Predictions and Power Rankings Week 2

Predictions and Power Rankings Week 2

Kevin Kousaie

Predictions

Slowly, but surely, I’m getting better at my picks. It would be a lot easier if you guys would just read my article and make what I’m writing come true. Since you won’t do that, I guess I’ll have to keep using my crystal ball and flipping a coin to guess my winners.

 

Division 1 (2-0 LW, 5-0 overall)

 

Henchmen vs Gros Coqs

I just feel that Henchmen will take a little time to get used to playing with a third QB in as many weeks. I also have to assume Gros Coqs will have a complete roster this week.

 

Outlaws vs Red Raiders

They are the better team and they can’t play two bad games in a row, can they? If things don’t start well for Red Raiders they will fall apart and start arguing amongst each other.

 

Trollers vs Platoon NA

I don’t pick my team’s games

 

Division 2 (5-1 LW, 8-3 Overall)

 

OG Panthers vs Centurions

This was an easy choice for me to make, even though it shouldn’t be. Centurions have a top defense and probably the best QB in the division.

 

Old School vs Les Boys 2.0 

I don’t think Les Boys 2.0 are the better team I just feel that if they can play like they did last week they have a chance to win. Old School has more experience and will get it done this week.

 

Bitter Boys vs Nice TDs

They are faster and will be able to run all over Bitter Boys. Bitter Boys will have a hard time in this game, but can keep it close if they are on their game.

 

Joey’s Haters vs D#Nasty

They have the more experienced roster but will be missing a few players this week, so I will give D#Nasty their first win of the season.

 

Petits Phoques vs Deep Threat

Petits Phoques have the better roster and a better QB. This one will be difficult for Deep Threats and JC will need to play his ass off and not make any bone headed mistakes to have any chance. That isn’t going to happen and that’s why Petits Phoques will win.

 

Honor Game vs Underdogs

This is the game that Honor Game needs to get shit figured out and start rolling again. They shouldn’t even allow Underdogs to be close to them. The only chance that Underdogs has is if it all falls apart for Honor Game and they fight among each other.

 

Division 3 (4-0 LW, 6-1 Overall)


Panaches vs Ninja Turtles

I’m taking the Turtles in a half shell to walk all over Panaches in this one. The roster is too strong for it to be close and even if Ninja Turtles aren’t taking it seriously and just having fun at any point they can flip the switch and then it’s over.

 

Panaches vs Raccoons

I like Panaches and they have a good bunch of players. This choice was made because I Think that Amelie is a better QB than Phillipe and that will be the difference in this game.

 

Iron Wolves vs Sriracha All Star

This is a real bad mismatch. Iron Wolves are better at every position on the field. Josh might be the best player on the field, but he is playing out of position on offense and he can’t cover the entire field on defense.

 

Sriracha All Stars vs Mustard Tigers

Brian should be back this week and it looks like nicer weather, so I expect this one to get out of hand very fast and really quickly. Mustard Tigers have a solid roster from top to bottom and are hard to beat.

 

Division 4 (4-0 LW, 5-1 Overall)

 

Citadins vs Flamboyant Flamingos

I haven’t had the pleasure of seeing Citadins play yet this season, but from everything I’m hearing they are really good. That isn’t the only reason why I picked them, it’s because I have seen Flamboyant Flamingos play and can’t see how they will be able to play man and get it done.

 

Citadins vs Kill Bills

Citadins have a game before and will work out whatever little problems they have in the first game. When their second game rolls around they will be warmed up and will keep on rolling. Kill Bills has no chance in this one and should use it as practice and try some new things out.

 

Sofa King Good vs Thunder Buddies

Sam might have figured it out and played really well last week, but this week they are playing a team that knows what they are doing and will give them tons of problems. Terry will need to start playing better if they want to keep winning.

 

Les Beautes vs Team Maynard

I was going to give to one to Les Beautes, but I couldn’t do it. I went ahead and picked Team Maynard to win since I know Guillaume is a better QB than Brian. I might have picked Beautes to win if Simon was playing QB but he doesn’t want to that’s why they will lose this one.

