latulike
Joined: Jan 04, 2006
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Nov 01, 2011 - 19:05 |
 
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I saw the Tampa Bay franchise is open. Is there a place for a new coach? |
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ex-convict
Joined: Jun 28, 2005
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Nov 01, 2011 - 19:09 |
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Not likely mid-season, but if you let Eisen know that you're interested in the league and start hanging out in the #NBFL channel, I'm sure you can start building a team for next season (we usually have a 'salary cap' around 2000.) |
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ryanfitz
Joined: Mar 24, 2009
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Nov 01, 2011 - 19:22 |
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also get your team built up (1800 is good proof of your dedication), and talk to eisen directly, i dont see any reason we couldnt get a team in now, but you would inherit the record as of the week you get substituted in, (don't expect any playoff chance in all likelyhood)
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eisen
Joined: Nov 24, 2005
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Nov 09, 2011 - 16:04 |
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Week 7 (round 4) starts today. If you thought last week was fun this was even better. If anyone thought I wouldn't toss the deadweight so easily just count up your new forefit wins! Rijssiej is issued a warning. Both Deviant Stratigist and Krispy are GONE. The boot of kicking has spoken and I have a feeling these won't be the last unless people stop slacking and get their games in. Deadline is 11/16 |
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propuppetmaster
Joined: Feb 27, 2007
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Nov 09, 2011 - 17:02 |
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| latulike wrote: | | I saw the Tampa Bay franchise is open. Is there a place for a new coach? |
if you get a team built up and stay dedicated, we would have another canadian coach |
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Nekran
Joined: Apr 09, 2011
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Nov 11, 2011 - 01:21 |
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eisen
Joined: Nov 24, 2005
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Nov 25, 2011 - 23:06 |
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Hope you've had your fill of turkey and kicking prone players because Week 9 (round 6) starts today, and we're all out of turkey!! Deadline is 12/2 Azure and fitz have a one day extension thus we will have a week free of booting. Huzza! |
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Apojar
Joined: Aug 05, 2006
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Dec 14, 2011 - 21:05 |
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I hope to make my triumphant return next season! I have creates my AFc request, but is there a Minnesota team entering next season? I understand Jeffro is moving up to Green Bay, so as it stands right now, Philly and Minnesota would be open? Sleepy also made mention of perhaps moving out of Chicago? What is the most current information on the franchise availability?
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Gracehoper
Joined: Jul 13, 2007
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Jan 24, 2012 - 11:00 |
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666ers sweep the SeaRats!
Before the season no one gave San Frenzysco much of a chance, coming in with an unproven team and a new head coach. Being in the same division as the accomplished Superbowl champs didn't make their odds any better.
But in the very first game of the season the 666ers beat the SeaRats and made a believer out of everyone:
http://fumbbl.com/FUMBBL.php?page=match&op=view&id=3204430
15 weeks later the SeaRats got a shot at revenge but again the 666ers came up strong, thus securing a wild card spot and even positioning themselves in the run for the division tittle.
http://fumbbl.com/FUMBBL.php?page=match&op=view&id=3248784
Slam! |
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Nekran
Joined: Apr 09, 2011
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Jan 24, 2012 - 12:11 |
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Love the game comments  |
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Gracehoper
Joined: Jul 13, 2007
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Jan 25, 2012 - 22:23 |
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| Nekran wrote: | | Love the game comments |
Well, with the playoffs coming up we need to get a bit of trash talk and rivalry feeling going  |
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ryanfitz
Joined: Mar 24, 2009
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Jan 29, 2012 - 23:28 |
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any team coached by by Gracehoper has to be trash... |
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ex-convict
Joined: Jun 28, 2005
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Feb 10, 2012 - 20:27 |
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NBFL Season 7 Playoff Preview
It's been a while since we've had any crazy predictions by Ex-con, who's gotten lazy on his season previews the last two years. But no NBFL season would be complete without two things: the super bowl, and ex-con's playoff predictions! Yet another great NBFL season is coming to an end, but the craziest part of the campaign is just about to begin. Last season, we predicted that both #1 seeds would make it to the championship, and while neither did (both Tennesee and Chi-KaKa did get to their respective conference finals though,) we are just as sure of our picks as ever.
