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Week Three. Wow… it seems like I was just working on the draft book yesterday. And now, it’s completely obsolete.
Yes in Week Three of Retired Orangemen Fantasy Football, five teams crossed the 5,000 point mark. Congrats to Lukin,
Yeung, Kiss, Watson, and Sadri (with some help by Nebesky). Josh is currently the point’s leader with a lifetime total of
5,098.65, but Yeung is only behind by 17.5 points.
The other big news this week, was the win by Born putting him into the elite company of 30 game winners (out of 55 regular
season games played over 5 years). He joins Lukin (32), Watson (32), and Sadri\Nebesky (30). And if Gregg wins this week
(although he’s playing me, so probably not), he’ll join that group as well.
And now on to the recap...
Tools Dominate Tanks
After a three year losing streak to the Tanks, Tools finally breaks free with his biggest day of the year – and only his third 140+
game lifetime. Everything worked right for the Tools on Sunday, with every single member contributing, including all three WR’s
going over 15 each. Portis returned, and while he didn’t get all the runs and TDs (I almost lost it when Betts put in the first TD),
he got plenty of yards on his own and two TD’s for 25 points. Tanks asked me to mention his great day – 117 on big days from
Walker, Willie and Greg (seriously?) Jennings – but I just don’t think I can do it.
Ballers Beat Five by Five
Ballers can personally thank Brian Westbrook for this win this week. As Michael Bell went down, Westbrook went up, and up
and up. We expect a 33 point day from McNabb, but not Westy. But he produced. And so did Daunte, with his second solid
week for the Ballers in a row. Five meanwhile, couldn’t muster much out Taylor or Davis – a simple touchdown from either could
have won him the game. Bright spots include Bulger, Edwards (who has really produced in his last two starts for Five), and
Driver. Meanwhile Galloway seems to be evening himself out, after being a no-show in Week 1, a monster in Week 2, week 3
gave him a solid 7.5.
Nose Break Open Crabs
What to say about the Crabs? A Week one 116-103 loss hurt, but a Week two 114-101 win seemed to ease the pain. This
week, he just lost his footing, posting just 76.44 points on slow days from Ward, Johnson and Branch. Jamal and DeAngelo
couldn’t get their motors running either. In all, only three players had more than 6 points for the team. Meanwhile Nose
prepared for his new job by totaling 123.53 points – his biggest day of the year. Palmer came to life with 27 points, as did
Jackson with 11. But his shining star of the week was the dominate New Orleans defense, a last minute pickup by Nose
(Sunday, 12:15pm). Going with a not-so-great defense on a very sentimental night seemed to pay off for the Blue Nose,
bringing in 28 points and playing an amazing game. Looking ahead: A last minute injury to Stallworth, and a first quarter injury
by Dillion could be problems for Nose; Hines Ward and the Pitt D take next week off, which won’t make recovery from this loss
any easier for Crabs.
Worms Crawl To Victory
No doubt in anyone’s mind that Brian is one of the great Fantasy minds of our time. But sometimes he seems to over think
things. In Week 1 it was playing Wali Lundy over Ronnie Brown (5.33 points versus 19.13). Week 2 was Ben Troupe's
scoreless day. And now Week 3 provides us with the first week he benches Chris Henry, who scored 21.60 points, more than
double any what any other of his Wide Receivers produced (Moulds – 5.8, Chambers – 9.2, Furrey – 7.07). Brian remains the
only team in the league not to post a 100+ point game this season, and with Simm’s out and Warner on the hot seat – it might
not get easier (is that Charlie Frye I see starting for you in Week 4?). Meanwhile, Worms benefited from Dorf’s slow day,
nabbing his first win of the season on a slow day for himself (his first sub 100 game of the year).
Born Works His Saints Magic
What better way to celebrate the return of the Superdome then with a Saints win and Born crossing the 30 win mark? It helped
that the Giant’s early game massacre led to Eli throwing a bunch of balls – on his way to a 24 point day. It also helped that a
quiet Chad Johnson helped the TJ light it up in his return (27). It’s all he needed, especially when you consider that the day
was so bad for the Jacobins (you know them: they’re the ones always “Accepting trade offers”) that McNabb and Andre Johnson
accounted for 57% of the points they scored. And of course that Giants massacre and the aforementioned Manning balls meant
that Tiki was not going to be heard from.
