A CHAMPION IS CROWNED!



Monday was host to the epic battle for the KUB Bowl Championship!

62,000 screaming bloodthirsty fans poured into KUBBL stadium for this championship game of CHAOS vs CHAOS (dwarfs). Cantina Killers brought with them a wizard, pair of apothecaries, their own personal halfling chef, and a bloodweiser babe. The kick off went to the Khorne R'Backs and the game was quickly underway.

After getting the kick the Khorne R'Backs seemed a bit frazzled, making a lot of push blocks, and not really living up to their championship potential. An early wizard lightning bolt left the ball open in the KRB backfield and gave Boba Fett the opportunity to score on the KRB return. Unfortunately the centaurs got tripped up in all the excitement and fell on their way to retrieve the ball giving Gorefoul a chance to slip away while the KRB defense whittled away at the Cantina Killers lines with KO and stuns along with a few choice casualties.

The Khorne R'Backs managed to stall out the clock and score on turn 8 of the first half leaving 2 less Cantina Killers on the field with one in the KO box. The Cantina Killers used their one turn to bash the lean line of Beastmen to no avail before receiving the kick in the second half.

On the way to get the ball the Cantina Killers centaurs fell down again and gave the Khorne R'Backs a chance to threaten possession. After retrieving the ball in traffic Bitescum was knocked over by a crazed Jango who looked to take the ball away and score. This was not to be though as Bloodgutter smashed through the defensive line of the Killers to land next to the downed Bitescum and ball and give Bloodred Ma'nn the opportunity to pick up the ball and break away from the defensive line of Cantina Killers.

After several rounds of failed dodging the Dwarves succumbed to the brutal onslaught of the KRB giving them the chance to score on turn 8 of the second half for the 2-0 win.

Team captain Wobbledog was quoted as saying after the game - "It's about f#cking time!!! BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!! SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE!!" before taking large bite out of the newest player to join the KRB roster Slipback and thus blessing him with MVP for the championship game.

*Special Thanks to Randroid for the rundown*

The Time is Now!

KUB Bowl 5 is taking place tonight at Fanfare Field between the Khorne Red Backs and The Cantina Killers.  These teams met once already this season ending the game in a tie.  This one is for all the marbles and must end with a winner.  Both teams are effected by the throws of chaos but one will reign supreme.

The KRB are a season three juggernaut with mighty blow and claw all over.  All that power cant hide the speed and agility the beastmen bring to the table.  The R'Backs started as a raw group of unskilled devotees but have worked their way into a very skilled team.

The Cantina Killers are an upstart group with an accomplished coach who they intend to ride to the title.  They wont be afraid to throw multiple players at the R'Backs.  No one can avoid the power of KRB so the Killers will try to stand their ground hoping only to lose none essential players.

The pre-season favorites were the Khorne Red Backs so let's see if the predictions are right.

Scandal!

The public relations department for The Cantina Killers released a statement saying, "KILLERS WIN IT ALL!!!!"

How do they know?  Who did they bribe?  What makes them think they will be beating the preseason favorite, the Khorne Red Backs, enough that they would release this information?  Even if this was simply an egregious display of hubris, why would coach Beaux allow this type of bulletin board material?  The R'Backs were already foaming at the mouth over getting a follow-up crack at the Killers.  Jango Fett and Bossk tasted the wrath of the KRB in week seven, and though they have been replaced, the bounty hunters should realize their high armor won't save them.  Now, the evil KRB has extra motivation to slaughter their opponents.

Will Nuffle cast his ire on the brazen Killers?  Or, did the Killer PR department know something we don't?

The suspense is building for next Monday's match-up!

Here We Go! KUBBL 5 Playoffs

It's that time of year, the KUB Bowl Playoffs are set.  The regular season of seven games is over and done and four teams will continue their journeys in the post-season.

The team that owns the number one seed is the Khorne Red Backs.  The R'backs finished an undefeated regular season with five wins and two ties.  The KRB showed their strength by beating up their opponents to the tune of 37 casualties, 24 more than their nearest competitors.  For all their power the chaos have proved an offensive powerhouse as well finishing with the second most TD's of all the teams that made the KUB Bowl Playoffs.

Challenging the R'Backs are the fourth seed in the playoffs, the dark elves of The Grymmlurke Lads.  The Lads come into the post-season as the most agile of teams.  But don't underestimate their power, these elves are sneaky strong.  They finished the regular season with a 3 win, 3 loss, and 1 tie record, featuring a decimation of the two seeded Lethal Leap.

Speaking of the Leap, they have earned the two seed in this seasons playoffs.  The Leap were able to win 4 games while losing 1 and tying 2.  The froggies scored a league leading 20 touchdowns but need to show improved defensive ability to move on in the playoffs.

The Cantina Killers round out the playoff 4 as the 3 seed and first round opponent of the Leap.  The Killers are paced by their outstanding centaur, Boba Fett.  Fett paced all scores with 9 touchdowns.  The Killers are leaning on the championship pedigree of coach Beaux who leads the KUBBL with four all time titles.

The playoffs will start on Monday as four become two.  Here we go!

KUB Champions

KUBBL had exsisted in some form for 11 full seasons.  In the history of the league their have been 5 coaches that have won titles. 

