[FOF/TCY] Enter The Matrix - Page 6

Franklinnoble · 10-30-2003, 12:11 PM

dola... and I don't really expect this league to be intensely time consuming. If I'm managing it, it's going to be pretty laid-back.

JeeberD · 10-30-2003, 12:21 PM

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Originally posted by Franklinnoble
Which league are you in? I'll probably be in more than one league at first...

The Afoci has brought his Fighting Crawfish to the CFL...

Franklinnoble · 10-30-2003, 12:27 PM

Ah... I got an invite to the CFL, but didn't respond in time. I dunno if there's a waiting list or what, but I missed out.

JeeberD · 10-30-2003, 12:34 PM

Sure you got an invite, I believe you...

Hurry up and get those players drafted! I want to see who the Cowboys take!

Franklinnoble · 10-30-2003, 01:30 PM

2004 Pre-Season Report

There's good new staff available, so the Redskins make a few hires.

First, they steal lead scout Wes Snyder from the Giants, a 37 year old whose personnel decisions have guided New York to two straight playoff appearances.

Second, they hire 35 year old Drew Rose as head coach. Rose has no prior NFL experience, but his credentials are incredible, and for a coach that age, they're only going to get better.

Both are now the highest paid at their positions, and it is expected that they will earn their hefty salaries. (See how realistic this is? I'm running the Redskins just like Danny Snyder would!)

Of course, ticket prices will have to undergo a marginal increase to support these improvements to the franchise.

The draft is imported, and, surprisingly, the supplements are less dominant than they were last year. I didn't change the way I modified the draft file any - just appears to be more randomization. It is also likely that TCY produces better talent on its own after it's been running for a season or two. Regardless, it's actually working out like I had hoped - everyone we added should go early, but not necessarily in round 1.

A look at the available free agents produces a few surprises. MLB Chris Spielman and SE Terrell Owens are available. Injuries and/or randomization may have reduced their attributes. They're solid looking, but not spectacular.

They're the best two free agents available in an otherwise weak pool, and I have ample cap space, so I make some bids.

Owens signs for $12.4 million over 4 years. I had the high offer on Spielman through week 6, and then he suddenly signs with Mos Eisley for $2.97 million over 2 years.

I pick up a few more DL's and LB's to improve the front 7 a bit, and then move on to the draft.

Washington picks 26th, and there's no single player that's going to make the team substantially better, so I decide not to make any deals and just wait to see what's available after the first 25 go. Here's the draft up to that point:

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1. New Jersey - Ingram, Sedrick, WR, Western Michigan
2. Seattle - Watanabe, Andre, DE, New Mexico
3. Green Bay - Jobs, Steve, G, California
4. Buffalo - Granberry, Arnold, CB, Marshall
5. Denver - Churchill, Winston, G, Yale
6. Tennessee - Foley, Mickey, QB, Duke
7. San Diego - Hamlin, Ken, S, Arkansas
8. Oakland - Tate, Steve, C, Texas A&M
9. Philadelphia - Nickles, Timothy, T, North Carolina State
10. Atlanta - Carlson, Clay, RB, Western Illinois
11. New Orleans - Bridges, Frank, G, San Diego State
12. Jacksonville - Conger, Ryan, OLB, Western Michigan
13. Arkham - Kelley, Quentin, DE, Alabama
14. Mos Eisley - McKinney, Seth, G, Texas A&M
15. Minnesota - Young, Brian, DT, Texas - El Paso
16. Dallas - Garrison, Wes, OLB, Alabama
17. Miami - Ursino, Justin, G, Akron
18. Chicago - Floyd, Gonzalo"Pookie", DT, Texas - El Paso
19. Pittsburgh - Boyer, Bobby, T, Southern Mississippi
20. Jacksonville - Kennedy, Geoff, G, Connecticut
21. Baltimore - Ramsey, Johnnie, CB, Connecticut
22. New York - Doyle, Les, C, Navy
23. New Orleans - Bonds, Jason, T, Ball State
24. Cleveland - Ahn, Reggie, ILB, San Diego State
25. Kansas City - Muscarella, Colin, QB, San Diego State

I'd really like to improve the OL, so I take the best available - C Damien Woody from Boston College.

In round two, the best fit available is TE Marco Battaglia from Rutgers. Here's how the first two rounds went, following the first 25 picks:

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26. Washington - Woody, Damien, C, Boston College
27. Detroit - Smalley, Brady, DE, Kentucky
28. Moe's Tavern - Footman, Herb, G, Troy State
29. New England - McElroy, Cornell, OLB, Northern Illinois
30. Cincinnati - Coles, Broderick, T, Cincinnati
31. Houston - Thomas, Skip, T, New Mexico
32. St. Louis - Ingram, Lionel, DE, Eastern Michigan
33. New Jersey - Wyss, J.R., ILB, Texas A&M
34. Kansas City - Hedges, Gerald, ILB, Iowa
35. Green Bay - Oliver, Kirk, DE, Western Michigan
36. Buffalo - Rodgers, Bart, DT, Georgia Tech
37. Denver - Nguyen, Dat, OLB, Texas A&M
38. Tennessee - Walker, DJ, CB, Texas - El Paso
39. San Diego - Blair, Tony, T, Georgia Tech
40. Oakland - Shell, Malcolm, QB, North Carolina
41. Philadelphia - Bryant, Bryce, S, Oklahoma State
42. Atlanta - Tucker, Zack, WR, Maryland
43. New Orleans - Mi-Go,  , TE, No College
44. Tampa Bay - Czaplicki, Emmitt, OLB, Utah
45. Arkham - McGriff, Earl, T, Eastern Michigan
46. Mos Eisley - Larry, Ronald, OLB, Maryland
47. Minnesota - Stewart, Deron, G, Colorado State
48. Dallas - Newton, Mario, DE, Utah
49. Miami - Venegas, Melvin, S, UNLV
50. Chicago - Gates, Bill, T, Harvard
51. Pittsburgh - Rabach, Wes, T, North Carolina
52. Jacksonville - Turnbull, Bruce, OLB, Connecticut
53. Baltimore - Cooley, Warren, G, Florida
54. New York - Hollis, Larry, S, Georgia
55. San Francisco - Terrell, Alex, DT, Kentucky
56. Cleveland - Hodges, Aaron, DT, Northern Illinois
57. Kansas City - Hicks, Tommy, WR, Virginia Tech
58. Washington - Battaglia, Marco, TE, Rutgers
59. Detroit - Maxwell, Edwin, ILB, Florida
60. Moe's Tavern - Criswell, Scott, T, Florida
61. New England - Page, Frankie, T, North Carolina
62. Cincinnati - Rucci, Kerry, G, UAB
63. Houston - Cantrell, Edwin, T, Ball State
64. St. Louis - Townsend, Raymond, T, Akron

Tough decision in Round 3. FB Rob Konrad and QB Kevin Murray are both still available. I decide to continue to hoard QB talent, and take Murray. QB's are always great trade bait.

In Round 4, I select K Lou Groza.

In Round 5, I take ILB Shawn Bajorek from Troy State. He's decent, and since I'm running a 3-4, I need all the LB talent I can get.

In round 6, I select T Vinny Hampton, also from Troy State. Most would consider him a backup, but he might start for the Redskins this year.

My final selection is WR Lincoln Pierce from Ball State. He's awful.

So, I have a decision to make prior to training camp regarding my QB situation. I have four on the roster right now:

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  Player                #   Pos  Exp  Current Estimate  Future Estimate Cntrct OnTeam 
Jurgenson, Sonny        9   QB   3    90                90                3 yrs. ---  
Murray, Kevin           4   QB   1    22                64                4 yrs. 2004 
Nielsen, Rob            14  QB   2    24                63                3 yrs. 2003 
Shuler, Heath           5   QB   2    20                49                2 yrs. 2003

I can't trade Murray, because I just signed him. That leaves Nielsen and Shuler to trade. Neilsen is obviously worth more on the market, and I don't really need much talent at my 3rd QB unless I'm grooming him for the future, and right now, I don't need a future QB.

One other caveat - for some reason, QB George Washington went undrafted. I could theoretically trade Shuler AND Neilsen, and pick up Washington as the #3 guy.

Post your thoughts... I'll wait a while before I make my decision.

Vince · 10-30-2003, 02:48 PM

I'd be interested in a league like this, but like The Afoci, I'm not sure if I'll have time. Already in the IHOF, and I'm pretty strapped for time as-is.

Yeah, interesting how Stubblefield's FOF Career mirrored that of real life

Franklinnoble · 10-30-2003, 03:03 PM

Alright... I decide to make the trade for Neilsen. He doesn't command as much as I had hoped - I send him along with my 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th round picks next year to Seattle for their 1st round pick next year.

