MDSSC - Flag Football - VIDEO!

This is my first attempt at Video. I couldn't stay at the fields long today but I was able to catch this good play from the Beltway Bombers game. They were rollin today.

Okay Okay... I'm Back. Let's Talk Flag Football!

First off, I apologize for being absent over the last month. I hope everyone had a good holiday season and a good start to the New Year. The season started off rocky with postponements and cancellations but we are rolling now. 

So, since I have been out of it for a while...here's how the All-Pro season looks right now:

There are three undefeated teams left: All Madden, Money and the Untouchables. They are all at 3-0. Pain, Danger, Showtime and LBH2 are all 2-1.. Overall things are pretty even across the board in both the ACC and the Pac-8. So Let's just recap the last week or two. 

Two flag football games were pretty intriguing in week 2 on 1/2. One was the The Untouchables vs LBH2 and the other was the surprising Danger vs Rezurrection flag football game. The Untouchables won their flag football game 20-0.. The crazy thing about this game is that the Untouchables QB threw 5 picks and they still shut out LBH2. I didn't get to see the game but I have to imagine that the blistering cold/wind had a lot to do with this game. The other was the up and coming Danger squad and their second test in All-Pro. They made the jump from semi-pro to All-pro. They said screw Pro we are playing big time. Well they are 2-1 with a nice comeback win against Rezurrection and a handling of Pain in week 1. 

Last week, there were a few good flag football games and a few surprising ones. I will just run down the line. 

Jacked Up (0-1) vs Fuzion (1-1): Fuzion won by a score of 33-14. This was Jacked Up's first game of the season and Fuzion's second. Seems like there may be a little rust to knock off for Jacked Up but after years past a loss really means nothing to them right now. Fuzion was able to get a win in after losing to Mayhem in week 1.

Victors (1-1) vs Revolution (0-3): The Victors got in the win column in dominating fashion (45-6). I don't know what is going on with Nick and the Revolution but for the sake of competition I hope they straighten it out...the league needs Revolution this flag football season!! 

Com'On Man (0-3) vs Pain (2-1): Com'On Man is new to the league and they look young. They scored for the first time this season but lost to Pain 40-6. Keep your heads up guys.. Be pissed at Mike for putting you in All-Pro where almost every team has played together in this league for at least 3-4 seasons, if not years. 

Money (3-0) vs Jumpoff (0-2): Money finished the easy part of their schedule winning 20-8. Now we will find out if John still has it in him to keep this run going. I haven't seen Jumpoff play yet this season But they faced Untouchables and Money... It doesn't get any easier this week. 

Black Panthers (0-3) vs Showtime (2-1): This was a lopsided flag football victory for Showtime. They won 42-12. The Panthers are another new team to the league. I heard a lot of their guys were from 702. Unfortunately, they haven't found their rhythm yet. Hopefully things will get better in their first season. 

All Madden (3-0) vs Mayhem (1-1): I am on All Madden now so I will just state the facts instead of opinion. We got up quick after two turnovers by Mayhem.. They scored once in the first half and once in the second. Final score 40-12. Mayhem has won 5 championships so I don't see this derailing them but this was a hell of a win for us! 

LBH2 (2-1) vs Danger (2-1): Danger was finally humbled. They ran into LBH2 and just couldn't score enough. The final score was 33-21. Danger might be a team to keep your eye on this flag football season.

Untouchables (3-0) vs Rezurrection (0-2): Untouchables won 18-6. Didn't see this game but the Untouchables are the reigning champs from the Fall and they haven't lost since 11/4/09 when they lost to All Madden. 

This week's QUICK HITS:

But first... Thank you to Fuzion, All Madden, Victors, Revolution (they brought AGame to the league first), Jacked Up, Spartans, Beltway Bombers, Danger and soon to be WTF!? for wearing AGameTeam Jerseys. For those of you that want to look as good as these squads (especially since I heard t-shirts weren't available this year) give me a call (877.898.4082x107) or email me williammcginnis@agameteam.com for more information. Okay enough with the shameless plugging...

