Playoff Week

PFN #2 vs FR #3. Monday@6:30pm, Room: Bad Times

PFN rocked their way into the playoffs with exceptional play from Stevie, Mina, and Brian. These three guys need to continue their great play if they expect to beat a high powered team like FR. Yes, I said high powered, FR might be at .500 but the players they have can squeak out a win. Looking back at the regular season FR lost both match ups against PFN 4-2. I suspect things will change here though. It is almost impossible to win 3 games in a row against one team in the same season.

FR needs Travis, Petey, and Matt to play their best if they plan on finally beating FR this season. What a time to pull off a big win here, if Petey can get all his players to show he just might have a decent shot at beating PFN. I think PFN has the upper hand though and sadly the outcome will not end in FR's favor.
Outcome: 4-2 PFN


MC #2 vs BNR #3, Monday@7pm, Room: Rack 'em

MC hasn't played very well the last couple weeks. They have 6 players eligible to play this week but the odds are they will show with 5. I think their short team will cause them to lose out this week. Ant has gone 0-2 the last 2 weeks along with MC. MC lives and dies at the hands of Ant and if he doesn't get back on form season 3 will have been a waste.

BNR has played well this season. BNR split match ups with MC and SS making this a very tough match to predict. Both MC and BNR are coming into the playoffs with a losing streak, will that effect their play? I surely don't think it will hurt BNR. They have plenty of players eligible for this match and I think their full team will give them the little nudge they need to win and take their team back to the Eastern Championship.
Outcome: 4-2 BNR

The Last Hurrah

BNR (6-3) vs SS (7-2), Monday@6pm, Room: Welcome to the Jungle

This is crunch time. Dina and SS are in it to win it but this has first round playoff implications. If BNR can beat SS they have the head to head and it would propel them into home field round 1. They also could possibly pull off a first round bye for the 3rd season in a row. BNR cant help but get the job done in WSOP and with a team like that who would expect anything less?

SS just stole the lead in the East at just the right time. Their team needs this win and they lock up a round 1 bye and home field in the Eastern Championship. I suspect they will show with an epic team here and things will run real close here.
Outcome: 4-3 BNR

PFN (6-3) vs SP (0-9), Tuesday@6pm, Room: Bad Times

PFN has wrapped up home field for the first round of the Western playoffs. This match is pretty irrelevant at this point. PFN can play subs and possibly get a player or two eligible for the playoffs to insure they will not run short when it counts. This match is going to be fairly one-sided, SP hasn't won a game in what will be 2 seasons after the match tonight.

SP shouldn't be too down there is always next season. This match might even be their lucky break if PFN chooses to play subs. Bev my wise roommate once said, "the sun shines on every dogs butt once in awhile." This could be your shiny day!
Outcome:4-2 PFN


SPS (3-6) vs PDZ (1-8), Wednesday@7pm, Room: Sweet Jane

Both of these teams are playing a meaningless game here, they are out of playoff contention and have nothing but pride to fight for. DJ is back from the box so he should surely add some flavor to this match up. I suspect this to be a fairly close game and after PDZ hammered MC last week I wouldn't assume SPS has the advantage here. This will come down to sheer luck.
Outcome: 4-3 SPS

Running Out of Time

SP (0-8) vs DS (3-5), Monday@6pm, Room: Advanced Lng 3

SP haven't played well in WSOP yet. SP is currently on a record breaking -18 game losing streak over 2 seasons of WSOP. This streak is bound to end one of these days, could it be today? I doubt it DS has a solid team which in the last 4 games is 3-1. I suspect the loss of James will not cramp DS' playing style. DS is just too much for SP they proved it earlier in the season and will prove it again this week.
Outcome: 4-2 DS

PDZ (0-8) vs MC (7-1), Wednesday@7pm, Room: Sad

PDZ has done just about as much as SP this season and this match should be utterly meaningless. I can continue on spewing a bunch of bologna but we all know that the best team in WSOP will have no issues dispatching PDZ. The only problem for MC is if they run short again this week. I don't think MC has taken the last couple weeks seriously after their blazing start. They are going to need a pick-me-up soon for their playoff run.
Outcome: 4-2 MC

Wk 8: T-Minus 3 Games

Crunch time is here, last week spelled the end of the last undefeated team. MC finally picked up their first loss in a tough match against SS. They only brought 5 players which finally took its toll. SS is now in position to steal the top spot if MC cant finish the season out with W's. The East is finally starting to heat up while the West has been trading spots all season. 3 teams are in position to make a run at 1st in the West and I am very curious how who steals the top spot, my money is on PFN. This upcoming week has one key match up that has significant playoff implications in the West so keep an eye out for the EPC/FR match.


