To start off this pred I want to say my heartfelt condolences go out to Reb and his family. We all in the ypool world hope to see him get better and pull through this soon.
Mid-Season Report
In the Atlantic Conference RDU is behind 3rd by 2 matches, but are still winless and need to get themselves going if they look to live up to the hype they put on themselves. PDZ remains 1 game behind PHP for the 3rd spot at 1-4 and will be looking to catch up to them this week. PHP is looking to gain some ground this week on 2nd with them only being 2 games behind they have a shot this week. The top 2 spots go to BnR and FTW respectively. This is something I think we all expected, for these 2 to be battling it out for 1st in there division. BnR is undefeated while FTW has 1 loss which has come to BnR. BnR and FTW look to be the top 2 contenders for first while PHP and PDZ look like they are the 2 teams that will battle it out for 3rd in this division.
In the Pacific Conference it's kind of surprising. 8BC and SS are a game out of 3rd spot, behind DS who is 2-3. Both SS and DS have had sub par seasons so far and with the talent they have it seems that it may be they can't really play as a cohesive team yet. And while 8BC has a better team than we expected, I think that they are a little to inexperienced still to really put up a major fight to get 3rd in this Division. The top spots go to FR and HH respectively, and like in the Atlantic Conference, HH's one loss came to the conference leader. Surprise season for HH some would think, but with all of the experience they picked up I think it proved that they will be a contender all season. FR is back to there old ways, undefeated so far with all of the former stars returning. Will they make it to finals again?
DS (2-3) vs PHP (2-3)
One of these teams will finally get back to .500 and it looks like it might just be DS. But PHP is no slouch and DS just can't look past them like they may want to. If DS can show and if Rocky can actually get support again from the likes of Omar and if Pommy will show and play, they could make a mid season run. But it will be tough. They got behind the 8 ball early and it may have been because the pre-season hype and it could have gotten too much for them. But PHP aren't slouches either. With Mikey, Candi, and Tommy at the helm they can keep up with DS. Candi will need support from those other 2 though and maybe another person. If PHP can get an early lead, and go into the carry with a 3-2 lead at least they could take it, but the key will be to get Rocky out early. I feel an upset here.
PHP 5-4
SS (1-4) vs FTW (4-1)
I think SS thought they would be in a better spot than 1-4 and in 4th. While they are still only a game behind third. They are 3 games behind HH for 2nd and 4 games behind FR for first. SS needs to pick it up and fast or they will be too far back to catch up. They lost both matches they had last week which really put them in a hole. SS needs the likes of Kenny, Dustin, and Charlie to show at the same time and need them to play well if they look to get a run going and to take out FTW. FTW is a game behind BnR for 1st in there division and should be able to win this one fairly easy if Brian, Ant and Dante all show up and play on there game, and with the likes of Tyler, Stephen and a few others on there bench it could be a was for FTW. But, I don't see SS letting FTW getting this one easy, but FTW should come out on top.
FTW 5-3
PDZ (1-4) vs HH (4-1)
PDZ has gone through some troubling times as of late and could come into this game really wanting to win and winning out. But Joe will really need to bring 5 this week and have a good showing. There best player this season has been Rob but they can't keep on counting on him. They need Charles and Joe to really step up and play like there best players and start to pull though. If they can bring a solid 5 they may have a fighting chance. But they can't look past HH who won both of there matches last week, and if Mike, Thomas, Croz and Maria all play with a bench player playing for HH they could get a big early lead which could be insurmountable for PDZ. This match could be close though as well if HH relaxes. However HH also needs to watch out PDZ as they can play with the best of them if they are all on there game. I don't see HH letting this one go though.
5-2 HH
BnR (5-0) vs FR (5-0)
Battle of the undefeated teams, who woulda thunk it at this point in the season that the old BnR FR rivalry would also be a battle of the undefeated teams. And while that rivalry may not be there anymore, it will still be a good match. With BnR having Jordy, Craig, Gus, Mina and Ross being able to show it seems like on any given night now. They look like they are dangerous. However, BnR knows they can't look past a FR team who if they really get it going can go undefeated this season. But vs this BnR team, they need Andy, Travis, DJ, Matt and Petey to all play and maybe Nish in one of those spots if he can show up. If those 5 people show up vs the starting 5 of BnR this match will easily go 9. This match will be a long one and a star studded one. One that looks like it could determine who will be the top seed going into the playoffs if things keep going the way they are. However, the FR roster seems less stable than the BnR roster. Which is why I have to give the slight edge to BnR here.
5-4 BnR
RDU (0-5) vs 8BC (1-4)
RDU looks to get out of this slump this week vs a decent but underperforming 8BC squad. RDU has also underperformed and if Tim and Derek can't bring this team up out of the bottomless pit they seem to be going in to then I don't know that anyone on RDU can. Tim and Derek need to play there best and with Dylan seemingly quitting pool then coming back then quitting again, no one knows on if he'll be reliable or not. 8BC needs to get back going after coming off a bad loss to DS this past week. If Corn, Andrew and a few others can get it going then maybe they will have a shot. But Andrew really needs to give a boost to this 8BC team or they'll be in the same boat as RDU is. 8BC looks like they will win this one I think, but I don't know that it will be an easy one.
8BC 5-3
Monday, December 3, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Week 5
Okay so I missed last week due to Thanksgiving and now I'm back :>. Anyways straight into the preds.
FR (4-0) vs SS (1-2)
FR comes into this match looking to go into next week the midway point, undefeated. Could this be another undefeated regular season for FR? If FR can keep there top players around and with word of Scotty possibly coming back to play, that would make FR that more dangerous. But if Andy, Nish, and DJ all play along with Petey and Ebs FR should be able to take this SS team who seems to be lagging behind. Dustin hasn't played much for SS at all, but if PC and Kenny can get there game going they could carry the load for SS. But SS will need some depth with Mike leaving. If SS shows with Nigel, Kenny, PC, Shelle and Cam possibly then maybe, just maybe SS can take FR to the 9th game but honestly, I don't see it if FR shows up in form. FR should win this one.