KUBBL Champions:
NNUBBL I - Itto Ryu (Human) Alex (roll off)
NNUBBL II - Blitzburg Stealers (Orc) Tdriscoll
NNUBBL III - Blitzburg Stealers (Orc) Tdriscoll
KUBBL I - Pondscum Chompers (Lizardman) Thorn
KUBBL II - The Ratkateers (Skaven) Beaux
KUBBL III - Maynooth Gits (Underworld) Thorn
KUBBL IV - Sindarin Ursas (Dwarf) Furry
KUBBL 1 - Lashes Fer Landlubbers (Dwarf) Beaux
KUBBL 2 - The Springfield Glaven (Skaven) Beaux
KUBBL 3 - The Rolling Headstones (Undead) Beaux
KUBBL 4 - Blackwater Butchers (Lizardmen) Thorn

Most Titles - Beaux (4)
Back-to-Back - Tdriscoll (NNUBBL I and II),  Beaux ( KUBBL 1, 2, 3)
Multiple Titles - Beaux (4), Thorn (3), Tdriscoll (2)

Races:
Skaven (2), Lizardmen (2), Dwarfs (2), Orcs (2), Undead, Underworld, Human

CHAMPIONS CROWNED!

The KUBBL crowned their champion for KUBBL 4!  It is the lizardmen of the Blackwater Butchers! 

The 11^th championship game started out in good weather and the first half was hotly contested.  The Butchers received the opening kick and spent all eight turns winding their way down the pitch.  The Dwellers did all they could to stop the lizards, knocking the ball free more than once.  In the end of the half the Butchers took the lead.  They went into the half at 1-0.

The second half saw the Butchers put their strength to use.  The Dweller began flying off the pitch and the stand firm Saurus kept the speed and agility of the rats at bay.  To make matters worse for the rats, the skies opened up on them.

The player of the game was Sharptooth.  He literally threw his weight around earning four casualties in the final.  DangerDogl was again an offensive force for the Butchers too.

Check-out the box score here.

The Butcher are saying goodbye to their long time coach, Thorn.  He will be taking over the reins of the Doomsville Robots.

Championship!

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Blackwater Butchers
Swamp Dwellers

Championship Monday!

KUBBL 4

Today's the day!  The powerhouse Blackwater Butchers will be hosting the upstart Swamp Dwellers.  In the battle for the KUB Bowl it will be the strength of the lizards against the speed of the rats.

The Butchers will look to the blitzing prowess of casualty leader, Sharptooth to slowdown scoring leader, Unleaded.  The twist is the new found speed of Diesel may through a curveball at the boys from Blackwater.  But can the Dwellers keep up with the attrition minded Butchers with only 11 total players.

These two teams have yet to play each other so neither can draw on past experience.  Will this be KUBBL Title three for coach Thorn (Pondscum Chompers, Maynooth Gits) or the first for Chris N.?

KUBBL 4 – Season Wrap-up

KUBBL 4 – Season Wrap-up 

The season opened with a twelve team league.  Two divisions of 6 set forth to do battle on the KUBBL pitch.  The Block Division was home to the six teams with the highest team value while the Dodge Division housed the lowest 6 team values.

Week 1 – 5 went relativey smoothly but some personal issues caused 5 of the 12 teams not to be able to complete their seasons.  The 7 were able to complete the seven game schedules and the top four went on to the KUBBL 4 Playoffs.  The bottom 3 went into a post-season round robin tournament.

The Block Division was won by The HIV with a record of 6 wins and 1 tie.  The Dodge Division was won by The GrymmLurke Lads with a record of 5 wins, 1 tie, and 1 Loss.  Each league had one wildcard representative with the Blackwater Butchers (5-1-1) representing Block and the Swamp Dwellers (5-2) representing Dodge.

The HIV – The Nurgle had a great showing in this season’s KUBBL.  They were The Wall Award winners allowing only 3 regular season touchdowns.  They were coached by Beaux who had won the previous 3 KUBBL seasons with 3 different teams.  Unfortunately for The HIV it looks as though their coach will be moving on in KUBBL 5. 

The GrymmLurke Lads – The Dark Elves had a whale of a season.  Their high agility combined with some timely heavy hitting made them the toast of the Dodge Division.  The Lads had no standout players but were extremely versatile and well balanced.  This was only coach Max’s second season but his second post season appearance.

Blackwater Butchers – The Lizardmen didn’t earn the top seed in their division but used their combination of power and speed to defeat the Lads to earn a spot in the KUB Bowl.  The teamed earned their third Juggernaut Banner in a row!  They’ve took home second and third places but look to win the championship for their long time coach, Thorn.

Swamp Dwellers – The newest Skaven team to “excel” in the KUBBL is the other team in this season’s KUB Bowl.  The rats were the number one offensive team this season with 21 touchdowns which gave then KUBBL 4’s Scoring Machine banner.  “Fueled” by two one turn scoring threats, the Dweller’s hope to run away with the title.

The date for the KUB Bowl is TBD.

The Stars are Out

Every team has their star but every league has it's superstars!  The KUBBL is no exception.  Scoring, ball handling, and hitting are all important aspects of this great game.

A few players have separated themselves from the rest with their standout offensive ability.
Unleaded - He leads the league in scoring which is not surprising considering the speed of this player.  He scored 14 regular season touchdowns and scored all 3 touchdowns for the Swamp Dwellers in their semi-final win against The HIV.
Danger Dogl - He was called on to scored 7 times in KUBBL 4 not including 2 goals against The GrymmLurke Lads in the semi-finals.  He has scored 29 times in his allustrious career for the Blackwater Butchers.

Teams need enforcers and one player stood-out above the rest in KUBBL 4.
Sharptooth - 11 Regular season Casualties led the league by three.

All of these players will be putting their skills to use in the KUBBL 4 Championship!

Better Late Than Never...

Kalamazoo Ultimate Blood Bowl League (KUBBL) is about to wrap-up KUBBL 4 (it's 11th completed season).  The championship match is set for June 24th and will pit the Lizardmen of the Blackwater Butchers against the Skaven of the Swamp Dwellers.  Coach Thorn of the Butchers is going for his 3rd title while coach Chris N will be attempting to win his 1st ever KUBBL Championship.