Peterson will lead the Beelzebubbas to their second NFFA title.
BEELZEBUBBAS ARE THE PICK IN '08
By R.E. Porter, Associated Web Press
They were the first champions of the Nashvegas Fantasy Football Association and now the West Nashville Beelezebubbas are the pick by Nashvegas oddsmakers to become the NFFA's seventh champ.
According to Music City Sports Book, West Nashville, the runner-up a year ago, is a 5-2 favorite to claim their second NFFA championship on Dec. 22.
"They are positioned to take it all this year," said Triki Bobber, criminally insane owner of the suspended 2007 champions, the Fidalgo Island Sea Hogs. Bobber, speaking from an undisclosed location, added, "And you can quote me on that."
The Beelzebubbas pick is a "no-brainer," according to Music City Sports Book representative House Wynn. "Look at their returning lineup: They have the best running back in Adrian Peterson and the best defensive lineman in Jared Allen. They have a top-tier quarterback with Carson Palmer and a shut-down corner who doubles as a return man in Antonio Cromartie. Plus they have the kind of problem at wide receiver other teams, such as the Sea Hogs, wished they had: multiple number ones to choose from when it come to deciding which wide receiver to keep."
Regarding the prospects of the seven other NFFA franchises, Wynn said, "On paper, in advance of the draft, every team looks like they could contend. But at Music City Sports Book, we factor in a franchise's history, so we expect the Sea Hogs, the [East Nashville] Black Dogs and the [Atlanta] Smack Daddies — all former champions — to again be in contention. We also expect the [Midtown] Mojo and [Cambridge] Animals to at least contend for playoff spots, based on recent history. On the other hand, despite looking good on paper, we figure the [Alamo] Scouts and [12th Avenue] Bakers ... well, let's just say there's a reason they are picking 1-2 in the draft. Hell, the Bakers have never even had a winning season."
Reached by cell phone near Hollister, Calif., where he and Jorge Linardo were riding with the Hell's Angels in honor of Gonzo, the new Hunter S. Thompson documentary, West Nashville owner/coach Boyd X. Biggs said, "I don't know, I was talking with Pete Rose and his money is on the Black Dogs."
The AWP tracked down Black Dogs coach Jim McMahon at 3 Crow Bar this morning and asked him to comment on the fact that oddsmakers favor the 'Bubbas for the 2008 title. McMahon said, "Bull [expletive]," then added: "West Nashville delenda est."
The race for the 2008 NFFA championship kicks off on Sept. 4.
According to Music City Sports Book, West Nashville, the runner-up a year ago, is a 5-2 favorite to claim their second NFFA championship on Dec. 22.
"They are positioned to take it all this year," said Triki Bobber, criminally insane owner of the suspended 2007 champions, the Fidalgo Island Sea Hogs. Bobber, speaking from an undisclosed location, added, "And you can quote me on that."
The Beelzebubbas pick is a "no-brainer," according to Music City Sports Book representative House Wynn. "Look at their returning lineup: They have the best running back in Adrian Peterson and the best defensive lineman in Jared Allen. They have a top-tier quarterback with Carson Palmer and a shut-down corner who doubles as a return man in Antonio Cromartie. Plus they have the kind of problem at wide receiver other teams, such as the Sea Hogs, wished they had: multiple number ones to choose from when it come to deciding which wide receiver to keep."
Regarding the prospects of the seven other NFFA franchises, Wynn said, "On paper, in advance of the draft, every team looks like they could contend. But at Music City Sports Book, we factor in a franchise's history, so we expect the Sea Hogs, the [East Nashville] Black Dogs and the [Atlanta] Smack Daddies — all former champions — to again be in contention. We also expect the [Midtown] Mojo and [Cambridge] Animals to at least contend for playoff spots, based on recent history. On the other hand, despite looking good on paper, we figure the [Alamo] Scouts and [12th Avenue] Bakers ... well, let's just say there's a reason they are picking 1-2 in the draft. Hell, the Bakers have never even had a winning season."
Reached by cell phone near Hollister, Calif., where he and Jorge Linardo were riding with the Hell's Angels in honor of Gonzo, the new Hunter S. Thompson documentary, West Nashville owner/coach Boyd X. Biggs said, "I don't know, I was talking with Pete Rose and his money is on the Black Dogs."
The AWP tracked down Black Dogs coach Jim McMahon at 3 Crow Bar this morning and asked him to comment on the fact that oddsmakers favor the 'Bubbas for the 2008 title. McMahon said, "Bull [expletive]," then added: "West Nashville delenda est."
The race for the 2008 NFFA championship kicks off on Sept. 4.
2008 NFFA Championship Odds
West Nashville Beelzebubbas 5-2
Fidalgo Island Sea Hogs 5-1
East Nashville Black Dogs 7-1
Atlanta Smack Daddies 9-1
Midtown Mojo 10-1
Cambridge Animals 13-1
Alamo Scouts 25-1
12th Avenue Bakers 50-1
