DP (0-6) vs PHP (0-6)
Battle of the winless here, so one of these teams will break through and finally get a win. DP has some talent and proved it last week by taking SS to 9 games, but it seems that they can't break through. Matt and Will, if they both play well can carry DP. DP will need those two to show up and play at their best but it would help DP out tremendously if they could get a third member to break through and help them carry. Joe, I'm sure, will show up with five, but will it be his best five? He may not need the best five but he definitely will need a decent five to go up against a PHP team who has added Adam and Ash. If Candi can get Adam and Ash to both show up at the table, along with her and if Missy decides to show up and play, they can take out DP this week. PHP got shutout by BnR last week which doesn't bode well for them, though they have the talent to win matches it seems that they can never get them to show up at the table at once. If they all show up and playing well, I don't see why PHP can't win this match. If two of the 3 between Adam, Ash and Candi win, then those two alone may be able to carry PHP against DP, if either Will or Matt lose. I see this going nine games but who will come out on top? Look for PHP to win this one in a thriller.
5-4 PHP
FTW (4-2) vs SS (5-1)
People say the better team in this matchup is FTW, while that could possibly be right the record shows otherwise. FTW has lost two straight matches, one to BBM and one to FR, which has allowed BnR to get right on the butts of them for the lead in their division. With Carlos, Ant, Brian and Roy FTW looks like they could beat SS in seven or eight if all four of those show up, but with Carlos being late last week, the question for them is will he be reliable this week? Brian seemed to carry FTW the first part of the season and now with Ant hitting his stride it looks as if he may be starting to help Brian out some. However, FTW lost a heartbreaker last week against FR when Petey carried and took a win right from under their feet which FTW will be looking to avenge. However, with SS having Sid and Dante, and support by Brice, Nhan and JJ, while they may not be the big names that FTW have, they can win games and can help SS take this one. Sid and Dante seemed to have led the way for SS almost the whole season, but Brice and JJ have started to hit their stride some lately with Brice going 4-1 since coming over to SS. If SS can also get Pita to show up and play that would help SS out tremendously and put them right their to beat FTW, look for this one to be a thriller and it could come down to a ninth game and don't be surprised if that game would be Sid vs Ant. However, I see SS winning this one in a close match.
5-4 SS
DS (2-4) vs FR (4-2)
DS has seemed to once again, fall off the map and self destruct as they seemed to the past two or three seasons. With them getting shutout by BBM last week one has to wonder, can they face the same fate this week? Omar and George can't do this by themselves and if they can't get support by a third player then I don't see DS winning this match either and it may not even be close. However, if Omar and George can win, and get a win from either Roy or Irfan, they could put up a solid fight vs a FR team who seems to have began to return to the FR of old with some of the old people coming back and them getting back to their winning ways. Scotty seemed to show promise for FR the first week or two but since it seems that he has seemed to not be playing his best, but that hasn't really affected FR at all it seems. With Petey, carrying the final two games last week and with players like Andy, Brandon and Cam all capable players and capable of winning multiple games, FR has solid depth and can seem to beat any team that is out there at the moment. Look for FR to dominate this one and take DS out in six or seven.
5-1 FR
BnR (3-3) vs BBM 6-0)
BnR hasn't had their best record this season at 3-3. BnR needs Craig and Mina to really get going if they look to challenge for the top spot in their conference and wants to win this season. While BnR has relied heavily on Jim and Jordy this season, that won't cut it the rest of the season as they have a couple tough matches in the next few weeks. This could really be a break out match for Craig and Mina, and to show that they are really here to help BnR win a title. BBM while they may be undefeated, it hasn't been the easiest way to go undefeated, they have been relying mainly on Brent to carry this season for them and while Coma and Kevin have both added in five wins, they will need more than those three to win if they look to win out and go undefeated and win this season. BBM has solid players but they lack a great deal of depth so they rely on certain players to show up each week which could hurt them as 3 of their last 4 matches could be tough matches for them. Tyler is going to need to step up and have a solid fifth to show up and play or else BBM could be in deep trouble the final weeks of the season. This week is the week I believe that BBM gets a reality check and realizes that they can't rely on three players to carry the load especially against a BnR squad that is just as talented as they are.
5-4 BnR
Monday, September 23, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
PRO Week 6
Mid-Season Report:
So officially halfway through the season and it looks like the playoff teams are starting to show themselves. In the Atlantic conference we have 3 teams fighting for two spots, I believe we all have pretty much put BBM in the top spot in that group but it's still possible that they could finish in the 2nd spot. FR and SS look to be fighting for one spot and with the addition of Brice already to a solid lineup it seems that they have gotten better. But FR have also seen the return of Andy and Petey which means that they could return to the FR of old, which lets face it, was the best team in PRO for a while, they just couldn't get it done on the big stage, seems like they may be the Peyton Manning of Y!Pool! But look out for FR and SS to fight until the end and it could very well come down to the last week for these 2 teams. In the Pacific Conference, FTW looks like it has started to runaway with that division which isn't too surprising, but what is surprising is the fact that BnR is only 2-3, and is only in 2nd due to win percentage over DS. BnR needs to step up and with a loss last week to SS where it seems like they were just out manned, there may be some concerns on to whether Jordy can do it by himself, because of Craig, Mina and Ross can't start adding wins and carrying when needed, this could very well be a bad season for BnR, with all that though, DS with the loss of Neo, I don't think will put up much of a fight towards the end because it will come down to can George and Omar carry this team? And with DS's recent history, I have to lean towards the no side of that. PHP had shown promise in the beginning, but it seems like they have drifted away, and if they would have had the team they have now in the beginning they could be right up there with BnR and DS I think, we'll see how this last half of the season goes.
