I'm just going to be picking winners from now on. I'll also be editing the same thread after the games to include the recaps. This will keep my thread spamming to a minimum.
Results: 16-0!!!
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Dusseldorf Noobs vs. Athens Devils
Athens brings the #3 passing attack vs the 17th ranked pass defense. Nothing in the statistics leads me to think Dusseldorf remains undefeated.
Prediction: Athens
Result: Athens 24-21 CORRECT
Almost identical stats, but Athens comes away with the win. Athens remains one of six undefeated teams in Alpha.
Stockholm Dynamites vs. Norwich Nighthawks
Stockholm has had two easy games so far, so I think their League Rankings might be a bit inflated, like their 1st ranked defense and 2nd ranked defense. Norwich on the other hand has two loses by a combined 9 points. So I'm not sure which way to go, but I have to pick someone.
Prediction: Stockholm
Result: Stockholm 35-17 CORRECT
Stockholm takes care of business and drops Norwich to 0-3. The Nighthawks get to play the Magic Dragons in the next game, so maybe they'll get their first win in game #5.
Amsterdam Magic Dragons vs. South Beach Sea Hawks
The Hawks are sitting at .500, but look a bit better than that. Unfortunately they're playing the Magic Dragons today, and I think Amsterdam is going to be too tough for South Beach.
Prediction: Amsterdam
Result: Amsterdam 45-10 CORRECT
South Beach scored a 4th quarter TD to try and keep it respectable. Amsterdam continues to roll.
Glasgow Vultures vs. Barcelona Assassins
The Assassins come to town, bringing the 1st ranked rushing offense with them. Glasgow looks pretty stout on defense so far, but I think they move down in the rankings after this game.
Prediction: Barcelona
Result: Barcelona 49-0 CORRECT
Barcelona gets the shutout, which doesn't happen all that often. I thought it would be much closer.
Liverpool SEA Fusion vs. Cologne Ghosts
The Fusion are building up for the future, while Cologne is playing for the present. I don't even need to study the matchup to call it for the Ghosts.
Prediction: Cologne
Result: Cologne 59-6 CORRECT
Cologne thanks the football gods for some inflated stats.
Hamburg Vipers vs. San Marino Falcons
Both teams are using a fair amount of CPU players, which don't seem to be doing too badly this season. Unfortunately for Hamburg, San Marino's human controlled players have much higher levels.
Prediction: San Marino
Result: San Marino 21-20 CORRECT
San Marino played a solid game, while Hamburg scored some points in the 2nd half to close the gap. This game could've went either way.
Barcelona Dare devils vs. Mannheim Spartans
Although they haven't won a game yet, Mannheim has renewed my respect for CPU players. I think this might be a close game, but I have to call it for the team with more human players.
Prediction: Barcelona
Result: Barcelona 70-17 CORRECT
Human players > CPU players
Helsinki Hitmen vs. Amsterdam Red Lights
Good game here. Last game the Hitmen couldn't handle the Assassins, and for this game they'll be looking to change their fortunes against the Red Lights. Amsterdam is looking tough and aiming for perfection in a tough Alpha conference.
Prediction: Amsterdam
Result: Amsterdam 24-20 CORRECT
Amsterdam pulls ahead with 5 minutes left and holds on for the narrow win.
Chambersburg Trojans vs. Jacksonville Jackalopes
This one is pretty close as far as levels go. The winner moves up to 2-1. Both of their wins were blowouts against lesser opponents. I think it's too close to call, but I'll flip a coin and pick one.
Prediction: Jacksonville
Result: Jacksonville 41-6 CORRECT
Jacksonville gets it done with over 400 yards on the ground, and only giving up 17 on 12 carries.
Birmingham Polipocs vs. Blackburn Carnage
The first ranked offense against the 24th ranked defense. Blackburn's defense is also near the top.
Prediction: Blackburn
Result: Blackburn 68-3 CORRECT
Hello. Goodbye.
