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Ladies and Gentlemen of the TSL Universe,

My name is Lenny and since 2011 I have been ½ of this train wreck known as Topper Sports. I recently saw that we have a “new” article writer. I would like to congratulate he/she on getting by week #1. I was so moved by the effort and article that I said to myself “Hey Lenny you have never EVER even tried to write an article for the TSL Universe why don’t you give it a try.” So here we are. Welcome to the “View from the Top.”  Each week I will just give you all kinds of random thoughts from both on and off the field. So let’s just go where the wind takes us shall we….

-Ok I have narrowed down the author identity of the Mentalist to Jeremy Burr, Brian Ferger or wait for it….Emily Schilling of HK7. I have never met her yet but she has emailed me a few times on sub issues. She seems to have a firm grasp of the English language and seems like that super nice quiet girl who is “watching everything that is happening around her though it doesn’t look she is watching everything that is happening around her.” If it isn’t her I say we give her an article anyways, just because we can.

-Don’t look now but Travis is still probably complaining to someone about a call that he is still 100% wrong about. Dude Page #4 Rule #16. She didn’t cross the line. I would be worrying more about throwing up a whopping 38 points in 3 games then I would be about bitching about a call the refs did get right. BTW kudos to both “Award Winning” Tommy Hughes and Justin “Martial Law” Garbacz. The system worked. Both guys stopped the game, talked it out and got it right great work.  On a good note though, I am hearing Travis is turning 30 so look out this Saturday. Just take this hint, if you are at the bar don’t order more than say 1 or 2 drinks you don’t want to confuse a bartender with that much work or God forbid have them chill something. Try to stick to simple orders like water or beer (can beer because pouring a draft could require effort) we wouldn’t want to “bother” a bartender while they are doing whatever it is they do from 11-4. (Deanna if you ever read this I don’t mean you)

-Billy FYI near the end of the 2^nd half we all stop the game at 2 minutes. It’s called a 2 minute warning. Blow the whistle, stop the clock and go have a water break or whatever but stop the clock.

-I really think we should have an award for “best uniforms” and I think Ultimate Warriors, Cobblestone and Steve’s Cuz’ins should get nominated. I think Steve’s Cuz’ins should win cus that would be funny to see the looks on the Ultimate Warriors faces when that happens. It would almost be as funny as Best Tommy Hughes. That gag never gets old if you ask me.

- I can’t say why but I am guessing around 10am on Saturday Katie Keller will be chasing me around the fields with a baseball bet screaming at me. I’d love to tell you why but I think it better we all just wait and see together. BTW when the heck is Molly Morgan going mini golfing with 40 Year Plan Guy? You promised Molly Morgan!

-I am excited to report Carrie with a “K” will be making her triumphant return to the TSL Universe. Is she playing? Is she here on official league business? I don’t know but it matters not to me. I hope she plays for TMA. BTW I think Rameer to TMA will be just what the Dr ordered. They have all kinds of players and they do have talent, now they just need someone to help them circle the wagons. Let’s see if they just found that man.

-I love Joe K’s idea. Joe K has proposed I purchase a 3^rd wheel and put every member of Angry Buffalos/Gods name on it. Then we spin it each week to see which one of them quits that week. By week #10 they will have like 0 players. Does Lisa win “most hated villain” at the banquet or does Blasé LaDuca flame out in spectacular fashion this Saturday?

-So Uncle Rico’s Time Travelers moved up to D3 and Puckett All Stars moved down to D4. Riiiiiiiiiight. That makes literally no sense. Though I must admit I had so much fun sitting ringside when the Puckett All Star girl blew right by Kevin Keller and beat him on a 25 yard fly route.

-Coach Jay is doing a football camp this Saturday at 9am. I am demanding that every member of Passless Chaps attend. Coach Jay is a genius and will make each and every player in his camp better. This is open to male and female players. All you have to do is show up at football at 9am.  I am curious, I am hearing rumors a past Coach Jay camp member will be attending. What are the odds we see her at 9:01 am?

-If I could be cereal for a minute. I really think we are about to see something special this week when ACE and Matty’s Angels have at it at 1:00 on Field #1. It got me to thinking why don’t we have more rivalries like this? Then it hit me. I think too many teams are getting caught up in the sideshow and just not trying to get better as a unit. Bullet Club was just fine in D4 but then they decided to sell their souls for a D3 title. Well great they won but they lost the respect of a lot of people. Morning Wood was really good last year did they really need to add Rosati and JJ? A&A is always in contention was it really necessary to load up like they did? And though I think they should adopt each other as real brothers Burr and Joey Batts on the same team is a head scratcher. These rivalries will never be like they used to be because these teams are changing way too much. Hey I get it sometimes people leave because of life and/or families or sometimes they just chase other opportunities. It just seems like now everyone wants to win so bad they keep selling their souls to do it and to me that’s just lame. I keep saying this but will once more. If you want to see how It’s done just go look at #XTC. They don’t stack their lineup and have had the same core for the most part for the past 10 seasons or so. Yes they haven’t won the title but you know what they can still look themselves in the mirror because they are fun, they try hard and they just flat out get it. We need more #XTC’s and less roster stackers if you ask me. Eyes Downtown is a great team but the biggest reason they keep winning titles is because they have the best players. I mean at one point just get a team together and go with it you don’t need A+ talent at every position it just gets tiresome after a while and frustrating. The greatest rivalries in this game were back in my playing days. Each week it was a war but the teams changed very little from season to season. When you played a team you knew who was coming to town and it was you vs them not you vs some super team that got put together because someone would rather sell their soul than just enjoy the game and league for what it is.

