Welcome to this HOF Event, it's a festival type atmosphere here at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, as the Bruisers have just earned their 1st League Win of the season, defeating the Patagonic 65-10, much to the delight of 122,000+ of the Bruisers faithful, most of whom have stayed on for this auspicious event, honouring the amazing career of Bruisers DL Lacy Land, here on BCN!

I'm your host P.J. McDonald along with BCN Analyst Joe Theismann. Joe, DL Lacy Land had a tremendous career with The Bruisers. Which aspects of his accomplishments stand out the most, in your mind?

JT - Well P.J., there are quite a few Team Records, as he played 223 League Games (incl playoffs) in his entire 13 year career, all with the Bruisers...

Ranked # 1 - Tackles for loss (295)
#1 - Forced Fumbles (20)
#1 - Fumbles Recovered (16)
#3 - Tackles (654)
#3 - QB Sacks (30)

He also had a Career Tackling % of 84.9, and is 1st Overall among Bruisers DL in MVP Points (491)

In Summary, DL Lacy Land never took a day off, Heck, he never even took a single play off. His work ethic was contagious among his team mates for the duration of his 13 year career.He made the Bruisers a better team by his mere presence.

PJ - Great stuff Joe. Examining the Bruisers Team Record during the 13 seasons of Lacy Land'stenure, the Bruisers posted a .637% winning percentage, essentially winning 2 of 3, which will get you to the playoffs most of the time.

Any final words Joe, before we shift coverage on the festivities on field?

JT - DL Lacy Land had a spectacular career, both on and off the field. He will continue to participate in Bruisers Alumni Events. I would not be the least bit surprised if the Bruisers offered a Scouting or consulting role with the Club.

PJ - Thanks Joe!

We will now shift our BCN LIVE Coverage to field level where ideaguy will approach the podium to address the throng of fans who have waited for this moment of this day, to initiate the procedings.

Stay tuned to BCN for continuing Bruisers coverage.

Welcome back to BCN, I'm P.J. McDonald along with BCN Analyst Joe Theismann. Let's start with the basics, did the Bruisers Season XXX output, year-over-year, improve, tread water, or sink?

JT - Well P.J., looks like it's safe to say the Bruisers improved full-steam ahead, matey.

They fielded a squad for their Season XXX Home Opener that was rated 74.5%, they have finished the season with all Retirees, player contracts, etc, solved, bought out and released...with a group rated 76.1%...a 1.6 % improvement, while slightly decreasing total Player and coaching salaries.

How was this achieved? Quite simply...Several key veterans retired which freed up a substantial amount of weekly salary.

PJ - The result is the Bruisers have lost their best OL J Scarlett to retirement, along with their best and award-winning SF C Cruz, their top TE O Najeeb, and others.

Bruisers fans are wondering, will these vacancies be filled with players who will get the job done?

JT - The Bruisers invest substantially in their YA System, which is said to be among the finest in RZA...and they've figured the whole thing out

Consequently, the Bruisers have a mere 4 Players on their roster which were acquired via the Transfer Market.

The Bruisers are Ranked 96th in the Global rankings....there few if any teams in the TOP 100 who have more YA + Draft and less TL players on their roster

PJ - OK, so it's fair to say the Bruisers improved again, while missing the Playoffs in RZA Elite with a 5-11 record, and losing in the 1st Round of SC Playoffs?

JT - For Bruisers fans, the most knowledgeable fans in RZA, it would be the case.

But in that building, and in that locker room, there isn't anyone that is the least bit satisfied

There is no satisfaction in losing

Only 1 Team can win

PJ - Ok Joe, now we come to the Predictions for Season XXXI, what say you?

JT - Thanks P.J., seems to me the Bruisers will pretty much pick up where they left off in
Season XXIX, where they won their Conference. Regardless of which Conference they are relegated to, they will undoubtedly be one of the top contenders.

Without seeing their upcoming schedule, here goes

Looks like they will go 12-4, or better, in Monarchs 1.1 League play, and 13-2 in SC

M 1.1 Conference Playoff seeding should be #3 or better

We have a very good chance of seeing the Bruisers in the Final 4 again

Welcome to BCN Live Coverage, from the Bruisers Media Centre, here at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, for the Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony of Bruisers LB Richard Huey. Now here are Host P.J. McDonald, along with BCN Analyst Joe Theismann.

PJ - Here we are Joe, for the HOF Induction of LB Richard Huey, Pre-Game to the Bruisers hosting the Brawlers in RZA Elite League Action, which we'll have for you Live here on BCN, immediately following the Ceremony. The atmosphere is already highly charged here, and the stadium is almost full already, 4+ hours before kickoff, with fans chanting "Huey...Huey...Huey..."

JT - It really is quite a spectacle. LB Richard Huey retired at the conclusion of Season 23, after 14 Seasons playing continuously and exclusively for the Bruisers.

He amassed an impressive list of achievements and Team Records in League competition only, as evidenced by the following:

- 1st All-Time in DEF Tackles - 709
- 2nd All-Time in INT's - 53
- 2nd All-Time in DEF TD's - 43
- 2nd All-Time in FUM REC - 11
- 3rd All-Time in Game MVP - 17
- 9th All-Time in Forced FUM - 9
- Career Tackling % 86.6
- 27th All-Time in Broken Tackles - 78 (as a LB)

In summary, LB Richard Huey has provided a display of work ethic to aspire to, for the rest of the Bruisers Players who hope to follow in his footsteps.

PJ - The Bruisers only recognize League Stats, not Supercup, etc. Why is that Joe?

JT - Quite simply, League stats are more relevant and consistent than Supercup, as Supercup Leagues are like the sands in the desert, constantly shifting, and the League stats are more consistent year in and year out, because the Teams stay the same, except the relegation and elevation of teams that qualify. In short, League play is a more reliable guage of talent.

JP - Shifting our attention to the festivities inside the stadium now, I can see ideaguy approaching the podium at MId-field here in Spikey Cleats Battlefield to begin the proceedings. Let's hear what he has to say.

ig - Welcome to the Home of The Bruisers, here at Spikey Cleats Battlefield! Thank you all for joining us for this event!

Today is a very special day, as we recognize and celebrate the Career of one of the finest Bruisers All-Time, LB Richard Huey.

Richard played his entire 14 Season Career with the Bruisers. He finished as the All-Time Team Leader in Tackles with 709, and finished 2nd All-time in 3 other statistical catagories.

Perhaps the most telling of his skill and character, was the fact he finished his career 27th in Broken Tackles with 78, as a LB!!

It is with great pride and pleasure, we now present to you. the Bruisers second-ever inductee to our Hall of Fame, LB Richard Huey!!!

PJ - Richard Huey is now approaching the podium, amid a standing ovation from the near-capacity crowd, already in attendance.

RH - Thank you ideaguy, for this Great Honour.

I never, even in my wildest dreams, had any idea this day would ever come along. I believed what you and Coach V insrtructed me, that if I did what I was told, and worked at it with all my focus and effort, success was sure to follow.

A HUGE Thanks also goes out to all my Team mates over the 14 years for all their support, and their own personal dedication to be the best they could be. They, by being the best they could be, enabled me to be the Best I could possibly be.

Of course, the undying support of my wife, family and friends, was crucial in its contribution to any success I enjoyed.

Accordingly, I accept this Great Honour, not for myself, but for all my Team Mates, past, present, and future, who will carry on the Bruisers tradition and Team Culture of Continuous improvement through change.

Finally, none of anything we've discussed today would have been possible without the Most Important Component of the Bruisers Formula for Success...OUR FANS. THANK YOU BRUISERS FANS!!!

PJ -With that, The sizable crowd embarks on a protracted standing ovation, while Richard Huey raises his arms toward the fans, as he steps back from the podium, and takes a bow. The din is deafening.

Joe, do you have any final thoughts before we head to coverage of the upcoming Bruisers Brawlers game here?

JT - Richard did not have any special traits, as such. He was as intelligent as anyone else on the field at any given time, if not more intelligent. He had all the attributes of a great linebacker, and then some. He led by example. He set the pace for work ethic, not just for defense, but for the entire Team.

The Bruisers have told him the door is always open if he would like to continue on in another capacity, such as consultant.

My understanding is Richard is planning on spending more time with his family, while his kids are still young. That said he is not ruling anything out, whatsoever.

PJ - That concludes this special edition coverage on BCN.

Stay Tuned for coverage of the Bruisers vs Brawlers, right here on BCN, The Bruisers Communications Network

Welcome to this edition of BCN Bruisers Football Today! Here's Host P.J. McDonald and BCN Analyst Joe Theismann

PJ - Well Joe, the Bruisers had, by all accounts, a remarkable Season. Please, sum it up for us.

JT - The Bruisers fielded a Team rated 71.3 in their Season-Opening 38-30 Victory vs Racoons. Their current Team Rating is 75.0 following their Bowl Game 40-13 loss at the hands of the Leopards. This represents a 3.7% improvement, from start to finish,.. the best ever single season jump in Bruisers History.

PJ - Well, I suppose the very fact they got to the Bowl is a testament to the notion the Bruisers have improved.

JT - Indeed, despite selling off their Starting QB M Cobral, Starting RB C Reilly, and Starting DL A Horngacher, the Team % rating remained at its current level, the 3.7% increase we mentioned earlier.

PJ - The Bruisers reward is elevation to Elite League for Season XXX. What are we to expect as Bruisers Fans?

JT - Well P.J., we all remember I predicted the Bruisers would do no better this Season than 12-4, and they finished 15-1, and this was discussed in detail in a previous release....so at the risk of further embarrassment, here's what I think..the Bruisers are in Elite League for the 2nd go-round...we all remember what a challenge it was after the 1st time thru (2-14), and there may not be much in the way of change...the Bruisers will be outmatched in almost every contest

PJ - Are you saying the Bruisers will have an excellent draft position, at the end of next season, season 30?

JT - In essence, yes. The Bruisers are pretty much guaranteed a "Top 5" pick...Vegas has put the over/under number for Bruisers wins at 3.5.

PJ - Stay tuned to BCN for continuing coverage

PJ - P.J. McDonald along with BCN Analyst Joe Theismann, welcoming you to this edition of Bruisers Football Today. Joe, let's start with a look back at your latest prediction, Bruisers by 7 over Behemoth, in the Divisional round. Bruisers won by 12, so your prediction turned out to be more accurate than most.

JT - Thanks P.J. I suppose every once in awhile, even a blind squirrel finds an acorn.

PJ - The Bruisers next hosted the Aliens in the Conference Championship. The Bruisers came away with a 38-28 Win in that one, despite the blinding effects of the Aliens uniform "colours".

JT - Right P.J., the Bruisers made some adjustments, which produced positive results. The radiation goggles helped. They had to do something different, as the Aliens had never lost to the Bruisers until this season.

PJ - How things change, the Bruisers have now defeated the Aliens consecutively after having been win-less in all prior contests. Next, as a reward, the Bruisers go on the Road to face the Leopards for Monarchs 1.1 League Supremacy, the BOWL. Share your perspective on this tilt for us Mr. T

- JT - I Pity The Fool who bets on the Bruisers...but seriously there is a common thread emerging here. The Bruisers had never beaten the Aliens until this year. Similarly, the Bruisers have yet to defeat the Leopards. So any prediction made is done with trepidation. The Leopards are a vastly superior team compared with the Bruisers. Accordingly, the Leopards are prohibitive favourites. I know the Bruisers have traditionally done a thorough job of scouting their opponents, and their preparation for this game is likely to be similar in that regard.

PJ - What do you see as being key elements of this upcoming Monarchs 1.1 Season XXIX BOWL game featuring Bruisers vs Leopards @ Leopards Arena.

JT - Key # 1: the Bruisers will have to play an error-free game to have any hope for success. No Team can expect a positive result vs a Team the Calibre of the Leopards, if there are turnovers, missed tackles, missed FG's, etc. Key #2: Third-down conversions - the Bruisers need to achieve the maximum time-of-possession, in an effort to keep the Leopards vaunted Offense from taking over, by controlling the game tempo and field position. Key #3 Big Plays : The Bruisers simply cannot allow the Leopards to have any big plays, Plus, they will likely need at least one big play of their own to have any chance.

PJ - Judging by your commentary, seems the Bruisers are Doomed in this one.

JT - With all due respect to the Bruisers, who have had a Remarkable season so far, qualifying for a BOWL Game for just the 2nd time in the 21 year history since ideaguy took control, that's the conclusion precipitated by my analysis. There are simply too many things that have to go the Bruisers way, because of the superiority of the Leopards.

PJ - We have Breaking News...The Bruisers have just Transfer-Listed two Veteran Starters; DL A Horngacher, and RB C Reilly. Certainly many Bruisers fans must be mystified by these moves on top of the recent TL of Veteran Starting QB M Cobral.

JT - Yes P.J., there are certainly segments of the Bruisers' fan base who will at least be questioning the timing of such moves. Offers were made on all these players shortly after they entered the market, which speaks to the desirability and quality of their talent. Let's remember the Bruisers' guiding principle is "Improvement Through Change", and it has been this inspiration which has led the Bruisers to where they are now.

PJ - The fans have a point in their assertion these players will be missed, especially DL A Horngacher, as he will be ineligible to play in the Bowl, due to what some are calling his "premature addition" to the Transfer list, referring to the actual timing of the event. The Bruisers still have RB C Reilly in a starting position on their depth chart, because his TL period of availability extends to a point in time After the BOWL will have ended.

JT - Yes, the Bruisers Brain-trust could have opted to wait a bit longer to keep DL A Horngacher eligible, so some unknown factor must have been at play. The fact they waited longer to TL RB C Reilly, keeping him eligible for the BOWL, leads me to believe there was some reason. I'm speculating, but it feels like the Bruisers had planned a limited role, if any, For DL A Horngacher in the BOWL. The Bruisers have an embarrassment of riches at DL don't make moves of such magnitude without due consideration. This means we're likely to see more of DL M Karr than in previous Playoff Games.

PJ - Ok Joe, it's Prediction Time! We need you to lay it on the line for us.

JT - The talent, experience, and skill of the Leopards will be more than the Bruisers can handle.

Leopards win by 20 points, 34-14

PJ - Thanks Joe, and of course our audience!!!

Enjoy the BOWL Game everyone, and stay tuned to BCN for continuing coverage.

From the Bruisers Media Centre at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, Here's Your Host P.J. McDonald and BCN Analyst Joe Theismann.

.PJ - Welcome back RZA Fans! Joe, the Bruisers are back in the Playoff Picture for another year, after securing the #2 Seeding. The Bruisers had an exceptional 2nd half of the Season. What does this mean to the Team, in that locker room? JT - Well P.J., all I can tell you is that these guys all believe in each other. The very fact they posted a record of 15-1, tying the Franchise Record for most Wins, speaks volumes. PJ - Speaking of the 15-1 record, it's time to address the proverbial elephant in the room; you predicted the Bruisers would finish no better than 12-4. We were all surprised, because your predictions have been pretty much spot on so far. How did you misread this one, in hindsight? JT - Thanks P.J., there were several significant unforeseeable circumstances which prevailed. For example, the Utah Renegades went BOT, which gave the Bruisers a certain victory. I had that game as a 50/50 and I was not expecting the Bruisers to achieve a series split vs the Aliens, and there was a chance the Steelers and / or Spaceballs would pull something off in the final 2 games at Home. Turns out my "spidey senses were tingling" as the Spaceballs used their MOTY in the final game, and only lost by 2 points. PJ - Seems you were closer than I thought, upon considering all that. JT - Predictions are challenging at the best of times. PJ - In terms of the Players, what can we learn from their Regular Season stats? JT - The Biggest Surprise has to be the Stellar play of Rookie QB H Marion. In the 9 games he's been in the lineup, He's got a QB Rating of 97.27 with 10 TD / 1 INT...More importantly, the Bruisers were 9-0 in games H Marion participated in There's no one on the face of the Earth that could have, or did, predict such a performance. He's only 21 years old! Bruisers can look forward to a very bright future, with this QB. PJ - How about the Defense? JT - There are Zero Defensive players retiring, so it seems there won't be much in the way of movement. It is no secret in Monarchs 1.1 that the Bruisers Defense is the Heart and Soul of this Team.The Bruisers have been consistently at or near the top in rankings for INT's and Defensive TD's all season long. I see more of the same for next Season in Monarchs 1.1...However, if the Bruisers move up to ELITE, then that will change. PJ - This Just IN...Breaking News...The Bruisers have Transfer Listed Veteran Starting QB M Cabral!! JT - Wow!! This marks the 2nd time in as many Seasons the Bruisers have TL'd their starting QB late in the Season. This means, and it's really no surprise to those of us who cover the Bruisers on a day-to-day basis, that they are satisfied that Rookie QB H Marion is their QB for now and the future. PJ - Looks like the rookie beat him out of his job on the body of work he produced in the backup role. JT - Right P.J., also the Bruisers had a total of Four QB's rated ***1/2, and QB M Cabral was the only one not under contract past the end of this season, season 29. PJ - More Breaking News...The Bruisers have just announced that QB H Marion will be their starting QB in Today's Divisional Round Playoff here at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, where the Bruisers will Host The Dijon Behemoth. You heard it 1st here on BCN, The Bruisers Communications Network. JT - Again, Not much of a surprise to us insiders. The kid is the real deal, and they know him better than the backs of their own hands, because he came up through the Bruisers Youth Academy. PJ - Returning to our agenda, did you have anything further on the Season 29 recap? JT - Summarizing; the Offense, for the most part, played an efficient, high percentage, ball control style, and made very few mistakes, which allowed the Bruisers to achieve a Turnover Ratio of +18 ( 14 giveaways on offense versus 32 takeaways on defense ), the Defense, as mentioned earlier, is the Heart and Soul of the Bruisers and where you'l find the best Talent, and the Special Teams have been solid all around, especially the Placekicking, which has been at or near the top of the League in Field Goals made all season long. That result was supported by excellent performance by Veteran Punter Z Toan and the punt coverage team, who kepth the Bruisers in good field position when the Offense had struggles.

PJ - Moving on to our Divisional Playoff Preview Behemoth vs Bruisers segment now. Analyze it for us Joe. JT - The Bruisers are at Home. Both sides are injury-free, so we'll see all the best each club has to offer. These Teams met earlier this Season and the Bruisers won on the road 41-13. Accordingly, the Bruisers are prohibitive favourites. The Bruisers are using a different lineup in this one. Dijon beat the Bruisers in season 28, by a score of 41-14, so they've proven they are capable. There are several pundits who are projecting a sound victory for the Bruisers, but I believe the outcome will be much closer.

Conclusion: Bruisers win by 7.

Live from The Bruisers Media Centre at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, Here's your Host P.J. McDonald, and BCN Analyst Joe Theismann...PJ - Well Joe, the Bruisers are 6-1 in Monarchs 1.1 League play at the Bye Week. Are you surprised? JT - Well P.J., I'm surprised to a degree. There are always surprises in terms of players producing better or worse than expected. The Bruisers are about where I figured they'd be, at the break. My analysis of the Bruisers Season XXIX Schedule had the latter 9 games as the tougher part of the schedule. In my opinion, the Bruisers will not finish any higher than 12-4. PJ - Common-sense would dictate the Bruisers are underdogs in their upcoming tilts vs the Aliens, and Behemoth. JT - Right P.J. The Snakes will not go down without a fight. Nor will the 2 tough Divisional games vs the Steelers and Spaceballs. The Bruisers could conceivably finish as low as 10-6. But don't bet on it. PJ - That's great Joe, you predicted a range of 12-4 to 10-6 for the Bruisers win/loss record before the season ever began, and you are sticking to it, even though the Bruisers are 6-1. JT - Thank you P.J., but we'll see how great it was at the end of the season. PJ - Humble as always, Joe Theismann, thank you. Our time is up for this segment. Thanks for tuning in to BCN, The Bruisers Communications network. Stay tuned for continuing coverage.

Live from The Loca Coca Media Center here in The Blitz Bowl in Beautiful Bahamas, for the Blitz vs Bruisers game. Host P.J. McDonald, is joined by Burnaby Bruisers Owner ideaguy. The Teams are on the field for pre-game warmups, so we have several minutes before kickoff....PJ - Thank for finding some time in your busy schedule to stop by ideaguy. How are you enjoying the Bahamas? ig - Thanks for having me P.J., it's always a pleasure to talk Bruisers Football with you, especially when we are in the Bahamas. We are fond of this place for a Road Game Destination. We enjoy it, but we also realize we have work to do. PJ - Speaking of work to do , The Bruisers have dropped out of the TOP 100 for the first time since Season XXII. What are your thoughts on Season 29 so far? ig - Well P.J., We are pretty much where we expected we'd be at this point in the year. Although we're 5-1 going into this game, none of us in the Bruisers organization are now, or ever, will be satisfied, even if we take home the Big Prize. We will always be seeking ways to improve. The Bruisers way is best encapsulated by the credo " Excellence is not a destination, but rather a perpetual journey." We s e l e c t our Management, Coaching, and Player Personnel with this in mind. Anything less is unacceptable. PJ - Wish we could visit with you longer, but the Team Captains have been called to midfield for the coin toss. Thanks ideaguy, let's talk again soon. We now go to the Broadcast Booth for the BCN play-by-play of this matchup. Stay tuned.

BCN's coverage of Monarchs 1.1 Burnaby Bruisers Football resumes from the Bruisers Media Centre @ Spikey Cleats Battlefield with Host P.J. McDonald and BCN Analyst Joe Theismann...PJ - The Bruisers got off to a respectable 3-0 start, but stumbled here at Home, at the hands of the Torchwood Aliens by a score of 42-28. Certainly, there's no shame in losing to the Aliens, but what happened out there Joe? JT - Well P.J., we can break it down, ad nauseum, but let's start with the main thing; The Aliens are a better Team than the Bruisers, by a substantial margin. The Bruisers were out-played. The Bruisers put 28 points on the board, which is the most the Aliens have surrendered so far this season, yet still came out on the wrong end of the score. Why? The Aliens played a possession style offense, consuming the clock and limiting the Bruisers ability to influence the flow of the game. The Aliens' Offense, by means of ball possession, kept the Bruisers Offense off the field. PJ - There can be no doubt the Aliens were full marks for the win over the Bruisers, but there were some key plays in that game that went askew for the Bruisers, which surely affected the outcome of the game. JT - Right, the obvious one was the Turnover on Downs on 4th and 1 from the Aliens 1 yard line. The Bruisers got stuffed on the play, and turned the ball over on downs. Essentially, the Bruisers were on the wrong end of a 14 point swing on the change of possession. PJ - Summarily, it can be said the Bruisers gave the Aliens a noble challenge, but were vanquished in the end. JT - The Bruisers are looking ahead, after reviewing the last game film, to see how the adjustments they plan to implement will produce results vs their next opponent, the Berensfield Hornets. PJ - Indeed, this is a game that is always circled on both teams' calendar at the beginning of each season. These Teams have a long-running rivalry, with the Hornets holding a 5-4 edge vs the Bruisers. JT - Bruisers vs Hornets it doesn't get much if any better than this folks...this should be a barn-burner. PJ - We're out of time now, but stay tuned to BCN, The Bruisers Communication Network, for continuing coverage.

Welcome to the following presentation of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Monarchs 1.1 Football, with Host P.J. McDonald and BCN Analyst Joe Theismann, coming to you live from the Bruisers Media Centre here at Spikey Cleats Battlefield. PJ - The Bruisers offices have been a beehive of activity since they lost in the Conference Championship to end their Season XXVIII. What can you tell us about the goings on there Joe? JT - Unlike many Teams who make a deep Playoff run in the previous Season, it appears the Bruisers have largely kept the Team entirely intact. There were no Coaches retiring or released. There were Zero Players lost to retirement. Contract renewal terms were achieved 100%. Zero players lost due to contract lapses. This marks the very first Season Rollover Bruisers Management has accomplished the feat. PJ - Wow, that sounds like it cost them a fortune, and 3 Players will need to be released to avoid fines from RZA HQ. JT - Interestingly, the Bruisers combined expense for Coaches and Players is modest, in the $4.5 Mil / week range. More Importantly, the Bruisers should benefit substantially from the continuity of personnel. There's a familiarity that develops: the Coaches know better what they can expect from the players, and the Players have a better idea what the Coaches expect from them. PJ - The Bruisers' lost a close game in the Conference Championship last season yet their League Ranking has dropped to #7, which is the lowest it's been since they were in RZA Elite, while not losing any Coaches or players at rollover? Why? JT - Well P.J., there are several factors which come into play. To begin with, they did lose their last meaningful League, Game which always hits the ELO. Next, all the players are a year older, which can have an adverse effect. Finally, all the other Teams may have improved, and the ones relegated from Elite are higher-ranked than the ones advancing to Elite. PJ - What do you see as the fate of the Bruisers Season XXVIV ? JT - Monarchs 1.1 will be even more competitive again. I see a range of possible outcomes, from a point where the Bruisers qualify as a Wildcard Playoff team, with a 12-4 record, or missing the Playoffs with a record of 11-5 or 10-6. PJ - Last year they made it to the Conference Championship from the #5 Seed, so it would seem that Bruisers fans expect a winning Season, just how winning it is, remains to be seen. Stay tuned to BCN for continuing coverage.

Welcome to BCN's coverage of Monarchs 1.1 Divisional Playoffs featuring the Paxtang Panthers hosting the Burnaby Bruisers, at the home of the Panthers, Veterans Stadium. I'm your host P.J. McDonald alongside BCN Analyst Joe Theismann. Starting at the top, how do you guage this one Joe? JT - These teams have some history. Nobody I know has suggested there is a rivalry there,but the argument could be made. The Panthers have faced the Bruisers in 7 official games and winning 4. These 2 Teams have met twice in Playoff Games, with the Panthers coming out with a sparkling 2-0 record. Most of these games have been close wins. Of course, any given Sunday...PJ - The Panthers are favoured by the wagering community to the tune of 20 points. What advice would you give to punters on this one, Joe? JT - I'd tell punters to save their dough and invest it , LOL...but if they had to get something down on it I'd say take the points based on 20 points... best guess is Bruisers will cover 20 PJ - Who are the players Bruisers fans should watch to make big plays? JT - The way I see it, the Bruisers will have to play a mistake - free game to have any chance at all. They are over matched in almost every category. That said, the Panthers spend over $1 Million more per week than do the Bruisers, on Coach and Player wages. Reason would dictate the Panthers would enjoy somewhat of an advantage. The way I see it, the main key to this game for the Bruisers is the play of their O-Line; can they open up holes in the running game and can they protect the QB in the passing game. Another key to the game will be 3rd down performance; can the Bruisers convert their 3rd down opportunities and play a ball possession type of Offense, and on Defense, can they stop the Panthers on 3rd down and get off the field. Finally, the turnover ratio, as always looms large. The Bruisers must have a positive giveaway/takeaway ratio if they hope to succeed. PJ - Both teams are out on the field for pre-game warm-ups with their full compliment of healthy players, no injured players sitting this one out. JT - That's right P.J., both teams are ready to leave it all out there on the field, with a trip to the Conference Championship Game on the line. Buckle yourselves in folks, it's gonna be a dandy!! PJ - The referee has called the Team Captains to midfield for the coin toss. We now take you to our BCN broadcast crew in the press box here at Veterans Stadium. Enjoy the game everyone, and stay tuned to BCN for continuing coverage.

Welcome to BCN coverage of RZA Monarchs1.1 Burnaby Bruisers! We now take you to the Bruisers Media Centre at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, where Host P.J. Mcdonald and Analyst Joe Theismann are standing by...PJ - The Bruisers are Ranked # 5 in Monarchs 1.1, yet find themselves in 2nd place in their Division, Joe, despite posting a 7-1 record. JT - That's right P.J. , The Enschede Cowboys are the real deal. They're tied with the Bruisers at 7-1, but have a slim edge in the Points-for-and-against ratio, resulting in the rankings we see today. PJ - The Bruisers have perpetually had the policy of improvement through change, but seemingly they've been increasingly aggressive in their player personnel decisions of late, in terms of the volume of players involved, and the value scale of the transactions. JT - Right P.J. , case in point:The Bruisers just finished dealing away their "Homegrown" 29 year-old starter QB **** Alonso Regan, who incidentally fetched $4.5M in the mid-season TL Market. The Bruisers have yet to issue a PR on the topic, but it is generally seen as an indication the Bruisers are confident the skills of the rest of the QB's they have stockpiled, will see them through.. PJ - Why stockpile QB's Joe? JT - Good question P.J. The fact of the matter is: QB is generally accepted as being the most important position in RZA football. Depth at all positions across the lineup is one the characteristics of teams which seem to perpetually stay at the TOP. Therefore,QB is the top priority, the DEPTH Must Be There. I know it seems counter-intuitive, for the Bruisers to make the move at this time. My possible explanation is this: The best players moves are always made at the point in time where the player's skill level has plateaued but not yet begun decline. in other words, always sell assets when the value has plateaued, and take your profit. The rest of the players will either play their way into, or out of, a job.

Welcome to the following presentation of Burnaby Bruisers RZA Monarchs 1.1 Football! Here are your Hosts P.J. McDonald and Joe Theismann......

PJ - Well Joe, even though they didn't take home the ultimate prize, or any other hardware at all, it's been another winning Season entered in the books for the Bruisers with W/L records of 14-1 in Supercup play, and 11-5 in Monarchs 1.1 League, achieving Playoff Seedings in each regimen. JT - Right you are P.J. The troubling thing is despite all the winning in Regular games this year, the Bruisers Playoff record came in at a dismal 1-2 combined. It's a good thing the Bruisers guiding principle is improvement through change, because they are going to need to make some changes if they hope to arrive at a better result. PJ - Joe, you say that with such conviction you must have an inkling of what's coming down the pipe vis a vis Bruisers impending moves. Lay it on us! JT - Well P.J., let's start with my top 5 to the "darkside" : i) 63 year-old HC Sunti Tan retired, and was replaced by 53 year-old HC Sem Frank. The latter has similar CP rating but has less experience....ii) 30 year-old Starting ****.5 QB Matt Blunt was unable to come to terms with the Bruisers Board for the renewal of his contract and was transferlisted... iii) 30 year-old #2 ***.5 QB Bernard Svetlik was also unable to come to terms with the Board and was TL'd...iv) **** Veteran OL Antonus Butkevicious retired... v) **** Veteran WR Eric Lasota retired...now here's my "force is with them" top 5.... i) The Bruisers Starting Defense remains largely intact. That's great news for Bruisers fans because the Bruisers ranked # 1 in Monarchs 1.1 with 49 INT's and 27 Defensive TD's...The Bruisers have added RB Coach Mongo Congo to mentor the Bruisers youthful RB's... iii) Having the additional Coach on staff will increase weekly Youth Academy training points by about 10/week... iv) The Bruisers Kicking game remains intact, sporting the # 2 ranking in FG Good with a total of 51, and P Zhuang Toan did a great job all year of pinning opponents inside the 20... v) In Mid-Season, Bruisers VP/GM Fedot Vyatkin acquired 29 year-old Veteran TE Charly Dubus, as a safety valve, in the event of injury, or difficulty in coming to terms with incumbent TE's 31 year-old Omar Najeeb, and 29 year-old Ibrahim Khalil. As it turned out, Ibrahim Khalil was unable to come to terms with the board and was TL'd. PJ - You've really outdone yourself this time Joe, that is some great analysis. Is there anything you want to add? JT - The Bruisers were ranked # 5 in Monarchs 1.1 at the start of the Season, and are ranked #4 now. They improved over the course of the season after a rough 2-3 start, going 9-2 over the rest of the season to finish 11-5 and win a Playoff Game on the Road in the Wildcard Round. The level of competition in Monarhcs 1.1 is high, and continually escalating. The Bruisers are going to need to do the same as they did last year; improve over the course of the season, and endure.

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Welcome to BCN, coming to you Live from the Bruisers Media Centre at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, for the following exclusive interview featuring Bruisers VP of Football Operations, and General Manager, Fedot Vyatkin, along with Host P.J. McDonald. PJ - Welcome Fedot, and thank you for joining us in this forum. FV - My pleasure P.J. We believe this will be a great year for our Club and our beloved Fans. We have always believed since Day 1, that we, the Bruisers, have the best Fans in RZA, so for us, and this goes from the top, ideaguy, to everyone else in the Bruisers Organization, for us it's all about our Fans. It has always been all about our Fans. and it always will be all about our Fans. PJ - The Bruisers are coming off yet another winning Season. In fact, since ideaguy has owned this franchise, the Bruisers have won 11 Trophies and posted a .500 or better record in 13 of the 15 Seasons. What' the formula for success? FV - Well P.J., I'll tell you with a smile, that would be telling. What I can tell you is we've always stayed true to ideaguy's guiding principles: i) Improvement thru change, and, ii) always try to draft the best player available regardless of positional needs. PJ - What changes will Bruisers fans notice, or want to notice. FV - It is with regret that we announce that HC Giannino Bezziccheri has decided to retire. Coach GB was loved and respected by our players, and we won al ot of games,along with some trophies. He will stay on with the Bruisers Organization in the Scouting Dept. I'm pleased to announce the hiring of HC Sunti Tan. He has great experience and he's consistently a winner. He understands the playbooks we've been using, and I'm sure he has a few wrinkles of his own to add to the Bruisers repertoire. PJ - The Draft begins in about half an hour from now, so we understand you need to go and be with your colleagues Thanks for this Fedot. Stay tuned to BCN for continuing coverage of Bruisers Football.

