PEERLESS PURPLE PENGUIN PROGNOSTICATIONS (PPPP): WEEK FIVE!!!
Season Results: 12-4
Last week’s results: 6-2
Baton Rouge at Richmond Prediction: BRG 38-10 Actual: BRG 43-7
Jax Beach at Cleveland Prediction: JAX 21-16 Actual: JAX 22-3
South Bend at Appalachian Prediction: APP 45-3 Actual: APP 43-5
Red Bank at Texas Prediction: TEX 42-20 Actual: RBK 17-3
Atlanta at Saginaw Prediction: ATL 20-16 Actual: ATL 15-10
Charlotte at Louisville Prediction: LOU 31-14 Actual: LOU 27-6
Houston at Las Vegas Prediction: LV 17-14 Actual: LV 26-22
Niagara at Lincoln Prediction: NIA 24-13 Actual: LIN 23-7
Well, believe it or not we’re a quarter of the way through the season! Things are beginning to take shape in the standings as teams begin to gauge their chances for the playoff. We start our countdown with two postgame coach’s press conferences…
(8) Saginaw Spirit (1-3) at South Bend ShamRockers (0-4)-----If there is such a thing as a moral victory, Saginaw achieved it by holding the undefeated Penguins to only 15 points. “They are who we thought they were!!” said an obviously disappointed Saginaw Coach. Only the old sage, Dennis Green, seemed to understand exactly what that meant. Saginaw had numerous players boost before the Atlanta game and the team, while falling a bit short of victory, looked more in sync than in weeks past. South Bend can’t seem to get untracked and will face a frustrated, hungry, and talented Spirit squad—and we don’t mean the cheerleaders………SAGINAW-24 SOUTH BEND-10
(7) Richmond Empire (0-4) at Atlanta Purple Penguins (4-0)-----Atlanta squeaked by Saginaw last week but still was able to come away with the “W”. That didn’t satisfy Head Coach Pendleton “Pen” Gwynn who reminded his players that they have 3 games in a row upcoming against Lincoln, Las Vegas and Niagara. Reporters head chalkboards being destroyed and tables being overturned in the Purple Penguins locker room after the game and Coach Gwynn’s postgame press conference was equally volatile. When asked if he thought his team would respond to such motivational tactics, the Coach responded, “They’d better! I am the Nastiest, Orneriest, Surliest Executive Penguin-In-Charge of Kicking Everyone’s Rear!!!” When it was pointed out that the mnemonic for his impromptu title was N.O.S.E.P.I.C.K.E.R., Coach Gwynn abruptly ended the press conference. (Hey, is there really a lot to analyze about THIS game?)……ATLANTA-63 RICHMOND-0
(6) Lincoln Freedom Warriors (4-0) at Baton Rouge Bayou Bengals (1-3)-----(OK, no press conference clips here) Lincoln yet again made the Purple Penguin Prognosticator look more Brainless than Peerless by upsetting the mighty Niagara Rapids. At this point, they may actually WANT the Violet One to choose against them, considering each time they have come up with a big win. Not gonna happen. I have learned my lesson. And if I ever pick against the Freedom Warriors again (except against my own team), may I turn (shudder) INDIGO!!!…..…LINCOLN-33 BATON ROUGE-9
(5) The State of Texas Domination (2-2) at Jax Beach Juggernauts (1-3)-----Jax Beach comes off an impressive win last week to reverse their fortunes, while Texas lost its running game against Red Bank. With Minor Applewhite inconsistent, the Texas attack sputtered and the Domination lost the game. The one consistent drive Texas generated was at the end of regulation with their backup quarterback. Could we see a QB controversy in Texas? We’ll find out as the week progresses, but Jax Beach is primed to take advantage of this opportunity. It’s the upset special of the week………JAX BEACH-16 TEXAS-10
(4) Cleveland Buckeyes (1-3) at Charlotte Panthers (2-2)-----Charlotte started off the season with a bang, winning its first two, but has run into hard times assisted by Houston and Louisville. The Panthers offense has been declawed as they have scored only 6 points in the last two weeks. But that’s still better than Cleveland who have scored only 3 points in two weeks. Getting the impression that they aren’t likely to see a lot of offensive fireworks in the Queen City this week? We do………CHARLOTTE-10 CLEVELAND-6
