MORLOCK NATION DOMINANT

So is Morlock Nation just the beginning of a fantasy football dynasty or is Frey force feeding his players performance enhancing drugs?  I mean, they dominate the entire league last year ripping off a record 11-2 regular season en route to winning the C-Cup.  Then they start off this season by going out and winning high week.  After a deep post-season run and a late draft position, most teams would still be trying to get over their championship hangover.  Not Morlock Nation.  They go out and put up 112 points to reassert their dominance and put the rest of the league on notice.  Enjoy playing for second place everybody.  The rest of the season may just be a formality. 

NO MERCY!

News out of the Cobra Kai camp this week is that team owner Jay Golden is not pleased with his teams performance despite a 99-95 win.  Golden reportedly ripped team president, Terry Silva, and his head coach, Sensei Kreese in a closed doors meeting earlier this week calling them quote "a jabroni" and "a turkey".  Silva had been quite vocal on Twitter throughout the pre-season with a lot of trash talking about his team's chances this season.  While four points is enough of a margin to give the Cobra Kai a 1-0 record, it was apparently too close for comfort.  Known for running a tightly regimented organization, Golden put everyone on notice this week that their jobs were in danger if they allow Vandalay Industries to keep the game close.  Silva and Kreese will likely be looking to sweep the leg early and often to test these replacement officials. 

HAPPY FOOTBALL SEASON EVERYONE!

It's finally here!  The first of 20 consecutive football Sundays!  I'm excited, the fans are excited, and two players in Pittsburgh are very, very, excited. 

THE TALENTED MRS. ROMO

Candice Crawford, the 2008 Miss Missouri winner and current Mrs. Romo, is doing her part to garner team support for the Delta House this season.  Despite a disappointing draft position, the members of Delta Tau Chi are standing behind the team's biggest supporter.  I would have to imagine they are enjoying the view.

BLOCKBUSTER TRADE

 

In the first big move of the season, the Sport of Kings have traded wide receiver Antonio Brown to the Morlock Nation for Reggie Bush.  I'd love to sit here and say that I think one team got the better deal in the trade, but I'm not sure I can.  I don't see Reggie Bush putting up the same numbers as last year, and I think Antonio Brown will end up being Pittsburgh's best receiver.  However, I still don't think Brown outscores Bush this season.  That being said, Morlock Nation was RB heavy so this move actually made sense for both clubs.  Honestly, I don't even have anything funny to say about this at all.  So...yeah. 

1 - on - 1 WITH MJD

Big news in the HHSFFL this week.  Only days after being drafted by the Tigers, Maurice Jones-Drew ended his hold out and reported to training camp.  Last year's rushing champ sat down with us to discuss the events that led to the end of his hold out.

Q:  Thanks for taking time for us, Maurice.  How does it feel to be back?
A:  Thanks for having me.  It's great to be here.  I'm happy to be back at camp as a member of the Bayside High Tigers.  This is a top class organization with an extremely intelligent and knowledgeable owner.  I couldn't be happier about where I ended up. 

Q:  Speaking of the draft, how did you feel about dropping into the third round (pick 36 overall?
A:  Motivated.  I understand why some teams passed on me.  But they are soon going to understand that it was a mistake.  That being said, I'm thrilled with the way it played out and I'm looking forward to getting on the field and showing all those Tigers fans that I'm here to help bring the C-Cup to Bayside. 

Q:  This is your second run with Bayside.  In 2008, you were drafted third overall by the Tigers.  How does that experience compare with this one so far?
A:  We came within one fluke play of winning a championship that season.  I see a lot of the same level of talent on this team and I think we can make another run.  

Q:  You said that being drafted by the Tigers contributed to your decision to end your hold out.  Are there any teams that, had they drafted you, would not have prompted you to come back?
A:  Yes.  The Cobra Kai Dojo.  That's a Micky Mouse organization with a Minnie Mouse owner.  He's the Rex Ryan of the HHSFFL. 

Q:  Have you met Kelly Kapowski yet?  What is she like?
A:  Kelly is great.  Just a complete and total smoke show.  But honestly, have you seen the girls playing beach volleyball?  They break out into these spontaneous, slow-motion dance routines.  It's awesome. 

Q:  Maurice, thanks again for taking the time to speak with us.  Best of luck this season in Bayside.
A:  Thanks again for having me.  Go Tigers!

DRAFT RECAP & ANALYSIS

The preseason is coming to a close and players are arriving at their respective teams' practice facilities to prepare for the season openers that are just about a week away.  After the flurry of activity on Thursday night the results of the 2012 HHSFFL Draft have been made public to fans for the first time.  Some teams found themselves in familiar territory while some headed into the draft with vastly different approaches than in previous years.

Mean Machine owner was all smiles, securing the first pick in the draft for the second straight year.  (I'm sure you won't hear me talk about that all year.)  The Washington Sentinels completely overhauled their roster focusing on youth, and refused to draft anyone old enough to drink.  As always, there were a few surprise moves.  Cobra Kai completely neglected any need for roster flexibility by drafting two quarterbacks, three - yes, you read that correctly, THREE - tight ends, and and an equipment manager.  (I know I've used that joke already, but it's because Golden gets flustered when you use his own techniques against him.)  However, the most shocking move of the night, belonged to the Bayside High Tigers when they drafted this guy...

I mean seriously...look at him.  But I'm not going to bash him this year.  He's no longer under control of the evil Mike Martz, he's been reunited with Brandon Marshall, and Forte is capable of taking the 3 yard screen pass to the house on any given play.  I'm officially on the #6 bandwagon this year.  In fact...

FIRST BOLD PREDICTION OF THE YEAR:  He who shall not be named (you'd better pay up Golden) will be a top 10 fantasy quarterback this year.

SECOND BOLD PREDICTION OF THE YEAR:  Golden doesn't own up to his $100 bet.

A few other notes from the draft...

• Forgotten Gods, as always were pleased with their draft, although that could change when everyone realizes that Philip Rivers sucks without Vincent Jackson. 
• The Bayside High Tigers picked guys that were already injured this year and secured the most valuable handcuff RB in football, so you won't have to listen to any complaints about bad luck and injuries.  However, if teams routinely have high weeks against the Tigers all bets are off.
• TMIFFTITW was able to grab, in my opinion, the best receiving tandem in the HHSFFL with Jennings and Harvin.  Oh, and this is after grabbing Ray Rice in the first round.  Nice job.
• Morlock Nation could find themselves falling on hard times in a few weeks with three injury prone running backs in the first four picks.  Although, if they all stay healthy, we could be talking repeat champions and owner of the C-Cup.  

A few other bold predictions for the season...

• Aaron Hernandez outscores Gronk this year.  Although none of the top three tight ends puts up the kind of numbers that Gronk and Graham did last year.
• Dez Bryant gets arrested.  Ok, that's not really bold.  But still.
• The Redskins, forced either by injury or production, end up starting the same running back for more than 3 straight weeks.
• Shake & Bake develops an unbridled hatred for Ron Rivera when he gives all the goal line work to everyone but DeAngelo Williams.
• Ronnie Brown becomes fantasy relevant again.  Mostly because Philip Rivers sucks and they are forced to lean on him.  Do I smell the wildcat in San Diego.
• Matt Ryan finishes as the number six QB in fantasy football behind Brady, Rogers, Brees, Stafford, and Newton....in that order.

 Most, if not all of these predictions will be wrong.  But I'll hit on one or two of them.  Lastly...

HHSFFL SUPERBOWL PREDICTION:  Mean Machine over TMIFFTIT(F)W