Live from the Bruisers Media Centre, here at Spikey
Cleats Battlefield, I'm P.J. McDonald back with my minion Joe Theismann. When I look at you Joe, I wish the off-season could have been longer. JT - Right back atcha P.J., My housekeeper says it will be impossible to get the smell of your cigar breath out of my cashmere sweaters. PJ - My suggestion is to take an upwind broadcast position from now on. Speaking of being in a better position, it's debatable whether the Bruisers actually are or not, as they embark on Season XXV. JT - Let's examine the details P.J., so we may make some comparisons to measure improvement. Personnel changes appear to have balanced out. The Bruisers had a Team Overall Rating of 70.9 in their Season XXIV opener. The Bruisers current Team Overall is 70.8. They will still add 3 players from the upcoming draft, so they are likely to still go up in rating before they play game 1. The Bruisers had a Monarchs 1.1 league regular season record of 13-3 last year, and I expect, after considering their upcoming schedule, they should do the same this year 13-3. PJ - Sounds like you're telling us that despite all the changes, the net result is status quo, no change? JT - Not quite P.J., I think they could do better in the playoffs than last year, The acquisition of veteran QB M Blunt will surely give the Bruisers Team QB Rating a big boost. PJ - Other than Blunt, which Bruisers players should fans look to be difference-makers? JT - Incumbent Starting QB M Feao is in the prime of his career, so everyone is expecting him to shine. RB C Reilly will become a bigger part of this Offense. WR's R Mittal, W Odili, and H Sigler could each go over 500 Yds. On Defense LB B Hoskins may have a career year in tackles, and INT's, and DT M Komeng will provide top level performance up front. Veteran SF performances will come from O Cantwell and C Cruz. The Bruisers Kicking Game is in good hands, or feet, with K F Sands, and P Z Tuon in place. There have been no changes in Coaching Personnel, but it seems there may be some playbook adjustments in the offing. PJ - Is there anything else Bruisers fans should look for going into Season XXV? JT - The Bruisers will likely try for more balance on Offense, in terms of the Passing game vs the Running game, and put more focus on Pass Defense. PJ - Thanks for joining us for this presentation of RZA Monarchs 1.1 Burnaby Bruisers Football on BCN, the Bruisers Communication Network. Stay tuned for continuing coverage on BCN.

P.J. McDonald alongside Joe Theismann here in The Bruisers Media Centre at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, welcome you to the following presentation of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football on BCN, the Bruisers Communication Network.The Bruisers stayed true to ideaqguy's philosophy of improvement through change. What's your take on the Bruisers in Season XXIV Joe? JT - Well P.J., the fact is the Bruisers did make many changes, and they did improve their W-L record in both disciplines of Official Games. The Bruisers had a 13-4 W-L record in League play, and 14-3 in SuperCup, which qualified them for The Playoffs in both Monarchs1.1 League, and SuperCup competition, Another measure of how well a team did is to look at their Draft Position for the next Draft. The Bruisers appear to have the 27th pick overall in the 1st Round of the Draft. It's fair to say they had a pretty good year, but fell short of their Season XXIV goals. They failed to win their Division Title for the just the 2nd time in the last 8 years, and lost on the road to the Paxtang Panthers in the Wildcard Round. The Bruisers finished the year with Monarchs 1.1 League Rankings of #1 in Rushing Yds, #1 In Rushing TD's, #2 in Rush Defense, and #1 in Defensive Points Allowed, surrendering just 157 points. These stats indicate the changes the Bruisers made last off-season had merit. PJ - Now Joe, speaking of making changes, the Bruisers are losing no less than 8 Starters, 7 due to Retirement, and 6 of whom are from the Offensive side of the ball. Should Bruisers fans be concerned? JT - No, but I think some still will be concerned, at least until next Season gets rolling. The Bruisers have been running a full 70 man roster for several years. Adequate replacements are already on the roster, and some great new talent is on the way up from the Youth Academy. In fact The Bruisers decided to start giving some playing time to Rookie RB Curtis Reilly in mid-season, and his stats speak for themselves. The Bruisers have already promoted K Ferdinand Sands, and have several more talented 20 year-old players in the YA awaiting promotion. PJ - Changes are definitely afoot. Would you say the Bruisers are In Transition, or Rebuilding? JT - Neither, P.J., I would say the Bruisers are Reloading. Despite the unusually high number of retiring players, the Veteran Core of the team is still intact, especially in the skill positions. Also, there are no changes planned for the Coaching Staff. Will the Bruisers continue to improve? That will definitely be difficult under these circumstances. That notwithstanding, I see them as being a playoff team again next Season. PJ - Even the best teams seem to have a weak spot. What do you see as the Bruisers weak spot coming out of Season XXIV? JT - If there is a weak spot, I would look to their depth. "Turning over" so many starters in a single season is bound to have some sort of impact. They need to work closely with the Medical Staff and Training Staff to stay off the injury list. There are a few positions on the Depth Chart where an injury could present challenges, if they don't get help from the draft at those positions. PJ - The Bruisers could have made an offer to not retire, to 2 of the retiring players, but chose not to. Why? JT - My guess would be they believed the players were far enough past their prime they could essentially become a financial liability, with the dynamic of likely decreasing performance at an escalated salary. The fact is, it appears the Bruisers planned for the succession of the retiring players, and competent replacements are in place. I would say the Bruisers will go into next Season XXV with as good a team as they were at the beginning of this Season.

Coming to you LIVE on BCN, the Bruisers Communication Network, Burnaby Bruisers Owner ideaguy has stepped up to the podium here in the BCN Media Centre at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, to make avery special announcement. " Ladies and Gentlemen, today is a very special day in Bruisers Franchise history. I am pleased to declare the dedication of today's game, our Season XXIV Home Opener vs the Trico Pioneers, to the naming of Dithakar Tantasatityanon to be the 1st player ever to be inducted into the Burnaby Bruisers Hall of Fame. He came by his nickname, "D-Train", honestly. Someone noticed very early on, the fact that the name on the back of his jersey looked like a picture of a train from a distance. D-Train was drafted in the 1st round of the Season XI entry draft. Our scouts rated him as the top prospect in that years draft. He was a very smart player, additionally, had 2 traits essential for a linebacker; he was a sure tackler, and he was a track star. to top it off, D-Train was a Team Player to the nth degree. He made everyone else around him better every time he suited up. D-train played in 343 Official RZA Games,at the positions of Linebacker, and Special Teams, over the course of 12 full Seasons. We were fortunate to have his services from draft to retirement. D-Train amassed, among other stats, 161 Total Takeaways, resulting in 128 Defensive TouchDowns. Without further ado, I present to you the Inaugural Member of The Burnaby Bruisers hall of fame, Dithakar Tantasatityanon." D-Train is now stepping up to the podium."Thank you very much ideaguy,for bestowing this Great Honour upon me. I'm very grateful to have had the opportunity to play for this organization, and play alongside such great team mates all along the way. The Bruisers Fans have loyally spurred us on in our quest for constant improvement, which has been the single most powerful guiding motivation for all of us. God Bless you all, and GO BRUISERS!!" This concludes the Offical Announcement. We now go to the BCN Broadcast Booth for the play-by-play coverage.Stay tuned to BCN.

P.J. McDonald back with BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. Joe, your Pre-Season predictions proved to be correct, as the Bruisers Won the AC East Division Title, and hosted a Playoff Game, which they won. You also said the Berensfield Hornets match-ups would be the key, and they turned out to be, as the Bruisers came out on the wrong end of close scores in both matches vs the Hornets. JT - Right P.J., the Bruisers Playoff loss to the Hornets was by only 11 points, which was the Hornets lowest margin of victory on their way to winning the Monarchs 1.1 Bowl Championship. Still, I'm sure that Bruisers HC Giannino Bezziccheri and his men will see only that they lost, and find no comfort in the scale of margin of loss, and the fact a loss is a loss. PJ - What changes do you foresee the Bruisers making during the off-season? JT - The Bruisers have a long-standing culture of improvement via change, instilled by Team Owner ideaguy. Long-time RB Coach Valtteri Salonen will retire at the end of Season XXII, so VP/GM Fedot Vyatkin and HC Bezziccheri will have to hire at least one Assistant Coach. In terms of personnel, the Bruisers apparently have more talented players than available roster spots, which will again require the collaboration of Vyatkin and Bezziccheri. They will have to make some tough decisions. They will have to transfer-list several quality players, good enough to play for most teams, but not winning a spot on the Bruisers roster. PJ - Well, I suppose if a team doesn't win the Bowl, they should look at making changes. Also the Bruisers will need to trim their roster by several players JT - Therein lies the rub: Will the Bruisers make changes in their veteran starting core? Will any of these home-grown rookies or draft picks crack the starting lineup? I know there will be changes, but until the draft, it's impossible to get any real idea of how that will all shake down. PJ - Ok, we'll take a break, Stay tuned to BCN.

Welcome to another BCN presentation of RZA Monarchs 1.1 Bruisers Football!! We now go to Host P.J. McDonald and BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann...PJ - Well Joe,your Pre-Season predictions from our Pre-Season show, still appear to be intact. The Bruisers have Clinched the AC East on the merits of their 10-2 record. Fans can now see why you get paid the BIG bucks JT - Thanks P.J. The Bruisers still have the chance to finish 1st overall in AC, but more likely they will claim the #3 playoff seed. PJ - Bright times ahead for the Bruisers, or so it would seem. The Bruisers next opponent, the Cheap Seat Chuggers may have something to say about that.. What's your prognosis DR.Joe? JT - This Bruisers vs Chuggers contest could be anything from a close game to a blowout for the Bruisers. My best read on this one is the Bruisers 3-Phase approach will yield an advantage to the tune of 14+ pts PJ - Stay tuned to BCN

BCN welcomes you to the following LIVE presentation of Burnaby Bruisers RZA Monarchs 1.1 football with Host P.J. McDonald and BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann, LIVE from the Bruisers Media Centre at Spikey Cleats Battlefield ! PJ - Well Joe, your prediction the Bruisers would win the AC East Division looks solid, as the Bruisers have swept their Divisional opponents while amassing a 4-0 record. JT - Right P.J., I feel the real test of the Bruisers stature is likely to come in the very near future as the Bruisers clash with Panteras Assassinas and Berensfield Hornets. The outcomes of these 2 games will go a long way toward determining which Team will have Home-Field Advantage throughout the playoffs. PJ - What do you foresee? JT - Too close to call winners. I think both games will be decided by 7 points or less. Looks like flipping a coin would be just as accurate as trying to crunch the numbers. Panteras have lost a game and the Hornets and Bruisers are still undefeated. This simple fact, to onlookers, implies the Bruisers most important game is vs the Hornets. There is no doubt in my mind the most important game to Bruisers HC Giannino Bezziccheri is always the next game regardless of the opponent. PJ - Which brings us to todays game here at Spikey Cleats Battlefield vs The Assassinas coming up LIVE on BCN after this segment. What does your crystal ball tell you Joe? JT - Winning Football is all about match-ups, and creating mismatch situations. The stats that really stand out are the League Rankings, Bruisers Pass Offense (15) vs Panteras Pass Defense (32), and Bruisers Rush Offense (2) vs Panteras Rush Defense (11). The match-ups on the other side look pretty even, PA Pass O (12) BB Pass D (7) PA Rush O (14) Bruisers Rush D (4). PJ - Special Teams are usually an X-factor, and they could play a significant role in the outcome of our upcoming feature game here on BCN. JT - The Bruisers appear to have an edge here as well. PJ - Amid all the conjecture, one thing is for sure; this figures to be a wildly exciting contest between these two perenial powerhouse teams. They kickoff is just moments away. Stay with us here on BCN, The Bruisers Communications Network, for continuing coverage of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football.

Coming to you LIVE on BCN, from the Media Centre at the Sleepers Pit, Home of the Seasonal Sleepers SC, where the Burnaby Bruisers will open Season XXII vs the Seasonal Sleepers, I'm P.J. McDonald trying to awaken BCN's Expert Analyst Joe Theismann, as he mugs for the crowd and displays his well-practiced prowess in the art of sleeping. Wake Up Joe! We're broadcasting LIVE now!! JT - Thanks P.J., I needed that. We were out pretty late last night, enjoying the amazing hospitality of the locals. I think we hit almost every bar in town. I think I may now know why this team has this name. PJ - It's lucky the Bruisers don't play here vs the Sleepers very often, or you may have to retire from broadcasting. JT - Yes, if not on a slab wearing a toe tag LOL...All kidding aside, this will be the 1st ever meeting of these two clubs. RZA has The Bruisers ranked as prohibitive favourites, and deservedly so. That said,it is not impossible that the Sleepers may pull of an upset. My advice to the wagering public would be to not bet on it. The Bruisers are fielding their Best-ranked lineup in franchise history, despite the retirement of 3 Defensive starters from last Season. PJ - The Sleepers won more League games, amassing a record of 6-10 last Season in Monarchs 1.1 while the Bruisers went 2-14 in their debut Season in RZA Elite League. JT - Therein lies the Difference between RZA Elite and any 1.1 League. Elite League is exactly what it purports to be, The Elite Teams of all RZA. If a Team can have a winning record in RZA Elite, it is truly among the Elite Teams of this great game. PJ - Please walk us through your take on the Bruisers in Season XXII. JT - The Bruisers will claim a playoff seeding, and win their new Division, AC East. The question is will they be able to overcome arch-rivals Berensfield Hornets, to finish atop the AC with Home-field advantage throughout the Playoffs. If past history is any indication, the Bruisers will be hosting at least 1 game in the Playoffs. From the Final Four on who knows? No Team is safe. The Bruisers have a chance to win, and advance to RZA Elite for a 2nd tour of duty. PJ - Ok, the Teams are coming out on the field for the Kickoff of RZA Monarchs 1.1 Season XXII, any last words Joe? JT - In fact I do P.J., did you just fart, or do you have an egg salad sandwich in your pocket. PJ - I'll tell you after the broadcast Joe, and you can tweet it to all your fart-loving friends. JT - Ok, Deal! PJ - RZA thanks you for viewing and listening to BCN's continuing coverage of Burnaby Bruisers Football. Stay tuned for ongoing coverage right here on BCN, The Bruisers Communications Network.

BCN News Services - Bruisers VP / GM Fedot Vyatkin has announced a Multi-year agreement has been reached with Bruisers' 1st Round selection, 3rd Overall, DL Adalbert Horngacher, adding "We're most pleased, all of us in Football Operations, even our famously hands-off Owner, ideaguy, that Adalbert was still available when our turn came around. We had him ranked as THE best player in the entire draft. We believe he will be an ideal fit in our Defensive schemes, and he will get ample opportunities to display his remarkable talent." Horngacher, also made a statement, saying " This is the BEST day of my life so far. I'm humbled by the The Bruisers choosing me. This Team has such a great persona, since ideaguy assumed control during Season X. I look forward to proving they did the right thing when they picked me. Having the chance to draw on the experience of guys like Land, Weston, Komeng, and Battles, along with the tutelage of the great Coaches here, will really shorten the learning curve for me."

BCN's Newsroom is pleased to disseminate the following announcement, delivered by VP/GM/HC Fedot Vyatkin. " 1st and Foremost, Thank You Very Much to All Bruisers Fans, and RZA Fans. Without your support, this may never have come to fruition. We are pleased to announce RZA has assigned The Bruisers an Overall Rating of 70%, a Franchise Best, since ideaguy assumed control Mid-Season X (10). Additionally, RZA has ranked The Bruisers as #1 Team in Canada, and the 1st Canadian-based Team to qualify to participate in RZA Elite League games. Yesterday, The Bruisers attained our 1st Victory in RZA Elite League competition. We took 10 games to do it, and we knew every game, every point, every yard, would be a grueling grind. We believe we are steering in the right direction, as constant improvement has been the norm. Bruisers fans have nothing to worry about - We are progressing pretty much as.planned."

RZA Welcomes you to the following BCN presentation of The Burnaby Bruisers, with Host P.J. McDonald, and BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann...PJ - Well Joe, The Bruisers went 0-8 in the opening half of Season XXI, and proceeded to lose here at Home, in Spikey Cleats Battlefield, to arch rival Strike Team. How can Bruisers fans rationalize this latest loss, by a score of 35-9...JT - Well P.J., with the Strike Team Leading by a mere point at halftime, by a score of 10-9, Bruisers fans had a glimmer of hope. The fact Strike Team got all 10 points off Bruisers turnovers in their own end revealed the Bruisers Defense was able to keep them at bay given half a chance. PJ - Ok, but most onlookers are still wondering what happened out there in the 2nd half, that seemingly tilted the balance of power so sharply..JT Uncharacteristically, The Bruisers made too many mistakes, and lost the all-important Takeaway vs Giveaway Ratio. The Bruisers Offense turned the ball over 3 times, during the course of the game, while the Bruisers defense made 0 takeaways. Minus 3 on the turnover ratio will put you on the wrong end of the scoreboard every time. PJ - So, what actions do you think The Bruisers will implement...JT - We know The Bruisers will make changes. Fair statement would be; a review of so-called (Skill Positions) is in order. Changes I believe to be possible could surprise some onlookers.

Welcome to BCN coverage of RZA Burnaby Bruisers football coming to you Live, from the Bruisers Media Centre here at Spikey Cleats Battlefield. I'm your Host, P.J Mcdonald, keeping a close eye on BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann, to make sure he keeps his grubby paws off my Wild Pacific Salmon Burger, as I noticed he has already inhaled the one he had mere moments ago. When you're done wiping the creamy dill sauce off your face, please give us your analysis on the Bruisers Season, now that we have reached the mid-season mark, and the Bruisers are coming off their bye week. JT - Thanks P.J., boy oh boy, those Salmon burgers are amazing! The Bruisers Season XXI to date, has not been amazing. The Bruisers were ranked #32 in RZA Elite League, at the start of their debut season in Elite, and have proceeded to post a record of 0-8. Nobody expected them to win more than a game or two, and they are true to the pundits' forecast so far. They have performed as expected. PJ - Should Bruisers fans be concerned? What will happen next season. JT - The Bruisers have shown improvement, they have been keeping the score closer lately. They may win a League game at some point, but would still figure to own the #1 overall selection in the next Draft. The bottom two teams in every division relegate automatically, back to 1.1 level. The Bruisers are certainly bound for Monarchs 1.1 next season, and there is a strong possibility that Strike Team and Secret Air Service will be relegated also, as they have achieved a 2-6 win/loss record at mid-season. PJ - How are The Bruisers faring in Supercup competition? JT - There is a modicum of hope to qualify for Supercup Playoffs, but at 7-1, their current ranking would not get them into "the dance". PJ - Can you think of any action The Bruisers could take, over and above what they"re already engaging? JT - The Bruisers are definitely on the right track P.J. They have clearly identified the areas with the greatest opportunity for improvement, and have strategies in place to facilitate change. The Bruisers' brain-trust have repeatedly declared they understand the crucial dynamic; "there can be no improvement without change". Time and again The Bruisers have adhered to this principle, and made the difficult player personnel decisions that needed to be made. PJ - That's our time for now, stay tuned to BCN, The Bruisers Communication Network for continuing coverage.

BCN welcomes you to this presentation of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football, with Host P.J.McDonald and BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. PJ - Let's start with the Grand Finale for The Bruisers in Season XX, with the Bruisers gut-wrenching 27-26 Bowl loss on the road, to The Strike Team, in The Barn. JT - Well P.J., to be fair, that game could have gone either way. It was a game decided by a single point. PJ - Still, as 1st runner-up, The Bruisers have been elevated to the RZA Elite League. Give RZA fans an idea of what to expect in the upcoming season JT - The Bruisers will definitely be up against it all yearlong, ranked 32 in RZA Elite League. I expect The Bruisers to take it on the chin week in and week out in the RZA Elite League. PJ - That said what approach will The Bruisers take in Official Games? JT - We have Bruisers VP, GM, HC Fedot Vyatkin standing by, and he will join us momentarily. I think The Bruisers may shift, and focus more toward Player Development. Looks like they'll get a great draft position next year. Honestly, there's nobody out there that thinks they win more than a game or two in RZA Elite League play. PJ - On that note, we welcome Bruisers VP, GM, HC Fedot Vyatkin to the programme. FV - Thanks P.J., great to be back with you and Joe. JT - We all know you must disappointed after the 27-26 Bowl loss to the The Strike Team. Now The Bruisers are facing a most difficult season in Elite League. Nevertheless, Congratulations Coach V, on a very successful season last year, the Best in Bruisers history, since ideaguy acquired the team 11 seasons ago. You have been Coaching The Bruisers for 10 Seasons. You have guided the Bruisers to 6 Division Titles, Won 2 Conference Championships, and a total of 8 Seasons of participation in League Playoffs overall, on the way now to the RZA Elite League. Impressive to say the least. FV - Well Joe, I'll be the first to tell you we have a great support system, from our Position Coaches to our training, medical, and office staff, all aimed at creating the ideal environment for our players to flourish. PJ - And flourish many of them have, especially OL Avinesh Amisone, and K Hubert White, both of whom were awarded Monarchs 1.1 Season XX Player Trophies for their respective positions. FV Yes P.J., the guys call Avinesh "Avenue A" to recognize the scale of the openings he creates for our ball carriers with his blocks, and they call Hubert "The Hawk" mostly because of his exceptional kicking accuracy, and the stance he takes on the sidelines between kicks, with that sideline hooded cape on, he looks like a Hawk. JT - What should Bruisers Fans expect this Season, the Bruisers Debut in RZA Elite League? FV - We know it will be an uphill battle all 16 games, and wouldn't be surprised if we have a very favourable draft position next off=season. We'll need this year to get our bearings in RZA Elite play. We're comfortable with the talent we have now, and continue to develop it further. Bottom-line, it's gonna be tough to stave off relegation, and stay in RZA Elite for a 2nd year. If we can do that, then we can build on it the following season. JT - How about Supercup Competition this year. FV - We feel we have a reasonable chance of qualifying for a berth in the Supercup Playoffs. The balance of competition figures to be much better suited for us this year. PJ - We would be remiss if we didn't mention players and coaches who will retire in the next off-season. JT - Right P.J., Bruisers stalwart MLB's D Tantasatityanon and T Nel have both announced they will retire at season's end, joined by SF D Schulz, all of which figures to leave a substantial talent gap on the Defensive side of the ball, unless The Bruisers acquire some replacements via the transfer market. Can you comment Coach V? FV - We are definitely facing a challenge in that regard. All 3 players will receive strong consideration for induction into our Hall of Fame, and it's virtually impossible to acquire talent at that level and have it make good sense economically. I have discussed this topic in depth with our owner, ideaguy, and our Position Coaches. We have identified our best options, and are giving due consideration to them all. We have some time before we need to take action, which allows us to examine all possibilities. We have players already on our Roster, who haven't had much game action but are game-ready. We also have some top-notch prospects in our Youth Academy we expect to be game-ready by the end of the year. We will make some sensible deals on the Transfer Market, as they come available. Additionally, we are scouting players for the next draft with the mindset of players in the position we need, as opposed to our time-honoured tradition of drafting the best player available regardless of position. We believe this strategy is our best course of action in terms of our short-term, mid-term, and long-term needs. PJ - This is the hardest part, Coach V, you announced plans to retire as Head Coach at season's end, along with LB Coach S Kirov and SF Coach E Keita. We will miss interviewing you Coach V. FV - I'm only retiring as Head Coach, I will be staying on as GM and VP, to continue working with ideaguy, in our quest to have The Bruisers realize our full potential. My keys tasks will include attracting Position Coaches who can make significant contributions to our effort. PJ - Thanks Coach V. That's all our time for this session. Stay tuned and connected to The Bruisers latest news and notes here on BCN, The Bruisers Communication Network.

RZA welcomes you to this presentation of Burnaby Bruisers Football on BCN The Bruisers Communication Network. This is the Monarchs 1.1 Bowl Championship, with Host P.J. McDonald and BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. PJ - Welcome to the Visitors Media Centre here in The Barn, Home of Strike Team. The Bruisers Season so far has culminated in the right to contest The Monarchs 1.1 Bowl vs Strike Team. How do you, Joe, see this Bowl Game playing out? JT - I'll tell you this P.J., The Bruisers are classic underdogs, with the wagering lines set at The Strike Team -14.5 on the points line and -495 on the Money line. That said, these teams have had only one official match, which saw the Strike team win 34-31, so the outcome of this game has an element of doubt. The Bruisers would need to play a near perfect game, and get some luck, to be even close. My advice to those inclined to wager, would be to take the 14.5 points, which it seems to me likely the Bruisers would cover. PJ - Why do you think The Bruisers will cover? JT - Their Defense has proven to be stout all season long. Quite frankly, The Bruisers Defense has often "stolen the show" from their Offense. The Bruisers lead Monarchs 1.1 in INT's, and rank 5th in Tackles for loss. This suggests they could be capable of keeping the game somewhat close vs The Strike Team. The Bruisers Special Teams have strong kickers and are fundamentally sound, while Offense has been improving at a slow but steady rate. PJ - Joe, do you envision any single player being the deciding factor at the end? JT - Well P.J., This is a team sport, but lets face it, if a team is to be successful, the QB is the position which demands a higher level of excellence than any other. That said, if the Bruisers have a positive outcome, it's just as likely to come from the Defense than their QB. PJ - The stats support you here, as the Bruisers had a Monarchs 1.1 League-Leading 47 INT's this season and ranked 8th with 49 Passing TD's. JT - The Bruisers have quietly developed a respectable ground game. The Bruisers scored 48 Rushing TD's, the best total in Monarchs 1.1 this season. PJ - Stay tuned for continuing coverage here on BCN, The Bruisers Communication Network.

RZA Monarchs 1.1 welcomes you to the following BCN presentation of Bruisers Football with Host P.J. McDonald and BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. PJ - Well Joe, you sure weren't kidding when you predicted the Bruisers vs Crows Wildcard Playoff would be a nail biter, as the Bruisers had to come from behind to prevail 27-25 at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, on the strength of Bruisers CB D Goins' pick six to take the lead late in the 4th Qtr. JT - Right P.J., that one really could have gone either way, but despite the lacklustre display by the Bruisers Offense, their Defense played well enough to keep the score close, and eventually score the game-winning TD on Goins' 60+ yard Int Return. PJ - The Bruisers now leave the friendly confines of Spikey Cleats Battlefield, and travel to The Jousting House to face the Blood Kings. What can RZA fans expect to see in this one Joe? JT - These teams have split the last 2 games, with The Blood Kings winning 30-16 earlier in Season XX, and The Bruisers prevailing 27-16 in their Season XIX Wildcard Round tilt, so the outcome of this one is in some degree of doubt. The court of popular opinion has The Blood Kings coming away with a modest win at home. The bookmakers have The Blood Kings favoured to the tune of - 6.5 points, and -195 on the money line. In my eyes, this has all the earmarks of another close game. My advice to the wagering public is to take the 6.5 points, because I believe if the Briuisers lose, they should still cover the 6.5 point spread. PJ - Thanks Joe, both teams are now taking the field here at The Jousting House. Enjoy the game everyone, and stay tuned to BCN for Post-Game coverage.

BCN welcomes you to the following presentation of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football, with Host P.J. McDonald and BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann - PJ - Well Joe, Season XX was eventful for The Bruisers to say the least. JT - That's right P.J., Nobody expected The Bruisers would jettison their starting QB at mid-season. My sources have indicated that QB Alfonzo Thacker, and his agent, negotiated his salary of $260K be doubled, when he was acquired by The Bruisers on the Market. I'm told that Coach V consulted ideaguy, and The bruisers countered the offer with performance thresholds which needed to be met or exceeded. My understanding is that one or more of the performance thresholds was not fulfilled. Accordingly QB A Thacker was TL'd. PJ - As expected by The Bruisers braintrust, QB H Awolowo has stepped in and led the way to the # 3 seed in the Playoff Tournament. Did you see these events coming Joe? JT - Well P.J., I'm not surprised The Bruisers TL'd him, but I certainly did not foresee Veteran QB A Thacker committing as many crucial errors as he did; but I do know The Bruisers have performance thresholds tied into all player contracts, and they are decisive in the event of unacceptable performance. PJ - How do you see the Playoffs unfolding for the Bruisers? JT - They will host The Adelaide Crows @ Spikey Cleats Battlefield and that one figures to be a real nail-biter. PJ - Stay tuned to BCN, The Bruisers Communication Network for continuing coverage of RZA Monarchs 1.1 Burnaby Bruisers Football.

RZA Welcome's you to the following presentation of Monarchs 1.1 Burnaby Bruisers Football from The Bruisers Media Centre at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, on BCN, The Buisers' Communications Network, With Host P.J. McDonald, and Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. (PJ) This game is an important one Joe, as The Bruisers can clinch a Playoff Spot with a Win vs The visiting Grand River Snakes. (JT) Right P.J., and you can bet your bottom dollar that Coach V and the rest of his staff have got the players focused on this game as if it were the Season Opener. (PJ) The Bruisers are 5-1 at home this year, but The Snakes are an impressive 5-2 on the road. Somethings got to give way, Joe. (JT) This is the first ever meaningful game between these Teams, so there is no recent reference at hand. The Bruisers have a definite advantage in Player, Team and League ratings. (PJ) How do you see this one unfolding, Joe? (JT) The odds-makers have The Bruisers as prohibitive favourites; -14.5 on the spread, and -575 on the money line. I would take the 14.5 points, and leave the money line alone. The Bruisers should come away with a win, but The Snakes have the potential to cover the spread. (PJ) For the Fantasy Football Fanatics in our audience, do you have any suggestions? (JT) Yes, Bruisers QB H Mazin, RB M Mattison, WR M Ayim, LB D Tantasatityanon, and K H White. (PJ) Thanks Joe, we're coming up to Kickoff!! We invite you to stay tuned to BCN, The Bruisers Communications Network, for post-game coverage...

(Announcer) Welcome this presentation of RZA Monarchs 1.1 Burnaby Bruisers Football!! Here's host, P.J. McDonald. (PJ) LIVE from the Bruisers Media Centre, I'm joined by "The Detective" BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. Joe, The Bruisers hosted Division-Rival,The Waikeke Islanders, here at Spkiey Cleats Battlefield, and it was a fascinating game. (JT) It really was P.J. We witnessed some extraordinary moments. Give the Islanders a lot of credit, they put a real scare into the Bruisers (PJ) The Bruisers finally prevailed 30-23, but it was no easy task. (JT) Indeed, the Islanders led 17-10 at halftime. (PJ) The Bruisers went on to outscore the Isles' 20-6 in the 2nd half. How did the Bruisers get it done? (JT) It was the Bruisers Defense that ultimately took control of the game, amassing 4 INT's, 2 Sacks, and 1 Defensive TD, to pave the way to victory. (PJ) Appropriately, we are now joined by Bruisers Game MVP, MLB D Tantasatityanon. Welcome to the broadcast D-Train. (DT) Thanks P.J., great to be here with you and Joe. (JT) Congratulations D-Train, on receiving The Bruisers Game MVP Award. (DT) Thanks,Joe. We knew coming into this game vs The Islanders, that we would have a distinct challenge before us, so nothing short of our very best effort would do. (PJ) Did you have any sense the Bruisers Pass Defense would erupt as it did, for 4 INT's? (DT) We worked very hard in Pre-Season to prepare for League competition, in the film room, weight room, meeting rooms, and on the practice field, so we expected to be ready for whatever came at us. (JT) The Bruisers Defense had far better production in the 2nd half than the 1st. What happened out there? (DT) The Islanders implemented a very effective scheme, which gave them a lot of 1st Half production, so Coach V and The Staff made some adjustments at halftime. (PJ) Your "Pick 6" in the 3rd Qtr really seemed to ignite your teammates (DT) It seems to happen a lot. Somebody makes a play and the rest of the Team feeds off of it. (JT) D-Train, You're 29 years of age, you are the Bruisers All-Time Team Leader in INT's and Defensive TD's, and likely to be the Inaugural Member of The Bruisers Hall OF Fame. How do you assimilate all that? (DT) I've had a lot of tremendous teammates, so I've had lots of help. To answer your question, It's actually very simple Joe, I don't. If I were to spend time thinking about that, it could distract me from the ultimate goal. My process begins with living in the now, and focusing on the next game vs The Marines. (PJ) Thanks for joining us, and congratulations on opening the Season with "W". (DT) My pleasure, thanks for having me. (PJ) Stay tuned to BCN for continuing coverage....

