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xeef
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Good effort on the write up. makes this a bit less "watingforsomethingtohappeny"
 
TheBuck
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Thank you for taking the time for the write up Maldinor ...
 
Toric
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you guys joining the Evil Tournament??

it was a blast last season! one of the best run that I've seen in a long time..
 
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Feelers checking in, we've been taking some time away from the game......excuse me as I need to get my players trained and team prepped for the onslaught that will be Alpha this season!
 
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Let's dance.
 
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Nice write up.

Not sure or not if Black STEEL Storm will be competitive. We have two teams in WL now but 3/4 of the roster didn't have any AEQ until now. I'm kinda itching to play around with these dots some so we'll see. Good luck to everyone this season.
 
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nice write up! in my mind i think the dragons and ballers are pretty even i might even go give the dragons the upper hand! but i appericate the kind words hopefully we can live up to your predictions lol
 
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Nice work. I don't know if I like you watching Danbury. I hear the Lumberjacks are a nice team to watch.
 
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Originally posted by Lewk57
Nice work. I don't know if I like you watching Danbury. I hear the Lumberjacks are a nice team to watch.


We are in competitive this season.. Going to destroy all of them and jump into next season with tons of MVP gear and a gold trophy that the Outlawz always keep up from obtaining..


People feel free to watch us, because we will still be meeting you in tourneys..


I miss you guys already
 
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Just wanted to bump this awesome write up. Nice job Maldinor!

Originally posted by Maldinor
Ok....here is a short Nostradumbarse shot at the way this league will go this year

First of all.....what were they doing with the conference balance?....at first glance, and second glance for that matter, Alpha is loaded.....Zeta.....not so much to put it kindly. I don't know a lot about a lot of the teams in this league this year.....and while there may be a surprise or two in there......I doubt it....really.

I am going to list the teams in groupings from contenders on down....no record projections....Zeta first.

Zeta:
Should we just call it Ballers and the Rest of the Guys Conference? Look, this is not to be disparaging to any team, but with few exceptions, I see the Ballers romping to the League finals here....how's that for cutting to the chase....

Contenders:
Montreal Ballers: Solid team that has been in contention in elite from day one of team creation. Still waiting to take a championship and came close last year. The skids are greased this season for them to show up in the league championship again and I will be surprised if they are upset on the way....and from this viewpoint, I only see one team that could get in their way......

Shangri-La Dragon's Revenge: Team showed up last year as a big time competitor. Knew they would be good, didn't know they would be that good. Solid group that should fight the Ballers to make it to the league championship. In the playoffs, most anything can happen....I don't think they are as good as the Ballers....but damn close and it wouldn't surprise me to see them in the league championship game


Half a Step Back:
Minsk Mullet Mafia: Solid team. Will make the playoffs but not going to beat the top teams. Will win the games they should and probably host a playoff game.

Gimmelshtump Lawn Gnomes: Stepped down in competition for season 31 and took home the gold....congrats. Now back to the meat grinder. The Gnomes are a very solid organization that always competes well, but just seems a little behind the top teams in elite. Being in the Zeta Conference, they are a solid choice to host a playoff game. Can't see them beating the top teams, but it is good to see the Gnomes back up here.

Black Sea Storm: Who knows....they have some nice builds and I think the previous season comments was they don't have time to worry about the "lower" leagues. No problem with that....It takes time to do it right. This is a team that could jump to the top and challenge the Ballers/Dragon's Revenge if the effort is put in. Of all the teams that could be a surprise coming out of Zeta, this is the team I would look at. But.....if they just jerk around, they have no chance to do it. They will make the playoffs based on the weak conference....they could probably sleep walk into the playoffs and then....as I said....who knows.

Tennessee Outlaws: The owner has a team in WL and will undoutedly spend his time there. It wouldn't have mattered much....sorry. This team will win its share of games anyway and will probably make the playoffs, but it isn't a lock. Depending upon how much time is put into the league, I can see them winning between 6-12 games. Not a dominating team up here, even with attention paid.

La Cosa Nostra: This team could make some waves in Zeta. Looks like a solid group, but I don't see them standing out in this second grouping. I see a 3rd - 8th place finish. A playoff team in Zeta, but can't put my finger on where.


Full Step Back......Fight for Playoffs: (no order)

Dryden Gold: Were up here previously for a visit....glad to see them back again. Will win the games they should, which will probably be enough for a 6th - 8th playoff seeding. Could they surprise a abit more......maybe, but I don't see it. Good enough to be a pain.

Molakai Lavastorm: See Dryden....another good team but lucky to be in Zeta. Welcome back Molakai.