SS (4-1) vs DP (0-5)
SS is coming off a 5-2 win over BnR, which was done without Sid, which I gotta say is pretty impressive. Jordy had gotten knocked out early which spelled doom from the start for BnR and it ended up leaving Jim to carry which I just don't think is his strong suit. SS will look to continue this winning streak they are on however vs DP who despite some of the talented players they have just seem to not have any cohesiveness. Brice I'm sure will look to get a shot back at his old team and this will be his best chance to do it for SS. DP lost to FR last week, but kept it close until Petey and Brandon decided enough is enough and won it for FR. DP may have shown some promise last week, but I don't think it was enough especially if both Sid and Dante can show with the supporting cast of SS, just may be too much for this DP squad.
5-2 SS
FR (3-2) vs FTW (4-1)
FR has been resurrected it seems, with the return of Petey and Andy, to the addition of Brandon, Scotty, Nish, Cameron and Serena FR is looking to return to it's old form and it's former glory. They will face a tough task this week however against a FTW squad who is still no pushover. While Andy's return may not have been as triumphant and as superb as he may wanted it to be, it was good enough to be able to get his team at least one win. Petey however made sure his return was a good one starting out 2-0. FTW lost last week to BBM in a drama filled match...go figure right? This one although it may not seem like it, may have some drama of it's own, whether good or bad no one can tell at this point. FTW will need to come with its best squad though if they look to take down this revamped FR team, if Ant, Roy, Carlos and Brian can all show with at least a solid 5th, they have the chance to get back on their winning ways, will this happen, or will the train stay derailed? FTW can only hope for the best and hope that FR doesn't start seeing the light and get on one of there patented hot streaks.
5-4 FR
BBM (5-0) vs DS (2-3)
BBM has more talent in this match, and even with the loss of Kevin for this week, it seems like they still will have the upperhand vs a weakened DS team. The one thing that plagues BBM though is that it seems like they rely on one person to carry them most weeks, and so far Brent has done it twice, while they may be a talented team, they can't rely on that the whole season because it will catch up to them and push them out of the playoff picture. DS has weakened alot the past couple weeks especially with the loss of Neo to their lineup it will be up to George and Omar to carry the load and possibly if Irfan, Sean and Thomas can put in a couple wins they may have a chance to beat BBM. Last week they beat a PHP team that had added a few good players, but though the score shows 5-2, some of the games were a bit sloppy, and that's one thing they can't do this week. If they look to have any chance against BBM they need to clean that up, while I want to go for the underdog here, I just can't see DS winning this one.
5-2 BBM
PHP (0-5) vs BnR (2-3)
Both of these teams are coming off loses that just seem disappointing. PHP comes off a loss vs DS that if their new players would have played a bit better they could have won. If PHP looks to have any chance to win this match, a motivated Ash will need the help from Adam and Candi to win this one, if they can get rid of Jordy and Craig in the early going this one will get that much easier. BnR on the other hand needs to rebound from the loss to SS last week that they desperately needed to win to get back to a winning record and not have to worry about a tie breaker with DS. Jordy, Craig and Mina will all need to step up and prove that they can come together as a team and get BnR back to its winning ways. Can Jordy make sure that this team gets back their cohesiveness they need? Only Jordy knows it seems and we'll see how that is come their matchup vs PHP
5-3 BnR
So officially halfway through the season and it looks like the playoff teams are starting to show themselves. In the Atlantic conference we have 3 teams fighting for two spots, I believe we all have pretty much put BBM in the top spot in that group but it's still possible that they could finish in the 2nd spot. FR and SS look to be fighting for one spot and with the addition of Brice already to a solid lineup it seems that they have gotten better. But FR have also seen the return of Andy and Petey which means that they could return to the FR of old, which lets face it, was the best team in PRO for a while, they just couldn't get it done on the big stage, seems like they may be the Peyton Manning of Y!Pool! But look out for FR and SS to fight until the end and it could very well come down to the last week for these 2 teams. In the Pacific Conference, FTW looks like it has started to runaway with that division which isn't too surprising, but what is surprising is the fact that BnR is only 2-3, and is only in 2nd due to win percentage over DS. BnR needs to step up and with a loss last week to SS where it seems like they were just out manned, there may be some concerns on to whether Jordy can do it by himself, because of Craig, Mina and Ross can't start adding wins and carrying when needed, this could very well be a bad season for BnR, with all that though, DS with the loss of Neo, I don't think will put up much of a fight towards the end because it will come down to can George and Omar carry this team? And with DS's recent history, I have to lean towards the no side of that. PHP had shown promise in the beginning, but it seems like they have drifted away, and if they would have had the team they have now in the beginning they could be right up there with BnR and DS I think, we'll see how this last half of the season goes.
