So here we are three weeks into the WAFL season. Things are getting pretty interesting in each conference and we had some major shakeups with the first few trades of the year this week. The Iron decided to go after Mitchell Harrison from the Hornets while Inferno sits out five weeks with an injury. The Immortals acquired veteran defensive tackle Tank Tankerson from Las Vegas for Dan Noble, Andrew Hawkins, and Zemante Ndukwe. And the big shocker Las Vegas traded struggling two year star Marcus Berry to Minnesota for defensive end Scott Cooley who should bring a much needed pass rush to Vegas. Let's recap the week that was.
STI @ CIN: Paul Young's homecoming was somewhat lackluster in a 21-10 loss. While Young threw for 208 yards and managed the game well. It was some rather fishy calls in Cincinnati favor which lead a bad taste in the Surge fans mouths. Marvel Palmer became the first running back this season to accumulate over 200 yards rushing in a game. Cincy still stands undefeated.
OSK @ EDM: Osaka's offensive line gave up eight sacks in their 23-13 loss to Edmonton. Bubba Jones threw for 221 yards in the win and Chris Noel added 124 yards on the ground. The Shoguns were concerned about Conner Pyatt who found distraught after finding out his internet girlfriend had passed away shortly before the game started. Edmonton moves up in the Western conference.
PHI @ DUB: Philadelphia edged out Dublin 20-14. The Iron will have to deal with the injury to franchise quarterback Ivan Inferno who is out five weeks, when asked for a comment from owner Max Winter, he gave me a juvenile response that is unprofessional. Graham Holiday threw for 287 yards in the loss.
LOU @ LOS: So much for a shootout. 21-0 Immortal victory but you can't be mad with how both defenses performed, it was a lack of offense on the Louisville side of the ball that ruined the Wolfpack's chances. The Wolfpack was gracious in defeat giving nothing but praise to the Immortals and owner Dave Arnold.
LVD @ MIN: The Diablos almost had the win, holding a 3-0 lead in a mostly defensive battle, the offenses exploded in the 4th. Down 15-12, Brian Swan picked off a Michael O'Connor pass and returned it for a touchdown which would be the difference. The Diablos drop to 0-3 and gave up 278 passing yards to Nate Kemp. The Diablos then traded Marcus Berry on Monday, someone clearly wanted to move on.
QCC @ STL: The Hornets are the feel good story of the season so far with a 23-17 win. After a very rough 2012 campaign, owner Daley Holder is nothing but smiles as his Hornets are on the right track. Bruce Johnson threw for 242 yards in the win. Matt Forte added 122 yards on the ground. As for the Corsairs, they tried to hold on but just couldn't come back.
CLE @ DEL: Despite the loss of JoJo Benton and Kellen Davis, Darius Rider prevailed with a 344 yard passing performance over the lackluster Cleveland defense. As for Cleveland, someone needs to wake the echoes in Ohio. The Stallions should go look for some defensive fire power because right now, it's a two horse race for worst record, Las Vegas or Cleveland.
Things to ask going into Week 4
- Has Las Vegas finally hit the wall?
- Can Mitchell Harrison win in Philadelphia?
- Can Louisville get the offense going?
- Who wins first: Cleveland or Las Vegas?
- Los Angeles the team to beat?
I'm Ace Whirls, it's only my opinion.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Thursday, January 17, 2013
The Ace Report: Is There A Doctor In The House?
There is a concerning trend happening in the WAFL and we here at the Ace Report need to put in our two cents, There has been an alarming number of quarterback injuries so far this season but it seems like more scramblers have been at risk than ever before. A fun bit of trivia: In Week 2 alone, 4/5 of the teams in the Western conference had their quarterback go down. Las Vegas: Glorious Michael O'Connor had a brief return until being knocked out of the game with a strained bicep. Los Angeles: Jed Jones bruised his ribs in the 4th quarter of their close win over Queen City. Osaka: Conner Pyatt went down late in the 4th sucking the life out of the Shoguns home crowd but the biggest loser was Minnesota. Minnesota loss star quarterback AJ Blaylock to an abdominal tear for five weeks. Nate Kemp will have to step up in the Spartans locker room. The biggest winner? Edmonton, thanks to Bubba Jones being a pure pocket passer, he hasn't had to worry about injuries for now. We really can't give any grief to the Central or Eastern divisions, Their QBs are healthy. The Western Conference, now there's a division that needs an ambulance on stand by.
