Dec 22 Recap

Winter cheer was in the air (as was a winter chill) on the semi-green gridiron at Glencoe as the SMFL wrapped up 2007 with a low-numbered but high-energy turnout. Thank you to the guys who showed up even with winds gusting up to 70+ mph and temperatures hovering around 30. Since the league does not allow running plays, every pass became an adventure and a virtual playground game of "500."

Also, this week marked the debut of flags used by the SMFL. It created a big play environment, as players struggled in consistently grabbing flags. This seems to be a good fit with the SMFL, as it allows playmakers to do their thing and at the same time penalizing lazy defense.

In Game 1, the teams shook out like this:

Team A

Peg Leg Casey
Baylor Dave
B-Ruby
Ryan

Team B

Romo Farrellio
Chris P
Favre

We all got a glimpse of how good Chris P. can be two weeks ago during Tournament Week 2. He joined forces with the reigning champs and carried them to a repeat title. This week was no different...he put on a show in Game 1 that rivals some of the past great individual performances in the SMFL. He accounted for 5 of his teams 7 points enroute to a quick 7-3 victory, catching 4 and 1 house call (a pick returned for a TD). "He's approaching nickname status in the league," gushed an exuberant Romo Farrellio after the game, who also had his usual solid game with 2 TD passes and 2 TD catches. "It's nice to have a player like Chris with soft hands and speed with elusive moves to throw it to all game," remarked Favre about the receiver of a couple of his TD passes.

So, it should be no surprise that the MVP award for Week 9 in the SMFL goes to Chris P. Congratulations Chris, and we look forward to you continuing to show up.

As it is the practice of the SMFL to only hand out the MVP award based on the premier game each week other than Tournaments weeks, we will simply call Peg Leg Casey the Impact Player of Game 2. Playing on the man-down team with Romo Farrellio and B-Ruby, Peg Leg accounted for 5 of his teams 7 scores, including a couple under the unique category of throwing and catching the same TD (throwing it then after a few laterals running it in). This was what everyone thought he was all about prior to the devastating hamstring of last season. It was good to see an SMFL Legend performing at full strength and ability.

A note from the Commish's office:
Please have a safe and happy Christmas break, enjoying time with friends and family. Remember that your actions away from the field reflect not only on yourselves but also on the league. And on a serious note, Casey provided a very thought provoking pre-game devotional: What if God's gift of Christ (birth, ministry, death, resurrection) and the salvation he offers was the only gift and/or good thing you were given? Would that be sufficient for you? Merry Christmas players, and we'll see you all January 5, 2008!!

Tournament #2 - RECAP

The scene couldn't be better for the SMFL's 2nd tournament of the year. The league is still disgruntled about Team 4's dominance during the last tournament and many players have vowed that it will not happen for a second time.

"I've spent some time studying film...I know what Romo Farrellio's tendencies are and if we can make "The Rocket" a non factor, then they are toast." - Unnamed member of Team 2

In the interest of promoting league competition and rivalry, the #1 Tournament teams were maintained for Tournament #2. A solid attendance of 17 players helped kick this tournament off with high anticipation and excitement! Peg Leg couldn't help but let his mouth run wild before the game:

"Oh I have been waiting for this moment for the last 6 weeks. Just can't wait to get another shot at Team 4! Defending Champs?! HA - they would be lucky to defend my jock strap - Rocket and Romo won't know what hit them - its going to be PRIMETIME all over this field - WOOOOOOOOOH!"

Rather abrasive comments from one of the leagues leadership members but hopefully he can back it up with some solid play. One player who is all about solid play came out of hibernation for this tournament week; Big Game Hunter had not been seen for near a month, yet it was evident he had been keeping to his own off the field workout schedule, grinding away for his teams chance at redemption!

"I've had Team 4's victory celebration stuck in my head for weeks... i'm just itching at the chance for redemption and exercise these horrific visions that haunt me in my sleep! I can't stand seeing Romo's ugly mug running in slow motion in my head anymore... IT ENDS TODAY!"
The teams and their Tournament #2 records shake out as follows:

Team 1 (1-2)
Favre
Papi
Jagt
Boss Haas
Zephry

Team 2 (1-2)
Peg Leg
Rhino
D-Newb
Baylor David

Team 3 (2-1)
Big Game Hunter
General Josh
L1-R2 RB
Brian

Team 4 (3-0) CHAMPIONS (BACK TO BACK - REPEAT CHAMPS!)
Romo
Rocket
Chris
Iman the Quick

Although this tournament was once again owned by Romo’s team, it is only fair to say it should be seen as a tainted title. At least according to Favre:

“I don’t mean to take away credit from Romo’s team…actually, that’s precisely what I’m trying to do…but our whole team was injured after the first game. That drastically affected the outcome of the day.

First I go down from a vicious and intentional act by the Reistman, then Holland breaks a finger, then Schremmer re-aggravated his turf toe, then my replacement Zephyr strains his quadriceps, then the Boss Haas breaks his finger. You saw what our team was capable of at full strength when we won our first game, so I have no doubt that we could have won them all had we stayed healthy.”

If Tourny #1 wasn't proof enough for the league in showing which team is the most dominate, Tourny #2 definitely silenced the doubters. Many players have begun to doubt the integrity of the team selecting, many want an true draft format for the next Tourny, whilst others are clamoring about a set time limit for each game in the tourney format... what will be done in the future is still in the hands of the Competition Committee, but one thing has been determined this Tournament weekend: Team 4 is the most dominate team in SMFL history!

It will be a long winter for Teams 1, 2 and 3 - February and Tournament Weekend #3 is still weeks away.

For the latest report on Jagt Holland after his possible season ending injury, lets go direct to the source:

"Last week I sacrificed my ring finger (the fiancée wasn't happy about my choice of finger) while making a diving catch in the end zone. I told the doctor, "Just cut it off, who needs a ring finger to catch a football, besides my pinky is more than capable of taking over for my ring finger!" I don't think he understood we are in the middle of the SMFL season. Tomorrow morning I will be going under knife against my wishes to have a few pins put in my finger. Hopefully I will be back on the field in a couple weeks."

The league has been plagued with many injuries over the last few weeks. Here is the injury report heading into week 9:

Jagt Holland: Broken Finger (50%)

Favre: Right ankle contusion and Right Shoulder (70%)

Baylor David: Broken Finger (85%)

Brock Mulder: Broken Finger (40%)

D-Riddle - Plantar Facitis - 50%

Papi - Turf Toe - 88%

Peg Leg - Ankle - 91%

Rhino - Lower Leg/Lower Back - 93%

Zephry - Quad - 86%

Saturday December 8, 9:30am, Game ON

The Game is ON for this Saturday, December 8, at 9:30am. This will be Tournament Saturday #2.

