#1, South African Ridgebacks vs. #4, Windhoek White Rhinos
Ten weeks ago these teams met in a battle that featured a 9-for-9 showing by the two kickers and punters that combined for 20 punts. Derek Wallace's 36.5 yard field goal in overtime sealed the victory for the South African team. Since that time StiffarmSteve has led the White Rhinos to nine straight victories and a ton of confidence after two close wins over the Woolsheds. Meanwhile the Ridgebacks are riding their own 16-game winning streak and haven't had a margin of victory closer than ten points since squeaking out a win versus Windhoek. I expect the offense for both teams will get involved in this game, but it may come down to special teams to pull out another victory for the Ridgebacks.
Final Score: South African Ridgebacks - 20, Windhoek White Rhinos, 17
#2, Buckeye Nation vs. #3, Zambia Lions
Both teams were undefeated and looking to stay atop the conference when these two teams met in Week 5. The Buckeye Nation came out on top of that game 17-12 and had only one blemish on their record during the season. The Zambia Lions rebounded by hammering out seven straight victories following that defeat before dropping two of their final four regular season games. As team owner Thee Ultimate Collector pointed out, this is the time where an Overall Team Chemistry of 57 might hurt the Lions squad. Zambia looks better on paper, but the cohesiveness and game planning of the Buckeye Nation will propel them to victory and a chance to avenge their only loss on the season in the next round.
Final Score: Buckeye Nation - 17, Zambia Lions, 16
Ten weeks ago these teams met in a battle that featured a 9-for-9 showing by the two kickers and punters that combined for 20 punts. Derek Wallace's 36.5 yard field goal in overtime sealed the victory for the South African team. Since that time StiffarmSteve has led the White Rhinos to nine straight victories and a ton of confidence after two close wins over the Woolsheds. Meanwhile the Ridgebacks are riding their own 16-game winning streak and haven't had a margin of victory closer than ten points since squeaking out a win versus Windhoek. I expect the offense for both teams will get involved in this game, but it may come down to special teams to pull out another victory for the Ridgebacks.
Final Score: South African Ridgebacks - 20, Windhoek White Rhinos, 17
#2, Buckeye Nation vs. #3, Zambia Lions
Both teams were undefeated and looking to stay atop the conference when these two teams met in Week 5. The Buckeye Nation came out on top of that game 17-12 and had only one blemish on their record during the season. The Zambia Lions rebounded by hammering out seven straight victories following that defeat before dropping two of their final four regular season games. As team owner Thee Ultimate Collector pointed out, this is the time where an Overall Team Chemistry of 57 might hurt the Lions squad. Zambia looks better on paper, but the cohesiveness and game planning of the Buckeye Nation will propel them to victory and a chance to avenge their only loss on the season in the next round.
Final Score: Buckeye Nation - 17, Zambia Lions, 16
