The Last Hurrah

BNR (6-3) vs SS (7-2), Monday@6pm, Room: Welcome to the Jungle

This is crunch time. Dina and SS are in it to win it but this has first round playoff implications. If BNR can beat SS they have the head to head and it would propel them into home field round 1. They also could possibly pull off a first round bye for the 3rd season in a row. BNR cant help but get the job done in WSOP and with a team like that who would expect anything less?

SS just stole the lead in the East at just the right time. Their team needs this win and they lock up a round 1 bye and home field in the Eastern Championship. I suspect they will show with an epic team here and things will run real close here.
Outcome: 4-3 BNR

PFN (6-3) vs SP (0-9), Tuesday@6pm, Room: Bad Times

PFN has wrapped up home field for the first round of the Western playoffs. This match is pretty irrelevant at this point. PFN can play subs and possibly get a player or two eligible for the playoffs to insure they will not run short when it counts. This match is going to be fairly one-sided, SP hasn't won a game in what will be 2 seasons after the match tonight.

SP shouldn't be too down there is always next season. This match might even be their lucky break if PFN chooses to play subs. Bev my wise roommate once said, "the sun shines on every dogs butt once in awhile." This could be your shiny day!
Outcome:4-2 PFN


SPS (3-6) vs PDZ (1-8), Wednesday@7pm, Room: Sweet Jane

Both of these teams are playing a meaningless game here, they are out of playoff contention and have nothing but pride to fight for. DJ is back from the box so he should surely add some flavor to this match up. I suspect this to be a fairly close game and after PDZ hammered MC last week I wouldn't assume SPS has the advantage here. This will come down to sheer luck.
Outcome: 4-3 SPS

Running Out of Time

SP (0-8) vs DS (3-5), Monday@6pm, Room: Advanced Lng 3

SP haven't played well in WSOP yet. SP is currently on a record breaking -18 game losing streak over 2 seasons of WSOP. This streak is bound to end one of these days, could it be today? I doubt it DS has a solid team which in the last 4 games is 3-1. I suspect the loss of James will not cramp DS' playing style. DS is just too much for SP they proved it earlier in the season and will prove it again this week.
Outcome: 4-2 DS

PDZ (0-8) vs MC (7-1), Wednesday@7pm, Room: Sad

PDZ has done just about as much as SP this season and this match should be utterly meaningless. I can continue on spewing a bunch of bologna but we all know that the best team in WSOP will have no issues dispatching PDZ. The only problem for MC is if they run short again this week. I don't think MC has taken the last couple weeks seriously after their blazing start. They are going to need a pick-me-up soon for their playoff run.
Outcome: 4-2 MC

Wk 8: T-Minus 3 Games

Crunch time is here, last week spelled the end of the last undefeated team. MC finally picked up their first loss in a tough match against SS. They only brought 5 players which finally took its toll. SS is now in position to steal the top spot if MC cant finish the season out with W's. The East is finally starting to heat up while the West has been trading spots all season. 3 teams are in position to make a run at 1st in the West and I am very curious how who steals the top spot, my money is on PFN. This upcoming week has one key match up that has significant playoff implications in the West so keep an eye out for the EPC/FR match.


-ONE SIDED-

SP (0-7) vs SS (5-2), Monday@6pm, Room: ADV Lounge 3

I believe the headline says it all, this match is going to be pretty one sided. SP hasn't won a game and though I thought they could pull off a win last week I was wrong. I cant put any faith in SP after their loss last week. This team just doesn't want to win. Bev just needs this season to end so SP can start from scratch for season 4.

SS destroyed MC last week with big names showing to mop them up look to see something similar this week minus the big names for SS. SS doesn't need the likes of Lewisss when they are playing a 0-7 team. This should be a fairly simple 5-1 match for SS and you can take that to the bank.
Outcome: 5-1 SS


-ONE SIDED V 2.0-

BNR (4-3) vs PDZ (0-7), Monday@7pm, Room: Welcome to the Jungle

This is exactly like the match above hence the V 2.0. This match features another 0-7 team in PDZ who saw their captain get boxed for this up coming week. This match should be simple for BNR who is looking to make the season sweep of PDZ with this win. BNR needs this easy win to get some distance between SPS who still has an outside shot at the playoffs.

