Texan’s Week 2 Picks
Usual disclaimer: this is my opinion only. If you don’t like it, I still love you.
Remember when MTV played music videos? This week honors those early video stars.
Naga
Game of the Week
Woody Island Wolverines (1-0) v Bandar Lampung Pigskin Pirates (0-1)
It’s been a looong time since we have a BLPP GoTW. There is actually a pretty weak slate of games in Naga this week, so this is it. Many seasons ago BLPP dominated, along with ESL, the SEA landscape. Then the Winds of Change http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4RjJKxsamQ blew through and they rebuilt. Now they are back and they find themselves playing a very good WW team that has an almost identical APV. Who gameplans this one better? BLPP 24, WW 21
Other Games
Wichita Black Magic (0-1) v Portland Dirty Penguins (1-0)
Those dirty birds look the nastiest they have in many seasons, crushing a probable lolgaruda playoff team in Boston. Side story: I met a famous Boston author at my gym yesterday before he went off to his book signing--was a very cool guy. Check out his new memoir, Townies. Back to the game. WBM is going to have serious problems this game and for PDP it’s just Another One Bites the Dust http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY0WxgSXdEE PDP 56, WBM 9
The Cult of Personalities (1-0) v Las Vegas Dirty Hookers (0-1)
CoP started out with an impressive win in a defensive war of attrition against NBA, while LVDH did not survive their tussle with AGW. Bad news for them is that CoP is way better than AGW. CoP is Holding Back the Years http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG07WSu7Q9w for one more great season at least. CoP 75, LVDH 6
Sainte Foy Cyclones (1-0) v Singapore Slingers (0-1)
SFC looked good taking out the BBC (no not that BBC, they’re not terrorists that I know of), while SS pretty much got pantsed by Tanzania. SS would be better served popping in a video of seasons past and reliving their Glory Days http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vQpW9XRiyM than watching this sim. SFC 95, SS 3
Victoria Teabaggers (1-0) v Hong Kong Hustlers (0-1)
VT picked up a tougher than expected quality win against MKC last week while HKH started their farewell tour. You know farewell tours always suck. I’ve enjoyed having HKH around but SEA will have to go on With or Without You http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmSdTa9kaiQ VT 255, HKH
Tibetan Drunk Monks (1-0) v Royal Blue Drunken Smurfs of Funkalicious Labatt
Welcome to the only matchup in Naga this week between two undefeated teams. TDM edged their lolgaruda counterpart last week but this week we’ll find out their True Colors http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPn0KFlbqX8 against the Smurfs. I know the Smurfs color. It’s blue and stuff. Smurfs 56, TDM 13
Golden Hill Bones (1-0) v Semarang Red Bulls (0-1)
I am relatively certain we will not see a repeat of last season’s 38-20 Red Bulls win. I am a bit sad that it’s the Final Countdown http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jK-NcRmVcw for Semarang in SEA Pro for now and this time it’s not to go to the WL. Oh, and also GHB looks really damn good this season. GHB 255, Semarang 0
Palembang Drunken Monks (1-0) v Benton Harbor Havoc (0-1)
Both of these teams played two of lolgaruda’s top squads last week, with different results. I do think BHH will get back into the playoff mix, but their schedule is nasty to start. Meanwhile, Here I Go Again http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3MXiTeH_Pg thinking the this is the Monks year. And it better be. Just sayin’. Monks 49, BHH 20
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lolgaruda
Game of the Week
Buffalo Rampage (0-1) v Wu Dang Kung Fu Academy (1-0)
This should be the best game this week in either conference. Not only does it pit two very good teams against each other, they both like to bring the trash talking along the way. KFA won last season 20-16 and I am hoping for my own viewing sake that this one is just as close. Either way it should be a real Thriller http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOnqjkJTMaA Wu 23, Buffalo 20
Other Games
Three Kingdom Warriors (1-0) v NBA Jam Extreme (0-1)
Most weeks this would be the GoTW, so we’re in for a treat. NBA had some problems with CoP’s pressure defense, despite spending pretty much the entire first half on CoP’s side of the 50. TKW meanwhile has yet to break a sweat on the season. In any case, The Wild Boys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M43wsiNBwmo of the NBA will have their hands full in this one. TKW 35, NBA 20
Phu Khao Bow Chicka Brown Cows (1-0) v Mandalay King Cobras (0-1)