5-3 FR
HH (2-1) vs PHP ( 2-2)
HH didn't play SS last week due to Thanksgiving so no match to go on from last week, however, with the additions of Croz, Maria, Mike and Thomas to HH, they look to be ready to make a run for the playoffs. Thomas helped carry HH 2 weeks ago vs 8BC and if Maria, Croz and Mike can perform up to how they have before HH might be able to take PHP out easily. However, HH can't look past PHP because they do have some talent in Tommy and Candi. But if Mike, Croz, Thomas show up and those 3 win, I don't know that Candi and Tommy can carry by themselves, but stranger things have happened. HH is looking to really prove that they are ready due to there 2 matches this week they could get to 4-1 in 1 week if they win both. PHP is looking to get over .500 though and will show up in full force. HH should be able to win this one though.
5-3 HH
PDZ (1-3) vs FTW (3-1)
PDZ is in 4th in there conference a game behind PHP and PDZ's chances to climb into 3rd this week have gotten that much harder. PDZ needs Joe, Charles and Rob to show up and play out of there minds vs a good FTW team. Joe has to play his card right here, and as he is an experienced captain he has that on his side but he can't choose the matchups as PDZ is away so he is on a slippery slope. Question is, is Joe, Charles and Rob really able to get 3 matches in the first 5 games against a FTW team that has Brian, Ant, Stephen, Dante, Tyler and Roy. If 5 of those 6 show and play PDZ I don't think will have a chance. PDZ really is going to need some luck and Joe will have to really show all of his captaining skills to try to prove that they can keep up with FTW and show they are worthy of third. FTW wins this one
5-1 FTW
RDU (0-4) vs BnR (4-0)
RDU has been less than stellar this season. They were supposed to be able to compete for third and look like they may go winless. Thomas left and went 3-0 in his next game for HH. RDU will say they were better off with Thomas but I'm sure they could use his experience. Tim and Jessie need to get together along with Derek and get this ship going. Jessie and Tim have been there 2 best players so far and others need to get it going. But going up against BnR this week is just gonna be too tough I think. BnR on a Thursday will have there best. Craig, Gus, Jordy, Mina, Ross, those 5 might be able to 5-0 RDU, bad thing for BnR is that they ran Croz off and lost depth. Depth that they may need later on. However, this week BnR should be able to win this one easily.
5-1 BnR
8BC (1-3) vs DS (1-3)
Battle for 4th in the Pacific conference. Who would have thought that? DS making sure they don't drop to 5th? 8BC has had a rough stretch to begin the season, however I think they may have the talent to take out DS. 8BC doesn't have the best of rosters but Andrew has gotten it better and they should be able to put up a fight against DS. DS hasn't exactly owned up to the hype. They were supposed to be undefeated at this point in the season, instead they are 1-3 with the main person being Rocky. If you were to take Rocky away from this DS team I honestly don't think they would have a chance. Roy needs to talk to Omar and get this team back on track or it's gonna get even more ugly after this week. I think 8BC has a chance to upset DS here and I'm gonna go with the upset, if you would call it one.
5-4 8BC
FR (4-0) vs SS (1-2)
FR comes into this match looking to go into next week the midway point, undefeated. Could this be another undefeated regular season for FR? If FR can keep there top players around and with word of Scotty possibly coming back to play, that would make FR that more dangerous. But if Andy, Nish, and DJ all play along with Petey and Ebs FR should be able to take this SS team who seems to be lagging behind. Dustin hasn't played much for SS at all, but if PC and Kenny can get there game going they could carry the load for SS. But SS will need some depth with Mike leaving. If SS shows with Nigel, Kenny, PC, Shelle and Cam possibly then maybe, just maybe SS can take FR to the 9th game but honestly, I don't see it if FR shows up in form. FR should win this one.
5-3 FR
HH (2-1) vs PHP ( 2-2)
HH didn't play SS last week due to Thanksgiving so no match to go on from last week, however, with the additions of Croz, Maria, Mike and Thomas to HH, they look to be ready to make a run for the playoffs. Thomas helped carry HH 2 weeks ago vs 8BC and if Maria, Croz and Mike can perform up to how they have before HH might be able to take PHP out easily. However, HH can't look past PHP because they do have some talent in Tommy and Candi. But if Mike, Croz, Thomas show up and those 3 win, I don't know that Candi and Tommy can carry by themselves, but stranger things have happened. HH is looking to really prove that they are ready due to there 2 matches this week they could get to 4-1 in 1 week if they win both. PHP is looking to get over .500 though and will show up in full force. HH should be able to win this one though.
5-3 HH
PDZ (1-3) vs FTW (3-1)
PDZ is in 4th in there conference a game behind PHP and PDZ's chances to climb into 3rd this week have gotten that much harder. PDZ needs Joe, Charles and Rob to show up and play out of there minds vs a good FTW team. Joe has to play his card right here, and as he is an experienced captain he has that on his side but he can't choose the matchups as PDZ is away so he is on a slippery slope. Question is, is Joe, Charles and Rob really able to get 3 matches in the first 5 games against a FTW team that has Brian, Ant, Stephen, Dante, Tyler and Roy. If 5 of those 6 show and play PDZ I don't think will have a chance. PDZ really is going to need some luck and Joe will have to really show all of his captaining skills to try to prove that they can keep up with FTW and show they are worthy of third. FTW wins this one
5-1 FTW
RDU (0-4) vs BnR (4-0)
RDU has been less than stellar this season. They were supposed to be able to compete for third and look like they may go winless. Thomas left and went 3-0 in his next game for HH. RDU will say they were better off with Thomas but I'm sure they could use his experience. Tim and Jessie need to get together along with Derek and get this ship going. Jessie and Tim have been there 2 best players so far and others need to get it going. But going up against BnR this week is just gonna be too tough I think. BnR on a Thursday will have there best. Craig, Gus, Jordy, Mina, Ross, those 5 might be able to 5-0 RDU, bad thing for BnR is that they ran Croz off and lost depth. Depth that they may need later on. However, this week BnR should be able to win this one easily.
