Last weeks results:
Break and Run defeat Sexy Poolerz 5-4 - Their first win since Safdar jumped ship, looks like he made the right call? ...
Straight Shots defeat Extreme Cues 5-3 - Along with the falling of Sexy Poolerz, Straight Shots winning streak sure makes this conference a mess.
Freedom defeat 8Ball Crushers 5-4 - Close call for the undefeated streak, 8bc almost kept their improbable winning streak alive.
Pool Fiction defeat Pool Dragonz 5-3 - Long season has finally come to an end for PDZ.
Latin Pool Legends defeat Deep Pockets 5-0 - Must have some deep pockets to be giving all these wins away.
Monday @ 6pm - Straight Shots [4-6] @ Sexy Poolerz [5-5]
Oh the playoff implications this holds. With a Straight Shots win, coupled with a Break and Run victory creates a 3 way tie for the final playoff spot. If TMZ covered Yahoo! Pool, we'd have an entire episode dedicated to us! Straight Shots have taken advantage of their soft mid-season schedule defeating the likes of DP, PDZ and EC in big fashion, now they only sit one match back of the playoffs, with a schedule that is on their side, but only if they win out. For Sexy Poolerz, last seasons collapse might be overshadowed by this seasons collapse. After being tied for first, with talks of them "clinching" a playoff spot well before the seasons end, now find them selves barely holding on to the final playoff spot. Key players in Cam, Kev and Craig have done nothing, since they haven't shown, and while Mike has done his best to carry, it's clear he cannot do it alone. Sexy Poolerz may be able to hold on to third, but they just wont have the talent to compete in the playoffs, if they even get there. Brice will need his best to be there for many reasons, to help him get to the playoffs, and then be eligible for the playoffs and with Shane boxed, that might bring them enough luck to get the win here. For Straight Shots, the win would be massive keeping their comeback streak alive. One side note though, lol @ their eligible players.
Prediction - 5-4 Sexy Poolerz
Tuesday @ 7pm - Break and Run [4-6] @ 8ball Crushers [4-6]
While the records show this to be an even match, looking at the teams you would expect this to be a blow out. While Break and Run have struggled with their "allstar recruits" playing like beer league vets, one of the few multi-season Break and Runners in Jordy has finally come back to old form, helping Break and Run snap their winless drought this past week. Looking at their roster, you see a lot of talent, with poor results. Why? Is it poor captaining? Is it the lack of them playing every week, only to get eligible and play PRO/other interleagues? Whatever it is, it has them on the brink of missing the playoffs for the first time in any interleague this season I do believe. 8bc have more or less clinched the final playoff spot in the Pacific Conference with Pool Dragonz dropping, and looking at their roster, they could very well pull off a few more wins before seasons end. Players like Raj (indian4life), Kron and JJ have been able to shine in the spot light, but somehow falter when they should win. Just like last season now, in order to defeat Break and Run, you'll have to get through Jordy, and if those 3 are able to show, this beer gut of mine believes that 8bc can pull it off, turning the Atlantic Conference into a giant disaster.
Prediction - 8Ball Crushers 5-3
Wednesday @ 6pm - Pool Fiction [7-3] @ Extreme Cues [6-4]
Opposite of the previous match, one would assume by looking at the standings this would be a close match, but this should be a blow out for PFN even if they sit their best in order to get others eligible for playoffs. Extreme Cues is a true mystery, I still cannot comprehend how they are where they are with the lack of talent they have, not to mention they only have 3 players eligible for the playoffs should they even make it. Pool Fiction on the other hand are no mystery, they are where they should be and come playoff time they'll have all the depth they need, unless a few comebacks end sooner then expected. This match shouldn't be too exciting, unless EC are able to pull off a few early wins but I doubt it, apologies.
Prediction - Pool Fiction 5-1
Wednesday @ 7pm - ??? [2-8] @ Deep Pockets [1-9]
Pool Dragonz withdraw to leave PRO with its first bye since Brian and Rank Monsters "sorta" withdrew.
Thursday @ 7pm - Latin Pool Legends [7-3] @ Freedom [10-0]
While the first 3 matches are great because of playoff implications, this match should be the best of the week simply due to the raw talent both sides sport. It's easy to argue that FR/LPL are 1/2 in PRO, followed by PFN and the rest of the Atlantic Conference, with whats left of the Pacific Conference well beyond that. LPL are always stacked, even when they show up without a full team. Led by Daru; Tino and whoever else shows up have been able to get the job done with their losses being by 1 game twice, and 2 games once. For Freedom, this is their last hurdle in what could be the first undefeated PRO season in years. While Petey will need to focus on getting a few more players eligible, those players are more then capable of taking down LPL, so their will be no loss their. Petey has plenty of weapons to choose from for this match, and while Daru is a weapon destroyer himself, if he cannot bring a full team it's hard to believe he can do it alone.
