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After 2 seasons(S40-S41) of a stocked Western Conference in PWG, sadly, the West has returned to normal for S42. Only 9 out of 16 teams are fielding a full 55 man roster. It is unknown which teams will boost and/or CEQ, but here are my pre-season rankings…

1. Epic Holiday ruled the West for most of last season and I see no reason not to expect them to do the same this season. Only UU had their number last season and with UU a CPU team this season, only an upset can stop them from winning the West in S42.

2. 99 Problems was able to go 13-3 in probably the hardest conference in PWG since the early days and should do well in S42. 99P has a good chance at winning the West with their main obstacle being EH. However, they did win a number of close games, so they can be caught by other top teams.

3. Chicago 85’Bears had a disappointing S41 after back to back PWG championships. With a few holes plugged and a new Asst-OC, can the Bears capture their former glory? They won’t likely be one of the top seeds in the West, but are always dangerous in the playoffs and do have a decent chance at winning the West.

4. Crib Midgets also pulled off a 13-3 regular season record in S41, but got stung with another early playoff exit. EH had the chip on their shoulder last season, but CM probably has it this season. Still, their recent history shows that while they will do well in the regular season, they struggle in the playoffs, so I give them only a small chance to win the West.

5. All Pro Falcons is a pass first team that had a surprisingly good regular season in S41. However, they had a bad 1st round playoff game that exposed a lot of their weaknesses. So the question is can APF fix those weaknesses and come back stronger than ever? Flip of a coin on that, but APF is always dangerous and thus I give them a small chance to win the West.

6. Short Bus Window Lickers has been resurrected by LE and any team run by him is dangerous. However, LE’s teams have always had a pass first offense and with this run dominated SIM, it is very unclear how well the SBWL will do. Plus LE is known as a great OC, but only as a decent DC, so his defense will always be in question. I give them a small chance to win the West.

7. Lone Star Mercs is a good team that just didn’t perform as well as I had expected in S41. They have a quality owner & DC and lost several close games in S41. However, I get the impression that they are an overly conservative team that doesn’t scout much, so if things remain the same, very little chance of this team winning the West.

8. Myrtle Beach Surf Riders just missed demotion last season with a 9-7 record. They are a decent PWG team with a good coaching staff, but need to do better against the top teams to be considered a contender for the West title, which I just don’t see happening this season.

9. Rabid Zombie Rabbits has a full roster and that will earn them a number of wins, but I just don’t see them being able to compete with any of the other full roster teams.

Rest of the teams are partial or CPU teams, all guaranteed a demotion.

The East will win it this season!

Originally posted by BadBuc99
The East will win it this season!

Maybe, still some good teams in the West though, just not as many as the past couple seasons. Plus the East has not won a PWG title since S37...

Nice write up. Any of the top 4 teams could take it. I personally like going up against pass first offenses. If LE applies himself for a full season he could be in there. I think LE is way underrated as a DC and Gerr as an OC just because they are not known for that doesn't mean they are not superb in those categories.

RZR will boost so they should be better then rated above .I am gonna boost my dots as far as I know.

Currently, the only 2 Western teams that are fully boosted are my Bears and Crib. While I didn't expect all 9 of my reviewed teams to be fully boosted, my reviews were based on a full boost, so if a team doesn't, they likely would drop some in the rankings. However, we all know that boosting doesn't guarantee anything come playoff time as PWG has been won by No-No teams.

Rabid Zombie Rabbits are gonna tear up some teams in PWG! Now understand that tearing up and winning aren't necessarily the same thing, its just that's what zombies do!

Opening day results...

West 8 wins

East 8 wins

This was never about West vs East. East had some good teams last season, West just had more of them, meaning the road to the title game was harder in the West than the East. But never said the top teams in the East were inferior to the West, on that the East had less of them. This season, it's back to normal, meaning more even.

Back to normal? PWG is pretty much dead. Over half in each conference is CPU then you know we have a problem. Teams including myself need to quit wasting money on boosting (GErr and Jkid)

Thanks for the props Osiris!

Originally posted by LordEvil
Back to normal? PWG is pretty much dead. Over half in each conference is CPU then you know we have a problem. Teams including myself need to quit wasting money on boosting (GErr and Jkid)

Thanks for the props Osiris!

I'm not wasting money anymore. I haven't bought flex in about 3 years. I will not be purchasing any more flex either. I have about 5 seasons left of flex and then that's it although GLB will not live that long.

Originally posted by LordEvil
Back to normal? PWG is pretty much dead. Over half in each conference is CPU then you know we have a problem. Teams including myself need to quit wasting money on boosting (GErr and Jkid)

Thanks for the props Osiris!

Actually, I found the West PWG to be a lot of fun the past few seasons due to the higher level of competition. But you are correct in that PWG is dying, the last few seasons was just a little reprieve.

I was going to go partial or no-no this season, but my new Asst-OC offered to build a complete boosted offense for me, so I just built a boosted defense. Plus boosting blows through flex quicker and once I get down to where I can only afford a no-no team, that will be all I do. And I don't think I am alone in that thinking either.

You guys can build me some dots on the deuce if flex is burning a hole in your pockets.

it's onnits last gasp boys! ...no turning back the clock from here ...R.I.P!