This is the view many of us would have multiple times during the years of 2000-2002. Whether coming back from Christmas break or driving this route from Gunnison for a long weekend bender with friends, this highway sign was looked at and driven under many, many times by the four remaining owners in this league. The years between 2000 and 2002 were fun years filled with plenty of memories and it was also when the DIrty Dozen crowned its first three champions. Those three were Granger, Ch. Marvel, and Castillo and each of these college grads will have a chance to revisit that championship feeling if they win this week. Dave Cress had many memorable moments in Ft. Collins but the one thing he has never experienced no matter the zip code is the jubilation of going undefeated in the D12 playoffs. The four remaining owners have been major contributors since Season 1, Episode 1 of the Dirty Dozen and if they will try to make sure they get a starring role in Season 16, Episode 16 of this year's prime time event. There were few things better than sitting on a beer soaked recliner and watching Sunday football all day only to cap it off with a compelling episode of Cheaters (with Joey Greco) and two of these men will be able to seduce the Granger Cup into the backseat of a car with a chance to go all the way. I want to kiss them knees, lick them thighs, and then you can strive to make my Levi's rise.
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These two jokers used to be referred to as "Coach Marvel" and "Coach Meyer" whenever they got together on a Saturday at Hughes or the living room because of their continual analysis of what plays should be run for maximum success. They will be at it again this weekend as they both will be insisting that quarterbacks use the play action or the running backs to cut it inside all the friggin' time. It should be a lot of fun to watch Brady and Rodgers battle this Sunday but there are a few factors that could seriously hamper each of their potential scoring.
Brady goes up against the best defensive backfield in the game and it's going to be incredibly hard for Meyer to cheer for the Broncos to decapitate Brady while also hoping that maybe Tom Terrific could chuck a couple of long TD's before losing to the home team. This is about the time every year where Aaron Rodgers begins to break down and once again his calves will potentially limit him from extending plays and getting that extra 2-3 seconds where he kills opposing defenses. It's going to be cooler than a polar bear's toenails in Chicago this week so we'll see if A-Rod's calf along with Devante Adams and Jordan Howard can heat up for Chris.
Meyer should have no questions about the Ware-Blount-Kelley trio he's going to employ but he might spend coutnless hours trying to determine which two receivers are going to bring him the most points this week. Jeff has an astounding seven WR options to choose from and all seven of them are pretty much the same when it comes to point potential this week. The roster decisions should be much easier for Marvel, who will hope Adams stays hot and Brown gets his usual 200 targets on Sunday but he cannot take comfort in Mark Ingram or Terrelle Pryor, who could combine to get him anywhere from 5 to 30 fantasy points and will probably be the difference makers for Chris.
Conclusion: Both Brady and Rodgers are kept in check, driving down the final score for both teams and keeping it tight throughout. Meyer needs 90 yards and a touchdown from R. Kelley but Robert sees something wrong with a little bump n' grind as he's stuffed inside the 5 twice to send Meyer packing. Marvel wins 90-87.
#3 I'm Your Huckleberry vs. #7 Dick Ticking Cock Jockeys
Dave should feel incredibly fortunate the he’s been able to win the past two weeks with zero touchdowns and 11.4 combined points from Drew Brees. Dave has to get at least double that on Sunday against a pretty stout Cardinals D or he will definitely not escape with another victory. Right now Castillo has the best team with the best player and there’s pretty much a 20 point floor on Le’Veon Bell right now based on the amount of times he’s touching the ball for the Steelers. For Dave, it’s going to be like a trip to get dental work done. He knows it’s going to hurt; he just hopes the pain isn’t excruciating. Kenneth Farrow has a chance to be a clutch pinch hitter if he can get David a touchdown and maybe 10-15 fantasy points, it'll be a big boost at a position where Dave is desperate. Cress will try to recreate the dirty bird magic yet again as the Falcons D plays another inept NFC West offense this week.
With enough money left in the bank, you can almost assure any player off waivers that you want at this point of the season but as every other active owner was making a move, Castillo had the luxury of saving his cash because there’s no reason to mess with what he’s got going right now. Bell and Freeman are a pretty great RB duo but if Carlos Hyde is going to get work and run like he did last week, Castillo’s going to be able to high step into the finals with ease. I would expect Carr to play much, much better under the California sun and if Jordan Reed is a little healthier, I expect a lot more production. Castillo’s only downfall might be from the receivers as both T.Y. and DeAndre have tough matchups.
