One Week Down, Nine to Go

The first week of WSOP was full of twists and turns. EPC pushed their match to game 7 when FR could only scrounge up 4 players. I hope FR gets their act together because any other team would have smashed them. I would also like to note, Jack showed with 5 players. He might be acquiring Bren and that could be enough to actually win some matches this season. I expect Jack to compete in this inter league as long as he doesn't give up. MC thumped BNR, SPS shocked SP, SS cruised over PDZ, and XPL's stomped DS. The recap of every game can be found on BGUS' blog. A quick glance at the week ahead insures us at least one game will be good. MC vs SS is going to be a epic clash between two teams that are hungry for success. Other note worthy games to watch out for are DS vs FR and PDZ vs EPC. Who knows if EPC or FR will field a team week 2 and whether or not DS and PDZ can get out of their early season funks.


-BEASTIES CLASH-

MC (1-0) vs SS (1-0), Monday@7pm, Room: Rack em

MC came off a huge win week one. Right out of the gates MC has the two toughest divisional games of the season. They beat BNR last week in a huge 4-2 victory. James, Trey, Ben, Ant, Safdar, and nerd.herd all put up great games against BNR and I suspect a similar outing this week against SS. As long as Ben and James' players can get 2 wins Ant can win it for them. He is just that good and I would not want to sit in SS' shoes this week.

SS came off a solid victory week one. They handled PDZ, though it was expected, they still followed through and succeeded. This week will be polar opposites to week 1 though. MC has far more guns to worry about than PDZ had. SS needs to play inside of their element. Without home field MC will have the slight advantage. This game could be really close or a complete blowout. IF SS expects to win this they need great outings from Nahn, Jon, and David. Look to see the winner of this match hold onto the top spot in the East for some time.
Outcome: 4-2 MC

-THE SHOCKERS-

BNR (0-1) vs SPS (1-0), Monday@7pm, Room: Welcome to the Jungle

What on Earth happened week 1 BNR? Things just didn't end up going their way I am shocked the didn't at least push MC to game 7. This team is bound to rebound this week though. Dina will turn this around with players like Jordy, Adept, and Chris. This team has way to much skill to lose this week. Dina has a fire burning in her after losing to MC and I wouldn't want to be Heather this week. BNR will be at .500 following this week.

Heather you did a great job last week. We all predicted your team to fail but in reality you prevailed. I hope continued success to your team but this week will be much harder than the scrubs SP sent your way. Oh, and I am sure that Dina will have all 6 players with the 5 game eligibility requirement. I am not saying you cant win this week, I am just saying I don't think things will fall into your lap. Heather your team will need to play very good to succeed against this challenging foe.
Outcome: 4-2 BNR

-THE TRAIN IS COMING-

SP (0-1) vs XPL (1-0), Tuesday@6pm, Room: Advanced Lg 3

After A devastating defeat by SPS it's hard to gauge where SP will end up this season. I can easily say I am swaying towards last seasons poor outcome. SP needs to first make sure they have their players eligible and they need to bring 6 to even think about winning this match. I am already going to right them off only because they can not even compare to the potent lineup XPL can deliver. This match will be a gimme game for XPL unless Bev has something up her sleeves.

XPL delivered a crushing blow to DS week 1 which puts their crew among the best. Jamie, Brian, Kalpz, and Jeremy all have such great all around skills its like a freight train heading right for you I would not want to be near that. I see great things in store for this team. SP didn't have what it takes against SPS what will change here? This match is going to have a fairly simple outcome. Kerry get out your scrubs. Home field will not help SP.
Outcome:5-1 XPL


-BATTLE OF THE BOTTOM DWELLERS-

PDZ (0-1) vs EPC (0-1), Wednesday@7pm, Room: And Far Away

DJ didn't give up without a fight week one. he showed with a crew that got some wins. I think he has an even better shot this week. DJ the x-factor in this match is if you can bring a full team. Lord knows Jack wont so if you can you will probably prevail. DJ needs to play well along with Drew and company if they want to make a decent season out of this.

EPC did wonders pushing FR to game 7 but think about it, FR had 4 players. That should have been a victory for EPC not a defeat. Petey handled EPC which is the reason why EPC is sitting near the bottom. I think Jack has enough determination to field a team but if its not a full team he will not have a shot here.
Outcome: 4-3 PDZ


-RIVALS BUTT HEADS-

DS (0-1) vs FR (1-0), Wednesday@6pm, Room: A Face in the Crowd

This will be a great match if FR can bring a full team. DS is weaker than they were last season and that was proven when they were dismantled by XPL week 1. Their team just doesn't have the firepower it did last season and that will hurt them here. I think if they show with 6 and play very carefully they could beat out FR. Roy, Chuck, and Corey need to have big games if they hope to put up a fighting chance here.

Petey carried his team week one with only 4 players. He can not do that all season and definitely not against a team that can bring a full squad. Petey needs his players to show for him if he expects to put up a fighting chance. Now, I honestly think week one was a fluke for Petey and his FR squad. Look to see him show with at least 5 and prevail this week in a somewhat close match.
Outcome: 4-2 FR