GroupThink 3 - Kitty Hawk, 2023 - Page 9

Fritz · 10-30-2003, 02:40 PM

Buzzbee, I enjoy reading your reports more than I use them. During the regular season tweaking the GP before each game has become less attractive. Making 4 game ajustments is easier, but I think you would have a hard time giving us info for that.

Since the "scouting" idea, you have taken the bull by the horns and become a very capable Assistant GM. The front office tag team has done a great job of moving us along. I find that much more valuable than the in-(regular)season scouting reports.

I guess what I am saying is the reports a fun to read and add flavor, but I have not made good use of them during the regular season.

albionmoonlight · 10-30-2003, 02:46 PM

I agree to a point. I really like reading the scouting reports. After I got my legs under me with the defense, I found that there were a few key variables that I could change based on your report that affected the game but did not take too much time to implement (blitz percentage, nickel/dime percentage, aggressive run, and aggressive pass). I suspect that, over time, I will get to the same point with the O.

So, in short, I find them fun and useful. However, if you would like to pare them down and keep what is useful, the information that I can see being the most helpful to me is:

1.) Are they easier to run against or to throw against?
2.) What directions should I avoid running toward?

Thanks.

Buzzbee · 10-30-2003, 03:01 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys. I suspected as much, which is one reason I wanted to pare them down. I may try a new format this year. A Nuts N Bolts section which will give the info that might result in minor game plan tweaking (offensively if they Pass vs. Rush, have one great receiver vs. several average ones, if the QB is really good or really bad; and defensively - yards rushing allowed, yards passing allowed and what holes we might want to trend our running game toward).

Then below that might be a Flavor section which highlights star players or good performers. This would be more for entertainment and immersion purposes. It would also justify the case of Tequila in my budget.

Buzzbee · 10-30-2003, 06:54 PM

SCOUTING REPORT: Bermuda Barons

Meat and Potatoes:
Offense
They are well balanced. They seems to mix up the pass and the run. The offensive line has all around blockers with a little weakness at the tackles. QB and WR's are adequate. RB's are above average.

Thoughts:
No tweaks needed. Play 'em straight up.

Defense
The defensive line is pretty good at stopping the run. The exception is RDE which is more of a pass rush specialist. MLB is STOUT against the run, OLB's are more geared toward defending the pass and aren't that good against the run.

LCB is a shut down corner. Average depth otherwise at the CB position. The safeties are very good in stepping up to stop the run. Also good in pass coverage, but not many interceptions.

Thoughts:
Use a balanced running game to keep them honest with a slight shift toward off tackle runs and sweeps. Normal passing game.

Fritz · 10-30-2003, 07:07 PM

I think Song is good for 100 against this CB.

Buzzbee · 10-30-2003, 07:10 PM

SCOUTING REPORT: Ft. Wayne Pistons

Meat and Potatoes
Offense
They have two good QB's, but not a lot of talent at WR. A very good, and deep, OL should give the QB time to throw and open some big holes for the backs. This will be a mismatch in the trenches. At RB Rookie Kendrick Poff seems to be a very talented back. However, he is slotted as #2 behind another, seemingly less talented Rookie Leslie Poston.

Thoughts:
Our corners should be able to cover the WR's, but the OL will give the QB's time to complete some passes. The running game is unknown.

Defense:
The D-Line is lopsided. The left is good against the run but not at pressuring the QB. The right is the opposite. The LB's aren't anything special. Decent against the run and worse against the pass. They are thin at CB and aren't very good. We should be able to pass against them. The SS is easily the best player on a somewhat below average D.

Thoughts:
The offense should roll on talent alone. Stick with the gameplan because we should be able to move the ball.

Buzzbee · 10-30-2003, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fritz
I think Song is good for 100 against this CB.

Then he'll be good for 300 against the next weeks opponent.

Buzzbee · 10-30-2003, 07:22 PM

SCOUTING REPORT: Texarkana ArmaDILDOS

Meat and Potatoes
Offense
QB is an aging and fading star. Still has some skill, but will be using a walker next year. Has some pretty good receivers to throw to. Running Backs seem pretty weak. Offensive line is very balanced pass/rush blocking. Even talent with ratings around 50 for most. Center is the strong position.

Thoughts: I expect them to pass with the QB and receivers. O Line could open some holes, but I don't expect the backs to be able to get through many.

Defense
Interior Defensive Line is VERY weak. DE's are good at stopping the run, average otherwise. Good Linebacking group with SLB being the star. LCB is very good, but they are thin at CB and have no depth. SS is very good. FS is very bad.

Thoughts:
Power running game will challenge the linebackers. Passing game should be somewhat successful, especially on passing downs when they bring in scrub nickel and dime backs.

Buzzbee · 10-30-2003, 07:31 PM

SCOUTING REPORT: Champaign ChevyNovas

Meat and Potatoes
Offense
They have a VERY good QB and a VERY good RB. The receivers have some talent but they are very thin there (3). The offensive line is anchored by the 5 year in a row All League 2nd team tackle. Otherwise the line is average. WIth a good QB and a good RB, but not much at receiver, I don't know if they'll run or pass.

Defense
The defense is overall...pretty weak. They've got superstars at WLB, and the safety positions. Other than that they are average to below average. The D Line is pretty good agains the run, but not much else. They NEED great safeties with these guys.

albionmoonlight · 10-30-2003, 09:48 PM

Kitty Hawk (37) at Bermuda (6)

Nice start to defending the title.

