Survivor Series Round One: The Arthur C Clarke Division vs The Steven Spielberg Division

"Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is a Survivor Series match, and is not over until all members of one team have been eliminated! The survivors will move on to the final round!" declares legendary WWE ring announcer Howard Finkel. "Duel of the Fates" echoes through the arena as the team representing the Clarke division walks down the aisle in solidarity. Well, mostly, as Mad Eye Moody seems preturbed by the music selection. "Ugh, this predictable drivel." he mutters to himself. The Fink continues with his introduction. "Now entering the ring, Mad Eye Moody, Black Lantern Darth Rave, Tarfful, and Nightbrother #7, The... The..." Nightbrother #7 whispers something in Howard Finkel's ear. "The Nightbrothers!" The savage almost cracks a rare smile as his teammates shake their heads in unison. "And their opponents..."

The Spielberg Division is indeed divided, as each member enters seperately. The familiar guitar riff of AC/DC's "Have a Drink on Me" accompanies Battle Pope on his slow, inebriated walk to the ring. Sith lord Mike Sroka's theme song is the title track from Mega Man 2, possibly a glimpse of better times in the life of this now twisted soul. Psylocke enters to "Rule, Britannia!" like a proper Englishwoman, despite her Asian appearance. The 3 climb through the ropes and wait for the final combatant, Triple H. "The Nightbrothers" decide to seize the opportunity and "Pearl Harbor" the short-handed team.

Sensing the immenent peril, Psylocke manages to avoid the attack and pairs off with Nightbrother #7. Battle Pope and Sroka are not as lucky, and the combined boots pummel them. "Now stick to the plan!" orders Tarfful. "Rave, destroy the pretender, I shall defeat the false emissary, and Moody, keep a watch for our tardy foe." Actually, it sounded like a Wookie roaring. Either his teammates understand Wookie, or this has been practiced because the squad complies. They each take their respective opponent to a different quadrant of the squared circle, except for Mad Eye Moody, who keeps watch for the still absent HHH.

As the Sith lords square off, Mike Sroka's hatred is palpable. "Rave," Mike hisses, "You continue to embarass the Dark Side even after death. Allow me to rectify this." Darth Rave responds with "Rectify...heh...." and trails off as he fires up his lightsabers and twirls them with their attached chains. Unimpressed by the lightshow, Sroka attacks wildly with his lightsaber, typical of a Sith. Rave blocks every attack thrown at him. It is either a strong force connection or pure luck because he is clearly transfixed on his own shiny weapons, laughing in a drug induced state. Naturally, this enrages Mike, which fuels his attack. This also causes Darth Rave to laugh harder, which fuels this stalemate.

We now turn to a more lopsided affair concerning Psylocke and Nightbrother #7. The Nightbrother is a fierce warrior, but he is no match for the X-Mens' resident telepathic ninja. After a clean roundhouse kick to the jaw, she is able to mentally overtake him. "Stay there, I'll be back for you soon enough," she says to the enthralled Nightbrother. This allows her to assist Battle Pope, who is in a dire situation.

After the surprise attack that began this match, Battle Pope was easily scooped into the arms of Tarfful and is stuck in the dreaded Wookie-hug of Death. "Hey Pope, need a hand?"asks Psylocke. "Bout time, sweetcheeks..." replies the almost unconcious Pope. "I already regret this..." quips Psylocke as she plunges her "psychic knife" into the mind of Tarfful. Normally, this disrupts the mind of her victim, but this time it diconnects the Wookie from his intelligence. Only the animal is left as he snaps the ribs of Battle Pope and drops him to face the mind witch. In this unrestrained mindset, Tarfful easily overpowers her, and even more easily rips her in two. Battle Popes lungs are rapidly filling with blood, but he's not ready to be called home just yet. "Hey furball..." gasps the pope, "You don't get to kill a sweet piece like that and expect to get away with it, do ya!?!" The Wookie growls as he approaches the holy man. "That's it ugly... come and get it." retorts Battle Pope. Tarfful attempts a final Wookie death hug, but is met with a Great Muta-like spray of blood from mouth of the wayward pope, followed by a lit Zippo and a kick out of the ring. Based on the spread of the flames across the Wookie fur, that blood must have a BAC of at least .35. "See Father, being a shameless drunk isn't always a bad thing." grins the Pope, looking skyward. "I suppose I should go help that Scrotum kid, or whatever his name is."laments Battle Pope as he proceeds to the still tied Sith duel.

"I cut you down, yet you will not fall! Die for me!" screams Sroka. Darth Rave pays little attention to his opponent as he is still focused on his own personal lazer show. "But, the colors... I love you man..." rambles Rave. An even more enraged Mike charges in and hacks away, to no avail. A badly damaged Battle Pope finally reaches the struggle and restrains Darth Rave. "It's the ring, kid! It's unholiness sustains him! Get rid of it!" yells the pope. Sroka nods as he remove Darth Rave's ring with a precision lightsaber strike. "I'll take it from here..." Battle Pope says as he grabs the Black Lantern ring. "You're coming with me, where ever that may be..." With that, his injuries catch up with him and he is engulfed in a white light. "Ha, didn't think you cared Old Man, figured I was headed Down South." says Battle Pope. "We have unfinished business of our own. Mercy is the last thing you should expect." retorts a booming disembodied voice. "Still mad about the Mary thing, eh," laughs the pope. "YES" says the voice. "Wow, still? You're a stubborn bastard, aren't ya?" mutters Battle Pope. After a moment, the voice responds "..... YES." Battle Pope ascends to Heaven with the Black lantern ring in tow, which causes Darth Rave to disintegrate as well. A fading "Duuuuuuude......" marks his passing.

So it is just you and me, wizard. Your eye will be a fitting trophy." snarles Mike Sroka. Mad Eye Moody continues to perch atop the turnbuckle, paying no attention to the Sith. "Do you hear me old man? Are you afaid to face your death?" Still, the wizard ignores the rants. "Enough of your impudence! DIE!!!!!" screams Sroka as he puts everything he has into a blast of force lightning. Surprisingly, the lightning reflects back at the Sith lord, cooking him completely. "I was prepared for this dark one. Can't be too careful with your kind!" says Moody to himself. "Ah, and here comes your wayward teammate. I was starting to think that he wouldn't even show his face at this point. My mistake."

