D2 Fantasy Football History

[KleShreen]

This league began in 2009 and is now entering its 14th (!) season of competition. Below are some of the highlights of the league over the last 13 years for your perusal and trips down memory lane.

Tournament Champions
2009: #1 catbacker07 (7-1-0 regular season record, 155.17 avg., 190.45-106.25 W in finals over #2 KleShreen)
2010: #1 Mule Man (8-1-0 regular season record, 144.06 avg., 110.9-92.05 W in finals over #6 Redwing)
2011: #2 KleShreen (5-3-0 regular season record, 124.66 avg., 133.55-131.75 W in finals over #4 catbacker07)
2012: #3 TUNA (5-3-0 regular season record, 138.86 avg., 166.35-115.15 W in finals over #1 Mule Man)
2013: #4 gr8ness97 (4-4-0 regular season record, 142.41 avg., 199.3-119.8 W in finals over #6 LionFan)
2014: #4 Jon Guddat (6-3-0 regular season record, 124.14 avg., 140.3-131.85 W in finals over #3 Mule Man)
2015: #1 08LionBacker (8-0-0 regular season record, 183.42 avg., 186.25-175.65 W in finals over #2 Mule Man)
2016: #1 The New School Mule (7-1-0 regular season record, 151.69 avg., 156.25-108.9 W in finals over #3 gr8ness97)
2017: #1 Mule Man (6-2-0 regular season record, 152.17 avg., 178.7-160.5 W in finals over #3 08LionBacker)
2018: #1 gr8ness97 (7-1-0 regular season record, 153.69 avg., 135.7-134.0 W in finals over #2 New School Mule)
2019: #7 mountaineermagic (3-5-0 regular season record, 115.79 avg., 156.3-144.25 W in finals over #6 JavsFan)
2020: No Season (COVID-19)
2021: #4 KleShreen (4-4-0 regular season record, 110.08 avg., 212.35-192.55 W in finals over #1 Mule Man)
2022: #2 KleShreen (6-2-0 regular season record, 126.87 avg., 219.2-195.3 W in finals over #1 Mule Man)
2023: #1 KleShreen (6-2-0 regular season record, 133.71 avg., 145.75-133.65 W in finals over #6 JavsFan)
2024: #4 Mule Man (4-4-0 regular season record, 116.04 avg., 343.85-230.75 W in finals over #3 gr8ness97)
(Championship finals moved to a two-week scoring period beginning in 2024)

Regular Season Champions
2009: catbacker07 (7-1-0, 155.17 avg.)
2010: Mule Man (8-1-0, 144.06 avg.)
2011: Ram Tough (6-2-0, 139.83 avg.)
2012: Mule Man (6-2-0, 138.01 avg.)
2013: Mule Man (6-2-0, 163.49 avg.)
2014: shiplb54 (7-2-0, 140.06 avg.)
2015: 08LionBacker (8-0-0, 183.42 avg.)
2016: The New School Mule (7-1-0, 151.69 avg.)
2017: Mule Man (6-2-0, 152.17 avg.)
2018: gr8ness97 (7-1-0, 153.69 avg.)
2019: Mule Man (6-2-0, 133.31 avg.)
2020: No Season (COVID-19)
2021: Mule Man (6-2-0, 134.16 avg.)
2022: Mule Man (6-2-0, 131.00 avg.)
2023: KleShreen (6-2-0, 133.71 avg.)
2024: KleShreen (6-2-0, 128.42 avg.)

Top Team Scoring Performances
1. 272.75 points - 2024 Playoffs Round 1 (KleShreen)
QB - Evan Foster (Colorado School of Mines) - 39.45 points
RB - Jada Byers (Virginia Union) - 71.0 points
RB - Jaylin Richardson (Concordia-St. Paul) - 35.4 points
WR - Tyler Kahmann (Emporia State) - 69.1 points
WR - T'iar Young (Lock Haven) - 21.7 points
RB/WR - Ky'Ron Craggette (Seton Hill) - 36.1 points

2. 249.35 points - 2015 Week 5 (08LionBacker)
QB - Jason Vander Laan (Ferris State) - 61.75 points
RB - Cameron McDondle (CSU-Pueblo) - 39.5 points
RB - Marques Rodgers (Western New Mexico) - 37.7 points
WR - Cole Spurgeon (Colorado Mines) - 19.2 points
WR - Jon Schnaars (East Stroudsburg) - 73.8 points
RB/WR - Lamonte Thompson (North Alabama) - 17.4 points

3. 247.35 points - 2015 Week 3 (08LionBacker)
QB - Jason Vander Laan (Ferris State) - 58.65 points
RB - Geremy Aldridge-Mitchell (West Texas A&M) - 43.0 points
RB - Cameron McDondle (CSU-Pueblo) - 32.9 points
WR - Cole Spurgeon (Colorado Mines) - 27.4 points
WR - Jon Schnaars (East Stroudsburg) - 36.5 points
RB/WR - Marques Rodgers (Western New Mexico) - 48.9 points