PJ - In this segment, as promised, We're joined by Bruisers VP, GM, and HC Fedot Vyatkin. Welcome to the programme Coach V, and thanks for joining us once again. What conclusions have you drawn from Bruisers Season XVIII? FV - Thanks P.J., it's great to be here with you and Joe for another year. In terms of conclusions we've drawn, we first look at our League win/loss record. We went 14-2, which was an improvement on last season's 13-3, and won the NC West Division Title for the 2nd straight year. These are key indicators our overall performance versus that of our peers, is progressing. However, we fell short of our ultimate goal. PJ - The Aliens landed here at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, and were able to take off with a 28-27 Win. That must have been hard to digest. FV - Firstly, We Congratulate The Aliens on their season. They have amassed a strong team, and we expect they'll be a force to be reckoned with for many years to come. Next, I would like to acknowledge the accomplishments of our entire team, all season long. Our guys all gave it their best effort, and most met or exceeded our expectations. PJ - The Bruisers made several roster changes after that Divisional Round loss, some of which caused surprise around RZA. Can you comment? FV - Well P.J., you know me well enough over the years, that I respect the players, and believe it should be at the discretion of each player we part ways with, as to whether he would like to discuss it publicly. You also know we are principled by Bruisers Founder/Owner ideaguy's mantra: "Improvement Through Change"...consequently we are implored to make player personnel changes as circumstances dictate. Player Development within our YA is a prime component or our ITC (Improvement Through Change) philosophy. JP - Numbers never lie, and the Bruisers Transfer History tells the story. The Bruisers TB (Transfer Balance), quantifies the difference between what the Bruisers have spent acquiring Players via the TM vs. the $value of players sold on the market. That value is + $22,000,000 Bruisers,since ideaguy took control of the Bruisers, in other words the Bruisers have Sold $22 Million worth of Players more than they have Bought on the Market, while continuing to improve their Win vs. Loss record, League Ranking, and Global ranking. FV - That`s right P.J. Our Position Coaches have done a great job in that regard. JT - What position(s) are you focusing on to improve the most? FV - Well Joe, we were undermanned at CB all year, and they did a great job under the circumstances. We need depth at CB. PJ - Thanks Coach V, that's all the time we have for now. Stay Tuned for continuing coverage here on BCN, The Bruisers Communications Network...

(Announcer) BCN Welcomes you to this presentation of RZA Monarchs 1.1 Burnaby Bruisers Football! Now here are P.J. McDonald and Joe Theismann!!! PJ - Best regards all around!!! Joe, what will you remember about Season XVIII? JT - Well P.J., in a word - lots...The Bruisers went 14-2 - their best Regular Season record at Level 1.1 ...The Bruisers Long-Time Divisional Arch-Rival Harrisburg Fire went BOT with 3 weeks left in the Season...and The Torchwood Aliens upset the Bruisers in the Divisional Game... are my top three. PJ - The Bruisers lost 28-27 to The Aliens. In such a game, the slightest error can be a turning point, determining the difference between a victory or a defeat. Why do you think The Aliens won? JT - Two major factors, First and Foremost The Aliens QB's out-performed The Bruisers QB's throughout, and The Bruisers committed the only Turnover of the game, an INT in the 2nd Qtr which resulted in a TD by The Aliens. PJ - Where do the Bruisers go from here? We'll find out with Bruisers VP GM HC Fedot Vyatkin in our next broadcast. Stay tuned to BCN for continuing coverage!!!

Welcome back to the Bruisers Media Centre @ Spikey Cleats Battlefield, for BCN's RZA Presentation of This Week in Bruisers Season XVIII. I'm your host P.J. McDonald, and yes, sneaking up behind me wearing a Zombie Mask, is BCN's Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. OK, let's get things rolling Joe. The Bruisers received a bye in the Wildcard Round, and the right to host a Divisional Playoff here at Spikey Cleats vs The Torchwood Aliens,by virtue of finishing the Regular Season seeded #2 in Monarchs 1.1 NC Conference with a 14-2 Record. Joe, you were very close with your pre-season prediction for the Bruisers, pegging them to finish a tad lower. What surprised you most about The Bruisers so far this season? JT - The Bruisers have had a remarkable season so far. There were several eye-openers, and here are my top 5...TE V Muller led the team in receptions (60), receiving yards (805), yards per catch (13.2), scoring 6 TD's...TE O Najeeb had 42 receptions and scored 7 TD's to lead all Bruisers...MLB D Tantasatityanon scored 7 Defensive TD's...2nd yr CB D Goins led the team with 9 INT's...The Bruisers went +11 on the Turnover Ratio (28-17). PJ - Truly remarkable results all-round. What's your prognostication for the upcoming matchup vs The Torchwood Aliens? JT - Based on ratings and rankings, Conventional Wisdom would have The Bruisers with the edge in this one, although stranger things have happened. This one may be closer than many think it will be. PJ - BCN thanks you for joining us for the preceding RZA Presentation of This week in Bruisers Season XVIII. Stay tuned to BCN for continuing coverage.

PJ - Welcome to BCN Season 18 Burnaby Bruisers Monarchs 1.1 League Action!! The Season 18 Opening Kickoff is just minutes away!! P.J. McDonald back with you for another exciting Bruisers Season, while being stalked by BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. Although The Bruisers had a respectable Season 17 ,Joe, finishing with a franchise-best 13-3 record in 1.1 League competition, it's plain to see they are dissatisfied with the Final Result, a Home Playoff Loss to The Crows, in the Divisional Round. JT - Right you are P.J....The Bruisers will never be satisfied... If they ever win the Big One, they will still thirst for more Victories. PJ - The Bruisers continued on the path of team improvement, starting Season XVII with an RZA Team Rating of 61.7%, and here at the start of Season XVIII, their RZA Rating is now 64.4%. JT - Bruisers VP, GM, and HC Fedot Vyatkin has maintained Bruisers Owner ideaguy's vision of empowerment to make changes, whenever, and wherever it will give the Bruisers an enhanced opportunity for Victory. PJ - Ok Joe, we're less than 15 minutes away from Season XVIII Opening Kickoff, we need your predictions. JT - Well P.J., I see the Bruisers sliding a little bit, maybe to a 12-4, or 11-5 League record, but, at the very least making the Playoffs in the Wild-Card Round, if not win the NC West Division outright. PJ - What players should Bruisers fans look to be "Difference-Makers" ? JT - The Bruisers are well-stocked with Talent. The Top MVP Award Winners Should Be QB Son Herman, K Hubert White, and DL Himidi Asari-Dokubo, in their respective catagories. PJ - Thanks Joe. We now go to Spikey Cleats Battlefield for BCN's Live Coverage of The Burnaby Bruiser's Home Opener vs Las Pezia Pigs...Stay tuned to BCN, the Bruisers Communications Network.

Bruisers VP, GM, HC, F Vyatkin announced " We achieved a new Monarchs 1.1 Season High of 12 Wins, and secured a Monarchs 1.1 Season XVII Playoff spot, with one game still remaining in the regular season, for our Bruisers Fans, The Best in RZA...We need to keep improving...There can be no improvement without change, which leads to intermittent changes in personnel assignment / deployment "

Live from the Bruisers Media Centre @Spikey Cleats Battlefield, I'm P.J. McDonald, hoping that, in the event of a mass Zombie attack, I could outrun our BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. Give our viewers a synopsis of the Bruisers past week, Joe. JT - Thanks P.J., but before I do...You? outrun me?...Zombies or no Zombies you would be sucking up more of my dust than my GF's Dyson!! Thankfully, you have nothing to fear from Zombies P.J., the Zombies only want brains, so you're ok. PJ - Wow, you got me Joe, I stumbled right into that one. JT - Yes P.J., and you did it in zombie-like fashion!

LIVE from The Bruisers Media Center @ Spikey Cleats Battlefield, I'm P.J. McDonald joined by my accomplice in stealing time, BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. What's your assessment of the Bruisers this past Season, Joe? JT- Season XVI was paradoxical for The Bruisers; they improved their Monarchs 1.1 League record to a Franchise-Best 11-5, yet missed the playoffs for the 1st time in 3 years. Yes, missed the playoffs with an 11-5 record! It's a testament to the extreme level of competition in the NC Conference...PJ - Supercup was a different story though. JT - Right, the Bruisers cruised to a 15-0 record, hosted, and Won their 1st ever Supercup Playoff Game. Best of all, they only used their "B" lineup vs Supercup opponents, resting all the big stars for the League games. The experience gained was a boon for the lower-ranked guys on the Bruisers depth chart . PJ - Many roster changes have been made during Season XVI, Joe. JT - Yes P.J., 51 Roster moves in total, 76 days into Season XVI. That's about 25 fewer Roster moves than the previous Season, but 51 is still quite alot. The Bruisers braintrust are mindful that no improvement can be had without some sort of change being made. PJ - We are now joined by Bruisers President, GM, and Head Coach Fedot Vyatkin. Let me ask, How do you evaluate Season XVI Coach V? FV - Big Picture...Season XVI was a success for us. Our fans, the Best Fans in RZA, gave us unprecedented support. for which we're grateful. We fielded a Team rated 58.3% overall in our 1st game of the year, and finished with a 61.7% RZA rating, so we definitely got better on the field. Financially we had our 2nd best Season, which means we improved our Team in a prudent and sustainable manner. JT - Let's talk personnel now Coach V. Retirement is claiming 2 of your top flight starters, RB A Shakhmetov, and SF Ezra Hutto, along with journeyman backup LB Chung Crider. Which players will take up the slack created by their departure? FV - That's a good question Joe...It hurts to lose some key guys to retirement every year, but the human body can only tolerate so much pounding...we will add RB Miles Mattison from YA, we have high hopes for Miles - he's likely the best RB we've developed in YA...at SF we will have 5 SF on our roster, all rated at least *** with average age of 26.8 years - plus we have a couple other options already on our roster if needed, so we're confident SF is well covered...for LB we will have 7 LB on our roster avg rate *** avg age 27.1 yrs - plus YA propect LB N Alarcon wil get a tryout with the BIg Team...we think he has a good chance of earning a roster spot. PJ - Any ideas who you will acquire via the draft? FV - We have always believed that, to maximize our benefit from the draft, we need to pick the Best player available, as rated by our own scouting staff, regardless of our immediate specific positional needs. We are unsure which players will be available when our pick comes around, so it'svery hard to forecast. JT - A strategy which has proven successful, as 16 of the 18 players the Bruisers have drafted since ideaguy assumed controlling interest in the Bruisers, are still on the roster, with the other 2 sold on TL. FV - Right Joe - and those 16 guys are all starters in our lineup. PJ - Thank you for visiting today Coach V. Stay tuned Bruisers Fans, for continuing BCN coverage of RZA Monarchs 1.1 Bruisers Football right here on BCN.

LIVE from the Bruisers Media Centre @ Spikey Cleats Battlefield, I'm P.J. McDonald in tandem with BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. The Bruisers played 2 noteworthy games, let's start with the Supercup Playoff involving the Bruisers hosting the Kent Spitfires, the 1st ever meeting. JT - The Bruisers rested many of their veteran players and still came away with a convincing 33-3 victory, their 1st ever in Supercup Playoffs. The Bruisers now set course for Gotham City, where they visit the Bats @ The Batcave, next week PJ - What better way to cap the final Week of another exciting Regular Season of RZA Monarchs 1.1 Football, than with a Clash of Titans, as the Bruisers hosted the Fire. Both teams entered the game 11-4, with only the winner advancing to Post-Season Play, by clinching the Division Title. Give us the 411 Joe. JT - Well P.J., the Fire got started early in this one, and the Bruisers did not. The Fire, sustained several lengthy drives, scoring a TD in the 1st Qtr, and 3 FG in the 2nd, while keeping the Bruisers off the scoreboard, for a 16-0 Halftime lead. PJ - The Bruisers really dug themselves a hole in the 1st half, but the tides of fortune shifted in the 2nd Half. JT - Yes, the Bruisers Offense finally got on track, by scoring 16 unanswered Pts to tie the game 16-16 with 13:54 remaining in the 4th Qtr. The teams exchanged possessions, with the Fire getting a break, on a 50+ Yd Punt Ret, to setup a drive starting at the Bruisers 41, and with 7:58 left on the clock, scored a TD to take the lead 23-16. The Bruisers came back with a solid drive of their own, but it stalled, and a make-able FG was missed, sealing the Bruisers Season XVI doom in a 23-16 Final count. PJ - Monarchs 1.1 is obviously extremely competitive, as the Bruisers 11-5 record did not result in a League playoff berth. Keep it right here on BCN for continuing coverage of RZA Burnaby Briusers Football.

Welcome to This Week in Bruisers Season XVI, I'm P.J. McDonald accompanied by BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann, coming to you live from The Bruisers Media Centre here in Spikey Cleats Battlefield. It was certainly an eventful week, highlighted by the Bruisers on the road confronting Division Rival Harrisburg Fire @ Environment Variable Stadium. JT - Environment Variable Stadium is the name of that place? That's a relief - I thought I was having hot flashes... PJ - Again Joe, TMI...Back to the game, what happened out there? I detected a sense of consternation on the Bruisers sideline early in the 1st Qtr. JT - Right P.J., the Fire seemingly moved the ball at will on their 1st drive on Offense, taking the ball from their own 20 Yd line on a 17 play...yes 17 plays...80 Yd TD drive which consumed 7:07 of the 1st Qtr game clock, to establish a 7-0 lead. PJ - The Bruisers Offense sputtered on the next possession. JT - But that's where the Bruisers Defense literally stepped in, as Bruisers MLB T Nel jumped the route on Fire QB B Lamb's 12 Yd inner right pass to TE O Barnes, and took it 36 Yds to the house, to tie the game 7-7 with 4:31 left in the 1st Qtr. PJ - The Bruisers Defense looked as solid as ever from that play forward Joe. JT - The Fire then went on another drive, 7 plays starting on their own 19, moving well into Bruisers territory, but that drive too was snuffed out, with 1:02 left in the 1st Qtr when Bruisers MLB Richard Huey picked off a QB Lamb toss intended for WR C Ball, on the Bruisers 22 Yd line, and returned it 40 Yds to the Fire 38, setting up a 38 Yd TD pass from QB S Herman to TE V Mueller on the next play, putting the Bruisers in the Lead to stay 14-7. PJ - That was the Score when the 1st Qtr ended. The start of the 2nd Qtr saw The Fire engineer a 3:34 - 10 play - 42 Yd scoring drive capped by a 54 Yd FG by Fire K, S Wilkins, cutting the Bruisers' lead to 14-10. JT - Right P.J., but that's as close as the Fire would get, as the Bruisers proceeded to score 20 unanswered points, moving ahead by a 34-10 count by the end of the 3rd Qtr, on the merit of 2 TD Passes from QB S Herman to WR V Krystof, and 2 FGs by K H White. The only scoring of the 4th Qtr was a 47 Yd FG by Fire K, S Wilkens, rounding out the final score, a 34-13 Bruisers win. PJ - Do you think either team was surprised by anything in this game? JT - Well P.J., you'll almost always see some surprising plays in every game, overall I think both teams more or less got what they expected from their respective opponent. That was the 10th Official game between these 2 power-houses, and now its all tied 5-5. These teams know each other very well, so surprises are rare. PJ - This intense rivalry will be revisited when Bruisers host the Fire @ Spikey Cleats Battlefield on the final weekend of Regular Season XVI play. We invite you to stay tuned here on BCN, the Bruisers Communications network.

P.J. McDonald and Joe Theismann from the Bruisers'Media Centre @ Spikey Cleats Battlefield, for another weekly recap. JT - Recap? I thought you said nightcap...somebody get me a drink! PJ - Hang in there Joe, the Bud Girls will be here soon. JT - ok, let's move along..PJ - That's right, ideaguy will be making a rare appearance on our show today, and it's been said the Bud Girls follow him everywhere he goes now. JT - I will watch the late night replay of this episode... PJ - Too much info Joe! Let's get down to business here, the Bruisers, coming off that devastating loss 20-10 vs SCK, went into their bye week, came out and crushed the Seattle Fighters 126-0, then hosted the Benik Cowboys sporting an 0-8 League record, squeaked out a 13-6 come-from-behind win. Break it down for us Joe. JT - The Spawn City Killers win mystified everyone except the Killers and their fans... the Bruisers Brain-trust, and Players, obviously ruminated and came out with a purpose: to make a statement vs Seattle. The Benik Cowboys are somewhat of an enigma...they are win-less in League play and unbeaten in Supercup play. The Bruisers weren't sharp on Offense in the 1st Qtr, giving up an Int in their own end, and only surrendering a FG, thanks to some great Defense. The Cowboys engineered long drives, but the Bruisers' bend-but-don't-break style of Defense served them well, until the Offense got on track in the 2nd Qtr. The 1st Qtr ended with the Cowboys ahead 3-0, but that was the last they would see of the lead. The Bruisers took the lead for good in this one, scoring the only Touchdown of this hotly contested game, assembling a 5:17 drive that covered 69 yards, culminating with a 15 Yd TD pass from QB Son Herman to TE Omar Najeeb with 13:13 remaining in the 2nd Qtr. After that, most of the play was in the middle of the field, as the Cowboys scored 1 FG, and the Bruisers 2 FG to round out the 13-6 score. PJ - The win moved the Bruisers into 6th place in the NC conference, with 7 League games to play. JT - Right P.J., there's alot of Football to be played, and we, BCN, will be here to cover it all for you....up next...ideaguy! PJ - Welcome ideaguy, what thoughts would you like to convey to Bruisers fans? - ig - 1st and Foremost, Best Fans In RZA...thank you for your enthusiastic support...our Team has been moving in the right direction for some time now...we have been working on new ways and means of improving. JT - Where are the Bud Girls ideaguy? ig - Take a look behind you Joe!

BCN coverage Of Bruisers Football continues, here with BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann, I'm P,J. McDonald. The Bruisers had their bye this week, after the tough loss to the Killers. How did you spend your bye week Joe? JT - Finger-painting. PJ - I didn't know you create original works of art... JT - I don't P.J., i got tattoos on my knuckles. PJ - Let's have a look...what do those symbols mean? JT - They're the chinese characters needed to access my chinese website, Fung YU.ch...my name in chinese is Fung YU, at least, according to one chinese fellow. PJ - Ok, moving along, the Bruisers definitely had their hands full with the Killers, coming out on the wrong end of a 20-10 score, for the 1st time this year at Spikey Cleats Battlefield as we approach mid-season. JT - Right P.J., the Bruisers could not generate any sustained offense in the 1st qtr, failing to complete a single pass. The Bruisers were only close at the end in this game because the Defense and Special Teams got their jobs done. PJ - The Bruisers Offenses has been the unit which has lacked consistency so far this season, why is that Joe? JT - The Bruisers most important position, QB, is in a state of flux. The Bruisers have used 8 of the 9 QB's they had on the roster at the start of the year. They have since TL'd one QB, who was acquired by another Team. I believe once Coach V decides who he wants to go with, we'll see the QB position stabilized. PJ - What have you got for Bruisers fans on the next one? JT - The next game is vs Bot Seattle Fighters, so understandably, the Bruisers are looking ahead to the Benik Cowboys, whom they confront in a rare combination of upcoming League and Supercup Matches. PJ - We're out of time again, see you next time on BCN

Coming to you live from the Bruisers Media Centre @ Spikey Cleats Battlefield, where a Haz-Mat shutdown has now been lifted, I'm P.J. McDonald, keeping a safe distance from BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann, who had Mexican for dinner last night...JT - Aw c'mon P.J., i only had 3 enchiladas. PJ - Moving along while it's still safe, the Bruisers, on the road, got the job done 23-16 vs. the Hornets. Break it down for us Joe. JT - Both teams played well. The margin between victory and defeat was narrow. The Bruisers found a way to break the 16-16 deadlock in the 4th qtr, taking over at their own 18 yd line with 7:15 remaining in the 4th qtr, the drive went 82 yds to score the go-ahead TD with 2:00 left. The Hornets ran out of clock. PJ - That scoring drive to win was obviously key. Was there a key play in that drive that made it all possible? JT - It would have to be the 2nd play of the drive, 2nd and 10 on their own 18 yd line, Mazin to Gibert for 10 yds That play got them out of the shadow of their own goalposts, and they rolled on down the field eventually finding paydiirt.

Back again P.J. and Joe with you...I have to say Joe, you really earned accolades here at BCN last week by virtue of your accurate predictions on game outcomes. You predicted a big win for the Bruisers vs. the Daggers, and a close win vs. the Guerillas, both of which happened. JT - Thanks P.J., I'll take accolades, Gatorades, or Kool-Aides, heck, I'll even take rolaids if you got 'em. PJ - The Bruisers are now over the roster limit with their last acquisitions, so 2 players need to be released, by some means... JT - Right P.J., that's why the Bruisers have 2 players, with bids on them, on the Bid List... as we speak... QB M Marolt, and LB L Gipson will be moving before the end of this training session. PJ - Thanks Joe. Coverage of RZA Monarchs League 1.1 Burnaby Bruisers Football will continue after the break

Welcome back to BCN's continuing coverage of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football! I'm your host P.J. McDonald, joined by BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann, coming to you live from the Bruisers Media Centre @ Spikey Cleats Battlefield. What's that pastry you've got there Joe? JT - My wife made it for me last night. When she served it to me, she told me that It's a full serving of Humble Pie I should eat here on the show today, after wrongly calling for a close win by the Pirates. PJ - What's inside this so-called humble pie you are compelled to eat? JT - I'm not sure P.J.,but she did say that i probably wasn't going to like it much, even if i was hungry... PJ - Ok, thanks for sharing that, Joe...We're going to move along, and break down the surprising-to-some, Bruisers Week 3 Road Win vs Pirates by a score of 10-3. In fairness to you Joe, you did specify in last week's edition of this program, that it was too close to call, and in fact, it ended up being a 1 score game. JT - Thanks PJ. I'm of course, glad the Bruisers won the game. PJ - Also, when asked last week, which player Bruisers fans should watch, you zeroed in on the Kicker position. K Hubert White kicked a 65 Yard FG, with 9 seconds left in the 1st half, to put the Bruisers up by 10 at halftime. JT - That FG culminated a long, well executed drive. PJ - The game ended 10-3, with the Pirates logging the only scoring play in the 2nd half, so, would it be fair to say the Pirates won the 2nd half? JT - Sure, but they lost the game because, ultimately, they were out-scored by the Bruisers. PJ - That one's in the books, so its time to look ahead to the next one, at Home vs the Alanitized Daggers, Joe. How do you size this one up? JT - Well P.J., The Daggers have some great Coaches, who probably wish they had more talent to work with, based on their record to-date. The Bruisers should win by a comfortable margin, 2+ scores, barring something unforeseen. PJ - We haven't even once, mentioned Supercup this year, as the opponents have all been Bots so far, but there is a Human Supercup opponent looming in the Bruisers' near future, so consider the topic as now tabled, Joe. - JT - The Bruisers and Utrecht Guerrillas met for the 1st time on a friendly last weekend, so, although we have some actual game-situation action to assess, it is a small sample, which makes it almost impossible to glean anything of substance. That said, both teams had good offensive schemes, demonstrated by each scoring more than 30 points, in the friendly. PJ - We get it Joe, this is another one that's tough to call, but that's why you're here getting those Big Big Buck$$. We now need your prediction, Joe. JT - Well P.J., you know I calls 'em as i sees 'em...The Bruisers may appear to have the Guerrillas over-matched, but this game will be close, decided by 7 points or less, my best guess is Bruisers 31-24 over the Guerrillas, here at Spikey Cleats Battlefield. PJ - Thanks Joe we'll all see how your predictions panned out, next week on this very show. Until then, thanks for tuning in to this presentation of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football here on BCN, the Bruisers Communications Network.

Welcome to this Recap of Week 2! P.J. McDonald here, keeping tabs on BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. The Bruisers showed character and fortitude, rebounding from the devastating 27-13 road loss to the Gators at The Swamp in the Season opener, by defeating the Winds of Erytheia, 34-14 in the Bruisers Home opener at Spikey Cleats Battlefield. What do we take from this Joe? JT - The small sample of games represents 2 different scenarios, so analysis is sketchy at best. It would be fair to say the Bruisers are improving as they go along. The players recently TL acquired will be instrumental as the season progresses. PJ - Were you surprised about anything in the latest game vs Winds? JT - If anything, I thought going in that the score would have been a bit lower and closer. PJ - Let's look ahead to the Bruisers next Game at the Silver Dome vs the Peterborough Pirates? JT - This game is most Intriguing. The Pirates Official RZA ranking is very high. The Pirates seem to have essentially mowed down everything in their path lately. The Bruisers seem to match up favourably with The Pirates. This one is really too close to call at this point. It really could go either way. Since the Pirates are at Home in the Silver Dome, I have to think that the Pirates will come out with a close win. PJ - High praise considering the Bruisers stellar 7-1 road record in league games last year. Who is the player to watch if you are a Bruisers Fan? JT - The Bruisers are stacked with weapons, so that is a tough one. This next game really could be won in the trenches, which often means kicking FG's, and making them, is of paramount importance. The Bruisers have 2 top-notch Kickers to choose from. The one who gets the starting assignment could be MVP next game, in a closely fought game. PJ - Well Joe, it's time we step aside. Thanks for tuning in for BCN coverage of RZA Monarchs 1.1 Burnaby Bruisers Football!! Stay tuned for continuing coverage right here on BCN, The Bruisers Communications Network...

This is AfTeRmAtH with VP, GM, and Head Coach Fedot Vyatkin, here in Spikey Cleats Battlefield, within the confines of the Bruisers Media Centre, I'm P.J.McDonald. Let's get right down to it Coach. What happened in The Swamp? FV - Full marks to the Gators for the victory. They beat us fair and square. If we are to find the solution to this defeat, we need look no further than the nearest mirror. PJ - Can you zero in on the points things went wrong? FV - We made mistakes all thru the game...we fumbled and lost it on the 1st run play, our offense never really got on track...we didn't stop the Gators Defensively when we needed to, and we missed a make-able FG...we had some errors in all 3 phases of play...so it's definitely a Team loss. PJ - The game was not a blowout, only down 1 score at half. Did you see some things you liked out there Coach V? FV - Sure, but those things need no fixing. We plan to remedy the things that were amiss last time out. PJ - The Bruisers have now lost 3 of 4 season openers since elevation to League 1.1 play. Why is that? FV - You are right P.J., but I focus on where we end up, not how we start, as we have made the playoffs 2 of 3 previous seasons, we're still on track with 15 more to go. We will continue to assess all factors on an ongoing basis to ensure optimal results. PJ - What should Bruisers fans expect in the next game here at Spikey Cleats Battlefield vs The Winds of Erytheia? FV - WOE is a great team, we will be battling uphill all day...one thing is for certain, fans will be treated to an amazing spectacle of football talent...this is our Home Opener...we will give our best effort for our fans, the best fans in RZA! PJ - We'll leave it there for this edition of BCN coverage of RZA Monarchs 1.1 Burnaby Bruisers Football...stay tuned for continuing coverage on The Bruisers Communication Network

Coming to you live from The Swamp, the site of the Bruisers Season XVI opener, I'm P.J. McDonald along with my sidekick, BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. Hope you had a good off-season Joe. Did you do anything special? JT - Yes P.J., I did. I went off-roading. PJ - Sounds like fun. Were you on a dirk bike or ATV. JT - Neither, I fell asleep at the wheel and drove my Cadillac into a ditch. PJ - Well, here's hoping the Bruisers can keep it between the lines this year. The Bruisers have made steady progress in Monarchs League 1.1 play in their 3 previous seasons, Joe. What do the Bruisers have in-store for this, their 4th year of Monarchs 1.1 competition? JT - I'm forecasting another year of overall improvement for Coach V and his crew, particularly at the QB position,where the Bruisers brain-trust focused their recruiting efforts in the off-season. PJ - Looks like they've been busy with some of the other positions as well, making a total of 27 roster moves in January, and 24 more so far this month. That's a total of 51 roster moves in the last 51 days. JT - Right P.J., most notably, placing perennial star 1st round draft picks RB Terentiy Lazarev and TE Markus Kolar on the TL. Coach V has made it clear that no player is untouchable if their production is not up to snuff. PJ - Do you think that adds up to too many changes which could disrupt the continuity of the team's ever-improving play? JT - On the contrary P.J., roster changes have been the catalyst for the Bruisers continuous improvement over the years. Coach V has said time and time again that without change there can be no improvement. Case in point: the switching of Star QB TL acquisition Austin Mesa to CB, where they expect big things from him. He got a pick in his 1st game at the position. PJ - Who else would you suggest Bruisers fans keep an eye on this year? JT - The newly acquired veteran QB's Marcus Mills, Son Herman, Mirsad Marolt, Heri Awolowo, and Ricky Bales. The Bruisers now have 8 top-notch QB's in the stable for Coach V to draw on. Veteran TE Daniel Wojnowski and 1st round draft pick TE Omar Najeeb will more than adequately replace departed TE Markus Kolar, and 2nd round pick SF Casimiro Cruz will solidify an already vaunted Defensive backfield. YA call-up K Hubert White seems to have won the starting job over incumbent K Davide Bacco, by booting a 66 yd FG in pre-season Friendly action. PJ Ok, now we come to the brass-tacks nitty-gritty part of the program - your Predictions Joe. JT - The Bruisers will go 11-5 and make the playoffs for the third straight year...your guess is as good mine after that P.J. PJ - Thanks for tuning in...the players have come out onto the field here at The Swamp...Enjoy everyone!!!

Welcome back for BCN's presentation of RZA Monarchs 1.1 Burnaby Bruisers Football! P.J. McDonald joining you along with venerable BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. JT - C'mon P.J. are you implying I have a social disease? PJ - Well Joe, I wouldn't arbitrarily rule that out, but venerable is a term of respect. JT -That's good, because I can swear to you it doesn't hurt when I pee. PJ - I'm sure your mother is proud of you Joe. Back to your point of hurt, what do you think hurt the Bruisers chances of winning it all this year? JT - There can be little room for doubt; the Bruisers took a step forward in Season XV, by winning 2 more regular season games (10>8) than last year, and scoring their 1st ever Playoff Win in Monarchs 1.1 League play on the Road, at the expense of the Harrisburg Fire, a Divisional opponent, which swept the regular season 2-game series vs the Bruisers this year by big scores. PJ - Bruisers Owner ideaguy has collaborated with VP/GM/HC Fodot Vyatkin, and both men have stated in previous interviews that continuous improvement is one of the Bruisers core values. JT - Indeed P.J., which is one of the key reasons the Bruisers have made 28 roster moves Jan 1-31. PJ - But Joe, does that number of roster moves in a month concern you? JT - Not in the slightest, If anything, the Bruisers err on the side of caution, by holding on to players longer than they should Remember P.J. that it was end-of-season time frame, and a lot of those were youth academy transactions. PJ - Star RB T Lazarev was Transfer-Listed, so that may concern some Bruisers fans. JT - The Bruisers brain-trust have made it clear previously that decisions are predicated on what's best for the team and not on popularity. A bid has been placed Lazar, and a bidding war could ensue, but one thing is sure...he's going elsewhere. T Lazarev is the Bruisers Franchise All-Time Leader in more than one of the key rushing stats. Rushing is his thing, but he had a tendency to fumble...whichever Team gets him will be getting a quality player. PJ - Any other roster moves of note? JT - The Bruisers have spent considerable resources in time, effort, and monetarily, to upgrade at QB, bringing in 6 QB's on TL the past week. PJ - Looks like they have found some great players in the process. JT - Suffice it to say, the Bruisers are likely to make some adj's @ QB. PJ - QB is not the only position changes are looming, as we have breaking news, the TL deadline has passed, and Lazarev is now gone. JT - Well P.J., it seems logical that the bruisers will move veteran RB Markus Small into Lazar's starting spot, and Rookie RB V Garvey will move up from scout team to backup status. PJ - More breaking news hereon BCN...The Bruisers have just tweeted they have placed veteran TE Markus Kolar and LB Noe Grier on the transfer list. JT - Coach V decided their time has come, due to the fact they both under-produced vs expectation.
PJ - We're out of time for this session, thanks for keeping it tuned to BCN. Stay tuned for ongoing coverage.