Bandits Get Monday Night Relief
Nomads have spanked Bandits three times in row: 147-128 in 2004, 145-67 in 2005, and 125-107 in last years semi-finals.
You could taste the need for Bandits to have revenge. Bandits may not have had the best game ever (in fact, only Brady and
Bennett were in double digits), but he provided enough points to get the win... by two. Meanwhile Nomads continues their early
2006 struggles, losing their second game in a row, and scoring less than 90 points for the second week in row. Like the
Bandits, Nomads had only two players go into double digits (last minute play Steve Smith and the Cinncy D). Down by 12 going
into Monday night, Bress could have provided Nomads with the win. But a slow passing game for NO gave him a mere 9.84
points on 191 yards passing and no TD’s. It wasn’t enough and Bandits get his revenge… for now.
labor Shows Some power, but Not Enough to Rule Canton
Nick took off to London in hopes it could help his team. And it did, they posted 112 – their best day this season by over 30
points. While that would have beaten 8 other teams this week, it wasn’t enough to be Lukin. Lukin’s Hasselbeck was a beast
this week (and may be for some time with the absence of Alexander from the lineup) with 35.68. Add on big days by Mason,
McGahee and the Baltimore D, and you almost forget that Clayton had a bad day and Bush was used as a decoy more than a
player. Meanwhile, sunshine in England as Nick saw solid performances from Jackson (who also might benefit from Alexander’s
injury), new addition Kevin Jones and Reggie Brown. But the most surprising day belonged to his kicker, John Kasay who
kicked four field goals for 51, 50, 49 and 46 yards. Not enough to get his first win of the season, but a silver lining none-the-less.
Best of luck to everyone this week.
Swami, back down to earth at 6-1 this week (16-5 in 2006), will be have predictions entered by the Saturday night
Yes in Week Three of Retired Orangemen Fantasy Football, five teams crossed the 5,000 point mark. Congrats to Lukin,
Yeung, Kiss, Watson, and Sadri (with some help by Nebesky). Josh is currently the point’s leader with a lifetime total of
5,098.65, but Yeung is only behind by 17.5 points.
The other big news this week, was the win by Born putting him into the elite company of 30 game winners (out of 55 regular
season games played over 5 years). He joins Lukin (32), Watson (32), and Sadri\Nebesky (30). And if Gregg wins this week
(although he’s playing me, so probably not), he’ll join that group as well.
And now on to the recap...
Tools Dominate Tanks
After a three year losing streak to the Tanks, Tools finally breaks free with his biggest day of the year – and only his third 140+
game lifetime. Everything worked right for the Tools on Sunday, with every single member contributing, including all three WR’s
going over 15 each. Portis returned, and while he didn’t get all the runs and TDs (I almost lost it when Betts put in the first TD),
he got plenty of yards on his own and two TD’s for 25 points. Tanks asked me to mention his great day – 117 on big days from
Walker, Willie and Greg (seriously?) Jennings – but I just don’t think I can do it.
Ballers Beat Five by Five
Ballers can personally thank Brian Westbrook for this win this week. As Michael Bell went down, Westbrook went up, and up
and up. We expect a 33 point day from McNabb, but not Westy. But he produced. And so did Daunte, with his second solid
week for the Ballers in a row. Five meanwhile, couldn’t muster much out Taylor or Davis – a simple touchdown from either could
have won him the game. Bright spots include Bulger, Edwards (who has really produced in his last two starts for Five), and
Driver. Meanwhile Galloway seems to be evening himself out, after being a no-show in Week 1, a monster in Week 2, week 3
gave him a solid 7.5.
