COACH BELL FIRED FROM SOUP CAN

Mount Baker, WA- In a surprising (but not unwarranted) move, today the Mount Baker Soup Can relieved Coach Chris Bell of his duties.  Coach Bell had gone just 4-8 with the Soup Can this season.  The Soup Can are to be hosts of this year's Seattle Blue Ribbon League Fun Bowl...and Bell was in hot water after he had promised Soup Can Fans that they would be able to root for their home team in the title game.

The final straw for Coach Bell was an embarrassing loss to his hated arch rival, the Goodview Pretty Boys.  The Pretty Boys had never before been victorious against the Soup Can, but outscored the Soup in nearly every position on the field.  Danneker caused a stir when he continued to go for it on Fourth Down, when up by over 20 points in the fourth quarter.  This infuriated Coach Bell, who turned to the crowd and told everyone to go home.  Everyone.  The crowd, reporters, concessionaires, his assistant coaches...everyone was sent home with 10 minutes to play.  Only Bell, his dog Lucky, and the Pretty Boy staff and players remained.

"I wish Bell well," Danneker said after the game, "But I will not apologize for allegedly 'running up the score'.  If Bell didn't like it, he should have stopped us.  Like one of my old college professors would say 'Stop Him.  Stop Him.  Dammit Chris."

The Soup Can already have been in contact with replacement options, but two front runners have emerged.  Dennis Green and Donovan McNabb's Mom, Wilma McNabb.   Green has gone 6-8 in the United Football League, but has won the UFL Fantasy Football league both season's.  McNabb is known for her insightful football blog with such in-depth reporting as:


My son is still a bad maama Jamma.
Shut your mouth!
I'm talking about QB DONOVAN McNabb.
Hope you can dig it!

Look for more information on her at: http://mamamcnabb.blogspot.com/

Coach Bell so far has refused to comment.  More details will emerge overnight, but it is rumored Coach Bell may be joining the staff of the Rainier Felons.  He and Coach Harber have long been coaching allies, and Coach Bell is rumored to be dating an intern on the Felons staff.

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TRADE DEADLINE APPROACHES: Offense

Here is a breakdown of the best and worst teams at the offensive positions.

QUARTERBACK:


Three Best teams:
1. ROYALE W/CHEESE    206 pts.   (Aaron Rodgers, Shaun Hill)
2. K-911s   206 pts.   (Phillip Rivers*traded*, Carson Palmer)
3. HURRICANES    198 pts.  (Drew Brees, Josh Freeman)

These teams have put up the points riding their franchise quarterbacks.  The K-911s might have a bit of a drop-off, but Carson Palmer will hold down the fort.  Brees and Rodgers continue to put up points, with Josh Freeman and Shaun Hill performing admirably when called upon.

Three Worst teams:
10.MANTI    158pts.   (Matt Ryan, Carson Palmer *waived*)
11. PRETTY BOYS     157 pts.   (Joe Flacco, Chad Henne*waived*)
12. RIGGINS     150 pts.   (Matt Schaub, Matt Cassel)

Matt Ryan has been strong, but also was played on a bye week.  Joe Flaaco has been adequate, but not explosive.  Matt Schaub has been the victim of the Texans' improved running game.

RUNNING BACK:

Three Best teams:

1. HURRICANES    312 pts.   (Darren McFadden, Peyton Hillis, Brandon Jacobs, Justin Forsett)

2. FLUFFERNUTTER   310 pts.   (Adrian Peterson, Ray Rice, Ronnie Brown)

3. K-911S    305 pts.  (Arian Foster, LeSean McCoy, Joseph Addai)

The Hurricanes have two guys in McFadden and Hillis that have put up numbers week in and week out.  Brandon Jacobs and Justin Forsett give them some nice depth.  The Fluff have prospered on the coattails of Adrian Peterson and Ray Rice, and with Ronnie Brown the Fluff have another home run threat on the bench.  The K-911s have had a huge season with Foster, and should be even stronger with LeSeasn McCoy.

