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.