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Week 8
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11.02.09Monday Morning JerkIn the case of Favre v. Rodgers, the court finds both the plaintiff and the defendant “awesome in the first degree” So, as you may have heard, Favre Bowl II occurred over the weekend, with the Vikings winning (and covering, much to Marble Ryan’s delight) 38-26. The real winners in this match-up, though, were fantasy owners, as both Favre and Aaron Rodgers were able to light up the scoreboard in this emotionally fraught contest. Even our old friend Greg Jennings got into the act, gaining 88 yards and scoring a TD. But, as mentioned, the real fantasy story here is the ...
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10.30.09The Michael J. Cox Lock of the WeekUnfortunately, this is going to be an abbreviated write-up due to some factors outside of my control, like the fact that I'm writing this from a client's conference room in between meetings. After several weeks of bad picks and a massive loss of confidence, Marble has predictably chosen to point you toward the biggest stay away game of the week. Emotions in Green Bay will be running high. Both teams have a lot to prove, especially their QBs. Would any of you really be shocked or surprised at any result here? I sure wouldn't, and that means one thing: keep ...
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10.30.09The Marble Ryan Lock of the WeekMired in a rough stretch at the MRLOTW, my wallet is getting noticeably lighter while my conscience grows depressingly heavy. After all, for a while there I was doing so well that some of you might have actually started to follow my advice, which means my recent string of bad choices carries consequences well beyond the measly $20 I owe Cox for each L. What's worse, I can feel my confidence shriveling like a tulip in October, to the point where, as I glance over this week's lines, I simply can't get it up to make a decision. In Wall ...
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10.30.09You Know Who You Should Sit?Reggie Bush (RB – NO) Following our president's lead, I'm calling for change! It's time to make Reggie Bush a wide receiver. If Eric Metcalf could change, then we can change, and Reggie can change too! Bush has been in the league for four years, and each year has been less productive than the previous one. Despite the trend line, some people drafted Reggie in the first six rounds, and hopefully they're finally realizing they made a mistake. It's amazing that the former second overall pick in the draft could only touch the ball six times in a given week, but the ...
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10.29.09You Know Who You Should Start?David Garrard (QB – JAX) In the Third Century, Chinese philosopher Han Fei Zi shared this parable with the world: A man was trying to sell a spear and a shield. When asked how good his spear was, he said that his spear could pierce any shield. Then, when asked how good his shield was, he said that it could defend from all spear attacks. Then one person asked him what would happen if he were to take his spear to strike his shield; the seller could not answer. This story led to the phrase "zìxīang máodùn," or "self-contridictory." This week, the fantasy football world ...
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10.29.09The Week 8 Podcast: “He has tiny hands. They’re like doll hands.”Mr T. joins Torry Hallelujah to talk about Larry Johnson's Twitter-induced suspension, the resurrection of Alex Smith and the potential return of Vince Young, the emergence of Chris "Beanie" Wells, and just how bad things are going to get for the Bucs with Josh Freeman at QB. Mr. T also rails against some of the criticisms levied against his administration by Marble Ryan. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, or download it directly to your computer.
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10.27.09Trading Matt ForteDuring the preseason, I was on record as saying that Matt Forte was the logical #2 overall choice in your draft. The picture was rather cloudy after Adrian Peterson, and Forte seemed to be the most risk-averse choice at #2. Forte was guaranteed carries, he now had a QB teams had to respect, and at the very least, he was expected to duplicate his numbers from his rookie season. Continue Reading...