Berlin Blitz vs. Denver Hounds
A battle of Zeta undefeateds. I didn't think too highly of Denver at the beginning, but they've been proving me wrong so far. They've had similar seasons so far, but I think Berlin has the upperhand today.
Prediction: Berlin
Result: Berlin 21-14 CORRECT
Looks like a decent battle all the way through. Denver just didn't have enough to get it done.
Stockholm Lions vs. Southampton Shadows
Stockholm disappointed me last game, but I think they do better today against a Southampton teams with too many weaknesses. If the Lions lose today I'll be picking against them for the rest of the season.
Prediction: Stockholm
Result: Stockholm 37-14 CORRECT
The stats show a pretty even game, except that the Shadows couldn't put many points on the board.
Lyon Winemakers vs. Milan Eagles
The Winemakers have only scored a combined 10 points in two games so far this season, but against the Eagles I think they have a chance to expand on that. Looking at the matchup I'd be really disappointed at Lyon if they blow this chance.
Prediction: Lyon
Result: Lyon 31-27 CORRECT
Lyon gets out-gained in the stats but still hangs on to get their first win of the season.
Atlanta 404 vs. Barcelona Panthers
I think Barcelona underachieved last game to stay winless, while Atlanta lost their first game by two and got serious for their second game. Until the Panthers start getting some good results I can't pick them.
Prediction: Atlanta
Result: Atlanta 38-7 CORRECT
Atlanta starts a two game win streak. Barcelona wonders who they can actually beat.
Reading Armed Centaurs vs. Sexintown Rubbers
Sexintown is a farm team and is staring a probable 0-16. I think they move one step closer today.
Prediction: Reading
Result: Reading 104-7 CORRECT
Will everyone put up over 100 on the Rubbers this season?
Nashville 615 vs. Baden Bandits
A fairly close matchup, but I think Nashville has too many weaknesses in comparison to Baden. One of these teams will get their first win today.
Prediction: Baden
Result: Baden 70-7 CORRECT
Congrats to Baden on their first win.
Results: 16-0!!!
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Dusseldorf Noobs vs. Athens Devils
Athens brings the #3 passing attack vs the 17th ranked pass defense. Nothing in the statistics leads me to think Dusseldorf remains undefeated.
Prediction: Athens
Result: Athens 24-21 CORRECT
Almost identical stats, but Athens comes away with the win. Athens remains one of six undefeated teams in Alpha.
Stockholm Dynamites vs. Norwich Nighthawks
Stockholm has had two easy games so far, so I think their League Rankings might be a bit inflated, like their 1st ranked defense and 2nd ranked defense. Norwich on the other hand has two loses by a combined 9 points. So I'm not sure which way to go, but I have to pick someone.
Prediction: Stockholm
Result: Stockholm 35-17 CORRECT
Stockholm takes care of business and drops Norwich to 0-3. The Nighthawks get to play the Magic Dragons in the next game, so maybe they'll get their first win in game #5.
Amsterdam Magic Dragons vs. South Beach Sea Hawks
The Hawks are sitting at .500, but look a bit better than that. Unfortunately they're playing the Magic Dragons today, and I think Amsterdam is going to be too tough for South Beach.
Prediction: Amsterdam
Result: Amsterdam 45-10 CORRECT
South Beach scored a 4th quarter TD to try and keep it respectable. Amsterdam continues to roll.
Glasgow Vultures vs. Barcelona Assassins
The Assassins come to town, bringing the 1st ranked rushing offense with them. Glasgow looks pretty stout on defense so far, but I think they move down in the rankings after this game.
Prediction: Barcelona
Result: Barcelona 49-0 CORRECT
Barcelona gets the shutout, which doesn't happen all that often. I thought it would be much closer.
Liverpool SEA Fusion vs. Cologne Ghosts
The Fusion are building up for the future, while Cologne is playing for the present. I don't even need to study the matchup to call it for the Ghosts.
