Power Pros Forum

As some of the older members may remember, back when I first joined the site I had a Backyard Baseball season log. It was fun to write and seemed to be generally well-received, so I've decided to create a similar log, this time with Backyard Football.

Just as with the original, I will be incorporating a fantasy element if enough are interested. The teams are small, so participation will be limited (up to 7, depending on if I can reasonably keep track of points for every player on the team) but I intend to make it so that any one player or position has no significant advantage.

If you're interested in participating, PM me and I'll randomize the draft order once I get everything set up. If not, I hope you'll at least follow a long as a fan of the BFL.

Whoaho, JP back in the log game????? Ayyy

Yessss, this is gonna be awesome

I'm hyped as hell. Let's goooo!

Melonheads' 2015 Roster Set
Fresh-faced RB looks to make splash alongside veteran Marino
September 2nd, 2015

Coming off a campaign in which the Melonheads failed to reach the playoffs—losing two of their last three to fall a game short at 7-7—the acquisition of running back Nick White is hoped to be the final push that the team needs. The Melonheads' most valuable asset, quarterback Danny Marino, will have familiar weapons to work with, as wideouts Amir Khan and Ashley Webber return following productive but unspectacular 2014 campaigns. Charged with the task of protecting Marino will be the team's other newest member, Angela Delvecchio, a skilled linegirl and placekicker. Pass protection was the Achilles heel of last year's team, so Delvecchio's play will be integral to this year's performance. Headlining the defense will be hard-hitting linebacker Marky Dubois and speedy safety/return girl Gretchen Hasselhoff.

The team's schedule will be released sometime during the week; in the meantime, all we can do is wait for what will certainly be another exciting season of BFL football!

Roster

QB - Danny Marino
Dan holds almost every passing record in the book. In fact, there wasn't even a book until he came along. He's not the fastest kid, but you don't have to be fast when you can pass like he does.

RB - Nick White
White isn't the best as a pass-catching back, but Marino's vertical threat style of play means that doesn't matter a whole lot. He's very quick and has the arm strength to complete a trick pass or two.

WR/CB - Ashley Webber
No, this isn't Sidney again. It's her twin sister, Ashley. Individually, Ashley and Sidney are good all-around athletes, but when they play together, they're even better.

WR/CB - Amir Khan
Amir's a smart kid. He's got a great eye for the ball and a pretty respectable kicking leg. He likes to play with his big brother Achmed.

OL/DL/K - Angela Delvecchio
Angela's got two left feet. Just get out of the way when she uses them. She can kick that ball to the moon. Her clumsiness makes her a liability on offense, but on defense it almost helps her.

LB - Marky Dubois
Marky learned how to play football by tackling goats. Marky doesn't wear shoes, and getting him to put on a helmet isn't easy either.

S/KR/PR - Gretchen Hasselhoff
Gretchen is one of the fastest players in the league. She's also got one of the fastest mouths. If she ever stops talking, she'd make a pretty good running back free safety.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I currently have six participants, so there's room for one more. The draft order is as follows:

1. LetsGoMets77
2. AgentP
3. Baseballteen9500
4. Paul McCartney15
5. Powerprosfan31
6. ZeroGibson13
7. BrewersFuzz

LGM, you're on the clock. I don't have the scoring system perfected just yet, but I'm working on creating one that won't favor any of these players for anything other than their respective levels of play. Choose wisely.

I'm in too I'd love to do this

LGM picks Dan Marino. AgentP is on the clock.

You can post your pick in the thread so the next person knows when it's their turn.

I'll take my dude Marky Dubois

I'll take nick white as third pick in the draft

I'll take Ashley Webber.

Gotta take my boy Amir

Hasselhoff I guess

Angela Delvecchio... last pick=first place?

