Warrior General Games

Well folks, it's that time again! We are gonna get things rolling a bit early this time to get in plenty of smack talk! And we do encourage the smack talk!

Algerian Tigers at Zambia Zombies
This will be the Zombies toughest task as the Tigers have done something no other Zombie opponent has been able to do, WIN A GAME! After an offensive showing at Morningside, Algeria will try and move the ball against one of the best defenses in Africa. The Tigers' defense has held up well in the first two games, and will be sorely tested. In the end, the Tigers get overwhelmed visiting the second largest stadium in the conference and quickly wilt under the offensive and defensive pressure the Zombies will bring to bear.
Tigers 10 - Zombies 35

Zulu Warriors at Tripoli Leathernecks
This is a tough game to call because the Zulu's have faced to fearsome opponents and have not been allowed to get anything going on offense or defense. Tripoli will be flying blind in the scouting report. However, I think the demoralized Warriors will continue their skid in a close game against Tripoli. If the Leathernecks can get past the Warriors, they have a great chance to get on winning streak.
Zulu 10 - Tipoli 24

Monterey Magic at Zimbabwe Mighty Zulu Nation
Does the Gameday crew even need to comment on this one? The Magic were blown out by Zambia last week while Zimbabwe handled Zulu with equal ease. Expect history to repeat for both teams this week as Monterey continues to wait for their first win.
Monterey 0 - Zimbabwe 45

West Virginia Mountainmen at Morningside Candysnatcher
The Mountainen's offense came alive against the Virus last week while the Candysnatcher's disappeared against Algeria. Don't expect a different result this week as West Virginia seeks to become an early playoff favorite and prove they have one of the best defenses in Elephant. The only think the Mountainmen have to watch out for is looking ahead to next week's match up with the Zombies.
West Virginia 30 - Morningside 10

Ethiopian Food Mongers at West Nile Virus
Ethiopia hasn't made any progress on their roster and it doesn't look like West Nile has made any progress on their pass defense. If Ethiopia wants to win this one, it needs to be done through the air. In the end, the Virus continue to have turnover problems and the Food Mongers find the vaccine for an 0-2 record.
Ethiopia 13 - West Nile 10

...more to come.

Burundi Broncos at Salty Shellback
This matchup features two teams with unblemished record, one of the positive side, one on the negative. Both teams came close last week to winning/losing respectively. This is a very interesting match up in that both teams have limited and young depth but a few studs on both lines. With Shellbacks being strong at DE and the Broncos excelling up the middle with great DT's. If the Salty QB's can get some time to find their monster TE, they should see success, however they'll have to beat a good pair of Bronco LB's. Unfortunately for the Bronco's, I see the Salty line as up to the task, while not high leveled they feature some decent depth at G, facing the strength of the Bronco defensive attack. It's going to be a defensive battle, but one the Salty win.
Burundi 6 - Salty 10

Charlie Don't Surf at Sahara Sandstorm
To say these two teams are inconsistent is putting it mildly. Sahara blasted their first opponent by 60 and then played a lovefest against TORO with 8 turnovers! Charlie gave Zimbabwe a scare and then eeked out a win against Tripoli. Which teams show up? I am gonna go out on a limb and say the Sahara team from week one shows up, which means it matters not for Charlie whether they show up. A Sandstorm warning has been issued.
Charlie 3 - Sahara 35

TORO's TEXANS at Gambia Pirhanas
TORO's has dropped two games to playoff contenders while Gambia has dined on bottom feeders. Gambia is the dog on paper and I like TORO's in this game. Their defense plays into the strength of the Pirhanas' offense and should be able to keep Gambia in check. Normally, I would like Gambia if not for TORO's kicking game which is the best in 3A2. Expect the TEXANS to win the field position game and to get plenty of FG's.

TORO'S 19 - Gambia 10

GOOD LUCK TO ALL TEAMS!

Awesome Posts. Thanks for the Predictions, I will keep up the power rankings if you keep up the Predictions.

Shellbacks Rule.

I must admit, the prediction I'm most worried about is Salty. The Diesels are gonna be coming at y'all hard! Those G's better be up to the task, and the Bronco LB's are a force as well.

So, what kinda ship did you serve on victoruno?

Charlie: 21
Sandstorm: 14

Man, three weeks and still no respect for Charlie. And how, pray tell, are we inconsistent? We lost to a much higher level team, and we won against a fairly evenly matched one. And, as you pointed out, supposedly tripoli had the better offense. I think what's inconsistent is your analysis.

Cubes, because you played great against a higher opponent and then almost lost to one your level. Think of it as playing to your competition, which is what being inconsistent is all about. Had you played as good against Tripoli as you did against Zimbabwe, that would have been a two TD win instead of a 7-6 squeaker!

You get almost 300 yards of offense on a great Zimbabwe defense and barely a buck seventy five on the Leathernecks. No turnovers the first game, lost two the next. That's inconsistent.

The truth hurts! Prove you deserve respect and it shall be given. Ya notice respect given to WV, because they've earned it. Y'all are still a big question mark.