On to the picks.
Stirling @ Cincinnati: Paul Young's glorious homecoming to Ohio where he's facing a red hot Joe Sloan but I just not sure about Cincy's defense after a close call against Philadelphia. We're going with the Surge in a slight upset. We think Aaron Culp will have a big game.
Osaka @ Edmonton: A key showdown in the West with two teams at 1-1. Osaka's Conner Pyatt is the MVPYATT so far this season but Bubba Jones is on an emotional high. This truly is a bend but don't break battle but in the end, I see Osaka victorious with a huge game from Donte Houle.
Philadelphia @ Dublin: Dublin will be without Justin Dobzinksi and Chase Maden-Hill due to league suspensions from the commissioner. I think Philadelphia will attack this weakness by going for Dublin's corners and airing it out. Iron win and Ivan Inferno has a career day.
Louisville @ Los Angeles: Oh lord, what a showdown. This is like World Bowl good. Louisville proved themselves against Delaware but I just can't go against Jed Jones. I pick Immortals in a close one. Floyd Ahanotu will get a little hello from Andrei Kruschev.
Las Vegas @ Minnesota: Minnesota is without AJ Blaylock but they still have Ahmad Price. Las Vegas has giving up over 50 points combined in only two games this season. The defense is a mess and the offense is dysfunctional. This could be a crucial game for Diablos defensive coordinator Andre Diaz. However Ahmad Price is too damn good. Upset: Spartans win and Diablos drop three straight.
Queen City @ St. Louis: This is a tough one, Queen City has been playing great and St. Louis win over Las Vegas wasn't as great as it seems. Danny Greene is a liability and bonus to the Corsairs, it just depends which Greene shows up. I'll take Queen City slightly with Jake Legacy having a key part in it.
Cleveland @ Delaware (MLK special): On Monday afternoon, the Delaware Destruction will host the Cleveland Stallions on Martin Luther King day. It won't be a special day for the home crowd, Delaware is a mess right now. Rider is trying but he isn't getting any help. The big thing here: No JoJo and No Kellen. JoJo Benton and Kellen Davis won't be here. Therefore, we believed Cleveland will win this game in an upset. Patrick Vance will have a huge game.
Ace Whirls' Predictions (as of Week 3): (4-10)
Monday, January 14, 2013
Monday Morning Waffles: "Slightly Toasted" Week 2 (2013)
Hey it's week 2 of Monday Morning Waffles. Things are starting to shape up in the WAFL as some teams are rising to the top and others are falling flat on their face. Las Vegas and Delaware are the only 0-2 teams in the league (Cleveland at 0-1) and Cincinnati and Los Angeles are the lone undefeated teams
LVD @ STL: Las Vegas more like Lost Vegas lol... Las Vegas may finally be done for, maybe it was the whole O'Connor/Saracen debacle, maybe it's the fact they downgraded on their front seven. But two straight weeks and they have loss games to two win less teams from the pre season. As for the Hornets, an impressive first showing with their defense lighting up the Diablos. Michael O'Connor was suppose to have a glorious comeback but went down from a Xavier Berg sack in the 1st.
EDM @ BOS: Bubba Jones the comeback king brought the Chill back from a deficit to upset the heavily favored Boston Maulers. Boston played exceptionally on defense but it was the offense and Jordan Smithers that faltered. Chris Noel had 170 rushing yards in the victory. Boston will have to figure out their offense to play close games the rest of the season.
