Warrior General Games

After going 5-1 in my first attempt to predict games, I will pick it up and do the next games preview as well. After the forth set of games, we have 7 teams(!!!) that are 2-2, so predicting a winner could be very difficult. Let’s start:

*Game of the week*
Boston Redcoats (4-0) vs. Louisiana ASSassins (4-0)
Matchup: http://glb2.warriorgeneral.com/game/compare_teams/1092/1098

This game could very well determine who will be #1 in the league. Both undefeated teams in the league square off and will try to become the only undefeated team left. Both teams have lost their last ladder game and are 6-1 overall. Both teams had a pretty similar structured schedule to this point. Both didn’t have to sweat to much in division-games. And both teams were able to beat a strong team from Beta in their first non-division game.

Boston uses a mix of passes and runs, mostly from their two playmaking S*s on offense, QB Vito "Babe" Parilli and FB Jim Nance. Louisiana tends to run more often than they pass. Most of these runs come from their HBs Tyrone Wang and Issac McKnight. But they are no run-only team. They also have a QB, who can take down a defense, Dexter Chase. On defense Boston has the advantage, when it comes to sacks and hurries. But does that help against a team, that relies on their running game in the first place? Louisiana has allowed only two TDs so far. Boston has also two TD against them, but additionally two FGs.

My prediction: Looking at stats, matchup and player stats this is a coin toss. One good drive, on bad play can decide the outcome of this came. For obvious reasons, I want Boston to win this game. I guess that won’t be the last time these two teams meet this season. Because of that, I predict Louisiana to win, so the next time I can pick Boston

Result: 23-20 Boston. And I love to be wrong!


Blue Mountain State Goats (2-2) vs. Traverse City Voltage (1-3)
Matchup: http://glb2.warriorgeneral.com/game/compare_teams/1090/1100

The Goats are a team of S*s and CPU players. A mix that is hard to evaluate. I guess it will work less and less down the season, because the gap between CPU players and at least decently build human players widens. Traverse City is a one agent team, that lost three very close games and was able to keep a tie with Louisiana till late in the 4th. If they would have been a bit luckier, they could be 3-1 or even 4-0. But they aren’t.

The Goats are pretty thin on HBs (only one active human agent), while having two QBs a S* TE and a S* WR. It doesn’t need much guessing what they prefer to do on offense. And it ain’t running. Traverse City was more successful running the ball, but they don’t shy away from mixing in some passes from time to time. On defense Traverse has the edge, when it comes to pressuring the QB and bringing him down. That can be very useful against a team that likes to pass (as you might guess on your own).

My prediction: Before writing this text, I would have guessed the Goats to win, just looking at the record and the roster. But Traverse City did well against the pass and have a solid defense all around. Additionally, when they lost, they lost very closely. So I changed my mind and pick Traverse City to win this game.

Result: 6-0 Traverse City.


Oakland Outlaws (1-3) vs. Draco Dragons (2-2)
Matchup: http://glb2.warriorgeneral.com/game/compare_teams/1091/1097
Oakland didn’t do too well to this point. They got their only win against the only team in the league that’s still winless. The other 3 games weren’t exactly nail-biters. Draco on the other hand has a realistic chance to win its division (just like everyone else in Beta. All are 2-2). Oakland wasn’t really successful throwing or running. Draco was able to do both with success. On defense Oakland did a little bit better against the run. Draco did very well against the run but struggled against passes yardage-wise, but already intercepted two passes.

My prediction: There is not much that would tell you Oakland is able to threaten Draco. Draco wins.

Result: 38-0 Draco


New Jersey Blaze (0-4) vs. Busan Giants (2-2)
Matchup: http://glb2.warriorgeneral.com/game/compare_teams/1093/1096

New Jersey wasn’t close to win a game this season. In the only game they didn’t lose by more than a TD, they scored a TD with less than a minute to go. The Giants have built a reputation to deliver very close games (At least they established this reputation for me). They haven’t won a game by more than 7 points and both of their defeats came by 3 points. New Jersey has done both so far, running a bit and passing a bit, while the Giants tend to pass more often than they run. On defense New Jersey gives its opponents all sorts of options to beat them. The Giants aren’t really good at getting to the QB and defending against the run is no specialty of them as well.

My prediction: After going from 2-0 to 2-2 the Giants will get back over .500 and win this game, this time probably by more than 7 points. I still want New Jersey to get at least one win, but the Giants are too strong. The Giants win.

Result: 20-7 Busan



Las Vegas Vipers (2-2) vs. Kansas City Chaos (2-2)
Matchup: http://glb2.warriorgeneral.com/game/compare_teams/1099/1094

Las Vegas is a passing team, lead by Rodney Ruxin. They are one of these GL QB run cheese teams with QB Randall Flagg rolling out to the weak and strong side. So you see passes and QB roll outs on offense. Kansas City needed two games to get started. After getting blown out in the first two games, they were able to win the next two, basically on the ground. Still there offense is slow, at best. Las Vegas has allowed more rushing yards than passing yards, while Kansas was strong against the run but had trouble dealing with passes.

My prediction: Usually the cheese wins. Kansas struggles to stop the pass. Bad idea against a passing team. And defending that GL rollout cheese is really difficult. So good luck Kansas City, but I guess Las Vegas wins.