Three Worst teams:

10.PRETTY BOYS     225 pts.   (Cedric Benson, Knowshon Moreno, Shonn Greene, Ryan Torain)

11. ROYALE W/CHEESE     209 pts     157 (Thomas Jones, Felix Jones, Jahvid Best)

12. COUNSELOR     167 pts.    (BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Mike Tolbert, Willis McGahee)

The Pretty Boys just can't get consistent performances from there RBs.  Benson has not put up the numbers he did last year, and Moreno have a tough time staying healthy.  Eddie Royale lost DeAngelo Williams for the season, and until recently couldn't get much production from Thomas Jones.  Best could be one of the best...if he could stay on the field.  The Counselor would be even lower on this list, if not for the recently acquired Tolbert and Green-Ellis.  In the last four weeks, those two backs have put up 77 of the 167 points.

WIDE RECEIVER:

Three Best teams:

1. HURRICANES    318 pts.   (Terrell Owens, Hakeem Nicks, Brandon Lloyd)

2. RIGGINS   249 pts.   (Larry Fitzgerald, Marques Colston, Steve Johnson, Dwayne Bowe)

3. KITTENS    241 pts.  (Calvin Johnson, Jabar Gaffney, Derrick Mason)

The Hurricanes top this position as well.  Hakeem Nicks is dinged up as the Hurricanes head towards the playoffs, but Owens and Lloyd will be up to the task of putting up points.  Riggins has a ton of depth, with big play threats Bowe and Fitzgerald, young upstart Steve Johnson, and top-performer Larry Fitzgerald.  So much depth means so many tough decisions each week.  The Kittens are being carried by Calvin Johnson, but Jabar Gaffney will have to step into the recently-waived shoes of Greg Jennings if they are going to stay in the top 3.

Three Worst teams:

10. COUNSELOR     177 pts.   (Jeremy Maclin, Greg Jennings, Anquan Boldin)

11. MANTI     171 pts     157 (DeSean Jackson, Steve Smith NYG, Devery Henderson)

12. FREEMASONS     151 pts.    (Randy Moss, Danny Woodhead, Mike Sims-Walker)

The Counselor will not stay in the bottom 3 long.  With Greg Jennings picked up off the waiver wire, and Anquan Boldin brought in via trade, the talent is there to make this group explosive.  The Manti have DeSean Jackson, Mr. 60-yard Touchdown.  Unfortunately, Steve Smith is hurt (but still in the line-up) and Henderson is typically an afterthought.  The Freemasons are the surprise on this list.  Moss has drastically underperformed, Woodhead is a running back, and Sims-Walker is a roller coaster ride.  Look for the Freemasons to try and make a move to shore up this area as they head into

TIGHT END:

Three Best teams:

1. FELONS    120 pts.   (Antonio Gates, Randy McMichael)

2. FREEMASONS   77 pts.   (Mercedes Lewis, Jason Witten)

3. PRETTY BOYS    74.5 pts.  (Dallas Clark, Brandon Pettigrew)

Gates is having a monster year for the Felons, but foot and ankle problems have kept him out the last few games.  The Freemasons have two top-flight tight ends, with Lewis scoring over 8 points a game when he is in the line-up.  The Pretty Boys and Dallas Clark got off to a fast start, but then Clark went down with an injury.  Coach Danneker found a solid replacement in Pettigrew, but he has been flip flopping tight ends...so who knows how long he lasts.

Three Worst teams:

10. HURRICANES     55 pts.   (Vernon Davis, Todd Heap)

11. COUNSELOR     48 pts     157 (Kellen Winslow *waived*, Benjamin Watson)

12. MANTI     23 pts.    (Owen Daniels)

Tight End is one of the few weak spots for the Hurricanes, which is surprising after the numbers Davis put up last year.  If Davis gets rolling, the Hurricanes become even tougher to beat.  The Counselor let Winslow go, and now will roll with Benjamin Watson.  I wouldn't be surprised to see him find another option as well.  The Manti have been dinged up at tight end.  It doesn't help that Owens started during his bye week and other weeks where he was started...even though he was listed as OUT. 

