Good Luck in Baltimore - MDSSC Flag Football

I'm sure that it comes to no surprise that I am writing this blog. I have been in Cincy for a little over a month now and as much as it pains me to say it... I haven't looked back. Trust me. I miss this league, painfully. I haven't had the opportunity to play football at all since I got here and stopping by the site today got me thinking. You guys deserve a closing, a farewell... something. So here it is...My final predictions:

Keep in mind...I haven't talked to anyone this season and know nothing about how you got to your records. For that reason, some of you may not give a shit...well, this is my last post, so move on fu*ker. :)

PLAYOFFS 5/14 - Round 1

#1 Pain vs #8 Prestige - Prestige came back after last season? Pain -14

#4 Victors vs #5 TTB - Prop's to TTB for sticking with All-Pro after a season off. Never count out the Victors but I think they play to hang out more than win now, not that there is anything wrong with that... TTB -2

#3 Money vs #6 Balls Deep - Looks like Money played strong this season. Balls Deep went from Cinderella two seasons ago to the Carolina Panthers last season. Can they redeem themselves? Maybe... Money -1

 

#2 Untouchables vs #7 Danger - Guess Danger didn't replace Hank yet? Untouchables -13

Round 2 (based on my predictions above)

#1 Pain vs #5 TTB - Two smart teams here. They both know how to slow the game down as well as hit big plays.  Gut feeling... TTB -2

#2 Untouchables vs #3 Money - Let's be real here... Untouchables -4

Championship

#2 Untouchables vs #5 TTB - What the hell? Untouchables always reaches the finals, even in a hypothetical mock bracket... Doesn't matter. For some reason I think TTB wins it based on this scenario. I'm probably way off and Money takes all but we'll see.

I wanted to break down Pro too... but I'm not going game-by-game.

Favorites - WTF, HitSquad, Beltway & Karma...Underdog - B'Moore

Based on the bracket... on 5/21 it will be HitSquad vs Beltway and Karma vs B'Moore

This is HitSquad's time to shine. They should be in AllPro but I will let DJ slide this once more. Beltway isn't the same anymore. I don't know what it is but they don't have that extra umph. However, I think they will play HitSquad tight. The reason I believe Karma will beat WTF is that Karma is in their third consecutive season together and WTF plays sporadically...regardless of the talent they have, I think Karma will win... lastly, B'moore has an easy route based on the bracket. The first play Menace, who has a tool for a QB that can't throw, and then they play X-Factor. X-Factor is -49 in pts scored vs given up and are ranked 2nd? Unless Mike screwed up, which is very possible, I find B'Moore playing on 5/21.

Based on that, I would say HitSquad vs Karma in the championship with HitSquad winning it all unless Brady found his old ways. HitSquad doesn't need to be in Pro anymore and after this season they shouldn't be. Now, I know I have one fan who thinks I love HitSqaud and blah blah blah... but other than some raw athletes speckled throughout other teams, the HitSquad have the most complete team in the league. Hell, they've had the same 20 guys playing together for at least 3years and 9 seasons.

That's all folks... I'm done with the blog. Just can't do it from Cincy. I know I will likely never talk to some of you again and hopefully I will stay in touch on a personal level with those of you I know well. Good luck out there on the good ol' Oregon Ridge. It was a fantastic and fun 8 years with a lot of you. Prop's to Mike Mockoviak for keeping this league up and running and helping us find great times and memories.

-Will

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MDSSC - Fall Flag Football - Round 2 (Championship Saturday)

Not sure about the spreads, but I was 7 for 8 last weekend. I won't recap too much. But here is what I will say. "Come On Hit Squad!", Balls Deep can play, Still have no idea about BullDawgs and this weekend should be awesome! 

Okay, So here is how it is laid out: 

8:30am Games: 

#1 Untouchables vs #7 Danger: 

The Untouchables have given up more points than usual this season... but it doesn't discount the fact that they are undefeated yet again. Danger will have to play balls out to take down these guys. I'm not sure Danger has the ability. They have some playmakers and their QB has a gun... but is it enough? (Untouchables -7)

#4 All Madden vs #5 Pain:

I don't like posting on my own games but since it is the playoffs I will give Pain and the guys on my team some reading. Pain is an up and down team. But there is no overlooking Joe (QB) and his quick feet. When he gets in trouble he can make things happen on the ground. All Madden suffered two tough losses the last time they were out, and with a full squad this weekend, we have only one goal in mind and that is playing one game at a time. No spread for this one... 

