THE OFFICIAL INTERNET SITE OF THE BIG DADDY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

 TheBDFL.com          WIZARDZ WINNERZ                       2008

Inside

The BDFL

The Column

of Fame

From the crystal ball

The BDFL's Weekly Pigskin Prognostications

From The Wizard

Week 1

Wooden Warriors vs. Wildcats

His “other” league and the babes in the Niagara Falls area not withstanding, Jaimie Hand and the erstwhile “Sinjun’ Injuns” have struggled to score when it counts and have been left at the BDFL alter on more than one occasion with little to show for it other than having their fingers stuck in their backsides. Nevertheless, with an apparent runaway NASCAR fantasy league title in their back pocket, 2008 may be the year the Woodskins finally break the curse-that-shall-remain-nameless. First up for the Wooden Warriors will be “Gentleman Jerry and the James Gang”, who came away from draft night with a competitive roster, but may be haunted throughout the year by the aptly named “Flacco Fiasco” whereby Jerry dropped Pony draftee Joe Flacco only to waste a pick by drafting Flacco again later in the draft. Whether this gaffe truly comes back to bite the Wildcats is still a big question mark, but the butt-whuppin’ the Warriors will give them on Sunday will definitely leave answer any lingering questions by the Wooden Warrior naysayers. And you know who you are.

Wizard’s Winner…the Wooden Warriors.

Woosiers vs. Cheetahs

Plowing virgin fields is something that rarely, if ever, happens in the back of Butch Neal’s “Sin Wagon” yet it was the “Horny Harlots” that plowed some virgin territory in 2007 on their way to becoming the first three time “champeen” in BDFL history. The victim of their thrice times thrashing was Tommy Todd and the “West Blount Bad Moon Risins’”, who coincidentally will get a quick shot at redemption when they visit the Cat House on Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately for the Woosiers, a suspect draft full of potentially explosive scorers sporting some nagging injuries leaves any chances of a Big Daddy Bowl rematch in serious jeopardy. Not that the Woosiers would be anxious for one after the beat down the Cheetahs are going to administer to them this weekend.

Wizard’s Winner…the Cheetahs.

Mayors vs. Fighting Slovaks

Fleetwood Mac 70’s crooner, and the Great Wizardo’s first true love, Stevie Nicks once poetically waxed that “rulers make bad lovers, you better put your kingdom up for sale…”, a word of advice Alan Arrington’s “Crowned Clowns” would do well to take heed of when they face Adam Slovensky and the “Slobber-knockin’ Slovaks” in the opener for both teams. While the Slovaks have shown some fight the past couple of years, the Mayors have only managed to turn in a steady diet of tepid performances that have left their minions in disarray. Nevertheless, keeping his liberal base happy will be much easier for Alan against the Slovaks than against the more elite BDFL competitors to follow, so don’t expect the Mayors to stick a “For Sale” sign on the front lawn of their castle, at least not yet.

Wizard’s Winner…the Mayors.

Wizards vs. Gamblers

While the trip across the Gulf from Tampa Bay to “Nawlins” may be a relatively easy cruise for Merlin and the “Pasco Pirates”, the Wizards should expect nothing but broadsides and bubble gum (and rumor has it the Gamblers are fresh out of bubble gum) from the home standing “Voo Doo Screamin’ Demons” this weekend. In route to his second legitimate BDFL title two years ago, Merlin huddled with son of current BDFL competitor Jerry James to cobble together a championship roster, but draft day “rule changes” by the Iron Hand kept the dynamic duo from working their magic again last season. Nevertheless, “Son of Jerry” made his presence felt again this year by drafting for the Bootleggers leaving the Wizards cause for grave concern. However, and not to be outdone, Merlin called in his “Consigliore”, Barry Stephenson, to draft the 2008 Wizards and counter the evil forces at work against him. A task Barry accomplished quite admirably the Wizard adds. Finally, despite both teams fielding very capable rosters, expect a dose of the Wizards’ “Pasco Tabasco” to be a tad too hot for the Gamblers to handle despite the home team’s hankerin’ for all things spicy.

Wizards Winner…the Wizards.

