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BuddyHorn
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Overall, what an exciting week we had in week 12. Two undefeated falter, Sphere gains something to talk about. For a minute we thought Bort actually was God, then he reinstated Cerneo. Some teams are really riding a high this week, and a few are reaching in their bags to fix what went wrong. This is the Money week in the Western conference.

* I look for the teams that are similar in record to try to really start scoring some points for leverage in the playoff seeding.


1 Indianola Legends 12-0-0
Indianola sits all alone atop this weeks standings. Firmly in control of their own destiny as far as playoff position is concerned.

2 H-Town Hitmen 11-1-0
A disappointing loss at the hands of the once proud Sphere has the Hitmen wondering what the hell happened. Goes to show, any week in USA#1 a top team can fall. A big matchup this week will speak volumes about how far the Hitmen have come.

3 Texas Roughnecks 11-1-0
Almost the same song and dance for the Roughnecks. A disappointing yet not unheard of loss, leaves The Roughnecks searching for answers. They get a chance to show whether or not they have them vs the Sphere this week.

4 Oklahoma Thunder 9-3-0
OK Thunder took the long way to the top, but they are arriving just in time. This will be a hard team to stop. In my opinion the most dangerous team this side of Indianola. Your game plan and talent better be top notch to slow these mofos down.


5 Oklahoma City Spartans 9-3-0
A good victory over the Roughnecks leave the OKC team with a renewed hope and a rightful belief they can take any team in the league.

6 Caribbean Sphere 9-3-0
Same story as OKC. Sphere came out on top of an undefeated Hitmen and now have reason to believe they can pull off a victory vs most of the teams in the conference. I tough fight is ahead of them if they want some playoff cash and an easier road to the conference championship game.

7 Dallas Horns 8-4-0
Dallas has had a rough stretch of games. I know their talent is on par with the other top contenders. The question has to be looming, what can we do? With four middle of the pack games coming up, Dallas is not at risk to fall out of the rankings, but they cant sleep on these guys. The game vs Austin should be a good one for both squads.

8 ]Austin Longhorns 6-6-0
Worked hard to get back in the hunt. The offense is pretty solid and should carry them into the playoffs on a pretty high note. Other than the matchup with Dallas, they should coast into the playoffs.

9 Omaha Mavericks 5-7-0
10 Round Rock 12th Man 5-7-0
11 North Carolina State 5-7-0

Waiting for Austin to slip up.


12 Allen Zephyrs 4-8-0 L6
13 Rockford Wrecking Crew 1-11-0 L11
14 USA Eagles 1-11-0 L10
15 Austin Powers 0-12-0 L12
16 San Francisco Stonecutters 0-12-0 L12
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Week 13 Predictions

GOTW
#1 Indianola Legends vs #2 H-town Hitmen
http://goallineblitz.com/game/compare_teams.pl?team1=762&team2=1310
While the Legends would love to go undefeated, if they were to falter this would be the week. I have it on high authority that Indianola has put game planning on cruise control for the remainder of the season. The teams real GM has given orders to only use the base offense and defense until defeated. No need to show to much before the money games. I am sure the Hitmen will come out swinging. After a disappointing loss, they will do everything in their power to put it to the last team standing. The keysto the game will most likely be can Hitmen receivers do work or will Indianola be able to contain them. H-town will need a very productive offense and some turnovers to pull off the minor upset.
Upset alert 8/10
Indianola wins 33-10


#3 Texas Roughnecks vs #6 Caribbean Sphere
http://goallineblitz.com/game/compare_teams.pl?team1=776&team2=768
This is a compelling game. Sphere just offed an undefeated team at the same time Texas was busy losing their status as an unbeaten. Can the Sphere do it Two weeks in a row? Not likely. The Roughnecks defense is just too solid to let the Sphere score enough, consistently to have too good of a shot at the upset. The Sphere will have to force 3 or more turnovers and not give up any to have a real shot to do it.
upset alert 7/10
TxR 28-11


#4 Oklahoma Thunder vs #12 Allen Zyphers
http://goallineblitz.com/game/compare_teams.pl?team1=1275&team2=739
I don't see this being too pretty for Allen. OK is just too strong to let them have any shot. Upset alert 1/10
OK wins 55-3