SS (4-1) vs DP (0-5)
SS is coming off a 5-2 win over BnR, which was done without Sid, which I gotta say is pretty impressive. Jordy had gotten knocked out early which spelled doom from the start for BnR and it ended up leaving Jim to carry which I just don't think is his strong suit. SS will look to continue this winning streak they are on however vs DP who despite some of the talented players they have just seem to not have any cohesiveness. Brice I'm sure will look to get a shot back at his old team and this will be his best chance to do it for SS. DP lost to FR last week, but kept it close until Petey and Brandon decided enough is enough and won it for FR. DP may have shown some promise last week, but I don't think it was enough especially if both Sid and Dante can show with the supporting cast of SS, just may be too much for this DP squad.
5-2 SS
FR (3-2) vs FTW (4-1)
FR has been resurrected it seems, with the return of Petey and Andy, to the addition of Brandon, Scotty, Nish, Cameron and Serena FR is looking to return to it's old form and it's former glory. They will face a tough task this week however against a FTW squad who is still no pushover. While Andy's return may not have been as triumphant and as superb as he may wanted it to be, it was good enough to be able to get his team at least one win. Petey however made sure his return was a good one starting out 2-0. FTW lost last week to BBM in a drama filled match...go figure right? This one although it may not seem like it, may have some drama of it's own, whether good or bad no one can tell at this point. FTW will need to come with its best squad though if they look to take down this revamped FR team, if Ant, Roy, Carlos and Brian can all show with at least a solid 5th, they have the chance to get back on their winning ways, will this happen, or will the train stay derailed? FTW can only hope for the best and hope that FR doesn't start seeing the light and get on one of there patented hot streaks.
5-4 FR
BBM (5-0) vs DS (2-3)
BBM has more talent in this match, and even with the loss of Kevin for this week, it seems like they still will have the upperhand vs a weakened DS team. The one thing that plagues BBM though is that it seems like they rely on one person to carry them most weeks, and so far Brent has done it twice, while they may be a talented team, they can't rely on that the whole season because it will catch up to them and push them out of the playoff picture. DS has weakened alot the past couple weeks especially with the loss of Neo to their lineup it will be up to George and Omar to carry the load and possibly if Irfan, Sean and Thomas can put in a couple wins they may have a chance to beat BBM. Last week they beat a PHP team that had added a few good players, but though the score shows 5-2, some of the games were a bit sloppy, and that's one thing they can't do this week. If they look to have any chance against BBM they need to clean that up, while I want to go for the underdog here, I just can't see DS winning this one.
5-2 BBM
PHP (0-5) vs BnR (2-3)
Both of these teams are coming off loses that just seem disappointing. PHP comes off a loss vs DS that if their new players would have played a bit better they could have won. If PHP looks to have any chance to win this match, a motivated Ash will need the help from Adam and Candi to win this one, if they can get rid of Jordy and Craig in the early going this one will get that much easier. BnR on the other hand needs to rebound from the loss to SS last week that they desperately needed to win to get back to a winning record and not have to worry about a tie breaker with DS. Jordy, Craig and Mina will all need to step up and prove that they can come together as a team and get BnR back to its winning ways. Can Jordy make sure that this team gets back their cohesiveness they need? Only Jordy knows it seems and we'll see how that is come their matchup vs PHP
5-3 BnR
Monday, September 9, 2013
PRO Week 5, Halfway through
DP (0-4) vs FR (2-2)
DP no showed last week vs BBM, whether it was due to the loss of players or just that Joe wasn't able to be here we will never know, what we do know is that it doesn't get much better for DP this week. Joe will definitely need to get at least some depth, with Will, playing in UIC for them one has to wonder will he make an appearance in PRO? Will won't be enough though to get past FR so Joe will need to step up if they want a chance to win. FR on the other hand seems to have gotten back to there old form, with Serena, and Cam both coming back in the past 2 weeks, is this the start of the return of FR? Serena's return was a triumphant one, going 3-0 in her return to FR. AB picked up the other 2 wins for FR over BnR. I don't see FR having any troubles this week and lets hope that DP will show up this week.
FR 5-1
FTW (4-0) vs BBM (4-0)
Battle of the undefeated this week with FTW going against BBM. FTW will look to prove it's still the big dog in PRO by taking down the team that seems like they have the best chance of defeating them in BBM. FTW got Carlos back which will bolster there lineup and even though they only brought 4 players last week, they still beat PHP 5-4, which is something they can't do against BBM. They will need there best lineup in this match with Ant, Brian, Carlos, Sean and Roy all showing. BBM will need to bring there best lineup as well, they got a free win last week with DP no showing but I think we all know how that match would have gone anyways. If BBM can bring Tyler, Kevin, Coma, Matt, and Brent to the table, they could take out this FTW team. There's no doubt that this should go 9 games and should be a good one, but the "underdog" in BBM I think will take this one.
5-4 BBM
DS (1-3) vs PHP (0-4)
Yet seemingly another disappointing season for DS halfway through the season. With the loss of Neo in his withdrawing, and Sean being boxed for this week, DS will be without two of it's top guns. They'll need Omar, Irfan, and George to all show up with 2 solid role players if they look to win this one, while I'm sure some people are doubting PHP and their ability to win this match, I am pretty sure with their newly acquired players they should be able to beat DS and possibly come back to have at least a 5-5 record. PHP has picked up Ashley and Adam, Ashley from BnR, and Adam from DP when he left. Those two, to go along with Missy and Candi should be a solid four that can put up a fight against some of the better teams in PRO. If Danny can get on a roll he could also add a punch to this lineup which may be well needed. I'm going with the upset in this one, with PHP beating a weakened and what may be a disheartened DS team.