#3 TTB vs (Unranked) BullDawgs: 

I can't sleep on TTB anymore. Even without seeing the BullDawgs play this season, I can't pick against a Shawnp lead team. (TTB -6)

#2 Victors vs (Unranked) Balls Deep: I wish I could watch this game. This is an interesting match-up. Balls Deep has All-Pro caliber guys and, in my opinion, can stay in any game. With that being said, I know the Victors won't take them lightly. After playing the Victors last week, I know that they have put together a tough squad. It's all a matter of sticking together. (Victors -2)

Based on what I have above that would make the following the 10:00am games: 

#1 Untouchables vs #4 All Madden

#2 Victors vs #3 TTB

I won't pretend to even know what would happen in this scenario. So, to remain unbiased, I will leave it to you to decide. See the poll to the right. Good luck out there everyone. See you Saturday. 

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MDSSC - Fall Flag Football Playoffs - Round 1

Back by demand... jumping right into it. 

Pro Play-in games: 

#1 Balls Deep vs #8 Karma: First let me thank Karma for their patience. They are sporting their new AGame jerseys and they look sweet! However, that isn't going to help them against Balls Deep. (BD -14)

#5 Hitmen vs #4 Closet Flags: I saw these two play each other last week and it started off good but Adam (CF) took too many chances deep and made it easy for Hitmen. Hitmen is the better team but if Closet Flags can manage the game better this might be a good one. I'm still picking the Hitmen though... (HM - 6)

#6 X-Factor vs #3 Bulldawgs: I haven't seen either team play but based on X-Factor only having 2 wins, I am going with the Dawgs. (BD -7)

#7 Regulators vs #2 HitSquad: The Regulators were able to throw some scores together last weekend but I don't think it is enough for the Squad. As long as Brady doesn't throw any crazy pick-6's this game should be theirs to lose. (HS -12)

Playoffs 1st Round: 

I am picking these games based on my opinions above. So with that being said...

#7 Danger vs HitSquad: This is actually a pretty even game. Danger has had their struggles in All Pro but I give them props for being up here straight from Semi-Pro. HitSquad has to overcome their playoff woes and until they do, I'm not sure I can pick them this time around. I have even been accused of giving them too much love. I am basing my decision on Danger's play against us (All Madden) and Untouchables...for that reason, I pick them. (AD -1.5)

#5 Pain vs Hitmen: Have not seen Pain play all season but know that they have a quick QB at the helm. This will be Hitmen's 2nd game of the day. I have no idea who to pick hear. One of the Pain guys also told me they don't get any love. Here it is (Pain -2)

#6 Express vs BullDawgs: Express has athletes and they have a strong armed QB that now has some games under his belt. If they actually field a team this week (2 forfeits), I pick them. (Ex -6)

#8 Tarheels vs Balls Deep: Tarheels are like the Detroit Lions from two years ago...winless. It stays that way this season. (BD -4)

That's it guys...I won't be able to make any games this weekend so if you have my number text me your score. Or leave a comment, if you don't mind, with what happened. Hope everyone has a good Halloween weekend. Good Luck out there!

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MDSSC Summer Flag Football Finals - Untouchables v CCC (2nd Half)

Here is the 2nd half of the Untouchables vs CCC Championship game. Only 17 more days until we're back at it!!

Special thanks to Khalid (The best Blitzer in our league!) Get better man!

MDSSC - Summer Flag Football - Champions Crowned

The summer is over and the Champs have been crowned. Besides the Pro championship game, there was some pretty sloppy football out there this weekend. I counted at least 8 interceptions in the All-Pro championship  football game and I know there was at least two in the Pro game. All-in-all...a great season by all teams. Let's get right down to it shall we? 