(3) Appalachian Lycans (2-2) at Red Bank Thundercats (2-2)-----The Lycans dismantled South Bend last week, and they look to be hitting on all cylinders. Red Bank owes much of its reversal of fortunes to its stingy standout defense that has only allowed a single field goal in two games. I’m impressed, but not quite a full believer yet. If they beat the Lycans this week, though, consider me converted!………..APPALACHIAN-23 RED BANK-13
(2) Louisville Baby Kittens (4-0) at Houston Armageddon (2-2)-----Houston has been playing outstanding football even in its losses. Their two tallies to the negative were by a total of 6 points, and one of them was to the undefeated Lincoln Freedom Warriors. This is a team that deserves respect but has flown a bit under the radar. They face the sternest of tests this week against Louisville, and although it would not shock me if they rose to the occasion and tamed the Kittens, I have to go with Louisville’s proven track record. Houston just isn’t quite ready-------yet………..LOUISVILLE-27 HOUSTON-23
(1) GAME OF THE WEEK: Las Vegas Outlaws (3-1) at Niagara Rapids (3-1)-----Knowing Niagara, they’re smarting from last week’s loss to the Freedom Warriors. I wouldn’t want to be in the Outlaws’ shoes this week. OTOH, Las Vegas has a real chance to set themselves up for a classic playoff run. They face Louisville and Atlanta over the next three weeks, after which they only face 3 teams with a winning record for the final 9 games. A win over Baton Rouge and a split with Niagara and Atlanta would put them at 5-2 going into the second half of the season and sitting pretty not only to qualify, but to contend for a home playoff game. Still, with both teams having excellent motivating factors, once again the Peerless One goes with the tried and true………..NIAGARA-34 LAS VEGAS-23
That’s week 5 folks! As always, feel free to post your opinions or predictions as we move into the heart of the season. Not sure if I’m going to continue to do these once we hit week 6---Brick’s Power Rankings pretty much fulfill the same function (and so much more!!!).
Season Results: 12-4
Last week’s results: 6-2
Baton Rouge at Richmond Prediction: BRG 38-10 Actual: BRG 43-7
Jax Beach at Cleveland Prediction: JAX 21-16 Actual: JAX 22-3
South Bend at Appalachian Prediction: APP 45-3 Actual: APP 43-5
Red Bank at Texas Prediction: TEX 42-20 Actual: RBK 17-3
Atlanta at Saginaw Prediction: ATL 20-16 Actual: ATL 15-10
Charlotte at Louisville Prediction: LOU 31-14 Actual: LOU 27-6
Houston at Las Vegas Prediction: LV 17-14 Actual: LV 26-22
Niagara at Lincoln Prediction: NIA 24-13 Actual: LIN 23-7
Well, believe it or not we’re a quarter of the way through the season! Things are beginning to take shape in the standings as teams begin to gauge their chances for the playoff. We start our countdown with two postgame coach’s press conferences…
(8) Saginaw Spirit (1-3) at South Bend ShamRockers (0-4)-----If there is such a thing as a moral victory, Saginaw achieved it by holding the undefeated Penguins to only 15 points. “They are who we thought they were!!” said an obviously disappointed Saginaw Coach. Only the old sage, Dennis Green, seemed to understand exactly what that meant. Saginaw had numerous players boost before the Atlanta game and the team, while falling a bit short of victory, looked more in sync than in weeks past. South Bend can’t seem to get untracked and will face a frustrated, hungry, and talented Spirit squad—and we don’t mean the cheerleaders………SAGINAW-24 SOUTH BEND-10
(7) Richmond Empire (0-4) at Atlanta Purple Penguins (4-0)-----Atlanta squeaked by Saginaw last week but still was able to come away with the “W”. That didn’t satisfy Head Coach Pendleton “Pen” Gwynn who reminded his players that they have 3 games in a row upcoming against Lincoln, Las Vegas and Niagara. Reporters head chalkboards being destroyed and tables being overturned in the Purple Penguins locker room after the game and Coach Gwynn’s postgame press conference was equally volatile. When asked if he thought his team would respond to such motivational tactics, the Coach responded, “They’d better! I am the Nastiest, Orneriest, Surliest Executive Penguin-In-Charge of Kicking Everyone’s Rear!!!” When it was pointed out that the mnemonic for his impromptu title was N.O.S.E.P.I.C.K.E.R., Coach Gwynn abruptly ended the press conference. (Hey, is there really a lot to analyze about THIS game?)……ATLANTA-63 RICHMOND-0
