Love your analysis of all games. Awesome. As I have players on both Lancaster and Tradewest, this conference is the one I look to more often.
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Thanks for giving us the playoff implications for the games this week. Also thanks for adding that extra pressure on me to worry about my game 
. After this week, the dust will settle and the playoff picture gets a little clearer.
Coach Dawg
. After this week, the dust will settle and the playoff picture gets a little clearer.Coach Dawg
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Well, to add to the pressure, I'd appreciate if you would somehow demoralize Listowel so they can't recover in time for their week 16 game against the Lucky.
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The Rankings Summary for the WESTERN conference:
Rank Team - Rating (Change from last week)
1 Port Moody Megalodon - 11.570 (--)
2 Laval Lumberjacks - 10.961 (--)
3 Gaffney Indians - 10.708 (+1)
4 Tradewest Battletoads - 10.378 (+1)
5 Listowel Huskies - 10.304 (-2)
6 Ogopogo Lake Monsters - 10.000 (--)
7 Québec City Dirtbags - 8.914 (--)
8 Saskatchewan Wolf Pack - 8.727 (+1)
9 Grise Fjord ^^^Kodiaks^^^ - 8.528 (-1)
10 Memphis Maulers - 8.274 (+1)
11 Westwood Bruins - 8.251 (-1)
12 Thunder Bay Titans - 7.862 (--)
13 B.K. Thunderbirds - 7.033 (--)
14 saskatchewan limas - 5.485 (--)
15 Bologna Towers - 4.554 (--)
16 Arctic Circle Jerks - 3.542 (--)
The Rankings Summary for the EASTERN conference:
Rank Team - Rating (Change from last week)
1 Puvirnituq Musketeers - 11.363 (--)
2 Winnipeg Wolves - 11.172 (--)
3 Quebec Quasars - 10.857 (+1)
4 Antioch Inferno - 10.577 (-1)
5 Hamilton Lightning - 10.008 (--)
6 Lancaster Hustlas - 9.683 (+1)
7 Halifax Fighting Irish - 9.573 (-1)
8 Lincoln Lucky - 8.774 (--)
9 Niagara Assassins - 8.746 (--)
10 Nova Scotia Snakes - 7.553 (--)
11 S.W.O. Swamp Donkeys - 7.127 (+1)
12 Blitzkrieg Bandits - 7.055 (-1)
13 Toronto Bobcats - 6.682 (--)
14 Yellowknife Rented Mules - 5.539 (--)
15 Canadian Military - 4.270 (--)
16 Sacramento Terror - 3.492 (--)
Upcoming Games of the Week: (I'm going to mention all of them just for good measure).
WESTERN CONFERENCE
saskatchewan at Port Moody - Port Moody could lose and Laval could end up as the #1 seed, but if that happens, I wouldn't look for it to be this week. As for the limas, a win still means they keep their position as the third worst team in the conference.
Laval at Listowel - Listowel looks to rebound after their loss on the road to the Lake Monsters. Listowel needs a win to keep pace with Laval and Gaffney, and would actually take the #2 seed with the win by virtue of wins over the other two teams (assuming the Megalodon beat the limas). A loss, however, could easily drop Listowel down to the #6 spot. Laval can hold onto the #2 seed with a win, while a loss could drop them into the #5 seed.
Gaffney at Saskatchewan - As a bit of an underachiever this season, the Wolf Pack could use this big win to keep in the forefront of the playoff discussion. With final games against the Towers and Bandits, however, even a loss probably means the Pack will finish at 9-7, and could slide into the seventh or eight spot. On the line for Gaffney is a potential 2 or 3 seed. With a win, Gaffney will remain at the 3 seed for another week (or the 2 seed of Laval loses), but a loss could move them down to the fifth spot.
Tradewest at Memphis - Still more playoff implications as, with some help from Laval, Tradewest could position itself for a home game in the playoffs as the #4 seed. With a loss, they probably hold on to the #5 spot. Memphis, however, is one of the five teams with 6-7 records that are looking to get one of the last couple of playoff spots. Like Saskatchewan, a loss won't doom them as they face off against B.K. and Sacramento to finish the season, so they also should finish no worse than 9-7. If it comes down to it, however, the loss to Saskatchewan earlier in the season could give Saskatchewan an early leg up on a playoff spot, but a win here by Memphis could make that advantage immaterial.
