A few upsets in the first round pave the way for some entertaining second round games in both conferences.
Bay Area vs Roswell
Roswell brought it back late on in the regular season to run Bay Area close, but face a team that has had an overpowering offence up to this point in the season. Roswell will be relying on their creative coaches to work out a way to make up what is a significant level gap. Bay Area remain a firm favourite, but expect it to be close early on.
Anchorage vs RGB
Historically a very close matchup, A#7's most steady offence faces up against one of it's most explosive in a game that should come down to D. Historically RGBs QBs have a panic attack against Anchorage's odd coverage, so this could be decided by whether the Maulers can stop or at least slow Awooga like they did Maroney in the previous round.
Holly vs Ambush
Ambush did well against ATK in the last round but run into a Holly team they match badly with. Holly cruised to a mid-season win and should be big favourites for this game as they look to secure a 2nd consecutive promotion.
Savannah vs Miami
Savannah blew out Miami in what was a high scoring early season affair. They'll be hoping for a repeat and a carry over of their decent D against NC in the first round as they face up to an inconsistant Miami team that flattened Philly in the first round. Close game to call but probably a Savannah win.
Bay Area vs Roswell
Roswell brought it back late on in the regular season to run Bay Area close, but face a team that has had an overpowering offence up to this point in the season. Roswell will be relying on their creative coaches to work out a way to make up what is a significant level gap. Bay Area remain a firm favourite, but expect it to be close early on.
Anchorage vs RGB
Historically a very close matchup, A#7's most steady offence faces up against one of it's most explosive in a game that should come down to D. Historically RGBs QBs have a panic attack against Anchorage's odd coverage, so this could be decided by whether the Maulers can stop or at least slow Awooga like they did Maroney in the previous round.
Holly vs Ambush
Ambush did well against ATK in the last round but run into a Holly team they match badly with. Holly cruised to a mid-season win and should be big favourites for this game as they look to secure a 2nd consecutive promotion.
Savannah vs Miami
Savannah blew out Miami in what was a high scoring early season affair. They'll be hoping for a repeat and a carry over of their decent D against NC in the first round as they face up to an inconsistant Miami team that flattened Philly in the first round. Close game to call but probably a Savannah win.