(6) Lincoln Freedom Warriors (4-0) at Baton Rouge Bayou Bengals (1-3)-----(OK, no press conference clips here) Lincoln yet again made the Purple Penguin Prognosticator look more Brainless than Peerless by upsetting the mighty Niagara Rapids. At this point, they may actually WANT the Violet One to choose against them, considering each time they have come up with a big win. Not gonna happen. I have learned my lesson. And if I ever pick against the Freedom Warriors again (except against my own team), may I turn (shudder) INDIGO!!!…..…LINCOLN-33 BATON ROUGE-9
(5) The State of Texas Domination (2-2) at Jax Beach Juggernauts (1-3)-----Jax Beach comes off an impressive win last week to reverse their fortunes, while Texas lost its running game against Red Bank. With Minor Applewhite inconsistent, the Texas attack sputtered and the Domination lost the game. The one consistent drive Texas generated was at the end of regulation with their backup quarterback. Could we see a QB controversy in Texas? We’ll find out as the week progresses, but Jax Beach is primed to take advantage of this opportunity. It’s the upset special of the week………JAX BEACH-16 TEXAS-10
(4) Cleveland Buckeyes (1-3) at Charlotte Panthers (2-2)-----Charlotte started off the season with a bang, winning its first two, but has run into hard times assisted by Houston and Louisville. The Panthers offense has been declawed as they have scored only 6 points in the last two weeks. But that’s still better than Cleveland who have scored only 3 points in two weeks. Getting the impression that they aren’t likely to see a lot of offensive fireworks in the Queen City this week? We do………CHARLOTTE-10 CLEVELAND-6
(3) Appalachian Lycans (2-2) at Red Bank Thundercats (2-2)-----The Lycans dismantled South Bend last week, and they look to be hitting on all cylinders. Red Bank owes much of its reversal of fortunes to its stingy standout defense that has only allowed a single field goal in two games. I’m impressed, but not quite a full believer yet. If they beat the Lycans this week, though, consider me converted!………..APPALACHIAN-23 RED BANK-13
(2) Louisville Baby Kittens (4-0) at Houston Armageddon (2-2)-----Houston has been playing outstanding football even in its losses. Their two tallies to the negative were by a total of 6 points, and one of them was to the undefeated Lincoln Freedom Warriors. This is a team that deserves respect but has flown a bit under the radar. They face the sternest of tests this week against Louisville, and although it would not shock me if they rose to the occasion and tamed the Kittens, I have to go with Louisville’s proven track record. Houston just isn’t quite ready-------yet………..LOUISVILLE-27 HOUSTON-23
(1) GAME OF THE WEEK: Las Vegas Outlaws (3-1) at Niagara Rapids (3-1)-----Knowing Niagara, they’re smarting from last week’s loss to the Freedom Warriors. I wouldn’t want to be in the Outlaws’ shoes this week. OTOH, Las Vegas has a real chance to set themselves up for a classic playoff run. They face Louisville and Atlanta over the next three weeks, after which they only face 3 teams with a winning record for the final 9 games. A win over Baton Rouge and a split with Niagara and Atlanta would put them at 5-2 going into the second half of the season and sitting pretty not only to qualify, but to contend for a home playoff game. Still, with both teams having excellent motivating factors, once again the Peerless One goes with the tried and true………..NIAGARA-34 LAS VEGAS-23
That’s week 5 folks! As always, feel free to post your opinions or predictions as we move into the heart of the season. Not sure if I’m going to continue to do these once we hit week 6---Brick’s Power Rankings pretty much fulfill the same function (and so much more!!!).
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