Conference Leaders Clash in Week 5
Sign of the Apocalypse are all around us this season. The NFL's Chargers, Rams, and Bears all find themselves in last place, looking up at teams like the Lions, Packers, and Buccaneers. Meanwhile in the PFL, traditional losers like the Chapel Hillbillies (3-1) and SayreHill Snoopjuice (4-0) find themselves on top of the standings in the Jedi Conference. In the Empire, perennial powerhouse Serbian Serial Killers have had no punch, going 0-4 for the first time in franchise history.
Instead, The Boomer Sooners and Frognation Imposters face off in a battle of unbeatens who also happen to be the top two scoring teams in the PFL. The Sooners are still seeking their first playoff win this season.
There have been many surprises already in the 2007 campaign: the ineffectiveness of Ladainian Tomlinson, Larry Johnson, and Steven Jackson is perhaps the most shocking. The Hillbillies are the only team with one of the "big three" to have a winning record.
Fans of the Valhalla Victimizers (1-3) had visions of the Hoskins Trophy (which, incidentally, hasn't been seen by human eyes in years) dancing in their heads after a dream draft. With top-heavy picks, GM Matt Lendach picked off the #1 rated player available in each position. It appeared to be the strongest team in the league heading into week one, with Gus Kotsianis' Greek Godfathers right behind. The Godfathers, after all, had LT's production to look forward to after dropping a couple of Andrew Jacksons to get his rights, and then added Frank Gore and Edgerrin James to round out the RB corps. The Polish Playboys revamped their contracts and had a solid draft position to work with. But all three teams find themselves at 1-3 heading into the final game before the non-conference schedule begins.
The Hillbillies went into the draft already missing their 2nd and 5th round picks, and spent a 6th rounder on rookie benchwarmer Tony Hunt who may not start a game for the life of the contract. Then they lost 3rd round pick Deuce McAllister for the season, followed by Cadillac Williams, and Steven Jackson for at least two weeks. GM Fred Maske considers himself very fortunate to be 3-1 after a trying month in the infirmary.
I'm sure there are many stories to be told in the Empire Conference, but is anyone honestly reading this far into the article, anyway?
Instead, The Boomer Sooners and Frognation Imposters face off in a battle of unbeatens who also happen to be the top two scoring teams in the PFL. The Sooners are still seeking their first playoff win this season.
There have been many surprises already in the 2007 campaign: the ineffectiveness of Ladainian Tomlinson, Larry Johnson, and Steven Jackson is perhaps the most shocking. The Hillbillies are the only team with one of the "big three" to have a winning record.
Fans of the Valhalla Victimizers (1-3) had visions of the Hoskins Trophy (which, incidentally, hasn't been seen by human eyes in years) dancing in their heads after a dream draft. With top-heavy picks, GM Matt Lendach picked off the #1 rated player available in each position. It appeared to be the strongest team in the league heading into week one, with Gus Kotsianis' Greek Godfathers right behind. The Godfathers, after all, had LT's production to look forward to after dropping a couple of Andrew Jacksons to get his rights, and then added Frank Gore and Edgerrin James to round out the RB corps. The Polish Playboys revamped their contracts and had a solid draft position to work with. But all three teams find themselves at 1-3 heading into the final game before the non-conference schedule begins.
The Hillbillies went into the draft already missing their 2nd and 5th round picks, and spent a 6th rounder on rookie benchwarmer Tony Hunt who may not start a game for the life of the contract. Then they lost 3rd round pick Deuce McAllister for the season, followed by Cadillac Williams, and Steven Jackson for at least two weeks. GM Fred Maske considers himself very fortunate to be 3-1 after a trying month in the infirmary.
I'm sure there are many stories to be told in the Empire Conference, but is anyone honestly reading this far into the article, anyway?
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