Sloth Monsters vs. Grenades

Although no blood alcohol measurements were available at press time, Mukes must have been at least a couple of sheets to the wind during the draft judging from what looks like a competitive, though not sexy, roster for the “Sloshed Monsters.” Vowing never to draft sober again after a draft day disaster three years ago, the Sloth Monsters head into their opener looking for their elusive second title and will get their first taste of battle from Chris Hand and the “Banana Eatin’ Brentwood Blue Ballers.” Frank Thomas Hand (F.T. was named after the MLB and former Auburn slugger), son of Chris, goes to war as well this year with visions of leading the Brother Ryan High School “Sisters of the Worthless Miracle” to a championship dancing in his head, and hopes his dad will learn a few tricks of the trade as well in an effort to bring home the Grenades first ever BDFL title. The Grenades have flirted with the top of the mountain, but may actually have the team to stay on top of it in 2008 after what can only be described as an excellent draft. Expect the Sloth Monsters to find out up close and personal just exactly who will be “King of the Mountain” on Sunday in Tennessee.

Wizard’s Winner…the Grenades.

Dogs vs. Bootleggers

In an effort to change their fortunes, Jon Wood and the “Bootlickers” headed north to Canton, OH, home of the NFL HoF, with hopes of making any type of a run at BDFL glory. Nevertheless, the Bootleggers have only found the same heartache and misery that plagued them back in the Tennessee hills. Similarly, the last few years have been nothing short of apocalyptical for the ”Brookside Bird Brains”, but the Wizard sees a light at the end of the tunnel that the Dogs hope is not an oncoming freight train. Dog owner Mark Burr appears to be poised to field his most competitive team in years, which is not necessarily saying very much given the regular beatings they’ve been taking in past seasons. Fortunately for Mark, the Wizard always says “ya’ can’t run with the big dawgs until you can pee in the tall grass” and that the Bootleggers don’t have legs long enough to meet the necessary specs.

Wizard’s Winner…the Dogs.

Juggernauts vs. Power Sleds

Despite struggling mightily to climb back to the precipice of the BDFL after toting home the title the first two years of the league’s existence, Jack Barnes and the “Fairfield Freight Trains” have still managed to pull into the station with nothing remotely resembling a third championship. Nevertheless, hope springs eternal in Fairfield as the Sleds open their quest to regain their BDFL swagger against Alyson Edwards and her “Bra Burners” at the Dolodome Sunday afternoon. The Juggernauts ventured into the BDFL playoffs for the first time in their history in 2007 before being sent home packing post haste. Nevertheless, the Juggernauts enjoyed their trip to the Big Dance and have plans to go back for more in 2008 except they hope to hang on to their glass slippers a little longer this time. Unfortunately for Alyson, the Nauts may yet return to the playoffs, but their quest to do so will not get off to a smooth start.

Wizard’s Winner…the Power Sleds.

Bullets vs. Blitz

While D.K. Hand waits patiently on his front porch in Fieldstown for one of his sons to bring home an untarnished BDFL title, preferably while D.K. is still young enough to enjoy it, middle son Bullet and the “Lowndes County Dixiecrats” load up for yet another run at their first elusive, untainted title. Waiting on the other end of Highway 82 is Jerry Fritz and the “Pagan Pachyderms” (Wizard’s Note: The Druids were pagan priests in early Britain.), who are anxious to prove their BDFL mettle after a couple of years getting their feet wet and their ears boxed by the rest of the BDFL rank ‘n file. Both teams appear to be question marks heading into Week One, but if fate tumbles their way than either could move from pretenders to contenders at the drop of a hat. If Manning returns to form quickly after returning from knee surgery, Willie Parker is sufficiently recovered from a season ending injury in Pittsburgh a year ago after a strong start, and Ricky Williams can find enough high quality Mary Jane to toke on, the Bullets could be loaded, literally. However, the Great Wizardo (all great prognosticators refer to themselves in the 3^rd person) says to not expect the stars to align for Bullet, at last not on opening day.

Wizard’s Winner…the Blitz.

Wizard's Quote

of the Week

"The Grenades have flirted with the top of the mountain, but may actually have the team to stay on top of it in 2008 after what can only be described as an excellent draft"

2007 Wisdom

2006 Wisdom

Past Wisdom

The BDFL | Mayors | Grenades | Cheetahs | PowerSleds | Bullets | Gamblers | Bootleggers | Woosiers

Wildcats | Juggernauts | Dogs | Blitz | Wooden Warriors | Wizards | Sloth Monsters | Fighting Slovaks

Concept, names, logos and designs are registered trademarks and intellectual property of The BDFL ©