MIN @ OSK: Osaka has become one of the best teams in the league in a short period of time. Conner Pyatt has revitalized his career in Japan. He is playing like a God among mere mortals. I got MVPyatt to trend on twitter. As for Minnesota, AJ Blaylock while explosive risked his health for his team, it resulted in an Abdominal Tear. He'll be out 5 weeks and Nate Kemp will have to take over the reigns.
CIN @ PHI: Joe Sloan is proving all his doubter wrong with another stunning performance, Sloan threw for 319 yards in the win. The Iron played it close but a costly dropped pass by an overwhelmed wide receiver cost the Iron the victory. Philadelphia owner Max Winter also blames his end zones being messed up as a crucial part of the loss.
DUB @ STI: The International Series started with a Stirling victory. Paul Young came back from the dead with a 264 yard passing performance. Aaron Culp continues his impressive season with 185 receiving yards. As for Dublin, they didn't lose, they just loss to a better team. Dublin should have a good season despite this slight setback.
LOS @ QCC: Los Angeles had a slight scare when Jed Jones went down for the count but luckily for them, it was only 2 quarters. Los Angeles' bread and butter is their running game. Floyd Ahanotu and Phil Proctor are the best running back tandem in the league. Queen City did well but once again, it was just the fact they loss to the better team.
DEL @ LOU: What the heck is happening in Delaware? The defending champs are 0-2? The Wolfpack while not stellar got the win 24-10. Blake Wilson had 247 all purpose yards giving the Wolfpack a solid victory. Louisville still had one of the best defenses in the league and Delaware just isn't the same as last year, seems like something is missing... or someone.
This concludes Monday Morning Waffles for Week 2
Things to think about heading into Week 3
- Does the Western conference hold the most explosive quarterbacks?
- Is Michael O'Connor going to complete a full game this season?
- Is Boston a title contender with that defense?
- Is Stirling a World Bowl darling?
- Is Delaware tanking only to come back on top?
Thursday, January 10, 2013
The Ace Report: Graham Holiday for MVP?
Last Sunday night in chilly Las Vegas, The Dublin Celts upset the Las Vegas Diablos with a 27-11 victory. Graham Holiday played exceptionally well, so well that we at the Ace Report have decided to put him in our MVP race. Yes, it is quite crazy but we believe Holiday runs the pistol offense quite well in Dublin and could possible make Dublin a potential dark horse for the World Bowl. As for other MVP candidates after Week 1, Ivan Inferno for his performance against Delaware, LA's Floyd Ahanotu for a quick start in the rushing title race and corner Luscious Sanders for his three interception performance against Louisville.
Now on to this week's picks.
Las Vegas @ St. Louis: Las Vegas looked bad against the Celts, but the verdict is that's mostly due to a poor outing from Matt Saracen who has now been benched for Michael O'Connor. O'Connor has been working on his scrambling and hopes for a solid game tonight. For the Hornets, the focus is on Bruce Johnson to limit turnovers. In the end, we see the Diablos winning with Yushin Okami being the game breaker.
Edmonton @ Boston: Bubba Jones welcome home to the waterfall of Crown Royal but do not drink from the waterfall. Let's face it, Bubba Jones isn't who he used to be. The Maulers have one of the best secondaries in the league, but tonight it's Jackson Lawrence's time to shine and Sanders will take a back seat. We got the Maulers big in this one.
Minnesota @ Osaka: Minnesota is in deep trouble, a full fledged investigation of player misconduct could be going down soon enough. Osaka just got the raw end of the deal with Sloan throwing a game winning touchdown with no time left. We at the Ace Report have Osaka pulling off the victory, we're concerned if Blaylock can deliver after a shoddy outing last week against Stirling.
Cincinnati @ Philadelphia: Philadelphia shocked the world with a 9-0 victory over Delaware. Cincy upset Osaka at home in the season opener. Someone has to lose. And well luck is sometimes just luck. We'll take Ivan Inferno over Joe Sloan and we'll take Philadelphia kicker Jesse Lilly over any other kicker in this league. Iron win by 10.