5-1 BnR
8BC (1-3) vs DS (1-3)
Battle for 4th in the Pacific conference. Who would have thought that? DS making sure they don't drop to 5th? 8BC has had a rough stretch to begin the season, however I think they may have the talent to take out DS. 8BC doesn't have the best of rosters but Andrew has gotten it better and they should be able to put up a fight against DS. DS hasn't exactly owned up to the hype. They were supposed to be undefeated at this point in the season, instead they are 1-3 with the main person being Rocky. If you were to take Rocky away from this DS team I honestly don't think they would have a chance. Roy needs to talk to Omar and get this team back on track or it's gonna get even more ugly after this week. I think 8BC has a chance to upset DS here and I'm gonna go with the upset, if you would call it one.
5-4 8BC
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Week 3...Surprises Already?
With 2 weeks in the books it looks like there are a few surprises that weren't coming. DS has started out 0-2 and have fallen 2 games out of first place and face another opponent that could beat them if they aren't careful this week. HH is 1-1 beat DS last week (who woulda thunk it) PHP took FTW too the limit, but Brian saved the day. Mr. spc looks like there Mr. MVP :O. RDU just got manhandled with PDZ and PDZ only had 4..hmmm, RDU weaker than we expected? SS and 8BC also got destroyed by BnR and FR respectively, and look who showed up for FR, Nish, he got out of jail! Or playing in jail, one of the 2 :-s. And BnR padded there lineup by playing Craig and the mysterious Lewis, he comes and disappears. Now for Week 3 predictions.
FTW (2-0) vs BnR (2-0)
This match has to be the match of the week I don't care what anyone says. Both 2-0 in there conference, winner gets first place in there conference AND it is star studded PLUS BnR has a real chance of taking this from FTW. Who woulda thunk it? FTW barely scraped out a win from PHP last week....concerned? FTW last week may have proved they are vulnerable especially when Danielle has to play herself. They need there best players to show up this night if they look to have any shot what-so-ever, unless Mr. SPC shows up there MVP it looks like and just carries them to a 5-4 victory which would be....nice? BnR brought not only the usual suspects in Mina, Jordy and Gus to the table. But there newly acquired Craig and the likes of the comer and goer in Lewis himself. But can they keep Lewis around, and can Craig be counted on to show up every week with those 3? And with Paul and Ross thrown into the mix without Croz (if he really does leave) is still a lineup capable of taking this season and this match. This match if both teams bring there best, will go down to 9 games if they are all on there games. Gonna be a good and possibly long match.
5-4 BnR
FR (2-0) vs RDU (0-2)
Okay so FR is seemingly showing up with all of its old timers, just need Dan and Adam to come back and the FR of old is back...13-0 if they all show up? Nish played last week, after a long hiatus hmmmm where was he at?! They also have Niks who brings some bench experience along with Ebs who is no slouch player. They have all the tools to make a run to the finals but can they get over that hump that they so desperately want? If AB does infact somehow make a showing sometime this season and if Scotty comes back and plays for FR instead of just showing up and having to leave, this team could possibly be the best overall team in PRO this season. And of course with Petey captaining, they always have a chance. RDU on the other hand seems to be imploding and it isn't even halfway yet. Thomas gave captain up, there best player Tim already is boxed, and if Jessie can't get her players to start reporting, there whole team will eventually be boxed, bad bad news for RDU. They need to step there game up this week if they hope to not fall into a hole they can't climb out of. Starting 0-3 in a conference with BnR, FTW, and yes PDZ who seems to be getting better is nothing you want to do.I already think this is a must win match for them 3 weeks into the season. Good Luck to you RDU though I think FR will just over power you.
5-1 FR
PHP (1-1) vs PDZ (1-1)
Okay, another critical matchup, winner can be tied with second or be in second depending on win/loss percentage after this week. PHP needs Mikey and Matt to show up along with Candi if they want to take this. Because while PDZ may not have a star studded lineup they are consistent and they know how to run tables. PHP's captain is slowly gaining experience each week which is good and with the help of Candi, Matt and Mikey it may help him out alot, taking the stress off of him having to play them in certain spots. But going up against Joe who has been around the block and who is home this week might just be one of his toughest tasks. Because while FTW may have been home last week, Danielle doesn't have as much experience and I must say good job on keeping up with them. PDZ on the other hand beat RDU last week and got there much needed first win. One thing these 2 teams have in common, they both beat RDU! If Joe can show up with 5 instead of 4 this week and can actually win a game for his team they might have a shot. He will need to pull out his tap break though and hope that he doesn't play someone who will just bang it open and run it. But with the likes of Rob and Charles on there team and if Missy decides to stay and play on there team, they could due some good. But they need to keep it all together. It could be close then again one of these teams could have a meltdown, I'm going with the experience here and picking PDZ.
5-3 PDZ
DS (0-2) vs SS (1-1)
DS has been the surprise of the season I think. I hate to say it but Omar seems to not know the rules each week and may need to beg Rees to come back and captain DS, that's when they had there success also, find Ashton and Luis, they could help. With Rocky looking like he has to carry DS each week and going 3-1 each week losing the 9th game, both starting weeks, can they really count on that? They need to find another consistent piece, Pommy has only played once, and they need him to show up to help Rocky. Rumors are they have CK, where has he been? Where has all these recruits been? They need them all to show up or DS will crash back down to reality. Thing is I know all these people on there team can win, question is, are they up to it or do they really want to rely on Rocky, who seemingly can't get it done in the 9th game. SS has some strength now and if they show up with it can take out DS. With having PC and Kenny on there team now, along with the help of Cam and Mike, they look like they are really prepared to rise back from the ashes. If those 4 can show along with the help of Kris, Shelle, or Nigel this SS team can possibly take first if. But they have to get by DS first who might be turning into the RDU of the Pacific Conference. I think SS can pull this one out though.
