Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Week 13 Recap and Playoff Scenarios


Howdy folks,

It’s busier around here than Falafel’s mom during fleet week, so not much time for recapping these days.  But with the playoffs imminent, let’s check things out around here and see what’s what…

Mathematically In
Falafel and Mazzle have both clinched playoff berths but are trending in opposite directions.  Falafel – once thought by everyone but me to be unstoppable – has lost 3 in a row; meanwhile Mazzle has won 3 in a row.  For the record, Mazzle would also get 3 in a row before Falafel in a hypothetical game of Tic-Tac-Toe.  Every time.  With no ties. 

Practically In
Maine lost this past week after Thong Woked up to the tune of 162 points.  However, Maine still glides into the playoffs with too many total points to realistically get caught, regardless of what happens in Week 14.   Also, he will be cutting Mecole Hardman this week because seriously.

The Ringo Spot
Thong has to win, Sausage has to lose, and Thong has to outscore Sausage by 31.29 for Thong to make the playoffs.  If one of those three things don’t happen then Sausage is the 4th team in.  And given that Sausage plays MCole and Thong plays Falafel in Week 14, I think we know where to place our bets…

The Also-Rans
Mike Frank is eliminated at 6-7 and will fulfill his destiny by winning this week to finish 7-7.  Regression to the mean is a bitch, but having the cup was fun while it lasted. 
Meanwhile, your trusty Commish has somehow won 3 in a row, but it’s too little too motherfucking late.  MCole is still technically in this league, but you wouldn’t really know it.  The Brothers Cole are both 5-8 and should be ashamed of themselves.  At least they’re not going to be Auction Bitch.

Auction Bitches
Well, this is fitting.  Steve.  Robby.  Week 14 for all the marbles.  A pair of 4-9 teams.  Strobby Bowl XXVII, AKA “Auction Bitch Bowl.”  The winner goes onto 9th place glory, while the loser finishes last and well...you know…

Hope everyone had an excellent Thanksgiving and is lubing up their chimneys for a Merry Christmas season.  Good luck to all in the last week of the regular season…

Cheers,
-          The Commish