Lindy's Latte - Week Five

So Maybe Pey-Pey isn’t the only trick this team has up its sleeve! I’ve had to put up with a lot of smack talk bout my boy over the years. Oh, she would never win if not for Pey-Pey. Oh Pey-Pey is the only player she cares about. While I didn’t achieve my goal of putting up the highest numbers in the history of the Captain’s League without my superstar, I did beat a team owned by a young man who stepped up to the plate and almost (ALMOST) beat me. And while we’re on the subject of a beating, what the heck happened to Tom Brady?!? He looked so nice in his suit, too. Poor boy—he’s available if anyone wants him!

I apologize for the tardiness of this blog. Bad form, I know, Corey. Oh, wait—where is your blog? I hope I Do Loathe Telling People About My Dismal Performance isn’t giving up already. Did you catch that exciting Raider game in London last week? The one where they drove down the field for a first possession touchdown! That game pretty much epitomizes the mood of this year’s fantasy football owners. Your team (or your opponent’s) team rushes out there for a quick lead and you’re all excited, sending smack-talk messages (or muttering obscenities) and then suddenly you take a sip of your Irish Coffee and look at the numbers and the everything has turned upside down. This might happen Sunday morning, afternoon, evening, or even Monday night! I’ve decided I’m not watching anymore. It’s too emotionally draining.

This week I’m going straight by the numbers, ESPN projections times the average differential between prior projections and actuals. No opinions on my part figured in.

First up is First place #Free Josh Gordan (even I was surprised he came out number 1 in my rankings with 578 points) vs. Sixth ranked Hocka Flocka Flame (with 445 points). While the trash talk has already started in this competition and rumor has it that several owners want to see #FJG go down, the numbers put Nick ahead. As much as I love you, Nick, remember that the more games you lose and the less points you score, the better chance those lower scoring teams have in making the playoffs. But kids, I don’t think Matt winning would help the standings much. More on that later.

Next we have Second place Cobra Commanders (yes, even without Pey-Pey they would’ve beat all but two teams last week,moved up the ranks and have 536 points) vs. Fourth place Luck Has It (with 520 points). By the numbers it’ll be very close but CCs should be victorious. That said, I know Cheryl and I was already sweating in my boots watching her team rack up points last week. No smack talk with the ladies. I wish Cheryl a good and fair game.

Third ranked 53 Fire (with 529 points) vs. Eighth ranked Staff Infection (with 426 points). The numbers indicate a huge whoopin by 53F. Only time will tell though. Last week both of these owners ponied up to the waiver wire ripped out huge numbers. 146 points with no one notable on your team, Bobby B? Nice example for the youngest Smith who is climbing out of his hole.

Not such a sure win is the matchup between Fifth ranked Kessel Runners (with 454 points) and Seventh ranked Rank This (with 427 points). By the numbers Sean has it by a few points. He needs the win more than Dave and has had a few bad weeks so I think he’ll probably pull this one out. Dave, we all appreciate your win against Matt last week but now it’s time to pay the piper.

As many have pointed out, a match up of fierce rivalry between Ninth ranked Randy Savages (with a 423 points, only four less than Dave) and Tenth ranked I Do Lose Pretty Thoroughly and Absolutely (with a mere 411 points) will keep us all on edge this weekend. The numbers say Will and we know from his razing two weeks ago that he’s capable of it. That bottom wrung may have a familiar comfort and appeal for Mr. Hewett, all the Versace paraphernalia and all, but I know this boy has a lot of fight left. It’ll be a fun one to watch.

This week Lindy will be serving these little tidbits with a delightful Chardonnay.

Come join us for a snack – no smack, please.

Cheers.

Lindy (Melinda) Brown has worked in conflict resolution for the past thirty years. Pretty amazing since she is only 35.