• 96 wk 6 Barry 90 Outlaw 28
• 2000 wk 6 Dahlin-Bethea 90 Deitrich 39.

McCowan's loss tumbles him to third place in the West as both Jackson and Brad Moses were big winners. Marvin Harrison scored 21 of DMC's 39 points.

One difference in this game was that Best's Min QB/Carter combo accounted for three scores combined, about half of Jackson's SF combo. Ron Dayne and Corey Dillon added scores and John Carney had a big day with 13 points. The 49 points are the most scored by Best in a losing game this year. He scored 48 in a loss to Brad Moses in week 5.

Curtis Martin continued his hot hand with three scores, Indy QBs scored three times and Joe Horn twice. Jeff Wilkins was among the several kickers to have a good day with 12 points.

Hank got hammered, but didn't lose much ground in the fading East as he remains a game back of second. The Moss/Williams trade goes in B-Mos favor this week as Moss scored and Ricky ran up and down the field, but did not cross the stripe. Worth noting Stacey Mack scored twice, but he was benched.

Outlaw jumped the gun on staring Michael Bennett. He didn;t play for the Vikes. Thus, the Splinter squad award goes to Kevan Barlow. His 8 points would have given Outlaw the win. Still, good efforts from Miami QBs, James Thrash (scoring twice two weeks in row) and a dozen from David Akers in a great week for kickers. Every point counts, and points may be the only route Outlaw has to the playoffs.

The recipient of this incredible good fortune is Cousins, who won the game Monday on a McNair TD pass. Not wanting to double his pleasure, he left the catcher, Kevin Dyson, on the bench. Curtis Conway accounted for Cousins other score. Cousins is 2-7 going into the "Calvin Bowl" next week.

In discussing Bud's chances this week, we noted in the preview that scoring was down. Well, week 9, at nearly 48 ppg was the highest scoring week of the year. Bud had a decent week, scoring 42 and was one of three teams over 40 to lose. Denver QBs scored twice and Antowain Smith had a two score game. The bets of the week concerned Bud's Dominic Rhodes. Rhodes did do much, but new that Edgerrin James might be out for the year means that Rhodes is nore than a "rent-a-back". However getting wins to catch R-Mo in a division dominated by JK might be a tall order.