5-3 SS
HH (1-1) vs 8BC (0-2)
Okay, so HH showed last week with there best roster to date with Josh, Frank, Brice, Steve and with a roleplayer in Dana. But it can get better if Dan ever decides he wants to play. Can that lineup be counted on to show every week though? We know Frank, Dana Steve and Brice can, what about Josh though? Steve seems to be there early front runner for the possible MVP and Brice hasn't won a game the person who was expected to help carry this team. So far it's been on the backs of Frank and Steve. That could all change this week as they go up against an 8BC team who isn't the best of teams. HH beat DS last week in a 5-4 win which no one would have thought they could have done. 8BC lost to FR 5-0 and one of those matches was a DQ on the corn please dude. Tsk tsk tsk. Both of these teams have played FR and HH lost 5-1 and 8BC lost 5-0 hmmmm. But this match has the potential of being close or being a blow out just depends on which teams want to play better. HH has been gaining alot more experience lately and while 8BC has experience I'm not sure they have the players to tackle the trio of Frank, Steve and Brice and if Josh shows it could be that more harder. I have to go with HH here just because they look to have the more solid and consistent lineup.
5-2 HH
FTW (2-0) vs BnR (2-0)
This match has to be the match of the week I don't care what anyone says. Both 2-0 in there conference, winner gets first place in there conference AND it is star studded PLUS BnR has a real chance of taking this from FTW. Who woulda thunk it? FTW barely scraped out a win from PHP last week....concerned? FTW last week may have proved they are vulnerable especially when Danielle has to play herself. They need there best players to show up this night if they look to have any shot what-so-ever, unless Mr. SPC shows up there MVP it looks like and just carries them to a 5-4 victory which would be....nice? BnR brought not only the usual suspects in Mina, Jordy and Gus to the table. But there newly acquired Craig and the likes of the comer and goer in Lewis himself. But can they keep Lewis around, and can Craig be counted on to show up every week with those 3? And with Paul and Ross thrown into the mix without Croz (if he really does leave) is still a lineup capable of taking this season and this match. This match if both teams bring there best, will go down to 9 games if they are all on there games. Gonna be a good and possibly long match.
5-4 BnR
FR (2-0) vs RDU (0-2)
Okay so FR is seemingly showing up with all of its old timers, just need Dan and Adam to come back and the FR of old is back...13-0 if they all show up? Nish played last week, after a long hiatus hmmmm where was he at?! They also have Niks who brings some bench experience along with Ebs who is no slouch player. They have all the tools to make a run to the finals but can they get over that hump that they so desperately want? If AB does infact somehow make a showing sometime this season and if Scotty comes back and plays for FR instead of just showing up and having to leave, this team could possibly be the best overall team in PRO this season. And of course with Petey captaining, they always have a chance. RDU on the other hand seems to be imploding and it isn't even halfway yet. Thomas gave captain up, there best player Tim already is boxed, and if Jessie can't get her players to start reporting, there whole team will eventually be boxed, bad bad news for RDU. They need to step there game up this week if they hope to not fall into a hole they can't climb out of. Starting 0-3 in a conference with BnR, FTW, and yes PDZ who seems to be getting better is nothing you want to do.I already think this is a must win match for them 3 weeks into the season. Good Luck to you RDU though I think FR will just over power you.
5-1 FR
PHP (1-1) vs PDZ (1-1)
Okay, another critical matchup, winner can be tied with second or be in second depending on win/loss percentage after this week. PHP needs Mikey and Matt to show up along with Candi if they want to take this. Because while PDZ may not have a star studded lineup they are consistent and they know how to run tables. PHP's captain is slowly gaining experience each week which is good and with the help of Candi, Matt and Mikey it may help him out alot, taking the stress off of him having to play them in certain spots. But going up against Joe who has been around the block and who is home this week might just be one of his toughest tasks. Because while FTW may have been home last week, Danielle doesn't have as much experience and I must say good job on keeping up with them. PDZ on the other hand beat RDU last week and got there much needed first win. One thing these 2 teams have in common, they both beat RDU! If Joe can show up with 5 instead of 4 this week and can actually win a game for his team they might have a shot. He will need to pull out his tap break though and hope that he doesn't play someone who will just bang it open and run it. But with the likes of Rob and Charles on there team and if Missy decides to stay and play on there team, they could due some good. But they need to keep it all together. It could be close then again one of these teams could have a meltdown, I'm going with the experience here and picking PDZ.
5-3 PDZ
DS (0-2) vs SS (1-1)
DS has been the surprise of the season I think. I hate to say it but Omar seems to not know the rules each week and may need to beg Rees to come back and captain DS, that's when they had there success also, find Ashton and Luis, they could help. With Rocky looking like he has to carry DS each week and going 3-1 each week losing the 9th game, both starting weeks, can they really count on that? They need to find another consistent piece, Pommy has only played once, and they need him to show up to help Rocky. Rumors are they have CK, where has he been? Where has all these recruits been? They need them all to show up or DS will crash back down to reality. Thing is I know all these people on there team can win, question is, are they up to it or do they really want to rely on Rocky, who seemingly can't get it done in the 9th game. SS has some strength now and if they show up with it can take out DS. With having PC and Kenny on there team now, along with the help of Cam and Mike, they look like they are really prepared to rise back from the ashes. If those 4 can show along with the help of Kris, Shelle, or Nigel this SS team can possibly take first if. But they have to get by DS first who might be turning into the RDU of the Pacific Conference. I think SS can pull this one out though.
5-3 SS
HH (1-1) vs 8BC (0-2)
Okay, so HH showed last week with there best roster to date with Josh, Frank, Brice, Steve and with a roleplayer in Dana. But it can get better if Dan ever decides he wants to play. Can that lineup be counted on to show every week though? We know Frank, Dana Steve and Brice can, what about Josh though? Steve seems to be there early front runner for the possible MVP and Brice hasn't won a game the person who was expected to help carry this team. So far it's been on the backs of Frank and Steve. That could all change this week as they go up against an 8BC team who isn't the best of teams. HH beat DS last week in a 5-4 win which no one would have thought they could have done. 8BC lost to FR 5-0 and one of those matches was a DQ on the corn please dude. Tsk tsk tsk. Both of these teams have played FR and HH lost 5-1 and 8BC lost 5-0 hmmmm. But this match has the potential of being close or being a blow out just depends on which teams want to play better. HH has been gaining alot more experience lately and while 8BC has experience I'm not sure they have the players to tackle the trio of Frank, Steve and Brice and if Josh shows it could be that more harder. I have to go with HH here just because they look to have the more solid and consistent lineup.
