PFL PLAYOFFS - ROUND 1

WEEK 13 DETMER AWARD – ONE GOAL 2012

Congratulation to Jeff Pierson on winning his 2nd Detmer Award this season.  Led by Andrew Luck’s 67 points, One Goal was able to beat Team Boutsis 217-118. Jeff’s team has been performing well these last couple of weeks, as we head into the most crucial part of the season . . .

ROUND 1 MATCHUPS

THE GRIZ & THE SWANSON MEAT TORNADO (BYES)

Both teams get a bye for the first round, and an extra week to prepare for the 2nd round.  I asked Clark about his feelings on being the #1 seed this year:

”You know it’s been a new season, but with the same old story.  Once again Commissioner Jeremy Pierson and myself are battling it out for #1 and #2. There’s a reason why Peyton Manning and Tom Brady have been dominant for the last ten years.  They understand the game.  Guys like Jeff, Mitch, Jordan . . . they know football, but simply don’t understand it.  Commissioner Pierson and I are the Peyton Manning and Tom Brady of this league.  We play smart all season, we earn the byes, and we continue our dominance for yet another season.”

TEAM WASHBURN vs CALIFORNIA DEFENDERS (Defenders favored by 5 points)

Kimball and Jordan are both projected to have great weeks, which means things could come down to the wire.  Their head to head record is a tie at 1-1, and although Kimball has had a better overall season, Jordan’s team has been hot these last couple of weeks.  When I asked Jordan about Kimball this week, he responded:

”I think Kimball is a great guy. I like him, but I’m definitely going to make orphans of his children . . .”

I then commented that Kimball’s kids would still have a mother, but then Jordan replied:

"Yes, but I would imagine she will die of grief . . ."

Team Washburn has not yet provided a response.

A CINDERELLA STORY vs ONE GOAL 2012 (Cinderella favored by 2 points)

Mitch and Jeff have had a rivalry this year ever since Jeff’s illegal trade the first week of the season.  Although Jeff admitted it was just a joke, Mitch would later post his reaction on the message boards:

"After a failed attempt at stealing 3 of my starters, by Jeffery Pierson, it looks like I've locked up the first Detmer award of the year. Special thanks to the commissioner for cracking down on the swindler.”

Their rivalry continues this week. The head to head record is a tie at 1-1 this season.  EPSN experts are prediction Mitch wins by only 2 points.  It should be another great matchup.  Here is what Jeff had to say about the big game:

”Mitch has been my little brother all year. This week will be no different. I’m the hottest team in the league the past three weeks. My back has been up against the wall all year. And I don’t plan on losing now.”

Mitch also had some comments for the final showdown:

”I’d just like to tell Jeffrey that my boys are ready; and I’m gonna send him into the offseason a little early this year, so that he can spend some extra time with his family.”

FINAL THOUGHTS

- My apologies for the late update.

- Good luck to those teams who have matchups this week.

Love,

Commissioner Jeremy Pierson

The Swanson Meat Tornado