Welcome to the newest inter-league on the block. The season is starting this Monday and there is plenty of hype surrounding it. There are a lot of words flying about how this IL was made to own WPC and I would like to dispel that notion right now. This inter-league was made to provide ypool with another option for leagues that want something that is a bit different. In reality it is a modified version of WPC it wasn't created to hurt anyone's feelings. Ben and James envision a inter-league with none of the draws and points system issues that are present in WPC. They hope this simplifies things a bit. Are you all ready for the competition ahead? I know I am! I will be looking forward to providing predictions every week. With that said, on with my pre-season predictions....
Eastern Division
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BNR-1st
PFN-2nd
SP-3rd
-out of contention-
MIB-4th
DPP-5th
#1 BNR- Being last season's champions in PRO and currently near the top of MLP standings, this team is a power house in everything they play. Dina has done well to put together a strong line-up and I assume that she will have the same players for WSOP. More than half of her team could make an all-star team with ease, which makes BNR a force to be reckoned with. They take the first round bye going into the playoffs when the season ends. Dina don't under estimate PFN though, they could easily take your top seed if you're not careful.
#2 PFN-Andy is always a good competitor, he will take a win however way he can get it. Make sure you have your i's dotted and your t's crossed when you match-up against this guy. Andy will surely steal a game or 2 this season from a competitor that is to careless to check that their players are eligible (more or less because of Cubby though). That aside, PFN are always strong and consistent. They will hold their own quite nicely against the tougher teams this season while steamrolling the lesser opponents.
#3 SP-Pete seems to have had rough IL's since the mess in WPC last season. They have under performed in UIC, MLP, and withdrew early this recent season of WPC so it makes you wonder how this team is going to perform here. I say Pete and Ketan hold it together well enough to get into the playoffs and once you're in the playoffs who knows what can happen!
#4 MIB- Rich is a nice guy but based on MLP and WPC I cant foresee this team making the playoffs. They just aren't quite there. MIB needs to bring in some players to contend with the likes of BNR, PFN, and SP. Tell that happens you guys are seeing another gutter season.
#5 DPP- You guys are the epitome of under-dogs. Coming in as probably thee smallest league in WSOP filled with a group of no names adds up to a big #5. Tom you are a great guy, you have a lot of dedication to your league... I just cant see you guys making the playoffs this season, wish you guys a bunch of luck and I hope you can bring 6 every week!
#2 PFN-Andy is always a good competitor, he will take a win however way he can get it. Make sure you have your i's dotted and your t's crossed when you match-up against this guy. Andy will surely steal a game or 2 this season from a competitor that is to careless to check that their players are eligible (more or less because of Cubby though). That aside, PFN are always strong and consistent. They will hold their own quite nicely against the tougher teams this season while steamrolling the lesser opponents.
#3 SP-Pete seems to have had rough IL's since the mess in WPC last season. They have under performed in UIC, MLP, and withdrew early this recent season of WPC so it makes you wonder how this team is going to perform here. I say Pete and Ketan hold it together well enough to get into the playoffs and once you're in the playoffs who knows what can happen!
#4 MIB- Rich is a nice guy but based on MLP and WPC I cant foresee this team making the playoffs. They just aren't quite there. MIB needs to bring in some players to contend with the likes of BNR, PFN, and SP. Tell that happens you guys are seeing another gutter season.
#5 DPP- You guys are the epitome of under-dogs. Coming in as probably thee smallest league in WSOP filled with a group of no names adds up to a big #5. Tom you are a great guy, you have a lot of dedication to your league... I just cant see you guys making the playoffs this season, wish you guys a bunch of luck and I hope you can bring 6 every week!
Western Division
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LPL-1st
ICA-2nd
FR-3rd
-out of contention-
T8B-4th
DS-5th
#1 LPL- This team is one of the strongest lineups I have ever seen. Ant has done wonders putting together a legendary list of names. On paper no one should be able to beat them but there is always yahoo to even out the playing field lol. I see Ant taking home the first round bye in this division, it is by far the toughest division this season so be careful Ant don't take ICA, FR, and T8B lightly.
#2 ICA- Nish and Nigel are putting together a scary team here. Players like Steve, Shan, Nish, Croz, and Trey can hold their own against even the toughest leagues. This team should be feared they can run it our hold out in a snook game if need be. They have the potential to beat LPL at least once but I don't see them getting the coveted round one bye. You can be sure ICA will pull off some blowouts this season, watch out, you don't want to be one.
#3 FR- Petey has done well here bringing in players from X8B that will help him make the playoffs. Ben, James, and Corey are known to pack a punch. They should be enough to push FR over the edge. Don't forget, Petey has Ashie and himself too. FR will turn some heads this season, one hopes Ashie will be a good boy though or FR might be seeing their best player boxed at least once this season.
#4 T8B- I didn't think T8B would do well this season but that's before Jordy and Marco decided to play for them. Sassy has done a great job, I only hope that Jordy does better at captaining this team than he did with UO in MLP. 2 guys don't make a team but I have faith that Jordy will pick up one or two more key players to push them into the hunt. This team has a lot of untapped potential.
#5 DS- DS did well to get into the WPC playoffs this season, I gave them many props for that but here we are in a IL that has just way to many big boys. Chele needs to make sure she gets more players eligible here in WSOP, but then, she might not have to worry if they don't make the playoffs :-s. Ashton, I hope you show on a regular basis you are DS's only hope!
#2 ICA- Nish and Nigel are putting together a scary team here. Players like Steve, Shan, Nish, Croz, and Trey can hold their own against even the toughest leagues. This team should be feared they can run it our hold out in a snook game if need be. They have the potential to beat LPL at least once but I don't see them getting the coveted round one bye. You can be sure ICA will pull off some blowouts this season, watch out, you don't want to be one.
#3 FR- Petey has done well here bringing in players from X8B that will help him make the playoffs. Ben, James, and Corey are known to pack a punch. They should be enough to push FR over the edge. Don't forget, Petey has Ashie and himself too. FR will turn some heads this season, one hopes Ashie will be a good boy though or FR might be seeing their best player boxed at least once this season.
#4 T8B- I didn't think T8B would do well this season but that's before Jordy and Marco decided to play for them. Sassy has done a great job, I only hope that Jordy does better at captaining this team than he did with UO in MLP. 2 guys don't make a team but I have faith that Jordy will pick up one or two more key players to push them into the hunt. This team has a lot of untapped potential.
#5 DS- DS did well to get into the WPC playoffs this season, I gave them many props for that but here we are in a IL that has just way to many big boys. Chele needs to make sure she gets more players eligible here in WSOP, but then, she might not have to worry if they don't make the playoffs :-s. Ashton, I hope you show on a regular basis you are DS's only hope!
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