Week Two


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61

Sinners Take Saints

BEVERLY HILLS, CA--Whenever the Mennonites and the Grifters meet you can throw out the record books... and the rule books for that matter. Last season, the teams met in the first game in BFL history. Many would also deem it the greatest game in BFL history. The rosters have changed a bit, but the rivalry has not.

"This is what football is all about," said Grifter tight end Ricky Dudley. "Back when I was with the Raiders I thought we had some pretty intese rivalries with Denver and the Chiefs, but they were nothing compared to this."

Grifter receiver Jimmy Smith knows the intensity of the match up better than anybody. Last season, he played for the Mennonites. "Like nothing I've ever experienced in football. Two teams both dedicated to being the best, fiery personalities on both sides, tough defense, explosive offense... if you can't get up for this game, you need to retire and take up shuffleboard or something."

The score is deceiving as it doesn't show the intensity of the on-field struggle. Though the Grifters managed to pull out the win, they did it with Chuck Cecil's tough defense keying on Eddie George, limiting him to 11 yards rushing. With the Grifters concentrating on George, Robert Smith was able to rush for over 170 yards and 2 touchdowns. Even so, Smith could not match the 190 yard, 3 TD performance of Terrell Davis.

After the game, West Coast player personnel director, Jim "Draft Day" deVos made his feelings clear about his runningback's poor performance. "If George Eddie can't do better than that, we may have to find someone who can. I won't hesitate to trade him and bring in a guy like Troy Aikermon or Emmitt Smythe. We may even start Enos Curtis next week."
Sin City Grifters
Pts
West Coast Mennonites
Pts
Mark Brunell
22
Chris Chandler
34
Terrell Davis
41
Robert Smith
34
Jamal Anderson
14
Eddie George
3
Herman Moore
12
Tim Brown
20
Jimmy Smith
13
Cris Carter
14
Derrick Alexander
4
J.J. Stokes
7
Ricky Dudley
5
Joe Jurevicius
0
John Carney
8
Al Del Greco
1
Seahawks
52
Falcons
12

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65

Return of the Conquering Hero

BAKERSFIELD, VT--Bakersfield games have been more like homecoming games lately. Last week, Marvin Harrison and his Lagers defeated the Circus Bears, his team from last year (when they were the B'Nai B'Rith). Next week, Bakersfield will visit former B'Nai B'Rith receiver Andre Rison in his new home, Sin City. This week, it was Garrison Hearst who came to call.

Without injured quartback Elvis Grbac in the lineup and Scott Mitchell faltering, Hearst carried his new team to victory. "Don't think I don't remember who Baker's golden boy was," Hearst crowed, referring to former teammate Terry Allen. Allen was retained by the Circus Bears this offseason while Hearst was returned to the draft.

Hearst thoroughly outplayed Allen, rushing for more yards and scoring a touchdown. He openly mocked Allen on the sidelines when Allen fumbled away a ball which helped cost Bakersfield the game.
Toledo Neanderthal
Pts
Bakersfield Circus Bears
Pts
Scott Mitchell
17
Jake Plummer
23
Napolean Kaufman
25
Terry Allen
6
Garrison Hearst
20
Donnell Bennett
4
Antonio Freeman
17
Carl Pickens
14
Keyshawn Johnson
17
Rob Moore
3
Terrance Mathis
4
Raghib Ismail
2
Mark Chmura
5
Shannon Sharpe
25
John Kasay
2
Mike Hollis
3
Steelers
15
Patsies
33
Player of the Week

Seahawks Defense
Sin City Grifters

2 INTs returned for TDs, 7 sacks, and 4 turnovers prove Sin City is more than just offensive.

Runners-up
Barry Sanders -
Proves poor showing last week was a fluke with 3 TDs and over 180 yards to upset Boston.

Flavor Favre - Gets second career BFL win, posting 44 points with 2 TDs.

Terrell Davis - 3 TDs and nearly 200 rushing yards makes up for poor passing game.
Week Two Team
Pts
Flavor Favre, Texas
44
Terrell Davis, Sin City
41
Barry Sanders, London
41
Isaac Bruce, Athens
34
Tim Brown, West Coast
20
Antonio Freeman, Toledo
Keyshawn Johnson, Toledo
17
Shannon Sharpe, Bakersfield
25
Pete Stoyanovich, Tangerine
11
Seahawks, Sin City
52


All-Dissappointment Team
Pts
Scott Mitchell, Toledo
17
Eddie George, West Coast
3
Mike Alstott, Tangerine
2
Jake Reed, London
2
Keenan McCardell, London
1
Jermaine Lewis, Waterworld
0
Ben Coates, Tangerine
Troy Drayton, Boston
Joe Jurevicius, West Coast
0
Mike Vanderjagt, Athens
0
Broncos, Athens
2

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57

Pele Knows Football!

