FML - Season 2: A New Beginning

[CoachTD7]

Chargers 24
Titans 7

It was a closer score than the game shows. Raven could not get anything going offensively with drops and picks. His one touchdown came off an Interception return. Good game though Raven.

Coach TD7

[Raven]

Kodos, I can probably play you tonight. Let me know when you will be available. You know my AIM name.

[Raven]

Titans 24 - Fins 10. Good game, Kodos.

BigDPW, when do you want to play?

[Kodos]

Congrats on the win, Raven. I believe it was 21-10, not that it matters. Two interceptions were enough to kill me in a game where both teams moved the ball fairly well, especially on the ground. With that win, you officially secured the final playoff spot in the AFC, and eliminated my hapless Dolphins. Now the only playoff spot left up for grabs is the final spot in the NFC, with primelord and RainRaven battling it out.

BigDPW, you're all that's left for me in Season 2, then the long offseason awaits. When's good for you?

[Raven]

Oops, 21-10 is correct.

[Kodos]

Bumping for BigDPW. When can you play, sir?

[Kodos]

I'm goin' dowwwwwwwwn
In a blaze of glory!

Anybody playing their games? BigDPW, are you still with us?

Raven, you may be getting a bye in the first round of the playoffs...

[BigDPW]

Sorry been real busy with school lately... I can probably play some this weekend but until them I am pretty much unable too... PM me or email me if we need to get a game in... I will try to figure out when we can this weekend...

[Kodos]

Hey BigD. Good to see you. I should be available most of the weeked, especially Saturday night.

[CoachTD7]

Kodos,

I am just curious why Raven would get a bye in the playoffs since I have won the division? Was it, because you were unsure if Big DPW was with us? Let me know.

Coach TD7

[Kodos]

Yes, if BigDPW didn't show up at all, then Raven would have gotten a bye from the first round (along with you), and he would have faced you at San Diego in the AFC championship. Relax; nobody is trying to screw you here. In essence, a first-round forfeit = a bye.

[CoachTD7]

Kodos,

I didn't mean to sound mistrusting. I had read Big DPW post then yours before it and I was confused. I trust you.

Coach TD7

[joegibbsjr.]

Hey Chris and Primelord, I'm hoping we can get our games in before the weekend is over. If either of you can play after 11:30 est tomorrow( Fri. ) night let me know. If not, let me know when you will be available this weekend.

[BigDPW]

I have to play Jets, Titans, Colts and Dolphins... If any of you guys want to play tomorrow let me know... Please PM me or Email me though... I should have some time around lunch EST and also in the evening (post 7:00 est)...

[Kodos]

I can play you Saturday night after 7 EST sometime.

[BigDPW]

I am up for a game tonight possibly... Let me know... Maybe anytime before 10:30 pm EST???

[Kodos]

Sorry. Never logged on last night. Is tonight still a possibility?

[BigDPW]

I will still be available tonight... Probably after7:00 or 8:00 EST because my wife and I are going out to eat... I will look for you on AIM tonight... This goes for anyone else I have game with also...

[Kodos]

Sorry. I was over at a friend's house last night much longer than I thought I'd be. Are you available today?

[BigDPW]

Pats 7
Fins 0

Great game Kodos - this was a defensive struggle the whole way... And I could never put it in the endzone after my first score... Luckily my D held strong... Kodos had 4 shots at a TD with 30 secs left in the 1st half from 2 yards out and my D came up huge and stopped him...

[Kodos]

Tis true. I had my chances, but just couldn't come through. Good game BigDPW, and thanks to everyone who participated this season. You guys have about 12 hours until the deadline to get those final games played, or the ol' forfeit-fairy will be handing out a bunch of 'em.

[primelord]

Kodos,

I am not going to be able to play my games. I have had a ton of work this weekend and I just don't have the time. Sorry to the guys I was scheduled to play.

[Kodos]

Well, you can't help it if work gets busy. The FML doesn't put food on the table.

[Fritz]

Originally posted by Kodos
The FML doesn't put food on the table.

shouldn't you mention this before the start of the season? Some folks are probably a little hungry by this point.

[Kodos]

That was part of my strategery. Hungry folks don't play as well. Of course, 9 times out of 10, they will still kick my ass.

