WEEK 6 REVIEW

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Created: Tuesday, 30 May 2023 17:56

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Welcome back to another fine edition of the Sentinel! As we had all hoped, the weather was finally on our side as the sun shined down on the fields Saturday. I was a little disappointed that Joe K wasn’t there to get his usual sun burn. I guess we will have to wait another week for that. The games were great, the bar was packed with TSLers, and it was just a great time all around. Let’s take a look at some of the games!

D1:

Sticky Bandits 38, Tight Ends in Motion 12

SB looks to be the team to beat in D1 this year, parlaying a Winter Session championship into about as strong of a start as you could imagine. Mike Thomas looked like a man on a mission, finding his open receivers time and time again. Dean Thompson found his way behind the TEIM defense plenty, and looked like perhaps the best player on the field. It has not been the start to spring TEIM had hoped for, but they are working with a new QB and players, so an adjustment period was probably always in the cards. 

D2

Untouchaballs 41, No Punt Intended 17

This game was a bit of a surprise, as I think most people pegged this game to be a lot closer. Jeremy Burr was locked in, and throwing dimes all over the field. He was feeling himself so much that he and Travis started to go at it a bit, which is no surprise. NPI was a little short-handed, but Travis won’t let that be an excuse. They just got beaten down pretty badly. Hope we see a rematch here, I will bet it isn’t this lopsided next time. 

D3

Vaspian 30, Can’t Touch This 28

Upset alert! CTT came into this game on an absolute heater, so this was not the expected result. A lot of people questioned Vaspian moving up even after a not so great D4 session in the fall, but with some additions from the currently defunct Zack Attack crew, they have some serious athletes. Brian Orzechowki was locked in and the defense stepped up big time. I think the man coverage played a part in this one. 

Let’s Get Reckked 50, Degeneration SeXy 40

Defense was optional this game, as can be seen from the score. Scotty Dro and his luscious locks (has anyone discussed his hair style yet, because he is rocking it) was dialed in and used his receivers to their strengths. Katie Keller did was she always does and just catches everything, but they were no match on defense for the LGR crew. Alex Buchlis was sharp, precise and determined to get the win. Dave Baker is a huge difference-maker out there. 

D4

Buffalo Vice 53 Puckett All-Stars 46

Another “defense optional” game, but while some might call this an upset (well, because PAS seemed unbeatable) I am not so sure on that. BV is loaded with talent, especially Caitlyn Mason who just might be the quickest female in the league. If BV is locked in, they will be a tough out in D4. PAS had all their players, and Vince moved the ball at will, but in the end, BV made one more play than they did and took home a huge win. 

BAADies 60, Travis Henry’s Kids 32

There is no nice way to say this: Langley STUNK in the first half of this game, throwing numerous interceptions to league Douche Garrett Beesing. Let’s give credit where it is due, the ladies for BAADies caught everything, and Garrett was about as locked in as we have ever seen him. The ladies routinely got behind the THK defense, and made easy work in this one. It seems the ladies under Garrett are putting it all together at the right time, and made a statement while doing so. 

D5

Gucci 34, Not so Sticky 0

What a beatdown and a statement made by Gucci in this one. Kelly Kane was on FIRE throwing the ball, and her receivers found the openings in the NSS defense all game. Has anyone discussed what a large human being Thomas Fields is? He is also one of the nicest people! Rags was a bit off throwing the ball Saturday, which NSS cannot afford. I am sure they will bounce back though, maybe they didn’t have enough huggie bombs before the game?

Come From Behind 47, TMA 14

The fall of TMA is something I know is surprising a lot of people. I am sure prim will tell you it is because he isn’t out there. TMA had a different QB back there Saturday, and the results were less than ideal. Really though, CFB is continuing to make the statement in D5 that they are a team to be reckoned with. Their tall and fast receivers continue to get open, and Paul LoVullo can absolutely sling it with the best of them. 

D6

Southside 43, GrASS Eaters 16

This was a complete mismatch, as Steve Moser was finishing up his last week of not being able to play. The QB for GE really struggled, so much so that at the end they went to Rylee Moser and they went down and scored a TD! QB controversy much?! Southside has some quick guys, and multiple times just outran the defense. It looks like Southside got back on track in this one.