5-2 HH
Monday, November 5, 2012
Week 2
PHP (1-0) vs FTW (1-0)
PHP came out with a win last week with there 2 top players being Matt and Tommy. And while Matt is there best player that's played is Matt, theres been rumors that Candi may return which will help them out loads. However, going up against FTW is no easy task. PHP won in 8 games vs RDU which makes me wary about this weeks match vs FTW. FTW won vs DS 5-4 last week and while there was alot of drama and 2 DQ's on the part of DS I think everyone saw the 1-0 coming for FTW. If FTW brings the same roster they had last week it will be more than enough to take on a PHP team who seems weak at the moment. I am looking for FTW to take care of business in 6 games.
5-1 FTW
HH (0-1) vs DS (0-1)
This could be a close match or could be a dominating match depends on the team DS has and the team HH has. Because if you judge off of last weeks matches, yeah HH didn't exactly put up a fight but they also didn't have there best team. If HH can bring there best they could give DS a run for there money. DS had a rough week last week in a drama filled opening match. with 2 DQ's and one so called "controversial" DQ they lost to FTW 4-5. But with Craig leaving and going to BnR that means they lose one of there best players, whether they would like to admit it or not. Who exactly will DS have this week? If Luis shows up he could carry all by himself, but will he actually be able to show up? They have plenty of people, only question is who will they bring and will people leave cause Craig left?
5-3 DS
RDU (0-1) vs PDZ (0-1)
RDU lost to PHP last week 5-3, don't know if they had there best and for some reason Thomas didn't play. But this week they play PDZ with there best player being Missy I believe if she plays followed by Charles Joe and Rob. If those 4 play they might have a chance at RDU. They didn't do so good vs BnR last week going losing 5-2 which is no surprise to me. I hope this one is a little closer though. It should be able to go 9 games if both teams bring and play there best. Should be one interesting match as well. We will see what happens though. I'm predicting PDZ pulls this one out though.
5-4 PDZ
BnR (1-0) vs SS (1-0)
BnR looks like they are trying to get even better this season with Craig switching from DS to there. With the added addition of Craig along with Gus, Jordy, Paul and Ross BnR could challenge for the top spot against FTW. BnR beat PDZ last week 5-2 a match that I think there was no doubt in. This one won't be as easy though if Dustin and Kenny show up along with Nigel. However it will be difficult I think for SS to beat BnR with the roster they have. Dustin and Kenny are no slouches though and those 2 together could quite possibly and take BnR out by themselves. I think this one will come down to the 9th game. If BnR plays there cards right it could quite possibly be Jordy against Kenny in the 9th game which would be quite interesting.
5-4 BnR
FR (1-0) vs 8BC (0-1)
FR played HH last week and beat them 5-1. A couple of games however could have gone the other way so it was closer than the score says it was. FR surprised alot of people I think with Andy coming back, Travis is back, and Scotty had shown up but had to leave. If those 3 show again along with Petey playing and 1 other from there deep roster it seems like now they should have no problem taking out a depleted 8BC team. Not to say 8BC doesn't have any chance cause they have a couple good players, but I don't think they are able to compete with the power FR showed up with last week. If that same team shows up for FR and 8BC brings there best it could possibly be close. But FR still pulls this one out I think and possibly fairly easily.
5-1 FR
PHP came out with a win last week with there 2 top players being Matt and Tommy. And while Matt is there best player that's played is Matt, theres been rumors that Candi may return which will help them out loads. However, going up against FTW is no easy task. PHP won in 8 games vs RDU which makes me wary about this weeks match vs FTW. FTW won vs DS 5-4 last week and while there was alot of drama and 2 DQ's on the part of DS I think everyone saw the 1-0 coming for FTW. If FTW brings the same roster they had last week it will be more than enough to take on a PHP team who seems weak at the moment. I am looking for FTW to take care of business in 6 games.
5-1 FTW
HH (0-1) vs DS (0-1)
This could be a close match or could be a dominating match depends on the team DS has and the team HH has. Because if you judge off of last weeks matches, yeah HH didn't exactly put up a fight but they also didn't have there best team. If HH can bring there best they could give DS a run for there money. DS had a rough week last week in a drama filled opening match. with 2 DQ's and one so called "controversial" DQ they lost to FTW 4-5. But with Craig leaving and going to BnR that means they lose one of there best players, whether they would like to admit it or not. Who exactly will DS have this week? If Luis shows up he could carry all by himself, but will he actually be able to show up? They have plenty of people, only question is who will they bring and will people leave cause Craig left?
5-3 DS
RDU (0-1) vs PDZ (0-1)
RDU lost to PHP last week 5-3, don't know if they had there best and for some reason Thomas didn't play. But this week they play PDZ with there best player being Missy I believe if she plays followed by Charles Joe and Rob. If those 4 play they might have a chance at RDU. They didn't do so good vs BnR last week going losing 5-2 which is no surprise to me. I hope this one is a little closer though. It should be able to go 9 games if both teams bring and play there best. Should be one interesting match as well. We will see what happens though. I'm predicting PDZ pulls this one out though.
5-4 PDZ
BnR (1-0) vs SS (1-0)
BnR looks like they are trying to get even better this season with Craig switching from DS to there. With the added addition of Craig along with Gus, Jordy, Paul and Ross BnR could challenge for the top spot against FTW. BnR beat PDZ last week 5-2 a match that I think there was no doubt in. This one won't be as easy though if Dustin and Kenny show up along with Nigel. However it will be difficult I think for SS to beat BnR with the roster they have. Dustin and Kenny are no slouches though and those 2 together could quite possibly and take BnR out by themselves. I think this one will come down to the 9th game. If BnR plays there cards right it could quite possibly be Jordy against Kenny in the 9th game which would be quite interesting.
