9-5. 121 points per game.
Whew.. finally, he backed up his claims. For years he's been saying he was the number 1 player in the league.. this year was no different including a bold claim that he had "the best skill position players the league has had." Of course, he wasn't able to turn that into a #1 ranking, but 3rd is a great place to be for Perrins. Next year, we'll hear about he's going to parlay this into a perennial run at the top.
What Went Right: He never lost more than one game in a row and had 3 2-game winning streaks. 5 times he went over 140 points on the season and only 2 games he was under 100. Uhhh.. Ryan Broyles, Jeff Fuller, DeMarco Murray, Ryan Williams and even Michael Egnew were solid.
What Went Wrong: The big name QB's from big time BCS schools weren't always what the doctor ordered. That's what didn't put him over the top; his solid stable of backs were hit and miss on some weeks.
What the Boosters are saying: "About time. We've spent a lot of money to get him here because of what he sold us.. He told us he's from the Bret Bielema school of coaching and he should be title contention in the next 2-3 years. In addition, neither one of them can drink that much though they act differently. This helps keep our bills down at football gatherings."
May 11, 2011
Team Review: 4th Place "The Mouth"
8-6. 124 points per game.
In a decision that may make one or all the following things happen: Cherns cry, Cherns quit the league, Cherns challenge everybody to a fight, Cherns to proclaim victory anyway, or Cherns to send out a spiteful email.. he was 4th by 2 points.
What Went Right: A 2-game winning streak to start the year and a 3-game winning streak to end the year were solid. Over 140 points 5 times including over 170 the first two games of the season. He had the Heisman trophy winner on his team, LaMichael James, and he also had Clay and Leshoure at the position to end the season.
What Went Wrong: His WR's are featured on a milk carton, the CIA says they were last seen leaving the Pakistani hills after they took down Osama. There wasn't much production from the vaunted Florida defense and the QB's were as bad as the WR's. That being said, he was still close to being a winner.
What are the Boosters saying: "Underachieving coach. No doubt about that, this team had talent and he couldn't find his way into money at all. We're very disappointed about this.
In a decision that may make one or all the following things happen: Cherns cry, Cherns quit the league, Cherns challenge everybody to a fight, Cherns to proclaim victory anyway, or Cherns to send out a spiteful email.. he was 4th by 2 points.
What Went Right: A 2-game winning streak to start the year and a 3-game winning streak to end the year were solid. Over 140 points 5 times including over 170 the first two games of the season. He had the Heisman trophy winner on his team, LaMichael James, and he also had Clay and Leshoure at the position to end the season.
What Went Wrong: His WR's are featured on a milk carton, the CIA says they were last seen leaving the Pakistani hills after they took down Osama. There wasn't much production from the vaunted Florida defense and the QB's were as bad as the WR's. That being said, he was still close to being a winner.
What are the Boosters saying: "Underachieving coach. No doubt about that, this team had talent and he couldn't find his way into money at all. We're very disappointed about this.
Team Review: 5th Place "The Underachiever"
7-6-1. 119 points per game.
I'm struggling, 7 wins is the most I've been a part of and I can never seem to get over the hump. I set up my roster to go bananas this year, instead, I was middle of the road. Some staff has been replaced, we've scoured over recruiting film and are confident in our new approach. We dipped a bit too much in the spread and are going back to the Power-I straight dives. Power football is coming back.
What Went Right: After 6 weeks, I was 4-1-1 with a 149-149 tie against Crass. Hit over 140 points 5 times including a 183 point outburst in week 5. QB's plenty with Cam Newton, Denard Robinson, and Robert Griffin. WR's included NFL top 6 picks in Julio Jones and traded for AJ Green. A Badgers TE, Lance Kendricks, and a Cal RB, Shane Vareen, and the stage should have been set for a big season.
What Went Wrong: Rarely played the right QB at the right time including sitting Cam Newton down the stretch when suspension concerns came to light; this was the most devastating part of the season, BY FAR. After Vareen there was little production out of the RB's and conservative O/bad QB play kept Jones and Green out of the limelight fantasy wise. We've been in the league how long now and I still don't have a defense?
What the Boosters are saying: "Yikes, we bought Cam Newton.. then the coach decided not to play him because he kept thinking he was going to get suspended? Doesn't he know the rules don't apply to the SEC and Ohio State? He'll need to figure that out... and quickly or this money will be spent elsewhere."
I'm struggling, 7 wins is the most I've been a part of and I can never seem to get over the hump. I set up my roster to go bananas this year, instead, I was middle of the road. Some staff has been replaced, we've scoured over recruiting film and are confident in our new approach. We dipped a bit too much in the spread and are going back to the Power-I straight dives. Power football is coming back.
What Went Right: After 6 weeks, I was 4-1-1 with a 149-149 tie against Crass. Hit over 140 points 5 times including a 183 point outburst in week 5. QB's plenty with Cam Newton, Denard Robinson, and Robert Griffin. WR's included NFL top 6 picks in Julio Jones and traded for AJ Green. A Badgers TE, Lance Kendricks, and a Cal RB, Shane Vareen, and the stage should have been set for a big season.
