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The chase for social co ed football immortality is almost upon us nay rather it awaits us. Alot is happening both in front of and behind the scenes. Some teams will be taking a long look in the mirror this week wondering if their time together is almost at an end. Some teams will be looking for retribution. Others will be fighting tooth and nail to get their hands on one of the precious playoff spots. Some will be here this week wondering quietly to themselves if  their time is almost done with us while others continue to wonder if their time is now. Week #8 is upon us but it is not too late for the "next big thing to appear."  Every division has a fierce battle going for supremacy. New teams will emerge from the shadows and proverbial "torches will be passed" this season.

The time for talk is almost over.  Where we go from here is always up to you. Will Saturday October 28 in the year of our Lord 2017 be just another day or will you make sure that on this day October 28 will not be forgotten?  

Let's pick some games......

DIVISION #1

#XTC +3 VS PUBLIC ENEMY: This one should be interesting between 2 teams that know each other quite well. #XTC has been an up and down roller coaster this session. There has been good and bad on both sides of the ball. Their biggest issue has been attendance but make no mistake they should be ready to go this week. PE has not looked overly impressive to date but did look decent last week against The Purge. #XTC has been decent playing long ball and my guess is they have an idea on where to attack PE. The question will be, will this be a shoot out and if it is will the PE defense hold?  PUBLIC ENEMY BY 1

BOMBERS +10 VS MARKETING MAYORS: I have been very impressed with Bombers the past few weeks. They seem to have decent balance, their girls continue to improve and they have shown well the past few weeks. MM are solid top to bottom and you will need to play disciplined mistake free football to beat them. Where as Bombers are getting better week after week they do not have the horses to go toe to toe with a team that seems to be on their way to the D1 title game.  MARKETING MAYORS BY 11

CHAD STUFF +10 VS NEW GODS: New Gods did not look overly impressive last week but they may have just coasted as they knew they had the game won. CS will be an interesting test as CS does have a few weapons that can stretch the field. I saw New Gods last week and they looked a click different probably because they had so many guys only playing 1 way or the other. This will be interesting down the stretch. This might be a weird question but do they have too may guys on their team? As for the game New Gods should have CS out gunned every where on the field and should take this one rather easily. Who knows who will and won't play but a McGrath V Bloomfield match up would be fun to watch.  NEW GODS BY 11

EYES DOWNTOWN VS RACKS AND SACKS +7:  RAS have been coasting along the past few weeks but business is about to pick up. ED is the measuring stick in D1 right now. RAS play a very solid defensive system and continue to get better and better week after week on offense. I am very excited to see all the speed that will be on display this week on both sides. ED is wicked fast and is battled tested. If RAS ever wanted to know where they stood as we head towards playoffs this is the week we will find out. Jeff Farr is an elite level player this is the week I will be watching him closely as he could have a very big week.  EYES DOWNTOWN BY 6

THE PURGE VS BOMBERS +3: If this was week #1 I would say roll with the Purge big time but Bombers continue to get better and better. Bombers will struggle as TP has 2 game breaking females they will need to account for. Lets also be honest Kevin Zak should be able to run all over a slower Bombers secondary. When Bombers get the ball they should be able to score points on a very giving secondary that lacks top shelf speed on the edges. I am calling for a shoot out in this one and I have funny feeling this game will be a heck of alot closer than many people will think. Bombers could give the Purge a scare this week.  THE PURGE BY 4

DIVISION  #2

GRAY AND ASSOCIATES VS BLITZKRIEG +6: Blitzkreig has shown signs of life the past few weeks, I do see talent on the field,. I see speed I see decent girls what I do not see is a QB that is read for D2. The QB I saw last week still has a ways to go in his development. GNA when everyone is in tow is as good a team as you will see in D2. They are balanced, fast, sure handed, battled tested and just a solid football team. Blitzkreig could make some plays and get some gains but I just don't see them upsetting a team this solid. The only way GNA loses ids if they are missing tons of players which is always possible.  GRAY AND ASSOCIATES BY 7

WITTERS +13 VS ANGRY BUFFALO: Witter's is literally at the "fork in the road" as they say. I am convinced one of two things is about to happen Saturday. Either Witter's will play the game of their lives and either upset or play AB to the wire or Witter's will get run over and that will be that. I honestly don't know which way this is going to go. Witter's has talent, they have intelligence, they have speed and they have skill. They should not be struggling like they are but here we are. AB is a juggernaut that is rolling over everyone. AB should win this game as they are flat out loaded. But like I said this will go one of two ways....I am curious to see which way it goes.   ANGRY BUFFALO BY 11