Not the best trade I've ever made, but having two first rounders next season will be nice, and Neilsen will probably enjoy throwing passes to Steve Largent this year. The biggest upside in this trade is that Seattle plays in a brutally tough division, and the draft pick should be a good one.

Tasan · 10-30-2003, 03:08 PM

I'd go for a league like this, it would be fun.

I say trade Shuler and Neilson and pick up Washington. I mean, he IS a founding father and all. ;- )

Plus you can see if he breaks out.

Franklinnoble · 10-30-2003, 03:14 PM

I was kinda sentimental about Shuler.

Washington signed a one-year deal with Dallas after training camp.

JeeberD · 10-30-2003, 03:25 PM

Yay, GW is a smart, smart man...

Franklinnoble · 10-30-2003, 03:26 PM

Smart enough to ride the pine behind Staubach?

He'll probably stay with Dallas until he's a UFA - by then he'll have broken-out (if he's going to) and will be worth big money.

JeeberD · 10-30-2003, 03:32 PM

If Dodger gets hurt at least we'll have a good back-up.

Glad to see that the Cowboys are still going defense in the draft. Wish they would have drafted one of my guys, though...

3ric · 10-30-2003, 03:32 PM

Hey - where did Lando go?

Franklinnoble · 10-30-2003, 03:36 PM

Looks like Lando Calrissian was drafted in the 3rd round by the Dallas Cowboys... Sheesh... it's like Jimmy Johnson has come back to infect my dynasty...

Sublime · 10-30-2003, 04:09 PM

What about Kendrick Perkins?

Franklinnoble · 10-30-2003, 05:13 PM

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Originally posted by Sublime
What about Kendrick Perkins?

Looks like he went undrafted as well. He signed a one-year deal with New Jersey.

JeeberD · 10-30-2003, 11:46 PM

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Originally posted by Franklinnoble
Looks like Lando Calrissian was drafted in the 3rd round by the Dallas Cowboys... Sheesh... it's like Jimmy Johnson has come back to infect my dynasty...

Excellent...

Franklinnoble · 10-31-2003, 11:15 AM

2004 Final Standings

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Front Office Football: The Fourth Edition
2004 Regular Season Standings
   
  AC North              W   L   T   Pct   PF    PA    Conf    Div  
Cleveland               11  5   0   .688  378   244   9-3     5-1       
Pittsburgh              8   8   0   .500  342   391   7-5     3-3       
Cincinnati              7   9   0   .438  365   403   5-7     2-4       
Baltimore               6   10  0   .375  326   418   5-7     2-4       
   
  AC South              W   L   T   Pct   PF    PA    Conf    Div  
Jacksonville            12  4   0   .750  468   325   9-3     5-1       
Houston                 11  5   0   .688  467   314   10-2    4-2       
Arkham                  8   7   1   .531  389   341   5-6-1   1-5       
Tennessee               6   10  0   .375  300   379   5-7     2-4       
   
  AC East               W   L   T   Pct   PF    PA    Conf    Div  
New England             10  6   0   .625  386   298   8-4     5-1       
Miami                   10  6   0   .625  386   326   8-4     4-2       
New Jersey              4   12  0   .250  264   363   2-10    2-4       
Buffalo                 2   14  0   .125  219   417   2-10    1-5       
   
  AC West               W   L   T   Pct   PF    PA    Conf    Div  
San Diego               12  4   0   .750  350   247   9-3     5-1       
Denver                  9   7   0   .563  346   294   7-5     4-2       
Kansas City             6   10  0   .375  258   351   3-9     2-4       
Oakland                 3   12  1   .219  302   390   1-10-1  1-5       
   
  NC North              W   L   T   Pct   PF    PA    Conf    Div  
Detroit                 12  3   1   .781  460   398   10-1-1  5-0-1     
Chicago                 11  5   0   .688  398   286   7-5     4-2       
Green Bay               4   11  1   .281  207   417   3-8-1   2-3-1     
Minnesota               3   13  0   .188  284   425   2-10    0-6       
   
  NC South              W   L   T   Pct   PF    PA    Conf    Div  
Moe's Tavern            15  1   0   .938  455   328   11-1    6-0       
Tampa Bay               6   10  0   .375  273   370   5-7     3-3       
Atlanta                 6   10  0   .375  360   384   5-7     3-3       
New Orleans             0   16  0   .000  232   451   0-12    0-6       
   
  NC East               W   L   T   Pct   PF    PA    Conf    Div  
Washington              13  3   0   .813  465   356   9-3     5-1       
Dallas                  12  4   0   .750  464   273   8-4     4-2       
New York                8   8   0   .500  347   317   6-6     2-4       
Philadelphia            4   12  0   .250  344   447   4-8     1-5       
   
  NC West               W   L   T   Pct   PF    PA    Conf    Div  
San Francisco           12  4   0   .750  436   264   9-3     5-1       
St. Louis               11  5   0   .688  458   322   7-5     4-2       
Mos Eisley              8   8   0   .500  330   296   7-5     3-3       
Seattle                 4   12  0   .250  228   452   2-10    0-6

Houston and Miami are the AFC Wild Card teams.
Dallas and St. Louis are the NFC Wild Card teams.

Statistics are coming up...

Franklinnoble · 10-31-2003, 11:26 AM

2004 Statistical Leaders

The attached file has the full statistics list. Here's the top ten in each category:

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Passing Statistics
   
  Player              Pos Team  GP GS Att  Cmp  Pct   Yards Avg   Lg  TD   Int  
**Jurgenson, Sonny    QB  WAS   16 16 417  260  62.3  3446  8.26  83  30   5      
Coholic, Al           QB  MOE   16 16 574  369  64.2  4399  7.66  74  35   6      
Miller, Jim           QB  CHI   16 16 526  339  64.4  3942  7.49  68  31   7      
Moon, Warren          QB  HOU   16 16 544  345  63.4  4442  8.16  56  32   11     
Montana, Joe          QB  SFO   16 16 526  351  66.7  3826  7.27  49  28   8      
Hunter, Owen          QB  NED   16 16 554  352  63.5  4323  7.80  66  33   11     
Cabot, Joe            QB  CIN   16 16 532  348  65.4  3922  7.37  51  25   6      
Staubach, Roger       QB  DAL   16 16 480  286  59.5  3793  7.90  51  33   11     
Richardson, Bucky     QB  STL   16 16 551  345  62.6  4374  7.93  66  30   10     
Marino, Dan           QB  MIA   12 12 378  226  59.7  2903  7.67  51  22   5      

  Player              Pos Team  Sck  Yards Rating  
**Jurgenson, Sonny    QB  WAS   27   182   107.4     
Coholic, Al           QB  MOE   39   251   103.5     
Miller, Jim           QB  CHI   36   230   101.0     
Moon, Warren          QB  HOU   44   279   100.1     
Montana, Joe          QB  SFO   44   278   99.3      
Hunter, Owen          QB  NED   42   252   99.1      
Cabot, Joe            QB  CIN   49   306   98.2      
Staubach, Roger       QB  DAL   34   206   98.0      
Richardson, Bucky     QB  STL   35   195   97.8      
Marino, Dan           QB  MIA   22   116   97.7      

Rushing Statistics
   
  Player              Pos Team  GP GS Att  Yards Avg   Lg  TD  
Brown, Jim            RB  CLE   16 16 360  1946  5.4   54  8      
Payton, Walter        RB  CHI   15 15 411  1820  4.4   43  9      
Harris, Franco        RB  PIT   16 16 322  1620  5.0   71  10     
Campbell, Earl        RB  HOU   16 16 324  1601  4.9   43  11     
Cthulu,               RB  ARK   16 16 326  1572  4.8   42  14     
Long, Neil            RB  DEN   16 16 373  1550  4.1   41  7      
Smith, Emmitt         RB  DAL   16 16 359  1531  4.2   43  11     
Craig, Roger          RB  SFO   16 16 323  1503  4.6   68  13     
Cabot, Eddie          RB  CIN   16 16 333  1472  4.4   36  11     
Jackson, Bo           RB  OAK   16 16 253  1447  5.7   65  9      

Receiving Statistics
   
  Player              Pos Team  GP GS Targ Ctch Yards Avg   YAC   Lg   TD  
Jefferies, Haywood    WR  STL   16 16 203  112  1781  15.9  314   66   10     
Jackson, Bo           RB  OAK   16 16 147  110  957   8.7   566   78   6      
Walsh, Chris          WR  MIN   16 16 207  106  1560  14.7  219   51   7      
Byars, Keith          RB  PHI   16 16 152  100  861   8.6   506   37   6      
Largent, Steve        WR  SEA   15 15 174  99   1431  14.4  299   69   9      
Barnett, Fred         WR  PHI   13 13 185  97   1372  14.1  223   35   9      
Moore, Herman         WR  DET   16 16 196  97   1693  17.4  411   76   11     
Rice, Jerry           WR  SFO   16 16 166  96   1483  15.4  267   49   8      
Rakoczy, Bennie       WR  NOS   16 16 189  95   1295  13.6  193   50   4      
Gault, Willie         WR  CHI   14 14 169  94   1359  14.4  246   61   8      