1. R-Mo's Traveling Circus waiver Tue Nov 13 6:46:29 p.m. EDT 2001
   • dropped Martin, Tony ATL WR
2. R-Mo's Traveling Circus waiver Tue Nov 13 6:44:35 p.m. EDT 2001
   • dropped Buckhalter, Correll PHI RB
3. Bud's Bastards waiver Tue Nov 13 2:35:16 p.m. EDT 2001
   • dropped Andersen, Morten NYG PK
4. B-Mo's Drunken Stupor's waiver Tue Nov 13 9:46:25 a.m. EDT 2001
   • dropped White, Dez CHI WR
5. B-Mo's Drunken Stupor's waiver Tue Nov 13 9:45:39 a.m. EDT 2001
   • dropped Ravens, Baltimore BAL TM
6. BossStangs waiver Tue Nov 13 7:40:04 a.m. EDT 2001
   • dropped Pinkston, Todd PHI WR
7. Simply the Best waiver Mon Nov 12 8:32:31 p.m. EDT 2001
   • dropped Longwell, Ryan GBP PK
8. BossStangs waiver Mon Nov 12 3:06:28 p.m. EDT 2001
   • dropped Allen, James CHI RB
9. Margaritaville Parrotheads waiver Mon Nov 12 9:18:29 a.m. EDT 2001
   • dropped Steelers, Pittsburgh PIT TM
10. Ricker's Rejected Blowhards waiver Thu Nov 8 7:43:10 p.m. EDT 2001
    • dropped Mayes, Derrick FA WR
11. Ricker's Rejected Blowhards traded with B-Mo's Drunken Stupor's Thu Nov 8 6:57:57 p.m. EDT 2001
    • Ricker's Rejected Blowhards gave up Boston, David ARI WR
    • To B-Mo's Drunken Stupor's for Alstott, Mike TBB RB; Dunn, Warrick TBB RB
12. B-Mo's Drunken Stupor's waiver Thu Nov 8 4:02:10 p.m. EDT 2001
    • acquired Faulk, Kevin NEP RB
    • dropped
13. Cantrell traded with B-Mo's Drunken Stupor's Thu Nov 8 1:34:24 p.m. EDT 2001
    • Cantrell gave up Anderson, Mike DEN RB; Moss, Randy MIN WR
    • To B-Mo's Drunken Stupor's for Williams, Ricky NOS RB; Ward, Hines PIT WR
14. Bud's Bastards waiver Thu Nov 8 9:40:04 a.m. EDT 2001
    • acquired Stover, Matt BAL PK
    • dropped
15. BossStangs waiver Thu Nov 8 8:22:30 a.m. EDT 2001
    • acquired Pinkston, Todd PHI WR
    • dropped
16. BossStangs waiver Thu Nov 8 8:03:51 a.m. EDT 2001
    • acquired Allen, James CHI RB
    • dropped
17. R-Mo's Traveling Circus waiver Thu Nov 8 7:54:56 a.m. EDT 2001
    • acquired Buckhalter, Correll PHI RB
    • dropped
18. R-Mo's Traveling Circus waiver Thu Nov 8 7:54:14 a.m. EDT 2001
    • acquired Martin, Tony ATL WR
    • dropped
19. B-Mo's Drunken Stupor's waiver Thu Nov 8 7:22:15 a.m. EDT 2001
    • acquired White, Dez CHI WR
    • dropped
20. B-Mo's Drunken Stupor's waiver Thu Nov 8 7:19:44 a.m. EDT 2001
    • acquired Galloway, Joey DAL WR
    • dropped Joseph, Elvis JAC RB
21. B-Mo's Drunken Stupor's waiver Thu Nov 8 7:16:18 a.m. EDT 2001
    • acquired Jets, New York NYJ TM
    • dropped
22. Simply the Best waiver Thu Nov 8 7:07:05 a.m. EDT 2001
    • acquired Carney, John NOS PK
    • dropped
23. You Don't Know JACK, Son! waiver Thu Nov 8 1:02:44 a.m. EDT 2001
    • acquired McAllister, Deuce NOS RB; Jones, Freddie SDC TE; Cowboys, Dallas DAL TM
    • dropped
24. Margaritaville Parrotheads waiver Wed Nov 7 11:59:54 p.m. EDT 2001
    • acquired Steelers, Pittsburgh PIT TM
    • dropped
25. JonesKlingman waiver Wed Nov 7 12:09:43 p.m. EDT 2001
    • dropped Carney, John NOS PK
26. Margaritaville Parrotheads waiver Wed Nov 7 12:08:12 p.m. EDT 2001
    • acquired Chapman, Doug MIN RB
    • dropped Anderson, Richie NYJ RB
27. Bud's Bastards waiver Wed Nov 7 11:29:34 a.m. EDT 2001
    • acquired Muhammad, Muhsin CAR WR
    • dropped Glenn, Terry NEP WR
28. Ricker's Rejected Blowhards waiver Tue Nov 6 11:24:38 p.m. EDT 2001
    • dropped Buccaneers, Tampa Bay TBB TMQB

