Week : 15. Almost There!
Sorry for the couple of days off there, other things pressed me for time. Lets see where we are now. Honolulu continues their dominance of the league, and that hasn't changed. They should remain at #1. New Jersey now has a shot at the #2 spot if they can beat Austin in the final game, but for now they are still at #3 for me. KKAR has a shot at the #4 position but they will have to defeat a Richmond team that dropped their last game against WAR MACHINE. KKAR has found a way to win in the last couple of weeks, and just might do it. The GROWL and New Orleans have a showdown next week, but for this week they both need a win to stay in their respective places. New Orleans controls its own destiny and can get into the playoffs with a win in either of it's last 2 games. The WAR MACHINE will likely finish 8-8 and their fate will rest on some of the other games in the league. Bratislava can finish either 7-9 or 8-8 depending on their game against 8-Mile. 8 Mile still has an outside chance to get to 8-8 but they have to get past New Orleans first. If they win that game, and the game against Bratislava, they will finish 8-8 as well, and would still need some help getting in. Chicago can end up 8-8 as well, but with the tie breakers, I am not sure they can get in. Everyone else is out, with the only question is who will be the 15 place team, and get sent back to AAA. It's looking like the Blitz.
1. Honolulu Hurricane Wife Carriers
2. Austin Wineswilling Fancy Boys
3. New Jersey Battalion
4. Richmond Rebel Yell
5. Ketchikan Kamper Adventure Rentals
6. SOUTH GEORGIA GROWL
7. New Orleans Hoodoo Voodoo
8. WAR MACHINE
9. Bratislava Lambeau Leapers
10. 8 Mile Assault
11. Chicago Beasts
12. Corpus Christi Illegal Aliens
13. Ontario Ice Weasels
14. Baton Rouge Buccaneers
15. Chicago Blitz
16. Gaines Panthers
Now down to game predictions. I will order the games based on my rankings.
Game 1: Honolulu Hurricane Wife Carriers VS WAR MACHINE
WAR MACHINE did a great job last week to keep their playoff hopes alive with a stunning win against Richmond. Honolulu has been on cruise control since their game against Austin, and shouldn't have a problem this week.
Game prediction: 46 - 13 Honolulu.
Game 2: Austin Wineswilling Fancy Boys VS Bratislava Lambeau Leapers
Bratislava was a promising team going into the season, but their lack of a running game has killed them down the stretch. They won't find any mercy in this game as Austin will roll over them.
Game Prediction: 36 - 6 Austin Wineswilling Fancy Boys.
Game 3: New Jersey Battalion VS Baton Rouge Buccaneers
New Jersey keeps on rolling, and probably doesn't need to do to much game planning to win this game, but they have a shot at 2nd seed, so I expect them to put in some effort just to make sure the turnover bug doesn't allow Baton Rouge to remain in the game.
Game prediction: 65 - 10 New Jersey.
Game 4: Richmond Rebel Yell VS Ketchikan Kamper Adventure Rentals
Richmond is looking a bit vulnerable with their loss last week against WAR MACHINE. KKAR seems to have a knack for winning close games. Even though I have Richmond ranked higher than KKAR going into this week. I think KKAR will pull out the win, in another close game.
Game prediction: 36 - 34 KKAR
Game 5: SOUTH GEORGIA GROWL VS Corpus Christi Illegal Aliens
Corups Christi has nothing to play for other than to be a spoiler. SOUTH GEORGIA needs the win to stay in the playoff hunt. I expect the extra motivation will help the GROWL to win this one.
Game prediction: 38 - 24 SOUTH GEORGIA
Game 6: New Orleans Hoodoo Voodoo VS 8 Mile Assault
Both teams need the win here. New Orleans has a very ballanced offense which works it's way down the field with resolve and grit. They are capable of exploding with their passing game though. 8-Mile's game still revolves around the run, and they will need to be at their best to keep up with the scoring. I give a slight edge to New Orleans in this game, but I got to root for my own, so 8 Mile by a nose.
Game prediction: 32 - 28 8 Mile
Game 7: Chicago Beasts VS Ontario Ice Weasels
This is a pride game that Chicago needs to win to keep up the team morale and hopefully position them to recruit for next season. Ontario doesn't need to do much recruiting as it is mostly filled with the owner's players. They do need to do some to be competitive next season, and hopefully fill out their roster.
Game prediction: 20 - 5 8 Chicago
Game 8: Chicago Blitz VS Gains Panthers
Chicago gets their first win of the season in this game.
Game prediction: 105 - 3 Blitz.
As always, take this with a grain of salt. With so many important games this week, there is no other choice than to sit back and enjoy some salty Popcorn! Make my with extra real butter please!
Hope this was fun for you!