Nose Break Open Crabs
What to say about the Crabs? A Week one 116-103 loss hurt, but a Week two 114-101 win seemed to ease the pain. This
week, he just lost his footing, posting just 76.44 points on slow days from Ward, Johnson and Branch. Jamal and DeAngelo
couldn’t get their motors running either. In all, only three players had more than 6 points for the team. Meanwhile Nose
prepared for his new job by totaling 123.53 points – his biggest day of the year. Palmer came to life with 27 points, as did
Jackson with 11. But his shining star of the week was the dominate New Orleans defense, a last minute pickup by Nose
(Sunday, 12:15pm). Going with a not-so-great defense on a very sentimental night seemed to pay off for the Blue Nose,
bringing in 28 points and playing an amazing game. Looking ahead: A last minute injury to Stallworth, and a first quarter injury
by Dillion could be problems for Nose; Hines Ward and the Pitt D take next week off, which won’t make recovery from this loss
any easier for Crabs.
Worms Crawl To Victory
No doubt in anyone’s mind that Brian is one of the great Fantasy minds of our time. But sometimes he seems to over think
things. In Week 1 it was playing Wali Lundy over Ronnie Brown (5.33 points versus 19.13). Week 2 was Ben Troupe's
scoreless day. And now Week 3 provides us with the first week he benches Chris Henry, who scored 21.60 points, more than
double any what any other of his Wide Receivers produced (Moulds – 5.8, Chambers – 9.2, Furrey – 7.07). Brian remains the
only team in the league not to post a 100+ point game this season, and with Simm’s out and Warner on the hot seat – it might
not get easier (is that Charlie Frye I see starting for you in Week 4?). Meanwhile, Worms benefited from Dorf’s slow day,
nabbing his first win of the season on a slow day for himself (his first sub 100 game of the year).
Born Works His Saints Magic
What better way to celebrate the return of the Superdome then with a Saints win and Born crossing the 30 win mark? It helped
that the Giant’s early game massacre led to Eli throwing a bunch of balls – on his way to a 24 point day. It also helped that a
quiet Chad Johnson helped the TJ light it up in his return (27). It’s all he needed, especially when you consider that the day
was so bad for the Jacobins (you know them: they’re the ones always “Accepting trade offers”) that McNabb and Andre Johnson
accounted for 57% of the points they scored. And of course that Giants massacre and the aforementioned Manning balls meant
that Tiki was not going to be heard from.
Bandits Get Monday Night Relief
Nomads have spanked Bandits three times in row: 147-128 in 2004, 145-67 in 2005, and 125-107 in last years semi-finals.
You could taste the need for Bandits to have revenge. Bandits may not have had the best game ever (in fact, only Brady and
Bennett were in double digits), but he provided enough points to get the win... by two. Meanwhile Nomads continues their early
2006 struggles, losing their second game in a row, and scoring less than 90 points for the second week in row. Like the
Bandits, Nomads had only two players go into double digits (last minute play Steve Smith and the Cinncy D). Down by 12 going
into Monday night, Bress could have provided Nomads with the win. But a slow passing game for NO gave him a mere 9.84
points on 191 yards passing and no TD’s. It wasn’t enough and Bandits get his revenge… for now.
labor Shows Some power, but Not Enough to Rule Canton
Nick took off to London in hopes it could help his team. And it did, they posted 112 – their best day this season by over 30
points. While that would have beaten 8 other teams this week, it wasn’t enough to be Lukin. Lukin’s Hasselbeck was a beast
this week (and may be for some time with the absence of Alexander from the lineup) with 35.68. Add on big days by Mason,
McGahee and the Baltimore D, and you almost forget that Clayton had a bad day and Bush was used as a decoy more than a
player. Meanwhile, sunshine in England as Nick saw solid performances from Jackson (who also might benefit from Alexander’s
injury), new addition Kevin Jones and Reggie Brown. But the most surprising day belonged to his kicker, John Kasay who
kicked four field goals for 51, 50, 49 and 46 yards. Not enough to get his first win of the season, but a silver lining none-the-less.
Best of luck to everyone this week.
Swami, back down to earth at 6-1 this week (16-5 in 2006), will be have predictions entered by the Saturday night