TIGHT ENDS IN MOTION VS DMX +7:  TEIM was upset last week but they were missing easily their best player. DMX got a huge win last week over Witter's. These two teams should match up well. DMX is sandlot and just lets it fly while TEIM is the excellence of execution and just does things the right way. TEIM has a solid battled tested system and can win games and win them big in this league. DMX will score some points but I just don't see them stopping the TEIM offense this week. This game might be closer than many would think as DMX seems to be kicking their game up a nickel as we get closer and closer to the big dance. TIGHT ENDS IN MOTION BY 8

NWO VS THE REPLACEMENTS +7: Joey Batts and Co were awesome last week. They made it rain on offense and played super stingy defense. TR is a very balanced very solid team in this league. TR has Doug and Burr and both can fly so NWO better make sure they are ready to run. TR needs to get their play makers the ball this week. NWO has a very solid girl who seems to be getting better and better each and every week. TR is about where you would expect them but could get some big momentum if they take this game. Joey Batts is in full MVP mode I am not sure he will let anyone steal his spotlight this week.   NWO BY 6

DIVISION #3

MICKEY RATS +3 VS 1 TOPPER TOO MANY: Wait didn't they just play? OK lets do it again then. MR took Team Topper to the wire last week but the refs kept letting Team Topper try until they got it right. MR has been hot down the stretch and is scoring a ton these days. TT needs to shore up a defense that is letting up to many points. This will not bring them home a D3 title. MR is due for payback but wouldn't it be kinda funny if the same darn thing that happened last week happens again this week?  1 TOPPER TOO MANY BY 1

GRYYFINDOR VS PRI TI PLAS +10:  Oh how the marginally average have fallen. Poor PTP is struggling which is not good for business. I like them better when they are winning and calling their shots and being cocky and brash and the team you love to hate. This team that keeps getting crushed is no fun and really is bad for ratings. WTF PTP we took your letters away until you win a game. PTP will be on the grandest of stages against the grandest of teams. So yeah maybe I am calling you out PTP what are you going to do? Are you going to take back that which is rightfully yours and once again become a ratings darling? Or will you become an also ran whose name is forgotten?  GRYYFINDOR BY 10

BULLET CLUB VS COBBLESTONE +3: We all know what happened last time. BC had the lead and all was well then they claim they got Doved. They claim the clock was wrong and that the Doveman did them in. Now we get round #2. My guess is BC comes to town hopping mad and does everything they can to make things right. B's Brother knows better than anyone the importance of this game. He probably gets to the fields at 543 am and starts his stretching and headphone listening. This game will be bedlam as it might just be Redemption Bowl.  BULLET CLUB BY 4

A&A VS STICKY BANDITS +1: This game should be war. Both squads are playing well and need a big win this week. SB have been rolling as of late and are the system squad that are heady and very solid. When you think A&A you think offense and you think plate o spaghetti. These two teams are polar opposites of each other. Make no mistake these teams will both bring their A game and I expect an instant classic. This game should go down to the wire then anything can happen. A&A BY 1

DIVISION #4

AARP +7 VS SATURDAYS ARE FOR JZ: AARP is having a decent season which was highlighted with a huge win over Hometech last week. Everyone continues to sleep on SAFTG. This team checks all the boxes and continues to very quietly go about their bidness. AARP will bring the fight as they always come to play but top to bottom man to man girl to girl I just think SAFTG have one more club int he bag than AARP does. Look for SAFTG to roll in this one.    SAFTG BY 8

HOMETECH +13 VS SHREDDERS: Shredders were shocked last week and I fear a tornado is coming. Hometech seems to have totally implode after the decision to sit B's Brother was made last week. Only B's Brother astute knowledge of the game and immense physical skill can propel Hometech to victory. A very angry Shredders team awaits the Tech. They will be hopping mad and trust me I have seen some of their tempers. This game could get out of control early and often. Hometech just will not be able to go tote to toe with an offense that is due for a break out week. SHREDDERS BY 11

THE BAMBS VS INDECENT EXPOSURE +8: TB are not having a typical Bambs session. They still have speed and decent balance but the game is a tad quicker up in the D4 pond. IE looks to be one player away from doing damage in this division. They have solid girls and probably one of the best guys int he division but they lack a solid male supporting cast which seems to be their down fall from week to week. They need more production form their 2-4 guys. Once they achieve this sky is the limit. TB need a big bounce back victory so they can get back into the race. TB are lacking on offense and need to score more points. THE BAMBS BY 7

