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Stampede Blue Playoff FFL Challenge Standings,
Divisional Round
post from Stampede Blue on 12 January 2009 11:11:00 PM. © Stampede Blue
We are half way (time-wise) through the playoffs, and the wackiness from the first weekend carried over into the second weekend, as 3 road teams won this weekend. As far as this contest goes, those of you who stayed away from the bye teams are still looking really good, while those of you who picked lots of Giants, Panthers, or Titans are probably done.
As far as this past weekend goes, the player with the high score was by dpaa4. There was significantly less scoring this weekend as compared to last weekend. Here's his roster:
He had only lost 2 players, so he had a lot playing this weekend, which led to leading this week.
Overall, zkmavz is still leading, actually lengthening his lead. He's also got 8 guys left playing, so I'm not sure anyone will be able to catch him. And I feel bad for Jake. He's not doing so hot.
The Overall Standings will be after the jump. The column "Left" is the number of players that are still playing, so you have an idea how many points you can still score.
I've updated the spreadsheet online where you can see yours, and everyone else's teams. This serves a dual purpose: So you can see the teams, and so you can verify I have everything correct. I checked it twice, so it should be good, but I've messed up in the past.
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coach
post from Niners Nation on 12 January 2009 10:49:00 PM. © Niners Nation
These are certainly interesting hires by Coach Singletary. The 49ers announced they've added two positions to the coaching staff. Vantz Singletary, Mike's nephew, will serve as the team’s inside linebackers coach, while Al Harris has been named as the club’s pass rush specialist coach. Jason Tarver will continue to coach the outside linebackers.
"We are pleased to add Vantz Singletary and Al Harris to our coaching staff," said 49ers head coach Mike Singletary. "Both possess the qualities and character that I am looking for to lead our group forward."
Vantz Singletary has been a successful collegiate coach for the past 17 seasons with his most recent stop in 2008 as the defensive tackles coach at Buffalo, where he helped lead the school to its first ever bowl appearance and a 2008 Mid-American Conference title. His previous assignments were with Tennessee at Chattanooga (2006-07), Hawaii (1999-2005), Southern (1997-98) and Trinity College (1992-96). He has coached numerous future NFL players while they were collegians, including current 49ers defensive lineman Isaac Sopoaga at Hawaii. Vantz has also served as a summer intern at NFL camps for numerous teams.
"Vantz has had a tremendous career during his many seasons as a collegiate coach," said Mike Singletary. "I am confident that the way in which he has worked with young football players during that extensive experience will translate into success as he embarks on his NFL coaching career."
He starred during his playing days as a defensive tackle and linebacker at Kansas State in 1987 and 1988 after spending two All-American junior college seasons at Blinn College in Brenham, Texas.
Al Harris returns to the NFL after a stellar playing career that spanned 11 campaigns with Chicago (1979-84, 86-88) and Philadelphia (1989-90).
"Al Harris' greatest attribute is as a teacher," said Mike Singletary. "We're excited about the addition of Al because our players will benefit from his teaching ability, in terms of the strategy and methodology of what goes into the pass rush."
I am definitely intrigued by these two additions. Singletary recognizes specific areas of need and is getting creative. I'm curious how much a pass rush specialist coach will help.
Also, I'll have a post about the interview of former BC coach Jeff Jagodzinski first thing in the morning (pacific time).
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Tony Dungy, why he retired, and his legacy.
post from Stampede Blue on 12 January 2009 09:16:00 PM. © Stampede Blue
ESPN's John Clayton and Tom Jackson talk about Tony Dungy, why he retired, and his legacy.
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post from Big Cat Country on 12 January 2009 09:11:00 PM. © Big Cat Country
(Sorry Gene, Google Image didn't turn up a better picture in the first 5 pages)
Alright, so I admit my tinfoil hat was on too tight in this situation. I thought the stars were aligning for the reign of Emperor Del Rio with the Jaguars. I figured Smith was Del Rio's mouthpiece and we were heading for a situation similar to the end of the Coughlin era where one man was in total control of the team. Instead, we have an annoucement of the first official GM in the team's history.
So what does this really mean? Smith has full say on personel decisions and Del Rio has the say on coaching. For the lack of a better metaphor, it means Smith is in charge of buying the groceries and Del Rio is in charge of who cooks the meal.
Speaking of the Coughlin era, I believe this move may have been motivated by Weaver's memories of what happened at the tail end. While I think Coughlin was a good coach, his track record as GM, was well, awful in my opinion. Now there is no room for Del Rio to try a power grab, and hopefully everything will be in harmony.
Collin and I will be doing a VS series later in the week and I will certainly address this move more during that time.
-John
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Dungy that he loves him. It's taken from NFL Films'...
post from Stampede Blue on 12 January 2009 08:52:00 PM. © Stampede Blue
This is a picture of Randy Moss telling Tony Dungy that he loves him. It's taken from NFL Films' Tony Dungy retrospective. If you watch it, you will cry.
