The Rolling Skull, Issue
23: October 10, 2008
In looking at the divisions, it is still anyone's
race! The Central being the most interesting toss up right now...
Linguists stutter step last week while the All-Stars proclaim their
independence. Oh yea, Blunt Force wins another one! This $#!T
is bananas! B A N A N A S!
We review this and more:
- OFFL Owner Profile, Joe Brugnolotti, Flying
Gators
- The Bomb
- Pedro the Greek, Week VI
Outlaw quote of the week:
"A
catcher and his body are like the outlaw and his horse. He's got to
ride that nag till it drops." - Johnny Bench
We appreciate your patronage and please send your comments and
concerns to my attention.
Myers
is in the lead with 2 correct answers. Dumphy, Hoffman, and DeHaven
all tied at one correct answer each.
Last week's question was "What defensive player finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting?" The answer is Hugh Green.
He played for eleven seasons in the NFL from 1981 to 1991 for the Buccaneers and the Dolphins. He is considered to be one of the greatest linebackers in Buccaneers history.
Green had a stellar college career as a defensive end for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers in the late 1970s where he was a three-time All-Amercian. In 1980, Green won the Walter Camp Award, the Maxwell Award, and the Lombardi Award, and finished second in the Heisman balloting, losing to running back George Rogers of the University of South Carolina. Green left the university with 441 tackles and 53 career sacks in his college career.
Green was selected as the seventh overall pick of the first round by the Buccaneers in the 1981 NFL Draft. He was elected to the Pro Bowl twice in his career, in 1982 and 1983 but also suffered several injuries, including a car accident in the middle of the 1984 season for a fracture near the eye. He was traded to the Miami Dolphins in the middle of the 1985 season where he played six more seasons before retiring.
Green was selected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996 and was named the fifth greatest college football player of All-Time by collegefootballnews.com. In 2007, Green was ranked #14 on ESPN's Top 25 Players In College Football History list.
Now on to this week's question, "What player drafted
in the 27th round is in the NFL Hall of Fame?" 
a. Willie Davis
b. Mel Hein
c. Roosevelt Brown
d. Len Ford
This week's winner will receive a
miniature of the new Westsider Mascot! Email your trivia answers to plpurvis@bellsouth.net
as he handles all of Mr. Vick's fan mail.
OFFL HOUSEKEEPING
- Keep up with your scores,
particularly with punt blocks for touchdowns.
- Please email the commissioner after submitting
a trade for review.
- Three boys need to settle up with
Commissioner Purvis, please contact me!
- Please review the Rules
- Reach out to Karl
if you have any problems with the
website. HE HAS ACCESS TO EMAIL AND HE SET
UP OUR LINKAGE TO THE MYFANTASYLEAGUE
SITE HIMSELF. Just copy me in.
| Week 6 | |||||
| Sun, Oct 12 | Time (ET) | Tickets | Network | DIRECTV | DIRECTV HD |
| CHI @ ATL | 1:00 PM | Tickets | FOX | 708 | 708 |
| MIA @ HOU | 1:00 PM | Tickets | CBS | 704 | 704 |
| BAL @ IND | 1:00 PM | Tickets | CBS | 705 | 705 |
| DET @ MIN | 1:00 PM | Tickets | FOX | 709 | 709 |
| OAK @ NO | 1:00 PM | Tickets | CBS | 707 | 707 |
| CIN @ NYJ | 1:00 PM | Tickets | CBS | 706 | 706 |
| CAR @ TB | 1:00 PM | Tickets | FOX | 710 | 710 |
| STL @ WAS | 1:00 PM | Tickets | FOX | 711 | 711 |
| JAC @ DEN | 4:05 PM | Tickets | CBS | 712 | 712 |
| DAL @ ARI | 4:15 PM | Tickets | FOX | 714 | 714 |
| PHI @ SF | 4:15 PM | Tickets | FOX | 715 | 715 |
| GB @ SEA | 4:15 PM | Tickets | FOX | 713 | 713 |
| NE @ SD | 8:15 PM | Tickets | NBC | ||
| Mon, Oct 13 | Time (ET) | Tickets | Network | DIRECTV | DIRECTV HD |
| NYG @ CLE | 8:30 PM | Tickets | ESPN | 206 | 73 |
Thanks,
-P. L. Purvis
OFFL, Commissioner
OWNER PROFILE
Joe Brugnolotti, Flying Gators
For
this week's owner bio, we focus on Joe Brungolotti of the Flying
Gators. Joe contributes his fantasy prowess to one simple principle,
"We must look at the Florida alumni and/or players of the
Jaguars first. Then and only then do we look elsewhere."
Joe came to the OFFL right after his Garden Club went under in 2007.
Prior to
that, Joe was known for his role on the television soap, "Days of Our
Lives" where he played Nick "the Dick" Pasano.
His character was written off after 2 season. His final appearance
was in episode 476 titled, "Nick Don't Put That in Your
Mouth." Joe now lives in Jacksonville, FL with his wife and
daughter along with his two Lhasa Apso dogs named, Buffy and Jody.
His favorite hobbies include collecting china dolls and Avon bottles.
Joe's immediate goal is simple, "I want to break all of Michael DeHaven's loss records including most games lost and lowest scoring game!
