It looks like we have all made it to the end of the season. There are still teams that are battling it out to secure their playoff spot and at least 1 team hoping and praying for Centurions to win so they can creep in with a 5-5 record.
Thursday night, the NFL began their Hall of Fame enshrinement and used it to kick off to the preseason. To all the Cowboys fans out there let me tell you right now that this isn’t your year. so don’t get your hopes up and get used to seeing your team take a lot of L’s. This year they had the Class from 2020 and 2021 with lots of great players getting in including one of my favorite players and Heisman winner Charles Woodson from Michigan. One thing that really surprises me is that Charles grew up in Ohio and ended up playing for Michigan. If you know anything about college football, Ohio and Michigan are huge rivals and this should have never happened, you can’t cross over to the other side.
Now this past weekend has brought up who belongs in the MFL Hall of Fame 2021. There have been a few talks about who should get in, but it has not been finalized yet but it should be soon, maybe even this weekend when we have our seasonal competition committee meeting. Now would be the best time to bring up any ideas you might have towards changing rules, making the game safer, or any other improvements you or your team might have. You should bring them up ASAP so we can look them over think about and possible vote on the idea. We want to have a few things fixed up and working for the fall season so now is the time for your suggestions.
Recap
Division 1
Holy Trollers vs Centurions (30-36)
This was a game that came right down to the wire and it never should have been that close. Centurions went up big early and looked like they had this game in the bag. Centurions allowed a score with seconds left in the first half and that was more than enough to give the Trollers some life. Second half rolls around and Trollers are pumped and playing well and getting stops on defense. With under two minutes left in the game the Trollers just scored, but needed to get the 2-point convert to tie the game. They get it and the game is all tied and up to their defense to get them the ball back. What do you know, happens like it has all season and the defense crumbles and Centurions score the game winning TD with 9 seconds left.
Moretti Crime Family vs Bitter Boys (22-21) OT
Who would have guessed this game would go to OT? I know I didn’t and no one on the media team did. I don’t know if I’m impressed by Bitter Boys keeping the game so close or embarrassed for Moretti Crime Family for the game being so close. I know Joey wasn’t there this week, but Moretti Crime Family are stacked and have multiple players who can and do play QB, so for the game to end like this is a shocker. For Bitter Boys, I know that Guillaume end up getting hurt in this game and was forced to leave. I can tell you this that if Bitter Boys had Guillaume the rest of the game then Bitter Boys would have had their second upset of the season. Just finished looking over the game recap and how could Mario allow Crime family to score right after they took the lead with 3 minutes left in the game it wasn’t even just a TD it was a 2 point convert as well (ed’s note: they already had the lead with under 3 minutes, they just extended it at that point). After that happened everyone knew once it went to OT that it was over and Crime Family were going to win and they did.
Division 2
OG Panthers vs Outlaws (30-27)
Going into this game both teams knew the winner would most likely finish third in the standings and that Charles was going to be the deciding factor in the game. Yes, Charles was the deciding factor in the game as he played phenomenally, but why after all the bashing of him did he have to play lights out against my team? The game started off great for Outlaws with a pick from Julien and then they scored on that drive followed by a pick 6 from Dave. Outlaws looked like it was going to be a cake walk. Then OG woke up and started to play. This is when Charles started to pick the Outlaws defense apart, a few yards here, a few yards there, a deep pass to the wide open receiver. OG did a great job on converts going for two to make it a 9 point game instead of leaving it at 8. After the game, us real Outlaws (ed’s note: real Outlaws?) talked about the game and we came to a few conclusions as to why and how we lost the game and here they are (ed’s note: conclusions = excuses). Before half with 40 seconds left on fourth down we went for it on a play we have ran 50 times this season and this time around Josh was too close to sideline and ruled out of bounds which would have been a fresh set of downs. Then our defense did something they have all season long and let the receiver get behind them. That is why we felt we lost the game. Now the real reason we lost the game was we got out played by a team that wanted it more than we did. Outlaws need to realize that they aren’t just going to show up and have teams hand them the win, they have to earn it. Everyone counted OG out a long time ago and now look at them, the hottest team in the division.
