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
Monday, August 26, 2013
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
Monday, August 5, 2013
PRO 16 Pre-Season
With PRO Season 16 just around the corner, I felt like it was a good time to get back into the swing of things with my pre-season blog. Would like to welcome the new teams to PRO, DP and BBM, while also giving a warm welcome to the returning teams, FR, FTW, PHP, BnR, SS, and DS. This season may be one to definitely watch as FTW's lineup basically stayed the same, BBM joined who seemed to have done the same FTW did and stacked there team, but you can't forget about SS either who have added Sid if he can play each week with some backup they could return to the top. BnR still has Jordy and Ross as well and if Mina and Gus can show up along with Craig, that team is one that will definitely be able to beat FTW. We know what to expect from FR and DS by now I think along with PHP, but DP is still a I don't know, with Brice as captain and Joe as captain, who knows who they may be able to bring in which could put them in contention. I can say though this season will definitely be a fun one, note the schedule changes all matches are at 6 PM, how will that affect people or will it?
Atlantic Conference
1. BBM - With how stacked Tyler got them, if they will all show up which is a who knows, they can win this group and maybe PRO.
Key Players - Tyler, Kevin
2. FR - Though they may have lost some of there team in Sid and maybe Serena, FR still can get people and if Petey can dodge work some days and get to the matches along with Nish, and if DJ magically comes back they could have a chance at this, don't sleep on Ebs either.
Key Players - Eba, Petey, Nish
3. SS - I'm putting SS 3rd because I honestly don't know who SS will have, will JJ stay will SS? Will he move on to a different team? With Sid on there team and if JJ stays, if they can get Nigel to play along with them that's a pretty solid core, but they need the last two to happen. They will give both BBM and FR a run for there money if they do get that solid core with people around them.
Key Players - Sid, JJ (if he stays), Nigel
4. PHP - PHP could possibly upset I don't know but if Candi does play each week and if they can get some more pretty decent players they have a solid shot, Tommy and Damo are fairly decent players though I don't see them carrying PHP Candi will have to take the brunt of that I believe, but bev is an experienced captain so that may help some.
Key Players - Candi, Damo, Tommy
Pacific Conference
Key Players - Ant, Roy, Brian
2. BnR - BnR returns with the team they normally have, and with Jordy leading the way if he can get help from Mina, Ross and Gus, this team will be formidable, BnR has a real solid chance to dethrone FTW and they very well may do it, all depends on what they can get going in the beginning, and Jordy can't be left to do it himself.
Key Players - Jordy, Ross, Mina
3. DP - DP isn't expected to do much though I do believe they can give the 2 teams a run for there money if they show up with there best as much as possible, with Brice and Joe captaining and co-captaining there is plenty of experience there which will help them out some, and with DP picking up Steve for PRO it helps them out some if he can stay around all season. DP has a chance to make some noise here.
Key Players - Brice, Joe, Steve
4. DS - I kinda hate to put DS at the bottom, but they've had some monumental expectations as of late and just have fell flat, they've been a revolving door of I don't know and haven't been what they have lead themselves out to be, if they can rebound they can make some noise and this could end up being a close conference, but they can't overhype themselves again, they do that then fall flat, they'll look even worse than they do now do to it, Omar, here is your chance.
Key Players - Omar, George
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