-ONE SIDED-

SP (0-7) vs SS (5-2), Monday@6pm, Room: ADV Lounge 3

I believe the headline says it all, this match is going to be pretty one sided. SP hasn't won a game and though I thought they could pull off a win last week I was wrong. I cant put any faith in SP after their loss last week. This team just doesn't want to win. Bev just needs this season to end so SP can start from scratch for season 4.

SS destroyed MC last week with big names showing to mop them up look to see something similar this week minus the big names for SS. SS doesn't need the likes of Lewisss when they are playing a 0-7 team. This should be a fairly simple 5-1 match for SS and you can take that to the bank.
Outcome: 5-1 SS


-ONE SIDED V 2.0-

BNR (4-3) vs PDZ (0-7), Monday@7pm, Room: Welcome to the Jungle

This is exactly like the match above hence the V 2.0. This match features another 0-7 team in PDZ who saw their captain get boxed for this up coming week. This match should be simple for BNR who is looking to make the season sweep of PDZ with this win. BNR needs this easy win to get some distance between SPS who still has an outside shot at the playoffs.

PDZ will probably not show with a full lineup this week because DJ is boxed, I am curious to see who will show but regardless I do not think this 0-7 team has a glimmer of hope against BNR.
Outcome: 5-1 BNR


-WESTERN SHAKE-UP-

DS (3-4) vs PFN (5-2), Wednesday@6pm, Room: A Face in the Crowd

Wild, DS is still in this ladies and gents after a 0-4 start. They are blowing through their match-ups with ease as of late. Look to see this match stay fairly tight if DS can continue playing like they have during their +3 win streak. I suspect DS could even pull this match out they just need a strong showing from Corey and company.

PFN has been doing what you would expect from a solid upstanding team. They pull out the ease wins and battle hard through the really tough matches. This is a team that on any given day could beat anyone in WSOP. Kerry don't look past DS here, they might have lost to you earlier this season but I think this match will be a lot harder for you.
Outcome: 4-2 PFN


-TIME IS RUNNING OUT-

EPC (5-2) vs FR (4-3), Wednesday@7pm, Room: Banditos

EPC has been doing a great job this season. Look to see things continue as long as Jack keeps up his efforts. He has done well turning around EPC's no show tendencies and soon enough people will forget all about EPC's dark past as long as their future keeps looking brighter. Jack needs to win this game if he wants to separate himself from the pack again. I think he has it in him, Jester is also back so that is another positive for EPC. I think you have a very good shot at beating FR this time around Jack, you just need to be careful Petey is a slippery one.

FR's record pretty much sums up how they have played this season, just a tad above par. This team is still a game ahead of DS and has a firm grasp on their current playoff spot but this isn't the time for Petey to get lackadaisical. FR needs to come to this match with Travis, Petey, and most annoyingly Matt. FR needs those big 3 to battle with Jester, Cam, and Uriel. IF both teams have their strongest this match will go to game 7 easily.
Outcome: 4-3 FR


MC (6-1) vs SPS (3-4), Thursday@7pm, Room: Rack em

MC was crushed last week being short staffed finally took its toll on MC. They need to come back strong this week or face another defeat and a chance at losing first place. Zach, Ben, James, Ant, and Saf need to show and hopefully they scrounge up a 6th. This should be a close match if SPS plays carefully.

SPS needs this game to get closer to BNR who has positioned themselves for a playoff run. The time has come they need to step up or shut up SPS doesn't have any more time to waste. 3 games left sitting 2 games out, I am sure you can do the math here. Things aren't looking good especially playing the team with the best record week 8.
Outcome: 4-2 MC

Wk 7: Time is Ticking

Well, after a wild week 6 its time to reflect... EPC was shocked by DS this week, maybe DS hasn't given up on this season if they can keep this up they might catch one of those 4-2's. MC handled BNR furthering their undefeated record. PFN and SS won snoozers 4-2 and 5-1 respectively. SP almost broke their bad luck stretching FR to game 7 before losing their 16th straight match. Ok, that's enough about last week now it's time to look ahead to the future!

-BATTLE OF THE 3-3's-

SPS (3-3) vs BNR (3-3), Tuesday@7pm, Room: Sweet Jane

Heather and SPS are doing just enough to keep themselves in the hunt. They still need to pickup this key win. This week is their chance to step ahead of them in the standings and I think Heather will come out packing a punch for this fight. The only problem Heather has is depth. Des was boxed this week and that will put a cramp in her plans. I believe she will use home field to the best of her abilities but I wonder if that will be enough. I think BNR is far to strong for SPS especially after coming off a huge defeat of MC in pro.