Committed Players:

Farrellio
Favre
Papi
Rhino
Peg Leg
Peg Leg Guest #1 - Brian
Zephry
D-Newb
Rocket
Baylor D
The General
L1-R2 RB
Big Game Hunter
Eric Boss Haas
Rocket Friend #1
Rocket Friend #2
Rocket Friend of Friend #1
Rocket Friend of Friend #2

Maybes:

Jagt

Injury Report:

D-Riddle - Plantar Facitis - 50%
Papi - Turf Toe - 90%
Peg Leg - Ankle - 95%
Rhino - Lower Leg/Lower Back - 95%
Favre - Shoulder/Elbow - 99%

December 1st - RECAP

This Saturday started out with close to perfect football weather…a bit on the cool side, with occasional spits of precipitation. We’re still waiting for our first action on the frozen tundra.

The teams shook out like this:

Romo

Baylor Dave

Prime Time

The Rocket

Sweet Feet

L1 R2 RB

Vs

Favre

Papi

Jagt

Butterfly

The General

Rhino

Zephyr

Both games were evenly matched contests throughout, with both defenses coming up with early stops and interceptions. The Romo-Favre rivalry continued to heat up as each picked the other off in the early stages. But Romo and General Josh were able to calm their teams down and direct key scoring drives to get their teams on the board. As a matter of fact, Romo was extremely instrumental for his team all day, as they urged him to direct their offense time and again. He did not disappoint, as he threw 12 of their 14 TDs in the two games combined. The SMFL hasn’t seen a one man show like this in quite some time, if ever at all.

“It’s easy to look like an all star when you’ve got the speed of RB and The Rocket, joy stick moves from Sweet Feet and the play making abilities of Prime Time and Baylor Dave. With all this talent on the same team, all I'm asked to do is put it in their hands and let them carry the load!” - Romo Farrellio

The only smear on Romo’s day was his unusually high interception total.

“I made some mistakes out there. I felt like every one was picking me off for a little while, but it was a total team effort to gut out this win. I guess that means we are a pretty good football team, but we have room to improve and that is what we are focused on this week. We'll let the tournament day sort itself out. If we execute and play like we know we can, then it will all work out in the end.”

This reporter couldn't help but roll his eyes at all the canned verbiage Romo Farrellio was pouring on during the post game interviews... What a load of horse manure! Where is Papi when you need a good juicy quote!?

Week 8 Stats can be seen here

Sadly though, this day marked the end of one of the leagues most recognizable faces. Over the past year we have all come to know and love the joy-stick jooking styles that Sweet Feet Darrell brought to the field each week. Unfortunately, his time has come to move on to bigger and better things. Although he is unsure where he will end up (New York or California), you can be sure that you have a place to crash with Sweet Feet when visiting either state. The SMFL is sad to see all players go, but don't be surprised if he shows up periodically unannounced. Lets not forget the commitment Sweet Feet brought to the game each week by driving 2 hours up and back from Waco in order to play. Such commitment may ne'er be seen again. Good Luck Sweet Feet, we hope to see you again soon and we look forward to hearing about the new SMFL cell you form where ever you land. SMFL - Dallas is always here for support!

Week 8 MVP goes to Sweet Feet Darrell - Here is Sweet Feet's pre-season prediction which was posted almost 4 months ago:“Sweet Feet” Darrell
SMFL Alter Ego: Dante Hall

- Arguably the most committed 2006-2007 mid season addition (the only player who drives over 3 hours to play each weekend), has been unheard from for the entire offseason. Perhaps he took the time and made an attempt to walk onto the Baylor Bear football team. Perhaps Baylor realized that he was the quickest, fastest player they have ever seen on their side of the sideline, excluding there drafted punter Sepulveda, and offered him a position… Perhaps all parties involved were happy, until they saw that “Sweet Feet” needed an oxygen mask after every 3 yard cut he made… regardless, that is all hearsay but not beyond the realm of possibility.

- PRESEASON PREDICTION: SMFL BILL BATES AWARD – THIS GUY HAS PROVEN THAT HE LIVES AND BREATH’S SATURDAY MORNING FOOTBALL AND NOTHING HAS CHANGED DURING THE OFFSEASON TO SAY OTHERWISE. WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT STAYING HOME, IN BED, ON SATURDAY’S, THAT MAY BE A GOOD IDEA… AT LEAST “SWEET FEET” CAN’T BREAK YOUR ANKLES WHEN YOUR NOT ON THE FIELD.
Here is a taste of "Sweet Feet" back 15 years ago!

Game is ON for December 1st - 9:45AM

The Game is ON!

9:45AM!!!

Here is the game day roster:

Starters
Romo
Favre
Reist
General Josh
Sweet Feet
Baylor David
Zephry
Peg Leg
Runnin RB
Jagt
T-Dar
Rocket Ricky
Papi
Butterfly Davis

Inactive List
D-Newb
D-Riddle - (Plantar’s Fasciitis)
Big Game
Gimme Moore
M. Smith

See you on the field

Recap from November 17th

We had great numbers once again for this past SMFL week. The following players made various impacts to the game!

Peg Leg Casey Ford: Somehow managed to sprain an ankle and was still able to run like a one-legged kangaroo.
Big Game Hunter: Paired up with "Harrington" Farrellio for the first time in league history... needless to say, the combination of the two made for an unstoppable force! Undefeated on this weekend.
Rocket Ricky: totaled 4 TD's during the first game... basically he imposed his will on any defender. MVP style - Week 7 officially.
Looney: Provided the photography and the cheer leading for week 7 by subjecting his wife to the greatness, that is, the SMFL. Thanks to Mrs. Looney for supporting the league by supporting her man's unquenchable thirst for football.
Harrington Farrellio: Received his first injury of the year, minor concussion, hence the reason for such a short recap. The following 30 mins after the head to ground incident are undetermined for the player formerly known as Romo, and since most of the game occurred during the "foggy" 30 mins, the recap has been abbreviated as follows:

"Players made plays! Favre threw one too many passes off his back foot for interceptions. Peg Leg "high stepped" in a touchdown pass and was immediately bulldozed by T-Dar and Big Game Hunter. General Josh saved the day with 4 TD drives to win the game, and Sweet Feet caught 3 passes for 36 yards. Of those yards, 1 yard was gained after the catch... he had to run 24 yards horizontally to gain one yard vertically. He sat on the bench with an oxygen mask after those plays."

Next week will have a better recap (one that actually happened) .

Thanks to the Commish for letting me (Harrington Farrellio) write the recap this week.

No GAME on Thanksgiving Weekend

WEEK OFF!