This was a very competitive season in both conferences, as no team was uber superior to the rest. All six AFC seeds were undetermined going into the final week (though the teams were basically set,) including the epic gauntlet of the AFC East, which has three teams representing itself in the playoffs. And only when you're in the same division as Seattle (the defending super bowl champs,) can you only lose two games but not win the division (as is the case with San Frenzy.) However seeding matters little at this point, as muchups are now the key...and with that in mind, let's begin the epic predicting!
NFC Playoffs
1. Seattle SeaRats (13-0-5)
2. Atlatl 'n' Falchions (12-1-5)
3. DeTroit Lionz (11-2-5)
4. Washington Fast Kings (10-4-4)
5. San Frenzysco 666ers (11-5-2)
6. Minnesnowta ViQueens (10-2-6)
The NFC has four veteran squads and two rookie franchises in the tournament, including the defending champion SeaRats. The ViQueens are the one team we can unofficially eliminate from Super Bowl contention already, but they are also the ultimate wild card: with nothing to lose, a blodge heavy team, and a few inducements, they are due for an upset or two of an overconfident team.
NFC Wildcard
#3 Detroit vs #6 Minnesnowta
-The division rivalry continues in the playoffs, as the seemingly playoff-cursed Lionz (probably stemming from this game where Eisen's 11 orcs lost to two saurri in the playoffs,) attempt to right many playoff wrongs from over the years. These two teams split the season series, each achieving a 2-1 victory. The Lionz only have three tacklers (granted all three of them are blitzers with at least three skills,) so they'll need to position well to avoid getting players isolated. The Queens have seen their better days, but these old gals can still pack a punch. However the key to the game is the 580 inducements (barring any player purchases from the Queens,) that Minni has to help even the odds. Ironically, the match that the Queens had a similar number of inducements vs the Lionz this year, they lost, while when the Lionz actually got a babe inducement, the Queens won.
Prediction: Detroit 2 - 1 Minni (OT)
-As much as I've repeatedly dogged the Lionz for their playoff failures, this is perhaps their best chance to advance past the Wildcard round in a long time. I'm second-guessing myself right now, but I'll stick with the pick and show the Lionz some (probably undeserved,) love for once. Prove me wrong Jeff!
#4 Washington vs #5 San Frenzysco
-All the numbers point to this being a shoot-out of epic proportions (think the irl Arizona vs Green Bay wild card game of three seasons ago,) although the 1-1 draw these two teams had this season gives us a slight pause. However these are the #1 and #3 scoring teams from the NFC conference play (SF and Wash, respectively,) so maybe they'll open up the playbooks this time. The only issue that Washington might run into is that both of their blitzers are missing this game, as well as the fact that they only have one tackler on the squad. That's not good when you're facing a steroid-heavy elven squad like the 666ers have (very appropriate name for their devilishly-good skill rolls.)
Prediction: Wash 1 - 3 San Fren
-It's never good to underestimate an elven team, especially when they get 450 inducements to use. But San Fren only lost two games all year, and their blitzing corps is out of this world (every single one has +ST and/or +AG.) Their ability to keep the pressure on Washington's ball carriers will be the key, and we feel that they have the stat monsters to do so.
NFC Divisional Round
-No playoff preview would be complete without the author putting his knowledge and reputation on the line, so it's time for Ex-con to predict the entire playoff bracket!
#1 Seattle vs #5 San Frenzysco
-These two division rivals have very positional-heavy teams, and the strategy has worked all season long for both teams. The defending champions, Seattle, have had trouble with the seemingly blessed new-comer franchise in San Fren, losing 1-3 and 2-3 to their rivals. However both post-game interviews included strong words from the coaches, leading us to believe that these two sides simply don't like each other that much. Thus the key to this rematch will be player-removal, something both teams where almost equal at during conference play (26 for seattle, 25 for san fren.) Coach Gracehoper pledged to eliminate the star Seattle Rat Ogre, Stacy Andrews, saying that they'll "get him in the playoffs!" We'll see if he can follow up on his word.