5-4 BnR
FR (1-0) vs 8BC (0-1)
FR played HH last week and beat them 5-1. A couple of games however could have gone the other way so it was closer than the score says it was. FR surprised alot of people I think with Andy coming back, Travis is back, and Scotty had shown up but had to leave. If those 3 show again along with Petey playing and 1 other from there deep roster it seems like now they should have no problem taking out a depleted 8BC team. Not to say 8BC doesn't have any chance cause they have a couple good players, but I don't think they are able to compete with the power FR showed up with last week. If that same team shows up for FR and 8BC brings there best it could possibly be close. But FR still pulls this one out I think and possibly fairly easily.
5-1 FR
Monday, October 29, 2012
Week 1...Kickoff of PRO Season 15
DS (0-0) vs FTW (0-0) Monday 6 PM
The first high profile matchup of the season, also the first cross divisional match, and the first match of the season? What is more exciting to kick off the PRO season? We got 2 high profile teams with DS and FTW, Craig comes in captaining DS, will his team follow him? Craig will need to calm down on his attitude he has alot and focus on captaining. If Pommy shows, along with Ogges, TJ, and Omar then if Craig plays himself they might have a shot. But you can't forget that FTW is loaded on there side as well. If FTW can show up with Tyler, Dante, Si, Ant and Stephen they could take control of this match in the early going and could really make Craig and company prove there worth. FTW is the more experienced team here though, and DS may have gone to finals last season, but there captain most of the season was Rees, and with him seemingly disappearing every other week he isn't around to help. I think DS might have some growing pains this first match which is why I'm taking FTW 5-2.
5-2 FTW
HH (0-0) vs FR (0-0) Tuesday 6 PM
HH comes into this match being new to PRO. While people may not think they have good players, they actually have some experience and decent talent in Josh, Brice, Steve and Frank. The others are fairly new to interleagues, but can win games. HH and FR have played twice in these interleague seasons with them tying in WPC and FR beating them 4-0 in 4orce. While I don't think HH will let that happen again and might be able to put up a fight FR will bring some good talent. With Petey getting better now, Ashley is a decent player, if Scotty amazingly shows up and doesn't party as much he could be a threat, but that's not likely. However Ebs and Timmmy will show up and that will help them. Petey is the more experienced captain here, Brice has won a PRO title with SP but hasn't really done anything since. Both are looking to have better seasons than they had last season in PRO this one could come down to the 9th game.
5-4 HH
8BC (0-0) vs SS (0-0) Tuesday 7 PM
8BC is back for another season and while they may not have the star players they've had in seasons past they could still do decent. It will definitely be a tough task though, they have a uphill climb if they want to grab the 3rd spot. If Andrew wants to win this match he needs to give his team a big pep talk if there is such of something on the internet. Either way he needs to get his team in a zone to where they all can win games because they will need to with the depth SS is gaining. The aforementioned SS and the depth of them are back in PRO. And while I don't think Pita is going to be playing for them, if Kenny and/or Dustin can play the role of Pita and get a carry mode going and be what Jordy has been to BnR in past seasons, SS will be a threat. But, also with them having depth, that could make it to where those 2 won't have to carry as much. Either way I think SS is in for a decent season. And with that being said, SS wins this one.
5-2 SS
PHP (0-0) vs RDU (0-0)
PHP has lost experience in the captaining end with Bev not captaining. With Damo, someone I'm familiar with, captaining, it could be a long season for PHP. And with them not having Candi in PHP and the loss of Sean, PHP will need to figure something out quick. They also have a few questions to find out, will Irfan ever play? Can Andy be counted on to show every week? If PHP can answer those questions and if Andy and Mikey can carry each week unless some of the old players show up then PHP looks to have a tough season ahead of them. RDU doesn't have the "star" players but they have been consistent in all the inters they are in which makes me think that they could do decent this season in PRO. Thomas will need to be able to captain his team good though. And with the people he has signed up they should be able to hold there own with the teams as long as they are playing well. I look for RDU to win this one.
5-1 RDU
PDZ (0-0) vs BnR (0-0)
Joe and company have a tough task in this one if BnR shows with all of the talent they are capable of showing with. Joe is back as captain for PDZ in all inters which really doesn't surprise me. Besides Charles and Ash Joe is the most experienced with inters on the PDZ Roster. If Joe can bring Charles, Ash, Rob, and the rest of his normal squad they might be able to win some games here, but vs Ross and BnR it's going to be super tough for PDZ here. If Gus and Jordy can show along with Paul, Ross and Croz. This one could possibly be over in 5 games. Now I'm not going to write off PDZ and say they are going to get shutout. But there team has been together the longest as far as the players being comfortable with eachother which is a plus for them. They have the talent to make the finals this season and win it, they may not be the favorites, but they definitely have that kind of talent. I look for BnR to take care of this one on there home turf.
5-2 BnR
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Pre-Season Preds
So, we're back for another season of PRO, welcome back PHP, SS, DS, FR, FTW, and BnR we got some new additions to PRO this season. Welcome to PRO HH, RDU, PDZ and 8BC. This season looks to be an interesting one. FR will look to have a better season than they did last season and make playoffs. FTW will be looking to repeat and DS has high aspirations for this season as they have loaded up on players as well. The only question is can these players for DS last the whole season without imploding? RDU, PDZ HH and 8BC also look to prove that they are no slouches. They will be looking to show that they can play with these proven teams and make playoffs. BnR has a good chance of winning this season as normal as well. PHP and SS may be contenders for playoffs but we shall see.
Now my predictions for this season on as to where the teams in there respective conferences will finish.
1st. FTW with Ant, Dante, and Stephen, how can you not go with them?
2nd. BnR if Ross, Croz and Mina can all play there A game, and if Gus shows and plays they could possibly pose a threat to FTW, but they are solidly in second here.
3rd PDZ, if Joe can keep his team on track and can keep them focused, I don't see why Charles, Rob, Reb and Joe can't help this team make playoffs.
4th RDU, RDU is captained by Thomas, now I'm not saying they won't have a chance here. But I just don't know if Thomas is experienced enough as a captain to handle this. Yes I know people will say it's about the players, but it's just as much about the players as it is the captain.