The league will take a week off during this holiday weekend. Please use this week to get rejuvenated and ready to play on the first weekend in December (Week 8 of the SMFL).

RECAP - WEEK 7

Recap of Week 7 is coming... stay tuned to the blog - The MVP has already been named. See the post below this one.

Scheduling

The next SMFL Tournament will be the second weekend in December (the 8th or 9th).

Be ready for another intense tournament as Team 4 will attempt to repeat their dominance during the first SMFL Tournament:

Team 4 Champions (3-0 Record)

Rocket Ricky
Zephry Avery
Bronx Brock
Scrappy Ben
Romo Farrellio

Random Bits of Information

Week 7 MVP can be seen in action on the left of this picture. Congrats to Rocket Ricky on his big day, catching 7 TD's all day - 4 coming in the first game!

Enjoy these other pictures from Week 7 - All pictures courtesy of Jes Looney (Ryan's Wife). Thank You much for supporting the league with your photographic talent... and cheers!

Sweet Pic!

Here are the stats from Week 6 - November 10th.

Congrats to Easy E Reed for the being week 6's MVP!

GAME IS ON - SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17th!

THE GAME IS ON FOR 930AM THIS SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 17TH.



Here is the active roster for game day:


1. Romo Farrellio
2. Rocket Ricky
3. Papi
4. Papi Guest #1
5. Favre
6. Big Game Hunter
7. D-Newb
8. RB
9. General Josh
10. Iman the Quick
11. Peg Leg
12. Gimme Moore
13. Ryan Looney
14. T-Dar
15. Baylor David



Probables:

"Butterfly" Davis, LT, SMU - Status: (68%)
"Rhino" Reist 50%


Notes

We have had many injuries during the leagues two year tenure. Although we are touch football, many seem to take that too lightly when preparing for the games.

At a recent gathering, PrimeTime Peg Leg proclaimed:

"It’s a tough league. A man's league. You better bring your A game or else you’re going to get hurt."

Game Day Scratches:

Bronx Brock - Broken Finger (Out for six weeks)

"Zephry" Avery : "I didn't want to go out like this...but I gotta pay the bills. And my baby's momma."

Here is a picture of what "Zephry" will be doing instead.

Good Luck Zephry

November 10th - RECAP

Thanks to all of the players who showed up to make it another wonderful Saturday for the SMFL.

For the first time in SMFL history, two of the big time regulars were paired together to form what could have been the strongest team in recent memory. Big Game and Prime Time set aside their differences for one Saturday morning and united to form the uber-team. They were joined by Baylor Dave, Matt Smith, Iman the Quick, T-Dar, and Eric “the Boss” Haas.

They took on a team of the always in tune roommates Papi and Favre, along with Easy E Reed, Zephyr Avery, Gustavo, Brian, and RB.

Papi and Favre’s team started out hot, jumping to a 3-0 lead after TD grabs by Easy E and Papi, as well as a timely Pick 6 from Easy E. (A vital point that should not be understated is that the first of the game was dominated by inconsistency because there were some late-comers and the teams had odd numbers for awhile.) Now that I got Big Game’s disclaimer out of the way, I’ll continue with the recap…

As they have done time and again, Big Game and Prime Time weren’t about to go this easily. They threatened with at quick score to make it 3-1, but soon found themselves down 5-1. Those of you familiar with the SMFL know that this is hardly a safe lead, even in a game to 7, so it’s no surprise that with the inspiration of T-Dar they eventually got to within 6-5. However, it was with much blood and sweat that Papi and Favre’s team was able to close the door on another close game, which has become the norm on Saturday mornings.

I want to cut the recap short this week, and give some well-deserved space to a man who has come to be known as a “Friend of the SMFL.” Our man Gustavo played in his final game of this season (we hope it’s not forever). This likable hard worker has reached the end of his international office exchange for E&Y and will be heading back to Mexico this week. Let me say for the whole league that there is no doubt he will be missed. How could you not enjoy the game when you saw how much he was?! We did our best afterwards to send him off with well-wishes, and we have even granted him full authority to begin the SMFL-Mexico upon his arrival home. Gustavo, all of our resources and support is available at your request. Thanks for hanging out with us while you were here!

Here is Gustavo in his all too familiar defensive prowl (the defensive player in the middle). I'm pretty sure he intercepted the pass on this play. So Stealthy!

Game Stats will be a little late this week. We will get those up as soon as possible!

GAME ON - 9:30 AM

The game is ON for November 10th.

Game time will be 9:30am this week.

Here is the game day roster:


Favre
Peg Leg Casey
Big Game Hunter
T-Dar
RB
Eric "The Giant"
Baylor David
Iman
Eazy E Reed
Papi Schremmer
Zephry Avery

BONUS VIDEO FROM LAST WEEK's TOURNAMENT:

Join Favre and the gang during an attempted touchdown play... and the agony of failure

November 3rd - Tournament RECAP

WOW - Thanks to all players who participated in the first SMFL Tournament! With 19 players showing up to dazzle all with their talents, this week was certainly one of the leagues best in history.

Special shout out to three rookies making their debuts on Saturday:

Big Game Hunter Guest: Soon to be "Married" Mike - Hopefully, this won't be his last time to show up on Saturdays... yet another SMFL participant engages in the white bells of matrimony. (Yes I know it's a bad nickname... but keep coming out so that we can establish a better one.)

Bronx Brock: Who dominated Team 1 (specifically Butterfly Davis) with his "slow and go" deep routes.

Guy Mitchell's roommate: "Scrappy" Ben - showing all that he's not afraid to jump or dive for any ball as long as it means his team gets into the endzone. Classic SMFL baller.

Lets get to the games!

Each team was able to play three games (one game against each of the other teams). Here are the team records for the day:

Team 1 Record: 0-3


1. Favre Sandwick

2. Jagt Holland

3. Papi Schremmer

4. Butterfly Davis

5. Big Mike V

After the game, Team Captain Favre had this to say:
Our team was 0-3, but could have been 2-1 if it weren't for the Colt "doing my best VY" Young comebacks led by Peg Leg and Big Game in our first two games.
In the third game, we never had a chance...Farrellio's squad was just too good for us... We got outplayed... I question the kind of heart our team has... it was embarrassing.

Team 2 Record: 2-1


1. Peg Leg Casey

2. D-Newb

3. Baylor David

4. Rhino Reist


Team 3 Record: 1-2

1. Big Game Hunter

2. Runnin RB

3. General Josh

4. Guy Mitchell

5. "Married" Mike


Team 4 Record: 3-0 CHAMPIONS!!!!!