South Yorkshire Aftershocks: Made a decent run in season 31, we will see more about them in week 1 when they open against Tigana. That should give us a good look at where they fit in.

Portland Hood Waxers: Another solid team....for this grouping. Builds look pretty good. They could win 10 games or 5 games. Really not sure. By week 7, we will know exactly where they fit in......they will have played Ballers, Dragon's Revenge, Dryden, Outlaws, and La Cosa Nostra.

Sea Wasp Armada: This team performed well last season in the league tourney if I remember, but was a one and done close game loss in the playoffs. I see them as a team that may sneak into the playoffs and will always come ready to play. They will need some breaks though. If they get them, they could surprise up to hosting a playoff game, but that is a high water mark.

Chicago Sinners: They could surprise but I don't see them hosting a playoff game. They fit squarely in this group that will be competing all season long among each other to grab a playoff spot. Beyond that, I'm not familiar enough with a lot of these teams to do anything beyond group them here.....and I could be totally wrong.....but I doubt it.

MIchigan Mutants: Another team we have seen in elite previously. I don't think they make the playoffs, but in Zeta this year....I guess a 7th or 8th is possible. Probably not though. Going to have a tough go I think.


Nice to be Here......well maybe not:

What's YOUR Deal?: The deal is you will beat Winchester...not sure of any others. But as far as that goes.....4-5 wins is not outrageous in Zeta for this team, but that will be a successful season I believe.

Winchester Leviathans: All CPU...nuff said.



Alpha Conference next.....
Now on to where most of the "iron" resides this year......Alpha......wow.....just loaded....Some deserving team will miss the playoffs because they were placed in Alpha....sorry Zeta...not throwing stones....just stating facts....


Contenders:
Lehigh Valley Outlawz: Any talk of top teams starts with the Outlawz. Always excellent in the regular season and playoffs.....and always the favorite. They will have some competition, but if I was a betting man, I still put it on LVO. They have proved it over the seasons, and now....they have reason to get back their crown in as tough a conference as I have ever seen. Is another 15-16 win regular season in view......likely, but this is a conference with some mines waiting.

Tigana Wolves: This team will be snapping on the LVO's heels. They tend to perform better in the playoffs than in regular season. Have improved since last season by replacing some inactives. Will be LVO's main, but not only, challenger.


Half a Step Back: (in no order)

Tittsburgh Steelers: Always tough, well run team with good dots. Just don't think they have enough to take out LVO or Tigana, but on any given 2nd day.....Have been in elite forever and deserve it....

Cincinnati Spartans: Have been up in elite a few seasons now and have shown well. They seem to be a bit up and down....but you hope to get them on a "down" game. Very solid.

Legacy's Danbury Demons: This is a hard team to figure out. Their builds seem better than their record. They have the dots and every year I wait for them to break out.....could this be the year?

Sons of Ragnarok: Good team that wins the games they should, but hasn't had enough to take down the top teams yet....but always plays everybody tough. Could finish anywhere from 3rd to 8th. If I had to guess, I'm thinking 5th.

Long Haul Trucking: This team is always a threat in any game...but again...I don't know if they have enough to get past the 2nd round of the playoffs. Their dots are solid and so are their gameplans.....I see them similar to SOR in finishing the season. It wouldn't surprise me to see a LHT vs. SOR first round playoff game.

Montana Grizzlies: Been up in elite a couple of seasons now and definitely deserve to be here. They will show up and I fully expect them to make the playoffs, but I see them making a first round exit from a 7th or 8th spot.

Uganda Babybacks: Managed to make a late season run to grab the 8th playoff spot last season to stay in the elite league and earn a first round matchup against LVO. Their luck has held true as their game 1 inter-conference matchup is against Montreal Ballers.......nice. I look at the week 16 game against the Sabercats as being a play-in game for the 8th seed. The Babybacks are a good, solid team that always competes well, but I don't think they have enough to get out of the first round....and could end up in 9th.


Full Step Back: (in no order)

Core inc.: Will have a hard time in elite I think. They will struggle to make the playoffs and I don't think they do it. Pretty solid team, but I think just a bit overmatched.

Thunder Bay Sabertooths: See Core inc: I see both of these teams winning 3-5 games....don't think I'm going to be wrong, but we will see.

To Catch a Predator: What this team needed is to catch a break. I think they are going to struggle, but with all the teams in this group, I don't know them well enough to say that one of these teams may surprise and grab the 8th playoff spot. I can't see more than one of this group sneaking in though.

