Week 16 Predictions
Usual disclaimer: this is my opinion only. If you don’t like it, I still love you.
Welcome to the final regular season edition for this year. We’ll bring things up to the present with rock songs of the 2000s...
NAGA
Game Of The Week
Woody Island Wolverines (8-7) v Pa Dong Dragons (8-7)
Why is a game between two teams barely over .500 the GoTW? Because it’s the first playoff game of the season. With VT’s likelihood of winning, this is a play-in game as VT owns the tie-breaker over both of them. It would take quite the Smooth Criminal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDl9ZMfj6aE to start 1-7 and come back to steal a playoff spot from a Pa Dong team that looked much improved to start the season. WW 38, Pa Dong 28
Other Naga Games
Portland Dirty Penguins (12-3) v Palembang Drunken Monks (14-1)
These two teams may be from the same system of teams but don’t expect that to matter this week. PDP is fighting for a home playoff game while the Monks have clinched the #1 seed. In The End http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yw1Tgj9-VU there can be only one, but hey it’s not the end yet. Monks 24, PDP 17
The Cult (13-2) v Chi-Town Huslters (6-9)
A solid season for CTH but they’ll want to take that next step in the future. The Cult meanwhile locks up the #2 seed with a win here. Expect CTH to get the Bad Touch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xat1GVnl8-k from the Cult here. Cult 65, CTH 14
Pudong Skyfire (12-3) v Guam Tigers (1-14)
The Pro swansong for Guam is against a Pro stalwart in Pudong and Time is Running Out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzpGk44UXKQ Pudong likely wraps up a home game in this one. Pudong 85, Guam 3
Hong Kong Hustlers (12-3) v Bacolod Skullcrushers (2-13)
Due to their loss to the Drinkers, Bacolod will be relegated with a loss here. It’s sad as they’ve been in SEAPL for a long time now and will be missed. Enjoy your One Last Breath http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnkuBUAwfe0 here. Meanwhile, another very good season for HKH. HKH 56, Bacolod 13
Saint Foye Cyclones (12-3) v Cambodia Mountain Men (5-9)
Another in the litany of 12-3 teams, SFC is looking to finish strong. I’d say SFC is Here to Stay http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o7SEeZFSOk CMM was in the playoff race until a few games ago but are staring at a double-digit loss season now. SFC 45, CMM 16
Victoria Teabaggers (7-8) v Beer Drinkers, Hell Raisers and Mom (2-13)
Drinkers v Teabaggers sounds kinda fun in theory, but really this will be VT’s celebration dance into the playoffs. I suspect the Drinkers will be a much better team next season though having survived relegation. There is nothing Complicated http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NPBIwQyPWE about VT’s scenario, just win and in. VT 42, Drinkers 17
Golden Hill Bones (6-9) v Orlando Praying Mantis (3-12)
GHB looked to have a promising season before losing 3 straight, while OPM never got going. Both can reload for next time. Both of them got a bit of a Fat Lip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMX2lPum_pg this time but those never last. GHB 38, OPM 20
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lolgaruda
Game of the Week
Lucid D.R.E.A.M. (13-2) v Phu Khao Bow Chicka Brown Cows (12-3)
This game is for the 3 seed and is really the only game of consequence in lolgaruda this week. I’m sure the Cows have a bit of pride on the line as well as they’d like to make a strong showing against one of the elite teams in lolgaruda. Winning here is by no means their Last Resort http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0lSpNtjPM8 but you’d hate to see morale too low for the big dance. Lucid 31, Cows 27
Other lolgaruda Games
Three Kingdom Warriors (14-1) v Quad Cities Quarantine (8-7)
These two teams are going to see each other again real soon--like next week. TKW clinched the #1 seed with a stirring comeback against Buffalo and they are no doubt Hella Good http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtTj4cramPM Meanwhile, QCQ locked up the 8 spot with their big win. TKW 65, QCQ 6
Buffalo Rampage (13-2) v Mandalay King Cobras (2-13)
Buffalo may have lost to TKW last time but they did find out that they can hang right in there with the best if they take care of All The Small Things http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ht5RZpzPqw That is probably to be continued in the lolgaruda title game. Mandalay, we’ll see you next season. Buffalo 59, Mandalay 9
Buffalo Knights (10-5) v Sioux Falls Storm (4-11)
The ultimate jeckly and hyde team, Buffalo stunned NYE last week proving once again they can beat or be beaten by anyone. SFS is playing out the season now but they did have some bright moments in their 4 wins. We’ll see you on the Otherside http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFvl2qsFLCs Buffalo 49, SFS 13
New York Empire (10-5) v Wu Dang Kung Fu Academy (8-6-1)
While of no real consequence, this game should at least be interesting. Both teams are pretty much locked into their current spots given who the teams around them are playing. Entertain me guys, don’t just throw another game into The Pot http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2F_hGwD26g NYE 30, Wu 23
Krakow Kryptonite (6-8-1) v Atlantic Great Whites (6-9)
Two teams that narrowly missed the playoffs and have a lot to build on for next season collide. Which team will be Kryptonite http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPU8OAjjS4k to the other? Krakow 35, AGW 28
Boston Bears (6-9) v Lefkada-Singapore Seahawks (3-12)
The Bear were in it until last game, so at least that had to keep people excited most of the season there. LSS is just going to Go With The Flow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBwWUfLlglw until next season. Boston 42, LSS 24
New People’s Army (0-15) v Tibetan Black Dragons (0-15)
It had to happen at some point. It’s like mixing anti-matter with regular matter, basically a game so bad that it represents an apocalyptic event. So terrible that it is mesmerizing. Ok, not really. I’ll tell you one thing, I’m not busting out a song for this one. NPA 49, TBD 23
Usual disclaimer: this is my opinion only. If you don’t like it, I still love you.