Prediction - 5-4 Freedom
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
Week Seven
In my absence we saw EC fall from grace, Freedom rise from the ashes, the self-acclaimed MVP after week one do.. nothing, while Pita continued to keep his winning to the weekends.
Last weeks results:
Straight Shots defeat 8Ball Crushers 5-1 - An easy question is to ask 8BC what the fiddlesticks is going on, but a better question is to ask Straight Shots, if this is the start of their comeback..
Sexy Poolerz defeat Extreme Cues 5-2 - A solid team that was off to a poor start beats the overrated team in fine fashion. Certainly will be a sign of things to come for SP, but will EC be able to salvage their hot start?
Pool Fiction defeat Break and Run 5-3 - With PFN being reloaded and a three way tie for first at the moment, is the conference theirs to lose?
Freedom defeat Pool Dragonz 5-2 - This past seasons runners up sure are running the wrong way this season.
Latino Pool Legends defeat Streak Breakerz 5-0 - If it wasn't for their week one win, SB might have had a chance to beat SP's dreadful 0-10 record in WSOP.
"Mid" Season report: (Listed by best record overall)
Freedom - Years ago Freedom couldn't win anything, but Petey kept at it and slowly his team started to build, and with a few titles this season, he may very well have his best roster ever with the likes of Andy, Ben, Matt, Nish, Trav, and even himself. He was a top 3 candidate for MVP last season having to carry the team, now it looks like no one will need to carry with that much talent, and with a schedule that includes only BNR and LPL as challenges the rest of the way, they might be able to set up cruise control.
Latino Pool Legends - The last season they played in PRO, they won, and while Ant has since departed from that team, it seems Daru doesn't mind. So far carrying the team on his shoulders this season. There's no question LPL will make the playoffs in the conference, and if they are able to get MJ and Kevin eligible with the likes of Tino and Uriel, they may very well go back "to" back in their seasons played.
Pool Fiction - Not only has mr_camtasia been able to pop out a second child, he's been able to help Pool Fiction return to the top in PRO. With Stu back from his stint with Break and Run/"retirement", Pool Fiction may very well boast the top duo in PRO. While the support players on this squad haven't done all that well this season, there is no question come playoff time, they are one team no one wants to face.
Sexy Poolerz - After a really poor start having everyone doubt Brice, it's clear Sexy Poolerz are making a push to top this conference, and they really can, seriously. Not since the days of Pete, Ste and Ketan has SP been so loaded. Mike, Craig, Kevin and Cam are deadly when on their game. The only issue is Craig likes to take naps right before a match, Cam retires twice a night and Kevin has his M.I.A.-stints. They've done well thus far though with Brice leading by example and doing his best to keep his team at the top, luckily for him if those aforementioned players can show on a regular basis, he can sit back with Petey and watch the wins roll in.
Extreme Cues - After what was a 4-0 start, EC were sitting on top of the world, but two losses later and the loss of their MVP and we see Extreme Cues sitting at 4-2, tied for first with much more talented teams and on the brink of collapse. EC does have the talent to stay with the group and crack the playoffs if players like Lewis, Dante and Stephen along with new acquisition Matt, are able to play on a consistent basis as a group. Fate certainly rests in their hands though with the schedule they have as they do have the talent to win enough in-conference games to stay in the top 3.
Break and Run - A season after winning it all, Break and Run may have been in ruins with Jordy not being able to carry every week. Luckily for them it seems their constant recruiting paid off again with Charlie and Safdar coming over. If Dina is able to play the likes of Charlie, Jordy, Gus, Crozz and Safdar every week, they certainly have the talent to finish at the top in the conference, but they'll need to be careful soon. With a hot SP team up this week, and Freedom next, they may find themselves in a hole soon, but with this new collection of players, they may very well be able to pull it off.
Pool Dragonz - Nothing has gone right this season at all for Pool Dragonz, and in all honesty it's probably all their fault. With them getting mad at the start of every match, it only hurts them as it seems they can't do anything right this season. Luckily for them, 8bc and SB are playing like Estonia in the World Football Championships, and a playoff spot should be theirs, then they'll pray for an upset and another miracle run.