"TIME TO PLAY THE GAAAAAAAME!!!" The normal house lights are replaced by the strobing colored lights that accompany Motorhead's entrance music for Triple H. He makes his way down the aisle and climbs to the outside of the ring. With a glance to Mad Eye, HHH continues his pre-match ritual of misting water into the air and looking pissed in general. The regular arena lights return as HHH enters the ring with a microphone. "You must be pretty proud of yourself Moody. Your team managed to take out a Pope and a Sith Lord. Too bad you're done now." "You forgot about the woman, too!" sneers Mad Eye. With a sly smile, Triple H responds "Did I? That's funny, she doesn't look dead to me. In fact, she's right behind you." Mad Eye Moody turns around just in time to catch a little Sweet Chin Music, a.k.a. a superkick from a very much alive Psylocke. This propels him into the clutches of a waiting HHH, who wastes no time delivering a Pedigree, his devastating finisher. The sound of face smashing into canvas signals the end of the match.

"Pretty neat trick, Braddock. When exactly did you begin your illusion?" asks HHH. "Right after I hit the Wookie with my psychic knife and sensed it did not go as planned." explains Psylocke. "I projected my image onto the Nightbrother, and his onto mine. I had to do something, I was begining to doubt whether you'd even show!" "Listen lady, I run this business now, and the paperwork's a killer!" barks HHH. "And if you ain't down with that, I got two words for ya!" As Psylocke sighs and shakes her head, Triple H's catch phrase is interupted by groans from the heap that was once Mad Eye Moody. An obviously annoyed Trip grabs his trademark sledgehammer. "As I was saying..." The hammer comes down on the back of Mad Eye's skull, splattering bone and brains everywhere. "...Game over."



Speilberg Division is victorious with Triple H and Psylocke continuing to the final match.

"The Nightbrothers": All dead



And thus ends the amateurish retelling of an event that would've been greater served by a more experienced Watcher, but you got me, so... yeah... There you have it. Yup... So how do you officially stop watching? .... I mean, is there a button to push.... or like, a magic word, or... SHAZAM! .... ummmm... Guys, this isn't funny... Look, I'm sure you don't want to follow me around, and I'd rather not have stalkers, so... end communication... bye?

The refridgerator smelled of spilled beer and slowly rotting fruit. The man reached for the box of leftovers from his bountiful lunch. "Ah, fajitas. The gift that keeps on giving." he says appreciating the truthfulness and the sadness of this statement at the same time. The man also... "Wait, you guys are STILL here? Um, this is kinda weird... er...." Desperately, the man grabs his tequilla and drinks like there's no tomorrow. He manages to drunkenly stumble into a coffee table and smack his head.

*Fade to black*

Commandos Final Press Release

Dear FFL,

On this very exciting day for myself and my family, I would like to quickly discuss the meaning behind the title of this post. First off, I mentioned late last year that I would be stepping down as head coach of the Commandos, which is still the case. It has been discussed throughout the team and a new leadership has been decided. From this point on the new Head Coach of the Commandos will be Professor Minerva McGonagall from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As the Head Mistress of Hogwarts, Minerva lead the Battle against Lord Voldemort and has shown herself in the FFL to not only be a fine leader but also a brave combatant as well. Alongside Minerva will be her two newly named assistant coaches, Hermione Granger and Rupert Giles. I believe that this new coaching staff will bring a more intelligent mindset to the team without losing any of it's successful strategies from the past. I for one look forward to seeing where this new leadership will be bringing this team in the years to come.

In regards to the title of this post. The reason I say the 'Commandos Final Press Release' is that as of this point forward the new name of the Commandos will be "President Barack Obama and Taylor Swift's RED army". Now it was not my idea to keep my name in the fore-front of this team but it was voted on with an overwhelming majority to keep it that way. Ms. Swift on the other hand has become quite popular in the locker room and with Miley's continuing struggles with her mental health, it became apparent that she would no longer be able to continue her job in the same capacity as she had before. We hope the rest of the league can respect Miley's privacy in her time of crisis.

I on the other hand will continue to stay with the team but in more of a supporting role then I have been previous to now. I will continue to provide the RED army with any help that they need but will leave the heavy lifting and everyday team operations to the new administration.

In closing (as our luncheon is moments away from starting) I would like to wish Professor McGonagall and her new staff the best of luck in the years to come. The same goes for everyone else in the FFL this season, I hope for nothing but another year filled with strong competition and new surprises at every turn.

I thank you all for your time.

Sincerely,

President Barack Obama

More New Logos

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Artwork offer

Hey everyone,
I'm currently working on doing some commissioned paintings right now. And I figured who better to ask than the Fantasy Fantasy League members?! I'm doing 12"x16" paintings of any single character that you would like. They will each be $50. But if you want more than one, a deal can and will be offered. Let me know if any of you are interested!

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An ESPN OCHO Breaking News Announcement!

Welcome everyone to episode number, well not really an episode  now but a breaking news segment,I am your host and new FFL correspondent -the WWE Internet Champion! "Long Island Iced Z" Zack Ryder. I'll be replacing the Cotton McKnight and Pepper Brooks, who unfortunately will be unable to report on this year's activites due to the fact that they've both decided to leave the announce booth and head in to the battle field this year. Wait, the newcasters are fighting this year? ARE YOU SERIOUS BRO??!!!

Anyway, we've just received word that Logical Genocide has replaced the Champion of the Universe as the general manager of their team and has given the position to new member "Fear Lantern" Bryan Beckerman. Logical Genocide owner Chris Seeney was quoted as saying "Based on the pedigree the recently disbanded 'Beckerman's Backyardigan Beeyatches' has within this league, how could I not put Mr Beckerman in the position of General Manager? He brings with him a wealth of knowledge, plus a sentient city and a planet sized green lantern to say the least. Mr Beckerman was a true champion in this league, unlike another alleged 'Champion' we have around here, and I look forward to seeing what he and his fellow teammates can do for us here."

This news from the Logical Genocide main office, is just the beginning. According to a spokesman for the team, the acquisition of the various former Backyardigans, along with Mr Beckerman's acceptance of the team position of General Manager has come with a few conditions. The most game changing of which is that the franchise can no longer be named "Logical Genocide". We have been told that the team will from here on our be known as "Beckerman presents: The Mickey Mouse Grindhouse" both to honor Mr Beckerman's past accomplishments and because "It just feels wrong to not have a franchised named after Beckerman in the FFL". Hopefully this new Beckerman fronted team will show the same amount of poise, brutality and drug addled kiddie show characters as the Backyardigans gave the league over their legendary run.

