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Eastern Conference


1. Cincinnati Shockers vs. 4. Indianapolis Gurupies


Shockers: 17-0
Gurupies: 13-4


Season 10 Meetings


Shockers 36 Gurupies 17
Shockers 48 Gurupies 10
Shockers 68 Gurupies 17

Previous Meetings Synopsis

The Gurupies have got progressively worse against the Shockers this season. Jacob Orangeblood has absolutely destroyed them in their 3 meetings. In 3 games he has 414 Rush Yards, 104 Rec Yards, and 10 touchdowns. His counterpart Rabid Hellion has been just as good. His line reads as: 250 Rush Yards, 258 Rec Yards, and 7 touchdowns. Not to be outdone, the Shockers defense has held the Gurupie starts to almost nothing in the 3 meetings. Indy's starting RB Quick Williams has 50 Rush Yards, 82 Rec Yards, and ZERO TD's.

4 Deadly Weapons

Jacob Orangeblood (CIN) 3,202 Rush Yards, 6.7 YPC, 818 Rec Yards, 99 TD's

Rabid Hellion (CIN) 848 Rush Yards, 6.8 YPC, 1658 Rec Yards, 24 TD's

Some One (INDY) 37.4 KR AVG, 38 PR AVG, 39 Returns For Touchdowns

Quick Williams (INDY) 1676 Rush Yards, 6.3 YPC, 620 Rec Yards, 20 TD's


They Gurupies Will Win If

If they can slow down the Orangeblood and Hellion tandem. They are going to get there yards, but if the Gurupies can avoid the big play, they have a chance to stay in the game. Definitely need to win the turnover battle. While their passing game is key, they must be able to establish some kind of running game, especially on 3rd and short situations. Kick Returner- Some One needs to come up huge and give the Gurupies good field position. Returning one for a TD will obviously help their cause.

The Shockers Will Win If

They don't have a epic let down. They Shockers have better talent and game planning. A playmaker at almost every position on the field. As long as they play their game, they should win this game easily.

Prediction

Shockers 37 Gurupies 19


2. ***Official*** Football Guys vs. 6. Over The Rhine Red Dots

***Official*** Football Guys 14-3

Over The Rhine Red Dots 12-5


Season 10 Meetings


***Official*** Football Guys 76 Over The Rhine Red Dots 24


Previous Meetings Synopsis

***O*** and OTR only played 1 time this season and it wasn't pretty for the Red Dots. OTR tried to take away (RB) Big Shirley and (HB) HULK BLAZING tore them up for 8 Rec, 291 Yards and 3 Touchdowns. One thing OTR did do well that game is run the football. Super Stud (HB) Cooter Splitter ate the Football Guys D up to the tune of 22 carries for 211 Yards.

4 Deadly Weapons

HULK BLAZING (OFG) 233 Rush Yards, 8 YPC, 1,637 Rec Yards, 25 TD's

Big Shirley (OFG) 1,711 Rush Yards, 5.9 YPC, 106 Rec Yards, 23 TD's

Cooter Splitter (OTR) 2,569 Rush Yards, 9.4 YPC, 29 TD's

Dominik Hixon (OTR) 39.9 KR AVG, 36.9 PR AVG, 48 Returns For Touchdowns

They Red Dots Will Win If

The give Cooter the ball. He dominated the ***O*** last time and fully expect him to do it again. Obviously The Dots need to give up a few less than 76 points this time if they want to win. If Cooter runs wild, Hixon returns one and the Dots can cover HULK BLAZING, the Dots just might pull this one out.


The ***Official*** Football Guys Will Win If

They find a way to keep feeding the ball to HULK BLAZING. He is their difference maker. Some teams can take him away, but that usually leads to Shirley killing them up the middle. They will attempt to stop Cooter. If they are successful this game will be a laugh er.


Prediction

***O*** 36 OTR 23


Western Conference


1. Monmouth Evil Monkeys vs. 4. Minnesota Marauders


Monmouth Evil Monkeys 16-1

Minnesota Marauders 13-4


Season 10 Meetings


Monmouth Evil Monkeys 31 Minnesota Marauders 20

Monmouth Evil Monkeys 37 Minnesota Marauders 36

Previous Meetings Synopsis

Monmouth won both games against the Marauders this season, but both of them were very tight games. Monmouth pulled a amazing comeback scoring 24 straight 4th quarter points to eek out a 37-36 victory. Mo-Jones-Drew was excellent in both games averaging over 8 YPC against a tough Monkey defense. Monmouth has a lot of weapons and can beat you from any position on the field.


