WEST:
Playoff likely teams in no particular order...
Boendby Pee Wee Bengals = don't see them being much different than S23, so one of the powerhouse teams of the West.
Crib Midgets = don't see them being much different than S23, so one of the powerhouse teams of the West.
The Insane Asylum = don't see them being much different than S23, so one of the powerhouse teams of the West.
PAIN NATION MIDGETS = solid team in S23, don't think much will change in S24.
CrackerTown Juniors = solid team in S23, don't think much will change in S24.
The Pee Wee University = new Gold team but owned/run by LE, should be a solid team in S24.
Playoff bubble teams...
Middleville Thunderbolts = had a strong 2nd half of the season, will be a playoff team if they continue that success in S24.
Rockford Revival - Jekyll & Hyde team. Could be a playoff team if they bring their Jekyll game, possible demotion if they bring their Hyde game.
Atlantic City Surf - decent team, could make the playoffs of they step it up a notch. Unlikely they will fall to demotion level if they don't.
Lunch Box = I think Nif wants to go back to Silver, but a surprise meltdown by BNI late last season kept them in Gold. Nif said he is boosting, so I see LB missing both the playoffs and demotion again.
we bring you LOVE = Experienced coaching staff should keep them from being demoted, but I don't see them making the playoffs either.
Demotion or close teams:
Michigan Crusaders = unknown team that didn't play many scrimmages last season, so hard to tell. I don't see them as a playoff team, but might be good enough to stave off demotion.
Arizona Spittoons = in the same boat as Michigan, largely unknown team that didn't play many scrimmages. I don't see them making the playoffs, but might be good enough to avoid demotion.
Nero's Fiddle = good Silver team, but just not ready for Gold yet. Owner did have a previous Gold team that was demoted their 1st season, I see this team following suit.
St. Clair Murder Squad - good team, but wont be boosted and probably not CEQ either. Will need a couple wins over boosted teams to avoid demotion.
Los Cobras - owner bought his way into Gold, doesn't look like he is evening fielding a team this season. Guaranteed demotion.
EAST:
Playoff likely teams in no particular order...
Baytown Bulldogs = don't see them being much different than S23, so one of the powerhouse teams of the West.
Ogopogo Lake Monsters = don't see them being much different than S23, so one of the powerhouse teams of the West.
Chicago 85' Bears = don't see them being much different than S23, so one of the powerhouse teams of the West.
Short Bus Window Lickers = solid team in S23, don't think much will change in S24.
Fighting Gamecocks = solid team in S23, don't think much will change in S24.
Wood Village Whistle Pigs = previous gold team with tons of coaching talent, should be a good team in S24.
Sons Of Anarchy = previous gold team that did well against Gold teams in a lot of scrimmages in S23, should be a good team in S24.
Playoff bubble teams...
Maine Grenadiers = probably a playoff team, but didn't look like the MG of old and if they continue their fall, might not make the playoffs.
Devil's Advocates = good team that just made the playoffs last season, but the East looks harder this season, so I see them just missing the playoffs unless they turn it up a notch.
Shy Town Bears = had a decent S23, but unless things change, I don't see them making the playoffs, but also not getting demoted.
Twin Peaks = no players on roster yet, but the co-owner has a bunch of free agents, probably just has not signed them yet. With the East looking harder this season, I think TP will struggle just to get to 8-8, but has the talent to surprise us with a playoff birth.
Demotion or close teams:
Springfield Test Dummies = didn't have a very good S23, will need to pick it up a notch to avoid demotion.
Montpellier Wildcats = didn't have a very good S23, will need to pick it up a notch to avoid demotion.
Chiefs Pee Wee = might have won their Silver league, but didn't look good in their scrimmages against good teams. I don't see them staying in Gold.
Hardly Athletic = same as the Chiefs, might have won their Silver league, but was less than impressive in scrimmages and will likely be demoted.
Little Green Men = was told this team would be non-competitive, so probably all CPU players.
AND IF YOU DON'T LIKE ANY OF MY PREDICTIONS, PROVE ME WRONG!!!
Playoff likely teams in no particular order...