1. Romo Farrellio

2. Bronx Brock

3. Zephry Avery

4. "Scrappy" Ben

5. Rocket Ricky

For the first time in League History, we have game highlights in video format. Check out some of these great plays from the weekend.

Game Changing Plays!

Play Breakdown:
1. Rhino to Peg Leg Casey Ford- stopped on the 5 yard line
(sub-plot: catch a glimpse of "Butterfly"Davis' nipple: WARNING - PARTIAL NUDITY)
2. 3 Yard scramble by Rhino.
(sub-plot: Jud doesn't know what the score of the game is at this point)
3. Perfect zone defense, Rhino throws into traffic and gets picked off by Farve.
(Listen to the crowds excitement!)





Stay tuned for more videos in the future.

Due to the number of games and plethora of statistics, there will not be any SMFL Rankings this week. Rankings will continue next week, November 10th.

Tournament Teams - Game Time 9:45am

The Draft has been completed. Here are the November 3rd - Tournament Day Line Ups:

Team 1
1. Favre Sandwick
2. Jagt Holland
3. Papi Schremmer
4. Butterfly Davis
5. 1st Pick Reserve


Team 2
1. Peg Leg Casey
2. D-Newb
3. Sweet Feet Darrell
4. Baylor David
5. 4th Pick Reserve





Team 3
1. Big Game Hunter
2. Runnin RB
3. General Josh
4. Guy Mitchell
5. 3rd Pick Reserve



Team 4
1. Romo Farrellio
2. Bronx Brock
3. Zephry Avery
4. Ben (Guy's Roommate)
5. 2nd Pick Reserve




Reserves
Big Game Hunter Guest #1 (50%)
Rocket Ricky (50%)
Rhino Reist (25%)
Big Mike V (50%)





Also, here are a few entertaining quotes from players in the league:


T-Dar in response to the "One Lateral Rule"

The only thing proved by Exhibit "A" is that the SMFL's short-sighted commissioner is hindering league exposure and growth. Every week there are a bushel of games which end with a last ditch kick returner or ball carrier attempting to lateral and then the subsequent ball carrier thinking "I can get there on my own." You never see these plays on Youtube or SportsCenter. The selfish attitude of players trying to score on their own in the midst of utter hopelessness is not what the SMFL stands for. The SMFL should adopt a more reasonable rule which allows for selfless play. We should try and emulate the great Trinity Tigers or the Cal Golden Bears circa 1982... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_VGBxfAdDM . (Pay attention to what happens to band members who come on the field early).

Because or the selfish and short sighted Commissioner, I will be protesting this "Tournament" which is an obvious ploy for the Commish to stack his own team through pregame rosters and generate more TV revenue which the league will undoubtedly not share with the lowly foot soldiers.





Papi Schremmer speaks out at Friday's pre-game press conference:

I want to play, and I want to make a promise to anybody that picks up TO. You will not be disappointed. Get Your Popcorn Ready.


TO Has been working out. WOOOOOO...I'm guaranteeing my game of the year.

Week 5 - RECAP

This turned out to be a great weekend for football, and the participation was outstanding!

Thank you to all the players who showed up and made it happen.

Without further ado, the teams shook out like this:

Team 1

Hollandjagt
T-Dar
Easy E Reed
Big Mike V
Craig
Rugby Chris
Favre

VS

Team 2

Rhino Reist
Baylor Dave
General Josh
Sweet Feet Darrell
Iman the Quick
"Zephyr" Avery (Zephyr is a Greek god of wind)
RB
Rugby Drew


The early post game talk about this game has it ranked near the top of the SMFL’s list of entertaining games to date. Depending on whom you talk to, it may go down as one of the biggest heroic comebacks or biggest gutless collapses in SMFL lore.

Team 1 started off red hot with the two-headed quarterbacking of Easy E and Favre finding the likes of Holland and T-Dar to jump out to a quick 3-1 lead. Their defense also added fuel to the fire thanks to a couple INTs by Craig whose TD catch and run along with T-Dar’s TD throw to Rugby Chris staked Team 1 to what looked to be a “cruise control” 5-1 lead.

In a revealing statement by a supposed SMFL veteran and wannabe team leader, Favre told our SMFL sideline reporters at the time,

“Can this be any easier?! We haven’t even broke a sweat, and we’re about to win!”

(This lack of respect for the game and the opponent is something that will not be tolerated from any SMFL regular…regardless of the name on his back.) Fortunately for the league, T-Dar overheard this and was quick to reprimand Favre and briefly apologize for any disgrace caused.

Well, trailing 1-5, this is when the SMFL was treated to what may become a defining performance from this week’s MVP…General Josh. In what can only be described as a steadfast determination and utter refusal to lose, the General came as close as he could to single-handedly taking over the game.

Before Team 1 knew what was happening, the General had come down with a couple INTs and 3 TD catches to lead his team from the basement, to within striking distance, to a tie, and eventually to the win in a short period of time.

“I appreciate the individual award, but our entire team picked it up to come back and win. Drew and Dave were great at QB, and our whole defense combined to shut them down.”

A dejected Favre had this to say after the game:

“I’ll take the blame. I dropped a sure TD and had a couple bad throws on other potential TDs.”

“We agree!” said the rest of Team 1.

Regardless of how you view the comeback/collapse, this week’s game should be remembered for the performance of a rising star in the SMFL…congrats General Josh.

Saturday - October 27th - GAME ON!

Game is On. 10AM

Here are the:

Starters
Gimme Moore
Gimme Moore Guest #1
Gimme Moore Guest #2
Gimme Moore Guest #3
Favre
Iman the Quick
Baylor David (broken finger)
Jagt
Eazy E Reed
Jordan Denzer
"Need a nickname" Avery

Probables
General Josh
Sweet Feet Darrell
Runnin RB
Rhino Reist (30%)

October 20 RECAP

Thank you to all who participated in Saturday’s fierce competition. Thanks to two new players this week for coming out, Eric “The Giant” and Brent Hockaday. These two are very talented and also look to be solid additions to the league. A special thanks to the anti-SMFL Golden Retriever, who took the liberty of marking the SMFL equipment as his property… at least the SMFL was able to trash a well used bag and get a much needed new bag with anti-dog pee technology.

The teams shaped out as follows for the Week 4 rivalry:

Team 1
· Peg Leg Casey Ford
· Need a nickname Avery
· Runnin RB
· Big Mike V
· Brent Hockaday (Rookie Alert)
· Harrington Farrellio (shockingly replaced Romo Farrellio this week)

VS

Team 2
· Baylor David
· Gimme Moore
· General Josh
· Sweet Feet Darrell
· Rocket Ricky
· Eric the Giant (Rookie Alert)

“Harrington” Farrellio came out with guns blazin in the first two series, leading his team to two quick TD scores. A quick strike 10 yard crossing route which RB took 30 yards to the house and a coast to coast seam route which Peg Leg ran to perfection.

