Week 2 Recap

While trash-talking was more chit-chat during Rivalry Week 2014 reflecting the niceness of people involved in PSAS, actual matches were nothing but.  First half of Battle of Brooklyn proved as brutal as it was for the Brits back in 18th century, and we are lucky to be able to observe this for another week.  Injury is also piling up as quick as Staten Island landfills, with much of it happening in first-half to star players that landed several franchises crucial (near-) gooseeggs that impacted the matches significantly.  We expect to see major activity in the waiver market in Week 3. 

After two weeks, TigerMountain and PhatGirlz are the teams to beat at 2-0 while defending champs Trix are 0-2.  Nauts and BDT, both at 2-0 as well, are the pretenders looking to be contenders.


TD vulture

No one picked JJ Watt, who had the best possible TD vulture outcome of 1 yd, 1 TD.  John "Vulture King" Kuhn's lone carry, also for 1 yd, came mid-field and didn't result in TD unfortunately.  In the end, only one franchise picked a player that scored a TD and was eligible to win. 

Old Future: Isaac Crowell--no TD
TTM: Kyle Rudolph--no TD
Nauts: Joseph Fauria--no TD
Pelican: CJ-side-kick--noTD
Bloodz: John da-vulture Kuhn--no TD
Trix: Mike Tolbert--no TD
BDT: Darrel Young--1 TD, 27 yards, 6/8.7 x 100%=69%

Because of 7 franchises participating in casino games, 5 bb bonus was applied.  BDT franchise will be awarded 20 bb for predicting who will score a TD. 

Look for TD vulture to make a comeback this year.

Stock Market
The second week of market saw gains for all franchises that participated with the freebie derivative mini Bless Di Wildcats hitting for 20 bb.  Asian market showed mixed results, and Team Formerly Known As James was a clear winner this week.  With more money (+168) put into the market by the public funds in week 2, the "old cliche: you lose if you don't play" is true-er than ever.

While derivatives for sale didn't hit, one of the freebies hit to lubricate the waiver market.  I told you it was a matter of time.

Celebrity Jeopardy: Future won, but Trix lost
2-0: Girlz, BDT and Nauts won, but PolkHigh lost
Asian Collapse: Trix lost, but Future won
mini BDW: both TTM and BDT won

Recap

Old Future: +36
Old Future (+10)
Thanks for Playing (+20)
dividends (x3= +6) 

TTM: +24
TTM (+5)
Bloodz (-5)
Thanks for Playing (+20)
dividends (x2= +4)

Nauts: +35
TTM (+5)
Old Future (+10)
Thanks for Playing (+20)

Pelican:+12
Pelican (-5)
SFF (-5)
Thanks for Playing (+20)
dividends (+2)

BDT: +35
2-0 (-5)
Thanks for Playing (+20)
TD vulture (+20)

Trix: +22
Old Future (+10)
Trix (-5)
Celebrity Jeopardy (-5)
Thanks for Playing (+20)
dividends (+2)

SFF: +2
dividends (+2)

Bloodz: +2
dividends (+2) 

Public Funds Index: +8+168=+176

Check your numbers (I've had multiple Canadian Clubs).  Hit me if you notice something.

Casino Gulag Week 2

Casino Gulag Week 2, Rivalry Week edition

If you didn't know, John Kuhn is still with the Packers, and alive in vultureland.  With Whitey scoring 97% of his points from touchdown, THE TD Vulture is back to commemorate Rivalry Week 2014. 

The first week not only saw the classic but also an emergence of a new vulture.  Cleveland's Crowell scored 2 TDs on 32 yards rushing, 79% TD pt rate.  Something about midwest that produces vultures. 

Return of the Classic

So, the rules are familiar.  Name the player with MOST PERCENTAGE OF POINTS SCORED BY TOUCHDOWN.  The games are still free, and winner gets 15 bb.  5 pts bonus if five or more participate. 

First come, first served, so comment below or email.  I'll post mine after three pix or 24 hrs. 

Stock Market Week 2

Stock Market reopens for Week 2.  We saw the potential of multifacta derivative almost winning in week 1.  It's not a question of if they will hit but when, and when they do, the only way you get paid is if you play.  So play big while the odds favor gamblers big time.

With Rivalry Week at hand, the matchups this week are all tough, but there are some upset potentials plus derivatives and freebies look attractive.

The payout schedule for 5 bankerbitez is as following.

