This ‘week’ has quite a few close games I found difficult to call.
Outcome: 14-2... I was foiled by a tie... a tie? WTF?
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Norwich Nighthawks vs. Hamburg Vipers
Hamburg is a doormat, and Norwich will get another win.
Prediction: Norwich
Outcome: Norwich, 42-0 CORRECT
Not a surprise. The team is looking just fine after trading away their problem HB.
Amsterdam Red Lights vs. Stockholm Dynamites
In the last game Stockholm was exposed as being an overachieving team, and in this game the Red Lights will amplify that fact.
Prediction: Amsterdam
Outcome: Amsterdam, 42-19 CORRECT
Pretty close as far as the stats go, but the Red Lights defense did a better job at keeping the Dynamites out of the end zone.
Barcelona Dare devils vs. Glasgow Vultures
This game is tough to read. Looking at levels and opponents these teams are so similar it’s eerie. Barcelona runs the ball better, and they won the scrimmage between them, so I’ll go with the Dare devils.
Prediction: Barcelona
Outcome: Barcelona, 38-10 CORRECT
Barcelona took the lead in the second quarter and never looked back.
South Beach Sea Hawks vs. Cologne Ghosts
Another painful game to predict. The teams aren’t very different at all, but it seems the Ghosts have done better in similar competition.
Prediction: Cologne
Outcome: Cologne, 24-17 CORRECT
A decent game, but Cologne wanted it a little more.
San Marino Falcons vs. Helsinki Hitmen
Helsinki runs the ball better than San Marino, and at this stage of the game that means a lot. Today I think it means the Hitmen add another W.
Prediction: Helsinki
Outcome: Helsinki, 69-3 CORRECT
A nice blowout for Helsinki, quite a bit more than I expected. Passing, running, and on special teams, the Hitmen got it done today.
Barcelona Assassins vs. Amsterdam Magic Dragons
Game of the ‘week’. One thing is for certain, after this game there will be one less undefeated team. The Assassins have been rolling along rather well, racking up some serious running yards, while the Magic Dragons have been killing teams with their balance. But something has to give today.
I think it’s going to be the Amsterdam defense that won’t get the job done, and will be the difference in the game. Barcelona is going to keep the ball on the ground, rack up yards, and deny the Magic Dragons any pick 6 opportunities. The Assassins are going to play hard-nosed defense and contain them enough to get the job done.
Prediction: Barcelona
Outcome: Barcelona, 35-10 CORRECT
I was waffling on this one when choosing, but I'm glad I looked past the hype and looked at the numbers. Barcelona ran up over 300 yards on the ground while holding Amsterdam to a measly 31 yards on 23 carries, for a 1.4 yard average. The Assassins did throw an interception, which I didn't think they would, but other than that it went down pretty much how I thought.
Athens Devils vs. Liverpool SEA Fusion
Not much of a challenge for the Devils today.
Prediction: Athens
Outcome: Athens, 43-3 CORRECT
Good defensive effort against a doormat team.
Mannheim Spartans vs. Dusseldorf Noobs
Dusseldorf ends the losing streak today and has the chance to start a decent run.
Prediction: Dusseldorf
Outcome: Dusseldorf, 98-3 CORRECT
Almost scored 100, definately didn't see that coming. HB Booth Don had about 207 yards total in 5 games, but 335 today.
Milan Eagles vs. Denver Hounds
Denver is too tough for Milan. The score might not have a large spread, but the outcome is certain.
Prediction: Denver
Outcome: Denver, 82-14 CORRECT
Denver throws 7 TD passes. And I was really wrong about the spread.
Birmingham Polipocs vs. Chambersburg Trojans
The Polipocs haven’t won a game yet, and that won’t change today. A matchup between a pair of cellar dwellers.
Prediction: Chambersburg
Outcome: Chambersburg, 38-7 CORRECT
Birmingham can take pride in teh fact that hey haven't been shut out yet this season... but not much other than that.
