THE ROLLINGSKULL, VOLUME 10, ISSUE 146
October 21, 2016 |  Music by The Tubes, "Talk to Ya Later"

     So Many 3 & 3's

     Should the Commissioner Eliminate the Western Division?
     Would Anyone Even Notice?
     Not Exactly a Points Power House

     Delflators Bounce Back Against MYLF in Week 6

     Regards, E. A. Presley
     Editor and Chief of the Rolling Skull




 

Last week's question, "Who was the only Jet in the 20th century to score four touchdowns in a single game?"  The correct answer was Wesley Walker .  In a wild 51-45 overtime win over the Dolphins in 1986, Walker hauled in six passes for 194 yards and the 4 TDs. His third touchdown of the game forced overtime and his fourth won the game. This was sweet redemption for Walker since he had fumbled late in the fourth quarter to set up Miami's go ahead TD.

When he retired, he had caught 438 passes for 8306 yards and 71 touchdowns.  Walker is now a retired physical education teacher at Park View Elementary School in Kings Park, New York, and an occasional sports radio show commentator. He has two sons and a daughter. His older son, John, was a 3x All-American lacrosse player at The United States Military Academy at West Point. His younger son, Austin, played lacrosse at Johns Hopkins University. He is also the godfather of Alexandra Florant, the daughter of the track and field star Carl Florant.  Like many former NFL players, Walker suffers from a variety of ailments as a direct result from his playing days, which he detailed in a revealing 2016 interview with Long Island Pulse Magazine.

This week's question is, "What NFL team was the firsr to have an insignia on their helmet?"  (Bonus points for year and the artist).

a.  Browns
b.  Rams
c.  Cardinals
d.  Bears
e.  Giants  

All trivia answers should be submitted to E.A. Presley.  This week's winners will receive a copy of  "Kitty's Guide to Smiling at One and Five."






 

This week's checklist:

1.  Make sure you check your roster prior to Thursday games to make sure you don't lock in or lock out  the wrong player.  Your other players for
     Sunday and Monday will lock in at 12:59 Sunday morning (with the exception of those goofy early European games that the NFL schedules).

2.   Kalish is Pete's (plpurvis@bellsouth.net) back up if for some reason you have to get a hold of the league office before game time (or go on record)
      Jeff's email,  JKalish@shepherdagency.com  for backup.  VP Jeff Kalish now has administrative privileges if anyone has problems with the
      website.

3.  Karl's quick tutorial on the "My Fantasy League Software, http://offl-balls.com/howtoguide.htm.

4.  League Entry is $120.  Free agents, $5 a pop.  You can pay me in advance or wait.  Just don't leave me hanging at season's end. 

5. To enjoy the music with your pc table for  the site, you need Adobe Flash.   The FireFox browser now longer supports Flash.  For cell phone, they
      do offer the FlashFox browser now for anDroid.

6.  For cell phones, here is the wireless live scoring link here.  
       (Note there is a MyFantasyLeague available in your app store).  The link above is a nice clean look for my taste.
 
7.  I like to listen to live updates on my PC with the GameDay Program, download here GAMEDAY APP.  Great App, it is Microsoft based....
     Use League ID 13439 when prompted. Turn up the volume and enjoy.
Thursday, October 20
Matchup Time  (ET) TV Location 
Chicago CHI Green Bay GB 8:25 PM CBS Lambeau Field, Green Bay
Sunday, October 23
Matchup Time  (ET) TV Location
New York NYG Los Angeles LA 9:30 AM NFL Twickenham Stadium, London
New Orleans NO Kansas City KC 1:00 PM FOX Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Indianapolis IND Tennessee TEN 1:00 PM CBS Nissan Stadium, Nashville
Minnesota MIN Philadelphia PHI 1:00 PM FOX Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Cleveland CLE Cincinnati CIN 1:00 PM CBS Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati
Washington WSH Detroit DET 1:00 PM FOX Ford Field, Detroit
Oakland OAK Jacksonville JAX 1:00 PM CBS EverBank Field, Jacksonville
Buffalo BUF Miami MIA 1:00 PM CBS Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Baltimore BAL New York NYJ 1:00 PM CBS MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Tampa Bay TB San Francisco SF 4:05 PM FOX Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
San Diego SD Atlanta ATL 4:05 PM FOX Georgia Dome, Atlanta
New England NE Pittsburgh PIT 4:25 PM CBS Heinz Field, Pittsburgh
Seattle SEA Arizona ARI 8:30 PM NBC U of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale
Monday, October 24
Matchup Time (ET) TV Location
Houston HOU Denver DEN 8:30 PM ESPN Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver
On Bye:  Dallas and Carolina 

Cordialy,

P. L. Purvis
Commissioner, OFFL


 
Out due to a sinus inflection caused by the stench coming from the western division.

 - BOMB OUT


 
 
Pedro improves with another 4 and 7 showing last week  He is now 18 for 42 on the year (429). Spokesmodel for week seven is Monica Raymund from NBC's Chicago Fire.
   

SPOKESMODEL

                             MATCHUP PREDICTION

  VS  59 to 56:  Midnight Riders
  VS  55 to 51:  Fighting Fish
Cunning Linguists  VS  Flying Gators 58 to 52:  Cunning Linguists
  VS  57 to 68:  Diaper Genies
  VS  51 to 56:  MYLF *
  VS  64 to 48:  Interceptors
  VS  45 to 37:  New York Gangsters
  * Estradiol Game of the Week


 

Chuck Berry's Last Album

Rock and roll legend (or maybe that should read “rock and roll inventor”) Chuck Berry recently turned 90. Most 90-year-olds are lucky if they can get out of bed, but Berry evidently intends to go out with a bang. A bang called Chuck, which he announced on his birthday will be the name of his upcoming, and final, record. Berry’s last studio album came out in 1979, so Chuck has certainly been a long time coming.
 
In a statement to the press, he said that the album will be mostly new material, and that in addition to singing and playing the guitar he’ll be producing it as well. It will also be a family affair, with Berry’s kids on guitar and harmonica, and will be dedicated to his wife: “This record is dedicated to my beloved Toddy. My darlin’ I’m growing old! I’ve worked on this record for a long time. Now I can hang up my shoes!”
 
Chuck will come out sometime next year. And you can read a little bit more about the project right here. 
 
 
Falwell and Clinton 
 
Jerry Falwell was seated next to President Clinton on a recent flight. After the plane was airborne, the flight attendant came around for drink orders. The President asked for a whiskey & soda, which was brought and placed before him.The attendant then asked the minister if he would also like a drink. The minister replied in disgust, "Ma'am, I'd rather be savagely raped by a brazen whore than let liquor touch these lips!"  The President then handed his drink back to the attendant and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't know there was a choice. I'll have the same thing he's having."
 
 
Tailgating with Mistress Bianca
  
Rustic and Smokey Steak Rub:  On your next ribeye or porterhouse, give this rub a try. Let it marinate anywhere from 2 - 8 hours.   Store surplus in a air tight container.
 
3 tablespoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper 
1 tablespoon light brown sugar 
1 tablespoon ground cumin
  
Per the Commissioner, we have archived all of the past year's football recipes from Mistress Bianca.  Just click right here.

  Flying Gators Midnight Riders   Cunning Linguists