Monday - Sexy Poolerz [4-2] vs Pool Hall Pros [3-3]
Sexy Poolerz come into the match after a good win last week to get themselves back into the win column. Pool Hall Pros come into this match after a big upset defeating Freedom in just 7 games. The key in this match up will be if Pool Hall Pros can bring their best 5, if they can then another win is certainly achievable, otherwise SP will have too much fire power to overcome.
Prediction - 5-3 Sexy Poolerz
Monday - Freedom [2-4] vs Break and Run [2-4]
While this may be the oldest rivalry we have this week, the days of bad blood haven't been seen for quite some time, but with both teams on the outside looking in on a super-frustrating season, who knows what this match will have in store for us. Both teams have played very poorly this season and for one team this week, it'll eliminate their chance at finishing above .500 for the season. There is no doubt in my eyes that both times will come out guns a blazing to try and save what's left of their season. Pete needs to buckle down with his player selection and Jordy needs to buckle down and destroy opponents. A lot of buckling to be done, but only one belt.
Prediction - 5-3 Freedom
Tuesday - Dead Strokes [5-1] vs For The Win [4-2]
As the wins keep coming, the egos keep growing in Dead Strokes, but so far have been some-what deserved with their destruction of PRO in the past 6 weeks. But this week they'll be playing against a squad that has never lost 3 in a row before and I doubt they'll want to. Last week apparently FTW had a few DQ's go against them, couple that with the loss to Freedom the week before and Danielle will be doing her best to rage her boys to a win. While Dead Strokes has a lot of new talent, they should take a tumble this week.
Prediction - 5-4 For The Win.
Tuesday - Straight Shots [3-3] vs 8ball Crushers [1-5]
With out having to worry about Jon now, Straight Shots can get back to focusing on trying to catch SP and DS for a playoff spot as they surprisingly sit just one game back. 8Ball Crushers had a rough week last week against Dead Strokes, but with basically a new team, they gain the experience needed for a winnable match this week. If the likes of Pita, Jay and JJ can play well this week, then it should be more than enough for SS to win this week, otherwise this could go down to the wire and be a toss up.
Prediction - 5-3 Straight Shots
Monday, May 28, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Week Six
Half way through the season, the competition has been fierce and there has been a few surprises thus far.
Before the season started, my predicted standings were:
Atlantic Conference:
1st - Freedom (3rd)
2nd - Dead Strokes (1st)
3rd - Sexy Poolerz (2nd)
4th - Straight Shots (4th)
Pacific Conference:
1st - For The Win (1st)
2nd - Break and Run (3rd)
3rd - New Era (4th)
4th - Pool Hall Pros (2nd)
The two big surprises half way are Freedom in the Atlantic, and Pool Hall Pros in the Pacific, and wouldn't you know it, they play this week!
Monday @ 7pm - Straight Shots [2-3] vs For The Win [4-1]
Three weeks ago, Straight Shots were on top of the world, rather just PRO, but still! Since starting off 2-0, Straight Shots have really cooled off and haven't been firing on many cylinders at all. JJ and Jay were the talk of PRO after their hot start, but have since stuttered along. Jay has gone 0-0 in the losing streak and JJ 2-3 I believe. They were the only two reasons Straight Shots got off to a hot start, and since others on the team haven't been able to pick up the slack, it's no wonder Straight Shots are falling. What Straight Shots needs to do is simple, get their better players easy wins early on if they look to move forward. Anyone who has seen Pita on a roll knows what I'm talking about, he just needs to get on that roll. Joe can surprise anyone at any time, he just needs to gain consistency for Straight Shots if they look to bounce back and hold tight in the playoff race. For Danielle & co., it's pretty simple. Show up. Their loss last week really means nothing apart from not achieving a flawless season. They still should have no issue moving forward with players like Ant, Daz, Jeremy and Stephen. Danielle may want to look at adding some late season depth as she moves forward. Even with a loss, Straight Shots can still be able to rebound with a strong performance and feel good about their chances moving forward.