Result: 13-0 Las Vegas.


Flying Spaghetti Monsters (2-2) vs. North Texas Mean Greens (2-2)
Matchup: http://glb2.warriorgeneral.com/game/compare_teams/1101/1095

That’s the more interesting 2-2 vs 2-2 matchup. Both teams have found some success through the air, but also mix in runs. The Monsters are lead by QB Keon Martin, and North Texas has Caesar Gonzalez. The Monsters balance their runs between their two HBs, Sergio Pierre and Forest Gump. Pierre seems to be the a bit more dangerous player at this point of their careers. North Texas wasn’t able to use their S* HB, Hammer Down, the way you would expect it from a S*. Actually Adrain "AP 2.0" Peterson leads their rushing attack regarding yardage, average and rushes. On defense North Texas has a slight edge in general, but the Monsters are more aggressive going after the QB and have forced more fumbles.

My prediction: I still like North Texas, they were my favorite to win Beta going into the season. They had the tougher schedule to this point and still are on par with the Monsters. So I guess North Texas wins, but it should be a close game.

Result: 3-0 Monsters

Cant argue against the prediction for the Outlaws. Getting my head around things still, but its fun either way. Win or lose. Just hope for a little less of the lose...

north texas is looking to improve on my not ready stratigies

Not sure what to expect in North Texas vs FSM. What I'd like is continued progress with very few glaring mistakes. What'll actually happen, is one or two plays in my playbook will utterly embarrass me.

Nice write up evil sports agent!

Brought on a couple new players for this week,added about 10 new plays to O and D. We'll see if I ruined my D.

Originally posted by Maxsmart
Brought on a couple new players for this week,added about 10 new plays to O and D. We'll see if I ruined my D.

I think you choose the best time to test it.

Even though the QB rollout was used at max 4-5 times a game in games passed (even though i guess it defined my offense), I took it out of my play book for this game and for future games.
I apologize, I didn't know that using a perfectly legal play a reasonable amount of times was looked down upon. So in future write ups, you can leave the "cheese" out of it

Originally posted by iain35
Even though the QB rollout was used at max 4-5 times a game in games passed (even though i guess it defined my offense), I took it out of my play book for this game and for future games.
I apologize, I didn't know that using a perfectly legal play a reasonable amount of times was looked down upon. So in future write ups, you can leave the "cheese" out of it

Seeing as someone just superduper-spammed QB runs, I don't think anyone should complain if someone uses it a few times!

On a more serious note, there's nothing wrong with QB rollouts anymore; it was broken 2 seasons ago, but it's (in my humble opinion) not an autowin play, and I don't see anything wrong in using it.

Originally posted by iain35
Even though the QB rollout was used at max 4-5 times a game in games passed (even though i guess it defined my offense), I took it out of my play book for this game and for future games.
I apologize, I didn't know that using a perfectly legal play a reasonable amount of times was looked down upon. So in future write ups, you can leave the "cheese" out of it

Its not really frowned upon, every team at the top of the rookie ladder employs it. That said its easy to stop if you know the defense to put in.

Since the owner says its out for us here's how you stop it: Erase all Goal line formation defenses from your playbook. Against goal line offensive sets place in 5-2 Zone Cat blitz 2 and/or Fire zone 2. Set Goal line defense to 100% zone. Be sure you don't leave something in there as a second play that will over ride what you want, I did that once thinking the Zone 100% would keep any man play from being used. But type of play you've put in to defend against (IE outside run, short pass) will over ride the zone part if you use something like Base man.

Will it sometimes still work against you? Sure, but nowhere near as effectively.

Originally posted by iain35
Even though the QB rollout was used at max 4-5 times a game in games passed (even though i guess it defined my offense), I took it out of my play book for this game and for future games.
I apologize, I didn't know that using a perfectly legal play a reasonable amount of times was looked down upon. So in future write ups, you can leave the "cheese" out of it

Just a bit kidding. A lot of people complained about it a couple of seasons ago, because it was really impossible to stop. Use it if you want, people know how to stop it now and blocking was nerfed a while ago.

Please dont feel offended, I just mimiked the forum posts from a couple of seasons ago. If you have found a way to score, use it. And as you said: It is perfectly legal, so no real complaining on my part, just a bit fun.

Results added:
4 right
2 wrong

And the games I predicted wrong were 23-20 and 3-0

North Texas vs Flying Spaghetti Monsters was a snooze fest. Neither offense could do a thing.

A very nice writeup!!!

Originally posted by Evil Sports Agent
Just a bit kidding. A lot of people complained about it a couple of seasons ago, because it was really impossible to stop. Use it if you want, people know how to stop it now and blocking was nerfed a while ago.

Please dont feel offended, I just mimiked the forum posts from a couple of seasons ago. If you have found a way to score, use it. And as you said: It is perfectly legal, so no real complaining on my part, just a bit fun.

My sarcastic tone of voice comes across terribly in text. haha, i was not seriously complaining, this game is only for fun and thats the only way I look at it. Anything I write on here, even if i sound pissed off, its part of my "character" of the game.
But real talk though, I knew it worked well but didn't know people found it cheap, so either way I took it out of my playbook. The last thing I want is people think im being cheesy in a game thats only for fun.