RFL 2010, Week 13 - Deadline 4/10 (Friday) at 12 midnight EST

[Kodos]

Will USC thwart Notre Dame's hopes of climbing into the Top 20? Will Notre Dame thwart USC's attempt at consecutive national championships? We'll find out in this week's biggest matchup.

[Sun Tzu]

w00t! I haven't logged in yet, but I'm stoked that I piggybacked over Texas to take the #2 spot in the nation.

I know DeTox and I were neck and neck on a couple of big recruits too...we'll see what kind of effect last week had on their decision making.

[Kodos]

Seeing as I promised some recruits a Top 10 finish, I'll be rooting for Washington this week.

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

w00t! I haven't logged in yet, but I'm stoked that I piggybacked over Texas to take the #2 spot in the nation.

I know DeTox and I were neck and neck on a couple of big recruits too...we'll see what kind of effect last week had on their decision making.

Texas is #2 in the BCS right now. You two are tied. Texas has #10 TCU their last game, and the Big 12 title game so if they win out and EF wins out, I suspect it'll be those two in.

[Sun Tzu]

Go TCU!

[Galaxy]

Go Notre Dame!

[Karlifornia]

BigSmooth, let me know when you can play...I can play tonight anytime after I play bhlloy at about 5, Tuesday after 9 pm, and Wednesday and Thursday after 3:30 pm PST

[Bigsmooth]

Hey Karl, just noticed this. Let's play it Tuesday (Tomorrow). I'm on the West Coast also, so I assume you mean 9 pm pst? If so, let's book it for 9:30 PM PST. Sound good?

[Karlifornia]

Originally Posted by Bigsmooth

Hey Karl, just noticed this. Let's play it Tuesday (Tomorrow). I'm on the West Coast also, so I assume you mean 9 pm pst? If so, let's book it for 9:30 PM PST. Sound good?

Sounds great. I'll let you know if anything changes. See you then.

[SirFozzie]

I'll try to get my game in, but no promises.

[Bigsmooth]

We got a nice win over Clemson last night by about 10 points. Luckily, we ran back 3 INT's for TD's otherwise it would have been a big loss. Anyhow, we'll take it. Good game Karl, I couldn't figure out your D all game long.

[Sun Tzu]

PSU and Michigan State had their annual rivalry game. This year it was in Happy Valley, but that was the only thing that was any different than the last 2 years.

We were once again able to score at will, and we had either 4 or 5 one play drives. Zach Wright absolutely tore the Spartans a new one, Marcus Castillo threw for over 450 yards yet again with 8 TD passes, and both of our running backs had well over 100 yards each. All in all, we racked up 769 total offensive yards...and yes it was very offensive.

Final Score
Michigan State - 14
Penn State - 82

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by Bigsmooth

We got a nice win over Clemson last night by about 10 points. Luckily, we ran back 3 INT's for TD's otherwise it would have been a big loss. Anyhow, we'll take it. Good game Karl, I couldn't figure out your D all game long.

Woot! One step closer to the top ten!

[Sun Tzu]

I'm opennly rooting for you to make the top ten Kodos. I'd really like all of the guys in the Big 10 to build up some powerhouses so whenever we play eachother it's a nailbiter like my last game w/ DeTox.

[Kodos]

Thank you for your support, sir. You could help by not taking my recruits!

[kcchief19]

Missouri improved to bowl-eligible with a flogging at Iowa State, further underscoring the disappointment of the season by finally starting to play like a real team when it's too late to care anymore.

Now on to finish a 6-6 campaign when Clemson comes to town next week and teaches us a lesson we richly deserve.

[Kodos]

It hurts me to say this, but GO MICHIGAN! The OSU game is one of the few times where I'll root for Michigan. The other time is usually when they play against Notre Dame.

[Kodos]

Indiana plays crappily for three quarters, but pours it on in the 4th quarter to win 38-13. Scott Allen caught 10 balls for over 200 yards and 2 TDs in his final regular season game. Hopefully the win will be enough to propel us into the Top 10.

[Eaglesfan27]

Galaxy,

I replied to your PM a few days ago and still haven't heard back from you. Hopefully, Friday works for you. I can play almost anytime on Friday.

[Galaxy]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Galaxy,

I replied to your PM a few days ago and still haven't heard back from you. Hopefully, Friday works for you. I can play almost anytime on Friday.

I thought PM you back. Sorry about that. Friday works fine. Does 1:15-1:30 EST work for you?

[Sun Tzu]

God you people take forever.

[DeToxRox]

I'll play after the Tigs game. I tried a few days ago but the game froze on me.

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by Galaxy

I thought PM you back. Sorry about that. Friday works fine. Does 1:15-1:30 EST work for you?

No problem. That works perfectly for me. See you then

[Galaxy]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

No problem. That works perfectly for me. See you then

It'll be a pleasure to end those national championship dreams.