“Our team is on fire… we are pretty much going to do whatever we want to offensively. This is our house and we dictate what will happen.”

A rather cocky comment from “Harrington” after the first two series.

“General” Josh was having none of that smack talk as he marched his team back for a score, finding Eric “the Giant” on a hot route.

“They blitzed and left “the Giant” wide open. The screen play worked to perfection. I just hope they start blitzing more so I can pick them apart.” – “General” Josh

True to form, on General Josh’s next drive, he found “Sweet Feet” Darrell for the diving touchdown catch. “Sweet Feet” complained after the game that he was man handled a little to roughly during the play.

“Why they got to rough me up so much? Don’t they know I’m like a delicate bumble bee? So quick yet so brittle… always lookin for the sweets.”
His complaints fell by the way side as no one seemed to care and many called his masculinity into question.

Team 1 answered back with a fury of quick strikes to Big Mike V, one of which was a one handed jump ball which Big Mike brought down in the corner of the endzone.

“Well, I said to myself: Self, if the league is keeping stats, I need to start making Stats. And so I did. I didn’t have a real reason to play all out until now… I’m gunnin for SMFL Blog Stardom!”

Big Mike V has been spending too much time with “Papi” Schremmer, who was absent for another week due to being too cool for the league.

Team 2 was able to get on the board a total of three more times during the afternoon. However, their turnovers and defensive weaknesses proved to be their downfall during Week 4. Team 1 claimed victory in a 7-5 shootout.

This game was over the fastest of any games in the previous 3 weeks.

Game 2 featured a skeleton crew of the first game. Teams filled out as follows:

Team 1
· Gimme Moore
· Harrington Farrellio
· General Josh
· Runnin RB

VS

Team 2
· Peg Leg Casey Ford
· Sweet Feet Darrel
· Brent Hockaday
· Big Mike V

Team 1 dominated this game winning 4-2. Gimme Moore scored his first touchdown of the 2007-2008 season. The excitement was too much for him to handle as he broke out in what can be described as a Chad Johnson like celebration with the ball, yet slightly more effeminate and without any props. Disturbing!

Sweet Feet Darrell bragged about his 0 dropped passes stats during the second game… although he did manage to throw two interceptions… Good hands though Sweet Feet!


Week 4 MVP Award goes to “Runnin” RB for his 2 TD day and an interception taken back for a touchdown which helped seal the Game 1 victory for his team. This is RB’s first SMFL MVP Award:

“I was just so shocked when I heard the news! It was so unexpected… I am very humbled to be talked about in the same sentence as the great SMFL players who came before me. The PEG LEGS, JAGTS and AVERY’s of the league… and now me…. Wow! This is just so special I think I might shed a tear….”

This reporter cut the interview short before any tear shedding occurred. Congrats to “Runnin” RB for his stellar performance.

Game ON - Saturday 10am - Oct 20th

The Game is ON for Saturday @ 10am

Here is the game day roster:

Romo Farrellio
Gimme Moore
Gimme Moore guest #1
Gimme Moore #2
Peg Leg Casey (50%)
Rocket Ricky
Baylor David
Baylor David Guest #1
"Needs a nickname" Avery

Probables
Sweet Feet Darrell
Mafia Gustavo
Big Game Hunter

Notable Game day Scratches
T-Dar: AP- Reports from Addison, Texas indicate that Tim Darley will not be available for the SMFL game on October 20th. According to an anonymous source he will be undergoing a revolutionary procedure to remedy what doctors are calling a severe deficiency in his body's corny dog levels. This coming only one week after Darley's appearance in the Trinity Christian Academy "Old Tymers Game." Interestingly though he was not the only SMFL member to make an appearance, as Gimme Moore loaded his group of Old Tymers up on his back and escorted them to a last second 56-50 victory.

Looney: "I'm OUT. Men's retreat for our church this weekend."

Papi: "I know you guys ran out of popcorn because of last weeks awesome show... i'm benching it this week... Randy Moss style... just don't feel like playing... and my woman gets back this weekend."


Also: Peg Leg Casey is moving houses this weekend and could use some help after the game on Saturday. If you have an extra hour, Peg Leg would appreciate it.

See you on the field.

October 13 - RECAP

First of all, a huge Thank You to all the players who came out this past Saturday. I know it gets said with almost every recap, but it really is a great time to hang out with friends and meet new people. And none of it would happen without you guys…Thanks.


This week’s biggest story started to take shape well before the first series was ever played on Saturday morning. Papi Schremmer, one of the most colorful & controversial players in the league, decided to end his month-long holdout and make is inaugural appearance of the season. By now, I’m sure you all have seen the note posted in his locker leading up to the much-anticipated debut, so I’ll spare you the time. He wasted no time in making his presence on the field felt, turning in a two interception/two TD pass performance. He showed good hands with his picks but not-so-good speed in returning them. “Hey, it’s my first game back. Last season, and later this season, those are pick 6’s, “ a winded Papi gasped as he enjoyed some of his own popcorn he had prepared.

The rest of Papi’s team: Big Game Hunter, Hollandjagt, Avery, Sweet Feet Darrell, Big Mike V, Gustavo, and Favre.

Against Prime Time Casey Ford, Derek, Josh, Baylor Dave, Guy, Easy E Reed, Ricky the Rocket, and RB.

Thanks to a couple early picks by safeties Mike V and Favre, followed by a couple Favre TD passes, their team took an early 2-0 lead. But Prime Time was able to find the seam in the 2 Deep Zone defense for a couple answer TDs, and it was a back and forth fight from there on out. The game was marked by solid defense throughout by both teams, as a few QBs threw multiple INTs, lead by none other than Favre himself with 3, one resulting in a return for a TD by Ricky the Rocket.

“It’s nothing new for me to throw a couple INTs in a game,” said Favre in what has to be one of the all-time SMFL understatements.

“I just care about the win.”

To set the record straight, Favre’s team actually lost, so the SMFL will be looking into any possible painkiller addictions that have popped up in his past.

This week’s MVP has to go to one of the preseason favorites for this award…Prime Time Casey Ford. He accounted for 5 TDs in leading his team to victory. He contributed on both sides of the ball with a TD pass, 3 TDs caught, and an INT returned for a TD. He continually found holes in the zone defense and outran the coverage on multiple occasions. His team had trailed 6-5 at one point but battled back to 6-6 with the ball. Just when the defense thought it had stiffened and would get it back for a chance to win, Prime Time found an opening in the end zone and turned out the lights on another great game in the SMFL.

