MVP Race:
bnr_keen_shooter - 12-4 (7GP (BNR:4, T8B:3))
lpl_noobish.styles - 10-1 (7GP)
rm_spc_elite - 10-3 (5GP)
ss_soubanhx - 10-4 (8GP)
ica_UN_NATURAL - 9-2 (8GP)
pfn_Travis - 9-2 (6GP)
bp_i_hate_th1s_game - 9-6 (6GP)
pfn_xlx_bpk_xlx - 8-1 (5GP)
lpl_Xx_APOCALIPSYS_xX - 8-3 (7GP)
pfn_HAIRY_ANACONDA - 8-4 (7GP)
sp_ll_ketan_ll- 8-4 (6GP)
ss_poolist - 8-4 (6GP)
Average record per match:
rm_spc_elite - 2.0 - 0.6
bnr_keen_shooter - 1.7 - 0.6
pfn_xlx_bpk_xlx - 1.6 - 0.2
pfn_Travis - 1.5 - 0.3
bp_i_hate_th1s_game - 1.5 - 1.0
lpl_noobish.styles - 1.4 - 0.1
sp_ll_ketan_ll - 1.3 - 0.7
ss_poolist - 1.3 - 0.7
ss_xsoubanhx - 1.3 - 0.5
lpl_Xx_APOCALIPSYS_xX - 1.1 - 0.4
pfn_HAIRY_ANACONDA - 1.1 - 0.6
ICA_UN_NATURAL - 1.1 - 0.3
If these candidates played all 10 weeks at that consistent pace:
rm_spc_elite - 20 - 6
bnr_keen_shooter - 17 - 6
pfn_xlx_bpk_xlx - 16 - 2
pfn_Travis - 15 - 3
bp_i_hate_th1s_game - 15 - 10
lpl_noobish.styles - 14- 1
ss_xsoubanhx - 13 - 5
sp_ll_ketan_ll - 13 - 7
ss_poolist - 13 - 7
ICA_UN_NATURAL - 11 - 3
lpl_Xx_APOCALIPSYS_xX - 11 - 4
pfn_HAIRY_ANACONDA - 11 - 6
Useless information? Of course
Monday @ 6pm
Straight Shots vs Money in the Bank
While SS lost a game 9 match to Break and Run this past week, SS know they're in the playoffs (or now they do) due to having the tie break over SP, so worst they can finish is 3rd. But because they only have one more possible member to get eligible for the playoffs, the usuals should be at the match and barring any inside jokes to see who can bank the most, they'll be doing their usual destruction. Kris & co. were almost able to defeat SP last week, but almost isn't good enough these days. With a win here they wont be in the cellar when it's all said and done (foreshadowing a prediction?) but I don't see it coming, so if MIB were to win here, big way to finish out a season.
Prediction - 5-1 SS
Tuesday @ 7pm
International Cue Addiction vs Sexy Poolerz
With head to heads pretty messy for ICA, they know having destiny in their hands in terms of the number 1 seed is key. A free win over RM last week helped them stay atop the ladder and it seems there is a push to get Kevin eligible for playoffs, which would definitely be an upgrade over the withdrawn Nick, if Kev can actually show for the playoffs of course. Five weeks prior, SP were able to take ICA to the brink but fell short and have been on the skitz since. A win wont put them in directly, but without one, they wont be making it. A loss by both Break and Run & Straight Shots would be perfect for them, but highly unlikely. Pete will need his boys to show up against an ICA roster that should be geared up to go.
Prediction - 5-3 ICA
Tuesday @ 7pm
Break and Run vs Rank Monsters
A big game 9 win over SS last week just about guarantees them a spot in playoffs now, especially with this weeks match-up. RM & Brian were off to a great start, but now it's just sad. This may just be another exhibit for the "Anyone can captain" case.
Prediction - 5-0 Break and Run.
Tuesday @ 7pm
Freedom vs Dead Strokes
Both teams had promising starts but recent losing streaks have put their seasons in jeopardy. With DS being eliminated this past week, it's a win-and-your-in situation for Freedom once again. Last season they were able to defeat X8B in the final week to see PFN in round 1, which will be their fate once again should they win. While Freedom can still lose and make it, they'll need to come out firing against a DS squad that will look to avenge their UIC Championship loss to the very same squad. DS thumped Freedom 5 weeks prior, but expect a much different outcome this week, while Petey finishes getting his final players eligible.
