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Gentlemen's Club Draft Results

Here are the results from last night's Fantasy Football Draft. Tristan Besse (Big Papsmear) had the 2nd pick while Rich Keefe (Bulletproof Tigers) landed pick #6. Meanwhile, Ryan Davey (author of www.pen15blog.blogspot.com) already took home one prize, that being for Best Team Name... "The Jackson 4" Enough said. Check out the round by round results below.

League starts QB-RB-RB-WR-WR-WR-TE-K-DST, basic scoring, 6 pts TD pass, No point per catch

Round 1
1 NYSackExchange Peterson, Adrian RB MIN
2 Big Papsmear Jones-Drew, Maurice RB JAC
3 Vaughn-o-matic Turner, Michael RB ATL
4 Doushmonsters* Forte, Matt RB CHI
5 LandSharks Brady, Tom QB NE
6 Bulletproof Tigers Brees, Drew QB NO
7 Ball Don't Lie Moss, Randy WR NE
8 Ron Mexico: Redux Williams, DeAngelo RB CAR
9 Clamdyke Bars Jackson, Steven RB STL
10 The Jackson 4 Fitzgerald, Larry WR ARI
11 Hennekey Slaton, Steve RB HOU
12 Shark Week Johnson, Andre WR HOU

Round 2
1 Shark Week Johnson, Chris RB TEN
2 Hennekey Jacobs, Brandon RB NYG
3 The Jackson 4 Gore, Frank RB SF
4 Clamdyke Bars Tomlinson, LaDainian RB SD
5 Ron Mexico: Redux Portis, Clinton RB WAS
6 Ball Don't Lie Manning, Peyton QB IND
7 Bulletproof Tigers Johnson, Calvin WR DET
8 LandSharks Barber, Marion RB DAL
9 Doushmonsters* Westbrook, Brian RB PHI
10 Vaughn-o-matic Wayne, Reggie WR IND
11 Big Papsmear Jennings, Greg WR GB
12 NYSackExchange Colston, Marques WR NO

Round 3
1 NYSackExchange Grant, Ryan RB GB
2 Big Papsmear Rivers, Philip QB SD
3 Vaughn-o-matic Smith, Steve WR CAR
4 Doushmonsters* Boldin, Anquan WR ARI
5 LandSharks White, Roddy WR ATL
6 Bulletproof Tigers Owens, Terrell WR BUF
7 Ball Don't Lie Thomas, Pierre RB NO
8 Ron Mexico: Redux Jackson, Vincent WR SD
9 Clamdyke Bars Welker, Wes WR NE
10 The Jackson 4 Rodgers, Aaron QB GB
11 Hennekey Warner, Kurt QB ARI
12 Shark Week McFadden, Darren RB OAK

Round 4
1 Shark Week Schaub, Matt QB HOU
2 Hennekey Bowe, Dwayne WR KC
3 The Jackson 4 Addai, Joseph RB IND
4 Clamdyke Bars McNabb, Donovan QB PHI
5 Ron Mexico: Redux Ochocinco, Chad WR CIN
6 Ball Don't Lie Smith, Kevin RB DET
7 Bulletproof Tigers Brown, Ronnie RB MIA
8 LandSharks Jones, Thomas RB NYJ
9 Doushmonsters* Romo, Tony QB DAL
10 Vaughn-o-matic Johnson, Larry RB KC
11 Big Papsmear Houshmandzadeh, T.J. WR SEA
12 NYSackExchange Ryan, Matt QB ATL

Round 5
1 NYSackExchange Cotchery, Jerricho WR NYJ
2 Big Papsmear Williams, Roy E. WR DAL
3 Vaughn-o-matic Witten, Jason TE DAL
4 Doushmonsters* Marshall, Brandon WR DEN
5 LandSharks Clark, Dallas TE IND
6 Bulletproof Tigers Gonzalez, Tony TE ATL
7 Ball Don't Lie Edwards, Braylon WR CLE
8 Ron Mexico: Redux Royal, Eddie WR DEN
9 Clamdyke Bars Gates, Antonio TE SD
10 The Jackson 4 Olsen, Greg TE CHI
11 Hennekey Evans, Lee WR BUF
12 Shark Week Lynch, Marshawn RB BUF

