2015: Mock Draft Analysis

Coach Barnes returns to aid Commissioner Stubbs in analyzing the already out of date mock draft that took place on last weeks episode! Find out what trends happened, who went too high, who went too low, the steals and the reaches, and the best and worst teams. Disclaimer: this draft is completely inaccurate of how the real draft will be.

Bracketology: Great game in LOC history (Third Place Finals)

We're nearly there. Two months ago I set out on the journey of finding the best game in LOC history, and today we're one step closer to its conclusion. While there are no doubt many more incredible games to come, we must take note of the 2 that didn't quite make the final. But really, every game in this bracket is truly what the league is all about. Friendship, competition, and incredible scenes.

Third Place Finals
(41) Stat Change-Gate Vs. (64) Corona Bowl VI
Either of these games would have been a worthy winner, but instead they're battling it out for the right of 3rd place. Stat Change-Gate took place in Week 9 of the 2013 season between Bear Necessities and Forge Flyers. Both of these teams were having middling years and would not make a playoff appearance. Forge Flyers were holding a lead in this one from the Thursday night game all through the 9pm games, but surrendered the lead during the Sunday night game. Forge Flyers tried to stage a comeback on Monday night, but ultimately fell 5 points short, losing to Bear Necessities 120.98 - 115.56. That was until, the following Tuesday morning. As it would turn out, a TD pass by Bear Necessities QB Joe Flacco was reviewed and found to be a lateral pass, therefore a run play. This wiped 6 points off the board from Flacco & Bear Necessities score, giving Forge Flyers the only Tuesday win in the LOC ever, with a score of 115.56 - 114.98. To this day, the most controversial game in history.

Corona Bowl VI was an incredible game for so many reasons. Week 16 of the 2014 season, The Dream Team faced Tom's Tyrants. The Dream Team had only made playoffs once before in 2012, going one and done. They had a tremendous start to 2014, but a slew of running back injuries marred their season. However, they managed to reach the Corona Bowl for the first time in their history. Tom's Tyrants put themselves on the map with a somewhat surprising title in 2011 - the first by a Rookie Division team. Ever since then they have been one of the best and most respected teams in the LOC. 2014 wasn't going to plan however, and they were 2-5 entering Week 8. What happened next had only been done once before by Gridiron Gang in 2010. They would go on to win 6 of their last 7 regular season games to sneak into the playoffs, putting up score lines of over 200 and 198 along the way. They charged to their second Corona Bowl appearance. The game itself was a close one throughout, The Dream Team held the lead from the start of the the game, albeit never more than a 20 point lead. It was the Monday night football game, The Dream Team held about a 14 point lead with Julius Thomas and A.J. Green to play. Tom's Tyrants only had C.J. Anderson left to play, and had conceded defeat before the resolution of the game. What happened next would make Coach Nathwani wish he got that concession in writing. A.J. Green wound up not catching a pass on the night, while Julius Thomas only managed 3.3 points. Tom's Tyrants had their chance, and late in the game C.J. Anderson gave them a narrow lead. They would hold on to the lead, winning the closest Corona Bowl ever, 103.02 - 100.76. Never before have we seen a comeback as dramatic as this, at such an important time. Tom's Tyrants became the first team to win 2 Corona Bowls, and have never lost a title game.

Winner: Corona Bowl VI
Reason: I feel like this game suffers a bit from the recency effect - because it is so recent it is overlooked for fairness of the older games. But realistically, in 5 years we'll still be talking about this game, and in all honesty I'm kind of sad it didn't win the greatest game this time round. But it is definitely top 3.

2015: Mock Draft

Co-host Chris Leach may be the absent LOC correspondent in the Bay Area, but that doesn't stop Commissioner Stubbs, current champion Coach Barnes and former champion Coach Burdett from bringing you a blockbuster episode of the LOC Report: The 2015 LOC Mock Draft.

Bracketology: Greatest game in LOC history (Semi-Finals)

Here we are, the semi finals, the final four. In this article the best two games (so far) in LOC history will be determined, with the third being determined next week. All of these games are incredible, but which deserves to be called the best?

