Gridiron Tournament Season II Progress

[Sargun II]

[center][size="5"][b]Conference Renaming and Reassignments

[/b][size="3"]T[size="2"]his morning in Sarnunga, Prime Minister Klass announced that the CFC would be renamed from the Carthage Football Conference to the Ceuta Football Conference. In addition, she announced that the Republic Football League, or RFL, would reassign every existing team to a new division. Each division will be the final resting place for each team, and teams that are consistent throughout the seasons will stay in their own Division. Division switching is impossible. Here are the new conference division looks.
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Gibraltar Football Conference[/b][/i][/u]

[b][u]Division I[/u][/b]
Disparu Dratinis
Articuno Islands
VT Hokies
Keville Lions

[b][u]Division II[/u][/b]
Sarnunga Saints
Calgary Stampeders
Hansa Rainbow Warriors
Royal Minilla Island Armed Forces

[b][u]Division III[/u][/b]
Norway
Rebel Brutes
Mecha Paladins
Mathaian Daemons

[b][u]Division IV[/u][/b]
Alvonian Colberts
El Frito Banditos
Drakorian Hoplites
Debate Land Diplomats

[i][u][b]Ceuta Football Conference[/b][/u][/i]

[b][u]Division I[/u][/b]
Californian
Communistan
Arctica Lemurs
GSB RedSkings

[b][u]Division II[/u][/b]
Texas Longhorns
Flying Mex
The Nye Guys
Polish Phantoms

[b][u]Division III[/u][/b]
Adelaide Sea Dogs
NTR Wolves
Dogana Drop Bears
Tillery Mariners

[u][b]Division IV[/b][/u]
Roma Gladiators
Rhodesia Eagles
Ryadh Falcons
Eatonville Lumberjacks

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The season kicks off tonight at 8 PM Central, with the leading game between the Calgary Stampeders, playing out of Sarnunga, and the Hansa Rainbow Warriors.
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[Sargun II]

[center]Calgary Stampders 24 - 27 [b]Hansa Rainbow Warriors[/b]
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Calgary was the clear favorite heading into the new season. The newly-christened Hansa Rainbow Warriors had little bite to their bark heading into the game, and Calgary - a favorite for the Title last year - was expected to romp around. Unfortunately, on the eighth play of the game, the Calgary quarterback was sacked and his collarbone broken by the vicious hit. The Rainbow Warriors defense took advantage and held the Stampeders to 87 passing yards. The score was close mainly due to the Hansa's spotty special teams play, which allowed three drives starting within their own 30 yard line.

Hansa prevailed 27-24, and Calgary's stock has plummeted.

[Fizzydog]

OOC:Division III
Adelaide Sea Dogs
[i][b][u]NTR Wolves[/u][/b][/i]
Dogana Drop Bears
Tillery Mariners

Someone in this will win.

What a good game that was.

These are AI Madden games, right?

IC: NTR is ready for their first season of football.

[Sargun II]

All of these games are Madden AI games on highest difficulty, yes.

[Kevinho]

So how exactly will the comp be structured? We have to win the divisions and go through to a knockout? Sorry, not a massive expert in this sport.

[Sargun II]

The top team in each division of each conference automatically goes to the playoffs regardless of their record. The top two teams in each [b]conference[/b] that didn't win their division gets a "wild card" slot. For example, [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=71378&view=findpost&p=2108306]these[/url] are last years' records and [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=71378&view=findpost&p=2108923]this[/url] is the explanation of those records.

The same rules apply this season.

[Sargun II]

I sincerely apologize about the wait. All games have been simmed for the past two weeks, but I forgot to put the results up last night. Results (and standings) will go up after I go shopping.

[Sargun II]

[center][i][b][size="5"][color="#2e8b57"]CURRENT STANDINGS: WEEK 2[/color][/size]

Gibraltar Football Conference[/b][/i]

[b]Division I[/b]
Disparu Dratinis (2-0)
Articuno Islands (1-1)
VT Hokies (1-1)
Keville Lions (0-2)

[b]Division II[/b]
Sarnunga Saints (2-0)
Hansa Rainbow Warriors (2-0)
Royal Minilla Island Armed Forces (2-0)
Calgary Stampeders (1-1)


[b]Division III[/b]
Norway (2-0)
Rebel Brutes (1-1)
Mecha Paladins (1-1)
Mathaian Daemons (0-2)

[b]Division IV[/b]
Alvonian Colberts (1-1)
El Frito Banditos (1-1)
Drakorian Hoplites (0-2)
Debate Land Diplomats (0-2)

[i][b]Ceuta Football Conference[/b][/i]

[b]Division I[/b]
Arctica Lemurs (2-0)
Californian (1-1)
Communistan (1-1)
GSB RedSkins (0-2)

[b]Division II[/b]
Texas Longhorns (2-0)
Flying Mex (1-1)
The Nye Guys (1-1)
Polish Phantoms (0-2)

[b]Division III[/b]
Adelaide Sea Dogs (2-0)
Dogana Drop Bears (1-1)
NTR Wolves (0-2)
Tillery Mariners (0-2)

[b]Division IV
[/b]Rhodesia Eagles (2-0)
Roma Gladiators (1-1)
Ryadh Falcons (1-1)
Eatonville Lumberjacks (0-2) [/center]

[Sargun II]

There is always the possibility that there is an error in the way the records are presented. If so, please tell me.

