Warrior General Games

Originally posted by fool
#6 Mongolian Horde at #2 Algeria Addiction:

All considered, the Horde defenders looked good in postseason play, and certainly look like they can handle their next opponent.


PREDICTION: Mongolian Horde lost a 2 point nail biter early in the Season to the Addiction, losing a game they probably should have won by turning the ball over too often. I think they've learned their lesson since then, and assuming kicker Dan Keir can redeem himself, they should have a legitimate shot of winning this game. HORDE by 3



As defensive coordinator i appreciate that. I got some interesting defenses queue'ed up for them.

the lightning defense just got a lot stronger adding their 3rd level high level cb. so have fun trying to pass. but our o-line just got fucked in the ass we lost our center and can't resign a new one and had no backup.

Great right up fool, thanks for the support. I got a bit of goose bumps during the read, thats my measuring stick of good writing. Congrats, I fancy myself a bit of a writer. Maybe we can whip something sick up one of these days.

Good luck XX, favorites or not I'm gonna be sweating this one till I find out the outcome.

Great stuff as expected fool, nice work Good luck HKH, we'll need a bit of it to come out on top to be sure, but hopefully we can get your offense figured out this time around at least

Originally posted by bdogg13
Great job Fool. The Riders are a damn good team and it will be a battle for sure.

A battle is something it will certainly be. Great write up again Fool

Originally posted by zebo13
Great right up fool, thanks for the support. I got a bit of goose bumps during the read, thats my measuring stick of good writing. Congrats, I fancy myself a bit of a writer. Maybe we can whip something sick up one of these days.

Good luck XX, favorites or not I'm gonna be sweating this one till I find out the outcome.

If you feel like trying your hand at GLB writeups, I've been helping thehazyone with his GLB News site. Right now he and I are covering the USA Pro playoffs as well, he should be posting my stuff later on tonight. I know he could use the help if anyone is interested in writing up stuff... doesn't have to be predictions, could be whatever.

http://goallineblitznews.com/home

Good game Riders. Once again you prevail when it matters most.

Such talk from Padang. Good game fellas, we'll be waiting for you on the other side.

Congrats to Xi'an on an excellent breakout season. You guys were tough, but our vaunted D bailed us out in this game (PHEW!).

Be proud, XX: you guys are the role models for how to rebuild after a vicious gutting. Your success should serve as an inspiration to all the rebuilding squads in the league. Best of luck to you!...

Originally posted by fool
#6 Xi'an Xplosivo at #2 Hong Kong Hustlers

Hong Kong Hustlers:

The Hustlers relied on their dominant Offensive line to establish a good rushing attack, and combining this with a peppering of strategic throws found a recipe to overcome the Metalheads, a tough first round opponent. The Hustlers did suffer repeated turnovers from their runningbacks, but their defense was solid enough to prevent scores on 2 of the giveaways, including an impressive goal line stand, stopping Sault Ste Marie at the half yard line.

Offense:

The Hustlers running game depends on their bruising front line and a stable of five good backs to pound defenders and wear down their endurance. HB Dirk Giggler is probably their best option, but they have plenty of weapons to choose from, including HB Martin Lynch who scored two TDS.

The backs will want to bone up on protecting the ball, as the repeated fumbles surely raised the blood pressure of Hustler coaches and fans alike.

As the defense tires and refocuses, QB Tony FastPass loves to step up and punish defenses for their mistakes. No scoring throws for him last game, but he kept the posts moving with nearly 75% of his passes being completed for 144 yards.


Defense:

Hong Kong relied on a solid, if unspectacular, game from their defensive unit. No sacks, no hurries, and limited success in forcing fumbles and picking passes, but they rarely missed their tackles, and did fine job of containing the Metalheads.

CB Freddie Fingers and DT Fili Moala deserve credit for creating the two turnover opportunities for the Hustlers.


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Xi'an Xplosivo:

Firing on all cylinders, the Xplosivo needed both a solid rushing game and an accurate air attack to upset the Blue Demons in a too close for comfort first round match.

Offense:

HB Tom Van Calster did the meat and potatoes work in establishing a viable run threat, and HB J.J. Blaze did an excellent job in spelling him and helping control the clock.

These efforts were amplified with a precision passing game headlined by QB Don Knight who was able to nail 83% of his throws, including a game deciding TD toss to top performer TE Mitchell McCulloch.

Both these units can thank a stalwart O-line, including top pancaker Jeff H. Hitter for making their lives a little easier. The Xplosivo line did an excellent job of protecting their skill players from a ferocious Bangkok attack.


Defense:


Xi'an's defenders chose substance over flash in holding the Blue Demons to only field goals. CB Dave Muskett was the only player with more than one missed tackle, but he redeemed this by deflecting a game high 5 passes.

The lack of highlight plays (0 sacks, hurries, interceptions, and forced fumbles) may hurt Xplosivo going forward, but they can also be proud to prevent a team as talented as Bangkok from scoring a touchdown.


PREDICTION: Xi'an will have to establish both the running and passing game in order to get past a superior Hong Kong squad. The last time these two matched up, the Xplosivo was able to do neither, throwing 4 picks and managing an abysmal 42 yards of rushing. No doubt the Xplosivo has improved and is much better now than they were then, but the Hustlers have also proven that old dogs can learn new tricks, and have a couple up their sleeves in store for Xi'an. HUSTLERS by 9


amazing...

Lol, was a good prediction eh? We didn't establish the run or the pass and the Hustlers won by 9 Good game to you guys, completely dominated our offense once again. Atleast we kept the score somewhat respectable this time. Good luck in the next round, hopefully we'll have lost to the eventual champions!

yeah we didn't have a freakin center that game either. and turnovers killed us. good game either way.

Originally posted by canadian,eh!
I'm hoping AA isn't denied their shot at redemption versus sumatra the way we were denied our shot versus PSK last year.

We'll be ready for the Horde.

great game Addcition
it was defensive battle most of the game
your offense just made the plays when needed

Great game HKH. You held our offense in check, and even with our great defensive effort we couldn't get it done. Good luck in the finals and down the road!

Originally posted by big_poppa2x
yeah we didn't have a freakin center that game either. and turnovers killed us. good game either way.

It was a good game. Our starting RG went inactive and his contract ran out. We didn't have a starting RG or backup Center and had to use CPU players instead. So I know how you feel.

I knew it was going to be a very close game and I was not disappointed.

Good game from a good team.