TRADE DEADLINE APPROACHES: Trades Thus Far

The Trade Deadline falls tomorrow (November 24 at 9am), and we here at the Seattle Blue Ribbon Blog wanted to provide you with all the information you will need to make any last minute trades.

Later today we will break down each position to show teams that have strengths and places of need.  But first, a look at the trades in the league thus far.  There have been 5 trades involving 6 teams...so, in other words, half of the teams in the league this year have looked to trades to build their teams.  This is up from last year, where there were 2 trades, involving 3 teams.

TRADE ONE

This trade caused quite a stir at the draft.  However, if we take a deeper look at the trade, it actually was more balanced than it appeared.   First of all, in trading away Romo, Coach Danneker was able to gain peace of mind with his QB decision each week.  Instead of guessing which QB to play (as he had to last year) it allowed him to simply plug in Flacco each week.  Thru week 7, Romo had 95 points, and Flacco had 86.  So  Romo only outscored Flacco by 1.5 points per game.  Plus, in trading Romo, the Pretty Boys gained two Running Backs that were young and had high potential.  Now, with Forsett getting cut, and Greene only playing 4 weeks for the Pretty Boys thus far, it is safe to say that the Running Backs didn't pan out.


TRADE WINNER:  The Felons ended up losing Romo after 6 starts to injury, but had he continued to play this would be a clearcut trade win for the Felons.  It still is a win for the Felons, but not by as much as anticipated.

TRADE TWO

This trade went down simply because neither coach felt that good about the WR they had.  Belyea wanted Moss' big play ability with Brady at QB, and Danneker wanted a WR who wouldn't complain and would just catch footballs.  The bad thing for the Freemasons is that Moss has been traded twice in the NFL season, first to the Vikings where he did next to nothing and then to the Titans where he has done even less (2 pts).  Meanwhile, Roddy White is currently leading all Wide Receivers in scoring in the Blue Ribbon League...meaning Danneker got not only better production from White than Moss, he also could end up with the $10 for having the top scoring WR.

TRADE WINNER: The Pretty Boys.  They ended up with a receiver who has scored 75 points more than the guy he gave up.  With hindsight being 20/20, it is easy to attack Coach Belyea for making this move...but at the time he made it, there was no telling that Moss would be better at scoring in Frequent Flier miles than scoring touchdowns.

TRADE THREE

This trade should also include the Soup Can signing Visanthe Shiancoe to play TE in Gonzalez's place.  With that move, this trade favors the Soup Can.  Edwards is scoring 7.2 points per game for the Soup, while Ocho Cinco is only scoring 5.8 points.  Shiancoe is at 4.3 pts/game for the Soup, while Gonzalez is only producing 3.2.  Edwards has been hot as of late, fitting seamlessly into the Soup Can's offense, while Ochocinco is having a hard time cracking the K-911 starting lineup.  Also, remember that Bell famously said in an interview with HIGH TIMES magazine that he felt Gonzalez was "washed up".  Bell wanted to get "more younger, more explosive, and more stoned" according to the interview, and with this trade he did.

TRADE WINNER: It didn't really hurt either team, but it did help the Soup Can a bit more.  Soup Can for the win.

TRADE FOUR

This trade has not worked out for the Soup Can at all.  BenJarvus Green-Ellis has become the Counselors highest scoring running back, while Marshawn Lych can not seem to break a big play or get in the end zone.   Boldin has not had his best games with the Counselor, but the 51.5 points more Green-Ellis has contributed than Lynch (12.5+ pts per game more) have helped the Counselor score some points in the pivotal RB position.