Prediction - 5-2 For The Win
Tuesday @ 7pm - Sexy Poolerz [3-2] vs Break and Run [2-3]
After poor starts by both their standards, both Sexy Poolerz and Break and Run have bounced back with 2-1 records in their past 3, giving us an exciting match between two hot sides. With the loss of Scotty, someone in Sexy Poolerz needed to step up and thus far it has been the kid brainiac in Brent. 5-2 in 4 matches puts him in a position to get double digit wins by the end of the season, something we could all predict and it's good to see he has stepped up for his team. While his support hasn't been the greatest, they've been able to get it done when it's counted. If Lewis is able to play more consistently and Roy is able to get back to his old form, this team could very well repeat last seasons efforts. Despite Jordy being Jordy, Break and Run hasn't been able to support him like seasons past. Players like Croz and Ross, the usually suspects to help him out just haven't been able to get it going. While the addition of Gus certainly helps their chances in making the playoffs, Ross will need to start bringing a solid game plan to the match if he looks to push past .500 and get into the playoffs. Not sure why, but I have a feeling both these sides will be 3-3 by the weekend.
Prediction - 5-3 Break and Run
Tuesday @ 7pm - Dead Strokes [4-1] vs New Era [1-4]
Dead Strokes have been superb thus far in the season, stacking their team to the brim with talent to compete with the likes of For The Win, Freedom and Sexy Poolerz, and with two of those teams in their conference, it's a good thing. Ashton has finally been able to show consistently proving his worth as an MVP candidate, and now with the likes of Luis, Luis, Jose, Nick, Rees and even Roy, Dead Strokes is not only scary, but deep. New Era, if they show they'll give them a game, they could probably win too, but it's been an unfortunate experiment for Jon to say the least.
Prediction - 5-0 Dead Strokes
Thursday @ 7pm - Freedom [2-3] vs Pool Hall Pros [2-3]
Two teams predicted to have polar opposite seasons find themselves in relative territory. With 2-3 records, Pool Hall Pros shouldn't feel too bad for themselves as they sit second, something not many thought of. On the other side, Freedom with 3 losses in the same season? It wasn't since the days of Season 9 and 10 where Pete had no one on his team did they have so many losses. Freedom has turned it on as of late though, with back to back big wins and making sure they are still the only undefeated team in PRO. Pete was able to lead by example last week with a 3-0 showing, and while he may not need to be as good this week, underestimating Pool Hall Pros would be a big mistake. Despite their record that many think is too good for them, it really isn't. Trio, whether you like it or not is actually a good player, not great, but a lot better than his 1-4 record may suggest. Candi, Sergio, Tommy and Rocky are all capable of taking over matches, and Sean will need them to be at their best in the second half of the season as they look to fend off Break and Run and try and snag a #1 spot away from For The Win. Pete will no doubt look to add to his record and bring a squad good enough to make SP worry over that second playoff spot.
Prediction - 5-2 Freedom
Before the season started, my predicted standings were:
Atlantic Conference:
1st - Freedom (3rd)
2nd - Dead Strokes (1st)
3rd - Sexy Poolerz (2nd)
4th - Straight Shots (4th)
Pacific Conference:
1st - For The Win (1st)
2nd - Break and Run (3rd)
3rd - New Era (4th)
4th - Pool Hall Pros (2nd)
The two big surprises half way are Freedom in the Atlantic, and Pool Hall Pros in the Pacific, and wouldn't you know it, they play this week!
Monday @ 7pm - Straight Shots [2-3] vs For The Win [4-1]
Three weeks ago, Straight Shots were on top of the world, rather just PRO, but still! Since starting off 2-0, Straight Shots have really cooled off and haven't been firing on many cylinders at all. JJ and Jay were the talk of PRO after their hot start, but have since stuttered along. Jay has gone 0-0 in the losing streak and JJ 2-3 I believe. They were the only two reasons Straight Shots got off to a hot start, and since others on the team haven't been able to pick up the slack, it's no wonder Straight Shots are falling. What Straight Shots needs to do is simple, get their better players easy wins early on if they look to move forward. Anyone who has seen Pita on a roll knows what I'm talking about, he just needs to get on that roll. Joe can surprise anyone at any time, he just needs to gain consistency for Straight Shots if they look to bounce back and hold tight in the playoff race. For Danielle & co., it's pretty simple. Show up. Their loss last week really means nothing apart from not achieving a flawless season. They still should have no issue moving forward with players like Ant, Daz, Jeremy and Stephen. Danielle may want to look at adding some late season depth as she moves forward. Even with a loss, Straight Shots can still be able to rebound with a strong performance and feel good about their chances moving forward.