Fritz was right; Song had 113 receiving.

We ran the ball down their throats. However, Harden got 23 carries, Rubble got seven, and Finley only got 2. I'll have to work on that. I would like all three to be getting as close to an even # of carries as possible.

Perkins on the D made a name for himself with two interceptions.

The D also held them to 52 rushing yards.

Francis--2TD, no INT.

All in all--a sweet game.

albionmoonlight · 10-30-2003, 09:53 PM

Kitty Hawk (25) at Fort Wayne (20)

We are holding opposing O's to around 50% completion percentages--very nice.

Song was, again, a monster. 194 yards receiving.

Finley had 103 yards on 7 carries. I'll try to get him the ball more.

Perkins got another INT.

We were in the red zone 4 times and came away with 4 FG. I'll have to keep an eye on that.

albionmoonlight · 10-30-2003, 10:00 PM

Kitty Hawk (28) at Texarkana (35)

They completed 22 of 29 passes--that really hurt us.

Song was again Song--161 yards receiving.

Despite my tweakage--Harden still got the lion's share of the carries--and averaged less than 4 yards per. I'll tweak some more. Rubble only got 3 carries.

These are less fun to write after a loss.

albionmoonlight · 10-30-2003, 10:07 PM

Champaign (35) at Kitty Hawk (31).

Francis is out for a few weeks. LeGrande played in his place (I forgot to put Sparks in as backup). He did not play half-bad, but not well enough to win.

Finley and Rubble split the load carting the rock. I still have to work on getting all three backs involved. Harden barely touched it this time.

Our passing D held them back around 50%.

Since it is time to post the files anyway, I'll post and we can decide tomorrow who to cut for the sake of the QB.

albionmoonlight · 10-30-2003, 10:11 PM

albionmoonlight · 10-30-2003, 10:12 PM

Fritz · 10-30-2003, 10:21 PM

I feel very superior about QBs right now....

AML: I noticed in the preseason that you had RB2 slotted in formations. I think you may have him is some "base" formations.

Before running the next four Iwant to look at the game logs. I have this feeling that there are phases that are not set right yet.

Buzzbee · 10-31-2003, 06:32 AM

Code:

Front Office Football: The Fourth Edition
2023 Summary for Athens Argonauts
   
Record: 4-0
Winning Pct.: 1.000
   
Athens Argonauts        Team      Rank  
Rushes                  129       5           
Rushing Yards           506       4           
Yards Per Carry         3.92      15          
Pass Attempts           122       25          
Completions             85        13 (T)      
Passing Yards           1021      10          
Yards Per Attempt       8.36      3           
3rd Down Conversions    31.1      27          
Points Per Game         29.5      3 (T)       
Turnovers               5         7 (T)       
Turnover Margin         -1        16 (T)      
   
Opponents               Team      Rank  
Rushes                  74        3           
Rushing Yards           325       6           
Yards Per Carry         4.39      28          
Pass Attempts           168       32          
Completions             88        22 (T)      
Passing Yards           1036      27          
Yards Per Attempt       6.16      5           
3rd Down Conversions    32.7      4 (T)       
Points Per Game         16.7      7           
Turnovers               4         24 (T)      
   
Week  Team  Versus        Oppnt  
1     24    at MAZ        20      
2     28    LTR           24      
3     31    at PRV        13      
4     35    BER           10      
5           at KYH                
6            TB                   
7           at SSM                
8           YPS                   
9           at CHA                
10          MAZ                   
12          FKX                   
13          SAC                   
14          at PEN                
15          KYH                   
16          at FTW                
17          at BER                
   
Passing             Pos   Att   Comp  Yards Y/Att TD    Int  
10 Beyer            QB    122   85    1021  8.36  10    2       
**Team              ---   122   85    1021  8.36  10    2       
   
Rushing             Pos   Att   Yards Y/Att TD  
30 Vreede           RB    74    325   4.39  3       
36 Jacobs           RB    27    94    3.48  1       
10 Beyer            QB    12    15    1.25  0       
34 Bertelson        RB    9     41    4.55  0       
**Team              ---   129   506   3.92  4       
   
Receiving           Pos   Targ  Catch Yards Y/Ctc YAC   TD  
86 Wooden           WR    24    18    307   17.0  63    2       
82 Richardson       WR    22    12    185   15.4  37    0       
17 Shores           WR    14    10    112   11.2  19    2       
85 Nofsinger        WR    11    8     125   15.6  13    0       
80 Jobb             TE    11    6     53    8.8   12    1       
25 Brown            FB    9     9     52    5.7   35    3       
83 Williamson       TE    7     5     68    13.6  34    0       
27 Reid             FB    7     5     43    8.6   12    1       
36 Jacobs           RB    7     6     34    5.6   30    0       
84 Banks            TE    4     1     16    16.0  1     0       
**Team              ---   122   85    1021  12.0  279   10      
   
Defense             Pos   Tack  Asst  Sack  Hurr  Ints  Defn  
54 Frederick        OLB   22    6     2.5   0     0     1       
55 Osborne          ILB   17    7     0.5   5     0     1       
45 Roth             CB    17    0     0.0   0     0     1       
24 Fox              S     15    8     0.0   1     1     8       
35 Londesbrough     CB    14    3     0.0   0     0     2       
97 Whalen           OLB   14    1     1.0   0     2     2       
20 Ackerman         S     13    9     0.5   1     0     4       
46 Webster          S     12    0     0.0   0     0     0       
23 McConnell        CB    10    4     0.0   1     0     4       
95 Barone           DT    10    1     0.0   1     0     0       
50 Jefferson        OLB   8     0     1.0   0     0     0       
99 Shea             DT    5     3     2.5   1     0     0       
78 Singleton        DE    5     0     0.0   4     0     0       
98 Stoole           DE    4     3     1.0   4     0     0       
29 Dennis           CB    4     2     0.0   0     1     2       
**Team              ---   197   50    11.0  22    4     26