5-3 PHP
BNR (2-2) vs SS (3-1)
This match could be the headline match if it weren't for FTW vs BBM, this is gonna be a good match if both teams can bring a solid five to the table. BnR let last weeks match vs FR get away from them which may put a bad taste in their mouths coming into this week, but it's something they need to put in the back of their minds and move onto SS. BnR will need Craig to play well and need Mina and Jordy to show up as well. If those three can play well with an added win from Jim or Gus, they could put SS in a big hole going into the carry portion of this match. SS comes in with coming off a win last week after JJ and Pita losing the first 2 games, Dante, and Brice put in 2 wins a piece with Sid putting in a win as well. If Pita can get back on track and if JJ can get on a roll this SS squad could end up being a dangerous threat to the rest of the teams. Look for this to be a good one, but the home advantage may put SS over the edge to win this one.
5-3 SS
DP no showed last week vs BBM, whether it was due to the loss of players or just that Joe wasn't able to be here we will never know, what we do know is that it doesn't get much better for DP this week. Joe will definitely need to get at least some depth, with Will, playing in UIC for them one has to wonder will he make an appearance in PRO? Will won't be enough though to get past FR so Joe will need to step up if they want a chance to win. FR on the other hand seems to have gotten back to there old form, with Serena, and Cam both coming back in the past 2 weeks, is this the start of the return of FR? Serena's return was a triumphant one, going 3-0 in her return to FR. AB picked up the other 2 wins for FR over BnR. I don't see FR having any troubles this week and lets hope that DP will show up this week.
FR 5-1
FTW (4-0) vs BBM (4-0)
Battle of the undefeated this week with FTW going against BBM. FTW will look to prove it's still the big dog in PRO by taking down the team that seems like they have the best chance of defeating them in BBM. FTW got Carlos back which will bolster there lineup and even though they only brought 4 players last week, they still beat PHP 5-4, which is something they can't do against BBM. They will need there best lineup in this match with Ant, Brian, Carlos, Sean and Roy all showing. BBM will need to bring there best lineup as well, they got a free win last week with DP no showing but I think we all know how that match would have gone anyways. If BBM can bring Tyler, Kevin, Coma, Matt, and Brent to the table, they could take out this FTW team. There's no doubt that this should go 9 games and should be a good one, but the "underdog" in BBM I think will take this one.
5-4 BBM
DS (1-3) vs PHP (0-4)
Yet seemingly another disappointing season for DS halfway through the season. With the loss of Neo in his withdrawing, and Sean being boxed for this week, DS will be without two of it's top guns. They'll need Omar, Irfan, and George to all show up with 2 solid role players if they look to win this one, while I'm sure some people are doubting PHP and their ability to win this match, I am pretty sure with their newly acquired players they should be able to beat DS and possibly come back to have at least a 5-5 record. PHP has picked up Ashley and Adam, Ashley from BnR, and Adam from DP when he left. Those two, to go along with Missy and Candi should be a solid four that can put up a fight against some of the better teams in PRO. If Danny can get on a roll he could also add a punch to this lineup which may be well needed. I'm going with the upset in this one, with PHP beating a weakened and what may be a disheartened DS team.
5-3 PHP
BNR (2-2) vs SS (3-1)
This match could be the headline match if it weren't for FTW vs BBM, this is gonna be a good match if both teams can bring a solid five to the table. BnR let last weeks match vs FR get away from them which may put a bad taste in their mouths coming into this week, but it's something they need to put in the back of their minds and move onto SS. BnR will need Craig to play well and need Mina and Jordy to show up as well. If those three can play well with an added win from Jim or Gus, they could put SS in a big hole going into the carry portion of this match. SS comes in with coming off a win last week after JJ and Pita losing the first 2 games, Dante, and Brice put in 2 wins a piece with Sid putting in a win as well. If Pita can get back on track and if JJ can get on a roll this SS squad could end up being a dangerous threat to the rest of the teams. Look for this to be a good one, but the home advantage may put SS over the edge to win this one.
5-3 SS
Sunday, September 1, 2013
PRO Week 4
SS (2-1) @ DS (1-2)
SS lost to BBM last week in a battle of the top 2 teams of there divisions, SS narrowly got beat with Kevin beating Sid and Nhan. SS has picked up Brice who will give them some more added depth and will look to rebound against a DS team who got there first win last week. DS beating DP last week could give them some added confidence but the question is will they stall as much as they did last week, and will Luis show up? They may not have needed him last week but they may this week, if Pita, Dante, Nhan and Sid all show with JJ, Sergio or Brice playing this could very well put DS back on the losing train, if DS looks to beat SS they need all of there top guns to show and be on top form.
