We're Back Baby!!

The 2012 season is finally here.  Tonight we embark on another journey to EFFL supremacy which will result in not only 1, but now 2 champions being crowned.  This is the 8th season of the premier fantasy football experience.  A season preview was requested, so I will give you a quick rundown of how I see things panning out.  These predictions will be as accurate as ESPN's NFL "experts", but it's better than nothing.  Keep in mind that the high score each week across both leagues wins a $10 bonus, so keep checking the other scores to see if that lucky dog is you.

While we did not take Nick's advice of betting league fees on black in AC, I took it upon myself to bet an equivalent amount at the roulette table.  If my results were any indication, we made the smart move.  For those not familiar with the blog format, each week I give power rankings for the league which do not represent actual standings.  They represent how I see things eventually shaping up.  They will have some game recaps as well as previews built in.

Without further ado:

EFFL League 1:

1. The King's Crusaders - Defending champ seems to have built a strong receiving corps.  While not deep, this team seems to appear the best on the surface.

2. Tweeting in the Trenches - Looks like the standard Fusco team.  Could start strong, but injury concerns may cause this team to fade.  For now, deserve to be here.

3. Dueling Pylons - Deficiencies at QB should be easy to overcome.  Same core as 2011 which was one of the best teams down the stretch.

4. Lady Luck - Not a fan of the RB combo, but a lot of talent on this team.  Also, very thin but since Sam usually avoids injuries, should be ok.

5. Tequila Party Gnomes - Finally has Tron back.  Putting a lot of eggs in the Falcons basket, but looks better than the rest.

6. Stanky Monkeys - Despite drafting every possible player who is out week 1, over the long haul I see this team being competitive.

7. Coach Janky Spanky - Has arguably the #1 QB, TE, RB.  Nothing else.  That's a problem.

8. Eat My Asomugha - New team name.  Same awful team.  Despite going down to 8 teams, the open bar found its victim.  Will be battling relegation all season.

EFFL League 2:

1. Jersey Leshoure - When you do not move away from the draft board the entire night, you end up with the best team.  Ben is the clear favorite.

2. Threeing the Hogs - I assume this is a Redskins reference.  Mike Y did work.  Should be a contender for promotion.

3. The Heads of State - Vick/DeSean combo makes me nervous, but if Vick stays healthy #3 will be too low.

4. Team Toliver - Get a team name.  Otherwise I like it.  You'll enjoy rooting for the Lions every week I assure you.

5. Claiborne Supremacy - A lot of potential with this team, and any time you grab Rodgers you're in good shape.  RB's are a question mark or would be higher.

6. Team Cutter - How far can Brady carry this team?  Also, get a team name.

7. Team Hazelwood - Shame he stopped drafting after the Gronk/Graham combo.  This is what happens when you don't draft a non-TE til the end of the 3rd round.

8. BABY TEES - Caps lock does not help your cause.  This team is terrible.  I just don't see any scenario in which this team gets promoted for 2013.

A new blog will hopefully be posted by Tuesday to recap week 1.  That will be my goal this year.  Good luck to everyone in week 1.