Let's start with the Pro Championship Football game... It was Shire vs TTB in a heated rematch. This game lived up to expectations. TTB was down two scores before fighting their way back into it. It was a fantastic game that was played well. It came down to a 4th and long that Shire had to convert to have a chance. Clyde slung it to Peazy right across the 1st down line only to be knocked away at the last possible second. TTB won by 2 and are crowned the Pro champs. Now, I heard that Shire moved up to All-Pro... is TTB finally going to grace us with their presence? 

In the Semi-pro championship started off rocky for one team and that was Balls Deep. Crabcakes came out on fire jumping up to a 34-0 lead by halftime. I don't know the final score but I know that the Crabcakes won by 13. Tough game for my boy John but Congrats to the resilient Crabcakes! After losing to Balls Deep pretty handily two weeks ago they came out and won it all. 

Now for All-Pro... 

Unfortunately, I missed the early games but was filled in on some of the details. 

Untouchables vs Fuzion - Based on what I heard, Fuzion was kind of short handed, but regardless of that fact, Untouchables only had 8 as well. Their 8 was just better. They won this game kind of easy 33-13 or something like that. 

All Express vs CCC - Okay All Express, I bought into the hype and picked you to win it all. Guess from now on, I will stick to my head and not my gut when it comes to picking games. The same thing happened to me with Shire. I heard this game was kind of crazy. I heard that even though All Express only lost by 6 points or so, that BC threw at least 4 picks.. That won't cut it in the semi's... CCC made it to the Flag Football Championship... I guess the Southpaw was ready to play. 

ALL-PRO CHAMPIONSHIP: 

Untouchables vs CCC - I don't know what to call this game... maybe a defensive battle? A sloppy performance by both QB's? or just a tough football game? Either way, even though there wasn't a lot of scoring it was a great game. Both QB's traded interceptions for most of the first half leading to a 12-6 or 12-12 halftime. Let's just get down to the end of the game. Untouchables was up by 7 points with a little over two minutes to go and it came down to a 3rd or 4th and goal... CCC scored with a bullet to the back of the end zone. (1:48 to go) CCC goes for the tie with the blitz open. They toss it back to a WR who had no one to throw to... 1pt game. With 1:48 to go all Untouchables has to do is get a first down and it's over... CCC had a different plan. They stopped Untouchables with about :47 to go and forced a punt. CCC has one last shot.... one short pass and three incomplete passes later, Untouchables are crowned the champs for the third time in three seasons... and that other season they were in the championship game as well. Congrats to Nick and Aaron and the rest of the Untouchables on another championship win!! 

Nick denies the tie... Untouchables win! 

Lastly, Fall league starts on September 11th.... Have a nice break gentlemen. And I will see you in the fall! 

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MDSSC - Summer Flag Football - CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND!!!

Okay, so I know most people wont be able to read this as it is Friday night and the games are tomorrow. My bad fellas...it has been a crazy week. Let's just get started, shall we?

The weekend is here....and this is where you can insert a cliche line. This will be a quick prediction post.

SEMI-PRO Championship: 11:00am

Balls Deep vs Crab Cakes: Balls Deep owned them two weeks ago but lost to them earlier in the season. This could be a great game or it could be a beat down. Balls Deep has a strong armed QB. It all comes down to whether he turns the ball over or not. Crab Cakes has an impressive team that stays together and keeps fighting regardless of the score. I like this game to be closer.. Balls Deep -4

PRO Championship: 9:45am

TTB vs Shire: This should make for an interesting match-up and has generated some buzz on the comment board this week. So here's the deal. TTB ran through teams during the playoffs and were only stopped by Hit Squad during the regular season to stomp them last week in the semi's. Shire has been on a roll and were only stopped by TTB at the end of the season in dominating fashion. However, I won't give TTB all the credit just yet although I think they are the favorites. I like that Mac will be there tomorrow and they looked good this last weekend. TTB will be a true test for them because I think both teams are equal in speed. My gut says Shire and my brain says TTB....hmmm: Shire -2

ALL-PRO Semi's: 8:30am

Fuzion vs Untouchables: Untouchables are at it again this season. They look great again as usual and I am still not sure what to think about Fuzion. They knocked of the Victors earlier this season but had to come back from behind and hold strong on a conversion to beat LBH2. I am going with the favorite on this one: Untouchables -6

CCC vs All Express: All Express has gone from Thomas the Train starting the season without a win to a force only Superman can stop... Question is, does CCC possess that unstoppable force? Maybe their southpaw QB or maybe a guy that has hands... check this out! Either way for some weird reason I feel like All Express has the it factor this time around. All Express -5.5

ALL-PRO CHAMPIONSHIP!