SS 5-3
BBM (3-0) @ DP (0-3)
BBM had a close call with SS last week where they needed Kevin to carry and beat Sid and Nhan. BBM doesn't really need to worry this week about any top players on the DP squad, however I don't think that will stop BBM from bringing there good players. DP lost what seems like there 2 best players with Brice going to SS and Steve looking for a new league. DP needs to find some depth and some good players quick or they will end up losing worse than they have in weeks past. I don't see DP being able to keep up with BBM in anyway this week and look for a possible shutout.
5-0 BBM
FR (1-2) vs BnR (2-1)
Battle of one of the fiercest rivalries known to Y!Pool, whether that rivalry still exists in some form or another can only be known during, or after this match. FR showed up with Cam last week, this helps with the depth of FR and can only help them get back to the top where they want. If they can get Matt to show on a consistent basis whether than just once a season they could do better than what people think, and with Scotty showing two weeks in a row, one has to wonder....is FR back? BnR needs Jordy, Mina and Craig to all play good this week and to have some solid performances throughout the season and hope that Jordy doesn't go on another of his quitting stints, which I don't think he will. If BnR can also get Tanmay to show on a consistent basis I don't see why they can't top FTW in there division and maybe make it to finals.
5-4 FR
PHP (0-3) vs FTW (3-0)
PHP lost Cam who had to have been there best player, he came close week 1 to carrying PHP vs SS which would have been a feat in itself, with the loss of Cam, they picked up Missy who isn't a bad player she can play if she is on her game, it'll be up to her and Candi to try to carry this FTW team who is loaded with talent like always. Brian has been the MVP for FTW this season with a 7-1 record, everyone thought Ant may have to be the guy to step up, but with Brian leading the way FTW could be better than they have been in seasons past. If Roy can get on track along with Serena showing more often, this FTW team could run the table and not even have to look back. I look for FTW to dominate in this one with maybe Candi and Missy picking up 2 wins.
5-2 FTW
SS lost to BBM last week in a battle of the top 2 teams of there divisions, SS narrowly got beat with Kevin beating Sid and Nhan. SS has picked up Brice who will give them some more added depth and will look to rebound against a DS team who got there first win last week. DS beating DP last week could give them some added confidence but the question is will they stall as much as they did last week, and will Luis show up? They may not have needed him last week but they may this week, if Pita, Dante, Nhan and Sid all show with JJ, Sergio or Brice playing this could very well put DS back on the losing train, if DS looks to beat SS they need all of there top guns to show and be on top form.
SS 5-3
BBM (3-0) @ DP (0-3)
BBM had a close call with SS last week where they needed Kevin to carry and beat Sid and Nhan. BBM doesn't really need to worry this week about any top players on the DP squad, however I don't think that will stop BBM from bringing there good players. DP lost what seems like there 2 best players with Brice going to SS and Steve looking for a new league. DP needs to find some depth and some good players quick or they will end up losing worse than they have in weeks past. I don't see DP being able to keep up with BBM in anyway this week and look for a possible shutout.
5-0 BBM
FR (1-2) vs BnR (2-1)
Battle of one of the fiercest rivalries known to Y!Pool, whether that rivalry still exists in some form or another can only be known during, or after this match. FR showed up with Cam last week, this helps with the depth of FR and can only help them get back to the top where they want. If they can get Matt to show on a consistent basis whether than just once a season they could do better than what people think, and with Scotty showing two weeks in a row, one has to wonder....is FR back? BnR needs Jordy, Mina and Craig to all play good this week and to have some solid performances throughout the season and hope that Jordy doesn't go on another of his quitting stints, which I don't think he will. If BnR can also get Tanmay to show on a consistent basis I don't see why they can't top FTW in there division and maybe make it to finals.
5-4 FR
PHP (0-3) vs FTW (3-0)
PHP lost Cam who had to have been there best player, he came close week 1 to carrying PHP vs SS which would have been a feat in itself, with the loss of Cam, they picked up Missy who isn't a bad player she can play if she is on her game, it'll be up to her and Candi to try to carry this FTW team who is loaded with talent like always. Brian has been the MVP for FTW this season with a 7-1 record, everyone thought Ant may have to be the guy to step up, but with Brian leading the way FTW could be better than they have been in seasons past. If Roy can get on track along with Serena showing more often, this FTW team could run the table and not even have to look back. I look for FTW to dominate in this one with maybe Candi and Missy picking up 2 wins.
5-2 FTW
Monday, August 26, 2013
PRO PReds Week 3
SS (2-0) vs BBM (2-0)
Battle for first in the conference here with SS taking on BBM, SS needs there top guns to play and play well tonight, if JJ, Sid and Pita can all get going and playing well than they may have a shot against BBM, but they really need those 3 to win to have a chance. BBM has a tough squad though and with the team they had last week I wouldn't be surprised if they pulled out another easy win. If Kevin, Coma, Brent and Josh play those 4 could easily win there games and leave it up to one person to carry the SS team. Unless SS can really get going I look for this to be another quick win for BBM.
5-2 BBM
PHP (0-2) vs FR (0-2)
Both leagues looking for there first win of the season, here and PHP needs the likes of Cam, and Candi to really step up and carry this team, because besides those two I really don't see a player on there roster that can win week in and week out. So there talents will be needed if they look to take out the likes of Scotty and company. With Scotty back combined with the talents of Ben and AB when he plays this FR team could knock off 8 straight wins possibly. If Candi and Cam both don't win tonight it could be a very quick match for PHP.
