That's right, the 2016 NCFFL Playoffs are just 2 weeks away, and the playoff picture is starting to take shape. Just in case you forgot, and I would never forget this because I have the best memory. The best. But in case you did forget, I'll remind you now how the playoff seedings work:
We have 2 conferences, Burgandy and Mantooth.
In each conference, we have 2 divisions, North and South:
Burgundy North:
Nators
BirdGang
Llama Fixers
Burgundy South:
Bulldogs
Trumpets
Forever Unclean
Mantooth North:
Kocks
Locos
Rage-A-Holics
Mantooth South:
Outlaws
Mexican Cobra
BirdBang
Everybody with me so far? Let me know if I'm moving too quick for you, because I'm so smart that I don't even realize sometimes how much smarter I am than the rest of you.
Ok, so we have 2 divisions in each conference, right? So the 2 division winners will be the #1 and #2 seed in each conference. Then, the next 2 best teams in each conference (regardless of division) will be the 2 wildcard teams. Now Adam is proposing that we redefine "best team" to mean "team that Adam thinks is the best", and we'll put that to a vote next year... and I'm sure he'll rig the election because he is so corrupt, but for this year, we'll leave "best team" to mean "team with the most wins". In the case of a tie, the tie-breaker is Total Points Scored.
Once the playoffs start (Week 14), the #1 seed plays the #4 seed, and the #2 seed plays the #3 seed. The two winners meet in the Conference Finals, and the two Conference Champs go on to play Week 16 in the Coastal Bowl. The payouts are as follows... and let me tell you, these payouts are so generous. You're gonna get so much money from these payouts:
1st Place - $900
2nd Place - $200
3rd Place - $100
Ok, now that we got that out of the way, let's look at where each team currently stands:
Wait....
You want me to figure all this out?
Um.......
Take it away, Rizzo!
Uh, thanks Mr. President. Hey guys, Rizzo here. Before I tell you the seedings, I just wanted to remind you all to PAY YOUR GODDAMN DUES! Many of you have paid your dues, but I'm still waiting on full or partial payments from a few of you. If you are unsure about how much you've paid, click here:
http://fantasy.nfl.com/league/892623/fees
Reminder that transaction fees need to be paid at some point as well. You can subtract 16 from the "Total Due" on that last screen, to see exactly what you owe.
Ok, here are the ranks:
BURGUNDY CONFERENCE:
1. Barrow Hill Bulldogs (record = 6-5) - The Bulldogs have clinched a playoff spot. They currently have the #1 seed based on points, but will finish no worse than the #3 seed
2. Oklahoma Beach BirdGang (record = 5-6) - The BirdGang can clinch the #2 seed with a win over the Outlaws this week. The #1 seed is looking like a longshot at this point. They could also miss the playoffs altogether, if they lose their next 2, and two of the Nators, Unclean and Llamas win their next 2.
3. Donald's Trumpets (record = 6-5) - The Trumpets currently hold the #3 seed, and will finish no worse than that. The Trumpets and Bulldogs actually play eachother this week, so there is a good chance that the winner will end up as the #1 seed, and have a cake matchup in the first round of the playoffs.
4. North Penfield Impregnators (record = 3-8) - The Nators, Unclean, and Llamas are all currently tied at 3-8, but the Nators hold the tiebreaker based on the points scored (the Nators are the highest scoring team in the Burgundy Conference). The Nators are currently the #4 seed. They could get as high as the #2 seed, if they win out, and the BirdGang lose out (they play each other week 13). They could also miss the playoffs entirely.
5. Forever Unclean (record = 3-8) - The Unclean have had easily the most points scored against them this year, and are paying for it in the record books. They are currently the #5 seed, but are still in the hunt.
6. Llama Fixers (record = 3-8) - A win over the nators this week would put the Llamas in decent shape… but they are the #6 seed right now.
MANTOOTH CONFERENCE:
1. T. Clifton Rageaholics (record = 9-2) - The Rage-A-Holics are currently the #1 seed in the Mantooth Conference. They can finish no worse than the #2 seed.
2. Mexican Cobras (record = 8-3) - The Cobras have clinched a playoff berth. They are currently the #2 seed, but they are 1 game behind the Rage-A-Holics, and own the tiebreaker over them.
3. Oakland Outlaws (record = 7-4) - The Outlaws can clinch a playoff spot with a win, and a loss by either the BirdBang or the Locos. They are currently the #3 seed.
4. The Smoke-la-homa Beach BirdBang (record = 6-5) - The BirdBang are currently the #4 seed. They are the highest-scoring team in the league, but they just lost AJ Green, and need a win or two to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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| After starting hot, the BirdBang might be choking |
6. Klem Road Killer Kocks (record = 4-7) - Better luck next year!
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Ok, that just about does it. Or does it???
Remember how we decided to pay $1 for each Add or Trade transaction for the season, and award the pot to the Points Champ? Well, as it turns out, "pot" was a very appropriate choice of words, because none other than the Smoke-la-homa Beach BirdBang are currently in the lead!
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| BirdBang is in the lead??? |
Earlier in the season, it looked like they were going to run away with this one, but they've been slumping as of late, and the Mexican Cobra are right on their heels. The Oakland Outlaws are also in the mix. Here are where these teams currently stand:
BirdBang = 1476 Points
Mexican Cobra = 1438 Points
Outlaws = 1417 Points
As of right now, there's around $200 in the pot, so you can bet your ass these guys are all gunning for the Points Title this year.
Let me know if you guys have any questions!
~Rizzo