Honor Game vs Petits Phoques (50-34)
In the battle for first place, Honor Game walked away with the convincing win. After they lost last week to OG, Dave wasn’t having that again this week. I’m sure that Honor Games still had a thing or two to say to the refs, but being up they were probably all nice things. This Dave had his top weapon back in the lineup, the D4 player of the century, after last week’s blowup and he made his presence felt with 3 TDs. To me this was a game that match up wise was never going to favor Petits Phoques. Year after year they get beat by teams with big tall receivers that can all attack the ball and I just don’t know why. They have super athletic players on their roster that all have decent size and can jump. I would have liked to see how they tried to stop both Marvin and Laurent, it’s next to impossible. I’ll tell you right now what it is with Honor Game, they know going in that they are going to score at will and by going for 2 and getting it more often than not it puts way more pressure on their opponent’s offense to try and match them and that is where they get you. Don’t let them get in your head, play your game, and allow Dave and his team to self-implode. I know it’s a lot easier writing it than doing it. When Dave is on, no team in the division will beat Honor Game. They are just too good with too many weapons to beat you with.
Division 3
Deep Threats vs Mustard Tigers (13-32)
Going into this game no one gave Mustard Tigers a shot at winning and then you realize that Svetna and a few other players were missing, but the same could be said for Mustard Tigers who were missing Brian again. It looks like Mustard Tigers got the better of that one. Owie was there again throwing darts and lighting up the scoreboard as he helped keep alive whatever slim hope Mustard Tigers have of making the playoffs. I know we all say this game didn’t mean anything, but when you haven’t played a game in a few weeks turning it on for the playoffs are sometimes too late and the same can be said about wearing yourself out just to make the playoffs to have nothing left once you get there. I feel Deep Threats will be fine going forward.
Average Joes vs Les Tannantes (18-24)
This was the Hype game of the year. If there were 20000 fans on Saturday they would have loved all the big plays that happened and how pumped everyone got after they happened. Again this week Tannantes were missing their QB and had to have someone else to fill in. Watching this game, I didn’t know Vincent wasn’t their QB and he looked good fitting balls into tight holes, avoiding the rush, and getting a little lucky with a few balls. Average Joes made a few bad decisions that at the time weren’t bad calls, but in the end cost them the game. There was a fourth and five with under a minute in the half that Jason ran towards the sideline thinking he could get the first and he didn’t. Once Tannantes had the ball it took a few plays for them to punch in the score and go up by two scores. The second half started well for Average Joes with them taking the opening drive in to make it a six point game. Now it was up to the defense to get a stop and they did on Tannantes next few drives allowing Joes to tie it with under five minutes left. At this point it was whoever wanted it more and it look like Joes were going to get it done until Jason threw a deep post that gets picked off. On what was the last play of regulation Vincent threw a pass to the end zone that was knocked away by a Joe player that somehow found its way into the hands of David for the game winning score.
Division 4
Airborne vs Panaches (19-32)
To tell you the truth, this game was closer than it should have been. Airborne were missing a few players and had Yvan from RawSauce subbing for them and he made a few big plays for Airborne. Panaches got up big in the first half and were just playing the second half not to get hurt. After the game I spoke to a player or two on Panaches and they said that the second half they didn’t try anything new and just wanted the game to be over. For Airborne if they want to improve, they need their players to show up every week. I know Guillaume has gotten better over the years, but every week he is throwing to new players and that isn’t a way to build a championship team. Look at Panaches, they have had their struggles over the years and now it is clicking and they have a good chance to win it all this season.
Titans vs Thunder Buddies (27-60)
In a game that didn’t mean anything to either team since they will face one another in the playoffs, it got ugly. Let me start by pointing out that this wasn’t the Thunder Buddies team Titans will face in the playoffs. Terry wasn’t there to play QB so Jon allowed Steve, or the GOAT as some refer to him as, to throw. Thunder Buddies also had JF subbing for them as well. When you add those two studs and Ben still isn’t allowed to play defense Titans had no chance. I am really looking forward to this match up in the playoffs with their actual teams playing. Jon screwed Titans and everyone, including Terry, knows it. Towards the end of the game when Steve realized the score he was apologizing to the players on the sideline. At least Steve was sympathetic towards them, but Jon should have never allowed this and Terry shouldn’t have asked, especially since it was a meaningless game. I would like to apologize to the Titans on behalf of the league for this being allowed to happen.