5-1 FR
FTW (2-0) vs BnR (2-0)
Another battle for first in the conference with FTW taking on BnR, if FTW brings Ant, Roy, Serena and Brian to the table with a solid 5th this could be a long night for BnR unless Craig, Jordy and Mina all decide to show up and play. FTW has had 2 back to back solid seasons with championships with them but this BnR team although looking undermanned can take the thunder from FTW. If BnR can get a 3-2 lead going into the carry part of the match with getting at least 2 of there key players wins they could win this one in 8 or 9, however if they get down they will definitely need some luck on there side because Brian seems to be unstoppable this season for FTW and will take advantage of BnR being down should he win.
5-3 FTW
DS (0-2) vs DP (0-2)
DS comes into the match without Luis due to his boxing and with what is looking like another disappointing season after having so many good players on there team. With the loss of Luis this week it will be up to Omar, George and Sean if he shows to take the load for DS, and while DP seems to have lived up to the expectations of going 0-2 from some peoples eyes and with no standout player they could easily get blown out by DS however don't expect that, with the addition of Will to there team along with Steve playing and Matt, DP can take out DS and rack off some wins and get back into the playoff hunt they will need some contributions from the likes of Jake, Joe and Brice however if they look to win and get back into it.
5-4 DP
Battle for first in the conference here with SS taking on BBM, SS needs there top guns to play and play well tonight, if JJ, Sid and Pita can all get going and playing well than they may have a shot against BBM, but they really need those 3 to win to have a chance. BBM has a tough squad though and with the team they had last week I wouldn't be surprised if they pulled out another easy win. If Kevin, Coma, Brent and Josh play those 4 could easily win there games and leave it up to one person to carry the SS team. Unless SS can really get going I look for this to be another quick win for BBM.
5-2 BBM
PHP (0-2) vs FR (0-2)
Both leagues looking for there first win of the season, here and PHP needs the likes of Cam, and Candi to really step up and carry this team, because besides those two I really don't see a player on there roster that can win week in and week out. So there talents will be needed if they look to take out the likes of Scotty and company. With Scotty back combined with the talents of Ben and AB when he plays this FR team could knock off 8 straight wins possibly. If Candi and Cam both don't win tonight it could be a very quick match for PHP.
5-1 FR
FTW (2-0) vs BnR (2-0)
Another battle for first in the conference with FTW taking on BnR, if FTW brings Ant, Roy, Serena and Brian to the table with a solid 5th this could be a long night for BnR unless Craig, Jordy and Mina all decide to show up and play. FTW has had 2 back to back solid seasons with championships with them but this BnR team although looking undermanned can take the thunder from FTW. If BnR can get a 3-2 lead going into the carry part of the match with getting at least 2 of there key players wins they could win this one in 8 or 9, however if they get down they will definitely need some luck on there side because Brian seems to be unstoppable this season for FTW and will take advantage of BnR being down should he win.
5-3 FTW
DS (0-2) vs DP (0-2)
DS comes into the match without Luis due to his boxing and with what is looking like another disappointing season after having so many good players on there team. With the loss of Luis this week it will be up to Omar, George and Sean if he shows to take the load for DS, and while DP seems to have lived up to the expectations of going 0-2 from some peoples eyes and with no standout player they could easily get blown out by DS however don't expect that, with the addition of Will to there team along with Steve playing and Matt, DP can take out DS and rack off some wins and get back into the playoff hunt they will need some contributions from the likes of Jake, Joe and Brice however if they look to win and get back into it.
5-4 DP
Monday, August 19, 2013
Week 2, rebound from craziness
Deep Pockets (0-1) @ For The Win (1-0)
While last week was no doubt a crazy one it was also a test for most leagues, including DP who came into this season with low expectations from everyone. While they almost beat BnR last week, it was also without Steve and Matt winning a game leaving Brice and Jake to pick up there four wins. This week they come into there match again, against a tough opponent and fairly outgunned but with the pickup of Adam and Marco the past week, DP could pull out a win and prove to this tough PRO crowd that DP isn't just some slouch of a league. FTW shockingly had to have Brian carry for them last week, and while DS seems to have another stacked team, I didn't see that coming in any way. With the likes of Roy, Ant, Serena and Stephen still on the roster with Brian who carried them, FTW looks like they could possibly have smooth sailing against DP, but in any case, DP proved not to count them out, and last week proved that in PRO, anything is possible.
5-3 FTW
Break and Run (1-0) @ Deadstrokes (0-1)
Break and Run went a tough 9 games against DP last week which no one saw coming, with Mina forced to carry last week, and with the loss of Jordy and Craig Break and Run could be in trouble. If they happen to get down early this week, they will need the likes of Ross and Mina to be on top form and able to carry with help from Paul or Tanmay. BNR will most likely look to Ross and Mina to beat DS, and while they do that, DS will look for George, Omar and Luis to carry the load and take out DS. DS came within a game of beating FTW last week, but almost only counts in horseshoes and handgrenades so this week they will need to come back with a vengeance and take advantage of what looks like to be a weakened BNR team. If DS can get out to a early 3-0 lead,and go into the carry at least 3-2, I don't know that BNR, with the lack of Jordy will be able to bounce back from that.