                         Blue Chip     Market Performer     Junk
Blue Chip                  5                      3                          2
Market Performer     10                     5                          3
Junk                         15                     10                        5

This week's matchups are:

-NYU.tv Bowl
(1) TakingTigerMountain (5 bb) vs (3) SanFranciscoFerries (5 bb)

Two highest scoring teams battle each other in arguably the best game of this young season.  Ferries face top-ranked teams in two consecutive weeks to open the season while trying to extend their record-setting 10-game regular-season winning streak.  TigerMountain showed in week 1 they mean business in 2014.  Winner of this match will take the reign of the early part of the season.

-Broadway-Myrtle Bowl prezented by Popeyes

(2) PhatGirlz (5 bb) vs (4) Trichotillomaniacs (5 bb)

The third and forth best scorers of week 1 face each other in this week of death.  Defending champs Trichs look to avoid falling 0-2, but Monique's entourage is ready to stand till last hair's pulled.  Both teams have running backs with "minor" knee problems, Tate and Martin respectively, and their health could determine the outcome of this catfight.

-Peach Bowl
(5) Polk High Panthers (3 bb) vs (9) Homoerasmus James (10 bb)

Babies bring luck and rookies learn their lessons.  Such is life.  The Battle of Atlanta will also feature Bundy's side's AJ Green and James' Knowshown Moreno, two former Bulldogs fittingly.  Charles' lack of production is concerning for Bundy coming off a solid upset-win, and if the rook can get the titration right, there's room to capture for his own upset.

-Sunset Twilight Bowl
(6) ThePelicanBrief (5 bb) vs (8) BuildingDW3LL1NGTh1nk1ng (5 bb)

Another well-matched game in the second week feature two franchises that look to suck each others' bones and climb into the upper echelon of PSAS 2014.   Both teams feature keeper-franchise QBs that struggled in week 1.  Could it be the beginning of end for either Brady or Romo?  Both teams hope not.

-Kuzmanovich Bowl

(7) AEthernauts (3 bb) vs (11-t) Shock_Pick (10 bb)

This week it's Nauts in the way of Shock trying to snap the record-setting losing streak.  Nauts held the fort admirably in Cam's absence and taught the rookie a lesson in week 1.  With TE and K titration, Shock roster is full of upside.  I smell something here.

-Flatbush-Atlantic Bowl prezented by Barclays

(10) HomeSpunNeckBloodz (5 bb) vs (11-t) Dijonnaise All-Stars (5 bb)

First of Home-and-Home series between teams that dropped their respective first games of 2014 will be played on the Atlantic side.  The hosting Spinnerz look for a spark out of the offense that was lackluster in the opening week.  Colonel Mustard will likely go with two-TE set again with Vernon and Olsen leading the team in points scored in week 1.

Derivatives for Sale are:

Celebrity Jeopardy: Trix WIN over Girlz AND James WIN over PolkHigh (20 bb)

Two-And-O: Girlz WIN over Trix AND PolkHigh WIN over James AND BDT WIN over Pelican AND Nauts WIN over Shock (50 bb)

Once again, Hermano Kenji is buying.  So if you spend 5 bb or more in either stocks or derivatives, you get the freebies.

Asian Collapse: Girlz WIN over Trix AND PolkHigh WIN over James (20 bb)

Bless di Wildcats mini: TTM WIN over SFF and BDT WIN over Pelican (20 bb)

Comment below or email me for purchase orders.

Week 2 Power Rankings

It looked like Week 1 was passing with out any franchise altering injuries, and then TMZ confirmed the power of seeing a woman dropped with a left hook.

1. (4) TakingTigerMountain  - The Mountain is on top again with a high score in week 1. They're deep with high-powered high-volume offense pieces, what's more many of those pieces reside on teams with struggling defensive units.  They're gonna get work if they stay healthy.

2.  (3)  Phat Girlz - Monique's club took a stinger in week 1's win with Ben Tate's knee problem.  They'll go to the wire or pray he makes a quick recovery. Likely both.  Forte looked every bit the all purpose back he was promised to be and Luck continued his status as a 2nd half star.

3. (2)  SanFranciscoFerries - the Boatmen fall a notch on uncertainty surrounding Lacy and Welker, despite winning in week 1. Cordarelle destroyed the world in a Vikes blowout and Gronk managed to catch TD despite missing most of his targets. 

4. (1)  Trichs  -  The Far East Brigade got three TDs from Julius but still went down to defeat in the opener.  The easiest reason for that was the Muscle Hamster leaving injured after only picking up a point and change. If he misses time their ground game will lack upside.

5. (9)  Polk High Panthers - the Panthers made a big trade and welcomed a new family member in one week, so naturally the Bundys capped it off with a exciting comeback win. Megatron proved he's worth every penny of his keeper price. (50 pts between the keeper WRs).  Charles didn't tear it up in his first time as a Panther, but the team is better constructed now. Still with three QBs and two DEF signed up there's plenty of room to go to the wire here.

