Kick-off, Tres Numero

WSOP News-

Look to see the voting for team placement end any day now and the Week 1 Poll up. Please keep an eye out, money could be on the line people. Lets make this even more intriguing, AP is out EPC is in. Yes, I just said EPC is in WSOP. Do not adjust your monitor settings, this is real. Ok, maybe that was a lil' dickish. Jack, you have had a very gray history in inters. EPC hasn't tended to do well and it has always led to a drop of some sorts. A drop from the league, a drop from the playoffs, a drop of players, etc. I just hope that things change for you Jack. I have heard rumblings that you have players that enjoy playing for you. Lets hope EPC does well, WSOP would love to have the increased competition.


-East Powerhouse vs New Kid on the Block-


BNR (0-0) vs MC (0-0), Monday@7pm, Room: WTTJ

Season 3 starts with a bang here ladies and gents. Look to see BNR come out guns blazing. They have a very solid team that has exceeded expectations every regular season. They seem to burn out in the Eastern Championship but you can almost expect them to get at least that far. Track records cant be ignored. The People think BNR will top MC this season and they very well could but you can never underestimate Ant. He is someone any team could rally around so tread lightly BNR. Players like Chip, Croz, and Jordy need to pick up where they left off last season. The X-factor for BNR this season will be how well Ross plays in the early matches. He had a lot of tough losses last season so if he can turn things around BNR just might trump MC.

MC is ran by James who has been jumping around teams as of late. It looks like he has finally found a home here in MC. He brought Ben in as well to co-op the captain roll. Ant, Ben, James and Trey look to see that quad-fecta, haha, to just be enough to push BNR into a loss here. What a way to start a new league with their first win, right? I think if anyone can pull off this upset it would be them. The question is, can James and Ben get all their players eligible in time for this match. Monday is right around the corner people.
Outcome: 4-3 MC, shocking upset! Ant carries game 7...


-Battle of the Who's?-

SPS (0-0) vs SP (0-0), Tuesday@6:30pm, Room: Sweet Jane

Both of these teams are coming off poor seasons. SPS might have been a degree better than SP but nothing you can really toot your horn about. Heather is taking over now that Jason left to SS. Heather needs to get her recruiting on if she expects to compete in this tough inter. I hope the best for both these teams. This match is a tone setter for SPS, will Heather walk away with the W?

SP this is your chance to put last season behind you. Bev will rejuvenate this club. Bev also has Pete as her co-captain, if Pete can get Ketan and the crew back on form this team could be a formidable foe. I think Bev will field a decent lineup that will play in some close games against SPS and at the end of the day slip away with the victory here.
Outcome:4-2 SP


-Champs vs Chumps-

SS (0-0) vs PDZ (0-0), Tuesday@7pm, Room: All Mixed Up

The title might be a little harsh but gauging by the votes on the PPL's Poll most of you agree this is going to be a one sided match. SS won WSOP last season and that is only going to bring more depth and credibility to their program. This league just seems to plug along through any adversity. All that said, Shelle will show just what it takes to be the Champs in WSOP. Best of luck PDZ your going to need all you can get.

PDZ isn't dead in the water this season, don't get me wrong. This is a 10 week season, they just don't have a shot in hell of winning this particular match. That is why they are Chumps here. DJ will not have a problem keeping this team in close games though. He did well enough last season for BP before their collapse. I suspect DJ picks of the sole win for PDZ while SS picks up the rest.
Outcome:5-1 SS


-Free-For-All-

FR (0-0) vs EPC (0-0), Wednesday@7pm, Room: Beetle Spot

This match is going to get ugly, mostly because any match involving Jack will be ugly. Petey took over control of his WSOP team after a disappointing finish in season 2. Look for him to start this new season with a BANG. Petey will throw the kitchen sink at Jack, he better be prepared because word around the PPL's Poll is that this is going to be a brutal match for EPC.

Jack, you have a ton of enthusiasm but how long will it last? Anyone want to bet? I got my money on a week 3 withdrawal from WSOP. IF you get passed that you're A'O.K. in my book. This is a team sport, you have to bring a full team if you expect to win this match or any match in WSOP. Jack, you're playing with the big boys now I hope you're ready to rumble.
Outcome: 4-2 FR


-TOP DOGS-

XPL (0-0) vs DS (0-0), Thursday@6:30pm, Room: Sad

This match is going to be the most interesting match of the week. Kerry and Chele both made the playoffs last season. These captains know their lineup better than anyone. Look to see Kerry start off strong. She will call Brian, Jeremy, and Jamie early to try to push DS into a hole. I suspect this match to be very tough. XPL is pretty much PFN so expect great things from this team. I do want to note, if you guys fail here it could bust this division wide open.

DS was put in the underdog role last season and they showed just how great they were making it to the finals. With players like Cam, Trey, and who knows who else going off in different directions DS just might not have enough here. I am hoping they step-up and achieve the same finish as last season. Do I expect it to happen? No, I think the skill player shortage will cost DS at least 2 to 3 wins this season. This match is one of those, when you put DS against the big names Kerry has they just don't match up. I have to give the nod to Kerry here but it wouldn't be a shocker to see DS prevail.
Outcome:4-2 XPL