Joe, all we can say is keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars!
TRASH TALK WITH THE BOMB
Riddle me this batman...
Flying Gators:
What will happen first? Economic recovery or the first win for the
Flying Gators?
Mad Dog's Revenge: 1 and 4 for the season! 2 and
4 after this week's bye against the Gators!
Cunning Linguists: Wow, how the mighty have fallen! 31
points last week! Next up is Uncage the Rage with Steven
Jackson going up against the Redskins this week. This game may not
fair any better! Thank goodness we can always change the channel
over to the Minnesota vs. Detroit game!
Pink Taco Squad: You started two players from the Lions last week! You deserve to lose! I know you want to start Calvin Johnson again, don't do it... Do not do it!
Mean Machine: Finishing up our 30 somethings... We hope more than your kicker can put the points up this week or the Wild Hogs go 3 and 3!
BOMB OUT!
Pedro the Greek's, "On the INSIDE"
I went 4 for 7 last week! For the year I am 18 for 35 (514.) Here are my week 6 predictions brought to you by Carmel
Moore! "Everybody loves Carmel on Halloween."
| OFFL Spokesmodel | Match Up | Prediction |
 |
vs 
|
54 to 48: Purple Haze |
vs |
42 to 38: Mad Dog's Rev.** | |
vs  |
56 to 49: Uncage the Rage | |
vs |
51 to 50: Westsiders | |
vs |
70 to 51: 10" All-Stars | |
vs  |
60 to 50: Midnight Riders | |
vs |
58 to 44: Wild Hogs |
** Denotes the "Estradiol Game of the
Week."
JUNK DRAWER
Grilling for the Sunday Grid Iron with Mistress Bianca
Pulled Pork Barbecue with Hot Pepper Vinegar Sauce
Rub
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon firmly
packed light brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon coarsely
ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher
salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 boneless pork
shoulder roast (Boston butt)
4 to 5
pounds, rolled and tied
Sauce
1-1/2 cups cider vinegar
2 tablespoons
granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Tabasco®
sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher
salt
Freshly
ground black pepper
Hamburger
buns
1. In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients. Coat the
roast evenly with the rub. Allow to stand at room temperature for 30
minutes before grilling.
2. If you do not have a smoke box, take 2 handfuls of your favorite
wood (apple, pecan, etc.) and wrap in tin foil and poke holes in the top
with a fork or knife and place on the coals/burner. Add as needed
for smoke.
3. Grill the roast, fat side up, over indirect medium heat
(350°F to 450°F), with the lid closed, until the internal temperature
registers between 185?F and 190?F, 3 to 4 hours. The meat should be so
tender it pulls apart easily. Remove from the grill, place on a platter,
and loosely cover with foil. Allow to rest for about 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile make the sauce. In a medium saucepan combine the sauce
ingredients, including salt and pepper to taste, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Keep warm.
5. Thinly slice, chop, or “pull” the pork meat into shreds with your
fingers or two forks. Discard any large bits of fat. Moisten the meat with
some of the sauce and mix well in a bowl. Grill the cut side of the buns
over direct medium heat until lightly toasted,
about 30 seconds. Serve the pulled pork warm on the buns with the
remaining sauce on the side.
Makes 12 to 15 servings
Gotta Love the South
Northerner: "When you Southern people eat bread, do
you eat the whole slice?"
Southerner: "Yep.
"Northerner: (After blowing a huge bubble) "We don't. Up North,
we only eat what's inside. The crusts we collect in a container, recycle
it, then transform them into biscuits and send them to the South."
The Northerner has a smirk on his face. The Southerner listens in silence.
The Northerner persists: "Do you eat jam with biscuits?"
Southerner: "Yep."
Northerner: (Cracking and smacking his gum between his teeth and
chuckling) "We don't. Up North, after we eat fruit for breakfast, we
put all the peels, seeds, and leftovers in containers, recycle them,
transform them into jam, and then send it down South."
Then the Southerner asks, "Y'all have sex up North?
"Northerner: "Why, of course, we do." And he pops another
big bubble.
Southerner: "And what do y'all do with the condoms once ya use'em?
Northerner: "We throw them away, of course."
Southerner: "We don't. Down South, we put 'em in a jar, melt 'em down
into bubble gum, and sell 'em to Yankees."
None for the Week
A little boy comes down to breakfast. Since they live on a farm, his mother asks if he had done his chores yet this morning. "Not yet," said the little boy.
His mother tells him no breakfast until he does his chores. Well, now he's angry, so he goes to feed the chickens, and kicks a chicken.
He goes to feed the cows, and he kicks a cow. He goes to feed the pigs, and he kicks a pig.
He goes back in for breakfast and his mother gives him a bowl of dry cereal.
"Hey Mama, how come I don't get any eggs and bacon and why don't I have any milk in my cereal?" he cries. "Well," his mother says, "I saw you kick a chicken, so you don't get any eggs for a week. I saw you kick the pig, so you don't get any bacon for a week either. I saw you kick the cow, so for a week you aren't getting any milk."
Just then, his father comes down for breakfast and kicks the cat half way across the kitchen. The little boy looks up at his mother with a smile, and says, "Hmmm...you gonna tell him or should I?"
