The Internet Simulation Football League Newsletter
Volume #12 Issue #9 -- October 20, 2008
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Current League Officers
Commissioner: Mark McNeil (blades99@rochester.rr.com)
League Statistician: Mark McNeil (blades99@rochester.rr.com)
ISFL WWW site: http://www.blades99.com/ISFL/ISFL.htm
ISFL Review Board: Jeff Barricelli, Dave Stewart, Don Antonelli
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LEAGUE NOTES
I. Message from the Commissioner
II. News from Around the League
III. Standings
IV. Results
V. Week 9 Schedule
VI. Transactions
VII. Other News including Players of the Week
I. MESSAGE FROM THE COMMISSIONER
We have hit the halfway point of the season and things are moving along very smoothly. I would still ask that some of you do a better
job of making your game contacts, we have 2 or 3 owners who are forgetting to CC me and/or not replying in a timely manner and as teams
start to drop out of the playoff race, I know interest will wane a bit, but please, if someone emails you for a game contact, get right
back to them. All games should be set up by Wednesday night, let’s work on that, though overall, we are doing well.
We did have our first sim in a long time this week so I’ll remind you all again that setting up games for Monday is a bad idea as there
is no time to fall back on if you do that.
Trade Deadline is just 2 weeks away at the end of week 10. All trades must be in by 10 pm eastern on the Monday of that week, please
don’t be late with confirmations as I hate having to void trades.
Finally, another reminder, though it only affects one or two teams. Please, immediately upon completion of the game, whoever hosts
needs to send me the .xbx file right away so I don’t have to chase after games that I think should be finished. One team or another
should then write up a game summary and send the boxscore to the list (please, don’t zip the boxscore, it’s just easier for everyone
to read as they don’t have to open it up).
Week in Review/Preview
The NFC had a big game as Detroit visits Atlanta and the Lions come home with a big road win to take a lead in the division. The Falcons
are a game back now and the Jags 2 games back with 8 games to play, so things could still get interesting. Seattle and the Giants have
fallen well back and are now probably in the group preparing for the lottery and could be sellers in the next couple of weeks leading up
to the deadline. St. Louis and Philadelphia both move to 7-1 this week and both have solid leads in their divisions. New Orleans and
Green Bay right now are fighting with Jacksonville for the final two wildcard positions, though Tampa Bay is still in the hunt as well
at 3-5 but would need to get on a serious roll. At this point, there are 6 teams who appear to be out of the playoff race already and
could be sellers at the deadline, maybe we’ll see some trading action going down over the next couple of weeks, though who knows what
might happen in week 9 to bring one or more of these teams back into the race.
The AFC had the biggest game of the week and for the seconds straight week, it wasn’t really close as the Jets put a beatdown on the Cowboys
and for the first time in quite a few seasons, we won’t have an undefeated team in the league. Dallas still holds a 2 game lead in the
division over San Diego and their week 15 matchup may well decide the division if the Cowboys stumble and the Chargers can stay the course.
In the East, the Jets also hold a 2 game lead over the Texans who are finally getting things moving in the right direction and with their
defense, they could still make a race of it. In the Central, Pittsburgh has stretched out to a 2 game lead on Indianapolis, but the Colts
can put a dent in that this coming week as they host the Steelers who won’t be able to spot them to a 17 point lead and hope to get back in
the game as they did against Chicago in week 8. Buffalo, New England and Tennessee all sit at 4-4 and are waiting to pounce if the teams in
front of them can’t catch the division leagues and stumble and even Denver and Chicago are still in the playoff chase, though with so many
teams ahead of them, they’ll have to get on a serious roll to keep their hopes alive. The Niners, Vikings and Browns are likely out of the
playoffs and in the lottery race, look for them to be sellers in the coming weeks up to the deadline as they try and add some youth going
forward.
Roddy White helps the Texans get back into the playoff hunt this week with 9 catches for 165 yards and 4 touchdowns to become the Offensive
Player of the Week.
Second year man, Mario Williams, has the best game of his young career to earn Defensive Player of the Week. Williams has 4 sacks and 10
tackles in losing a close game to the Chargers in week 8.
