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My intros are boring so lets do something new

B's Brother got grounded for not 1 week but two

 

The playoffs are here and new stories will un-fold

Stars will emerge both of young folk and old

 

I can't help but think as we close in on the day

Game On copied our podcast and dude that was gay

 

Darryl is awesome and Joey Batts is all right

Matty Ice and Gordon are both prone to fight

 

Good Lord Topper you are doing good with your fame

But why didn't you let ACE and the Angels play in their game

 

The Bambs must be trembling as the playoffs draw near

They keep getting beat early of this they will fear

 

Bobby and Turner were once friends but now they must fight

When they parted ways which was wrong and which was right?

 

Ryan Puckett was so happy and HK4 was so sad 

The Kellers made the playoffs and Hometech is mad

 

I hope Sooch and Tiger once again will get to have fun

I love when Jay tries to convince me not to send him to D1

 

I feel for Frodo , pork chop, Mikey and the rest of the guys

When Scotty dropped that ball I could not believe my eyes

 

I know no one is talking and I think the whole thing is lame

Travis you did nothing wrong get back to your game  

 

Tommy Hughes XTC  is ready but don't go out hating

Stay out of the middle cus Godzilla will be waiting 

 

It matters not if you play corner middle or rover

Play each game like its your last, someday this all will be over

 

Don't be nervous or scared we still are not done

Whose gona leave yet?  This still is much fun

 

Fin'

 

 

Its that time of the year again TSL Universe. Let's handicap the field and see where all this is going to go shall we.................

 

DIVISION #1

 

EYES DOWNTOWN  3-1

MARKETING MAYORS 4-1

PUBLIC ENEMY 5-1

NEW GODS 7-1

RACKS AND SACKS 15-1

#XTC 25-1

BOMBERS 100-1

THE PURGE 500-1

 

Biggest chance of an upset: Racks and Sacks over New Gods

I don't see them losing this game: Eyes Downtown over Bombers

Dark Horse: Public Enemy

Best round #1 Match Up: Racks and Sacks vs New Gods

The Skinny: When the season started it looked like Public Enemy, Eyes Down Town and Marketing Mayors would be battling for the title. Racks and Sacks and New Gods came out of no where and crashed the party . It looks like John McGrath might be done which will hurt the New Gods chances and Franco and another RAS player might also be done so we might once again be down to 3 horses. #XTC is a battle tested crew that could shock teams. Bombers should be proud as they improved each and every week. TP just needs to get this session over with has their season has been a disaster. Public Enemy is the grumpiest 5-2-2 team I have ever seen. But to be honest they probably are the one team you do not want to see on your schedule this playoff.  MM looked very solid all year but can they get over the hump? When you talk title experience Eyes Downtown must be jumping off the page at you. 

What probably happens: The first round should hold serve for the most part. I am interested to see a depleted RAS take on a John McGrathless New Gods in round #1. You can almost see the importance of the #1 seed in the playoffs. I am interested to see if Eyes Downtown and Public Enemy survive round #1 and have to have at it for round #2 that easily would be the game of the day. Those two have a fierce rivalry that would be bedlam. Marketing Mayors have done everything right as they play solid mistake free football. It would take alot to happen not to see a Marketing Mayors Eyes Downtown finals.  

 

 

 

DIVISION #2

 

ANGRY BUFFALO 2-1

GRAY AND ASSOCIATES 3-1

TIGHT ENDS IN MOTION   5-1

NWO   8-1

THE REPLACEMENTS    10-1

BLITZKRIEG   15-1

WITTER'S   100-1

DMX   200-1

 

Biggest chance of an upset: Blitzkrieg over Tight Ends in Motion

I don't see them losing this game: Angry Buffalo over DMX

Dark Horse:  The Replacements

Best Round #1 Match Up: Gray and Associates vs The Replacements

The Skinny: Angry Buffalo pretty much can score at will and there is a slight and I mean slight chance 1 maybe 2 teams can even run with them. We all know the side story GNA is really good but you never know who will be in the line up. If all the "regulars" return from holiday they could win but  to get them all there for 2 straight weeks is asking alot.  The Replacements are wicked hot right now and boast two of the better athletes in the division. The problem they have and will have is their QB is up and down. If he's hot they could shock people if he isn't they could lose in round #1. TEIM have been having attendance issues but have a solid team top to bottom and could have arguably the best player in the division on their team. Witter's didn't implode and they are vet savvy so if I was NWO I would beware the trap game. 