What Went Wrong: Rarely played the right QB at the right time including sitting Cam Newton down the stretch when suspension concerns came to light; this was the most devastating part of the season, BY FAR. After Vareen there was little production out of the RB's and conservative O/bad QB play kept Jones and Green out of the limelight fantasy wise. We've been in the league how long now and I still don't have a defense?
What the Boosters are saying: "Yikes, we bought Cam Newton.. then the coach decided not to play him because he kept thinking he was going to get suspended? Doesn't he know the rules don't apply to the SEC and Ohio State? He'll need to figure that out... and quickly or this money will be spent elsewhere."
Team Review: 6th Place "Minnesota State"
6-8. 108 points per game.
Nobody takes more time looking at their roster or analyzing Notre Dame's to find the next QB than Brian does. He puts a lot of work in, but doesn't get much out of it. It's fitting that the Vikings are his NFL team, he likes the Twins but doesn't have the player development they have. Dayne Crist is going to be around a few years, so he may not draft the next Notre Dame QB until the next draft. In fact, while watching this clip.. Brian gets tears in his eyes.
What Went Right: 2 2-game winning streaks including one to end the season. He went over 140 points 3 times, a solid feat over the season with up and down play from the QB position. He might have had the deepest RB mix in the season with Quizz Rodgers, Trent Richardson, Adam Robinson, Edwin Baker.. Michael Dyer didn't even see the field for him. Juron Criner can also catch the ball with the best of 'em.
What Went Wrong: Dayne Crist/Michael Floyd's injuries (even with a healthy Crist he wouldn't have put up the same numbers.. without a healthy Crist? Uck). BJ Daniels took a step backward this year after a promising freshman campaign. The WR's were up and down behind Criner with nobody stepping up as the for sure number 2.
What the Boosters are saying: "He's invested time and relationships for this league. Brian is a great guy; we haven't had character or law problems... for the most part. We have talent returning, next year is the year."
Hitting 6 wins up in Minnesota? I can just about guarantee that there was a soda celebration in the locker room after the bowl game to celebrate this amazing feat. What will be in store for next year? You can find that out when I do a pre-draft team preview!
Nobody takes more time looking at their roster or analyzing Notre Dame's to find the next QB than Brian does. He puts a lot of work in, but doesn't get much out of it. It's fitting that the Vikings are his NFL team, he likes the Twins but doesn't have the player development they have. Dayne Crist is going to be around a few years, so he may not draft the next Notre Dame QB until the next draft. In fact, while watching this clip.. Brian gets tears in his eyes.
What Went Right: 2 2-game winning streaks including one to end the season. He went over 140 points 3 times, a solid feat over the season with up and down play from the QB position. He might have had the deepest RB mix in the season with Quizz Rodgers, Trent Richardson, Adam Robinson, Edwin Baker.. Michael Dyer didn't even see the field for him. Juron Criner can also catch the ball with the best of 'em.
What Went Wrong: Dayne Crist/Michael Floyd's injuries (even with a healthy Crist he wouldn't have put up the same numbers.. without a healthy Crist? Uck). BJ Daniels took a step backward this year after a promising freshman campaign. The WR's were up and down behind Criner with nobody stepping up as the for sure number 2.
What the Boosters are saying: "He's invested time and relationships for this league. Brian is a great guy; we haven't had character or law problems... for the most part. We have talent returning, next year is the year."
Hitting 6 wins up in Minnesota? I can just about guarantee that there was a soda celebration in the locker room after the bowl game to celebrate this amazing feat. What will be in store for next year? You can find that out when I do a pre-draft team preview!
Team Review: 7th Place "Senior Citizen"
6-8. 106 points per game.
The league's resident expert (in terms of age), Josh, struggled again despite having some real talent on the roster. A top 10 QB (Blaine Gabbert), had the rights to a TD machine RB (John Clay), and the next freak WR, Justin Blackmon.
What Went Right: Blackmon blew up, he took Dez Bryant and one-upped him (See below). Landry Jones put together a few monster games himself. Marcus Lattimore is also on the roster, and he had a breakout freshman season. LSU and Alabama's defenses give him a huge advantage every single week.
What Went Wrong: Well, Blaine Gabbert was a top pick but had poor fantasy numbers. Marcus Lattimore had to redshirt this year, so all those yards and TD's went for naughty. John Clay got dealt and Justin Blackmon couldn't do it all alone. To win in this league, you have to start the right guys week in and week out, that was a struggle here this season.
What the Boosters are saying: "Another disappointing year. We thought we bought the best team money could buy, maybe we need to do the same to the coach?"
The league's resident expert (in terms of age), Josh, struggled again despite having some real talent on the roster. A top 10 QB (Blaine Gabbert), had the rights to a TD machine RB (John Clay), and the next freak WR, Justin Blackmon.
What Went Right: Blackmon blew up, he took Dez Bryant and one-upped him (See below). Landry Jones put together a few monster games himself. Marcus Lattimore is also on the roster, and he had a breakout freshman season. LSU and Alabama's defenses give him a huge advantage every single week.
