Bruce and I this week on the show this week. 0:00–Intro, community calendar, national holidays. 18:25–What’s on iamweez.com this week. 19:46: US Open major preview We conducted a snake draft offline and recapped our selections here. Bruce’s start was less … Continue reading Take The Points–Sep. 18, 2020
The NFL draft always feels special, even for those Raiders fans who suffered through the late Al Davis’ late years. With no sports for a month, and some (me) relegated to betting on home dart tournaments (don’t ask how that went), the draft feels needed this year. Back when I was in more dynasty leagues, I did more draft research than I have the last couple of years. That is not going to stop me from trying to sound smarter than I am with a mock draft, however. So, here goes… Cincinnati Bengals–Joe Burrow, QB, LSU. (2) Washington Redskins–Chase Young, … Continue reading NFL Christmas: I Am Weez Mock Draft
The NFL season ended Sunday with the Chiefs win over San Francisco, but thanks to the stubbornness of Vince McMahon, football season is nigh. Nigh, I say, as the XFL reboot is set to begin this weekend. There are just enough known names from my dynasty football consumption and just enough rules differences, most of which are a step in the direction I would like to take football, to make the league interesting. Plus, you know, the whole St. Louis Battlehawks thing. Yay Local Team! Eight Teams The XFL will feature eight teams in two divisions. The East: St. Louis … Continue reading Football Season Is Over, Long Live Football Season (An XFL Primer)
I moved to Fairfield in 2005, making this my 15th football season covering the Mules. I have never missed a varsity game. Not one. Until next week. I have a trip taking me out of the state this week. I … Continue reading A Streak Is Coming To An End
Facing their toughest challenge yet in their final regular season game, Justin Townsend’s Fairfield Mules finished off their third straight undefeated regular season with a 35-13 win at the rival Eldorado Eagles. The final score looks like a blowout, but … Continue reading Mules Finish BDC Play 9-0 For Third Straight Year; Draw Alton Marquette In Playoffs
The Fairfield Mules’ steamroll through the Black Diamond Conference continued Friday with a 53-6 demolishing of the winless Vienna Eagles. The Mules scored 33 points in the first quarter, started the running clock in the second quarter and played shortened … Continue reading Mules Take Care Of Business Against Winless Vienna
Scoring 26 points in the first quarter, Justin Townsend’s Fairfield Mules won their 27th straight Black Diamond Conference game and clinched their fourth straight BDC title Friday, rolling to a 47-3 win over visiting Edwards County. The 27th straight regular … Continue reading Mules Clinch Fourth Straight BDC Title; Set Consecutive Wins Record
With Homecoming week wrapping up Saturday evening with the dance, the action returned to the field Saturday morning, with an alumni 7-on-7 passing tournament. Played for the first time, the event drew three teams, with an entry fee of $100 per team. The money will will go toward a scholarship for an FCHS senior, based entirely on need. Two of the squads had sponsorships, with Wabash General Hospital sponsoring one team, and La Fuente helping another with shirts. WGH also provided athletic training services with Sarah Turner tending to the aging athletes reliving their glory days. With three teams, they … Continue reading Oh My Hammy!: FCHS Alumni 7-on-7 Held Saturday Morning; Draws Three Teams
For the fifth time in six weeks, Fairfield football shut out their opponent, and in their most dominant fashion yet, as Justin Townsend’s Mules rolled to a 40-0 win at Hamilton County Friday. Dominant D The Mules have allowed just eight points total in six games, but they took it to another level Friday. Donnie Lyons’ defense held Hamilton County to 42 total yards, 38 of which came on back-to-back pass completions in the third quarter, after the Mules had already staked out a 40-0 lead and started the running clock. The Foxes had just one more yard than plays … Continue reading Another Week, Another Running Clock Shutout For 6-0 Mules
For the last couple of weeks, the dominant talk around the Fairfield Mules has been “the streak”—the four straight games without allowing a point to start the season. It dominated the conversation enough it was becoming a distraction. Distraction no … Continue reading Mules Score 40 Straight After Giving Up First Points Of Year