-Cryptotich
Sorry for the couple of days off there, other things pressed me for time. Lets see where we are now. Honolulu continues their dominance of the league, and that hasn't changed. They should remain at #1. New Jersey now has a shot at the #2 spot if they can beat Austin in the final game, but for now they are still at #3 for me. KKAR has a shot at the #4 position but they will have to defeat a Richmond team that dropped their last game against WAR MACHINE. KKAR has found a way to win in the last couple of weeks, and just might do it. The GROWL and New Orleans have a showdown next week, but for this week they both need a win to stay in their respective places. New Orleans controls its own destiny and can get into the playoffs with a win in either of it's last 2 games. The WAR MACHINE will likely finish 8-8 and their fate will rest on some of the other games in the league. Bratislava can finish either 7-9 or 8-8 depending on their game against 8-Mile. 8 Mile still has an outside chance to get to 8-8 but they have to get past New Orleans first. If they win that game, and the game against Bratislava, they will finish 8-8 as well, and would still need some help getting in. Chicago can end up 8-8 as well, but with the tie breakers, I am not sure they can get in. Everyone else is out, with the only question is who will be the 15 place team, and get sent back to AAA. It's looking like the Blitz.
1. Honolulu Hurricane Wife Carriers
2. Austin Wineswilling Fancy Boys
3. New Jersey Battalion
4. Richmond Rebel Yell
5. Ketchikan Kamper Adventure Rentals
6. SOUTH GEORGIA GROWL
7. New Orleans Hoodoo Voodoo
8. WAR MACHINE
9. Bratislava Lambeau Leapers
10. 8 Mile Assault
11. Chicago Beasts
12. Corpus Christi Illegal Aliens
13. Ontario Ice Weasels
14. Baton Rouge Buccaneers
15. Chicago Blitz
16. Gaines Panthers
Now down to game predictions. I will order the games based on my rankings.
Game 1: Honolulu Hurricane Wife Carriers VS WAR MACHINE
WAR MACHINE did a great job last week to keep their playoff hopes alive with a stunning win against Richmond. Honolulu has been on cruise control since their game against Austin, and shouldn't have a problem this week.
Game prediction: 46 - 13 Honolulu.
Game 2: Austin Wineswilling Fancy Boys VS Bratislava Lambeau Leapers
Bratislava was a promising team going into the season, but their lack of a running game has killed them down the stretch. They won't find any mercy in this game as Austin will roll over them.
Game Prediction: 36 - 6 Austin Wineswilling Fancy Boys.
Game 3: New Jersey Battalion VS Baton Rouge Buccaneers
New Jersey keeps on rolling, and probably doesn't need to do to much game planning to win this game, but they have a shot at 2nd seed, so I expect them to put in some effort just to make sure the turnover bug doesn't allow Baton Rouge to remain in the game.
Game prediction: 65 - 10 New Jersey.
Game 4: Richmond Rebel Yell VS Ketchikan Kamper Adventure Rentals
Richmond is looking a bit vulnerable with their loss last week against WAR MACHINE. KKAR seems to have a knack for winning close games. Even though I have Richmond ranked higher than KKAR going into this week. I think KKAR will pull out the win, in another close game.
Game prediction: 36 - 34 KKAR
Game 5: SOUTH GEORGIA GROWL VS Corpus Christi Illegal Aliens
Corups Christi has nothing to play for other than to be a spoiler. SOUTH GEORGIA needs the win to stay in the playoff hunt. I expect the extra motivation will help the GROWL to win this one.
Game prediction: 38 - 24 SOUTH GEORGIA
Game 6: New Orleans Hoodoo Voodoo VS 8 Mile Assault
Both teams need the win here. New Orleans has a very ballanced offense which works it's way down the field with resolve and grit. They are capable of exploding with their passing game though. 8-Mile's game still revolves around the run, and they will need to be at their best to keep up with the scoring. I give a slight edge to New Orleans in this game, but I got to root for my own, so 8 Mile by a nose.
Game prediction: 32 - 28 8 Mile
Game 7: Chicago Beasts VS Ontario Ice Weasels
This is a pride game that Chicago needs to win to keep up the team morale and hopefully position them to recruit for next season. Ontario doesn't need to do much recruiting as it is mostly filled with the owner's players. They do need to do some to be competitive next season, and hopefully fill out their roster.
Game prediction: 20 - 5 8 Chicago
Game 8: Chicago Blitz VS Gains Panthers
Chicago gets their first win of the season in this game.
Game prediction: 105 - 3 Blitz.
As always, take this with a grain of salt. With so many important games this week, there is no other choice than to sit back and enjoy some salty Popcorn! Make my with extra real butter please!
Hope this was fun for you!
-Cryptotich
