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billsman2
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5 Games to go and there are a Lot of playoff matchups here! This week can lock some teams in to the playoffs, or set some seeds. I am trying to stay as unbiased on this as possible. If you see something I messed up in the plots to each game let me know and I will fix.

DC (11-0)(1st) Vs Firebirds (7-4)(6th)
http://goallineblitz.com/game/compare_teams.pl?team1=460&team2=425
-------- GAME OF THE WEEK Firebirds will play a tough game, but nobody has beaten DC yet this year, and I can't predict that it will change this week. I can always hope though.

Sub Plots to this game:
******* A DC win would Mathmatically guarentee them a Playoff spot (but does anyone really think they won't make it with only 1 playoff team left after this week?)
******* A DC win would realistically lock them into the number one seed. Even if they do lose, they would have to lose one more game to drop as they hold tie breakers over both Flashpoint and Key West. This means they should rest their starters this week
******* A Firebird win would keep the Firebirds in contention for the 4th seed. Commando's hold the tie breaker. (But if Firebirds can win out [includes win over TriCity], and TriCity, Commando's, and Firebirds end with the same record [strength of schedule could make this happen], the tie breaker would be split 3 ways so it would go to points scored and Firebirds have the edge)
******* A Firebirds loss doesn't drop them out of the 6th seed as tie breakers and points scored will save them.


Flashpoint (10-1)(2nd) VS TriCity (8-3)(5th)
http://goallineblitz.com/game/compare_teams.pl?team1=1420&team2=844
-------- Seeding implications here again. TriCity is playing very well, currently in the 5th spot. The Flashpoint are very dominent however and I think they take this one on a few punt returns for TD's... LOL.

Sub Plots to this game:
******* If TriCity can pull off the upset, it puts them in great position for the 4th seed {assuming a Commando loss}, and moves Key West up to the second seed (although they still play Kansas).
******* A Kansas victory doesn't change their standings, but keeps TriCity in 5th spot and keeps them in reach of the Firebirds {until they play each other soon}

Key West (10-1) (3rd) VS Commando's (9-2) (4th)
http://goallineblitz.com/game/compare_teams.pl?team1=1432&team2=1457
-------- This game has a lot of seeding implications also. Pick goes to Keywest as they are very tough!

Sub Plots to this game:
********* If Commando's win, they can pretty much lock up the 4th seed.
********* IF Key West wins, Commando's are in peril of losing their 4th spot to either TriCity or the Firebirds if those 2 continue to win.
********** a Key West win, pretty much locks a top 3 spot to Key West.

Twisters (6-5)(7th) VS Nevada (6-5) (9th)
http://goallineblitz.com/game/compare_teams.pl?team1=687&team2=128
-------- I predict Nevada to win this by a TD.

Sub Plots to this game:
********* Playoffs could be on the line for these 2 teams, as the loser will be a game back, drop to (or stay in)9th place and be very low on the tiebreaker list.
********* Must win Nevada as they still play DC and Commando's so can't afford a loss.
********* Must win Twisters as they still play Flashpoint and Commando's so can't afford a loss.
********* Game will determine tie breaker as right now Nevada has a lot more points.


College Station (6-5) (8th) Vs Amarillo (2-9)(14th)
http://goallineblitz.com/game/compare_teams.pl?team1=1454&team2=1405
-------- College Station should win this one.

Sub Plots to this game:
************ NONE
Great week to be College Station, a win here will help as the other 2 6-5 teams play each other, so they will move up a spot with a win.

Projections * = holds tie breaker over after above projections
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1.DC Corruption (12-0) 916 points after week 11 . * Key West, TriCity,Chicago Commando's, College Station, Kansas Twisters, Flashpoint, Firebirds
2.Kansas Flashpoint (11-1)1487 points after week 11. * Firebirds,Nevada,TriCity
3.Key West (11-1)668 points after week 11. *Firebirds, TriCity, Nevada, Twisters, Commando's, College Station
4.Chicago Commando's (9-3) 867 points after week 11. *Firebirds, College Station
5.TriCity (8-4) 754 points after week 11. *College Station, Commando's
6.Firebirds (7-5) 1048 points after week 11. *Nevada, Kansas Twisters
7.College Station (7-5) 395 points after week 11. *Nevada
8.Nevada Dice (7-5) 819 points after week 11. *TriCity, Twisters
9.Kansas Twisters (6-6) 461 points after week 11. *College




Strength of remaining schedule after week 11.
Kansas Flashpoint Plays 4 - College Station,Key West, Kansas Twisters, Chicago Commandos last 4 games of the season
Chicago Commando's 3 - Twisters, Nevada, Flashpoint
Nevada plays 2 - Commandos, DC
Kansas Twisters plays 2- Commandos, Flashpoint
EST Firebirds plays 2- TriCity, College Station
College Station plays 2- Flashpoint, Firebirds
Key West plays 1 - Flashpoint
TriCity Plays 1 - Firebirds
DC Corruption plays 1- Nevada