5-3 DS
Beer Ball Masters (1-0) @ Pool Hall Pros (0-1)
BBM relied on Brent to carry them last week and it happened, something that I didn't think would even rise up. With the likes of Tyler, Matt, JT, and James who showed up last week, for sure common sense would have said, one of those 4 could at least win a game. I don't know if they will rely on one person to win all 5 games again because if Kevin shows up to play a few matches, and if Matt decides he doesn't want to miss an easy 8 again, BBM could possibly run the table the rest of the way. PHP who relied on Cameron to try to carry, got to the 9th game before he was stopped by Sid, I'm not sure that anyone would have doubted Sid though to make sure Cameron didn't win. But Cameron can't do it all himself and Candi will need to show up as well to make sure Cameron has at least a little bit of help, and if Steve can show up and be that third person, PHP could make some noise the rest of the way, while I do think that Candi, Cameron and Steve can all three get wins against people in BBM, I just don't think those three have what it takes to really carry a team to victory like is needed. If BBM shows up with any type of solid five, they should take this one.
5-2 BBM
Freedom (0-1) @ Straightshots (1-0)
FR brought a solid five last week and got to a 4-1 lead on BBM before Brent just decided to plow through the rest of the FR team like they were a stick of butter, I don't see FR allowing that again, if they get a 4-0 lead they probably won't squander it away this time. With Matt making an appearance, AB being back in the fold and if one or both of Nish and Ben can play well, I see them getting a solid win over Straightshots and FR making another one of there runs towards the playoffs, however, Straightshots stands in there way and with the likes of Sid, Pita and JJ at the top of there roster, they are no easy task for any team let alone a team that needs there best players to show up every night. Straightshots can make a run for the playoffs, and can take out Freedom tonight if Sid, Pita and JJ are all in top form and don't make any kind of silly mistakes. Pita is known for being an MVP Candidate seemingly each year, but he doesn't need to be the carrier this year with Sid being a solid player and can be relied on if needed, I do believe SS has this one, as long as they don't let FR get 3 or 4 wins.
5-4 SS
While last week was no doubt a crazy one it was also a test for most leagues, including DP who came into this season with low expectations from everyone. While they almost beat BnR last week, it was also without Steve and Matt winning a game leaving Brice and Jake to pick up there four wins. This week they come into there match again, against a tough opponent and fairly outgunned but with the pickup of Adam and Marco the past week, DP could pull out a win and prove to this tough PRO crowd that DP isn't just some slouch of a league. FTW shockingly had to have Brian carry for them last week, and while DS seems to have another stacked team, I didn't see that coming in any way. With the likes of Roy, Ant, Serena and Stephen still on the roster with Brian who carried them, FTW looks like they could possibly have smooth sailing against DP, but in any case, DP proved not to count them out, and last week proved that in PRO, anything is possible.
5-3 FTW
Break and Run (1-0) @ Deadstrokes (0-1)
Break and Run went a tough 9 games against DP last week which no one saw coming, with Mina forced to carry last week, and with the loss of Jordy and Craig Break and Run could be in trouble. If they happen to get down early this week, they will need the likes of Ross and Mina to be on top form and able to carry with help from Paul or Tanmay. BNR will most likely look to Ross and Mina to beat DS, and while they do that, DS will look for George, Omar and Luis to carry the load and take out DS. DS came within a game of beating FTW last week, but almost only counts in horseshoes and handgrenades so this week they will need to come back with a vengeance and take advantage of what looks like to be a weakened BNR team. If DS can get out to a early 3-0 lead,and go into the carry at least 3-2, I don't know that BNR, with the lack of Jordy will be able to bounce back from that.
5-3 DS
Beer Ball Masters (1-0) @ Pool Hall Pros (0-1)
BBM relied on Brent to carry them last week and it happened, something that I didn't think would even rise up. With the likes of Tyler, Matt, JT, and James who showed up last week, for sure common sense would have said, one of those 4 could at least win a game. I don't know if they will rely on one person to win all 5 games again because if Kevin shows up to play a few matches, and if Matt decides he doesn't want to miss an easy 8 again, BBM could possibly run the table the rest of the way. PHP who relied on Cameron to try to carry, got to the 9th game before he was stopped by Sid, I'm not sure that anyone would have doubted Sid though to make sure Cameron didn't win. But Cameron can't do it all himself and Candi will need to show up as well to make sure Cameron has at least a little bit of help, and if Steve can show up and be that third person, PHP could make some noise the rest of the way, while I do think that Candi, Cameron and Steve can all three get wins against people in BBM, I just don't think those three have what it takes to really carry a team to victory like is needed. If BBM shows up with any type of solid five, they should take this one.
5-2 BBM
Freedom (0-1) @ Straightshots (1-0)
FR brought a solid five last week and got to a 4-1 lead on BBM before Brent just decided to plow through the rest of the FR team like they were a stick of butter, I don't see FR allowing that again, if they get a 4-0 lead they probably won't squander it away this time. With Matt making an appearance, AB being back in the fold and if one or both of Nish and Ben can play well, I see them getting a solid win over Straightshots and FR making another one of there runs towards the playoffs, however, Straightshots stands in there way and with the likes of Sid, Pita and JJ at the top of there roster, they are no easy task for any team let alone a team that needs there best players to show up every night. Straightshots can make a run for the playoffs, and can take out Freedom tonight if Sid, Pita and JJ are all in top form and don't make any kind of silly mistakes. Pita is known for being an MVP Candidate seemingly each year, but he doesn't need to be the carrier this year with Sid being a solid player and can be relied on if needed, I do believe SS has this one, as long as they don't let FR get 3 or 4 wins.