5th. PHP, with Tommy as the captain and Damo as the co-captain I don't know if there is too much experience between the 2 of them. Plus with the loss of Sean from PHP, that could cause problems in there team which could ultimately result in there demise.
FTW (11-2)
BnR (10-3)
PDZ(8-5)
RDU (7-6)
PHP (4-7)
Pacific Conference
1st. FR, though DS may be stacking there team it looks like, I still choose FR over anyone else in this division to take 1st because of Petey. He is the most experienced captain in PRO and somehow always finds a way to get his team to win, except for last season of course which was confusing. But this season I see it going much better, and possibly undefeated.
2nd. DS, DS may be stacking there team but Craig is inexperienced as a captain and that may play into other peoples hands. Though they may have some good players, he has to be able to keep a calm head, and be able to play his people in smart spots and not just play them whenever.
3rd. HH, while people may be surprised that I'm putting HH here, they have alot better team than people expect. Brice is captain and with Steve and Frank playing those 3 while maybe not the best are capable of carrying when they have to, and with role players and possibly people joining there team in season they could have a decent season.
4th. SS, SS aren't as good as they used to be, they could still be pretty good if Pita comes back and if Dustin can get his carry mode on. If Kenny doesn't leave for FTW he could also be a asset to them but question is will they all show up? If they all do they could take 3rd in this division but I see them more as a 4th spot.
5th. 8BC, 8BC is another one that isn't as good as they once were. They enjoyed brief success in some ways when Ant and everyone played for them, but then Ant and Danielle left to create FTW leaving 8BC with almost nobody. They still may be able to pull some diamonds in the rough out and possibly make a run for 3rd in this division. 3rd really does look wide open in this division, question is, who will step up and take charge?
FR (12-1)
DS (10-3)
HH(8-5)
SS (7-6)
8BC (4-9)
Now my predictions for this season on as to where the teams in there respective conferences will finish.
1st. FTW with Ant, Dante, and Stephen, how can you not go with them?
2nd. BnR if Ross, Croz and Mina can all play there A game, and if Gus shows and plays they could possibly pose a threat to FTW, but they are solidly in second here.
3rd PDZ, if Joe can keep his team on track and can keep them focused, I don't see why Charles, Rob, Reb and Joe can't help this team make playoffs.
4th RDU, RDU is captained by Thomas, now I'm not saying they won't have a chance here. But I just don't know if Thomas is experienced enough as a captain to handle this. Yes I know people will say it's about the players, but it's just as much about the players as it is the captain.
5th. PHP, with Tommy as the captain and Damo as the co-captain I don't know if there is too much experience between the 2 of them. Plus with the loss of Sean from PHP, that could cause problems in there team which could ultimately result in there demise.
FTW (11-2)
BnR (10-3)
PDZ(8-5)
RDU (7-6)
PHP (4-7)
Pacific Conference
1st. FR, though DS may be stacking there team it looks like, I still choose FR over anyone else in this division to take 1st because of Petey. He is the most experienced captain in PRO and somehow always finds a way to get his team to win, except for last season of course which was confusing. But this season I see it going much better, and possibly undefeated.
2nd. DS, DS may be stacking there team but Craig is inexperienced as a captain and that may play into other peoples hands. Though they may have some good players, he has to be able to keep a calm head, and be able to play his people in smart spots and not just play them whenever.
3rd. HH, while people may be surprised that I'm putting HH here, they have alot better team than people expect. Brice is captain and with Steve and Frank playing those 3 while maybe not the best are capable of carrying when they have to, and with role players and possibly people joining there team in season they could have a decent season.
4th. SS, SS aren't as good as they used to be, they could still be pretty good if Pita comes back and if Dustin can get his carry mode on. If Kenny doesn't leave for FTW he could also be a asset to them but question is will they all show up? If they all do they could take 3rd in this division but I see them more as a 4th spot.
5th. 8BC, 8BC is another one that isn't as good as they once were. They enjoyed brief success in some ways when Ant and everyone played for them, but then Ant and Danielle left to create FTW leaving 8BC with almost nobody. They still may be able to pull some diamonds in the rough out and possibly make a run for 3rd in this division. 3rd really does look wide open in this division, question is, who will step up and take charge?
FR (12-1)
DS (10-3)
HH(8-5)
SS (7-6)
8BC (4-9)
Monday, May 28, 2012
PRO Week 7...Rivalry Week!!!!!
So last week we saw an upset in PHP beating FR, surprising. Ant has withdrawn from PRO, demise of FTW? SP has shown that they don't need big dogs to take out teams as Kerry clinched last week and Brice beat Jordy. Then DS of course beat the newly introduced 8BC who replaced NE, finally someone has. Now onto this week.
SP (4-2) vs PHP (3-3)
Match of 2 leagues that hate eachother, this is gonna be pretty. But cooler heads could prevail in this one as Brice captains SP and Sean captains PHP, and these 2 have nothing against eachother. It's the teams that may have problems, but will they late there playing do the talking? With not the best lineup SP was able to take down BnR last week with Kerry going 2-0 and clinching, go Kerry! SP will probably bring there best available lineup tonight though and with the additions of Mike and Cam, they are deeper now than they have been all season which could be dangerous for other teams. PHP doesn't have a super star studded lineup but they have one capable of winning with adding Rizzo and having Rocky, Trio, Irfan, Tim and Sergio at the helm with role players in Sergio and Niks, it could be a good matchup. This one could go 9 if both bring there best rosters. I still see SP keeping there winning streak alive and taking this one, lets just hope theres no drama.
5-2 SP
FR (2-4) vs BnR (2-4)
Wow, just wow. Both of these teams at 2-4 either shows the competition this season or shows the demise of 2 former powerhouses, I can't decide which one. with FR having more losses than there previous couple seasons combined it looks bleek for them and people could be ready to say the old quote "stick a fork in em cause he's done" But, it's FR and this is PRO. Anything can happen as was proven last week. FR needs there best lineups from here on out if they hope to get back into the playoff picture. Will they get back on track or will BnR keep it close to PHP? FR needs this win badly to get there hopes back up. If they can bring the likes of Trav, Petey, Ben, Nish and a solid role player in Dan or DJ they have a chance at this one. BnR haven't had the luck they have been able to in previous seasons, why you ask? Because Jordy hasn't had his MVP season he's used to having. With Jordy having BnRs best record at 6-4 and him being the only one over .500 that's played more than 2 matches really proves that BnR has gotten no support. Sure they added Gus, but he hasn't done much to help them out. Paul, Mike, Ross and Croz all need to step it up or it will be boom, lights out. This one I don't see any drama in but you never know. I look for FR to win this one in 9.