 

Out of all the games last week I only got one game wrong I hope to be able to keep it up, but it’s still early and teams will get better as the season goes on.

 

Power Rankings

 

I had to think about who should get ranked where and it took me a while but I figured it out and here they are.

 

Division 1

#1) Outlaws

#2) Holy Trollers

#3) Gros Coqs

 

Division 2

#1) Les Centurions

#2) Nice TDs

#3) Joey’s Haters

 

Division 3

#1) Iron Wolves

#2) Mustard Tigers

#3) Ninja Turtles

 

Division 4

#1) Citadins

#2) Team Maynard

#3) Thunder Buddies

 

I only added one new team to my rankings this week. I did flip a couple of teams around but as you all know the season is still young and lots of things can change before the season ends. If you and your team want up here you need to prove to me that you deserve to be up here or you can try and bribe me, but I don’t come cheap (ed’s note: this is not true).

Word from the Mouth: No Spitting! edition

Word from the Mouth: No Spitting! edition

Kevin Kousaie

Another week down and a whole lot left to go before we crown a champion. This week we had some weather to deal with in some of the games and it showed with lots of sloppy play. If I remember correctly, I think it only rained one day all last summer during game day, so if that is it for the summer then great, but if we have to deal with it like that all season it’s going to suck for everyone.

This week there were a few things that seemed a little wonky, but we all have to remember no one is perfect except Jon since he can change the rules as needed to ensure that he is always right.

 

Week 2 Recap - Division 1

 

Trollers vs Outlaws (13-14)

This game started great for the Trollers with a pick six from Josh on the very first play of the game. Next drive for Outlaws, Steve threw another pick and the Trollers were pumped and it looked as if they were going to go up big early and run away with it. That is normally what would have happened, but Max was off his game in the first half missing throws either too high or not enough on it to make it to the receiver. Outlaws got on the board when Vince caught the ball in the back corner of the end zone when it looked as if he was standing on the line. I will say that the ref looked to be out of position, but fine it is what it is, it’s over so let’s move on. Later on the same thing happened, but this time for the Trollers and the receiver was ruled out. This game had to be the worst game that Steve has played in years, he threw four picks and two of them were in the end zone. Svetna did manage to pick Max off twice which is great, but both those picks were on last play of each half. Yes, they are still picks, but when your chucking it up the tallest guy on the field who can also jump should come down with it. Yes, the score looks close and the game was, but it was a horrible game by both teams. Can’t wait to see the rematch as it has to be a better game than this one was.

 

Henchmen vs Red Raiders (31-12)

Let me start by saying that the Henchmen’s new QB Jason wasn’t able to make it this week so Max from the Trollers filled in. I want to say that I’m personally against this and agree with the argument that Red Raiders brought up. Max shouldn’t have been allowed to throw since he is already throwing in division 1, but it’s not my call, just how I feel. Red Raiders should have said something at the start of the game and it could have been fixed right then and not waited until the game was over.  From what I heard from a few of the Henchmen was that Red Raiders dropped a bunch of balls and that it wasn’t even close to being a game and Max throwing didn’t make a difference they would have won anyways. All I can say to the Raiders is that next time you play them whoop their ass and show them that you are the better team and that it was just an off day.

 

Gros Coqs vs Platoon (50-0)

This was a close game at half at 7-0, which seemed great as maybe we will get a close game. Then I saw the score at the end and was like how does this happen. From what I understand is that Platoon really needs a QB to get them going. I also want to mention that half the Gros Coqs roster were missing so it could have been worse if they were all there.

 

Top Performances of the Week

 

Did you ball out, do you deserve to be up here or should you be added to clown of the week with Joey and Francis.