Dublin @ Stirling: Dublin and Stirling start off the WAFL International Series. We're going to go with Dublin because Stirling just hasn't delivered up to expectations. Paul Young is a concern to us and he'll need to play better in this game. We see Dwayne Spain as the impact player for the Celts.
Los Angeles @ Queen City: Last time the Immortals played the Corsairs, Jed Jones cemented his rookie campaign with a victory that won him Rookie of the Year. These Corsairs are different though, it's earlier in the season and they're motivated. Now motivation hasn't worked when we do picks but you know what, I'm feeling this. Corsairs win and Joseph Redfeather plays the game of his career.
Delaware @ Louisville: Game of the Week. Both are 0-1 and someone is gonna leave 0-2. The truth is people, I can't decide. It's really a toss up who wins this game, it's like asking me who'd I rather throw one last pass to win a game: Darius Rider or Skeletor P. Funk. Both men have a World Bowl championship ring but neither truly are elite quarterbacks. I think Delaware's defense is going to be too much. Houston Adandre will keep Funk grounded. I'll take Delaware but it's really a toss up.
Ace Whirls' Predictions (as of Week 2): (3-4)
Now on to this week's picks.
Las Vegas @ St. Louis: Las Vegas looked bad against the Celts, but the verdict is that's mostly due to a poor outing from Matt Saracen who has now been benched for Michael O'Connor. O'Connor has been working on his scrambling and hopes for a solid game tonight. For the Hornets, the focus is on Bruce Johnson to limit turnovers. In the end, we see the Diablos winning with Yushin Okami being the game breaker.
Edmonton @ Boston: Bubba Jones welcome home to the waterfall of Crown Royal but do not drink from the waterfall. Let's face it, Bubba Jones isn't who he used to be. The Maulers have one of the best secondaries in the league, but tonight it's Jackson Lawrence's time to shine and Sanders will take a back seat. We got the Maulers big in this one.
Minnesota @ Osaka: Minnesota is in deep trouble, a full fledged investigation of player misconduct could be going down soon enough. Osaka just got the raw end of the deal with Sloan throwing a game winning touchdown with no time left. We at the Ace Report have Osaka pulling off the victory, we're concerned if Blaylock can deliver after a shoddy outing last week against Stirling.
Cincinnati @ Philadelphia: Philadelphia shocked the world with a 9-0 victory over Delaware. Cincy upset Osaka at home in the season opener. Someone has to lose. And well luck is sometimes just luck. We'll take Ivan Inferno over Joe Sloan and we'll take Philadelphia kicker Jesse Lilly over any other kicker in this league. Iron win by 10.
Dublin @ Stirling: Dublin and Stirling start off the WAFL International Series. We're going to go with Dublin because Stirling just hasn't delivered up to expectations. Paul Young is a concern to us and he'll need to play better in this game. We see Dwayne Spain as the impact player for the Celts.
Los Angeles @ Queen City: Last time the Immortals played the Corsairs, Jed Jones cemented his rookie campaign with a victory that won him Rookie of the Year. These Corsairs are different though, it's earlier in the season and they're motivated. Now motivation hasn't worked when we do picks but you know what, I'm feeling this. Corsairs win and Joseph Redfeather plays the game of his career.
Delaware @ Louisville: Game of the Week. Both are 0-1 and someone is gonna leave 0-2. The truth is people, I can't decide. It's really a toss up who wins this game, it's like asking me who'd I rather throw one last pass to win a game: Darius Rider or Skeletor P. Funk. Both men have a World Bowl championship ring but neither truly are elite quarterbacks. I think Delaware's defense is going to be too much. Houston Adandre will keep Funk grounded. I'll take Delaware but it's really a toss up.