Week 3 Stats:

October 13th Game Day - Game is ON

The game is on for 10am, this Saturday.

Here is the potential game day roster:


Favre
Peg Leg
Big Game Hunter
Big Game Hunter Guest #1 (50%)
D-Newb
Jagt Holland - (missed last week because he was getting engaged...she did say yes)
Rocket Ricky
Papi Schremmer (67%)
Gimme Moore (50%)

Potential starters:
Avery
Sweet Feet Darrell

Let it be known that the following people had more important commitments:

T-Dar: Starring in his High School's "Old Tymers" flag football game for Homecoming weekend.
Butterfly Davis: Proving his undying love for his wife by attending the Watermark Marriage Conference.
Romo Farrellio: Learning to communicate more effectively with his wife by attending the Watermark Marriage Conference.
Gustavo: Beaming after his near MVP performance, he is taking the week off to entertain endorsement options.
Iman: Out of town with his athletic trainer in Colorado; a week in the thin air might make him unstoppable when he gets back.

October 6 RECAP

Game RECAP

It was a rumbling tumbling rainy slop fest this week. With mild temperatures and steady rain throughout the first 3 quarters, getting a handle on the ball was a tricky accomplishment.

After counting off “1,2,1,2” the teams filled out as follows.


Team 1’s

“Rhino” Reist
“T-Dar” Moxin
“Big Game” Hunter
RT
Brian
“Butterfly” Davis
Iman “The Quick”

VS

Team 2’s

“Peg Leg” Casey Ford
“Sweet Feet” Darrell
“Mafia” Gustavo
“Baylor” David
Avery
Dan
“Romo” Farrellio


After winning the “laces or spaces” toss, Team 2 took the ball first and got out to a solid 3-0 lead. Team 2’s early dominance was attributable to several deep fly patterns and a tipped ball that went in and out of four hands before landing in Avery’s for the walk in score.

“That TD wasn’t luck. I watched a lot of film on Team 1’s defensive backs and noticed that they had trampolines for hands. Throwing it to the safety and cornerback was just my way to fit it into to a tightly covered receiver. We got the Score. I’d do it again…I’m the Star… Do not question my field decisions pencil jockey!”

It appeared that Romo Farrellio was a little edgy answering press questions after the game, especially about his quarterbacking skills. Farrellio leads the league in interceptions after two weeks, averaging 3 per week… hardly SMFL quarterback material. Farrellio – You are being called out!

After several ugly drives for Team 1 and Team 2, all of which ended in turnovers, Team 1 got on the board using their own “fifth down and long tip drill” play. By this point, the rain was falling heavily, causing catching issues for both teams.

“In actuality, itchy feet were the real issue. With all the rain and humidity, my socks were soaked, and athlete’s foot began to set in. I couldn’t concentrate on catching the ball… I was afraid of gangrene! I got kids to think about!” – B.G. Hunter.

Big Game Hunter was hardly full of “Big Game” on this occasion.

After a couple more Team 2 scores, “Butterfly” Davis used some SMU football tactics to encourage his team… “I give them a good slap on the butt and a spit in the face… that normally ticks my teammates off enough to play.”

It seemed to work as Team 1 marched back with 3 unanswered points including the best executed WR screen play that the SMFL has ever seen. The SMFL rating committee couldn’t help but give the highest pancake score ever, on one play, to T-Dar Moxin.

“I love re-living my high school greatness… Not only was I a bulldozer on the field, but also a Trojan!” – T-Dar Moxin

The pride in his voice left this reporter in aw.

Although there was pride on the field, the majority belonged to Team 2 as Peg Leg Casey Ford finally ended the wettest, sloppiest day in SMFL history.

Final Score: Team 1: 4 Team 2: 7

Week 2 MVP: Avery – On a day that had sloppy conditions, it was the defense that made the biggest difference. Both Gustavo – the Mafia and Avery harassed Team 1 all morning long. One was master of the short zone and tackled everyone in his area (Gustavo), the other provided the tenacity and energy that frustrated the quarterback to many interceptions and poorly thrown balls (Avery). It was a tough call on who made the biggest impact, but the rating system sided with Avery on this week.

Until next week… Stay Classy

GAME ON - Saturday October 6

The Game is On for 10am - Saturday October 6.

For those who may not know the SMFL weather policy:

"We play under all conditions, Sun, Wind, Rain, Snow and everything in between. So dress appropriately"

Here are the Game Day Commitments:


1. Farrellio
2. Big Game Hunter
3. Iman "The Quick"
4. Casey
5. Sweet Feet Darrell
6. Butterfly Davis
7. Butterfly Davis Guest #1
8. Rhino Reist
9. T-Dar Moxin (50%)
10. Papi Schremmer (50%)
11. A-Train (80%)

Looking forward to the Game

- Commish

Saturday 29th RECAP

First of all, thanks to all the players who could make it out and make it a great Saturday of football.

Today marked the first appearances of the season for some big name SMFLregulars:

Big Game Hunter, Gimme Moore, and Avery.

However, one of the continuing story lines of the young season is the noticeable absence of Jarred Schremmer ("Papi"), the controversial SMFLer who has more than once threatened to hold out on account of what he has referred to in the past as "a complete lack of respect for J Sizzle." (Note: the SMFL's leadership is currently looking into what, in fact, a "J Sizzle" is.)

The Commish has had a rough start to the new season with scandals and rumors of scandals, so it was no surprise when our inquiries into the Schremmer matter were met with a blunt"No comment at this time."

Onto the game...I don't know how he did it again, but Romo-Farrellio once again stacked the teams in his favor in a not-so-subtle attempt to pick up a much-needed W. He "somehow" ended up on a team with:

Prime Time Casey,

Gimme Moore,

T-Dar,

Iman the Quick, and newcomers

Baylor David and

Gustov.

whom he must have thought no body would object to him getting being new, but he knew how good they were. So the "challengers" to this attempted fraud were:

Big GameHunter,

Avery the Rocket,

D-Newb,

Judson the Butterfly Jett,

Jagt Holland, and

Favre.

David got the scoring started with a highlight reel TD on the way to a quick 2-0 start for Romo-Farrellio's team. It looked like they would make quick work of their opponent, and they would have if they could have executed better in the red zone. Defensive captain Butterfly Jett explained his team's short field success,

"I just told our guys that we had to bear down when our backs were to the end zone and try to create turnovers by getting our hands on the ball."

This worked in their favor as they were able to thwart multiple scoring threats thanks to red zone picks by Holland, Favre, and Avery,as well as pass deflections and sacks by D-Newb, the Butterfly Jett, and Hunter that led to turnovers on downs. The scoring then went back and forth, the lead changing hands until this week's MVP took over with his game changing performance...

