Camaros vs. Limpers - This should be an interesting match up, one that can clearly place these 2 teams that can be hot and cold. Camaros is definitely a talented team with some experience. They don't have many "solid" wins, but they kept their loses against good teams respectable. Limpers I'm truely confused on. They get blown out by GLB, keep it close with Raiders, have another not so close one with Easy, then don't score but keep it close with a good Madmen team. They have the potential, think it just comes down to lack of experience. Think the Camaros have the edge this one experience alone.
Pick: Camaros 35 - Limpers 7
Punishers vs. Creed - Well this is definitely the top game this week. We get a chance to see what these 2 teams are really made of. Punishers are currently sitting on just 1 loss to a decent Crabs team, but they really haven't played many other teams minus Autobots that can be considered a challenge. They're a good team though so don't sleep on them or you'll leave with your tail between your legs. Creed on the other hand is still a powerhouse on the O side of the ball, but still looking for anything that slighty resembles a D. They have a WK 1 fluke loss, what I would call a good loss against a top Linces team, then a questionable loss to Bay Area. Bay Area is good, but Creed should have never lost this game if they would have even taken 10 minutes to set up a D AI. I see this being another Creed slugfest, see who can score the most while the D's take the day off.
Pick: Creed 51 - Punishers 42
Crabs vs. Cardinals - Tennessee has been on a absolute tear in the East after 2 early season losses. Looks like it really sparked a fire under their ass and made them start trying a bit harder. They're a decent team with a decent game plan that wins games, what more can you ask for. Cardinals on the other hand are still my head-scratcher. They look active, and look on paper to be able to hang with just about anyone, but a bunch of questionable losses to teams they shouldn't have lost to has everyone guessing whats really going on. Also on a side note to the Cards, we got your scrim invite but are baffled as to why you would send one? Maybe one of them can answer this for us.
Pick: Crabs 70 - Cards 10
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1. GLB Headhunters(Western) - The last undefeated team in the league and with cupcakes only remaining, don't see it changing. Lead by a solid D and just as good O it will take something special to knock these guys off from their top spot.
2. Easy Eagles(Western) - Another good Western team that would probably be top of the conference if they were in the East. They're consistent on both sides of the ball with a good management staff that has them well prepared for each game. They have 1 real test left this season before playoffs as they face-off with the Madmen to determine who the #2 of the East will be.
3. Spaniard Linces(Eastern) - After a rather quiet beginning, Linces are now the guys to beat in the East. Despite an early season loss to the Crabs, which I think was purely because it was an early game, they're a good team that can take anyone out any week. They seem to just get stronger as the season goes on which is bad news for the teams they'll face in the playoffs.
4. Marvelous Madmen(Western) - Madmen are another case of if they were in the East they'd probably be #1. They're very similar to the Eagles as they're solid on both sides of the ball and have a staff to match. Again, they face-off with Eagles the last week of the season, but also have to deal with the Raiders on the 2nd to last week. They can't overlook the Raiders of they can see their playoff seed plummet.
5. Tennessee Crabs(Eastern) - Tenn is a good team and after a tough start have shown what they can bring to the table. They broke up Punishers bid for a perfect season in good form. They have a good offense, and their defense is steadily improving. There offense can put up big numbers on almost anyone and their defense doesn't give up much.
6. California Raiders(Western) - Raiders have a very good team, and there 2 losses are very respectable. They held GLB to their lowest score of the season, and their Eagles loss isn't as bad as the score makes it look. Another team with the potential of upsetting anyone any week they play.
7. Smyrna Creed(Eastern) - Don't think anyone can argue that Creeds offense is capable of some big numbers, but as I've said for the last 5-6 weeks, their D is their downfall. Hopefully they took some of what I've said into account and are getting the D up to par with the O for play-offs. If they do everyone should watch out for these guys. If not, just keep their O in check and you'll score pretty easily.
8. Manhattan Punishers(Eastern) - They're sitting pretty with just the 1 loss, but have to play everyone who's anyone in the East to finish the season. Things will get real interesting for them these last 3 weeks, we'll see if the Punishers can bring the pain, or just disappear.
9. Chevy Camaros(Western) - Camaros are a quiet team out of the Western conference. They're a good team stuck in a good conference which makes their record look just so-so. Their main back is a beast who has shown he can put up impressive numbers on anyone. The rest of their team needs to give him a little support for them to do well in the playoffs. Their D is also pretty good, and getting better week in and out. These guys should make some waves come playoffs.
