Knights, Griffons both upset
Pachys pick up first win; Nightmare still winless

The defending champion NIKEtown Knights were knocked from the ranks of the undefeated, falling victim 63-46 to the other league team with two titles: Wisconsin. The Cheeseheads were propelled by huges days from WR Antonio Freeman (20), RB Mike Alstott (17) and QB Steve Young (16). NIKEtown drops to 3-1, but maintains a one-game lead over Keystone in the Paterno Division.

The other team from last year’s Fantasy Bowl also suffered a loss. New York fell to Dallas 56-55. The loss drops New York’s record to 2-2, and into a 2nd-place tie with Dallas in the Cappalletti Division. Both New York and Dallas trail Wisconsin, who upped their record to 3-1.

Syracuse remains undefeated after a solid win over Miami 64-49. WR Jimmy Smith had a huge Monday Night game with 17 points, holding off the late charge by Muffdiver RBs Natrone Means and Jerome Bettis. Syracuse is tied atop the Engle Division with the only other undefeated team in the FFL: Pennsylvania. The Wildcats beat division rival Richmond 56-39.

Getting it’s first win this week was southern California, as the team formerly known as the Pittsburgh Pachyderms beat the Keystone Longfellows 68-66. Mario Bates had a huge 30-point game for Keystone, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Brett Favre, Derrick Alexander and company. The other team based in southern California, the Newport Beach Nightmare, remains firmly entrenched on Elm Street, as they become the only winless team in the league at 0-4. New Denver beat the Nightmare 48-30.

The final game to report was also a tight affair. The Mercer Mustangs, behind a 23-point day from Jeff George, defeated the Big Carolina Bang 54-51. The Big Bang had a balanced attack (4 starters in double figures) but had points from only one receiver. A big 16-point day from K John Carney also helped Mercer, who ups their record to 2-2. Carolina falls to 1-3.

 

Wildcats: Boston bound
PA franchise move imminent, sources say

The Pennsylvania Wildcats are bound for Boston, according to a source close to the situation who asked to remain anonymous.

Wildcats owner Ron Yeany would neither confirm nor deny the report. In a prepared statement, Yeany said the team would likely be holding a press conference next week.

Our source at Fantasy Football Flyer went a step further and said the move to Boston is nearly a done deal. Ownership is waiting to make sure all the details are set before making any major announcement, said the source.

The anonymous source also said Yeany will be travelling to Boston before the end of September to finalize a stadium deal.

The Wildcats have made no secret of wanting out of Central Pennsylvania. It’s a brutal market trying to retain a fan base when you’re competing with Joe Paterno and the Nittany Lions for the eye of football fans.

The State College franchise was sold to new out-of-town owners prior to the 1997 season, and it appears the Wildcats will move and leave the Nittany Lions as the only team on the block.

 

 

Boycott rumors persist
NP fans may be organizing a NIKEtown boycott

Unrest persists in league circles over the perceived “sellout” of the franchise now known as the NIKEtown Knights. The defending champs — formerly known as the LA Riot! — are the target of a rumored boycott by the Newport Beach Nightmare.

Nightmare owner Dan Callahan, in an email fired off to Fantasy Football Flyer, said “How can I stand by and let McClain kill the game of football? I could understand this if Sam had graduated from USC — but a Penn Stater? Perhaps Sam’s stay so close to tommy trojan has warped his values. Hopefully a return to his roots(pal) will bring him back to reality.”

Sam also sucks, according to the email message.

At least one other owner, however, has commended the business dealings of McClain. Rich Sladic, co-owner of the New Denver 2x4s, said this league thrives on free-spirited individuals and that NIKEtown should go for it. Sladic also indicated that New Denver co-owner Mike White was upset that he didn’t pursue a deal with Nike. No indication if the Woodies are negotiating any other sponsorship deals at this time.

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