June 23, 2008
Tana River, Alaska (AP): Week 5 in the BBB 12 bring us some good match-ups. Some could have playoff implications while others could really kill a teams playoff hopes. Their have been some early surprises, like Chicago starting 4-1 after missing out on the playoffs last season. As long as they avoid another long losing streak, they should make the playoffs. In the East, both Philadelphia and New Jersey have started strong. They both face tough teams this week.
One of the more interesting match-ups in the West take place at The Crypt. Los Angeles travels to Possum Trot to take on the Plague. Most people expected the Express to be one of the top teams in the West this season. Last season, they claimed the third seed in the playoffs and made it to the second round before losing to Honolulu. This season, Honolulu again got the best of the Express in the second week. After that let down, Los Angeles dropped a second game to Chicago. In the last two weeks, they have rebounded winning two in a row. Possum Trot was also a playoff team last season. They snuck into eighth place by winning their final game of the season. They then lost in the first round to the eventual league winning Bugeaters. This season, the Plague have had a fast start. Their only loss came in the second week to Thunder. Last week, they surprised many by beating Long Beach.
Los Angeles needs to win this game to continue to be considered one of the top teams in the West. They still have some tough teams remaining on their schedule. After last weeks win, more teams are taking notice of what Possum Trot is capable of. They also have some good teams remaining on their schedule, but a win here all but secures them a place in the playoffs.
In the East, two new teams to the league face off. 10-Yard Fight is fresh of a good win against the New Orleans Night Trippers. It has been a tough road so far, but the Fight have played some close games. It looks like they are starting to get a little more comfortable in their new league. Saint Paul was also new to the league this season, but have started out better. After dropping their first two games, they have put together three straight wins. They have the momentum as they travel to the Nintendo Entertainment Stadium. A win here would inch the Vulcans closer to a playoff birth.