#5 OKC Spartans vs #11 North Carolina State
http://goallineblitz.com/game/compare_teams.pl?team1=1276&team2=764
A pretty big mismatch, but we have seen weirder wins. The Spartans are no doubt the better team, but if State can control the clock with a good run game, and get a few turnovers it could be a good game.
Upset alert 3/10
OKC Wins 44-13

#7 Dallas Horns vs #10 Round Rock 12th Man
http://goallineblitz.com/game/compare_teams.pl?team1=774&team2=1318
Should be a good rebound game for Dallas. I would not count RR out though. Much like the previous game this one could be close with a solid game plan and a bit of Bort loving.
Upset alert 3/10
Dallas 33-12

#8 Austin Longhorns vs Gutted Austin
http://goallineblitz.com/game/compare_teams.pl?team1=770&team2=766
Oh the carnage. J. Turner behave!
Austin Longhorns 130-0

#9 Omaha Mavericks vs Rockford Wrecking Crew
http://goallineblitz.com/game/compare_teams.pl?team1=765&team2=112
Omaha Wins 27-6

USA Eagles vs Stone Gutters
http://goallineblitz.com/game/compare_teams.pl?team1=1242&team2=777
Eagles win? 66-6
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Rainey
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I was hoping we might slide up after our win, but I know we to prove it on the field the rest of the way and we will settle into the #3 slot.
 
BuddyHorn
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Really there is no where to move you to right now.
Thunder have only lost to the teams ranked top 3 and even though TxR and HT lost, they still have a nice little cushion that will be tough to lose.
 
lawdawg95
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Originally posted by Rainey
I was hoping we might slide up after our win, but I know we to prove it on the field the rest of the way and we will settle into the #3 slot.


Playoffs is all that matters at this point. We've pretty much locked up a Top 4 seed and now the rest of the season is research and development time for the playoffs.

You've got a good team but hopefully we'll get a rematch.


 
TCR
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That is pretty much the way we feel at this time, fine tuning depth and some basic settings.
 
lawdawg95
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As badly as I want to beat Indianola, if we beat Sphere tomorrow and lock up a Top 2 or 3 seed there's absolutely no way I'll do anything to tip our hand in the regular season matchup.

 
BuddyHorn
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This is good to hear. Maybe we have a chance.

I cant wait for the playoffs already.
 
lawdawg95
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You have more than a chance.

Somehow I doubt either of us show much in the regular season matchup.

 
BuddyHorn
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For some reason I have my doubts about how fourth coming you are being. The baby gloves do come off in the post season though. I hope you guys try to get cute and pull something a little too fancy out on us. All it takes is one hiccup and the game tilts.
 
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There's nothing "fancy" or "cute" about our offense. We're just a basic blue-collar football team.


And I know about the "one mistake" thing. The worst thing you can do against our team is screw up early and find yourselves 10-14 down. We do very well when we get a lead.
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PyscoJester13
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Originally posted by lawdawg95
There's nothing "fancy" or "cute" about our offense. We're just a basic blue-collar football team.


And I know about the "one mistake" thing. The worst thing you can do against our team is screw up early and find yourselves 10-14 down. We do very well when we get a lead.


Hehe.. no offense there lawdawg, but what was the last team to get us down 10-14 points? Pretty sure most teams this season havent even scored that many all game, let alone as a lead...
 
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I'm quite aware that we have our work cut out for us against your defense.

Wasn't saying we'd do that to you.

Then again, our defense did this to a 1 loss USA Pro team today. . . . top this

http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=127504&pbp_id=6435562
 
pt206
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Originally posted by lawdawg95
I'm quite aware that we have our work cut out for us against your defense.

Wasn't saying we'd do that to you.

Then again, our defense did this to a 1 loss USA Pro team today. . . . top this

http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=127504&pbp_id=6435562


http://goallineblitz.com/game/game.pl?game_id=43217

That work?
 
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Smartass.

But if you want to pull the "Most recent scoreboard" card. . . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSD9LPgkTrs
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