BFL Football One Day Away
Doubleheader Against Fishes Headlines Schedule
September 5th, 2015

With the 2015 BFL season kicking off tomorrow, it seems like a good time to take a second look at the Melonheads' 2015 schedule:

Week 1: vs. Bengals
Week 2: @ Broncos
Week 3: vs. Rockets
Week 4: vs. Bombers
Week 5: vs. Wombats
Week 6: @ Fishes
Week 7: vs. Fishes
Week 8: @ Patriots
Week 9: @ Bills
Week 10: @ Lions
Week 11: vs. Pigskins
Week 12: @ Dolphins
Week 13: vs. Broncos
Week 14: @ Bengals

Of course, the Melonheads will be competing again in the Parks Division of the Backyard Conference with the Broncos, Fishes, and Bengals all looking to compete for the division crown and secure a spot in the playoffs.
________________________________________________________________________

The fantasy scoring systems is as follows but is subject to change:

Passing:
Yards: 0.08
TD: 4
Interception: -2

Rushing:
Yards: 0.1
TD: 6
Fumble: -2

Receiving:
Reception: 0.5
Yards: 0.15
TD: 6

Defensive:
Tackle: 1.5
Sack: 3
Interception: 5
Fumble Recovery: 5
TD: 15

Return:
Yards: 0.08
TD: 15

NOTE: Amir Khan and Ashley Webber will NOT receive points for their defensive stats.

Cincinnati Bengals (0-0) vs. Humongous Melonheads (0-0)
September 6th, 2015

GAME SUMMARY:

1st Quarter:
0:46 (HM 15) - Toss left to Nick White. FUMBLE recovered by Mikey Thomas at the HM 22.
0:30 (HM 12) - Liz Kinghorn rushes up the middle. FUMBLE recovered by Marky Dubois and returned to the HM 31.
0:04 (CIN 10) - Danny Marino passes over the middle. TOUCHDOWN caught by Amir Khan. XP GOOD. 7-0 HM.

2nd Quarter:
0:54 (CIN 20) - Liz Kinghorn rushes up the middle. FUMBLE recovered by Marky Dubois at the CIN 27.
0:36 (CIN 04) - Danny Marino passes to the corner of the endzone. TOUCHDOWN caught by Amir Khan. XP GOOD. 14-0 HM.
0:16 (CIN 38) - Mikey Thomas passes to the left side of the field. INTERCEPTION caught by Ashley Webber and returned to the CIN 43.

3rd Quarter:
0:47 (50) - Mikey Thomas passes right side to Cindy Chang who runs it to the end zone for a TOUCHDOWN. XP GOOD. 14-7 HM.
0:34 (HM 29) - Danny Marino passes deep over the middle. INTERCEPTION by Liz Kinghorn returned to the HM 39.
0:23 (CIN 35) - Liz Kinghorn rushes up the middle. FUMBLE recovered by Amir Khan at the CIN 39.
0:04 (CIN 12) - Toss left to Nick White for a TOUCHDOWN. XP GOOD. 21-7 HM.

4th Quarter:
0:45 (HM 42) - Mikey Thomas passes over the middle to Cindy Chang who runs it to the end zone for a TOUCHDOWN. XP GOOD. 21-14 HM.

FINAL SCORE:

Cincinnati Bengals (0-1) - 14
Humongous Melonheads (1-0) - 21

PLAYER STATISTICS:

Danny Marino - 9-11, 88 yards, 2 TD, INT
Nick White - 11 rushes, 46 yards, TD, fumble, 2 rec, 10 yards
Ashley Webber - 1 rec, 19 yards
Amir Khan - 6 rec, 91 yards, 2 TD
Angela Delvecchio - 4 tkls, sack, 3-3 XP
Marky Dubois - 6 tkls, sack, 2 fum rec
Gretchen Hasselhoff - 4 tkls, sack, 31 return yards

FANTASY POINTS:

1. Amir Khan (Powerprosfan31) - 28.65 points
2. Marky Dubois (AgentP) - 22.0 points
3. Danny Marino (LetsGoMets77) - 13.04 points
4. Angela Delvecchio (BrewersFuzz) - 12.0 points
5. Gretchen Hasselhoff (ZeroGibson13) - 11.48 points
6. Nick White (Baseballteen9500) - 11.1 points
7. Ashley Webber (Paul McCartney15) - 3.35 points