Jacksonville Jackalopes vs. Lyon Winemakers
Lots of people will be cheering for Lyon, but Jacksonville has been proving to the league that they belong in the upper echelon.
Prediction: Jacksonville
Outcome: Jacksonville, 45-10 CORRECT
The Jackalopes roll through another opponent but will have their mettle tested against Berlin in game #7.
Southampton Shadows vs. Atlanta 404
Not the greatest matchup, but Atlanta is the better team overall and should win another one.
Prediction: Atlanta
Outcome: Atlanta, 73-17 CORRECT
Good outing by Atlanta. They took care of business today but come up against Blackburn in two days.
Blackburn Carnage vs. Reading Armed Centaurs
Reading will be a playoff team, but they won’t get any closer with today’s game.
Prediction: Blackburn
Outcome: Blackburn, 70-9 CORRECT
My boy Dex puts up another 281.5 and 3 TDs in the winning effort. Punter Goldenballs Beckham has been named Mr. Irrelevant of the league.
Barcelona Panthers vs. Nashville 615
A battle of completely defeated teams, both seeking their first win. I think the Panthers will take it today, but Nashville looks past this game towards the next game at Sexintown.
Prediction: Barcelona
Outcome: Tie WRONG
Absolutely amazing. Two teams with no wins take each other on, and each team remains winless. I'm pretty much at a loss for words.
Baden Bandits vs. Stockholm Lions
A tough game to call. I wanted to pull for Baden, but I think that Stockholm has an advantage when it comes to depth, so I look for them to pull out a close one.
Prediction: Stockholm
Outcome: Baden, 28-10 WRONG
Baden's defense kept them in the game and kept Stockholm away from the end zone for most of the game.
Sexintown Rubbers vs. Berlin Blitz
Berlin keeps rolling. The Rubbers keep getting screwed.
Prediction: Berlin
Outcome: Berlin, 86-0 CORRECT
Berlin finishes their warmup and starts preparing for Jacksonville.
Outcome: 14-2... I was foiled by a tie... a tie? WTF?
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Norwich Nighthawks vs. Hamburg Vipers
Hamburg is a doormat, and Norwich will get another win.
Prediction: Norwich
Outcome: Norwich, 42-0 CORRECT
Not a surprise. The team is looking just fine after trading away their problem HB.
Amsterdam Red Lights vs. Stockholm Dynamites
In the last game Stockholm was exposed as being an overachieving team, and in this game the Red Lights will amplify that fact.
Prediction: Amsterdam
Outcome: Amsterdam, 42-19 CORRECT
Pretty close as far as the stats go, but the Red Lights defense did a better job at keeping the Dynamites out of the end zone.
Barcelona Dare devils vs. Glasgow Vultures
This game is tough to read. Looking at levels and opponents these teams are so similar it’s eerie. Barcelona runs the ball better, and they won the scrimmage between them, so I’ll go with the Dare devils.
Prediction: Barcelona
Outcome: Barcelona, 38-10 CORRECT
Barcelona took the lead in the second quarter and never looked back.
South Beach Sea Hawks vs. Cologne Ghosts
Another painful game to predict. The teams aren’t very different at all, but it seems the Ghosts have done better in similar competition.
Prediction: Cologne
Outcome: Cologne, 24-17 CORRECT
A decent game, but Cologne wanted it a little more.
San Marino Falcons vs. Helsinki Hitmen
Helsinki runs the ball better than San Marino, and at this stage of the game that means a lot. Today I think it means the Hitmen add another W.
Prediction: Helsinki
Outcome: Helsinki, 69-3 CORRECT
A nice blowout for Helsinki, quite a bit more than I expected. Passing, running, and on special teams, the Hitmen got it done today.
Barcelona Assassins vs. Amsterdam Magic Dragons
Game of the ‘week’. One thing is for certain, after this game there will be one less undefeated team. The Assassins have been rolling along rather well, racking up some serious running yards, while the Magic Dragons have been killing teams with their balance. But something has to give today.