Prediction: Seattle 3 : 2 San Fren
-Last year we underestimated the resolve of the SeaRats and we pledged to not make the same mistake again. So we're banking on several things that the champs have going for them: revenge, the third time being the charm, and moderately fair dice this time around. This game will perhaps be the best of the entire playoffs, if the previous two are any indication. Whether or not the two sides can take out the opposing stars before they take over the game remains to be seen.
#2 Atlatl vs #4 Detroit
-There will be rematches aplenty in these playoffs, it seems. These two teams have met before in the playoffs, with the ATL coming away victorious both times. The third time may be the charm for Seattle, but will it be for Detroit? Both teams were good at causing casualties during conference play (both over 40,) so expect a lot of blocks to be thrown in this contest. The side who is better at ball handling will ultimately be the winner, however.
Prediction: ATL 2 - 1 Detroit
-And when it comes to ball carrying, no team is better than the ATL. Why's that, you ask? Because their kroxigor and saurri are better ball-carriers than their skinks. And when push comes to shove, Eisen simply can't deal with saurri, especially not a pair of them.
NFC Championship Game
#1 Seattle vs #2 Atlatl
-We don't often see both top seeds from the same conference advance to the conference championship, but we're calling for it this year. This is a rematch of their epic divisional round playoff game last year, where Seattle held on for dear life while the ATL had the ball, but then fought tooth-and-nail in the second half to tie it up, then emerge victorious after a wizard blast (or at least they had one to use, not sure if they did but I assume so.) Both teams could be banged up coming off their divisional games, but injuries will be the key once more.
Prediction: Seattle 2 - 1 ATL
-Yeah, we're calling for the same score as last time. While the ATL might even be better than last year's squad, Seattle won't be denied a shot at back-to-back titles when they're so close. Their positionals and (presumed,) wizard usage will again steal the show, securing another Super Bowl birth!
AFC Playoffs
1. Tennessee Elven Titans (13-1-4)
2. New Angryland Bulltrots (11-4-3)
3. Oakland Elf Raiders (11-3-4)
4. Baltimorus Ravenitis (9-3-6)
5. Buffalo Billy Goats Gruff (11-2-5)
6. MonAmi Dauphins (10-3-5)
To understand the craziness of the AFC, one just needs to rewind to before the final week. Five of the playoff spots were guaranteed (Baltimore won the AFC North when they beat Cinderfail, jumping idle Crushberg,) but none of the teams knew their official seeding. The only assurance was that Tennessee was guaranteed a top 2 seed and a bye, but their finale vs Mon Ami was critical to multiple teams (Mon could have taken the East if they won + New Angryland lost, I beleive.) Likewise, the Oakland vs New Angryland was equally important, with the winner securing a bye (along with the aforementioned division title implications.) While Mon Ami got slapped around by Tennesse (the two games were played at the same time...bad scheduling by Cablevision or whomever we use,) Oakland was struggling with the Bulltrots. An interception late in the first half turned the game in Angryland's favor, leading to a 1-0 lead at the half. The rest of the game, they spent hunting down the remaining Oakland players, while trying to protect the ball. But the Raiders wouldn't give up, knocking it loose several times before setting up an epic T16. The Bulltrots tried to secure the win with a handoff on their final turn, but it failed, leaving the ball a few squares away from a prone Ag5 elf! Louis Murphy (arguably the most identity-challenged player in the league, as he can't decide what type of player he wants to be,) dodged away from the defenders to pickup the ball, then leaped over them and double GFIed into range of a 5+ pass (the Raiders had no RR to use,) only to have the other elf fail the catch way over at the 6 yard line! This single dice roll thus determined the rest of the AFC playoff picture (as the Tenn v Mon game finished first,) giving us the matchups that are about to be previewed. Talk about drama!
AFC Wildcard
#3 Oakland vs #6 Mon Ami
-It's fitting that the two losers from the critical season finales would be paired up in the wildcard, as both teams come in licking their wounds. Mon Ami got absolutely thrashed by Tennessee, with two RIPs and three SIs. Oakland had two of their decent players get SIed as well, but they won't have to try and shepherd four loners like the Dauphins do. When these two teams met in the regular season, Mon Ami laughed at the notion that they might need more tackle, throwing POWs left and right. But Oakland used dirty-dirty elf ball to steal a tie, proving that this should be a close matchup any way you look at it.