Ogopogo at Thunder Bay - The Titans have only an outside shot at the playoffs, and everything would have to go in its favor. That said, with a loss to the streaking Lake Monsters, you can basically count the Titans out as the only team positioned above them that they have beaten is the Dirtbags. For Ogopogo, a loss means they still hold the sixth seed. With a win, they may hold onto the sixth seed, but could be as high as the fourth seed with losses by Listowel and/or Tradewest (assuming they score a grundel of points to move ahead in the points scored tiebreaker).
B.K. at Québec City - Realistically, the Thunderbirds shot at the playoffs is negligibly above zero, but if they win out (against three teams that candidly just seem to be better), there is at least a chance. However, if they lose to the Dirtbags, they are out. The Dirtbags, however, are part of that mess of 6-7 teams looking to win out to get into the playoffs. With a win here, they should go no worse than 2-1 in their last three games, also to put themselves in position with Saskatchewan and Memphis (both of whom they beat).
Griese Fjord at Westwood - The final two 6-7 teams battle each other to move ahead in the playoff race. The loser can probably be counted out as both teams face tough ending stretches (^^^Kodiaks^^ against Listowel and Puvirnituq, and Bruins against Tradewest and Lancaster).
Bologna vs. Arctic Circle - No playoff implications, but this may prove to be the closest game of them all. Surprisingly, the Towers have yet to be shut-out this year, so I give them a slight edge, and predict they will break their 26 game losing streak.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Sacramento at Puvirnituq - Who are we kidding? Even if the Terror get ahold of the Puvirnituq playbook, and Tonya Harding hires out someone to take out the knees of everyone on Puvirnituq's roster, the Musketeers still pull this one out. The Musketeers position atop the East is safe for another week. If the Terror do win, Hell will have frozen over, and none of us will probably be here next game to worry about the implications.
Winnipeg at Halifax - In a far more intriguing matchup, Halifax looks to end its two game skid. Those Irish boys put quite a scare into the Musketeers, so count on them giving the Wolves all they can handle too. Either way, if the Irish lose, they will still be in the 7th position and if they win, they could move into the 6th position. The Wolves will also hold onto the #2 spot, regardless of whether they win or lose, and regardless of what happens with Puvirnituq or Quebec.
Quebec at Hamilton - Another good game between similarly talented teams. The Quasars need the win to hold onto the 3rd seed (or could have an Antioch loss), but should drop no further than the #4 seed with a loss. Should Hamilton win and Antioch lose, Hamilton could then take over at #4 and hopes to get a home playoff game. With a loss, they still drop to no worse than the #6 seed.
Antioch at Lancaster - Antioch has the 3rd highest scoring offense in all of Canada A #2, and Lancaster has CA#2's 3rd best scoring defense so, on paper, this looks to be a good matchup. As for the implications, an Inferno win could push them into the 3rd seed so they can avoid Puvirnituq in the first two rounds of the playoffs (but would require a Quasars loss), while Lancaster could drop to the seventh seed. With an Inferno loss, Antioch could drop to the 6th seed, and Lancaster could move as far up as the 4th seed.
Lincoln at Canadian - The Military have actually scored points in each of their last two games, so can they pull the upset? I'm clearly biased here, but it's only slightly more likely than the Terror beating the Musketeers. Scoring points in a third consecutive game should be enough of a moral victory for the Military. I see Lincoln holding on to the 8th spot after this game, and the Military checking in at a solid #15. Of course, should the Lucky be unlucky, Lincoln will still hold the #8 seed by virtue of their head-to-head against Niagara.
Yellowknife at Niagara - Neither team can move into playoff position with a win this week, and the Assassins can only hope to win to position themselves for a potential move up in the last week of the season. Yellowknife is out of it.
Blitzkrieg at S.W.O. - Like the prior game, neither team can do much this week, and the Swamp Donkeys will be eliminated this week if the Lucky win. A win by the Lucky also pretty much eliminates the Bandits as the Lucky still hold the head to head advantage there.