PDZ will probably not show with a full lineup this week because DJ is boxed, I am curious to see who will show but regardless I do not think this 0-7 team has a glimmer of hope against BNR.
Outcome: 5-1 BNR


-WESTERN SHAKE-UP-

DS (3-4) vs PFN (5-2), Wednesday@6pm, Room: A Face in the Crowd

Wild, DS is still in this ladies and gents after a 0-4 start. They are blowing through their match-ups with ease as of late. Look to see this match stay fairly tight if DS can continue playing like they have during their +3 win streak. I suspect DS could even pull this match out they just need a strong showing from Corey and company.

PFN has been doing what you would expect from a solid upstanding team. They pull out the ease wins and battle hard through the really tough matches. This is a team that on any given day could beat anyone in WSOP. Kerry don't look past DS here, they might have lost to you earlier this season but I think this match will be a lot harder for you.
Outcome: 4-2 PFN


-TIME IS RUNNING OUT-

EPC (5-2) vs FR (4-3), Wednesday@7pm, Room: Banditos

EPC has been doing a great job this season. Look to see things continue as long as Jack keeps up his efforts. He has done well turning around EPC's no show tendencies and soon enough people will forget all about EPC's dark past as long as their future keeps looking brighter. Jack needs to win this game if he wants to separate himself from the pack again. I think he has it in him, Jester is also back so that is another positive for EPC. I think you have a very good shot at beating FR this time around Jack, you just need to be careful Petey is a slippery one.

FR's record pretty much sums up how they have played this season, just a tad above par. This team is still a game ahead of DS and has a firm grasp on their current playoff spot but this isn't the time for Petey to get lackadaisical. FR needs to come to this match with Travis, Petey, and most annoyingly Matt. FR needs those big 3 to battle with Jester, Cam, and Uriel. IF both teams have their strongest this match will go to game 7 easily.
Outcome: 4-3 FR


MC (6-1) vs SPS (3-4), Thursday@7pm, Room: Rack em

MC was crushed last week being short staffed finally took its toll on MC. They need to come back strong this week or face another defeat and a chance at losing first place. Zach, Ben, James, Ant, and Saf need to show and hopefully they scrounge up a 6th. This should be a close match if SPS plays carefully.

SPS needs this game to get closer to BNR who has positioned themselves for a playoff run. The time has come they need to step up or shut up SPS doesn't have any more time to waste. 3 games left sitting 2 games out, I am sure you can do the math here. Things aren't looking good especially playing the team with the best record week 8.
Outcome: 4-2 MC

Wk 7: Time is Ticking

Well, after a wild week 6 its time to reflect... EPC was shocked by DS this week, maybe DS hasn't given up on this season if they can keep this up they might catch one of those 4-2's. MC handled BNR furthering their undefeated record. PFN and SS won snoozers 4-2 and 5-1 respectively. SP almost broke their bad luck stretching FR to game 7 before losing their 16th straight match. Ok, that's enough about last week now it's time to look ahead to the future!

-BATTLE OF THE 3-3's-

SPS (3-3) vs BNR (3-3), Tuesday@7pm, Room: Sweet Jane

Heather and SPS are doing just enough to keep themselves in the hunt. They still need to pickup this key win. This week is their chance to step ahead of them in the standings and I think Heather will come out packing a punch for this fight. The only problem Heather has is depth. Des was boxed this week and that will put a cramp in her plans. I believe she will use home field to the best of her abilities but I wonder if that will be enough. I think BNR is far to strong for SPS especially after coming off a huge defeat of MC in pro.