[Kodos]

As Paige Davis would say, "Time's up!" I'll figure out the playoff brackets sometime today, probably after work.

[CoachTD7]

I get enough food out of the FML that is why I played all my games.

Coach TD7

[Kodos]

I'm still starving. Yeah, yeah, yeah! (Thank you, Elton John!)

[Kodos]

Here are the results for the games we had left:

Week 7

Patriots 0 at Jets 0, Patriots win by forfeit

Week 8

Chiefs 0 at Saints 0, Saints win by forfeit

Week 9

Patriots 0 at Titans 0, both teams forfeit

Week 10

Saints 0 at Jets 0, Saints win by forfeit
Dolphins 0 at Colts 0, Dolphins win by forfeit

Week 11

Chiefs 0 at Jets 0, both teams forfeit
Titans 21 at Dolphins 10

Week 12

Bears 0 at Saints 0, Saints win by forfeit
Jets 0 at Redskins 0, Redskins win by forfeit
Colts 0 at Patriots 0, Patriots win by forfeit
Chargers 24 at Titans 0

Week 13

Bears 0 at Chiefs 0, both teams forfeit
Redskins 0 at Saints 0, both teams forfeit
Patriots 7 at Dolphins 0
Colts 0 at Titans 0, Titans win by forfeit

[Kodos]

FML Season 2 Final Standings

National Football Conference

Team (owner)            W   L   Div.

 

Saints (Chris01)        12   1  9-1

Redskins (JoeGibbsJr.)  10   3  7-3

Jets (primelord)         7   6  5-5

Bears (Chuck127)         6   7  4-6

Chiefs (RainRaven)       4   9  3-8

Broncos (none)           0  13  0-10

American Football Conference

Team (owner)            W   L   Div.

 

Chargers (CoachTD7)     11   2  9-1

Patriots (BigDPW)        9   4  7-3

Titans (Raven)           7   6  6-4 

Dolphins (Kodos)         5   8  4-6

Colts (Vince)            3  10  3-7

Bills (none)             0  13  0-10

[Kodos]

Playoffs

NFC
Wild Card Round

Jets at Redskins, winner travels to New Orleans for NFC Championship game.

AFC
Wild Card Round

Titans at Patriots, winner travels to San Diego for AFC Championship game.

The first 2 rounds of the playoffs are to be played before Sunday at midnight CST. The Super Bowl will be played the following week. Forfeit rules are in effect. Congrats to all of our postseason players, and good luck.

[CoachTD7]

Raven and Big DPW,

Whoever wins between you guys I can play every night between 6pm ET and 7pm ET. Also, I can play at 11pm ET to 1pm ET. The weekend I will be gone Sunday, but can play Saturday afternoon from like 12pm ET to 7pm ET. Let me know when your guys are done. Please try to be done by Thursday or Friday to give me some time to plan our game.

Coach TD7

[Kodos]

Bumparoo!

[primelord]

Wow I forfeited all my final games to qualify for the playoffs. Now THAT is backing your way into the playoffs. joegibbs I am pretty busy with work these days so my schedule is pretty tight. However this evening looks more or less open. If you are available I could probably get our game in tonight.

[BigDPW]

Raven and I are planning to play Friday as our schedules don't allow us to until then... Should I win I hope to be able to play Coach this weekend but with lots of studying to do I am pretty pressed for time...

Should Raven and I both go ahead and set up tentative times to play you Coach should either of us win... Would that make it easier on you getting the game scheduled??? Just let us know...

[CoachTD7]

That would help Big DPW. So both you and Raven let me know when you guys can play. Sunday I can't play at all I will be out of town, but Saturday I am open.

Coach TD7

[joegibbsjr.]

Primelord, I'm off till Tuesday. Let me know when you want to play. Sometime today would be great if you can.

[BigDPW]

Raven -

I have been back online waiting for you since 6:35 and it is now 9:00pm ET... I will try to leave my AIM on so you can get in touch with me when you get a chance to play... If you can't contact me there try my email... Hope we can get this game in tonight so the winner can play Coach tomorrow!

Sorry about having to bail on the 6:00 game time but I thought you said if I was back by 7:00 you could play then... Let me know what the deal is so we can get the game in!

[primelord]

Originally posted by joegibbsjr.
Primelord, I'm off till Tuesday. Let me know when you want to play. Sometime today would be great if you can.