Round 6
1 Shark Week* Holmes, Santonio WR PIT
2 Hennekey Jackson, DeSean WR PHI
3 The Jackson 4 Gonzalez, Anthony WR IND
4 Clamdyke Bars Ward, Hines WR PIT
5 Ron Mexico: Redux Cooley, Chris TE WAS
6 Ball Don't Lie Rice, Ray RB BAL
7 Bulletproof Tigers Wells, Beanie RB ARI
8 LandSharks Driver, Donald WR GB
9 Doushmonsters* Coles, Laveranues WR CIN
10 Vaughn-o-matic Cutler, Jay QB CHI
11 Big Papsmear Parker, Willie RB PIT
12 NYSackExchange Henry, Chris WR CIN

Round 7
1 NYSackExchange Carlson, John TE SEA
2 Big Papsmear Stewart, Jonathan RB CAR
3 Vaughn-o-matic Berrian, Bernard WR MIN
4 Doushmonsters* Keller, Dustin TE NYJ
5 LandSharks Moss, Santana WR WAS
6 Bulletproof Tigers Ward, Derrick RB TB
7 Ball Don't Lie Breaston, Steve WR ARI
8 Ron Mexico: Redux Palmer, Carson QB CIN
9 Clamdyke Bars* Hester, Devin WR CHI
10 The Jackson 4 Mason, Derrick WR BAL
11 Hennekey Steelers DST
12 Shark Week* Bryant, Antonio WR TB

Round 8
1 Shark Week* Winslow, Kellen TE TB
2 Hennekey Roethlisberger, Ben QB PIT
3 The Jackson 4 Moreno, Knowshon RB DEN
4 Clamdyke Bars* Giants DST
5 Ron Mexico: Redux Vikings DST
6 Ball Don't Lie Walter, Kevin WR HOU
7 Bulletproof Tigers Ginn Jr., Ted WR MIA
8 LandSharks White, LenDale RB TEN
9 Doushmonsters* Titans DST
10 Vaughn-o-matic Bush, Reggie RB NO
11 Big Papsmear Ravens DST
12 NYSackExchange Washington, Leon RB NYJ

Round 9
1 NYSackExchange Jets DST
2 Big Papsmear* Shockey, Jeremy TE NO
3 Vaughn-o-matic Smith, Steve WR NYG
4 Doushmonsters* Gostkowski, Stephen K NE
5 LandSharks Benson, Cedric RB CIN
6 Bulletproof Tigers Harvin, Percy WR MIN
7 Ball Don't Lie Brown, Donald RB IND
8 Ron Mexico: Redux Sproles, Darren RB SD
9 Clamdyke Bars* Crosby, Mason K GB
10 The Jackson 4 Mendenhall, Rashard RB PIT
11 Hennekey Moore, Lance WR NO
12 Shark Week Hightower, Tim RB ARI

Round 10
1 Shark Week Manning, Eli QB NYG
2 Hennekey Daniels, Owen TE HOU
3 The Jackson 4 Flacco, Joe QB BAL
4 Clamdyke Bars* Lewis, Jamal RB CLE
5 Ron Mexico: Redux Holt, Torry WR JAC
6 Ball Don't Lie Cowboys DST
7 Bulletproof Tigers Maclin, Jeremy WR PHI
8 LandSharks Patriots DST
9 Doushmonsters* Cassel, Matt QB KC
10 Vaughn-o-matic* Eagles DST
11 Big Papsmear Avery, Donnie WR STL
12 NYSackExchange Nicks, Hakeem WR NYG

Round 11
1 NYSackExchange Sanchez, Mark QB NYJ
2 Big Papsmear Hasselbeck, Matt QB SEA
3 Vaughn-o-matic Favre, Brett QB MIN
4 Doushmonsters* Graham, Earnest RB TB
5 LandSharks Burleson, Nate WR SEA
6 Bulletproof Tigers Jones, Felix RB DAL
7 Ball Don't Lie Miller, Zach TE OAK
8 Ron Mexico: Redux Bironas, Rob K TEN
9 Clamdyke Bars* Jones, Julius RB SEA
10 The Jackson 4 Dolphins DST
11 Hennekey Washington, Nate WR TEN
12 Shark Week Buccaneers DST

Round 12
1 Shark Week McGahee, Willis RB BAL
2 Hennekey Taylor, Chester RB MIN
3 The Jackson 4 Crabtree, Michael WR SF
4 Clamdyke Bars* Norwood, Jerious RB ATL
5 Ron Mexico: Redux Edwards, Trent QB BUF
6 Ball Don't Lie Chambers, Chris WR SD
7 Bulletproof Tigers Chargers DST
8 LandSharks Muhammad, Muhsin WR CAR
9 Doushmonsters* Jackson, Fred RB BUF
10 Vaughn-o-matic Taylor, Fred RB NE
11 Big Papsmear Gage, Justin WR TEN
12 NYSackExchange Celek, Brent TE PHI

Round 13
1 NYSackExchange Packers DST
2 Big Papsmear McCoy, LeSean RB PHI
3 Vaughn-o-matic Longwell, Ryan K MIN
4 Doushmonsters* Bradshaw, Ahmad RB NYG
5 LandSharks Gould, Robbie K CHI
6 Bulletproof Tigers Delhomme, Jake QB CAR
7 Ball Don't Lie Elam, Jason K ATL
8 Ron Mexico: Redux Williams, Cadillac RB TB
9 Clamdyke Bars* Orton, Kyle QB DEN
10 The Jackson 4 Bruce, Isaac WR SF
11 Hennekey Rackers, Neil K ARI
12 Shark Week Crayton, Patrick WR DAL

Round 14
1 Shark Week Akers, David K PHI
2 Hennekey James, Edgerrin RB SEA
3 The Jackson 4 Folk, Nick K DAL
4 Clamdyke Bars* Boss, Kevin TE NYG
5 Ron Mexico: Redux* Williams, Ricky RB MIA
6 Ball Don't Lie Shiancoe, Visanthe TE MIN
7 Bulletproof Tigers Kaeding, Nate K SD
8 LandSharks Campbell, Jason QB WAS
9 Doushmonsters* Morgan, Josh WR SF
10 Vaughn-o-matic Watson, Benjamin TE NE
11 Big Papsmear Brown, Kris K HOU
12 NYSackExchange Tynes, Lawrence K NYG

-Keefe

Did David Wright Shrink?

That's actually terrible. I've never been hit in the head with 95 mph fast ball. I'd probably wear the helmet from Space Balls if I knew it would protect me. I am happy to see that Wright made his way back before the 2010 season, in large part because he is on my fantasy team.

Speaking of Fantasy, huge draft tonight. Rich Keefe and Tristan Besse are both trying to become the 1st Owner/ GM to have his name on the plaque twice. It's the big time. I'll hit you with the draft results tonight/ tomorrow.

-Keefe

UFC 102 Results

Sorry for the delay, here's what happened Saturday night in Oregon.

Under Card:

Evan Dunham beat Marcus Aurelio by split decision
Mark Munoz beat Nick Catone by split decision

Todd Duffee beat Tim Hague by first-round knockout
Mike Russow beat Justin McCully by unanimous decision
Gabriel Gonzaga beat Chris Tuchscherer by first-round TKO
Aaron Simpson beat Ed Herman by second-round TKO

Main Card:

Brandon Vera beat Krzysztof Soszynski by unanimous decision
Nate Marquardt beat Demian Maia by first-round KO (punch)
Jake Rosholt beat Chris Leben by third-round submission (head-and-arm choke)
Thiago Silva beat Keith Jardine by first-round KO
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira beat Randy Couture by unanimous decision

What is a tractor doing on home plate? The American Defenders, a Can-Am League team located in Nashua, New Hampshire, that is co-run by former Red Sox general manager Dan Duquette is a little behind on their payments to the city. In fact, between the city itself, the Police, and Fire, the Defenders owe more than $50,000.

How can they send a message that says, you are not playing baseball here tonight. They could lock the gates. They did that, but we all know the team can still get in and play the game, even if a crowd isn't on hand, which it hasn't been anyway. What if they place a huge tractor on home plate to teach them a lesson? Bingo. And there you have it. Complements to Chris the Intern who risked his life to take this picture.

-Keefe

Who will win A.L. Cy Young Award?

Josh Beckett takes the mound tonight for the struggling Red Sox looking to become the major's first 15 game winner. Boston is in a playoff race for the Wild Card, but Beckett might be in an even tighter race for the most prestigious pitching award in the league.

Here our my finalists with a about a month and half left in the season for the American League Cy Young Award, in no particular order.

Josh Beckett (14-4, 3.10, 145 K)
AL Ranks: (IP - 10th, Wins - 1st, ERA - 6th, K - 5th)

Roy Halladay (13-5, 2.65, 144 K)
AL Ranks: (IP - 1st, Wins - t2nd, ERA - 2nd, K - 6th)

Zach Greinke (11-7, 2.33, 174 K)
AL Ranks: (IP - 6th, Wins - t8th, ERA - 1st, K - 3rd)

Felix Hernandez (12-4, 2.72, 158 K)
AL Ranks: (IP - 7th, Wins - 5th, ERA - 3rd, K - 4th)

Justin Verlander (13-6, 3.28, 194 K)
AL Ranks: (IP - 3rd, Wins - 2nd, ERA - 8th, K - 1st)

It is rarely a closer but if it is it could be one of these two shutdown artists.

Mariano Rivera (35 saves, 1 blown, 1.94 ERA)
K/BB - 57/11

Joe Nathan (29 saves, 3 blown, 1.61 ERA)
K/BB - 58/8

So who do you got? Looking at the numbers I have to lean towards Halladay. He also has the fewest amount of walks with the most innings pitched out of these five starters. I've made it easy to answer the question, just vote on the poll found at the upper right of the page. If I missed anyone deserving of consideration let me know in the comments section.

-Keefe

The Sports Brief's MMA Rankings (8/17/09)

It's time now for another edition of The Sports Brief's MMA Rankings. A few major cards have already taken place this month, including UFC 101 and Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborgs, that have shaken up the Top 10s. One major change is Gegard Mousasi, who defeated Babablu in just 60 seconds time over the weekend in first fight in the US. He is now the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champ, therefore he is out of the middleweight rankings.

The king of the middleweights, Anderson Silva, shows up in the LHW rankings as well after his distruction of Forrest Griffin at UFC 101. Also you will see the return of our Pound 4 Pound Rankings. Take a look at them all and let the debate begin.

Heavyweight:

1. Fedor Emelianenko
2. Brock Lesnar
3. Josh Barnett
4. Frank Mir
5. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
6. Randy Couture
7. Alistair Overeem
8. Shane Carwin
9. Cain Velasquez
10. Brett Rogers

Chiek Kongo, Andrei Arlovski, Gabriel Gonzaga, Ben Rothwell, Fabricio Werdum, Heath Herring, Aleksander Emelianenko, Mirko Cro Cop, Junior Dos Santos


Light Heavyweight:

1. Lyoto Machida
2. Quinton Jackson
3. Rashad Evans
4. Anderson Silva
5. Forrest Griffin
6. Gegard Mousasi
7. Maurcio ‘Shogun’ Rua
8. Luiz Cane
9. Babalu Sobral
10. Rich Franklin

Keith Jardine, Thiago Silva, Chuck Liddell, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Tito Ortiz, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, Vladimir Matyushenko, Brandon Vera, Jon Jones


Middleweight:

1. Anderson Silva
2. Dan Henderson
3. Yushin Okami
4. Vitor Belfort
5. Robbie Lawler
6. Nathan Marquardt
7. Demian Maia
8. Jorge Santiago
9. Yoshihiro Akiyama
10. Cung Le

Michael Bisping, Thales Leites, Ricardo Almeida, Matt Lindland, Denis Kang, Chael Sonnen, Paulo Filho, Frank Trigg, Patrick Cote, Frank Shamrock, Kazuo Misaki, Chris Leben, Ronaldo Souza

We know Cung Le hasn't fought in 20 years (March of 2008 to be exact), but we heard he's coming back to action. Plus someone had to replace Mousasi on the Top 10 and we couldn't find anyone truly deserving.

Welterweight:

1. Georges St. Pierre
2. Jake Shields
3. Jon Fitch
4. Thiago Alves
5. Martin Kampmann
6. Josh Koscheck
7. Mike Swick
8. Matt Hughes
9. Paulo Thiago
10. Marius Zaromskis

Jay Hieron Nick Thompson, Dan Hardy, Karo Parisyan, Matt Serra, Carlos Condit, Marcus Davis, Drew Fickett, Frank Trigg

Lightweight:

1. BJ Penn
2. Shinya Aoki
3. Eddie Alverez
4. Joachim Hansen
5. Tatsuya Kawajiri
6. Kenny Florian
7. Gray Maynard
8. Frankie Edgar
9. Diego Sanchez
10. Gilbert Melendez

JZ Cavalcante, Mizuto Hirota, Satoru Kitaoka, Sean Sherk, Josh Thomson, Takanori Gomi, KJ Noons, Nick Diaz, Victor Ribero, Joe Stevenson, Roger Huerta

Pound 4 Pound

1. Anderson Silva
2. Fedor Emelianenko
3. Georges St. Pierre
4. BJ Penn
5. Lyoto Machida
6. Mike Brown
7. Quinton Jackson
8. Brian Bowles
9. Gegard Mousasi
10. Brock Lesnar

-The Sports Brief