TRADE WINNER: This one has to go to the Counselor.  Coach Bell was quoted as saying he was trying to "become more like the Felons", which means he got a double whammy here.  Lynch is a RB and the Felons famously love RBs, and Lynch is also a felon/criminal based on his extensive criminal record.  The trade has kick started the Soup to the wins, but it is not because of Lynch.  Counselor wins (man, we don't get to say that much).

TRADE FIVE

This trade puzzled many followers of the Seattle Blue Ribbon League.  Coach Lou gave up the highest scoring Quarterback in the league (and possibly the $10 prize for that accolade) for a young Running Back and a Quarterback Coach Harber had just grabbed from the waiver wire.  However, the trade thus far, has only cost Olsen about 8-9 pionts per game at Quarterback, while picking up 12-14 points per game at Running Back.  McCoy is young, explosive, but a bit injury prone.  He has performed well in his first season as the feature back, and is performing well in Woodinville.  Harber meanwhile picks up a franchise Quarterback in the midst of a historic season. 

TRADE WINNER: Time will tell, as this trade happened only 2 weeks ago (during Rivers' bye week).  But, our guess would be that Harber will ultimately get the better end of this deal.

Individual Player Awards: UPDATED!

The races for the money in each position battle are tightening.  Did your team make a move this week?  Be sure to check out the Individual Offense and Defense pages to see where your players rank.

2010 COACH RATINGS & ALL-TIME COACHING UPDATES

The 2010 Coach Ratings, and the All-Time Win/Scoring standings are updated!  Did your team move up the ladded, or slide down the chute of despair.

NEW PAGES CREATED!

IF you look at the menu on the right hand side of the page, you will see TWO new pages.  We have added an Offense and Defense page to track the Individual Player Awards.  Now you know how close you are, or the lead you have to protect.  8 positions and $80 from the pot is on the line!

A LOOK AHEAD (Part 3): Capitol Hill Division

We conclude our analysis of the Playoff chances of each team by looking at the Capitol Hill Division.  Last season, the Capitol Hill division managed only one playoff team, but things are looking up as we head towards the close of Season 3.

PURPLE HURRICANES

Current Playoff Seed: 1

Current Record: 8-2, 3 game lead in Capitol Hill Division

To Get to Playoffs:  The Hurricanes are as close to guaranteeing a spot in the playoffs as you can be...that guarantee should come this week.  The Hurricanes need a win to get in, or for Riggins and Fluffernutter to lose.  This would lock up the division title, and the automatic bid.  Even if the Hurricanes lose out (and we aren't saying they will), they have enough wins and points to be victorious in any tiebreakers.

Opponents Record thus far: 43-57

Remaining Opponents Record: 17-13 (K-911s, Felons, Riggins)

Playoff Chances: The Hurricanes will be in the playoffs.  Sure, they have a somewhat tough schedule heading in, and sure they don't have a winning record against any of their remaining opponents, but the Hurricanes have racked up 8 wins already.  With the parity in the league, a team that finishes 6-7 may get a playoff spot...so needless to say, the Hurricanes will be fine.  They also lead the league in scoring by 120 pts...yet another trump card in the race to the post season.

Playoff Prediction: The Hurricanes will finish 10-3 and claim the Number 1 seed in the playoffs.

R FLUFFERNUTTER

Current Playoff Seed: 4

Current Record: 5-5, 3 games back in Capitol Hill Division

To Get to Playoffs:  Fluffernutter basically controls its own fate.  They have 5 wins, and with a cut line for the playoffs likely at 6-7, it would appear that if they can win 2 games they would be in for sure.  They are 5th in "Points Scored", which would also give them an upper hand on any tiebreakers faced.

Opponents Record thus far: 52-48

Remaining Opponents Record: 13-17 (Royale W/Cheese, Kittens, Counselor)

Playoff Chances: Fluffernutter has a fairly light schedule in the last 3 weeks, and they do possess a winning record against each team.  The Fluff are 2-1 against the Cheese, 3-1 against the Kittens, and 4-2 overall against the Counselor.  Remember though, the Kittens and Counselor are having better than expected seasons, and both also have potentially potent offenses.  The Fluff should be up to the task and get the victories needed to coast into the playoffs.