Straight Shots - MY BOYS! If they were in the other conference, they'd be one game out of a playoff spot, instead they're light-years behind, but there should not be any panic, because I know they'll come back and win it all. I just know. Clearly the Gary experiment didn't work as I'm pretty sure he hasn't played since I went M.I.A., so that cannot be good. Players like Pita, Jon, Derrick and JD will need to be at their best, because they certainly are capable of a third straight late-season push, and more then likely will achieve it, because they will.
8Ball Crushers - Once the Dark Horses of IPA, now just "another team". After playing so well in WSOP and UIC in recent times, they sure have dropped the soap on this one. Is it because they finally had expectations? It's tough to see players like JJ do so poorly, but with the schedule they have, they certainly have a chance to pick up a handful of wins and crack the playoffs.
Streak Breakerz - Three players on your team have wins, one (who had the most) has left. Your league seems dead as well. I'm sorry, but you might as well turn this cellar into a wine cellar for your own good and enjoy it.
This weeks predictions:
Monday @ 6pm - Freedom [6-0] @ Extreme Cues [4-2]
Extreme Cues are on a two game losing streak in thanks to Pool Fiction, and Sexy Poolerz. Their opponents this week have beaten both this season, so my spidey senses are thinking this wont be easy at all for Extreme Cues. Freedom comes in rolling, and it doesn't look like their going to slow down anytime soon. Petey has been able bring in talent one by one, creating this Y!Pool masterpiece. He won't need to bring his top 5 here, if he's smart he'll be rotating those stars making sure they're all eligible and everyone gets to play. For Exteme Cues, it's not like that. Maria will need her top 5 players not only at the table, but on their game. Stephen, Lewis, Matt and Dante will all need to show up to give their captain a chance at ending their slide in a big way. This could be a great match to watch going down to the wire, but either way it's hard to side with war and go against Freedom.
Prediction - 5-1 Freedom
Tuesday @ 6pm - Straight Shots [1-5] @ Pool Fiction [4-2]
MY BOYS CONTINUE THEIR COMEBACK THIS WEEK! Well, if they do this comeback is for realsies because Pool Fiction is back to kicking ass, taking names and kicking ass again. Pool Fiction has bounced back from an even record and could very well be in sole possession of first place after this week, but they'll need to do so against a hungry SS squad. We can pretend that Shelle is the captain now so I can continue with this prediction. Shelle has great experience as captain and knows a thing or two about a thing or two, and if players like Pita, Jon and JD are able to play every week, she'll look like a genius when this masterpiece of a comeback finishes. Since I built up Straight Shots so much, it's only fitting I call them to win.
Prediction - 5-4 Straight Shots
Tuesday @ 7pm - Streak Breakerz [1-5] @ 8Ball Crushers [1-5]
In the match of the week, we see two teams looking to set themselves apart from the rest, by going backwards. Who will win this battle of futility? Assuming Streak Breakerz get players eligible, and show up with 5, this still probably wouldn't be too close. 8Ball Crushers are a great team, but not at this level. Think of a team in European football who win tier 2 every season outright, then get sent back down the next at the top level. Luckily for them they are capable of upsets but will need to beat up on teams like Streak Breakerz to be put in a position to gain something from an upset. Hopefully Streak Breakerz show, having a team drop out is never good, and hopefully someone else wins a game for them.
Prediction - 5-1 8BC
Wednesday @ 7pm - Break and Run [3-3] @ Sexy Poolerz [4-2]
While one of Break and Runs newest recruits came in in a losing effort last week, the new duo of Charlie and Safdar will give a lot of teams headaches in the near future, and lucky Brice gets to be the first one to deal with it. Break and Run will need to come out swinging, and will need to do their best to play their players in advantagous spots in the first 5 because this may be Brice's break out match. No one believed in Brice's prediction at the beginning of the season of Sexy Poolerz being a top team, but not only would a win here put that to rest, it would give Sexy Poolerz a great shot at finishing first in the conference. If Brice is able to bring the likes of Kev, Mike and even Craig to the table this week, and throw in any of the great role players he has, not since the days of Pete, Ste and Ketan has a prediction been like this.
Prediction - 5-3 Sexy Poolerz
Thursday @ 7pm - Pool Dragonz [2-4] @ Latin Pool Legends [4-2]
If Pool Dragonz want to show last seasons playoff run wasn't a fluke, and they're more then just a team that will make the playoffs because of a horrible conference, you might say this is one hell of a week to do so. While LPL boasts great talent in the likes of Daru, Luiz, Tino and Uriel, Pool Dragonz have shown their capability many times before of causing upsets, even without the likes of the marble-loving Pommy. Pool Dragonz have been on the edge of having their heads blow up due to anger in past weeks and one wonders why. With a PDZ child on the brink of being born, they could really use the dept on their roster. If players like DJ, Drew, Pommy and Hani are able to play with a clear mind, they stand a chance, but if no one can beat Daru early in the match, buenas noche.