Welcome Burnaby Bruisers RZA Season XV Monarchs 1.1 League Playoff Coverage on BCN. I`m your host P.J. McDonald along with my compatriot, BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. We`re coming to you live from The Bruisers Media Center here at Spikey Cleats Battlefield. Joe, The Bruisers finished the regular season 10-6, which, along with their Point Differential, placed them in the 6th Seeding for the Post Season, ahead of Conference rival the Hot Pigs, who also finished 10-6, contrary to your Pre-Season prediction. JT - Right P.J., there were a few factors I didn`t allow for in my prediction; the Bruisers got some games vs Bot Teams, which I did not expect to go Bot. One less opponent goes Bot, and the Bruisers could well have been 9-7 and out of it. The Bruisers got somewhat lucky, it would be fair to say. PJ - So their prize was a trip to Environment Variable Stadium to face The Fire in the Wildcard Round. JT - Yes, and the Bruisers` longtime-rivals had already swept the regular season series vs the Bruisers, in convincing fashion, 37-0 and 34-17. PJ - The Bruisers went onto the Wildcard game 14 point underdogs on the Vegas line. JT - It seems the Bruisers mystfied everyone by going on the road, into a hostile environment, and having success. PJ - Success indeed Joe, The Bruisers reeled off 27 unanswered points by the late stages of the 3rd Qtr. Perhaps not so surprising, considering the Bruisers were sporting a sparkling 7-1 League record in road games. JT - Yes P.J., and that 1 road loss was at the hands of the Fire, who were undefeated at Home, going 8-0. This game was different though. The Bruisers got on them fairly early, but once The Fire got going, it was too late, and the Bruisers Defense made them work and pay for every yard they got. The Bruisers Offense focused on grinding the clock in Qtr 4, keeping it on the ground all the way to the final whistle, for a convincing 27-14 Road win. PJ - So their prize is a trip to Leopards Arena, to face seed no. 1, Leverkusen. Do the Bruisers have any chance at all,or will they be steamrolled...JT - They have 2 chances...Slim and None...and Slim just rode out of town...PJ - The Bruisers are 21 1/2 point `dogs...this is the part of the show we put Joe on the spot and ask for a prediction. JT - I know...it`s not my favourite part of being an analyst...but its part of the deal. The Bruisers will fall behind early, and won`t even get a sniff at the lead, although I do expect them to score some points...the Leopards may go all the way...and should cover the spread in this one ... Leopards 45-17 over the Bruisers..PJ - Thank you for your prediction Joe. That concludes this edition of Spikey Cleats RZA Monarchs 1.1 League Burnaby Bruisers Football on BCN The Bruisers Communications Network. Stay tuned for continuing coverage right here on BCN.

P.J. McDonald here, welcoming you to BCN's continuing coverage of Burnaby Bruisers RZA Monarchs 1.1 Football. Burnaby Bruisers VP/GM/HC Fedot Vyatkin announced their two most recent roster moves today, in a statement delivered from the Bruisers Media Center at Spikey Cleats Battlefield - the acquisition of veteran TE Daniel Wojnowski, and the transfer of CB Henry Pennington, Saying "I've said this before and I'll say it again: without change there can be no improvement. The re-positioning of Valentin Denham, from TE to OL, necessitated we acquire an experienced TE who at only 27, still has a lot of gas in his tank. The emergence of backup P Isidro Whitehead as an up-and-coming CB made one of our CB's expendable, and Henry got caught up in a numbers game. We know that Henry will do well for his new team, which really got quite a nice bargain for him. Our fans know that we have always made changes, are making changes, and will continue to make changes, provided it is in the best interests of the team. Our fans are always the most important people in the equation." As this was billed as a statement, there was no question period. Speculation is that since the Bruisers are in the thick of the playoff race, Vyatkin is reluctant to say too much, so as not to distract the focus of his players. Stay tuned to the Bruisers Communication Network for continuing coverage....

Bruisers VP/GM/HC Fedot Vyatkin issued a release containing the following statement: "Moving forward is about making the right decisions. Sometimes the best decision is not the most popular one. We make decisions predicated upon what is best for the Team, not popularity polls. Accordingly, we had an earlier discussion with the player involved, and are now announcing that WR Joshua Polanco has been placed on the Transfer List. RZA has set the bidding starting at $2.5 Million. Joshua has done a great job during his tenure here...Whichever team picks him up is getting a proven talent at the highest levels of competition in RZA. We just hope the team who acquires him will be in another League, or at least a division other than ours, Monarchs 1.1 NC West"

VP/GM/HC Fedot Vyatkin announced that Youth Academy prospect SF Buford Huntington has been released in a media statement issued earlier today, after clearing assignment to the transfer list twice thi s season, saying "Buford has a bright future ahead of him. He is a multi-talented player, which is difficult to find in this day and age of positional specialists. He's 20 years old, and just wasn't going to crack our lineup this year, so we gave him his outright release in order that he may pursue opportunities he has elsewhere."

Bruisers VP,GM,HC Fedot Vyatkin confirmed the benching of the Franchise All-Time Leader in Rushing yards, Rushing TD's, and Broken Tackles, saying " Lazer has done a whale of a job for us. He wants to play, but our medical staff is suggesting he may benefit from a rest, so we're going to sit him out for this one." When asked whether this has anything to do with the fact he has fumbled 5 times this year, Coach V replied "Lazer may have fumbled 5 times so far this year, but he has recovered all 5 himself. This is really about getting the player back into his prime physical condition."

Welcome back to the Bruisers Media Center here in Spikey Cleats Battlefield as we kickoff BCN's coverage of Season XV in RZA Monarchs 1.1 League. I'm P.J. McDonald, along with my cohort, BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann, and we're looking forward to bringing you all the action, highlights, and all other things Bruiser, including a visit with Bruisers VP of Football Operation, General Manager, and Head Coach, Fedot Vyatkin. Great to see you again Joe, did you have a good off-season buddy? JT - Thanks P.J., yes, i did. I went fishing. PJ - Deep sea or freshwater? JT - Trout farm. First time I actually caught something! PJ - Ok, let me ask you this, do you think the Bruisers will land their first big one in Monarchs 1.1, by winning a playoff game? JT - Well P.J., The Bruisers may miss the boat, and not even get to the playoffs. The other 3 Teams in the NC West have all beaten the Bruisers at some point or another, so this Division promises to be very competitive, and may even come down to the last week of the Season before a winner is declared, as it did in Season XIV. PJ - Interesting, yes, the Bruisers and SG Speed Merchants were Division rivals in Monarchs 2.1, and the Harrisburg Fire have crossed swords with the Bruisers on several occasions. How do you think the Harrisburg Fire will fare in their debut Season in 1.1? JT - The Fire are a bit of an enigma. I did quite a bit of research, but couldn't get much info. I even Googled Harrisburg Fire, but all I got was a bunch of pictures of firemen and fire trucks in the City of Harrisburg, so I'll just have to go on instinct. This is the Fire's 1st Season in 1.1 League. BCN's researchers have found that no Team in the past 9 Seasons has finished their 1st 1.1 Season with a Winning record. They should win 6 games or so, which is respectable. PJ - How about the other NC West teams? JT - The Drunken Sailors are always a threat, and The Speed Merchants are explosive. That's why this season is going to be so exciting, because the competition is relatively level. PJ - Which Team will win the Division? JT - Well P.J., The Bruisers pulled it out of the fire and edged the Speed Merchants for the title last year. These things seem to have a way of evening themselves out over time. The Speed Merchants swept the season series vs the Bruisers last season, albeit in close games, by scores of 17-13 and 22-14. That could happen again this year. If it does, I like the Speed Merchants chances of claiming the Division crown, as The Bruisers did it last year. PJ - What does that mean for the Bruisers playoff chances? JT - The Bruisers need to win the Division to have any chance of qualifying, there's just too many other talented teams in the Conference. The chances of a Wildcard team coming out of the NC West are slim to none, and Slim just rode out of town. PJ - Thanks Joe. We're now joined by Bruisers VP, GM, & HC, Fedot Vyatkin. Welcome, and thank you for joining us. FV - Thanks for having me, it's always great meeting with you two. PJ - How are you, the Coaching Staff, and Players feeling going into Season XV? FV - We feel good. We're 100% healthy, 70 players on the roster, and zero players on the injury list. We're ready to go ahead and defend our Division Crown. JT - Again during the off-season, several roster moves were made, and 3 veteran starters retired. What can you tell us about these changes? FV - Well Joe, QB Erwin Link, K Chi Southard, and CB Robby Werner, all made huge contributions to our efforts last year, and i wonder if we would have made the playoffs without any one of them, let alone all 3. JT - So there are some big shoes to fill this year, as QB Link retired as the Bruisers All-Time Leader in Passing YDS and TDs, and K Southard goes out as the Bruisers All-Time Leader in FGs Made. CB Werner was only acquired in Season XIII, so he didn't hold any Bruisers records, but did a great job just the same. What can you tell us about their respective replacements? FV - We carried 5 QB's before, so now, with 4 QB's active on the roster, we're comfortable that's adequate. K Divide Bacco, backup to Southard last Season, moves into the starting role. Davide was good on 7 of 9 in Friendlies this season, and we have a very talented 20 year old K Hubert White ready in the YA if needed. About the CB, we were hoping to get one in the draft, but our policy of always taking the best player available, yielded 3 very talented players of other positions. We have a lot of versatile guys we can switch to CB without penalty,so that's covered too. PJ - Thanks Coach V. That's all the time we have for this edition of BCN coverage of Burnaby Bruisers Monarchs 1.1 Season XV...Stay tuned ti the Bruisers Communications Network for ongoing coverage...

Welcome back to BCN coverage of RZA Monarchs 1.1 League Burnaby Bruisers Football! I'm P.J. McDonald here in the Spikey Cleats Lounge, on the top floor of the Bruisers Tower Executive Offices, with the men who need no introduction, BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann, and Bruisers Owner, ideaguy. First and foremost, we'd like to open up the floor to ideaguy for his opening statement. ig - Thank you very much, P.J. I'd like to start by saying, on behalf of everyone on the Bruisers payroll, we express our gratitude to our fans, The Greatest Fans in RZA, and our Partners, The Best Partners in RZA, for their phenomenal support!! Without your support none of this is possible. We were able to again achieve the Goals of improving the Team, by winning 3 games more than the previous year, winning our division, and hosting a playoff game! These achievements are indicators we're on the right track to achieve THE Ultimate Goal!!! We know we have a great deal of hard work in front of us, and we also know we are up for the challenge!! At this point i'd like to open it up for questions. PJ - What can you tell us about your vision of this team in Season 15? ig - i expect we will continue to improve in the win/loss column. In order to accomplish this, we will likely need to make some personnel changes. JT - I see that process has begun with the release of veteran QB Erwin Link, the Bruisers All-Time Leader in Passng Yards and Passing TDs. ig - That's right Joe, we released Erwin early to make roster room. He was already set to retire at the end of the season, so, after our final game, we asked him if he would mind if we released him early, instead of waiting for him to retire, so we could make roster room, and he was all for it. He didn't even ask whether he would lose any pay. PJ - Let`s now talk about some of the player acquisitions the Bruisers have recently made, namely a pair of very stout 27 year-old DL Thami Nel and Hamidi Asari -Dokubo. ig - We realized we had to get better at the DL position, so we found the guys we needed on the Transfer Market. JT - There are now eleven DL on the Bruisers Roster, you usually run with ten, do you foresee a DL being released. ig - i foresee Coach V and his staff determining the best route to take in that regard. PJ - ideaguy, rumors are flying around that the Bruisers are planning a major uniform change for Season 15. Can you comment on that. ig - yes, we`re planning on wearing kilts. Just kidding of course, we`re really planning on wearing togas. Again i jest! All i can say is that there is such a possibility. JT - Starting K Chi Southard, and Starting CB Robbie Werner, are both set to retire. Has the Team decided how it will proceed in that regard. ig - Well Joe, i`d like to start with Erwin Link. We carried 5 QBs on our 70 man roster in season 14, because they all deserved their place. That said, we think Cleveland Sullivan has progressed to the point where he could be our number 4 guy. 4 QB was our goal for last year, but we knew we needed Erwin for insurance, and we`re really glad we did. He made alot of big plays for us this year. We plan to go forward with 4 QBs next year. The CB and K positions will be filled from within. Coach V will have all the details next time. PJ - That`s all the time we have for now, but stay tuned for BCN`s continuing coverage of Burnaby Bruisers RZA Monarchs 1.1 League Football!!

Welcome back to BCN's continuing coverage of RZA Season XIV Monarchs 1.1 Footba!! Here at The Bruisers Media Centre inside Spikey Cleats Battlefield, I'm P.J.McDonald alongside BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. Joe, The Bruisers have called this Media Conference disclosing only that there is a Major Announcement in the offing. What is your read on what they maybe about to make public? JT - Well P.J., calling a conference mid-season, is a precedent-setting move in terms of reference of The Bruisers, by ideaguy and his staff. There are several possibilities, but there are also some we can rule out. Bottom-line is The Bruisers themselves believe the statement or presentation, whatever they convey, will be profound. If I had to guess, and it would be an outright guess, I'd say they plan to make a change in the structure of their football operations, either in process, or allocation. Some number of people in that area are likely to get more or less responsibility within the Bruisers organization, as predicated by the needs of the team. PJ - Does this mean we can expect the Bruisers to do better on the field? JT - The woes of the team in the win/loss column have been well documented. Since it would be unlikely they could be worse than before, yes, it would be reasonable to expect the Bruisers will improve. The variable is how much of the improvement will be directly attributable to the change vs how much improvement would have been had without the change. PJ - Is this change related to The Bruisers' recent acquisition of Superstar Talent DL Himidi Asari - Dokubo? JT - If it is just a coincidence, I'd be surprised. The Bruisers shelled out over $40Mil to bring Himidi aboard. Something has definitely been cooking in ideaguy's kitchen for quite awhile now, and he's about to serve it up! PJ - Accordingly, ideaguy has now stepped up to the podium. ig - May i begin by thanking everyone for being part of and witnessing this announcement today. The Bruisers place the very highest level of esteem upon our dedicated and knowledgeable Fans, The Best Fans in the RZA, along with our Generous Sponsors, and Skilled Partners, for their assistance in our efforts to put the highest quality entertainment on display for our Fans, and the rest of the world, to see. Today's announcement recognizes the accomplishments of the person who has delivered the greatest positive impact on the molding of this Bruisers team from the time i got here, to the one we see today. It is with great pleasure, i announce Head Coach Fedot Vyatkin is being promoted to the postions of Vice President of Football Operations, and General Manager. At his request, and my delight, he will retain his Head Coaching position. He's just finished watching the video of our last game, in his office down the hall, and he'll be here soon. In the meantime, i'd like to open up to questions now. PJ - Why did you choose this timing to announce this move? ig - It may be not so much that i picked the time, as it was just the right time. Coach V came aboard late in Season X, four seasons ago, and has guided the team with wisdom, insight, and imagination. Speaking of timing, here he comes now to take the podium, along with his new responsibilities, i present to you Vice President, General Manager, and Head Coach Fedot Vyatkin!! FV - Thank you ideaguy, and all the parties you recognized earlier, especially our Bruisers Fans - Best in RZA!! My new responsibiities will allow me to engage the process of team-building more fully, without compromising our play onfield. We have an amazing team of 10 position-coaches in support. ig - At this time, we will now recess this Media Conference, and re-convene at Spikey Cleats Battlefield's recent Foodservice venue, Outback Restaurant, appropriately, an extention built on the back of the stadium. Stay tuned to BCN...

Welcome back to BCN coverage of Season XIV RZA Monarchs 1.1 Burnaby Bruisers Football. Here in the Bruisers Media Centre at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, I'm P.J. McDonald along with BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. We've reached the halfway point in the season, and The Bruisers have a level 4 win 4 loss record in League Games, which can only be described as a dramatic improvement over Season 13's mark of 0-8 at the turn. JT - I couldn't have said it better myself, P.J.. It would seem as if ideaguy's master plan is panning out. PJ - How so Joe? JT - It looks to me like ideaguy has collaborated with Coach Vyatkin and his staff to promote from within. PJ - In your opinion, has it worked? JT - In reality P.J., its not so much the Bruisers having improved, as much as there is a more level playing field attributable to the formation of the new Elite level of RZA play, which claimed the very best teams in Season XIII Monarchs 1.1 League. PJ - So you're saying that the Bruisers are no better than last year but they're blessed with a schedule featuring teams of lower strength? JT - There has been tangible improvement in the skill level of Bruisers players since last season, but most of the other teams have done the same. The Bruisers have even lost this year to teams they beat last season. PJ - I'm getting a strong impression, Joe, that you're not enamored with the Bruisers 4-4 record at the mid-point. JT - Partially right you are P.J. A comparison of the Bruisers roster activity this season vs previous seasons, in part tells the story. The Bruisers have not attempted to acquire any players via the market. All new roster additions have been sourced thru the Draft and the academy. In the final analysis, the fact remains that ideaguy can and will bring vast resources to the table, and tap the market for top-notch Player prospects, if the situation and circumstances dictate. PJ - Thanks,Joe. That's all the time we have for now. Stay tuned to BCN for continuing coverage...

Welcome back to Bruisers Communications Network coverage of RZA Monarchs 1.1 Bruisers Football. We're here in the Bruisers Media Centre at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, I'm P.J. McDonald along with the usual suspect, BCN's Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. JT - Thanks P.J., it's great to be on your list of wanted most men. PJ - You're a crook Joe, you still owe me for lunch last week. JT - OK, I'l make sure you get payback after the show. P.J. - Let's start with the Bruisers Debut season in Monarchs 1.1. League play, where the Bruisers are win-less at 0-5. Seven seasons have passed since a 1st season team in 1.1 made the playoffs , as far as BCN's researchers can tell. Was this what you envisioned Joe? JT - Pretty much, but I thought they would get at least one victory out of the 2 games vs Shadows and Steelers. The Bruisers simply did not play well enough to win. PJ - Those two games were lost by a total of 10 points, is hope on the horizon? JT - It is easy to forget that this is only the 3rd full season for ideaguy in-charge of the Bruisers PJ - Can you see anything the Bruisers should improve asap? JT - Hey P.J., I sense they have a grand master plan, and they will see it through. PJ - Accordingly Joe, your pre-season prediction that the Bruisers would miss the League playoffs seems very sound at this point. JT - Right P.J., winning football is all about setting up mis-matched match-ups, and those create an advantage. !st year Teams entering League 1.1 are most often already considerably over-matched by the incumbents. PJ - OK Joe, Let's move on to the Bruisers in SuperCup Div 41, where they have amassed a 4-1 record. JT - The competition level in SuperCup is substantially below that of Monarchs 1.1. PJ - Agreed. Looking at your pre-season prediction for the Bruisers in SuperCup, your are bang-on my friend. You called for the Bruisers to go 12-3 in SC, on pace. JT - The Bruisers are a work in progress. The question remains: will the outcome be an Original Masterpiece? PJ - Nice analogy Joe, I guess the beauty will be in the eye of the beholder. That's all the time we have for now. Join us next time for continuing coverage of the Burnaby Buisers on BCN

I'm P.J. McDonald, welcoming you back to BCN's Burnaby Bruisers coverage, here at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, in the Bruisers Executive Offices, with Bruisers enigmatic owner, ideaguy, for what has become known as the Annual State of the Bruisers Address. It's great to be here with you, looking forward to RZA Monarchs 1.1 Season 13. Less than 3 Seasons ago, mid-Season 10, you acquired this franchise. The Bruisers were in Monarchs 2.2, near the bottom of the charts. Did you believe the Bruisers could advance all the way to 1.1 by now? ig - Thanks P.J. We had goals at that time, as we do now, to advance. Yes, i believed we could get here. Belief of a positive outcome is the key component to success in any endeavor. PJ - Well, now that the Bruisers are in 1.1, you and your team have been presented with a new set of challenges. What can you tell Bruisers fans everywhere about your plans to succeed in a much more competitive environment? ig - We know we need to get better in a hurry. Our Continuous Improvement System will serve us well in this regard. PJ - What were your impressions of Season 12. ig - I think we got stronger as the year progressed. PJ - Indeed, the playoff performance was worthy of recognition, with a #6 seeding, winning 2 on the road, then a trip to the Conference Championship vs League of Shadows, and the relegation win over the Sedalia Slugs, which vaulted the Bruisers into 1.1. ig - Right P.J., we can hold our heads high after last season's efforts. We have a smart team, and these guys know where their focus needs to be concentrated. PJ - BCN has researched the topic, and found that teams in their 1st season at 1.1 level have an extremely low number of wins and consequently, high level of attrition. ig - With all due respect to you and BCN"s researchers, we take such info with a grain of salt. We are unique, different from any of those teams. Our only limitation is our level of belief in what we can accomplish. We are going to take it one game at a time, and when we are in the game, we will take it one play at a time. PJ - I admire your positive perspective, ideaguy, and it seems Bruisers fans like you too. ig - Our fans have been great. They are the best fans in the RZA, including the ones referred to as the "Bruisers Universe" and the newly formed "Bruisers Boozers". Our sponsors have been great too. It's been a real win-win. PJ - I know you don't make predictions ideaguy, but what can you tell me about how you think the season will go? ig - i think we will accomplish many of our goals. I think we will get great support from our Sponsors and fans. I think we will present an exciting and entertaining brand of football. I think we will continue our history of improving every season. PJ - The Bruisers won 5 more Official games in Season 12 than Season 11. Are you saying that trend will continue? ig - C'mon now P.J., when we moved up from 2.2 to 2.1, we took a dip, but we still made the playoffs. But again, that was 2.1. It's like we're an expansion team all over again, moving up to 1.1. We get it. We know we're in tough. We have alot of guys who thrive in that situation. PJ - Thanks ideaguy, always a pleasure to hear your insights. BCN Burnaby Bruisers coverage will continue after this break...

Welcome to BCN's Season 13 coverage of Burnaby Bruisers Football, I'm P.J. McDonald as always flanked by BCN's Expert Analyst Joe Theismann, here in the Bruisers Media Centre at Spikey Cleats Battlefield. What should fans of the Bruisers including the ones known as "The Bruisers Universe" expect for the upcoming campaign? JT - This will be the most intriguing year for the Bruisers since ideaguy acquired the team mid-season 10. Undoubtedly, the Bruisers expect this to be their biggest challenge, with the move up to 1.1 competition. Everybody has to kick it up a notch. PJ - They replaced SF Coach Darren Fuller, were you surprised? JT - Yes, I was at first, then I remembered that change is inevitable in this business. A player or coach is only as good as what they can do tomorrow, and on. Winning teams need to act on such decisions daily. PJ - So what I'm hearing is that you feel the riot notice has been read out loud to the entire Bruisers roster, that anyone may be discharged at any time? JT - Really P.J., I think it boils down to 2 things; is this person a good fit for current plans, and can they embrace and embody the culture that is instilled within everyone in the Bruisers organization to: Improve Every Day. PJ - I'm getting the Bruisers sense of urgency, through your comments. Will the Bruisers acquire the playing rights to enough new and better players to make a serious run for the playoffs in their Inaugural Season in Monarchs 1.1 ? JT - The short answer is no, the Bruisers will not be in the playoffs. Our BCN researchers have not yet found a case in recent years where a team moved up into 1.1 and won. With all due respect to the Bruisers, et al, the disparity gap is too wide to bridge. PJ - Thankfully, RZA is planning to create a new higher league for Season 14. This will certainly make 1.1 more competitive for the next several Seasons. Our BCN coverage will continue after a break...

Welcome back to the Bruisers Communication Network's coverage of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football!! I'm P.J. McDonald alongside BCN's Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. What were your impressions of this Season 12 version of the Bruisers, Joe? JT - Well P.J. the Bruisers made some gains this year. They won 4 more Official Games than last year, Plus the Relegation Round. That sort of result predicates a cohesive system of Football Operations. PJ - You're absolutely right Joe. The Bruisers brain-trust seems to have grasped the rudiments of locating and prepping new players for RZA level competition. JT - Yes, but they'll need to do a better job in that area for Season 13. PJ - Exactly Joe, the Bruisers will move up to the lofty heights of Monarchs 1.1, by virtue of their Relegation Round 29-14 triumph vs the Slugs. JT - That's right P.J.,its going to be a culture shock for the Bruisers, for sure. They may feel in Monarchs 1.1 like small fish in a big pond, a veritable juxtaposition from their standing in Monarchs 2.1. PJ - Agreed, the Bruisers proved they could compete against the top teams in Monarchs 2.1. Nonetheless, the Bruisers are bound for Monarchs 1.1. How do you see this unfolding? JT - The 1st season after an upward move is historically the most difficult to produce a winning team, and Season 13 in 1.1 level will be the toughest the Bruisers have ever seen since ideaguy assumed control of the team midway thru Season 10. PJ - no arguement there Joe. How many wins do you think the Bruisers can produce? JT - Hard to get a good grasp at this stage, bid list and draft still pending, but i will blindly guess the Bruisers will go 9-7 in Monarchs 1.1 and 12-3 in Supercup. PJ - BCN's coverage of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football continues next with BCN's Presentation of the Burnaby Bruisers PreSeason 13 Show, on BCN, The Bruisers Communications Network

Welcome to BCN's presentation of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football!! I'm PJ McDonald, here in the Bruisers Media Centre inside Spikey Cleats Battlefield, with Coach V. Thanks for joining us today on BCN, Coach V, where should we start? FV - Well PJ, The Bruisers would like to start by thanking our devoted fans, the Best Fans in the RZA, without whom, we could not have accomplished any of our goals. PJ - By any account, this Season, Season #12, would be considered in a positive light, but I sense you are unfulfilled. FV - yes PJ, our fans have told us that qualifying for the Conference Championship Game in just our 2nd season in Monarchs 2.1 was acceptable, but obviously, we hoped for a better result. PJ - Sorry, but I have to ask, how can the Bruisers go an entire game and score Zero points? FV - It really was a Defensive battle. There were also Zero TDs scored by either Team. We need to recognize the extraordinary defensive efforts of the opponent. They only scored 6 points themselves, so the outcome of the game was always in jeopardy. Let's give credit where credit is due, they didn't get to the Conference Championship Game by coincidence. We congratulate our worthy opponent, and wish them well the rest of the way. PJ - Fair to say it looks like some adjustments need to be made? FV - As always, we will continue to review and make appropriate adjustments. PJ - Indeed you have Coach V, by my count as of day 70 of season 12 you have made 69 roster moves, an average of a roster change once per day. FV - Right PJ, and every roster change represents an improvement to our lineup, giving us a better chance to win. PJ - The Bruisers won 4 more official games than last season, so the plan seems to be working. Now the Bruisers move on to the relegation round, where a win vs the Sedalia Slugs will still elevate the Bruisers to Monarchs 1.1, but without so much as a Monarchs 2.1 Divisional or Conference Trophy. Your thoughts on that Coach V? FV - Well PJ, as Head Coaches, we don't get to make the rules, so my thoughts are moot at this point. The fact remains that Teams in the top 2 seedings will always move up until they reach 1.1. This coincides with ideaguy's vision of the Bruisers, we need to be Bowl Contenders every year to give full value to our fans and sponsors. If we move up to Monarchs 1.1, we will embrace the challenge. In the event we remain in Monarchs 2.1, we know we can be A Bowl Contender, in Season 13. PJ - BCN's coverage of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football continues...

Bruisers Player Personnel Dept. has just released the following updated roster, complete with nicknames the players have given each other, and sponsor / charitable affiliations:

* Denotes special services contract with Sponsor
~ Denotes affiliation with Charitable Organization

*QB 9 Cleveland "big shue" Sullivan *(Spikey Cleats)
*QB 5 Elias "go-go" Gomez * ( Spikey Cleats )
*QB 12 Erwin "winner" Link * ( winnerz menswear )
~QB 13 Gaetano "vampire" Zampieri ~ ( community blood services)
*QB 7 Zoltan "thor" Lengyel * (Arctic Hydro)

*WR 85 Enrique "salsa" Worthington ( picante's salsa ))
~WR 84 Hal "rebel" Causey ~ ( United Civil Liberties Advocates )
*WR 88 Isaiah "flash" Murrell ( pro-shot cameras )
*WR 80 Joshua "tree" Polanco * ( Global Forest Products )
*WR 19 Preston "prest ham" Hanson * ( BVM Equipment )

* RB 25 Aleksandr "shock and awe" Shakhmetov * ( federated utilities west )
*RB 24 Dave "fuzzy" Furr * ( Laser Hair Clinics )
*RB 22 Frederic "mercury" Shuler ( Frod Motor Co )
~RB 1 Marcus "cuss" Small ~ ( Boys and Girls Athletic Organizations )
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* DL 71 Valentin "shaft" Schaefer ( Hot Weiner on a Stick )
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*DL 91 Davis "chili" Pepper * ( Chillys )
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~SF 46 Dimitrios "sarge" Schulz ~ ( greek national security allinace )
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G 41 Jeffry "lanky" Lankford
*G 43 Horacio "the kid" Outlaw * (thwartz custom security solutions )

*KR 83 Cletus "cleats" Poston * " spikey cleats "
*KR 87 Armand "hammer" Fuller * " majik baking soda "

Welcome to Season 12 RZA Monarchs 2.1 League Burnaby Bruisers Football. I'm P.J. McDonald, glad to be back with BCN's subscribers for another year, along with BCN's Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. We're here in The Bruisers' Media Centre at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, where we will be joined by Bruisers Owner, ideaguy, and Head Coach Fedot Vyatkin. To begin, let's bring in Joe, with his preview of the upcoming Bruisers Season. JT - Well P.J., the Bruisers continue to upgrade their player personnel. Whether or not that translates into better on-field production remains to be seen. I expect the Bruisers and Their Divisional Rival, Speed Merchants, will each be sporting 5-0 records when they meet here at Spikey Cleats Battlefield in week 6. The outcome of that game will significantly factor in to the NC playoff seedings. PJ - Thanks Joe, now let's bring in Bruisers Head Coach Fedot Vyatkin. Welcome back for your 3rd full season at the Bruisers helm. What are you forecasting for this year Coach V? FV - Thanks P.J., I'm not much for forecasting, there are far too many variables, so I'll focus on the things I can control. We will continue to evaluate all aspects of this football team and make adjustments as we go. This may seem simple, but it is the guiding philosophy, proven to be successful time after time, which ideaguy introduced here when he acquired the Bruisers. JT - There's no question the philosophy has well served the Bruisers and their fans, as it has inspired an exciting, and perhaps more importantly, winning brand of football. FV - Honestly, winning football games is what this is all about, for us. Winning isn't everything, it's the ONLY thing. We were fortunate enough to win all our League home games last season, for our fans, the best fans in the RZA. PJ - The fact is that since you have been in charge of the Bruisers, the Bruisers have only been beaten at home in a league game one single time, compiling an impressive 15-1 record. FV - Our players and coaches have a lot of pride in that result, and we intend to build upon it. We realize also, that was the past, and we need to move our focus forward now, to our next opponent. JT - Retirements have had an impact on the Bruisers Roster. QB Carey Salmon, TE Jarrett McKeever, CB Dannie Cousins, and KR Linwood Burnham have retired from football and moved on. FV - That's right Joe. I know I speak for everyone in the Bruisers Family when I say we will miss those guys, not only on the field, and in the locker room, but also as ambassadors to the City of Burnaby. PJ - All four of those players were starters. Can you tell us how you will replace them in the lineup? FV - These players cannot be replaced. We need to find a way to get the job done without them. I'm confident we will have some success in that regard. I will be able to give you more specifics once the draft is finished. JT - You have mentioned having "success" twice now. What will define success for the Bruisers in Season 12? FV - Ultimately, that is always decided by the fans, and measured by the owners. In the world of a Head Coach, success means doing better than you did last year. Learn from the mistakes, and correct them. Find new ways to win. Inspire your players with belief, and enable them to play beyond their self-imposed limits, to achieve their full potential. PJ - Thanks Coach V, all the best for the upcoming season. Let's go over to Joe, in the Executive Ofiices with ideaguy. JT - Thanks P.J. I'm here with ideaguy. Welcome to the show. To start, what did you think of the Bruisers performance in Season 11? ig - Thanks Joe, i liked most of what i saw, and also found opportunities for improvement. Coach V and i are in constant communication on such matters, and i am encouraged by the results we've achieved to date, be we have a great deal more to accomplish. PJ - To be fair, we remain mindful that this franchise was, for many years, not a winning franchise, until you took over. The Bruisers have been a playoff team ever since you took control ideaguy. How does that happen? ig - There were many actions necessary to get things the way we wanted them, and we are still in that process. The single most important thing was hiring Coach V. He has put in a remarkable performance.