Holland scorched the defensive secondary for back-to-back long TDs that won the game for his team. He had an earlier TD to make for three on the day, but it was his defensive play (pass breakups and interceptions) and the fact that his team won, that earned him the MVP over other worthy candidates Big Game Hunter and Prime Time Casey.

In a post game interview, Holland was quick to give his team the credit,

"I really stepped up when nobody else on our team could. I feel like if I didn't play, we wouldn't have won. I made good adjustments on poorly thrown balls all day...not to mention having to cover blown assignments defensively. It was an all around MVP performance from me today."

Looking back on the day, Favre said, "It was a great come from behind win for our team. But as for other matters, I would like to say that I think "Papi" Schremmer needs to be here on Saturday mornings. I think it sends a bad message to the other regulars, and even newcomers, when you continually miss." (With his two TD passes, Favre is closing in on the all-time SMFL TD pass record.)

Although the league did not keep records during the "early years," Favre's all time TD record may very well be at hand. However, if Big Game Hunter keeps up his 5 TD days, Favre's record won't stand for long.

Check out the statistics from last weeks game, as well as the NEW SMFL RATING SYSTEM:

Intangible values are calculated based on the players contribution to the team with and without the ball. This value is argue-ably the most important stat as it is so difficult to determine. This is our way to place a value on all the activities done away from the ball that enable a team to succeed.

GAME IS ON - SATURDAY SEPT. 29TH

The game is on for Saturday @ 10am.

Here is the game day roster with health %:


Favre - Adam 98%
Farrellio - Grant 78.3%
"Gimme" Matt 100%
"Gimme" Guest #1 100%
"Gimme" Guest #2 100%
"Gimme" Guest #3 100%
"Big Game" Hunter 100%
"Big Game" Hunter Guest #1 100%
"Big Game" Hunter Guest #2 100%
"Big Game" Hunter Guest #3 (AKA : T-Dar) 97%
"D-Newb" Derek 98%
"Peg Leg" Casey 95%
Iman 96%
"Butterfly" Jud 100%

GAME DAY WEATHER REPORT:

9am
Sunny
71°F

10am
Sunny
74°F

11am
Sunny
78°F

12pm
Sunny
81°F

1pm
Sunny
83°F


For the new comers, here is a link to help you with directions:

http://maps.yahoo.com/index.php#q1=Glencoe+St+%26+Martel+Ave%2C+75206&env=F

Pictures from Opening Day

Not much football playing... but more football recovery was caught on film. The league will make future attempts to capture real ACTION shots. Enjoy

PS: All of you Longhorn fans may enjoy the third picture down on the left... of course, I think he was making a pitiful attempt to be cool.

NO GAME ON SATURDAY SEPT 22ND.

Players

It appears that last week's 18 man, 3 hour game caused some players to need a week off to recover. Due to injuries, College Game Day commitments and surgery recovery, we will not have enough players for this weekend.

Start planning for next weeks game, Saturday September 29th at 10am. I will send out a confirmation e-mail early next week.

Have a great weekend.Commish

Game IS ON - 10AM SATURDAY, SEPT 15TH

Here are the commitments for Saturdays Game as well as the player health %:

Rhino Reist -100%
Favre - Adam -100%
Farrellio - Grant -100%
Peg Leg - Casey -100%
Big Game - Hunter -100%
D-Newb - Derek -100%
Jagt - Mike H. -100%
T-Dar - Tim Darley -100%
Mike V -100%
Rocket - Ricky -100%
Sweet Feet - Darrell -100%
Also playing: 3 or 4 guest

A-Train - Anthony H. -100% - Game Time Decision



Be ready for 4 teams and having two games playing at once.

Here is the weather report for the hours of the game:

8am 9am 10am 11am Noon
71° F 72° F 76° F 79° F 80° F

Partly Sunny

Also, the Pre-Game meal will be held at Einstein Bros (Mockingbird and Abrams) @ 845am.

SEPTEMBER 15TH - 10AM

It’s almost time for the SMFL to kick-off it’s second official season! September 15, 2007 has been named the first official game day of the 2007-2008 season.

It has been a few months since the last game and many of the SMFL players have taken the break to improve their physical performance, yet others have used the time off to improve their social skills. Here are some updates and pre-season predictions for some of the most recognizable SMFL players:

2007-2008 PLAYER PROFILE # 14 - "Favre"

“Favre” - Adam Sandwick

Field Alter Ego: Brett Favre

After last season’s end of year slump, Favre’s competitive fire drove him to the limit of competitions. If he’s not sprinting down the b-ball court Phoenix Sun’s style on Sunday night, he running 5 miles to prepare for his marathon, or possibly getting in some late night chipping at ole Tenison Park gearing up for greater Dallas’ city championships. And if he is not doing that, he is thinking about doing that… and if he is thinking about doing that, then he is doing it… are you getting it? “Favre’s” off season highlight came last week, when he finished T-3 at the Richardson City Championship… quite impressive for a guy who three months ago was doing well to break 90. That just proves the drive and work ethic this competitive maniac has burning in his belly to win. For those looking to get off to a good start this season, I would recommend getting on “Favre’s” team… no one will be in better conditioning than him for sure. (except maybe the Bachelor).

PRESEASON PREDICTION: SMFL MVP – AS LONG AS HE KEEPS HIS HEAD STRAIGHT, NOSE CLEAN, AND PASSES ALL THE LEAGUES DRUG TESTS, I DON’T KNOW OF A PLAYER IN THE LEAGUE THIS VERY SECOND THAT IS IN BETTER POSITION TO TAKE HOME THE COVETED LEAGUE MVP AWARD. I HOPE THAT “PEG LEG” FORD ENJOYED HIS TIME WITH THE TITLE IN THE OFFSEASON, BECAUSE FAVRE MAY GRAB HOLD OF IT AFTER THE FIRST WEEK AND NE’ER LOOK BACK. TIGER WOOD’S STYLE!

2007-2008 PLAYER PROFILE # 13 - "Farrellio"

Farrellio - Grant Farrell

SMFL Field Alter Ego: Tony Romo

- In typical SMFL star fashion, Farrellio spent most of the off-season in tropical Costa Rica, undoubtedly nursing his wounds from a frustrating end to last season. When he has been stateside, Farrellio has had to face questions all off-season about the dropped Pick 6 (not unlike Romo’s dropped field goal hold), so it’s easy to understand him attempting to stay out of the spotlight. In other eerie similarities, Farrellio was spotted canoodling with one Jen Farrell in the La Cima Club high above Las Colinas, much like Romo was spotted with Carrie Underwood at the Ghost Bar high above Dallas. Farrellio also spent most of his down time either on the golf course or playing pickup basketball, just like Romo. One additional positive about his off-season…Farrellio donated a lot of his time giving golf lessons to the less fortunate (Matt, Jarred, and Adam, to name a few).