Prediction - 5-2 Latin Pool Legends
Last weeks results:
Straight Shots defeat 8Ball Crushers 5-1 - An easy question is to ask 8BC what the fiddlesticks is going on, but a better question is to ask Straight Shots, if this is the start of their comeback..
Sexy Poolerz defeat Extreme Cues 5-2 - A solid team that was off to a poor start beats the overrated team in fine fashion. Certainly will be a sign of things to come for SP, but will EC be able to salvage their hot start?
Pool Fiction defeat Break and Run 5-3 - With PFN being reloaded and a three way tie for first at the moment, is the conference theirs to lose?
Freedom defeat Pool Dragonz 5-2 - This past seasons runners up sure are running the wrong way this season.
Latino Pool Legends defeat Streak Breakerz 5-0 - If it wasn't for their week one win, SB might have had a chance to beat SP's dreadful 0-10 record in WSOP.
"Mid" Season report: (Listed by best record overall)
Freedom - Years ago Freedom couldn't win anything, but Petey kept at it and slowly his team started to build, and with a few titles this season, he may very well have his best roster ever with the likes of Andy, Ben, Matt, Nish, Trav, and even himself. He was a top 3 candidate for MVP last season having to carry the team, now it looks like no one will need to carry with that much talent, and with a schedule that includes only BNR and LPL as challenges the rest of the way, they might be able to set up cruise control.
Latino Pool Legends - The last season they played in PRO, they won, and while Ant has since departed from that team, it seems Daru doesn't mind. So far carrying the team on his shoulders this season. There's no question LPL will make the playoffs in the conference, and if they are able to get MJ and Kevin eligible with the likes of Tino and Uriel, they may very well go back "to" back in their seasons played.
Pool Fiction - Not only has mr_camtasia been able to pop out a second child, he's been able to help Pool Fiction return to the top in PRO. With Stu back from his stint with Break and Run/"retirement", Pool Fiction may very well boast the top duo in PRO. While the support players on this squad haven't done all that well this season, there is no question come playoff time, they are one team no one wants to face.
Sexy Poolerz - After a really poor start having everyone doubt Brice, it's clear Sexy Poolerz are making a push to top this conference, and they really can, seriously. Not since the days of Pete, Ste and Ketan has SP been so loaded. Mike, Craig, Kevin and Cam are deadly when on their game. The only issue is Craig likes to take naps right before a match, Cam retires twice a night and Kevin has his M.I.A.-stints. They've done well thus far though with Brice leading by example and doing his best to keep his team at the top, luckily for him if those aforementioned players can show on a regular basis, he can sit back with Petey and watch the wins roll in.
Extreme Cues - After what was a 4-0 start, EC were sitting on top of the world, but two losses later and the loss of their MVP and we see Extreme Cues sitting at 4-2, tied for first with much more talented teams and on the brink of collapse. EC does have the talent to stay with the group and crack the playoffs if players like Lewis, Dante and Stephen along with new acquisition Matt, are able to play on a consistent basis as a group. Fate certainly rests in their hands though with the schedule they have as they do have the talent to win enough in-conference games to stay in the top 3.
Break and Run - A season after winning it all, Break and Run may have been in ruins with Jordy not being able to carry every week. Luckily for them it seems their constant recruiting paid off again with Charlie and Safdar coming over. If Dina is able to play the likes of Charlie, Jordy, Gus, Crozz and Safdar every week, they certainly have the talent to finish at the top in the conference, but they'll need to be careful soon. With a hot SP team up this week, and Freedom next, they may find themselves in a hole soon, but with this new collection of players, they may very well be able to pull it off.
Pool Dragonz - Nothing has gone right this season at all for Pool Dragonz, and in all honesty it's probably all their fault. With them getting mad at the start of every match, it only hurts them as it seems they can't do anything right this season. Luckily for them, 8bc and SB are playing like Estonia in the World Football Championships, and a playoff spot should be theirs, then they'll pray for an upset and another miracle run.
Straight Shots - MY BOYS! If they were in the other conference, they'd be one game out of a playoff spot, instead they're light-years behind, but there should not be any panic, because I know they'll come back and win it all. I just know. Clearly the Gary experiment didn't work as I'm pretty sure he hasn't played since I went M.I.A., so that cannot be good. Players like Pita, Jon, Derrick and JD will need to be at their best, because they certainly are capable of a third straight late-season push, and more then likely will achieve it, because they will.