Here at the Burnaby Bruisers Media Centre in Spikey Cleats Battlefield for another presentation of BCN's coverage of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football, I'm P.J. McDonald alongside BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. Season 11 was a good one for The Bruisers, achieving a #5 League Bowl Playoff Seed, after posting a 14-2 Regular Season record after moving up from Monarchs 3.1 to Monarchs 2.1 League. JT - That's right P.J., the Bruisers went 8-0 undefeated at home in League play, and looked impressive doing it. PJ - The Bruisers disappointing Week 11 Road Loss @ The Berlin White Knights by a score of 32-27, knocked The Bruisers out of their 1st place League Ranking. In fact they found themselves in 2nd spot in the NC West, mathematically behind the Hot Pigs, a NC Divisional rival team the Bruisers had defeated in Week 4, their only prior meeting up until then. JT - Nobody has been able to come up with a ranking system that satisfies all critics, but there is no denying the system RZA uses for team ranking is somewhat flawed. PJ - The next KEY contest was the Week 13 Divisional rematch vs The Hot Pigs @ L'Arena che si Dimena. JT - Week 13 was unlucky for The Bruisers, as The Hot Pigs won the re-match easily 26-3, cementing The Bruisers into a potential finish no higher than the # 5 seed, if they could win out. PJ - The Hot Pigs went on to run the table, and should have, considering they played only BOT teams from then on, finishing 15-1, and claiming the NC Conference #1 Playoff Seed. PJ - The Bruisers forged on, winning their final 3 League games, winding up sporting a 14-2 record, seeded #5. JT - Our researchers have been unable to find an instance, whereby a 14-2 record only yielded a #5 seeding. PJ - So The Bruisers went to the Playoffs on the road, in Environment Variable Stadium vs The Harrisburg Fire, in the Wild-Card Round. JT - Everyone who bought a ticket to the game, and there was a large contingent of Bruisers Fans who went on the road to cheer on their favorite team, and BCN Subscribers, definitely got their money's worth, in terms of entertainment value, in witnessing the excitement of the Fire's come from behind win over the Bruisers 14-10. PJ - Season 11 came to an abrupt end for the Bruisers, as far as on-field action, at that point. We need to wrap this up here, so Joe, how would you summarize the Bruisers in Season 11? JT - On the player personnel side, The Bruisers ended the year better off than they started, as all 3 Bruisers PreSeason 11 draft choices were immediate starters at their respective positions, and they acquired a couple of other good players via the market. It's fair to say, on the field of play, the Bruisers likely achieved only their minimum objectives: Win all home games, and Qualify for the Bowl Playoffs. So if you were to ask Bruisers Owner ideaguy, he would likely tell you they still have much work to do. PJ - Thanks to everyone for joining us for this BCN presentation of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football, see you next time here on BCN, The Bruisers Communications Network.

Welcome back to BCN's presentation of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football. I'm P.J. McDonald joined again by BCN's Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. On Dec 27, Joe and yours truly made some predictions. We both predicted the Bruisers would qualify for the Monarch 2.1 Bowl Playoffs. Joe, you predicted the Bruisers to go 11-5 and be seeded #6. While your predictions using the application of the infinite monkey theory were very sound and accurate, I differed, and predicted the Bruisers would go 12-4 and get the # 5 seed, and the #5 seed is in fact what they got. JT - I must say P.J., that proves you're here for more than just what the ladies call your swarthy aroma and good looks. PJ - Ok Joe, let's get down to brass tacks. The Bruisers are off to Environment Variable Stadium to confront the Harrisburg Fire. What are you predicting this time? JT - The Harrisburg Fire are not to be taken lightly. Bruisers Head Coach Fedot Vyatkin knows this fact all too well. I expect the next game will be much like the previous meetings of these rivals: low-scoring, chess-match type confrontations. The team that takes the best care of the ball will most likely get the "W", when it's all said and done. PJ - Nice try Joe, but you're paid here to make a solid prediction for BCN subscribers, so give it up. JT - The Harrisburg Fire are a force to be reckoned with. The Bruisers will have all they can handle and then some. Since I'm obligated to come up with a pick, i have to go with the road team, to win by at least 4.

Welcome back to BCN's coverage of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football. P.J. McDonald here in the Burnaby Bruisers Media Centre at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, along with BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. Today, we will u p d a t e you on all The Bruisers latest news, including League, SuperCup, and Cup of Champions play. In CoC play, we saw The Bruisers win their 1st ever CoC game, by a score of 78-0 vs the lions, here in the familiar confines of Spikey Cleats Battlefield, and another vs. Tokyo Dragons 118-0. PJ - The Bruisers have an exceptional home record, and they were on a roll, but then they went on the road for game 3. JT - When the Bruisers went to and played the Stone Mountain Hawks, they met their match. PJ - Yes, and perhaps even then some. JT - SMH definitely put on a show, and i wouldn't be surprised if they win the CoC. PJ - Moving on to SuperCup, The Bruisers missed the playoffs with a 10-5 record. JT - Albeit an improvement over last season, which saw the Bruisers go 5-10 in SC. PJ - Finally, in Monarchs 2.1 League Play, with just one game left in the regular season, The Hot Pigs have the inside track. The Bruisers and Hot Pigs are both virtually assured of Victories, playing vs. BOT teams in the season finale. All indications are The Bruisers will finish the regular season in 2nd place in the NC West, and qualify for the Bowl Playoffs, as the # 5 seed in the NC. JT - Right P.J., that means the Bruisers will take their show on the road, 1st stop - Environment Variable Stadium, to take on the Harrisburg Fire, in the Wildcard Round. PJ - If that is the way it goes, it will be the 3rd ever meeting of these rivals. In the previous 2 meetings, the Home team lost. JT - The eventual winner will definitely have their work cut out for them. The winner of Harrisburg Fire vs. Burnaby Bruisers game will most likely play on the road vs either #1 or #2 seed in the Divisional round, although there are still some scenarios that would see the Bruisers hosting a game in the next round. PJ - Thanks Joe. Stay tuned for BCN's continuing coverage of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football.

Welcome back to BCN's presentation of RZA Burnaby Bruisers football. This is The SuperCup - Bruisers Week In Review. I'm P.J.McDonald here with BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. The last time Joe and I were here in studio was Jan 23. You made some predictions Joe, and went 3 for 3, let's review those. You Predicted the Bruisers would beat Fly By Night 28-19, the actual score was 20-13. JT - Right you are P.J., I thought Fly By Night would be challenged in scoring against the Bruisers. PJ - Next, you suggested The Bruisers would beat MAD DOG by a FG, the actual score was a 26-9 Bruisers Win. JT - I thought MAD DOG would be a bit better Offensively. PJ - Finally, you predicted a lop-sided Bruisers win over The Eagles, which it was, at 107-0. JT - I think we all saw that coming.

Welcome to this presentation of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football on BCN. I'm P.J. McDonald alongside BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann, coming to you from The Bruisers Media Centre at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, where 103,099 spectators observed The Bruisers conquest of the Lions, 78-0. Did you like what you saw out there today Joe? JT - In all honesty P.J., I like to see a closer game, one in which the outcome is in doubt. On the other hand, I certainly would never look down my nose at a victory, especially in Champion of Champions competition. PJ - This was The Bruisers 1st ever CoC game, so I'm not sure they really knew what to expect. JT - If I'm Coaching, I would tell my guys to expect the other Team to come out hard, and, most importantly, stay focused on doing your job, and trust your team mates to do theirs. PJ - The Lions did just that, they came out hard and generated 30 Yds of Offense on their opening possession. They kept The Bruisers in check for the first 8 minutes of the game. JT - Right P.J., then Bruisers QB Cary Salmon got a hot hand, and threw 3 TD passes in the next 6 minutes, a 39 Yd to WR H Causey, and TE M Kolar hauled in TD passes of 40 and 37 Yds. PJ - Then to top off the 1st Qtr, Bruisers MLB R Huey came up with a 50 INT Return for TD, in the 15th minute. JT - That play really broke the Lions back, giving The Bruisers a 28-0 advantage when the teams changed ends. PJ - Things got even worse for the Lions in the 2nd Qtr, as The Bruisers accumulated another 23 Pts. JT - Schaefer returned a fumble 40 Yds for a TD, Zimmerman booted 3 FG's, and Zampieri hit Worthington for a 20 Yds TD Pass, just before halftime. PJ - The Bruisers led 51-0 at the half. JT - The Bruisers ran the ball alot more than they passed it, in the 2nd half. That strategy helped use up the clock, and when they did get the ball, the Lions were unable to sustain drives. That's why they didn't get onto the score sheet. PJ - Who were the stars of this game, Joe. JT - I've got to go with Bruisers QB Cary Salmon as the Platinum Game Star. He went 6 of 8 for 141 Passing Yds, with 3 TD's 0 INT's and a QBR of 156.25. He led The Bruisers to this win. Gold Star goes to Bruisers TE Markus Kolar with 2 TD catches, of 40 and 37 Yds, to really seal deal for The Bruisers. Silver Game Star goes to Bruisers K/P Balthasar Zimmerman, who was a tower of strength on Special Teams today, including making good on all % FG's he attempted. PJ - We've reached the end of this portion of BCN's coverage of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football. On behalf of everyone here at BCN, thanks for subscribing, and we'll see you again soon.

P.J.McDonald here in the Bruisers Media Centre at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, along with BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann, where 103,836 Bruisers fans headed home with a Peaceful Easy Feeling, after seeing The Bruisers show The Eagles all about Life in the Fast Lane, to the tune of a 107-0 whiplashing. JT - Good one, P.J. This game featured a balanced effort by The Bruisers, as they exhibited dominance in all 3 phases of the game, Offense, Defense, and Special Teams. PJ - Yes, to support your premise, the MVP Points were as evenly distributed as we've seen them all Season. JT - When C Salmon connected with E Worthington for a 55 Yd TD with 0:06 left in the 2nd Qtr, The Eagles were Already Gone, behind 59-0 at halftime. PJ - Credit the Bruisers fans though. They all took it to the limit, and stayed right until the final whistle. JT - Yes P.J., the Bruisers Game Presentation is second to none. This game also featured the largest crowd ever for a game at Spikey Cleats Battlefield. That combo has to be good for the Bruisers balance sheet. PJ - Time has come to move on. Stay tuned to BCN for continuing coverage and analysis of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football.

P.J.McDonald coming to you from Burnaby Bruisers headquarters, here with Bruisers Owner ideaguy. We've reached the mid-point of Season 11. Are you satisfied with the progress of your team thus far? ig - Well P.J., you know that we are Never satisfied. Am I proud of what we've done so far? Yes, absolutely. We are always looking for ways to improve. PJ - Let's look at the Bruisers improvement compared with this stage last Season. ig - Alright. PJ - The Franchise, which was named the Motown Rhythm at the time, started Season 10 in Monarchs 3.1 League under the previous owner and after 7 games had a modest 4-3 League record. That's when you took over ideaguy, moved the team to Burnaby, and re-named the Team Burnaby Bruisers. The Bruisers won their next 2 League games, and had a 6-3 mark after 9 games, on the way to representing the Monarchs 3.1 NC in the League Championship Bowl. This Season, The Bruisers are 9-0 after winning all 9 League games so far. Quite an improvement, considering The Bruisers moved up to Monarchs 2.1 League in the off-season, by virtue of appearing in the Monarchs 3.1 Championship Bowl. ig - Yes P.J., Coach V and the rest of the Coaching Staff, and the players have done a very good job so far this Season in our League games. PJ - SuperCup has been a bit of a different story. The Motown Rhythm were winless at 0-6, then you took over and got things turned around, but The Bruisers were 1-8 after 9 SuperCup games. ig - Right P.J., and you know as well as anyone that SuperCup play is much more difficult than League play, for a new team to have success in. There usually seems to be 5 or 6 very well developed teams in each SuperCup table. New teams can expect to get blown out in those games, because they are grossly over-matched by the more developed teams. PJ - This Season has seen the Bruisers compile a respectable 6-3 record, which is a testament to the Bruisers improvement over Season 10. ig - Coach V told me before Season 11 began, that one of his goals is to qualify for Supercup playoffs, because once you're in the Playoffs, anything can happen. It appears we're on track to achieve that goal with our 6-3 SuperCup record to date. PJ - Another measurable improvement has been the development of The Bruisers Youth Academy, which has now been developed to its highest level possible. ig - Right P.J., we recognized in our Pre-Season meetings that development of The Youth Academy had to be a High Priority, to make us less dependent on the Transfer Market to upgrade our talent on the field. PJ - You stated in our Post-Season interview that one of your goals was to increase the seating capacity to over 100,000, and upgrade the amenities proportionately, by the end of Season 11. Spikey Cleats Battlefield now, ahead of schedule, mid-Season 11, has capacity of 111,111. Was it coincidence or by design, the number 111,111. ig - Good question P.J., when you look at the number 111,111 does anything come to mind for you? PJ - Well, it looks kinda spikey. ig - You are the clever one P.J. It's an interesting story. Our PR Guy extraordinaire, Dash Riprock, is credited with coming up with the concept. He realized that the classic "Football Boot" had 6 cleats on its sole. The number 111,111 represents the 6 cleats. I thought it would be a good fit, considering our main Team Sponsor is Spikey Cleats. The concept has complied with all RZA protocols. I am pleased to confirm, the promotion was endorsed by Spikey Cleats, at a very early stage of the construction planning process. PJ - That truly is a brilliant idea conceived by Dash Riprock. ig - Great news, there's more where that came from. I will elaborate in future interviews with you P.J., here on BCN. PJ - We'll look forward to that ideaguy. That's all the time we have for today. Thank you for subscribing to BCN's presentation of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football., and stay tuned for continuing coverage.

Welcome Back to BCN'c continuing coverage of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football. P.J. McDonald coming to you live from the Bruisers Media Centre here at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, along with, as always, BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. There was a lot to like out there today Joe, for the 101,874 fans in attendance, no matter what side they were rooting for. JT - Yes P.J., today's game could be described as Classic. MAD DOG scored first a 32 Yd FG, and the decidedly Defensive 1st Qtr ended with MAD DOG up 3-0. It's the only time this Season the Bruisers were shut out in the 1st Qtr, in a game which they won. It's also the 1st time the Bruisers won a game in which they trailed at the end of the 1st Qtr. PJ - The game took on a new complexion in the 2nd Qtr, as The Bruisers Defense made a statement. JT - D-Train completed a pick-6, an 82 Yd INT TD, putting The Bruisers in the lead 7-3, and they never looked back. PJ - The teams exchanged FG's and the score was 10-6 Bruisers leading at halftime. The 3rd Qtr saw The Bruisers take control of the game, with 13 unanswered points, including the game's only Offensive TD, a 29 Yd TD Pass from Zampieri to Kolar. The score was 23-6 Bruisers leading at the end of the 3rd Qtr. JT - You could say the "Bend but don't break" style of the Bruisers Defense, had MAD DOG on a short leash all day. PJ - The teams exchanged FG's in the 4th Qtr as the Bruisers did a good job of grinding the clock, finishing the game with a 26-9 count. JT - Neither team did very well on 3rd down conversions, MAD DOG went 5 for 19, and the Bruisers were a modest 3 of 17. PJ - MAD DOG punted 8 times for a 31.4 avg, The Bruisers 4 times for a 38.3 avg. JT - That's right P.J., and each of the Bruisers 3 return men had at least one return of 40+ Yds, on the way to averaging 25.3 Yds per return, vs. MAD DOG's avg 13.3. PJ - The Bruisers excellence on Special Teams really made a difference, and helped keep them in good field position to start their drives, while giving MAD DOG a long field for theirs, most of the game. JT - But here are the pieces du resistance, The Big Ones, P.J. The Bruisers won the All-Important Giveaway / Takeaway ratio with a +1 rating, on D-Train's INT and NO Hope's FR, with The Bruisers only turnover on downs after a failed 4th down attempt. PJ - Yes, the guys in the starting lineup know they better protect the ball, if they want to play for Coach V. The Bruisers benched one of their RB's last week, and he's still there, because he fumbled twice in a game, which the Bruisers ended up winning, but was closer than Coach V would have liked. JT - To put the icing on the cake, The Bruisers sacked MAD DOG's QB's 3 times, and 22 Yds loss. MAD DOG's Defense registered 0 sacks of The Bruisers QB's. The plays I just mentioned were critical to the Bruisers coming away with the "W". PJ - Which 3 players earned the most MVP Points tonight Joe? JT - Norris Hope earned the games' most MVP Points with a total of 15, Dithakar was close with 14 MVP Pts, and Balthazar Zimmerman had 12, on 4 FG's and a solid all-round kicking performance. PJ - That concludes this BCN presentation of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football. Thanks to all our subscribers, we'll see you after the next game, 17:00 Jan 30 at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, in a SuperCup match-up vs. The Eagles. Until then, Take It Easy.

P.J. McDonald here at the Burnaby Bruisers Media Centre in Spikey Cleats Battlefield, along with Joe Theismann, BCN's Expert Analyst. The Bruisers have just added to their impressive Home Record with this win today, 86-0 vs.the Red Dragons. JT - Yes P.J., this crowd of 96,025 saw the latest edition of the evolution of the Bruisers. K Balthasar Zimmerman's return to the lineup seemed to inspire the entire team. It was great to see "Balzy" get back to work. PJ - Faced with this type of a game to report, 86-0, what would anyone reasonably expect to take away from this? JT - The Bruisers are a force to be reckoned with in Monarchs 2.1. The Bruisers are currently the #1 ranked Team in Monarchs 2.1. The Red Dragons lost to an immensely better team. PJ - Indeed, The Bruisers had zero punts, while forcing the Red Dragons to punt 14 times. JT - Right P.J., another stat I look at is 3rd down conversions. The Bruisers were 8 of 13 on 3rd down today, 61.5 %, compared to 3 of 17 for the Red Dragons, only 17.6 %. PJ - Here's one for you Joe, all 3 Bruisers QB's threw at least 1 TD pass, and, all 3 had a QBR of 100+. JT - That is definitely a rarity, 3 QB's on on the same Team with a TD and QBR over 100. PJ - That is a wrap for this edition. Thank you for subscribing to BCN. We're going into a Bye week in League play. We'll be back with coverage of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Supercup Football after this break.

Nice to have you all along with us here on BCN, The Bruisers Communications Network. P.J. McDonald here with Coach V, in the Media Centre here at Spikey Cleats Battlefield. That was, appropriately enough, quite a battle out there today vs. FlybyNight, witnessed by 102,135 of the Bruisers faithful, with the Bruisers coming out on top in a thriller by a 20-13 count. FV - Yes P.J., FlybyNight seemed to match-up well with our guys. PJ - Indeed, both teams had offset the other's production from their respective Offense, and Special Team units. The Big Difference appears to be found in the Defensive stats, as Bruisers DE Norris Hope, scored the game's only Defensive TD. FV - My sentiments exactly, that play was definitely a game-changer, and really set the tone for the entire game. PJ - It should be noted that the Bruisers never trailed on the scoreboard during this contest. FV - Look P.J., FlybyNight played a very good game. We were fortunate enough to emerge with more points. PJ - Fast forward to mid 4th qtr score tied 13-13 FV - We knew that ball security was of paramount importance. QB C Salmon went to one of his favourite targets, Hal Causey, for a 41 Yd TD, to make it 20-13 with about 5 minutes remaining. PJ - The Bruisers Defense forced them 3 and out, but the ensuing Bruisers possession did not go as planned. FV - We've been pretty good at closing out games this Season, but we fell short of target on that one. We ate up most of the clock, but coughed it up on their 18 Yd line, exactly one play before we planned on kicking the FG to go 10 Pts up. Unfortunately, again, we had a lapse in ball security, which gave them a chance, after the 42 Yd fumble return, on our 40 Yd line with 0:38 remaining. We were fortunate enough to shut them down on the final 2 plays of the game, to close out the win. PJ - Thanks Coach V, that is a wrap for this edition of AfTeRmAtH, on BCN.

Welcome to our newest segment, SuperCup - The Bruisers' Week Ahead. Coming to you Live from BCN's Burnaby Studios, at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, I'm P.J. McDonald along with BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. Now Joe, The Bruisers have a very interesting week ahead with match-ups vs. the Mad Dogs, and Fly By Night, with all 3 Teams currently sporting identical 4-3 records in Season 11 SuperCup, and then there's The (BOT) 3-4 Eagles. JT - That's right P.J., the Fans are really in for a treat this week. PJ - How do you see these teams ranking in the SuperCup standings after this 3 game stretch? JT - Well P.J., let's look at this scenario Team by Team. The Bruisers are hosting all 3 of their games. This will, in theory, give them a sense of continuity against their opposition this week They will be able to sleep in their own beds every night, and eat the food they like the best, at the precise time they want it. PJ - Fly By Night are next in line into Spikey Cleats Battlefield, where the Bruisers have put together an impressive string of wins since ideaguy gained control of the Team. JT - I could see the trend continue in this game, although it promises to be a close one, For what it's worth, the Global Ranking is a 76 - 864 proposition, in favour of The Bruisers. The Bruisers are likely to prevail. I'll guess 28-19. PJ - The Mad Dog will be next up at Spikey Cleats Battlefield. JT - Again I see this being close, the most evenly matched, of these 3 games we're featuring. My best guess would be The Bruisers win by a FG in the last minute. PJ - Finally, we've got the Eagles coming in to SCB. JT - This is the only BOT controlled Team The Bruisers will go up against in the SuperCup Week Ahead, and I'm calling for a lop-sided win for the Bruisers, perhaps 50-10. PJ - So when I tally this up Joe, you're forecasting the Bruisers will go 3-0 in SuperCup This Week. JT - Read my lips, UUUU know it. PJ - Thanks for choosing BCN, we'll be back with more RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football, including SuperCup - The Week in Review.

P.J. McDonald here with Bruisers HC Fedot Vyatkin. Great to see you again, as always Coach V, I'll ask for your game synopsis. FV - I congratulate our guys for their excellent performance in this game. At the same time, I feel for the Wildcat's players, and fans. It's never fun to be on the wrong end of a big score, like 64-0. PJ - Yes Coach V, you and your Staff put forth what I call a "Solid Waste Disposal Plan", aka, a Solid game plan, that lays Waste to, and Disposes of, the opponent. FV - LOL very clever indeed. We always Game Plan, so this was really no different, for us, than any other game on our Regular Schedule. PJ - The Bruisers are so stacked with talent, that there is virtually always some sort of a highlight reel performance turned in each and every game. What stands out in your mind this time round Coach V? FV - Yes P.J., starting with WR Preston Hanson, 2 catches, 101 Yds, 2 TD's. PJ - "Pressed Ham" was targeted 2 other times they defended, so it could have been even better. FV - Next, the performance of DE Norris Hope needs to be recognized. He created havoc for the Wildcats Offense all day, making 9 tackles with 0 missed, while Forcing and Recovering a fumble, and ultimately Returning it for a Defensive TD. PJ - We've seen such great play from "NO Hope" before, and I'm sure he's got lots more left in him. FV - Next, I want to recognize K Chi Southard. "Southern Man" made 5 of 7 FG's today with a long of 53, and, he put all his kickoffs into spots where they'd be hard to return, while not kicking any of them out of bounds. That was a big factor in our ability to maintain good field position. PJ - Good point Coach V, as I check the game stats, I see The Wildcats furthest Offensive progress was Their Own 46 Yard Line, so they never took the ball into The Bruisers side of midfield. FV - Our "D" played a nice "bend but don't break" style, that got the job done. PJ - Thanks again Coach V, for this edition of AfTeRmAtH, and thanks to all for partaking in BCN's presentation of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football.

Welcome back to BCN's presentation of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football. Coming to you from the bowels of Port Credit Stadium, where 7,978 Wildcat fans in attendance are feeling kind of flushed, and calling out their team for stinking the joint out, I'm P.J. McDonald, joined as always by BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. JT - Great to be back with phew P.J., and BCN's subscribers today. PJ - The Bruisers were in control virtually from the opening kickoff until the final whistle today. JT - That's right P.J., The Wildcats have really gone down the tubes since they went BOT several weeks ago. They never got even a sniff of possession on the Bruisers side of midfield. Their own 46 Yd line was as far as the Wildcats could go forward with the ball. The Bruisers forced The Wildcats to punt it away 14 times today, after The Wildcats went 0-14 on 3rd down conversions. In contrast, the Bruisers were 8-16 on 3rd down, with only 2 punts.To top it off, the Bruisers were credited with 40:49 Time of Possession, which is 68% of the game, vs 32% for the Wildcats. PJ - The Bruisers had the ball for twice the time The Wilcats did, so It's no wonder why The Wildcats Defense went down the toilet in the 2nd half. JT - Coaches try to rotate their guys to avoid fatigue. The main reason is, because tired players make more errors, especially mental errors, than refreshed players do. The Wildcats Defense lacked the depth to stay as refresehed as The Bruisers Offense. PJ - Regrettably, we need to wrap it up here. Thanks, on behalf of us all, for joining us for this presentation of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football on BCN, The Bruisers Communication Network, and stay tuned for AfTeRmAtH with Bruisers HC Fedot Vyatkin.

P.J. McDonald in the BCN Studios at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, alongside BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann, with BCN's presentation of Bruisers SuperCup This Week. JT - That's right P.J., the Bruisers had 3 SuperCup tilts in the past week, coming out with 2 wins and 1 loss. PJ - That formula, winning 2 out of each 3, will get you to the Playoffs in most Leagues. JT - Yes that formula would yield an 11-5 or 10-6 record. But The Bruisers are, so far, falling short by posting a 4-3 mark. They will have to pull up their socks if they plan to go to the Post-Season in SuperCup. PJ - The Bruisers made progress when they clawed the NM Tigers 30-10, but got sunk in Blue Bay by the Backers 33-0, just before the Backers went BOT. Finally, the Bruisers had team 3.4.32's number, blanking them 83-0. JT - That's the kind of statistical high standard deviation we expect to see in SuperCup play, where mismatches abound. At least, the Bruisers showed improvement this week, modest as it may have been. PJ - That's where we'll have to leave it for now. BCN's coverage of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football will continue, after the break.

P.J. McDonald, along with BCN Expert analyst Joe Theismann, coming to you from the Burnaby Bruisers Media Centre, here at Spikey Cleats Battlefield. Give it to us Joe, what happened out there today? JT - Well P.J., the Redhawks fumbled on their 1st play from scrimmage, and struggled the rest of the way. PJ - The Bruisers Defense and Special Teams scored the Bruisers opening 33 Points. It took awhile for the Bruisers to score offensively. JT - Yes, but when they did score, they did score. The Bruisers Offense notched 4 TD's in the 2nd Half. Bruisers Owner, ideaguy, is probably ok with that, but looking to improve upon it. PJ - We'll be back with continuing coverage of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football, here on BCN, The Bruisers Communication Network.

P.J. McDoanld here at the Burnaby Bruisers Media Centre at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, with BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. Joe, please give BCN's subscribers your take, on yet another Monarchs 2.1 League Bruisers Home Win, this time 52-0 at the expense of The Spectres. JT - Well P.J., the last time these teams met was in the Season 10 Monarchs 3.1 Divisional Championship Round, here at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, with The Bruisers emerging victorious, 55-10, that time round. PJ -Seemingly, not much has changed for either of these teams, consdiering Todays' 52-0 score. JT - Ahh, but that is where I beg to differ with you. In fact, Both Teams have improved somewhat, with the Bruisers improving slightly more. PJ - The Spectres have gone BOT since their 1st loss to Th e Bruisers. JT - Yes, it's a shame, they could have been good, really good, PJ - The Bruisers are 6-0 now in League play, with their next challenge is vs. The Redhawks. How do you see that one shaping up, Joe? JT - Its another BOT team, should be another lop-sided Home win for The Bruisers. PJ - BCN'c coverage of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football will continue after this break.

P.J. McDonald here in the Media Centre at Environment Variable Stadium, with Bruisers HC Fedot Vyatkin, who just guided his team to a 25-0 Road Shutout Victory over The Harrisburg Fire. Let's start with your synopsys Coach V. FV - Well P.J., this was another League matchup that got our Coaching Staff's attention during our Pre-Season planning, on account of the fact, we owed èm one. PJ - Understandable, as The Fire are the only Team to defeat the Bruisers in the Regular League Season, home or away, since you took over as Head Coach in Week 5, Season 10. FV - Yes, they beat us 27-14 at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, and that really stuck in our craw. PJ - What changes did you make to reverse the outcome. FV - It`s not so much changes we made, as it is The Philosophy we embrace and embody, as declared by our owner, ideaguy. That philosophy is that every action taken by anybody on the Bruisers payroll, is predicated by one thing and one thing only, is the action necessary to put the team closer to winning the next game for our fans, the best fans in RZA. We have continued to improve this team each and every day. We`ve examined everything we`ve done, and we`ve changed everything that could be improved, up to this point. PJ - So if I understand you Coach V, you`re saying this is virtually a different team than the one that lst to The Fire last Season. FY - You know it! PJ - Playing Devil`s Advocate, some skeptics may say that the Bruisers have not improved, so much as The Fire has declined. How would you respond to them. FV - I can only respectfully disagree with anyone who says such things. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. The Fire are a fine team, mark my words, they will win more than their fair share of games as we go forward. PJ - That`s one of the differences between you and I coach, I would tell them to get their head out of their ass, wake up, smell the coffee, give their head a shake, and go forth and multiply. FV - Whaaaaaat. PJ - Sorry Coach V, my turrets kicked in there for a moment. FV - Are you ok now. PJ - Yes, thanks Coach V. The Bruisers Defense played much better than in last years game. FV - Yes, but so did our Offense, we made more 1st downs, and controlled the time of possession, which made things a bit easier on our D. PJ - Thanks Coach V. BCN`s coverage of Burnaby Bruisers RZA Football continues, after this break.

Welcome back to BCN coverage of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football. P.J. McDonald here with BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann, in the Media Centre at Environment Variable Stadium, where 80,238 Fire Fans have been sent home disappointed, after the Bruisers 25-0 victory dampened their spirits. Give us an overview Joe. JT - The Bruisers had The Fire under control, from the opening whistle until the final gun. There were some pivotal events in the game that precipitated the outcome. Early in the 1st Qtr, The Fire started at their own 30 after the kick. They looked as if they may be able to move the ball, but were forced to punt on 4th and 3 at their own 47. Bruisers KR L Burnham made a big return, 44 Yds, giving The Bruisers instant field position at The Fire 28 yd line. The Fire kept them out of the end zone, but Bruisers K Chi Southard easily split the uprights on the 22 Yd Attempt, giving the Bruisers the only points they would need to win. PJ - But Joe, this was far from being a cakewalk. JT - Right P.J., both teams played hard, and made some hard plays. Now fast-forward to 10 min left in the 2nd Qtr, score 6-0 Bruisers leading. The Fire have marched the ball down to The Bruisers 14 Yd line, and have a 4th and 1. They tried a run up the gut, and got stuffed. PJ - That was a huge stop for the Bruisers, in a pivotal situation. The Bruisers leveraged the turnover on downs, taking possession at the 14, drove the ball over midfield, but the drive stalled and Zimmerman made a nice punt, pinning The Fire at their own 16 Yd line, where the Fire went 3 and out. JT - Right P.J., The Bruisers got the ball at the Fire 41, with just over 4 minutes til halftime. The Bruisers moved the ball to The Fire 21, Southard was good for a 38 Yd FG, making it 9-0 Bruisers with 1:27 left. Then the Fire went 3 and out again, Cain punted, and Armand Fuller came up with a 28 Yd Return, to The Fire 25. Southard trotted out again, and hit a 42 Yd FG with 0:22 left. The Bruisers led 12-0 at the half. PJ - Truth be told, Bruisers Kicker Chi Southard stole the show, making good on 6 of 7 FG Att. JT - Yes, The Fire played a strong brand of bend-don't-break Defense, limiting the Bruisers to just 1 Offensive TD, but Southard's leg was too much for The Fire in this one. PJ - Stay tuned to BCN for continuing coverage of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football.