Playoff Prediction: Fluffernutter will finish 7-6, and be the 4th seed in the playoffs.

1 RIGGINS

Current Playoff Seed: 5

Current Record: 5-5, 3 games back in Capitol Hill Division

To Get to Playoffs:  Much like the Fluffernutter, Riggins needs a win or two to slide into the playoffs.  With 5 wins already, that would most likely lock up a spot for them.

Opponents Record thus far: 47-53

Remaining Opponents Record: 20-10 (Felons, 911s, Hurricanes)

Playoff Chances: Riggins has a tough road to make the playoffs.  They face the three highest scoring teams in the league, and need to beat at least one to stay in playoff contention.  Unfortunately, they are a combined 3-7 against their remaining opponents.  Riggins is also on a 2 game losing streak.  Is there enough time to right the ship for Riggins?  We don't think so.  Riggins has been putting up plenty of points lately, and we think that trend will continue.  Riggins should be able to steal one victory, and have enough points to win a tiebreaker for the final spot.

Playoff Prediction: Riggins will finish 6-7, and be the 6th seed in the playoffs.

THE COUNSELOR

Current Playoff Seed: 12

Current Record: 3-7, 5 games back in Capitol Hill Division

To Get to Playoffs:  The Counselor is not mathematically eliminated, but they have about as much of a chance to make the playoffs, as Brett Favre does of winning the NFL rushing title.  It could happen, but it is HIGHLY unlikely.

Opponents Record thus far: 59-41

Remaining Opponents Record: 13-17 (Pretty Boys, Manti, Fluffernutter)

Playoff Chances: The Counselor, with 3 wins, has already beat their win total from last season.  With the explosive Michael Vick stealing a victory for them in week 10 over Riggins, the Counselor is still alive in the playoff hunt.  The Counselor will need to keep winning to get in, and will need a bunch of help.  Counselor is currently 11th in the league in scoring, so they will need plenty of points in the final weeks to have a shot at winning a tiebreaker.  The remaining opponents are tough, but Counselor does have a winning record against the Manti.

Playoff Prediction: The Counselor will finish 4-9, and not make it into the playoffs.

MEET THE COACH: Trick Danneker, Pretty Boys

Trick was the Champion of the Inaugural Seattle Blue Ribbon League season, and is one of only three coaches to make the playoffs in both seasons.

Ladies and Gentlemen (mostly ladies), I present Trick Danneker.

1.  Give us a few thoughts on your season thus far: 

Disappointing to say the least.  I am not getting the scoring out of the guys I thought would score.  Losing TE Dallas Clark a few weeks ago was a hit for sure, but we're still working towards the playoffs.

2.  Anything you would change about your strategy coming into the season? 

I guess if I had to do it all over again I'd have picked RBs at random instead of doing research.  Those so called "experts" were full of shit.  

3.  Who is your favorite team/coach to beat?  Why? 

I like to play against the Soup Can, but I've never beaten coach Bell so I can't say that.  The couple of times I beat Harber and the Felons were fun, but those days are long gone too.  I guess I'll say Fluffernutter, because I know he hates it when I win.

4.  Which team/coach is your least favorite to face?  Why? 

I hate facing Cam and Eddie Royale w/Cheese because he's so particular with his players.  He seems to always pick the right guys for that week's matchup.

5.  You are one of only 3 coaches to make the post-season all three years (with Cam and Bell)...what are the chances you make it this year?  What will have to change? 

I'd say I have a 33% chance of pulling it off.  I don't know what the numbers are, I don't really get into that, but I think I'll have to win out to have a shot.  If I lose again, it's over.  I'm going to need solid performances from my RBs and Flacco to get his head out of his ass and pass the ball down field instead of dumping it off to Ray Rice and Todd Heap over and over.

