PIFF Highlights and All-Stars 08 Week 12

Remember that from now on football games start on Thursday.

There are only 3 weeks remaining in the regular season and teams are starting to claim playoff spots. The Vampirates who are 11-1 have claimed the first championship playoff spot, the Pillagers can get their spot with a win in the next three weeks, and the Snotknockers and Rebels control their own destiny. The rest of the field needs to keep on winning to keep their chances alive.

Game of the week from last week: Last week the Red Burns and Snotknockers played a tight game up until the Green Bay defense allowed New Orleans to score 51 points. The win for the Snotknockers moved them back into third place overall and in a good position to get into the championship playoffs.

Team to raise the sails: The Pirataly Vampirates officially are the first team to claim a championship playoff spot. Their record of 11-1 is two wins better than the next team and they are second place in scoring. Now we will see if the players get to rest before the playoffs or if they will be pressed to keep on playing.

Davey Jones Team: It is a tough choice this week but the Netthuania Nites have now lost three games in a row and have been falling quickly out of playoff consideration, currently they are not even making the consolation playoffs. They need to win two out of their last three games to get back in to the playoff picture.

Brawl of the week: The Snotknockers look to extend their winning streak of one game to two when the Sparrow Island Maties come into town. A win for the Snotknockers would almost seal the deal for a birth into the championship playoffs, while a loss for the Maties would all but eliminate them from a chance to get back to the Championship Game.

All-Stars Week 11:

Pos   Player       Pts Team
QB    M. Cassel    16  Plankers
RB    M. Forte     11  Rebels
WR1   T. Owens     9   Rebels
WR2   R. Moss      8   Nites
TE    T. Gonzalez  5   Picklers
K     R. Longwell  3   Steepers
DEF   Baltimore    6   Rebels
DB1   R. Barber    9   Kilters
DB2   E. Reed      9   Maties
DL1   A. Hayneswor.5   Pillagers
DL2   J. Tuck      4   Vampirates
Coach Andy         100%Maties

Total All-Stars:
16 Svinksland Pillagers
16 Kreplachistan Rebels
13 Pirataly Vampirates
12 Ninja Isle Eldars
11 Snotvia Snotknockers
11 Tea Republic Steepers
10 Harbor Coast Red Burns
10 Netthuania Nites
10 Scotslandi Kilters
9 Takawokonia Plankers
6 Berry Isle Rum Runners
6 Ambersandia &s
7 Tsukestan Picklers
7 Sparrow Island Maties


PIFF Power Rankings (Rating) Prev. Week:
1. Svinksland Pillagers    (.7500) 1
2. Pirataly Vampirates     (.7500) 2
3. Kreplachistan Rebels    (.6987) 3
4. Sparrow Island Maties   (.5962) 5
5. Harbor Coast Red Burns  (.5769) 4
6. Snotvia Snotknockers    (.5641) 6
7. Tea Republic Steepers   (.4744) 7
8. Takawokonia Plankers    (.4295) 8
9. Tsukestan Picklers      (.3974) 10
10. Netthuania Nites       (.3782) 9
11. Scotslandi Kilters     (.3077) 13
12. Berry Isle Rum Runners (.3077) 12
13. Ninja Isle Eldars      (.3013) 11
14. Ambersandia &s         (.2692) 14

PIFF Highlights and All-Stars 08 Week 11

It is getting to be that time of year that we have enough games amassed to think about how the scoring system is going. The big changes this year were the increase in Individual Defensive Player (IDP) points, and the return of negative points for DEF points allowed. I think that the bump in IDP points have worked out fine, overall they don't change too much, but every once in awhile a player will have a big game and rack out 6 or 8 points. Giving points to sacks does give importance to the DL, which was the goal. I am not as happy about the minus points for DEF. Overall our league is averaging lower scores than the NFL and I think that minus points for DEF is what is causing this. Next season I will rework the distribution of negative points, and prob drop the huge minus if the DEF allows alot of points. What are your thoughts? What needs to be changed and what needs to stay the same?

Remember that from now on football games start on Thursday.

Week 11 brings two more wins for the top two teams as they start to pull away from the pack and get ready for a run at the Championship. The Vampirtaes need to win just one more game to make it to the championship playoffs, Pillagers need to win two, and the Snotknockers can claim their spot with winning out the rest of the season. On the other hand everyone is still in the running for the consolation playoffs and only the &s and Rum Runners have no shot at the championship playoffs.

Game of the week from last week: The Red Burns continue their last season push (4-1-1 in the last six games) as they glide on by the faltering Maties. The win for the Red Burns has them holding the final championship playoff spot, while the Maties are now needing to get back on track to get in a spot to make the big playoffs.