Hi Fans, P.J. McDonald here, with BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann, in the Media Centre at Estadio Purgatorio, where 139,153 paying patrons took in the spectacle of The Bruisers defeat, 63-3, by Lostregos in a SuperCup tilt. What was your take on this one Joe? JT - Well P.J., before this game started, it looked as if the outcome may be very similar to the Bruisers previous SuperCup Loss 62-0 to The Dice Rolling Engine. The Bruisers were grossly over-matched in every statistical catagory. There was never any question as to the outcome, and it gave the bloodthirsty Lostregos fans something to chew on for a few hours. PJ - I don't know about you Joe, but I've got Feb 17th circled on my calendar. JT - So do I, that's the day the Bruisers host the stars in SuperCup action. PJ - Yes, that one starts at 17:00 and we'll both be there. Following that game, at 21:00, Lostregos will be here, hosting The Dice Rolling Engine. That one is shaping up to be a Clash Of The Titans. I know you and I will be tuning in to BCN for that one. BTW what are you serving for dinner that night Joe. JT - Well, if wère watching that game at my place, you are not allowed to take off your shoes. PJ - Deal. JT - OK, lets get back to this game. Believe it or not, something can be learned from even a lop-sided game like this. PJ - What would that be. JT - They were taught a lesson in humility. PJ - Indeed, what should Bruisers Fans take from this loss. JT - Bruisers Fans will continue to be more and more attached with the team, as its development continues. Remember, teams like D.R.E and Lostregos have a 9 Season head-start on The Bruisers. PJ - These games serve to provide the Fans as somewhat of a measuring stick of the Teams progress, especially as the season goes on and more of these games are in the books. JT - Yes P.J., we will keep an eye on that, for BCN subscribers, and report emerging items of interest. PJ - That concludes this edition. Stay tuned to BCN for more RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football.

Welcome back to RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football on BCN, The Bruisers Communication Network. P.J. McDonald here at The Bruisers Media Centre, in Spikey Cleats Battlefield, joined as always, for AfTeRmAtH, by the venerable Fedot Vyatkin, Bruisers Head Coach. Congratulations on the getting the "W" in this crucial Divisional tilt vs. The Hot Pigs. Your synopsis, please? FV - Thanks P.J., we knew a win in this one would be crucial, from our Pre-Season planning. PJ - The Hot Pigs have won this Division, Monarchs 2.1 NC West, for the past 2 Seasons. FV - Yes P.J., and we forecast they would be even stronger this year. In this League, winning your Division is crucial. You get to Host at least 1 Playoff Game, and possibly get a 1st round Bye. Finishing 2nd in the division can lead to no better than a # 5 Seed in the Playoffs, no 1st round bye, and no Home Playoff Game. PJ - Some say this win over The Hot Pigs has put The Bruisers in the proverbial "Driver's Seat" to the Playoffs. FV - Playoffs? You wanna talk about Playoffs? Playoffs? LOL, My apologies to all, but I am a Big Jim Mora Fan. Seriously, we have played 4 League Games. We have 12 League Games remaining, and if we take care of our own business, one game at a time, the Playoff situation will resolve itself. We are concentrating our total Team focus on one thing, winning our next game vs. The Harrisburg Fire. After that, we'll concentrate our focus on our next opponent. PJ - The Bruisers have made several personnel moves since our last meeting, most notably, the sale of 21 year-old QB sensation Rolando De Santis, to the NM Tigers, a Team the Bruisers will face in SuperCup action a mere 2 sleeps later. FV - We really like Rolando, and wish we could keep him, in good conscience. He's a great guy on and off the field, and we truly wish him the best for all time. We know he will develop into one of the top QB's in RZA before his career is over. PJ - What precipitated the move then? FV - Well P.J., we want the very best career outcomes for every one of our players, even if that means allowing them to move on to another Team. We noticed that Rolando had not had any Game appearances, for even 1 play, in our 1st 8 games this Season. Veteran QBs Link and Salmon, 2 very durable guys, have combined to consume every snap for us, so far. We have substantial depth at the QB position. We sat down and discussed the prospects for Rolando's chances to get any game action here this Season, and all parties agreed the chances were slim. I want to be clear, Rolando did NOT ask to be moved, but he did want to play this year. Any player worth their salt wants to play. However, during our discussions, he did realize, and agree, that he would have a better chance of getting playing time elsewhere. The NM Tigers just happened to be in the right place at the right time to acquire Rolando's playing rights, for a bargain price. PJ - The Bruisers usually go with 3 QB's, and De Santis was in the #3 spot. Fans want to know who will be assuming that spot on the Depth Chart going forward. FV - Well, P.J., we have a nice problem, choosing between 21 year-old Gaetano Zampieri, who was recently acquired from Bengals Udine, or 20 year-old Elias Gomez, acquired from the Tortoras Patriots. PJ - Math isn't my strong suit, but that's still 4 QB's, even after the departure of De Santis? FV - Yes, but considering Link is a 31 year-old, and Salmon is 30. One or both may retire at the end of this Season. We can still feel comfortable with our depth at QB. This is the most skilled group of QBs Ive ever had the chance to work with. PJ - Thanks Coach V, time has run out, so that will be that. Stay tuned to BCN for continuing coverage of The Burnaby Bruisers, and news updates as they emerge. This is BCN.

Welcome back to BCN's presentation of The Bruisers Post-Game Show. I'm P.J. McDonald, here with BCN Expert Analyst, Joe Theismann, coming to you Live from The Bruisers Media Centre at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, where 69,473 fans have just seen The Bruisers Triumph 20-16 over Monarchs League 2.1 NC West Divisional adversary, The Hot Pigs. That was definitely THE Most Entertaining Bruisers Game to date in Season 11! There was wall-to-wall action for all, all game long! JT - You said it P.J., I'm sure the RZA wishes all its games could be this entertaining. PJ - Bruisers fans are rejoicing, because The Bruisers are now in the "driver's seat" having the advantage in the standings vs. The Hot Pigs head-to-head. JT - True P.J., remember, there is still a long season ahead. This win allows The Bruisers to control their own playoff destiny, by continuing their winning ways. These 2 Teams will meet again, in a pivotal NC West Division meeting, 5 weeks from today. I'm sure both Teams will be marking the date on their calendars. PJ - What were the keys to the outcome, in your view? JT - This game was decided by a margin of 4 Points. The Defenses and Special Teams essentially negated each other. There was only 1 Offensive TD scored, in the entire game, and that Offensive TD was scored by Bruisers TE Markus Kolar, providing the eventual margin of victory for The Bruisers. PJ - Also, the +/- giveaway/takeaway ratio is always a key to success. JT - The Bruisers were a (+2) in that ratio, which definitely helped them win. PJ - The Bruisers got a bit of a scare when Hot Pigs CB Braulio Reyes scooped up an Erwin Link Fumble, avoided Kolar and Brant, on his way to a 55 Yd TD Fumble Return his 1st FR and Def TD of Season 11. JT - Right P.J., they had Reyes lined up at DE/R on the play, which contributed to The Hot Pigs effort to disrupt the play, as Reyes came in unblocked, Leaving Bruisers QB Link nowhere to go, and the ball was ruled to have come loose prior to ball carrier's knee touching the ground. It looked very close on the instant replay, but the Booth Review didn't provide the indisputable evidence required to overturn the call on the field. PJ - That brought The Hot Pigs to within 4 points, and The Bruisers got the ball on their own 20 yard line, with about 5 min left on the clock. JT - The Bruisers couldn't mount a drive, went 3 and out, giving The Hot Pigs the ball in excellent field position, on their own 37, with 3:50 remaining. The pivotal play, 3 plays later, saw The Hot Pigs with 3rd down and 1 yard to go, on The Bruisers side of midfield, and they tried to go up the gut, with RB L. Worden. Bruisers DT Davis Pepper was having none of that, shedding his block and stuffing the play, with a Tackle-For-Loss of 1 yard. PJ - I just noticed Joe, that tackle by Pepper was his only Tackle, on his only Tackle Attempt of the game. What a great way to get noticed by the Coaches! JT - I think you're onto something there P.J., Pepper was only lightly sprinkled into the lineup today, for 18 of a possible 67 Defensive Plays. Fans can expect to hear his name more and more as Season 11 goes on, and Pepper gets hotter. Pepper's crucial 3rd down Tackle-For-Loss prompted The Hot Pigs to punt, which pinned The Bruisers at their own 6 yard line. The Bruisers seemed undaunted by their worst field podition of the game, proceeded to grind away the final 2:05 with run plays, at the toughest time to run running plays, when everyone in the stadium knows that is what you will likely do. PJ - That sums it up for this segment, stay tuned to BCN for AfTeRmAtH with Bruisers Coach Vyatkin.

P.J. McDonald welcoming you to BCN's Post-Game Analysis, with BCN Resident Expert Analyst, Joe Theismann. Now Joe, there's seldom much the winning Team can learn from such a lop-sided win, is there anything the Bruisers can take away from this one? JT - Well P.J., speaking now as a former player, one lesson is inescapable, it feels much better to win than to lose. Getting spanked 91-3 is a painful experience, at any level. I feel sorry for the Monarchs players, there's some quality guys in that locker room. PJ - Do you Think Coach V will have his work cut out for him, keeping his guys on track after this blowout over The Monarchs? JT - No P.J., the Bruisers players are a pretty disciplined bunch, and they know they know their most important game is the next one, no matter what point in the schedule they are at. This one is in the books now, so the Bruisers, to a man, are setting their sights on their next opponent, Division rival, The Hot Pigs. PJ - Ok Joe we'll have to leave it at that,for now. This is BCN's coverage of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football.

Welcome back to BCN, P.J. McDonald here with BCN's Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. How did you rate this one Joe? JT - The game got off to a bit of a slow start. PJ - I think both Teams may have been feeling the effects of the convergence of New Years and Flu season. I know I was. JT - Both teams punted twice after short drives. Seattle got the ball 1st Down, around their own 40 yd line, with about 5 min left in the 1st Qtr. Seattle tried a run up the gut, but The Bruisers were having no part of it. The ball came loose from the pile, and MLB Richard Huey scooped it up and outran Seattle TE Ndiaye to the end zone, to open the scoring. PJ - He's been credited with 8 INT's and 2 FR's, and 7 Def TD's, in 5 games. If Huey gets his hands on the ball, it's going the other way. JT - The 1st Qtr ended with The Bruisers in the lead 7-0. PJ - Then, in the 2nd Qtr, the teams exchanged offensive drives, each culminating in a rushing TD. Chi Southard was good on a 48 yard FG as time ran down in the 2nd Qtr. The Bruisers Lead 17-7 at halftime. JT - The Seattle Seahawks were definitely better than the average BOT Team in the 1st half of this game. PJ - The play ebbed and flowed for both teams in the 3rd Qtr, with Chi Southard`s 33 Yd FG the only score of the frame. JT - The game was still within Seattle`s reach at that point, they were only down by 2 scores, 20-7 after 3 Qtrs. PJ - Then the complexion of the game dramatically changed. The Bruisers took control and scored 28 unanswered points, resulting in the 48-7 Final count. JT - Right P.J., that`s when the true value of The Bruisers scheme and game plan became most evident. The Bruisers played keep-away, recording 10:33 time of possession during the final 15 minutes. PJ - The Bruisers were able to run the ball, even when everyone knew that was what they were going to do. JT - That`s the Hallmark of a Top-Notch Team. You`ve got to be able to run when you need to, and run when you want to. Show me a Team that can run when they want to, and I`ll show you a winner. PJ - The Game MVP Awards go to Platinum -Bruisers MLB Richard Huey 19 MVP Points, Gold - Bruisers RB Terentiy Lazarev 13 MVP Points, and Bruisers FB Hyman Brant 8 MVP Points. Thanks for being here, We`re taking a break, and when we come back, a review of the Bruisers vs. Marysville Monarchs contest. This is BCN.

Welcome back to BCN's coverage of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football. I'm P.J. McDonald coming to you live from Bruisers Headquarters, here with Bruisers Owner ideaguy. !st, what would you like to say to BCN's subscribers after what can best be described as the Bizarre Beatdown The Bruisers were subjected to at the hands of The Dice Rolling Engine. ig - Let me begin by saluting KingOfTh3Hill for the outstanding Team that has-been assembled there over the past 11 Seasons. To answer your question, I hope Bruisers Fans, The Best Fans in RZA, were entertained by the creative presentation we put forth. PJ - I have to ask, because I know your top PR guy, Dash Riprock, is capable of such things, was the Bruisers unusual play style an elaborate publicity stunt? ig - The Bruisers core purpose is to win Championships for our Fans. Additionally, we understand we are also considered a part of the Entertainment Industry, by the general populace, as well as Governmental Tax Collection Agencies. As such, we are obligated not only to win games, but also make that process as entertaining as possible for all consumers. PJ - Are you saying it was a publicity stunt then? ig - I'm not sure I would characterize it as a publicity stunt, as such. I prefer to think of our game performance as just that, a creative, spectacular, unique, and inspiring performance. PJ - Did Cirque du Soleil have anything to do with this? I ask because Cirque du Soleil were due to open at Spiculum Arena AB the next night, and some pundits were speculating such scenarios. ig - Not from our end, I suggest the pundits check KingOfTh3Hill's back end. PJ - I didn't want to, but my producer is insisting I ask you this next one, what is your opinion of the name of the stadium which is home to the (Urshult) Dice Rolling Machine? ig - Ooh, you mean Spiculum Arena AB? PJ - Yes ig - Well P.J., if KingOfTh3Hill is getting a large stipend from the Medical Industry,in exchange for naming their stadium that name, and the Local Community are not offended, I tip my cap to him. Otherwise, if I'm Killarny Scotch I'm pissed, and pissed off. PJ - Do you find the stadium name offensive? ig - My personal beliefs on this topic are just that, My Personal Beliefs, accordingly, they will remain personal. However, more importantly, RZA has to be cognizant of anything controversial, in terms of its potential impact on the future interests of RZA and all its Member Teams. PJ - Alright, that is all the time we have in this segment. You're subscribing to BCN, The Bruisers Communications Network.

P.J. McDonald here with Coach V. Please share your thoughts on today's game with BCN's subscribers. FV - We knew going into this game that we were hopelessly over-matched. We told our players to treat it as a friendly, go out there and have some fun, and feel free to try new things. PJ - Oh, so that's why your Gatorade bottles were filled with Killarny Scotch, your QB's were throwing left-handed, and Zimmerman was punting and kicking left-footed? FV - Yes, and our skill players were carrying and catching the ball with their feet, and running on their hands. After the game, I was approached by a Cirque du Soleil Talent Scout who asked permission to talk to some of our guys. PJ - What was your answer? FV - I told him to go jump on a trampoline. PJ - Can you and your Team learn anything from this experience? FV - Yes, Killarny Scotch tastes much better straight up, than it does mixed with Gatorade. PJ - Were there any bright spots amidst the darkness of today's game? FV - Yes, there were P.J., The Bruisers share of the gate was almost $4 million, and all the Coaches and Players received a free case of Killarny Scotch. PJ - Thanks as always, Coach V, for sharing your insights with BCN's subscribers. Another edition of AfTeRmAtH with Coach V is in the books. Stay tuned to Bruisers Communication Network coverage Of Burnaby Bruisers RZA Football.

Welcome back, I'm P.J. McDonald along with BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann, here in the bowels of Spiculum Arena AB. where 132,163 of the Urshult, uh make that Dice Rolling Engine faithful have watched the Bruisers get rolled over, by the score of 62-0. What do you make of all this Joe? JT - Well 1st off, who names their arena after a medical instrument used to manipulate the female genitalia? PJ - Oh, I don't like where you're going with this Joe! JT - By the process of elimination, it is unlikely this off-colour Stadium name is related to a Title Sponsorship, other than alcohol abuse itself, considering the Team Sponsor is Killarny Scotch. So whoever named this stadium Spiculum Arena AB is either a wealthy eccentric retired gynecologist who just can't let go of his tool, or the musing of a severely broken toy who has tucked into too much of the free hooch supplied by the Team Sponsor. Regardless, by using this stadium name, they've managed to offend the sensibilities of Football Fans Everywhere, and the Entire Female Population, in one fell swoop. PJ - OK, moving on to what happened out there on the field today. Were you surprised at all? JT - It's not surprising they've put together a pretty good team here, and they should have, they've been working on it for a long time, pretty much since the beginning of RZA by my reckoning. Whereas, Season 11 will only be the 1st full Season for The Burnaby Bruisers, led by ideaguy. What did surprise was the fact the Bruisers were shut out. Zimmerman even missed a 44 Yd FG in garbage time to keep the goose egg on the board. I wonder if Kingofth3hill considers that an engine fail? PJ - Do you think Home Field Advantage was a factor in today's result. JT - There's no question it was a factor, but not 62 Points worth. PJ - I'm puzzled, Joe. There is obviously a huge disparity between the Dice Rolling Engine team players who grade out at 65.1 Overall, and the Bruisers, a team which grades out at 40.3 Overall. Yet, Dice Rolling Engine's Global rank is 21 and The Bruisers is 24. How can this be? JT - I have no idea, and I will decline to speculate. PJ - Let's talk about the game again. How did you assess the play out there today. JT - The Dice Rolling Engine essentially controlled the play in all 3 phases of the game. That's the bottom line. PJ - Ok, thanks Joe. Stay tuned, BCN's coverage of Burnaby Bruisers Football continues after the break, with AfTeRmAtH and Coach Vyatkin.

P.J. McDonald back in the Bruisers Media Centre here at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, with Todays Gold MVP Award winner, Bruisers LB Dithakar Tantasatityanon. Dithakar racked up 24 MVP Points, 2nd only to team mate Richard Huey, by appearing on the score sheet with 2 TD's, which came from the 2 INT's he picked off, and 4 Tackles. Well done, Dithakar. DT - Thanks P.J., it's like Huey said, it was a Team effort all-round. PJ - Have your Team Mates decided your nickname yet? DT - Yes the ones in favour of "D-Train" won out over the "D-Kars", because when everybody saw my name on the back of my jersey, they realized it sort of looks like a train, a long train. PJ - LOL That's a good one! Ok, so "D-Train" it is. You have been a model of consistency, with 2 pick-6's each game so far. If you would D-Train, please describe those most recent 2 plays for our subscribers as we replay them. DT - Ok, the 1st one they had the ball on our 41, it was a curl to TE Paris, I guess the QB didn't see me, but the ball was thrown almost right to me. I needed to dodge Paris, to get to the end zone. PJ - That was good for 70 Yds on the return. Next, The Bruisers kicked the extra point, then kicked off, The Miners started with the ball at their own 30. DT - I'm thinking it was an option route, WR Vallejo seemed to go for the out route, but QB Bethea read a dig, and the ball was right there for me to grab, and I had a clear alley to paydirt. PJ - 2 INT's and 2 TD's in 2 Defensive plays, in the span of 21 seconds on the game clock. Most people would call that performance"game-changing". DT - This is the day and age of rapid change, and no type of change is happening more rapidly than that of change itself. PJ - One thing that doesn't seem to change is the enjoyment factor of a discussion with you. We've now run out of time for this segment of our broadcast, again, so we'll have to leave it there. Thanks for this D-Train, and we'll look forward to seeing you back out on the field vs. The Dice Rolling Engine at 15:00 Jan 2nd at the Home of the Dice Rolling Engine, Spiculum Arena AB. Burnaby Bruisers Football coverage on BCN will continue after the break.

P.J. McDonald back in the Burnaby Bruisers Media Centre at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, with a man who is no stranger to these Post-Game Award interviews, Bruisers MLB Richard Huey, recipient of the Game Platinum MVP Award. Richard is receiving this award by virtue of compiling 35 MVP Points, the highest single-game total for a Bruisers player so far in Season 11, against the Miners, derived from 4 takeaways, consisting of 3 INT's and 1 FR, on route to scoring 3 Defensive TD's. Congratulations on your outstanding performance. RH - Thanks P.J., remember, I'm not alone out there. My Teammates deserve alot of credit. Our pass rush made it tough on their QB's, and our DB's really smothered their receivers. Credit should also go to our Coaching Staff, escpecially LB Coach Sakhob Kirov. PJ - Describe your TD's as we replay them for our subscribers. RH - Ok, this one was on the final play of the 2nd Qtr, the Miners had the ball on our 33 Yd line. Before the play, we weren't sure whether they were planning to go for a 50 Yd FG, or try a Hail Mary pass or what. Turned out they setup for a hook-and-ladder play, with the pass intended for WR Pedersen. I jumped the route, knowing I had help over top, and ran it 71 Yds to the house, avoiding Pedersen on the way. PJ - That play pretty much deflated the Miners, as they went into the locker room down 37-0 at Halftime. RH - The next one, in the 3rd Qtr, the Miners had the ball about their own 20 Yd line, they tried a dig route to WR Pedersen, again I jumped the route knowing I had help over top, and had to make a couple moves on Pedersen, and FB Pemberton, to get to the end zone. On the third one, they tried a draw up the gut from a Spread Formation, one of our DL, I think it was David "The Nutman" Knutson, hit their ball carrier RB Berman, jarring the ball loose. I just happened to be in position to scoop it up and had a clear lane to the end zone for the TD. PJ - Thanks for this Richard, and congratulations on the Victory. BCN's coverage of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football will continue after these messages.

Welcome Back, P.J. McDonald back with Joe Theismann, here for AfTeRmAtH with Coach V. The Bruisers have just completed another lop-sided Monarchs 2.1 victory, by the score of 68-3 over the Mingo Miners, please share your thoughts. FV - I know the Miners are a very competitive Team, and they will get their fair share of Wins. I'm just glad we could send our fans home with a win. JT - Did the Miners do anything you weren't expecting? FV - They were able to run the ball on us more than a few times, so we'll be taking a look at that. Also, we did lose 1 Fumble, and turned the ball over on downs once. We are really trying to eliminate turnovers in Season 11. JT - Well Coach, your ball-hawking defense took it away from the Miners a total of 7 times, 5 INT's and 2 FR's, yielding a +5 in the all-important giveaway/takeaway ratio. I know that you weren't trying to "run up the score", but it ended up working out that way, regardless. FV - There's never anything to be gained by running up the score. You never want to give the opponent anything that might motivate them for the next time you have to face them, whenever that may be. That being said, sometimes its unavoidable. PJ - Thanks for joining us for another edition of AfTeRmAtH with Coach V. We'll move on now. Stay tuned here on BCN, for more Post-Game coverage.

Thank you for joining us for BCN's presentation of the Bruisers Post-Game Show. I'm P.J. McDonald with BCN's Expert Analyst, Joe Theismann, here at The Bruisers Media Centre, at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, as the Bruisers have just defeated The Mingo Miners 68-3 in front of 59,294 Fans. Where do we start Joe? There's so much we could talk about. JT - No kidding , P.J., but lets start with The Bruisers Defense, stealing the show, as well as the ball on 7 Takeaways, from the opponents yet again. PJ - We know ball security is of paramount importance. JT - That's right P.J., the turnovers will kill ya. PJ - The Bruisers were +6 in the giveaway/ takeaway ratio, but did turn the ball over on downs once, so net of +5. JT - That kind of a ga/ta #, +5, will get you the "W" over 90% of the time. The Bruisers Defense is scary-good. The Bruisers Defense is scoring so often, the Bruisers Offense is getting fewer touches. Check this out, The Bruisers Defense has outscored all the opposing Offenses they've faced in each game. PJ - Yes, I never really thought about it, but now that you mention it, it can become a loop, pick, score, kick, pick,... JT - Well it's happened several times, just in the first few games. PJ - Is there anything opponents can do to give themselves a chance, against the might of The Bruisers Defense? JT - If there is, the Coaches they've faced so far haven't been able to grasp it. PJ - OK, stay tuned BCN Subscribers, for Post-Game coverage. Thank you for joining BCN for this presentation of RZA Burnaby Bruisers Football.

P.J. McDonald, here in the Media Centre at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, with Game Gold MVP, Bruisers MLB Dithakar Tantasatityanon. Congratulations on your performance today, featuring 2 INT's which you returned for TD's of 47 and 30 Yds respectively, only 1 minute apart in the 3rd Qtr, to really salt the Game away for the Bruisers. DT - Thanks P.J., I felt good out there today. PJ - Such a performance, 23 MVP Points, would normally be good enough for the Platinum Game MVP, but your Offensive team mate RB Dave Furr eclipsed you by collecting 24 MVP Points. DT - Yeah, Furrball was amazing out there vs. The Style Points. PJ - Speaking of nicknames, have your team mates given you one yet? DT - Well, there seem to be 2 factions, 1 wants it to be "D-Car" and the other wants it to be "D-Train" Don't worry P.J., as soon as everyone agrees on it, You will be the 1st to know. PJ - Thanks Dithakar, I'll be looking forward to that. BCN's coverage continues after a short break.

P.J. McDonald, here with today's Game Platinum MVP Dave Furr. Congratulations on your award-winning performance in the Win over Style Points. You ended up with 20 carries for 121 Yds, and 5 Broken Tackles on your way to scoring 3 TD's, while amassing a game-high 24 MVP Points. DF - Thanks, P.J. Our O line really opened up some running lanes for us out there today. PJ - Did You expect to have that kind of success today? DF - I don't know that anyone in RZA goes out there expecting to score 3 TD's on any given day. We know we have a solid team, and we do expect to be successful every time we step on the field. In all honesty, we don't go out there thinking 3 TD's or anything like that. We go out there with a singular focus, to win the game, by taking things one play at a time, and doing whatever it takes to accomplish that end. PJ - Thanks for joining us here in the Media Centre at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, Dave, and best wishes for the rest of the Season. That's Dave Furr today's Game Platinum MVP, as BCN's Post-Game coverage continues after the break.

P.J. McDonald, back with AfTeRmAtH, with Coach Fedot Vyatkin. Congratulations on what can only be described as a convincing Victory in your 1st SuperCup action in Season 11. Tell us your thoughts on today's contest. FV - Well P.J., it was great to be back in the friendly confines of Spikey Cleats Battlefield, and I'm glad we were able to send our fans home happy after the win today. PJ - Now, the final score was 112-0. So obviously you're quite pleased with The Bruisers performance out there today. But, knowing you the way I do, I know you and your Coaching staff will be looking for any deficiencies, and still try to learn something from this contest. FV - There may be a couple minor adjustments we need to make, but nothing really worth mentioning here. PJ - Zimmerman missed a 50 Yd FG attempt, and your kick returners had lower than usual production. FV - Like I said, nothing much worth mentioning, all things considered. P.J. - One thing that we could have mentioned was the roster addition of 23 year-old SF Dimitirios Shulz via the Transfer Market, from The Army Ants.
What can you tell us about Dimitrios? FV - Well, we only acquired his playing rights less than 24 hours before kickoff of the Home Opener, and we weren't even sure if he would get to Burnaby in time for kickoff vs. The Style Points. As it turned out, he got here before kickoff, but we didn't have time to review our Defensive Playbook with Dimitrios, so we inserted him as a special Teams Tackler, and we managed to see him in 9 plays of Game action We expect Dimitrios will make a solid contribution, and really add to our depth at the SF position. PJ - Thanks Coach V, we'll look forward to seeing you and the rest of the Bruisers back here in Spikey Cleats Battlefield at 17:00 New Year's Eve vs. The Mingo Miners. BCN's Post-Game coverage continues after this Break.

Thank you for joining us here at the New Spikey Cleats Battlefield, where over 62,000 fans have just witnessed the Burnaby Bruisers collecting a SuperCup Victory vs. Style Points, by a one-sided score of 112-0. P.J. McDonald, along with BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. Wow, there's alot to get our heads around, Joe. Where should we start? JT - It's fair to say the Bruisers pretty much dominated all 3 phases of the game. Upon closer examination, The Bruisers played Bruisers football, and good fortune came their way. PJ - How's that? JT - The Bruisers Offense had 4 ball carriers with 100 yds or more in the game. I don't recall seeing that before at this level. Consequently, the Bruisers dominated the time of possession, exceeding 37 minutes again, and in 3rd down conversion rating, The Style Points were 0 for 16 in 3rd downs converted, the Bruisers were a flawless 6 for 6. PJ - The Bruisers Defense turned in a solid effort again, in addition to shutting Style Points down on 3rd downs, by Scoring 4 Defensive TD's along the way to shutting out the opponent off the Scoreboard. JT - The Bruisers Defense is scary-good. The Bruisers Defense has scored so many points, the Bruisers would still be 2-0 overall this season, even if they didn't get any points on Offense or Special Teams, in other words the Bruisers Defense, on its own, has outscored their Opponents 2 games in a row. PJ - No wonder the Bruisers are currently ranked #2 overall in Monarchs 2.1. That concludes this portion of our Post-Game show, We'll be right back with AfTeRmAtH with Bruisers HC Fedot Vyatkin, after this message from Spikey Cleats.

Welcome to this special edition on BCN, I'm P.J. McDonald. Bruisers Owner ideaguy is about to make the announcement. Let's listen in

ig - It is with great pleasure that I'm here today to announce the New Nickname for the Burnaby Bruisers Cheeleaders, and notify the contestant who came up with the winning entry, chosen from over 100,000 submissions.

The process used was Dash Riprock, Bruisers PR Specialist, and myself, narrowed it down to a field of 10 entries, and The Bruisers Board made the final selection.

The New Nickname for tha Burnaby Bruisers Chearleaders is The BooBoos. Congratulations to Mr. I.M. Notty, of New Westminster, who will receive a Free One Year use of a Luxury Suite at newly renovated Spikey Cleats Battlefield.

Thanks to everyone who submitted entries. I can tell you that there were alot of great Nicknames entered, and I know our Board had a great deal of difficulty making the final selection of our winning entry.

P.J. McDonald, back, I`m here at Bruisers Headquarters at Spikey Cleats Training Facility, with Burnaby Bruiser Owner, ideaguy. Congratulations on The Bruisers solid 50-10 road victory over The Bombers, in your 1st foray into Monarchs 2.1. ig - Thanks, P.J., I was quite pleased with what I saw out there. PJ - There truly was alot to like for anyone that`s partial to the Bruisers. Was there anything you found particularly noteworthy. ig - Well I`d be sleeping at the switch if I said anything other than Dithakar. His exploits have been well-documented. I will also say we have an entire organization full of top-level achievers. PJ - Ok, let`s look ahead now to the Bruisers next Game, a SuperCup contest vs. Style Points, at Spikey Cleats Battlefield here in Burnaby. Is the Stadium Expansion Project completed. ig - Yes P.J., I just received confimation from the Project Manager Geet R. Dunn, that Phase I has been completed. All the facilities have received passing grades, and we`re ready to host the Style Points tomorrow at 17:00. PJ - My press kit says the capacity at Spikey Cleats is now 69,708. ig - That`s right P.J., Phase I is complete. We will begin Phase II right after the stadium is cleared following our game vs. The Mingo Miners. PJ - What will the capacity be after Phase II. ig - its hard to say how much we can get done, due to variables like weather, or unforeseen delays. I think its safe to say we should be up to the 75,000 to 80,000 range. PJ - Are there any other Development Projects you are undertaking that you would like to mention. ig - No, but you will be the 1st to know when I do P.J. PJ - What about the Fun Contest, for a new Nickname for the Bruisers Cheerleaders. ig - The deadline for submissions has passed. The Burnaby Bruisers Board are currently, as we speak, reviewing all eligible, valid entries. The winner will be announced later today via Press Release, so again, you`ll be the first to know P.J. PJ - Thanks, as always, for sharing your time with us today ideaguy. We`ll be back with all the latest news on The Burnaby Bruisers, especially, the results of the Cheerleader Naming Contest, so stay tuned to BCN, The Bruisers Communication Network.

P.J. McDonald here with our Game Silver MVP MLB Richard Huey. Bruisers Fans are well acquainted with Our Guest, who is no stranger to receiving these Game MVP awards. Let`s start by reminding Bruisers fans that you had 2 INT`s , and ask that you describe them, as we replay them to our subscribers. RH - OK, on the 1st one they were around their own 20 yard line, we blitzed a SF, and their QB went to his hot receiver on the play, the TE, but the TE did not read the blitz, so I was able to step in front of him, grab the ball, tuck it in, and fall forward. PJ - You did well, although the Offense didn`t find the end zone, It was a chip shot for Zimmerman, so the Bruisers got a FG out of it. RH - On the 2nd one, they had the ball around midfield. They ran a rub play, trying to pick our OLB, and slant the TE inside, I got there right when the ball did, and grabbed it right out of his hands. I thought I had clear sailing, but somebody got me from behind, about 25 Yds short of the goal line. PJ - Again, the Bruisers Offense sputtered, but it was another chip shot for Zimmerman, so the INT resulted in aother score. BZ - I`m just glad that we were able to win the game. PJ - Obviously, the Coaches like what you are doing out there, as you saw action on 37 plays, which was tied with Dithakar for the most of any Bruisers Defensive Player. Thank you Richard, we`ll take a beak and Be right Back.