(21) Chiquitos Vs. (41) Stat Change-Gate

What more can we say about these great games? 'Chiquitos' has rolled through 'Down to the wire', 'The underdog', and 'Passing is overrated' on its way to the semi finals. The game took place in a critical part of the season, Week 14, with many teams still vying for a playoff spot. The significance of this game was huge, as the winner Gridiron Gang wound up going to the Corona Bowl. What's more, it was just an entertaining game in a great atmosphere. A 115-109 victory against Burdettinators, a Monday night comeback, Mexican food, what more do you need?

'Stat Change-Gate' has beaten some really tough games on its way. Taking down 'Wembley Woes' and 'Even my backups nearly beat you' is no small feat. Although this game had no significance on the 2013 season, it was still an astonishing game. The narrow 120-115 victory only to be ripped away from Bear Necessities by a touchdown pass that was actually ruled a lateral, and in fact a run play. This gave Forge Flyers the victory on Tuesday morning (the only game ever won on a Tuesday) 115-114. Certainly the most controversial game in history, and I feel it's that controversy that will keep it from ultimately winning.

Winner: Chiquitos

Reason: This was incredibly hard, but I don't think the best game should be because of a controversy, and that's what prevented Stat Change-Gate from moving on

(45) Corona Bowl V Vs. (64) Corona Bowl VI

'Corona Bowl V' has been a Corona Bowl killer thus far, knocking out Corona Bowl 1 & 2, as well as #200Club. But it rightfully deserves to be where it is in the bracket. There's nothing more important in the LOC calendar as a Corona Bowl, especially one between two fierce rivals, Burdettinators and The Tuckfards. We know how special this one is in the history books, with Burdettinators having never beaten The Tuckfards prior to this game, and them doing so in a record breaking fashion. This game was neck and neck come the end of the 6pm games too, making it even more enticing.

'Corona Bowl VI' should simply be known as 'The Comeback'. A Tom's Tyrants team fresh of 7 wins in 8 to just get to the Corona Bowl, against an early season superstar The Dream Team, who somewhat stumbled into the title game. They've beaten some really good games on their path too, 'James Milner Bowl I', 'The Tie', and 'Penalty on the play'. A game The Dream Team were winning for pretty much the whole duration, only to have it snatched away in the final minutes. My only problem with this is that we all thought this was done and dusted, so the comeback was more out of surprise seeing the result Tuesday morning, rather than having a nail biting conclusion. But let's not forget, this was the title that gave the LOC its first 2 time champion.

Winner: Corona Bowl V

Reason: There is no doubt Corona Bowl VI was special, but we all thought it was done. Corona Bowl V was just a great occasion. The entire league was enamoured with the game, and we're all rooting for one team. A clutch performance, long standing rivals, it was a tremendous game.

So, this gives us our final round of the bracket.

Final: (21) Chiquitos Vs. (45) Corona Bowl V

3rd place: (41) Stat Change-Gate Vs. (64) Corona Bowl VI

2015: Worst draft picks of all time

Coach Leach joins Commissioner Stubbs for his final podcast for a while as he embarks to San Francisco to scout out the fantasy players in the Bay area. He couldn't have picked a better podcast to leave us with, the worst draft picks of all time, and boy there are some bad ones.

Bracketology: Greatest game in LOC history (quarter finals, part II)

(10) Corona Bowl II Vs. (45) Corona Bowl V
Gridiron Gang had a terrible start to the season, going 3-5 in the first 8 weeks. In the next 8, they'd earn the nickname Cardiac Kids for their heroic comeback to win 6 of 7 to reach the Corona Bowl. They faced none other than current champion, their father, Coach D. Stubbs and Bear Necessities for the title. As had been the case for months, Gridiron Gang were caught in a tight game, but once they took the lead they didn't give it back. It was a nail biter the whole way through, with Bear Necessities never being behind by more than 16. Gridiron Gang won 113-97.

Burdettinators were having a historic season. They set a record amount of points in a season, and strolled to the Corona Bowl. But they had one problem, a certain rival they had never beaten,  The Tuckfards. The Tuckfards, in another great season, were looking to bring home the title after failing to do so a year before. In one of the biggest upsets in LOC history, Burdettinators beat their rival for the first time with a record setting 161 points in a Corona Bowl. To this day, the only win they have against The Tuckfards.