The Cows found out BLPP is for real week 1, but still escaped with a victory while MKC put up a very nice fight against their own Naga powerhouse opponent. Much like one of my favorite old school dance club songs, these two teams have a Strangelove http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIrm0dHbCDU for each other. Or is that hate, I always forget? Cows 30, MKC 20
Tanzania Lumberjacks (1-0) v Island of Misfit Toys (0-1)
IMT came very close to starting out the season undefeated and now it gets a little tougher this week against scrappy Tanzania. While it may be true that Video Killed the Radio Star http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiJ9AnNz47Y (you know I had to use this one), TL will be the ones doing the killing this time. TL 62, IMT 13
Boston Bears (0-1) v San Diego Lightning (1-0)
This is a pecking order game where both of these teams get more of a read on their season. Right now they kind of occupy the same niche as potential second tier playoff threat in lolgaruda, so duel on. Both teams better bring their Sledgehammer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1tTN-b5KHg to this one because it’s a big deal imo. SDL 30, Boston 23
Krakow Kryptonite (0-1) v Halifax Harpoons (0-1)
Someone picks up their first win of the season and gets back to .500. KK almost pulled out the victory against a Smurfs team full of elite young builds while Halifax scrapped but was short-handed. HH could definitely use a full roster of Human http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1ysoohV_zA players for next season. They is good peeps, so recruits take note. KK 42, HH 17
Atlantic Great Whites (1-0) v Bourbontown BlueCats (0-1)
BBC is learning that they will have to earn their stripes up here in SEA. Next stripe (probably on their backside) comes courtesy of AGW, who is looking to start strong at 2-0. You know AGW would love that, almost as much as going down to Paradise City http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbm6GXllBiw imo. AGW 38, BBC 17
Destin Leviathans (0-1) v Shanghai Tigers (1-0)
I have a feeling this is another of those pecking order games (see above). The winner of this game could have the edge on claiming one of those final 2 or 3 playoff spots come the end of the season. They both have talent. It’s a long road, so get on those rubber boots and get ready to march down to Electric Avenue http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygPYeH1tgyQ boys. Destin 23, Shanghai 21
Usual disclaimer: this is my opinion only. If you don’t like it, I still love you.
Remember when MTV played music videos? This week honors those early video stars.
Naga
Game of the Week
Woody Island Wolverines (1-0) v Bandar Lampung Pigskin Pirates (0-1)
It’s been a looong time since we have a BLPP GoTW. There is actually a pretty weak slate of games in Naga this week, so this is it. Many seasons ago BLPP dominated, along with ESL, the SEA landscape. Then the Winds of Change http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4RjJKxsamQ blew through and they rebuilt. Now they are back and they find themselves playing a very good WW team that has an almost identical APV. Who gameplans this one better? BLPP 24, WW 21
Other Games
Wichita Black Magic (0-1) v Portland Dirty Penguins (1-0)
Those dirty birds look the nastiest they have in many seasons, crushing a probable lolgaruda playoff team in Boston. Side story: I met a famous Boston author at my gym yesterday before he went off to his book signing--was a very cool guy. Check out his new memoir, Townies. Back to the game. WBM is going to have serious problems this game and for PDP it’s just Another One Bites the Dust http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY0WxgSXdEE PDP 56, WBM 9
The Cult of Personalities (1-0) v Las Vegas Dirty Hookers (0-1)
CoP started out with an impressive win in a defensive war of attrition against NBA, while LVDH did not survive their tussle with AGW. Bad news for them is that CoP is way better than AGW. CoP is Holding Back the Years http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG07WSu7Q9w for one more great season at least. CoP 75, LVDH 6
Sainte Foy Cyclones (1-0) v Singapore Slingers (0-1)
SFC looked good taking out the BBC (no not that BBC, they’re not terrorists that I know of), while SS pretty much got pantsed by Tanzania. SS would be better served popping in a video of seasons past and reliving their Glory Days http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vQpW9XRiyM than watching this sim. SFC 95, SS 3
Victoria Teabaggers (1-0) v Hong Kong Hustlers (0-1)
VT picked up a tougher than expected quality win against MKC last week while HKH started their farewell tour. You know farewell tours always suck. I’ve enjoyed having HKH around but SEA will have to go on With or Without You http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmSdTa9kaiQ VT 255, HKH
