1(1) - East St Louis Tire Fires(0-0) - Da Champs lost offensive leader, Domenico "Dom Brady" Scarmanzia ( http://goallineblitz.com/game/player.pl?player_id=26859 ) to early retirement in the offseason. Dom Brady goes down as a Legend in ESL History. HB Beav Nizzle is still around though, and the best player in all of GLB at his position, if not any. The Used Rubbers remain intact to open holes for him, and Bustyer Chops is fresh off a shut out vs All GLB DE People's Elbow. Da Champs get the unranked Monks to start the season. ESL 38-10(A 1 Z 0)
2(2) - Bandar Lampung Pigskin Pirates(0-0) - Bandar's D was a problem at times last season, and they added DE Dexter Manley, LB Michael Craft and CB Shane Crabtree to the starting lineup. They also added C Colin Mick due to the inactiveness of one of there agents(I'm assuming) A week one match up with the unranked Titans is a great way to start out. Bandar 41-20 (A 2 Z 0)
3(3) - Bangkok Seamen(0-0) - The perennial contenders added what they hope to be the missing piece to there already potent offense in former Pattaya Partisan, WR Randy Moss. They also were able to snag center Dan Koppen and DE Jarvis Green from the Partisans, which adds to there already incredible depth. They face the unranked Buddhas week one. Seamen 59-6 (A 3 Z 0)
4(4) - Manila Hitmen(0-0) - It's been a long time coming for Manila, and I expect the unranked 4077th to get beat up on pretty badly. A few different faces since the last time I've seen the Hitmen, G Brick Houser, DE Goodluck Chuck, CB Mr Biggs, and FB Taking You By Force. I'm sure these additions have only improved LeadUsNot's squad, bringing the best of the best to his ranks. Hitmen 82-0 (A 4 Z 0)
5(6) - Phuket All(0-0) - Season 6, and Phuket still faces the same problem they have for the past few seasons - the Bangkok Seamen. Is this finally the year George Harver and company ascend the mountain? Phuket starts off with a tough opponent once again, drawing the Krakatoan Red Warriors, a team they lost to last season in week 16 and in a week 20 scrimmage. Red Warriors 17-13 (A 4 Z 1)
6(7) - Singapore Marauders(0-0) - Singapore, looked to add more depth this offseason to an already good team and did that. On defense, SS Thick Waters joins and already talented secondary, and WR James McKnight and FB Gem Reserve round out the offense. They meet the 9th ranked South Austin Bats week one. Singapore 24-10 (A 5 Z 1)
7(8) - Niagara Jeanhorns(0-0) - Niagara showed they belonged last season earning a second straight playoff birth, but they weren't ready to compete with the top teams. Well this season we'll find out where they stand right away. After a very interesting week 1 matchup with the Hustlers, they face the Seamen and Phuket All back to back. There matchup with the Hustlers features two teams out to prove themselves, and go right down to the wire. Jeanhorns 19-16 OT (A 6 Z 1)
8(9) - Mekong Monsoon(0-0) - The Monsoon have always come up just short throughout there history, but have always been a very good team. They got 2 scrimmage wins vs NACJAC and the upstart Hustlers which should be confidence boosters, althugh they are still scrimmages. The Monsoon will need to prove they can defeat top competition this season, something that has plagued them throughout there existance. Week one they get the Manila Warlords who should be a very good match up for the Monsoon. Mekong 24-21 (A 7 Z 1)
9(10) - Kamakura Katanas(0-0) - Much like the Monsoon, they can take pride from wins over NACJAC and the Hustlers, although they need to realize they were just scrimmages. The Katanas have also benefited from one of the easier schedules in Alpha, as they don't face a playoff team until week 5(Niagara). They then face Mekong which will be an important tie breaker game, then hit the big boys with a brutal ending schedule. Week 1 is an easy welcoming to the Pro's with the unranked RED ROBINS. Katanas 38-21 (A8 Z1)
