Week 11 Recap - Girls Talk Sports

On tonight’s episode of “Lils & Jojo: Girls Talk Sports” the ladies will discuss how 2016 has been an unbelievable year in major league sports as well as the in the fantasy realm. Stay tuned for an exciting edition of Girls Talk Sports...

Jo: Hello and welcome to tonight’s edition of Girls Talk Sports. Let’s begin by getting this out of the way, we both lost this weekend. No need to get all weepy over it, but it sucks. We were both projected to win… and well, we didn’t. So we’ll move on... and quickly. What players on your team do you think have impacted your fantasy team the most this season, Lils?

Lils: Well I personally would like to take this opportunity to thank my non-consistent team. I think it has been a great team effort from every single one of my team members to make my team stink worse than 3 week old trash. But…. right off the bat, a big thank you to Danny Woodhead who right out of the gate got injured. That was just the beginning of what was coming.

​Jo: Speaking of stinky teams, how about those Browns? They can’t even win one lousy game this season. Perhaps it’s time for Cleveland to give up on football and stick with basketball. Speaking of basketball… that reminds me of what kind of year 2016 has been in sports. First, the Cleveland Cavaliers win the championship and then the Cubbies win the World Series. What’s your take on all of this? Are we living in Bizzaro World?

Lils: Thank goodness for baseball! I don't know about you but since football has been so disappointing this year, baseball has been my therapy. I mean…. first we have Papi.. which I know is your man. He had such an awesome year. You were there to experience some of his most epic moments. Then the Cubbies. Wow! I mean what a World Series. If they can win, it brings me hope that the stinking Dodgers can win someday. But you know what I find kind of like a twilight zone moment (insert music in your head) is how these teams are making a comeback. We have the Cubbies, then the Raiders (insert a thumbs down) and the Cowboys. It's like the sports world is turning upside down. Doesn't that remind you of something Jojo?

Papi hitting the home run that broke Mickey Mantle's record. Photo courtesy of Janelle Caballero

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Jo: Yeah… I feel like it’s deja vu all over the sports world… including in the One League to Rule Them All… the team formerly known as D- My A$$... has surprised us all this year. Ertz When Eifert (as the team is now known) has proven that even the loser-est of losers can eventually win. His team began with a bang this season, starting 6-0. After losing 3 straight, he’s back to his winning ways. He demolished the Kashyyk Wookies this week by 43 points. David Johnson has been running over the competition and he did so again this week with 33 points. The Ertz' only threat at this point is Mr. Lloyd Dobler. Do you think Mr. Dobler has what it takes to defeat Ertz?

There's no crying in baseball! Uh, I mean football.

Lils: Dobler is definitely a force to be reckoned with. Both teams are 8-3. And let me tell you something, the last time I faced Mr. Dobler he left me crying in the corner like a little boy who just lost his momma at the grocery store. He pretty much has a guaranteed win this coming week again as he plays…. yes… yours truly. Mr. Dobler’s team is stacked. Some might question his team’s stamina since they took a bit of a vacation this last week but they will make a comeback. He has Elliot and Prescott just to name a few. This week will sting me like a bee... Anyway Jo. Enough with my pity party. 

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Too soon?

Jo: Your matchup with Dobler will be an interesting one for sure, I’m excited to see it play out. I will say that with Luck being in concussion protocol and likely to miss Thursday’s game, it’s a good thing that Kirk Cousins has shown that he can play with the big boys.

Lils, I was just informed that we have some breaking news. The Chicago Bears just announced that Jay Cutler is out for the season. Normally this might be disastrous for a team, but when you stink as badly as the Bears, it might be a welcomed change of pace to have a high-schooler play QB for them. Now that we’re talking about the Bears, what’s your take on Klueless in Chicago’s defeat by Straight Outta Goffton this week? 

