DYNASTY START UP DRAFT ORDER (Snake)

1. Miles Cooper
2. Mike Gibson
3. Taylor Ray
4. Tyler Burns
5. Jonny Phillips
6. Mike Vogler
7. Adam Dickinson
8. Christian Martin
9. Will Essick
10. Michael Gibson
11. Dan Hartsook
12. Dylan Gibson




2014 Rookie Draft Order (Snake)
1. Dan Hartsook
2. Miles Cooper
3. Will Essick
4. Michael Gibson
5. Jonny
6. Tyler Burns
7. Taylor Ray
8. Mike Gibson
9. Mike Vogler
10. Christian Martin
11. Adam Dickinson
12. Dylan Gibson

FINAL FOUR

Well guys GFFL BOWL IX is down to four teams, but before I dive into the match ups and tell you who I think is going to the big game I want to first take a step back and think about what winning this league means. Guys, this league has been in existence for 9 years, think about that, we've got what most other leagues will never have, a rich history, a league that has continued and still continues to go on and thrive. I was 12 years old when I started this league as a 4 team league with my Unbeaten Gators, Dylan's Dolphins, Brandon's Carolina Falcons, and Wil Mcabee's Gators, the league then proceeded to expand by 2 teams every year until we reached 12 in 2009. There have been insane games, ridiculous rivalries, we've got every kind of owner you could want in a league, we've got good owners, evil owners, those that consistently win, those that have had hard times but still go all in every season (one day it's going to pay off Jonny), an owner who has been very good but just can't win the big game (Taylor Ray and his 2 GFFL Bowl losses), this may be the best league in America because winning this league really means something and cements your place in our history.

We had the Gators win back to back titles to start the league off before finally falling in their 3rd straight championship appearance, that was followed by the Carolina Falcons scooping up GFFL Bowl III and IV, this was followed by the Weiner Dogz miracle year, followed by the Kings finally breaking through in GFFL Bowl VI, the Kings then looked to be on the verge of joining the Gators and C.Falcons as the only teams to win two titles in general and two consecutive titles unfortunately for him it was not meant to be as their arch rival the Classics finally broke through winning GFFL Bowl VII, and most recently the Pirates and the owner most of the league loves to hate Michael Vogler took home the GFFL Bowl title bringing a whole new intensity to the league and for some a good vs evil feel. Okay rant over lets take a look at these teams.

TEAM OVERVIEWS

1. Classics 11-3 - The Classics are only two years removed from their GFFL Bowl VII Championship but it was in this exact situation where their repeat run came to a close last year. In 2012 the Classics went 11-3 and were awarded the #1 seed where they were then matched up with a wildcard Pirates team and promptly upset. Fast forward to this year, the Classics are 11-3, they grabbed yet another #1 seed even though no one expected them to compete this year, and they find themselves matched up with a wildcard Pirates team in the divisional round, the only difference this time the Pirates are the defending champ.

2. Panthers 9-5 - The Panthers behind Peyton Manning's best season ever have powered their way to a #2 seed and have a chance to get back to the title game for the first time since 2006. This team with Peyton has the potential to beat anybody but this Copperhead game is going to be tough. It's all Mike's talked about all week and I can tell each time he gets that Ipad out and messes with his line up he wants this bad. The Panthers have never won a title in their 8 seasons of existence and hope this is finally their year.

3. Copperheads 9-5 - Adam and his boys finally got their first playoff win last week and they hope they can make a habit out of it and get their first GFFL Bowl title as well. Behind McCoy and Charles, Adam could even be considered the favorite to win it all this year.

4. Pirates 9-5 - A team that needs no introduction. Owner Michael Vogler has made sure we're all very familiar with his team this year, but to pull off the #repeat he's going to have to be big these last two games. After taking over a garbage franchise in 2010 Vogler has turned it into an every year championship competitor, struggling franchises across the league should look at the Pirates and realize it is possible to turn things around and go from garbage to elite.

Game Match ups/Picks

4. Pirates 9-5 AT 1. Classics 11-3

A big time match up between two teams that are on their way to becoming bitter rivals. These two teams' players could not have better match ups (aside from Brees against Carolina) this game will almost certainly come down to Monday night with the Pirates having Gore/Crabtree vs 49ers D. I've sat here staring at the match up for about 20 minutes and I really can't figure out who the favorite should be for some reason my gut is telling me the Pirates take it 108-104. 

3. Copperheads 9-5 AT 2. Panthers 9-5

Charles + McCoy both with A+ match ups, I don't know how you couldn't favor the Copperheads in this one. To have any kind of shot in this one the Panthers are going to need Peyton Manning to straight go off. All in all looking at this one I've got the Copperheads 121-97. 