 

Division 1

#1- Etienne Moisan 17 for 28 147 yards 4 TDs 1 pick 2 1point convert 2 rushes 6 yards, 1 pick on defense

#2- Andrew Grant 5 catches 45 yards 1 TD, 1 tackle and 1 pick on defense

#3- Jon Svetna 2 catches 31 yards 1 TD and 2 picks

 

Division 2

#1- Oliver Bernier 4 catches 69 yards 1 TD, 4 tackles 3 picks and 1 pick 6

#2- Devin Daoust 11 catches 64 yards 1 TD and threw a 2 point convert, 1 tackle and 1 pick 6

#3- Xavier Collette 3 tackles and 2 pick 6s

 

Division 3

#1- Francis Vilaydeth 9 catches 93 yards 3 TDs 1 1point convert 1 run 17 yards, 1 tackle and 1 pick

#2- Alec Myles 5 catches 70 yards 1 TD 1 run 7 yards, 2 tackles on defense

#3- John Morris 4 catches 57 yards 1TD

 

Division 4

#1- Sam Laird 17 for 21 186 yards 5 TDs 2 1point converts 2 2point converts

#2- Carol-Ann Menard 23 for 43 173 yards 4 TDs 1pick, 1 tackle on defense

#3- Simon Biedermann 6 catches 68 yards 1 TD, 3 sacks

 

Those are my picks for this week if you didn’t make it you didn’t do something right or you got out performed try harder and maybe you will make it up here next week.

 

Final Thoughts

 

The weather was super crappy for half the day on Saturday, but this week we will be back to the heat. For all of you that don’t have to be there all day, great for you, but for the ones who do bring plenty of water and stay hydrated. I’m still a little annoyed that people can’t figure this out for themselves. I’m ok with being there all day, but I’m just going to die during my game at the end of the day. I hate playing late games, but will tough it out. I really can’t wait for this whole Corona thing to be over already and we can get back to normal.

 

I want to remind everyone of a few things that we need to remember. Players at any time (before, after, or during games) are not allowed to be between the three fields. We also need to remember that there is no spitting on the field that we are playing on and also our gloves. The city has also asked that there be no smoking inside the fence area. Please follow the rules, you don’t want to be the guy or girl that gets the league shut down by the city, do you? When you are out there this week playing, have fun and stay safe. I hope to see everyone Saturday.

Predictions and Power Rankings

Predictions and Power Rankings

Kevin Kousaie

Predictions

 

Week one is always the hardest especially with a bunch of new teams that I barely know or when teams haven’t put their rosters in yet. As the season goes on I should get better at this just like most of the teams should get better as well. Let me get in front of my crystal ball and tell you who the winners are this week.

 

Division 1 (3-0) Last week’s record

 

Trollers vs Outlaws NA

Just like last week I won’t pick my game.

 

Henchmen vs Red Raiders

I think they will rebound after last week plus the new addition will fit better with the type of players they have. Henchmen by less than a score.

 

Gros Coqs vs Platoon

Just like last week they are going to walk all over them. Gros Coqs by 3 scores at least.

 

Division 2 (3-2) Last week’s record

 

Les Centurions vs Old School

They are the better team from top to bottom, excluding Dahic. Centurions by more than one score.

 

D#Nasty vs Nice TDs 

I’m taking Nice TDs, but they are in for a much tighter game than they were last week. Nice TDs by less than a score.

 

FA2 (ed’s note: Now Underdogs!) vs Bitter Boys

It might be Bitter Boys first game of the year, but they have always been a tough team to face that’s why I have them winning by at least two scores.

 

Les Boys 2.0 vs Honor Game

I think that after last week Honor Game will be ready to go right from the start and looking to get back on their winning ways. I have them wining in a close one by a few converts.

 

Deep Threats vs Joey’s Haters

I hated picking Joey’s Haters last week and I feel the same way this week. I just feel that Deep Threats will make too many bone head mistakes and lose this game by two scores.

 

OG Panther vs Petits Phoques

I went out on a limb with this pick. I just feel that with OG Panthers roster they should be able to complete in this one it will all come down to how Charles plays. This will be close, less than 6 points.

 

Division 3 (2-1) Last week’s record

 

Mustard Tiger vs Sriracha All Stars

This was an easy pick as they are the better team they have played together longer and, really, Josh isn’t a QB. Give me Mustard Tigers by 18 at least.

 

Iron Wolves vs Panaches

With both Will and Ian on the team plus Jon chewing the clock I can’t see how they lose this one (ed’s note: I’ll show you how!). Iron Wolves will win by at least 8.