5-4 FR
DS (5-1) vs FTW (4-2)
This one was supposed to be a battle with 2 Luis' vs Ant and Dante. But Now that Ant has withdrawn and Dante is on the verge of quitting pool, has it really gotten any decent matchups now? Sure if Si shows he could carry FTW, but it would be tough. FTW will really need Si, Stephen, Daz, Dante and Joey to all show and be on point if they want a shot at this one. Because DS won't be coming with a easy lineup. If DS comes through with Ashton, Luis, Neo, Rees and Omar this could be the lineup that beats FTW. Luis can carry DS by himself but with the added reinforcements from the undefeated Ashton, and another solid player in Neo FTW really doesn't stand a chance in this one if they can't beat those 3. Yes I said it, but FTW is on a downslide and not much anyone can do about it. I personally don't think much carrying will be needed in this one if DS's best lineup comes. Sorry FTW.
5-2 DS
SS (3-3) vs 8BC (1-5) (Note 8BC is really 0-1 :P)
Okay so this matchup isn't gonna have they hype we hoped it would as it won't be SS vs NE aka Pita vs Jon. SS should win this match handily though unless 8BC has done some heavy recruiting which I don't think they have. If SS shows up with JJ, Pita, Jay, and a few role players they can take this one 5-0 if they all play great. 8BC has a noteworthy player lvlr_pool_champion, seen the ID around don't know his name, seen him play a couple times and he is a pretty decent player. Can her carry vs SS? No. But with Frank going back to 8BC and with him join this pool champion dude they could pick up a couple wins. But it all relies on the captaining of 8BC and if they have a good, solid experienced captain. SS we know does. I really don't see 8BC putting up much of a fight in this match. If JJ, Pita and Jay play in the first 3 you can say match over right then. So, goodluck to 8BC.
5-1 SS
SP (4-2) vs PHP (3-3)
Match of 2 leagues that hate eachother, this is gonna be pretty. But cooler heads could prevail in this one as Brice captains SP and Sean captains PHP, and these 2 have nothing against eachother. It's the teams that may have problems, but will they late there playing do the talking? With not the best lineup SP was able to take down BnR last week with Kerry going 2-0 and clinching, go Kerry! SP will probably bring there best available lineup tonight though and with the additions of Mike and Cam, they are deeper now than they have been all season which could be dangerous for other teams. PHP doesn't have a super star studded lineup but they have one capable of winning with adding Rizzo and having Rocky, Trio, Irfan, Tim and Sergio at the helm with role players in Sergio and Niks, it could be a good matchup. This one could go 9 if both bring there best rosters. I still see SP keeping there winning streak alive and taking this one, lets just hope theres no drama.
5-2 SP
FR (2-4) vs BnR (2-4)
Wow, just wow. Both of these teams at 2-4 either shows the competition this season or shows the demise of 2 former powerhouses, I can't decide which one. with FR having more losses than there previous couple seasons combined it looks bleek for them and people could be ready to say the old quote "stick a fork in em cause he's done" But, it's FR and this is PRO. Anything can happen as was proven last week. FR needs there best lineups from here on out if they hope to get back into the playoff picture. Will they get back on track or will BnR keep it close to PHP? FR needs this win badly to get there hopes back up. If they can bring the likes of Trav, Petey, Ben, Nish and a solid role player in Dan or DJ they have a chance at this one. BnR haven't had the luck they have been able to in previous seasons, why you ask? Because Jordy hasn't had his MVP season he's used to having. With Jordy having BnRs best record at 6-4 and him being the only one over .500 that's played more than 2 matches really proves that BnR has gotten no support. Sure they added Gus, but he hasn't done much to help them out. Paul, Mike, Ross and Croz all need to step it up or it will be boom, lights out. This one I don't see any drama in but you never know. I look for FR to win this one in 9.
5-4 FR
DS (5-1) vs FTW (4-2)
This one was supposed to be a battle with 2 Luis' vs Ant and Dante. But Now that Ant has withdrawn and Dante is on the verge of quitting pool, has it really gotten any decent matchups now? Sure if Si shows he could carry FTW, but it would be tough. FTW will really need Si, Stephen, Daz, Dante and Joey to all show and be on point if they want a shot at this one. Because DS won't be coming with a easy lineup. If DS comes through with Ashton, Luis, Neo, Rees and Omar this could be the lineup that beats FTW. Luis can carry DS by himself but with the added reinforcements from the undefeated Ashton, and another solid player in Neo FTW really doesn't stand a chance in this one if they can't beat those 3. Yes I said it, but FTW is on a downslide and not much anyone can do about it. I personally don't think much carrying will be needed in this one if DS's best lineup comes. Sorry FTW.
5-2 DS
SS (3-3) vs 8BC (1-5) (Note 8BC is really 0-1 :P)
Okay so this matchup isn't gonna have they hype we hoped it would as it won't be SS vs NE aka Pita vs Jon. SS should win this match handily though unless 8BC has done some heavy recruiting which I don't think they have. If SS shows up with JJ, Pita, Jay, and a few role players they can take this one 5-0 if they all play great. 8BC has a noteworthy player lvlr_pool_champion, seen the ID around don't know his name, seen him play a couple times and he is a pretty decent player. Can her carry vs SS? No. But with Frank going back to 8BC and with him join this pool champion dude they could pick up a couple wins. But it all relies on the captaining of 8BC and if they have a good, solid experienced captain. SS we know does. I really don't see 8BC putting up much of a fight in this match. If JJ, Pita and Jay play in the first 3 you can say match over right then. So, goodluck to 8BC.
5-1 SS
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