10. Bay Area Lil Bastards(Eastern) - They have the same record as Creed, but clearly not at the same level just yet. They only have 1 test left before playoffs as they play Punishers last week of the season. As far as the O/D go they're decent, but rank just in the top 10 for both. They're going to need to step it up come playoffs or they're going to find an early exit.
Pick: Camaros 35 - Limpers 7
Punishers vs. Creed - Well this is definitely the top game this week. We get a chance to see what these 2 teams are really made of. Punishers are currently sitting on just 1 loss to a decent Crabs team, but they really haven't played many other teams minus Autobots that can be considered a challenge. They're a good team though so don't sleep on them or you'll leave with your tail between your legs. Creed on the other hand is still a powerhouse on the O side of the ball, but still looking for anything that slighty resembles a D. They have a WK 1 fluke loss, what I would call a good loss against a top Linces team, then a questionable loss to Bay Area. Bay Area is good, but Creed should have never lost this game if they would have even taken 10 minutes to set up a D AI. I see this being another Creed slugfest, see who can score the most while the D's take the day off.
Pick: Creed 51 - Punishers 42
Crabs vs. Cardinals - Tennessee has been on a absolute tear in the East after 2 early season losses. Looks like it really sparked a fire under their ass and made them start trying a bit harder. They're a decent team with a decent game plan that wins games, what more can you ask for. Cardinals on the other hand are still my head-scratcher. They look active, and look on paper to be able to hang with just about anyone, but a bunch of questionable losses to teams they shouldn't have lost to has everyone guessing whats really going on. Also on a side note to the Cards, we got your scrim invite but are baffled as to why you would send one? Maybe one of them can answer this for us.
Pick: Crabs 70 - Cards 10
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1. GLB Headhunters(Western) - The last undefeated team in the league and with cupcakes only remaining, don't see it changing. Lead by a solid D and just as good O it will take something special to knock these guys off from their top spot.
2. Easy Eagles(Western) - Another good Western team that would probably be top of the conference if they were in the East. They're consistent on both sides of the ball with a good management staff that has them well prepared for each game. They have 1 real test left this season before playoffs as they face-off with the Madmen to determine who the #2 of the East will be.
3. Spaniard Linces(Eastern) - After a rather quiet beginning, Linces are now the guys to beat in the East. Despite an early season loss to the Crabs, which I think was purely because it was an early game, they're a good team that can take anyone out any week. They seem to just get stronger as the season goes on which is bad news for the teams they'll face in the playoffs.
4. Marvelous Madmen(Western) - Madmen are another case of if they were in the East they'd probably be #1. They're very similar to the Eagles as they're solid on both sides of the ball and have a staff to match. Again, they face-off with Eagles the last week of the season, but also have to deal with the Raiders on the 2nd to last week. They can't overlook the Raiders of they can see their playoff seed plummet.
5. Tennessee Crabs(Eastern) - Tenn is a good team and after a tough start have shown what they can bring to the table. They broke up Punishers bid for a perfect season in good form. They have a good offense, and their defense is steadily improving. There offense can put up big numbers on almost anyone and their defense doesn't give up much.
6. California Raiders(Western) - Raiders have a very good team, and there 2 losses are very respectable. They held GLB to their lowest score of the season, and their Eagles loss isn't as bad as the score makes it look. Another team with the potential of upsetting anyone any week they play.
7. Smyrna Creed(Eastern) - Don't think anyone can argue that Creeds offense is capable of some big numbers, but as I've said for the last 5-6 weeks, their D is their downfall. Hopefully they took some of what I've said into account and are getting the D up to par with the O for play-offs. If they do everyone should watch out for these guys. If not, just keep their O in check and you'll score pretty easily.
8. Manhattan Punishers(Eastern) - They're sitting pretty with just the 1 loss, but have to play everyone who's anyone in the East to finish the season. Things will get real interesting for them these last 3 weeks, we'll see if the Punishers can bring the pain, or just disappear.
9. Chevy Camaros(Western) - Camaros are a quiet team out of the Western conference. They're a good team stuck in a good conference which makes their record look just so-so. Their main back is a beast who has shown he can put up impressive numbers on anyone. The rest of their team needs to give him a little support for them to do well in the playoffs. Their D is also pretty good, and getting better week in and out. These guys should make some waves come playoffs.
10. Bay Area Lil Bastards(Eastern) - They have the same record as Creed, but clearly not at the same level just yet. They only have 1 test left before playoffs as they play Punishers last week of the season. As far as the O/D go they're decent, but rank just in the top 10 for both. They're going to need to step it up come playoffs or they're going to find an early exit.
Edited by nlthorne on Sep 11, 2009 13:56:05