8:00am - Danger (2-1) vs Showtime (2-1): This should be a good match up. Showtime has one bad loss and their two wins are over two win-less teams. Danger beat Pain and Rezurrection before losing to LBH2. I say: 

Danger (-4)

9:15am - LBH2 (2-1) vs All Madden (3-0): This should be a good test for us. LBH2 has a speedy QB that likes to throw on the run. I don't like to put spreads on my own games.... I will just say this should be a good game..(Sorry to the guys on my team that want to see a pick.)

10:30am - Victors (1-1) vs Com'On Man (0-3): Victors -18. Sorry Com'On Man... you have a tough road ahead. 

11:45am - Jumpoff (0-2) vs Fuzion (1-1): After last weeks win over Jacked Up, Fuzion is starting to feel as confident as they look. Jumpoff has some things to work on.

I say: Fuzion (-6.5)

11:45am - Untouchables (3-0) vs Black Panthers (0-2): This isn't a good match up for a new team. Untouchables are rolling right now. I don't think it stops here. 

I say: Untouchables (-13.5)

1:00pm - Money (3-0) vs Revolution (0-3): Will the real Revolution please stand up? Come to think of it I think Nick is in Florida for the World Championships with the Bengals... If there is a game... 

I say: Money (-8)

2:15pm - Rezurrection (0-2) vs Mayhem (1-1): Jeremy is in Indy hoping the Colts win so he doesn't have to wax his legs and chest. Dave is also in Indy hoping the Ravens win so that his teammate will have to wax his legs and chest and so that the Ravens go to the next round. Hopefully Scott has someone to throw to. 

I say: Mayhem (-2)

3:30pm - Pain (2-1) vs Jacked Up (0-1): This should be a good match up. Both QB's are elusive runners. Jacked Up's QB has a cannon for an arm too. This will come down to who can convert. 

I say: Even

Well that is it.. I know it is a lot to digest. Unfortunately, that is why I can't even imagine covering Pro or Semi-Pro. Looking at the standings.. I like Beltway Bombers and TTB from Pro but there is some talent on Hit Squad and the Movement. This is the Spartans first year playing together and if they get organized they could be dangerous. In Semi-Pro, I like Hit Men, Liquid Courage (shout out to Craig and John) and the Warriors... If anyone wants to give me some insight to the other divisions please shoot me an email or leave a comment.

See you out there on the field.

Maryland Flag Football - MDSSC - Happy Holidays!

Well, week number three is now up in the air. It is too bad that this is the year that we get in trouble for tearing up the fields. Week 1 we had snow and now Week 2 we could possibly have 6-10 inches of snow!! Here's to hoping for games tomorrow. However with the uncertainty of tomorrow, I have decided to forgo my typical write up. Last week it was all for nothing. So... here it goes.. 

QUICK HITS:

GAMES OF THE WEEK:

Able Danger vs Untouchables: Both teams 1-0 with solid wins in Week 1. This will be a true test for Danger as they were in the playoffs in the Fall and the Untouchables won it all. I say: Untouchables -3.

Jacked Up vs Victors: Victors lost to LBH2 in Week 1 in what some would say was an upset. There is room for argument there...another team that has historically given the Victors a challenge has been Jacked Up. The one thing the Victors have for them is that they played this fall and Jacked Up didn't. For that I say: Victors -2.

Fuzion vs Revolution: Both squads started out with a 1 in the wrong column but week 1 always has a few surprises. This week (if we play) might just be.....Fuzion -6

That's it this week.... I need some updates from players to let me know what is going on in Pro and Semi-pro... If we don't play this week have a Happy Holiday season and I will see you guys out there in 2010!

FLAG FOOTBALL GAMES CANCELED THIS WEEKEND

GAMES ARE  CANCELED.  WRITE UP IS BELOW BUT NOW IRRELEVANT. I WILL POST ON NEXT WEEKS GAMES ON THURSDAY.

Have a great weekend guys, and try to stay off the fields so we can keep this season going. If you want to get a practice in go to Meadowood or Seminary just to name a few parks.