4. 238.35 points - 2017 Position Week (Mule Man)
QB - Connor Jessop (Shepherd) - 54.55 points
RB - Marc Jones (Gannon) - 26.2 points
RB - David Tann (Colorado Mesa) - 29.3 points
WR - Keshaun Taylor (Mars Hill) - 38.4 points
WR - Marcus Johnson (Slippery Rock) - 38.2 points
RB/WR - Walter Fletcher (Edinboro) - 51.7 points

5. 231.1 points - 2009 Week 7 (catbacker07)
QB - Steven Gachette (SW Baptist) - 65.6 points
RB - Isaac Odim (Minnesota-Duluth) - 40.8 points
RB - Herbert Woodard (Assumption) - 36.9 points
WR - Thomas Mayo (Concord) - 33.2 points
WR - Johnnie King (SW Baptist) - 20.4 points
RB/WR - Jake Soy (NW Missouri St.) - 34.2 points

6. 225.45 points - 2017 Playoff Semifinals (Mule Man)
QB Connor Jessop (Shepherd) - 46.55 points
RB Robert Chesson (Bowie State) - 83.2 points
RB Marc Jones (Gannon) - 43.7 points
WR Tom Greene (California (Pa.)) - 6.1 points
WR Marcus Johnson (Slippery Rock) - 21 points
RB/WR David Tann (Colorado Mesa) - 24.9 points

7. 223.0 points - 2013 Position Week (KleShreen)
QB - Nigel Barksdale (Slippery Rock) - 26.8 points
RB - Michael Ratay (Grand Valley St.) - 35.9 points
RB - Terrell Watson (Azusa Pacific) - 13.1 points
WR - Jeff Janis (Saginaw Valley St.) - 64.6 points
WR - Shane Ferguson (Merrimack) - 12.5 points
RB/WR - Daiquone Ford (Findlay) - 70.1 points

8. 220.05 points - 2014 Week 7 (Mule Man)
QB - Sean McCartney (West Chester) - 49.65 points
RB - Raphael Spencer (Missouri Western) - 13 points
RB - LaVance Taylor (Central Missouri) - 37.6 points
WR - Keelan Cole (Kentucky Wesleyan) - 35.9 points
WR - Darius Davis (Henderson St.) - 38.1 points
RB/WR - Brandon Jones (Alderson-Broaddus) - 45.8 points

9. 219.2 points - 2022 Championship (KleShreen)
QB - Gage Porter (Southern Nazarene) - 64.5 points
RB - Thuro Reisdorfer (Sioux Falls) - 19.9 points
RB - Jordan Terrell (Barton) - 54.4 points
WR - Isaiah Eastman (South Dakota Mines) - 18.0 points
WR - Jarod Bowie (Concord) - 31.2 points
RB/WR - Thurlow Wilkins (Concord) - 31.2 points

10. 217.9 points - 2013 Week 7 (08LionBacker)
QB - Tyler Sykora (Southern Arkansas) - 34.5 points
RB - Glen Clinton (Chadron State) - 49.7 points
RB - Chris Rycraw (Ouachita Baptist) - 26.1 points
WR - Torrence Allen (West Texas A&M) - 37.9 points
WR - Freddie Martino (North Greenville) - 35.4 points
RB/WR - Charlie Davidson (Wayne State (Neb.)) - 34.3 points

Bottom Five Team Scoring Performances
1. 30.2 points - 2016 Week 2 (WolfBreed)
2. 33.1 points - 2010 Week 2 (Shocker)
3. 37.35 points - 2022 Week 2 (KleShreen)
4. 41.45 points - 2009 7th Place Game (Shocker)
5. 44.7 points - 2024 Week 0 (Runnin' Cat)

Most Combined Points in a Match-Up
1. 414.50 points - 2022 Championship Week (KleShreen - 219.2 points vs Mule Man - 195.3 points)
2. 408.35 points - 2015 Week 5 (08LionBacker - 249.35 points vs gr8ness97 - 159.0 points)
3. 404.9 points - 2021 Championship Week (KleShreen - 212.35 points vs Mule Man - 192.55 points)
4. 402.65 points - 2010 7th Place Game (Falconfan - 210.75 points vs redmetro - 191.9 points)
5. 393.9 points - 2013 Position Week (KleShreen - 223 points vs catbacker07 - 170.9 points)

