THE ROLLINGSKULL, VOLUME 10, ISSUE 148
November 11, 2016
|  Music by ABC. "The Look of Love"  (tribute to free agent addiction)
 
  Kitty Beats Slammers in Week Nine to go 3 & 6
 
  Footlong Has First Descent Week in a While and Still Loses to Kalish
 
  Jimmy Had His SuperBowll Last Weekend
  "Pete walks the trail of shame."
 
  Todd Moulton with the Slammers Proclaims He is the TRUMP of the OFFL
  "Oh goodness, look for a comeback."
 
  No One Admits It...  Diaper Genies are a Good Team
 
  It's One Thing to make Rookie Mistake, BUT A VETERAN?

  Week 10 Predictions, Recipes & More...


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




 

Last week's question, "Who was the first Chicago Bear player to ever gain more than 100 yards rushing and receiving in the same game?"  The answer is Walter Payton who was the first Bears player to ever gain more thatn 100 yards rushibng and receiving in the same game.  He was also the first Bears player to do it twice (1977 and 1982).
 
Walter Jerry Payton played for the Chicago Bears for thirteen seasons. Payton was known around the NFL as "Sweetness".  He is remembered as one of the most prolific running backs in the history of the NFL. Payton, a nine-time Pro Bowl selectee, once held the league's record for most career rushing yards, touchdowns, carries, yards from scrimmage, all-purpose yards, and many other categories. His eight career touchdown passes are just second to Frank Gifford an NFL record for non-quarterbacks. He was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993. Hall of Fame NFL player and coach Mike Ditka described Payton as the greatest football player he had ever seen—but even greater as a human being.
 
This week's question is "What player for the Steelers played one year  for Pittsburgh before Uncle Sam's draft took precedent?"
 
a.  Dick Compton
b.  Franco Harris
c.  Bobby Walden
d.  Rocky Bleier

This week's winner will receive Mark Birchard's Book of Poetry.  Here is a sample:

   Here it is week ten and I have not broke four hundred
  
   Dez, Alshon, and Zach leave me feeling plundered
 
   Eli is at the helm providing little help
 
   Here comes Belichick Yourslelf to kick our ass without even a yelp...





 

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.

8.  Trade Deadline has passed.
                                                                            
Thursday, November 10
Matchup Time (ET) TV Location
Cleveland CLE Baltimore BAL 8:25 PM NFL M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
Sunday, November 13
Matchup Time (ET) TV Location
Green Bay GB Tennessee TEN 1:00 PM FOX Nissan Stadium, Nashville
Minnesota MIN Washington WSH 1:00 PM FOX FedEx Field, Landover
Chicago CHI Tampa Bay TB 1:00 PM FOX Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
Kansas City KC Carolina CAR 1:00 PM CBS Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
Atlanta ATL Philadelphia PHI 1:00 PM FOX Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Los Angeles LA New York NYJ 1:00 PM FOX MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Denver DEN New Orleans NO 1:00 PM CBS Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans
Houston HOU Jacksonville JAX 1:00 PM CBS EverBank Field, Jacksonville
Miami MIA San Diego SD 4:05 PM CBS Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego
Dallas DAL Pittsburgh PIT 4:25 PM FOX Heinz Field, Pittsburgh
San Francisco SF Arizona ARI 4:25 PM FOX U of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale
Seattle SEA New England NE 8:30 PM NBC Gillette Stadium, Foxboro
Monday, November 14
Matchup Time (ET) TV Location
Cincinnati CIN New York NYG 8:30 PM ESPN MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
BYE:  Buffalo, Detroit, Indy, Oakland


Cordially,

P. L. Purvis  
Commissioner, OFFL


 
I was watching Gotham with the kids the other day.  Boy, does that Riddler guy crack me up.  I wonder what he could come up with if he played in the OFFL?  Hmmm...

WHAT DO YOU CALL THE WORSE RECEIVER CORPS IN THE LEAGUE...                                                                          The Fanatics
 
WHAT DO YOU CALL A TEAM OF MISFITS THAT SHOULDN'T BE WINNING, BUT STILL DOES...                                Cunning Linguists
 
WHAT DO YOU CALL A GROUP WHO IS BETTER THAN THEIR DIVISION POSITION...                                                   Interceptors
 
WHAT DO YOU CALL A GROUP WHO IS BETTER THAN THEIR POSITION, BUT TOO COCKY TO TELL...                    Midnight Riders
 
WITHOUT ANTONIO BROWN- I REALLY SUCK,  WHO AM I...                                                                                              Flying Gators
 
I JUST LEARNED THE ROSTERS LOCK AT 1PM EVEN THOUGHT IT HAS BEEN POSTED FOR 10 YEARS                      Flying Gators &
WHO AM I...                                                                                                                                                                                     Belichick Yourself
 
I MIGHT HAVE THE WORST RECIEVERS AND BACKS IN THE LEAGUE AND NOT REALIZE IT...                                    $5 Footlongs
 