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Lils: I have to say I have a soft spot for Klueless. It stems from his frustration. I feel his pain when I read his words as he vents on the league board. Although Brady gave Klueless an impressive 36 points it just wasn't enough. Goffton (aka Ryan Gosling) as Juanito likes to refer to him, got the win. Speaking of Goffton… he seems to be causing quite a scandal with… well let's move along. This is a family show after all. Speaking of Juanito, you can understand why I prefer not to comment on his win this week. I guess “good game” is due. Do you have any thoughts?

Jo: Oh, I have some thoughts. First he beat his own wife 2 weeks ago, and now he beats you. Not much chivalry left in this world. Haha. No, but really… his team is pretty good, but relies a lot on the arm of Aaron Rodgers. With the Packers struggling in the real world, we are left wondering how long Rodgers can keep Juanito’s team afloat. As it stands now, he is tied for 3rd place in the Rohan division with Prickly Prancin. A division that is pretty tough this season. Prickly Prancin had a pretty mediocre week but was able to seal a win against Mr. Dobler, whose team as we mentioned earlier went on vacation. The tie for 3rd place will be broken this week though as Juanito & Prancin meet up in an exciting match-up. The Rohan division is a pretty tight race… except for the bottom feeder, Ram I Am. What did you think of their match-up this week against Golden One? 

Lils: Juanito… no shame in his game. Moving along. As reported from our reliable sources, Ram and Golden were spotted at their local favorite spot, Chili's. (I’m still puzzled about this favorite spot you guys have. Please fill me in later.)  Both were dressed in mariachi suits, drinking Tecate and Tequila.  Such a close game.  It came down to the 4th quarter when the Raiders took the lead and did away with the tied game.  Reports state that at that moment Ram threw his hat on the ground and started dancing in circles around it while yelling “Ajua! Viva Mexico!” while poor Golden sat at the bar, head down and simply said “Otra cerveza por favor”. 

Carlitos, Alonzitos, & Vijitos on their way to Chili's

Jo: What a great play-by-play of that matchup! Looking to week 12, what advice do you have for Golden One as they head into a tough matchup against the Wookies?

Lils: Boys, this is my expert advice to the both of you. Projections are 50% percent accurate and 50% inaccurate.  In my personal experience I have found that sports commentators as well as any video clips advising you about your players stats and projections are pretty much the same percentages.  So to the both of you, sleep well at night knowing that you may or may not have picked the players who may or may not give you the win.

Fantasy predictions are like weather predictions... mostly wrong, but sometimes oh, so right.

Jo: Amen, sister. Sometimes you just need to throw those projections out the window and go with your gut. Like the projections that told me to play Bortles over Wilson this week. Sit Russell Wilson? Boy, am I glad I didn’t. Not only did he throw a touchdown this week, but he also CAUGHT one. What the heck?? He seems to be back to his old self after being injured earlier this year. Now that we’re talking about unbelievable things, how about them kickers? 12, and I repeat, 12 extra points were missed this week. Even Mr. Reliable, Vinatieri himself, missed a field goal. His first in 44 attempts. Bizarro world indeed. Lils, it looks like we’ve covered all of this week’s match-ups and we’re about out of time for tonight’s episode. Anything else you would like to add before we sign off?  ​

Lils:  You are correct, Jo.  Not much left to say regarding the match-ups.  I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all that you do Jo.  You go out of your way to make this league top notch. And what a lonely world it would be if I didn’t have my sister who enjoys sports as much as I do.  You are the only one I can count on watch both football and baseball with me (sometimes at the same time).   Boys, it is my pleasure to be in this league with you.  You are all great! Hugs to all of you.

Jo: Thanks, Lils…. right back at cha, sister. Thank goodness I don’t have to endure 10 guys by myself…. Lord knows that would be a challenge. Also, thank you to everyone who tuned in for tonight’s Girls Talk Sports. We look forward to catching up with you all next week. Until then, happy footballing!

Lils:  Reporting live from our living rooms… goodnight to all and happy footballing. Girls Talk Sports, signing off.

Enjoy this girls against boys football classic....