Dina might have Jordy call more often, BNR shut down MC as stated above and I believe that momentum will carry over to this match. I think if Dina can get her players to show to this match like she did in her last this shouldn't be any trouble for BNR. Joe, Jordy, and Croz can get you 3 wins easily. I will put my money on BNR this week but keep an eye out for Heather and her man, they are 2-0 when both show and win their matches. If they win their games this week BNR could be in for some trouble.
Outcome: 4-2 BNR

-SMOOTH SAILING-

EPC (4-2) vs SP (0-6), Wednesday@6pm, Room: Banditos

EPC is coming off a shocking loss to DS. They could have put a knife in DS' playoff hopes last week but failed. Jack is hungry though, hungrier than he was last week. Will the boxing of jester effect the outcome of this week? Can Jack field a full team? I think EPC is in a prime position to succeed this week but they are also in position to fail as well. I am going out on a limb this week and its time to toss SP some love!

Beverly I hope that your pro team shows for WSOP! SP seems to have the worst luck in WSOP. I think Beverly and Pete work out their troubles for the first time in 16 matches. Look to see SP show with a solid team that will refuse to be pushed around by the likes of Jack.
Outcome: 4-2 SP

-THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD-

DS (2-4) vs PDZ (0-6), Wednesday@7pm, Room: A Face in the Crowd

DS is blazing on all four cylinders the last 2 weeks. I suspect they will continue their rebound from a horrible 0-4 start. DS isn't out of the weeds yet but things are definitely looking up. I think that solid play by Corey and Roy could easily carry DS over the 0-6 PDZ team. This match should be fairly close I think DS is poised to make a playoff run and this match will likely be a stepping stone for the little engine that could.

PDZ has decided to not show up week in and week out. Ok, I am not talking literally to PDZ's credit they show with at least 5 on a regular basis they just cant get the job done. Their talent level is limited and has yet to increase. I suspect things are looking pretty bleak for PDZ now that they are all but eliminated from the playoffs.
Outcome: 4-2 DS

-SLUG FEST-

FR (4-2) vs PFN (4-2), Wednesday@7pm, Room: Beetle Spot

FR fell short in their last meeting with PFN week 4. Petey must be foaming at the mouth for another match up with PFN. These teams have a long history, none of which are pretty. I suspect that if Petey can keep Matt in check things could go well for FR. PFN hasn't been all that strong as of late and I think that FR can match up pretty well with them. Petey just needs to match his weaker players up with Kerry's strong players and mop up the rest with his stronger players. Petey watch out for Kalpz, Mina, and Jamie if these guys get the edge on FR this match could go quite sour for FR.

PFN as stated above beat FR in their last meeting. I think they have only gotten stronger. There are curtain question marks though. Who is showing for PFN? Will we see the overpowering side of PFN or will we see the deflated one? If Kerry wins her match I think PFN will surely win vs FR. She tends to save herself for last and with that added pressure I am curious to see if she will be able to close it out. I suspect FR picks up this match PFN in heartbreaking game 7 fashion.
Outcome:4-3 FR

-THE BEST FOR LAST-

SS (4-2) vs MC (6-0), Thursday@6pm, Room: All Mixed Up

SS has been solid through this season and are currently holding the #2 seed in the East. Their only losses are to MC and BNR in a match that was much closer than the scores say. Shelle just needs to keep doing what she is doing, I think her patchwork of players will not be enough to beat MC this week but in the next to weeks they shouldn't have trouble dispatching SPS and SP. The only snag on their 2nd place seeding would be to BNR in the final week of the season. IF Shelle can steal this match from MC it would pretty much lock them in for the 2nd seed.

MC has cruised through this season like it was nothing. This is the only inter league they are sitting undefeated in. I think Ben and James want to keep it that way. If MC wins this match they lock in home field and an automatic bid to the Eastern Championship. Ben, James, Zach, Saf, and most importantly Ant will be too much for SS. Their season 2 crown is just going to bog them down in this match. Look to see MC muscle around SS early.
Outcome: 5-1 MC

WK 6; 6 Spots for the Show

After wrapping up week 5 we head into the final stretch of the season. 10 teams are fighting for just 6 spots and the heat is on. The Eastern Division is neck and neck currently while the Western Division is pretty much set unless DS decides to step up. Key matches to watch for this week are MC/BNR and PFN/SPS. The rest of the matches are sure to have some intense games but this week seems to be somewhat dull.