What probably happens:The Replacements have been hot but I just don't see their QB holding up for 3 games. TEIM have the horses but they need their full squad and I am not sure their QB can hold up for 3 games. I am quite sure Nick Sooch can hold up for 3 games. I still have no clue which GNA shows up this my friends will tell us where we are going. If GNA is at 100% they will see AB in the finals if not they could be upset. TEIM and AB have played some awesome games I would like to see then have at it one more time personally. I really don't see anyone derailing Angry Buffalo this time around. 

 

 

 

DIVISION #3

 

GRYFFINDOR  2-1 

1 TOPPER TOO MANY   2.5-1

STICKY BANDITS  3-1

BULLET CLUB  3.5-1

A&A   4-1

COBBLESTONE  4.5-1

MICKEY RATS  5-1

PRIME TIME PLAYERS    1,000,000-1

 

Biggest chance of an upset: Prime Time Players over Gryffindor

I don't see them losing this game:  ?????

Dark Horse: Sticky Bandits

Best Round #1 Match Up: Bullet Club vs A&A

The Skinny: This is the division to keep your eye on as literally any one of like 5-6 teams could take home the title. Sticky Bandits are 5-0-1 down the stretch and are wicked hot right now. Team Topper has been solid all year and quietly must be wondering to themselves if they finally can get the monkey off their backs. There might not be a better match up league wide than A&A vs Bullet Club or as I like to call it the "Gordon and Matty Ice Love Festival." I see a "bro-down coming" This game will be bedlam. Which Mickey Rats shows up the one that scored 61 on Cobblestone or the one that lost 2 straight weeks to Topper? And what of Cobblestone, they were on fire down the stretch but rumors swirl B's Brother got grounded and will not be able to attend the playoffs. How will this affect the CS offense? Bullet Club has come to the fields with all sorts of roster combos who shows up this playoffs and can they shock the world? The last and most important question.....There is no more pressure than  on the living legend Joey Batts. It looks to be Gyrffndor's time but they have been shocked in the playoffs before and they got shocked two weeks ago against PTP can he will his team to victory and shut up the nay sayers? 

What probably happens: I have no clue and that's what makes D3 the best division in this league. I could paint picture and tell you 6 different teams could win it all and it would be believable. Will Joey Batts finally break through the glass ceiling and take home his title? No one has been chasing the D3 title longer than the Topper and he is playing magical can he take the title home? Sticky Bandits are scorching hot as they are 5-0-1 in their last 6 will this propel them to victory. How cool would it be if Matty Ice on the heels of last session's D4 title takes home this sessions D3 title? And what of Bullet Club? They have so much talent but just can't circle the wagons and push through. Will their time be now? I of course saved the best for last Darryl Carr QB Superstar is easily the biggest star in this division can be throw a team on his back and take them on one more magical playoff journey? Honestly I have no clue what happens but I am excited for the ride we are all about to go on together. 

 

 

DIVISION #4

 

RYAN PUCKETT MEMORIAL ALL STARS  3-1

HK4     4-1

SATURDAYS ARE FOR THE GIRLS   4-1

SHREDDERS   8-1

THE BAMBS  15-1

NO PUNT INTENDED   100-1

AARP    200-1  

3RD AND SCHLONG    500-1

 

Biggest chance of an upset: The Bambs over SAFTG

I don't see them losing this game: RPMAS vs 3rd and Schlong

Dark Horse: SAFTG

Best Round #1 Match Up: Shredders vs No Punt Intended

The Skinny: RPMAS came from no where and stole the #1 seed down the stretch. HK4 seemed to have things on cruise control but did not look very solid the last month of the season. SAFTG are quietly going about their business and people keep sleeping no them. I still don't know what to think of Shredder's are they top tier or middle of the pack? I for one am happy Team Keller gets to play one more week though I am very sad we don't get Keller/Hometech II. NPI started so well but really didn't do much the last half of the year. AARP is in familiar territory but they have been known to pull a shocker out every now and again. 

