
Word from the Mouth: I May Be Wrong, You May Be Crazy! edition
This week was another tough one for a few of us that were out there all day in the sun and no shade. I’m not going to lie, I was one of them and just drinking water and staying hydrated doesn’t work. We should all be wearing hats and sunscreen. I personally hate both of them, but I might have to change my opinion (ed’s note: literally impossible, because then you would have been wrong). Yet, after dying on Saturday, my dumb ass when out to Brossard on Sunday and did it all over again. It is now Monday afternoon and I am still feeling the effects. We all need to take better care of ourselves. Let’s hope all the extremely hot days are behind us.
Week 3 Recap - Division 1
Henchmen vs Gros Coqs (34-32)
This was a much closer game than I thought it would be and at least it was entertaining for the first half and half of the second half. I saw this game and there were a lot of players who needed to have the rules explained and why calls were made. When two players rush simultaneously and no one declares who is the rusher then no one gets immunity and they need to avoid the center or there is a chance at pass interference (ed’s note: more likely illegal contact, but yes, the onus is on the defense to declare the rusher if more than one is lined up in the legal rush zone). That’s what happened on a pick 6 for the Henchmen. Vince had to slow down his release which resulted in PI even though Vince was not the intended target on the play (ed’s note: PI should only occur on the target of a pass and only after the pass is thrown, otherwise it is illegal contact, which is 5 yards and an automatic first down). Rushers should always declare as it makes it easier for everyone. The other play that stood out to me was a pick by Kris that got everyone riled up. On the play Kris jumps up and gets possession of the ball while Kris lands on the ground the ball end up in Bresse’s hands this was a judgement call made by the ref. On the play it was ruled a pick. After talking with the other ref it was ruled that Kris had possession of the ball and was ripped out of his hands there was no bobble and the play stood as a pick. After that Gros Coqs received two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties and Dom was thrown out of the game. That was at the half way point of the second half and it went downhill for them after that with little chance they would pull this one off. I still think if Dom hadn’t been thrown out then the Gros Coqs win the game.
Outlaws vs Red Raiders (32-26)
This game had a few plays that really changed it for Red Raiders. Let me start by mentioning that in order to beat the Outlaws you are going to need to score points, because you know they will. On Red Raiders first possession it was fourth down and they elect to go for it and Dave snaps the ball over Mike’s head and that is a loss of down and change of possession (ed’s note: it was fourth and goal). I know you’re new to snapping, Dave, but remember you need to get the QB the ball in order for your team to have a chance. This is the 3rd or 4th one of the year already. What I do when I snap is make sure ball gets back, then avoid the rusher then run my route, but part one is the most important. Another play that stood out to me was one of the last plays of the half. A bomb to Marvin in the middle of the end zone that was bobbled and fell incomplete, but on the play Shawn was right in front of him at the back of the end zone and it would have been an easier catch. That was fourth down and it led to an easy score for the Outlaws to go up 26-12 at half. All I can remember about Outlaws in this one was Steve leading long drives that were very efficient. Outlaws will win most if not all their games if they continue to play like this. They have very few weakness and they wear you out.
Top Performances of the Week
Did you bust your ass put up some crazy numbers? Have you done enough to make my list? Let’s take a look and find out. (ed’s note: are you not using both first and last names anymore? Too much work?)
Division 1
#1- Kris 23 for 32, 253 yards, 5 TDs, 4 1point converts, 1 pick thrown, 5 runs 13 yards, 1 tackle and a pick on defense.
#2- Smuda 9 catches for 75 yards, 2 TDs and 2 1point converts, to go with 3 tackles on defense.
#3- Steve 24 for 37, 242 yards, 5 TDs 2 1point converts, 2 runs -1 yard
Division 2
#1- Nick 5 catches for 76 yards, 3 TDs, 2 tackles and 3 picks on defense
#2- Samuel 6 catches for 32 yards, 2 tackles and 5 picks on defense.
#3- Dave 14 for 26, 143 yards, 5 TDs, 2 1point converts, 5 runs 41 yards and 2 TDs to go with 1 tackle on defense.
Division 3
#1- Jon 25 for 35, 253 yards, 7 TDs, 4 1point converts, 4 runs 0 yards and no defensive stats. (ed’s note: is it really necessary to put the run yards and defensive part?)
#2- Alex 5 catches for 118 yards, 2 TDs, 1 2point convert, 3 tackles and 2 picks on defense.
#3- Alexandre L. 2 catches for 21 yards, 4 sacks on defense
Division 4
#1- Sam 16 for 26, 164 yards, 6 TDs, 1 pick thrown, 3 1point converts and 1 2point convert, 6 runs 34 yards, no stats on defense
#2- Jasmine (2 game) total 12 catches for 104 yards, 2 TDs, 2 tackles and 1 sack and a pick 6 on defense
#3- Thomas 5 catches for 53 yards and 2 TDs, No stats on defense
Not everyone could make my list this week and I had to make a few tough choices and I did, but it was really close on a few of them. Try harder next week and maybe you can crack my top 3.
Final Thoughts
Anyone that was out there this past week knows it was really freaking hot and humid and that is why we all need to drink plenty of fluids. It would be great if Jon took all the league fees and invested into a state of the art indoor facility where the temperature can be regulated and we are out of the sun. This would be fantastic for the few of us that are there all day. Jon you should looking to it, Stade Montreal was only a few million. I personally can’t wait for September when we normally start to cool off. Let’s all remember that this is a game and we are all out to have fun there is no need to kill your body on Saturdays when you need them for work and family the other six days of the week. Go out play hard, be safe and most importantly have fun.