-TOP DOGS BUMP HEADS-

MC (5-0) vs BNR (3-2), Monday@7pm, Room: Rack 'em

Ben and James seem to be doing a great job. Ant of course makes them look like superb captains but even so there is more to MC than just the reigning co-MVP. Zach has come out of no where with an impressive 5-0 record, look to see Ant, Zach, and Conor to over-power a strong BNR team that just hasn't had the best of luck this season.

Dina has taken a lot of heat for last weeks match. She doesn't care how she gets a win as long as it's a win. She supports her teammates wholeheartedly and will do anything to get a win when she feels it is deserved. Players like Joe and Jordy need to be on their A-game this week. I just don't think BNR has a strong enough to to match the stars that MC has.
Outcome: 4-2 MC

-WHA WHA WHAT?-

PDZ (0-5) vs SS (3-2), Tuesday@6pm, Room: Sad

PDZ has pretty much written off this season. They would need to win out to even contemplate making the playoffs. I didn't think they would be in the hunt this season but I did think they would scrounge up at least 1 win. That being said I think everyone knows DJ has underachieved as a captain thus far. DJ, Drew, and the rest of the no-names need to get this ship turned around. It sure wont happen against a strong SS team, don't expect miracles here.

SS is reeling from a tough loss to BNR last week. There was a lot of controversy in their last game and that loss stung quite deep. I think SS licks their wounds here and they come out with a bang! Shelle will put a strong enough team together to prevail here.

Outcome: 5-1 SS

-THE WASH-

SP (0-5) vs FR (3-2), Tuesday@6:30pm, Room: Adv Lng 3

SP is another team like PDZ except losing is becoming the norm for them. SP is on a -15 streak, yes I said it correctly, this is SP's ultimate low. This team shows with a solid crew they just cant string 4 wins together. Old school players like Pete need to step up and carry this team. I doubt it will happen this week though, the losing streak will stay intact week 6.

FR shouldn't have a problem this week vs 1 of the worst teams in the league. FR took on the only undefeated team last week and obviously didn't succeed. Ant just cant be stopped, Petey turns this losing streak around this week and nudges his team in position for a future playoff run.
Outcome: 5-1 FR

-CROSS-CLASH-

PFN (3-2) vs SPS (3-2), Tuesday@7pm, Room: Bad Times

Kerry is doing a well enough job this season. Her team has big names this season but it seems like no one can turn it on at the same time. Trey moved over from MC last week so maybe he can rub some of their good luck off on PFN. EPC > SPS, I think Kerry is aware her team has a easier challenge this week. SPS can be deceiving though, they steal a game or two and this match could go to game 7. Kerry needs Jamie, Mina, and Kalpz to play their best here and the match should end quickly.

Heather has done a great job this season. Her team is in the hunt and could temporarily hold a playoff spot if they win tonight. MC defeated BNR which would give the edge to SPS if they win. The eclipses for SPS need to pull off wins like they did last week. I think SPS can do it if they match up properly, Kerry likes to play her strong early which leaves a huge crack in their armor late in the game.
Outcome: 4-2 PFN

-ARE THEY GAME?-

DS (1-4) vs EPC (4-1), Wednesday@7pm, Room: AFIC

DS won their first game last week which injects some excitement into this crew. They did lose a player last week to a non-report, that might put some pressure on Chele. I think if Chele can bring Ash or Corey to this match it could possibly go to 7 games. I think EPC is a very solid team that has proven they are a threat but their big two rarely show and Chele seems to be having trouble finding someone else on the squad to step up and take control. Is DS up for this match? are they game enough? Home field might help DS here but I don't think they have enough power.

Jack you are cruising to the playoffs at this rate. I don't think you are scared of this match-up at all. Players like Cam, Jester, Uriel, and Jack pose a huge threat to DS. Jack picked up 2 wins against MC in PRO which turned some heads and made me think twice about playing him. If I was DS I would be conceding now, just kidding! EPC needs to keep the pressure on DS and before game 5 is done this match could be over.
Outcome: 5-1 EPC

Wk 5: Halfway Point

What a wild season 3 in WSOP. Who knew MC would be 4-0 at this point in the season? Who thought Jack would field a team every week or how about EPC leading the West? Who suspected PFN would take over for XPL? Who predicted DS would be sitting at the bottom of the Western pack? and who would have thought SPS would be in the hunt at the halfway mark? All these things I surely didn't for-see but this is what makes WSOP great. You never know what's going to happen. Looking at this upcoming week there are quite a few good matches. EPC/PFN should pack quite a punch along with MC/FR. The last great match to watch would be SS/BNR, I am curious which teams win these 3 key matches. I recommend watching these games along with the other matches in week 5.