Prediction: Oakland 1 - 2 Mon Ami
-The Raiders were able to elf out a tie last time, but they won't be so lucky this time around. Despite having no tacklers, Mon will be able to get the timely POWs they need, then use a wizard + Ag5 to get the decisive score.
#4 Baltimorus vs #5 Buffalo
-Balt has the lowest win% of all the playoff teams, but they'll tell you that it doesn't matter when you get into the tournament. Each and every team is capable of going on a run, as there is no more dangerous team than one who "gets hot" at the right time. Of course Buffalo would be the opposite, as they always seem to "get cold" during the playoffs ever since their victory in Super Bowl II. The two sides will engage in a slug-fest, where Buffalo looks to have the edge. But the 560 inducements that the Ravenitis have to help even the odds will be the key.
Prediction: Balt 0 - 1 Buffalo (OT)
-This game will be closer than a first look might indicate, as Buffalo will struggle to put away the nurgle. The Goats will be in position to win the game in regulation, but a nasty wizard + scatter into a clusterfluff of players will sent it into OT. But eventually the numerical edge will take it's toll, letting Buffalo waltz down the field for the winning score.
AFC Divisional Round
#1 Tennessee vs #6 Mon Ami
-With both sides (presumably,) at full-strength, the game will come down to who's POMB/tackler is more effective, and who's Ag5 players are able to pull off the more incredible moves. Despite the elven participants, this will be a low-scoring, hard-hitting contest that the fans will love to watch.
Prediction: Tennessee 1 : 2 Mon Ami
-Revenge is dish best served cold, and no one out-elfs Fitz.
#2 New Angryland vs #5 Buffalo
-Another divisional rivalry renewed in the playoffs, and it's likely that these two teams have little love for one another. They split the season series, each achieving a 1-0 victory when they threw more blocks and caused more casualties. This game will be no different, and it's likely that the field will be covered in blood by the end.
Prediction: New Angry 1 - 0 Buffalo
-This one is a tough call, but ultimately Bull Centaurs are simply amazing players in general, and they'll probably sprint away late with the victory.
AFC Championship
#2 New Angryland vs #6 Mon Ami
-Both teams will likely be banged up coming off their divisional games, so it's hard to judge exactly how many (if any,) inducements will be available. Ultimately this game will come down to whether Mon Ami's dice are good enough for them to steal the game with timely dodges, pickups, and passes.
Prediction: New Angry 2 - 1 Mon Ami
And no, they will not be. Nuffle will frown upon the elves, giving them snakes at the most important part of the game.
Super Bowl VII
New Angryland vs Seattle
-This is it! The Super Bowl will feature a hard-hitting squad from the AFC against the defending champs, the super-agile rats from the NFC. Last year Seattle was in a similar situation, having to face the brutal, CPOMB-heavy chaos from New Warp. But this time will be different, as Seattle will likely be missing some of their key positionals from their conference championship vs the ATL (unlike last year, where they had a blood-less conference championship game vs Chi-KaKa.)
Prediction: New Angryland 3 : 2 Seattle (OT)
-It won't be easy for Angryland to put down the stubborn rats, especially if they have inducement help from apos and a wizard. But back-to-back-to back games against San Fren (who always hurts Seattle,) the ATL (who always hurts everyone,) and New Angryland (who likewise hurts everyone,) will be too much to overcome. Azure's quest for back-to-back Super Bowl titles will end in fairly anti-climatic fashion, as he desperately tries to -2d a bullcentaur late in OT, only to roll quad skulls.
Super Bowl Champions: New Angryland Bulltrots
There you have it folks! The entire playoffs have been predicted, and our future champion is clear. While all predictions are subject to Nuffle's will, we think that this year's edition will be the most accurate yet!
Best of luck to everyone in the playoffs |
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eisen
Joined: Nov 24, 2005
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Feb 10, 2012 - 21:08 |
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Great write up mate. I'm shocked you showed the Lionz even some wild card love! We've been fuming over that Atl lost for 3 seasons now and it's time to unleash the WAAAAAGGHHH!! all over our skinky foes. |
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licker
Joined: Jul 10, 2009
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Feb 10, 2012 - 21:44 |
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Hmmm...
No pressure... no pressure... |
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