Nova Scotia at Toronto - Not really any playoff implications here this week either. Toronto is, at this point, preparing for next season, while a win by the Snakes keeps their hopes alive only if the Military pull of a miracle upset.
I normally don't quote huge like this, but Iguazu, this was absolutely a work of beauty. Brought a tear to my eye.
You're a talented sports writer, I'm guessing this isn't your first time
Oh, and this gets my vote for greatest Canada A2 post ever.
The Rankings Summary for the WESTERN conference:
Rank Team - Rating (Change from last week)
1 Port Moody Megalodon - 11.570 (--)
2 Laval Lumberjacks - 10.961 (--)
3 Gaffney Indians - 10.708 (+1)
4 Tradewest Battletoads - 10.378 (+1)
5 Listowel Huskies - 10.304 (-2)
6 Ogopogo Lake Monsters - 10.000 (--)
7 Québec City Dirtbags - 8.914 (--)
8 Saskatchewan Wolf Pack - 8.727 (+1)
9 Grise Fjord ^^^Kodiaks^^^ - 8.528 (-1)
10 Memphis Maulers - 8.274 (+1)
11 Westwood Bruins - 8.251 (-1)
12 Thunder Bay Titans - 7.862 (--)
13 B.K. Thunderbirds - 7.033 (--)
14 saskatchewan limas - 5.485 (--)
15 Bologna Towers - 4.554 (--)
16 Arctic Circle Jerks - 3.542 (--)
The Rankings Summary for the EASTERN conference:
Rank Team - Rating (Change from last week)
1 Puvirnituq Musketeers - 11.363 (--)
2 Winnipeg Wolves - 11.172 (--)
3 Quebec Quasars - 10.857 (+1)
4 Antioch Inferno - 10.577 (-1)
5 Hamilton Lightning - 10.008 (--)
6 Lancaster Hustlas - 9.683 (+1)
7 Halifax Fighting Irish - 9.573 (-1)
8 Lincoln Lucky - 8.774 (--)
9 Niagara Assassins - 8.746 (--)
10 Nova Scotia Snakes - 7.553 (--)
11 S.W.O. Swamp Donkeys - 7.127 (+1)
12 Blitzkrieg Bandits - 7.055 (-1)
13 Toronto Bobcats - 6.682 (--)
14 Yellowknife Rented Mules - 5.539 (--)
15 Canadian Military - 4.270 (--)
16 Sacramento Terror - 3.492 (--)
Upcoming Games of the Week: (I'm going to mention all of them just for good measure).
WESTERN CONFERENCE
saskatchewan at Port Moody - Port Moody could lose and Laval could end up as the #1 seed, but if that happens, I wouldn't look for it to be this week. As for the limas, a win still means they keep their position as the third worst team in the conference.
Laval at Listowel - Listowel looks to rebound after their loss on the road to the Lake Monsters. Listowel needs a win to keep pace with Laval and Gaffney, and would actually take the #2 seed with the win by virtue of wins over the other two teams (assuming the Megalodon beat the limas). A loss, however, could easily drop Listowel down to the #6 spot. Laval can hold onto the #2 seed with a win, while a loss could drop them into the #5 seed.
Gaffney at Saskatchewan - As a bit of an underachiever this season, the Wolf Pack could use this big win to keep in the forefront of the playoff discussion. With final games against the Towers and Bandits, however, even a loss probably means the Pack will finish at 9-7, and could slide into the seventh or eight spot. On the line for Gaffney is a potential 2 or 3 seed. With a win, Gaffney will remain at the 3 seed for another week (or the 2 seed of Laval loses), but a loss could move them down to the fifth spot.
Tradewest at Memphis - Still more playoff implications as, with some help from Laval, Tradewest could position itself for a home game in the playoffs as the #4 seed. With a loss, they probably hold on to the #5 spot. Memphis, however, is one of the five teams with 6-7 records that are looking to get one of the last couple of playoff spots. Like Saskatchewan, a loss won't doom them as they face off against B.K. and Sacramento to finish the season, so they also should finish no worse than 9-7. If it comes down to it, however, the loss to Saskatchewan earlier in the season could give Saskatchewan an early leg up on a playoff spot, but a win here by Memphis could make that advantage immaterial.