Prediction - 5-2 For The Win
Tuesday @ 7pm - Sexy Poolerz [3-2] vs Break and Run [2-3]
After poor starts by both their standards, both Sexy Poolerz and Break and Run have bounced back with 2-1 records in their past 3, giving us an exciting match between two hot sides. With the loss of Scotty, someone in Sexy Poolerz needed to step up and thus far it has been the kid brainiac in Brent. 5-2 in 4 matches puts him in a position to get double digit wins by the end of the season, something we could all predict and it's good to see he has stepped up for his team. While his support hasn't been the greatest, they've been able to get it done when it's counted. If Lewis is able to play more consistently and Roy is able to get back to his old form, this team could very well repeat last seasons efforts. Despite Jordy being Jordy, Break and Run hasn't been able to support him like seasons past. Players like Croz and Ross, the usually suspects to help him out just haven't been able to get it going. While the addition of Gus certainly helps their chances in making the playoffs, Ross will need to start bringing a solid game plan to the match if he looks to push past .500 and get into the playoffs. Not sure why, but I have a feeling both these sides will be 3-3 by the weekend.
Prediction - 5-3 Break and Run
Tuesday @ 7pm - Dead Strokes [4-1] vs New Era [1-4]
Dead Strokes have been superb thus far in the season, stacking their team to the brim with talent to compete with the likes of For The Win, Freedom and Sexy Poolerz, and with two of those teams in their conference, it's a good thing. Ashton has finally been able to show consistently proving his worth as an MVP candidate, and now with the likes of Luis, Luis, Jose, Nick, Rees and even Roy, Dead Strokes is not only scary, but deep. New Era, if they show they'll give them a game, they could probably win too, but it's been an unfortunate experiment for Jon to say the least.
Prediction - 5-0 Dead Strokes
Thursday @ 7pm - Freedom [2-3] vs Pool Hall Pros [2-3]
Two teams predicted to have polar opposite seasons find themselves in relative territory. With 2-3 records, Pool Hall Pros shouldn't feel too bad for themselves as they sit second, something not many thought of. On the other side, Freedom with 3 losses in the same season? It wasn't since the days of Season 9 and 10 where Pete had no one on his team did they have so many losses. Freedom has turned it on as of late though, with back to back big wins and making sure they are still the only undefeated team in PRO. Pete was able to lead by example last week with a 3-0 showing, and while he may not need to be as good this week, underestimating Pool Hall Pros would be a big mistake. Despite their record that many think is too good for them, it really isn't. Trio, whether you like it or not is actually a good player, not great, but a lot better than his 1-4 record may suggest. Candi, Sergio, Tommy and Rocky are all capable of taking over matches, and Sean will need them to be at their best in the second half of the season as they look to fend off Break and Run and try and snag a #1 spot away from For The Win. Pete will no doubt look to add to his record and bring a squad good enough to make SP worry over that second playoff spot.
Prediction - 5-2 Freedom
Monday, May 14, 2012
Week Five
Monday @ 7pm - New Era [1-3] vs Sexy Poolerz [2-2]
New Era, New Era, New Era. Where to begin? They showed for the second time this season bringing their showing percentage up to par (50%), but they were swept by their opponents lowering their winning percentage to 25%. The significance of these stats? No where near what's considered a play off team. While New Era was created with high hopes and expectations from the early hype, it's hard to give Jon any credit for running an interleague team. Sure real life problems happen and all that, but that doesn't count as an excuse to give you a better rep as a internet leader, as useless as an internet leader is. Sexy Poolerz will come with a good five, lucky for Jon he already has a few eligible from last week so Sexy Poolerz will have a game on their hands. Would be nice for Jon to pick up a win going into the second half and give his team confidence for making the playoffs, I want to bet on New Era, but the safe bet is for Sexy Poolerz.
Prediction - 5-3 Sexy Poolerz
Tuesday @ 7pm - Pool Hall Pros [1-3] vs Straight Shots [2-2]
You say Maria's a hoe, I say you're jealous. Doesn't mean she's not though, but PHP do have some good players coming in which is good for Sean & co. since almighty Trio is as much as a God as my left big toe nail. After starting the season 2-0, Straight Shots have had a bit of a fall losing back to back games, probably due to the three J's not winning any more. Looking up and down the rosters, if both sides were to bring their best 5 it would be a great match going down to the wire. Both sides have had a lot of poor player from most of their support players, so this match up looks to be a good one for someone to break out and pad their stats, and I'll have to give the nod to Pool Hall Pro's who should end their 3 game skid.