- I still maintain the Topper’s Wheel of Hope is a great idea. I think It’s awesome Scott Keller Jr and Darryl Carr QB Superstar were the first two cats to hoist the $100 gift certificates. I am happy they both spun the prize or punishment wheel as well. I know I too am hoping someone spins the wheel and hits one of the punishments. People can bitch all they want but Topper Sports League is as good as it gets when it comes to social co-ed football. The website works, we have articles (and yes we can spell which is a plus), we have a weekly podcast and this league is well run week after week after week. I don’t know, once again to those that bitch and complain, I don’t see anyone else trotting a prize wheel out and just throwing $100 gift cards at people but what do I know?

-I purposely did not make a big deal about hitting our 100^th podcast episode this week. Though to be honest, I still can’t believe another silly idea I had is still going strong after 100 episodes. If you ever want to be a podcast guest find me at the fields as we would love to have you on.

-Well we are heading towards week #3 and it appears the sub changes are working. Week #1 had (2) requests. Week #2 had (1) request but it actually was not used so it didn’t count. At the time of this article I have approved (2) requests and I know of (1) more coming. This time last season I believe I had about 25-30 sub requests. It is nice to see that teams are finally doing things correctly. Don’t worry I will be watching the playoffs as well. If you all decide to save them for the playoffs I will just be denying your requests so make sure you do everything on the up and up.  

-I am still amazed that the Godfather guy is still writing after 15 seasons. Topper was wise to send out that add that was answered by that silly bastard in 2011. I have to be honest, now that I know what it is like to write an article this is not easy. But seriously GF, be nicer to Mo, be nicer to Anthony Battaglia, be nicer to Topper and just be nicer period. I enjoy your article but sometimes you are mean so please turn it down a couple clicks.  I have to be honest about one thing though, you couldn’t be more right about the greatness of Joey Battaglia. I too will be cheering for him when he walks that aisle to be the first man in history to win back to back TSL MVP awards. And yes I know that along the way there is about a 97% chance Gordon hits Joey Batts and me with a chair on the way up.

-No Punt Intended is 0-2 and 3^rd and Schlong is 0-2 did anyone see that coming?

- I for one can not wait for Ryan Radke vs Andy Smith later in the season. Smith is generally thought of as the best player in the game today but Radke is playing like his hair is on fire. This match up will be bedlam when it happens. Will Smith keep the title or will the young upstart take it from him?

- I am guessing in a few more weeks when they get their feet wet Peachy Platoon will be one tough team to beat in D6. The Practice Squad has to be shaking their heads as I am guessing they are sick of being the bridesmaids and want to be the bride. I know they had some issues last week but they need way more from their offense.

-The best 0-2 team in this league right now is Angry Buffalo worst 2-0 team in this league is Cellino Sewer Rats. I am going to chuckle when Peachy Platoon or Practice Squad runs it up on them.

-So I talked to Bro and Eric Kleckler last week after a big win against Angry Buffalo. I once again said “are you guys going to slow it down and stop the longball stuff ?” Both brothers looked at each other and chuckled and both said “not a chance.” I am very interested to see how they show this week against Bobby and Co. I would be very careful who you put out as your 3^rd cover guy as he could be in store for a very long day.  Is it true, I am hearing rumors Mary F’N Poppins is pondering our podcast invitation?

-Hung Buffalo is 2-0 and looking very good after two big wins vs UFO and Come from Behind? Is only playing one game helping them out or are they the product of an early season easy schedule?  We should know this week when they have at it with Cunning Stunts.

- I still think we should either give Gordon his own article for “Gordon’s Gripes” or just give him a microphone and let him go off on anything he wants for 15 minutes. Either way would be priceless if you ask me.

-If you are within 100 ft of Field #1 please be careful I repeat please be careful when you are walking near or around Bocc’s new Audi. If this warning is not heeded we will just wrap the Audi in bubble wrap each week until people get the message. If Bocc protests then we will just wrap each and every TSLer who gets within 100 ft of Bocc’s Audi in bubble wrap instead. It’s kind of funny Bocc didn’t take his usual parking spot right by Topper’s truck this week.

-I miss Greg Parrish, Topper we need to get the Bambs back together. If it takes you, me, Cookie Monster, Elmo, Parrish and Yacos all together in one room then let’s do it. BTW what ever happened to Topper’s Take?

- I took a long walk around the parking lot last week and I am proud to report that not one ford focus or camaro was sodomized or sexually abused by a dancer at around 7:00.  Great work everybody!

OK That’s enough for one week. This was more difficult than I thought. I have a new respect for both the Godfather and The Mentalist I mean Ferger I mean Burr errrrr I mean Emily Schilling…..

Will I write next week? Will I be back? If you give me something to write about I will so that is now up to you …………..

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