Buzzbee · 10-31-2003, 06:36 AM

Code:

Front Office Football: The Fourth Edition
2023 Summary for Sault Ste. Marie Lockmasters
   
Record: 1-3
Winning Pct.: .250
   
Sault Ste. Marie LockmasTeam      Rank  
Rushes                  96        21 (T)      
Rushing Yards           439       11          
Yards Per Carry         4.57      2           
Pass Attempts           144       12          
Completions             97        3           
Passing Yards           1015      11          
Yards Per Attempt       7.04      11          
3rd Down Conversions    36.3      18          
Points Per Game         14.7      28          
Turnovers               5         7 (T)       
Turnover Margin         -1        16 (T)      
   
Opponents               Team      Rank  
Rushes                  116       24          
Rushing Yards           416       19 (T)      
Yards Per Carry         3.58      12          
Pass Attempts           132       15          
Completions             89        24 (T)      
Passing Yards           967       20 (T)      
Yards Per Attempt       7.32      24          
3rd Down Conversions    44.2      27          
Points Per Game         22.0      19 (T)      
Turnovers               4         24 (T)      
   
Week  Team  Versus        Oppnt  
1     7     at CHA        35      
2     29    TUL           24      
3     10    at SAC        13      
4     13    at  TB        16      
5           MAZ                   
6           at KYH                
7           ATH                   
9           at BER                
10          YPS                   
11          CHA                   
12          CHY                   
13          PRV                   
14          at  NV                
15           TB                   
16          at TIJ                
17          at YPS                
   
Passing             Pos   Att   Comp  Yards Y/Att TD    Int  
14 Reed             QB    135   92    1002  7.42  6     3       
1 Givens            QB    9     5     13    1.44  0     1       
**Team              ---   144   97    1015  7.04  6     4       
   
Rushing             Pos   Att   Yards Y/Att TD  
21 Malone           RB    57    303   5.31  1       
48 Lynn             RB    16    59    3.68  0       
14 Reed             QB    10    51    5.10  0       
**Team              ---   96    439   4.57  1       
   
Receiving           Pos   Targ  Catch Yards Y/Ctc YAC   TD  
27 Spruill          FB    29    21    178   8.4   122   0       
81 Tomich           TE    23    14    146   10.4  37    2       
84 Watkins          WR    18    11    109   9.9   10    1       
83 Buchanan         WR    15    11    144   13.0  7     0       
82 Maloney          WR    13    8     132   16.5  34    0       
21 Malone           RB    11    10    98    9.8   28    2       
87 Wodarz           WR    9     4     53    13.2  11    1       
34 O'Neill          FB    6     5     28    5.6   21    0       
85 Lee              WR    6     2     50    25.0  2     0       
88 Joseph           TE    5     3     28    9.3   2     0       
48 Lynn             RB    5     4     39    9.7   22    0       
33 Hansen           RB    4     4     10    2.5   7     0       
**Team              ---   144   97    1015  10.4  303   6       
   
Defense             Pos   Tack  Asst  Sack  Hurr  Ints  Defn  
99 Halapin          ILB   20    7     0.0   0     0     2       
28 Kocher           CB    20    3     1.0   0     1     3      
42 Myers            CB    18    4     0.0   0     0     3       
24 Powell           S     17    10    0.0   0     0     1       
26 Rebensdorf       S     16    3     0.0   0     0     1       
93 Hayes            OLB   15    4     0.0   0     0     0       
71 O'Neal           DE    13    2     0.0   4     0     0       
73 Newman           DT    13    6     0.0   1     0     0       
72 Lewis            DE    11    5     1.0   4     0     1       
41 Curry            CB    10    0     0.0   0     1     0       
36 Wallace          S     9     3     0.0   0     0     1       
58 Stokley          OLB   8     3     0.0   0     0     0       
54 Conley           OLB   8     3     0.0   0     1     1       
94 Gilmore          DT    5     1     1.0   0     0     0       
22 O'Donnell        CB    5     1     0.0   0     0     0       
87 Wodarz           WR    4     0     0.0   0     0     0       
88 Joseph           TE    4     0     0.0   0     0     0       
49 Rodgers          S     4     4     0.0   0     0     0       
**Team              ---   220   62    4.0   12    3     14

Buzzbee · 10-31-2003, 06:38 AM

Code:

Front Office Football: The Fourth Edition
2023 Summary for Thunder Bay Comets
   
Record: 2-2
Winning Pct.: .500
   
Thunder Bay Comets      Team      Rank  
Rushes                  73        32          
Rushing Yards           187       32          
Yards Per Carry         2.56      32          
Pass Attempts           189       1           
Completions             109       1           
Passing Yards           1249      2           
Yards Per Attempt       6.60      18          
3rd Down Conversions    40.3      13          
Points Per Game         24.5      10 (T)      
Turnovers               5         7 (T)       
Turnover Margin         -2        20 (T)      
   