Least Combined Points in a Match-Up
1. 110.5 points - 2022 Week 2 (Wayne Cavadi - 73.15 points vs KleShreen - 37.35 points)
2. 118.45 points - 2010 Week 2 (Redwing - 85.35 points vs Shocker - 33.1 points)
3. 118.85 points - 2010 Week 1 (BearcatDude - 60.05 points vs Falconfan - 58.8 points)
4. 127.05 points - 2024 Week 0 (Wayne Cavadi - 82.35 points vs Runnin' Cat - 44.7 points)
5. 132.95 points - 2023 Position Week (Runnin' Cat - 76.65 points vs gr8ness97 - 56.3 points)

Most Points Scored in a Non-Forfeit Loss
1. 195.30 points - 2022 Championship Week (Mule Man vs KleShreen - 219.2 points)
2. 192.55 points - 2021 Championship Week (Mule Man vs KleShreen - 212.35 points)
3. 191.90 points - 2010 7th Place Game (redmetro vs Falconfan - 210.75 points)
4. 187.95 points - 2010 Week 7 (KleShreen vs Mule Man - 198.5 points)
5. 176.65 points - 2009 Position Week (KleShreen vs catbacker07 - 194.35 points)
6. 175.65 points - 2015 Championship Week (Mule Man vs 08LionBacker - 186.25 points)

Least Points Scored in a Non-Forfeit Win
1. 60.05 points - 2010 Week 1 (BearcatDude vs Falconfan - 58.8 points)
2. 73.15 points - 2022 Week 2 (Wayne Cavadi vs KleShreen - 37.35 points)
3. 76.05 points - 2012 Week 1 (BearcatDude vs Brice Burge - 71.4 points)
4. 76.65 points - 2023 Position Week (Runnin' Cat vs gr8ness97 - 56.3 points)
5. 76.7 points - 2011 Week 1 (Redwing vs Brice Burge - 62.65 points)

Top Individual Performances in Active Lineup
1. 84.55 points - 2023 Position Week (Mule Man)
QB Zach Zebrowski (Central Missouri) - 615 yds/8 TD passing, 58 yds rushing
2. 84.3 points - 2018 Playoff Championship 5th-Place Game (Runnin' Cat)
RB Marc Jones (Gannon) - 410 yds/7 TD rushing, 1 rec./8 yds receiving
3. 83.2 points - 2017 Playoff Semifinals (Mule Man)
RB Robert Chesson (Bowie State) - 304 yds/7 TD rushing, 2 rec./38 yds/1 TD receiving
4. 79.9 points - 2015 Week 5 (gr8ness97)
QB Matt Soltes (East Stroudsburg) - 594 yds/9 TD/2 INT passing, 22 yds rushing
5. 78.55 points - 2017 Week 3 (gr8ness97)
QB Amir Hall (Bowie State) - 433 yds/6 TD passing, 89 yds/2 TD rushing
6. 78.4 points - 2013 Week 2 (CALUPA)
QB Jason Vander Laan (Ferris State) - 170 yds/3 TD passing, 279 yds/4 TD rushing
7. 76.95 points - 2015 Week 1 (Runnin' Cat)
QB Justin Dvorak (Colorado Mines) - 555 yds/8 TD passing, 12 yds rushing
8. 74.0 points - 2016 Position Week (Runnin' Cat)
QB Trey Heid (Augustana) - 466 yds/6 TD passing, 87 yds/1 TD rushing
9. 73.8 points - 2015 Week 5 (08LionBacker)
WR Jon Schnaars (East Stroudsburg) - 20 rec./218 yds/7 TD receiving
10. 72.15 points - 2014 Week 9 (KleShreen)
QB Jason Vander Laan (Ferris State) - 215 yds/3 TD/1 INT passing, 284 yds/3 TD rushing
11. 71.0 points - 2024 Playoffs Round 1 (KleShreen)
RB Jada Byers (Virginia Union) - 324 yds/6 TD rushing, 2 rec./16 yds receiving
12. 70.5 points - 2015 Position Week (KleShreen)
RB Austin Ekeler (Western State) - 344 yds/5 TD rushing, 4 rec./41 yds receiving
13. 70.2 points - 2024 Week 0 (Fro-th_and_goal)
RB Keaundre McCullough (William Jewell) - 402 yds/5 TD rushing

Top Individual Performances on Bench
1. 82.05 points - 2012 Week 7 (Mule Man)
QB Zach Zulli (Shippensburg) - 581 yds/9 TD passing, -10 yds rushing
2. 76.9 points - 2017 Week 4 (Mule Man)
RB Marc Jones (Gannon) - 354 yds/4 TD rushing, 4 rec./95 yds/1 TD receiving
3. 73.95 points - 2021 Week 5 (gr8ness97)
QB Bryce Witt (Chowan) - 423 yds/5 TD passing, 48 yds/3 TD rushing
4. 71.2 points - 2010 Week 5 (KleShreen)
QB Steven Gachette (SW Baptist) - 424 yds/3 TD passing, 160 yds/3 TD rushing
5. 64.25 points - 2021 Week 3 (gr8ness97)
QB Bryce Witt (Chowan) - 405 yds/7 TD passing, 20 yds rushing