OUR TEAMS TOGETHER ARE LIKE A HUMAN CENTEPEDE AT 3 & 6.  WE ARE NOT SURE                                             Tuna Wranglers
WHICH TEAM IS THE ASS...                                                                                                                                                          MYLF
 
I MAY NOT WIN THE LEAGUE, I DID EMBARRRASS THE COMMISSIONER... AGAIN LAST WEEK...                             NY Gangsters
 
LIKE DAVID COPPERFIELD, I AM AN ILLUSIONIST. I LEVITATE WEEKLY MATCHUPS FOR WINS
UNFORTUNATELY, MY TEAM STILL SUCKS (Miller, Murray, Hightower, WTF?)  WHO AM I...                                             Fighting Fish

I THOUGHT AUTODRAFT COULD BRING ME A TROPY, WHO AM I...                                                                                  Deflators
 
I AM GOOD THIS YEAR, BUT NOBODY NOTICES THIS BECAUSE I USUALLY SUCK...  I AM...                                       Diaper Genies
 
WE MAKE EVERYONE ELSE FEEL GOOD ABOUT THEIR ROSETER / TEAM...  WE ARE...                                                  Norwood Slammers
                                                                                                                                                                                                            aka "Bye Week"

BOmB OuT!
 


 
 
Pedro is 4 for 7 this last week.  He is now 34 for 63 (540) for the season.  Week 10's spokesmodels is the AT&T girl.  Her real name is Milana Vayntrub, actress, comedian, director and refugee advocate .  During the football season with all the commercials, we know her as Lily the AT&T Saleswoman!
   

SPOKESMODEL

                            MATCHUP PREDICTION

 

  VS  60 to 53:  NY Gangsters
  VS  53 to 46:   Midnight Riders
  VS  61 to 46:   Belichick Yourself
Flying Gators  VS  62 to 46:  Flying Gators
  VS  59 to 57:  $5 Footlongs ****
  VS   67 to 52:  Diaper Genies
Cunning Linguists  VS   67 to  60:  Cunning Linguists
  * Estradiol Game of the Week


 


 
FOREVER GLASS

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And even if by some scientific miracle your ForeverGlass screen protector does get damaged, it’s protected by a lifetime “waRRRanty,” the three R’s standing for “Replace, Renew and Repeat.” I just wish more things were covered under such a plan, since doing those three things seems like a good idea in a lot of different contexts. You can pre-order your own Gonzo Guardz Forever Glass for just five dollars at the product’s Kickstarter page right here, where you can also see some nifty demonstrations of just how strong this glass is.
 
 
SISTERS OF MERCY


A man is driving down a deserted stretch of highway, when he notices a sign out of the corner of his eye. It says Sisters of Mercy House of Prostitution 10 Miles. He thinks it was just a figment of his imagination and drives on without a second thought. Soon, he sees another sign which says Sisters of Mercy House of Prostitution 5 Miles and realizes that these signs are for real. When he drives past a third sign saying Sisters of Mercy House of Prostitution Next Right, his curiosity gets the best of him and he pulls into the drive.
 
On the far side of the parking lot is a sombre stone building with a small sign next to the door reading SISTERS OF MERCY. He climbs the steps and rings the bell. The door is answered by a nun in a long black habit who asks "What may we do for you, my son?" He answers "I saw your signs along the highway, and was interested in possibly doing business."
  
Very well, my son. Please follow me." He is led through many winding passages and is soon quite disoriented. The nun stops at a closed door, and tells the man "Please knock on this door." He does as he is told and this door is answered by another nun in a long habit and holding a tin cup. This nun instructs "Please place $50 in the cup, then go through the large wooden door at the end of this hallway." He gets $50 out of his wallet and places it in the second nun's cup.
 
He trots eagerly down the hall and slips through the door, pulling it shut behind him. As the door locks behind him, he finds himself back in the parking lot, facing another small sign:  Go in Peace, You Have Just Been Screwed by the Sisters of Mercy.


COOKING MISTRESS BIANCA
Easy Shrimp Linguini

Easy to make, this is a hit for a dinner party or just a quick family dinner. Already cooked shrimp will work, but Peter and I prefer to saute our own.  You can substitute chicken for the shrimp.
 
1 1/2 pounds cooked fresh shrimp
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt to taste ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta
 
Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions.While linguine is cooking, melt butter or margarine in a large skillet. Add garlic, and saute briefly to release flavor. Add cream; heat just to boiling, stirring frequently. Lower heat, and stir in shrimp, parsley, basil, and thyme. Continue cooking until shrimp are just heated through. Do not overcook shrimp! Remove sauce from heat.Drain the pasta, and toss lightly with the sauce. Toss again with cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
 
Per the Commissioner, we have archived all of the past year's football recipes from Mistress Bianca.  
Just click right here

   

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