6.  Favorite memory of the league? 

Antoine Winfield scoring 26 points on Monday Night Football in 2008 to lead the Soup Can (and the Vikings) to a last minute, edge-out win over the Freemasons.  Didn't affect me in any way, I just love those kind of unexpected comebacks.  Plus the Vikes won that week.

7. What is your favorite fantasy football word? 

Go-to (as in go-to guy)

8. What is your least favorite fantasy football word?  

Questionable

9. What turns you on, in fantasy football?

Multiple TDs

10. What turns you off in fantasy football? 

Tight ends with QBs who don't pass to tight ends

11. What is your favorite curse word?  How do you use it in Fantasy Football? 

Shit-monger (as in "Give Cedric Benson the ball you shit-monger.")

12. What team, other than yours, would you like to attempt to coach? 

The Counselor.  The talent there is just below the surface.

13. What team would you not like to coach? 

The Manti.  Is "Manti" even a word?

14. If heaven exists and God plays fantasy football, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates? 

"I traded for Shonn Greene too... Who knew?"

15.  You have received many accolades for your acting ability (Golden Masks, Gregory Nominatioins), are these a result of your Fantasy football coaching prowess? 

I believe Fantasy Football helped me to better analyze specific talent and decide which Trick Danneker to play for certain performances and auditions.  I don't always get it right, but sometimes I play the right guy in the right audition and I actually get the part.  Usually, though, I'm wrong.  I think my win-loss record and my recent casting history have proven that.

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A LOOK AHEAD (Part 2): Ballard Division

This week we are breaking down the Seattle Blue Ribbon Playoff picture.  Yesterday we took a look at the Queen Anne Division, and today we will analyze the Ballard Division.

FIGHTING FREEMASONS

Current Playoff Seed: 3

Current Record: 6-4, 1 game lead in the Ballard Division

To Get to Playoffs:  The Freemasons control their own destiny.  If they win, they are in...they just have to keep 1 game between them and the Kittens.  The division could be decided in week 13 when the Freemasons play the Kittens.

Opponents Record thus far: 47-53

Remaining Opponents Record: 14-16 (Manti, Royale W/Cheese, Kittens)

Playoff Chances: The Freemasons have two division games left on the season, but are a combined 6-2 against the Manti an Kittens All-Time.  They also play the Royale W/Cheese, who are fighting for a playoff spot and have never lost to the Freemasons.  It is not a horribly tough schedule for the Freemasons....win and they are in.

Playoff Prediction: The Cheese will finish 8-5, and claim the 3rd playoff seed

BALLARD KITTENS

Current Playoff Seed: 7

Current Record: 5-5, 1 game back in Ballard Division

To Get to Playoffs:  The Kittens are withing striking distance of the Freemasons for the Ballard Division Crown, and that may be the only way they can make the playoffs.  The Kittens missed the playoffs last year on the "Points Scored" tiebreaker, and the same is likely to happen this season if they end up going to "Points Scored".

Opponents Record thus far: 50-50

Remaining Opponents Record: 14-16 (Soup Can, Fluffernutter, Freemasons)

Playoff Chances: The Kittens have the a lot of work ahead.  Sure, their remaining opponents have the same record as the Freemasons remaining opponents...but the Kittens don't have a winning record against any of the teams that they have yet to play.  They have split 5 games with the Soup Can (2 wins-2 losses- 1 tie), but are a combined 2-6 All-Time against the Fluff and Masons.  If they can beat the Soup or Fluff, the game against the Freemasons could be huge.

Playoff Prediction: The Kittens will finish 6-7, and miss the playoffs based on tiebreaker of points scored.

MIGHTY MIGHTY MANTI

Current Playoff Seed: 9

Current Record: 4-6, 2 games back in Ballard Division

To Get to Playoffs:  The Manti need to win at least 2 of their final 3 games, and then hope for other teams to stumble.  The Manti is the lowest scoring team in the league, so a tiebreaker win is doubtful.