Team to raise the sails: The Harbor Coast Red Burns once again are making a statement that they are serious about making it to the championship playoffs. They have faced tough opponents and have come out the best once again.


Davey Jones Team: Although the Maties are still putting up decent scores they have now gone 1-4 in the last five games. They once were in the lead pack running even with the Vampirates and the Pillagers but now they are scrambling to save their chances to get into the championship playoffs.

Brawl of the week: The Red Burns (6-4-1) once again have a statement game ahead of them when they play the 7-4 Snotknockers. If the Snotknockers win they will almost have a championship playoffs spot wrapped up, while a win the the Red Burns will put them in a solid position for the playoffs. As the season gets later the games get more important, and this is a big one.

All-Stars Week 11:

Pos   Player       Pts Team
QB    M. Cassel    17  Plankers
RB    D. Williams  12  Picklers
WR1   A. Boldin    7   Red Burns
WR2   T. Houshmand.6   Nites
TE    J. Witten    1   Steepers
K     P. Dawson    5   Maties
DEF   Green Bay    3   Red Burns
DB1   T. Polamlu   3   Snotknockers
DB2   R. Barber    3   Kilters
DL1   J. Harrison  7   Picklers
DL2   J. Peppers   6   Rebels
Coach Davin        96% Pillagers

Total All-Stars:
15 Svinksland Pillagers
13 Kreplachistan Rebels
12 Pirataly Vampirates
12 Ninja Isle Eldars
11 Snotvia Snotknockers
10 Tea Republic Steepers
10 Harbor Coast Red Burns
9 Netthuania Nites
9 Scotslandi Kilters
8 Takawokonia Plankers
6 Berry Isle Rum Runners
6 Ambersandia &s
6 Tsukestan Picklers
5 Sparrow Island Maties



PIFF Power Rankings (Rating) Prev. Week:
1. Svinksland Pillagers    (.7832) 1
2. Pirataly Vampirates     (.7343) 2
3. Kreplachistan Rebels    (.6713) 3
4. Harbor Coast Red Burns  (.6224) 6
5. Sparrow Island Maties   (.5734) 5
6. Snotvia Snotknockers    (.5524) 4
7. Tea Republic Steepers   (.4895) 7
8. Takawokonia Plankers    (.4126) 9
9. Netthuania Nites        (.4126) 8
10. Tsukestan Picklers     (.3706) 10
11. Ninja Isle Eldars      (.3147) 14
12. Berry Isle Rum Runners (.3147) 11
13. Scotslandi Kilters     (.2867) 12
14. Ambersandia &s         (.2587) 13

PIFF Highlights and All-Stars 08 Week 10

Remember that from now on football games start on Thursday. So make sure you get your team set in time. Also note that the &s played a DEF (Was) that was on a bye so I set the point total for the team to 0 for the week (down from 13).

Week 10 brings the close of the 2nd third of the PIFF regular season. With 5 games remaining all teams are still eligible to get into the championship playoffs (the top four teams make it). However some outcomes or more likely than others, the Rum Runners need to win out and have no more teams win their 7th game of the season, which chances are, won't happen. The Vampirates need to win three out of their next five games to guarantee a spot in the playoffs. After this week's games I will start to have a better rundown of the playoff picture.

Game of the week from last week: Last week the red hot Pillagers were taking on the Snotvia Snotknockers. The good game was not realized however when the Pillagers only scored one point through Sunday and ended up losing the game 25-13. That drops the Pillagers one game behind the Vampirates and only one game ahead of the Snotknockers.

Team to raise the sails: The Harbor Coast Red Burns took a large step last week to save their season. In a close 32-27 win they were able to get by the Rebels and put themselves only half a game out of the championship playoffs.


Davey Jones Team: We have to take the opportunity to pick out the Pillagers when they give us a chance, because they are few and far between. Week after week the Pillagers have been posting the high scores and it was somewhat odd to see that they could barley break the teens in scoring. Hopefully this was just an off week for the team.

Brawl of the week: After the Red Burns pulled out a big win over the Rebels they now face the Maties in a game that both teams need to win. The Maties have been doing fine this year starting out 5-1, however since then they have gone 1-3 and are in danger of losing their playoff spot.

