tjking was a bit of a naughty boy, so I'm posting these on his behalf. This is all his, so flame him, not me.
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1) Tulsa Teamsters (last week #1)
Tulsa has steamrolled every team in its path. Not one opponent has reached double digits against them, and they're through the meat of their schedule. They will probably not be tested until weeks 14 and 15, when they face Fremont and French Lick. Until then, they'll undoubtedly be enjoying their spot up top. Their next victim: Las Vegas Villians. I don't know about you, but personally I'm hoping they score 10.
2) Walla Walla Wackers (last week #3)
Walla Walla is coming off an impressive win over the Fremont Warriors, and things only get a little easier, as French Lick comes to town. Can they carry over their momentum from last week's win?
3) Fremont Warriors (last week #2)
Fremont was shut out for 3 quarters against Walla Walla last week. They did look awfully impressive in the 4th, but it was not enough to pull out a come from behind victory. Things get significantly easier for them this week as they face the Chicago Shockers.
4) Island Shaka Brah's (last week #4)
Island Shaka Brah's can't be happy with where they stand right now. Just 4 weeks ago they were #1 in the rankings, and have since stumbled twice against Fremont and Tulsa. Can they get back to their early season dominant form? A win over a strong LaCrosse team might do the trick in today's **Game of the Week**
5) LaCrosse River Rats (last week #5)
#4 v. #5 - who has the inside track to a home playoff game? After a disappointing loss to Tulsa, LaCrosse needs to right the ship quickly. They could use a big win and a dose of confidence, and they'll get it if they can pull it off over ISB in today's **Game of the Week**
6) French Lick Liquors (last week #6)
French Lick's MO: Can't win the big game. Can they change their ways, or will they continue to use the chemistry excuse for underperformance? This is a big game for French Lick; win here and they probably run the table until Tulsa in week 15.
7) Las Vegas Villians (last week #7)
Las Vegas has been playing exceptionally well as of late, and it seems the only thing holding them back is an early-season loss to French Lick by 81 points...that's a lot. Hard to ignore the head-to-head there. They'll need a big win over a playoff team to move any higher. They get plenty of chances, with Tulsa this week, followed by LaCrosse and ISB. This is the stretch where we find out if Las Vegas is really a playoff team. They need to take at least one of those three games.
8) Hobbs Gerbil Wranglers (last week #9)
The mercurial Hobbs Gerbil Wranglers may be on the upswing, and the Starkville Cows won't be likely to slow them down. They will need to keep their offense running on all cylinders though, as they can't afford a letdown against Fremont and French Lick the following 2 weeks.
9) South Georgia Growl(last week #8)
It's pretty much a toss-up between South Georgia and Washington - both still have a solid chance to make the playoffs. The Growl get Tulsa this week, a very winnable game. Next week will be versus Washington Blitz, and whoever loses that game is virtually guaranteed to miss the playoffs. The Growl need to put it all on the line this week, but pull the starters if they get a good lead. They can't afford to have anybody dinged up for next week.
10) Washington Blitz (last week #10)
Washington has a slightly more difficult closing schedule than South Georgia, but at least they don't close with the Washington Caps (tough draw Growl!). They need this win over the Lone Star Leopards to keep pace with South Georgia, and I think this one will be closer than people think. Big game next week v. South Georgia.
11) Lone Star Leopards (last week #12)
The Lone Star Leopards are unofficially if not officially out of the playoff race. Still, they've got the roster to do major damage against the Blitz. Will they take out their frustrations this week and knock somebody else out of the race as well?
12) Tulsa Doom (last week #11)
The Tulsa Doom justified my skepticism last week, losing to the Lone Star Leopards by 30 points. This week they get the South Georgia Growl, and I foresee a similar result.
13) Chicago Shockers (last week #13)
Chicago Shockers got their first win against the Starkville Cows last week, and I hope they used up all their bubbly. The locker room mood will be significantly more somber after this week's matchup versus Fremont.
14) Rhode Island Revolutionaries (last week #14)
It seems like it was just yesterday that the Revolutionaries were pulling off their first win over the Starkville Cows. They should get their second win by a significantly safer margin this week, as they face the hapless Smash Mouth Silverbacks in this week's **Pillowfight of the Week**
15) Starkville Cows(last week #15)
Starkville missed on its last real chance to get a second win against the Chicago Shockers last week. It's looking like a freefall from here on out, but hopefully they'll play for pride.
16) Smash Mouth Silverbacks (last week #16)
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Predictions:
Tulsa Teamsters > Las Vegas Villians
Walla Walla Wackers > French Lick Liquors
Fremont Warriors > Chicago Shockers
Island Shaka Brah's > LaCrosse RiverRats **Game of the Week**
Hobbs Gerbil Wranglers > Starkville Cows
South Georgia Growl > Tulsa Doom
Lone Star Leopards > Washington Blitz *UPSET*
Rhode Island Revolutionaries > Smash Mouth Silverbacks **Pillowfight of the Week**
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1) Tulsa Teamsters (last week #1)
Tulsa has steamrolled every team in its path. Not one opponent has reached double digits against them, and they're through the meat of their schedule. They will probably not be tested until weeks 14 and 15, when they face Fremont and French Lick. Until then, they'll undoubtedly be enjoying their spot up top. Their next victim: Las Vegas Villians. I don't know about you, but personally I'm hoping they score 10.