LOL, you ever think that tactics change depending on your opponent? Lest you forget, we won against tripoli (who, you recall, was given the edge for their superior offense), lost against the zulu nation. That's really the only stat that matters. I could give a rat's ass about statistics. Think of it as playing to win. Tell me, would it be better if my team had three hundred yards again and lost with no fumbles? According to you, at least I'd be consistent, lol.

The only question mark here is you.

We barely lost to the zulu nation. We beat Tripoli. Their defenses are rated the same and are certainly comprable. I'm sorry we didn't have a mirror image performance against both, but find me one team that did.


The truth shall set you free!

"You see what I'm pointing at over there? It's the scoreboard. You wanna no why I'm pointing it out to you? Because that's the only thing that matters."

Bill Parcells

Yikes! Nerve touched.

The Gameday crew stands by their statements.

I like the "sandstorm warning". You have a much better knack for writing these than I do Packman!

I agree with most of the predictions but a brave call with the Virus/Food Mongers game. I think the Virus will win in a landslide...but only time will tell. I am but one man and the Gameday Crew have years of experience.

jx564, well...the Virus have been horrid against the pass, and Ethiopia has seemed to do well there (though, maybe that's because they've been playing from behind?). Regardless, sometimes you just gotta shake things up. I'm not aiming to be perfect, just fun!

Loving the fun

Originally posted by jxz564
I like the "sandstorm warning". You have a much better knack for writing these than I do Packman!

I agree with most of the predictions but a brave call with the Virus/Food Mongers game. I think the Virus will win in a landslide...but only time will tell. I am but one man and the Gameday Crew have years of experience.

Jonny "You Hate Me" Blaze had a big game for the Viruses win today

Zombies 25-0 Prediction: Tigers 10 - Zombies 35
The Zombies dominated offensively and defensively. It was a slower day for the offense, only gaining 360 yards and settling for four FGs. The Tigers did a good job keeping them out of the endzone. However, the Zombie defense was the story of the day holding Algeria to 84 yards of total offense, 3 yards of rushing! Nailed the point spread, a bit off on the score.

Tripoli 20-3 Prediction: Zulu 10 - Tripoli 24
The leathernecks got it done with over 450 yards of offense and a great passing game. Two picks is cause for concern, but their defense forced three to win the turnover battle. Look for Tripoli to push for a three game winning streak. The warriors get no relief with the Sandstorm up next. Very close on the score and spread.

Zimbabwe 30-16 Prediction: Monterey 0 - Zimbabwe 45
The Mighty Nations defense bent but didn't break allowing Monterey over 300 yards of offense, but only one TD. Both kickers worked overtime in this one and Jamal Dreker came through for the Nation with two TDs to get the early lead and then to seal the deal. Yikes! Not close on this prediction, at all!

West Virginia 26-23 Prediction: West Virginia 30 - Morningside 10
Were the Mountainmen looking ahead to the clash with the Zombies next week? I think so! This has to be one of the most exciting game of the season with FOUR lead changes in the fourth quarter and three within the last three minutes of the game as Woodside and Riordan kicked dueling FG's! You know whichever team lost, that kicker would have nightmares about their missed FG. In the end, the distance edge of West Virginia's Woodside won the day. The Mountainmen need to regain their defensive intensity before the play the Zombies. Prediction: Close on WV, totally blew it for Candysnatcher.

West Nile 43-3 Predication: Ethiopia 13 - West Nile 10
Sometimes you are just wrong. This is one of those times. CPU's suck and so does Ethiopia. Lucky to win a game they will be. Congrats to West Nile for getting off the skid.

Salty 12-7 Burundi 6 - Salty 10
Salty has the distinct honor of being the lowest scoring 3-0 team in the league! Sure beats being the highest scoring 0-3 team! Salty needs to figure out how to punch it in the endzone before they get into the meat of their schedule. Prediction we pretty spot on.

Sahara 13-10 Charlie 3 - Sahara 35
This game was all about depth. Sahara managed to stifle Charlie's offense as the game worn on shutting them completely in the second half only allowing three first downs! Sahara has to stop the turnovers. They were -3 this game, losing 5 and only forcing 2. They dominated the box score, but not the final score. Charlie keeps getting close, but can't get over that hump. Even at 1-2 they have to be encouraged by their play against two of the top Elephant teams. I wasn't even close on this one either.

TORO'S 48-0 Prediction: TORO'S 19 - Gambia 10
Can of whoopass opened! I called the first win of the season for TORO..but WOW! I never saw this offensive explosion coming! Gambia was helpess offensively and defensively as TORO had their way with them! TORO has to be please in their first win and have a soft schedule in front of them. Can they get on a roll and challenge for a playoff spot?

Distinct Honor is right, to Quote somoeone

Originally posted by Bill Parcells

"You see what I'm pointing at over there? It's the scoreboard. You wanna no why I'm pointing it out to you? Because that's the only thing that matters."


And what ship am I on.... is there a fellow Shellback in our crowd?

naw, just grew up in a Navy town so I know a lot of the lingo. I went out on a Tiger cruise on an Perry class FFG for a few days when I was kid that was a lot of fun (aside from puking my guts out). Alas, since there was a bunch of minors on board, they didn't even think about sailing far enough for us to become Shellbacks.