Well, that's all the time we have this week. Don't forget to like this update, subscribe to our channel or give a comment down below. Go back and watch all our other episodes! And like me on Facebook! Follow me on Twitter! Buy all the Zack Ryder merchandise on WWEShop dot com aaaannnnnd take care. Spike your hair.

Woo woo woo. You know it!

Survivor Series: A (Not-so Optional) Tournament

To kick off the season we are going to have a little Pre-Season Tournament.

Every team must put up one character that is under 40 points and can fit in a wrestling ring. This character will be one fourth of the team that will represent your division in combat.

There will be only three matches in the whole tournament, two to determine the winners from each league and one final. Only the survivors of the two matches will go on to the final round. Each team on the winning side of the first round will recieve 3 additional Graveyard Points. Each team from the divivsion that wins it all will recieve 5 more (total of 8 possible).

This tournament is not optional, but any character less than 40 points is acceptable, so if this is something that does not interest you that much, than you can feel free to send a character that is not exactly "the cream of the crop".

Have Fun...



-Josh

Season 6 Schedule

Week 1
200 Points
Setting: Football Stadium of the Watcher's Choosing.
Prize: 10 Graveyard Points

**In this match, the two teams will not actually be “fighting” but will be playing football against each other. You must play exactly 11 characters (no more, no less) and they must not total more than 200 points. There is no cap on how much any individual character can cost, but they must be able to fit in a stadium and line up at the line up with their 10 teammates (sorry... no Unicron or Mogo).

-The Horsemen of Apokolips Vs. The Transfoamers (Edwin the Bard)
-The Brotherhood of Evil Midgets Vs. George Washington's Slaves (Special Guest Watcher)
-Better Than All of You Vs. Former Pop-Superstar Miley Cyrus and President Barack Obama's: Best of Both Worlds Touring Battalion of Commandos (Josh)
-Logical Genocide Vs. The Empire (Josh)
-TEAM Vs. The Royal Highness (Seney)
-Griswold's Nut Busters Vs. Michael Vickz Bad Newz Kennelz of Lurve (Griffin)
-Griffin's High Maintenance Dope Fiends and Destroyer's Vs. Team Sleeping Pussy (Fizz)
-Brock Sampson's Fighting Murderflies Vs. Landerlett's Super Orange Kitties and Cats Living Together to Make a New Family (NFG)

Week 2
250 Points
Setting: The Fantasy Fantasy Graveyard
Prize: 13 Graveyard Points

-The Horsemen of Apokolips Vs. Former Pop-Superstar Miley Cyrus and President Barack Obama's Best of Both Worlds Touring Battalion of Commandos (NFG)
-The Brotherhood of Evil Midgets Vs. The Transfoamers (Special Guest Watcher)
-Better Than All of You Vs. The Empire (Robimus Prime)
-Logical Genocide Vs. George Washington's Slaves (Griffin)
-TEAM Vs. Team Sleeping Pussy (Josh)
-Griswold Nut-Busters Vs. Layanderlett's Super Orange Kitties and Cats Living Together to Make a New Family (Seney)
-Brock Sampson's Fighting Murderflies Vs. The Royal Highness (Fizz)
-Griffin's High Maintenance Dope Fiends and Destroyers Vs. Michael Vickz Bad Newz Kennelz of Lurve (Josh)

Week 3
300 points
Setting: Naboo's Planet Core
Prize: 15 Graveyard Points

-The Horsemen of Apokolips Vs. The Empire (Seney)
-The Brotherhood of Evil Midgets Vs. Former Pop-Superstar Miley Cyrus and President Barack Obama's Best of Both Worlds Touring Battalion of Commandos (Griffin)
-Better Than All of You Vs. George Washington's Slaves (NFG)
-Logical Genocide Vs. The Transfoamers (Special Guest Watcher)
-TEAM Vs. Layanderlett's Super Orange Kitties and Cats Living Together to Make a New Family (Fizz)
-Griswold's Nut-Busters Vs. Team Sleeping Pussy (Edwin the Bard)
-Griffin's High Maintenance Dope Fiends and Destroyers Vs. Xavier's Annihilation Squad (Josh)
-Brock Sampson's Fighting Murderflies Vs. Michael Vickz Bad Newz Kennelz of Lurve (Josh)

Week 4
400 Points
Setting: A Series of large Arctic Icebergs.
Prize: 20 Graveyard Points

-The Horsemen of Apokolips Vs. George Washington's Slaves (Josh)
-The Brotherhood of Evil Midgets Vs. The Empire (Seney)
-Better Than All of You Vs. The Transfoamers (Fizz)
-Logical Genocide Vs. Former Pop-Superstar Hannah Montana and President Barack Obama's Best of Both Worlds Touring Battalion of Commandos (Ed)
-TEAM Vs. Michael Vickz Bad Newz Kennelz of Lurve (NFG)
-Griswold's Nut-Busters Vs. The Royal Highness (Robimus Prime)
-Layanderlett's Super Orange Kitties and Cats Living Together to Make a New Family Vs. Griffin's High Maintenance Dope Fiends and Destroyers (Josh)
-Brock Sampson's Fighting Murderflies Vs. Team Sleeping Pussy (Griffin)

Week 5
900 Points
Setting: The Play-off Planet
Prize: 45 Graveyard Points

-The Horsemen of Apokolips Vs. Griffin's High Maintenance Dope Fiends and Destroyers (Robimus Prime)
-The Brotherhood of Evil Midgets Vs. Layanderlett's Super Orange Kitties and Cats Living Together to Make a New Family (NFG)
-Better Than All of You Vs. The Royal Highness (Seney)
-Logical Genocide Vs. TEAM (Fizz)
-Former Pop-Superstar Hannah Montana and President Barack Obama's Best of Both Worlds Touring Battalion of Commandos Vs. Griswold's Nut-Busters (Griffin)
-George Washington's Slaves Vs. Michael Vickz Bad Newz Kennelz of Lurve (Edwin the Bard)
-The Empire Vs. Brock Sampson's Fighting Murderflies (Josh)
-The Transfoamers Vs. Team Sleeping Pussy (Josh)