P.J. McDonald here with Burnaby Bruisers K/P Balthasar Zimmerman. Welcome, this is our 1st time to have you on the Post-Game Show. You nay not even realize it, but you got the 2nd most MVP Points in Today`s Game, after Dithakar. BZ - Thanks P.J., we had alot of fun out there today. PJ - Let`s start with the placekicking. You attempted 7 FG`s and were good on 5 of them, with a long of 36, missing on attempts of 50. and 46 Yds. You had 5 KO`s avg 60.2 Yds, and 1 TB. BZ - Yes, The Kickoffs felt good today. I was able to put them where Coach wanted them. I know I can do better on the FG`s. I mentioned to Coach, when I was told I would be assigned the Place-Kicking , in addition to the Punting I was already handling, that I am a bit rusty on the placekicking, but I will try my best if they ask me to do it. PJ - Ok, on to the punting, I can see why you enjoy being the Punter here so well. The Bruisers were forced to Punt to the Bombers only 5 times in the Game. You accounted for a total of 191 Yds, or 38.6 avg. BZ - I am ok with myself for those stats, but I know I can do better, and the long Season has just begun. PJ - Well, those numbers got you 15 MVP Points, which was the 2nd best total of all players from both Teams. BZ - The most important thing for me is that we won the game. Now, it`s time to focus on our next opponent. PJ - Thank you Balthazar. We look forward to seeing you and your team mates in the next game. For BCN, I`m P.J. McDonald invting you to stay tuned for our PostGame Silver MVP Interview, after the break.

Welcome back to the Saga we call AfTeRmAtH with Coach V, for Season 11's 1st installment. BCN's P.J. McDonald here in the bowels of PBB Stadium, with Coach V. Congratulations on your 1st win, a convincing 50-10 road win over The Bombers, in Monarchs 2.1. FV - Thanks P.J., its great to be back for another Season. PJ - There's so much ground we need to cover, so let's get right into it. Please tell BCN's subscribers your thoughts on today's goings-on. FV - The first few Offensive or Defensive series of any Season can be challenging. The players have had literally months since their last "live" game action, so things like out-of-synch timing, and anxiety, most guys call it butterflies in your stomach, can be issues in the early stages of every Season-Opener Game. It's predictable. It's not a question of whether it will manifest itself, but rather to what degree. I thought our guys handled it well today. PJ - This was the Bruisers first encounter in Monarchs 2.1. Did anything surprise you out there today? FV - The Bombers really made things tough for us pretty much from the start today, which wasn't surprising. They have a real good group of players there. I salute their effort today. PJ - Yes, the score was tied at 10-10 at the end of the 1st Qtr. Were you concerned at that juncture? FV - I think we were all concerned, alot of the things we usually do well, we were not doing well. We made some adjustments, which we have pre-planned for such occasions. PJ - Then came the 2nd Qtr, which hailed the beginning of the end for The Bombers, as The Bruisers went on to score 40 unanswered Points over the course of the rest of the game. What precipitated that overwhelming scoring onslaught that followed? FV - I'm not sure I would characterize it as an onslaught, but we did start taking the bull by the horns after we got acclimatized, and that seemed to coincide with the start of the 2nd Qtr. We had a short drive, then punted. MLB Richard Huey really was the catalyst, with his interception, but I'd be less than honest if I told you that I thought we'd get 4 INT's today, with 2 being " pick6's", and a fumble return for a TD. That's huge and amazing. PJ - Yes, to be fair, The Bruisers are averaging picking off about 2 INT's/game, since you've been here, so it's more than double the avg/game. Coincidentally, 1st round Draft Pick LB Dithakar Tantasatityanon is added to your lineup, and he seems to fit in quite well, and scores 2 Defensive TD's in his debut! FV - As ideaguy said earlier, we had him ranked as THE #1 most talented draft-eligible player, so we are pleased but not surprised by his stellar performance today. PJ - In summation, there can be no question that The Bruisers Defense stole the show, and the ball, from the Host Bombers today, by outscoring the Bombers, and completely shutting down The Bombers scoring to zero for the 2nd,3rd, and 4th Qtrs. What about the Bruisers Offense and Special Teams? FV - Offensively, we accomplished the Plan. We had about 270 yards rushing, and 37 minutes time of possession. This allowed us to stay in good field position most of the game, and have efficient clock management. PJ - You spread the ball around today, to your RB's and FB's, as 6 different Bruisers were credited with carries, and 4 of those gained 40 Yds or more, on the day. FV - That was part of the Plan, to use our full stable-depth to mount a rushing assault, in an attempt to wear-down what we saw as a possibly undermanned opponent. PJ - Interestingly, another new kid on the block, Terentiy Lazarev, ended up being your feature RB,with 17 carries for 77 Yds, 1TD. It seemed you found a soft spot in the middle of the Bombers Defense. FV - We had plays stopped by The Bombers in all zones at one point or another. What really happened is some great players made some great plays. I am ok with the job our Offensive Line did, but I wouldn't be surprised if we see some even better play from those guys. PJ - And Special Teams? FV - Our philosophy on Special Teams is this, the skill guys, are crucial. We have tinkered with the Special Teams, and we've actually had quite a few big kick and punt returns. Our kicker out-kicked his counterparts in both K and P, by a margin of 10 Yds avg, which really helped the field position. We gave up a kick return TD, but then we got a kick return TD ourselves a bit later. PJ - The Burnaby Bruisers have defeated the Bombers in their Home Stadium, PBB, by the score of 50-10. Thank you as always Coach V. Thank you Bruisers Fans for joining us for this presentation of Burnaby Bruisers Football. BCN subscribers - Stay Tuned, as BCN's coverage of Burnaby Bruisers Football continues.

P.J. McDonald, saying welcome to BCN's PostGame Platinum MVP Interview, and we've got a newcomer today, Burnaby Bruisers LB Dithakar Tanatsatityanon. Welcome, and Congratulations, on your accomplishments in this big win on the road against The Bombers. Now, the Bruisers just acquired your playing rights in the Season 11 Draft, so this was your 1st "Big League" game? DT - Yes, it was. PJ - You intercepted 2 passes and returned them both for TD's. One of them was on your own goal line and you went 100 yards the other way with it. Please describe those plays as we replay them for our subscribers. DT - The 1st one, Coach had me play the Sam backer spot, I could see it might be an out route,and I made the read and jumped the route when I saw the velocity of the throw, knowing I had help over top, caught the ball hands-1st, then tucked it away and avoided the 2 wideouts on that side and got it into the endzone. The 2nd, Coach had me in at the Mike backer. I read slant to the TE and again jumped the route, knowing I had help over the top, caught the ball hands-1st, tucked it away, and avoided the TE and took it to the House. PJ - Is that what you expected to happen out there today? DT - In all sincerity, no, nobody could ever really expect such good fortune. I just knew that the amazing Coaches here would put me into a position to succeed, if I remain mindful of the GamePlan. PJ - You have such an incredible air about you, an aura of confidence, but, were you surprised by anything out there today? DT - Oh, I think anyone could encounter unexpected circumstances on any given day. In this case. I'm glad our Coaches told us what to expect: The Bombers will play great, and they did. We were somehow, as a Team, able to outplay them. PJ - Thanks Dithakar, ideaguy warned me that it would be a good idea to practice saying your name, and now I really understand why. Thanks for being here, now, stay with us, for AfTeRmAtH with Coach V

What a game! P.J. McDonald, and BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann, her with BCN's presentation of The Burnaby Bruisers PostGame Show. We saw some amazing activity out there between the lines at PBB Stadium Today! And Folks, you can see why we always introduce him as BCN's Expert, as Joe predicted the final score for the Bombers exactly, and was merely one single point amiss of the Bruisers actual total of 50. Joe, you predicted this game would end in a Bruisers 51-10 Victory, the actual result was 50-10. You were only off by one single point!! JT - Thanks P.J., you get somewhat of a "feel" for these things when you see them for awhile. Like I said before, predictions are the hardest thing to do well. Sometimes they work out, like today, and sometimes twists of fate take over. PJ - That's the humble-style response we all have come to expect from you Joe, but let's take a closer look at the predictions you declared earlier today on our PreGame Show. You said Bomber players to watch were Magoros, Kelley, The entire O Line, and defensive draftees Kesminas and Owasulu, and for the Bruisers "the usual suspects" and the draftees. Let's review how they did. JT - Ok PJ - Magoros had the best QB Rating of Bombers QB's so you nailed that one. JT- Ok PJ - You may have jinxed Kelley, because the Bombers targeted him 7 times (2nd most on team) but he only caught 2 and dropped 5. The Bombers offensive line under-performed to your prediction, but their new draftees Kesminas and Owasulu managed to produce 8 tackles made while only missing 1. In summary, you hit the bulls-eye in terms of your prediction of the final score, and your forecast assessment of the underlying stats. JT - Thanks P.J. I admit I was a little worried at the end of the 1st quarter, when the score was tied 10-10. But when something dirty happens, things usually end up coming out ok at the end of the wash. PJ - Speaking of the end, we've reached the end of this segment of BCN's PostGame Show from PBB. A quick break is up next, so you can water your horse, and then we'll be back with AfTeRmAtH Featuring Bruisers Head Coach Fedot Vyatkin.

Welcome to BCN's presentation of Season 11 Burnaby Bruisers RZA Football. P.J. McDonald here, along with BCN's Expert Analyst Joe Theismann. Well Joe, it's great to be back in the Broadcast Booth with you, for another exciting Season of Burnaby Bruisers Football. JT - Thanks P.J., same here. You can really feel the excitement and electricity in the air here at PBB Stadium. PJ - PBB Stadium, Home of the Bombers, has a Capacity rated to accommodate up to 5000 spectators, and there is not likely to be an empty seat in the house. This is just the 2nd League matchup of these 2 Teams since the inception of The RZA, with The Bombers coming away victorious from the first one. That result is unlikely to be repeated here today, according to my cohort, Joe Theismann. JT - That's right P.J. Alot of water has gone under the bridge since that inaugural matchup. Let's examine the various elements specific to Today's game. PJ - Let's start with the game setting, the backdrop if you will. 5000 fans is not many by Monarchs 2.1 League Standards. In fact, it's the minimum Stadium Capacty required to qualify for an RZA Franchise. JT - Yes, and while PBB Stadium provides an intimate viewing experience for Bombers Fans, 5000 fans can't possibly generate enough noise to disrupt the Bruisers Offense, or distract the focus of their Defense or Special Teams units. PJ - So what I'm hearing is that any Home-Field advantage The Bombers may have been hoping for, is likely to be negligible at best? JT - Yes, the quiet will be deafening, and you will be hearing it loud and clear all game long. There's not many of them here, and I really doubt they'll have much to cheer about. PJ - Ok Joe, how about Leadership and Coaching? JT - The Bruisers have a well experienced Coaching Staff of 6 mentored by ideaguy, and led by veteran Head Coach Fedot Vyatkin. The Bombers do not employ one single Coach, at all. Advantage: Bruisers. That leads me to the issue of Leadership. The Bruisers Owner, is a dynamic presence who is intimately involved in the day-to-day Business and Football operations of the Bruisers. The Bombers Owner, dgeorge211, can only be described as an absentee Owner. A Bombers Staff member, who spoke with me earlier today, on the condition of remaining anonymous, said that nobody in The Bombers Offices had seen or heard from dgeorge211 since the day The Bombers Board handed over the reins to him, back on Dec 14, 2 weeks ago today. This is not rumour, it's fact, which you can confirm by visiting The Bombers Overview page, and looking for his last login time and date. PJ - Oh, I believe you Joe, you speak nothing but the truth. Well, dgeorge211 will soon find out that he can't leave his Team on autopilot, and expect to have success, here in the Monarchs 2.1 League. If this negligence continues, the team will go to BOT. Advantage: Bruisers Be that as it may, Owners and Coaches don't make blocks or tackles, nor do they throw or catch passes. How do these Teams compare in your view, on the field of play, where it matters most? JT - The Bombers have a total of 47 Players active on their roster for this game, 3 of which, were recently acquired in the Season 11 Draft. On the other hand, The Bruisers have 54 players active on their roster, including 3 from the draft. The difference, +7 for the Bruisers, means that even if the talent level for both Teams were the same, the Bruisers have 14.9% more manpower available to do the same amount of work. Advantage: Bruisers. PJ - BCN's subscribers always want to know which players to look for in the Games. Could you give Fans 3 players to watch on each Team? JT - OK, for The Bombers keeps your eyes on QB Carlos Magoro, the Bruisers had him ranked quite high in the last draft, throwing to WR Mitch Kelley, and the Bombers entire Offensive Line. They're all in their prime. Also recent draft acquisitions DL Kesminas, and DL Owasuli. PJ - How about The Bruisers? JT - Other than the usual suspects, look for all 3 of the Bruisers draftees, LB D tantasatityanon, TE Kolar, and RB Lazarev. I see big things coming from these 3 all year long. PJ - Now, your read on the intangibles in this intriguing matchup. JT - Wow, now I'm measuring intangibles? What scale to use? That is intriguing. The intangibles do exist, turnovers, penalties, injuries,momentum, and luck,etc. These are rarely a factor in the final outcome of any game, although they often add an interesting twist when the score is close. Accordingly, I forecast intangibles to be a non-factor. PJ - Finally Joe, your prediction? JT - This game has all the earmarks of a lopsided outcome in favour of the Bruisers. If it was at home for ther Bruisers, at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, I'd say 63-0, But it's an NC Conference Opponent, on the road here, at PBB Stadium, even though there won't be much fan noise from the 5000 or so expected to be here, the officiating can be different on the road, and also travel to other time zones may affect the regular biological rhythms of some of the athletes possibly causing a temporary decrease in ability. All things considered I expect the final score to be a 51-10 victory for the Bruisers. . PJ - Ok, thanks Joe, we're less than an hour until kickoff now, more and more fans are taking their seats. Any final comments? JT - The excitement is certainly building by the moment here P.J.. I think a big part of the story today will be told by how well each team is able to control the ball, through maintaining possession and grinding clock by running for first downs, and ball security. The Bruisers are Built for such challenges. PJ - That's it for now, we'll be back with complete PostGame coverage including AfTeRmAtH, our exclusive PostGame interview with Bruisers Head Coach Fedot Vyatkin. Enjoy the game here on BCN everyone, the Bruisers Communication Network.

We're back with Burnaby Bruisers Season 11 Preview of SuperCup. PJ - What does your crystal ball tell you Joe? JT - Well P.J., again BCN's Research Staff and I dug deep to give BCN's Subscribers the lowdown. Eight of the other 15 Teams in SuperCup Division 55, are BOT controlled at present, and we all know what that means in terms of how competitive they're likely to be. Five of the remaining seven human-controlled Teams are very highly-developed, the other two are in early developmental stages. One of those five is the Team which changed its name during this past off-season to "Dice Rolling Engine", to coincide with, and reflect its new Fundamental Philosophy and Guiding Principles, or "New Purpose" as its Owner, KingofTh3Hil, calls it. It really is anyone's guess what Dice Rolling Engine will do. KingofTh3Hil recently went on what could only be called a raging ranting rampage in the off-season, during which he proclaimed on one hand that he will try to "run up the score", and in the next breath saying he may "throw games", opening widespread speculation that he may have been tucking into too much of that free-flowing hooch from his Team Sponsor Killarny Scotch. Pj - LOL, that's a good one Joe. Ok, it's prediction time. How will The Bruisers fare in Season 11 Division 55 SuperCup? JT - I could see the Bruisers having alot of trouble against the well-developed Teams, and easily handling the two Noobs. I think were realistically looking at a 3-4 record in those 7 games against human-controlled Teams. In the 8 contests against the BOTs, The Bruisers should be able to come away with a 7-1 mark. PJ - Tallying up here Joe, you're predicting The Bruisers to go 10-5 in the Regular portion of the SuperCup. Will that be enough to see The Bruisers through to the next round of SuperCup Action? JT - Crystal Ball says yes, it should qualify The Bruisers to advance to the SuperCup Post-Season Party. Unfortunately, the Seeding will put them on the road, in a hostile environment, against a much more highly developed Team. It looks to me that although The Bruisers will get invited to the party, it's likely to be a sausage-fest, with The Bruisers getting the 'Wurst of it in the end, and eventually leaving with a donut. P.J. Oh Boy, I'm not going to touch that one! Thanks for that colourful analogy, Joe. We'll leave the interpretation of your remarks to BCN's subscribers to decode. That concludes Part II of BCN's Burnaby Bruisers Season 11 Preview. Part III of our Preview series we'll look ahead to Cup of Champions play, which begins in several weeks time, so we will present Part III to BCN's subscribers closer to that time. For BCN Expert Analyst "potty-mouth" Joe Thiesmann, I'm P.J. McDonald saying thank you for tuning-in to this presentation of BCN Burnaby Bruisers Football. Fittingly, we now have a message from Ty-D-Bowl toilet bowl cleaning products. After the Break, we'll be back with The Burnaby Bruisers Season 11 Opener Pre-game Show, live from PBB Stadium, where The Bruisers will begin Season 11 playon the Road vs. The Bombers, so stay with us!

Burnaby Bruisers Owner ideaguy has just tweeted "It is with great pleasure I welcome 2 new members joining our Staff prior to Season 11. Public Relations Specialist Rodney "Dash" Riprock, and Physiotherapy Specialist Ben D. Legge have signed on with The Bruisers. Dash will have a key role in our latest Team Development initiative "Thrill The Fans", in addition to working closely with our Main Sponsor, Stickey Cleats. Ben will focus on preventative training as our player Roster continues to expand, in addition to supporting the injury rehabilitation program we already have in place. Please join me in welcoming these talented new Staff Members."

Great to have you back with us RZA Fans, for BCN's presentation of our Bruisers Season 11 Preview. Along with BCN Expert Analyst, Joe Theismann, I'm P.J. McDonald. The Bruisers have moved up from Monarchs 3.1 league to Monarchs 2.1. Joe, and I know you, along with BCN's Research Team, have done extensive preparatory work, gathering and assimilating information on the Teams in Monarchs 2.1. How do you see The Bruisers handling this transition? JT - That's right P.J. For starters, there were already several more highly developed and successful Teams in Monarchs 2.1 than there ever was in 3.1. There are 6 other Teams that, along with The Bruisers, have moved up into Monarchs 2.1 from Monarchs 3.1 or 3.2. At this moment there are 5 BOT controlled teams in Monarchs 2.1. These 5 Teams are undefined, very hard to predict how they will perform in League Game action. PJ - We'll be Previewing every Season 11 Bruisers Game, at Home in Spikey Cleats Battlefield, and on the road. In this Season 11 Preview, Part I, we look at the Season in general terms, and Joe will be making some predictions. JT - Right P.J., let's look at the Conference and Division The Bruisers have been assigned to, Monarchs 2.1 NC West. The only Division foe I see giving the Bruisers any trouble, are the Hot Pigs who have owned the 2.1 NC West Division Crown for the past 2 Seasons. I could see the Bruisers ending the Regular Schedule with a 4-2 record within their Division. Expanding our scope to the NC Conference, the only other Teams on The Bruisers Schedule that pose a serious threat, as I see it, are the SEC Elite, and Harrisburgh Fire, which each vanquished The Bruisers in their Season 10 encounters. I could see the Bruisers going no worse than 4-2 in Conference Games outside their Division. PJ - Finally, your view Joe on the 4 Games The Bruisers will play vs. AC North opponents? JT - This is where I think The Bruisers really have a chance to shine. The Bruisers should sweep these ones. But as we all know P.J., things don't always go the way they should, so I'll predict The Bruisers will get the "W" in 3 of the 4, so I'll predict a 3-1 record here. PJ - Well Joe, when we tally your prognostications, we come up with a total Regular Season mark of 11-5. Do you see this being good enough to qualify The Bruisers for Post-Season League play? JT - My calculations, and experiments using the "Infinite Monkey Theory", indicate that 11-5 won't win the NC West Division Crown, but will be good enough for at least a #6 Seeding in The NC Conference, which means a Road Wild-Card Round Playoff Berth vs. The NC #3 Seed. P.J. - Then What, Joe? JT - At this point, things get highly speculative because stats and rankings go out the window. PJ - What does your gut tell you? JT - Well P.J., my gut tells me that the Bruisers may be able to pull off a win in the Wild Card Round, but I could see them getting derailed in the Divisional Round, at the hands of the Hot Pigs @ L'Arena che si Dimena. I foresee this matchup, because I believe The Hot Pigs will get the NC Conference #1 Seed, and The Bruisers will be the lowest Seeded Team left entering the 2nd Round of the Playoffs. I could see the Hot Pigs representing the NC Conference in The Monarchs 2.1 Championship Bowl. PJ - Just curious, did you and the Researchers look up the meaning of the name of the Hot Pigs stadium, "L'Arena che si Dimena"? JT - As a matter of fact, we did P.J.. Translated literally from Italian to English it means, "The Arena that it fights" I would interpret it as "THE Fight Arena" PJ - Wow, I've got to give credit where credit is due, you really put it all out there for BCN's subscribers today, with the specificity of your research, predictions, and translations. I'm glad I don't have to offer such predictions, but I will anyway. I think the Bruisers will sweep the weak sisters of the AC North , while I agree with your other conclusions, so I'm saying a 12-4 League record, with a #5 Seeding. Time will tell us all how accurate our predictions today really were. JT - Thanks P.J., I can tell you, there's nothing more difficult, than predictions about any topic, to actually get right. Just ask any Gambler or Meteorologist. PJ - That's a wrap for Part I of our Season 11 Preview. We will continue with Part II The SuperCup, after Spikey Cleats tells you about the great footwear and accessories they have for you and your family.

Welcome Back! I'm P.J. McDonald here with BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann, inside The Burnaby Bruisers Headquarters, at Spikey Cleats Training Facility. We're joined by Burnaby Bruisers Owner, ideaguy, to recap the Bruisers Season 11 Draft Choices. Ok, lets get right to it. To begin, it should be noted that the Bruisers turn to pick in the draft order was # 31 out of the 32 teams participating, by virtue of their finish in season 10, as runners-up to the SEC Elite in the Monarchs League 3.1 championship Bowl. JT - That's right P.J., only the SEC Elite had a less favourable draft choice position. PJ - Despite the unfavourable draft slot, The Bruisers came away with some tremendously talented players. What can you tell the fans ideaguy, about how this was accomplished. ig - Well P.J., the Coaching Staff and myself had a conference to create a "wish list" of sorts, to target which positions need more player support. Then we evaluated and assigned rankings to all 96 Draft-Eligible players. Our Philosophy dictates that we s e l e c t the most talented player available, regardless of his position, when it's our turn to make a selection. PJ - Forgive me ideaguy, but why do you engage in the process of creating the "wish list" if you're just going to take the most talented player available anyhow? ig - Good question, we find virtually every year that there are several instances in which players of different positions are ranked equally in terms of overall talent. In those instances, we want to ensure we s e l e c t the player of the position we need most. JT - Brilliant ideaguy. Let's talk about the players the Bruisers selected. With the 1st round pick, 31st overall, you selected 21 year-old LB Dithakar Tantasatityanon. ig - That's right Joe. We had him ranked as the # 1 most talented player in the entire draft, so we were pleasantly surprised that he was still available. Although LB was not the top position of need, we still picked Dithakar, as dictated by our guiding philosophy of taking the best player available regardless of position. JT - What is it about Tantasatityanon that you value so highly? ig - What's not to like? He's speedy, strong, highly intelligent, a great tackler, and he's an amazing specimen of physical conditioning. You better start practicing saying his name. I have a hunch you're going to find yourselves doing it alot in the coming years. PJ - I'm hoping someone gives him a nickname we can use, because that handle of his is a real tongue-twister. JT - Same here. Will we be seeing him in the Bruisers Season 11 opener @ PBB Stadium vs. the Bombers? ig - Good question Joe. In our system, creation of depth charts, and specifically the assignments we give our players is a Coaching function. Accordingly, I will defer that question to our Coaching Staff. But I can say this, our new LB Coach Sakhob Kirov looked as if he was the happiest guy in The City of Burnaby, when he found out we were able to get Dithakar. PJ - Ok, let's move on to discussing the Bruisers 2nd round pick, 63rd overall in the draft , 23 year-old TE Markus Kolar. ig - Again, we were pleasantly surprised that Markus was still available. We had him pegged as the 5th most talented player eligible for the draft. The difference was that TE was a position we were specifically looking to add to, as one of the guys we already have is planning to retire at the end of Season 11. Markus is very physical, fast, strong, very agile, intelligent, has great hands, is a great blocker, and a great locker room presence. He is pretty much embodies the prototypical Bruisers TE. PJ - And his name is easy to pronounce! JT - I can see why you and the Coaches are so high on him. He's seems to be a perfect fit for the Offensive Scheme employed by the Bruisers. PJ - Finally, the Bruisers 3rd round pick, 95th overall, 21 year-old RB Terentiy Lazarev. ig - we weren't planning on selecting a RB, particularly in light of the fact we already have great depth at the position, but Terentiy was the best player available for selection on our turn. In fact, we had him ranked 44th out of the total field of 96 draft eligible players, again, a pleasant surprise. He brings alot to the table. He's got a very high football IQ, has great speed, strength, amazing agility, and very well-developed ball handling skills. JT - Do you think he's going to see much playing time? ig - You know me quite well Joe, and you know I am not in the habit of speculating about such things. However to do justice to your question, I can say that our Coaching Staff usually put the players in that they feel give us the best chance for success. I do know a big factor in that equation is how well players perform when they do get their chance to shine. PJ - What can you tell BCN's subscribers, ideaguy, about the positions of need you identified in the Coaches Conference, which presumably still remain unbolstered after the Draft. ig - I commend you on your question selection, P.J., but I regret it's a question I cannot answer, as that sort of information is considered proprietary, and consequently confidential, in our system. However, I would like to sincerely thank all subscribers of the Bruisers Communication Network for their patronage, and offer my personal assurance that if they stay tuned, they will be the first to get that type of information on your shows P.J. and Joe PJ - Finally, one for you Joe Theismann, do you think The Bruisers can be considered winners in the Season 11 Draft? JT - Teams never really can quantify their success in a given Draft Year, until they get to see how that translated into activity on the field of play. In my view, at this point in time, The Bruisers appear to have made out like the proverbial Thieves. I say that because they seem to have been able to assess the talent and scale it for the Draft process, better than most of their rivals, resulting in obtaining talent better than what should have been available to them based on their place in the Draft order. PJ - Fittingly, we will now, using stealth, steal off into the night, having reached the conclusion of our presentation of Bruisers Season 11 Draft Recap. Thanks for your insights today ideaguy. For BCN Expert Analyst Joe Theismann, and everyone else here at BCN, this is P.J. McDonald inviting you to join us for our Season 11 Preview, coming up next here on the Bruisers Communication Network.

P.J. McDonald, welcoming you back to Bruisers Football - Season 11. I'm alongside BCN Expert Joe Theismann. What's your read on the upcoming draw, Joe? JT - Well, I just met with ideaguy, and what he told me, astonished me. PJ - Why? JT - Here's the background: The Bruisers had the 31st out of 32 picks in each round. ideaguy told me they got players they had ranked as top-ten prospects overall, with their 1st, And 2nd round picks. We're now just minutes away from the start of Round 3. ideaguy just texted me that the player they had ranked 21 overall is still available on their draft board. Finally, regardless of what happens in the 3rd round of the draft, the Bruisers will be bringing forward some real players. From my experience, when your drafting late in the 3rd round, your not going to get the guy you want, but he may hold value for someone else later on. PJ - On that note, we will be back, to cover the Bruisers Season 11 draft in its entirety, see you then!

Hey there, P.J. McDonald here in the Spikey Cleats Media Hall at Bruisers Headquarters, as Bruisers Owner, ideaguy has invited all acredited Media to an impromptu news conference. ideaguy has just stepped up to the podium and about to speak.

ig -Welcome, and Thank you for Attending this event.

As you may already know, our Coaching Staff and myself, had comprehensive meetings, to assess our needs, and the result of one of those meetings lead us here today.

I am pleased to announce the signing of three experienced coaches, to join our coaching staff for Season 11. I am confident they will each make a significant contribution to our quest for the ultimate prize.

At this time, I would like to ask Head Coach Fedot Vyatkin to take over, and formally make the introductions.

FV - Thanks ideaguy. I am pleased to introduce the addition of these great football minds to our Staff. All 3 of these individuals were hand-picked by ideaguy himself, from a raft of other Coaches available out there on the market, to meet with Duke, Laugher, and myself, to see where the common ground may be found. Turns out we all see eye - to - eye on enough things that we can succeed. ideaguy taught me that having colleagues with differing opinions is actually a very good thing. Problems can be viewed from more different angles, allowing more solutions to be identified. If two guys in any group think the same, one of them could be expendable. From all these perspectivies, these men are exemplary.

At this time, I invite Defensive Line Coach Chandu Bah, and Linebacker Coach Sakhob Kirov, and conerback Coach Jose Lobato to join us on the podium. Each Coach will make an opening remark to the entire press gallery from the podium, and then we'll break, and individual news agencies will have an opportunity for one on one's with the new Coaches.

Now that all three men have reached the Podium, I invite DL Coach Chandu Bah to step up to the mike.

CB - Thanks Coach V, and thank you all for being here today. Obviously, I feel very fortunate to be welcomed by The Bruisers and our fans, and step into this position as DL Coach, that's already stocked with a tremendously deep pool of award-winning talent, already on the roster, and prospects in the youth academy. I have known ideaguy for many years, so I know how much he values the players that spend all their time in the pits. I'll finish by saying, our fans who saw great Defensive play in Season 10, will like what they see in Season 11, cause I believe it will be more of the same, and not to be surprised if we even improve some. Thanks All. Now I'll invite my buddy, LB Coach Sakhob Kiron, to speak to you.

SK - Thanks Chubahka, it's great to be here, just like you said, especially including the part about talent. With the continued great Defensive Line play, it is reasonable that Linebackers will not be forced to fight off as many blocks, resulting in more tackles and fewer yards against rushing. In turn, our Safeties and Corners should be spared of having to make as many tackles. It all works together, right? Thank you all, I will now turn the podium over CB Coach Jose Lobato.

JL - Thanks Sacker, I am proud and honoured to join The Burnaby Bruisers in the role of Cornerback Coach. This is really a 1st Class operation ideaguy is asssembling, and I am proud to have the opportunity to contribute to its success moving forward. It truly is a great situation for the Coaching Staff, to have such a great talent pool to draw from, and we're looking forward to getting on the field for Season 11. I now turn the floor over to ideaguy.

ig - Thank you all for attending. we will now break off into groups for one to ones.

This is P.J. McDonald, now joined by BCN Analyst Joe Theisman, for his perspective on today's announcements. What do you make of all this Joe? JT - You know P.J., I like the classy format the Bruisers utilized for the presentation of these coaches, who will each undoubtedly make a positive difference, which is bound to be evident once the dust settles from the regular part of Season 11. The Bruisers Players are now receiving inspiration, guidance and wisdom from a Coaching Staff of 6 in number. I looked at The Bruisers scheduled opponents in League games and there are surprisingly few of them have 5 or more coaches on staff. That leads me to conclude that if the Bruisers lose any league games this year, it's unlikely that it will be due to being out-coached. PJ - Ok, thanks Joe. That concludes this segment, leading us to our next episode, in just a few hours, with our BCN Season 11 Draft Preview. No worries, you can stay tuned, 'cause even your wife's sister knows you Need to see this one.

And we're back for our final Awards Show segment , P.J. McDonald joined by Bruisers Owner ideaguy. Merry Christmas! ig - And Merry Christmas to you too P.J. Did Santa treat you well? PJ - Actually, Yes. Instead of putting lumps of coal in my stockings this year, he put them in my briefs. The life of an unattached sports reporter is otherwise cold and lonely. ig - whaaaat? PJ - Ok, TMI, on another topic, what comments would you like to share with our audience, pertaining to Season 10? ig - They all made me proud to be blessed with the privilege of leading the Bruisers into battle, on our quest. If we had won 1 more single playoff game, we would be champions. Everyone here believes that, even though we outperformed 30 of the other 31 teams in our league, we have room for improvement on all fronts. PJ - Speaking of improvements, how are the upgrades to Spikey Cleats Battlefield going? ig - They're all on track for timely completion, so we should have just under 70,000 available capacity for our Home Opener, a Super Cup game vs. style points. We hope to have closer to 100, 000 by the end of the season. PJ - You have also added some staff? ig - Yes P.J. we will be making the official announcements in the very near future, via press release, so you will be among the first to know. PJ - Finally, how is the Fun Contest going, the search for a new nickname for the Bruisers Cheerleaders? ig - The response has been incredible. We have received a volume of responses which could only be described as countless. The sorting process for eligible entries has begun, but qualifying entrants will be accepted until 23:59:59 Fri Dec 27. PJ - Sounds great. We will step aside for now. Stay tuned to BCN for continuing coverage of the Burnaby Bruisers, including the Draft Recap Show, scheduled up next.