Defensive Statistics - Tackles
   
  Player              Pos Team  GP GS Tckl Asst Sack Blkd Hurr  
Singletary, Mike      ILB CHI   16 15 138  32   3.0  0    2      
Bosworth, Brian       ILB SEA   13 13 125  40   2.0  1    4      
Gindin, Jim           S   TBY   16 16 121  32   3.0  0    1      
Buoniconti, Nick      ILB MIA   16 15 117  37   9.0  2    6      
Heath, Winfred        S   PIT   16 16 116  30   0.0  1    0      
Lott, Ronnie          S   SFO   16 16 114  39   1.0  0    0      
Knight, Sammy         S   NOS   16 16 113  37   2.0  0    1      
Jordan, Lee Roy       ILB DAL   16 16 112  44   4.0  2    10     
Joyner, Seth          OLB PHI   16 16 112  33   4.0  0    4      
Nyarlahotep,          ILB ARK   16 14 112  38   4.0  1    7      

Defensive Statistics - Sacks
   
  Player              Pos Team  GP GS Tckl Asst Sack Blkd Hurr  
Gastineau, Mark       DE  NJY   16 16 75   28   22.5 6    23     
Brackens, Tony        DE  JAX   14 14 50   17   21.5 1    39     
Adams, Sam            DE  NED   16 16 60   14   19.5 1    31     
Strahan, Michael      DE  NYK   16 16 70   24   18.5 4    43     
Vader, Darth          DE  MOS   16 16 58   23   17.0 3    35     
Brown, Courtney       DE  CLE   16 16 58   30   16.5 9    36     
Clevenger, Joel       DE  ATL   16 16 47   18   16.5 3    22     
Childress, Ray        DT  STL   16 16 69   36   15.5 7    32     
Haley, Charles        DE  SFO   16 16 56   13   15.5 8    42     
Perry, Refrigerator   DE  CHI   14 14 50   18   13.0 7    39     

Pass Coverage Statistics
   
  Player              Pos Team  GP GS Ints IRYd TD   Defn Cght PPly PDPct  
**Green, Darrell      CB  WAS   16 16 12   207  1    21   51   620   21.6   
Dishman, Chris        CB  SDO   16 16 8    117  1    21   45   544   21.4   
Klingensmith, Thurman CB  HOU   16 16 8    305  4    8    50   534   19.8   
Knight, Sammy         S   NOS   16 16 7    122  1    8    49   570   19.7   
Fitzgerald, Gerald    CB  ATL   11 11 7    61   0    3    23   297   20.8   
Fett, Boba            CB  DAL   12 12 7    163  2    11   36   409   20.8   
Brown, Mike           S   KCY   16 16 6    66   0    15   46   560   20.3   
Smith, Kevin          CB  STL   16 16 6    116  1    19   49   566   20.5   
Beasley, Aaron        CB  JAX   16 16 6    130  1    15   48   534   20.2   
Blonde, Mr.           CB  CIN   13 13 6    39   0    8    38   417   20.0

johnnyshaka · 10-31-2003, 11:35 AM

OUCH...Eagles 4-12...that's what happens when you take O-lineman in the first round...TWO YEARS IN A ROW!!!!!!

JeeberD · 10-31-2003, 11:35 AM

We made the playoffs!!!

Franklinnoble · 10-31-2003, 11:44 AM

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Originally posted by johnnyshaka
OUCH...Eagles 4-12...that's what happens when you take O-lineman in the first round...TWO YEARS IN A ROW!!!!!!

It's strange, because the Eagles weren't exactly plagued by injuries this year like they have been in the past. Fred Barnett missed three games, but aside from that, everyone was healthy.

Cunningham has great attributes on paper, but he only put up a passing rating of 80.7 this year. He threw for 4262 yards, 26TD's, and 19INTs.

Byars had 1220 yards rushing; good numbers, but a lot less than the 1700+ he put up the previous two years. His average dropped to 3.4 per carry.

They lost 4 games by less than 3 points. Some of the other losses were pretty ugly, though.

They were 30th in the league in rushing offense, and 7th in passing offense. They were 27th in rushing defense, and 27th in passing defense.

I think that tells the tale - their defense was bad, and it's going to hurt when you can't run the ball and you can't stop the run.

johnnyshaka · 10-31-2003, 11:47 AM

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Originally posted by Franklinnoble
It's strange, because the Eagles weren't exactly plagued by injuries this year like they have been in the past. Fred Barnett missed three games, but aside from that, everyone was healthy.

Cunningham has great attributes on paper, but he only put up a passing rating of 80.7 this year. He threw for 4262 yards, 26TD's, and 19INTs.

Byars had 1220 yards rushing; good numbers, but a lot less than the 1700+ he put up the previous two years. His average dropped to 3.4 per carry.

They lost 4 games by less than 3 points. Some of the other losses were pretty ugly, though.

They were 30th in the league in rushing offense, and 7th in passing offense. They were 27th in rushing defense, and 27th in passing defense.

I think that tells the tale - their defense was bad, and it's going to hurt when you can't run the ball and you can't stop the run.

I noticed the bad defensive numbers by the points they had scored against them...man, brutal!!

Time to bring back BuddyBall!!!!

Thanks for the quick summary of my crappy team!!!

There's always next year.

Tasan · 10-31-2003, 12:15 PM

What, no division crown for St Louis this year?!?! HEADS WILL ROLL!!!! ;- )

Congrats to San Fran, enjoy while you can, we'll be back next year!

Coffee Warlord · 10-31-2003, 12:58 PM

Chicago goes 11-5 and STILL doesn't make the playoffs. Wow.

Good to see Payton finally playing though, and Miller time kicking ass!

Franklinnoble · 10-31-2003, 01:18 PM

2004 Wild Card Round Preview

Dallas (-2) at San Francisco

The Cowboys are in the playoffs for the first time and are favored to win on the road against the 49ers. WR Lando Calrissian and CB Boba Fett are listed as probable for the game - both players apparently injured in a fight during practice when Calrissian declared that Fett was "bantha fodder." G Larry Allen is also listed as probable. Dallas is led by QB Roger Staubach, who passed for 33 touchdowns this season, and RB Emmitt Smith, who rushed for over 1500 yards and 11 TDs.

The 49ers have no injured starters, and are led by the formidable offensive trio of Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, and Roger Craig. Ronnie Lott and Charles Haley lead a solid defense.

Houston (-2) at New England

Surprise! Houston is in the playoffs again. The two-time defending AFC Champions are two point favorites on the road against the Patriots. QB Warren Moon is listed as probable with a sprained knee. Moon passed for 4442 yards and 32 TD's during the regular season. The Oilers will probably depend on the rushing attack of Earl Campbell, who has carried the ball for 1601 yards.

New England will have to overcome the loss of WR Paul Revere, who has a broken clavicle. There is a small chance that Revere could be available in the Super Bowl, if the Patriots make it that far. QB Owen Hunter leads the team, with 4323 yards passing and 33 TDs. The defense is anchored by DE Sam Adams, who had 19.5 sacks in his first fully healthy season.

Miami at Cleveland (-4)

The Browns are favored to win at home, but they might have to do it without DE Courtney Brown, who is listed as questionable with a strained patellar tendon, and RB Jim Brown, who is listed as probable, but has been fighting severe depression over his failed movie career. The ailment didn't slow him much during the regular season, as he led the NFL with 1946 yards rushing.

The Dolphins are going to be without DE Jason Taylor, who has a ruptured achilles from week 2, and WR Mark Clayton, who blew his ACL in week 6.

St. Louis at Detroit (-3)

The reigning champion St. Louis Maroons will have to start their title defense without DE Brandon Mitchell, and will likely be missing LB Quentin Coryatt. QB Bucky Richardson is listed as probable with a sprained knee. Adding to the lore of the most lopsided trade in league history, WR Haywood Jeffries had a huge year for St. Louis, catching 112 passes for over 1700 yards.

The Lions will have to depend heavily upon RB Barry Sanders, who ran for 1309 yards this season, as QB Andre Ware is on IR after suffering from the last of several concussions in week 14. WR Mel Gray, who broke his leg in week 7, is probable for the game. DT Jerry Ball tore his rotator cuff in the last game of the season, and is gone for the rest of the year.

Franklinnoble · 10-31-2003, 02:44 PM

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Originally posted by Coffee Warlord
Chicago goes 11-5 and STILL doesn't make the playoffs. Wow.

Good to see Payton finally playing though, and Miller time kicking ass!