GFFL BOWL IX Prediction Good VS Evil, Copperheads VS Pirates

Week 3 Preview and Power Rankings

Hey guys, how's it been going? I know I've been slacking with articles for a bit and you can blame UNCW, blame my new start up company (American Satellite Concept), or just blame me but finally here's an article. It's going to be fairly short expect a much more in depth 1/4 of the way through the season article after week 4.

3 Thoughts Entering Week 3

1. Rayz (0-2), Dream Killers (0-2), and Carolina Falcons (0-2) welcome to your must win week. An 0-3 start would all but doom your post season chances.

2. The Copperheads (2-0), Kings (2-0), and Panthers (2-0) are all undefeated but one of these teams isn't like the others. The Copperheads and Kings seem like true heavy weight contenders while the Panthers seem more like just a fringe playoff team.

3. The Gators seem to be the best 1-1 team on paper by a good bit.

Week 3 Picks

Gators (1-1) AT Dream Killers (0-2) (+11)

The Dream Killers are a stacked team and have no business being 0-3, but unfortunately with most likely no Reggie Bush and playing another one of the GFFL's stacked teams they most likely will be. Give me the Gators 110-99.

Pirates (1-1) AT Nutrients (1-1) (+4)

The defending champ is off to a decent start going 1-1 over the first two games and now line up to face a much improved Nutrient team. This game is a true coin flip but give me Brees, Dez, and the Pirates 96-92.

Kings (2-0) AT Copperheads (2-0) (-3)

Wow what a start by Mr. Dickinson in the game of the week. This game could go a long way in determining not only the West Division but the #1 seed in the playoffs. I think the Kings have enough fire power to catch up but unfortunately their decision to start Alex Smith will doom them to a 3 point loss 117-114 Copperheads.

Classics (1-1) AT Rayz (0-2) (+10)

In what most years would be considered the marquee match up of the week is now just a very intriguing game with neither team really seeming like a strong title threat. Taylor Ray has to get a win this week there's no way around it, unfortunately for him David Wilson and Montee Ball have bombed while Ray Rice is doubtful for Sunday's tilt. Bowe's already posted a 0 for the Rayz which makes it easier to pick the Classics who will somehow be a quiet 2-1, 87-77.

Hurricanes (1-1) AT Ducks (1-1) (-7)

This is a pretty big time game, the Ducks are the a real contender in the Central, and the Hurricanes when SJAX is healthy may be the 2nd favorite for a wildcard. Well, SJAX is not healthy and has forced Arnold to start Ogabannnnnnnnnnnnya which will most likely lead to a 95-88 loss to the Ducks.

Panthers (2-0) AT C.Falcons (0-2) (+25)

People say the Panthers team isn't elite and they've just got off to a hot start, but say what you want they should ease by the Falcons to get to 3-0. Give me the Panthers 100-75.

WEEK 3 POWER RANKINGS

1A. Kings (2-0) - This is just an unreal stacked team besides QB. If Spiller or CJ1K ever get going watch out.

1B. Copperheads (2-0) - McCoy, Charles, Foster...WOW. Could use a receiver upgrade but with those backs can beat anyone any week, any time, and place.

3. Gators (1-1) - TRICH, Megatron, Jimmy and nice depth at runningback has the Gators as a prime contender behind the super teams.

4. Panthers (2-0) - A fast start and solid but not spectacular at any positions (other than Peyton) could find the Panthers in the 2013 playoffs.

5. Ducks (1-1) - Blew a gimme game to the Classics last week but still arguably the most talented team in the Central.

6. Pirates (1-1) - Defending champs have some holes in the line up but when you have Brees and Dez you can compete any week.

7. Hurricanes (1-1) - Arnold has done a sick job owning this year and rolling with his favorite duo Vick and DJAX has him looking like a potential playoff team again if SJAX can get back soon.

8. Dream Killers (0-2) - If these rankings were strictly based on the talent on the roster the Dream Killers would be top 4 and even if they fall to 0-3 they could still easily win the Central, keep an eye on this team.

9. Nutrients (1-1) - I'm rooting hard for Jonny to break through to make the playoffs and this would be the year to do it. The Central is wide open, the wild card race is wide open, and he has the best team he's ever had so we'll see.

10. Rayz (0-2) - Once were mentioned as a premium GFFL Bowl Contender, now look beyond weak at HB2, WR2, and Flex with Ray Rice not even looking like that much of a HB1. Also Tray is starting the Raiders' D against the Broncos so he may very well be a glutton for punishment.