II. News from Around the League
Games of the Week
Pittsburgh @ Indy - The Battle for the AFC Central
Offense
QB Pitt - Jackson keeps playing at a high level but his numbers have declined in recent weeks
RB Indy - They will have to really ride Grant here as backup's are out
WR/TE Even
OL Even
Defense
DL Indy - Allen gives Indy a slight edge
LB Even
DB Even
ST Pitt
If Pitt wins the have total control of the Central Division if Indy wins it is a dogfight
Pitt 24- Indy 20 - Pitt takes control of division
Jeff Shelton
Good luck to all this week
ISFL Mid-Season Report
AFC
New York Jets A
They have been everything most league observes though they would be . Another AFC title is within there reach
Houston B-
One of the if not the top defense in the ISFL has played solid not "Great" as alot thought , This team can be a playoff team but depends
on Eli as he will have to play late in the season looking at there passing attempts
Buffalo C
They are rebuilding under a New Coach -GM Bob Ashley they could make some moves for the future before the week 10 trade dealine .
Denver D-
Another rebuilding team the is in desperate need of a QB for the future as the have so very good young play makers
Cleveland F
Our 3 rebuilding team in the AFC East they have massive draft picks to use 3 in the top 28 ,9 overall they are hoping the "win" the
Matt Ryan lottery at the end of the season .
AFC Central
Pittsburgh A
Mark has the Steelers all most rebuilt for the future and contenders this season with a young team with some verteans mixed in .
Indianapolis A+
Sri has done a great job though injuries and limited usage is catching up with him T.Jackson has accounted for 21 Td's 12 rushing , 9 passing
New England B
Larry has the Pats looking like maybe a wildcard contender this season with 2 starting QB's on the roster , and a "STUD" young RB he
should give Mark , Sri trouble for years to come .
Chicago D
Things have got bad in Chicago Jason maybe looking at a total rebuild there
AFC West
Dallas A+
Dan has played a perfect season so far and the team has 12 draft picks next season 2-1's , 2-2's so things are looking bright in Dallas
San Diego B
This team has a shot at a wildcard this season but long term will have to decide if it is time to retool ?
Tennessee B-
ashton has the team competive with the best team in the league week end week out ,But is Bulger the solution long term
San Fran. D
Tim is rebuilding and things havent went well has has some stars , Addai ,Grant , Young but alot of rebulding to go .
Minnesota F
This team has stars Moss , Welker ,Henderson but at sometime got to move so stars and go into rebuild for future .
NFC
East
Detriot A
Dave has built a monster team with 4 recivers with 75+ catches ,this team has everything needed to win NFC
Atlanta A-
Pete has done great things with Atl and a playoff spot could be in there future but this team future will be decided by which Anderson
shows up the rest of the season the one who had a qb rating of 118.7 rating though 5 games or the one who has a 51.9 qb rating last 3 games .
Jacksonville B
The defending champs are still alive and as John Madden says till they cant be champs anymore they are the best I agree still the team
to beat with the huge trade with GB after week 6 they look very good down the stretch .
Seattle D-
Team in turmoil older team with a few younger star players but is it time for a full blown rebuild or try to stay competive in what is
the toughest division in the ISFL
New York Giants F
How this team has only won 1 game is amazing as there is alot of talent there with below average RB's you would think this would be a
passing team but run more than pass why ?
Central
St.Louis A
Bob has his team right in the hunt for another NFC title if Bob can keep this team heathly for a playoff run may be the favorites
Green Bay A-
Vince has this team in good shape for the future paid a high price for Rivers but was a needed move short -long term the future looks
good in GB
Kansas City D
Rebuilding this team as it was a total MESS Buddy has done a good job getting them into this postion they look to be much better next year
Miami D -
Alex team has Brees , but limited recievers and running backs looks like a long year in Miami hoping for a high pick for a RB , WR
West
Philly A
Jeff reloaded this team during the draft and has it playing at a high level with ball control and great defense if Campbell misses
several games could have troubles later in season .