I think it’s going to be the Amsterdam defense that won’t get the job done, and will be the difference in the game. Barcelona is going to keep the ball on the ground, rack up yards, and deny the Magic Dragons any pick 6 opportunities. The Assassins are going to play hard-nosed defense and contain them enough to get the job done.
Prediction: Barcelona
Outcome: Barcelona, 35-10 CORRECT
I was waffling on this one when choosing, but I'm glad I looked past the hype and looked at the numbers. Barcelona ran up over 300 yards on the ground while holding Amsterdam to a measly 31 yards on 23 carries, for a 1.4 yard average. The Assassins did throw an interception, which I didn't think they would, but other than that it went down pretty much how I thought.
Athens Devils vs. Liverpool SEA Fusion
Not much of a challenge for the Devils today.
Prediction: Athens
Outcome: Athens, 43-3 CORRECT
Good defensive effort against a doormat team.
Mannheim Spartans vs. Dusseldorf Noobs
Dusseldorf ends the losing streak today and has the chance to start a decent run.
Prediction: Dusseldorf
Outcome: Dusseldorf, 98-3 CORRECT
Almost scored 100, definately didn't see that coming. HB Booth Don had about 207 yards total in 5 games, but 335 today.
Milan Eagles vs. Denver Hounds
Denver is too tough for Milan. The score might not have a large spread, but the outcome is certain.
Prediction: Denver
Outcome: Denver, 82-14 CORRECT
Denver throws 7 TD passes. And I was really wrong about the spread.
Birmingham Polipocs vs. Chambersburg Trojans
The Polipocs haven’t won a game yet, and that won’t change today. A matchup between a pair of cellar dwellers.
Prediction: Chambersburg
Outcome: Chambersburg, 38-7 CORRECT
Birmingham can take pride in teh fact that hey haven't been shut out yet this season... but not much other than that.
Jacksonville Jackalopes vs. Lyon Winemakers
Lots of people will be cheering for Lyon, but Jacksonville has been proving to the league that they belong in the upper echelon.
Prediction: Jacksonville
Outcome: Jacksonville, 45-10 CORRECT
The Jackalopes roll through another opponent but will have their mettle tested against Berlin in game #7.
Southampton Shadows vs. Atlanta 404
Not the greatest matchup, but Atlanta is the better team overall and should win another one.
Prediction: Atlanta
Outcome: Atlanta, 73-17 CORRECT
Good outing by Atlanta. They took care of business today but come up against Blackburn in two days.
Blackburn Carnage vs. Reading Armed Centaurs
Reading will be a playoff team, but they won’t get any closer with today’s game.
Prediction: Blackburn
Outcome: Blackburn, 70-9 CORRECT
My boy Dex puts up another 281.5 and 3 TDs in the winning effort. Punter Goldenballs Beckham has been named Mr. Irrelevant of the league.
Barcelona Panthers vs. Nashville 615
A battle of completely defeated teams, both seeking their first win. I think the Panthers will take it today, but Nashville looks past this game towards the next game at Sexintown.
Prediction: Barcelona
Outcome: Tie WRONG
Absolutely amazing. Two teams with no wins take each other on, and each team remains winless. I'm pretty much at a loss for words.
Baden Bandits vs. Stockholm Lions
A tough game to call. I wanted to pull for Baden, but I think that Stockholm has an advantage when it comes to depth, so I look for them to pull out a close one.
Prediction: Stockholm
Outcome: Baden, 28-10 WRONG
Baden's defense kept them in the game and kept Stockholm away from the end zone for most of the game.
Sexintown Rubbers vs. Berlin Blitz
Berlin keeps rolling. The Rubbers keep getting screwed.
Prediction: Berlin
Outcome: Berlin, 86-0 CORRECT
Berlin finishes their warmup and starts preparing for Jacksonville.
Last edited Nov 22, 2008 21:53:49
? Good read as always.
That game could have gone either way.