Conclusion: Based on the last five weeks, it’s going to take at least 115 or 120 points for David to take down Castillo’s team. I just don’t see it happening as Brees once again is under too much heat and Le’Veon stays hotter than an Emily Ratajkowsk-Ana Cheri lesbian scene as Castillo rolls on 127-101.
These four used to stand in line and brave the conditions for a long time in order to buy cheap alcohol at the various bars in Ft. Collins. We’ll see which of these four will be able to finally get into Club D12 after 15 long weeks of waiting and who will be ordering one large shot of whiskey from the Granger Cup by Christmas time.
These two jokers used to be referred to as "Coach Marvel" and "Coach Meyer" whenever they got together on a Saturday at Hughes or the living room because of their continual analysis of what plays should be run for maximum success. They will be at it again this weekend as they both will be insisting that quarterbacks use the play action or the running backs to cut it inside all the friggin' time. It should be a lot of fun to watch Brady and Rodgers battle this Sunday but there are a few factors that could seriously hamper each of their potential scoring.
Brady goes up against the best defensive backfield in the game and it's going to be incredibly hard for Meyer to cheer for the Broncos to decapitate Brady while also hoping that maybe Tom Terrific could chuck a couple of long TD's before losing to the home team. This is about the time every year where Aaron Rodgers begins to break down and once again his calves will potentially limit him from extending plays and getting that extra 2-3 seconds where he kills opposing defenses. It's going to be cooler than a polar bear's toenails in Chicago this week so we'll see if A-Rod's calf along with Devante Adams and Jordan Howard can heat up for Chris.
Meyer should have no questions about the Ware-Blount-Kelley trio he's going to employ but he might spend coutnless hours trying to determine which two receivers are going to bring him the most points this week. Jeff has an astounding seven WR options to choose from and all seven of them are pretty much the same when it comes to point potential this week. The roster decisions should be much easier for Marvel, who will hope Adams stays hot and Brown gets his usual 200 targets on Sunday but he cannot take comfort in Mark Ingram or Terrelle Pryor, who could combine to get him anywhere from 5 to 30 fantasy points and will probably be the difference makers for Chris.
Conclusion: Both Brady and Rodgers are kept in check, driving down the final score for both teams and keeping it tight throughout. Meyer needs 90 yards and a touchdown from R. Kelley but Robert sees something wrong with a little bump n' grind as he's stuffed inside the 5 twice to send Meyer packing. Marvel wins 90-87.
#3 I'm Your Huckleberry vs. #7 Dick Ticking Cock Jockeys
Dave should feel incredibly fortunate the he’s been able to win the past two weeks with zero touchdowns and 11.4 combined points from Drew Brees. Dave has to get at least double that on Sunday against a pretty stout Cardinals D or he will definitely not escape with another victory. Right now Castillo has the best team with the best player and there’s pretty much a 20 point floor on Le’Veon Bell right now based on the amount of times he’s touching the ball for the Steelers. For Dave, it’s going to be like a trip to get dental work done. He knows it’s going to hurt; he just hopes the pain isn’t excruciating. Kenneth Farrow has a chance to be a clutch pinch hitter if he can get David a touchdown and maybe 10-15 fantasy points, it'll be a big boost at a position where Dave is desperate. Cress will try to recreate the dirty bird magic yet again as the Falcons D plays another inept NFC West offense this week.
With enough money left in the bank, you can almost assure any player off waivers that you want at this point of the season but as every other active owner was making a move, Castillo had the luxury of saving his cash because there’s no reason to mess with what he’s got going right now. Bell and Freeman are a pretty great RB duo but if Carlos Hyde is going to get work and run like he did last week, Castillo’s going to be able to high step into the finals with ease. I would expect Carr to play much, much better under the California sun and if Jordan Reed is a little healthier, I expect a lot more production. Castillo’s only downfall might be from the receivers as both T.Y. and DeAndre have tough matchups.
Conclusion: Based on the last five weeks, it’s going to take at least 115 or 120 points for David to take down Castillo’s team. I just don’t see it happening as Brees once again is under too much heat and Le’Veon stays hotter than an Emily Ratajkowsk-Ana Cheri lesbian scene as Castillo rolls on 127-101.
These four used to stand in line and brave the conditions for a long time in order to buy cheap alcohol at the various bars in Ft. Collins. We’ll see which of these four will be able to finally get into Club D12 after 15 long weeks of waiting and who will be ordering one large shot of whiskey from the Granger Cup by Christmas time.