All-Stars Week 10:

Pos   Player       Pts Team
QB    J. Cutler    14  Snotknockers
RB    A. Peterson  13  Red Burns
WR1   E. Royal     7   Eldars
WR2   D. Jackson   6   Kilters
TE    T. Gonzalez  6   Picklers
K     P. Dawson    3   Maties
DEF   New York Jets7   Steepers
DB1   W. Blackmorn 3   &s
DB2   C. Hope      3   Pillagers
DL1   J. Peppers   10  Rebels
DL2   R. Lewis     6   Rum Runners
Coach Lance        100%Red Burns

Total All-Stars:
14 Svinksland Pillagers
12 Pirataly Vampirates
12 Ninja Isle Eldars
12 Kreplachistan Rebels
10 Snotvia Snotknockers
9 Tea Republic Steepers
8 Netthuania Nites
8 Scotslandi Kilters
8 Harbor Coast Red Burns
7 Takawokonia Plankers
6 Berry Isle Rum Runners
6 Ambersandia &s
4 Tsukestan Picklers
4 Sparrow Island Maties



PIFF Power Rankings (Rating) Prev. Week:
1. Svinksland Pillagers    (.7923) 1
2. Pirataly Vampirates     (.7538) 2
3. Kreplachistan Rebels    (.6538) 4
4. Snotvia Snotknockers    (.6000) 5
5. Sparrow Island Maties   (.5923) 3
6. Harbor Coast Red Burns  (.5846) 6
7. Tea Republic Steepers   (.5231) 7
8. Netthuania Nites        (.4307) 8
9. Takawokonia Plankers    (.3692) 9
10. Tsukestan Picklers     (.3538) 13
11. Berry Isle Rum Runners (.3000) 12
12. Scotslandi Kilters     (.2923) 11
13. Ambersandia &s         (.2846) 10
14. Ninja Isle Eldars      (.2769) 14

PIFF Highlights and All-Stars 08 Week 9

Remember that this week football games start on Thursday. So make sure you get your team set in time. Also Amber asked a question about picking All-Stars on the PIFF blog, I will answer her over there, and on our Yahoo league page.

Just as week 8 saw the end on one streak, week 9 is welcomed across Berry Isle as their losing streak comes to an end, and their team records their first win. There are 6 weeks left to go in the regular season.

Game of the week from last week: Last week there were two games of the week. The first was the Pillagers taking on the 2007 PIFF runner-ups Maties. The Pillagers stayed trye to form in this game and won by nine points, bringing their win streak up to 8 games. The other game of the week was the Vampirates facing off against the Rebels. Although the Vampirtaes offense had some problems, their two DLs racked up 13 points, enough to get the team a win.

Team to raise the sails: The Berry Isle Rum Runners had been victims of many close losses throughout the 08 season so far. So it is nice to see them get a win. But not only did they win but their defence actually played ok as well. Once they figure out the right defense all the time they will start to pile on the wins.


Davey Jones Team: The Tsukestan Pickles put up an anemic 7 points this last weekend when they faced off against the 'Nites. It is like the team didn't even show up to play.

Brawl of the week: The best week 10 match up is Davin's Stomping Good Pillagers versus Nicole's Mean Green Snotknockers. Currently the Snotknockers hold the final Championship Playoff spot, however one loss will allow other teams to pass them. While the Pillagers must win to keep up the pace with the Vampirates.

All-Stars Week 8:

Pos   Player       Pts Team
QB    K. Warner    10  Pillagers
RB    A. Peterson  9   Red Burns
WR1   D. Mason     6   Vampirates
WR2   B. Berrian   5   Rum Runners
TE    O. Daniels   5   &s
K     M. Stover    3   &s
DEF   Arizona      4   Nites
DB1   D. Revis     8   Snotknockers
DB2   C. Ndukwe    2   Rebels
DL1   J. Abraham   8   Vampirates
DL2   T. Suggs     6   Plankers
Coach Julia        100%Kilters

Total All-Stars:
13 Svinksland Pillagers
12 Pirataly Vampirates
11 Ninja Isle Eldars
11 Kreplachistan Rebels
9 Snotvia Snotknockers
8 Tea Republic Steepers
8 Netthuania Nites
7 Scotslandi Kilters
6 Takawokonia Plankers
6 Harbor Coast Red Burns
5 Berry Isle Rum Runners
5 Ambersandia &s
4 Tsukestan Picklers
3 Sparrow Island Maties



PIFF Power Rankings (Rating) Prev. Week:
1. Svinksland Pillagers    (.8632) 1
2. Pirataly Vampirates     (.7778) 2
3. Sparrow Island Maties   (.6325) 4
4. Kreplachistan Rebels    (.6325) 3
5. Snotvia Snotknockers    (.5812) 5
6. Harbor Coast Red Burns  (.5385) 6
7. Tea Republic Steepers   (.5128) 7
8. Netthuania Nites        (.4359) 8
9. Takawokonia Plankers    (.3590) 9
10. Ambersandia &s         (.3162) 10
11. Scotslandi Kilters     (.3162) 12
12. Berry Isle Rum Runners (.3077) 13
13. Tsukestan Picklers     (.2906) 11
14. Ninja Isle Eldars      (.2051) 14