What probably happens: It just seems like one of two things will happen. Either HK4 and Ryan Puckett will have at it one more time or JZ will once again crash the party and bring his team back to the finals. Either story line works. D4 has basically been a 3-4 team race most of the session. The top half of D4 is loaded while the bottom half of D4 is not very good. This division will be under construction in the Spring as some need a trip to D5 and others a trip to D3. As for the finals I don't know yet who will hoist the trophy but my money is on one of HK4, Ryan Puckett or SAFTG. To answer your next question no I do not hate Shredder's. 

 

 

DIVISION #5

 

UNCLE RICO'S TIME TRAVELERS   2-1

COME FROM BEHIND   2-1

HUNG BUFFALO   4-1

ALL WE DO IS QWINN   5-1

ACE     8-1

MATTY'S ANGELS  25-1

HOPE  N RUIN   50-1

MADISON LEE'S    100-1

 

Biggest chance of an upset: Matty's Angels over Hung Buffalo

I don't see them losing this game: Uncle Rico's vs Madison Lee's

Dark Horse: All we do is Qwinn

Best Round #1 Match Up: Hung Buffalo vs Matty's Angels

The Skinny: URTT and Come From Behind have looked a tad better than most in D5. Hung Buffalo looked AOK but was shocked last week can they be shocked again? Madison Lee's lost their leader and I think that sucks. Matty's Angels will get their leader back this week and will give Hung Buffalo everything they can handle and more. Ronny K is having a dream season but he must go into death valley to once again have at it with the youngsters who could be this divisions future. There is no better story than CFB who have a bunch of aging vets who could possibly be taking one more kick at the can. This could be their swan song as they will never know when it ends. It could be th s week or next or next season but make no mistake whether they admit it or not some of them are thinking it. Uncle Rico came out of no where and has taken this division by storm and they have done it with offense. 

What probably happens: In a perfect world CFB and Uncle Rico will have at it one more glorious time and it will be an offensive battle for the ages. If the football Gods had their way there is no doubt in this writer's mind that they would someone find a way to have Matty's Angels play ACE for the marbles one last time. This rivalry can't end it needs to continue we must have one more game. It has to happen, it needs to happen the universe needs it. Will it happen? Probably not but that doesn't mean we cant hope for it. With out hope what do we have? I still see CFB and Uncle Rico going at it when all the dust settles. 

 

 

DIVISION #6

 

TOMMY HUGHES EXPERIENCE   EVEN MONEY

SANTA'S SECRET SAUCE   20-1

CELINO SEWER RATS   25-1

UFO  25-1

THE MCKENZIE AGENCY   250-1

THE PRACTICE SQUAD  500-1

THE TAMMY'S   1,000,000-1

COLLEGIATE SOLAR 1,000,001-1

 

Biggest chance of an upset: There isn't one.

I don't see them losing this game: Tommy Hughes over Collegiate Solar

Dark Horse: UFO

Best Round #1 Match Up: The  Practice Squad VS SSS

The Skinny: THE is in a class all by themselves but seriously how can't teams cover these guys?  SSS could steal the show or the whole team could no call no show. Will TMA shock the world? SSS has a ton of talent and always thinks they are better than they finish. This is the playoff I am calling them out. Either they get to the finals or this season is a disappointment. UFO quietly had themselves a solid session and easily could shock someone and find themselves in the title game. The Practice Squad has talent but I just don't think their time has come yet.  The Tammy's and Collegiate Solar both are probably happy to get one more week in but that week will not be much fun for either defense. 

What probably happens: This is the one division I am fairly certain we won't see many upsets and unless I see otherwise THE will run away with the D6 title. UFO and SSS could pose a few problems but THE seems to be in a league all by themselves. In hindsight they should have been in D5. I am very excited to see how this division would look next session with THE not in it. I can't help but think where SSS would be if they didn't have attendance issues but to be honest at what point is it not an attendance thing and SSS just isn't good enough to take home the title?

 

 

 

QUESTIONS FOR SATURDAY

 

1. How will B's Brother getting grounded affect the Cobblestone offense? And will Garrett Beesing be able to over come the emotional roller coaster of not playing with his BFF this week? Cobblestone is in store for a war this week with Sticky Bandits. 

 

2. Can The Replacements shock Gray and Associates? They have beaten them before and boast two of the divisions best players. You truly never know who will or won't show for GNA so anything is possible. The Replacements have been scorching hot down the stretch. 

