The playoffs are…here.
That declaration just about sums up how thrilled I am about it. I really do focus my newssheet coverage on the prominent highlights each week, and I prefer to limit any narratives vis-à-vis my own team and my own players, but The Stepdads’ implosion, while quite pleasant and rewarding for the rest of you, is deserving of some light analysis in this week’s issue. I do take a look back at Week 11, which was a defining week for a handful of teams and had its share of controversial Bad Calls. Week 11 was the turning point for The Stepdads and the Hickory Swallops, as they both dropped the last 3 games of the regular season, barely surviving the playoff cut. In turn, Schoolya’gain and Reservations For Six went on terrifying 3- and 4-game win streaks, respectively, to capture 2 of the top spots in the playoffs and make their presence known. Meanwhile, the Regal Beagles dropped a dollar on a sweet steroid shot and Armstrong’d their way to 3-straight wins to close out the regular season and gain the top spot in the consolation bracket. Dream big Beagles – this was a hell of an improvement from last season’s 2-12 record.
Felicitations are in order. Genetic Black Jesus won the regular season trophy and won the award for most points scored. At an average of 180.18 per week, GBJ averaged 24.91 points more than the next strongest average in the league, LockinUWL. Through 13 weeks GBJ scored less than 159 points only once, and holds the single game record at 241.55 in Week 9. Stats, stats, stats…I’m so sick of seeing that luckster’s name next to all these stats.
Truth is, all those stats mean jack shit! The awards are virtual and these accomplishments earned him a #1 seed in the playoffs. That’s it. It’s anyone’s trophy at this point (well, any of the 8 of us in the playoffs). Lincoln Co Chavez took this stroker down in Week 6, so anything’s possible.
There’s so much to look at this week, it’s overwhelming. I sat down Monday night, post Week 11, and took my notes for Bad Calls. I’ve been going through the playoff scenarios since. I hope you enjoy the notes I’ve included in this week’s issue.
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The Lombardi Three 