Ace Whirls' Predictions (as of Week 2): (3-4)
Monday, January 7, 2013
Monday Morning Waffles: Week 1 (2013)
Monday Morning Waffles is back ladies and gentlemen, Time to go over the week that was and see who's shining and who wishes they had a mulligan. As always I'll be going over each game in detail giving my point of view. Let's Go.
OSK@CIN: Well that was unexpected, Joe Sloan delivers a game winning touchdown pass to cornerback Roderick Kelly is some Cincy trickery as the Shoguns go down 24-21. Sloan threw for 261 yards in the victory. The Shoguns looked like the better team but the Sentinels rallied back. Shoguns backup Kim Jung Soo was almost a hero with his touchdown pass but Sloan one up'd him.
EDM @ LOS: CALIFORNIA LOVE! The Immortals rolls 34-10 over the Chill who were... ICE COLD. Bubba Jones threw five interceptions in the loss. Floyd Ahanotu did go off like I had predicted totaling over 150 yards and a TD. Edmonton will be looking for answers heading into Week 2. While Dave Arnold and the Immortals will keep the Playoff train running hot.
LOU @ BOS: I was wrong. Dead wrong about the Wolfpack, inspiration be damned as the Maulers used that Tom Brady pep talk I gave them for Christmas to good use as they roll the Wolfpack 31-10. Lucious Sanders and Jackson Lawrence, deadliest corner back duo in the league.
MIN @ STI: Momentum stops nothing apparently, The Spartans got a competitive win over the Surge 26-14 in a game in which Paul Young threw 5 interceptions. Rumors were swirling that owner Sandy Campbell was going to put Garrett Robinson in at half time but Paul Young said "trust me I got this". He didn't. Ahmad Price had 116 rushing yards in the victory, the Spartans do need to be concerned with AJ Blaylock who went down multiple times.
CLE @ QCC: The Corsairs handle Cleveland easily 31-10 where Joseph Redfeather proved his doubters wrong but then again... it's Cleveland. Beat Louisville, then we'll talk. Tony Henderson rushed for 148 yards in the victory. Cleveland needs to trade for a hot ticket defender because Cleveland's defense is almost as bad as the city of Cleveland itself* (*that's what people tell me at least)
PHI @ DEL: 9-0. The final score was 9-0... Philadelphia. The Iron shock the nation with their massive upset over Delaware who just could not get it together offensively but it would help if they had a good quarterback (OH NO HE DIDN'T). I'm gonna be honest folks, he may have a ring but DARIUS RIDER is a run of the mill quarterback. He is nothing. Nothing without Nick Thibedoux. The reason the Destruction won the World Bowl? NICK THIBEDOUX. Darius Rider is a checkdowner. Darius Rider isn't a franchise quarterback. Congrats to the Iron for the victory.
DUB @ LVD: Glory is rung through Ireland, I nailed the upset of the week picking Dublin. This spelled trap game for the Diablos and they fell right in. Diablos suffer a 27-11 defeat at home thanks in large part to Matt Saracen, the once called savior of Vegas in now the goat in Vegas. His pick six to Chase Maden-Hill gave Dublin a 14-0 advantage. Excellent game out of Graham Holiday. Excellent win for the Celts. Rumors circling Michael O'Connor is back in charge in Vegas heading into Week 2.
This concludes Monday Morning Waffles for the first week of the 2013 season.
Things to ask heading into Week 2
- Is Philadelphia legit for a title run?
- Is Floyd Ahanotu back?
- Are the Wolfpack on the decline?
- Will Las Vegas falter this season?
I'm Ace Whirls, it's only my opinion.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
The Ace Report: Throwdown Thursday
Huzzah! It's finally here, the glorious 2013 WAFL Football Season. We saw many changes over the preseason and now gentlemen it's time to put it all on the field. Tonight will be a double header of massive proportions. Osaka vs Cincinnati, the Till Death Do Us Part Bowl between Kyle and Jaimie Walsh, last year Osaka handled Cincinnati easily and caused a ruckus in the Walsh household for sure.