4 Deadly Weapons

Jimmy Johnston (MEM) 90 Tackles, 37 Hurries, 39 Sacks, 16 Forced Fumbles

Ed Jackson (MEM) 1,267 Rush Yards, 4.1 YPC, 21 TD's

Mo Jones Drew (MM) 1,986 Rush Yards, 7.2 YPC, 29 TD's

Flash Lightning (MM) 70 Rec, 1,070 Rec Yards, 9 TD's

They Marauders Will Win If

They find a way to give Jones Drew more carries. He has been great this season, but doesn't seem to get enough carries. They also need keep the foot on the gas if they are up. Obviously cannot blow a 23 point 4th quarter lead. They also need to keep an extra blocker back to stop the beast Johnston. He can stop any passing game in a hurry.


The Evil Monkeys Will Win If

They establish the running game and stop the run. They were average at best against the Marauders this season in running the football. Let Csonka and Jackson out of the cage. Give them 50 carries and grind the game out. Also can't go down by 23 in the 4th again, because this time you aren't coming back


Prediction

Marauders 24 Evil Monkeys 21



2. Washington Wolfpack vs. 3. Honolulu Hurricane Warriors


Washington Wolfpack 16-1

Honolulu Hurricane Warriors 14-3


Season 10 Meetings


Wolfpack 29 Hurricanes 26

Previous Meetings Synopsis

Wolfpack eeked out a 29-26 nail bitter in the final week of the regular season. 4 quarters wasn't enough for their game as Puchtit Right nailed a 40 yard FG in OT. Wolfpack dominated the ground with over 300 rushing yards. The Warriors countered through the air with over 350 pass yards.

4 Deadly Weapons

Britney Spears (WW) 30.6 KR AVG, 38.9 PR AVG, 51 Returns for TD

George Street (WW) 2,302 Rush Yards, 7.3 YPC, 30 TD's

Stuart Wang (HHW) 4,766 Pass Yards, 33 Pass Touchdowns

Kenton Addai (HHW) 800 Rush Yards, 8.1 YPC, 966 Rec Yards, 13 TD's

They Warriors Will Win If

They slow down the Wolfpack running game. The can ill afford to allow over 300 yards again on the ground. The Warriors know what they do best, and that's pass the football. Wang needs to stay turnover free and throw for 4 touchdowns.

The Wolfpack Will Win If

The pound the rock like they do every game. The need to try to contain Addai's receptions out of the backfield. Overall though if Wolfpack play their game and win the turnover battle they should walk out with a victory.


Prediction

Wolfpack 30 HHW 17



Hope yall enjoy and good luck to all teams remaining!



 
Derek1095
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Great read, here's hoping for MEM & HHW wins!
 
islander1
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Thanks JT!!
 
jearly
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nice job. good read!
 
thehazyone
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very nice job jt!
 
Painmaker
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Thanks jt, really like the format!
 
mocfam10
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Great read. GL to all teams left in the playoffs. And let's try to bring home the gold to the West
 
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I think OTR/OFG and Washington/HHW will be the best games tomorrow. We'd love to get another shot at OTR since we're playing OFG regardless (Hazy's finals scheduled for 7/26).
Edited by joemiken on Jul 24, 2009 08:03:56
 
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OTR has taken a huge jump forward since the beginning of the season, so ***O*** is definitely not looking past them based on our first meeting.
 
jktooley
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Originally posted by The Duff Man
OTR has taken a huge jump forward since the beginning of the season, so ***O*** is definitely not looking past them based on our first meeting.


damn it...
 
joemiken
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Originally posted by The Duff Man
OTR has taken a huge jump forward since the beginning of the season, so ***O*** is definitely not looking past them based on our first meeting.


With their chemistry resolved, OTR is definitely a team to watch.
 
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Originally posted by jktooley
Originally posted by The Duff Man

OTR has taken a huge jump forward since the beginning of the season, so ***O*** is definitely not looking past them based on our first meeting.


damn it...


Rumor has it, early in the season tooley was creating a recruiting video and it went terribly wrong. Apparently the ending was pulling a banana out of his ass, but the banana wouldn't come out. After surgery and weeks of rehab he is finally back. Some people say the video is circulating the net, but I haven't found it yet.
 
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Truth is... I stopped making recruiting videos and went back to OC'g... something I used to be semi-decent at, but hadn't done since season 7.
 
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OTR will lose by at least 60...don't be fooled by these statements or the last couple games, OFG start looking ahead to the Shockers.

If I were you I wouldn't even gameplan tbh
Edited by Timetoshine-Beta on Jul 24, 2009 10:53:15
Edited by Timetoshine-Beta on Jul 24, 2009 10:52:44
 
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Originally posted by jtserb
Originally posted by jktooley

Originally posted by The Duff Man


OTR has taken a huge jump forward since the beginning of the season, so ***O*** is definitely not looking past them based on our first meeting.


damn it...


Rumor has it, early in the season tooley was creating a recruiting video and it went terribly wrong. Apparently the ending was pulling a banana out of his ass, but the banana wouldn't come out. After surgery and weeks of rehab he is finally back. Some people say the video is circulating the net, but I haven't found it yet.


wat came of the banana is still a mystery
 
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