Yeah... tough break for Da Bears... the NFC was brutal this year.

3ric · 10-31-2003, 02:44 PM

Good old Darth... the only one of the Banthas that cares enough to show up in the stats. (pffth)

Boba did some bounty hunting in the Cowboys' secondary though.

Franklinnoble · 10-31-2003, 03:29 PM

2004 Wild Card Round Results

Haven't We Seen This Before? Montana Stuns Cowboys in Double OT

It was a game for the ages. San Francisco had a 21 point lead late in the 3rd quarter, when the Cowboys came roaring back. Touchdown runs by Jerry Norris and Emmitt Smith, along with a Roger Staubach TD pass to Daryl Johnston capped one of the most exciting comebacks in playoff history.

It was all for naught. Forty-niners QB Joe Montana hit RB Roger Craig from 6 yards out for the winning touchdown in double overtime, making the final score 34-28.

Dallas Kicker Mark Mosely was 0-3, including a missed 46 yard attempt in the first overtime period. He was not seen boarding the plane with the team back to Texas. Cowboys draft Redskins legend... Redskins legend misses three FG's in playoff game. Coincidence?

Emmitt Smith had 27 carries for 126 yards and one touchdown. Roger Staubach was 24-40 for 285 yards, 2 TD's, and 2 INT's - one of which was returned 56 yards for a touchdown.

Game MVP Joe Montana went 28-51 for 299 yards, 3 TD's, and one INT. Roger Craig had 84 yards on 36 carries and one rushing TD.

More OT Heroics! Moon Leads Oilers In Amazing Comeback Win Over Patriots!

In a striking contrast to his fellow Texan counterpart, Houston Kicker Reggie Byerly was 3 for 3, including a 40 yard kick as time expired to cap a 14 point comeback by the Oilers and send the game into overtime.

Hoston won the toss in overtime and drove the ball 84 yards to paydirt, capping the drive with an 11 yard pass from Warren Moon to Drew Hill.

Game MVP Moon was 27 for 43 for 353 yards, 3 TD's, and one INT.

The Patriots did a great job limiting Oilers RB Earl Campbell, holding him to 30 yards on 16 attempts, but they had no solution for the run-and-shoot attack commanded by Moon.

New England QB Owen Hunter was 21 for 31 for 290 yards and 1 TD. Patriots RB Van Kangas had 112 yards on 27 carries and one TD. Kicker Randal Sterne was 3 for 3.

The final score was 30-24.

Even MORE OT Madness! Browns Torpedo Dolphins.

With 1:48 left in the game, Miami stretched their lead to 7 with a 55 yard field goal from K Kelvin Chitwood, and the Dolphins appeared poised to do the unthinkable - win a playoff game in the snow.

But with just 36 seconds left in regulation, Browns QB Dave Brown capped a heroic late drive and hit RB Jim Brown for a 4 yard touchdown pass to send the game into overtime.

Neither team was able to score with three OT posessions, but the Browns finally clinched the victory with a 50 yard field goal by K Wendell Carswell.

Miami RB Ricky Williams had 84 yards rushing on 28 carries and one TD. QB Dan Marino was 26-41 for 236 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT.

Cleveland RB Jim Brown had 134 yards on 30 carries. Game MVP QB Dave Brown was 41-59 for 395 yards, 2 TD's, and 1 INT.

The final score was 26-23

What? No OT? Maroons Nip Lions In Last Minute - 24-23

With just 34 seconds remaining, the St. Louis Maroons continued their title defense with a three yard pass from Bucky Richardson to Leeland McElroy.

The game featured a 66 yard punt return for a touchdown by Lions WR Mel Gray, who was enjoying his first game back from a broken leg. Gray also had 6 catches for 111 yards. Backup Lions QB Tommy Sinclair was 22-34 for 280 yards and 1 TD, but star RB Barry Sanders couldn't take up the slack - rushing for just 22 yards on 13 carries.

Game MVP Bucky Richardson was 30-44 for 377 yards, 3 TDs, and 1 INT. McElroy had 63 yards on 17 carries.

Franklinnoble · 10-31-2003, 04:57 PM

2004 Divisional Round Preview

Cleveland at Jacksonville (-2)

Jacksonville will be without MLB Kevin Hardy, and WR Keenan McCardell is listed as probable. QB Vinny Testaverde leads the Jaguars against the Browns, after having thrown for over 5000 yards in the regular season.

Houston (-4) at San Diego

Somebody had to win the AFC West - this year it was San Diego. With leading rusher Ike Fitzgerald out with a blown ACL, and 6th round pick QB Marc Wilson under center, it doesn't look good for the Chargers against the reigning conference champs.

San Francisco at Washington (-4)

Washington will miss WR Terrell Owens, who is out with a torn rotator cuff. This diminishes what could have otherwise been a repeat of the Haywood Jeffries drama from last season. Instead, the Redskins head into the game relatively healthy, lead by the league's highest rated QB, Sonny Jurgenson. Cornerback Darrell Green, who led the leage with 12 INT's, hopes to shut down Joe Montana this week.

St. Louis at Moe's Tavern (-5)

Brawler's QB Al Coholic is listed as probable, but will almost certainly play on Sunday. The Brawlers look strong this season, and the Maroons will have to play their best game of the season to continue their title defense.

Franklinnoble · 10-31-2003, 06:07 PM

2004 Divisional Round Results

Jaguars Stop Browns In OT

Cleveland Kicker Wendell Carswell tied the game with 26 seconds to go with a 29 yard field goal, but Jacksonville won the toss, and then the game, with a 28 yard field goal from Wade Guthrie.

Browns RB Jim Brown had a good day, rushing for 132 yards and 2 TDs, but QB Dave Brown was unable to repeat his heroic performance from last week, passing for 192 yards and one interception.

Jacksonville RB Fred Taylor ran for 77 yards and 2 TD's, and game MVP Vinny Testaverde was 27 of 35 for 392 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT.

The final score was 27-24

Chargers Shock Oilers 24-10

Written off as the token champions of a weak division, the San Diego Chargers were down by 7 after one quarter, then went on to score 24 unanswered points in a 24-10 rout of the Houston Oilers.

Without starting RB Ike Fitzgerald, the Chargers employed a running back by committee, with four backs combining for 120 yards. Unheralded QB Marc Wilson completed 21 of 35 passes for 210 yards and 2 TD's.

The Chargers were able to hold Oilers RB Earl Campbell to just 57 yards on 20 carries, and took advantage of two interceptions by QB Warren Moon, who was 21 of 43 for 257 yards and 1 TD.

Redskins Offense Sucks Ass. Niners Nuke Washington, 21-10

And it wasn't even as close as the score indicates, folks. The Washington Redskins offense went out and laid an egg, as four Lou Groza field goals were all the scoring the NFC East Champs could muster in their first playoff appearance.

RB John Riggins had 62 yards on 22 carries. Sonny Jurgenson led the on-field defacation, with 20 completions on 40 attempts for 254 yards and 3 interceptions - one of which was returned 71 yards for a touchdown.

49ers RB Roger Craig rushed for 84 yards on 23 carries, and QB Joe Montana was 17 of 27 for 214 yards and 2 TDs.

Brawlers Beat Up Maroons 31-20

St. Louis jumped to a 17-3 early lead, but when star QB Bucky Richardson left the game with a hyperextended knee late in the second quarter, the Maroons season was officially over.

Moe's Tavern dominated the second half. Brawlers RB Seymour Butz rushed for 146 yards on 23 attempts and 2 touchdowns. QB Al Coholoic was 25 of 34 for 319 yards, 2 TD's, and 1 INT.

Prior to the injury, Richardson was 8 of 9 for 126 yards and 1 TD. In relief, QB Mario Lacina was 9 of 25 for 73 yards and 1 TD. RB Leeland McElroy ran for 88 yards on 16 carries.

sterlingice · 10-31-2003, 06:23 PM

How the heck did Jacksonville lead the league in scoring and not have a single player in any of the offensive top 10s?!? That has to be some sort of record.

SI

Franklinnoble · 10-31-2003, 06:38 PM

2004 Conference Championship Results
I don't see a point in previewing this round, as each team has already been introduced

Jags Smash Cinderella's Pumpkin 35-17

It was 28-0 in the second quarter before Jacksonville finally let up on the Chargers. By then, San Diego was keenly aware that the good luck they had last week against Houston had most certainly run out.

Vinny Testaverde completed 21 of 29 passes for 229 yards, 2 TDs, and 1 INT. Fred Taylor had 93 yards on 18 carries.

Chargers RB Daryl Sosa gave a valiant effort, most of it in the second half, running for 106 yards on 20 carries and 2 TD's. QB Marc Wilson was 19 of 39 for 191 yards and 2 INTs.