 

Raccoons vs Ninja Turtles

They have the better team, more experience, and will be hungry to get in the win column after last week’s loss.

 

Iron Wolves vs Raccoons

I went with Iron Wolves for one reason and one reason only: QB play. I know what I’m getting with Jon, but as for Philippe it’s hit or miss. If I knew he could play every week like he did last week then I would take them, but I can’t, so give me Iron Wolves by 2 scores.

 

Division 4 (1-2) Last week’s record

 

Les Beautes vs Citadins

After last week how do I not pick them to win again? It’s not so much picking them to win as it is picking Beautes to lose. Give me Citadins by 3 scores just like last week.

 

Sofa King Good vs Flamboyant Flamingos

Sofa King Good should be good to go after playing together all winter and they should know each other and what works for them. This will be a close one, but Sofa King Good by less than score.

 

Flamboyant Flamingos vs Team Maynard

Flamboyant Flamingos having just played a game will be exhausted from the heat and it doesn’t help that Team Maynard is a solid team. Guillaume will lead his team to a 2 score victory this week.

 

Thunder Buddies vs Kill Bills

I just can’t see Thunder Buddies losing a second week in a row. Terry and Rob will figure it out and get it done. Thunder Buddies by 3 scores.

 

Power Rankings

Now you can all see what I think about your team and how I rank them. I know you might just assume that this is done by record, and while that has something to do with it, I also look at the roster and the team potential when I picking my teams.  Now for the rankings.

 

Division 1

#1) Outlaws

#2) Holy Trollers

#3) Red Raiders

 

Division 2

#1) Les Centurions

#2) Joey’s Haters

#3) Nice TDs

 

Division 3

#1) Iron Wolves

#2) Mustard Tigers

#3) Ninja Turtles

 

Division 4

#1) Citadins

#2) Thunder Buddies

#3) Team Maynard

 

That’s where everyone stands after week 1. I already know I’m going to hear Kris crying on Saturday about how they aren’t number 1 after beating a team by 64 points, or how I have a winless team at number 3 in division 3. This is how I see it, but don’t worry there is plenty of time for change. I might even bump Nice TDs to 4 just because it wasn’t cool running up the score.

Word from the Mouth: Getting Back to Normal! edition

Word from the Mouth: Getting Back to Normal! edition

Kevin Kousaie

Week one is in the bag and boy was it a hot one. By the end of the day I personally was wiped out. I know that people who were playing on multiple teams were making a big deal about having to play back to back games and to that I say: no one forced you to play on multiple teams and if you need a break then take a few plays off. That’s why you have or should have more than six players on your team.

When I started writing this article Sunday night the weather was calling for an 80% chance of rain on Saturday, it is now Monday and its only 40% my bet would be that by Saturday we will have another hot day so bring plenty of water, sun screen and a hat would all be very useful. (ed’s note: Hoping for warm, but overcast and dry!)

 

Division 1 Recap

 

Red Raiders vs Holy Trollers (26-39)

In the off season both teams added a player or two to improve their rosters. Trollers showed up early to warm up and Red Raiders only got there a few minutes before the game. Red Raiders came out and struggled in the beginning of the game, but got better as the game went on. The Trollers scored on every possession they had and it looks like it will be difficult for teams to slow them down. Mike didn’t play a bad game, though he had one throw that was picked. JC made a great jump on the ball so you can’t blame Mike for that one. I expect a better game between these two teams next time they meet.

 

Outlaws vs Henchmen (41-13)

This started as a good game for Henchmen as they were able to score on their first two possessions, but then it all fell apart for them. Jon started to miss throws, guys were dropping balls, some of the guys weren’t happy the ball wasn’t getting to them and that’s how it fell apart for them. Outlaws looked really good this week. They added Noah who is a solid player and they also had Terry rush for them. After the game I spoke to Svetna and he has been a little flakey in past season, but said he plans on being there most of if not all season long. Outlaws are going to be just fine, Henchmen I can’t say the same thing.