Week 6
700 Points
Setting: Space: The Final Frontier
Prize: 35 Graveyard Points

-The Horsemen of Apokolips Vs. Michael Vickz Bad Newz Kennelz of Lurve (Fizz)
-The Brotherhood of Evil Midgets Vs. Griswold's Nut-Busters (Seney)
-Better Than All of You Vs. Brock Sampson's Fighting Murderflies (Josh)
-Logical Genocide Vs. Griffin's High Maintenance Dope Fiends and Destroyers (Josh)
-Former Pop-Superstar and President Barack Obama's Best of Both Worlds Touring Battalion of Commandos Vs. Team Sleeping Pussy (NFG)
-George Washington's Slaves Vs. Layanderlett's Super Orange Kitties and Cats Living Together to Make a New Family (Robimus Prime)
-The Empire Vs. The Royal Highness (Edwin the Bard)
-The Transfoamers Vs. TEAM (Griffin)

Week 7
550 Points
Setting: Downtown Detroit, Mi in July of 1928
Prize: 28 Graveyard Points

-The Horsemen of Apokolips Vs. Better Than All of You (Special Guest Watcher)
-The Brotherhood of Evil Midgets Vs. Logical Genocide (Robimus Prime)
-Former Pop-Superstar Miley Cyrus and President Barack Obama's Best of Both Worlds Touring Battalion of Commandos Vs. George Washington's Slaves (Josh)
-The Transfoamers Vs. The Empire (NFG)
-TEAM Vs. Griswold's Nut-Busters (Josh)
-Griffin's High Maintenance Dope Fiends and Destroyers Vs. Brock Sampson's Fighting Murderflies (Seney)
-Michael Vickz Bad Newz Kennelz of Lurve Vs. The Royal Highness (Fizz)
-Team Sleeping Pussy Vs. Layanderlett's Super Orange Kitties and Cats Living Together to Make a New Family (Griffin)

Week 8
400 Points
Setting: The Jundland Wastes
Prize: 20 Graveyard Points

-The Horsemen of Apokolips Vs. The Brotherhood of Evil Midgets (Fizz)
-Better Than All of You Vs. Logical Genocide (NFG)
-Former Pop-Superstar Miley Cyrus and President Barack Obama's Best of Both Worlds Touring Battalion of Commands Vs. The Transfoamers (Seney)
-George Washington's Slaves Vs. The Empire (Griffin)
-TEAM Vs. Brock Sampson's Fighting Murderflies (Robimus Prime)
-Griswold's Nut-Busters Vs. Griffin's High Maintenance Dope Fiends and Destroyers (Special Guest Watcher)
-Michael Vickz Bad Newz Kennelz of Lurve Vs. Layanderlett's Super Orange Kitties and Cats Living Together to Make a New Family (Josh)
-Team Sleeping Pussy Vs. The Royal Highness (Josh)

Week 9
75 Points
Setting Arkham Asylum
Prize: 4 Graveyard Points

-The Horsemen of Apokolips Vs. Logical Genocide (Griffin)
-The Brotherhood of Evil Midgets Vs. Better Than All of You (Edwin the Bard)
-Former Pop-Superstar Miley Cyrus and President Barack Obama's Best of Both Worlds Touring Battalion of Commandos Vs. The Empire (Fizz)
-George Washington's Slaves Vs. The Transfoamers (Josh)
-TEAM Vs. Griffin's High Maintenance Dope Fiends and Destroyers (NFG)
-Griswold's Nut-Busters Vs. Brock Sampson's Fighting Murderflies (Josh)
-Team Sleeping Pussy Vs. Michael Vickz Bad Newz Kennelz of Lurve (Seney)
-The Royal Highness Vs. Layanderlett's Super Orange Kitties and Cats Living Together to Make a New Family (Special Guest Watcher)

Season 6 Draft Order

As always, this draft order was chosen by the picking of random draft balls of varying number; depending on how your team finished in Season 5.

The draft will be serpentine, and will go in this order:

1. The Transfoamers
2. Brock Sampson's Fighting Murdeflies
3. The Royal Highness
4. The Horsemen of Apokolips
5. George Washington's Slaves
6. Layanderlett's Super Orange Kitties and Cats Living Together to Make a New Family
7. Michael Vickz Bad Newz Kennelz of Lurve
8. Better Than All of You
9. Team Sleeping Pussy
10. TEAM
11. The Empire
12. The Brotherhood of Evil Midgets
13. Griswold's Nut-Busters
14. Logical Genocide
15. Griffin's High Maintenance Dope Fiends and Destroyers
16. Former Pop-Superstar Miley Cyrus and President Barack Obama's Best of Both World's Touring Battalion of Commandos.

New Year, New Season

I figured I'd start a thread for the new Season so people's questions don't get lost within the draft post. So if you have any questions, comments, or concerns about Season Six. Here's the spot to do it.

The Season 6 Draft

1. Shark Boy (10) Lava Girl (10) w/ Lava Cycle and Max (5) w/ The Shark Ship (18 for the team)

2. Hal Jordan* (45), Kilowog** (35), Aya (30), and Razer (35) w/ The Interceptor (115 for the team).
*Your choice of Red Lantern Hal Jordan, Blue Lantern Hal Jordan, or Zombie Hal Jordan.
**Your choice of Zombie Kilowog or Vampire Kilowog.

3. 4 Marvel Characters and 1 Marvel Vehicle.

4. 4 D.C. Characters and 1 D.C. Vehicle.

5. 2 Marvel Characters.

6. 2 D.C. Characters.

7. 4 Star Wars Characters and 2 Star Wars Vehicles

8. Agent Coulson (10) w/ Reverse-Engineered Destroyer Gun & Maria Hill (10) (18 for the pair, both count as Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and as Avengers).

9. Nova (w/ Worldmind) (33).

10. GlaDos (18).

11. Green Lantern Batman (40)

12. 2 Book, Movie, or Television Characters and 1 Vehicle.

13. King Godirah (The Three Headed Monster)(50).

14. 2 Historical Figures.

15. The Misfits (25): Frog Man (15) and Spider Kid (15) (Both count as sidekicks for Spider Man).

16. S.U.R.F. (37): Sharkskin (15), Eel (15), and Undertow (15).

17. Slym and Red Dayspring (35 each or 60 for the pair).

18. Mother Askani (38).

19. The Flying Graysons (18): Mary Grayson (10) and John Grayson (10).

20. Green Arrow (Connor Hawke) (28) and Speedy (Mia Deardon) (18) (41 for the pair).

21. Miracleman (30).

22. Clarence Bodicker (6).

23. Avengelyne (20).

24. Savage Dragon (20).

25. Witchblade (20).

26. Firebreather (20).

27. 2 Image or Dark Horse Characters.

28. 4 Mega Man Characters (10 each).