6. (5)  Pelican Brief -  The Lynch M0b picked up the Legal Thrillers highlights in their opener, as Brady had a forgettable day. Their new WR failed to find the endzone, but the trade with Polk significantly increased Pelican's scoring potential, but their ground game is all one b34st backfield right now.

7. (10) Aethernauts - The Nauts soared out of the gate and downed the rookie in week 1.  They got a little bit from everyone, including nice days from Murray and Bennett.  Flacco held down the spot start admirably, but with Newton returning there's clear air ahead for the Explorers.

8.  (7) BuildingDwellingThinking - the German Philosophers held serve in an ugly grudge match vs the Spinners in week 1.  Ugly, largely because of the stinker put up by Dallas.   Three picks for Romo and a dehydrated Dez made for a dangerous low-ball here. Luckily Ball and Ertz found paydirt and bailed 'em out.

9.  (6) Homoerasmus James - a rough start for the rookie as Alson left the game early with a tweaked hammy and Pierce got benched. Peyton's nice start couldn't make up the difference today, but there's plenty on bone here. Spiller and Moreno both had nice days bench-bound.

10. (8)  Homespun Neckbloodz - the Spinners QB decision looked like a disaster halfway into the opener, but Foles led a comeback. Ellington's injury is potentially a big downgrade here.  Fly or Die with three starting WRs the Bloodz may have great upside, but consistency will not be a strong suit. 

T. 12. (12) Shock_Pix  - Peyton favored the wrong Thomas this week, Jay Feely was cut by the Cardinals, and TMZ threw a haymaker at Ray Rice, but there were signs of life from the Shock.  Cutler and Harvin looked up to the task, and Brandin Cook had a breakout day on the bench. A massive day for Cameron Wake wins the last minute pick-up award.

T. 12. (11)  Dijonaise All Stars   - The Mustard Men suffered jet lag in their return to civilization in Week 1. Rodgers was eaten alive by the Seattle defense, and MJD looked like he fit right in in Oakland. A Romo fueled day for the SF DEF props up the score here.

Rivalry Week in WEEK 2

Rivalry Week Set in Week 2!

The following rivalry games will be played in Week 2.  That's right, it's next week.  Why wait when we can have it now.

The proposed match-ups are as following, with series records in parentheses. 

BuldingDW3LL1NGTh1nk1ng vs The Pelican Brief (Cali Bowl) (6-2)

-German philosophers lead this historical series 6-2, but the bitter rivalry is usually played out to the end as suggested by the week 13 match last season that was decided by a mere 1 point.  Grishamites look to snap 3-game regular season losing streak to BDT and defeat Chico Boyz for the first time since the third-place game in 2010 season.

Phat Girlz vs Trichotillomaniacs  (Bushwick Bowl) (3-2)

-Girlz lead this long-running feud 3-2 that was originally fought across the hallway of First East Belk in 1998.  Monique handed the General his last defeat in the final regular season match before the East Siderz won out the playoffs en route to 2013 championship. 

SanFranciscoFerries vs TakingTigerMountain (NYU.tv Bowl) (3-3)

-Two storied franchises proud themselves on solid titration year in and year out will battle it out in this straight-up dog fight.  The two have engaged in five regular season matches and one playoff match, being squared at 3-3.  Ferries' last year's win over TigerMountain ignited the impressive record-setting nine-game regular season winning streak for them after an 0-4 start. 

Polk High Panthers vs Homoerasmus James (Peach Bowl) (0-0)

-The black soil of Atlanta still smolders from Civil War memories, and that will be battle grounds for this newest rivalry of PSAS.  Why, land is the only thing in the world ...

AEthernauts vs Shock_Pick (Class of '04 Bowl) (3-2)

-There's probably more to these two franchises, but my memory is hazy from those days.  I think it was Schmader and Brian that then-our-roommate Jay Hollis found rummaging through our fridge in Hart 104 in the wee hours of a weekday morning.  Maybe it was someone else (pretty sure one was Schmader, the other could have been Garrett or Kiichi, who knows).  Mirroring recent troubles for the psych dog franchise, Nauts are riding on a three-game winning streak over the Shock. 

HomeSpunNeckBloodz vs Dijonnaise All-Stars (Barclay Center Bowl) (1-0)

-The battle of Brooklyn fancy condos is currently scheduled to take place consecutively in Week 2 and Week 3, the only possible wrinkle to this idea.  Or we could see an epic rivalry emerge from back-to-back match-ups. 


Since I know some of you better than the others and some of you I don't know much about at all, if there are other suggestions or ideas, let me know and I'll take into consideration and make adjustments.  If you stay quiet, this will be how it is.