Just in case the Rhino didn't show up this week, I felt obligated to blow the dust off "Rasputinski", aka: The Polish Prince of Prognostication.... Lets size em up...
Hmmm... It's always a hoot when any of the founding members of the league hook up another stanza in their great feud. Historical data actually shows THRAK holding a slight lifetime edge over his former landlord (errr - friend/soul mate). Looking at sheer talent, this one goes to the Invaders. But let's look at the intangibles. Having been the only member of the SFFL league to see the new addition to the THRAK family, the youngster bears a strong resemblance to Mr Palmer - head of the Invader organization (so, that's what the team name means...) Rasputinski see's this as a prime motivator for the Thraksters to rally around the flag pole, tear it off it's moorings, and do some Invading of their own - all at the expense of Mr. Palmer.
THRAK +3
Dan Marino, where are you? The FLC aches for your return almost as much as Scarlet O'Hara does for Rhett Butler (or Eric Rhett for that matter). These are truly dark days for the Lounge Chairs. Looks like the trend points once again towards the traditional down season right after a winning season. Stocking up on Minnesota Viking talent in the early rounds has not paid off
for the Lounge Chairs as of yet. Maybe this will be the week the worm turns. If it does turn, is there a better team to do it against other than the Dynamic Duo. What can you say about this team? The duo are to the waiver wire as what New York State is to taxes. The master of the wholesale change is up to his usual tricks again this year. Why even show up to the draft? The beer isn't free. Neither is the Pizza. So, why do you show up? Ah yes, to show off the latest fashions of the Joe Barbie. How in the hell did you win that thing? Rasputinski suggests you start putting a revision level next to your team name each week. Just like blueprints change, so does your team. This being week # 4, perhaps you could change your teem name to Dynamic Duo, Rev. 4... Rasputinski points his venom at you!! Your roster moves are no longer adroit - they are painful.
Fighting Lounge Chairs +5
Rasputinski smells fear. The fear of a nightmare season repeating itself for the Squonk organization. This is the same way it went last year for the SQUONK. Flying fast out of the gates only to run out of gas and settle being a wallflower at the big dance. Whatchagonnado SQUONK? Whatchagonna do??? The Feds are
closing in on your family. To bad you can't start both Bledsoe & Brady - you'd be a juggernaut. The Goblins on the other hand have been slow to gel. Ahman Green and Torry Holt haven't
produced worth a damn. Kickin' back and "keepin' it real" instead of producing the numbers for "the man"... Rasputinski says someone's gotta win and someone's gotta loose. Neither of these teams can afford another loss so early in the season. Gut check time boys... Who's got the marbles??? Until SQUONK can find a way to get both quarterbacks on the field, Rasputinski sees gloom and doom.
Hemo Goblins +3
Rasputinski looks into his crystal ball and sees - nothing... The Young Guns, the Dan Snyder of the SFFL. Tossing his jack around at anyone who will help the team. They always have the potential, but never the wherewithal to do anything with it. You remind Rasputinski of the late 80's Buffalo Bills teams. You need to learn how to
win. http://www.dale-carnegie.com/ When that day comes, you'll be da man! Until then, you'll forever be chasing the Parts. The Elephants have been going through the throws of a prolonged slump that stretches back well over a year know. Where are under the microscope is where the Ebola lives... Cheer up my young sharks, Rasputinski knows it's only a matter of time before you come up to the surface to take a bite out of some unsuspecting team. Rasputinski says all the stars are aligned for you to get off the schnied this week. This is your chance. The GBC play in the same division as the Duo and underachieving Elephants. Here's your baby seal, now go club him !!!
TigerSharks +6
Rasputinski looks into his crystal ball and sees... a bye week for a major portion of the Destroyer team. Doh!!! This game had all the makings of a huge smack down, but then someone had to go and throw in a bye week. What's up with that??? The Destroyers have been kicking ass and taking names. This is unexplored territory for the new franchise. However, asputinski sees a chink in the armor (and I ain't talking about anyone from Hong Kong either). To date, the Destroyers have played against teams that haven't scored many points. Avg. points against are lowest in the SFFL. Well, this week you don't get a snowflake, you're getting the entire Blizzard. Call the Duo for
help with pulling gems off the waiver wire - he says there gold in them thar hills... Rasputinski had this game as a Pick Em, but with the absence of Destroyer talent.
Private's Parts +5