We then move on to Los Angeles vs Edmonton, those Jones boys well they seem to know what they're doing. Both graduates of Michigan State university, Jed was always compared to his brother when it is quite clear they are two completely different quarterbacks. Bubba Jones is a more finesse pocket passer looking for receivers in the open and good match ups. Jedediah is more of a loose cannon, throwing wild passes and also breaking daylight if he sees a good seam to run through. Yep, nothing like brotherly love.
Alright well it's time for the picks and you know the drill, we got some interesting games this week including one team defying logic and deciding that their backup quarterback is now the leader of an offensive onslaught. Go Figure.
Osaka @ Cincinnati: The Kickoff special. Two owners with different styles but they share an undying love for each other. This opening night is crucial to the Western conference as three of their teams will be in action. Joe Sloan vs Conner Pyatt, two stout offensives and two wrecking crew defenses. When it's all said in done, I see the Sentinels at 0-1. Osaka will prevail the Walsh madness and DeOnta Chavis is my choice for impact player of the game.
Edmonton @ Los Angeles: Brothers. Can't live with them, Can't live without them. While neither Jones brother has a storied WAFL past, well Jed did demolish the Corsairs but that's about it. This one truly is an interesting one. You have Chris Noel who could break the single season rushing yard record and you have Jed Jones who is the Los Angeles Immortals. If either one of these men went down, tragedy across the board. It's time for Jed to win. Immortals by 10. Most baffling thing, Floyd Ahanotu is going off tonight.
Louisville @ Boston: This could have been a season opener as well, good golly. Louisville just won the Sugar Bowl in the BCS over a decently favored Florida squad. Now what does this have to do with this game? Momentum, the Wolfpack take the momentum running through Kentucky and take it to the Maulers. Louisville win thanks in part to Duke Overstreet.
Minnesota @ Stirling: The tale of two owners, The Surge are my dark horse to make a run for it all. They picked up Aaron Culp in a trade with Philadelphia and now have one of the best receiver cores in the league. Minnesota is suffering multiple penalty infractions for player conduct violations handed out by Commissioner Irvine. It's a bad time in Sota. So I'm taking the hot hand, Stirling in an upset? Is this an upset? I have no idea, Stirling is really good now since last year, great turn around Mr. Campbell. OchentaYOcho is gonna have a great game.
Cleveland @ Queen City: the Corsairs and Stallions are both great teams but I'm still sketchy of Cleveland's defense. Yes, they have a great line backing core and a wonder defensive line led by Mikey Tyson but an aerial assault spells doom. Cleveland, your corner backs aren't amazing, and that's why you won't win this one. Queen City just has too many weapons and Joseph Redfeather, his going off and showing he's critics he isn't no Mark Sanchez.
Philadelphia @ Delaware: The Philadelphia Iron rose from the dead after trading away Aaron Culp but sadly, that leaves not many viable options in the passing attack that Ivan Inferno is famous for. The Iron are just too spastic right now for me to pick them. This one is going for Delaware, the defending champs. Big game out of JoJo Benton incoming.
Dublin @ Las Vegas: The Diablos. Oh the Diablos, Saracen is the guy now, last year there was rumors Lawrence Price was replacing Michael O'Connor. But now Michael O'Connor has lost his job to Matt Saracen (former Stallions QB). As for Dublin, 0-4 isn't a great preseason at all, they just seem to be outwitted week and week out. However, this week redemption will be rung in glorious Ireland. Dublin in a mighty upset. Matt Saracen has the weight of the world on him for his first career start in Vegas, the Celts will use their pistol offense and out play the Diablos. Graham Holiday throws four touchdown in the Celts first franchise win.
Ace Whirls Predictions (as of Week 1): 0-0
And that is the Ace Report for January 3rd, 2013. Join me for some Monday Morning Waffles after this week's slate of games.