Cape Horn Nemesis: see above for To Catch a Predator. I think this team will win its share of games and may pull an upset or two. They will need to if they are going to make the playoffs.


Nice to be Here......well....definitely not:

Golden Hill Fire: This is a nice team, but just out of their league here I think. They are in line to win 2-4 games and I think 4 wins would be considered a very good season.

District 4 Lizards: Thanks for playing. Relax and enjoy the season.

Lynch Mob: CPU....nuf said.



Bottom line is I think Alpha is going to be brutal for the 8 playoff spots and a couple of teams that miss it, will be very good ones. I don't know if one of the "other" teams is going to step up to challenge LVO and Tigana, but if there is, there are a lot of good candidates. I always wonder if any team's builds are going to explode any single season. I will be watching Danbury close......they have the dots to come through.....going to watch for the gameplan.


Going to be another brutal, fun season in elite. Good luck to everybody.


 
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Originally posted by lhass
Nice job - thanks


 
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Originally posted by Toric
you guys joining the Evil Tournament??

it was a blast last season! one of the best run that I've seen in a long time..


you guys should join this 3 slots open yet!
 
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Woot! reg season at last!

 
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Ok I was bored .. I did not do any mega digging so take it with a grain of salt!

Lehigh Valley Outlawz (A.D.D) vs. Minsk Mullet Mafia
Triple M shocked a few very good teams last season. LVO was not 1 of them . I think this will be a good game But I think LVO has the edge.

Montreal Ballers (A.D.D) vs. Uganda Babybacks
Most seasons I could have flipped a coin for this one. but the apes were off last season. The ballers had there best season to date! Edge Ballers

Thunder Bay Sabertooths vs. Black STEEL Storm
tough call neither team put up any extra sims The storm has the tougher pre seson games and played some good teams pretty well! Edge Storm

Tennessee Outlaws vs. Core, Inc. The Tenn Outlaws have put in some work this off season. they have beaten some solid teams .. If that rolls over to reg season they could be a playoff team Edge Outlaws

Sons of Ragnarök vs. Winchester Leviathans
CPU Team - the sons will lead the stats this week!

Cap Horn Nemesis vs. Molokai Lavastorm
Wow this just may be the game of the week.. Both teams have played decent teams and played well. I'll give the edge to Cap but this could ge a great game to watch!

Sea Wasp Armada vs. Montana Grizzlies
Griz damm near upset the Outlawz last season. but the Sea Wasp have been playing some good ball this off season. Edge Sea wasp

Lynch Mob CPU vs. Portland HOOD Waxers CPU Team easy W for the Hoodies

Chicago Sinners vs. Tittsburg Feelers
The Sinners lost 2 games all of last season.. Them tits are going to hand them there first loss of the season in game 1. edge Titts

South Yorkshire Aftershocks vs.
Tigana Wolves Defending champs are looking to prove it was not a fluke. Edge T.Wolves

To Catch A Predator vs. Michigan Mutants
MM handle them solid in pre season . were the preds playing rope a dope? Edge MM

Dryden Gold vs. Golden Hill Fire
Dryden Gold has a full team and has played solid in the pre season GHF some cpus some under lev.. this is gonna be bad. Gold takes this one easy.

What's YOUR deal? vs. Long Haul Trucking (A.D.D.) LHT has been busting ass this off season Edge LHT

Shangri-la Dragon's Revenge vs. Cincinnati Spartans
I was wrong before This is 100% the game of the week! The dragons had a great season last season but came up short come playoffs. Cinci .. has played 15 pre season games. they are playing to win.. The Dragons didn't play as many games but focused on top teams. they held there own.. Man I could almost flip a coin. By head says the dragons win this. My heart tells me that 55 spartans are tied of taking shit and ready to make a statement! Get the big bowl of popcorn out. This one may go to OT

District 4 Lizards vs. Gimmelshtump Lawn Gnomes
You know the Gnomes are just one of them pesty teams.. if you overlook them they bite you in the ass.. Add in that they have a passing game back in play and I think it's going to be a long painful day for the Lizards.

Legacy's Danbury Demons vs. La Cosa Nostra In the past DD was one of my favorite teams to play.. they were solid they put the time in and yet they just seemed to come up short against the big guns.. But DD looks to be a bit more focused this season. La Cosa has not been sitting around this off season either. and has been putting in mega scrims to get the new changes down. I'm gonna give the edge to La Cosa but DD just may surprise a people this season! should be a very close game
Edited by Toric on Dec 9, 2012 04:44:42
Edited by Toric on Dec 8, 2012 17:33:00
 
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