Welcome to the final regular season edition for this year. We’ll bring things up to the present with rock songs of the 2000s...
NAGA
Game Of The Week
Woody Island Wolverines (8-7) v Pa Dong Dragons (8-7)
Why is a game between two teams barely over .500 the GoTW? Because it’s the first playoff game of the season. With VT’s likelihood of winning, this is a play-in game as VT owns the tie-breaker over both of them. It would take quite the Smooth Criminal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDl9ZMfj6aE to start 1-7 and come back to steal a playoff spot from a Pa Dong team that looked much improved to start the season. WW 38, Pa Dong 28
Other Naga Games
Portland Dirty Penguins (12-3) v Palembang Drunken Monks (14-1)
These two teams may be from the same system of teams but don’t expect that to matter this week. PDP is fighting for a home playoff game while the Monks have clinched the #1 seed. In The End http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yw1Tgj9-VU there can be only one, but hey it’s not the end yet. Monks 24, PDP 17
The Cult (13-2) v Chi-Town Huslters (6-9)
A solid season for CTH but they’ll want to take that next step in the future. The Cult meanwhile locks up the #2 seed with a win here. Expect CTH to get the Bad Touch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xat1GVnl8-k from the Cult here. Cult 65, CTH 14
Pudong Skyfire (12-3) v Guam Tigers (1-14)
The Pro swansong for Guam is against a Pro stalwart in Pudong and Time is Running Out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzpGk44UXKQ Pudong likely wraps up a home game in this one. Pudong 85, Guam 3
Hong Kong Hustlers (12-3) v Bacolod Skullcrushers (2-13)
Due to their loss to the Drinkers, Bacolod will be relegated with a loss here. It’s sad as they’ve been in SEAPL for a long time now and will be missed. Enjoy your One Last Breath http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnkuBUAwfe0 here. Meanwhile, another very good season for HKH. HKH 56, Bacolod 13
Saint Foye Cyclones (12-3) v Cambodia Mountain Men (5-9)
Another in the litany of 12-3 teams, SFC is looking to finish strong. I’d say SFC is Here to Stay http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o7SEeZFSOk CMM was in the playoff race until a few games ago but are staring at a double-digit loss season now. SFC 45, CMM 16
Victoria Teabaggers (7-8) v Beer Drinkers, Hell Raisers and Mom (2-13)
Drinkers v Teabaggers sounds kinda fun in theory, but really this will be VT’s celebration dance into the playoffs. I suspect the Drinkers will be a much better team next season though having survived relegation. There is nothing Complicated http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NPBIwQyPWE about VT’s scenario, just win and in. VT 42, Drinkers 17
Golden Hill Bones (6-9) v Orlando Praying Mantis (3-12)
GHB looked to have a promising season before losing 3 straight, while OPM never got going. Both can reload for next time. Both of them got a bit of a Fat Lip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMX2lPum_pg this time but those never last. GHB 38, OPM 20
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lolgaruda
Game of the Week
Lucid D.R.E.A.M. (13-2) v Phu Khao Bow Chicka Brown Cows (12-3)
This game is for the 3 seed and is really the only game of consequence in lolgaruda this week. I’m sure the Cows have a bit of pride on the line as well as they’d like to make a strong showing against one of the elite teams in lolgaruda. Winning here is by no means their Last Resort http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0lSpNtjPM8 but you’d hate to see morale too low for the big dance. Lucid 31, Cows 27
Other lolgaruda Games
Three Kingdom Warriors (14-1) v Quad Cities Quarantine (8-7)
These two teams are going to see each other again real soon--like next week. TKW clinched the #1 seed with a stirring comeback against Buffalo and they are no doubt Hella Good http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtTj4cramPM Meanwhile, QCQ locked up the 8 spot with their big win. TKW 65, QCQ 6
Buffalo Rampage (13-2) v Mandalay King Cobras (2-13)
Buffalo may have lost to TKW last time but they did find out that they can hang right in there with the best if they take care of All The Small Things http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ht5RZpzPqw That is probably to be continued in the lolgaruda title game. Mandalay, we’ll see you next season. Buffalo 59, Mandalay 9
Buffalo Knights (10-5) v Sioux Falls Storm (4-11)
The ultimate jeckly and hyde team, Buffalo stunned NYE last week proving once again they can beat or be beaten by anyone. SFS is playing out the season now but they did have some bright moments in their 4 wins. We’ll see you on the Otherside http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFvl2qsFLCs Buffalo 49, SFS 13
New York Empire (10-5) v Wu Dang Kung Fu Academy (8-6-1)
While of no real consequence, this game should at least be interesting. Both teams are pretty much locked into their current spots given who the teams around them are playing. Entertain me guys, don’t just throw another game into The Pot http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2F_hGwD26g NYE 30, Wu 23
Krakow Kryptonite (6-8-1) v Atlantic Great Whites (6-9)
Two teams that narrowly missed the playoffs and have a lot to build on for next season collide. Which team will be Kryptonite http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPU8OAjjS4k to the other? Krakow 35, AGW 28
Boston Bears (6-9) v Lefkada-Singapore Seahawks (3-12)
The Bear were in it until last game, so at least that had to keep people excited most of the season there. LSS is just going to Go With The Flow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBwWUfLlglw until next season. Boston 42, LSS 24
New People’s Army (0-15) v Tibetan Black Dragons (0-15)
It had to happen at some point. It’s like mixing anti-matter with regular matter, basically a game so bad that it represents an apocalyptic event. So terrible that it is mesmerizing. Ok, not really. I’ll tell you one thing, I’m not busting out a song for this one. NPA 49, TBD 23