 

3. Can anyone stop The Tommy Hughes Experience in D6? I say NO. SSS could give them a game but they always have attendance issues. UFO has had a solid session but look to be missing one key piece. Same thing with CSR. 

 

4. As playoffs quickly approach, I always wonder if Ronny K is looking up into the stars wondering how much time he has left in this game. He has taken ACE on a magical ride as they have had a very decent regular season. Why wouldn't Topper let Matty's Angels play ACE? I for one think it is a travesty that ACE and Matty's Angels never got their game. I, like all of you, will be crossing my fingers that the football Gods will do right by each and every one of us and let these two teams have at it one more time.

 

5. What must the Bambs be thinking right now? Except for Joey Batts, no one has worse playoff luck than these guys. They have been OK this session but are capable of so much more. Will they take us on one more magical ride or are they about to make yet another early playoff exit? 

 

 

10 FINAL THOUGHTS FOR SATURDAY

 

1. The game I have my eyes glued on this week will be in D3 where A&A and Bullet Club have at it. It started out as a friendly rivalry between a few good friends but the game revealed a "situation" between Matty Ice and Gordon. Tensions could be high as this game could be a tad more serious than one would think. I expect an all out war between 2 teams that want nothing more than to take home the D3 title. 

 

2. I keep seeing an Uncle Rico vs Come for Behind final in my head in D5. URTT are the excellence of execution on offense but CFB are the savvy vets that have a chance at a story book ending this playoffs. The universe will be with CFB as one truly never knows how time this team has left together. URTT have been literally scoring at will on teams in D5. It will be interesting to see if both teams hold serve and get their final.

 

3. Angry Buffalo is sitting atop the D2 mountain waiting for someone to challenge them and I just don't see that challenger emerging this playoff. Nick Sooch looks dialed in, the supporting cast of AB makes plays all over the field and the girls improve each and every week. Angry Buffalo looks poised to run the table this session. If there was silver I mean "gray" lining to this cloud, I only see one team being able to take them out but for that team to do that they must summon the ghosts of championships past and get each and every player in the line up. Easier said than done. 

 

4. Eyes Down Town and Marketing Mayors know each other well and played a classic last week. If everyone holds serve they could be playing again in week #11. ED will be at a disadvantage as it looks like, if everyone holds serve, they would face Public Enemy in the semi's which will mean WW3 for both squads. I am very interested to see how MM and ED would attack and defend against each other if they get round #3 of their rivalry in the final game. That's assuming both MM and ED survive the semi finals. You now can see the importance of the #1 seed in D1 . 

 

5. TEIM had a tremendous regular season but must be shaking their heads as they want no part of Blitzkrieg this week. Last time these 2 hooked up the game was bedlam. Both teams know each other well as they know the strengths and weaknesses of each other. TEIM must and I mean MUST have all their guys in the lineup this week or they could be in trouble. No more "no showing" by a certain speedster on TEIM. 

 

6. It's funny Topper has one clunker game and now the MVP talk and the Team Topper title talk has quickly died down. Its funny how Gryffindor went from an OK team to "a team full of D2 people" in like 2 weeks. Incidentally Gryffindor beat Team Topper with 5 guys in the line up. When 5 guys play for Gryfindor they are 6-0 when 6 guys do they are 0-3. You make whatever conclusion you would like with that information. 

 

7. The Shredder's are sitting at 8-1 odds on the big board and they have to be hopping mad as they enter the big dance. They have a decent team and decent girls but I just don't see back end speed which I think will cost them against the top tier teams. Shredder's should get past NPI but I fear the semis will not be fun for them. 

 

8. Mickey Rats literally have to be shaking their heads right now as they get Team Topper for a 3rd time. Mickey Rats has not fared well the first two go rounds will the 3rd time be a charm? I just don't think so. MR have a decent squad but Team Topper is balanced and have a ton of vet savvy. Yes The Topper is prone to have a clunker but I think that happened last week. This game should be an interesting one. 

 

9. I keep looking at the Witter's NWO game and keep thinking Witter's is about to go out in a blaze of glory. This might be it for this squad. They could have imploded but they didn't. If this is it and they are about to go out and be put down its time they all give NWO a battle for the ages one last time. God speed Witter's. 

 

 

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