29. Johnny Test (10) w/ Duke (5, or free w/ Johnny).

30. The Boys (24): Billy the Butcher (6), Mother's Milk (6), The Frenchman (6), The Female (6), Hughie (6), and Terror (3).

31. Po: The Dragon Warrior (15)

32. 3 Batman Inc. Members (25 each)(If the character(s) you choose has a sidekick/Robin Counterpart (15, but minus 5 points for every "Batman" that they are played along side of) than you will recieve them as well).

33. Chris Redfield, Leon Kennedy, Sheeva Alomar, and Albert Wesker (8 each, or buy 2 get 1 free).

34. 6 Sandworms of Saturn (30 each).

35. The Lorax (15).

36. 50 points worth of characters from the Graveyard and 1 retired vehicle.

37. 40 points worth of characters from the Graveyard.

38. 20 points worth of characters from the Graveyard.

39. 2 Headed Shark.

40. Beetlejuice (25).

41. Psycho Pirate (30).

42. Warbird (30) and Kid Gladiator (33). (58 for the pair).

43. Bill Brasky (8).

44. D'Spayre (32).

45. Space Jockey (25).

46. C. M. Punk (8).

47. Indigo Lantern Sinestro (40).

48. Jarvis (10) and Pepper Potts w/ Rescue Armor (20) (25 for the pair).

49. Darth Maul (w/ droid legs)(45).

50. (White Suit) Anakin Skywalker (45).


AUXILERY DRAFT

1. Bill Kelley: Dark Jedi Master (29) w/ Aaron Griswold (6) (30 for the pair).

2. Green Lantern Ryan Poteracki (34).

3. Larry Reamer: Jedi Master (29).

4. Sand Trout infused Kwisatz Haderach Chris Artrip: The Human Sandworm (34) and Star Sapphire Julie Artrip (34).

5. (NWO) Hollywood Hulk Hogan (10).

6. Dave Grohl (6).

7. Real Man (5).

8. Joe Camel (6).

9. Black Lanterns Chris and Julie Artrip (6, 10).

10. Zombies Chris and Julie Artrip (6, 10).

11. Black Lantern Ryan Poteracki (6).

12. Zombie Ryan Poteracki (6).

13. Any FFL League Member as a Vampire (6).

14. Daniel Bryan (WWE) (7).

15. Cotton Mcknight and Pepper Brooks (6, 10).

16. Darth Shamalay (18).


Draft Rules:

The draft will be relatively the same as most years, except for minor changes to the "off-list" pick. Like last year, you will take your "dead pick" along with your "off-pick"; but these will both be limited. You will not recieve both a group pick and a single character pick. You can only have one or the other, and there are only 4 group picks available (first come, first serve). There will also be a cap of 6 on each type of dead characters (zombies, black lanterns, and vampires); but everyone will still recieve 1 of the 3. A new addition this year, is the use of the Fantasy Fantasy Lazarus Pit. Wins in this upcoming season will not be awarded with vehicles or weapons but with points to be used to bring characters from the graveyard back to life. The characters will cost the same as they did in the original draft, unless you had them during their first life, which in that case you will recieve a 10% discount on them (For example, it would cost me 55 graveyard points to get Yoda; but it would only cost Chris 49 (we'll round up the fractions to make it easier). If you do not use your points in the next available draft they will accumulate 20% interest from year to year. Every person in the league will be given 10 graveyard points this year to start, they can either use them, or save them for next year, to tack on to the points they win throughout the season (if you save them, they will become 12 for next year, due to the interest). Graveyard points can be used during your off-pick, along with your "dead pick", your "off-pick", and 1 choice from the auxillery draft. The 10 graveyard points can also be used along with one of the three Graveyard Point picks off of the draft (#'s 36-38). When taking from the graveyard, this will be Unique characters only, and it will be no "Real People" (because they are brought back in their own way). Any questions or suggestions, are welcome; please begin discussion here on this post or feel free to call or email me anytime to get "down and nerdy" about FFL!! My number is (248) 388-3666, and my email is joshhouslander@gmail.com . Please don't hesitate to contact me before the draft, but if you wish to meet in person, you can come before the draft for some face time. I will be ready to go by noon, but the draft itself does not start until 2:00, this should give plenty of time for suggestions and discussion. Thanks,

-Josh

A New Era of Communication has Begun!

I open up my e-mail to league discussion.  Obviously these are just "ideas" I had and some of them are pretty extreme but hell I figured it's worth putting them out there for duscussion at least as my one Posthumous commissioner activity.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Mike Geney 
Date: Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 1:15 PM
Subject: FFL stuff
To: Josh Houslander < >, Nick Houslander < >


Ok so here's where we're at now in my opinion.  

Almost nobody wants to deal with FFL stuff because it's too time consuming. 

Nobody wants to update rosters with death info etc

Almost no one wants to write matches because they take hours to write if you're actually creating a story. 

And nobody really wants to be the commissioner because it's too much work.  

As it stands now, I don't want to deal with the league upkeep.  Nick probably doesn't have time or energy to deal with it. Seeney, Ryan, and Beckerman also have said they don't have time. 

 So here's what I see as the current issues with the league in its current form. 

A)  Rosters are too big.  Too many things to update between matches.

B) Weekly match lineups consist of Way Way. too many characters and they're an absolute bitch to write.  

C) Not enough Watchers.  Matches are a pain in the ass to write so why on earth would anyone want that job?

D) There's way too much league overhead.  Keeping track of who has how many deaths, who has what equipment,  etc it's all way too much bullshit. 

 It was amazing when the league was shiny and new and it being dumb was more entertaining because it was so dumb... but on a long enough timeline, one guy having to update the death count for immel #12 and sandworm #6 again becomes a chore that nobody wants to take on. 

Now for potential solutions:

A)  We slash rosters

100+ roster slots really?  

How about 25.  Oh what's that random team owner? How are you going to keep all your clone troopers, sandworms, predators and cock sneak goombas AND all your powerhouses if you only have 25 slots?  Looks like you'll be making some hard decisions friendo.

Oh by the way, we're also getting rid of commons.  If you want an army guy find a movie that has an army guy in it and draft that dude, I heard there have been a couple army movies,comics,etc made in the last 70 years or so....   Equipment and Vehicles should probably also be gone too since we're making changes, it's just one more layer of bullshit to keep track of and frankly it unbalances the league,  we're awarding "get more powerful" gear to the teams who are already winning.  Oh that team won 10 matches last year? lets give them 10 MORE green lantern powered characters next year, i'm sure the other squads will be able to keep pace somehow...