What Went Wrong: Well, Blaine Gabbert was a top pick but had poor fantasy numbers. Marcus Lattimore had to redshirt this year, so all those yards and TD's went for naughty. John Clay got dealt and Justin Blackmon couldn't do it all alone. To win in this league, you have to start the right guys week in and week out, that was a struggle here this season.
What the Boosters are saying: "Another disappointing year. We thought we bought the best team money could buy, maybe we need to do the same to the coach?"
Team Review: 8th Place "Scuba Steve"
5-9. 114 points per game.
The noob, the rookie taking over perennial league doormat had a string of success this season. He surprised the league, but then, the questions started.. his sister, happens to be married to a top league contender. Could they be helping each other out? Could he be receiving unfair league advice? Rumors persist that after Congress slams the BCS; they might work on this dangerous tandem to see if they are in collaboration. Barry Bonds thinks they might be.
What Went Right: 2 and 3 game winning streaks were the 5 wins, showing that when he's rolling.. he's rolling. Went bananas for 182 points in a week and had a few others over 140. Ryan Mallett, Knile Davis, Leonard Hankerson, and Alshon Jeffrey had great seasons for the squad.
What Went Wrong: 2 2-game losing streaks and a 5-game losing streak ended this joyride. There was nobody near PT ready at QB and the RB's would be terrible if it weren't for Davis. He needs a lot of help at the position.
What the boosters are saying: "We're glad the former owner gave up ownership to get married. It's really helped out the program, and we're on the upswing. Now, our team has more than Michigan scrubs that transfer to other schools or just can't play D1 football."
The noob, the rookie taking over perennial league doormat had a string of success this season. He surprised the league, but then, the questions started.. his sister, happens to be married to a top league contender. Could they be helping each other out? Could he be receiving unfair league advice? Rumors persist that after Congress slams the BCS; they might work on this dangerous tandem to see if they are in collaboration. Barry Bonds thinks they might be.
What Went Right: 2 and 3 game winning streaks were the 5 wins, showing that when he's rolling.. he's rolling. Went bananas for 182 points in a week and had a few others over 140. Ryan Mallett, Knile Davis, Leonard Hankerson, and Alshon Jeffrey had great seasons for the squad.
What Went Wrong: 2 2-game losing streaks and a 5-game losing streak ended this joyride. There was nobody near PT ready at QB and the RB's would be terrible if it weren't for Davis. He needs a lot of help at the position.
What the boosters are saying: "We're glad the former owner gave up ownership to get married. It's really helped out the program, and we're on the upswing. Now, our team has more than Michigan scrubs that transfer to other schools or just can't play D1 football."
Team Review: 9th Place "Smokin' Joe"
5-9. 103 points per game.
We all know the story, one time Joe put up what was then a record week and voted himself number 1 based on his blow-up. Since then, Joe has struggled to put together huge seasons and last year was no different, which was surprising to a few members of the league. In fact, I thought Joe had the potential to be a league favorite, and I expected big things out of Jake Locker, Michael Floyd, and Alexander Robinson.
What went right: He hit 148 and 149 early in the season and I thought he was going to roll the rest of the way, but soon after he hit a 5-game losing streak where he didn't reach 100. Joe ended the year winning 2 straight, including his bowl game and will look to carry that into next year. He had a little used QB in Nathan Scheelhause that may run more this year without Mikel LeShoure getting 400 touches a game.
What went wrong: Jake Locker still can't throw a ball straight. Michael Floyd decided 3 games was enough on the year (averaged 48 FOURTY-EIGHT per game in the 3 he played) and he also decided drinking was more fun. The North Carolina D (the only one in town) suspended 11/11ths or so of it's starting unit and averaged 3 ppg when Joe started them. Ouch.
What the boosters are saying: "We're happy with Joe, he's had a few off-field problems that need to get cleaned up, but we've all seen his potential. I'll keep pouring my money to the program as long as this guy is running the show."
We all know the story, one time Joe put up what was then a record week and voted himself number 1 based on his blow-up. Since then, Joe has struggled to put together huge seasons and last year was no different, which was surprising to a few members of the league. In fact, I thought Joe had the potential to be a league favorite, and I expected big things out of Jake Locker, Michael Floyd, and Alexander Robinson.
What went right: He hit 148 and 149 early in the season and I thought he was going to roll the rest of the way, but soon after he hit a 5-game losing streak where he didn't reach 100. Joe ended the year winning 2 straight, including his bowl game and will look to carry that into next year. He had a little used QB in Nathan Scheelhause that may run more this year without Mikel LeShoure getting 400 touches a game.
What went wrong: Jake Locker still can't throw a ball straight. Michael Floyd decided 3 games was enough on the year (averaged 48 FOURTY-EIGHT per game in the 3 he played) and he also decided drinking was more fun. The North Carolina D (the only one in town) suspended 11/11ths or so of it's starting unit and averaged 3 ppg when Joe started them. Ouch.
What the boosters are saying: "We're happy with Joe, he's had a few off-field problems that need to get cleaned up, but we've all seen his potential. I'll keep pouring my money to the program as long as this guy is running the show."
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