Montana's Late Rally Falls Short - Brawlers Beat Niners 27-24

Joe Montana threw two touchdown passes late in the fourth quarter to bring San Franciso within three points of Moe's Tavern, but the Brawlers held on to earn their first trip to the Super Bowl.

The 49ers were without RB Roger Craig for most of the game, who sprained a knee ligament in the first quarter. Montana was 24 of 34 for 335 yards, 3 TDs, and 1 INT. He was named the game MVP in the losing effort.

Brawlers RB Seymour Butz carried 28 times for 120 yards and 1 TD. Al Coholic was 21 of 30 for 204 yards, 2 TDs, and 1 INT.

Franklinnoble · 10-31-2003, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sterlingice
How the heck did Jacksonville lead the league in scoring and not have a single player in any of the offensive top 10s?!? That has to be some sort of record.

SI

Well, Testaverde did lead the league in passing yards, and was 9th for TD's. His QB rating was 94.6... 11th in the league.

Taylor had 1062 yards rushing in 15 games. Very respectable numbers - remember, this league is overstocked with all-star RB's.

Smith and McCardell were 7th and 10th in receiving yards... amazing, since they only played 13 and 14 games each.

Franklinnoble · 10-31-2003, 06:47 PM

Just FYI... Moe's Tavern is favored by 6 to win the Super Bowl...

Franklinnoble · 10-31-2003, 06:56 PM

2004 Super Bowl Results

Jags Stun Brawlers 31-18!

Most prognosticators figured the Super Bowl was going to be a one-sided affair this year.

The problem is, they all picked Moe's Tavern.

Brawlers RB Seymour Butz ran for 85 yards on 18 carries, and QB Al Coholic threw for a whopping 404 yards in 27 passes out of 52 attempts; but he only managed 1 TD and couldn't overcome 2 interceptions.

Jacksonville RB Fred Taylor carried 19 times for 107 yards and 1 TD. Game MVP Vinny Testaverde was 26 for 37 passing, for 380 yards, 3 TDs, and 2 INTs. Jags WR Keenan McCardell had 8 catches for 154 yards and 1 TD.

Franklinnoble · 10-31-2003, 06:59 PM

OK... 2004 is in the books. I'll post the season awards later, and I'll go ahead and start simming the TCY season so I can generate the draft file.

Start thinking of draftee suggestions. Let's keep the QB's and RB's at a minimum... no more than one of each. We had way too many last year, and there's plenty of good QB's in the league right now. Let's not have any more than three of any other position.

** Edit... maybe we can have more than three of each kind of OL. There's still room for more of those.

Travis · 10-31-2003, 07:17 PM

Why oh why does Houston insist on giving away all our created players? First it was Jeffries, now Dishman too, damn! Surprise surprise, each time we let one go, we do a little worse.

As for my recruit, let's go with CB: Marcus Trufant, Washington State.

Tasan · 10-31-2003, 07:23 PM

C Jerry Fontenot, Texas A&M
MLB Johnny Holland, Texas A&M
OT Louis Cheek, Texas A&M
SS Patrick Bates, Texas A&M

Sublime · 10-31-2003, 07:25 PM

DT: Justin Provost, UCLA

Coffee Warlord · 10-31-2003, 07:35 PM

OG Erik Flamebeard, Northwestern

JeeberD · 10-31-2003, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Franklinnoble
Haven't We Seen This Before? Montana Stuns Cowboys in Double OT

I'll get some players in tommorrow night hopefully...

Nyarlahotep · 10-31-2003, 10:18 PM

CB - Hastur

sterlingice · 11-01-2003, 04:11 AM

Ha! My team beat the team I supplied with names! Jax over Brawlers forever

for the draft: OT Leon Searcy, Miami

SI

DolphinFan1 · 11-01-2003, 07:38 AM

OG - Larry Little : Bethune-Cookman

johnnyshaka · 11-01-2003, 01:00 PM

DE Marc Pilon - Syracuse
OT Jeff Pilon - Syracuse

Vince · 11-02-2003, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Franklinnoble
Haven't We Seen This Before? Montana Stuns Cowboys in Double OT

It was a game for the ages. San Francisco had a 21 point lead late in the 3rd quarter, when the Cowboys came roaring back. Touchdown runs by Jerry Norris and Emmitt Smith, along with a Roger Staubach TD pass to Daryl Johnston capped one of the most exciting comebacks in playoff history.

It was all for naught. Forty-niners QB Joe Montana hit RB Roger Craig from 6 yards out for the winning touchdown in double overtime, making the final score 34-28.

Dallas Kicker Mark Mosely was 0-3, including a missed 46 yard attempt in the first overtime period. He was not seen boarding the plane with the team back to Texas. Cowboys draft Redskins legend... Redskins legend misses three FG's in playoff game. Coincidence?

Emmitt Smith had 27 carries for 126 yards and one touchdown. Roger Staubach was 24-40 for 285 yards, 2 TD's, and 2 INT's - one of which was returned 56 yards for a touchdown.

Game MVP Joe Montana went 28-51 for 299 yards, 3 TD's, and one INT. Roger Craig had 84 yards on 36 carries and one rushing TD.

JeeberD · 11-02-2003, 10:43 AM

MLB Trey Merkins - UTEP
TE Brian Natkin - UTEP
OT Trey Darilek - UTEP

General Mike · 11-02-2003, 11:59 AM

MLB Gary Brackett - Rutgers
FS Jay Bellamy - Rutgers
OG Shaun O'Hara - Rutgers

Franklinnoble · 11-02-2003, 08:41 PM

Coaching costs dropped the Redskins profit margins a bit in 2004. Our score for the year was 69.

Here's the season awards for 2004:

Code:


Front Office Football: The Fourth Edition
2004 Awards List
   
   Award                                      Player                      Team  
##Player of the Year                          Jim Brown                   CLE    
##Front Office Bowl MVP                       Vinny Testaverde            JAX    
Coach of the Year                             Lionel Eskenazi             MOE    
Legend of the Game                            Andre Ware                  DET    
##Offensive Player of the Year                Jim Brown                   CLE    
##Defensive Player of the Year                Nick Buoniconti             MIA    
##Offensive Rookie of the Year                Jorge Brock                 OAK    
##Defensive Rookie of the Year                Emmitt Czaplicki            TBY    
##All-League First-String Quarterback         Al Coholic                  MOE    
##All-League First-String Running Back        Jim Brown                   CLE    
##All-League First-String Fullback            Maya Buttreeks              MOE    
##All-League First-String Tight End           Anita Bath                  MOE    
##All-League First-String Wide Receiver       Haywood Jefferies           STL    
##All-League First-String Wide Receiver       Herman Moore                DET    
##All-League First-String Center              Abdul Mad Arab Alhazred     ARK    
##All-League First-String Offensive Guard     Ray Brown                   CLE    
##All-League First-String Offensive Guard     Larry Allen                 DAL    
##All-League First-String Offensive Tackle    Tony Mandarich              GBY    
##All-League First-String Offensive Tackle    Richmond Webb               STL    
##All-League First-String Punter              Deron Bashford              SEA    
##All-League First-String Kicker              Reggie Byerly               HOU    
##All-League First-String Defensive End       Mark Gastineau              NJY    
##All-League First-String Defensive End       Michael Strahan             NYK    
##All-League First-String Defensive Tackle    Ray Childress               STL    
##All-League First-String Defensive Tackle    Ivana Tinkle                MOE    
##All-League First-String Inside Linebacker   Nick Buoniconti             MIA    
##All-League First-String Outside Linebacker  Mr. Pink                    CIN    
##All-League First-String Outside Linebacker  Lawrence Taylor             NYK    
**All-League First-String Cornerback          Darrell Green               WAS    
##All-League First-String Cornerback          Chris Dishman               SDO    
##All-League First-String Safety              Jim Gindin                  TBY    
##All-League First-String Safety              Sammy Knight                NOS    
**All-League Second-String Quarterback        Sonny Jurgenson             WAS    
##All-League Second-String Running Back         Cthulu                    ARK    
##All-League Second-String Fullback           Daryl Johnston              DAL    
##All-League Second-String Tight End          Shannon Sharpe              DEN    
##All-League Second-String Wide Receiver      Chris Walsh                 MIN    
##All-League Second-String Wide Receiver      Jerry Rice                  SFO    
##All-League Second-String Center             Bruce Matthews              HOU    
##All-League Second-String Offensive Guard    Ruben Brown                 CLE    
##All-League Second-String Offensive Guard    Jim Forbes                  PIT    
**All-League Second-String Offensive Tackle   Joe Jacoby                  WAS    
##All-League Second-String Offensive Tackle   Bill Gates                  CHI    
##All-League Second-String Punter             Alfred Douthit              GBY    
##All-League Second-String Kicker             Jason Hanson                DET    
##All-League Second-String Defensive End      Tony Brackens               JAX    
##All-League Second-String Defensive End      Sam Adams                   NED    
##All-League Second-String Defensive Tackle   Jerry Ball                  DET    
##All-League Second-String Defensive Tackle   John Sullivan               NOS    
##All-League Second-String Inside Linebacker  Mike Singletary             CHI    
##All-League Second-String Outside Linebacker Steven Gallier              SFO    
##All-League Second-String Outside Linebacker Jack Ham                    CLE    
##All-League Second-String Cornerback         Aaron Beasley               JAX    
##All-League Second-String Cornerback         Kevin Smith                 STL    
##All-League Second-String Safety             Mike Brown                  KCY    
##All-League Second-String Safety             Brian Dawkins               PHI

