Pre-Season Predictions

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I am very curious which teams change their orders around before this season is through. This business is a crap-shoot and who better than Mr. Know It All to give you all the low-down. Before I go any further, please post your pre-season poll predictions. I want to remind people that IF you don't vote you're not heard!

I believe you will notice one difference between my predictions and Boy Genius' predictions. I did my predictions based on divisional finish, one team might finish with a better record than a team in another division but still fail to make the playoffs. It isn't relevant where you finish in the top 10 if you still aren't making the playoffs. So for obvious reasons I have left out the 1 through 10 placement.

WSOP Pre-Season Predictions-
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Teams in GREEN and ORANGE are locks for the playoffs.
Teams in RED are predicted out of the playoffs.

East-

SS-1st (8-2)
They cant be considered an underdog after such a dominating WSOP Championship. I also suspect players have gotten a rejuvenation of life back into their program. SS has played lights out especially in the back stretch. I think they continue this once Cam and a few others come back into the fold. SS has a lot of solid players that don't take chances. SS will be a scary threat this season. I do not envy any of the teams listed below this one.

MC-2nd (7-3)
This team should be able to handle themselves. Word has it they have Ant, James, and Ben. Those three players alone have impressive inter-league resumes. I wouldn't want to face these guys anytime. The only thing that worries me is will they fill the roster. New leagues have trouble with the steep 40 game eligibility requirement in WSOP. I could see this team flourishing in WSOP if they can show with a study 5. I don't expect anything less than that from a team ran by James or Ben.

BNR-3rd (6-4)
Chip has done a great job with BNR. They acquired players at just the right time in WSOP to achieve an automatic bid to the Eastern Championship. I expect BNR to keep their lineup over the break and succeed yet again in the East. The only thing that worries me is how well they will match up with SS and MC. I don't expect the rest of the teams to present much of a challenge. SPS or PDZ have a outside shot at sneaking into this spot but it would require a complete fail by BNR.
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PDZ-4th (4-6)
What a time for PDZ to enter WSOP. I haven't gone over their lineup in detail but I am worried that PDZ just doesn't have enough in their tank to compete in such a challenging atmosphere. The pressure inter-leagues put on a team are considerable. If i gauge this team by their captains last performance this could be a very accurate prediction. BP had a very rough go mid-season due to unforeseen conflicts I hope no issues arise here in PDZ. DJ will field an above-average team but wont pack enough power to see week 11.


SPS-5 (3-7)
Heather I think you might be a wee bit over your head here. The players you did have Jason seemed to scare off leaving a bare-bones team. I suspect you will field a team but I don't expect much from you guys this season. I do wish you the best here maybe SPS will get back to the form exhibited when they first joined WSOP. Do I honestly see that happening? No.



West-

XPL-1st (8-2)
PFN whoa'? That's all I am hearing. This should be a solid team if it's ran by Kerry. I wouldn't expect anything less. She will have a lot of her crew here and they run tourneys often. They will not have problems showing. Jeremy, Jamie, Kerry, and I am sure there is more. XPL will be another XP which is still circling us back to PFN. The resume this team has is outstanding. I would have to tip my hat to them at this point.

FR-2nd (6-4)
Petey didn't like how FR finished last season. I think I stand for most of WSOP when I say that Petey, Ben, and Travis could take them places. I cant fathom what went wrong but the failure falls on FR as a group. They had the potential last season and I think the sting they received will push Petey to great heights. Look to see FR break the tie over DS to steal 2nd in the division. I also want to point out Petey will have a challenge ahead of him this season. He lost a great player in Ben, I am curious who he has to fill the void?

DS-3rd (6-4)
Wow... Chele your team ended the season 2nd best in the league. I think that swell of energy will carry you through this season. This team is in transition. They are losing Cam and Trey possibly more. I don't know who all is leaving DS but it surely puts them in a rebuilding season. Sure, you are rebuilding but in a division that sports two previous playoff short comers and a newly acquired team that has yet to show they can field players gives DS the benefit of the doubt.
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SP-4th (5-5)
Last season was far from beautiful for SP. They fought through every week but could not put up a W. Just by looking at last season I can predict a drastic improvement. They might put up a fight and could possibly top DS but I just don't think Beverly can pull it off. SP could surprise some teams. There are a couple leagues that have depth issues and this one could fall under that list. I do not expect anything less than 5 I just don't think the quality is there. This league is so tough, someone needs to put some life into this club. Could Bev be the one to do that?

AP-5th (0-10)
Thomas what on Earth is this? Can you field a team bud? This could either get really ugly or just end somewhat ugly. I cant see much more than ugly when I think of AP. Thomas will bring 3 players every week. This could be the Thomas of old or he could possibly be the Thomas that could! I think he can, I think he can, I think he canT! Mhm, you heard it here. I don't see this project succeeding. Lets all be practical here.