We then move on to Los Angeles vs Edmonton, those Jones boys well they seem to know what they're doing. Both graduates of Michigan State university, Jed was always compared to his brother when it is quite clear they are two completely different quarterbacks. Bubba Jones is a more finesse pocket passer looking for receivers in the open and good match ups. Jedediah is more of a loose cannon, throwing wild passes and also breaking daylight if he sees a good seam to run through. Yep, nothing like brotherly love.
Alright well it's time for the picks and you know the drill, we got some interesting games this week including one team defying logic and deciding that their backup quarterback is now the leader of an offensive onslaught. Go Figure.
Osaka @ Cincinnati: The Kickoff special. Two owners with different styles but they share an undying love for each other. This opening night is crucial to the Western conference as three of their teams will be in action. Joe Sloan vs Conner Pyatt, two stout offensives and two wrecking crew defenses. When it's all said in done, I see the Sentinels at 0-1. Osaka will prevail the Walsh madness and DeOnta Chavis is my choice for impact player of the game.
Edmonton @ Los Angeles: Brothers. Can't live with them, Can't live without them. While neither Jones brother has a storied WAFL past, well Jed did demolish the Corsairs but that's about it. This one truly is an interesting one. You have Chris Noel who could break the single season rushing yard record and you have Jed Jones who is the Los Angeles Immortals. If either one of these men went down, tragedy across the board. It's time for Jed to win. Immortals by 10. Most baffling thing, Floyd Ahanotu is going off tonight.
Louisville @ Boston: This could have been a season opener as well, good golly. Louisville just won the Sugar Bowl in the BCS over a decently favored Florida squad. Now what does this have to do with this game? Momentum, the Wolfpack take the momentum running through Kentucky and take it to the Maulers. Louisville win thanks in part to Duke Overstreet.
Minnesota @ Stirling: The tale of two owners, The Surge are my dark horse to make a run for it all. They picked up Aaron Culp in a trade with Philadelphia and now have one of the best receiver cores in the league. Minnesota is suffering multiple penalty infractions for player conduct violations handed out by Commissioner Irvine. It's a bad time in Sota. So I'm taking the hot hand, Stirling in an upset? Is this an upset? I have no idea, Stirling is really good now since last year, great turn around Mr. Campbell. OchentaYOcho is gonna have a great game.
Cleveland @ Queen City: the Corsairs and Stallions are both great teams but I'm still sketchy of Cleveland's defense. Yes, they have a great line backing core and a wonder defensive line led by Mikey Tyson but an aerial assault spells doom. Cleveland, your corner backs aren't amazing, and that's why you won't win this one. Queen City just has too many weapons and Joseph Redfeather, his going off and showing he's critics he isn't no Mark Sanchez.
Philadelphia @ Delaware: The Philadelphia Iron rose from the dead after trading away Aaron Culp but sadly, that leaves not many viable options in the passing attack that Ivan Inferno is famous for. The Iron are just too spastic right now for me to pick them. This one is going for Delaware, the defending champs. Big game out of JoJo Benton incoming.
Dublin @ Las Vegas: The Diablos. Oh the Diablos, Saracen is the guy now, last year there was rumors Lawrence Price was replacing Michael O'Connor. But now Michael O'Connor has lost his job to Matt Saracen (former Stallions QB). As for Dublin, 0-4 isn't a great preseason at all, they just seem to be outwitted week and week out. However, this week redemption will be rung in glorious Ireland. Dublin in a mighty upset. Matt Saracen has the weight of the world on him for his first career start in Vegas, the Celts will use their pistol offense and out play the Diablos. Graham Holiday throws four touchdown in the Celts first franchise win.
Ace Whirls Predictions (as of Week 1): 0-0
And that is the Ace Report for January 3rd, 2013. Join me for some Monday Morning Waffles after this week's slate of games.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
2012 Commissioner's Year in Review: A Time to Celebrate
Well WAFL owners and fans, this has been a very long and trying off-season as was last years. It presented new challenges and some old ones. Our ownership group is stronger and continues to bond together for the good of this league as we all grow old with it together. It seems like forever ago since we crowned Delaware as 2012 champions - that happened this year too and we certainly should not forget about all of the huge improvements made from season one to season two.