Prediction: Cologne
Result: Cologne 59-6 CORRECT
Cologne thanks the football gods for some inflated stats.
Hamburg Vipers vs. San Marino Falcons
Both teams are using a fair amount of CPU players, which don't seem to be doing too badly this season. Unfortunately for Hamburg, San Marino's human controlled players have much higher levels.
Prediction: San Marino
Result: San Marino 21-20 CORRECT
San Marino played a solid game, while Hamburg scored some points in the 2nd half to close the gap. This game could've went either way.
Barcelona Dare devils vs. Mannheim Spartans
Although they haven't won a game yet, Mannheim has renewed my respect for CPU players. I think this might be a close game, but I have to call it for the team with more human players.
Prediction: Barcelona
Result: Barcelona 70-17 CORRECT
Human players > CPU players
Helsinki Hitmen vs. Amsterdam Red Lights
Good game here. Last game the Hitmen couldn't handle the Assassins, and for this game they'll be looking to change their fortunes against the Red Lights. Amsterdam is looking tough and aiming for perfection in a tough Alpha conference.
Prediction: Amsterdam
Result: Amsterdam 24-20 CORRECT
Amsterdam pulls ahead with 5 minutes left and holds on for the narrow win.
Chambersburg Trojans vs. Jacksonville Jackalopes
This one is pretty close as far as levels go. The winner moves up to 2-1. Both of their wins were blowouts against lesser opponents. I think it's too close to call, but I'll flip a coin and pick one.
Prediction: Jacksonville
Result: Jacksonville 41-6 CORRECT
Jacksonville gets it done with over 400 yards on the ground, and only giving up 17 on 12 carries.
Birmingham Polipocs vs. Blackburn Carnage
The first ranked offense against the 24th ranked defense. Blackburn's defense is also near the top.
Prediction: Blackburn
Result: Blackburn 68-3 CORRECT
Hello. Goodbye.
Berlin Blitz vs. Denver Hounds
A battle of Zeta undefeateds. I didn't think too highly of Denver at the beginning, but they've been proving me wrong so far. They've had similar seasons so far, but I think Berlin has the upperhand today.
Prediction: Berlin
Result: Berlin 21-14 CORRECT
Looks like a decent battle all the way through. Denver just didn't have enough to get it done.
Stockholm Lions vs. Southampton Shadows
Stockholm disappointed me last game, but I think they do better today against a Southampton teams with too many weaknesses. If the Lions lose today I'll be picking against them for the rest of the season.
Prediction: Stockholm
Result: Stockholm 37-14 CORRECT
The stats show a pretty even game, except that the Shadows couldn't put many points on the board.
Lyon Winemakers vs. Milan Eagles
The Winemakers have only scored a combined 10 points in two games so far this season, but against the Eagles I think they have a chance to expand on that. Looking at the matchup I'd be really disappointed at Lyon if they blow this chance.
Prediction: Lyon
Result: Lyon 31-27 CORRECT
Lyon gets out-gained in the stats but still hangs on to get their first win of the season.
Atlanta 404 vs. Barcelona Panthers
I think Barcelona underachieved last game to stay winless, while Atlanta lost their first game by two and got serious for their second game. Until the Panthers start getting some good results I can't pick them.
Prediction: Atlanta
Result: Atlanta 38-7 CORRECT
Atlanta starts a two game win streak. Barcelona wonders who they can actually beat.
Reading Armed Centaurs vs. Sexintown Rubbers
Sexintown is a farm team and is staring a probable 0-16. I think they move one step closer today.
Prediction: Reading
Result: Reading 104-7 CORRECT
Will everyone put up over 100 on the Rubbers this season?
Nashville 615 vs. Baden Bandits
A fairly close matchup, but I think Nashville has too many weaknesses in comparison to Baden. One of these teams will get their first win today.
Prediction: Baden
Result: Baden 70-7 CORRECT
Congrats to Baden on their first win.
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