American - 2014

[Kodos]

EF27 and his Axemen chopped us up like kindling tonight. Had a good first drive, but from there, things went downhill pretty quickly. 0 for 2 against the Axemen. GG, EF.

[Kodos]

Week 4 Results

Asheville 38, Rochester 14
North Plainfield 35, Western Kentucky 14
Chesapeake 38, Fairbanks 31
Vicksburg 28, Clemson 21 OT
Frederick 42, Washington State 35 OT

Week 5 Matchups

Fairbanks (1-3) at #13 Tucker (2-0)
Maassluis (1-1) at #25 Vicksburg (4-0)
Colorado (4-0) at Outer Banks (2-0)
Tulsa (0-2) at Chesapeake (3-0)
Orlando (1-0) at Asheville (2-2)
South Alabama (1-2) at North Plainfield (2-2)
Rochester (1-1) at Syracuse (0-3)

[Julio Riddols]

Let me know when you're good to play, EF. I'm free as long as we start by 1 PM any day except for Mon/Tues, when I am free any time after 4 PM.

[Eaglesfan27]

I work tomorrow and have family stuff this weekend. I can probably play Monday or Tuesday night. Next week is "my on week" at work, so I can't play during the day any of those days.

[Julio Riddols]

Monday or Tuesday works for me.

[Eaglesfan27]

Do you want to play tonight or tomorrow?

[Julio Riddols]

Tonight works. What time?

[Eaglesfan27]

Have to get the kid to bed and do a bit of work. Between 10:00 and 10:30 (eastern time) work?

[Julio Riddols]

I'll be there.

[Eaglesfan27]

Julio killed me with 3 interceptions. The first one was an amazing dive on a tipped ball by his safety. The 2nd was due to HORRIBLE lag in which my screen completely froze. I shouldn't have panicked and thrown it still, but I did and I couldn't even see what happened. Next thing I know, he has the ball. Lag got me on the 3rd one too. It was so frustrating. But, we fought back and took it into OT. I scored first and seriously considered going for 2, but decided to play it safe. That cost us as Orlando marched down the field, scored, and ran it in for 2. 43-42 win for Orlando. So frustrating. Good game, JR.

[Julio Riddols]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Julio killed me with 3 interceptions. The first one was an amazing dive on a tipped ball by his safety. The 2nd was due to HORRIBLE lag in which my screen completely froze. I shouldn't have panicked and thrown it still, but I did and I couldn't even see what happened. Next thing I know, he has the ball. Lag got me on the 3rd one too. It was so frustrating. But, we fought back and took it into OT. I scored first and seriously considered going for 2, but decided to play it safe. That cost us as Orlando marched down the field, scored, and ran it in for 2. 43-42 win for Orlando. So frustrating. Good game, JR.

I had a couple lag influenced plays too, one that didn't hurt me on a run play, and the other was that pick I threw in the end zone trying to go up 28-7 was a wrong button press because I never saw the icons come up and I wrongly guessed X for the inside receiver in a fit of panic because my crosser was wiiiide open. I feel fortunate to win, especially with that nutty ass fumble that gave you guys the ball and a chance to tie late. I was just trying to line up a fg attempt but the damn back had to cough that shit up and I almost knew he would if I ran it. After that I had to go for two because I wasn't gonna let it get to the forced 2 point conversions.

Hell of a game, maybe next time those weird lag hiccups won't hit us. That was the first time I have seen something that bad in a game, and it was weird that it only happened 3 or 4 times. Played smooth otherwise.

Maybe we will see each other in the conference championship. I hope not though, it is nerve wracking.

[Kodos]

We don't have a conference championship. EF will have to wait until next season.

[Eaglesfan27]

Ugh.

[Julio Riddols]

Oh shit.. Thats actually a huge relief, haha.

I feel like next season I'm in for an ass beating.

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

Oh shit.. Thats actually a huge relief, haha.

I feel like next season I'm in for an ass beating.

I doubt that. You played a great game and I know our next game will be a battle.

[Julio Riddols]

My offensive line will be entirely Freshmen, so it will certainly be interesting, heh.

