and 2 1-point convert. On defense Tom made 2 tackle and had 1 pick.

 

Division 5

- William Lalumiere 6 catches for 77 yards, 2 TDs and 1 1-point convert plus made 1 tackle on defense.

 

Women’s

- Paola Olivares for her game 2 performance going 24 of 37 for 249 yards 5 TDs and no picks, she also made a pick on defense.

 

Duds

 

Division 1

- David Daoust 9 picks in 2 games.

 

Division 2

- Pocket Rockets for losing to a team with 5 players on defense.

 

Division 3

- Alexis Ferrand 5 picks and only completed 40% of your passes.

 

Division 4

- Jocelyn Ouellette 3 picks and only 7 completions with 3 of those on the opening drive of the game.

 

Division 5

- Titans for giving up more yards on the ground than through the air.

 

Women’s

- Roxanne Roy threw 7 picks and only managed to get 10 points up on the board in 2 games.

 

You have 1 week left to make it or else you might consider your season a failure if you didn’t. I’d love to meet the person whose lifelong goal is to make my list (ed’s note: your list is like 3 years old, so this theoretical person with this “lifelong” wish is, at most, 3). If you’re out there come and see me and we’ll have a chat live on the Podcast. I’m telling you now that if this happens, we want you to send in your questions.