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by Galaxy

It'll be a pleasure to end those national championship dreams.

You can't stop McKnight and Ronald Johnson. Pick your poison.

[DeToxRox]

Trying a final time to play. Got a DDE which I had once or twice before since I got my new Xbox. Took the game to my friends work to get cleaned. If this doesn't work just sim me.

[Galaxy]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

You can't stop McKnight and Ronald Johnson. Pick your poison.

I have no idea who these guys are after looking through your depth chart.

[DeToxRox]

I beat OSU 44-24 or something. Thank god it worked. I think I have Rice next, so that'll be a waste of time.

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by Galaxy

I have no idea who these guys are after looking through your depth chart.

McKnight was the guy who scored the first long TD on you on his first touch. Johnson was the receiver who had the first long TD

Epic game. ND has much more talent than they have had in the past and they gave us everything we could handle.

Early in the game, Clausen threw his first pick, but Corp gave it right back with an ill-advised pitch on the option. Fortunately, we held ND to short range FG's on their first 2 drives as it was a defensively oriented first half that ended with a 13-7 ND lead. McKnight was our only real offense in the first half.

In the 2nd half, we got the ball first and struck first on the aforementioned Johnson TD for 61 yards. ND controlled the ball the rest of the quarter with their short passing game and took an early lead in the 4th quarter on a fullback dive. We responded with a quick drive that ended with a TD to Blake Ayles (aka Thompson.)

Notre Dame took the lead back with 2:29 to go in the game on a 32 yard TD pass on a beautiful streak. We worked the ball down the field methodically, but we almost took too much time as we found ourselves down to 45 seconds and still outside the 20.

On 3rd and 8 with about 16 seconds left, McKnight dropped a pass in the endzone when the ND defender hit him. On 4th and 8 with 9 seconds left, we completed a pass over the middle to set up 1st and goal from the 7 with 2 seconds left. Corp threw a quick pass to Ayles who caught it for his 2nd TD of the day to win the game for USC 29-26.

Epic game that had me tense the entire time.

[Sun Tzu]

Whew!

[Kodos]

Always nice to see the Golden Domes lose.

[Sun Tzu]

Looks like the Foz and Pumpus are the only two left.

[Galaxy]

Great game. I was on the edge of my seat the whole game.

Your two guys show up as Mike Archie (McKnight) and the receiver under another name.

I was suprised that we managed to contain Archie (expect for his first carry of the game, in which I got my guy out of position to make the stop) and contain your deep passing game for pretty much the entire game.

I knew I had to methodical in throwing different looks at you (spreading out your defense was a key, I think). The problem with our offense is we don't have that game-breaker receiver yet. With the exception of freshman recruit Jones (the receiver who scored that strike; however he is only rated a 76 overall despite his 97 speed and 6'5'' fame), we have no speed to push against a fast secondary.

Hopefully with our recruiting class coming in next year (a very quick *4 QB, about 4 OT (1 5*, 3 4*) and a 3 OG (all 4*), along with a pair of good receivers), they can give us the same impact on offense that we have on defense. This team is only going to get better and faster.

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by Galaxy

Great game. I was on the edge of my seat the whole game.

Your two guys show up as Mike Archie (McKnight) and the receiver under another name.

I was suprised that we managed to contain Archie (expect for his first carry of the game, in which I got my guy out of position to make the stop) and contain your deep passing game for pretty much the entire game.

I knew I had to methodical in throwing different looks at you (spreading out your defense was a key, I think). The problem with our offense is we don't have that game-breaker receiver yet. With the exception of freshman recruit Jones (the receiver who scored that strike; however he is only rated a 76 overall despite his 97 speed and 6'5'' fame), we have no speed to push against a fast secondary.

Hopefully with our recruiting class coming in next year (a very quick *4 QB, about 4 OT (1 5*, 3 4*) and a 3 OG (all 4*), along with a pair of good receivers), they can give us the same impact on offense that we have on defense. This team is only going to get better and faster.

I know they show up under another name. I never bothered to rename them, as I figured it is fine as long as I know who they really are

No doubt that your team will be a very tough challenge again next year. You've done a great job bringing in some talented guys.

[Kodos]

Of course, having six stars helps with the ol' recruiting.

[Galaxy]

Originally Posted by Kodos

Of course, having six stars helps with the ol' recruiting.

I wish we had six stars. We got 4 now. Hopefully, it goes back up by one.

Does conference prestige and your team rating impact getting votes?

[Kodos]

But didn't you start with 6? Or was it 5?

[Galaxy]

Originally Posted by Kodos

But didn't you start with 6? Or was it 5?

I think it was 5, but I'm not sure.

[Pumpy Tudors]

I'm starting my game within the next 30 minutes.