Week 13 Summary - Highs and Lows / Outside Looking In / Fading / Surging

As always, you can read it online at:

http://cebfl.blogspot.com/

But for those that are too lazy to even click:

Unfortunately, this week's summary was delayed by the grief of being the victim of Devo's dead cat bounce and the overall bed-crappery of the NY Jets on MNF. Also causing the delay were Nairobi's occasional power outages due to rain. That's right, a little bit of rain and the lights go out. So until I rig up a giant hamster wheel for the staff to run on to power my gadgets and communications lines to the first world, these delays may happen. Onto this week's summary:

Week 13 brought much heartbreak and much joy to our Fantasy Football island. Five teams managed to make it into triple digits and we had three close ones this week. The average score stayed at 94.1 pts - the first time that's ever happened. And the average margin of victory grew slightly to 23.1 pts.

Performer of The Week:

Tim Ashby, 128.4 pts. And with a flurry of a 66.9 point beat down on the continuing to fade into oblivion James Harris.

Honourable mention to Lance with 120.6 and Eric/Pat/Sunny and their 110.1 pts. Please note my continued protest to their inclusion in this section, and for that matter, in this league.


Senorita Of The Week:

Jamie Harris, 61.5 points. Hey, at least that's 0.2 pts higher than what earned you this least coveted title last week.

The "Close-But-No-Cigar" Match (es) of The Week:

Three close ones this week as Eric/Pat/Sunny used a 42.1 pt Brady performance on Monday night to come from behind and clip Gregor by 7.9 points. Kevin managed to just squeeze by Mike D. by 5 pts and the tables turned on Hauser this week as he lost to Madge by 4.4 points.

The 9-4 Club:

Remaining in the lounge are Madge and Eric/Pat/Sunny. With just 1 week to play, it looks as though you can rest a little easier as you are both in the playoffs. I hope that case of scotch that was delivered is safe to drink....


The Jason Madge Memorial "Why Didn't I Start THAT Guy" Fantasy Player of The Week:

Hauser could have used Woodhead's 11 instead of Bowe's 0, Mike D. could have used Fasano's 10, and Gregor could have used Meachem's 19. Harris was beyond help.


State of The League:

It's almost over, folks. Just 1 more week until the playoffs and here's how it stands:

Madge and the Eric/Pat/Sunny combo are in. Seeding TBD.

Since I don't really know how the tiebreaker works, I'll say Ashby is in - FOR NOW. And then there is the mess at 7-6: Gregor, Fusco, Kevin and Harris. Gregor is in the catbird seat - again, I don't know why, but he is ranked at the top of this tie. Fusco has started smoking as his chances at making a playoff spot are thin, but he does play Mike D. this week. Kevin is, as usual, late to the party, but could get in with help and Harris shouldn't get his hopes up.

As for the rest of you, let me now express my disappointment in you all. Jeff and Lance, will you guys even make it to .500? Devo, Mike D., and Hauser - based on schedule, it is possible for you to all be in double digits in the loss column.

As always, worst of luck to you all.


Commissionarily Yours,

Your Commissioner
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