Finale Part 2

WOW, what a match last night PFN squeaked out a very key first victory. Ben got a timer win match 6 and was called for the 3-3 tiebreaker game 7. He tried a run and failed, Jamie cleared the table quite easily after that. The other key wins were Andy and Brock. Tonight's match should be just as exciting as the last but PFN will have a full 6 this time.

PFN vs FR, Tuesday @7pm, Room: Bad Times

Andy did a great job captaining after only bringing 5 to the table. He walked away with the victory and the key advantage, the pressure is now on FR to win tonight or go home with their heads hung low. Sharon will be their 6th tonight though and she could make the difference. This is scary, PFN with home field advantage... Do not be surprised if tonight's the last match of WSOP Season 1 with the lineup he brought last night pulling away with the W it is highly likely there will be similar results tonight.

Ebs did a great job captaining but it just wasn't enough last night. She had the match go to game 7, put all her faith in Ben and he tried his best. Ben's best just wasn't good enough against Jamie who can amaze anyone on a good day. Ebs needs to start out this match guns blazing, no time to mess around now. You need to call the big boys early, FR needs a early lead to put some pressure back on PFN. I suspect Ebs does just that and FR win big in game 7 this time!
Outcome: 4-3 FR

Finale Part 1

Last week was interesting... FR defeated ICA 6-0, ICA failed to show making FR's trip to the finals very easy. PFN on the other hand had to battle it out against a very strong BNR team who just couldn't get a win if their lives depended on it that match. So now we get to see a solid FR team match up against a very good PFN team lead by Andy. This match is a best of 3 so look for another prediction tomorrow.


FR vs PFN, Monday @7pm, Room: Beetle Spot

Freedom will bring a core of good players for this match. FR will most likely play Petey, Corey, Ben, James, and Adam + a 6th. That lineup is deadly and should be taken very seriously. These players can run tables on their good days. I wouldn't be surprised if FR shocks Andy right out of the gates. The only question is, can FR catch a couple lucky breaks and shatter PFN's 1st place hopes?

PFN is heavily favored in this match. They are coming in off a strong win and are going to bring the same lineup they wielded against BNR. Players like Chris, Mina, Andy, Jamie, Brock, and Travis. That's a very very strong team with plenty of playoff experience. This match could swing either way but my money is on Andy. He has a superb team that no one can dispute. This match will have a lot of running going on. The team that tries to snook the most might prevail here, sometimes it pays to be cautious.

Outcome: 4-2 PFN, Andy wins the 4th game after a 25 minute snookfest.

Division Championship

Last week was interesting. MIB was handled quite easily by PFN, Andy brought a strong team to the table and the result showed. Look to see Andy bring a similarly strong team this week the only problem is that he has to face a considerably stronger team in BNR. PFN and BNR both have solid teams so it should be exciting to see this match. FR was the other team to advance to this week. Corey brought a solid team but I think they wouldn't have moved on to the next round if Daru brought his big boys to the table. LPL was short quite a few players and it cost them their playoffs. I hope next season they can bring in a reliable crew or their going to experience yet another first round loss in season 2.

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Eastern Division Championship
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BNR vs PFN, Monday @7pm, Room: Welcome to the Jungle

Dina your team has carried you to this match, they have performed admirably. I am sure you are quite proud of them and rightfully so you sit atop the East. Players like Ross, Chris, Stu, Jordy, Chip, and the all powerful Kalpz give Andy nightmares along with any other team they face. The only thing that could damage BNR is if they start failing runs. Table running is key in this match if BNR can finish their runs they will breeze through this week but if they start failing expect Andy's squad to play very cautious and carry away the East Crown.

PFN have an equally strong team in Andy, Jamie, Brock, Chris, Mina, and Travis. This match will come down to who shows up with the biggest guns. I have a feeling Andy will show with his, will Dina? EEK, I can barely contain my enthusiasm. This will end up being a chess match with all the pieces left being Queens. Andy is a smart cookie and so is Dina, they have played each other numerous times and are surely going into this match with a game plan. I cant wait, this could go either way I will put my faith in the home-field advantage.
Outcome: 4-2 BNR

Western Division Championship
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ICA vs FR, Monday @7pm, Room: Intermediate Lounge 2

Trey your team has the best record in WSOP, you did a great job running your league till you hit a couple snags recently. These snags are going to cost you WSOP and quite possibly ICA all together. I hear the ship is sinking and the water is about neck high. Trey is trying to keep ICA together long enough to finish out their current seasons but with school starting and a lack of internet a birdie told me he isn't showing tonight. There isn't much more to say here.

