Aliquippa looking forward to '09

We play to win the game. Playoffs? Playoffs? Unfortunately the Rabid Ghosts failed to make the '08 Fabio Cup Playoffs however we will be back strong next year like never before. We are hiring additional "sources" during the off-season to assist with our draft strategy for the 2009 season. Here's an outlook by position:

QB - we basically traded away Randy Moss on draft day for Jon Kitna. The Lions quarterback was expected to put up monstrous numbers with the weapons he had at his exposure however continuous back spasms ended his season and most likely his career as a starter in this league. Jason Campbell was very serviceable however due to the success of the ground game in D.C. the passing game was inconsistent at best. Jason has great potential as we wish him luck on his next endeavor whereever that may be. Daunte Culpepper was signed a few weeks back to see if he still had the "it" factor and although at this point it is undetermined he will be released. Joe Flacco was also brought on board late in the season and could develop into a premier signal caller in the FAA. The rookie will be a Rabid Ghost entering the draft in August however Aliquippa will be seeking a tenured quarterback

RB - fellow FAA owners were laughing on draft day when Quiptown drafted Steve Slaton in the 1st round yet has since been shown a bit of praise. Slaton has put out some great performances this season and now that Ahman Green has officially been sidelined for the remainder of the season the rookie back gets put to the test to see if he can handle the full workload. We envision that Sltaon will be wearing a Rabid Ghosts uniform for years to come. Another rookie suiting up for Aliquippa next season is Chris Johnson. He has shown flashes of brilliancy and is lobbying to get more goal line opportunities. Cedric Benson and Peyton Hillis will not be retained.

WR - As previously mentioned we traded away Randy Moss on draft day and later departed ways with Andre Johnson acquiring Ocho Stinko in a multi-player trade with Albany. We did manage to "accept" a trade when Pittsburgh offered Santana Moss in return for Julius Jones... STRAIGHT UP!!! Dwayne Bowe and Mark Bradley are NFL teammates that are competing for a roster spot. At this juncture we're looking to keep either Santana or Bowe and build more depth in the draft.

TE - Antonio Gates has been extremely productive in the past but this season his production has been hindered by a nagging foot injuries. It is always difficult to let somebody of this magnitude (#2 at his position) go however the rubber has met the road and it is in the best interest of both the organization and the player to move in different directions.

PK - David Akers kicked the ball well for us. We will again pick somebody late in the draft to kick through the uprights next season.

DEF - This position is over-rated. The Steelers, Ravens, Titans, and Bears are tops in the NFL but when it comes to the FAA the scoring can come from any team on any given field. For example in week 12 the 25th FAA ranked Detroit Lions got 21 points whereas the #1 ranked Eagles, #2 ranked Jets, and #2 ranked Packers combined for 19 points between the three of them! Due to keeper restrictions Aliquippa will be keeping the Oakland Raiders.

I love this league. It's FAAntastic!

Aliquippa wishes the best of luck to Sewickley and Albany in the Fabio Cup playoffs... bring home the cup!

WE ARE THE CENTRAL!!!

Let's Get Ready to Rumble...

Baby Quip steps into the ring with Baby Albany this weekend in a must win bout for the Rabid Ghosts.

"We're not intimidated. We're going to go baby toe to baby toe with the Patroons. We ain't scared of nobody!"

The event is being broadcast live on FAASPN this weekend. Blackout restrictions may apply.

Slaton Smashes Through Rookie Wall

Steve Slaton, RB - Aliquippa Rabid Ghosts

News: So much for that rookie wall for Aliquippa's rookie RB Steve Slaton. The Rabid Ghosts 1st round pick and first-year starting RB amassed 156 yards on 14 carries and scored a touchdown on a 71-yard scamper in the 3rd quarter. He lost a fumble but was otherwise pristine in his second 100-yard rushing game of the season.

Analysis: Slaton carried four times for seven yards against Norfolk in Week 10 but showed he smashed through that rookie in Week 11. The Rabid Ghosts play against Albany in Week 12 and the Patroons have a lot of trouble stopping the his mouth. Slaton is a must-start as a high-end Fantasy RB.