NO PUNT INTENDED +7 VS RYAN PUCKETT MEMORIAL ALL STARS:  NPI got shocked last week and now must go into the valley of death to face a team that seems to be right in the middle of the D4 title chase. Is NPI for real or not? That seems to be a question we asked about RPMAS last week but they answered our question loud and clear. This week its NPI's turn but I am not so sure the answer will be the same. RPMAS are fast they are solid and they seem poised to challenge for a D4 title.  RPMAS BY 6

3RD AND SCHLONG +8 VS HK4: 3rd and Schlong shocked NPI last week can they now shock the D4 favorite? That is one good question. 3AS has a very intelligent QB, decent girls and a very solid supporting cast. Even Kevin Keller got into the mix last week as he scored multiple times. HK4 is an offensive juggernaut and will bring all kinds of match up head aches to this game. Their offense is fierce, their team is solid and 3AS will need to be on their A game. Can 3AS shock us one more time? I don't think so but they can make this closer than you would think.   HK4 BY 7

DIVISION #5

UNCLE RICO'S TIME TRAVELERS VS ALL WE DO IS QWINN +3: AWDIQ is on fire right now as they are the winners of their last 2 and they have their faithful believing. Uncle Rico took a tough last minute loss to CFB last week. One stands at 5-2 the other at 4-3. This game should be bedlam folks. Uncle Rico's has an impressive offense that can score almost at will. AWDIQ is very fast and surprises many folks. UR will bring the fight and is loaded top to bottom as they are very balanced. I expect a great game here between 2 teams that might be seeing each other again real soon.   UNCLE RICO'S BY 3

ACE VS HOPE N RUIN +1: 2 former foes re-kindle an old rivalry this week when ACE and HNR have at it. These two teams know each other well and I expect some hostility and nastiness in this one. ACE is having a solid session while HNR has been up and down. None of that matters this week as these two teams will be ready for war. Bragging rights are on the line. Playoff seeding is on the line this week. This game should be good between two teams that know each other well. I am very curious to see which on e blinks first. ACE BY 1

MADISON LEE'S +3 VS COME FROM BEHIND: This one ought to be interesting.  Both teams are high up the D5 mountain. CFB has a huge height advantage this week. I don't see why they wouldn't or couldn't just put a tall guy wide and throw him jump balls over DB's that are a foot shorter than him. Plus CFB has some huge speed mismatches. ML has solid girls top to bottom but will they be able to go toe to toe with a team of this caliber? CFB has a solid QB, vet savvy girls and a big size edge. But you know the saying....any given Saturday....COME FROM BEHIND BY 4

SHAKE N BAKE STAMPEDE +7 VS MATTY'S ANGELS:  MA is still in the thick of things when it comes to playoffs. With a huge grudge match looming at 3:00 with their new nemesis Madison Lee's will Matty's Angels look ahead and not stay focused on the task at hand? I doubt it they are still D6 champs you know. MA should be firing on all cylinders and I expect them to score early and often in route a big victory this week. The SNB defense may be very busy this week as football will be flying through the air early and often to MA WR'S  all over the field this week.  MATTY'S ANGELS BY 6

PASSLESS CHAPS +10 VS HUNG BUFFALO: HB is just cruising right now and PC are not. HB is awesome and they are are scoring well and playing super stingy defense. PC aren't the best offense in the world and have been known to give up huge chunks of yards. I expect a quick game here as HB is ready for the playoffs right now. Uncle Rico and ACE and CFB are getting the pub but Hung Buffalo is quietly going about their business week after week.  HUNG BUFFALO BY 13

SHAKE N BAKE STAMPEDE +8 VS COME FROM BEHIND: CFB looked very impressive last week in a very good game with Uncle Rico's. Their offense seemed to be playoff ready. SNB is struggling as usual and might need  a trip down to D6 next session. It did wonders for UFO and might do wonders for them as well. CFB is an extremely intelligent, disciplined, balanced and talented team on both sides of the ball. As the saying goes looks like the savvy vets about to take the kids to school this week.   COME FROM BEHIND BY 10

MATTY'S ANGELS +3 VS MADISON LEE'S: Oh it is so on this week. We all know the story so who wins the game? It's hard to figure this one out but one has to think ML has the edge as Travis is wicked fast and can cover more ground on defense than the Iceman can. ML has an offense that is light years ahead of ML but I am not sure that the Angels can out last the Lee's in this one. I expect a great game between two teams that will give it everything they have but until I see other wise I just think ML has a little more than MA do. Regardless this game should be well played and a great game between two teams that know this game and know it well . MADISON LEE'S BY 4

DIVISION #6

THE PRACTICE SQUAD +3 VS SANTA'S SECRET SAUCE: This game should be a good one. PS has struggled but they are starting to show signs of life and looked awesome last week in a big win vs UFO. SSS started off so hot but they have not been as dominant as in weeks past. PS will probably only score in the low to mid 20's so SSS should have no issues going toe to toe with them PS have some solid players I am telling you their time is coming. I just am not sure if that time is now.   SSS BY 4