Ogopogo at Thunder Bay - The Titans have only an outside shot at the playoffs, and everything would have to go in its favor. That said, with a loss to the streaking Lake Monsters, you can basically count the Titans out as the only team positioned above them that they have beaten is the Dirtbags. For Ogopogo, a loss means they still hold the sixth seed. With a win, they may hold onto the sixth seed, but could be as high as the fourth seed with losses by Listowel and/or Tradewest (assuming they score a grundel of points to move ahead in the points scored tiebreaker).
B.K. at Québec City - Realistically, the Thunderbirds shot at the playoffs is negligibly above zero, but if they win out (against three teams that candidly just seem to be better), there is at least a chance. However, if they lose to the Dirtbags, they are out. The Dirtbags, however, are part of that mess of 6-7 teams looking to win out to get into the playoffs. With a win here, they should go no worse than 2-1 in their last three games, also to put themselves in position with Saskatchewan and Memphis (both of whom they beat).
Griese Fjord at Westwood - The final two 6-7 teams battle each other to move ahead in the playoff race. The loser can probably be counted out as both teams face tough ending stretches (^^^Kodiaks^^ against Listowel and Puvirnituq, and Bruins against Tradewest and Lancaster).
Bologna vs. Arctic Circle - No playoff implications, but this may prove to be the closest game of them all. Surprisingly, the Towers have yet to be shut-out this year, so I give them a slight edge, and predict they will break their 26 game losing streak.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Sacramento at Puvirnituq - Who are we kidding? Even if the Terror get ahold of the Puvirnituq playbook, and Tonya Harding hires out someone to take out the knees of everyone on Puvirnituq's roster, the Musketeers still pull this one out. The Musketeers position atop the East is safe for another week. If the Terror do win, Hell will have frozen over, and none of us will probably be here next game to worry about the implications.
Winnipeg at Halifax - In a far more intriguing matchup, Halifax looks to end its two game skid. Those Irish boys put quite a scare into the Musketeers, so count on them giving the Wolves all they can handle too. Either way, if the Irish lose, they will still be in the 7th position and if they win, they could move into the 6th position. The Wolves will also hold onto the #2 spot, regardless of whether they win or lose, and regardless of what happens with Puvirnituq or Quebec.
Quebec at Hamilton - Another good game between similarly talented teams. The Quasars need the win to hold onto the 3rd seed (or could have an Antioch loss), but should drop no further than the #4 seed with a loss. Should Hamilton win and Antioch lose, Hamilton could then take over at #4 and hopes to get a home playoff game. With a loss, they still drop to no worse than the #6 seed.
Antioch at Lancaster - Antioch has the 3rd highest scoring offense in all of Canada A #2, and Lancaster has CA#2's 3rd best scoring defense so, on paper, this looks to be a good matchup. As for the implications, an Inferno win could push them into the 3rd seed so they can avoid Puvirnituq in the first two rounds of the playoffs (but would require a Quasars loss), while Lancaster could drop to the seventh seed. With an Inferno loss, Antioch could drop to the 6th seed, and Lancaster could move as far up as the 4th seed.
Lincoln at Canadian - The Military have actually scored points in each of their last two games, so can they pull the upset? I'm clearly biased here, but it's only slightly more likely than the Terror beating the Musketeers. Scoring points in a third consecutive game should be enough of a moral victory for the Military. I see Lincoln holding on to the 8th spot after this game, and the Military checking in at a solid #15. Of course, should the Lucky be unlucky, Lincoln will still hold the #8 seed by virtue of their head-to-head against Niagara.
Yellowknife at Niagara - Neither team can move into playoff position with a win this week, and the Assassins can only hope to win to position themselves for a potential move up in the last week of the season. Yellowknife is out of it.
Blitzkrieg at S.W.O. - Like the prior game, neither team can do much this week, and the Swamp Donkeys will be eliminated this week if the Lucky win. A win by the Lucky also pretty much eliminates the Bandits as the Lucky still hold the head to head advantage there.
Nova Scotia at Toronto - Not really any playoff implications here this week either. Toronto is, at this point, preparing for next season, while a win by the Snakes keeps their hopes alive only if the Military pull of a miracle upset.