New Orleans B
Romo has been a turnover factory throwing Int's but overall the team has played well and could contend for a West title or wildcard spot
Tampa Bay B+
The Bucs has got more of out less than any ISFL team in my opion having forced 20 turnovers in 7 games almost 3 a game has Don's bunch
a dangerious team for anyone to play
Arizone C-
Andy's team has had injuries every where and when rebuilding it makes for a long season but the future is bright will be a West powerhouse
very soon
Carolina D
Shans season has been easy to see turnovers have killed him and lost the close games .
III. STANDINGS
http://www.blades99.com/ISFL/Standings08.htm
IV. RESULTS - SUPER BOWL XI
Seattle 14 Jacksonville 16
Green Bay 6 St. Louis 49
Philadelphia 21 Tampa Bay 12
Indianapolis 17 Denver 23
Cleveland 23 Houston 45
Arizona 31 Carolina 34
San Diego 19 Tennessee 14
Dallas 7 New York(A) 37
New York(N) 17 Buffalo 21
Detroit 31 Atlanta 9
San Francisco 13 New Orleans 37
New England 21 Minnesota 13
Miami 7 Kansas City 30
Pittsburgh 24 Chicago 17
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V. WEEK 9 SCHEDULE
Carolina @ Jacksonville
Pittsburgh @ Indianapolis
Denver @ New England
Dallas @ Tennessee
New Orleans @ Philadelphia
Tampa Bay @ Arizona
New York(A) @ Cleveland
Buffalo @ Houston
Atlanta @ Green Bay
Minnesota @ Chicago
San Francisco @ San Diego
New York(N) @ Seattle
Kansas City @ Detroit
St. Louis @ Miami
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VI. TRANSACTIONS
AFC
BUF –
CHI –
CLE –
DAL – Returned Cory Ross to the FA pool.
DEN – Trade Justin Fargas and DEN #2 ’09 to San Diego.
HOU –
IND -
MIN -
NE - Returned Brandon Gorin to the FA pool.
- Returned Donnie Spragan to the FA pool.
NYJ –
PIT –
SD - Trade Lendale White to Denver.
SF -
TEN – Returned Patrick Ramsey to the FA pool.
NFC
ARZ –
ATL -
CAR – Returned Pierson Prioleau to the FA pool.
DET –
GB -
KC -
MIA -
NO -
NYG – Sign Sammy Davis to replace Chris McAllister through week 14.
PHI – Returned Mike Pucillo to the FA pool.
- Sign Cameron Worrell to replace Willie Anderson through week 10.
SEA –
STL –
TB -
DRAFT PICKS FORFEITED:
None
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VII. OTHER NEWS:
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK:
WEEK ONE
OFFENSE: Adrian Peterson, NE – 162 yards, 2 TDs
DEFENSE: Patrick Willis, TB – 19 tackles
WEEK TWO
OFFENSE: David Garrard, PIT – 278 yards, 5 Tds, 151.3 QB rating
DEFENSE: LeRon Glover, SF – 3 sacks, 4 tackles
WEEK THREE:
OFFENSE: Ladainian Tomlinson, JAX – 137 yards, 3 TDs
DEFENSE: Adewale Ogunleye, DET – 4 sacks, 7 tackles
WEEK FOUR:
OFFENSE: Tarvares Jackson, IND – 216 yards, 4 TDs
DEFENSE: Dexter Jackson, SEA – 2 INTs, 6 Tackles
WEEK FIVE:
OFFENSE: Matt Schaub, ARZ – 24/27 for 254 yards, 5 TDs
DEFENSE: Jonathan Joseph, KC – 3 INTs, 6 tackles
WEEK SIX:
OFFENSE: Ron Dayne, CAR – 157 yards, 1 TD
DEFENSE: Kawicka Mitchell, PIT – 4 sacks, 4 tackles
WEEK SEVEN:
OFFENSE: Marion Barber, GB – 146 yards, 2 TDs
DEFENSE: Roderick Hood, NE – 3 INTs, 2 TDs, 7 tackles
WEEK EIGHT:
OFFENSE: Roddy White, HOU – 9 catches, 165 yards, 4 TDs
DEFENSE: Mario Williams, TEN – 4 sacks, 10 tackles
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