#1 Overall Draft Picks
2009: QB Scott Buisson - Arkansas-Monticello (TUNA)
2010: QB James Suozzo - Merrimack (Brice Burge)
2011: QB Bo Cordell - Tusculum (Redwing)
2012: RB Joe Glendening - Hillsdale (Ram Tough)
2013: QB Zach Zulli - Shippensburg (Brice Burge)
2014: WR Vernon Johnson - TAMU Commerce (08LionBacker)
2015: RB Anthony Bilal - Lake Erie (Matt Witwicki)
2016: QB Justin Dvorak - Colorado Mines (The New School Mule)
2017: QB Robert Webber - Humboldt State (Runnin' Cat)
2018: RB Marc Jones - Gannon (Runnin' Cat)
2019: RB Tabyus Taylor - Virginia Union (gr8ness97)
2020: No Season (COVID-19)
2021: RB Justin Felder - Stonehill (mountaineermagic)
2022: RB Josh Cummings - Western Colorado (mountaineermagic)
2023: RB Jada Byers - Virginia Union (Fro-th_and_goal)
2024: QB Zach Zebrowski - Central Missouri (Mule Man)

Worst Individual Performance
1. -13.5 points - 2016 Playoff Finals (gr8ness97 - on his bench, thank goodness)
QB Kaleb Nobles (West Florida) - 72 yds/6 INT passing, 9 yds rushing
2. -10.4 points - 2011 Week 5 (Mule Man)
QB Kevin Morton (Kutztown) - 124 yds/4 INT passing, -26 yds rushing, 1 fumble lost
3. -2.3 points - 2024 Week 6 (JavsFan - on his bench)
QB Teague Sedtal (TAMU Kingsville) - 116 yds/2 INT passing, -21 yds rushing
4. -1.9 points - 2021 Week 2 (Runnin' Cat - on his bench)
QB JJ Lemming - 28 yds/1 INT passing, -3 yds rushing
5. -1.8 points - 2023 Week 4 (Mule Man - on his bench)
QB Chance Fuller - 80 yds/1 INT passing, -28 yds rushing

[MJBrown4266]

Re: D2 Fantasy Football History

This league is so cool. I wish I saw your post offering people the opportunity to get in this year sooner. Great work!

[Mule Man]

Re: D2 Fantasy Football History

Looks like MIAA follower domination in this FFL!

[catbacker07]

Re: D2 Fantasy Football History

Congrats 08Lionbacker.....gotta try and get that back haha

[KleShreen]

Re: D2 Fantasy Football History

A host of new additions from this past weekend's match-ups. 08LB sets a new team record for the second time this season, and two of the top four individual performances (including the top one!) took place, too!

[KleShreen]

Re: D2 Fantasy Football History

Our first new addition to the 2016 version of the record book! MM's Kid takes Justin Dvorak first overall, the 5th time a QB has been the top overall pick in our league in 8 years.

[Mule Man]

Re: D2 Fantasy Football History

Our first new addition to the 2016 version of the record book! MM's Kid takes Justin Dvorak first overall, the 5th time a QB has been the top overall pick in our league in 8 years.

MM's Kid...aka...The New School Mule once he gets all official with JR and the boys!

[KleShreen]

Re: D2 Fantasy Football History

MM's Kid...aka...The New School Mule once he gets all official with JR and the boys!

He will forever be MM's Kid!

[Mule Man]

Re: D2 Fantasy Football History

He will forever be MM's Kid!

...ha ha...just trying to do my part to keep new talent in the D2 Fantasy Football world.

[WolfBreed]

Re: D2 Fantasy Football History

Our first new addition to the 2016 version of the record book! MM's Kid takes Justin Dvorak first overall, the 5th time a QB has been the top overall pick in our league in 8 years.

Not ready for that second addition.....yikes!

[KleShreen]

Re: D2 Fantasy Football History

Not ready for that second addition.....yikes!

Now your name is up there in lights!

[KleShreen]

Re: D2 Fantasy Football History

Hey MM - Might want to stop benching guys who go crazy.

[Mule Man]

Re: D2 Fantasy Football History

Uhhhh...yeah...top two shows bad managing.

[KleShreen]

Re: D2 Fantasy Football History

I've joined gr8 and Mule Man in having negative point players! And mine was in my starting lineup! Still better than MM though! Haha.

[Brandon]

Re: D2 Fantasy Football History

KleShreen,

In the future could you handle more members? I don't know how much effort it takes. How big could the league get realistically?