WK5 - Tightening Up

It's not necessarily what African Lion Safari wants to hear, but Randy's Tri-Hard! is definitely tightening up. The League may have been wide-open and chaotic at the beginning of the season, but things have definitely narrowed.

"It's alright," commented Safari. "I'm OK with tight. And, I'm OK with still being atop the rankings."

"I'm also alright with tight," said Dick.

Glad to see we're all on the same page. Here are the charts, courtesy of the stats machine:

Given the heightened competitiveness the League has seen this week, I've enlisted the help of the Pierre's (McGuire and LeBrun) to assist in breaking down this week's action. And, at Burgundy's request, I've informed the two that a note on Crosby's performance would be welcomed.

"Jeah!" said Burgundy. "Also, I ♥ Rashida Jones!"

... We are aware. Carry on, McGuire and LeBrun.

McGuire: Thanks Commissioner Randy. Well LeBrun, it looks like the League is behaving the way we think it should.

LeBrun: Yes, definitely. We all knew that the PPGP stat noted at the beginning of the season wasn't going to last. A 4.0+ PPGP is fine and dandy, but we've just never seen this being achieved all season long from historical data. On the flip side, select-GMs who were underperforming in the PPGP stat are now catching up. What is more realistic for a League PPGP average is something between 3.2 to 3.5, and that's what we're beginning to see.

McGuire: It's a product of time. It's a product of averages. It's a product of hockey.

LeBrun: Yes. And I have to give a shout out to my number one fan, Burgundy. He was this week's top bread earner, picking up almost 130 fantasy points! And, he did this while increasing his PPGP to 3.38 (previously 3.33) so he's definitely on the upswing.

"Thanks LeBrun!" fist pumped Burgundy.

McGuire: And what a MONSTER NIGHT for Burgundy and his Crosby just a few days ago, eh LeBrun?! Five assists from Sid-the-Kid via the expense of the Buffalo Sabres! That's gotta help ignite the scotch in Burgundy's belly! Crosby's game is just so complete; trying to find a fault is like trying to find a hair on my scalp. Crosby's got such strength down low... Wow. The only thing he's having a tough time doing is growing a moustache!

LeBrun: Crosby provided a little 87 magic this week. Burgundy got a little taste, and he wants more.

McGuire: What are you expecting for the week to come?

LeBrun: One major thing - GOALS. Sitch and Safari are sitting 1-2 presently, but their shooting percentage lags the rest of the League. I find this especially odd for Sitch since I find his line-up includes prestigious snipers. I believe both select-GMs will pick up more goals either this week or next.

McGuire: We'll be sure to keep that in our minds as the week progresses. Back over to you, Commissioner!

Thanks Pierre and Pierre. Hopefully we do see more goals this week. Until next time,

- Morpheus Randy