11. Classics (1-1) - Has a good chance to start 2-1, great ownership is the only reason this team can't be counted out to have a chance at the playoffs.

12. C.Falcons (0-2) - It's rebuilding time Brandon and Haas, sorry but it is.

Training Camp Power Rankings

As Vogler proved last year the power rankings don't really mean much of anything but we still like to do them. It seems as though coming into this season the teams in the league can be divided into three distinct tiers. So without further ado and better late than never, here are the first GFFL power rankings of the year.

THE FAVORITES

1. Kings - In a tier by themselves, as they boast a sick core of (Spiller/Forte/CJ1K/AJG/Marshall) with a solid amount of depth. This team is the odds on favorite to be making their 3rd GFFL Bowl trip in 4 years.

CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENDERS

2. Gators - The rise back to prominence is centered around (Trich, Mega, and Jimmy), but the thing that puts this team at the top of this tier is the upside in their depth (Tate, Gordon, Pead, Pierce, B.Brown). Coming off a miserable 2012 season the Gators should return to where they belong as one of the top teams in the league.

3. Copperheads - Adam somehow blew it last year and finished outside of the playoffs. I don't see a similar result in 2013. Led by two sick runners in Charles and McCoy and a solid roster built around them they should have no problem punching a ticket to the dance.

4. Rayz - The Rayz have consistently been a top team for a while now but their good seasons have yet to yield a GFFL Title. After losing in GFFL BOWL VIII the Rayz return another solid line up with a little bit more risk and upside than what they normally bring to the table (example Wilson and Ball).

5. Dream Killers - The Dream Killers inaugural season could very well end with a GFFL BOWL appearance. Boasting a strong runningback tandem (Martin/Ridley) with two solid low end WR1's (Cruz/Andre) and some solid guys throughout the rest of the line up this team should be the favorite in the Central.

THE REST OF THE PACK (Last Wildcard Spot up for grabs)

6. Pirates - The defending champion begins the 2013 season in much the same way they began the 2012 season...being doubted. I will say this though out of this tier this is definitely my favorite team, Brees and Dez have monster point potential and the rest of the roster isn't that bad plus you have to trust that a champion owner will be able to make the tweaks he needs to be right in the thick of things come playoff time.

7. Panthers - In an extremely hard division but they boast top to bottom a very solid line up. They lack a real game breaking stud but this team should be solid and have a shot at being in the dance.

8. Ducks - Newton, Peterson, Gronk. No doubt a sick big three and with a couple of breaks with those three studs, heck the Ducks could see themselves in the title game. However with the Gronk injury news and how porous the rest of this roster is I can't put them any higher than this.

9. Hurricanes - In their first season shocked the world with a postseason appearance, can they build off that in 2013? Yes and No, while I think the team the Hurricanes field in 2013 will be better than their 2012 team I don't think they'll find their way back into the tournament.

10. Nutrients - If there was any year for the Nutrients to finally breakthrough and go to the playoffs this would be the year. Outside of the top 5 teams the rest of the league is mediocre which means with a break here or there the Nutrients could find themselves emerging from this group especially with new franchise back Lynch.

11. Classics - Mortgaged a lot of their draft picks on the 2012 and 2011 seasons which netted them a championship and a playoff berth so you can't fault them for it. Unfortunately that has left them with a below average team when compared to past Classic rosters. The good news is with Brady Foster Harvin and a very top heavy league the Classics could easily navigate their way to the post season yet again.

12. C.Falcons - Not really a fan of much of the Falcons roster and honestly think the days of them competing for playoff spots are long gone. Haas and Buck need to get to work on seriously retooling this roster and its future outlook.

2013 Draft

2013 DRAFT

1st Round
1.Kings - HB Alfred Morris, Washington Redskins
2.Kings - HB Matt Forte, Chicago Bears
3.Kings - HB Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans
4.Dream Killers - HB Stevan Ridley, New England Patriots
5.Kings - HB Darren McFadden, Oakland Raiders
6.Copperheads - WR Randall Cobb, Green Bay Packers
7.Haas n' Buck - HB Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville Jaguars
8.Gators - HB Lamar Miller, Miami Dolphins
9.Dream Killers - WR Victor Cruz, New York Giants
10.Panthers - WR Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
11.Classics - WR Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis Colts
12.Classics - TE Aaron Hernandez, New England Patriots

