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Congratulations to The Skyns: 2011 AldenLeague Champs!

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Congratulations to Mike Hoskyns and The Skyns, winners of Fantasy Bowl XII and 2011 AldenLeague Champions! The Skyns, in their first-ever Fantasy Bowl appearance, scored a 182.93-150.51 victory over the L.A. Ninjas to win the "Battle of Los Angeles." The Skyns needed approximately 50 points going into Sunday night's Green Bay/Chicago game, and got big points from the combination of kicker Mason Crosby (5 pts) and newly-acquired wide receiver James Jones (19.14 points). That put Hoskyns down 24 going into Monday Night Football, where QB Drew Brees and TE Jimmy Graham of the Saints were needed to seal the deal. And seal they did: Graham contributed a cool 12 points even, while Drew Brees lit up the scoreboard with 44.20, setting the NFL's passing yardage record, but most importantly, clinching Crittenden Division Champions, The Skyns to Fantasy Bowl glory. The Skyns's victory is the third league championship in a row for members of the Crittenden Division (Ice Co...

Fantasy Bowl XII - The Battle of Los Angeles

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For months, AldenLeaguers have battled it out, and now only two remain. Fantasy Bowl XII is set: The Skyns vs. L.A. Ninjas, a.k.a. Mike Hoskyns vs. Mike Hartman, a.k.a. The Battle of the Los Angeles! May the best Mike win! Here' s a quick look at the Tale of the Tape: #2 The Skyns (9-5, 2053.14 pts) vs. #5 L.A. Ninjas (11-4, 1997.54 pts) Last Meeting: L.A. Ninjas won, 175.96 - 161.41, in Week 6 of the Regular Season. All-time Meetings: L.A. Ninjas lead, 4 games to 3 (including this year). All-time Post-Season Meetings: L.A. Ninjas lead 1-0, having beaten The Skyns 151.29-148.77 in the Semi-finals of the 2009 season. The Ninjas went on to lose Fantasy Bowl X to Most Murderous. All-time Regular Season Record (The Skyns): 68-62 All-time Regular Season Record (L.A. Ninjas): 36-29 All-time Post Season Record (The Skyns): 3-6 All-time Post Season Record (L.A. Ninjas): 5-2 The Skyns: Season Breakdown The Skyns went 8-5 this season, tied for the 4th best record in AldenLeague, but...