2) Walla Walla Wackers (last week #3)
Walla Walla is coming off an impressive win over the Fremont Warriors, and things only get a little easier, as French Lick comes to town. Can they carry over their momentum from last week's win?
3) Fremont Warriors (last week #2)
Fremont was shut out for 3 quarters against Walla Walla last week. They did look awfully impressive in the 4th, but it was not enough to pull out a come from behind victory. Things get significantly easier for them this week as they face the Chicago Shockers.
4) Island Shaka Brah's (last week #4)
Island Shaka Brah's can't be happy with where they stand right now. Just 4 weeks ago they were #1 in the rankings, and have since stumbled twice against Fremont and Tulsa. Can they get back to their early season dominant form? A win over a strong LaCrosse team might do the trick in today's **Game of the Week**
5) LaCrosse River Rats (last week #5)
#4 v. #5 - who has the inside track to a home playoff game? After a disappointing loss to Tulsa, LaCrosse needs to right the ship quickly. They could use a big win and a dose of confidence, and they'll get it if they can pull it off over ISB in today's **Game of the Week**
6) French Lick Liquors (last week #6)
French Lick's MO: Can't win the big game. Can they change their ways, or will they continue to use the chemistry excuse for underperformance? This is a big game for French Lick; win here and they probably run the table until Tulsa in week 15.
7) Las Vegas Villians (last week #7)
Las Vegas has been playing exceptionally well as of late, and it seems the only thing holding them back is an early-season loss to French Lick by 81 points...that's a lot. Hard to ignore the head-to-head there. They'll need a big win over a playoff team to move any higher. They get plenty of chances, with Tulsa this week, followed by LaCrosse and ISB. This is the stretch where we find out if Las Vegas is really a playoff team. They need to take at least one of those three games.
8) Hobbs Gerbil Wranglers (last week #9)
The mercurial Hobbs Gerbil Wranglers may be on the upswing, and the Starkville Cows won't be likely to slow them down. They will need to keep their offense running on all cylinders though, as they can't afford a letdown against Fremont and French Lick the following 2 weeks.
9) South Georgia Growl(last week #8)
It's pretty much a toss-up between South Georgia and Washington - both still have a solid chance to make the playoffs. The Growl get Tulsa this week, a very winnable game. Next week will be versus Washington Blitz, and whoever loses that game is virtually guaranteed to miss the playoffs. The Growl need to put it all on the line this week, but pull the starters if they get a good lead. They can't afford to have anybody dinged up for next week.
10) Washington Blitz (last week #10)
Washington has a slightly more difficult closing schedule than South Georgia, but at least they don't close with the Washington Caps (tough draw Growl!). They need this win over the Lone Star Leopards to keep pace with South Georgia, and I think this one will be closer than people think. Big game next week v. South Georgia.
11) Lone Star Leopards (last week #12)
The Lone Star Leopards are unofficially if not officially out of the playoff race. Still, they've got the roster to do major damage against the Blitz. Will they take out their frustrations this week and knock somebody else out of the race as well?
12) Tulsa Doom (last week #11)
The Tulsa Doom justified my skepticism last week, losing to the Lone Star Leopards by 30 points. This week they get the South Georgia Growl, and I foresee a similar result.
13) Chicago Shockers (last week #13)
Chicago Shockers got their first win against the Starkville Cows last week, and I hope they used up all their bubbly. The locker room mood will be significantly more somber after this week's matchup versus Fremont.
14) Rhode Island Revolutionaries (last week #14)
It seems like it was just yesterday that the Revolutionaries were pulling off their first win over the Starkville Cows. They should get their second win by a significantly safer margin this week, as they face the hapless Smash Mouth Silverbacks in this week's **Pillowfight of the Week**
15) Starkville Cows(last week #15)
Starkville missed on its last real chance to get a second win against the Chicago Shockers last week. It's looking like a freefall from here on out, but hopefully they'll play for pride.
16) Smash Mouth Silverbacks (last week #16)
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Predictions:
Tulsa Teamsters > Las Vegas Villians
Walla Walla Wackers > French Lick Liquors
Fremont Warriors > Chicago Shockers
Island Shaka Brah's > LaCrosse RiverRats **Game of the Week**
Hobbs Gerbil Wranglers > Starkville Cows
South Georgia Growl > Tulsa Doom
Lone Star Leopards > Washington Blitz *UPSET*
Rhode Island Revolutionaries > Smash Mouth Silverbacks **Pillowfight of the Week**