2nd Round

13.Pirates- WR Marques Colston, New Orleans Saints
14.Haas n' Buck- WR Danny Amendola, New England Patriots
15.Rayz - HB Montee Ball, Denver Broncos
16.Hurricanes- WR Hakeem Nicks- New York Giants
17.Ducks- HB Darren Sproles- New Orleans Saints
18.Classics- QB Colin Kaepernick- San Fransisco  49ers
19.Copperheads - HB Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh Steelers
20. Nutrients - WR Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers
21. Gators - HB Chris Ivory, New York Jets
22. C.Falcons - HB Eddie Lacy, Green Bay Packers
23. Copperheads - QB Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
24. Panthers - WR Jordy Nelson, Green Bay Packers

3rd Round

25. Gators - WR Kenny Britt, Tennessee Titans
26. C.Falcons - TE Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta Falcons
27. Gators - WR Josh Gordon, Cleveland Browns
28. Kings - QB Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts
29. Copperheads - WR Torrey Smith, Baltimore Ravens
30. Copperheads - WR Pierre Garcon, Washington Redskins
31. Kings - WR TY Hilton, Indianapolis Colts
32. Ducks - WR Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh Steelers
33. Hurricanes - TE Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys
34. Gators - HB Ryan Mathews, San Diego Chargers
35. Copperheads - WR Tavon Austin, St. Louis Rams
36. Copperheads - TE Vernon Davis, San Francisco 49ers

4th Round

37. Pirates - WR Eric Decker, Denver Broncos
38. Pirates - WR Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City Chiefs *TRADED TO RAYZ*
39. Pirates - HB Vick Ballard, Indianapolis Colts
40. Hurricanes - WR Desean Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles
41. Panthers - HB Ahmad Bradshaw, Free Agent
42. Kings- HB Rashard Mendenhall, Arizona Cardinals
43. Pirates- WR Greg Jennings, Minnesota Vikings
44. Kings- WR Miles Austin, Dallas Cowboys
45. Gators- HB Isaiah Pead, St.Louis Rams
46. C.Falcons- WR Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia Eagles
47. Kings- TE Kyle Rudolph, Minnesota Vikings
48. Hurricanes - QB Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles

5th Round

49. Rayz - HB Shane Vereen, New England Patriots
50. Kings - HB Gio Bernard, Cincinatti Bengals
51. Nutrients - HB Benjarvus Green-Ellis, Cincinatti Bengals
52. Gators - HB Bernard Pierce, Baltimore Ravens
53. Miles - WR James Jones, Green Bay Packers
54. Gators - QB Matt Stafford, Detroit Lions
55. Pirates - TE Dennis Pitta, Baltimore Ravens
56. Ducks- RB Jonathan Stewart, Carolina Panthers
57. Gators- HB Ben Tate, Houston Texans
58. Nutrients- QB Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
59. Nutrients- WR Cecil Shorts, Jacksonville Jaguars
60. Pirates- WR Steve Johnson, Buffalo Bills

6th Round

61. Rayz- HB Andre Brown, NY Giants
62. Gators- HB Bryce Brown, Philly Eagles
63. Classics- WR Denario Alexander, San Diego Chargers
64. Hurricanes - WR Denarius Moore, Oakland Raiders
65. Ducks - WR Anquan Boldin, San Francisco 49ers
66. Panthers - HB Mark Ingram, New Orleans Saints
67. Copperheads- HB Johnathan Franklin, Green Bay Packers
68. Nutrients- HB Mikel Leshoure, Detroit Lions
69. Miles- TE Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers
70. C.Falcons- WR DeAndre Hopkins, Houston Texans
71. Rayz- TE Jared Cook, St.Louis Rams
72. Nutrients- HB Deangello Williams, Carolina Panthers

7th Round

73. Gators- WR Justin Blackmon, Jacksonville Jaguars
74. Rayz- WR Ryan Broyles, Detroit Lions
75. C.Falcons- RB Zac Stacy, St.Louis Rams
76. Miles- WR Emmanuel Sanders,  Pittsburgh Steelers
77. Nutrients- WR Cordarrelle Patterson, Minnesota Vikings
78. Copperheads QB Eli Manning, New York Giants
79. Panthers- HB Marcus Lattimore, San Fransisco 49ers
80. Pirates - WR Sidney Rice, Seattle Seahawks
81. Pirates - WR Jacoby Jones, Baltimore Ravens
82. Classics - D San Francsisco 49ers
83. Rayz - HB Ryan Williams, Arizona Cardinals
84. Pirates - K Stephen Gostkowski, New England Patriots

8th Round

85. Pirates - D Seattle Seahawks 
86. Rayz - WR Michael Floyd, Arizona Cardinals
87. Classics- WR Brandon Lloyd, Free Agent
88. Hurricanes- HB Shonn Greene, Tennessee TItans
89. Ducks- WR Alshon Jeffery, Chicago Bears
90. Panthers- HB Willis McGahee, Denver Broncos
91. Copperheads- D Detroit Lions
92. Nutrients- TE Martellus Bennett, Chicago Bears
93. Miles- HB Mike Gillislee, Miami Dolphins
94. C.Falcons- D Denver Broncos
95. Rayz- WR Kendall Wright, Tennessee Titans
96. Kings- HB Latavius Murray, Oakland Raiders