Division 5
Los Pollitos vs Mimosa Crew (21-19)
After all those close games, Los Pollitos were able to get their first win of the season. I’m sure that it felt really good. Mimosa Crew looked to seal the game with their finally drive ending in a TD except they left just under two minutes on the clock. The way Los Pollitos offense had looked all day we all figured it was going to end with someone on Mimosa Crew picking the ball off. I don’t know how you can complete 1 pass out of you last 6 plays and win the game. Mimosa Crew defense, after playing so well all game, just flaked and allowed the game to slip out of their hands.
Phoenix vs Gold Rush (21-0)
This was a rematch from the week before and again Gold Rush needed subs. Gold Rush ended up getting Rob to play QB for them, but realistically by this point in the day and after four previous games, Rob was wiped out. There were a few points where it looked like Gold Rush was going to make a game of it, but almost every time they had a big play it was followed up by a big mistake, either a sack or a pick. All day long the combination of Kat and Gab rushing was too much pressure for Rob to handle as he was sacked 5 times and once for a safety. On offense, Phoenix took their time with the ball and drove the field and took a shot when it was open. I was hoping to play the real Gold Rush team his season, but I guess if that’s to happen it will be in the playoffs.
That is it for this week’s recaps, hope you enjoyed.
Top Performances of the Week
Here we are, just one regular season week away from the playoffs and a chance to win the championship. I know everyone is wondering if they did enough to impress me this week, some did and some disappointed me as well. Here are this week’s winners.
Division 1
Offense
This week I went with a player that didn’t have the best stats for the week, but came up clutch down the stretch and OT. I had to go with Danny Aylward. Danny was 20 of 30 for 168 yards, 3 TDs a 2 point convert and a 1 point convert in OT for the win.
Defense
I had to pick between two teammates who both had a huge impact in the game, so I ended up picking Samuel Collette. I know this guy is normally known for his offense, but don’t sleep on his defense guys. This week Samuel had 11 tackles, 2 picks and he returned 1 for 6 points.
Division 2
Offense
In what was one of the biggest games of the week this guy definitely showed up to play. I know most people hate him (ed’s note: I don’t think that’s true), but when you put up numbers like this you know I have to show a little love to the guy, and that guy would be Dave Daoust. Dave was 33 of 44 for 279 yards, 7 TDs, 2 2point converts as well as running twice for 15 yards.
Defense
This is something you don’t see every day. A QB being named player of the week on defense. Well this week Jonathan Plourde gave me no choice. Jon had 3 tackles to go along with his 2 picks and he took 1 back to the house for 6 points.
Division 3
Offense
When I first started looking over the stats to get my winner, I thought I had my player picked out easily, but I kept looking and my player was no longer my player. I came to the conclusion that Dave Brissone is my player this week. Dave had 6 catches for 104 yards and 3 TDs.
Defense
The numbers that this person was able to put up this week was remarkable and you won’t see numbers like this too often. Tyler Znoj managed to rack up 5 tackles which were all sacks. I almost went with a player who had 4, but 5 is better unless I’ve been doing math wrong my whole life.
Division 4
Offense
I know some people hate to pick players from games that are blowouts, but to me stats are stats and when they are off the chart you can’t deny giving the player some credit. Jacob Morin you balled out going 25 of 30 for 242 yards, 7 TDs, 4 1point converts and you also ran the ball 3 times for 8 yards.
Defense
I had a lot of different players to pick from this week and I went with a player that not many people know about. Samer Assi plays for Cereal Killers as their QB and this week he is here representing them for his defensive prowess. Samer made 4 tackles and had 2 picks this week.
Division 5
Offense
In the lower division you have a bunch of family members playing with one another and everyone might recognize the last name but not his first name. Mathieu Lucas Alzate is making a statement and stepping out from underneath his brother Seb to make a name for himself in the league. Mathieu made 4 catches for 47 yards and 3 TDs. Oh and I almost forgot Mathieu threw 1 pass that was for 9 yards and a TD.
Defense
This is the first time that I will be giving the award to two players. These two players have split reps all season as rusher and without the other one giving them a break and a chance to catch their breath they wouldn’t have been able to do what they did this week. Katherine Blondin and Gabrielle Chaput together had 8 tackles, 5 sacks and 1 safety. Not only did they put up numbers, but they managed to get good pressure all day long.
There you have it, my picks for player of the week. With only one week remaining and then playoffs some players only have one last chance and others have a few more. If you want to make my list, ball out and show me that I need to have you on my list.