Opponents               Team      Rank  
Rushes                  106       16 (T)      
Rushing Yards           429       24 (T)      
Yards Per Carry         4.04      23          
Pass Attempts           141       23          
Completions             92        28 (T)      
Passing Yards           1239      32          
Yards Per Attempt       8.78      32          
3rd Down Conversions    34.6      8           
Points Per Game         27.7      32          
Turnovers               3         28 (T)      
   
Week  Team  Versus        Oppnt  
1     31    at YPS        35      
2     31    at TIJ        26      
3     20    NOR           37      
4     16    SSM           13      
5           BER                   
6           at ATH                
7           KYH                   
8           at CHA                
9           at MAZ                
11          YPS                   
12          at  NV                
13          at  PS                
14          CHY                   
15          at SSM                
16          TUL                   
17          CHA                   
   
Passing             Pos   Att   Comp  Yards Y/Att TD    Int  
12 Glenn            QB    187   108   1243  6.64  10    3       
**Team              ---   189   109   1249  6.60  10    4       
   
Rushing             Pos   Att   Yards Y/Att TD  
32 Guliford         RB    36    67    1.86  1       
36 Clay             RB    18    59    3.27  0       
38 Frisch           FB    8     32    4.00  0       
**Team              ---   73    187   2.56  1       
   
Receiving           Pos   Targ  Catch Yards Y/Ctc YAC   TD  
84 Armagost         WR    32    19    316   16.6  51    2       
83 Cooley           WR    29    10    139   13.9  16    0       
86 Tyler            WR    23    14    214   15.2  28    1       
32 Guliford         RB    22    11    71    6.4   47    2       
87 Cash             WR    20    9     102   11.3  14    2       
38 Frisch           FB    16    13    120   9.2   76    2       
81 Erwin            TE    15    8     61    7.6   13    0       
36 Clay             RB    12    8     47    5.8   14    0       
82 Niebauer         TE    7     6     67    11.1  12    1       
26 Stevenson        RB    4     3     17    5.6   7     0       
34 West             FB    4     3     21    7.0   11    0       
**Team              ---   189   109   1249  11.4  297   10      
   
Defense             Pos   Tack  Asst  Sack  Hurr  Ints  Defn  
43 Burns            S     23    5     0.0   0     2     3       
31 Richardson       S     22    16    0.0   0     0     4       
48 Pierce           CB    20    5     0.0   2     0     1       
90 Luther           ILB   19    9     1.0   0     0     0     
52 Darrow           ILB   16    6     1.5   0     0     0       
99 Levine           DE    15    4     3.5   6     0     0       
71 Dunn             DT    14    5     1.0   3     0     0       
57 Gunn             OLB   13    8     2.0   1     0     1       
91 Ahn              OLB   11    2     0.0   1     0     0       
42 Sullivan         CB    10    4     1.0   1     0     0       
45 Alexander        CB    8     4     1.0   0     0     0       
94 Poston           DE    7     2     1.0   1     0     0       
98 Quayle           ILB   7     4     0.0   0     0     1       
20 Wilcox           CB    5     1     0.0   0     0     1       
93 Rangel           OLB   5     0     0.0   1     1     0       
30 Webb             S     4     1     0.0   0     0     0       
**Team              ---   222   82    14.0  17    3     11

Buzzbee · 10-31-2003, 06:39 AM

Code:

Front Office Football: The Fourth Edition
2023 Summary for Mazatlan Marauders
   
Record: 2-2
Winning Pct.: .500
   
Mazatlan Marauders      Team      Rank  
Rushes                  103       16          
Rushing Yards           420       15          
Yards Per Carry         4.07      12          
Pass Attempts           159       2           
Completions             100       2           
Passing Yards           1069      6           
Yards Per Attempt       6.72      17          
3rd Down Conversions    42.3      10          
Points Per Game         24.5      10 (T)      
Turnovers               7         19 (T)      
Turnover Margin         +4        6 (T)       
   
Opponents               Team      Rank  
Rushes                  101       13 (T)      
Rushing Yards           283       3           
Yards Per Carry         2.80      2           
Pass Attempts           142       24 (T)      
Completions             92        28 (T)      
Passing Yards           1172      31          
Yards Per Attempt       8.25      31          
3rd Down Conversions    30.9      2           
Points Per Game         20.2      13          
Turnovers               11        2           
   
Week  Team  Versus        Oppnt  
1     20    ATH           24      
2     21    at FKX        27      
3     23     PS           20      
4     34    YPS           10      
5           at SSM                
6           at BER                
7           at CHA                
8           KYH                   
9            TB                   
10          at ATH                
12          FTW                   
13          at NOR                
14          at LTR                
15          BER                   
16          PEN                   
17          at KYH                
   
Passing             Pos   Att   Comp  Yards Y/Att TD    Int  
6 Harding           QB    78    52    494   6.33  0     2       
14 Jacobs           QB    51    27    296   5.80  1     2       
4 Francis           QB    30    21    279   9.30  1     1       
**Team              ---   159   100   1069  6.72  2     5       
   
Rushing             Pos   Att   Yards Y/Att TD  
31 Donaldson        RB    46    152   3.30  1       
44 Kuhlman          RB    26    122   4.69  1       
29 Freeman          RB    12    67    5.58  1       
**Team              ---   103   420   4.07  5       
   