Opponents Record thus far: 50-50

Remaining Opponents Record: 12-18 (Freemasons, Counselor, Soup Can)

Playoff Chances: Slim.  The Manti could have helped themselves coast into the playoffs (potentially) had they not played sooo many Bye Week Players.  The Manti, now full strength since no more byes exist, will try to end their 3 Game Losing streak as they play the Freemasons in week 11.  But, it doesn't look good, as the Freemasons have won all but one of the previous four matches against the Manti.  Things might be better against Counselor and the Soup Can, but the Manti are a combined 4-4 against those teams.  Plus, if anyone gets hurt on the Manti, they will most likely still be starting...so I don't like their chances.

Playoff Prediction: The Manti will finish 4-9 after losing 6 in a row.  The Manti will not make the playoffs.

MOUNT BAKER SOUP CAN

Current Playoff Seed: 11

Current Record: 3-7, 3 games back in Ballard Division

To Get to Playoffs:  Easy.  Just win Baby!  If the Soup Can lose, their playoff hopes are dead and gone.  Even with 3 straight victories, the Soup Can will need some help...but have scored enough points thus far to help them out in a tiebreaker scenario.

Opponents Record thus far: 56-44

Remaining Opponents Record: 13-17 (Kittens, Pretty Boys, Manti)

Playoff Chances: The Soup Can have never missed the playoffs, but they have left themselves some work to keep that streak alive.  The schedule is in their favor to win out, but history is not.  The Soup Can have split 5 games with the Kittens (2-2-1), beat the Pretty Boys both times they have played, but are only 2-3 against the Manti.  The Soup Can have used their high waiver order number each week to re-stack the deck and have the depth and the match-ups to go on a run...but they have to be flawless.  The blessing and the curse of depth is trying to figure out who to play each week...Bell must guess right, as a loss will have the Soup Can looking toward next season.

Playoff Prediction: The Soup Can will finish 5-8, and miss the playoffs.

A LOOK AHEAD: Queen Anne Division

The Seattle Blue Ribbon League is a league of parity this year.  After 10 weeks, no team is eliminated from playoff contention.  To make the playoff picture even murkier, no team has clinched a spot in the playoffs either.

In the coming days, we will break it down division by division to get you the inside information on how this playoff picture might shape up.  Today we start with the Queen Anne Division.


RAINIER VALLEY FELONS

Current Playoff Seed: 2

Current Record: 8-2, 3 game lead in Queen Anne Division

To Get to Playoffs:  The Felons and the Hurricanes are the closest to securing their playoff spots.  The Felons are in with a win, or a loss by Eddie Royale W/Cheese.

Opponents Record thus far: 43-57

Remaining Opponents Record: 18-12 (Riggins, Hurricanes, Royale W/Cheese)

Playoff Chances: The Rainier Felons will make the playoffs.  They just have too many ways to get in.  The Felons can get in next week with a win over Riggins, a team that they have defeated in all 3 of their previous contests.  Overall, the Felons do have a tough schedule to finish the season, and if they do lose to Riggins and the Canes...the week 13 match against the Cheese could decide the division.

Playoff Prediction: The Felons will finish 10-3 and make the playoffs as the Number 2 Seed and Queen Anne Division Champ.

EDDIE ROYALE W/CHEESE

Current Playoff Seed: 6

Current Record: 5-5, 3 games back in Queen Anne Division

To Get to Playoffs:  To win the division, the Cheese must win out and have the Felons lose out.  As of right now, they are in the 6th spot over the Kittens based off a win last week.

Opponents Record thus far: 44-56

Remaining Opponents Record: 19-11 (Fluffernutter, Freemasons, Felons)

Playoff Chances: The Cheese have to play 3 playoff teams from last season to close out the season.  While they have a small chance at the Division Crown, they are very much in the thick of things in the Wild Card Race.  The Cheese have a HUGE matchup against the Fluff next week, that will knock the loser a step back in the playoff seeds (the Chesese have won once in 3 games against Fluff).  After that, the Cheese play the Freemasons, a team that they have yet to lose to (2 wins), and the Felons who they are 3-2 against all time.