I normally don't quote huge like this, but Iguazu, this was absolutely a work of beauty. Brought a tear to my eye.
You're a talented sports writer, I'm guessing this isn't your first time
Oh, and this gets my vote for greatest Canada A2 post ever.
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Updated rankings coming soon.
SPOILER - I won't be so complimentary of Puvurnitiq this week after allowing three Terror receivers to get behind the secondary for TD receptions of 50+ yards.
SPOILER - I won't be so complimentary of Puvurnitiq this week after allowing three Terror receivers to get behind the secondary for TD receptions of 50+ yards.
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Originally posted by iguazu_cn
Updated rankings coming soon.
SPOILER - I won't be so complimentary of Puvurnitiq this week after allowing three Terror receivers to get behind the secondary for TD receptions of 50+ yards.
haha, so true. That's what happens when you start looking too far ahead.
Truth be told bigger upsets have happened, and I'm glad the offense gave us the early 49-0 lead. Otherwise, Puvi's moral would have dropped to the 30's like Nova Scotia's
Updated rankings coming soon.
SPOILER - I won't be so complimentary of Puvurnitiq this week after allowing three Terror receivers to get behind the secondary for TD receptions of 50+ yards.
haha, so true. That's what happens when you start looking too far ahead.
Truth be told bigger upsets have happened, and I'm glad the offense gave us the early 49-0 lead. Otherwise, Puvi's moral would have dropped to the 30's like Nova Scotia's
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The Rankings Summary for the WESTERN conference:
Rank Team - Rating (Change from last week)
1 Port Moody Megalodon - 11.779 (--)
2 Gaffney Indians - 11.045 (+1)
3 Listowel Huskies - 11.006 (+2)
4 Laval Lumberjacks - 10.889 (-2)
5 Tradewest Battletoads - 10.734 (-1)
6 Ogopogo Lake Monsters - 10.407 (--)
7 Québec City Dirtbags - 9.078 (--)
8 Westwood Bruins - 8.919 (+3)
9 Saskatchewan Wolf Pack - 8.766 (-1)
10 Grise Fjord ^^^Kodiaks^^^ - 8.448 (-1)
11 Memphis Maulers - 8.337 (-1)
12 Thunder Bay Titans - 7.860 (--)
13 B.K. Thunderbirds - 7.154 (--)
14 saskatchewan limas - 5.763 (--)
15 Bologna Towers - 5.301 (--)
16 Arctic Circle Jerks - 4.062 (--)
The Rankings Summary for the EASTERN conference:
Rank Team - Rating (Change from last week)
1 Puvirnituq Musketeers - 11.648 (--)
2 Winnipeg Wolves - 11.618 (--)
3 Quebec Quasars - 11.171 (--)
4 Antioch Inferno - 10.896 (--)
5 Hamilton Lightning - 9.921 (--)
6 Halifax Fighting Irish - 9.705 (+1)
7 Lancaster Hustlas - 9.608 (-1)
8 Lincoln Lucky - 9.159 (--)
9 Niagara Assassins - 9.048 (--)
10 Nova Scotia Snakes - 7.993 (--)
11 S.W.O. Swamp Donkeys - 7.749 (--)
12 Blitzkrieg Bandits - 7.137 (--)
13 Toronto Bobcats - 6.825 (--)
14 Yellowknife Rented Mules - 5.722 (--)
15 Canadian Military - 4.683 (--)
16 Sacramento Terror - 4.223 (--)
Upcoming Games of the Week
Western Conference
Port Moody at Gaffney - Clearly the biggest game of the Week in the West. If the Megalodon pulls it out, it will be guaranteed the #1 seed and home field advantage (read: extra $$$) throughout the Western draw of the playoffs. If the Indians win, they can take over that coveted #1 spot.
Listowel at Griese Fjord - Coming off the big win against Laval, the Huskies need to continue the surge to hold onto that #3 seed. In fact, with a win and an Indians loss, Listowel could position itself for that #2 overall seed. The Carets need a win, but with their last two games, it looks to be just too much to overcome for them to get into the playoffs.
Westwood at Tradewest - Another game between two playoff teams looking to preserve or better their current playoff position. Tradewest is sitting in that coveted #4 spot, but a loss could send them on the road in round 1 of the playoffs. Westwood sits in that #8 seed and any loss there may send them packing as they have another tough game next week against Lancaster.