Prediction - 5-4 Pool Hall Pros
Tuesday @ 7pm - Break and Run [2-2] vs Dead Strokes [3-1]
Quite a doozey in this match with the likes of Jordy and Gus up against the trio of Ashton, Luis and Jose. Dead Strokes have been an all around great team this season with Ashton stepping up to the plate looking for an MVP title and the emergence of Nick and Aaron as superb support players. Break and Runs turn around has been credited to Jordy, and no one else. Jordy is +4, only makes sense that Break and Run is +2 now. The come back of Gus is a big one for Break and Run as Jordy doesn't need to roll his eyes as he sees the losses pile up these days. This match will come down to if Gus shows, and how well he plays. Jordy alone is out matched and even with luck, probably cannot take down Dead Strokes, and his support players won't have the best of luck going down that road either. Gus, like his Spanish twin Daru, can take over matches single handily if he chooses too. Gus will need to win 2-3 games if Break and Run look to take down a strong Dead Strokes squad who look to run away with their conference.
Prediction - 5-3 Dead Strokes
Thursday @ 7pm - For the Win [4-0] vs Freedom [1-3]
At the start of the season, this was supposed to be a 4-0 vs 4-0 match up, now it looks mighty lopsided looking at the records, but I doubt anyone thinks this match will be lopsided. Freedom turned things around last week with a 3-0 sweep over the short handed New Era squad. The word on the street is Freedom didn't miss a single shot in those 3 games that were played, which sure does seem to make up for all their mishaps in the previous 3 weeks. Players like Adam, Ben, and Conor (ABC) will need to continue their hot play if they look to help the team get back into the win column. For FTW, the equation is simple. Ant, Daz and Stephen will need to be there for Danielle, and on key if they look to topple a deep Freedom squad. With names like Scotty, Petey, Nish, Andy, Travis and Mike on top of the ABC combo, Petey knows he can bring an all-star line up in all 5 spots, and if Freedom does bring such a star-studded team, Danielle better hope Ant has some minutes on his phone.
Prediction - 5-3 Freedom
New Era, New Era, New Era. Where to begin? They showed for the second time this season bringing their showing percentage up to par (50%), but they were swept by their opponents lowering their winning percentage to 25%. The significance of these stats? No where near what's considered a play off team. While New Era was created with high hopes and expectations from the early hype, it's hard to give Jon any credit for running an interleague team. Sure real life problems happen and all that, but that doesn't count as an excuse to give you a better rep as a internet leader, as useless as an internet leader is. Sexy Poolerz will come with a good five, lucky for Jon he already has a few eligible from last week so Sexy Poolerz will have a game on their hands. Would be nice for Jon to pick up a win going into the second half and give his team confidence for making the playoffs, I want to bet on New Era, but the safe bet is for Sexy Poolerz.
Prediction - 5-3 Sexy Poolerz
Tuesday @ 7pm - Pool Hall Pros [1-3] vs Straight Shots [2-2]
You say Maria's a hoe, I say you're jealous. Doesn't mean she's not though, but PHP do have some good players coming in which is good for Sean & co. since almighty Trio is as much as a God as my left big toe nail. After starting the season 2-0, Straight Shots have had a bit of a fall losing back to back games, probably due to the three J's not winning any more. Looking up and down the rosters, if both sides were to bring their best 5 it would be a great match going down to the wire. Both sides have had a lot of poor player from most of their support players, so this match up looks to be a good one for someone to break out and pad their stats, and I'll have to give the nod to Pool Hall Pro's who should end their 3 game skid.
Prediction - 5-4 Pool Hall Pros
Tuesday @ 7pm - Break and Run [2-2] vs Dead Strokes [3-1]
Quite a doozey in this match with the likes of Jordy and Gus up against the trio of Ashton, Luis and Jose. Dead Strokes have been an all around great team this season with Ashton stepping up to the plate looking for an MVP title and the emergence of Nick and Aaron as superb support players. Break and Runs turn around has been credited to Jordy, and no one else. Jordy is +4, only makes sense that Break and Run is +2 now. The come back of Gus is a big one for Break and Run as Jordy doesn't need to roll his eyes as he sees the losses pile up these days. This match will come down to if Gus shows, and how well he plays. Jordy alone is out matched and even with luck, probably cannot take down Dead Strokes, and his support players won't have the best of luck going down that road either. Gus, like his Spanish twin Daru, can take over matches single handily if he chooses too. Gus will need to win 2-3 games if Break and Run look to take down a strong Dead Strokes squad who look to run away with their conference.
