Fantasy Football - Week 15
The semi-finals provided plenty of drama. Dad and Jim were locked in a game that resembled a college basketball score while Luke and I duked it out on Monday night.
- The Patriots are still undefeated, but the Dolphins are no longer winless. The Ravens missed a field goal in overtime and gave the win to the Dolphins. I hope that kicker got paid well. I'm a bit disappointed. I was hoping that both teams would have continued their streak so that I would at least know the answer to one trivia question 20 years from now.
- Brian Westbrook wins the Brainy Play of the Week award for falling down at the one yard line at the end of the game instead of running into the endzone. This removed any potential for an Eagles loss. It proves that Philly's hatred of Dallas is greater than the love of touchdowns. Impressive. His prize is a bunch of unprocessed ginkgo biloba.
- This is in contrast to every defensive player who intercepts a ball or picks up a fumble. If I was a coach, I would bench any defensive player who didn't immediately fall down after a turnover. How many times do you see them fumble the ball when they try to run it back? Tim will tell you that every time I see an interception I yell, "FALL DOWN! FALL DOWN!"
- Is it just me or does every network need new sideline reporters? What market segment likes to see women like that on TV? I'm mean.
- Bonus Golf Stat: Rory Sabbatini is a turd. He quit after three rounds because he was 28 shots back. It's the first time someone has ever voluntarily left the Target World Challenge, an event which Tiger hosted. Rory should donate the $170K last place prize to a charity. There are a ton of great quotes in this ESPN article. Here are few:
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- Later, he [Tiger] was asked if he minded that Sabbatini left, and a cold stare spoke volumes.
- His withdraw drew almost as much attention as Woods' seven-shot victory, with Couples sounding off the loudest. He was told that Sabbatini's agent attributed the early departure to shin splints. "Of course, he did," Couples said. "And Roger Clemens' agent said he didn't do steroids."
- [Earlier in the season:] "I've seen Tiger when he hits the ball well," Sabbatini said. "I've seen him when he figures it out. It's scary. I don't want to see that anymore. I like the new Tiger." Woods responded by saying the "new Tiger" had three victories in 2007 at that point, "the same amount he's won in his career." Woods finished the season with seven victories.
- Endzone Dance Award: The top score was very low this week. Darren Sproles had 27.8 points.
- This Isn't Golf Award: Dad had the lowest score with 66.06 points.
- Put Me In Coach! Award: I benched Favre who had 25.34 points.
- Crystal Ball Award: Ed was one player away from this one.
- Deadbeat Award: Everyone started a full roster.
Next week is the championship battle between Jim and me. Hopefully Tom Brady has another 5 point day although that's not too likely against the Dolphins. Luke and Dad will be competing for third place. Ed and Tim have a bye since they decided 5th and 6th places this week.