Slaton - Another Break In The Rookie Wall...

Rabid Ghosts: Slaton expected to handle full load

11/15/08 08:36 AM - THE NEWS

Steve Slaton has his legs back after previously being said to be worn out, and is expected to handle a full workload against the Outlaws, according to the Beaver County Times. Aliquippa's rookie RB should be penciled into fantasy lineups as the Texans aim to exploit Aqua Man's 10th consecutive losing season.

Out of Reach...

Bob Drummond and the Mt Lebanon Outlaws have always been and will continue to be "out of reach" when it comes to competing for the Central Division Title.

Aliquippa may not be leading the division but I can assure you that we won't be cellar dwellars.

WE ARE THE CENTRAL!!!

Different Stroke This... Aqua Man!!!

Drummond and the Outlaws showed up for the photoshoot this morning. The Mt Lebanon team photo will be covered on the gameday program this weekend in Aliquippa. Taking a look at this team no wonder they have never made the playoffs or even had a winning season!

The Rabid Ghosts will be sporting a commemorative patch and sticker on each jersey and helmet this weekend to help intimidate the Outlaws.

Aliquippa is also doing a "White Out" for the game handing out Rabid Ghosts T-Shirts (below). It is going to be a very hostile environment as the Rabid Ghosts need a victory to help keep playoff hopes alive.

Did Slaton hit the Rookie Wall?

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Steve Slaton (Aliquippa) had his touches limited in Week 10 because he looked "worn down" according to HC Chris Zuccaro. The coaching staff will continue to monitor Slaton's touched in practice, but he said the rookie already looked fresher. "I think he's fresher and I'm going to find ways this week to freshen him even more," Zuccaro said. "So, I'll make sure he's getting his legs back. It's understandable after the amount of reps he's played, especially in Norfolk. But he's upbeat and he's practiced well today."

Mt Lebanon Practice...

The Outlaws Pre-Game Warm Up?

What is it like to be Aqua Man?

Hey Mt Lebo! Do you think by sending me a letter about how horrible your franchise has been that Aliquippa is going to take it easy on the Outlaws this weekend? You're out of your mind. The Rabid Ghosts are going to send you back to Atlantis where you belong.

WE ARE THE CENTRAL!!!

Daunte Culpepper to Start for Aliquippa

Culpepper will start for the Rabid Ghosts today. We feel that he gives us the better chance to win today although we understand that he has not started a game for a while the WR corp in Detroit has a favorable matchup against the Jags. Gus did a great job helping to shovel the Jackers into the soil last weekend but today Daunte is our man.

Rabid Ghosts to Sink the Shipmen in Week 10

The Shipmen are going under this week!

VOTE '08

The only other time I voted was for Ross Perot was 16 years ago back in 1992.

This would be the year prior to the inception of the FAA.

Did You Know that the New York Clients won their only Moyer Cup back in 1999?

Our country is in shambles and we need to get out of this mess. I am not a political person nor do I know if I made the right choice today but God Bless that things improve in the United States of America.

RIP JERSEY!

What more can I say?

Carcamo and his Jackers lost their 5th consecutive game after starting the season 4-0.

The demise of the '08 Jackers began with his infamous poll question.

Jersey is now 4-5 and has Aliquippa's foot up his @ss!

WE ARE THE CENTRAL!!!!

Breaking News out of Aliquippa today as Daunte Culpepper is signed to a 2-year deal.

There is no indication whether or not the former NFL standout QB will take the field this season although Zuc believes it was a chance worth taking signing him.

"Daunte Culpepper was a great talent. He is now a member of the Rabid Ghosts. Jason Campbell has done a great job for us this season and remains our #1 guy behind center. Daunte was simply brought in to compete."

The quarterback position in Aliquippa is not the strongest in the FAA and it is obvious that the franchise is more than reaching in regards to this most recent acquisition.

Aliquippa also inked Gus Frerotte to a 1-week contract as it appears he was soley brought in to start tomorrow as Jason Campbell would face a dominant Steelers defense on MNF.