Eastern Conference
Puvirnituq at Quebec - The Quasars beat the Terror 142-0, while the Mouseketeers beat them 56-20. Sacramento has certainly improved from week 2 to week 14, but even the Military shut them out (as has every team other than Puvirnituq). Here's to hoping the Inuits were testing defensive and offensive schemes knowing it was essentially a bye week, or that they were just trying to make a fool of me for picking them in a walkover. Quebec needs to win to hold on to the #3 seed as Antioch holds the tie breaker. Win or lose Puvirnituq holds on to the #1 seed, but they really need to win to regain my respect.
Lancaster at Winnipeg - Win or lose, the Wolves stay at #2, but a win gives them an outside chance at the #1 seed if the Muskies drop their last two (unlikely, but not out of the realm of possibility). The Hustlas also need a win to stay at #6, and a win should move them up a spot after Hamilton loses to the Lucky (wishful thinking?). A loss could move them down to the #7 spot as they would likely have the same record as Halifax, who holds the tiebreaker.
Hamilton at Lincoln - The Lightning go on the road to try and end the Lucky's four game win streak. Unless Halifax takes one from Puvirnituq's book and tries to lose to the Terror, Lincoln will hold onto the #8 spot for another week, although it increases the pressure on the Lucky to win against a very tough Listowel team next week. Realistically, Hamilton can't overtake Antioch, even though they hold the head-to-head tiebreaker as Antioch should clinch at least a top 4 seed this week with a win over S.W.O. A loss by the Lightning, however, could put their current #5 seed in jeopardy, particularly with another tough game against the Dirtbags next week.
Halifax at Sacramento - After my complete disregard for the slow building Terror's abilities last week, they set out to prove me wrong by dedicating their offense to the long ball against the undefeated Musketeers. Although the Terror only connected on a third of their passes, three of their ten completions accounted for 84% of their offensive yards for the game, and for all of the points scored this season. I don't know if the Terror will again throw long 90% of the time, but it so they may get lucky and score a few more points before the season is over. Points or not, Halifax should rebound from the tough three game skid, and return to the form they showed in beating the Bobcats and Military. The Irish should easily hold to the #7 seed, and may take over at #6 if the Hustlas lose to the Wolves.
Rank Team - Rating (Change from last week)
1 Port Moody Megalodon - 11.779 (--)
2 Gaffney Indians - 11.045 (+1)
3 Listowel Huskies - 11.006 (+2)
4 Laval Lumberjacks - 10.889 (-2)
5 Tradewest Battletoads - 10.734 (-1)
6 Ogopogo Lake Monsters - 10.407 (--)
7 Québec City Dirtbags - 9.078 (--)
8 Westwood Bruins - 8.919 (+3)
9 Saskatchewan Wolf Pack - 8.766 (-1)
10 Grise Fjord ^^^Kodiaks^^^ - 8.448 (-1)
11 Memphis Maulers - 8.337 (-1)
12 Thunder Bay Titans - 7.860 (--)
13 B.K. Thunderbirds - 7.154 (--)
14 saskatchewan limas - 5.763 (--)
15 Bologna Towers - 5.301 (--)
16 Arctic Circle Jerks - 4.062 (--)
The Rankings Summary for the EASTERN conference:
Rank Team - Rating (Change from last week)
1 Puvirnituq Musketeers - 11.648 (--)
2 Winnipeg Wolves - 11.618 (--)
3 Quebec Quasars - 11.171 (--)
4 Antioch Inferno - 10.896 (--)
5 Hamilton Lightning - 9.921 (--)
6 Halifax Fighting Irish - 9.705 (+1)
7 Lancaster Hustlas - 9.608 (-1)
8 Lincoln Lucky - 9.159 (--)
9 Niagara Assassins - 9.048 (--)
10 Nova Scotia Snakes - 7.993 (--)
11 S.W.O. Swamp Donkeys - 7.749 (--)
12 Blitzkrieg Bandits - 7.137 (--)
13 Toronto Bobcats - 6.825 (--)
14 Yellowknife Rented Mules - 5.722 (--)
15 Canadian Military - 4.683 (--)
16 Sacramento Terror - 4.223 (--)
Upcoming Games of the Week
Western Conference
Port Moody at Gaffney - Clearly the biggest game of the Week in the West. If the Megalodon pulls it out, it will be guaranteed the #1 seed and home field advantage (read: extra $$$) throughout the Western draw of the playoffs. If the Indians win, they can take over that coveted #1 spot.