 

Red Raiders vs Gros Coqs (38-29)

Like I said before, Red Raiders needed to warm up and after their first game they were ready to go. Plus starting the season at 0-2 doesn’t look good and might hurt you down the road. I didn’t get to watch this game, but spoke to a player on Red Raiders afterwards and they said that it was a close game. It’s early in the year and we all know that Gros Coqs are a good team, so don’t worry about this loss. It was nice to see Marvin have a good game or should I say get the ball finally.

 

Platoon vs Gros Coqs (49-6)

I’m not going to give too much credit to Gros Coqs in this one as they were playing a brand new team that has no chemistry and no idea who is who. You have one of the top teams playing one of the weakest and this is what happens. I want to give a shout out to Etienne with his four picks, but let see him do it against an experienced QB. I didn’t speak to anyone after the game, but I wonder did they take it easy at all. Platoon needs to get it together fast if they want to win a game this year, I really doubt that will happen.

  

Top Performances of the Week

This is a new section where I will be picking my top three performances of the week for each division. You want to make it here then you better ball out and remember that this is my choice not anyone else’s, but I do take bribes and winning your game helps.

 

Division 1

#1- Stephen Harripersaud 20 for 24, 220 yards, 6 TDs and 5 1point converts

#2- JC Ferland 9 catches 86 yards 4 TD, 1 1point convert, 3 tackles and 1 pick

#3- Etienne Maille-Daviau 3 catches 49 yards 2 TDs, 1 tackle, 4 picks and a Pick 6

 

Division 2

#1- Kris Hope 22 for 25 183 yards 8 TDs 1 pick thrown, 2 rushes for 23 yards and 1 TD, 3 picks on defense

#2- Shawn Haney 4 catches 79 yards 1 TD, 1 tackle and 2 picks

#3- Jonathan Svetna 8 catches 103 yards 1 TD (Game winning TD with no time left) and 1 1point convert, 3 tackles and 1 pick.

 

Division 3

#1- Thomas Znoj 7 catches 49 yards 2 TDs, 1 tackle and 1 pick

#2- Julien Clement 2 catches 33 yards 1 TD, 3 tackles 2 picks and a pick 6

#3- Jon Evans 21 for 33 167 yards 3 TDs and 2 1point converts

 

Division 4

#1- Simon Biedermann 5 tackles, 4 sacks and 1 pick

#2- Simon Valiquette 6 for 10, 63 yards and 3 TDs, 2 tackles and a pick on defense

#3- Guillaume Maynard 15 for 27, 157 yards 4 TDs, Threw 2 picks, and 3 tackles on defense

 

This week all these players balled out and deserved to be up here, whether you agree or not. Play better and you might make my list next week.

 

Final Thoughts

As you may have heard or read by now, Mahomes was given a 10 year and up to 503 million dollar contract on Monday to stay with the Chiefs. I personally think that is fudgin’ nuts given the length of the contract and the money. I hope that the salary cap goes way up over the next few years or they are screwed. I know there are a lot of Cowboys fans out there, but there are more haters waiting to see Prescott get a big contract like this as well just to watch the Cowboys not get to or win a super bowl for another 25 years.

If you had to build a team to last in our league who would you pick? I have said for years now that I’d take Dom. I’m not saying he is the best player in the league, but with him you always have a chance to win.

Enough of that already and let me remind you that at no point are any players allowed in between the 3 fields that are set up and that area is for refs and scorekeepers only. The city has set up strict rules and regulations when it comes to sports and other activities because of the Coronavirus and if we don’t abide by their guidelines then they could shut us down and no one wants that.

Also please know what time you play at and get there a little early as we would like to start the games on time. Captains, it would make it really easy for the scorekeeper if you were to go in and set up your roster beforehand as this way they don’t need to bother you about it (ed’s note: you need to register on the site and then email info@montrealflagfootball.com to have your player profile connected to your user profile!). On Saturday remember to have fun be safe and enjoy yourself.  