[Kodos]

Week 5 Results

Fairbanks 41, Tucker 35
Orlando 43, Asheville 42 OT
Outer Banks 45, Colorado 7
Rochester 34, Syracuse 31
Chesapeake 37, Tulsa 10
Vicksburg 70, Maassluis 10
North Plainfield 56, South Alabama 7

Week 6 Games

Asheville (2-3) at #24 Tucker (2-1)
UMass (0-5) at Rochester (2-1)
Fairbanks (2-3) at Orlando (2-0)
Houston (1-2) at Chesapeake (4-0)

[Eaglesfan27]

YES!!! we got 4 commits this week including our top target at QB - a 6'4 206 pound Juco who can run and throw it fairly well. We also got the top tackle on our board to commit!

Now, it is time to see if we can upset Tucker.

[Eaglesfan27]

Such an exciting game:

We got the ball first and executed our offense to perfection and marched down the field for a 7-0 lead.

Our linebacker had a surprise pick and we moved the ball well again and took a 14-0 lead.

Tucker marched right back and sliced through our defense. 14-7.

We methodically moved the ball and ate up clock as we scored with only 1 second left to make it 21-7.

They got the ball to start the 2nd half and they moved it without any problems. 21-14.

We were marching down the field and we threw it to our WR... he takes a step and gets hit hard, the ball squirts out and they recover the fumble.

They march right down the field and we are tied at 21 at the end of 3.

Ok, we still have a good chance. We move the ball down the field well with passes but we get into 4th and 13 from their 33. Our kicker doesn't have the leg to make that kick, so I go for it. We fail to convert on a dropped pass.

They march right down the field. 28-21.

We respond with a quick TD and they get it right back late in the 4th. 35-28.

We move the ball carefully down the field and score with 19 seconds left. I don't think we can stop them, so I decide to take a shot and go for 2...

Our QB drops back... sees the TE open... and gets hit before he can get the pass off.

We lose 35-34

[Kodos]

Isn't it nice having a league where we actually lose to the CPU teams?

[Julio Riddols]

I'll be trying my luck against Fairbanks tonight hopefully. Probably play this one after I play my UTSA game.

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by Kodos

Isn't it nice having a league where we actually lose to the CPU teams?

Yes, it is. Although, my game with Gilmore was fun in a different way

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Yes, it is. Although, my game with Gilmore was fun in a different way

Curb-stomping the cpu is also fun.

[Kodos]

Ugh. I just lost on a last-play 27-yard touchdown pass into heavy coverage. We couldn't stop UMass all day long, but had finally taken a 54-49 lead on a 2-yard Clay Kirby run with 19 seconds left. I should have tried a field goal to win as time expired. Except, our kicker had already doinked an extra point off of the upright once.

Of course, we had a ton of recruits on hand. UMass wins 57-54.

[Julio Riddols]

I'll get my game in on this league tomorrow.

[Julio Riddols]

A most heartbreaking loss for us.. We played great defense all game long in our battle with Fairbanks, but they managed to steal the lead from us late with about a minute left, going up 22-21. We drove down with zero time outs to get into field goal range with 8 seconds left, got the kicker on the field and lined it up as fast as possible, but in a rush I unleashed a shitty kick that went just wide and cost us the game. We really should have won this one handily, but I have been horribly rusty these past few games and couldn't manage but two scores on offense the whole game. Super frustrating, but we'll bounce back. Our defense is good enough we can win a lot of games this year still.

[Kodos]

Week 6 Results

Tucker 35, Asheville 34
Fairbanks 22, Orlando 21
Chesapeake 42, Houston 30
UMass 57, Rochester 54

Week 7 Games

Idaho (0-5) at #24 Tucker (3-1)
Fairbanks (3-3) at #25 Outer Banks (3-0)
Texas Tech (2-2) at Orlando (2-1)
Asheville (2-4) at Frederick (3-0)

[Kodos]

Woot! 5 commits despite our 57-54 loss to UMass!

[Julio Riddols]

I'll likely get my game in against TTech tonight.

[Julio Riddols]

Got in a 42-28 win over Texas Tech. Our offense was better as I shake off the rust, and our defense was good.. The frustrating Texas Tech "toss up a wobbler when you're about to get sacked and have your receivers come back for it and outjump the Orlando guys" strategy kept them in it, but didn't get them the win.

[Eaglesfan27]

Yay! we got 2 more commits and our class is shaping up nicely so far!

[Eaglesfan27]

Playing the mighty undefeated Frederick team, I was expecting to get spanked.

We started off with a long lengthy drive that was running and short passes to get a 7-0 lead.

The 2nd play of their drive, Jackie Percy threw a pick that was the result of a very nice play by our CB.