8Ball Crushers - Once the Dark Horses of IPA, now just "another team". After playing so well in WSOP and UIC in recent times, they sure have dropped the soap on this one. Is it because they finally had expectations? It's tough to see players like JJ do so poorly, but with the schedule they have, they certainly have a chance to pick up a handful of wins and crack the playoffs.
Streak Breakerz - Three players on your team have wins, one (who had the most) has left. Your league seems dead as well. I'm sorry, but you might as well turn this cellar into a wine cellar for your own good and enjoy it.
This weeks predictions:
Monday @ 6pm - Freedom [6-0] @ Extreme Cues [4-2]
Extreme Cues are on a two game losing streak in thanks to Pool Fiction, and Sexy Poolerz. Their opponents this week have beaten both this season, so my spidey senses are thinking this wont be easy at all for Extreme Cues. Freedom comes in rolling, and it doesn't look like their going to slow down anytime soon. Petey has been able bring in talent one by one, creating this Y!Pool masterpiece. He won't need to bring his top 5 here, if he's smart he'll be rotating those stars making sure they're all eligible and everyone gets to play. For Exteme Cues, it's not like that. Maria will need her top 5 players not only at the table, but on their game. Stephen, Lewis, Matt and Dante will all need to show up to give their captain a chance at ending their slide in a big way. This could be a great match to watch going down to the wire, but either way it's hard to side with war and go against Freedom.
Prediction - 5-1 Freedom
Tuesday @ 6pm - Straight Shots [1-5] @ Pool Fiction [4-2]
MY BOYS CONTINUE THEIR COMEBACK THIS WEEK! Well, if they do this comeback is for realsies because Pool Fiction is back to kicking ass, taking names and kicking ass again. Pool Fiction has bounced back from an even record and could very well be in sole possession of first place after this week, but they'll need to do so against a hungry SS squad. We can pretend that Shelle is the captain now so I can continue with this prediction. Shelle has great experience as captain and knows a thing or two about a thing or two, and if players like Pita, Jon and JD are able to play every week, she'll look like a genius when this masterpiece of a comeback finishes. Since I built up Straight Shots so much, it's only fitting I call them to win.
Prediction - 5-4 Straight Shots
Tuesday @ 7pm - Streak Breakerz [1-5] @ 8Ball Crushers [1-5]
In the match of the week, we see two teams looking to set themselves apart from the rest, by going backwards. Who will win this battle of futility? Assuming Streak Breakerz get players eligible, and show up with 5, this still probably wouldn't be too close. 8Ball Crushers are a great team, but not at this level. Think of a team in European football who win tier 2 every season outright, then get sent back down the next at the top level. Luckily for them they are capable of upsets but will need to beat up on teams like Streak Breakerz to be put in a position to gain something from an upset. Hopefully Streak Breakerz show, having a team drop out is never good, and hopefully someone else wins a game for them.
Prediction - 5-1 8BC
Wednesday @ 7pm - Break and Run [3-3] @ Sexy Poolerz [4-2]
While one of Break and Runs newest recruits came in in a losing effort last week, the new duo of Charlie and Safdar will give a lot of teams headaches in the near future, and lucky Brice gets to be the first one to deal with it. Break and Run will need to come out swinging, and will need to do their best to play their players in advantagous spots in the first 5 because this may be Brice's break out match. No one believed in Brice's prediction at the beginning of the season of Sexy Poolerz being a top team, but not only would a win here put that to rest, it would give Sexy Poolerz a great shot at finishing first in the conference. If Brice is able to bring the likes of Kev, Mike and even Craig to the table this week, and throw in any of the great role players he has, not since the days of Pete, Ste and Ketan has a prediction been like this.
Prediction - 5-3 Sexy Poolerz
Thursday @ 7pm - Pool Dragonz [2-4] @ Latin Pool Legends [4-2]
If Pool Dragonz want to show last seasons playoff run wasn't a fluke, and they're more then just a team that will make the playoffs because of a horrible conference, you might say this is one hell of a week to do so. While LPL boasts great talent in the likes of Daru, Luiz, Tino and Uriel, Pool Dragonz have shown their capability many times before of causing upsets, even without the likes of the marble-loving Pommy. Pool Dragonz have been on the edge of having their heads blow up due to anger in past weeks and one wonders why. With a PDZ child on the brink of being born, they could really use the dept on their roster. If players like DJ, Drew, Pommy and Hani are able to play with a clear mind, they stand a chance, but if no one can beat Daru early in the match, buenas noche.
Prediction - 5-2 Latin Pool Legends
Best of luck to all teams and if you have any comments or questions, feel free to message mister.predictor
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