10-30-2003, 12:34 PM	#254
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Sure you got an invite, I believe you... Hurry up and get those players drafted! I want to see who the Cowboys take! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

10-30-2003, 01:30 PM	#255
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	2004 Pre-Season Report There's good new staff available, so the Redskins make a few hires. First, they steal lead scout Wes Snyder from the Giants, a 37 year old whose personnel decisions have guided New York to two straight playoff appearances. Second, they hire 35 year old Drew Rose as head coach. Rose has no prior NFL experience, but his credentials are incredible, and for a coach that age, they're only going to get better. Both are now the highest paid at their positions, and it is expected that they will earn their hefty salaries. (See how realistic this is? I'm running the Redskins just like Danny Snyder would!) Of course, ticket prices will have to undergo a marginal increase to support these improvements to the franchise. The draft is imported, and, surprisingly, the supplements are less dominant than they were last year. I didn't change the way I modified the draft file any - just appears to be more randomization. It is also likely that TCY produces better talent on its own after it's been running for a season or two. Regardless, it's actually working out like I had hoped - everyone we added should go early, but not necessarily in round 1. A look at the available free agents produces a few surprises. MLB Chris Spielman and SE Terrell Owens are available. Injuries and/or randomization may have reduced their attributes. They're solid looking, but not spectacular. They're the best two free agents available in an otherwise weak pool, and I have ample cap space, so I make some bids. Owens signs for $12.4 million over 4 years. I had the high offer on Spielman through week 6, and then he suddenly signs with Mos Eisley for $2.97 million over 2 years. I pick up a few more DL's and LB's to improve the front 7 a bit, and then move on to the draft. Washington picks 26th, and there's no single player that's going to make the team substantially better, so I decide not to make any deals and just wait to see what's available after the first 25 go. Here's the draft up to that point: Code: 1. New Jersey - Ingram, Sedrick, WR, Western Michigan 2. Seattle - Watanabe, Andre, DE, New Mexico 3. Green Bay - Jobs, Steve, G, California 4. Buffalo - Granberry, Arnold, CB, Marshall 5. Denver - Churchill, Winston, G, Yale 6. Tennessee - Foley, Mickey, QB, Duke 7. San Diego - Hamlin, Ken, S, Arkansas 8. Oakland - Tate, Steve, C, Texas A&M 9. Philadelphia - Nickles, Timothy, T, North Carolina State 10. Atlanta - Carlson, Clay, RB, Western Illinois 11. New Orleans - Bridges, Frank, G, San Diego State 12. Jacksonville - Conger, Ryan, OLB, Western Michigan 13. Arkham - Kelley, Quentin, DE, Alabama 14. Mos Eisley - McKinney, Seth, G, Texas A&M 15. Minnesota - Young, Brian, DT, Texas - El Paso 16. Dallas - Garrison, Wes, OLB, Alabama 17. Miami - Ursino, Justin, G, Akron 18. Chicago - Floyd, Gonzalo"Pookie", DT, Texas - El Paso 19. Pittsburgh - Boyer, Bobby, T, Southern Mississippi 20. Jacksonville - Kennedy, Geoff, G, Connecticut 21. Baltimore - Ramsey, Johnnie, CB, Connecticut 22. New York - Doyle, Les, C, Navy 23. New Orleans - Bonds, Jason, T, Ball State 24. Cleveland - Ahn, Reggie, ILB, San Diego State 25. Kansas City - Muscarella, Colin, QB, San Diego State I'd really like to improve the OL, so I take the best available - C Damien Woody from Boston College. In round two, the best fit available is TE Marco Battaglia from Rutgers. Here's how the first two rounds went, following the first 25 picks: Code: 26. Washington - Woody, Damien, C, Boston College 27. Detroit - Smalley, Brady, DE, Kentucky 28. Moe's Tavern - Footman, Herb, G, Troy State 29. New England - McElroy, Cornell, OLB, Northern Illinois 30. Cincinnati - Coles, Broderick, T, Cincinnati 31. Houston - Thomas, Skip, T, New Mexico 32. St. Louis - Ingram, Lionel, DE, Eastern Michigan 33. New Jersey - Wyss, J.R., ILB, Texas A&M 34. Kansas City - Hedges, Gerald, ILB, Iowa 35. Green Bay - Oliver, Kirk, DE, Western Michigan 36. Buffalo - Rodgers, Bart, DT, Georgia Tech 37. Denver - Nguyen, Dat, OLB, Texas A&M 38. Tennessee - Walker, DJ, CB, Texas - El Paso 39. San Diego - Blair, Tony, T, Georgia Tech 40. Oakland - Shell, Malcolm, QB, North Carolina 41. Philadelphia - Bryant, Bryce, S, Oklahoma State 42. Atlanta - Tucker, Zack, WR, Maryland 43. New Orleans - Mi-Go, , TE, No College 44. Tampa Bay - Czaplicki, Emmitt, OLB, Utah 45. Arkham - McGriff, Earl, T, Eastern Michigan 46. Mos Eisley - Larry, Ronald, OLB, Maryland 47. Minnesota - Stewart, Deron, G, Colorado State 48. Dallas - Newton, Mario, DE, Utah 49. Miami - Venegas, Melvin, S, UNLV 50. Chicago - Gates, Bill, T, Harvard 51. Pittsburgh - Rabach, Wes, T, North Carolina 52. Jacksonville - Turnbull, Bruce, OLB, Connecticut 53. Baltimore - Cooley, Warren, G, Florida 54. New York - Hollis, Larry, S, Georgia 55. San Francisco - Terrell, Alex, DT, Kentucky 56. Cleveland - Hodges, Aaron, DT, Northern Illinois 57. Kansas City - Hicks, Tommy, WR, Virginia Tech 58. Washington - Battaglia, Marco, TE, Rutgers 59. Detroit - Maxwell, Edwin, ILB, Florida 60. Moe's Tavern - Criswell, Scott, T, Florida 61. New England - Page, Frankie, T, North Carolina 62. Cincinnati - Rucci, Kerry, G, UAB 63. Houston - Cantrell, Edwin, T, Ball State 64. St. Louis - Townsend, Raymond, T, Akron Tough decision in Round 3. FB Rob Konrad and QB Kevin Murray are both still available. I decide to continue to hoard QB talent, and take Murray. QB's are always great trade bait. In Round 4, I select K Lou Groza. In Round 5, I take ILB Shawn Bajorek from Troy State. He's decent, and since I'm running a 3-4, I need all the LB talent I can get. In round 6, I select T Vinny Hampton, also from Troy State. Most would consider him a backup, but he might start for the Redskins this year. My final selection is WR Lincoln Pierce from Ball State. He's awful. So, I have a decision to make prior to training camp regarding my QB situation. I have four on the roster right now: Code: Player # Pos Exp Current Estimate Future Estimate Cntrct OnTeam Jurgenson, Sonny 9 QB 3 90 90 3 yrs. --- Murray, Kevin 4 QB 1 22 64 4 yrs. 2004 Nielsen, Rob 14 QB 2 24 63 3 yrs. 2003 Shuler, Heath 5 QB 2 20 49 2 yrs. 2003 I can't trade Murray, because I just signed him. That leaves Nielsen and Shuler to trade. Neilsen is obviously worth more on the market, and I don't really need much talent at my 3rd QB unless I'm grooming him for the future, and right now, I don't need a future QB. One other caveat - for some reason, QB George Washington went undrafted. I could theoretically trade Shuler AND Neilsen, and pick up Washington as the #3 guy. Post your thoughts... I'll wait a while before I make my decision.

10-30-2003, 02:48 PM	#256
Vince Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Willow Glen, CA	I'd be interested in a league like this, but like The Afoci, I'm not sure if I'll have time. Already in the IHOF, and I'm pretty strapped for time as-is. Yeah, interesting how Stubblefield's FOF Career mirrored that of real life __________________ Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com.

10-30-2003, 03:08 PM	#258
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	I'd go for a league like this, it would be fun. I say trade Shuler and Neilson and pick up Washington. I mean, he IS a founding father and all. ;- ) Plus you can see if he breaks out. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

10-30-2003, 03:25 PM	#260
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Yay, GW is a smart, smart man... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

10-30-2003, 12:11 PM	#251
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	dola... and I don't really expect this league to be intensely time consuming. If I'm managing it, it's going to be pretty laid-back.

10-30-2003, 12:27 PM	#253
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Ah... I got an invite to the CFL, but didn't respond in time. I dunno if there's a waiting list or what, but I missed out.

10-30-2003, 03:03 PM	#257
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Alright... I decide to make the trade for Neilsen. He doesn't command as much as I had hoped - I send him along with my 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th round picks next year to Seattle for their 1st round pick next year. Not the best trade I've ever made, but having two first rounders next season will be nice, and Neilsen will probably enjoy throwing passes to Steve Largent this year. The biggest upside in this trade is that Seattle plays in a brutally tough division, and the draft pick should be a good one.

10-30-2003, 03:14 PM	#259
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	I was kinda sentimental about Shuler. Washington signed a one-year deal with Dallas after training camp.

10-30-2003, 03:26 PM	#261
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Smart enough to ride the pine behind Staubach? He'll probably stay with Dallas until he's a UFA - by then he'll have broken-out (if he's going to) and will be worth big money.

10-30-2003, 03:32 PM	#262
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	If Dodger gets hurt at least we'll have a good back-up. Glad to see that the Cowboys are still going defense in the draft. Wish they would have drafted one of my guys, though... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

10-30-2003, 03:32 PM	#263
3ric College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Sweden	Hey - where did Lando go? __________________ San Diego Chargers (HFL) - Lappland Reindeers (WOOF) - Gothenburg Giants (IHOF) Indiana: A TCY VC - year 2044 - the longest running dynasty ever on FOFC!

10-30-2003, 03:36 PM	#264
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Looks like Lando Calrissian was drafted in the 3rd round by the Dallas Cowboys... Sheesh... it's like Jimmy Johnson has come back to infect my dynasty...

10-30-2003, 04:09 PM	#265
Sublime High School JV Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: NH/Boston University	What about Kendrick Perkins? __________________ BU Hockey WHAT!

10-31-2003, 11:35 AM	#270
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	OUCH...Eagles 4-12...that's what happens when you take O-lineman in the first round...TWO YEARS IN A ROW!!!!!!

10-31-2003, 11:35 AM	#271
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	We made the playoffs!!! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

10-31-2003, 12:15 PM	#274
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	What, no division crown for St Louis this year?!?! HEADS WILL ROLL!!!! ;- ) Congrats to San Fran, enjoy while you can, we'll be back next year! __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

10-31-2003, 12:58 PM	#275
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Chicago goes 11-5 and STILL doesn't make the playoffs. Wow. Good to see Payton finally playing though, and Miller time kicking ass!

10-31-2003, 01:18 PM	#276
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	2004 Wild Card Round Preview Dallas (-2) at San Francisco The Cowboys are in the playoffs for the first time and are favored to win on the road against the 49ers. WR Lando Calrissian and CB Boba Fett are listed as probable for the game - both players apparently injured in a fight during practice when Calrissian declared that Fett was "bantha fodder." G Larry Allen is also listed as probable. Dallas is led by QB Roger Staubach, who passed for 33 touchdowns this season, and RB Emmitt Smith, who rushed for over 1500 yards and 11 TDs. The 49ers have no injured starters, and are led by the formidable offensive trio of Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, and Roger Craig. Ronnie Lott and Charles Haley lead a solid defense. Houston (-2) at New England Surprise! Houston is in the playoffs again. The two-time defending AFC Champions are two point favorites on the road against the Patriots. QB Warren Moon is listed as probable with a sprained knee. Moon passed for 4442 yards and 32 TD's during the regular season. The Oilers will probably depend on the rushing attack of Earl Campbell, who has carried the ball for 1601 yards. New England will have to overcome the loss of WR Paul Revere, who has a broken clavicle. There is a small chance that Revere could be available in the Super Bowl, if the Patriots make it that far. QB Owen Hunter leads the team, with 4323 yards passing and 33 TDs. The defense is anchored by DE Sam Adams, who had 19.5 sacks in his first fully healthy season. Miami at Cleveland (-4) The Browns are favored to win at home, but they might have to do it without DE Courtney Brown, who is listed as questionable with a strained patellar tendon, and RB Jim Brown, who is listed as probable, but has been fighting severe depression over his failed movie career. The ailment didn't slow him much during the regular season, as he led the NFL with 1946 yards rushing. The Dolphins are going to be without DE Jason Taylor, who has a ruptured achilles from week 2, and WR Mark Clayton, who blew his ACL in week 6. St. Louis at Detroit (-3) The reigning champion St. Louis Maroons will have to start their title defense without DE Brandon Mitchell, and will likely be missing LB Quentin Coryatt. QB Bucky Richardson is listed as probable with a sprained knee. Adding to the lore of the most lopsided trade in league history, WR Haywood Jeffries had a huge year for St. Louis, catching 112 passes for over 1700 yards. The Lions will have to depend heavily upon RB Barry Sanders, who ran for 1309 yards this season, as QB Andre Ware is on IR after suffering from the last of several concussions in week 14. WR Mel Gray, who broke his leg in week 7, is probable for the game. DT Jerry Ball tore his rotator cuff in the last game of the season, and is gone for the rest of the year.

10-31-2003, 02:44 PM	#278
3ric College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Sweden	Good old Darth... the only one of the Banthas that cares enough to show up in the stats. (pffth) Boba did some bounty hunting in the Cowboys' secondary though. __________________ San Diego Chargers (HFL) - Lappland Reindeers (WOOF) - Gothenburg Giants (IHOF) Indiana: A TCY VC - year 2044 - the longest running dynasty ever on FOFC!

10-31-2003, 03:29 PM	#279
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	2004 Wild Card Round Results Haven't We Seen This Before? Montana Stuns Cowboys in Double OT It was a game for the ages. San Francisco had a 21 point lead late in the 3rd quarter, when the Cowboys came roaring back. Touchdown runs by Jerry Norris and Emmitt Smith, along with a Roger Staubach TD pass to Daryl Johnston capped one of the most exciting comebacks in playoff history. It was all for naught. Forty-niners QB Joe Montana hit RB Roger Craig from 6 yards out for the winning touchdown in double overtime, making the final score 34-28. Dallas Kicker Mark Mosely was 0-3, including a missed 46 yard attempt in the first overtime period. He was not seen boarding the plane with the team back to Texas. Cowboys draft Redskins legend... Redskins legend misses three FG's in playoff game. Coincidence? Emmitt Smith had 27 carries for 126 yards and one touchdown. Roger Staubach was 24-40 for 285 yards, 2 TD's, and 2 INT's - one of which was returned 56 yards for a touchdown. Game MVP Joe Montana went 28-51 for 299 yards, 3 TD's, and one INT. Roger Craig had 84 yards on 36 carries and one rushing TD. More OT Heroics! Moon Leads Oilers In Amazing Comeback Win Over Patriots! In a striking contrast to his fellow Texan counterpart, Houston Kicker Reggie Byerly was 3 for 3, including a 40 yard kick as time expired to cap a 14 point comeback by the Oilers and send the game into overtime. Hoston won the toss in overtime and drove the ball 84 yards to paydirt, capping the drive with an 11 yard pass from Warren Moon to Drew Hill. Game MVP Moon was 27 for 43 for 353 yards, 3 TD's, and one INT. The Patriots did a great job limiting Oilers RB Earl Campbell, holding him to 30 yards on 16 attempts, but they had no solution for the run-and-shoot attack commanded by Moon. New England QB Owen Hunter was 21 for 31 for 290 yards and 1 TD. Patriots RB Van Kangas had 112 yards on 27 carries and one TD. Kicker Randal Sterne was 3 for 3. The final score was 30-24. Even MORE OT Madness! Browns Torpedo Dolphins. With 1:48 left in the game, Miami stretched their lead to 7 with a 55 yard field goal from K Kelvin Chitwood, and the Dolphins appeared poised to do the unthinkable - win a playoff game in the snow. But with just 36 seconds left in regulation, Browns QB Dave Brown capped a heroic late drive and hit RB Jim Brown for a 4 yard touchdown pass to send the game into overtime. Neither team was able to score with three OT posessions, but the Browns finally clinched the victory with a 50 yard field goal by K Wendell Carswell. Miami RB Ricky Williams had 84 yards rushing on 28 carries and one TD. QB Dan Marino was 26-41 for 236 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT. Cleveland RB Jim Brown had 134 yards on 30 carries. Game MVP QB Dave Brown was 41-59 for 395 yards, 2 TD's, and 1 INT. The final score was 26-23 What? No OT? Maroons Nip Lions In Last Minute - 24-23 With just 34 seconds remaining, the St. Louis Maroons continued their title defense with a three yard pass from Bucky Richardson to Leeland McElroy. The game featured a 66 yard punt return for a touchdown by Lions WR Mel Gray, who was enjoying his first game back from a broken leg. Gray also had 6 catches for 111 yards. Backup Lions QB Tommy Sinclair was 22-34 for 280 yards and 1 TD, but star RB Barry Sanders couldn't take up the slack - rushing for just 22 yards on 13 carries. Game MVP Bucky Richardson was 30-44 for 377 yards, 3 TDs, and 1 INT. McElroy had 63 yards on 17 carries.