WEEK 4 REVIEW

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Created: Tuesday, 16 May 2023 16:32

Published: Tuesday, 16 May 2023 16:32

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Can anyone believe we are already through four weeks of the season? I certainly can’t! Week four brought us a lot of sun, little wind, and great vibes all around. The usual suspects were out there gracing the fields and the bar at the rose garden, and even Topper made his return! No, not to throw the football with his weird throwing motion, but it was good to see the old guy back and hanging out with all his good pals. Enough of that let’s take a look at the action!

Breakfast Club:

VaJennas 14, Komosexuals 9

What a barnburner to start the day! Komosexuals were missing Garrett Beesing, which may explain the 9 point output. VaJennas made great use of their girls, most notably sub Mackenzie. Although she jumped offsides which must be a league record 7 times, Komosexuals offense just couldn’t get going and their was a lack of chemistry. 

D1:

Sticky Bandits 34, Losing Streak 20

SB came into this game looking to make a statement against the only other undefeated team in D1, and they did. Sticky started off slow on offense, with a few incompletions followed by a punt on the first drive. Ralph Finney showed his all-pro defensive skill with a nice pick on the second drive. However, Sticky’s defense held the fort down until the offense could get going. Jordan Lawson had a very tough day, throwing picks to Adrian Cannon, Andrew Kicak and Kevin Zack, and being held to 8 first half points. Sticky held a late lead and as the clock ticked down, Mike Thomas threw a beauty of a TD to Dean Thompson to ice the game. 

Legends 43, TEIM 14

I would categorize this game as a case of a lot of missed opportunities for TEIM. Andy Smigera was back there delivering some beautiful passes, but drops were aplenty, as Eric Kleckler dropped one in the endzone, and revered nicest big guy in the league Derek Bongiovanni dropped a beautiful out-and-up down the sideline. Joey Batts was in complete control, methodically moving his team down the field. The Legends just flat out dominated, not a ton to say. They look ready to take another title. 

D2: 

The Untouchaballs 22, Mavericks 18

Mavericks were short-handed, and Jordan Lawson was not his usual sharp self. I have a feeling the loss to Sticky in his D1 game really impacted him for this game. A lot of interceptions, but that will happen when you don’t have your usual cast of players. Mav’s were missing big Money Mike, so from a vibes standpoint, you know that made a difference. Jeremy Burr did enough to get his team to win, but I come away wanting more. Not quite as dominant as expected. 

No Punt Intended 44, Practice Squad 30

The score shows a 2 score win for NPI, but the game was much closer. Both teams went back and forth down the field, seemingly scoring at will. Travis was dialed in at QB, as was B. With the game on the line, needing to go down and score, B threw a very uncharacteristic pick that was returned not far from the goal line, where Travis put the final nail in the coffin. B may be upset at himself, but this is further proof PS is a team to watch out for as the season gets closer to playoff time. 

D3:

Let’s get Reccked 24, Bullet Club 22

LGR came in looking to make a statement, and that they did. BC was shackled with their backup qb and a short-handed roster, and LGR took advantage. Alex Buchilis threw the ball well, and Dave Baker was all over the place on defense. Langley looked sluggish and frustrated throwing his second game in a row, and LGR played pretty deep, taking away Pistol Pete’s ability to get behind them. 

D4:

Travis Henry’s Kids 42, Creekers 24

Creekers came in to this game as heavy underdogs, and showed well for themselves. Missy brought in another QB (he has been on roster, but missed the first couple weeks) and he performed well. As the game went on, Creekers found some chemistry and the new QB made a huge difference. I can see them improving steadily as the season goes on. THK had “good Langley” this week, who was precise and accurate and the offense scored at will. Pistol Pete continues to be unguardable, and the ladies got into the action, with Katie Garey and Jenna Blachura both catching some awesome touchdowns! Langley hasn’t complained about being in D4 this session, I guess some wins finally shut him up.

Puckett All-Stars 46, Cunning Stunts 17

Puckett seems to be the runaway favorite in D4, and we can see why. Vince Tanerva has been incredible behind center, and he has some of the best athletes in the division. CS has some of the best ladies in the division but this was a amtchup nightmare. PAS plays man and it was tough for the ladies to get much opening for Joey Batts. Vince took the offense down the field time and time again, making for a blowout victory. 

D5:

ILF 34, TMA 7

The upset of the day! TMA has looked like the favorite to take D5 by storm, but it looks like their prototypical strong defense wasn’t ready for ILF! TMA struggled to get the ball in the endzone, while Andrew Kicak stepped up and delivered some strong passes to his team. Prim had to be furious after this performance (wherever he is), so I would expect a more focused TMA next week. 