Receiving           Pos   Targ  Catch Yards Y/Ctc YAC   TD  
86 Moore            WR    36    17    234   13.7  27    0       
89 Lyon             TE    26    19    239   12.5  62    0       
31 Donaldson        RB    23    15    133   8.8   21    0       
37 Bolt             FB    16    11    81    7.3   59    1       
84 Gaines           WR    15    10    104   10.4  4     0       
88 Rigby            WR    14    9     156   17.3  62    1       
42 Krakowiecki      RB    12    8     70    8.7   30    0       
29 Freeman          RB    7     4     14    3.5   0     0       
**Team              ---   159   100   1069  10.6  276   2       
   
Defense             Pos   Tack  Asst  Sack  Hurr  Ints  Defn  
35 Rhodes           CB    22    5     0.0   0     1     4       
58 Cuomo            ILB   16    5     1.0   0     2     0       
92 Durnwirth        ILB   16    10    1.0   0     0     0       
91 Starkey          DT    15    6     3.5   0     0     0       
48 Neeley           CB    15    4     0.0   0     0     5     
27 Delgado          S     13    8     0.0   0     3     1       
51 Walters          OLB   13    2     2.0   0     0     0       
38 Osterman         S     12    2     0.5   0     0     1       
53 Montague         OLB   11    5     0.0   0     0     0       
71 Matthews         DE    9     5     3.5   2     0     1       
96 Bush             DE    9     8     3.5   4     0     0       
26 Jennings         S     9     4     0.0   0     0     0       
49 Hightower        CB    9     3     1.0   0     0     0       
93 Douglas          ILB   7     2     0.0   0     0     1       
50 Benson           OLB   7     6     2.0   0     0     0       
24 McKenzie         CB    7     4     0.0   1     0     1       
97 Bachechi         OLB   6     1     1.0   1     0     0       
76 Tyler            DE    5     3     2.0   1     0     0       
39 Gerhardt         S     5     2     0.0   0     0     0       
85 Ellison          WR    4     0     0.0   0     0     0       
86 Moore            WR    4     0     0.0   0     0     0       
**Team              ---   237   85    22.0  11    6     15

Buzzbee · 10-31-2003, 06:41 AM

AML - I think RG Jerry Johnson needs some love. He's unhappy. He is under contract for this year and next. Rufus Peterson is only under contract for this year. I think they are fairly equal and it should't hurt to swap them out.

cuervo72 · 10-31-2003, 06:50 AM

Now there are some scouting reports!

We had this same problem last year with RG Johnson. Signed him for a longer deal and only at the last minute did we pick up Peterson, yet Peterson always plays.

Fritz · 10-31-2003, 06:51 AM

I have activated CB Barton. He will go as our nickle and as the #2 PR/KR.

---

Peter Song: 4 Games, 587 Yards, 7TD.

Would ESPN Joe Theisman just be kissing his ass on TV every day?

Fritz · 10-31-2003, 07:04 AM

Johnson did a good job when he started last season.

Fritz · 10-31-2003, 07:14 AM

The guy to cut here is clearly CB Bo Cassidy.

I think QB Brant Hopper would be a fine addition. If we get that far into the QBs he can do a few things and might be worth a resign as a backup next season. Given time, he could be a decent enough career backup.

albionmoonlight · 10-31-2003, 08:11 AM

I know it is weird to keep three FB, but I think that Tejuda has done a good job blocking, and I would like to keep him.

I am fine with Hopper.

Fritz:

Please sub Johnson in for Peterson.

A new QB will mean new formations, and a new distribution of running the ball. If, after the first game, Harden gets the lion's share of carries at Finley's expense, then please swap Finley and Harden on the depth chart.

Thanks.

Fritz · 10-31-2003, 08:29 AM

that is all I need to get started, so I will

Fritz · 10-31-2003, 08:30 AM

AML - any more cuts need to come from O. I am getting thin.

Fritz · 10-31-2003, 08:32 AM

ut oh

Fritz · 10-31-2003, 08:42 AM

Athens (27) at Kitty Hawk (35)

Another points fest in the 4Q. I need to work on stopping that.

Finley and Rubble led the ground game. Rubble had a gaudy 10 rushes for 81 yards.

Sparks was doing a good job, until he shredded his achillies tendon. Out for the year.

Song had a 7 catch, 2 TD, 176 yard day. (25.1 avg). He is looking like a League MVP right now.

DE Sinclair had a nice 3 sack 1 hurry day.

CB perkins did not get and INT but was very active.

Fritz · 10-31-2003, 08:44 AM

I can IR Sparks. The next rookie FA I might take is Thomas Van Pelt. He is pure project though.

albionmoonlight · 10-31-2003, 09:11 AM

IR Sparks.

Does this mean that LeGrande is the man until Francis comes back?

cuervo72 · 10-31-2003, 09:15 AM

Yikes. I wonder how Harding is looking right now....too bad we can't resign him. Even if he was going to bust.

Fritz · 10-31-2003, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by albionmoonlight
IR Sparks.

Does this mean that LeGrande is the man until Francis comes back?

Yes, for a few weeks at least.

I am going to sign that rookie QB. We can cut him and get another later if the team does not like my pick.

Fritz · 10-31-2003, 09:38 AM

we are fucking cursed

Fritz · 10-31-2003, 09:42 AM

Sault Ste. Marie 26 at Kitty Hawk 20

Another 4Q comeback to beat us. Sorry guys.

We had ugly rushing, but tons of it.

The THREE QBs we needed to win the game could not pull it together.

Song Managed 152 yards though.