Winner: Corona Bowl V
Reason: Both have great stories and were great games, but Corona Bowl V just edges it


(64) Corona Bowl VI Vs. (63) James Milner Bowl I
After winning their first title in 2011, Tom's Tyrants became one of the most successful teams in the LOC. Winning seasons became common place. But 2014 wasn't going to plan. Entering week 8, they were 2-5, staring a losing season in the face. In a Gridiron Gang-esque turnaround, they won 7 of the next 8 to reach the Corona Bowl. To become the first repeat champion, they'd have to defeat early season super stars The Dream Team. After a close game, The Dream Team held a 14 point lead entering Monday night, with 2 players left opposed to Coach Barnes' 1. In an unprecedented turn of events, The Dream Team would only score 3 more points while Tom's a Tyrants would get 20, winning their second title 103-100.

2014 was a record worse for Jeff's Seals and Forge Flyers, both having the losingest seasons in history at 2-12. They faced each other in the first and only 2 week long James Milner Bowl to decide who the loser of the league was. Forge Flyers took the first leg, but Jeff's Seals made up the difference, winning by a small margin and saddling Forge Flyers with the title of 2014 loser. Forge Flyers also made a ill advised bet which will mean their team will be gracing a picture of James Milner as their logo for 2015.

Winner: Corona Bowl VI
Reason: Come on.

2015: Pass Ball Game Review

One of the most encapsulating events on the LOC calendar, the second annual pass ball game took place this weekend, so what better way to relive it (or if you were unfortunately unable to make it find out what took place) than to listen the recap show with Commissioner Stubbs and Co-host Chris Leach.

Bracketology: Greatest game in LOC history (quarter finals, part I)

(44) Passing is overrated Vs. (21) Chiquitos
The Tuckfards were in the midst of another terrific season. They'd set the new record for playoff appearances all time and in a row, and were one game away from their first Corona Bowl. To get there, they had to overcome IKNAN, and boy did they. Jamaal Charles put up over 50 points, the highest ever single total by a player in playoff history. Supported by Brees and Murray who put up over 20 each, Coach Merritt rolled to the Corona Bowl 160-114.

Gridiron Gangs post championship year was less than stellar. Entering week 14 at 6-7, they needed a win, and ADRZ to lose to IKNAN, without them outscoring Gridiron Gang by 50 points. To add more fuel to the fire, game day was spent at Chiquitos for Coach Stubbs' 18th. He was playing Burdettinators. It was a tight game, with Burdettinators leading throughout the 6pm games (and letting Coach Stubbs know). The lead would swap a couple of times until the Monday night game. They got the win 115-109, and IKNAN beat ADRZ 161-103, advancing Coach Stubbs to the playoffs.

Winner: Chiquitos
Reason: Passing is overrated was a great game, but lacks the story and drama of Chiquitos


(19) Even my backups nearly beat you Vs. (41) Stag change-gate
5-4 Burdettinators faced a tough test in Week 10 of the 2010 season, facing current champion Bear Necessities. But you'd be forgiven for thinking if the current champ was Burdettinators in this game. Burdettinators put up a mightily impressive (and quite probably record high at the time) 179 points to Bear Necessities 117. But the amazing part was Coach Burdett also scored 113 on the bench! Benches beating starting lineups isn't rare, but with this amount of points it almost never happens. This is likely the highest scoring week on an entire team ever.

Forge Flyers were having a middling 4-4 season, while Bear Necessities were awash at 2-6. Little did we know that a game between these 2 in week 9 of 2013 would become one of the most memorable, and the most controversial game in history. This was a mightily close game, which finished 120-115. Or so we thought. There was a pass by Bear Necessities QB Joe Flacco to a running back in the flat. Upon review, this was not a pass, but in fact a lateral. This took 6 points away from Joe Flacco, and Bear Necessities, also relieving them of a win.

Winner: Stat change-gate
Reason: To make it through at this point, you need a story or a hook. This game certainly has a hook.