10-31-2003, 04:57 PM	#280
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	2004 Divisional Round Preview Cleveland at Jacksonville (-2) Jacksonville will be without MLB Kevin Hardy, and WR Keenan McCardell is listed as probable. QB Vinny Testaverde leads the Jaguars against the Browns, after having thrown for over 5000 yards in the regular season. Houston (-4) at San Diego Somebody had to win the AFC West - this year it was San Diego. With leading rusher Ike Fitzgerald out with a blown ACL, and 6th round pick QB Marc Wilson under center, it doesn't look good for the Chargers against the reigning conference champs. San Francisco at Washington (-4) Washington will miss WR Terrell Owens, who is out with a torn rotator cuff. This diminishes what could have otherwise been a repeat of the Haywood Jeffries drama from last season. Instead, the Redskins head into the game relatively healthy, lead by the league's highest rated QB, Sonny Jurgenson. Cornerback Darrell Green, who led the leage with 12 INT's, hopes to shut down Joe Montana this week. St. Louis at Moe's Tavern (-5) Brawler's QB Al Coholic is listed as probable, but will almost certainly play on Sunday. The Brawlers look strong this season, and the Maroons will have to play their best game of the season to continue their title defense.

10-31-2003, 06:07 PM	#281
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	2004 Divisional Round Results Jaguars Stop Browns In OT Cleveland Kicker Wendell Carswell tied the game with 26 seconds to go with a 29 yard field goal, but Jacksonville won the toss, and then the game, with a 28 yard field goal from Wade Guthrie. Browns RB Jim Brown had a good day, rushing for 132 yards and 2 TDs, but QB Dave Brown was unable to repeat his heroic performance from last week, passing for 192 yards and one interception. Jacksonville RB Fred Taylor ran for 77 yards and 2 TD's, and game MVP Vinny Testaverde was 27 of 35 for 392 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT. The final score was 27-24 Chargers Shock Oilers 24-10 Written off as the token champions of a weak division, the San Diego Chargers were down by 7 after one quarter, then went on to score 24 unanswered points in a 24-10 rout of the Houston Oilers. Without starting RB Ike Fitzgerald, the Chargers employed a running back by committee, with four backs combining for 120 yards. Unheralded QB Marc Wilson completed 21 of 35 passes for 210 yards and 2 TD's. The Chargers were able to hold Oilers RB Earl Campbell to just 57 yards on 20 carries, and took advantage of two interceptions by QB Warren Moon, who was 21 of 43 for 257 yards and 1 TD. Redskins Offense Sucks Ass. Niners Nuke Washington, 21-10 And it wasn't even as close as the score indicates, folks. The Washington Redskins offense went out and laid an egg, as four Lou Groza field goals were all the scoring the NFC East Champs could muster in their first playoff appearance. RB John Riggins had 62 yards on 22 carries. Sonny Jurgenson led the on-field defacation, with 20 completions on 40 attempts for 254 yards and 3 interceptions - one of which was returned 71 yards for a touchdown. 49ers RB Roger Craig rushed for 84 yards on 23 carries, and QB Joe Montana was 17 of 27 for 214 yards and 2 TDs. Brawlers Beat Up Maroons 31-20 St. Louis jumped to a 17-3 early lead, but when star QB Bucky Richardson left the game with a hyperextended knee late in the second quarter, the Maroons season was officially over. Moe's Tavern dominated the second half. Brawlers RB Seymour Butz rushed for 146 yards on 23 attempts and 2 touchdowns. QB Al Coholoic was 25 of 34 for 319 yards, 2 TD's, and 1 INT. Prior to the injury, Richardson was 8 of 9 for 126 yards and 1 TD. In relief, QB Mario Lacina was 9 of 25 for 73 yards and 1 TD. RB Leeland McElroy ran for 88 yards on 16 carries.

10-31-2003, 06:23 PM	#282
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	How the heck did Jacksonville lead the league in scoring and not have a single player in any of the offensive top 10s?!? That has to be some sort of record. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

10-31-2003, 06:38 PM	#283
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	2004 Conference Championship Results I don't see a point in previewing this round, as each team has already been introduced Jags Smash Cinderella's Pumpkin 35-17 It was 28-0 in the second quarter before Jacksonville finally let up on the Chargers. By then, San Diego was keenly aware that the good luck they had last week against Houston had most certainly run out. Vinny Testaverde completed 21 of 29 passes for 229 yards, 2 TDs, and 1 INT. Fred Taylor had 93 yards on 18 carries. Chargers RB Daryl Sosa gave a valiant effort, most of it in the second half, running for 106 yards on 20 carries and 2 TD's. QB Marc Wilson was 19 of 39 for 191 yards and 2 INTs. Montana's Late Rally Falls Short - Brawlers Beat Niners 27-24 Joe Montana threw two touchdown passes late in the fourth quarter to bring San Franciso within three points of Moe's Tavern, but the Brawlers held on to earn their first trip to the Super Bowl. The 49ers were without RB Roger Craig for most of the game, who sprained a knee ligament in the first quarter. Montana was 24 of 34 for 335 yards, 3 TDs, and 1 INT. He was named the game MVP in the losing effort. Brawlers RB Seymour Butz carried 28 times for 120 yards and 1 TD. Al Coholic was 21 of 30 for 204 yards, 2 TDs, and 1 INT.

10-31-2003, 06:47 PM	#285
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Just FYI... Moe's Tavern is favored by 6 to win the Super Bowl...

10-31-2003, 06:56 PM	#286
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	2004 Super Bowl Results Jags Stun Brawlers 31-18! Most prognosticators figured the Super Bowl was going to be a one-sided affair this year. The problem is, they all picked Moe's Tavern. Brawlers RB Seymour Butz ran for 85 yards on 18 carries, and QB Al Coholic threw for a whopping 404 yards in 27 passes out of 52 attempts; but he only managed 1 TD and couldn't overcome 2 interceptions. Jacksonville RB Fred Taylor carried 19 times for 107 yards and 1 TD. Game MVP Vinny Testaverde was 26 for 37 passing, for 380 yards, 3 TDs, and 2 INTs. Jags WR Keenan McCardell had 8 catches for 154 yards and 1 TD.

10-31-2003, 06:59 PM	#287
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	OK... 2004 is in the books. I'll post the season awards later, and I'll go ahead and start simming the TCY season so I can generate the draft file. Start thinking of draftee suggestions. Let's keep the QB's and RB's at a minimum... no more than one of each. We had way too many last year, and there's plenty of good QB's in the league right now. Let's not have any more than three of any other position. ** Edit... maybe we can have more than three of each kind of OL. There's still room for more of those. Last edited by Franklinnoble : 10-31-2003 at 07:00 PM.

10-31-2003, 07:17 PM	#288
Travis Pro Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada eh	Why oh why does Houston insist on giving away all our created players? First it was Jeffries, now Dishman too, damn! Surprise surprise, each time we let one go, we do a little worse. As for my recruit, let's go with CB: Marcus Trufant, Washington State. __________________ "I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." - Rogers Hornsby

10-31-2003, 07:23 PM	#289
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	C Jerry Fontenot, Texas A&M MLB Johnny Holland, Texas A&M OT Louis Cheek, Texas A&M SS Patrick Bates, Texas A&M __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

10-31-2003, 07:25 PM	#290
Sublime High School JV Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: NH/Boston University	DT: Justin Provost, UCLA __________________ BU Hockey WHAT!

10-31-2003, 07:35 PM	#291
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	OG Erik Flamebeard, Northwestern

10-31-2003, 10:18 PM	#293
Nyarlahotep College Benchwarmer Join Date: Mar 2003	CB - Hastur

11-01-2003, 04:11 AM	#294
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Ha! My team beat the team I supplied with names! Jax over Brawlers forever for the draft: OT Leon Searcy, Miami SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

11-01-2003, 07:38 AM	#295
DolphinFan1 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Connecticut	OG - Larry Little : Bethune-Cookman __________________ GM of the Milwaukee Muscle Men of the ZFL. The 1st team in ZFL history to have a perfect losing season. I am on a quest to show that the Dolphins can win the Super Bowl. Or should I say Front Office Bowl, with FOF2K7. The revival of an old favorite, FOFC Wrestling Dynasty