Thursday, December 3, 2009

Week 12 Playoffs

A wild week 12 has now sent things into a tizzy. We went from 0 teams in to 5 teams in in the matter of a week. The playoffs start for 2 teams in week 13. Here’s where we stand.

* 1. Tequila Party Gnomes (8-4): Wow what a response for TPG. Made the jump from 4th to 1st in a matter of a week and also took over first place in points scored. Must now defeat arch nemesis Jimish to lock up the top overall spot. Will finish somewhere between 1st and 4th.

* 2. Kiss Da Baby (7-5): After another brutal performance still holds the top spot in the Evens division. Now dead last in both points and the breakdown, Sam has locked up a playoff spot for the first time since 2006. Congratulations. With a win or Stanky Monkeys loss, will also lock up a first round bye.

* 3. Coach Janky Spanky (7-4-1): Has been on fire. 7-1-1 in the last 9 games for Janky Spanky. With a win and TPG loss will be the number 1 seed. Any other result will see Janky Spanky in a wild card fight.

* 4. Johnson’s Farm (7-5): Now losers of two straight, the Farm has fallen all the way back to 4th in the standings. Has an outside shot at the bye but most likely someone will have to incur the wrath of Chris Johnson against the Rams week 14.

* 5. The King’s Crusaders (7-5): The King has fallen on hard times. Locked up a playoff spot but has now lost 3 of 4. Over that span the Crusaders are the 2nd lowest scoring team. Also still could make a run for the bye but would need a lot of help.

6. Stanky Monkeys (6-6): O de baby. After a furious run to occupy the 6 seed, Lou is now looking at a win and in game with the Five. So much is riding on this game. Can actually get the bye and can actually miss the playoffs. Easily game of the week status for week 13.

7. The Jackson Five (5-6-1): A perfect week 12 scenario has the Five vying for the final playoff spot. A win over the Monkeys in week 13 will lock up the #6 seed. Is 4-1-1 in the last 6 weeks and the 2nd highest scoring team over that span. If this team gets in, it will be very dangerous.

x 8. Tweeting In The Trenches (5-7): Missed a golden opportunity against the Pylons to stay alive, and now will be on the outside looking in due to the Five win. Was a Pylons co-owner in 2008 and raided the Eyepatches 08 roster in the expansion draft. Now finds himself in good company in the eliminated list. Losing 4 straight down the stretch is a recipe for disaster. See you next year.

x 9. Dueling Pylons (4-8): This team is peaking at the wrong time. Flying high after knocking TITTY out of the playoffs, the Pylons definitely see some light at the end of the tunnel. Solid keepers and a strong finish to the season is a good feeling. Rough year overall.

... and last but not least

x 10. Animals With Eyepatches (3-9): What a win in week 12. Snapped the 7 game losing streak and can finally enjoy the fruits of his labor. Although it is too little, too late, beating Woody is always an achievement in and of itself. Perhaps a name change next year?

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