10(11) - Macau Gamblers(0-0) - Macau has been a border line playoff team the past few seasons, and is solid all around. They just haven't shown the ability to crack the top of the league, and have struggled with the middle of the pack. If any team will play this years Niagara, it will be Macau, as they sport the levels on there roster to compete. The schedule makers did them no favors however with NACJAC and Phuket to start the year, as well as a tough end of the year. NACJAC 54-6(A 8 Z 2)
11(12) - Chaiyaphum Gothic(0-0) - Do the Gothic find there swagger from the Queensland game last year and become this years most improved team? They'll need to if they want to sniff the playoffs in the new and improved Pro League. Two big preseason wins are promising, but this team has it's work cut out for them this season. Week one brings the TBP, in what should be a bloodbath. TBP 58-0 (A 8 Z 3)
12(14) - Holbrook Roadrunners(0-0) - In my two seasons in the Pro's, the Roadrunners have been nothing but bottom feeders, and this year looks no different. They have some levels, but it hasn't translated onto the field. If they want to remain in the Pro's after this year, they will need to learn from some of the better teams strategies and adjust. Week one vs the LSP is a loss, and it doesn't get any easier with Manila, Bandar and the Gothic following. 0-4 before they have a shot at a W this season is not how they want to start. LSP 41-7 (A 8 Z 4)
13(15) - Tokyo Whalers(0-0) - The team of a thousand names is back and ready. While there roster has some promise to it, I just can't take them seriously after there ownership woes. Once they brings stability to the team, success will follow. Week one is the HKH, and it's not how they'd like to start out. Highlanders 54-0 (A 8 Z 5)
14(unranked) - Foxboro Full Blast(0-0) - This team has less CPU players than the others. Tweetys 77-0 (A 8 Z 6)
15(16) - Sumatra Swarm(0-0) - They have an owner..... Kentucky Colonels 89-3(A 8 Z 7)
16(13) - Pattaya Partisans(0-0) - CPU owned Hot Mamas 120+ - 0 (A 8 Z 8)
2 seasons in a row now I think i'm predicting a 8/8 split. Alpha > Zeta still tho bitches
Here's to another great season, in what looks to be the most competitive ever! Good luck to all, don't let Beav The beast Nizzle run wild!
2(2) - Bandar Lampung Pigskin Pirates(0-0) - Bandar's D was a problem at times last season, and they added DE Dexter Manley, LB Michael Craft and CB Shane Crabtree to the starting lineup. They also added C Colin Mick due to the inactiveness of one of there agents(I'm assuming) A week one match up with the unranked Titans is a great way to start out. Bandar 41-20 (A 2 Z 0)
3(3) - Bangkok Seamen(0-0) - The perennial contenders added what they hope to be the missing piece to there already potent offense in former Pattaya Partisan, WR Randy Moss. They also were able to snag center Dan Koppen and DE Jarvis Green from the Partisans, which adds to there already incredible depth. They face the unranked Buddhas week one. Seamen 59-6 (A 3 Z 0)
4(4) - Manila Hitmen(0-0) - It's been a long time coming for Manila, and I expect the unranked 4077th to get beat up on pretty badly. A few different faces since the last time I've seen the Hitmen, G Brick Houser, DE Goodluck Chuck, CB Mr Biggs, and FB Taking You By Force. I'm sure these additions have only improved LeadUsNot's squad, bringing the best of the best to his ranks. Hitmen 82-0 (A 4 Z 0)
5(6) - Phuket All(0-0) - Season 6, and Phuket still faces the same problem they have for the past few seasons - the Bangkok Seamen. Is this finally the year George Harver and company ascend the mountain? Phuket starts off with a tough opponent once again, drawing the Krakatoan Red Warriors, a team they lost to last season in week 16 and in a week 20 scrimmage. Red Warriors 17-13 (A 4 Z 1)
6(7) - Singapore Marauders(0-0) - Singapore, looked to add more depth this offseason to an already good team and did that. On defense, SS Thick Waters joins and already talented secondary, and WR James McKnight and FB Gem Reserve round out the offense. They meet the 9th ranked South Austin Bats week one. Singapore 24-10 (A 5 Z 1)