Winter Flag Football Season is Back!!!

First and foremost..shout out to the teams that have new jerseys from AGame! Thank you Beltway Bombers, Spartans, Danger, Jacked Up (week 3)!

Call out to Hit Squad, Hit Men and WTF... you know you want to order these jerseys soon..

MDSSC - Hunt Valley Winter Flag Football kicked off with a BANG in week 1. What couldn't be better than starting the flag football season with a snow filled Saturday?

There are 42 flag football teams this season.. that's right 42! I am going to be honest with you guys. There is no way that I can stay up to date on 42 teams... I can tell you for damn sure I won't be hanging out from 9-4 either.. Not unless someone wants to pay. (insert smiley face or Lol) I will gladly accept guest writers from Pro or Semi-Pro. Just email me (flagfootballmd@yahoo.com) if you would like me to post something. With that being said, I will do my best to post every Thursday during the season with a write up on All-Pro.

Let's recap on last week...

All Madden kicked off the first All Pro game of the season in a classic battle versus Revolution. Thanks to yours truly, Revolution was spotted 6 points on a dropped pass/interception for a first play touchdown for the Revolution defense. In my defense, I thought our defense could use a little spark... it worked! We successfully stopped them on their next three drives. It was a sloppy game all around with All Madden holding on 20-18 after a successful 2pt conversion stop late in the game.

Fuzion jumped out on Mayhem and lead 12-8 at halftime. I heard Scott started the game rusty with two picks. Mayhem turned it around though and shut Fuzion down in the 2nd half for a 21-12 win. 

Untouchables put 49 up on Jumpoff... I don't even know how that is possible in that weather. I think what you have here though is a team that just marched through the playoffs in the fall and won the championship and a team that hasn't played in a couple months. 

Money beat the Black Panthers 25-6... the Panthers are a brand new team to the league and Money is chock full of veterans...This one will likely always go to the old guys. 

Rematch from the fall flag football Semi-finals pitted Able Danger against Pain... Pain won back in the fall in the final seconds that gave Danger a bad taste for the last couple of weeks. Danger redeemed themselves on Saturday and won 28-20.

Finally, you had the Victors in a rematch from a previous championship game (I want to say last winter but I can't remember.) against LBH2... LBH2 won that championship game and they won this one too. It was a somewhat high scoring affair resulting in a 32-26 win for LBH2. Like Mike said on the AP poll...this just takes the undefeated pressure off. You can never count the Victors out. With that said LBH2 is right back into it this season.

There are 8 All-Pro Flag Football games this weekend.. That is a lot of games. I will try to pick a few games each week to highlight (starting next week) For now, here are my spreads/predictions:

8am: LBH2 (1-0) vs Untouchables (1-0): LBH2 -4

9:15am: Mayhem (1-0) vs Black Panthers (0-1): Mayhem -12

10:30am: All Madden (1-0) vs Showtime (1-0): All Madden -6

11:45am: Victors (0-1) vs Fuzion (0-1): Victors -2

1pm: Com'on Man (0-1) vs Money (1-0): Money -7

1pm: Danger (1-0) vs Rezurrection (0-0): Toss Up (I haven't seen Rezurrection play in a while)

2:15pm: Pain (0-1) vs Jumpoff (0-1): Pain -4

3:30pm: Jacked Up (0-0) vs Revolution (0-1): Tough call (I haven't seen Bordner with his normal squad yet)

Notes from the other divisions last week... Hit Squad dropped 60 on a new team... 60! They might have to think about a move up to All Pro in the Spring or Summer... Beltway looked fresh in their new AGame jerseys breaking Broke 40-12... They were missing some key guys too. The Spartans looked like a new team (with awesome AGame jerseys) against Circus (Elijah?) but I can tell they have some great athletes... stop droppin INT's 42! just messin man...but seriously.

Best Team Name of the Year is a tie: Closet Flags and Each Hit & Die... Awesome guys!

See you guys at the fields... and as always I encourage trash talk and comments but not criticism. haha.