[Subtleknifewielder]

"Another excellent game. I am proud to be this team's coach this year around."

[Fizzydog]

NTR Wolves (0-2)

Is that good?

[Firewater]

the Diplomats fought hard their first games, or so the citizens hoped as the first news of their team reached the homeland. At any rate, with the sucess of other sports teams in Debate Land, the Diplomats need to win soon, or risk being ignored for that other kind of football, or at least that is what their coach said in his first interview back home...

Edited February 26, 2010 by Firewater

[Subtleknifewielder]

[quote name='Fizzydog' date='26 February 2010 - 07:22 AM' timestamp='1267197959' post='2204932']
NTR Wolves (0-2)

Is that good? [img]http://forums.cybernations.net/public/style_emoticons/default/awesome.gif[/img]
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That's two straight losses.

[SpacingOutMan]

Coach Brandigan, upon their recent loss, said he was upset with the team's performance but was proud that they kept their attitudes civil throughout.

[loannes]

It is reported that the Hoplites lost because they had their pants on the ground. The coach warned them to get their pants off the ground or they would be replaced.

[Fizzydog]

[quote name='Subtleknifewielder' date='26 February 2010 - 03:07 PM' timestamp='1267218652' post='2205309']
That's two straight losses.
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Is that good?


NTR Wolves coach Kiok Hijiua is angered by the horrible games NTR put forth.

[Jordosaur94]

The coach of the Lumberjacks, Harry Smith, is frustrated by his team's weak performance, but he personally blames the team's lack of experience for the Lumberjacks' terrible performance.

[Pikachurin]

[quote name='Sargun' date='25 February 2010 - 08:56 PM' timestamp='1267149582' post='2204176']
[center]Disparu Dratinis (2-0)[/center]
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The players and other staff of the Disparu Dratinis would receive a monetary gift from King Pikachurin due to their excellent performance so far.

[Vedran]

The Arctica Lemurs are starting off good this season, ending the second week at the top of their division after last season's mediocre performance. The coach commented on the changes.

"American football is not very big in Arctica, so we were pretty green last season. Still, we did our best and have improved our technique. Hopefully we will have a stronger game this time around.

The weeks to come will show whether this success is just luck or if the team has turned itself around. I'm betting on the latter, and I'll make sure the guys keep that in mind during practice."

[Californian]

"The Californian team that lost the first game has been executed as per standard regulations. We also regret to state that the team that won a game was also executed due to an administrative error. We hope our new team composed of cute kittens will lead our team to victory."

[Biohazard]

"I am sure that the Flying Mex will come through for its nation," commented VotP, Francis Ferrer.

[Sargun II]

[center][size="5"][color="#2e8b57"][i][b]CURRENT STANDINGS: WEEK 3[/b][/i][/color][/size]
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[i][b] Gibraltar Football Conference[/b][/i]

[b]Division I[/b]
Disparu Dratinis (3-0)
VT Hokies (2-1)
Articuno Islands (1-2)
Keville Lions (0-3)

[b]Division II[/b]
Sarnunga Saints (3-0)
Hansa Rainbow Warriors (3-0)
Royal Minilla Island Armed Forces (3-0)
Calgary Stampeders (2-1)


[b]Division III[/b]
Norway (2-1)
Mecha Paladins (2-1)
Rebel Brutes (1-2)
Mathaian Daemons (0-3)

[b]Division IV[/b]
Alvonian Colberts (2-1)
El Frito Banditos (2-1)
Drakorian Hoplites (1-2)
Debate Land Diplomats (0-3)

[i][b]Ceuta Football Conference[/b][/i]

[b]Division I[/b]
Arctica Lemurs (3-0)
Californian (1-2)
Communistan (1-2)
GSB RedSkins (0-3)

[b]Division II[/b]
Texas Longhorns (2-1)
Flying Mex (2-1)
The Nye Guys (1-2)
Polish Phantoms (0-3)

[b]Division III[/b]
Adelaide Sea Dogs (3-0)
Dogana Drop Bears (1-2)
NTR Wolves (0-3)
Tillery Mariners (0-3)

[b]Division IV[/b]
[b] [/b]Rhodesia Eagles (3-0)
Ryadh Falcons (2-1)
Roma Gladiators (1-2)
[/center][center] Eatonville Lumberjacks (1-2) [/center]

Edited February 28, 2010 by Sargun

[Fizzydog]

NTR Wolves (0-3)


Keep up the good work, boys!

[Sargun II]

[center][size="3"]Game of the Week
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Flying Mex [b]17[/b] - 14 Dogana Drop Bears
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The Flying Mex capped off a successful 2-1 start to the season with a thrilling win over the Dogana Drop Bears. Both teams were 1-1 heading into the game, and both were looking for a reason to be contenders for the playoffs. Dogana got off to a fast start with a touchdown on the opening drive, but Flying Mex responded with two touchdowns in the second quarter. Dogana tied it up with a brilliantly orchestrated 86-yard touchdown double-reverse run, and late in the fourth quarter they had the ball in Flying Mex territory.

The Mex defence sacked the Bears quarterback and returned the fumble 63 yards to the 3 yard line. They ran the time out and kicked a field goal as time expired to tie for the lead in their division with the Texas Longhorns.

Edited February 28, 2010 by Sargun

[loannes]

With the win, the Hoplite coach happily reported that his team had gotten their pants off the ground and played to victory.