Based on my predictions this game should feature the Untouchables and All Express at 11:00am on Field A. This should have all of the makings of a great game. All Express got the best of the Untouchables a few weeks ago but afterward I heard that Untouchables played with only 7 for the first half. After finding that out, I don't care about that game. Here's the deal with this game...Nick and the Untouchables are by far one of the most consistent teams in our league. They have two championships and were almost undefeated again this season. All Express, on the other hand, got together at the beginning of this season more or less to play and have fun. It started off rough with guys not showing up and them having to play games with 6 or 7 but they finally got their guys to show up including their QB. I have no idea what to predict here so I will say this. I think All Express has the athletes and Untouchables have the discipline...If BC protects the ball, I think All Express wins this one. But I will leave it at this: (All Express -1)

This should be another great championship game. Win or lose earlier in the day you should stick around to watch this. Or if you stumble on this and are already out for the season get your ass up to the fields by 11am. It's supposed to be gorgeous! 

See you out there...#32

MDSSC - Summer Flag Football - Playoffs Week 1

Well the first week of the playoffs is over. There were some surprising results from this weekend's football games; so let's get right to it. 

ALL PRO: 

8:30am: 

#5W Scores vs #4E Jacked Up: Well Jacked Up's QB informed them on Wednesday that he was going to be at a wedding on Saturday and wouldn't be there this weekend. That seriously screws up plans for them to march through the playoffs. They had a tough time with a new looking crew that Scores brought out but in the end, they held on to win the game with veteran John Money at the helm. However, they didn't cover. 

#4W CCC vs #5E Franchise: I don't know the score of this game but I know that CCC won by 7 or so and controlled the lead throughout the game. Is the the end of Franchise Hollywood already? 

11:00am:

#2W LBH2 vs #3E Fuzion: I didn't get to see this game but I heard it was sloppy. LBH held an 18-6 lead at halftime to relinquish it towards the end. Apparently, it was 25-18 by way of Fuzion when LBH scored late to make it 25-24. They went for the win (2pt) and failed. Fuzion moves on. 

#1E Untouchables vs #4E Jacked Up: JU may have been able to survive against scores without Ryan but they lost Khalid in that game too. This one wasn't pretty. 32-0 I believe. 

#1W Victors vs #4W CCC: I don't know the final score of this one but I do know it had to be one of the longest games ever. It went into double OT before the Victors failed to stop CCC. The #4 seed upsets one of my favorites on day one. 

#3W All Express vs #2E Mayhem: My doubt of All Express must ignited something in them or they just brought some more guys out. Just kidding. Either way I heard they won handily and are looking forward to their game or games next weekend. 

ALL PRO GAMES THIS WEEK: 

9:45am - Untouchables vs Fuzion 

9:45am - All Express vs CCC

PRO: 

This playoff bracket was pretty routine... TTB crushed the Spartans, Hit Sqaud (another team without their QB) crushed Menace, Hitmen won although they had to make a comeback in the final minutes and Shire crushed Go 4 Broke... now that was the first round. 

12:15pm: TTB vs Hit Squad: Hit Squad was the only team that was able to give TTB an L this season and it's unfortunate that they had to play a revengeful TTB squad without a QB. It was no match either. TTB locked it down and won 42-6 or something like that. Brady Quinn must have flown off to Denver to win his spot back from Tuck Tebow. 

12:15pm: Shire vs Hitmen: They had an exciting game two weeks ago and this was almost as exciting. Hitmen clawed back from behind again today as they did two weeks ago. It wasn't enough this time and the air was taken out of their sails on a nice one-handed interception by the one and only MAC. Shire won by 3 after giving up a last second score. 

PRO CHAMPIONSHIP: 

11:00AM - TTB vs Shire (Last week TTB routed Shire last week.. What Shire team will show up for the 'ship?)

I have no idea what happened in Semi-Pro other than Balls Deep routed the Tigers and are in the Championship game at 11:00am on Saturday...

More to come on Thursday or Friday...

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