BCN's coverage continues, I'm P.J. McDonald. Let's bring In Bruisers Head Coach Fedot Vyatkin. Thanks for joining us Coach V. Merry Christmas. FV - Thanks, and the same for you P.J. PJ - Please share your thoughts of Season 10 with us. FV - Well P.J., we seemed to get stronger as the season unfolded, which helped us play better as we went. We seemed to gain momentum with each victory. PJ - Like a runaway train? FV - No, I'd say more like an interstellar rocket launch. PJ - That's fantastic imagery, but lets get down to earth with the facts. Your players collected 5 Awards in total. This was 3rd best among Monarch 3.1 teams in Season 10, and included the only Monarchs Regional Player awarded to a Monarchs 3.1 League Team. In fact, The Bruisers offensive backfield duo of RB Luis Simpkins and FB Roland Fortin, swept the Platinum Award Catagory for the League.To my way of thinking, this speaks well about the your efforts, and those of your coaching staff. FV -Thanks P.J., It all truly starts with ideaguy. He collaborates with his Coaching Staff, to ensure we're all on the same page, in terms of Our Philosophy, and Scheme. That process allows us to address our roster needs, while still selecting the best player when our turn comes up in the Draft, or recruit a player in the Transfer Market. Having the Philosophy, Scheme and Personnel aligned, allows the Coaching Staff to prepare and execute the delivery of the Gameplan to our Players, who did a fantastic job of implementing it. . Back to your question, Duke did a great job masterminding our Special Teams, and Laugher did likewise with our Offensive line. Everyone from our Owner, ideaguy, to the ball boys, had a hand in the measure of success we achieved. PJ - Did I hear you right? Are you saying ideaguy is not involved in creating the Gameplan? FV - Absolutely. He understands that too many cooks can spoil the broth. ideaguys philosophy is that Gameplanning is a Coaching function. That's a big reason I enjoy coaching here as much as I do. We coaches have input in all player personnel decisions, and are responsible, and ultimately accountable for the Gameplanning and consequently, the final results. PJ - Can you tell us any news about the players? FV - We had our Season meetings with all the Coaches and the players. As you recall, I took over as HC here after League game 5 of Season 10 was already in the books. One of the things I learned was that some of our players were playing in positions, which may have been their natural positions, but were not allowing each player to develop and reach his full potential. There were a couple players who, we were able to switch position, without penalty, and actually represented a Talent upgrade for them personally, as well as for the Team. Nobody was Cut or transferred from the roster, and there was zero attrition due to retirements. This makes it obvious, to even the novice onlooker, that we will be an even better Team in Season 11, not losing any players, coupled with the additions we will make through the draft, and other channels. PJ - Thanks for this Coach V. We look forward to seeing you after each Bruisers game this year for the show we here at BCN call AfTeRmAtH. Presently we need to take a break, to pay the bills, with a word from our loyal sponsor, Spikey Cleats, then we will be joined by Bruisers Owner ideaguy in our final segment of BCN's Bruisers Season 10 Player Awards Show.

Hi, P.J. McDonald, back with Luis Simpkins, recipient of The Monarch Regional Silver Award, for Excellence in the Catagory of Running Back, and the Platinum Award in Monarchs 3.1 League, also for RB. That was quite a performance by The Bruisers in Season 10, Luis. Tell us your take on it. LS - Thanks for having me here today. Thanks A Million to all Burnaby Bruisers Fans, for their undying support throughout the Season, especially those who consider themselves part of the phenomenon that has become known around the RZA as "Bruisers Galaxy". I want to tell all Bruisers Fans that, although RZA Fans at Large are saying "The Bruisers had a good season", and many of them "wishing their team was as good" as ours, there is nobody more disappointed than I am, and every one of my team mates is, that we finished one win short of the League Championship. We will not rest until we bring home a League Championship for the Bruisers Fans, the best fans in RZA. PJ - Very profound, Luis. Let's move on, to talk about the Awards. You were the only Player in Monarchs 3.1 League to be recognized in the Monarchs Regional Award Catagory, receiving the Silver Award for Excellence among Running Backs. You crowned that achievement by collecting the 3.1 League Platinum Award for RB Excellence. The stats that measured this included, 135 Broken Tackles, leading to a 4.9 avg yds/carry, yielding 54 TD's, or, 1 TD per 16.9 touches. Do you think you can really expect to maintain such stellar performance, having moved up a League to Monarchs 2.1, into Season 11? LS - In all sincerity, my team mates and I don't expect, to maintain such performance. We expect to improve upon it!! It's a "team effort" philosophy with The Bruisers, and that comes from the top, our Owner ideaguy, and embraces everyone else he has brought into the fold, and that is, an undying commitment to perpetual improvement. PJ - Ok, one last quick one, do you have a suggestion in the Bruisers Cheerleaders renaming contest? LS - First, you know I'm ineligible for the contest. 2nd, I heard what yours was P.J., and I won't broadcast it, but I will say this; it taught me a lesson in itself. PJ - Thanks Luis, that pretty much says it all, doesn't it? Stay tuned for a message from our Sponsor, while we still have one!! This is BCN coverage of The Burnaby Bruisers

On BCN, The Bruisers Communication Network, I'm P.J. McDonald, here with Bruisers FB Roland Fortin, recipient of the Monarchs 3.1 League Platinum Award for excellence in the Fullback Catagory. Well done Roland. Please share your comments on the year. RF - Thanks P.J., like everyone else here, I am proud yet dissatisfied with hte reslut of Season 10. Sorry, sometimes I'm lysdekslic when I talk. PJ - It's ok Roly, just relax. Here's the thing, on your way to this Platinum Award, you picked up 1140 rushing yds, after breaking 46 tackles, averaging 4.4 yds per rush, and scoring 10 TD's. Football is all about continuous improvement. How would you envision the prospect of displaying an even better performance next year? RH - Good question P.J. I think this is where we, The Burnaby Bruisers, set ourselves apart from all other teams. Our focus as players is singular, We are focused only on our game vs. our next opponent. We know everything we accomplish on offense starts with the big guys up front getting the job done, so this award, and all the stats that go with it, is really a tribute to them. PJ - You speak the truth. The fact both you, and your stablemate RB Luis Simpkins both got Platinum League Awards supports your view on the Offensive Line's role in all this. Looking ahead to Season 11, what do you see? RH - I see stadiums, lots of different ones, full of cheering fans, following the Burnaby Bruisers, on our quest for a Chasmpionshift for our fans. That's about all I can see with this vision rating of 12.6. PJ - Thank you Roland, best wishes for season 11. Next, an important announcement from our sponsor, Spikey Cleats. After that we're back with Multiple Award Winner, League and Regional, Bruisers RB Luis Simpkins, and you don't want to miss that.

BCN's P.J. McDonald back with Bruisers MLB Richard Huey, recipient of the Monarchs 3.1 League Gold Award for excellence in the Linebacker catagory. Well done Richard. Give us your comments on last Season, Season 10. RH - Thanks P.J., but I was hoping I'd get to speak with you, before my buddy Norris did, 'cause he said all the good stuff already. PJ - LOL That's a good one Rich, but you had what could only be described as an awesome performance, including 164 Tackles, 91.1 Tkl %, 2 Forced Fumbles, and 18 interceptions with 11 Returned for TD's. All Bruisers fans have faith you will usually come up with something special. RH - You're probably right P.J., my twitter account really lit up after the last time you interviewed me, in The Swamp. Truthfully, not much has changed since then. We continue to be inspired by the prospect of our ultimate goal, to win League Championships for Burnaby Bruisers Fans, the best fans in the RZA. PJ - Thank you Richard, Merry Christmas. We'll look forward to seeing you back out on the field, for Season 11. Time to break, we'll be back with Bruisers FB Roland Fortin, on the other side.

Welcome back to BCN's coverage of the Burnaby Bruisers, coming to you from the Bruisers Headquarters, at the Spikey Cleats Training Centre here in Burnaby, I'm P.J. McDonald, returning as your Host for Season 11 of Burnaby Bruisers RZA Football, here on the Bruisers Communications Network. Four Bruisers players recently received a total of five Player Awards in recognition of their Season 10 accomplishments in Monarchs 3.1 League. It may be Christmas Day, but everyone in the entire Bruisers Organization, they are all here, along with their families, celebrating Christmas, and watching game film together. This is the 1st event of its kind that we know of in the history of RZA. Bruisers Owner ideaguy is planning to make this an annual event. We hope you and your family will sit back in the comfort of your homes, and enjoy this broadcast. Since the Awards themselves pertain to Monarchs 3.1 League Play, all stats we refer to today will be for League Play only, and will Not include stats of SuperCup etc,. Today, we will chat with each of the Bruisers four Player Award recipients, starting off with Bruisers DE Norris Hope. PJ - Congratulations Norris, on winning the Monarchs 3.1 League Silver Award, for excellence in the Defensive Line catagory. NH - Thanks P.J., it's great to see you, and the rest of the Bruisers family here today. Merry Christmas everyone. PJ - To begin, share your thoughts of Season 10, your first in RZA You appeared in only 12 League Games, yet still amassed totals of 98 Tackles, 26 Tackles for Loss, 9 Sacks for 71 yds, and 3 Forced Fumbles, with 2 Fumble Recovery Returns for TD's. Not surprisingly, The Bruisers W/L record was an impressive 10-2 over the same span. NH - I'd like to start with thanks to the Bruisers Fans, the best fans in RZA, for cheering hard for us all year, especially in our home games at Spikey Cleats Battlefield, and our Management and Coaches for bringing me here, and believing in me enough to put me out there on the field. To answer your question, it's really been a synergy, which starts when the Coaches come up with a Gameplan designed to create mis-matches, putting our guys in position to make plays. The Offense puts up points, Special Teams get us good field position, and our Teamwork on Defense keeps our opponents off balance. PJ - That's an interesting perspective, Norris. How do you see Season 11 unfolding, with the move up to Monarchs 2.1 League? NH - That's a timely question, because Season 11 is what we're all focused on now. Specifically Game 1 of Season 11. I can tell you P.J., that message has come across loud and clear from our Coaching Staff, and as players, we are all excited, and can't wait to get back on the field. Bring it on!!! PJ - Norris Hope, Congratulations on finding your way onto the Player Award podium in Season 10. We'll continue with Part II of our Awards Show, after this message from Spikey Cleats.

Bruisers owner ideaguy has just tweeted "Fun Exciting Contest for all fans. Winner receives full season VIP Box. Send entries for your suggestions of the New Nickname of the Bruisers Cheerleaders to #burnabybruiserscheerleadersnewhandle
We're looking for a nickname fitting for our cheerleaders, who all have big aspirations!!!
Winner to be announced before the Home Opener!

BCN's P.J. McDonald here at the Bruisers' Facility in Burnaby, with Bruisers Owner ideaguy. My condolences on your loss, ideaguy. ig - I don't know what you're talking about P.J., nobody died, as far as I know. PJ - I meant in The Swamp, at the hands of the Elite. ig - Indeed, there have been thousands of innocent people, worldwide, who died at the hands of the Elite , often in remote locales such as swamps. The bodies can be disposed of more efficiently. PJ - Can we start again? That's not what I meant. I meant to say that the SEC Elite beat the Burnaby Bruisers in the Monarchs 3.1 League Championship Bowl, by a score of 30 - 3. ig - Yes, they beat us like a GoldMine prospector would beat a fully-loaded rental mule on the uphill trail from the bottom - to the top of the Grand Canyon, on his way to the Cat House for the 1st time in over a month. P.J. - Where do you come up with this stuff ideaguy? Ok, I'm not sure how to deal with you today. Your demeanor is somewhat out of character. I didn't expect you to be in such good spirits after this devastating loss to The SEC Elite. ig - I've been into good spirits since noon today P.J., but you're harshing my buzz. Could I pour you one? All jokes aside, as Senior Manager, I accept full responsibility for the result. Although we fell short of accomplishing the ultimate goal, winning the League Championship for our fans, we fell short by the smallest possible margin, one single victory. Accordingly, I am extremely proud of the accomplishments of our Players and Coaches this season. I apologize to you, and anyone else expecting me to mourn this loss, rather than celebrate our season in its entirety. We knew there would inevitably be setbacks along the way. They come with the territory. We're thrilled we got invited to the "Senior Prom", it just didn't have the "Happy Ending" we hoped for. PJ - Oh yeah, kind of reminds me of my misspent youth. I digress, obviously you are taking the loss much better than anyone may have imagined. How so? ig - Listen P.J., if someone had told me when I first took over this team earlier this season, at the end of week 5, inheriting a league record of 2-3, that we would finish with NC Conference Seed # 1, with a 12-4 record, and represent the NC in the Monarchs 3.1 Championship Bowl, I would have said ok. So I'm not about to start complaining now. We have a great core group of players here, giving us a solid foundation to build upon. PJ - Looking ahead, The Bruisers will now be moving up a league, to Monarchs 2.1, by virtue of this season's results. What actions are you taking to ensure the Bruisers remain competitive in an increasingly challenging environment? ig - Well P.J. if there's anything I've learned along this journey we refer to as life, it's that without change there can be no improvement. We will make changes. Obviously, I can't divulge specifics in terms of Football Operations or Player Personnel, even if I wanted to, because the Post-Season wrap-up meetings have not yet been held. Instead, I'll focus on what I can tell you. We have a stadium expansion project underway, with plans to increase seating to around 50,000. Those plans are being revised, and we are now targeting Spikey Cleats Battlefield Capacity to be increased to over 100,000 before the end of next season. This is absolutely necessary, as most of our rivals already have facilities with capacity in excess of 100,000 fans. We need to be competitive economically in order to be competitive on the field. PJ - Thanks ideaguy, that is all we have time for right now. P.J. McDonald saying thank you for following the Burnaby Bruisers on BCN, The Bruisers Communication Network.

BCN's P.J. McDonald here with Bruisers Coach Fedot Vyatkin, on the segment of the Post-Game Show we call AfTeRmAtH. Thanks for your time, Coach V. Can you explain what went wrong out there today, Coach? FV - Let me begin by tipping my cap to The SEC Elite on their triumph today. They were full value for the win. To answer your question, P.J., I'm not so sure whether it was what went wrong for us today, as much as it was the precision with which our opponents executed their gameplan. We were beaten by a better team today. In the simplest terms, we didn't make enough plays. They were able to do what they wanted to do, when they needed to do it, and we weren't able to do what we wanted to do, when we needed to do it. PJ - Are you disappointed, Coach? FV - I'd be less than honest if I was to stand here, and say I'm ok with the way things turned out. You of all people P.J., know how much we absolutely hate to lose here at the Bruisers. That's why it doesn't happen very often, because everyone here hates that feeling of losing so much, they never want to feel it ever again. But disappointed? No, I am most definitely Not disappointed with the outcome of this season's efforts. In fact, I'm very proud of everyone here for the outstanding performance they have produced this season. Let's face it P.J., from the field of 32 teams that start each and every season, there's only 1 team which has their final game end in something other than a loss. As it turned out, we were the 31st team team to finish the year with a loss. So be it. PJ - Is there anything you would do differently, knowing what you know now. FV - No, the scheme and the gameplan we employed gave us the best chance to win. PJ - Looking forward, Improvement cannot happen without change. Can you tell the fans anything about any changes which may be in the offing? FV - The next phases involve player personnel evaluation and planning. Before the Draft, The Coaching Staff will meet with every player individually to review the season in its entirety, and discuss our plans for season 11. The Coaching staff will then meet with our owner, ideaguy, to discuss the findings of the player reviews, in order to aid us in assessment of our future personnel needs, and prioritize our Draft Board accordingly, to ensure the players we Draft, will fit our roster needs, while ensuring we always take the best player available when our turn comes up. PJ - I can see why that process is so vital, considering the Bruisers rank this time around essentially puts them near the back of the line when it is finally their turn to make a draft selection, in any given round of the draft. FV - Yes P.J., that's a factor, but that's a price teams gladly pay to take a deep run in the playoffs, in quest of a Championship Bowl Victory. We trust our scouts to find the talent, so we expect to get quality players in the draft this time around. PJ - Thanks Fedot, my director is telling we have used our allotted time, so we need to break it off here. Stay tuned for more BCN coverage of the Burnaby Bruisers.

BCN's P.J. McDonald here with Bruisers MLB Richard Huey. Thanks for being here Richard, although you earned 15 MVP Points today to win this award, Game MVP, topping The SEC Elite's Ian Logan with 11, and Jacques Dangelo with 10 MVP Points, respectively, we can only imagine how you and your team mates feel, immediately following this tough loss. RH -Thanks P.J. The loss itself is a bitter pill to swallow, but we will learn from it, as a team, and move forward. PJ - You intercepted 2 passes today Richard, What can you tell BCN's subscribers, as we watch slow motion replays of your 2 picks. RH - They were both pretty similar, as we see on the replays, I jumped the routes. With all due respect, to everyone involved, including all RZA fans, the best fans in the world, this game is all about the Team, as opposed to individual accomplishments.. We fell short as a team today, regardless of the accomplishments of any individual. You know me P.J., and you know well that I'd trade a dozen of these Game MVP Awards for one Bowl Championship. PJ - Is there any thing that could ease the pain of this loss? RH - I'd like to start by congratulating The SEC Elite on their victory today. They beat us fair and square. They deserved to win. Next, I want to thank our fans, including those who made the long trip here to The Swamp, for their tremendous support. We look forward to seeing you all again at the New, Improved, and Expanded Spikey Cleats Battlefield next season. Finally, I salute all my team mates, our coaches, staff, and every one at the Bruisers for their undying commitment to perpetual improvement. We are proud that we aimed high, yet, simultaneously disappointed while inspired, by the fact we fell just short. PJ - Well said Richard. We're going to have to leave it at that for now. Best wishes, we know we'll be seeing you on the field again soon. We've used all the time RZA has allotted to interview you, and we are obliged to let you move on to the rest of the reporters, who have formed a queue, waiting for their turn. Stay tuned fans, BCN will be right back with continuing Post Game Interview Coverage.

Welcome to BCN Bowl coverage, P.J. McDonald back with Joe Theismann, for the Post Game Show. 114,335 excitedly vocal fans witnessed The SEC Elite outplay the Burnaby Bruisers, by a considerable margin, for most of the contest, especially in the 2nd half. What happened out there today Joe? JT - Well P.J., the Bruisers looked good on the game's opening possession, moving the chains, capped off by Zimmerman's 55 yd FG to open the scoring, taking an early 3-0 lead. PJ - Yes, the Bruisers looked as if they'd be equal to the challenge, at that point. JT - The Elite had other ideas though, and put together an 83 yard scoring drive culminating with a 5 yd TD pass from Chesney to Redden, to take the lead 7 - 3. PJ - The Bruisers offense was then stymied for the rest of the 1st half. JT - That's right P.J., the Bruisers' vaunted running game didn't get any traction, but their Defense made some noise before halftime, in spectacular fashion, with Richard Huey's TD saving interception at the Bruisers defensive goal line, which he returned 52 yds. The Bruisers were unable to put a drive together, but SEC's offense sputtered, and Cornwell missed a 55 yd FG attempt, giving the Bruisers the ball in good field position. But with time running out in the 2nd qtr, the Bruisers could only get Zimmerman close enough for a 63 yd FG attempt, in the dying seconds of the 2nd qtr, which was no good. PJ - The teams went into their respective locker rooms with the Elite leading 7 - 3 at the half. At that point, the Bowl Championship was still within either team's reach. JT - Then the complexion of the game changed in the 3rd qtr. The Elite scored 17 unanswered points to run away with it. The game was won in the trenches, with the Elite dominating the line of scrimmage, on both sides of the ball. PJ - Yes Joe, the Bruisers were a modest 3 of 14 on 3rd down conversions for the game, compared with 7 of 14 for the Elite. JT - The Bruisers inability to put drives together not only hampered their scoring, but also forced their defense to be out on the field for too much of the game, which played into the Elite's advantage over the Bruisers in Physical Condition. PJ - You said it Joe. Ok, we need to ask you to bring this segment of our broadcast to conclusion, with your summation. JT - Well P.J., I think Bruisers Owner ideaguy was right, when he said the fans would witness a great spectacle here in The Swamp today, and that the game would be won by the best team on the day, which it was, with SEC Elite emerging victorious over the Burnaby Bruisers 30 - 3. The Elite simply were not to be denied today. They were dominant in all 3 phases of the game. PJ - I think it's also safe to say that, if there wasn't already a rivalry between these 2 Teams prior to today, there will be from this day forward, as both teams move up into the Monarchs 2.1 for season 11, which we will be covering here on BCN. That concludes this segment of BCN's Post-Game show, from The Swamp, along with Joe Theismann, I'm P.J. McDonald, inviting you to stay with us here on BCN, for Post-Game interviews and reaction.

Hi Football Fans, I'm P.J. McDonald, welcoming you here to The Swamp, for Bruisers Communication Network's Exclusive Preview of the Monarchs 3.1 League Championship Bowl, Featuring the AC Champion SEC Elite, hosting the NC Champion Burnaby Bruisers. I'm joined by Hall of Famer, BCN Analyst Joe Theismann. Where should we start Joe? JT - Well P.J., this game has all the earmarks of a battle of epic proportions, the collision of an unstoppable force vs. an immovable object, but something will have to give. PJ - I know you have taken a good look at all the relevant stats for both teams Joe. What stood out in your mind? JT - It's really very intriguing P.J. Both teams have won 9 out of their last 10 league games.The SEC Elite are a more developed organization than the Burnaby Bruisers, with higher rankings in key performance catagories, and 2 more league victories. There can be no question that the SEC Elite are favoured by the oddsmakers to emerge triumphant here at The Swamp. Where it really gets interesting is that the point spread is only pegged at 4 points, which would suggest that the Bruisers have a reasonable chance of picking up the win, in the minds of the actuaries, based on the projected wagering trend. PJ - Wagering aside, what else should be said? JT - Well P.J., although any Football game has the possibility of a limitless number of unique events, usually, there are just a few plays, 5 or 6, that ultimately determine the outcome of the game, involving things like turnovers, big gain plays, and penalties. When I looked at these catagories, these teams were ranked very similarly. Both these teams seldom make any mistakes, and they force the opponent to make plays. PJ - Good point Joe, I've been following the Bruisers all year, and the Bruisers QBs have only thrown 2 Int's all season long, so defensive takeaways will likely be few and far between. JT - The SEC Elite QBs have done likewise. PJ - The Bruisers were cruisers in the post-season this year, beating the Spectre 55-10, and Youngblood 66ers 73-0, to earn the right to come here to The Swamp, and face The SEC Elite. The Sec Elite dispatched the Muppet Liberation Army 47-3, before their heart-stopping 25-19 overtime win here at The Swamp vs. the Harrisburg Fire in the AC Conf Champ Game. Do you think the SEC Elite will have any trouble getting mentally ready for this battle with the Bruisers, after what must have been an emotionally draining experience vs. Harrisburg? JT - No P.J., I think the Elite will be just fine. This game is going to be won or lost out there on the field on gameday, and I fully expect that both teams will be able to, when its all said and done, honestly say they left it all out there on the field. PJ - Thanks for joining us for Bruisers Communication Networks coverage of The Burnaby Bruisers. See you all here at kickoff, 17:00.

Burnaby Bruisers owner, ideaguy, has just Tweeted: I'm pleased to announce we have commenced Phase I of our stadium expansion project, which will upon completion, double the capacity of Spikey Cleats Battlefield, from its current 26,102, to over 50,000 by the start of next season. This is the 1st phase of our latest franchise development project, "Thrill the Fans", which has its focus centred on fine tuning our Home Game Presentation, optimizing the "Bruisers Fan Experience". Accordingly, all Stadium amenities will be upscaled to accomodate the increased capacity of Spikey Cleats Battlefield, and hopefully surpass the expectations of our fans, the best fans in the RZA.

P.J. McDonald back with BCN coverage of the Burnaby Bruisers, here with Bruisers Owner ideaguy, at Bruisers Headquarters. PJ - Congratulations ideaguy, that huge win over the Youngblood 66ers was quite a spectacular finish to the Bruisers Home Schedule, at Spikey Cleats Battlefield. ig - Thanks P.J., we're glad we could get the "W" for all our fans, especially those who consider themselves a member of the phenomenon that has become known as "Bruisers' Galaxy". PJ - Now there's just one game left on the Bruisers schedule this season, The Monarchs 3.1 Championship Bowl at The Swamp vs. The SEC Elite. What are your thoughts? ig - Well P.J., I think the sellout crowd at The Swamp, and all BCN's subscribers, will be treated to an incredible spectacle, a tremendous display of football prowess, regardless of the final score. PJ - Would I be out of line if I were to ask you which team you think will win? ig - No, on the contrary P.J., you would be doing your job, asking the tough questions. Having said that, I do not offer such predictions. I just know it will be a hard fought contest, ultimately won by the best team of the day. PJ - Can you elaborate any further about your plans to continue to develop the Bruisers franchise? ig - There will be meetings with the Coaching Staff after The Championship Game vs. The SEC Elite. We will evaluate the entire season's performance by everyone here at the Bruisers, from top to bottom, including myself. The results of those evaluations will lead us to our next course of action, be that prior to the draft, or as it may. PJ - Thanks ideaguy, stay with us fans, BCN coverage of the Burnaby Bruisers will continue.

BCN's P.J. McDonald here on the sidelines of Spikey Cleats Battlefield, with Monarch's Div 3.1 NC Championship Game MVP Luis Simpkins of the Burnaby Bruisers. Congratulations Luis, on today's superb accomplishment. LS - Thanks P.J. To start, I'd like to congratulate the Youngblood 66ers on their successful season. They made it to the final four, and that, in and of itself, says something about the quality of the team they have there. PJ - The Bruisers win the Conference Championship Game 73 - 0, in front of a Sellout Home Crowd, and you racked up 319 yards rushing on 49 attempts, and scored 3 TD's. Could things possibly get any better than that? LS - The crowd is great - we love our fans and our Stadium, and they seem to love us. The rushing stats you referred to only happened because our Coaching Staff came up with a great scheme, and used it to devise a solid Game Plan. Our O Line really took the game to the 66ers D Line out there today, and gave us 'backs a lot of room to roam. Heck P.J., even you could post some serious rushing stats, running into the space our O Line created out there today. But seriously, to finish answering your question, yes it could get better, if we get the result we want in our next game. PJ - Wow Luis, your're already thinking about the next game. Aren't you going to savour the moment of today's triumph at all? LS - Yes, I'm taking the O Line to The Keg Steakhouse for a thank you dinner tonight. PJ - It's great that you're pumping up the O Line, and they do deserve accolades, but here's a stat from today's game you may not have heard yet. You broke 9 tackles, picking up a lot of yards-after-contact, along the way to your 319 yards. LS - Thanks for that P.J., but the bottom line is that we firmly believe any success we have on offense, all starts with the big guys up front getting the job done. That said, our Defense and Special Teams had solid outings today too. PJ - Since you mentioned it earlier, let's talk about your next game. It's for the Monarch's 3.1 League Championship Bowl, vs. the SEC Elite, in their Stadium, appropriately named The Swamp. What are your thoughts? LS - Well P.J., I'll tell you that it's shaping up to be one heckuva game. The Swamp holds over 90,000 screaming fans, and we know there won't be an empty seat in the house, so noise is a factor. We feel that our Coaching Staff will devise an appropriate scheme, and assemble the Game Plan to put us in a favourable position. As Players, we all know that all we need to do is execute the Game Plan as called. PJ - Thank you Luis, go ahead and enjoy your Keg dinner with your O line. We need to take a break, but stay tuned for The Bruisers Communication Network's continuing coverage of the Burnaby Bruisers.

BCN's P.J. McDonald here, post-game in the locker room, with Bruisers Head Coach Fedot Vyatkin. Coach, thanks for granting this interview so soon after coming off the field victorious vs. the Spectres, the Burnaby Bruisers 1st ever post-season win, and your personal 1st ever playoff triumph in your 1st ever playoff game as a Head Coach. How does it feel? FV - Mere words cannot describe the elation everyone here at the Bruisers is feeling right now. PJ - Forgive me Fedot, but your words dont seem to mirror your demeanor, or that of the team right now. It actually seems very subdued in here right now. I don't see any signs of celebration at all. Why is that? FV - To begin, we want to congratulate our worthy opponents, the Spectre, on their season. We were fortunate enough to win today. They had a great league season, and had to win a playoff game to even get here. PJ - True, the Spectre was one of the few teams who managed to complete a TD pass vs. the Bruisers this year. But again, why is there seemingly no celebration after this big win? FV - We have no rules against it. In fact, these guys could be jumping up and down, hooting 'n hollering as much as they like right now. With all due respect P.J., I would describe their demeanor as determined, as opposed to subdued. The reason they aren't revelling, is because they realize we really haven't won anything yet. They all know we have to come out on top two more times before we achieve anything truly worthy of celebration. PJ - Did the big win over the Spectre go the way you planned? FV - I believe there's never been a game that truly went as anyone planned. We expected to get a big challenge from the Spectre and they were very tough to fight. Gladly, we made it though this game with everyone healthy at the end. PJ - I'm sure Bruisers fans everywhere want to know who got the game ball, can you tell us? FV - We decided prior to the game, as a Team, that Today's game ball would go to the Bruisers main sponsor, Spikey Cleats. The game ball will be presented by the entire Burnaby Bruisers Organization, next week at Spikey Cleats National Office here in Burnaby, local time TBA. PJ -Thanks Coach Vyaykin. That concludes this portion of BCN coverage of the Burnaby Bruisers. Stay tuned fans, coverage of the Burnaby Bruisers will continue.

I'm P.J. McDonald, welcome back to BCN's continuing coverage of the Burnaby Bruisers! I'm here with Bruisers Owner, ideaguy. PJ -Congratulations on your 1st Playoff victory as Owner of the Burnaby Bruisers, a convincing 55-10 decision over the Spectres. ig - Thanks P.J., the Spectres are a most worthy opponent, and we were fortunate to come away with the "W", but the real credit goes to the men in the locker room, the Bruisers coaches and players, who put in a solid performance today, and have done so all season long. PJ - This game was more than that though, it was also the 1st sellout crowd, since the improvements you made after taking over this team earlier this season, here at Spikey Cleats Battlefield. ig - Yes P.J., and I know I speak on behalf of everyone here at the Bruisers, and Spikey Cleats, when I express our heartfelt gratitude to the Bruisers fans, for filling Spikey Cleats Field to capacity, and creating a formidable environment for the Bruisers opponents. I understand Bruisers fans are now calling themselves "Bruisers Galaxy", which I imagine they truly believe could annihiliate any other teams' "Nation". PJ - Is there anything more about your master plan for the development of the Bruisers that you can share with us at this time? ig - Well P.J., we plan to expand the seating in Spikey Cleats Battlefield, now that we've had a sellout on the current configuration, up to around 50,000. I would like to refer you to our Coaching Staff for any specifics about Football Operations you may wish to explore for BCN's subscribers. PJ - Yes, as a matter of fact, my next meeting is with your Head Coach Fedot Vyatkin. Thank you ideaguy for taking time from your busy schedule to visit with us today, I know you want to get to the locker room asap to share this moment of triumph with your team. We will leave it at that for now, and look forward to our next scheduled interview, post-game vs the Youngblood 66ers next Tuesday. ig - Ok, thanks P.J., its was my pleasure. PJ - You're tuned in to Bruisers Communication Network coverage of the Burnaby Bruisers. Now, a message from our sponsor, Spikey Cleats.

Welcome to BCN (Bruisers Communications Network) coverage of the Burnaby Bruisers. I'm your host, P.J. McDonald, here today with Burnaby Bruisers' Owner, ideaguy, who is granting the first personal interview since he took control of the Bruisers franchise, mid-season. Let's get right to it. PJM - Thanks for the exclusive interview, ideaguy ig- Thanks for inviting me P.J., it's a pleasure to be here. PJM - First off, why have you refused all previous interview requests? ideaguy - Well P.J., the simple fact is, I didn't want to waste anyone's time. I really didn't believe I had much to say. PJM - Then why now? ideaguy- Well, now that the Bruisers have clinched # 1 Playoff seed in our conference, giving us home field advantage thru the playoffs, I feel more comfortable answering your questions. PJM - Speaking of Home field, what are your impressions of your new stadium Spikey Cleats Battlefield? ideaguy - It's a big improvement on what was here before, and I'd like to thank our fans for their great support, making Spikey Cleats Battlefield a great Home for the Bruisers, and a challenging environment for our opponents. PJM - The Bruisers have made remarkable progress in a very short time, since you have been in charge. Obviously you have a master plan to develop the Bruisers franchise, can you elaborate on any of your plans at this time? ideaguy - Well P.J., the best way to describe it is that we have a never-ending journey ahead of us. We are confident because we have identified and recruited a great group of people, all throughout this organization, who excel at working with synergy to achieve a common goal - to be Champions. PJM - Thank you ideaguy. That's all the time we have for now. Stay tuned fans, we will have more coverage of the Bruisers as the playoffs proceed.