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Add to del.icio.us Digg this Post to Furl Add to reddit Add to myYahoo!Andrews surgery went well, begins rehab
post from Cincy Jungle on 12 January 2009 07:33:00 PM. © Cincy Jungle
Stacy Andrews' surgery went well, and the (for now) Bengals right tackle will start focusing on his recovery and rehab, writes Joe Reedy. We're not sure if Andrews will be helped by the Bengals training staff, but knowing the Bengals knack for injuries, or complete misdiagnosis (see Chris Perry, Levi Jones, Peter Warrick), he's probably going to opt out training with the team.
However, in fairness, after Palmer's disastrous shot by Kimo Von Oelhoffen during a 66-yard pass to Chris Henry during on the second Bengals offensive play during the 2005 Wild Card game, which ironically enough, won the Steelers a Super Bowl, Palmer was able to play by the third preseason game, eight months later. While most of his recovery had a lot to do with personal dedication, the training staff went a long way to help him in that recovery. So maybe Andrews won't opt out training with the team.
As for re-signing back with the Bengals, we're fairly convinced, not with any "inside knowledge", that the Bengals will offer Andrews a one-year minimum deal (read low-ball). The low offer allows the Bengals to sustain depth, while Andrews gets a prove-it deal. On the other hand, I highly doubt that the Bengals will simply give Andrews his right tackle spot after allowing 9.5 sacks last season, with an overpowering need to rebuilding their line. In order to get playing time so he can get that payday deal again, he'll likely have to sign some place else where offensive line problems require silly one-year deals. Again, the Bengals? Aaaha.
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post from Cincy Jungle on 12 January 2009 07:07:00 PM. © Cincy Jungle
Which of the following non-division teams has scored the most wins against the Marvin Lewis Bengals?
Colts
Patriots
Broncos
Chiefs
Bills
Which NFC West team have the Bengals failed to beat during the Marvin Lewis era?
Seahawks
Cardinals
49ers
Rams
Which non-division AFC team have the Bengals beaten the most?
Texans
Chiefs
Dolphins
Raiders
Which AFC division, not including the AFC North, have the Bengals scored the most wins?
Which NFC division have the Bengals recorded the most wins?
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Add to del.icio.us Digg this Post to Furl Add to reddit Add to myYahoo!Dungy retires; he dominated the Bengals
post from Cincy Jungle on 12 January 2009 07:07:00 PM. © Cincy Jungle
Wow. In the past few seasons, we've seen several tenured head coaches leave the NFL, or at least the sidelines. We've seen Bill Cowher and Mike Holmgren retire, Bill Parcells leaving the sidelines for the press box, and Marty Schottenheimer unable to find a job. We can add another. Tony Dungy, having won 139 total games during his 13-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts, announced his retirement Monday. BBS writes up a hellva tribute on Dungy.
During his seven years in Indianapolis, Dungy never won less than 10 games, made the playoffs every season, and finished with a .759 winning percentage (85-27) -- that's just barely over winning over three quarters of the games. Against the Bengals, Dungy finished his coaching career undefeated (6-0) with winning by an average of 17.2 points. 17.2 POINTS?!
Just to make the picture rather clear, Dungy's 27 losses with the Colts, having coached seven seasons, is nearly double Lewis' losses in six seasons with the Bengals.
Segue.
So how's Lewis done in six seasons? Well, when he arrived in Cincinnati, there was unprecedented level of hope, with several younger fans too young to even know what it was like to cheer for a winning team. After 2003, hope turned into promise, plus Carson Palmer, making 2004 another... well, we're still rebuilding, right. It's alright. Palmer only played 13 games, suffered an injury against the Patriots, so 2005 was the year -- to lose Palmer again, then to the Steelers, then our minds watching police wires go berserk. Then 2006 was choke, 2007 was simply disappointing, and 2008 was, well, WDR was born.
We could recap the tenure, but honestly, I'm saving that document for another day. Perhaps this time next year?
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Add to del.icio.us Digg this Post to Furl Add to reddit Add to myYahoo!Farewell Coach Dungy
post from Stampede Blue on 12 January 2009 06:03:00 PM. © Stampede Blue
- BigBlueShoe give the coach a big tribute
- shake n bake places Dungy's defenses in perspective
- 18 to 88 salutes the captain
- Clark Judge tells some of his favorite Dungy stories
- Pete Prisco does a great initial write-up, then says Dungy is a "borderline as a Hall candidate." Pete, Tony Dungy is a Hall of fame lock.If doesn't get in, they should tear that dump in Canton down.
- Titans fans think Pete Prisco is an idiot, call Dungy a Hall of Famer (see comments).
- Chris at Big Cat Country calls Tony Dungy the "Anti-Belichick."
- Speaking of the Patriots, their fans pay tribute to Tony D.
- The Big Lead questions the sanity of one of his own readers (see the comments).
- I'm a big sloppy mess right now, with tears and snot everywhere. And I'm out of tissue paper.
PS: If you aren't crying right now, you have no soul.
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Thread
post from Stampede Blue on 12 January 2009 05:18:00 PM. © Stampede Blue
Bill Polian is at the podium now, crying. Click the photo for the stream and discuss.
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