Date: Wed Mar 12 12:29:02 2008
Sender: Red Burley
Round 3: Melrose Red Raiders 34, at Buckland Sabercats 17
Melrose runs roughshod over us in the AFC championship game, two weeks after we
beat them on the road. Our best defensive lineman watches from the bench:
501 M.Holt DE 30 6 5 2 5 6 6 10 0 21 22 -S-R-- C C OLB
33: #14 UCLA 84, at Washington 74
We started the season great, only to fall apart in the second half. Trying to
salvage something to end the season, but have to play with a patchwork lineup
because our #rebounder and key defender is ALSO watching from the bench:
1110 M.Rollin SF So 6 7 5 3 2 3 1 12 100 6' 7" 0.12 10 *S B A SG
Thought we might make the tourney this year but oh well, yet another trip to
the DIT . . .
Add to that my CBA Bulls collapse in the playoffs after we lose a starter for
like 75 games in Game one of the first round.
Date: Wed Mar 12 17:07:03 2008
Sender: Red Burley
Oh, heres some more!
4 games to go in HEL season, fighting for #4 playoff spot and suprise!
907 I.Rodriguez 9 7 6 1 2 2 5 19 0 0 0.00 85 G 26 17 A A G
What else? Lose my star goalie of course!
Date: Mon Mar 17 10:16:47 2008
Sender: John Henry
BAD
Date: Mon Mar 17 10:20:50 2008
Sender: John Henry
Sorry about that - fat fingered a couple keys....
I was going to post my frustration with my terrible luck not just in a day but
the pro football year in all three leagues I am in.
Lost two games again today one on a Special teams TD the other just plain bad
luck. Had the lead late and couldn't hold them or get in FG range.
In CEL I have never had this bad of luck. We have lost 7 games in a row and
EVERY one was some quirck to lose the game. Today's was the Special teams work.
Good coaches in that league but if luck was even I would have a couple more
wins.
The only good news is that I can spend some time in my offensive playbooks and
try some things outside the box. It won't matter as we aren't going anywhere
anyway.
Date: Mon Mar 17 11:05:15 2008
Sender: Red Burley
I didnt even mention my CEL team. Like we arent bad enough, in the same game
last week we lost our best OL AND best DL.
My CEL team really bothers me. My third season in the league, and I just cant
get any traction. Last season and this, we just keep losing close games.
Despite having high draft picks, I keep on drawing duds there. Oh well, guess I
cant win in every league.
Date: Mon Mar 24 10:48:10 2008
Sender: John Henry
I played the stock pro set offense in CEL today knowing I was in for a tough
game against a division rival and being frustrated after the last game.
I am disappointed in myself as I couldn't even finish reading the PbP. It just
wasn't fun as I made zero effort to win this one. Lost my #1 DT in the process.
Lesson learned to me...Play my game even if the sim hates me in a season at
least then I have the off chance the luck will go my way.
Date: Mon Mar 24 11:33:00 2008
Sender: Red Burley
This probably wont help you feel much better.
A couple games back, I set my offenses and defenses and havent changed them
since. All I do is designate opponents key WR and make any depth chart changes
needed due to injuries.
Result? 3 straight wins.
Side effect? This is the only football team Ive ever coached, where Im not even
interested in reading the pbp.
Date: Wed Mar 26 10:34:07 2008
Sender: John Henry
The hits just keep on coming....
Gotta love this one...
Third down, 26 yards to go, ball is at Richmond 34, 10:34 remaining.
Offense: 253 Shotgun-Split backs, no TE, WR strong, TB screen
Defense: 202 Tight 4-2, 2-man coverage, pass stunt
Griffin (QB) under medium pressure.
Penalty flag thrown.
Griffin throws -3 yards to TB Dacus (#1 screen, covered).
Coverage: Fiorentino (ILB)
Pass easily caught by Dacus.
Tackled by Fiorentino (ILB) for no gain.
Penalty: Roughing the Passer on Sultana (Iowa)
Added to end of play: Automatic first down, 15 yards.
Gave up a FG so some help early here
Then the infamous draw
Third down, 8 yards to go, ball is at Richmond 12, 15:00 remaining.
Offense: 253 Shotgun-Split backs, no TE, WR strong, TB middle (draw)
Defense: 202 Tight 4-2, 2-man coverage, pass stunt
Velez (OLB) blitzing
Kelly (DE ) drops into coverage.
Hathaway runs middle draw.
Hole wide open, Hathaway breaks through line
Hathaway runs through Covington (SF ).
Culp (CB ) partially blocked by Marsters (FB ).
Hathaway runs through Rees (CB ).
Tackled by Culp (CB ) for 13 yard gain.
Then we try it....
Third down, 15 yards to go, ball is at Iowa 43, 1:43 remaining.
Offense: 220 Lone TB, WR strong, TB weak inside tackle (draw)
Defense: 239 Tight 3-3, 2-zone coverage
Russell (OLB) blitzing
Galazka runs weak inside-tackle draw.
Hole moderate, Galazka breaks through line
Tackled by Cuppett (OLB) for 3 yard gain.
10 speed back against 3-3 line OLB actually makes a tackle.
3-0 halftime
Then this...Beautiful drive to start the quarter. Ends in tragedy.
Second down, 4 yards to go, ball is at Richmond 7, 10:26 remaining.
Offense: 208 Lone TB, WR strong, WR1 quick in
Defense: 203 Tight 4-2, 2-zone coverage, line stunt
McCoy (QB) under medium pressure.
McCoy throws 7 yards to WR Patton (#3 q curl in, blanketed).
Coverage: Aranda (CB ) with help
Tough interception by Aranda! Touchback.
End of the game....Moves coach to tears....Score 10-9 at this stage.
Fourth down, 3 yards to go, ball is at Richmond 46, 2:09 remaining.
Offense: 253 Shotgun-Split backs, no TE, WR strong, WR3 quick in
Defense: 211 Tight 4-3, OLBs up, 2-zone coverage
Griffin (QB) under light pressure.
Griffin throws 6 yards to WR Fahey (#1 q in, well-covered).
Coverage: Rees (CB )
Pass easily caught by Fahey.
Tackled by Rees (CB ) for 8 yard gain.
No luck on 4th down although 'Well covered'....Drive still alive for the bad
guys...
They of course get the FG to go to 12-10
And the infamous Hail Mary to lose yet again by one score and crappy luck
Third down, 1 yards to go, ball is at Richmond 49, 0:06 remaining.
Offense: Hail Mary
Defense: 7 Loose 3-2, 3-man coverage, pass stunt
McCoy (QB) under medium pressure.
McCoy throws 57 yards to WR Saenz (#2 post, blanketed).
Coverage: Introcaso (SF ) with help
Pass deflected by Lewis
Poor read by McCoy.
Easily broken up by Introcaso.
Date: Wed Mar 26 10:38:22 2008
Sender: John Henry
Gotta love this after the last three games also....I guess we are gunning for a
top 5 draft pick this season.
INJ
J.Culp CB 30 6 1 2 9 2 1 10 3 22 12 A A CB
L.Kennedy OLB 29 3 2 8 6 5 5 8 7 21 12 B B OLB
E.Piela DT 34 0 10 3 3 3 8 3 0 25 5 C C DT
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