5-4 SS
Monday, August 12, 2013
Season 16 Week 1
BBM (0-0) @ FR (0-0)
BBM comes into pro having little carry experience, and after the little drama they had with TPI causing them to pull out one has to wonder, will they pull out of PRO if same thing happens? However with the players they have if they can stay in the whole season AND play as a team not worry about there individual records they could make some noise, but don't write Petey and Co. off in this match, they always find a way through and if Petey and Nish can conjure up some of there old allies to come back and play they could again, make playoffs.
FR 5-4
PHP (0-0) @ SS (0-0)
PHP comes in to this match with more firepower than originally expected, with Candi and Cam leading the way they could be a dark horse in there conference. Candi may not be the captain that was expected for PHP and may need to learn on the fly, however I believe PHP can still some close matches if Cam and Candi can get some help from the support cast of PHP. SS comes into this match with Brad, Nigel and Sid leading the way for SS, on a good day, Sid can carry SS by himself, while I'm sure that is not what SS wants it may be what needs to happen a few times, Sid will need to take the role of Jordy or Pita for there teams and carry the load for SS. If Nigel and Brad both play consistently each week, those three could be a real solid core and as long as they have support could do very well this season.
SS 5-3
DP (0-0) @ BnR (0-0)
DP comes into this match relatively unknown, except for Brice and Joe as the captain and co-captain no one else is really known on there team at the moment except maybe Steve. However, those three along with Will, Nikki and a few others on there squad could actually beat BnR and turn a few heads. While BnR has kept there team the same the past few seasons, Craig isn't always the most reliable and Jordy can't really be left to carry it all, so Ross will need to step up, Gus will need to be able to show consistently and Paul and Tino will need to be counted on to win some games. If that happens, BnR could make it to finals this season if DP or FTW don't get in there way.
DP 5-4
FTW (0-0) @ DS (0-0)
FTW's team is the same as it has been the past 2 seasons except with the addition of Serena. FTW comes into this match looking to start there 3-peat but it will be harder this season than it has been with every team upgrading it seems like, Ant, Brian and Roy will be the 3 they need to lean and and need to show consistently to really have there best shot at the 3-peat. DS comes into this season with George and Luis as there top two players, if those two, plus if Omar can show up and play decent, they could make a push in there conference, but they have been known to overhype themselves and end up choking the past few seasons so the question has to be asked, can they actually do it? This first weeks match may be the measuring stick for them, if they keep up with FTW in this opening match, it might just spell out good things for DS, only time will tell.
5-2 FTW
BBM comes into pro having little carry experience, and after the little drama they had with TPI causing them to pull out one has to wonder, will they pull out of PRO if same thing happens? However with the players they have if they can stay in the whole season AND play as a team not worry about there individual records they could make some noise, but don't write Petey and Co. off in this match, they always find a way through and if Petey and Nish can conjure up some of there old allies to come back and play they could again, make playoffs.
FR 5-4
PHP (0-0) @ SS (0-0)
PHP comes in to this match with more firepower than originally expected, with Candi and Cam leading the way they could be a dark horse in there conference. Candi may not be the captain that was expected for PHP and may need to learn on the fly, however I believe PHP can still some close matches if Cam and Candi can get some help from the support cast of PHP. SS comes into this match with Brad, Nigel and Sid leading the way for SS, on a good day, Sid can carry SS by himself, while I'm sure that is not what SS wants it may be what needs to happen a few times, Sid will need to take the role of Jordy or Pita for there teams and carry the load for SS. If Nigel and Brad both play consistently each week, those three could be a real solid core and as long as they have support could do very well this season.
SS 5-3
DP (0-0) @ BnR (0-0)
DP comes into this match relatively unknown, except for Brice and Joe as the captain and co-captain no one else is really known on there team at the moment except maybe Steve. However, those three along with Will, Nikki and a few others on there squad could actually beat BnR and turn a few heads. While BnR has kept there team the same the past few seasons, Craig isn't always the most reliable and Jordy can't really be left to carry it all, so Ross will need to step up, Gus will need to be able to show consistently and Paul and Tino will need to be counted on to win some games. If that happens, BnR could make it to finals this season if DP or FTW don't get in there way.
DP 5-4
FTW (0-0) @ DS (0-0)
FTW's team is the same as it has been the past 2 seasons except with the addition of Serena. FTW comes into this match looking to start there 3-peat but it will be harder this season than it has been with every team upgrading it seems like, Ant, Brian and Roy will be the 3 they need to lean and and need to show consistently to really have there best shot at the 3-peat. DS comes into this season with George and Luis as there top two players, if those two, plus if Omar can show up and play decent, they could make a push in there conference, but they have been known to overhype themselves and end up choking the past few seasons so the question has to be asked, can they actually do it? This first weeks match may be the measuring stick for them, if they keep up with FTW in this opening match, it might just spell out good things for DS, only time will tell.
5-2 FTW
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