Game of the week for week 12:
South Africa Hitmen (10-1) vs Sahara Sand Storm (10-1)
South Africa is coming off their biggest win of the season, knocking off the previously undefeated Kings of Cape Verde. S. Africa's loss was to Casablanca, a game they led until the last 5 seconds of the game despite never finding the end zone.
Sahara's only loss was to Cape Verde.
This game could be a preview of the semi-finals or finals of the playoffs. I don't expect either team to tip their hands towards their playoff strategies, so we may see some very vanilla offensive schemes or something truly bizarre to throw the other team off.
Offense: Both quarterbacks are excellent, but we like Hoying a touch more than the higher-leveled Montana. Both teams are solid at rushing and blocking. We would choose S.Africa's receivers over Sahara's though, so it comes down to the defensive side.
Defense: South Africa has a fearsome foursome at starting linebackers and their strong safety can cover the whole field as a last line of defense. The Hitmen also have a solid line with a little more strength up front.
Special teams: Both are good; no advantage
Prediction: We think both teams will try to exploit areas of the other team in order to 'advance scout', which will open them up to big plays if they don't win. Despite both teams having top tier defenses, we think this will be a high scoring affair. We just like the depth of South Africa too much not to take them.
Final score: South Africa 34 Sahara 24
South Africa Hitmen (10-1) vs Sahara Sand Storm (10-1)
South Africa is coming off their biggest win of the season, knocking off the previously undefeated Kings of Cape Verde. S. Africa's loss was to Casablanca, a game they led until the last 5 seconds of the game despite never finding the end zone.
Sahara's only loss was to Cape Verde.
This game could be a preview of the semi-finals or finals of the playoffs. I don't expect either team to tip their hands towards their playoff strategies, so we may see some very vanilla offensive schemes or something truly bizarre to throw the other team off.
Offense: Both quarterbacks are excellent, but we like Hoying a touch more than the higher-leveled Montana. Both teams are solid at rushing and blocking. We would choose S.Africa's receivers over Sahara's though, so it comes down to the defensive side.
Defense: South Africa has a fearsome foursome at starting linebackers and their strong safety can cover the whole field as a last line of defense. The Hitmen also have a solid line with a little more strength up front.
Special teams: Both are good; no advantage
Prediction: We think both teams will try to exploit areas of the other team in order to 'advance scout', which will open them up to big plays if they don't win. Despite both teams having top tier defenses, we think this will be a high scoring affair. We just like the depth of South Africa too much not to take them.
Final score: South Africa 34 Sahara 24