-WHO WANTS 1ST MORE?-

EPC (3-1) vs PFN (3-1), Monday@6pm, Room: Banditos

Jack has done a great job thus far this season. Key wins against PDZ, DS, and SP could inflate Jacks hopes in this match. I don't think Jack has faced a challenge like PFN yet. If you look back at last week FR was defeated by PFN. FR was the only team to beat Jack so if PFN beat FR, one could only conclude PFN will defeat EPC. Please note, Jack added Uriel after week 1 so that will surely be a factor in the final outcome against PFN. I believe that Uriel and home field is still not enough for Jack to beat Kerry.

PFN (formerly known as XPL) has handled most of their matches this season. PFN has only lost to the defending champs, SS. Kerry has a strong lineup through and through, I think that will be the X-factor. If Kerry losses this match it will put a big dent in her plans to take over the West. She will get a 2nd chance week 9 though which will be a far more interesting match later in the season. The team that wins this match will be sitting atop the Western Division WK 6.
Outcome: 4-2 PFN

-EAST'S BEASTS vs WEST'S BEST-

MC (4-0) vs FR (3-1), Monday@7:30pm, Room: Rack 'em

Ben seems to have taken over in MC solely the last couple weeks. Look to see something along those lines again this week. Ben has done a superb job running this team. Ant and the Nerd have done enough to be our last Season 3 undefeated team. I suspect MC is in for a challenge this week though, FR fell just short against PFN and I think Petey will have something to prove this week. I will have to tip my hat to MC though this week. MC has shown with 5 players have the time this season and still won their matches. That is a scary fact for FR especially if MC can bring a full lineup.

FR has done a great job this season. They are surely going to make the playoffs, yes I am calling it a slam dunk, after pathetic showings from SP and DS this season FR is a favorite here. I think Petey wants more than a playoff spot though. He wants to prove that Freedom is a threat to all the leagues in WSOP. Matt, Petey, Adam, and Travis are all superb players that will give MC a run for their money. I believe Dan will be the X-factor here though, he is 2-0 so far this season and Petey will need to lean on him early to get a key advantage. Maybe James, Trey, or Ben fail an early run and Dan mops up again like week 4. I wouldn't put it past FR to pull out a win here I just cant help but side with the 4-0 team.
Outcome: 4-2 MC

-BATTLE OF THE LOSERS-

DS (0-4) vs SP (0-4), Tuesday@6pm, Room: A Face In the Crowd

This match isn't relevant on any playoff implications but it will be intriguing to see which loser will get their first win this season in WSOP. DS has under performed all season partially because Corey hasn't been able to make very many matches as well as Ashton. These guys have some good players but they are not regularly in the lineup and that could cost them here. Chele just because you guys made it to finals last season I am giving you the nod, or could it be because SP is -14?

-14 you say? That is correct, SP is on a wicked down turn since joining WSOP last season. They badly need this victory and they deserve it, they just wont be getting it. I love how resilient SP is, they show with a full team every week they just aren't good enough to pickup 4 wins. 4 wins are clearly a lot harder than they look. Bev should look at MC's strategy and duplicate it, if only there were more Ants in this world.
Outcome: 4-2 DS

-EASTERN SHAKEDOWN-

SS (3-1) vs BNR (2-2), Wednesday@6pm, Room: All Mixed Up

Shelle has done a great job this season. The only defeat SS has suffered was against MC. I think SS takes the edge here. Jon, Nahn, Mike, and Nish all need big games here. I think SS has the potential to win but if you look at their list of players they have been spreading the games around to everyone. Jon has yet to pickup a win but the potential is always there. You have to respect SS, they are the defending champs. Home field could be enough to sway this in SS' favor.

Dina on the other hand has had a rocky season. Losing games to EPC and MC (both currently at the top of their respective divisions after WK 5 matches) could have put a dent in BNR's self esteem. Losing those same games just MIGHT have lit a fire under Dina's team. I think if her big boys play lights out Dina could win this match. Jim, Jordy, and Joe need to show here. This match is hard to gauge without knowing exactly who is going to show up. Like I have said previously I am giving the nod to the defending champs here but I wouldn't be surprised if BNR pulled this out and put the East in a possible 3-way tie for 2nd place.
Outcome: 4-3 SS