A good close battle is always worth of more scrutiny. Seeing as how my WL team is 0-4 I might want to spend more time looking in the mirror and trying to fix things. But in the meantime let's have some fun and check out an entertaining game. What is interesting about this game is I had tabbed Sparta as my pick in the WL Survivor game. Later I saw coachviking pick HHW. I contemplated 'Hmm..., who knows more about the WL? Me or coachviking?' and wound up changing my pick to MPHD. Thank you cv! Enough blather, let's get to the game:
Sparta gets the ball first, on their first play from scrimmage they pick up 9-yards on a pass from Sid Hall of Famer Luckman to Jason James. He is hit so hard by Sean Sir Connery he fumbles but Sparta jumps on it:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6463115
Two passes on 2nd and 3rd and .5 force a punt. Needs more run ai? Ellis Morgan with the 3rd down deflection:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6463268
Honolulu takes over but goes nowhere. LaRon Landry with a third down deflection to make the Warriors punt:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6463885
Sparta returns the favor and goes three and out themselves, Black Mamba with the deflection in 3rd and 9.5:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6464729
HHW limps along for two plays, and on 3rd down Sparta gets the break they need. John Franchise Fredricks looks for Rion Lion Wilkinson on 3rd and 6 but the pass is intercepted by Rorschah:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6465163
Luckman to Marvin Stunt gets the Chickens 15-yards away from the endzone:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6465308
But they can't find the endzone and settle for a short field goal on 4th and 1.5 from the 6.5-yard line, My Contract Says puts it through:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6465440
Sparta 3 - Honolulu 0
The Warriors think it is baseball season and go to the pitch four straight times. Only this one for 13-yards hit and they have to punt:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6465567
Sparta gets the ball and would love to build on their lead but this deflection from Change Beach means another three and out:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6465878
HHW takes over but their offense goes wanting and fails to pickup a first down. At this point HHW has only one first down all game as the first quarter winds down. Ta'quan Stevens was the author of the 3rd down deflection this time:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6466080
Sparta quickly moves past midfield on two Luckman completions, one for 13 to Michael Owen and one for 16 to Paul Bruce Dickinson:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6466342
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6466384
Sparta is looking for a third time lucky completion but it was not to be. Very cool play here for DC's struggling to stop those crossing patterns. Luckman locks in on WR #1, but the CB covering WR #2 finds himself in the right place at the right time and picks off this pass:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6466481
The Warriors are all fired up now and ready to move the ball right? Not so fast, the Battle Chickens defense is up to the challenge and this deflection by Roy Big Hit Williams forces yet another Honolulu punt:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6466845
The Chickens are sizzling now and quickly move the ball down field. This 42-yard connection from Luckman to Kaiser Souze gets them close:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6467160
This short pass from Luckman to James seals the deal and Sparta leads by 10:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6467183
Sparta 10 - Honolulu 0
The Warriors open up the playbook a little and finally get their 2nd first down of the game. A 27-yard pass from Fedricks to Wilkinson:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6467411
That seems to fire up the team and the Franchise hits Wanna Be for a 28-yard TD to get HHW on the board:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6467589
Sparta 10 - Honolulu 7
HHW holds and forces a Sparta punt. And then in continues their turn around offensively with several medium completions. The drive culminates with a 9-yard TD pass from Redricks to Roy Big Play Williams (not to be confused with Roy Big Hit Williams and Roy Huge Schlong Williams):
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6468294
Honolulu 14 - Sparta 10
Now the action is picking up. Now that Sparta is trailing their offense wakes up and has the lead back in three plays. This 57-yard TD from Luckman to Impractical Reception does the trick:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6468545
Sparta 17 - Honolulu 14
I like me some lead changes! Honolulu puts a great drive to end the scoring in the first half. They get an Eddie Murray field goal, but not before overcoming two big sacks on the drive. One by Jabber Jaw and another by Helter Skelter:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6468658
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6469000
The big chain mover on the drive was this 33-yard pass from Fedricks to Wanna Be:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6468868
Murray's FG:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6469087
Score at the half:
Sparta 17 - Honolulu 17
Honolulu sets the tone for the second-half by coming out, taking five minutes off the clock and scoring the go-ahead TD on a 14-yard hookup from Fedricks to Mom:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6469727
Honolulu 24 - Sparta 17
Ellis Morgan steps up with a third down stop to put a Sparta comeback on hold and force a punt:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6469835
A beautiful 59-yard punt out of bounds by Full Time: Waterboy Part Time: Punter pins the Warriors deep:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6469862
Fedricks to Wilkinson for 37 helps Honolulu get out of their own end zone:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6469943
The drive stall at midfield and Benny Gonzalez comes out and pins Sparta at their own five with a great punt:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6470204
The Sparta offense is now the one sputtering. Farging Icehole gets a nice 3rd down deflection to force a punt:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6470392
Then Honolulu makes it a two-TD game when Fedricks hits Williams for a 66-yard TD:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6470626
Honolulu 31 - Sparta 17
Things look bleak for the Chickens. Xu Zhun gets a 3rd down sack to force a punt when they get the ball back:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6470841
But Booger Stunt for Sparta gives them hope and helps to get the ball back with a sack of his own:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6471027
Luckman snorts some smelling salts to clear the cobwebs and starts moving the Chickens as the third quarter winds down and the 4th begins. After two first downs he drops back and is sacked by I.A.F.:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6471313
Then again on 3rd and 6.5 he is sacked, this one by Tiny Weeny (no relation to Big Schlong Williams):
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6471360
That sets up a 4th and 11 from the HHW 33. Down by two TD's the Battle Chickens go for it. Luckman drops back, looks for Donnell Harvey over the middle. He connects! Donnell stretches the ball out. Farging Icehole wraps him up and pulls him back. It's an 11-yard pickup! They call for a measurement, inches short!!! HHW takes over:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6471387
A FG there might have been the call, but you can't fault Sparta for going for it. Honolulu takes over and starts to drive and eat up clock. Two positive plays stood out. This 20-yard pitch to Omg Issa WtfBbq:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6471458
And this 18-yard connection on third and 10 from the Sparta 35, Fedricks to Kurt They're raaa aping me Russell:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6471931
From the 12, Fedricks drops back and looks for CJ Big Play Johnson in the end zone. A TD here and the game is over. But La Ron Landry reads the play and jumps the route to pick it off. Not only that, but he goes 102-yards for the TD!
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6472186
Honolulu 31 - Sparta 24
Folks we suddenly have a game again. The Sparta defense is fired up, a sack by La Senora De La Muerta puts HHW in a hole:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6472261
Nose Tackle hurries the QB on third down and he throws incomplete to force a punt:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6472359
Sparta gets the bal with 8:24 left. A 16-yard punt return by Solomon Wicots gets them nearly to midfield:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6472460
Luckman to Stunt for 14 gets them across midfield:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6472359
Kaiser Souze breaks a 30-yard run to get them close:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6472569
And he ties the game on this shortie:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6472639
Honolulu 31 - Sparta 31
HHW drive to midfield but a bad throw on 3rd and 10.5 forces a punt. Benny Gonzalez pins the Battle Chicken with a perfect punt once again:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6472869
Starting from their own 3.5 Sparta picks up two first downs but can advance to ball only to their own 36. This forced fumble by Willie Young brought back Luckman's cobwebs, the Chickens recovered to avert further damage:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6473009
With under two minutes left the Warriors take over at their own 26. On 3rd and 5.5 Redricks hits Wanna Be for 17-yards:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6473216
Fedricks to Be again, this time for 12 and close to FG range:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6473248
HHW elects to eat time and run it up the middle twice. With the game tied now and the sim not really knowing that HHW is just running it down for a game-winning FG there are no defensive timeouts by Sparta. Hard to program that situation in obviously. So with :08 left out comes Eddie Murray to try a 54.5-yard FG to win it. The kick is up, the kick is good! Victory on the road for Honolulu:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6473311
Final score:
Honolulu 34 - Sparta 31
Fun game to watch!
Sparta gets the ball first, on their first play from scrimmage they pick up 9-yards on a pass from Sid Hall of Famer Luckman to Jason James. He is hit so hard by Sean Sir Connery he fumbles but Sparta jumps on it:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6463115
Two passes on 2nd and 3rd and .5 force a punt. Needs more run ai? Ellis Morgan with the 3rd down deflection:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6463268
Honolulu takes over but goes nowhere. LaRon Landry with a third down deflection to make the Warriors punt:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6463885
Sparta returns the favor and goes three and out themselves, Black Mamba with the deflection in 3rd and 9.5:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6464729
HHW limps along for two plays, and on 3rd down Sparta gets the break they need. John Franchise Fredricks looks for Rion Lion Wilkinson on 3rd and 6 but the pass is intercepted by Rorschah:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6465163
Luckman to Marvin Stunt gets the Chickens 15-yards away from the endzone:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6465308
But they can't find the endzone and settle for a short field goal on 4th and 1.5 from the 6.5-yard line, My Contract Says puts it through:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6465440
Sparta 3 - Honolulu 0
The Warriors think it is baseball season and go to the pitch four straight times. Only this one for 13-yards hit and they have to punt:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6465567
Sparta gets the ball and would love to build on their lead but this deflection from Change Beach means another three and out:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6465878
HHW takes over but their offense goes wanting and fails to pickup a first down. At this point HHW has only one first down all game as the first quarter winds down. Ta'quan Stevens was the author of the 3rd down deflection this time:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6466080
Sparta quickly moves past midfield on two Luckman completions, one for 13 to Michael Owen and one for 16 to Paul Bruce Dickinson:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6466342
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6466384
Sparta is looking for a third time lucky completion but it was not to be. Very cool play here for DC's struggling to stop those crossing patterns. Luckman locks in on WR #1, but the CB covering WR #2 finds himself in the right place at the right time and picks off this pass:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6466481
The Warriors are all fired up now and ready to move the ball right? Not so fast, the Battle Chickens defense is up to the challenge and this deflection by Roy Big Hit Williams forces yet another Honolulu punt:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6466845
The Chickens are sizzling now and quickly move the ball down field. This 42-yard connection from Luckman to Kaiser Souze gets them close:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6467160
This short pass from Luckman to James seals the deal and Sparta leads by 10:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6467183
Sparta 10 - Honolulu 0
The Warriors open up the playbook a little and finally get their 2nd first down of the game. A 27-yard pass from Fedricks to Wilkinson:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6467411
That seems to fire up the team and the Franchise hits Wanna Be for a 28-yard TD to get HHW on the board:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6467589
Sparta 10 - Honolulu 7
HHW holds and forces a Sparta punt. And then in continues their turn around offensively with several medium completions. The drive culminates with a 9-yard TD pass from Redricks to Roy Big Play Williams (not to be confused with Roy Big Hit Williams and Roy Huge Schlong Williams):
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6468294
Honolulu 14 - Sparta 10
Now the action is picking up. Now that Sparta is trailing their offense wakes up and has the lead back in three plays. This 57-yard TD from Luckman to Impractical Reception does the trick:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6468545
Sparta 17 - Honolulu 14
I like me some lead changes! Honolulu puts a great drive to end the scoring in the first half. They get an Eddie Murray field goal, but not before overcoming two big sacks on the drive. One by Jabber Jaw and another by Helter Skelter:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6468658
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6469000
The big chain mover on the drive was this 33-yard pass from Fedricks to Wanna Be:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6468868
Murray's FG:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6469087
Score at the half:
Sparta 17 - Honolulu 17
Honolulu sets the tone for the second-half by coming out, taking five minutes off the clock and scoring the go-ahead TD on a 14-yard hookup from Fedricks to Mom:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6469727
Honolulu 24 - Sparta 17
Ellis Morgan steps up with a third down stop to put a Sparta comeback on hold and force a punt:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6469835
A beautiful 59-yard punt out of bounds by Full Time: Waterboy Part Time: Punter pins the Warriors deep:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6469862
Fedricks to Wilkinson for 37 helps Honolulu get out of their own end zone:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6469943
The drive stall at midfield and Benny Gonzalez comes out and pins Sparta at their own five with a great punt:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6470204
The Sparta offense is now the one sputtering. Farging Icehole gets a nice 3rd down deflection to force a punt:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6470392
Then Honolulu makes it a two-TD game when Fedricks hits Williams for a 66-yard TD:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6470626
Honolulu 31 - Sparta 17
Things look bleak for the Chickens. Xu Zhun gets a 3rd down sack to force a punt when they get the ball back:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6470841
But Booger Stunt for Sparta gives them hope and helps to get the ball back with a sack of his own:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6471027
Luckman snorts some smelling salts to clear the cobwebs and starts moving the Chickens as the third quarter winds down and the 4th begins. After two first downs he drops back and is sacked by I.A.F.:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6471313
Then again on 3rd and 6.5 he is sacked, this one by Tiny Weeny (no relation to Big Schlong Williams):
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6471360
That sets up a 4th and 11 from the HHW 33. Down by two TD's the Battle Chickens go for it. Luckman drops back, looks for Donnell Harvey over the middle. He connects! Donnell stretches the ball out. Farging Icehole wraps him up and pulls him back. It's an 11-yard pickup! They call for a measurement, inches short!!! HHW takes over:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6471387
A FG there might have been the call, but you can't fault Sparta for going for it. Honolulu takes over and starts to drive and eat up clock. Two positive plays stood out. This 20-yard pitch to Omg Issa WtfBbq:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6471458
And this 18-yard connection on third and 10 from the Sparta 35, Fedricks to Kurt They're raaa aping me Russell:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6471931
From the 12, Fedricks drops back and looks for CJ Big Play Johnson in the end zone. A TD here and the game is over. But La Ron Landry reads the play and jumps the route to pick it off. Not only that, but he goes 102-yards for the TD!
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6472186
Honolulu 31 - Sparta 24
Folks we suddenly have a game again. The Sparta defense is fired up, a sack by La Senora De La Muerta puts HHW in a hole:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6472261
Nose Tackle hurries the QB on third down and he throws incomplete to force a punt:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6472359
Sparta gets the bal with 8:24 left. A 16-yard punt return by Solomon Wicots gets them nearly to midfield:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6472460
Luckman to Stunt for 14 gets them across midfield:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6472359
Kaiser Souze breaks a 30-yard run to get them close:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6472569
And he ties the game on this shortie:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6472639
Honolulu 31 - Sparta 31
HHW drive to midfield but a bad throw on 3rd and 10.5 forces a punt. Benny Gonzalez pins the Battle Chicken with a perfect punt once again:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6472869
Starting from their own 3.5 Sparta picks up two first downs but can advance to ball only to their own 36. This forced fumble by Willie Young brought back Luckman's cobwebs, the Chickens recovered to avert further damage:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6473009
With under two minutes left the Warriors take over at their own 26. On 3rd and 5.5 Redricks hits Wanna Be for 17-yards:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6473216
Fedricks to Be again, this time for 12 and close to FG range:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6473248
HHW elects to eat time and run it up the middle twice. With the game tied now and the sim not really knowing that HHW is just running it down for a game-winning FG there are no defensive timeouts by Sparta. Hard to program that situation in obviously. So with :08 left out comes Eddie Murray to try a 54.5-yard FG to win it. The kick is up, the kick is good! Victory on the road for Honolulu:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=1079780&pbp_id=6473311
Final score:
Honolulu 34 - Sparta 31
Fun game to watch!