Come From behind 34, Not So Sticky 23

Paul LoVullo was his usual unstoppable self as he repeatedly found his male receivers to carve out big play after big play.  Despite a nice early pick by Rags on defense, the normally stout Not So Sticky defense was not able to make enough plays to slow down a team that many consider to be the D5 favorites.  

D6:

Balls Deep 21, Southside 14

I guess Southside needed to get a loss out of the way, and they chose this week. Southside was missing some of their best players, and Tyler Cienmy missed some throws. Balls deep took advantage, attacking the weak point of Southside’s defense to move the ball down the field and put up just enough to top the early D6 favorite. Given the missing/injured players Saturday though, I don’t foresee any future issues for Southside. 

WEEK 5 REVIEW

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Created: Tuesday, 23 May 2023 18:57

Published: Tuesday, 23 May 2023 18:57

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Welcome back everyone! Before we get into the games, I first want to shoutout all the people who stepped up on Saturday during the 10am game slot when a medical emergency occurred. I know you folks may not see yourselves as heroes, or even want the recognition, but I think I speak for everyone when I say you all are heroes, and the way you jumped into action, is beyond admirable and we are thankful for that. So on behalf of everyone, THANK YOU!

The weather Saturday was less than ideal. Well, let’s call it what it was; IT SUCKED! But it made for some very interesting and fun games, so let’s take a look!

Breakfast Club

BDSM 22, Liddle Dubs 7

You don’t have to ask him, because he is sure to brag about it to you, but Sean can sling the ball around and has gotten BDSM off to a better start than last session. The Shbend-Sean connection proved dividends again, as they marched down the field time and time again. Frank was back there throwing for the Dubs, but struggled with some drops as the rain started. 

D1

Eyes Downtown 19, TEIM 8

Not much of a barnburner here, as TEIM only musters one scoring drive and ED didn’t do a ton more. Blaise was on the sideline most of the time with a warm cup of coffee while looking cold. TEIM really struggled to complete passes in the rain, while Eric Kleckler complained that his legs were too big to possibly move well in the elements. Eyes downtown gets back on track with a sloppy win though. 

Legend 22, Losing Streak 19

If there was no rain, this might have been a higher scoring affair but that seemed to get neutralized. This was a battle of two smart QB’s in Joey Batts and Jordan Lawson, with Joey coming out on top this time. Sean was all over the place on both sides of the ball, and Joey used his girls to his advantage time and time again. This matchup was a clear indicator of how close D1 is this season!

D2

No Punt Intended 27, Freeballer 23

Kyle Conniff stepped up at QB, and looked as poised as ever. Seems like he may have missed playing QB a little bit. Apparently Travis was on dad duty in the morning, so Kyle stepped up and led the team to victory. Kyle stood tall like an Adonis, delivering strike after strike and leaving the Freeballers in the dust. I kid, overall this was competitive and went back and forth but in the end NPI takes the win and keeps their hold on D2. 

Mavericks 30, NPI 20

As confident as Kyle was game one, that confidence eroded against the staunch Mavericks team. Money Mike Burke was back for the Mavericks, and the energy was felt. Jordan Lawson played like the wily vet he is, seeming to have zero issues with throwing to his players in the rain. Jordan’s receivers found themselves open time and time again, and he delivered. 

D3

Degeneration SeXy 23, Bullet Club 21

Langley was back at QB for BC, and struggled early on. He complained about his ball being wet, but wasn’t everyone else’s? Scotty Dro led his team to a solid early lead and the Keller Clan was able to hold off a late BC surge to hold onto the victory. 

Jabronies 38, Wanderers 27

The later crowd seemed to maybe draw the better of the weather, as it was more of a mist than a torrential downpour like earlier in the day. Jabronies were short-handed, but that didn’t matter for Joe Miano who delivered a beautiful deep ball to Joe Streigel. Wanderers played their normal strategic game, and found Tiff and Mackenzie often. Close game through and through, but Jabronies make a statement on this wet day. 

D4

BAADies 41, Cobblestone 13

I have to feel for Darryl here, as he showed up ready to play, but it seems his team didn’t. Darryl was scrounging for any available player he could before the game, and between barefoot Ricky (whose cleats were left on the bus) and a grey hair player they got just enough to field a team. BAADies on the other hand had more than enough. Garrett had this game circled on the calendar since the schedule release, and he did not disappoint.   BAADies made all the throws they needed to and the girls took care of business on defense while Garrett took a seat, which was enough to put them back in the win column. 

Buffalo Vice 44, Creekers 14

It seemed like the Creekers were getting some momentum last week even in defeat, but that crashed down this week. Buffalo Vice is like the box of chocolates, you just do not know which team you will get each week. Well, it was the good one this week. Vice had no problems moving the ball down the field, and the receivers caught everything. Maybe Creekers will have a little more luck when the rain isn’t blowing sideways the whole time. 

D5

Gucci 35, Come From Behind 34

Perhaps the game of the day, what a back and forth game! Not much of a defensive affair, as this was the battle of the arms. Both teams scored on a whim and have a ton of height, and it came in handy with all the jump balls. Some say the rain played a factor in CFB speed advantage, but I wouldn’t be so sure. Gucci has some serious athletes sporting the gold shirt. 

ILF 43, GoatSack! 23

ILF came in with a new QB this week, and the results speak for themselves! From my understanding, it is a relative (or friend?) of Christina Nelson, so it would make sense that he is good. Goatsack is still adjusting back to TSL, and have had some good outputs, but were no match for the chemistry and athletes ILF possesses. I guess a jump down to D5 was what they needed to learn to win again!

D6

Two Tuddies 40, GrASS Eaters 20

The Tuddies went from a learning D5 team to a true D6 title contender in two short seasons, so that is fun to watch! The QB for the tuddies lets his receivers do their thing and he will just find them down there somewhere. TT put up points at will, while the Moser’s struggled a bit to do the same. The tall stallion Chris Wolcott is a matchup nightmare in this division. 

That’s it for this week, and while I loved watching the action out there Saturday, I need mother nature to be a bit more cooperative next week! I think I speak for everyone when I say that! I’ll be watching!

WEEK 3 REVIEW

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Created: Tuesday, 09 May 2023 14:49

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Week 3 has come and gone, and the sun FINALLY graced the fields at the Rose Garden as the action kicked into high gear. The day was filled with a lot of competitive, high-scoring games with the adrenaline (and alcohol) flowing! By this point in the season, we start to see who the contenders are, who are the pretenders, and who needs some work down the line. Based on what we have seen so far, it looks like this may be the most competitive and tight TSL session yet. With all that, let’s get into the action!

Breakfast Club

Komosexuals 42, Liddle Dubs 38

No, the winning scores were not all 38 this week, but Komosexuals did better than that! Looks like Nina knows how to draft after a strong 2-0 start. Jeremy Streit was his usual consistent self, showing off his strong hands and play-making ability. The star of the day was Mackenzie though, as nobody could keep up with her. They tried changing defenders multiple times on her to no avail. Dave Baker was all over the field making plays, and we have to assume that he gave his all at 9am which impacted his play later in the day. 

D1

TEIM 27, Frodo Swaggins 22

It hasn’t been the start to D1 Garrett hoped for with Frodo, but he has to be optimistic at how they have been coming along the last couple of weeks. TEIM is starting to gel a bit better with their new QB, Tall guy Derek is making plays out there, and it appears that Baker skipped this game to play his D3 game? Garrett played well, but made a big mistake that may have been the decider. I will be interested to see Frodo later this session, they seem to be improving. 

Losing Streak 39, Eyes Downtown 38

This was the game of the day, and it did not disappoint. Jordan Lawson was feeling disrespected in the rankings, and he proved himself right. Bobby McConnell appears to have cut Seth and replaced him with Jordan Neidig, which is not a bad move considering how good he is, but was a disappointment for the ladies because, well, it’s Seth we are talking about! Chris Nelson, Keyon, Ralph and John looked more dialed in than Lebron in the Bay Area, flying all over the field on both sides of the ball. Jordan Lawson claimed he had that cat in the bag from the coin toss. LS made the game-winning stop on ED two-point conversion attempt. 

D2

Mavericks 41, Practice Squad 37

For all the questions surrounding whether or not B and his group of practice squad players could contend in D2, the answer is YES! If I am not mistaken, every game has been within one score so a stop here, or a score there could be the difference. Jordan Lawson is rocking with his D2 squad, and they are having fun. Jordan delivered the game-winning throw, pointed to the heavens and said “that’s my wife!” Anna Lawson is awesome and consistent, nobody has a better reach before being tagged than she does. 

Freeballers 50, Mavericks 41

It appears the Freeballers took a break from getting mad at each other enough to get a big win to get them back on track! Dylan was awesome, finding his open receivers all game and making plays. George Lombardo, Adrian Cannon and company were great. Freeballers have a couple of fast girls in Jesse and Talia, so good luck defending them. 

D3

Itches and Ohs 22, Bullet Club 21

BC was a bit short-handed, with the guys running iron man, but they got off to a hot start scoring on their first couple of drives. Langley showed some rare speed catching a deep ball early (His ego didn’t need any more puffing). Itches was led by league villain Steve Moser, and teams still haven’t got the memo that he is absolutely going to throw to his girls 5 times a drive. The "best of the Mosers’" case was made by Rylee, who ended up catching the game-winner from midfield. 

Jabronies 41, Degeneration SeXy 28

Joe Miano looks happy again (getting away from Kicak will do that apparently) as he drove his team down the field time and time again. Bro kleckler continues to make his case as the superior Kleckler as he flashed on defense and offense, showing that Dad strength that he has. Degeneration SeXy (better known as the Keller clan) are still in search of a win, but they are competitive and you know Katie won’t let them down. 

D4

BAADies 28, Creekers 21

We have a ladies team win! BAADies is so absolutely loaded with the lady talent that Garrett couldn’t mess up this time. Creekers is the new team on the block. They are looking to show off their skill, and their guys are intense and athletic. Garrett made the play of the day, snagging a one handed interception (he will be talking about that until the banquet, you can be assured of that) and ran endzone to endzone, only stopping once halfway through to take a puff of oxygen. Garrett claims he was perfectly sober, but I am not so sure of that. 

Cunning Stunts 35, Cobbletstone 26

Joey Batts was feeling the confidence after getting a Legends win earlier, and brought it right to his CS game. Joey B made use of the best girls in the league, leaving Cobblestone with their jaws on the floor as Renee, Brandy and Emily used feats of athleticism and skill that leaves anybody who knows them unsurprised, but those who don’t in awe. Taylor Pagano showed some sportsmanship for the first time in her life by getting the opponents ball for them. Daryl Carr Superstar didn’t seem to jive with his receivers until the second half. Perhaps if they clicked a bit sooner, they would have swept the stunts off the floor. 

D5

Gucci 33, Goatsack! 27

Very close game here, with Gucci in control most of the game. QB Kelly Kane routinely delivered deep passes to her receivers and orders them to go get it. Chris Wolcott snagged a deep ball, without gloves, and immediately flexed on the field. Goatsack kept their spirits high and battled putting up 27 points and nearly coming away with their first win (which, to their credit, they DID get 60 minutes later).

Come from Behind 34, ILF 12

Paul Lovullo is a stud at QB, has better hair than Daryl, better arm than Mike Thomas, and the kindness of Steph. What a complete guy! CFB dropped 34 on ILF, taking mid-range shots to their tall guys and the ladies eating up chunks of yards on the outside. CFB made it look easy. Christina Nelson for ILF is becoming one of the best ladies out there, catching every wobbly pass from their very questionable QB. She was the lone saving grace for ILF. 

D6

Southside 52, Blitzkrieg 6

Not a lot to say on this one, as Southside makes their case as the team to beat in D6 as many assumed this was a preview to the D6 championship. It was a tough go for Blitzkrieg with a lot of turnovers throughout the game. Tyler Cienmy found his girls all game, and put up a ton of points. The game got a little heated at the end with the teams needing to be separated, but by the sounds of it, cooler heads have prevailed and this should be a non-issue. Remember, we are all here to have fun, so let’s keep our heads and move on!

Two Tuddies 41, Balls Deep 14

It would appear by this point Two Tuddies has entered the upper echelon of D6 at this point, as they dismantled Balls Deep. Their QB is very good at finding the open receiver and his guys and girls make plays all over the field. Balls Deep is out there learning the ropes and having fun while doing it. They did earn a safety and had some incredible touchdowns, so keep an eye on them down the line!

That’s it for this week. The weather is warming up, the competition is going to kick into another gear, but most importantly, remember to have fun, hang out and meet some of the awesome people! Until next week, and remember, I will be watching!