Boendby Pee Wee Bengals = don't see them being much different than S23, so one of the powerhouse teams of the West.
Crib Midgets = don't see them being much different than S23, so one of the powerhouse teams of the West.
The Insane Asylum = don't see them being much different than S23, so one of the powerhouse teams of the West.
PAIN NATION MIDGETS = solid team in S23, don't think much will change in S24.
CrackerTown Juniors = solid team in S23, don't think much will change in S24.
The Pee Wee University = new Gold team but owned/run by LE, should be a solid team in S24.
Playoff bubble teams...
Middleville Thunderbolts = had a strong 2nd half of the season, will be a playoff team if they continue that success in S24.
Rockford Revival - Jekyll & Hyde team. Could be a playoff team if they bring their Jekyll game, possible demotion if they bring their Hyde game.
Atlantic City Surf - decent team, could make the playoffs of they step it up a notch. Unlikely they will fall to demotion level if they don't.
Lunch Box = I think Nif wants to go back to Silver, but a surprise meltdown by BNI late last season kept them in Gold. Nif said he is boosting, so I see LB missing both the playoffs and demotion again.
we bring you LOVE = Experienced coaching staff should keep them from being demoted, but I don't see them making the playoffs either.
Demotion or close teams:
Michigan Crusaders = unknown team that didn't play many scrimmages last season, so hard to tell. I don't see them as a playoff team, but might be good enough to stave off demotion.
Arizona Spittoons = in the same boat as Michigan, largely unknown team that didn't play many scrimmages. I don't see them making the playoffs, but might be good enough to avoid demotion.
Nero's Fiddle = good Silver team, but just not ready for Gold yet. Owner did have a previous Gold team that was demoted their 1st season, I see this team following suit.
St. Clair Murder Squad - good team, but wont be boosted and probably not CEQ either. Will need a couple wins over boosted teams to avoid demotion.
Los Cobras - owner bought his way into Gold, doesn't look like he is evening fielding a team this season. Guaranteed demotion.
EAST:
Playoff likely teams in no particular order...
Baytown Bulldogs = don't see them being much different than S23, so one of the powerhouse teams of the West.
Ogopogo Lake Monsters = don't see them being much different than S23, so one of the powerhouse teams of the West.
Chicago 85' Bears = don't see them being much different than S23, so one of the powerhouse teams of the West.
Short Bus Window Lickers = solid team in S23, don't think much will change in S24.
Fighting Gamecocks = solid team in S23, don't think much will change in S24.
Wood Village Whistle Pigs = previous gold team with tons of coaching talent, should be a good team in S24.
Sons Of Anarchy = previous gold team that did well against Gold teams in a lot of scrimmages in S23, should be a good team in S24.
Playoff bubble teams...
Maine Grenadiers = probably a playoff team, but didn't look like the MG of old and if they continue their fall, might not make the playoffs.
Devil's Advocates = good team that just made the playoffs last season, but the East looks harder this season, so I see them just missing the playoffs unless they turn it up a notch.
Shy Town Bears = had a decent S23, but unless things change, I don't see them making the playoffs, but also not getting demoted.
Twin Peaks = no players on roster yet, but the co-owner has a bunch of free agents, probably just has not signed them yet. With the East looking harder this season, I think TP will struggle just to get to 8-8, but has the talent to surprise us with a playoff birth.
Demotion or close teams:
Springfield Test Dummies = didn't have a very good S23, will need to pick it up a notch to avoid demotion.
Montpellier Wildcats = didn't have a very good S23, will need to pick it up a notch to avoid demotion.
Chiefs Pee Wee = might have won their Silver league, but didn't look good in their scrimmages against good teams. I don't see them staying in Gold.
Hardly Athletic = same as the Chiefs, might have won their Silver league, but was less than impressive in scrimmages and will likely be demoted.
Little Green Men = was told this team would be non-competitive, so probably all CPU players.
AND IF YOU DON'T LIKE ANY OF MY PREDICTIONS, PROVE ME WRONG!!!
Edited by Gerr on Aug 23, 2011 14:42:33
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