One of the biggest issues this off season has been our game itself, NCAA 13, and our ability to put the best product forward. As we have continued behind he scenes throughout the summer and fall we stand by the fact that we are putting the best simulation product we can possibly provide out there to our owners and fans this Saturday and beyond. We are truly proud of the steps we have taken over the past month to ensure our product continues to raise the standard of simulation football.
The league website is almost ready for 2013 and, as everyone close to the league knows, it has been "almost ready" for quite some time. It was always my hobby to help with multiple redesign projects with the website as myself and my staff grew our web design skills. I am happy to announce CI Design will be launching our business venture next year, thanks in part to the effort to improve our abilities on so many levels.
On a personal note, things got new real fast for me in 2012. An owner, girlfriend, and special human being left my life on a personal level and has become nothing more than memories. She made me happy for four years of my life but was not the one for me in the end. To my new special someone, I officially welcome you to the WAFL family. You have already gotten to know some of our hardest workers quite well and soon enough they will get to know you just as well. To all of you who meant something to me in 2012, big or small, as a friend or co-worker, I appreciate everything you have done to make my life special.
Looking ahead, having analysts in the commentating booth with me and having games broadcasting in better quality, I feel, has been my greatest achievement as your Commissioner in the last three years. I am glad that everything happened the way it was supposed to on that front. Our teams, story lines and schedule are certainly excellent things to look forward too.
The world didn't end - we never thought it would. The world is just beginning. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. My God bless you and your families and keep us all on this world just a little longer so we can enjoy the smaller things in life - like a simulation football league that has become more than just a small piece of life for many of us. I hope it becomes more than that to more fans in the future. I hope to one day have many video game fanatics talking about our accomplishments and one day a football game will come out that is exactly what this league needs.
Here's to the future - here's to us! Thank you owners and fans, you are truly great.
One of the biggest issues this off season has been our game itself, NCAA 13, and our ability to put the best product forward. As we have continued behind he scenes throughout the summer and fall we stand by the fact that we are putting the best simulation product we can possibly provide out there to our owners and fans this Saturday and beyond. We are truly proud of the steps we have taken over the past month to ensure our product continues to raise the standard of simulation football.
The league website is almost ready for 2013 and, as everyone close to the league knows, it has been "almost ready" for quite some time. It was always my hobby to help with multiple redesign projects with the website as myself and my staff grew our web design skills. I am happy to announce CI Design will be launching our business venture next year, thanks in part to the effort to improve our abilities on so many levels.
On a personal note, things got new real fast for me in 2012. An owner, girlfriend, and special human being left my life on a personal level and has become nothing more than memories. She made me happy for four years of my life but was not the one for me in the end. To my new special someone, I officially welcome you to the WAFL family. You have already gotten to know some of our hardest workers quite well and soon enough they will get to know you just as well. To all of you who meant something to me in 2012, big or small, as a friend or co-worker, I appreciate everything you have done to make my life special.
Looking ahead, having analysts in the commentating booth with me and having games broadcasting in better quality, I feel, has been my greatest achievement as your Commissioner in the last three years. I am glad that everything happened the way it was supposed to on that front. Our teams, story lines and schedule are certainly excellent things to look forward too.
The world didn't end - we never thought it would. The world is just beginning. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. My God bless you and your families and keep us all on this world just a little longer so we can enjoy the smaller things in life - like a simulation football league that has become more than just a small piece of life for many of us. I hope it becomes more than that to more fans in the future. I hope to one day have many video game fanatics talking about our accomplishments and one day a football game will come out that is exactly what this league needs.
Here's to the future - here's to us! Thank you owners and fans, you are truly great.
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