B)  Matches suck to write because there are too many characters.    Commons are gone so that eliminates a huge huge amount of bullshit fluff writing that has to happen...  Black Adam doesn't have to waste time flying at top speed through a team of navy seals because they never existed...   

Also, lets go ahead and reduce the match size again.  the big week is like 100 points now.   

"the Beyonder" or "The one above all" or whatever the fuck, yeah that dude is 100 points now.  Superman is like 75.    Or even better we could do away with points all together.    Each team is just a number of roster slots and you pick 1-5 characters per week.  That way the points don't mean anything and it becomes about actually creating a story.  Superman isn't already expected to win because he's worth 60 more points than Bishop...  Since whole team rosters are like 25 characters anyway it's way easier to look at what you might be up against and plan accordingly for that week rather than just filling out a point total in a relative vacuum.  

C) Not enough watchers?  how bout this,  if you run a team, you have to write a match, period.  Doesn't have to be awesome prose, it can literally just be a list of "This character kills the other one because this happened."   Luckily matches are like 5 on 5 tops so it won't be a long rambling stream of events that's impossible to get through.   The weekly squads would be so small it would take almost no time to write what happened to 5 characters.   

Point C accomplishes a couple of things.  It basically establishes a base line level of involvement.  They don't have to write a match every week hell they don't even have to write multiple matches, just one in the season.  But it also gives us the chance to offload a lot of the maintenance work involved in the league.  Maybe some of them will get bit by the bug of writing matches and volunteer for more.  Maybe some will volunteer to do something else...    Just submitting a team each week is way less stressful because you only have to pick a handful of characters from your 25 man team. Way less options, way less time needed to make decisions which frees up more time to actually read matches or contribute to the league in some other way.

D) Upkeep blows, way too much to track.  Cutting down rosters to 25 slots and having No Commons helps out huge here...  

I'd also propose this: one life per dude.  If they die in a match they're out for the season.  We can put a system in place to soften this a bit with resurrection points awarded as match rewards rather than "equipment and vehicles".  But those would be few and far between and very easy to manage across the teams. Resurrection points could be used in any given week to bring any dead character from your roster back to life... but that character HAS to be used that week. If the character survives he'll be usable in the weeks to come, if he doesn't oh well it was a gamble.

So yeah we can overhaul this bitch and reduce the amount of bullshit work needed by whoever is "in charge" by an absolute ton.  

the only "work" the league would require at that point would be setting up the draft,  tracking draft picks in the beginning of the year,  and then it's pretty much easy street as long as there are enough watchers.  

As it stands now, I'm pretty much not interested in writing large matches anymore, and I'm barely interested in submitting 200-300 point teams either so something has to change or we're going to gradually lose even more people as they get too busy to deal with all the work involved.

Thoughts?

News from the Commissioner.

"Come out of retirement... There's nothing I'd rather do". -Capt. Han Solo (from Star Wars Episode 7: A Republic in Peril (Working title)). There has been much controversy in regards to the future of this league, and I am here to put that to rest. Effective immedietely, I am retaking control of the Commissionership of The Fantasy Fantasy League. I do not wish to in any way step on the toes of any person who meant to retain control; but it has been spoken to me that I am the only person that means to "continue" this league in its current and carefully designed format. I understand that the last standing member of the FFL Triumverate has discussed carrying over the ideas brought forth by Former-Commissioner Bryan. If this is in fact his desire to do so, then I wish him the best of luck in this endeavor; but I personally view this potential league to be in no such way a continuation of the current Fantasy Fantasy League. I will not allow the destruction of the work done by the past three administrations, over the past five years (actually much longer with how long it took to create.) This, in my personal opinion would be a shame. This league was designed to be a keeper league, that would last for many years; and I intend to keep that going. This in no way means that there is not room for another sort of league with a different set of rules, guidelines, or mission statement. In this day and age it is in no way strange for people to be in more than one fantasy league (even within the same "sport"). So, if there are plans in the works for a league that starts anew I not only encourage those people to make this league happen; but I encourage all of you FFL participants to give it a chance. In fact, if both leagues do take off, and an owner insists on only participating in one, I encourage people to please go with Mike; as I have no ill will or desire towards the people with whom the league was "passed to" and do not wish to be blamed for the demise of it before it was given its proper shot. I intend to create an FFL Council of six people that beginning in Season six will make ALL MAJOR DECISIONS regarding the league. Although, I do admit that some initial decisions may be made by me unillaterally before the draft for the purpose of expediancy; especailly considering that time is of the essence and their is much work to be done. I wish to stress the point that I realize that some people may be exhausted by the work that being a part of this league entails. I also realize that some of you may want a break from all or certain aspects of the league and if that is the case for you as an individual, than you should not feel bad about that in the least. Some of you, who have been writers or administrators in some way, may just simply want to enjoy being a team owner. This is totally acceptable. Some of you may want to step down completely, and if that is the case I understand. It is a lot of work, and there is nothing wrong with simply losing interest in a hobby. To make a comparison to sports, some team owners change every single season; but the games themselves stay relatively the same. On a personal note, I apologize if this message seems rude in any way, shape, or form. This league is very important to me. It was a very hard and dark point in my life when I created it, and it was part of what helped me to get through those days. It is this reason that I vehemently refuse to let it die. In closing, this league is not going anywhere. The Season Six Draft is almost complete, new rules for ressurection of characters, among many other ideas are in the works; new writers and team owners have been volunteering, and I am excited to get back to business. Sincerely, -Josh Houslander

Co-Commissioner Final Press Conference

My Fellow Fantasy Fantasy Leaguers, I am here to discuss the recent events that have transpired over the last month or so. As you all know Bryan Beckerman has not only left his post as commissioner of the league but has retired his entire team as well. This news was met with much sadness, as we have become quite close over the years as leaders in this league.

As all of you know this year has been a busy one for not only for the Commandos as we finally closed in on our first championship season but for Michelle and my family. With the results and a final concession from Mr. Romney, I was once again re-elected as the President of the United States down on my home planet of Earth. This is not only a great honor for myself but a very important duty that I have not and will not ever take lightly. Which naturally brings me to my point here tonight with everyone of you, my fellow Fantasy Fantasy brothers and sisters.

With the parting of Mr. Beckerman, he left the commissioner duties to Mr. Geney and myself. Let me tell you that though this was a surprise, it was also an honor. The duties of the Commissioner are not to be taken lightly, a job that I fear I will not be able to fulfill with all the attention to detail that it entails. Which is why as of today I am stepping down as Co-Commissioner of this league, leaving the heavy-handed task to Mr. Geney. What he decides to do with it I am unsure, but I promise you this league will survive.

That is not all though. Like I mentioned earlier, this was a very busy year for myself and the Commandos and though I have never been so proud of a group of people in all of of my life, I will also be stepping down as Head Coach and Team leader of The Commando's. As of now, my second in command Miley Cyrus will become interim head coach, immediately following this press conference. I am under the impression that a new name will be assigned to the Commandos, one that will be released on a later date.

Though these decisions have not been easy to arrive at, they are in fact the necessary choices that had to be made. I will treasure my time in this league with nothing but the fondest of memories and I will never forget how wonderful it felt the day we finally brought home the championship to the National League. After five hard fought years, it was the sweetest feeling in the world.

With that I leave everyone here with these thoughts. Don't ever let anyone in this world tell you how to live your life. Stick with what you believe in and if you love something don't ever stop fighting for it. Despite great obstacles and pressures from the outside, you can achieve greatness if you fight for it. Ownership is not something to ever be taken lately so take ownership in what you believe in. Don't ever quit and never stop fighting.

Good night for the final time and god bless everyone.

Sincerely,

President Barack Obama

Co-Commissioner Press Release

Dear Fantasy Fantasy League

Due to the obvious time requirements of the current Presidential election, President Barack Obama is unable spend any time with FFL affairs and will address the recent changes in league management after the election runs its course. He still very much cares about the league and will address this issue when the time is available and prudent.

Sincerely,

Jay Carney White House Press Secretary

OFFICIAL RESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER BECKS AND B3

After several weeks of contemplation, it is with both great sadness and trepidation that I am officially announcing not only my resignation as Commissioner, but also as a Watcher and more importantly, as an owner affiliated with the Fantasy Fantasy League.  

 As an owner, I believe that many individuals in society, especially athletes in professional settings, stay too long and end their careers, instead of on a high note, as one who failed to realize the game had passed them by.  In this case, from an egotistical standpoint, I believe that I have proven to all in my five years with this league that I was a most formidable opponent.  Statistically, I have been to two Universe Bowls, winning one.  My victory-to-loss ratio for the years I entered into combat is near the top of all time.  My death ratio in the league’s graveyard is near the top at sending people of other teams, while near the bottom at sending members of my own.  Accordingly, I am leaving this league knowing that my team has fought valiantly, with honor and “on top.”

 Since I am relinquishing my ownership, I have designated the fate of my own team.  As Commissioner, I have acknowledged and accepted the B3 Team’s disbursements in light of a variety of factors.  Accordingly, being of sound mind and body, I, as owner of Beckerman’s Backyardigans’ Beyatches, duly authorized by the Commissioner, am leaving the following members of my squad to the following teams:

 

Fighting Murderflies

To one of the few individuals whom I see myself attending every Star Wars Celebration with in the future and who understands my quirks and accepts them nonetheless.  I, with the blessing of T.O.D., E. and Shamalay, leave you the following:

 

1.      Amatsu-Mikaboshi, The Chaos King

2.      Ego

3.      Zombie Darth Maul

4.      Nazgul #6 with devil lance

5.      Nazgul #6 Horse

6.      Nazgul #6 Fell Beast

7.      Hondo Maclean with Sea Attack

8.      Sly Rax with Piranha

9.      The Energizer Bunny

10.  Rowlf the Dog

11.  SHIELD Helicarrier

 

Montana Obama Commandos

To another SWC clan-member whom I am proud to call not only one of the best shirt designers in the Midwest, but more importantly, a true friend.   I leave you the following:

 

1.      Spike

2.      Bellatrix Lestrange

3.      Professor Minerva McGonagall

4.      Hermione Granger with magic lamp and Ferengi energy whip

5.      Emperor Han

6.      Belle with Star Wand and Demon rod

7.      Tenderheart Bear

8.      Cheer Bear

9.      Hannibal of Crete

10.  Death Star

 

Better Than All of You

To my Halfling-Hebrew brother, a great golf buddy (who can actually golf) and a righteous dude, I leave you the following:

 

1.      Predi-Alien with red lantern ring

2.      Oblivion

3.      Black Widow Shark

4.      Fafnir

5.      Skullcruncher

6.      Grax

7.      Clawful

8.      Wyvern

9.      Noob Saibot

10.  Pod racer

11.  F-22

12.  Life Model Decoys #1-3

13.  Clone Juggernaught

 

George Washington’s Slaves

To a guy with one of the driest and greatest senses of humor around and hopefully will man-up and run with me some day at the Beer Mile, I leave you the following:

 

1.      Zombie Al Dogg

2.      Living Tribunal

3.      One Above All

4.      Yendar Platis

5.      Mer-Man

6.      Tyvokka with indigo lantern ring

7.      Grand Admiral Thrawn

8.      Batgirl (Cassandra Cain) with black lightsaber

9.      Hovercraft

10.  Super Star Destroyer

 

TEAM

To a guy whom not only looks the best in a grass skirt and Hawaiian shirt, but also has the most-wicked ability to create a golf club into a kite, I leave you the following:

 

1.      Gladiator Voltron #1

2.      Gladiator Voltron #2

3.      Gladiator Voltron #3

4.      Gladiator Voltron #4

5.      Gladiator Voltron #5

6.      Zombie Superman

7.      King Hiss

8.      Vega

9.      Rain

10.  Peppy Hare with Darth Maul’s double lightsaber

11.  Jimmy Lee

12.  Nomad

13.  F-Zero Car

14.  Cybertonian Spaceship

 

Sleeping Pussy

To my “special” friend. . . ‘Nuff said.  I leave you the following:

 

1.      Duncan McLeod with green lightsaber

2.      Brother Blood with Sirius Black’s wand

3.      Ash with Mandalorian armor

4.      Sherlock Holmes

5.      Dr. John H. Watson

6.      James Bond

7.      Korvac

8.      Lizard

9.      Captain Nemo and Nautilus

10.  Palantir

 

Horsemen of Apokolips

To one of the greatest artists I know and an even better friend.  I hope to see you at many conventions and gatherings in the future. I leave you the following:

1.      Michael Myers with red lightsaber

2.      Dracula

3.      Vulcan

4.      Matt Oblak with Mandalorian armor, green and blue lightsabers

5.      Dr. Teresa Oblak with Tron lightsuit and light disc, blue and green lightsabers

6.      Gambit with magnaguard electrostaff

7.      Captain Britain

8.      Legolas with Sinestro’s green lantern ring

9.      Boromir

10.  Heat axe (to be placed by Commissioner)

11.  The Ark (Transformers)

 

Brotherhood of Evil Midgets

To the man who started it all and introduced me to a group of “scum and villainy” that is rivaled next to none.  I cannot thank you enough.  I leave you the following:

 

1.      Wolverine

2.      Boba Fett with double bladed red lightsaber

3.      Pre Viszla

4.      Jeer Dexton

5.      Jool Nooret

6.      Star Wolf with laser sword, laser gun and Pokeball

7.      Nazgul #9

8.      Nazgul #9 Horse

9.      Nazgul #9 Fell Beast

10.  Duncan Idaho Ghola #9

11.  Aircraft Carrier

12.  Atlas axe (to be placed by Commissioner)

13.  Yoshi Egg

 

Bad Newz Kennelz of Lurve

To my fellow Man in Maize and Blue.  I hope to one day celebrate a National Title with you.  I leave you the following:

1.      Pre-Suit Vader

2.      Cyclonus

3.      Cyclonus Armada

4.      Sasquatch

5.      Captain Universe

6.      Brawn

7.      Mara Jade, Jedi

8.      Rakkim Epps

9.      Clairy Fray

10.  Red Star

11.  Flamethrower (to be placed by Commissioner)

12.  Independence Day Ship

 

Logical Genocide

To the man I call a friend, my coup-partner and fellow, avid collector.  Most important, to a man who had the good sense to marry an individual who bakes the best cupcakes this side of the Mississippi, I leave you the following:

 

1.      Mogo

2.      Ranx the Sentient City

3.      Deadman

4.      Arkillo

5.      Soranak Natu

6.      Chip

7.      Dale

8.      Yellow Lantern Bryan Beckerman

9.      Green lightsaber (to be placed by Commissioner)

10.  S.P.I.N. Tech

 

Layander’s Kitties

To the team I hope grows with their owners, I leave you the following:

 

1.      Arc Trooper Captain

2.      Arc Trooper Lieutenant #1

3.      Arch Trooper Lieutenant #2

4.      Arc Trooper Heavy Weapons

5.      Arc Trooper #1

6.      Arc Trooper #2

7.      Arc Trooper #3

8.      Arc Trooper #4

9.      Arc Trooper #5

10.  Krypto

11.  R2-KT

12.  Warpath

13.  Nightbird

14.  Toxie

15.  Major Disaster

16.  NoZone

17.  Junkyard

18.  Head Banger

19.  Baby Bucky

20.  Zak Saturday

21.  Solomon “Doc” Saturday

22.  Drew Saturday

23.  Fiskerton

24.  Komodo

25.  Zon

26.  Doyle Blackwell

27.  Y-Wing

28.  Imperial Shuttle

29.  Z-95 Headhunter

 

Taco Benders

To an avid sports fan and vegetarian whom none should mock.  You are a great guy.  I leave you the following:

 

1.      In Betweener

2.      Lord Chaos

3.      Master Order

4.      Black Zarak

5.      Victory Leo

6.      Star Saber

7.      Abe Sapien

8.      Batteldae (Immel #2)

9.      Zombie Bullock (Immel #19)

10.  X-Kryptonite

11.  Purple lightsaber (to be placed by Commissioner)

12.  Ornithopter

 

Xavier’s Annihilation Squad

To the man who has a great future as not only an owner, but a Watcher too.  I leave you the following:

 

1.      Overlord

2.      Peraxxus

3.      Signalman #1

4.      Signalman #2

5.      Signalman #3

6.      Signalman #4

7.      Hush

8.      Trident

9.      Naga

10.  Punisher with jet pack

11.  Microchip

12.  Cluemaster

13.  Ferrari GTO

14.  AT-ST

15.  AT-ST

 

Dope Fiends

To the man I hope to someday represent in the ring, I leave you the following:

 

1.      Carnage

2.      Zombie Omega Red

3.      Deathstorm

4.      Red Hulk

5.Red She Hulk with green lightsaber

6.      Zombie Abomination

7.      Sumara with legion flight ring

8.      Fangry

9.      Briscoe

10.      Killer Croc

11.  Red lightsaber (to be placed by Commissioner)

12.  Aircraft Carrier

13.  Tie Bomber

14.  Dooku’s Solar Sailer

 

Transfoamers

To the man I do not think has even said two words to me, I leave you the following:

 

1.      Slugslinger

2.      Caliburst

3.      Triggerhappy

4.      Blowpipe

5.      Gigantor

6.      Double Cross

7.      Fly Wheels

8.      Tank

 

All of the points affiliated with the above-mentioned characters, as well as the number of deaths sustained and weapons held by each can be found and confirmed on the FFL website roster section.  With regard to the namesakes of my team: Pablo, Austin, Tyrone, Tasha and Uniqua - I am permanently retiring these characters from the league.  I anticipate that those that follow me as Commissioner will respect my wishes and continue to honor this request.  As for the weapons held by each, they have been distributed to the remaining teams.

I place all remaining “common” characters on waivers and hereby put them “in the hopper” for any to choose when the new Commissioners feel is the proper time.  With that being said, I remain. . .

I never had more fun in this league than I did in my position as a Watcher.  I hope that I served you all well.  When necessary, I upheld the tradition by seriously conducting hours of research each week in order to properly address your characters in the matches.  Although you may not have agreed with each and every outcome, I still hope that, at the very least, you enjoyed the matches’ dialogue and action.  I tried to write without any pre-conceived notions regarding any particular team and to the best of my ability.  I think I will miss this position most of all.

Last, as I am now labeled the William Henry Harrison of this league, with my last action as acting Commissioner, I am officially leaving the mantel of Commissioner to the remaining members of those recognized as the “Triumvirate,” Mike Geney and Nick Houslander.  I believe they would like to be recognized as the “Dynamorgasmic Duo.”  These two are more than fitting replacements to run this league.  As it is a somewhat daunting task, I will assume that they will request the steadfast guidance from our two previous Commissioners, Josh and Ryan, who have steered this league in the positive direction it now follows.

With these words, I say “goodbye” to the FFL, still hoping to see you all in some way, shape, or form in the future at the events that take place in our lives.

 

Respectfully to all,

 

Bryan M. Beckerman