Rest of the Conference:
10 Flathead Just Go Krazy 4-7 CAN STILL MAKE THE PLAYOFFS BY WINNING OUT AND HELP FROM THE 6-5 TEAMS LOSING A COUPLE DUE TO TIEBREAKERS, BUT A LONG SHOT AT THIS POINT
11 El Paso Executioners 3-8 3 LOSSES OR 3 WINS BY 2 OF THE 6-5 TEAMS ELIMINATES THEM (DIDN'T FIGURE TIE BREAKERS)
12 Chicago Storm 2-9 2 LOSSES OR 2 WINS BY 2 OF THE 6-5 TEAMS ELIMINATES THEM (DIDN'T FIGURE TIE BREAKERS)
13 Bud Dry Beer Barons 2-9 2 LOSSES OR 2 WINS BY 2 OF THE 6-5 TEAMS ELIMINATES THEM (DIDN'T FIGURE TIE BREAKERS)
14 Amarillo Isotopes 2-9 * 2 LOSSES OR 2 WINS BY 2 OF THE 6-5 TEAMS ELIMINATES THEM (DIDN'T FIGURE TIE BREAKERS)
15 New Orleans Hoodoo Voodoo 1-10 * 1 LOSS OR A WIN BY 2 OF THE 6-5 TEAMS ELIMINATES THEM (DIDN'T FIGURE TIE BREAKERS)
16 Bay City Bombers 0-11 *ELIMINATED
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very well done.

I like the addition of the playoff implications for each game. there is going to be some heavily contested spots from here on out I think.

Its great to be in the East!

right now I think the season final standing will look like this. (my opinion only)

1. DC
2-3. flash/key (all depends on their game. )
4. commandos
5. firebirds
6-8. tricity/college/Kansas
just missing Nevada,Flathead

I still think Flathead can make a late push but I don't think they will be able to make it now.
 
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Originally posted by lrunkle911
very well done.

I like the addition of the playoff implications for each game. there is going to be some heavily contested spots from here on out I think.

Its great to be in the East!

right now I think the season final standing will look like this. (my opinion only)

1. DC
2-3. flash/key (all depends on their game. )
4. commandos
5. firebirds
6-8. tricity/college/Kansas
just missing Nevada,Flathead

I still think Flathead can make a late push but I don't think they will be able to make it now.



If Kansas loses this week, and Nevada wins, Kansas will have a tough time getting in as Nevada holds that tie breaker I think.
 
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ya, But I think Kansas wins.

 
billsman2
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Originally posted by lrunkle911
ya, But I think Kansas wins.




OHHHH, so you are calling out my prediction huh?
 
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Originally posted by billsman2
Originally posted by lrunkle911

ya, But I think Kansas wins.




OHHHH, so you are calling out my prediction huh?


yep

lol
 
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I am very much a Firebirds and Cardinals fan this week. Lets do it guys!

Altho Keywest also has a tough game so I gotta save some energy for that one.
 
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Originally posted by Spedro Gonzalez
I am very much a Firebirds and Cardinals fan this week. Lets do it guys!

Altho Keywest also has a tough game so I gotta save some energy for that one.


LOL, thanks for being a fan... for this week anyway.

 
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Love reading the write ups...keeps me nice and updated!
 
cgonzo
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Good write-ups bro, but doesn't it suck knowing all you guys in the east are playing for 2nd place?
 
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Originally posted by cgonzo
Good write-ups bro, but doesn't it suck knowing all you guys in the east are playing for 2nd place?


its a nice silver trophy. I don't mind.

 
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Originally posted by aggie3208
Love reading the write ups...keeps me nice and updated!


Thanks


Originally posted by cgonzo


Good write-ups bro, but doesn't it suck knowing all you guys in the east are playing for 2nd place?


I'm more concerned with getting to the position to play for second!
 
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Originally posted by billsman2
Originally posted by aggie3208

Love reading the write ups...keeps me nice and updated!


Thanks


Originally posted by cgonzo



Good write-ups bro, but doesn't it suck knowing all you guys in the east are playing for 2nd place?


I'm more concerned with getting to the position to play for second!


That's fair
 
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Originally posted by cgonzo
Good write-ups bro, but doesn't it suck knowing all you guys in the east are playing for 2nd place?


I guess your next game vs the Portland Aftershocks tells us who is the real power in the West. Now that looks like its going to be a great game. Id have to say Portland takes it tho.
 
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just a quick good luck to the Commando's. it should be a good game. hope it is a good clean sim.

 
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