The D held up until an 86 yard drive tied the game (after our K missed a FG). Another 80 yard drive gave them the win.

Fritz · 10-31-2003, 09:43 AM

The injury Report:

Injury Report:

Heath Sparks, QB - Ruptured Achilles Tendon, Out, full strength in 2024.

Brant Hopper, QB - Reconstructive Knee Surgery, Out, full strength in late 2024.

Ethan Francis, QB - Separated Shoulder, Out, full strength in about 3 weeks.

Charlie LeGrande, QB - Strained Patellar Tendon, Doubtful, full strength in about 2 weeks.

Larry Wylie, TE - Knee Tendinitis, Probable, full strength in about 4 weeks.

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We need another QB and one of the shitty rooks will have to start.

Fritz · 10-31-2003, 09:45 AM

K.C. Cook looks like a guy who can sense the rush and run away a little....

cuervo72 · 10-31-2003, 09:48 AM

Time to run the option.

albionmoonlight · 10-31-2003, 10:02 AM

IR Hopper.

Should we keep LeGrande active as 2nd or 3rd QB? No real loss to us if he sustains serious long term damage.

I'm fine with whatever scrubs you can find at this point to fill in until Francis returns.

Fritz · 10-31-2003, 10:05 AM

okay. 2 more games in my shift and we are running out of rookie QBs.

Fritz · 10-31-2003, 10:07 AM

too bad we can't pick up QB Sammy Trahan

Fritz · 10-31-2003, 10:09 AM

We are starting QB van Pelt. The scounting report does not list a biggest strength for him.

CraigSca · 10-31-2003, 10:14 AM

Just wanted to say all this adversity you guys are facing has made for some real interesting reading. I've tried to run my own FOF dynasties, but this has been far more entertaining.

Keep up the good work!

Fritz · 10-31-2003, 10:16 AM

Kitty Hawk 27 at Thunder Bay 24

thank god.

Van Pelt was the MVP. 17 of 22, 313 yds, 3 TDs, 1 sack

Song was held to 46 yards but jefferson went over 100.

The D got 5 sacks and held TB to 65 yards rushing. Only 1 int but 7 Defnsd.

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Le Grand and Francis are both probable, but I am making a call to leave the hot handed rook in for another week.

Fritz · 10-31-2003, 10:22 AM

Kitty Hawk 31 at Mazatlan 14

198 yard rushing today. Finley battered and harden cut.

Van Pelt cooled a little going 14 of 30 for 187 with 3Tds and 2 Ints.

Song went over 100 (and 1000 for the season) today.

The D did well against a poor team limiting them to less than 200 in the air and 70 on the ground.

More new injuries, some serious.

Injury Report:

Julio Diana, TE - Pulled Quadriceps Muscle, Out, full strength in about 6 weeks.

Heath Sparks, QB - Ruptured Achilles Tendon, Out, full strength in 2024.

Bart Guthrie, RDT - Bruised Ribcage, Probable, full strength in about 1 week.

Ethan Francis, QB - Separated Shoulder, Probable, full strength in about 1 week.

J.C. Sinclair, RDE - Strained Deltoid Muscle, Out, full strength in about 2 weeks.

Daniel Finley, RB - Torn Thumb Ligament, Questionable, full strength in about 8 weeks.

Larry Wylie, TE - Knee Tendinitis, Probable, full strength in about 2 weeks.

Sam Upshaw, LDE - Hyperextended Elbow, Doubtful, full strength in about 2 weeks.

Brant Hopper, QB - Reconstructive Knee Surgery, Out, full strength in late 2024.

albionmoonlight · 10-31-2003, 10:25 AM

Sigh.

I suppose that it violates the spirit of our rules to put Diana on IR. Would be a nice option, though.

Buzzbee · 10-31-2003, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by albionmoonlight
Sigh.

I suppose that it violates the spirit of our rules to put Diana on IR. Would be a nice option, though.

Yeah, but at least he won't be starting.

Buzzbee · 10-31-2003, 10:34 AM

Fritz - Still feeling superior about QB's?

Looks like we should have carried 14 QB's instead of 4. Sheesh!

Fritz · 10-31-2003, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Buzzbee
Fritz - Still feeling superior about QB's? Looks like we should have carried 14 QB's instead of 4. Sheesh!

hubris driven bad karma

10-30-2003, 02:40 PM	#401
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	Buzzbee, I enjoy reading your reports more than I use them. During the regular season tweaking the GP before each game has become less attractive. Making 4 game ajustments is easier, but I think you would have a hard time giving us info for that. Since the "scouting" idea, you have taken the bull by the horns and become a very capable Assistant GM. The front office tag team has done a great job of moving us along. I find that much more valuable than the in-(regular)season scouting reports. I guess what I am saying is the reports a fun to read and add flavor, but I have not made good use of them during the regular season. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

10-30-2003, 03:01 PM	#403
Buzzbee College Starter Join Date: Jun 2002	Thanks for the feedback guys. I suspected as much, which is one reason I wanted to pare them down. I may try a new format this year. A Nuts N Bolts section which will give the info that might result in minor game plan tweaking (offensively if they Pass vs. Rush, have one great receiver vs. several average ones, if the QB is really good or really bad; and defensively - yards rushing allowed, yards passing allowed and what holes we might want to trend our running game toward). Then below that might be a Flavor section which highlights star players or good performers. This would be more for entertainment and immersion purposes. It would also justify the case of Tequila in my budget. __________________ Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz

10-30-2003, 06:54 PM	#404
Buzzbee College Starter Join Date: Jun 2002	SCOUTING REPORT: Bermuda Barons Meat and Potatoes: Offense They are well balanced. They seems to mix up the pass and the run. The offensive line has all around blockers with a little weakness at the tackles. QB and WR's are adequate. RB's are above average. Thoughts: No tweaks needed. Play 'em straight up. Defense The defensive line is pretty good at stopping the run. The exception is RDE which is more of a pass rush specialist. MLB is STOUT against the run, OLB's are more geared toward defending the pass and aren't that good against the run. LCB is a shut down corner. Average depth otherwise at the CB position. The safeties are very good in stepping up to stop the run. Also good in pass coverage, but not many interceptions. Thoughts: Use a balanced running game to keep them honest with a slight shift toward off tackle runs and sweeps. Normal passing game. __________________ Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz Last edited by Buzzbee : 10-30-2003 at 06:54 PM.

10-30-2003, 07:07 PM	#405
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	I think Song is good for 100 against this CB. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

10-30-2003, 07:10 PM	#406
Buzzbee College Starter Join Date: Jun 2002	SCOUTING REPORT: Ft. Wayne Pistons Meat and Potatoes Offense They have two good QB's, but not a lot of talent at WR. A very good, and deep, OL should give the QB time to throw and open some big holes for the backs. This will be a mismatch in the trenches. At RB Rookie Kendrick Poff seems to be a very talented back. However, he is slotted as #2 behind another, seemingly less talented Rookie Leslie Poston. Thoughts: Our corners should be able to cover the WR's, but the OL will give the QB's time to complete some passes. The running game is unknown. Defense: The D-Line is lopsided. The left is good against the run but not at pressuring the QB. The right is the opposite. The LB's aren't anything special. Decent against the run and worse against the pass. They are thin at CB and aren't very good. We should be able to pass against them. The SS is easily the best player on a somewhat below average D. Thoughts: The offense should roll on talent alone. Stick with the gameplan because we should be able to move the ball. __________________ Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz

10-30-2003, 02:46 PM	#402
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	I agree to a point. I really like reading the scouting reports. After I got my legs under me with the defense, I found that there were a few key variables that I could change based on your report that affected the game but did not take too much time to implement (blitz percentage, nickel/dime percentage, aggressive run, and aggressive pass). I suspect that, over time, I will get to the same point with the O. So, in short, I find them fun and useful. However, if you would like to pare them down and keep what is useful, the information that I can see being the most helpful to me is: 1.) Are they easier to run against or to throw against? 2.) What directions should I avoid running toward? Thanks.

10-30-2003, 07:22 PM	#408
Buzzbee College Starter Join Date: Jun 2002	SCOUTING REPORT: Texarkana ArmaDILDOS Meat and Potatoes Offense QB is an aging and fading star. Still has some skill, but will be using a walker next year. Has some pretty good receivers to throw to. Running Backs seem pretty weak. Offensive line is very balanced pass/rush blocking. Even talent with ratings around 50 for most. Center is the strong position. Thoughts: I expect them to pass with the QB and receivers. O Line could open some holes, but I don't expect the backs to be able to get through many. Defense Interior Defensive Line is VERY weak. DE's are good at stopping the run, average otherwise. Good Linebacking group with SLB being the star. LCB is very good, but they are thin at CB and have no depth. SS is very good. FS is very bad. Thoughts: Power running game will challenge the linebackers. Passing game should be somewhat successful, especially on passing downs when they bring in scrub nickel and dime backs. __________________ Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz

10-30-2003, 07:31 PM	#409
Buzzbee College Starter Join Date: Jun 2002	SCOUTING REPORT: Champaign ChevyNovas Meat and Potatoes Offense They have a VERY good QB and a VERY good RB. The receivers have some talent but they are very thin there (3). The offensive line is anchored by the 5 year in a row All League 2nd team tackle. Otherwise the line is average. WIth a good QB and a good RB, but not much at receiver, I don't know if they'll run or pass. Defense The defense is overall...pretty weak. They've got superstars at WLB, and the safety positions. Other than that they are average to below average. The D Line is pretty good agains the run, but not much else. They NEED great safeties with these guys. __________________ Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz

10-30-2003, 09:48 PM	#410
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Kitty Hawk (37) at Bermuda (6) Nice start to defending the title. Fritz was right; Song had 113 receiving. We ran the ball down their throats. However, Harden got 23 carries, Rubble got seven, and Finley only got 2. I'll have to work on that. I would like all three to be getting as close to an even # of carries as possible. Perkins on the D made a name for himself with two interceptions. The D also held them to 52 rushing yards. Francis--2TD, no INT. All in all--a sweet game.

10-30-2003, 09:53 PM	#411
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Kitty Hawk (25) at Fort Wayne (20) We are holding opposing O's to around 50% completion percentages--very nice. Song was, again, a monster. 194 yards receiving. Finley had 103 yards on 7 carries. I'll try to get him the ball more. Perkins got another INT. We were in the red zone 4 times and came away with 4 FG. I'll have to keep an eye on that.

10-30-2003, 10:00 PM	#412
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Kitty Hawk (28) at Texarkana (35) They completed 22 of 29 passes--that really hurt us. Song was again Song--161 yards receiving. Despite my tweakage--Harden still got the lion's share of the carries--and averaged less than 4 yards per. I'll tweak some more. Rubble only got 3 carries. These are less fun to write after a loss.

