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QFFL 2005 TEAM PROFILES

The Rampage franchise is run by owner/GM Steve Matson. One of four remaining original QFFL franchises, the Rampage hold one QFFL fantasy bowl title, two championship runner-up titles, and seven fantasy round playoff appearances in the league's nine years of existance, as well as the team with the most regular season victories. 2004 was the worst year in Rampage history, starting 6-1 and then losing 7 in a row coinciding with the Quorum move to Kroll ("the Kroll curse"). Rampage is looking to rebound in 2005, plain and simple. Steve is also the co-commissioner of the league along with the Prophet, Jon Gilbertson, and runs the league's web site, as well as publishing the weekly "in-season" commentary on the outcomes of the weekly games. Needless to say, Steve is the league's resident Rams fan, and was probably the happiest person on the face of this earth when the Rams won the Super Bowl in the 1999 season!

The Prophet, also known as Jon Gilbertson, is also one of four remaining original QFFL franchises. Jon retains the distinction of being the only league member to hold THREE QFFL FANTASY BOWL TITLES, as well as a toilet bowl victory. Jon is the acting co-commissioner of the league along with Steve "Rampage" Matson. The Prophet has many traditional rivalries in the QFFL due to his outspoken views (some would say insane or at least, inane ramblings) and will again be a marked man in 2005. Other league members are already wondering about who his outrageous first round selection will be this year!

Fun in the Sun are run by Rick Koepke. FITS holds two championship runner up titles (to Rampage in 97 and Prophet in 2002), and is always a franchise that is competitive and usually in the fantasy round playoffs. Rick is coming off another good season despite additional playoff heartache. The resident oddsmaker in the QFFL. Very knowledgeable about the game and a frequent visitor to the commissioners office to review game film and chastise the refs!

Xena, Warrior Princess is Cindy Krejcha, the QFFL's lone female owned franchise, and also one of the four proud original QFFL franchises still remaining. Xena has the temperament of her more famous counterpart, and can be counted on to be as uncooperative as possible when attempting to make deals (trades). Xena finished off her best season ever in 2004, finishing as fantasy bowl runner-up to Larceny. Rumor has it that Cindy has fired her paid consultants "The Grogan Boys" and will rely on other forms of expertise in 2005! Resident Packer fan (we'll try and not hold it against her) and also resident pet lover! Xena does hold a league title in her other work league.

New Clear Bombs (aka "The Brewmasters") are run by Coach/GM Harley "The Snake" Schultz. Snake is without a doubt the QFFL's most colorful character. His management style reminds some of Al Davis. A true "character of the game" and undoubtedly the leagues biggest spender and "wheeler dealer". Has huge rivalry with the Heuty (Vulcans). Snake is still searching for fantasy playoff success which has eluded him all these years. Willing to make a trade anytime, anywhere…the Snake is the used car dealer (or should I say "Snake Oil Salesman") of the QFFL!

Sabres are owned by Jim Dehnke, also one of the four remaining original QFFL members. Jim holds one QFFL championship trophy and one runner-up title. Fondly known as either "Mr. Lucky" (opponents never seem to score against him) or "Mr. Conspiracy" for his rampant paranoia, Jim has really struggled the last few years and has devoted his 2005 season to winning the "Whizzinator" division and additional fantasy round success. Jim is looking to return to championship form in 2005 and is busy establishing the odds of just such an event occurring.

Thompson Gunners are led by Stephen Thompson, the die-hard Vikings fan in the group (one of several). This ex-Quorumite came out of nowhere in 2001 to claim the 2001 QFFL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY with a victory over division rival Larceny. This disciple of the "Carl Pohlad" school of managing and economics made it back to the 2002 playoff semi-finals before losing to FITS. Carl has let his franchise lapse into disrepair since then due to economic uncertainties and the lack of enough luxury suites at the Dome in recent years, and hopes 2005 is a return to the "mega gross profits and fan attendance" of his QFFL glory years.

The Nefarious Nine are run by six year man Steve Carlson. Steve is one of the greatest toilet round players the QFFL has ever seen, and he also claims one QFFL Fantasy Bowl Title in 2003. As always, his fate may be determined by the success or failure of the franchise during his famous three week fall hunting and fishing trip, featuring the famous cell phone calls from the North Woods for lineup changes!

Pearl Park Pariah is the QFFL's newest franchise, led by rookie owner Chuck Miller. Chuck has concentrated his efforts on fantasy baseball in recent years, but we here at the QFFL are fortunate enough to host his return to the fantasy football ranks for 2005! As any rook will need to do, Chuck must prove he belongs, and that he can play with the QFFL heavy hitters! Will the rook be "schooled" in 2005, or will he shock the world with immediate QFFL success?!

Vulcans are run by Brent Heutmaker. Brent runs a career .500 club based on top heavy receiver draft strategy which has never really completely panned out for him. Had an up and down year AGAIN in 2004. Always a tough guy to predict when it comes to the QFFL draft, we won't know what kind of bizarre plan the head Vulcan is waiting to unleash on unsuspecting QFFL'ers until draft night, but I'm sure we'll all be scratching our heads once his bomb is dropped. WAY overdue to get deeper into the fantasy playoffs this year. Very knowledgeable about sports in general, Brent, like FITS, is another one of the QFFL's resident sports gamblers. Continues fierce rivalry with the Snake (Harley Schultz), as the Vulcans have questioned Snake's mental faculties more than once, as evidenced by the Snake/Al Davis comparison!

Larceny is run by Scott Larson. Larceny has displayed strong Bud Grant/Marv Levy type coaching abilities by getting his club to (but not winning) the fantasy championship game two years in a row in 2000 and 2001 (no easy task), only to return to TOILET BOWL glory in 2002! Larson finally achieved QFFL Fantasy Bowl Glory in 2004 and returns as the DEFENDING QFFL CHAMPION! Also has two "championship runner-up" tags to his belt similar to Rampage. Larson is usually a factor in things during most QFFL seasons and I expect 2005 to be no different. Rampage will forever be indebted to Mr. Larson for bailing us out of a bad situation in 1997 when Mary Tomich bailed on DRAFT DAY, and Scott stepped in to save the day. Golf is Scott's real passion, and he can usually be found on the links when the ground is not snow covered.

Mr. Monday Night (so named by the Prophet) are run by Greg Jaarsma. Jaarsma continues to be the hard luck QFFL story with seemingly good teams consistently playing beneath their abilities! Greg continues to have the uncanny knack of coming up with some of the biggest sleepers in the league, both in drafting and free agent pickups. Will undoubtedly gear his entire season on taking down long standing rival Prophet for bragging rights!

There you have it folks, the 12 members of the QFFL for the 2005 season!

- Steve "Rampage" Matson