7(8) - Niagara Jeanhorns(0-0) - Niagara showed they belonged last season earning a second straight playoff birth, but they weren't ready to compete with the top teams. Well this season we'll find out where they stand right away. After a very interesting week 1 matchup with the Hustlers, they face the Seamen and Phuket All back to back. There matchup with the Hustlers features two teams out to prove themselves, and go right down to the wire. Jeanhorns 19-16 OT (A 6 Z 1)
8(9) - Mekong Monsoon(0-0) - The Monsoon have always come up just short throughout there history, but have always been a very good team. They got 2 scrimmage wins vs NACJAC and the upstart Hustlers which should be confidence boosters, althugh they are still scrimmages. The Monsoon will need to prove they can defeat top competition this season, something that has plagued them throughout there existance. Week one they get the Manila Warlords who should be a very good match up for the Monsoon. Mekong 24-21 (A 7 Z 1)
9(10) - Kamakura Katanas(0-0) - Much like the Monsoon, they can take pride from wins over NACJAC and the Hustlers, although they need to realize they were just scrimmages. The Katanas have also benefited from one of the easier schedules in Alpha, as they don't face a playoff team until week 5(Niagara). They then face Mekong which will be an important tie breaker game, then hit the big boys with a brutal ending schedule. Week 1 is an easy welcoming to the Pro's with the unranked RED ROBINS. Katanas 38-21 (A8 Z1)
10(11) - Macau Gamblers(0-0) - Macau has been a border line playoff team the past few seasons, and is solid all around. They just haven't shown the ability to crack the top of the league, and have struggled with the middle of the pack. If any team will play this years Niagara, it will be Macau, as they sport the levels on there roster to compete. The schedule makers did them no favors however with NACJAC and Phuket to start the year, as well as a tough end of the year. NACJAC 54-6(A 8 Z 2)
11(12) - Chaiyaphum Gothic(0-0) - Do the Gothic find there swagger from the Queensland game last year and become this years most improved team? They'll need to if they want to sniff the playoffs in the new and improved Pro League. Two big preseason wins are promising, but this team has it's work cut out for them this season. Week one brings the TBP, in what should be a bloodbath. TBP 58-0 (A 8 Z 3)
12(14) - Holbrook Roadrunners(0-0) - In my two seasons in the Pro's, the Roadrunners have been nothing but bottom feeders, and this year looks no different. They have some levels, but it hasn't translated onto the field. If they want to remain in the Pro's after this year, they will need to learn from some of the better teams strategies and adjust. Week one vs the LSP is a loss, and it doesn't get any easier with Manila, Bandar and the Gothic following. 0-4 before they have a shot at a W this season is not how they want to start. LSP 41-7 (A 8 Z 4)
13(15) - Tokyo Whalers(0-0) - The team of a thousand names is back and ready. While there roster has some promise to it, I just can't take them seriously after there ownership woes. Once they brings stability to the team, success will follow. Week one is the HKH, and it's not how they'd like to start out. Highlanders 54-0 (A 8 Z 5)
14(unranked) - Foxboro Full Blast(0-0) - This team has less CPU players than the others. Tweetys 77-0 (A 8 Z 6)
15(16) - Sumatra Swarm(0-0) - They have an owner..... Kentucky Colonels 89-3(A 8 Z 7)
16(13) - Pattaya Partisans(0-0) - CPU owned Hot Mamas 120+ - 0 (A 8 Z 8)
2 seasons in a row now I think i'm predicting a 8/8 split. Alpha > Zeta still tho bitches
Here's to another great season, in what looks to be the most competitive ever! Good luck to all, don't let Beav The beast Nizzle run wild!