10-30-2003, 10:07 PM	#413
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Champaign (35) at Kitty Hawk (31). Francis is out for a few weeks. LeGrande played in his place (I forgot to put Sparks in as backup). He did not play half-bad, but not well enough to win. Finley and Rubble split the load carting the rock. I still have to work on getting all three backs involved. Harden barely touched it this time. Our passing D held them back around 50%. Since it is time to post the files anyway, I'll post and we can decide tomorrow who to cut for the sake of the QB.

10-30-2003, 10:11 PM	#414
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	#1

10-30-2003, 10:12 PM	#415
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	#2

10-30-2003, 10:21 PM	#416
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	I feel very superior about QBs right now.... AML: I noticed in the preseason that you had RB2 slotted in formations. I think you may have him is some "base" formations. Before running the next four Iwant to look at the game logs. I have this feeling that there are phases that are not set right yet. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

10-31-2003, 06:41 AM	#421
Buzzbee College Starter Join Date: Jun 2002	AML - I think RG Jerry Johnson needs some love. He's unhappy. He is under contract for this year and next. Rufus Peterson is only under contract for this year. I think they are fairly equal and it should't hurt to swap them out. __________________ Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz

10-31-2003, 06:50 AM	#422
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Now there are some scouting reports! We had this same problem last year with RG Johnson. Signed him for a longer deal and only at the last minute did we pick up Peterson, yet Peterson always plays. __________________ null

10-31-2003, 06:51 AM	#423
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	I have activated CB Barton. He will go as our nickle and as the #2 PR/KR. --- Peter Song: 4 Games, 587 Yards, 7TD. Would ESPN Joe Theisman just be kissing his ass on TV every day? __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

10-31-2003, 07:04 AM	#424
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	Johnson did a good job when he started last season. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

10-31-2003, 07:14 AM	#425
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	The guy to cut here is clearly CB Bo Cassidy. I think QB Brant Hopper would be a fine addition. If we get that far into the QBs he can do a few things and might be worth a resign as a backup next season. Given time, he could be a decent enough career backup. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

10-31-2003, 08:11 AM	#426
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	I know it is weird to keep three FB, but I think that Tejuda has done a good job blocking, and I would like to keep him. I am fine with Hopper. Fritz: Please sub Johnson in for Peterson. A new QB will mean new formations, and a new distribution of running the ball. If, after the first game, Harden gets the lion's share of carries at Finley's expense, then please swap Finley and Harden on the depth chart. Thanks.

10-31-2003, 08:29 AM	#427
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	that is all I need to get started, so I will __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

10-31-2003, 08:30 AM	#428
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	AML - any more cuts need to come from O. I am getting thin. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

10-31-2003, 08:32 AM	#429
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	ut oh __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

10-31-2003, 08:42 AM	#430
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	Athens (27) at Kitty Hawk (35) Another points fest in the 4Q. I need to work on stopping that. Finley and Rubble led the ground game. Rubble had a gaudy 10 rushes for 81 yards. Sparks was doing a good job, until he shredded his achillies tendon. Out for the year. Song had a 7 catch, 2 TD, 176 yard day. (25.1 avg). He is looking like a League MVP right now. DE Sinclair had a nice 3 sack 1 hurry day. CB perkins did not get and INT but was very active. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

10-31-2003, 08:44 AM	#431
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	I can IR Sparks. The next rookie FA I might take is Thomas Van Pelt. He is pure project though. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster Last edited by Fritz : 10-31-2003 at 08:45 AM.

10-31-2003, 09:11 AM	#432
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	IR Sparks. Does this mean that LeGrande is the man until Francis comes back?

10-31-2003, 09:15 AM	#433
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Yikes. I wonder how Harding is looking right now....too bad we can't resign him. Even if he was going to bust. __________________ null

10-31-2003, 09:38 AM	#435
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	we are fucking cursed __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

10-31-2003, 09:42 AM	#436
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	Sault Ste. Marie 26 at Kitty Hawk 20 Another 4Q comeback to beat us. Sorry guys. We had ugly rushing, but tons of it. The THREE QBs we needed to win the game could not pull it together. Song Managed 152 yards though. The D held up until an 86 yard drive tied the game (after our K missed a FG). Another 80 yard drive gave them the win. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

10-31-2003, 09:43 AM	#437
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	The injury Report: Injury Report: Heath Sparks, QB - Ruptured Achilles Tendon, Out, full strength in 2024. Brant Hopper, QB - Reconstructive Knee Surgery, Out, full strength in late 2024. Ethan Francis, QB - Separated Shoulder, Out, full strength in about 3 weeks. Charlie LeGrande, QB - Strained Patellar Tendon, Doubtful, full strength in about 2 weeks. Larry Wylie, TE - Knee Tendinitis, Probable, full strength in about 4 weeks. ----- We need another QB and one of the shitty rooks will have to start. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

10-31-2003, 09:45 AM	#438
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	K.C. Cook looks like a guy who can sense the rush and run away a little.... __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

10-31-2003, 09:48 AM	#439
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Time to run the option. __________________ null

10-31-2003, 10:02 AM	#440
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	IR Hopper. Should we keep LeGrande active as 2nd or 3rd QB? No real loss to us if he sustains serious long term damage. I'm fine with whatever scrubs you can find at this point to fill in until Francis returns.

10-31-2003, 10:05 AM	#441
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	okay. 2 more games in my shift and we are running out of rookie QBs. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster