And then there were two...

NFLL

Anybody else sad this is the last ranking/review for the year??? I want to thank you all for participating. Your effort and spirit for competition does not go unnoticed. A lot of time and effort goes into making this league successful and fun. I hope as always you have had as much fun participating as I have had making it happen for all involved. Please have a Happy and Safe holidays. I hope to get everyone together sometime around the new year to close out the season.

Please remember to stay tuned for news and updates. * Remember the draft order will be announced during the halftime of the super bowl!

3.75 points is what separated each of the finalists this week. How many people would love to go back in time and ask for an extra 4 points sometime during this season. 4 points would've probably mattered for all teams except Doh (sorry last Doh joke of the year). Two close games like that in the semi's was to be expected but is still nonetheless heartbreaking. Please give up for the two finalists, who have earned their spot in NFLL history. Lets now go take a look at the match-up and I will try to find some stats and fun facts.

#1 The 619ers (11-4) 132 po/ppg 146 rs/ppg vs. #3 $Hail-Mary$ (10-5) 132 po/ppg 145 rs/ppg

It is actually scary how similar they both are to each other. 619 boasting 1 more win and averaged 1 more point per game in the regular season. History wise, this will be the first time these two teams have ever faced off. However in NFLL age, Hail is the oldest team...the Godfather, the one who started it all. An aged veteran with 1 Flask to his credit, a victory in "Flask Bowl V" (2006). Current record holder for biggest margin of victory in a championship game (74). Also holds the highest score (190) in a championship game in the "modern era". Overall record of 73-50 over his career, an impressive 7-4 playoff record, and 1-0 in title games. However, a #3 seed has never won the title before and only once before has the #3 seed made an appearance (2004 - lost to #1).

And in this corner...he trucks over everyone in his path...the huuuuuman winnebago from San Diegoooooooo!!!!!! No that's not clever enough but I'll think of something. But we have the NFLL's youngest team, the 619ers, our 2010 #1 seed. Currently holding a league best 11-4 overall record. Finished 2010 with the 2nd highest ppg in the league at 146. 619ers may have beginners luck on his side, in the previous 8 title games that featured a rookie, the rookie has won an impressive and astounding 3 times before. By the way nothing rhymes with San Diego, so that nickname is gonna have to do.

The early line is Hail -8. Both teams boast 2 great defenses and Running Games. The trio of Turner, Charles and Blount carry the load for Hail and 619's top three are McCoy, Brown and Tolbert. Again both teams are very similar but Hail may have the slight advantage on the receiving and kicking game. A huge game from Big Ben or Rivers could indeed make the difference in this match-up. Good luck to both of you. You both have done great and I wish each of you the best of luck.