Listowel at Griese Fjord - Coming off the big win against Laval, the Huskies need to continue the surge to hold onto that #3 seed. In fact, with a win and an Indians loss, Listowel could position itself for that #2 overall seed. The Carets need a win, but with their last two games, it looks to be just too much to overcome for them to get into the playoffs.
Westwood at Tradewest - Another game between two playoff teams looking to preserve or better their current playoff position. Tradewest is sitting in that coveted #4 spot, but a loss could send them on the road in round 1 of the playoffs. Westwood sits in that #8 seed and any loss there may send them packing as they have another tough game next week against Lancaster.
Eastern Conference
Puvirnituq at Quebec - The Quasars beat the Terror 142-0, while the Mouseketeers beat them 56-20. Sacramento has certainly improved from week 2 to week 14, but even the Military shut them out (as has every team other than Puvirnituq). Here's to hoping the Inuits were testing defensive and offensive schemes knowing it was essentially a bye week, or that they were just trying to make a fool of me for picking them in a walkover. Quebec needs to win to hold on to the #3 seed as Antioch holds the tie breaker. Win or lose Puvirnituq holds on to the #1 seed, but they really need to win to regain my respect.
Lancaster at Winnipeg - Win or lose, the Wolves stay at #2, but a win gives them an outside chance at the #1 seed if the Muskies drop their last two (unlikely, but not out of the realm of possibility). The Hustlas also need a win to stay at #6, and a win should move them up a spot after Hamilton loses to the Lucky (wishful thinking?). A loss could move them down to the #7 spot as they would likely have the same record as Halifax, who holds the tiebreaker.
Hamilton at Lincoln - The Lightning go on the road to try and end the Lucky's four game win streak. Unless Halifax takes one from Puvirnituq's book and tries to lose to the Terror, Lincoln will hold onto the #8 spot for another week, although it increases the pressure on the Lucky to win against a very tough Listowel team next week. Realistically, Hamilton can't overtake Antioch, even though they hold the head-to-head tiebreaker as Antioch should clinch at least a top 4 seed this week with a win over S.W.O. A loss by the Lightning, however, could put their current #5 seed in jeopardy, particularly with another tough game against the Dirtbags next week.
Halifax at Sacramento - After my complete disregard for the slow building Terror's abilities last week, they set out to prove me wrong by dedicating their offense to the long ball against the undefeated Musketeers. Although the Terror only connected on a third of their passes, three of their ten completions accounted for 84% of their offensive yards for the game, and for all of the points scored this season. I don't know if the Terror will again throw long 90% of the time, but it so they may get lucky and score a few more points before the season is over. Points or not, Halifax should rebound from the tough three game skid, and return to the form they showed in beating the Bobcats and Military. The Irish should easily hold to the #7 seed, and may take over at #6 if the Hustlas lose to the Wolves.
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Great post. I am sure the Huskies should pull through. And am banking on PMM pulling through also to get us the Number 2 seed.
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Originally posted by iguazu_cn
I won't be so complimentary of Puvurnitiq this week after allowing three Terror receivers to get behind the secondary for TD receptions of 50+ yards.
Originally posted by iguazu_cn
The Quasars beat the Terror 142-0, while the Mouseketeers beat them 56-20. Sacramento has certainly improved from week 2 to week 14, but even the Military shut them out (as has every team other than Puvirnituq). Here's to hoping the Inuits were testing defensive and offensive schemes knowing it was essentially a bye week, or that they were just trying to make a fool of me for picking them in a walkover.
Win or lose Puvirnituq holds on to the #1 seed, but they really need to win to regain my respect.