Prediction - 5-3 Freedom
Thursday @ 6pm
Brit Pool vs Extreme Cues
While BP lost once again to LPL this past week, and they know their fate is in the cellar, there is a touch of drama between the two leagues and while a win over the other doesn't do much, it would certainly feel quite sweet to the victor, and for Brandi & co., that would make a sour season worth it in the end. BP know a loss for EC would be the end of their short season so look for them to come out firing, for EC, Scott knows exactly whats at stake. Not only a sweet win over their roommate, but a shot at the playoffs after taking over a poor record. Paul & Aaron have been stand-outs for EC thus far and will need to continue their runs over the likes of Ben & James if they look to have any shot.
Prediction - 5-4 BP
Thursday @ 8pm
Latino Pool Legends vs Pool Fiction
A big, but meaningless match-up for both squads here. The top 2 in the Pacific face off in nothing more then a quick meeting before a probable round 2 match-up. Five weeks prior it was LPL who took the match in game 9, and even with Tino focusing on eligibility, I foresee another LPL late win as PFN like to have fun with nothing on the line.
Prediction - 5-3 LPL
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Week 9
Monday @ 6pm
Straight Shots vs Break and Run
After thumping SP this past week, Ben & co. have the opportunity to clinch the Atlantic Conference with a statement win here. Derrick & Pita have been the standouts for SS this season, and with SS' great record, you tend to look away from the depth Ben has to play with. Players like Lewis, Jon, Daz and even Chad have SS looking like the team to beat this late in the season. At this point last season Break and Run were sitting atop the standings controlling their own destiny, now? It's a bit different. If Dina & co. look to have any shot at re-capturing their regular season title, they'll need to win here, and big. Much like SS, you can look at Break and Runs roster and see their two standouts (Jase & Jordy) having stand out seasons, but with the rest of the roster having 3 wins or less, it's not hard to question the dependability of their depth. This will be a good test for Dina to see if she'll be able to have the depth needed to compete with the best and try and repeat as playoff champions.
Prediction - 5-3 SS
Monday @ 7pm
Rank Monsters vs International Cue Association
RM no-showed last week, and ICA continued to fall apart, except this time the cookie may have crumbled to much to finish eating. Mr. KIA from WSOP has already written ICA off and it wouldn't be that hard to do here either. With players like Shan, Nick, Nish, Nigel & others leaving PRO for ICA, or ICA altogether, their core is gone. One may feel sorry for Mike, again. Mike was part of the MIB dream team last season that fell apart and tried to ride it out in the playoffs only to come up a touch short. Looking at ICA now, he may have to do the same. You never know if RM will show or not, but if ICA look to capture any hardware like they should have, they'll need to start sorting things out quickly.
Prediction - 5-0 ICA
Tuesday @ 6pm
Sexy Poolerz vs Money in the Bank
SP got thumped last week by SS, while MIB picked up their first win of PRO, and they didn't even have to play a game! MIB has been a rocky league for quite some time, but the squad they have now is a great one to play with. Great friends who are able to rip on each other (almost as much as SP) but take it all in stride and show no matter the weather. It hasn't been sunny for MIB in quite some time, but if its raining they'll throw on boots and come to play. SP will need to win out to have any shot at the playoffs, and they cant afford to take an under-performing MIB squad lightly, or else they'll pick up #2 and party that much harder..
Prediction - 5-3 MIB, in their first REAL win.
Tuesday @ 8pm
Deadstrokes vs Extreme Cues
When you have two teams sitting @ 3-5, 1 game behind the final playoff spot, you'd assume it would be a must win if they look to make a charge for the playoffs, but au contraire. With DS playing Freedom next week and EC playing last-place BP, it's still possible, for the loser, to somehow make the playoffs at 4-6, obviously it would be a super long shot with about as much chance as Pommy turning this season into a positive one. DS come into this on a bit of a slide and havn't been performing all that well in any interleagues, while EC are coming off a big win over PFN. While EC aren't all that consistent, the potential they have for a win is just too much to bet against it here.
Prediction - 5-3 EC
Thursday @ 7pm
Brit Pool vs Latino Pool Legends
BP were able to make this season a bit less painful after a big win over DS. For BP to have any chance this week, Ben will need to continue his form he's had all season and Pommy will need to continue the form he's shown in the past few weeks, where he's actually had a winning record! LPL come in with nothing really to play for apart from continuing to rack up the wins. Tino should enjoy a slack week before a big meeting with PFN before the playoffs.
Prediction - 5-2 LPL
Thursday @ 7:31pm?