Tibetan Drunk Monks (1-0) v Royal Blue Drunken Smurfs of Funkalicious Labatt
Welcome to the only matchup in Naga this week between two undefeated teams. TDM edged their lolgaruda counterpart last week but this week we’ll find out their True Colors http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPn0KFlbqX8 against the Smurfs. I know the Smurfs color. It’s blue and stuff. Smurfs 56, TDM 13
Golden Hill Bones (1-0) v Semarang Red Bulls (0-1)
I am relatively certain we will not see a repeat of last season’s 38-20 Red Bulls win. I am a bit sad that it’s the Final Countdown http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jK-NcRmVcw for Semarang in SEA Pro for now and this time it’s not to go to the WL. Oh, and also GHB looks really damn good this season. GHB 255, Semarang 0
Palembang Drunken Monks (1-0) v Benton Harbor Havoc (0-1)
Both of these teams played two of lolgaruda’s top squads last week, with different results. I do think BHH will get back into the playoff mix, but their schedule is nasty to start. Meanwhile, Here I Go Again http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3MXiTeH_Pg thinking the this is the Monks year. And it better be. Just sayin’. Monks 49, BHH 20
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lolgaruda
Game of the Week
Buffalo Rampage (0-1) v Wu Dang Kung Fu Academy (1-0)
This should be the best game this week in either conference. Not only does it pit two very good teams against each other, they both like to bring the trash talking along the way. KFA won last season 20-16 and I am hoping for my own viewing sake that this one is just as close. Either way it should be a real Thriller http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOnqjkJTMaA Wu 23, Buffalo 20
Other Games
Three Kingdom Warriors (1-0) v NBA Jam Extreme (0-1)
Most weeks this would be the GoTW, so we’re in for a treat. NBA had some problems with CoP’s pressure defense, despite spending pretty much the entire first half on CoP’s side of the 50. TKW meanwhile has yet to break a sweat on the season. In any case, The Wild Boys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M43wsiNBwmo of the NBA will have their hands full in this one. TKW 35, NBA 20
Phu Khao Bow Chicka Brown Cows (1-0) v Mandalay King Cobras (0-1)
The Cows found out BLPP is for real week 1, but still escaped with a victory while MKC put up a very nice fight against their own Naga powerhouse opponent. Much like one of my favorite old school dance club songs, these two teams have a Strangelove http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIrm0dHbCDU for each other. Or is that hate, I always forget? Cows 30, MKC 20
Tanzania Lumberjacks (1-0) v Island of Misfit Toys (0-1)
IMT came very close to starting out the season undefeated and now it gets a little tougher this week against scrappy Tanzania. While it may be true that Video Killed the Radio Star http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiJ9AnNz47Y (you know I had to use this one), TL will be the ones doing the killing this time. TL 62, IMT 13
Boston Bears (0-1) v San Diego Lightning (1-0)
This is a pecking order game where both of these teams get more of a read on their season. Right now they kind of occupy the same niche as potential second tier playoff threat in lolgaruda, so duel on. Both teams better bring their Sledgehammer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1tTN-b5KHg to this one because it’s a big deal imo. SDL 30, Boston 23
Krakow Kryptonite (0-1) v Halifax Harpoons (0-1)
Someone picks up their first win of the season and gets back to .500. KK almost pulled out the victory against a Smurfs team full of elite young builds while Halifax scrapped but was short-handed. HH could definitely use a full roster of Human http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1ysoohV_zA players for next season. They is good peeps, so recruits take note. KK 42, HH 17
Atlantic Great Whites (1-0) v Bourbontown BlueCats (0-1)
BBC is learning that they will have to earn their stripes up here in SEA. Next stripe (probably on their backside) comes courtesy of AGW, who is looking to start strong at 2-0. You know AGW would love that, almost as much as going down to Paradise City http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbm6GXllBiw imo. AGW 38, BBC 17
Destin Leviathans (0-1) v Shanghai Tigers (1-0)
I have a feeling this is another of those pecking order games (see above). The winner of this game could have the edge on claiming one of those final 2 or 3 playoff spots come the end of the season. They both have talent. It’s a long road, so get on those rubber boots and get ready to march down to Electric Avenue http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygPYeH1tgyQ boys. Destin 23, Shanghai 21
