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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

The Domination League Championship

And then there were two.  And perhaps the two most improbable teams at the start of the year.  DJs inaugural season left something to be desired but his strategy of going WR heavy in this year's draft proved early and often to be wise (and somewhat lucky) so its no surprise he found himself in the championship.  On the other hand Heath, who was last year's sacko, started the season off well with a fantastic draft himself, but seemed to have been rattled in week 5 when bye weeks issues for the battle of the unbeatens with DJ saw him trade away Adrian Peterson followed by Jarvis Landry.  He later would part ways with NFL MVP Cam Newton for Desean Jackson.  But no amount of trades would negate fate as it was destiny for Heath to complete the ever fabled Worst to First season.  He won a thrilling championship game 147.80 to 136.74.  In one week Heath achieved revenge for the week 5 loss to DJ, worst to first status, the first upset in Domination league playoff history, and Domination League Champion.  A title that will live with him for at least a year.  Congratulations Heath, but don't get too comfortable as champion.

The consolation championship was hardly a contest as Brian decimated Jake 208.18 - 140.62 and joined himself as only the second person to ever score 200+ points in a week.  With the victory he claims the first pick in the 2016 draft.

DJ is now the owner of most wins in the regular season with his historic 12 win season.  A mark that will surely be difficult to beat.  Other notable records set this season are:  Barr with fewest points scored in the regular season with 1483.16 and Seed with fewest points scored in a week with 64.60.

The final standings are as follows:
1. Heath
2. DJ
3. Ethan
4. Derek
5. Jeff
6. Stacey
7. Brian
8. Jake
9. Barr
10. Seed

The 2016 draft order will be:
1. Brian
2. Jake
3. Barr
4. Seed
5. Stacey
6. Jeff
7. Derek
8. Ethan
9. DJ
10. Heath

We will reconvene at some point during the offseason to discuss and vote on any proposals for league changes.  Remember to consider who you want as your keeper for the 2016 season.

The Semifinals

DJ vs Derek. Heath vs Ethan.
Despite racking up the second most points of the week, it proved futile for Ethan as the most points were scored by Heath.  In the end Heath won 172.76 - 161.16.  DJ furthered the Domination league playoff trend of higher seeds winning by sneaking by Derek 136.78 to 120.16.
The #1 seed DJ will face off with #2 seed Heath for the Domination League Championship next week.  Uncertainty clouds the air however, as DJ figures to be without star WR Odell Beckham.

The consolation bracket got underway this week as well as Jake handled Seed 130.68 to 101.56 and Brian absolutely obliterated Barr 181.14 to 132.36.  It is interesting to note that Brian would have destroyed every playoff team this week.  But I digress.  Next week the consolation round will feature Jake vs Brian for the first pick of the 2016 draft.