UFO VS THE MCKENZIE AGENCY +7: TMA got a big win last week but it was against Solar. UFO struggled last week but will look to get back up off the mat. TMA is capable fo scoring points but they can be exposed on defense. UFO struggles to score sometimes but they are stingy on defense. This game is a very interesting match up. I see TMA bringing the fight I am not sure they can go round for round with UFO in this one. I expect a very close game that might not be decided until ltae.   UFO BY 3

CELINO SEWER RATS VS COLLEGIATE SOLAR +7:  Solar got a big game from their O last week but their D continues to kill them. CSR played a very tough UFO team to a 28-28- tie. I am guessing CSR comes to town this week and lays the smacketh downeth on CS. Solar can score and Solar can make some plays but they just have not figured out how to stop people. Until they do I see choppy waters out there on the lake for the Solar defense.  CELINO SEWER ARTS BY 8

THE TAMMY'S +14 VS THE TOMMY HUGHES EXPERIENCE:  So it looks like the Tammy's are taking on the Tommy's this week. The Tammy's gave SSS a scare as they fought them tooth and nail before falling 21-20. THE is rolling right now and might be coming in cold. It would be the greatest upset in TSL history if the Tammy's beat the Tommy's this week but that will never happen. I for one just hope the game stays kinda close. THE will score some points but I fear the Tammy's offense will not be able to keep pace. THE TOMMY HUGHES EXPERIENCE BY 10

WEEK #1 MVP'S 

#5: BATT MAN: I mean Uncle Joey Battaglia. The Batt Man came, he saw and he conquered. Bullet Club his arch enemy came to town and he dismantled them quickly. In the night cap NWO beat down a Tiger and Bro Less TEIM 39-14. My favorite line of the day was when he caught a bomb and as the ball was still in the air Joey Batts told the guy covering him he had no chance in hell of stopping him. My 2nd favorite line of the day is when Brother Nero told us "My brother couldn't throw the ball 10 yards in the air if he tried."  I think it's almost time to call Brother Anthony into a podcast as I am sure he might have a few things to tell us.....

#4: The Tammy's: Yes they have not won. Yes they are not playing good ball. Yes the fact they are MVP's this week makes no sense. It makes so little sense that it makes perfect sense. The fact remains that SSS is a damn good football team and The Tammy's took them to the wire and lost 21-20 but their effort should be commended.

#3: Matty's Angels: The season was on the line and the much maligned Angel's took the field of battle against a very game Back that Pass Up. 50 Minutes later Matty's Angels saved their season with a huge 52-26 victory. Oh it is soooooo on ladies night style next week when Madison Lee's come to town. 

#2: Kevin Keller: The much maligned "other Keller" was Patrick Stewart money this week in a huge 51-12 thug like beat down of No Punt Intended. BTW can someone stop Katie rhymes with Heller  from sending us drunken snap chat "messages" after 7PM.  Kevin Keller scored 2 TDS and was shockingly really good on defense in a big win. 

#1: Val and Ferger: Took the lead and walked around the fields to gather donations and flowers for Officer Craig Lehner. On behalf of the TSL Universe it goes without saying that ours prayers are with the friends and family members of Officer Craig Lehner during this most difficult time. 

WEEK #1 LVP'S

#5: Witter's: It never gets better before it gets worse. Witter's got smoked by the previously struggling DMX 58-31. Yes they have officially hit rock bottom :(

#4: Shredder's: There are those that thought Ryan Puckett and Co were not for real. Oh were they wrong!!!!  RPMAS made it rain early and often in a tremendous 30-22 victory. Shredders are a decent squad but lack 2 things. 1. Top end speed in the secondary. 2. A consistent QB. 

#3: Hope N Ruin: Yes I know it appears they were not at 100% but this is the game that will make them ask the question...did we deserve to win the D6 title? AWDIQ was missing a girl that day and HNR took the title. Did HNR deserve the win? Was AWDIQ hosed? Why do I ask so many questions? I know it was a meaning less game in the grand scheme of things but one must still wonder...... 

#2: UFO: I was expecting so much more. Yes I know D6 is tough. Yes I know anything can happen on any given Saturday but I was quietly wondering if UFO was the team that could give Tommy Hughes a game. They lost to Practice Squad and tied CSR 28-28. UFO is still a solid team but I am now convinced they are not the threat THE is looking for. 