- PRESEASON PREDICTION: SMFL REDEMPTION ALERT! AFTER ENDING LAST SEASON WITH A QB RATING OF 16.8, ROMO FARRELLIO IS LOOKING TO BOUNCE BACK! IN A RECENT INTERVIEW, FARRELLIO MADE THE FOLLOWING QUOTES REGARDING THE SEASON:

1. "If my mother put on a helmet and shoulder pads and a uniform that wasn't the same as the one I was wearing, I'd run over her if she was in my way. And I love my mother."

2. "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog."

3. "I may be dumb, but I'm not stupid."

4. "I didn't quit football because I failed a drug test, I failed a test because I was ready to quite football."

5. "Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein."

6. "I feel like I'm the best, but you're not going to get me to say that. "

7. "We can't run. We can't pass. We can't stop the run. We can't stop the pass. We can't kick. Other than that, we're just not a very good football team right now."

THE LEAGUE IS WAITING ON THE RESULTS OF HIS PRESEASON DRUG TEST.

2007-2008 PLAYER PROFILE # 12 - "Rhino"

Rhino - Ryan Reist

Field Alter Ego: VICK

This former Stephen F. Austin standout is widely considered to be one of the founding members of the SMFL. His attendance record was at one time unblemished…a show of loyalty and dedication second to none. However, in the mold of all prima donna wide outs, the Reistman took on off the field interests (read: girlfriend) that have turned his recent attendance into spotty, at best. But, remarkably, his skills are unaffected even by the periodic layoffs. His speed causes match-up problems for any defender, even if his hands and route running (insists on only running fly patterns) are mediocre. This multi-talented southpaw frequently draws comparisons to the much-maligned, notorious felon Michael Vick because when he runs the offense as QB, his favorite play is to wait for the pass rush and start scrambling, not unlike Ron Mexico.

“I always like to refer to him as Vick because they are both better suited to play a position other than QB because more often than not they are the best athletes on the field…and not because of Vick’s involvement in dog fighting, sneaking marijuana through an airport in a water bottle, or carelessly spreading herpes throughout the greater Atlanta metroplex” explains one league star.

PRESEASON PREDICTION: SOMETHING TO PROVE ALERT - As a result of his absences last year for personal reasons, the league is not convinced that he spent the off time working on his athletic skills. If, for example, he were the SMFL representative for "The Bachelor"... then we would have no concerns... but if he shows up on Saturday morning with roses, then we might just shun him from the league altogether. His passion and abilities have come under scrutiny and many players throughout the league are left wondering about what he has left in the tank. "Rhino" will have to play with a chip on his shoulder this year to earn the respect of the league.

2007-2008 PLAYER PROFILE # 11 - "Big Game" Hunter

Hunter S.

Field Alter Ego: Vince Young

- Of all the SMFL players who like to take the off-season to get away from all the other players (and basically drop off of the face of the earth), Big Game Hunter hasn’t been heard from since his stellar play to end last season. “It’s like those shows in Vegas…you leave on a high note,” he said through a spokesman of the spokesman for the family’s spokesman. I think it’s safe to say the league is eagerly anticipating Big Game’s return to see if there is any drop off or if he has spent all off-season improving himself physically by working out and watching the little guy.

- PRESEASON PREDICTION: SMFL ALL STAR! THE LEAGUE HAS COME TO EXPECT STAR LEVEL PERFORMANCE FROM THIS “BIG GAME HUNTER.” EACH WEEK, THIS GRINDER DEVOTES 110% EFFORT TO HIS ALREADY ABOVE AVERAGE TALENT LEVEL, WHICH EQUALS CONSISTENT, SUPERIOR RESULTS FOR HIS TEAM.

2007-2008 PLAYER PROFILE # 10 - "Peg Leg"

"Peg-Leg" Casey Ford

SMFL Alter Ego: PRIMETIME

- All eyes will be on Peg-Leg’s hamstring as this new season gets underway. This was a nagging injury all last season, even though he was hesitant to admit it most weeks. He showed his moxie by coming every week with the world’s largest leg wrap and contributing in huge ways. The whole league is wondering what a 100% Casey plays like.

- PRESEASON PREDICTION: SMFL PEAK PERFORMER ALERT! AFTER PLAYING MOST OF THE 2006-2007 SEASON WITH A TORN, RUPTURED AND STRAINED RIGHT QUADRICEPS, THE SMFL IS GIDDY WITH ANTICIPATION TO SEE WHAT A 100% PEG LEG CONTRIBUTES.

2007-2008 PLAYER TRAINER PROFILE:

Official SMFL Trainers: "Butterfly" and Gober

AKA: Judson Davis & Kevin Gober

When these guys aren't pumping the iron, they are busy pumping up the SMFL's best players with informative nutritional knowledge... in fact just the other day, Butterfly Davis informed "Gimme" that he would not muscle up by drinking beer and shooting deer. Although he may feel more manly, Butterfly was convinced that A-Train would still dominate Gimme on the field.

Gober helped fuel the fire when he caught A-Train at McDonald's having breakfast.

"What does he think the off season is? A time for powder puffing and donut munching? If this is the kind of commitment A-Train shows toward the SMFL, then I am definitely putting my money on "Gimme" this year!"

This is the type of encouragement that these former collegiate athletes provide. Some may think this is a figure head position, to them I say:

"perhaps, but YOU say it to these guy's faces... I mean, each of them has got to be at least 6'7". You will know them when you see them cause they are 6'7"... how can you miss them? They are 6'7"!.... 6'7"!!!!"

2007-2008 PLAYER PROFILE # 9 - "A-TRAIN"

A Train: Anthony Herrera

SMFL Alter Ego: Tim Duncan (Yes, I know that Duncan is not a football player. Obviously you haven't seen A-Train play football!)

- Amidst off season rumors of being involved in some “cocky” type activity, A-Train was able to spend his off-season conditioning by playing basketball. In fact, he was spotted playing some pickup games with Tony Romo (not Romo-Farrellio) at Biggers. Amazingly enough, through three job changes in the short off-season, A-Train has professed his loyalty to the SMFL…we thank you.

- PRESEASON PREDICTION: SMFL COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR. LAST YEAR, A-TRAIN’S MOUTH RAN BETTER THAN HIS BODY. A-TRAIN HAS ALREADY CALLED OUT “GIMME” MOORE, AND PROMISED COMPLETE DOMINATION THROUGHOUT THE 2007-2008 SEASON.