Pool Fiction vs Freedom
Leave it up to Sean & Petey to come up with a time like this. While the two are able to throw a joke or two around during the week, when these two teams meet up on a table it's nothing short of intense. These two sides resemble any main sports rivalry where they take every match as seriously as possible, no matter the interleague, no matter the situation. While Freedom still need to get a few players eligible for the playoffs, it may be wise to come out firing on all cylinders against a PFN squad who have just about everyone eligible, and will no doubt be trying to make Petey & co. cry after this match is done. This match went the distance 5 weeks prior with PFN taking it, and with the loss of Corey for this match up I don't see the result differing all that much.
Prediction - 5-4 PFN
Straight Shots vs Break and Run
After thumping SP this past week, Ben & co. have the opportunity to clinch the Atlantic Conference with a statement win here. Derrick & Pita have been the standouts for SS this season, and with SS' great record, you tend to look away from the depth Ben has to play with. Players like Lewis, Jon, Daz and even Chad have SS looking like the team to beat this late in the season. At this point last season Break and Run were sitting atop the standings controlling their own destiny, now? It's a bit different. If Dina & co. look to have any shot at re-capturing their regular season title, they'll need to win here, and big. Much like SS, you can look at Break and Runs roster and see their two standouts (Jase & Jordy) having stand out seasons, but with the rest of the roster having 3 wins or less, it's not hard to question the dependability of their depth. This will be a good test for Dina to see if she'll be able to have the depth needed to compete with the best and try and repeat as playoff champions.
Prediction - 5-3 SS
Monday @ 7pm
Rank Monsters vs International Cue Association
RM no-showed last week, and ICA continued to fall apart, except this time the cookie may have crumbled to much to finish eating. Mr. KIA from WSOP has already written ICA off and it wouldn't be that hard to do here either. With players like Shan, Nick, Nish, Nigel & others leaving PRO for ICA, or ICA altogether, their core is gone. One may feel sorry for Mike, again. Mike was part of the MIB dream team last season that fell apart and tried to ride it out in the playoffs only to come up a touch short. Looking at ICA now, he may have to do the same. You never know if RM will show or not, but if ICA look to capture any hardware like they should have, they'll need to start sorting things out quickly.
Prediction - 5-0 ICA
Tuesday @ 6pm
Sexy Poolerz vs Money in the Bank
SP got thumped last week by SS, while MIB picked up their first win of PRO, and they didn't even have to play a game! MIB has been a rocky league for quite some time, but the squad they have now is a great one to play with. Great friends who are able to rip on each other (almost as much as SP) but take it all in stride and show no matter the weather. It hasn't been sunny for MIB in quite some time, but if its raining they'll throw on boots and come to play. SP will need to win out to have any shot at the playoffs, and they cant afford to take an under-performing MIB squad lightly, or else they'll pick up #2 and party that much harder..
Prediction - 5-3 MIB, in their first REAL win.
Tuesday @ 8pm
Deadstrokes vs Extreme Cues
When you have two teams sitting @ 3-5, 1 game behind the final playoff spot, you'd assume it would be a must win if they look to make a charge for the playoffs, but au contraire. With DS playing Freedom next week and EC playing last-place BP, it's still possible, for the loser, to somehow make the playoffs at 4-6, obviously it would be a super long shot with about as much chance as Pommy turning this season into a positive one. DS come into this on a bit of a slide and havn't been performing all that well in any interleagues, while EC are coming off a big win over PFN. While EC aren't all that consistent, the potential they have for a win is just too much to bet against it here.
Prediction - 5-3 EC
Thursday @ 7pm
Brit Pool vs Latino Pool Legends
BP were able to make this season a bit less painful after a big win over DS. For BP to have any chance this week, Ben will need to continue his form he's had all season and Pommy will need to continue the form he's shown in the past few weeks, where he's actually had a winning record! LPL come in with nothing really to play for apart from continuing to rack up the wins. Tino should enjoy a slack week before a big meeting with PFN before the playoffs.
Prediction - 5-2 LPL
Thursday @ 7:31pm?
Pool Fiction vs Freedom
Leave it up to Sean & Petey to come up with a time like this. While the two are able to throw a joke or two around during the week, when these two teams meet up on a table it's nothing short of intense. These two sides resemble any main sports rivalry where they take every match as seriously as possible, no matter the interleague, no matter the situation. While Freedom still need to get a few players eligible for the playoffs, it may be wise to come out firing on all cylinders against a PFN squad who have just about everyone eligible, and will no doubt be trying to make Petey & co. cry after this match is done. This match went the distance 5 weeks prior with PFN taking it, and with the loss of Corey for this match up I don't see the result differing all that much.
Prediction - 5-4 PFN
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