Playoff Prediction: The Cheese will finish 6-7, and claim the 5th playoff seed (Tiebreakers over Pretty Boys, Kittens, Riggins)

GOODVIEW PRETTY BOYS

Current Playoff Seed: 8

Current Record: 4-6, 4 games back in Queen Anne Division

To Get to Playoffs:  To get in, it will have to be a Wildcard slot.

Opponents Record thus far: 58-42

Remaining Opponents Record: 10-20 (Counselor, Soup Can, K-911s)

Playoff Chances: The Pretty Boys have played the toughest schedule in their division thus far, but they also have the easiest schedule to finish things out.  The Pretty Boys get the two worst teams in the league (Counselor and Soup Can at 3-7) and then the K-911s.  Now, the Boys have never beat the Soup, but are 6-0 combined all-time against Counselor and K-911s.

Playoff Prediction: The Pretty Boys will finish 6-7, and just miss out the playoffs based on a low point total.

WOODINVILLE K-911s

Current Playoff Seed: 10

Current Record: 4-6, 4 games back in Queen Anne Division

To Get to Playoffs:  To get in, it will have to be a Wildcard slot.

Opponents Record thus far: 51-49

Remaining Opponents Record: 17-13 (Hurricanes, Riggins, Pretty Boys)

Playoff Chances: It will be another season in that ends in heartbreak for the K-911s.  They got off to a strong start, but injuries have once again sent them to the ER.  The K-911s have to play three playoff teams from last year...not to mention the fact that all three teams are in the thick of things this season.  It could come down to the week 13 match with the Pretty Boys.  This could be unfortunate for the K-911s as they are winless against the Pretty Boys in four previous tries.

Playoff Prediction: Woodinville will finish 5-8, and miss the playoffs.

ALL-STUD TEAM

We have been keeping track of the Studs of the week, and for your viewing pleasure, here is the All Stud Team thru Week 10.

The Hurricanes have both Linebacker and Wide Receiver positions covered...which also points to why they are leading the league in Scoring and Studs.

The biggest surprise on the list is Matt Forte.  Several Running Backs have been a STUD for 2 weeks, but Forte was the studliest with two 30-point games this season.

  

2010 COACH RATINGS & ALL-TIME COACHING UPDATES

Your 2010 Coach ratings are updated....time to see where your team ranks heading into Week 11.  Also, be sure to check out the All-Time Standings, to see where you rate in the history of the Seattle Blue Ribbon League!

STUDS OF THE WEEK: 9&10

The STUDS from the last two weeks have been added in, and there is a new leader in the clubhouse!

Speaking of leaders, here is the up to the minute count on Sloops.  Remember, a player winning the SLOOP STUD OF THE WEEK vote earns your team a SLOOP.  If there is a tie, the two players each earn their coach a Bitch Beer at the Sloop.

K-911s - 2 Sloops
Hurricanes - 2 Sloops
Royale W/Cheese - 1 Sloop
Riggins - 1 Sloop
Kittens - 1 Sloop
Counselor - 1 Bitch
Fluffernutter - 1 Bitch

2010 COACH RATINGS: Updated

Did the Hurricanes maintain the top spot in the PBR League Power Rankings?  Be sure to see where your team is this week!

ALL TIME COACHING RECORDS: Week 9

We have a NEW All Time leader in Win Percentage!  Be sure to check out the rankings!

2010 COACH RATINGS: Updated

Who has the best Coach Rating after 8 weeks...I will give you a hint.  It's not The Counselor.

STUDS OF THE WEEK: Week 8

The STUDS from the last two weeks have been updated...how many come from your favorite team?

ALL TIME COACHING RECORDS: Week 8

I apologize for the lack of posts last week...but we are now back up and running!

Click on the COACHING RECORDS to see how your team rates in the 3 year history of the Seattle Blue Ribbon League