Iowa Barnstormers 2009: It's All About the Benjamins [Archive]

Grid Iron

04-19-2004, 11:33 PM

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Dynasty Overview

The purpose of the Iowa City Barnstormers Dynasty is to tell a compelling and intriguing story using EA Sports Front Office Football (http://fof2forever.com) (FOF2) as the backdrop. The stats are real, the story is not.

To catch up on the story so far, go to the following links:

Iowa Barnstormers Prologue (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=22908)
Iowa Barnstormers 2003: Thunder in the Sky (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=22932)
Iowa Barnstormers 2004: A New Threat (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=23281)
Iowa Barnstormers 2005: Compromised (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=23486)
Iowa Barnstormers 2006: Quality Control (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=23718)
Iowa Barnstormers 2007: The Unexpected Hitchhiker (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=24108)
Iowa Barnstormers 2008: On the Trail of a Killer (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=24440)

House Rules (Updated 3/12/04!)

I employ a fairly rigorous set of "house rules" (no real NFL players, no franchise tag, must maintain a 53-man roster, no renegotiating, can't make trade proposals except during the draft, trades must pass "fairness test", auto-sign rookies). During the 20-step free agent period, I may negotiate with any player who was on my team the previous season without restriction. As for free agents who did not play on my team the previous season, I may sign up to three of them during the 20-step process, but only one in the first 10 rounds. After the 20-step free agency period, I can only sign undrafted rookie free agents and players who were on my roster the previous season. All contracts signed outside of the 20-step process must be for exactly what the player asks, or for one year. Last, all multi-year deals must include a signing bonus equal to the highest year of the contract, unless I accept the player’s initial offer.

Grid Iron

04-23-2004, 09:04 PM

Just a quick note to readers of the Iowa Barnstormers Dynasty:

Sorry about the long delay. I expect to get back to writing this weekend and next week!

Thanks for reading!

fantastic flying froggies

04-24-2004, 06:22 AM

Thanks for the head-up, I was starting to have Barnstormers withdrawal... :)

Grid Iron

04-24-2004, 04:14 PM

<h2>Close call!</h2><h3>Would-be presidential assassin shot, killed by FBI agent</h3>January 1, 2009

Cambridge, MA (AP) – President-elect Gordon Smith survived an assassination attempt during a speaking engagement at MIT yesterday, said FBI Director Harold Ridge. "Acting on information obtained from a year-long investigation, we determined that someone would make an attempt on the life of President Smith," said Ridge. "Fortunately, our highly trained agents were able to prevent a tragedy."

According to Ridge, FBI Special Agent Tom Coleman killed the would-be assassin with four gunshots just as he was preparing to shoot at President Smith from a balcony in Kresge Auditorium. "Showing tremendous intelligence, agent Coleman ordered that the lights in the auditorium be shut down to put the killer in the dark," Ridge explained. "Using night-vision goggles, agent Coleman was then able to approach the suspect unseen and neutralize the threat."

Ridge declined to comment on the identity of the assassin as the FBI's investigation is continuing.

Grid Iron

04-24-2004, 04:18 PM

To: [email protected]
Date: January 1, 2009
Subject: An Unfortunate Turn of Events
From: [email protected]

The Firefly has been extinguished.

Initiate contingency protocol.

Grid Iron

04-24-2004, 05:15 PM

<h2>Aikman Inducted into Hall</h2><h3>QB led Dallas to three Super Bowl victories</h3> January 10, 2009

Canton, OH (AP) – Today, quarterback Troy Aikman was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The award was presented to him by fellow Hall of Famer and former teammate Emmitt Smith. “Troy is a very gifted athlete,” said Smith in front of the cheering crowd. “However, he is most deserving of this honor because of his tremendous integrity and character.”

<IMG SRC="http://fof2forever.com/dynasties/barnstormers/images/aikman1.gif" hspace=5 border=1 ALIGN=LEFT> “Thank you to all the fans,” said Aikman, who is an NFL commentator for Fox Sports. “My entire career has been a dream.” Aikman, the first overall pick in the 1989 draft out of UCLA, played all of his 16 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. In that span, he made playoffs 11 times and won three Super Bowls. He finished his career with 44,989 passing yards, 250 touchdowns and 174 interceptions. His best seasons came in 2001, when he threw for 3,969 yards, 30 touchdowns and just seven interceptions.

WussGawd

04-25-2004, 11:56 AM

Grid,

Your dynasties read so well I actually wanted to let a few seasons build up so I could spend a morning with them all at once. Great stuff!

Grid Iron

04-26-2004, 07:49 PM

Your dynasties read so well I actually wanted to let a few seasons build up so I could spend a morning with them all at once. Great stuff!

Thanks for the compliment, and I'm glad you enjoy it! :cool:

Back to the action. . .

Grid Iron

04-26-2004, 08:01 PM

To: [email protected]
Date: January 10, 2009
Subject: Dr. Livingston Investigation
From: [email protected]

Two things I want to keep you posted on:

1. The body of Troy Davidson is currently in transit to FBI Forensics in DC for an autopsy.

2. The bank account receipt we found in Davidson's room belongs to a financial institution in Odesa, Ukraine. Do we have anyone over there that could help us to "discretely" obtain the account information? I want to know ASAP who paid this guy. . .

Grid Iron

04-26-2004, 08:01 PM

<h2>Fans Catch Break</h2><h3>Barnstormers limit price increase to club, luxury seats</h3> January 11, 2009

Iowa City, IA (Ticker) – Despite coming off a fourth consecutive playoff appearance and losing $16.6 million last season, the Barnstormers decided to leave most ticket prices the same for the 2009 season. “Our team should be doing better than just getting to the playoffs—we should be going deeper into the postseason,” said team owner Ben Cleveland. “We wanted to give something back to the fans, so we’re not going to increase most of our ticket prices this year."

Cleveland said that the only price hikes will be to club seats and luxury boxes, both of which will increase 5%. “We’re still below the average of our two closest competitors, Chicago and St. Louis,” Cleveland added.

Grid Iron

04-26-2004, 08:11 PM

<h2>FBI forensics lab burns!</h2><h3>Body of would-be presidential assassin destroyed by fire</h3> January 12, 2009

Washington, DC (AP) – FBI Director Harold Ridge announced today that a raging fire destroyed the agency's forensics lab in Washington DC last night. "I have been advised that the fire was accidental, and no evidence of arson was found," said Ridge. "Fortunately, no one was hurt."

Ridge explained that an electrical short ignited a leaking oxygen tank in the lower levels. The fire quickly spread throughout the building, destroying the entire lab. Ironically, the short circuit occurred in the fire suppression system, which resulted in the failure of the sprinklers to douse the flames.

Among the remnants of the fire was the body of the would-be presidential assassin who attempted to take the life of President Gordon Smith at MIT last New Year's Eve. "Unfortunately, we won't be able to conduct an autopsy on the suspect, as it has been burned beyond recognition," Ridge said. "He was literally turned to ashes."

The FBI has refused to identify the suspect, stating that it would "compromise an ongoing investigation."

Grid Iron

04-26-2004, 08:12 PM

To: [email protected]
Date: January 13, 2009
Subject: An Unfortunate Turn of Events
From: [email protected]

Well done. . . Very well done.

Nice and clean. . .

Grid Iron

04-27-2004, 09:01 PM

Sorry, guys. I'm in trial for the week. The Dynasty should return next week.

Vegas Vic

04-29-2004, 05:35 AM

Grid,

I just had to pop in and give this thread its much justified five-star rating.

Grid Iron

04-29-2004, 02:34 PM

Grid,

I just had to pop in and give this thread its much justified five-star rating.

Awesome! Thanks, dude!:D

I'm looking forward to getting started again next week!

Grid Iron

05-01-2004, 04:55 PM

<h2>Roman Wedding!</h2><h3>Iowa QB signs $59.65 million deal</h3> March 20, 2009

<IMG SRC="http://fof2forever.com/dynasties/barnstormers/images/roberts5.gif" hspace=5 border=1 ALIGN=right>Iowa City, IA (Ticker) – Iowa Barnstormers GM Grid Iron announced today that the team has reached a deal with its starting quarterback Roman Roberts. Roberts, an unrestricted free agent, signed a four-year $59.65 million pact yesterday. “Our primary goal is, of course, to win a championship and re-signing Roman is the first step,” said Iron.

Despite coming off a season in which he started only eight games due to a broken jaw, Roberts landed the biggest contract in this year’s free agency period. The deal also included a $12.5 million bonus.

The first overall pick in the 2003 draft out of Temple, Roberts has averaged 2,847 passing yards and 289 rushing yards per season. He has also scored 117 touchdowns (100 pass, 17 rush) while throwing only 52 interceptions, and was named All-League Second Team in 2006 and 2007.

Grid Iron

05-01-2004, 04:59 PM

To: [email protected]
Date: March 22, 2009
Subject: Dr. Livingston Investigation
From: [email protected]

I spoke with a friend of mine over at CIA. He said he has an excellent contact in Odesa, Ukraine. Her cover name is Alexandra Romanov.

She should be able to obtain the transaction data from the account belonging to Troy Davidson from the bank there.

She will contact you shortly . . .

Grid Iron

05-01-2004, 06:33 PM

<h2>Iowa cuts defensive end</h2><h3>Brock Darlington becomes cap casualty</h3> April 5, 2009

New York, NY (Ticker) – To get under the NFL’s $133.4 million salary cap, the Iowa Barnstormers cut defensive end Brock Darlington today, GM Grid Iron announced. According to Iron, the move will save the team $7.33 million in cap space this year. “Brock is one of the premiere defensive ends in the game,” said Iron. “Unfortunately, we need the money to fill other roster spots.” Iron added that several other cuts are in store.

Darlington has been outstanding since signing with Iowa as a free agent in 2004. Drafted by Dallas in the second round out of Penn State in 2002, Brock had 51 sacks and six fumble recoveries in five seasons with the Barnstormers. Last year, he set a career-high with 13.0 sacks.

Grid Iron

05-01-2004, 06:35 PM

To: [email protected]
Date: April 15, 2009
Subject: Greetings from Odesa!
From: [email protected]

Hello! A friend of mine said you were looking for some information about the wonderful financial institutions here in Odesa!

Please let me know how I can be of assistance!

Grid Iron

05-02-2004, 09:28 AM

<h2>Big Mac Attack!</h2><h3>Barnstormers draft Texas wide receiver </h3> April 26, 2009

<IMG SRC="http://fof2forever.com/dynasties/barnstormers/images/mcgregor1.gif" border=1 hspace=5 ALIGN=RIGHT>New York, NY (Ticker) – With the 24th selection in the 2009 NFL draft, the Iowa Barnstormers chose Texas wide receiver Matthew McGregor. “Matthew is a big-play receiver with great speed and solid hands,” said GM Grid Iron. “He’s definitely All-League material.”

The 6’0”, 195 pound McGregor led Texas with 1,523 receiving yards last season and scored 15 touchdowns. He was named Second Team All-American and All-Big 12 Conference. “I’m very excited about playing for Iowa,” said McGregor, who was the sixth wide receiver selected in the draft. “I’m so confident in my abilities that if they give me a chance, I can win a starting spot this season.”

McGregor is expected to sign a four-year $15.7 million deal that includes a $5.5 million signing bonus.

Grid Iron

05-02-2004, 09:38 AM

To: [email protected]
Date: April 27, 2009
Subject: Greetings from Odesa!
From: [email protected]

I received the information you provided. Let me give you some background information on the Bank of Odesa, which has the account you are interested in.

The bank was established in 1820, making it the oldest in Odesa and one of the oldest in Ukraine. In 1945, however, the Ukrainian Mafia took over the bank's ownership to launder money earned from illegal activities. The KGB often called upon the mafia to assist them with special "unauthorized" operations during the Cold War.

Today, it is still controlled by the mafia, which has grown significantly in power since the fall of the Soviet Union.

The mafia is rich and sophisticated, so it will be difficult to obtain the information you seek. I will report back to you in a few months when I learn more.

Ragone

05-02-2004, 12:48 PM

Man, you think the russian spies could use something better then yahoo for email :)

Vegas Vic

05-04-2004, 03:34 AM

The 6’0”, 195 pound McGregor led Texas with 1,523 receiving yards last season and scored 15 touchdowns. He was named Second All-American and All-Big 12 Conference.

You left out the part about him being the only player in history to be named Holiday Bowl MVP for four consecutive years.

Grid Iron

05-04-2004, 11:26 PM

Man, you think the russian spies could use something better then yahoo for email :)

What do you expect? It's got the best spam guard on the net! :)

Grid Iron

05-05-2004, 12:02 AM

<h2>2009 Season Preview</h2><h3>Season could be coach’s last</h3> August 15, 2009

Iowa City, IA (ESPN) – Despite what head coach Travis O’Donnell says, the pressure is definitely on. Iowa’s NFL franchise has made the playoffs each of the last five seasons, but never made it to the AFC Championship. The team has one of the best young quarterbacks in the league, but has never won a division title. To top it off, the team finished with a perfect 4-0 exhibition season record, further raising the expectations of fans and management alike.

“I thrive in pressure situations,” said O’Donnell, who joined the team in 2003 after coaching the Hawkeyes to a 21-17 Rose Bowl victory over UCLA. “We’ve got the players to win a championship, no doubt about it.”

One key to O’Donnell’s future may very well be quarterback Roman Roberts, who played only eight games last season due to injury and signed a lucrative $59.65 million deal in the offseason. The first overall pick in the 2003 draft out of Temple will need to stay healthy if the Barnstormers are going to make the playoffs, let alone a Super Bowl.

Helping Roberts on offense will be rookie wide receiver Matthew McGregor, the team’s first-round pick (24th overall) out of Texas. McGregor, who scored 15 touchdowns with the Longhorns last season, will start at split end opposite Jorge Ellison who was the 24th pick in the 2006 draft.

The defense will be challenged this year with the departure of defensive end Brock Darlington due to salary cap constraints. Nonetheless, middle linebacker Bob Robinson is just scratching the surface of his ability, recording 129 tackles (99 solo) last season along with 5.0 sacks.

Iowa’s schedule is truly daunting as the team will play only five games against teams that finished last season with a losing record. Fortunately, the AFC West is expected to be relatively weak as most of the teams lost significant players and none added any marquee free agents. Here is the complete Barnstormers schedule:

Week 1 New England Patriots
Week 2 Atlanta Falcons
Week 3 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Week 4 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Week 5 OPEN
Week 6 San Diego Chargers
Week 7 DENVER BRONCOS
Week 8 OAKLAND RAIDERS
Week 9 NEW JERSEY JETS
Week 10 Kansas City Chiefs
Week 11 SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Week 12 BALTIMORE RAVENS
Week 13 San Francisco 49ers
Week 14 Seattle Seahawks
Week 15 Denver Broncos
Week 16 SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
Week 17 Oakland Raiders

Grid Iron

05-05-2004, 12:04 AM

You left out the part about him being the only player in history to be named Holiday Bowl MVP for four consecutive years.

He's a true winner, ain't he? ;)

Grid Iron

05-05-2004, 12:54 AM

To: [email protected]
Date: August 17, 2009
Subject: Greetings from Odesa!
From: [email protected]

I just got hired by the Bank of Odesa. I'm just a teller, but I will have limited access to account information.

I will report back when I have found the account data you are looking for.

fantastic flying froggies

05-05-2004, 03:42 AM

That is truly a tough schedule. That final 4 game stretch against all division rivals will be make or break time...

GO BARNSTORMERS !

Ragone

05-05-2004, 05:18 PM

heh Tom colemans file should be flooding with netsky virus's and emails from nigerian princes now that he's been emailed by someone at yahoo

Grid Iron

05-05-2004, 06:52 PM

From: [email protected]

To: [email protected]

Date: 18 Aug 2009

DEAR TOM,

I ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR EMAIL IN RESPECT OF YOUR INTEREST AND WILLINGNESS TO ASSIST US AND PLAY A FACILITATING ROLE IN THE EXECUTION OF THIS MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL TRANSACTION.

MY COLLEAGUES AND I ARE TOP LEVEL OFFICIALS AND WE HAVE USED OUR OFFICIAL POSITIONS TO OVER INVOICE BUDGETARY ALLOCATIONS IN THE SUM US$25.5 MILLION.WE WOULD HAVE EFFECTED THIS TRANSFER OURSELVES, BUT OUR CIVIL SERVICE CODE OF ETHICS PREVENTS US FROM OPERATING FOREIGN ACCOUNTS.THIS EXPLAINS WHY WE HAVE TO COLLABORATE WITH A RELIABLE FOREIGN PARTNER IN THE EXECUTION OF THIS TRANSACTION.THESE FUNDS ARE NOT UNDER OUR DIRECT CONTROL, CONSEQUENTLY CERTAIN STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS WOULD HAVE TO BE FUFILLED BEFORE THE FUNDS CAN BE TRANSFERRED INTO THE DESIGNATED BANK ACCOUNT OF OUR FOREIGN FACILITATOR.

TO PROCEED I WOULD WANT YOU PROVIDE ME WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

THE NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBER OF THE COMPANY YOU WOULD PREFER TO USE FOR THIS TRANSACTION.

THE ABOVE INFORMATION WOULD BE USED TO PROCESS THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND OFFICIAL APPROVALS THAT WOULD FACILITATE THE TRANSFER OF THE FUNDS INTO THE DESIGNATED BANK ACCOUNT OF A RELIABLE FOREIGN PARTNER.IT WOULD ALSO BE SLOTTED IN THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE (F.M.F) SCHEDULE OF TELEX TRANSFER PAYMENTS APPROVED FOR THE FOURTH FISCAL QUARTER OF THE YEAR 2009.

I WANT YOU TO CALL ME ON MY TEL NUMBER 234-1-7760658 IMMEDIATELY YOU RECEIVE MY EMAIL TO FACILITATE MORE DETAILED DISCUSSIONS ON THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.

I WOULD BE EXPECTING YOUR CALL.

BEST REGARDS.

RAGONE.

Grid Iron

05-05-2004, 11:21 PM

<h2>NFL Weeks 1-4</h2>Week 1: Barnstormers (0-0) (-5) at Patriots (0-0) (-4)

Roman Roberts orchestrated a 63-yard scoring drive that ended in a six-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jorge Ellison with :35 on the clock to lift the Barnstormers over the Patriots, 34-31.

Week 2: Barnstormers (1-0) (-5) at Falcons (0-1) 

Roman Roberts was 16 of 22 for 214 yards, 2 TD, and 0 INT as the Barnstormers cruised to a 44-16 victory over the Falcons.

Week 3: Barnstormers (2-0) (-8) vs. Saints (1-1) 

New Orleans quarterback Glen Foley was 26 of 34 for 315 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions as the reigning NFC Champs beat the Barnstormers 34-28.

Week 4: Barnstormers (2-1) vs Chiefs (1-2)

Defensive end Stephen Bonham recorded 4.0 sacks and running back Friendship Lofton scored on an 84-yard run as the Barnstormers beat the Chiefs 24-7.

1/4 Season Review

At 3-1, the Barnstormers are in first place and have the highest scoring offense in the league, averaging 32.5 points per game. Wide receiver Jorge Ellison leads the league with 26 catches and 416 yards receiving.

<pre>AFC West W L T Pct PF PA Div Conf Iowa City 3 1 0 .750 130 88 1-0-0 2-0-0 Denver 3 1 0 .750 87 83 2-1-0 3-1-0 Seattle 2 1 0 .667 62 71 2-0-0 2-0-0 Oakland 1 3 0 .250 60 82 1-1-0 1-1-0 Kansas City 1 3 0 .250 73 85 0-2-0 1-3-0 San Diego 1 3 0 .250 51 63 0-2-0 0-3-0
</pre>

Grid Iron

05-05-2004, 11:30 PM

To: [email protected]
Date: September 15, 2009
Subject: Greetings from Odesa!
From: [email protected]

Bad news. The account you are looking for is contained in a high-security database. My access level won't let me see the information.

However, I think I have a plan. . .

Grid Iron

05-06-2004, 08:53 AM

<h2>NFL Weeks 5-9</h2>Week 5: Bye

The team’s bye week came along at the right time, allowing several players to recover from nagging injuries.

Week 6: Barnstormers (3-1) (-3) at Chargers (1-4) 

San Diego outscored Iowa 9-0 in the fourth quarter to post a 28-22 victory.

Week 7: Barnstormers (3-2) (-7) vs. Broncos (4-2)

Denver running back Antoine Kolodzik rushed for 155 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Broncos to a 30-10 victory over the Barnstormers.

Week 8: Barnstormers (3-3) (-9) vs. Raiders (2-4)

Iowa running back Friendship Lofton rushed for 154 yards and a touchdown as the Barnstormers snapped a two-game losing streak with a 20-10 victory over the Raiders.

Week 9: Barnstormers (4-3) (-9) vs. Jets (1-6)

Iowa QB Roman Roberts connected with fourth-string wide receiver Louie Benson for a 57-yard touchdown pass with :33 on the clock, lifting the Barnstormers to a 34-31 victory over the Jets.

2/4 Season Review

At 5-3, the Barnstormers are just one game out of first place behind the Denver Broncos (6-2). Unfortunately, the team’s top wide receiver Jorge Ellison suffered a hip pointer in Week 9 and will miss the rest of the season. He will finish the year with 41 catches for 626 yards and four touchdowns in eight games.

<pre>AFC West W L T Pct PF PA Div Conf Denver 6 2 0 .750 196 147 5-1-0 6-2-0 Iowa City 5 3 0 .625 216 187 2-2-0 4-2-0 San Diego 4 5 0 .444 145 174 2-3-0 3-4-0 Oakland 3 5 0 .375 120 164 2-2-0 3-3-0 Kansas City 3 5 0 .375 161 173 1-4-0 2-5-0 Seattle 3 5 0 .375 138 183 2-2-0 3-3-0
</pre>

Grid Iron

05-06-2004, 08:56 AM

To: [email protected]
Date: October 9, 2009
Subject: Greetings from Odesa!
From: [email protected]

Great news! A man who maintains the computer database has a crush on me, thanks to my expert flirtation. :)

Hopefully, I can extract information from him as to how the high-security accounts can be accessed.

I will keep you posted.

Grid Iron

05-06-2004, 08:56 AM

To: [email protected]
Date: October 9, 2009
Subject: Greetings from Odesa!
From: [email protected]

I think I'm a little jealous! :o

Grid Iron

05-06-2004, 08:58 AM

To: [email protected]
Date: October 9, 2009
Subject: Greetings from Odesa!
From: [email protected]

Tom, you know you're the only one for me. ;)

Grid Iron

05-06-2004, 08:49 PM

<h2>NFL Weeks 10-13</h2>Week 10: Barnstormers (5-3) at Chiefs (3-5) (-3)

Iowa kicker Jim Lane missed the game-tying field goal from 41 yards out with :46 on the clock as the Chiefs rallied late to edge the Barnstormers 20-17.

Week 11: Barnstormers (5-4) (-5) at Seahawks (4-5)

Iowa quarterback Roman Roberts scored four touchdowns (3 pass, 1 rush) and didn’t throw an interception as the Barnstormers beat the Seahawks 38-24.

Week 12: Barnstormers (6-4) (E) vs. Ravens (5-5)

Missing both starting safeties due to injury, Iowa’s secondary was ripped for 366 passing yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions as the Ravens destroyed the Barnstormers 34-21.

Week 13: Barnstormers (6-5) at 49ers (7-4) (-8)

Quarterback Roman Roberts completed only 9 of 22 for 86 yards, 0 TD and 0 INT, as the 49ers beat the Barnstormers 27-12.

3/4 Season Review

The Barnstormers went 1-3, dropping them into a tie for second at 6-6 with the Raiders and Chargers. Although the team’s playoff prospects look grim, anything can happen as the team’s final four games are against division rivals. Iowa plays road games at Seattle and Denver, takes on San Diego at home, and then finishes the regular season at Oakland.

Both of Iowa’s starting safeties were injured in Week 11 and will miss the remainder of the regular season. Free safety Gilbert Coady suffered shoulder tendonitis, while strong safety Bubba Boyer has a sprained neck.

<pre>AFC West W L T Pct PF PA Div Conf Denver 7 5 0 .583 242 244 5-3-0 7-4-0 Kansas City 7 5 0 .583 245 239 4-4-0 5-5-0 Oakland 6 6 0 .500 206 224 4-3-0 5-4-0 San Diego 6 6 0 .500 220 219 4-4-0 5-5-0 Iowa City 6 6 0 .500 304 292 3-3-0 5-4-0 Seattle 4 8 0 .333 216 278 2-5-0 3-6-0
</pre>

Grid Iron

05-06-2004, 08:59 PM

To: [email protected]
Date: November 2, 2009
Subject: Greetings from Odesa!
From: [email protected]

This was so easy. I flirted with the MIS guy a few times, invited him out for a drink, and he couldn't stop telling me about the great security system at the bank.

According to him, all the data for the bank's "top secret" accounts is contained on a server in the lower vault. He said the computer is protected by a very sophisticated security system, designed by CIG Technology in Kiev.

He doesn't have the passwords, but if CIG still has the software code on its computers, I might be able to bypass the security measures. I'm going to Kiev to check it out. . .

Grid Iron

05-07-2004, 09:10 AM

<h2>NFL Weeks 14-17</h2>Week 14: Barnstormers (6-6) at Seahawks (4-8) (-4)

Friendship Lofton rushed 10 times for 113 yards and the Barnstormers over came two Roman Roberts interceptions as Iowa beat Seattle 20-14.

The victory put Iowa in a five-way tie for first at 7-6 with Denver, Kansas City, Oakland and San Diego.

Week 15: Barnstormers (7-6) at Broncos (7-6) (-1) 

Iowa tight end Freddie Morris caught an 8-yard touchdown pass from Roman Roberts with 1:04 left in regulation as the Barnstormers edged the Broncos 23-21.

The victory, coupled with losses by Kansas City and San Diego, put Iowa in a tie for first with Oakland.

Week 16: Barnstormers (8-6) (-2) vs. Chargers (7-7)

San Diego outscored Iowa 28-3 in the second half enroute to a 35-24 victory over the Barnstormers.

The loss dropped Iowa into a 3-way tie for second place with Denver and San Diego. Oakland leads the division with a 9-6 record.

Week 17: Barnstormers (8-7) at Raiders (9-6) (-3) 

Roman Roberts scored the game-winning touchdown on a one-yard run with 8:34 left in the game as the Barnstormers edged the Raiders 21-17.

4/4 Season Review

Incredibly, the Barnstormers won the AFC West and earned a first-round bye with a meager 9-7 record! Is a Super Bowl in Iowa’s future? Only time will tell. . .

Here are the final regular season standings (playoff teams in bold):

<pre>AFC East W L T Pct PF PA Div Conf Indianapolis 9 7 0 .563 341 296 5-3-0 6-6-0 New England 9 7 0 .563 393 284 4-4-0 7-5-0 Miami 8 8 0 .500 313 292 4-4-0 6-6-0 Buffalo 8 8 0 .500 369 344 4-4-0 5-7-0 New Jersey 6 10 0 .375 315 382 3-5-0 3-9-0 AFC Central W L T Pct PF PA Div Conf Cincinnati 11 5 0 .688 336 303 8-2-0 9-3-0 Baltimore 10 6 0 .625 345 259 5-5-0 8-5-0 Pittsburgh 9 7 0 .563 302 283 5-5-0 6-6-0 Jacksonville 8 8 0 .500 271 283 4-6-0 7-6-0 Tennessee 8 8 0 .500 321 294 4-6-0 6-7-0 Cleveland 7 9 0 .438 261 301 4-5-0 5-8-0 AFC West W L T Pct PF PA Div Conf Iowa City 9 7 0 .563 392 379 6-4-0 8-5-0 Oakland 9 7 0 .563 287 302 6-4-0 7-5-0 Denver 8 8 0 .500 316 337 6-4-0 8-5-0 San Diego 8 8 0 .500 312 306 5-5-0 6-6-0 Kansas City 8 8 0 .500 331 329 5-5-0 6-7-0 Seattle 4 12 0 .250 268 382 2-8-0 3-10-0 NFC East W L T Pct PF PA Div Conf Washington 10 6 0 .625 284 225 7-1-0 9-3-0 New York 9 7 0 .563 288 320 3-5-0 7-5-0 Arizona 8 8 0 .500 369 315 4-4-0 6-6-0 Philadelphia 6 10 0 .375 293 338 4-4-0 4-8-0 Dallas 5 11 0 .313 166 331 2-6-0 4-8-0 NFC Central W L T Pct PF PA Div Conf Chicago 10 6 0 .625 312 319 7-1-0 8-4-0 Detroit 7 9 0 .438 314 291 3-5-0 5-7-0 Tampa Bay 6 10 0 .375 302 331 4-4-0 4-8-0 Green Bay 6 10 0 .375 334 330 3-5-0 6-6-0 Minnesota 6 10 0 .375 296 361 3-5-0 5-7-0 NFC West W L T Pct PF PA Div Conf St. Louis 12 4 0 .750 389 240 7-1-0 9-3-0 San Francisco 9 7 0 .563 308 271 4-4-0 7-5-0 Carolina 9 7 0 .563 379 376 3-5-0 5-7-0 Atlanta 8 8 0 .500 352 372 3-5-0 6-6-0 New Orleans 6 10 0 .375 271 354 3-5-0 5-7-0
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fantastic flying froggies

05-07-2004, 11:02 AM

Wow ! What a weird season !
I thought you were gonna cruise to a 12-4 season after that 3-1 start.
Then, I thought you were not gonna make the playoffs at all when you were 6-6...

That first round bye can make a whole lot of difference in the playoffs...

Could this finally be the year ?
(keeps fingers crossed)

Grid Iron

05-07-2004, 07:41 PM

Wow ! What a weird season !
I thought you were gonna cruise to a 12-4 season after that 3-1 start.
Then, I thought you were not gonna make the playoffs at all when you were 6-6...

I felt the same way. It's truly amazing that a 9-7 record not only wins the division, but clinches a first round bye!

I'm crossing my fingers too. . .

Grid Iron

05-08-2004, 09:49 AM

To: [email protected]
Date: December 2, 2009
Subject: Greetings from Odesa!
From: [email protected]

CIG Technology has extremely tight security. It's not going to be easy getting in there to steal the encryption code for the bank's security system.

However, I have a friend that works in Kiev who gave me a very unorthodox idea that just might work. . .

Grid Iron

05-08-2004, 10:09 AM

<h2>Sky’s the Limit!</h2><h3>Barnstormers advance to first AFC Championship game</h3><table class="resources" border="2" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2"><tr><td align="center"><img src="http://fof2forever.com/dynasties/barnstormers/images/ind.gif"></td><td>Colts (9-8)</td><td width=35 align="middle">13</td></tr><tr><td align="center"><img src="http://fof2forever.com/dynasties/barnstormers/images/iac.gif"></td><td>Barnstormers (10-7)</td><td width=35 align="middle">29</td></table>
December 14, 2009

Iowa City, IA (Ticker) – Iowa’s rookie wide receiver Matthew McGregor caught nine passes for 178 yards and the defense allowed only one yard rushing as the Barnstormers cruised to a 29-13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.

“This is very exciting,” said kicker Jim Lane, who made all five of his field goals, including a 55-yarder and two 49-yarders. “These guys always seems to reach deep down for something extra and pull out the victory when it matters most.”

Incredibly, the game wasn’t nearly as close as the final score. Iowa jumped out to a 7-0 lead early in the first on an 18-yard touchdown run by Friendship Lofton. Just over five minutes later, Roman Roberts connected with McGregor for a 62-yard touchdown pass to put the home team up 14-0. Lane nailed three field goals in the second quarter, and Iowa had built a 23-0 lead by halftime. Indy would claw back with six points in the third and seven in the fourth, but the Iowa defense was simply too much for them on this day.

“I think this team was ready to take it to the next level,” said coach Tim O’Donnell, whose team had made the playoffs for the previous five years and never made it to the AFC Championship. “I think we’re going to prove that we’re one of the best teams in the league.”
<pre>Box Score: Indianapolis Colts at Iowa City Barnstormers. Attendance: 60,000 (66,700), No-Shows: 500. Weather: 23 degrees, snow. 1Q: 11:15 IAC - Friendship Lofton 18 run. 1Q: 11:15 IAC - Jim Lane extra point. 1Q: 06:20 IAC - Matthew McGregor 62 pass from Roman Roberts. 1Q: 06:20 IAC - Jim Lane extra point. 2Q: 07:13 IAC - Jim Lane 55 field goal. 2Q: 01:56 IAC - Jim Lane 30 field goal. 2Q: 00:00 IAC - Jim Lane 49 field goal. 3Q: 11:54 IND - Anthony Parker 55 interception return. 3Q: 11:54 IND - Clay Sweeney run for conversion failed. 4Q: 14:55 IAC - Jim Lane 49 field goal. 4Q: 14:29 IND - E.G. Green 75 pass from Peyton Manning. 4Q: 14:29 IND - Emmitt Clark extra point. 4Q: 01:54 IAC - Jim Lane 37 field goal. Game MVP: IAC 84 Matthew McGregor Indianapolis 0 0 6 7 - 13 Iowa City 14 9 0 6 - 29 Team Statistics IND IAC First Downs 10 22 Rushes 13 36 Rushing Yards 1 131 Yards Per Carry 0.0 3.6 Pass Attempts 36 39 Completions 12 23 Passing Yards 226 342 Yards Per Attempt 6.2 8.7 Sacked 6 0 Yards Lost 37 0 Net Passing Yards 189 342 Interceptions 2 1 Fumbles/Lost 4/1 0/0 Total Plays 55 75 Total Yards 190 473 Yards Per Play 3.4 6.3 3rd Down Plays 3/14 5/16 Penalties 6 21 Penalty Yards 40 162 Time Of Possession 22:45 37:15 Indianapolis Colts Individual Statistics Rushing Att Yards Avg Long TD 32 Sweeney 10 -1 -0.1 8 0 84 Green 2 1 0.5 4 0 39 Shepherd 1 1 1.0 1 0 Passing Att Comp Yards Yd/Att Long TD Int 18 Manning 36 12 226 6.2 75 1 2 Receiving Catch Yards Avg Long TD 89 Owens 5 97 19.4 32 0 85 Halama 3 26 8.6 13 0 84 Green 2 88 44.0 75 1 81 Tucker 2 15 7.5 8 0 Punt Returns Att Yards Avg TD 83 Gibson 4 17 4.2 0 Kick Returns Att Yards Avg TD 83 Gibson 4 100 25.0 0 20 Stargell 1 26 26.0 0 Punting Punts Yards Avg Long In20 17 Smith 9 396 44.0 50 2 Kicking FG FGA Long PAT Att 1 Clark 0 0 0 1 1 Defense Tackle Assist Sack Int IntYds IntTD 53 Connell 17 4 0.0 0 0 0 54 Bayne 7 2 0.0 0 0 0 43 Klinghagen 7 1 0.0 0 0 0 59 Kennicott 6 4 0.0 0 0 0 48 Parker 6 2 0.0 1 55 1 44 Rice 4 2 0.0 0 0 0 90 Neill 3 1 0.0 0 0 0 35 Bishop 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 92 Bauer 2 1 0.0 0 0 0 89 Owens 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 97 Peter 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 94 Wayne 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 25 Williams 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 39 Shepherd 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 55 Connors 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 72 Stevenson 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 61 Gunn 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 95 Hoard 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 24 Tate 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous Fumb Recov MiscTD KeyRBlk SckAlwd 61 Gunn 0 1 0 0 1 72 Stevenson 0 0 0 0 1 55 Connors 0 0 0 0 1 63 Hastings 0 0 0 1 3 18 Manning 3 2 0 0 0 32 Sweeney 1 0 0 0 0 Iowa City Barnstormers Individual Statistics Rushing Att Yards Avg Long TD 22 Lofton 15 62 4.1 21 1 40 Springer 9 12 1.3 8 0 37 Pochman 7 17 2.4 8 0 7 Roberts 5 40 8.0 12 0 Passing Att Comp Yards Yd/Att Long TD Int 7 Roberts 39 23 342 8.7 62 1 1 Receiving Catch Yards Avg Long TD 84 McGregor 9 178 19.7 62 1 87 Morris 4 52 13.0 29 0 88 Ellison 4 47 11.7 14 0 40 Springer 4 44 11.0 19 0 80 Berkhofer 2 21 10.5 13 0 Punt Returns Att Yards Avg TD 89 Syms 3 21 7.0 0 Kick Returns Att Yards Avg TD 31 Hudson 1 29 29.0 0 89 Syms 1 27 27.0 0 Punting Punts Yards Avg Long In20 15 Levine 7 310 44.2 54 2 Kicking FG FGA Long PAT Att 16 Lane 5 5 55 2 2 Defense Tackle Assist Sack Int IntYds IntTD 59 Grier 7 0 0.0 1 0 0 29 Boyer 5 1 0.0 0 0 0 42 Shepherd 4 0 0.5 0 0 0 21 Coady 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 97 Clancy 1 1 1.0 0 0 0 50 Bonham 1 0 0.5 0 0 0 60 Adams 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 57 Loudon 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 70 Morton 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 71 Duffy 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 96 Elliott 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 88 Ellison 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 55 Robinson 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 45 Michels 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 99 Sonntag 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 46 Bironas 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 37 Pochman 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 89 Syms 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 58 Holliday 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 94 Brown 0 1 3.5 0 0 0 47 Legge 0 0 0.5 0 0 0 20 Bartoszewicz 0 0 0.0 1 0 0 92 Wynn 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous Fumb Recov MiscTD KeyRBlk SckAlwd 60 Adams 0 0 0 6 0 76 Woody 0 0 0 2 0 70 Morton 0 0 0 1 0 55 Robinson 0 1 0 0 0 </pre>

fantastic flying froggies

05-08-2004, 12:10 PM

Indy total rushing yards : 1. :eek:

That has got to be a new playoff record !!!! Wow !

(I just checked my current league, and the team playoff game record is 26 yds)

(ps : technically, their YPC should be 0.1, and not 0.0... :p )

fantastic flying froggies

05-08-2004, 12:12 PM

Oh, and Grid, TWENTY ONE PENALTIES ??? WTF ???

Grid Iron

05-08-2004, 02:23 PM

Oh, and Grid, TWENTY ONE PENALTIES ??? WTF ???

That's definitely annoying. It doesn't surprise me, however, since Iowa is third in the league in penalty yards. Ugh. :(

Grid Iron

05-09-2004, 08:44 AM

<h2>Ukrainian Tech Firm Burns!</h2><h3>Cause of fire still unknown, possibly arson</h3>December 15, 2009

Kiev, Ukraine (AP) – The offices of CIG Technology in Kiev we consumed by a raging fire last night, Fire Department Chief Igor Imski announced at a press conference. "We have extinguished the blaze and our investigators are examining the remains for the cause," Imski said. Imski explained that the fire began at approximately 1:20 a.m. and spread quickly throughout the facility. Because the building's fire suppression system failed to work, Imski stated that he is considering the possibility that the fire was set intentionally.

Shares of CIG Technology, one of the world's leading manufacturers of computer security software, were down $3.15 on the NASDAQ in early trading.

Grid Iron

05-09-2004, 08:49 AM

To: [email protected]
Date: December 17, 2009
Subject: Greetings from Odesa!
From: [email protected]

My friend in the Kiev fire department brought me a "souvenir" yesterday from the remains of CIG Technology's burned out offices. Lucky for me, he's an arson investigator in charged of collecting evidence. ;)

I've checked the hard drive of my "souvenir" and it has the encryption data I'll need to get into the bank's high security server.

However, I can't undertake an operation like this alone, and I've got virtually no tactical support here.

Grid Iron

05-09-2004, 08:54 AM

<h2>Super Bowl Bound!</h2><h3>Barnstormers win AFC Championship with 9-7 nailbiter</h3><table class="resources" border="2" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2"><tr><td align="center"><img src="http://fof2forever.com/dynasties/barnstormers/images/bal.gif"></td><td>Ravens (12-7)</td><td width=35 align="middle">7</td></tr><tr><td align="center"><img src="http://fof2forever.com/dynasties/barnstormers/images/iac.gif"></td><td>Barnstormers (11-7)</td><td width=35 align="middle">9</td></table>
December 21, 2009

Iowa City, IA (Ticker) – On a snowy day with temperatures in the mid 20s, the Iowa defense allowed just 165 total yards and kicker Jim Lane nailed the game-winning field goal in blizzard-like conditions from 41 yards out with :22 on the clock as the Barnstormers clinched their first AFC Championship with a 9-7 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

“We finally did it,” said head coach Travis O’Donnell, who many believed would be fired at the end of the season if the team didn’t make the Super Bowl. “I had faith in my boys, and they did one helluva job.”

Trailing 7-6 with 5:19 on the clock and pinned at their own 13-yard line, the Barnstormers began what will be remembered as one of the greatest game-winning drives in franchise history. It all started when Friendship Lofton ran for 20 yards on two carries. Two plays later, a Baltimore defensive holding penalty on third-and-10 gave the Barnstormers new life and a first down at the Iowa 38.

<IMG SRC="http://fof2forever.com/dynasties/barnstormers/images/lane2.gif" border=1 hspace=5 ALIGN=RIGHT> On third-and-four, Roberts completed an eight-yard pass to Jorge Ellison, and then hit Ellison again for a 12-yard completion to put Iowa just inside Lane’s field goal range at the Baltimore 36. After a six-yard run by Roberts and a nine-yard dash by Lofton, the Barnstormers were in control at the Ravens’ 21. Iowa would get to the Baltimore 14, but a five-yard loss on a run and a false start put the team back at the 24. That didn’t faze Jim Lane, however, whose kick cleared the crossbar with a foot to spare.

“I thrive on pressure situations,” said Lane, who is 8-for-8 in two playoff games. “Any time, any where—if the team can get me inside the 40, we have a great chance to win.”

Next week, Iowa will host the wild-card San Francisco 49ers (12-7), who defeated the Washington Redskins by a score of 16-10 in the NFC Championship.

<pre>Box Score: Baltimore Ravens at Iowa City Barnstormers. Attendance: 60,000 (66,700), No-Shows: 0. Weather: 26 degrees, snow. 1Q: 00:36 IAC - Jim Lane 39 field goal. 2Q: 10:48 IAC - Jim Lane 39 field goal. 2Q: 04:55 BAL - Pat Johnson 5 pass from Alan Talley. 2Q: 04:55 BAL - Trent Garner extra point. 4Q: 00:22 IAC - Jim Lane 41 field goal. Game MVP: IAC 50 Stephen Bonham Baltimore 0 7 0 0 - 7 Iowa City 3 3 0 3 - 9 Team Statistics BAL IAC First Downs 15 15 Rushes 29 32 Rushing Yards 72 125 Yards Per Carry 2.4 3.9 Pass Attempts 26 28 Completions 11 15 Passing Yards 119 131 Yards Per Attempt 4.5 4.6 Sacked 4 6 Yards Lost 26 44 Net Passing Yards 93 87 Interceptions 0 0 Fumbles/Lost 1/0 0/0 Total Plays 59 66 Total Yards 165 212 Yards Per Play 2.7 3.2 3rd Down Plays 3/14 5/16 Penalties 6 16 Penalty Yards 46 143 Time Of Possession 26:41 33:19 Baltimore Ravens Individual Statistics Rushing Att Yards Avg Long TD 41 Ikuma 18 46 2.5 13 0 45 Shannon 7 11 1.5 9 0 12 Talley 3 12 4.0 6 0 85 Johnson 1 3 3.0 3 0 Passing Att Comp Yards Yd/Att Long TD Int 12 Talley 26 11 119 4.5 23 1 0 Receiving Catch Yards Avg Long TD 80 Temmer 3 31 10.3 13 0 81 Jones 2 29 14.5 15 0 89 Grant 2 39 19.5 23 0 85 Johnson 1 5 5.0 5 1 41 Ikuma 1 3 3.0 3 0 45 Shannon 1 4 4.0 4 0 82 Irving 1 8 8.0 8 0 Punt Returns Att Yards Avg TD 44 Bailey 3 30 10.0 0 Kick Returns Att Yards Avg TD 41 Ikuma 1 18 18.0 0 Punting Punts Yards Avg Long In20 18 Everett 10 380 38.0 45 2 Kicking FG FGA Long PAT Att 11 Garner 0 0 0 1 1 Defense Tackle Assist Sack Int IntYds IntTD 58 Boulware 10 3 1.0 0 0 0 94 Lyon 6 2 1.0 0 0 0 50 Saleh 6 2 0.0 0 0 0 44 Bailey 6 1 0.0 0 0 0 51 Colson 6 0 0.0 0 0 0 97 Leverson 4 0 1.5 0 0 0 30 Lassner 3 2 0.0 0 0 0 96 Bruce 2 0 1.5 0 0 0 46 Milloy 2 3 0.0 0 0 0 75 Ogden 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 89 Grant 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 82 Irving 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 54 Gunn 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 42 Branch 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 49 Mallon 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 95 Sanderson 0 0 0.5 0 0 0 21 Paul 0 0 0.5 0 0 0 20 Ameche 0 2 0.0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous Fumb Recov MiscTD KeyRBlk SckAlwd 63 Tyler 0 0 0 1 1 52 Castroll 0 0 0 3 0 68 Davidson 0 0 0 0 1 64 Kuberski 0 0 0 1 1 75 Ogden 0 1 0 3 1 12 Talley 1 0 0 0 0 Iowa City Barnstormers Individual Statistics Rushing Att Yards Avg Long TD 22 Lofton 10 41 4.1 13 0 40 Springer 10 29 2.9 8 0 7 Roberts 7 43 6.1 7 0 37 Pochman 3 -2 -0.6 2 0 85 Randle 1 6 6.0 6 0 84 McGregor 1 8 8.0 8 0 Passing Att Comp Yards Yd/Att Long TD Int 7 Roberts 28 15 131 4.6 15 0 0 Receiving Catch Yards Avg Long TD 88 Ellison 4 33 8.2 12 0 84 McGregor 4 34 8.5 13 0 87 Morris 3 24 8.0 9 0 22 Lofton 2 18 9.0 10 0 40 Springer 2 22 11.0 15 0 Punt Returns Att Yards Avg TD 89 Syms 2 23 11.5 0 Kick Returns Att Yards Avg TD 31 Hudson 1 18 18.0 0 89 Syms 1 16 16.0 0 Punting Punts Yards Avg Long In20 15 Levine 8 337 42.1 50 2 Kicking FG FGA Long PAT Att 16 Lane 3 3 41 0 0 Defense Tackle Assist Sack Int IntYds IntTD 93 Manderscheid 7 1 0.0 0 0 0 55 Robinson 6 4 1.0 0 0 0 21 Coady 5 1 0.0 0 0 0 30 Murphy 4 2 0.0 0 0 0 52 Nord 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 42 Shepherd 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 50 Bonham 2 1 3.0 0 0 0 97 Clancy 2 4 0.0 0 0 0 94 Brown 2 1 0.0 0 0 0 20 Bartoszewicz 2 1 0.0 0 0 0 53 Elias 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 92 Wynn 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 87 Morris 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 47 Legge 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 57 Loudon 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 46 Bironas 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 84 McGregor 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 59 Grier 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous Fumb Recov MiscTD KeyRBlk SckAlwd 70 Morton 0 0 0 0 4 57 Loudon 0 0 0 4 2 71 Duffy 0 0 0 3 0 60 Adams 0 0 0 2 0 61 Penn 0 0 0 1 0 40 Springer 0 0 0 1 0
</pre>

Grid Iron

05-10-2004, 08:51 AM

To: [email protected]
Date: December 22, 2009
Subject: Operation Show Me the Money
From: [email protected]

We're going to conduct the operation on New Year's Eve.

We need you to get into the secure server, download the account data, transmit the data to us, and get out without being noticed.

Sounds easy, right? I'm coing out along with a full team of support personnel. CIA, FBI and even U.S. Military.

See you in a few days.

Grid Iron

05-10-2004, 09:14 AM

<h2>May Day, May Day!</h2><h3>Barnstormers crash, burn in Super Bowl XLIV loss</h3><table class="resources" border="2" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2"><tr><td align="center"><img src="http://fof2forever.com/dynasties/barnstormers/images/sfo.gif"></td><td>49ers (13-7)</td><td width=35 align="middle">41</td></tr><tr><td align="center"><img src="http://fof2forever.com/dynasties/barnstormers/images/iac.gif"></td><td>Barnstormers (11-8)</td><td width=35 align="middle">19</td></table>
December 27, 2009

<IMG SRC="http://www.fof2forever.com/dynasties/barnstormers/images/patton3.gif" border=1 hspace=5 ALIGN=RIGHT> Iowa City, IA (Ticker) – San Francisco running back A.J. Patton racked up 243 total yards (165 rush, 78 rec) and scored two touchdowns, leading the 49ers to a 41-19 victory over the Barnstormers in Super Bowl XLIV.

“It’s so darn frustrating,” said Iowa quarterback Roman Roberts, who left the game early in the second quarter with a strained hamstring. “We had them where we wanted them, and then everything fell apart.”

Iowa drew first blood on a 27-yard Jim Lane field goal, but San Francisco put up 10 points to take the lead. The Barnstormers responded with Roberts’ only touchdown pass of the day and a 46-yard field goal to take a 13-10 advantage with 7:09 left in the second quarter. Unfortunately, that was the last time that Iowa would score until getting six points on two field goals in the closing minutes of the game. The 49ers, however, would put up 28 points before then.

“These guys played with a lot of heart,” said head coach Travis O’Donnell . “All we can do now is look to next year and try to improve on this great season.”

<pre>Box Score: San Francisco 49ers at Iowa City Barnstormers. Attendance: 60,000 (66,700), No-Shows: 0. Weather: 46 degrees, rain. 1Q: 09:00 IAC - Jim Lane 27 field goal. 1Q: 06:30 SFO - Ryan Longwell 35 field goal. 2Q: 14:51 SFO - Bryant Devine 10 pass from Kim Gideon. 2Q: 14:51 SFO - Ryan Longwell extra point. 2Q: 09:17 IAC - Byron Turner 1 pass from Roman Roberts. 2Q: 09:17 IAC - Jim Lane extra point. 2Q: 07:09 IAC - Jim Lane 46 field goal. 2Q: 05:08 SFO - A.J. Patton 27 pass from Kim Gideon. 2Q: 05:08 SFO - Ryan Longwell extra point. 2Q: 02:18 SFO - Ryan Longwell 45 field goal. 3Q: 13:01 SFO - Gus Strikwerda 67 pass from Kim Gideon. 3Q: 13:01 SFO - Ryan Longwell extra point. 3Q: 03:35 SFO - A.J. Patton 4 run. 3Q: 03:35 SFO - Ryan Longwell extra point. 4Q: 11:41 SFO - Gus Strikwerda 7 pass from Kim Gideon. 4Q: 11:41 SFO - Ryan Longwell extra point. 4Q: 07:30 IAC - Jim Lane 46 field goal. 4Q: 00:49 IAC - Jim Lane 35 field goal. Game MVP: SFO 31 A.J. Patton San Francisco 3 17 14 7 - 41 Iowa City 3 10 0 6 - 19 Team Statistics SFO IAC First Downs 23 19 Rushes 29 27 Rushing Yards 204 79 Yards Per Carry 7.0 2.9 Pass Attempts 29 37 Completions 17 22 Passing Yards 280 245 Yards Per Attempt 9.6 6.6 Sacked 0 6 Yards Lost 0 34 Net Passing Yards 280 211 Interceptions 2 0 Fumbles/Lost 0/0 0/0 Total Plays 58 70 Total Yards 484 290 Yards Per Play 8.3 4.1 3rd Down Plays 3/9 5/16 Penalties 6 8 Penalty Yards 51 54 Time Of Possession 26:22 33:38 San Francisco 49ers Individual Statistics Rushing Att Yards Avg Long TD 31 Patton 17 165 9.7 52 1 30 Orenstein 7 14 2.0 7 0 15 Gideon 2 11 5.5 8 0 28 Francis 2 10 5.0 10 0 29 Beyer 1 4 4.0 4 0 Passing Att Comp Yards Yd/Att Long TD Int 15 Gideon 29 17 280 9.6 67 4 2 10 Moss 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 Receiving Catch Yards Avg Long TD 31 Patton 5 78 15.6 27 1 80 Devine 4 45 11.2 20 1 84 Strikwerda 3 84 28.0 67 2 85 Bartrum 3 39 13.0 16 0 89 Brustkern 1 17 17.0 17 0 88 Jackson 1 17 17.0 17 0 Punt Returns Att Yards Avg TD 40 Drake 2 1 0.5 0 Kick Returns Att Yards Avg TD 40 Drake 1 21 21.0 0 36 Ledbetter 1 17 17.0 0 Punting Punts Yards Avg Long In20 13 Carpenter 4 158 39.5 41 2 Kicking FG FGA Long PAT Att 14 Longwell 2 2 45 5 5 Defense Tackle Assist Sack Int IntYds IntTD 37 Darius 9 3 0.0 0 0 0 59 Southward 5 2 0.0 0 0 0 33 Foreman 4 3 0.0 0 0 0 57 Darkins 4 1 0.0 0 0 0 99 Autry 3 0 3.0 0 0 0 53 McElhenny 3 2 0.0 0 0 0 21 Jennings 3 1 0.0 0 0 0 95 Bryant 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 46 Horton 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 96 Forsberg 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 38 Walker 2 0 1.0 0 0 0 49 Swift 2 1 0.0 0 0 0 35 Jefferson 2 1 0.0 0 0 0 89 Brustkern 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 36 Ledbetter 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 94 Bandhauer 1 1 1.0 0 0 0 93 Frisch 1 0 1.0 0 0 0 40 Drake 1 2 0.0 0 0 0 80 Devine 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 58 Mayes 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 98 Rodgers 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 88 Jackson 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 91 Humphrey 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous Fumb Recov MiscTD KeyRBlk SckAlwd 79 Ford 0 0 0 5 0 30 Orenstein 0 0 0 3 0 74 Fiore 0 0 0 2 0 72 Fernyhough 0 0 0 2 0 58 Mayes 0 0 0 1 0 Iowa City Barnstormers Individual Statistics Rushing Att Yards Avg Long TD 22 Lofton 15 41 2.7 22 0 37 Pochman 5 6 1.2 10 0 7 Roberts 3 21 7.0 8 0 12 Brandon 2 11 5.5 7 0 40 Springer 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 11 Fink 1 1 1.0 1 0 Passing Att Comp Yards Yd/Att Long TD Int 7 Roberts 23 13 144 6.2 23 1 0 12 Brandon 11 8 95 8.6 16 0 0 11 Fink 3 1 6 2.0 6 0 0 Receiving Catch Yards Avg Long TD 88 Ellison 6 77 12.8 23 0 85 Randle 6 80 13.3 18 0 87 Morris 3 26 8.6 14 0 89 Syms 3 28 9.3 14 0 22 Lofton 1 9 9.0 9 0 40 Springer 1 17 17.0 17 0 81 Turner 1 1 1.0 1 1 84 McGregor 1 7 7.0 7 0 Punt Returns Att Yards Avg TD 89 Syms 1 -1 -1.0 0 Kick Returns Att Yards Avg TD 89 Syms 4 85 21.2 0 31 Hudson 3 58 19.3 0 Punting Punts Yards Avg Long In20 15 Levine 7 289 41.2 49 0 Kicking FG FGA Long PAT Att 16 Lane 4 4 46 1 1 Defense Tackle Assist Sack Int IntYds IntTD 21 Coady 8 2 0.0 1 7 0 59 Grier 7 2 0.0 0 0 0 92 Wynn 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 94 Brown 4 1 0.0 0 0 0 97 Clancy 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 20 Bartoszewicz 3 3 0.0 1 11 0 30 Murphy 3 1 0.0 0 0 0 93 Manderscheid 3 1 0.0 0 0 0 47 Legge 2 1 0.0 0 0 0 55 Robinson 1 4 0.0 0 0 0 80 Berkhofer 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 71 Duffy 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 53 Elias 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 42 Shepherd 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 37 Pochman 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 84 McGregor 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 50 Bonham 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 31 Hudson 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous Fumb Recov MiscTD KeyRBlk SckAlwd 71 Duffy 0 0 0 1 2 57 Loudon 0 0 0 0 2 60 Adams 0 0 0 0 2 70 Morton 0 0 0 2 0</pre>

fantastic flying froggies

05-10-2004, 12:14 PM

What happened ?

Looking at the stats, it seems a much closer game than the score suggests...

:(

Grid Iron

05-11-2004, 08:33 AM

What happened ?

Looking at the stats, it seems a much closer game than the score suggests...

:(

The Niners just went on a 28-0 tear and we had to settle for four field goals since we couldn't get our running game going.

Nonetheless, the team made excellent progress in getting to the playoffs. Hopefully, this will be something to build on. . .

Grid Iron

05-11-2004, 08:42 AM

<h2>Kenyon Kramer Wins MVP Award</h2>December 28, 2009

Kansas City, MO (Reuters) – Today, Kansas City quarterback Kenyon Kramer was named the league’s most valuable player. “I’m humbled and honored by this award,” said Kramer, who was the Oakland Raiders’ first-round pick (eighth overall) in 2002 out of Southwest Louisiana. “I can’t thank my teammates and coaching staff enough.” Kramer, who signed with the Chiefs in 2008 after playing six seasons with the Raiders (starting four of them), finished the year second in passing yards (3,880), eighth in touchdowns (22) and 12th in rating (83.9). He threw only 12 interceptions.

Grid Iron

05-11-2004, 08:43 AM

I'm going to post the Barnstormers Report Card and Season Finale tonight!

Stay tuned. . .

Grid Iron

05-11-2004, 11:04 PM

<h2>2009 Barnstormers Report Card</h2>December 30, 2009

Here is a rundown of Iowa City’s performance in 2009:

QUARTERBACKS: A-

Quarterback Roman Roberts had an excellent season, earning All-League Second Team for the third time in the last three years. On the year, Roberts threw for 3,325 yards, 24 touchdowns and 12 interceptions for an 87.0 rating. He also ran 80 times for 391 yards (4.8 yds/carry avg.) and scored seven rushing touchdowns.

RUNNING BACKS: B

Friendship Lofton had a great year, rushing for 1,191 yards (7th) and nine touchdowns (T-9th). Rookie running back Shaun Pochman, the team’s second-round pick out of Tennessee, struggled. On the year, he gained only 137 yards on 65 carries (2.1 yds/carry avg.) but did score three touchdowns.

OFFENSIVE LINE: C

The offensive line was mediocre. Although the unit played well in pass protection, allowing just 31 sacks on the year (T-10th), no one in the group made more than 26 key run blocks. Starting right tackle Grant Duffy was the best of the bunch, making 23 key run blocks in 58 opportunities (39.6%) and allowing just four sacks.

RECEIVERS: B

Jorge Ellison, Iowa’s top receiver, missed half the season with a hip pointer but still had 41 catches for 626 yards and four touchdowns in eight games. Rookie wide receiver Matthew McGregor, the team’s first-round pick out of Texas, impressed in his first professional season. In 16 starts, McGregor led the team with 58 catches and 740 receiving yards. He also finished with eight touchdown catches, which ranked second in the league. Tight end Freddie Morris had 51 catches for 556 yards and four touchdown catches.

DEFENSIVE LINE: D+

The loss of starting defensive end Brock Darlington hit the line hard. On the year, the defensive line recorded only 23.5 sacks on the season, and the lack of an effective pass rush contributed to the team allowing an average of 247.6 passing yards per game (29th). Defensive end Stephen Bonham led the team with 9.5 sacks, his lowest total since he became a starter in 2005.

LINEBACKERS: C

The Iowa linebacking corps was solid, led by fourth-year middle linebacker Bob Robinson. Robinson finished the season with 151 tackles (124 solo) and 3.0 sacks to earn All-League Second Team honors.

SECONDARY: F

The Iowa secondary struggled mightily with the loss the team’s two starting safeties Gilbert Coady and Bubba Boyer to injury for the final six weeks of the season and the playoffs. On the year, the Barnstormers ranked a miserable 29th in the league in total interceptions (12) and passing yards allowed (247.6/game).

SPECIAL TEAMS: B+

Place kicker Jim Lane had another great year. In the regular season, he made 21 of 29 but many of those misses were 50+ yard attempts. In the playoffs, Lane was a perfect 12 for 12, including two 46-yarders, two 49-yarders and one 55-yard kick. Punter Junior Levine was solid, averaging 41.7 yards per kick and dropping 27 of his 80 punts (34%) inside the 20.

COACHING: A-

Coach Travis O’Donnell, who was on the hot seat all year due to the team’s early playoff exits over the past five seasons, proved that he is one of the best coaches in the NFL. Despite losing four of the team’s elite starters to injury or the salary cap, O’Donnell still managed to bring Iowa its first divisional title and AFC Championship.

Grid Iron

05-11-2004, 11:05 PM

The season finale is coming up tomorrow morning. . .

Grid Iron

05-14-2004, 12:52 AM

Sorry about the delay. I'm going to wrap up 2009 and post the Decade Review Friday afternoon/evening.

Grid Iron

05-14-2004, 06:51 PM

<h2>Transcript of CIA-FBI Operation</h2><h3>Odesa, Ukraine</h3>December 31, 2009

MAXWELL: Frank Maxwell, CIA Operation Director
COLEMAN: Tom Coleman, FBI
ROMANOV: Alexandra Romanov , CIA Operative
WHITE: Chuck White, U.S. Air Force

* * * * * *

ROMANOV: Hive, this is Worker Bee. I have entered the basement level through the old heating system.

COLEMAN: Roger that, Worker Bee. Proceed to the account database terminal.

ROMANOV: I’m entering the code into the elevator door.

[Sound of keypad being pressed]

ROMANOV: I’m in. Entering the elevator now.

[Sound of elevator door closing]

ROMANOV: One. . . Two . . . Three . . . Four. Fourth level, I’m here.

[Sound of elevator door opening]

COLEMAN: Proceed to the terminal.

ROMANOV: I’m at the terminal room door. I’m attaching the decoder.

[Sound of door unlocking]

ROMANOV: I’m through. Entering the terminal room.

COLEMAN: Be careful, Worker Bee.

ROMANOV: I’m at the terminal. Turning it on. . .

COLEMAN: Worker Bee, we’ve detected movement in the building.

ROMANOV: The system is booting up.

COLEMAN: The elevator is going up.

ROMANOV: Roger that. Keep me posted. The system is asking for my login.

COLEMAN: The Elevator is at the basement level.

ROMANOV: Entering the backdoor password.

COLEMAN: The elevator is now descending. . .

ROMANOV: I’ve got the backdoor prompt. Entering the access codes . . .

COLEMAN: The elevator is at the first lower level. . .

ROMANOV: The terminal is logging into the server. . .

COLEMAN: Second level . .

ROMANOV: The data is loading. . .

COLEMAN: Third level . . .

ROMANOV: I’m entering the account number. . .

COLEMAN: The elevator stopped.

ROMANOV: The terminal is pulling up the data. . .

COLEMAN: Elevator is moving again . . .

ROMANOV: I’ve got the data on the screen.

COLEMAN: No time to waste--the elevator is almost there!

ROMANOV: I’m dumping the account data to a text file. . .

COLEMAN: Fourth floor! The elevator is at the fourth floor!

ROMANOV: I’m copying the file to my USB drive. . .

COLEMAN: Elevator door is opening. . .

ROMANOV: I’m uploading the USB drive data to my cellular phone. Prepare to receive the transmission.

COLEMAN: Roger--

ROMANOV: Someone is trying to enter the room with the access code. . .

[Sound of door unlocking]

COLEMAN: Transmission received! We got it, now get the hell out of there!

[Sound of door opening]

UNKNOWN: What the—who the hell are you!?!?

[Sound of single shot with silencer]

[Sound of body falling on ground]

COLEMAN: Worker Bee. . . Worker Bee, come in. . .

ROMANOV: Threat neutralized. I’m heading to the elevator.

COLEMAN: Whew. Be careful.

[Sound of elevator door closing]

ROMANOV: Third floor. . .

MAXWELL : This data is incredible! It goes back to World War II!

ROMANOV: Second floor . . .

MAXWELL : There’s been multiple account transfers into this account for over 60 years. . .

ROMANOV: First floor. . .

COLEMAN: Everything looks clear, Worker Bee.

MAXWELL: But every deposit has come from the same account in the U.S.

ROMANOV: I’m in the basement. I’m making my way up the stairs to the electrical room.

COLEMAN: Watch your back.

ROMANOV: I’m in the access tunnel—making my way to the central vent. I can see the exit.

COLEMAN: Good work. I owe you dinner.

ROMANOV: I think I just might take you up on that. Almost there. . .

MAXWELL: We’ve got what we need. Eagle-1, initiate failsafe.

WHITE: I’m moving into position. I’m lining up for missile lock on the building.

COLEMAN: What the hell are you doing!? She’s not out of there yet!

MAXWELL: She’s a security risk, Coleman. We don’t have a choice. It’s a matter of national security.

COLEMAN: Alexandra, get the hell out of there now!!!

MAXWELL: Security, get him out of here!

[Sound of missile lock from White’s F-15]

WHITE: I’ve got tone.

COLEMAN: No!!!

ROMANOV: I didn’t catch that Roger. The building’s generators are creating a lot of interference. What did you say?

MAXWELL: Fire!!!

WHITE: Roger that. Fox Three!

[Sound of missile launch]

[End of Transcript]

Grid Iron

05-14-2004, 06:52 PM

This ends the 2009 Season. Stay tuned for the Decade Review in a couple days. . .

fantastic flying froggies

05-15-2004, 12:46 AM

DAMN ! I kinda liked Alexandra...you know, the russian spy fantasy and all...bummer :(

Grid Iron

05-15-2004, 08:05 PM

DAMN ! I kinda liked Alexandra...you know, the russian spy fantasy and all...bummer :(

And she was REALLY hot, too! ;)

fantastic flying froggies

06-01-2004, 01:29 PM

huh, bump ???

Grid Iron

06-01-2004, 07:36 PM

Wow! I hadn't noticed it's been over two weeks!

I'll be getting back into it in the next couple days. Took some time off to do other stuff, like watch a lot of baseball.

The break has been good, letting me re-charge the ol' creativity batteries.

Look for the decade review tommorrow and then the 2010 season by the end of the week.

StanGunner

01-19-2005, 10:30 PM

Just caught up with this. Where is the next one?

Grid Iron

01-19-2005, 10:43 PM

Unfortunately, it may be gone forever.

I've been trying to reinstall FOF2 on my PC, but it isn't working.

I even reformatted my entire drive and installed it again without installing FOF2K4, but it isn't working.

I'm waiting to hear from eLicense. :(

This is exactly why I hate eLicense. eLicense should have a "fix" or "crack" that doesn't require Internet/server access after the game is no longer for sale.

Ragone

01-20-2005, 02:48 AM

Now why would they want to support a product after the sale? thats blasphemy :)

fantastic flying froggies

01-20-2005, 04:19 AM

Rob, you should check with Darkiller. I'm pretty sure he had a similar issue with FOF2 and FOF2004 and I think he finally got both to work. I'm not quite sure how though, so you should ask him...

Grid Iron

01-20-2005, 09:59 AM

Woo hoo!!! I got both FOF2 and FOF2K4 up and running.

All I had to do was reformat my hard drive three times, try all sorts of craziness, and I eventually lucked into it, I think.

Thanks, Darkiller, for the help.

The 2010 season will begin in a couple days. . .

Thanks for the interest, guys!

fantastic flying froggies

01-20-2005, 11:21 AM

Well, I couldn't let my Golden Scribe Pro Football dynasty Nominee die that way, now could I?...

Grid Iron

01-20-2005, 12:49 PM

Well, I couldn't let my Golden Scribe Pro Football dynasty Nominee die that way, now could I?...

Thanks for the vote! I'm looking forward to picking up the story.

I'll be parallel posting the story to blogger.com, which seems to be a nice place to post my story.

Thanks again for your interest! Of course, that won't mean anything to me when the Ice step on the field with the Vampires. ;)