• Ricker: Ricker has been running hot and cold all season depending on how the Rams do. In is favor is the fact that he plays in a very tight division and that he scores a lot of points. Currently he sits in a points slot, but might be in trouble if the Moses Brothers and Jackson falls out of second place. The Rams schedule is very soft down the stretch, so he could gather lots of points. Playoff Chances: Probable.
• Brown: Brown sits in first place thanks to a win last week, but the East remains tight. In his favor is the fact that he has scored lots of points so far. Oakland's schedule is average. Probable
• Cantrell: Hank's got out to an awful start, and still has difficulty scoring. One problem among others is a lack off production for the QB position. The Jets are a running team and have a week run defense. Therefore Jet games tend to be fast moving and low scoring. The other QB, the Browns have a solid defense and are not prone to shootouts. Randy Moss, a popular choice for first half bust, needs to shake it off. Playoff Chances: Doubtful
• Best: Best lost a couple "should have won" games to Bud and B-Mo, but surprised McCowan and Brown, two solid teams. Best isn't scoring at a solid clip and will need to hold onto second place. He's not likely to do well if he falls into a points competition. The Vikings have a brutal schedule, and a porous defense. If the offense can play to their potential, there could be lots of points in their games. Playoff Chances: Questionable
• Rick Moses: R-Mo started off white hot, but has lot four in a row. There does not seem to be anything wrong with his team. He has three solid backs and a solid QB in Philly. His recievers are average. Thanks to his fast start, R-Mo has a few points in the bank, but he should have no problem capturing second place. He's better than Bud, and his team will stop it's swoon. Playoff Chances: Probable.
• Deitrich: Down years by Bud in this league are rare. It must be painful to comprehend that at 35 ppg, but is tracking 25 fewer points per game than his record setting 2000 season. Denver is a solid QB; the rest of Bud's team is not solid. Fred Taylor has been the key. If we can return in time, Bud might me able to do some damage in the division and steal second from R-Mo. Playoff Chances: Questionable.
• Jones/Klingman: Thanks to the 7-1 start and a 4 game divisional lead, this is virtual lock, but stranger things have happened. Longtime BRFL watchers are stunned by JK's championship and the 6-0 start. However, the secret to their success is they have the top QB in the league in Indy, the two top backs in the league with Curtis Martin and Priest Holmes (Heads shake, "Priest Holmes?") and the second best kicker in the league with Jeff Wilkins and the second best defense in the league with New Orleans. They play in the weakest division. Playoff Chances:Probably
• Cousins: This we know, Cousins probably won't win the division. He has shown some life in recent weeks, and won a game, but he's ranked at the bottom in scoring. The one thing that gives him hope is that R-Mo and Bud are only 2 games ahead of him and second place isn't out of the realm of possibility. Playoff Chances:Doubtful
• Outlaw: The 66 point outburst in week 8 reminded us of the Outlaw team we liked back in week 2. Outlaw's strength is his two solid backs in Stephen Davis and Ahman Green. His rookies, Michael Bennett and Kevan Barlow have not stepped up. His recievers are hot and cold. His QBs are not having a solid year. However, the long range outlook is shaky. This is a strong division, and Outlaw does not have many points in the bank. Playoff Chances: Doubtful.
• Brad Moses: As I write this, Brad is shaking up his team through trades. So now what he relyed upon in the first half might now longer be in place in the second half. The 5-3 record would mean something in the other divisions, here, he's in third, staying in the hunt as a points qualifer, hoping that Rick and Ricker win division slots. If Moss sheds his first half bust label and if David Boston lives up to expectations. Nevertheless, I have to rate his team as Questionable for the playoffs.
• Jackson: Hidden in his 0-2 start and obscured by the success of B-Mo and DMC, is the fact that Jackson is the highest scoring team in the BRFL. The Jeff Garcia/ Terrell Owens combo is punishing opponents sometimes with 2 or 3 scores a week. He has an emergent rookie in Anthony Thomas, now carrying the load for the surprising Bears. And there is Jimmy Smith, capable of big games at anytime. What Jackson needs to do is move Green Bay QB for a competant back. Trade winds are now blowing throughout the league. What may go wrong is that SF's schedule toughens when division play returns. However, CJ has a ton of points in the bank. Playoff Chances: Probable
• McCowan: The last two weeks we have celebrated DMC for knocking off JK and his incredible comeback Monday night to survive Cantrell. He's in a tough division, but points scored (like the BRFL season high 73 against JK) will help should Jackson and Brad Moses finish in the division slots. Playoff Chances: Probable

Which Outlaw shows up this week: The 66 point Outlaw of last week or the 14 point Outlaw of week 7. Whoever it is won't be a match for Nander.

Jackson is sitting in good shape with the 49'ers at home against the Saints, who defense hasn't been as solid as expected. I expect the Terrell Owens to continue to show up his coach and score some TDs. The A-train will be rolling as well.

This will be a tight game, but I Jackson win his first game against Best since '98.

• 2001 38.7
• 2000 44.6
• 1999 34.4
• 1998 36.9
• 1997 36.1
• 1996 35.3

There is talk the Edgerrin James might return this week, and that would spell trouble for Bud's Dominic Rhodes. Fred Taylor is still a couple weeks away. Denver QBs gets San Diego at home. The Chargers may be hot and cold, but they have a decent defense.

B-Mo has traded away Ricky Williams, the hero of two of his wins. Is that bad karma? Maybe, but it probably won't bother him this week. Although he wants me to pick against him, B-Mo should have his way with Bud no matter what I decide.