Dina might have Jordy call more often, BNR shut down MC as stated above and I believe that momentum will carry over to this match. I think if Dina can get her players to show to this match like she did in her last this shouldn't be any trouble for BNR. Joe, Jordy, and Croz can get you 3 wins easily. I will put my money on BNR this week but keep an eye out for Heather and her man, they are 2-0 when both show and win their matches. If they win their games this week BNR could be in for some trouble.
Outcome: 4-2 BNR

-SMOOTH SAILING-

EPC (4-2) vs SP (0-6), Wednesday@6pm, Room: Banditos

EPC is coming off a shocking loss to DS. They could have put a knife in DS' playoff hopes last week but failed. Jack is hungry though, hungrier than he was last week. Will the boxing of jester effect the outcome of this week? Can Jack field a full team? I think EPC is in a prime position to succeed this week but they are also in position to fail as well. I am going out on a limb this week and its time to toss SP some love!

Beverly I hope that your pro team shows for WSOP! SP seems to have the worst luck in WSOP. I think Beverly and Pete work out their troubles for the first time in 16 matches. Look to see SP show with a solid team that will refuse to be pushed around by the likes of Jack.
Outcome: 4-2 SP

-THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD-

DS (2-4) vs PDZ (0-6), Wednesday@7pm, Room: A Face in the Crowd

DS is blazing on all four cylinders the last 2 weeks. I suspect they will continue their rebound from a horrible 0-4 start. DS isn't out of the weeds yet but things are definitely looking up. I think that solid play by Corey and Roy could easily carry DS over the 0-6 PDZ team. This match should be fairly close I think DS is poised to make a playoff run and this match will likely be a stepping stone for the little engine that could.

PDZ has decided to not show up week in and week out. Ok, I am not talking literally to PDZ's credit they show with at least 5 on a regular basis they just cant get the job done. Their talent level is limited and has yet to increase. I suspect things are looking pretty bleak for PDZ now that they are all but eliminated from the playoffs.
Outcome: 4-2 DS

-SLUG FEST-

FR (4-2) vs PFN (4-2), Wednesday@7pm, Room: Beetle Spot

FR fell short in their last meeting with PFN week 4. Petey must be foaming at the mouth for another match up with PFN. These teams have a long history, none of which are pretty. I suspect that if Petey can keep Matt in check things could go well for FR. PFN hasn't been all that strong as of late and I think that FR can match up pretty well with them. Petey just needs to match his weaker players up with Kerry's strong players and mop up the rest with his stronger players. Petey watch out for Kalpz, Mina, and Jamie if these guys get the edge on FR this match could go quite sour for FR.

PFN as stated above beat FR in their last meeting. I think they have only gotten stronger. There are curtain question marks though. Who is showing for PFN? Will we see the overpowering side of PFN or will we see the deflated one? If Kerry wins her match I think PFN will surely win vs FR. She tends to save herself for last and with that added pressure I am curious to see if she will be able to close it out. I suspect FR picks up this match PFN in heartbreaking game 7 fashion.
Outcome:4-3 FR

-THE BEST FOR LAST-

SS (4-2) vs MC (6-0), Thursday@6pm, Room: All Mixed Up

SS has been solid through this season and are currently holding the #2 seed in the East. Their only losses are to MC and BNR in a match that was much closer than the scores say. Shelle just needs to keep doing what she is doing, I think her patchwork of players will not be enough to beat MC this week but in the next to weeks they shouldn't have trouble dispatching SPS and SP. The only snag on their 2nd place seeding would be to BNR in the final week of the season. IF Shelle can steal this match from MC it would pretty much lock them in for the 2nd seed.

MC has cruised through this season like it was nothing. This is the only inter league they are sitting undefeated in. I think Ben and James want to keep it that way. If MC wins this match they lock in home field and an automatic bid to the Eastern Championship. Ben, James, Zach, Saf, and most importantly Ant will be too much for SS. Their season 2 crown is just going to bog them down in this match. Look to see MC muscle around SS early.
Outcome: 5-1 MC