West:
1. PAIN NATION MIDGETS- I think they will take this spot with a 14-2 record
2. Chicago 85' Bears- Probably will go 13-3
3. PNP- I have them making a comeback this season and going 12-4 for 3rd
4. Cascade- I think they'll go 11-5 and finish here, but make a playoff run
5. AC Surf- I like their team and think they'll also go 11-5
6. BNI- I think they'll be 10-6 and 6th place, I like them as well
7. Crib Midgets- I like them to go 10-6 and finish 7th
8. Crackertown- I debated over this last spot, but I'll give it to them at 9-7
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Other Teams:
Boendby could have a shot at the playoffs, as could Lunch Box if they get better or Team Tapout if they fill their roster. As for the rest of the teams, I just don't see any of the other 5 teams making it this season; the west is loaded with good teams this season, probably the strongest west since the early gold seasons.
East:
1. SBWL- I think they'll be good this season and take the top spot at 14-2
2. Maine Grenadiers- The 3-time champions will finish 13-3 and be 2nd
3. Fighting Gamecocks- I think my team will be similar to the season 22 version and go 12-4
4. Ogopogo Lake Monsters- I think they'll still be good and finish 12-4 along with FG
5. Montpellier Wildcats- Now this seems like an odd pick, but if you look at last season, they finished on a hot streak and also had 4 losses by 7 or less, I think 11-5 is good enough for 5th
6. Shy Town Bears- classic playoff team; they always make it and they will again with a record of 10-6
7. Devil's Advocates- They will take the 2nd to last spot, but watch out for them in the playoffs, 10-6 record for them
8. Springfield Test Dummies- They will make the playoffs this season after just missing out last season, 9-7 record
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Other Teams:
There could be a bunch of teams that could make the playoffs, Kings of Ag for example or Twin Peaks if either of them start strong. I could see Baytown or Little Green Men sneaking in as a 7 or 8 seed. As for TIA, I just think that there are enough teams to leave them out this season, although I would probably project them at 9-7 and missing out by a tiebreaker. SAS needs a roster and the 2 new teams won't have one, so they cannot be considered right now.
Playoffs:
West:
Crackertown over PNM
Crib over Chicago
PNP over BNI
Cascade over AC Surf
Cascade over Crackertown
Crib over PNP
Crib over Cascade
East:
SBWL over STD
Maine over DA
FG over Shy Town
Montpellier over OLM
Montpellier over SBWL
Maine over FG
Maine over Montpellier
Finals:
Crib defeats Maine and snaps their 3 title streak.
These are my projections, anybody have any others?
1. PAIN NATION MIDGETS- I think they will take this spot with a 14-2 record
2. Chicago 85' Bears- Probably will go 13-3
3. PNP- I have them making a comeback this season and going 12-4 for 3rd
4. Cascade- I think they'll go 11-5 and finish here, but make a playoff run
5. AC Surf- I like their team and think they'll also go 11-5
6. BNI- I think they'll be 10-6 and 6th place, I like them as well
7. Crib Midgets- I like them to go 10-6 and finish 7th
8. Crackertown- I debated over this last spot, but I'll give it to them at 9-7
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Other Teams:
Boendby could have a shot at the playoffs, as could Lunch Box if they get better or Team Tapout if they fill their roster. As for the rest of the teams, I just don't see any of the other 5 teams making it this season; the west is loaded with good teams this season, probably the strongest west since the early gold seasons.
East:
1. SBWL- I think they'll be good this season and take the top spot at 14-2
2. Maine Grenadiers- The 3-time champions will finish 13-3 and be 2nd
3. Fighting Gamecocks- I think my team will be similar to the season 22 version and go 12-4
4. Ogopogo Lake Monsters- I think they'll still be good and finish 12-4 along with FG
5. Montpellier Wildcats- Now this seems like an odd pick, but if you look at last season, they finished on a hot streak and also had 4 losses by 7 or less, I think 11-5 is good enough for 5th
6. Shy Town Bears- classic playoff team; they always make it and they will again with a record of 10-6
7. Devil's Advocates- They will take the 2nd to last spot, but watch out for them in the playoffs, 10-6 record for them
8. Springfield Test Dummies- They will make the playoffs this season after just missing out last season, 9-7 record
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Other Teams:
There could be a bunch of teams that could make the playoffs, Kings of Ag for example or Twin Peaks if either of them start strong. I could see Baytown or Little Green Men sneaking in as a 7 or 8 seed. As for TIA, I just think that there are enough teams to leave them out this season, although I would probably project them at 9-7 and missing out by a tiebreaker. SAS needs a roster and the 2 new teams won't have one, so they cannot be considered right now.
Playoffs:
West:
Crackertown over PNM
Crib over Chicago
PNP over BNI
Cascade over AC Surf
Cascade over Crackertown
Crib over PNP
Crib over Cascade
East:
SBWL over STD
Maine over DA
FG over Shy Town
Montpellier over OLM
Montpellier over SBWL
Maine over FG
Maine over Montpellier
Finals:
Crib defeats Maine and snaps their 3 title streak.
These are my projections, anybody have any others?
TBH, not sure if I can repeat the success TIA had last season, especially against boosted teams. We shall see.
.... As for the crackers.. our placement will all depend on Dony's involvement. If he has time on a regular basis, i see us overachieving this prediction. If im running EVERYTHING, fighting for a playoff spot sounds about right.