9th Round

97. Kings- WR Rueben Randle, NY Giants
98. Miles- D Houston Texans
99. C.Falcons- QB Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers
100. Miles- QB Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers
101. Nutrients- QB Sam Bradford, St.Louis Rams
102. Copperheads-  HB Danny Woodhead, San Diego Chargers
103. Panthers-  WR Mike Williams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
104. Ducks- HB Daryl Richardson, St.Louis Rams
105. Hurricanes- D Chicago Bears
106. Nutrients- WR Jeremy Kerley, NY Jets
107. Rayz- TE Jermichael Finley, GB Packers
108. Pirates- HB Jacquizz Rodgers, Atlanta Falcons

10th Round

109. Pirates- WR Chris Givens, St.Louis Rams
110. Rayz- WR Brian Quick, St.Louis Rams
111. Classics- HB Fred Jackson, Buffalo Bills
112. Hurricanes- HB LaMichael James, San Fran 49ers
113. Ducks- HB Christine Michael, Seattle Seahawks
114. Panthers- HB Beanie Wells, FA
115. Hurricanes- TE Brandon Myers, NY Giants
116. Nutrients-  HB Pierre Thomas, New Orleans Saints
117. Miles- TE Coby Fleener, Indy Colts
118. C.Falcons- WR Brandon LaFell, Carolina Panthers
119. Nutrients- WR Greg Little, Cleveland Browns
120. Kings- WR Vincent Brown, San Diego Chargers

11th Round

121. Kings- D Cincinnati Bengals
122. Panthers- TE Greg Olsen, Carolina Panthers
123. C.Falcons- HB Andre Ellington, Arizona Cardinals
124. Miles- K Matt Bryant, Atlanta Falcons
125. Nutrients- HB Michael Bush, Chicago Bears
126. Copperheads- K Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland Raiders
127. Rayz- WR Lance Moore, New Orleans Saints
128. Ducks- WR Brian Hartline, Miami Dolphins
129. Hurricanes- HB DeJuan Harris, Green Bay Packers
130. Classics- K Matt Prater, Denver Broncos
131. Gators- WR Aaron Dobson, New England Patriots
132. Pirates- TE Owen Daniels, Houston Texans

12th Round

133. Pirates- FULL ROSTER
134. Ducks- TE Jordan Cameron, Cleveland Browns
135. Classics- RB Michael Turner, FA
136. Hurricanes- WR Golden Tate, Seattle Seahawks
137. Ducks- QB Carson Palmer, Arizona Cardinals
138. Panthers- QB Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals
139. Copperheads- FULL ROSTER
140. Nutrients- D New England Patriots
141. Miles-  WR Keenan Allen, San Diego Chargers
142. C.Falcons- HB  Kenjon Barner, Carolina Panthers
143. Gators- WR Dwayne Harris, Dallas Cowboys
144. Panthers- D Ravens

13th Round

145. Panthers- WR Justin Hunter, Tennessee Titans
146. Kings- HB Denard Robinson, Jax Jaguars
147. C.Falcons- WR Stephen Hill, NY Jets
148. Miles- HB Ronnie Hillman, Denver Broncos
149. Nutrients- FULL ROSTER
150. Copperheads- FULL ROSTER
151. Kings- HB Joseph Randle, Dallas Cowboys
152. Ducks- WR Da'Rick Rogers, Buffalo Bills
153. Hurricanes- K Justin Tucker, Baltimore Ravens
154. Classics- WR Santana Moss
155. Ducks- D Packers
156. Pirates- FULL ROSTER

Pirates Win GFFL BOWL VIII!

The East Coast Pirates were taken over by Michael Vogler in 2010 with a rebuilding plan in place, well here in 2012 I think you can say the plan was successful. Vogler turned this team in three seasons from trash to the number one team in the league. Led by Alfred Morris the East Coast Pirates beat the Rayz 130-115. Congratulations on an incredible job and etching your place in GFFL history!

As for the Rayz they have now appeared in 2 GFFL BOWLS but came up empty handed and it's back to the drawing board for the perennial contender. Always good in the regular season Taylor Ray has to find a way to close the deal to ever take his place as one of the best owners in GFFL history.

Once again Congratulations to the East Coast Pirates winners of GFFL BOWL VIII a well deserved championship!