Unless Halifax takes one from Puvirnituq's book and tries to lose to the Terror,
After my complete disregard for the slow building Terror's abilities last week, they set out to prove me wrong by dedicating their offense to the long ball against the undefeated Musketeers. Although the Terror only connected on a third of their passes, three of their ten completions accounted for 84% of their offensive yards for the game, and for all of the points scored this season. I don't know if the Terror will again throw long 90% of the time, but it so they may get lucky and score a few more points before the season is over.
I don't see this banter ending anytime soon ha
I won't be so complimentary of Puvurnitiq this week after allowing three Terror receivers to get behind the secondary for TD receptions of 50+ yards.
Originally posted by iguazu_cn
The Quasars beat the Terror 142-0, while the Mouseketeers beat them 56-20. Sacramento has certainly improved from week 2 to week 14, but even the Military shut them out (as has every team other than Puvirnituq). Here's to hoping the Inuits were testing defensive and offensive schemes knowing it was essentially a bye week, or that they were just trying to make a fool of me for picking them in a walkover.
Win or lose Puvirnituq holds on to the #1 seed, but they really need to win to regain my respect.
Unless Halifax takes one from Puvirnituq's book and tries to lose to the Terror,
After my complete disregard for the slow building Terror's abilities last week, they set out to prove me wrong by dedicating their offense to the long ball against the undefeated Musketeers. Although the Terror only connected on a third of their passes, three of their ten completions accounted for 84% of their offensive yards for the game, and for all of the points scored this season. I don't know if the Terror will again throw long 90% of the time, but it so they may get lucky and score a few more points before the season is over.
I don't see this banter ending anytime soon ha
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Originally posted by stromstarhammer
I don't see this banter ending anytime soon ha
Well you DID give them their first points of the season, and so many
I don't see this banter ending anytime soon ha
Well you DID give them their first points of the season, and so many
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As dcoor I take full responsibility. XUMuskie85 has already mentioned in several threads that he plans to cut my GMship. Oh I'll get my revenge thoguh. i'm going to release all of the defensive players right before the playoffs; just don't tell him!
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Originally posted by stromstarhammer
As dcoor I take full responsibility. XUMuskie85 has already mentioned in several threads that he plans to cut my GMship. Oh I'll get my revenge thoguh. i'm going to release all of the defensive players right before the playoffs; just don't tell him!
why wait till the playoffs?! Just go ahead and do it now, QUICK, before out game!
...just kidding, here's to what will hopefully be one of the best games of the year!
As dcoor I take full responsibility. XUMuskie85 has already mentioned in several threads that he plans to cut my GMship. Oh I'll get my revenge thoguh. i'm going to release all of the defensive players right before the playoffs; just don't tell him!
why wait till the playoffs?! Just go ahead and do it now, QUICK, before out game!
...just kidding, here's to what will hopefully be one of the best games of the year!
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Originally posted by Guitarist970
Originally posted by stromstarhammer
As dcoor I take full responsibility. XUMuskie85 has already mentioned in several threads that he plans to cut my GMship. Oh I'll get my revenge thoguh. i'm going to release all of the defensive players right before the playoffs; just don't tell him!
why wait till the playoffs?! Just go ahead and do it now, QUICK, before out game!
...just kidding, here's to what will hopefully be one of the best games of the year!
Sure should be GL to both teams
Originally posted by stromstarhammer
As dcoor I take full responsibility. XUMuskie85 has already mentioned in several threads that he plans to cut my GMship. Oh I'll get my revenge thoguh. i'm going to release all of the defensive players right before the playoffs; just don't tell him!
why wait till the playoffs?! Just go ahead and do it now, QUICK, before out game!
...just kidding, here's to what will hopefully be one of the best games of the year!
Sure should be
GL to both teamsGuitarist970
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well one of the best games of the year....debatable depending on what you like in a game.
One HUGE defensive struggle that swung on very few key plays....for sure.
Props to Puvirnituq, you completely shut down our offense in the second half, I really thought we might be able to hold you off as we had the lead going into the 4th quarter but that's the way the ball bounces.
Looking forward to a re-match in the playoffs!
One HUGE defensive struggle that swung on very few key plays....for sure.
Props to Puvirnituq, you completely shut down our offense in the second half, I really thought we might be able to hold you off as we had the lead going into the 4th quarter but that's the way the ball bounces.
Looking forward to a re-match in the playoffs!
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