Commas Overcome Zombie Foot, Wardrobe Malfunctions to Start 2-1

The schedule deities decided that the Commas would face, for the first time in a few years, the team with the best name in the league: the NY VaGiants. Oxford's defense saved the game, getting off to a good start with a interception returned for a touchdown in the first half. Daniel and Iain also had picks. Slowly, the Commas overcame a 12-point deficit to take the lead. Brian, playing in his last game, iced it with a last-minute touchdown, while Ash also pitched in her first score of the year. Commas win something like 30-18. The following week, Oxford played the regrouped Honey Badgers. Technically, it was a shootout because both teams scored a lot of points. But it wasn't close--the HBs won the turnover battle, and piled on nearly 50 points (it may have been more, but I was blacked out by then). Oxford controlled the ball, but couldn't keep up in scoring only 26. (Special thanks to newest ringer, Molly "Icepick" T.)

On top of all that, Oxford's aging, decrepit QB suffered what looked like a season-ending ankle sprain, giving him a terrible case of zombie foot (i.e. his foot looked like it belonged on a cadaver). And then, even worse: the Commas were playing the Button Holes in week 3, a team that wore our classic powder blue color. So, we had to switch to burgundy. It worked. Defense had another big game, thanks in large part to Daniel and Max having several interceptions each. Oh, did I mention that we coaxed Max out of retirement. GM of the year, right here, folks. They also pitched in big catches, along with Jane, Jessica, Paul--actually, everyone had a catch this week. Iain had a TD. The QB's foot didn't fall off in a putrid pile of rotting flesh. Everything worked out. On that note, here is your Inspirational Football Clip of the Week. See you on the other side of Hurricane Sandy.