#1: Hometech: They were the people's champion. They were America's team then they failed to play B's Brother and suffered a beat down of epic proportions 53-7 to AARP. B's Brother was so distraught he couldn't even formulate sentences when asked about the loss. Then 3rd and Schlong went out and smoked PTI. The day couldn't get any worse for these poor guys. B's Brother claims that he did not receive a "post game " massage later that night because as he put it "no woman is coming to the house of a guy that just lost 53-7 to give him a post game massage."

5 QUESTIONS FOR SATURDAY

1. Joe K asked a very fair question on this weeks podcast. Can we trace Witter's collapse to the time they got rid of B's Brother? I think its a very fair question. BTW if any TSL'er wants to be a podcast guest feel free to join us all you have to do is email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we would love to have you on. 

2.  So who wins the system squad or the sand lot players? That is one good question but all I know is Sticky Bandits V A&A ought to be a game you don't want to miss. Both teams need this one big time. 

3.  Can 3rd and Schlong shock the world one more time and beat HK4? Easier said than done. Last week was a very impressive win but HK4 seems to have things on cruise control. 

4. . Is Uncle Rico about to lose 2 games in a row? It doesn't seem likely though AWDIQ seems to be the new flavor of the week as they have shocked CFB and HNR in back to back weeks. I am very excited to see how these two match up this week. 

5. I'm guessing #XTC has a plan in place and will attack specific places in the Public Enemy defense this week. My question is will Public Enemy be smart enough to see this coming and adjust to it so it doesn't cost them the game? That right there might just be the question of the day. 

10 final thoughts before game day

1. The game I have my eye on is in D5 where a grudge match is brewing. Ladies night will be at 3:00 this Saturday when Matty's Angels has at it with Madison Lee's.  We all know the side story. Travis was on the Angel's but got Toppered so he had to start his own squad due to rule changes. This one out to be a good one. 

2.  I so can not wait for Bullet Club/Cobblestone II. I expect hell fire and brimstone. I expect BC to come out and want nothing more than to send Cobblestone a message that last game out was a fluke. BC is still reeling from "Stopwatchgate." Oh it will be sooooo on in this one.  

3.  I have been very impressed with the Bombers the past few weeks and this week I see a game they can win on the schedule. This game wont be easy but the Bombers can use their size and speed to the outside and get some big gains on offense against a Purge secondary that has struggled to date. 

4. We should know by days end if Madison Lee's are contenders or pretenders. The stand at 5-2 but have 2 huge games this week with The Angels and CFB. If they take both look out.....But if they don't :(

5.  Ryan Puckett and NPI should be a decent game. They were saying RPMAS were not for real but RPMAS threw their figurative "middle fingers in the air." Now the same questions are being asked about NPI. How will they react? Are the nay sayers right or mis-informed? 

6. The Practice Squad/SSS keeps popping off the page for me. Can PS shock another team this week? They are a solid team that continues to take baby steps. SSS are a decent squad and I still think when the dust settles they will be the team to face THE in the finals but SSS have been known to have lapses from time to time. This game might be closer than people think. I still think in time PS will be a very solid team in this league but they are still slowly learning this game. 

7.  NWO is getting hot at the right time but The Replacements come in rested and ready to roll. TR have two barn burners that can run with anyone. NWO will need to be ready for anything this week as the Replacements can shock them.

8.   The Bambs vs Indecent Exposure will be a game where two teams are both dying for a win and more will be on the line than you would think. Playoffs are coming soon and both teams need to get up off the mat and get back into the race. These two teams match up well and should put on a good show this week. 

9.  RAS have had some success so far in D1. They beat New Gods, lost to Marketing Mayors and tied Public Enemy but this is the week they will get to see how far they have truly come. Eyes Downtown is the measuring stick and I am sure many eyes will be on this game this week. ED has not looked as impressive as in seasons past but they have been missing key personnel week after week. 

10.  Mickey Rats vs Team Topper was an instant classic last week and this week should not disappoint. MR has looked awesome since about the Cobblestone game a few weeks ago. Their offense is scoring at will but they need to find a way to shore up the defense a tad. The Topper is rolling and continues to put in MVP type performances. D3 is easily the best division in TSL and the one division where anyone of like 5 teams could win it all. 

11. Great news everybody. B's Brother finally has "pre-sale" tickets for November 26,2017. The screening of the rise and fall of Tephlon will be that night. Tickets are only $8 and can be purchased as early as Saturday. Jeffy will be walking around the fields. He is the magical man with the Cobblestone, Bullet Club, Hometech, 1 Topper Too Many, Mayhem, Edge Black, Inches Short, GNA, DKK, Eyes Downtown, Riley St Station, Public Enemy, and Frizzy's jersey on.

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