FR are looking to continue their amazing underdog storyline. I don't see it ending here especially after what I just stated above. Corey, Adam, Ben, James, Petey, and whoever else they decide to have showing will handle any no show with ease lol. With any luck ICA shows and we get to see an EPIC Western Division Championship but odds are this is going to be a landslide in favor of FR.
Outcome: 5-1 FR

Division Clash

I want to start off with a mention out to Trey for carrying the West to victory over the equally strong East. IF there was an award for being the all-star MVP he deserves it. So, with that victory the West secures home-field advantage in the best of 3 championship finale. On with the playoffs. MIB played extremely well against a BNR team that just showed because they needed to. That match decided their fate in the playoffs. SPS couldn't finish off PFN and that left SPS out. SPS just didn't have a good enough w/l and that was partially due to them acquiring SP's stats earlier this season. Now we see round 1 with division clashes that will decide who plays in the East/West Championship. GL teams, I hope everyone comes out with their best effort and we get to enjoy some close games and clean matches.

Awards:
WSOP East Champs - BNR
WSOP West Champs - ICA
WSOP Reg Season Champs-ICA

WSOP MVP-ica_xlx_nish_xlx
WSOP Best Captain-ds_MICHELESxxx
WSOP Best Sports- DS

WSOP East Allstars-bnr_xlx_complete_xlx, bnr_Po0l_ShArK, pfn_remixified, pfn_HAIRY_ANACONDA, sps_jasonlippi01, mib_stevie yo

WSOP West Allstars -ica_xlx_nish_xlx, ica_mvp_chiddy, lpl_noobish.styles, lpl_mvp_n00b, fr_l3reak_it_out, ds_G_Reaper

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WESTERN DIVISIONAL ROUND
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LPL vs FR, Monday @7pm, Room: Under Pressure

Well Home-field flipped after the last week of WSOP. LPL was behind in the standings until FR fell short against a DS team that was rebounding at the end of the season. This leaves Daru and his fellow comrades the player calling advantage. This is key in the playoffs, these teams faced each other twice in the season and know exactly what each other is made of. Look to see this match end much closer than their last match (outcome:6-0 FR). I think LPL shows with their big boys here and I hope Corey takes this match seriously, there is a lot on the line here.

FR has seen their fair share of ups and downs. Eba and Corey did a good job captaining this year, they made it to the playoffs. I am sure they are still worked up about losing the higher seed, it might be the deciding blow to Corey's career in FR. I know that FR has the desire to win. Corey, Ben, James, Petey, and Adam all carried X8B to their MLP season 14 Championship. They have plenty of playoff experience and I suspect LPL will want to redeem themselves after losing out to these characters in MLP. I assure you this match will be intense, as soon as 7pm rolls around expect some tension in the air. This match deserves your attention, the victor faces ICA in the Western-Divisional Championship.
Outcome: 4-3 LPL

EASTERN-DIVISIONAL ROUND
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PFN vs MIB, Monday @6pm, Room: Bad Times

Andy has done a great job this season, he took PFN to WSOP's first playoffs! I also want to point out the great job he is doing as an admin for WSOP. He put together a team that has only been stopped by a select few. I hope we see Andy's All-star form in this match vs MIB. Jamie will have to do just as well along with Travis. IF PFN can get these guys to this match you can almost count on them winning their games. Look to see Andy win this match with ease.

Rich you did a great job stealing that last playoff spot but this match-up will be quite different from the one you experienced at the end of the season. PFN steam-rolled in the regular season while your team staggered through. Sure, if everyone plays their best they can come fairly close to winning this match. Do I think that is your best player. MIB is the underdog and we all love underdogs but their chances against this all-star caliber lineup PFN holds is just too much. Keep in mind teams that no matter which one of you win you'll be facing a BNR team that has excelled in the past during the playoffs.
Outcome: 4-2 PFN