We marched down the field again and make it 14-0.

Jackie threw a 2nd pick but we stalled out and were unable to take advantage.

We again used time on our stalled drive, but they drove the field and got a FG to end the half on some quick plays. Up 14-3, we felt good even though we had to kickoff to start the 2nd half.

We felt even better when Jackie threw a 3rd pick of the day to our LB. We turned that into a quick strike score and made it 21-3!

Jackie bounced back and led them on a quick drive that ended with 1 yard run. 21-10.

Colvin methodically moved us down the field and we made it 28-10!

Percy bounced back with 3 quick strike passes for a TD and the 2 point conversion. 28-18.

We knew we needed a good drive to end the game and then we had something that had my blood boiling. My QB dropped back and as I hit A to pass to the TE, he just fell to the ground. I've never seen anything like it. Not sure if he tripped, glitched, or what...

That put us into 3rd and 16, but fortunately, our star TE got open for a 20 yard gain and we converted. We methodically used up clock from there and scored to make it a 35-18 win!

Jackie threw 4 picks on the day and I will be using this defense in both dynasties now. Hopefully, it can work well throughout our season

[Kodos]

I'll get recruiting done and advance us tonight.

[Kodos]

Will add matchups later.

[Julio Riddols]

Scored a bunch this week and put away a pesky Houston team after struggling to separate for 3 quarters. I think the final score was 56-31.

[Eaglesfan27]

I can play the Ospreys several times during the day today or Wednesday. I can also play most evenings after 9:30 PM. Let me know what works!

[Grammaticus]

Im stuck with work and home stuff tonight. After 9:30pm works most nights. Would Tuesday or Wednesday work better?

[Eaglesfan27]

Wednesday night is probably better for me.

[Grammaticus]

Okay, lets shoot for Wednesday night at 9:30pm.

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by Grammaticus

Okay, lets shoot for Wednesday night at 9:30pm.

Sounds good!

[Eaglesfan27]

The Ospreys had a vicious pass rush and crushed us in every phase of the game. 49-21 win for them. Good game, Grammaticus.

[Kodos]

We're on to Week 9.

Week 8 Results

Outer Banks 49, Asheville 21
Rochester 64, Maassluis 22
Orlando 56, Houston 35
Frederick 38, Fairbanks 24

Week 9 Games

#6 Vicksburg (5-0) at #14 Outer Banks (5-0)
#18 Tucker (4-1) at #20 Chesapeake (5-0)
Orlando (4-1) at Rochester (3-2)
Frederick (4-1) at North Plainfield (3-2)
FCS Midwest at Fairbanks (3-5)

[Kodos]

When is good for you, JR?

[Julio Riddols]

Any night after 11:30 PM or days before 1:00 PM. Monday and Tuesday I'm available just about any time of day, but would prefer an evening start if on one of those days.

[Kodos]

I can play tonight around 9:30 p.m., if that works.

[Kodos]

Julio's boys thoroughly kicked my butt. Couldn't do much of anything right. As I fell behind, started making dumb passes that were quickly picked off. Good game, bud.

[Julio Riddols]

Originally Posted by Kodos

Julio's boys thoroughly kicked my butt. Couldn't do much of anything right. As I fell behind, started making dumb passes that were quickly picked off. Good game, bud.

On the first drive we had 3 straight dropped passes in the end zone and then missed an easy FG. I thought that was a sign of things to come, but fortunately the team has been hot and stayed hot, covering well and getting pressure at times. It wasn't easy clawing our way to that lead, but once we got a little cushion I got some confidence and our run game also seemed to wear down the Rochester front later in the contest.

Man, that play you made scrambling to the right and throwing the lob to the guy on the sideline.. I think it was a 4th and 2.. I was like damn, what a throw. I got a little excited because its the kind of play that makes you go wow in real life.

I think the play of the game for us came on a 3rd and 18 or so early on, when I just said hell with it and threw a ball up.. My man Ratliff somehow came down with it in triple coverage and I think we scored a TD on that drive. Wound up being kind of a turning point because things were pretty even up to then and it would have been a huge setback to have to punt there.

[Kodos]

Yeah, that throw into triple-coverage was a controller-throwing play. Was definitely a turning point in the game.

[Eaglesfan27]

I will do my recruiting by tomorrow.

[Grammaticus]

The Ospreys bested Vicksburg. I think we may be ready to advance.