The wife is out of town so I am free tonight if you are.

[BigDPW]

Ok... Raven and I just played our playoff game... What a doozy...


Patriots 28
Titans 21

The Titans dominated the first half getting out to a quick 14-0 lead after several huge runs by Eddie George and McNair hitting his recievers for a couple of huge gains. With just 3:00 minutes left in the half the Pats finally got on the board and made the game 14-7. The Titans answered on their first drive of the second half with a long sustained drive to make their lead 14 again (21-7). Then the Pats defense finally figured out how to contain Eddie G and the Titans reciever corps in additon to the Pats consistent offense finally producing points (not just yards). On two consecutive drives the Pats were forced to go for 7 on 4th and goal from the 1 and 3 respectively. They converted on both drives and made the game a tie at 21. Finally back in the game the Pats D contiued to gain confidence and used it to shut down the Titans offense. In fact on the next Titan drive the Pats forced a interception on the Titans 35 and put their offense on the door step to taking the lead with 4:00 left in the game. Tom Brady and his offense took the ball and put together a time consuming 35 yard drive to the endzone to go up 28-21 with a little under 2:00 minutes remaining. The Titans responded by getting the ball back and promptly getting a first down and advancing their position to 50 yard line. They were unable to gain any more ground however turning the ball over on downs with about 50 ticks remaining with only one timeout left to stop the clock. The Pats made one dive up the middle and quickly kneeled down to ice the game.

This has got to be one of the most exciting playoff games in FML history (well right now it is the only one )

Great game Raven... I am glad we were able to catchup and get this game in the books...

CoachTD7 - I am still ready to play tomorrow at 1pm ET if that is still ok with your schedule... Just PM me or Email me if something comes up... Otherwise lets meet on AIM at 1pm!!!

Edit - Spelling

[Raven]

Great game, DPW. I can't begin to tell you guys how exciting this game was.

There were big plays from both teams offensively. Huge third down plays, crucial drops, fumbles, interceptions, and sacks from both sides.

The worst part is with the game tied, I had stopped him on a 3rd and 8 inside my own 40 only to get called for a 15 yard facemasking penalty. This gave him the first, and he went on to take the lead on that drive.

[Kodos]

Wow! Sounds like a good game! Congrats on advancing to BigDPW, and good season to Raven.

Any results from the primelord / joegibbsjr rumble?

[korme]

I hope Madden 2004 will allow for franchise leagues, then doing this would be much easier, and we coulkd have massive stats!

I'd def. join then.

[CoachTD7]

AFC Championship Qualcomm Stadium (Really Jack Murphy Stadium) at San Diego, CA

An epic game where tthe game was a constant turnover fest for both teams. The Chargers threw at least 2 interceptions and likewise did the Patriots. I don't believe there were any fumbles, but it was definetly one of the greatest games I have ever played. With under 2 minutes to go Patriots got the ball trailing 14-10. He drove all the way to around my 20 yard line, but his drive stalled. Then on 4th down and 6 he was stopped and the Chargers proclaimed victory and a ticket to the FML championship game. So whoever my opponent is private message me and let me know when your available.

Patriots 10
Chargers 14

Coach TD7

[BigDPW]

Great Game Coach...

I had a great time playing in the league...

I too hope there is a online franchise (or at least season) option next year... That is about the only way this online stuff could get any better!

Thanks for all the great games guys... PM me any time your wanna game!

[primelord]

I have not heard from joegibbs yet.

[joegibbsjr.]

Sorry about that Primelord. I ended up gong out last night and never got back online. Let me know when you want to play.

[Chris01]

I'm curious as to what happens now. It's Saturday night and I now have one day to get my game in but I have to wait till the game before mine is played. Tomorrow is Easter Sunday and I have a few obligations with my family and the gf's family. So that puts me in a predicament considering I've had no choice but to wait on the game before mine.

[Kodos]

Don't worry, Chris. Given the situation, you will be given some leeway.

Oh, and congrats to Coach for being the first to reach the FML Bowl. Good season, BigDPW. I'm curious to see what they do with online next year. Online franchise? Better stats to help show how people play? Will it still be free? Maybe they will let us know at E3.

[joegibbsjr.]

Primelord, I see your online now. If you see this, I'm ready to play if you can.