Rules of the Game: Winter and Summer Timing

Rules of the Game: Winter and Summer Timing

Jon Evans

Since we have a lot of new teams and players this spring and many that may only be familiar with our winter rules, I figured I’d give a quick summary of the differences between our summer season rules and winter season rules.

 

The biggest difference is how game timing works.

 

In the summer, the game clock stops on all scores, changes of possession, time outs, and accepted penalties if the non-offending team does not request to run the clock.

 

The first two are relatively straight forward, but just for total clarity, the game clock stops on a touchdown, safety, or turnover (punt, interception, turnover on downs) and it remains stopped until the next offensive snap on a non-convert play.

 

So, on a touchdown the clock remains stopped from the moment of the score, through the convert, and until the team that was scored on snaps the ball on their offensive possession.

 

In regards to the specifics of the play clock during the game, the play clock gets reset to 45 seconds as soon as the previous play ends. So, once you’re tackled or the ball falls incomplete, that 45 seconds is counting. As soon as the scorekeeper begins to enter a play the clock resets and runs.

 

Any time the game clock would stop, the play clock also stops. It then gets set to 25 seconds, but only starts running on the whistle to indicate the play is in. For example, on a convert all clocks are stopped until the ball is set for the try and the referee blows in the play, at which point the offense has 25 seconds to snap the ball. This is similarly true on changes of possession and accepted penalties.

 

On that note, accepted penalties also stop the game clock; however, the team accepting the penalty always has the option to ask that the game clock does not stop and if they request this then the play clock will run on the play in whistle. This is to prevent a team from gaining any advantage by taking penalties either by stopping the clock or in an attempt to run the clock.

 

Our winter timing rules are all due to field costs. During the winter season we only have 1 hour slotted for games and that includes the time needed to get the teams off the field and the incoming teams on the field. You may notice that leagues that play indoors have games that last on average about 50 minutes from first whistle to last whereas our summer games tend to last about 75 minutes or more. 

 

Summer game lengths can vary due to the number of scores, turnovers, penalties, and timeouts called (since they stop the game clock), but in general 75 minutes is usually on the low end of the length of a game. Because we are not pressed for time in the summer, our rules allow us to prevent teams from killing the clock in somewhat questionable manners, such as taking an inordinate number of penalties.

 

This is something that I find frustrating in indoor leagues as a team with the lead taking a penalty (particularly on offense) may hurt that drive, but it also kills another 30-45 seconds of the game as the bags are moved and the penalty is administered and that time is likely more valuable to the other team than the benefit of a 5 yard penalty. This, in essence, rewards a team for committing a penalty.

 

Finally for timing, teams have 3 timeouts per half and they stop the game clock until the next offensive snap. In the winter teams only have 1 timeout per half and this only resets the play clock to 25 seconds and does not stop the game clock. This is once again due to the time constraints of the cost per hour for an indoor field.

 

In the summer, timeouts last for 15 seconds before the next play is blown in at which point the offense has a normal play clock to snap the ball.

 

One last element of timing that is different between the two rulesets is that in the summer we have no “5 last plays”. Since teams can effectively control the clock much more than they can in the winter, it is unnecessary for us to have an arbitrary number of untimed downs.

 

The last play of a summer game is determined exactly as the first of the last 5 plays in the winter would be. That is that a play blown in after the game clock has expired will be the last play.

 

For some additional clarification on that, as an example, let’s say a play is blown in with 1 second on the game clock and the ball is snapped 10 seconds later. After that play is over, the referee will announce the following play will be the last play as the game clock did not expire before the previous play was blown in, but it has expired before the upcoming play is blown in.

 

A play is blown in once the ball and the entirety of the offense is on their side of the line of scrimmage.

 

The last difference between our winter league and our outdoor seasons is in overtime. In the winter, the team with the first possession must go for 1 point and the second team must go for 2 points if the first team succeeded. This is to make sure that any team scoring in OT will guarantee that the overtime will end that round. This is, once again, due to time constraints. No such restrictions exist in our outdoor leagues and teams are free to attempt to match their opponents' score in overtime.

 

Well, that’s it! It’s all about time and I for one am happy to be back with our longer summer games, even if we’ve started out with some very warm weather!

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