BOSTON, MA--He's arguably the greatest football player in history... or at least a decent facsimile. Either way, the difference between football and football (commonly known to Americans as soccer) didn't seem to matter to Werewolves of London coach (A Guy Who Kind of Resembles) Pele. After last week's horrible outing, the Werewolves proved one loss was not enough to derail their season.

"I don't know if he's Pele or not," said Player of the Week runner-up Barry Sanders, "but he's one of the greatest football minds I've worked with." Both Sanders and Jeff George who suffered through some of their worst career performances under former coach George Seifert attributed their success this week to Pele('s doppleganger).

"Early in the first quarter, we weren't really sure what to do," George explained. "I looked at him just before we went onto the field and he said, 'Throw the ball to the catcher guys and tell them to catch it.' It blew me away. It's so deep, yet so simple."

Sanders nodded as George related his story. "Between the first and second quarter, he tapped me on the shoulder. He looked me in the eyes and said, 'Run really fast and if a guy tries to stop you, don't let him.' He just has this aura... you can't explain it."
Werewolves of London
Pts
Boston Slammin' Lagers
Pts
Jeff George
40
Drew Bledsoe
29
Barry Sanders
41
Corey Dillon
14
Tiki Barber
10
Ricky Watters
12
Jake Reed
2
Michael Irvin
11
Charles Johnson
2
Randy Moss
11
Keenan McCardell
1
Marvin Harrison
3
Wesley Walls
1
Troy Drayton
0
John Hall
4
Jason Hanson
4
Buccaneers
27
49ers
25

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31

Tarpons Dealing with PSFO Contraversy in Typical Fashion

MESA, AZ--John Stammerman was in the crowd at Dobson High School as a guest of Tarpon receiver Jerry Rice. He avoided the media, refusing to answer questions about his allegations against the BFL. Stammerman has stated BFL officials were behind the forced closing of the Poor Sports Football Organization, a football league which would have competed with the BFL. He is demanding his PSFO team, the Bull Harbour Bulldogs be instated as a BFL team.

Stammerman's appearance overshadowed another sterling performance by Flavor Favre. Favre earned his second career victory in the BFL while once again leading all quarterbacks in scoring. Jerome Bettis bounced back from being named Disappointment of the Week with over 130 yards and a touchdown. The defense was the big story though, forcing four turnovers.
Texas Sexists
Pts
Tangerine Tarpons
Pts
Brett Favre
44
Ryan Leaf
23
Jerome Bettis
19
Adrian Murrell
8
Curtis Martin
15
Mike Alstott
2
Rod Smith
9
Jerry Rice
9
Yancey Thigpen
8
Karl Williams
11
Terrell Owens
14
Michael Jackson
5
Frank Wychek
16
Ben Coates
0
Jason Elam
6
Pete Stoyanovich
11
Green Bay Packers
38
Jacksonville Jaguars
21
Disappointment of the Week

Eddie George
West Coast Mennonites

Playing beside Robert Smith's 2 TD, 170 yard performance just make George's 11 yards look worse as the Grifters steamrolled the Mennonites.

Runners-up
Scott Mitchell - Filling in for the injured Grbac, Mitchell throws 2 INTs and completes only 15 passes.

Rob Moore - All-BFL receiver last year continues to slide with only two catches.

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85

How Many Bucks can Costner Chuck?

OFF THE COAST OF OREGON--John Elway was watching the U.S. Open, but fans were barely aware of his absence in light of the performance put on by Brad Johnson and Isaac Bruce. The rolling surface of Coca-Cola Stadium, once one of the toughest to play on, has offered little resistance to opponents this season.

Kevin Costner, noting the weathered state of the facility speculated at the need for a new place to play. "Sure, this stadium is only a year old, but considering all the miles, the salt water, the tropical storms and tsunamis we face regularly, I'm surprised she's holding up at all."

Coca-Cola Stadium cost the Wombats $450 million to contruct last year. If Costner build a replacement, it will be the third stadium for the Wombats since their inception. The first, Arthur Fonzerelli Memorial Coliseum sank before the innaugural season began.
Athenian Woodchucks
Pts
Waterworld Wombats
Pts
Brad Johnson
29
Warren Moon
28
Dorsey Levens
15
Warrick Dunn
13
Karim Abdul-Jabbar
7
Errict Rhett
8
Isaac Bruce
34
Joey Galloway
9
Chris Calloway
12
Tony Martin
9
Curtis Conway
8
Jermaine Lewis
0
Tony Gonzalez
11
Eric Green
13
Mike Vanderjagt
0
Gary Anderson
7
Broncos
2
Panthers
15

Standings

McKay Division
W
L
Pts
Williams Division
W
L
Pts
Sin City Grifters
2
0
333
Toledo Neanderthal
2
0
240
Athenian Woodchucks
2
0
256
West Coast Mennonites
1
1
280
Boston Slammin' Lagers
1
1
227
Texas Sexists
1
1
257
Waterworld Wombats
0
2
221
Werewolves of London
1
1
218
Bakersfield Circus Bears
0
2
207
Tangerine Tarpons
0
1
171