Prediction - 5-3 Dead Strokes
Thursday @ 7pm - For the Win [4-0] vs Freedom [1-3]
At the start of the season, this was supposed to be a 4-0 vs 4-0 match up, now it looks mighty lopsided looking at the records, but I doubt anyone thinks this match will be lopsided. Freedom turned things around last week with a 3-0 sweep over the short handed New Era squad. The word on the street is Freedom didn't miss a single shot in those 3 games that were played, which sure does seem to make up for all their mishaps in the previous 3 weeks. Players like Adam, Ben, and Conor (ABC) will need to continue their hot play if they look to help the team get back into the win column. For FTW, the equation is simple. Ant, Daz and Stephen will need to be there for Danielle, and on key if they look to topple a deep Freedom squad. With names like Scotty, Petey, Nish, Andy, Travis and Mike on top of the ABC combo, Petey knows he can bring an all-star line up in all 5 spots, and if Freedom does bring such a star-studded team, Danielle better hope Ant has some minutes on his phone.
Prediction - 5-3 Freedom
Monday, May 7, 2012
Week Four
Monday @ 6:30 - Sexy Poolerz [2-1] vs For The Win [3-0]
After a strong performance from the likes of Lewis this past week, Sexy Poolerz will look to defeat their "other threat" in their quest to repeat as PRO champions. For The Win come in with a lot of accusations, as well as drama, and whether or not it is all true or not, the interleague world certainly have all eyes fixated on this squad. For The Win haven't been challenged yet this season, with their most probable challenge coming from New Era who didn't show for the alleged time switch. The next 4 weeks will certainly show how good this For The Win squad is, as Atlantic Conference teams not only look to show that their conference is where it's at, but for some teams (Freedom), trying to help preserve the only undefeated PRO record. Sexy Poolerz will come with guns-a-blazing with the likes of Lewis, Matt and Roy as the latter two look to rebound from poor starts to the season and help provide Lewis with some much needed support this week. A match that will go down to the wire and more than likely create some sort of drama, should end on the side of new kids in town.
Prediction - 5-3 For The Win
Tuesday @ 7pm - Break and Run [1-2] vs Straight Shots [2-1]
The theme of the first Tuesday match is whether or not either of these teams records are actual indicators of how their season will end. Break and Run have had a piss poor start to their season, and much of that could be directed at Jordy, who isn't winning every game anymore. With a roster that is rarely deep, Jordy has been relied on every season, as evidence from his multiple MVP awards, and while he's not known for his slow starts, a bounce back is quite possible but he'll need to bounce back sooner or later if he wishes to lead his team into the playoffs. Straight Shots on the other hand, were predicted to do nothing, but instead of doing nothing, they did everything reeling off two wins to start the season, before the apparent "cursed Joe" joined the squad and ended the hot start. Was it a fact of Joe joining the team? Or the fact that no team can depend on JJ and Jay to carry every week. Straight Shots were able to show that despite their league slowing down, they still, as always, have incredible depth but need that one start (Pita) to carry the flag. This match will be an interesting one, and should go deep with all the "support players" basically fighting amongst themselves until a probable Pita-Jordy match up occurs. The outcome of the match probably weighs in on how those two do, and as much as we love Pita, it's hard to bet against Jordy.
Prediction - 5-4 Break and Run
Tuesday @ 7pm - Pool Hall Pros [1-2] vs Dead Strokes [2-1]
Two different stories here. Pool Hall Pros come into the match, technically second for whatever reason, and that is only due to a no-show by New Era in week one, while on the flip side, Dead Strokes come in atop the heated Atlantic Conference battle tested, with their only loss from a Luis time out. While the very hyped Luis hasn't lived up to his 50-0 record expectation just yet, the X factor for Dead Strokes in Ashton has picked up what his team couldn't and has helped them to their record with a fine 6-0 showing in 2 matches.
Ashton has always headlined this team, but the fact a young male adult doesn't like to wake up in the wee hours of the morning for an online game, has been what has held him back. While there is nothing wrong with that, it is shocking that after a few years, Dead Strokes hasn't offered to pay for him to move to a more suitable time zone. Jokes aside, once Luis is able to heat up, the duo of Ashton and Luis will be incredible, as well as the support from players like Aaron, Jose and Roy. For Pool Hall Pros, they've been close to other wins, but haven't had a stand out performance. While Trio says he's the greatest and all that, he certainly can't add this season to his resume as he's been a shadow for Pool Hall Pros. Sean & Co. will need a solid team effort this week if they look to get back to .500
Prediction - 5-3 Dead Strokes
Wednesday @ 7pm - New Era [1-2] vs Freedom [0-3]
In the last match of the week, we see two pathetic sides square off (Sorry, after reading the two obnoxious predictions, I can get a little snarly). Freedom was 22-1 in two seasons of PRO, now they're 0-3 with a roster that was upgraded. New Era is a team full of big names, but as pointed out in the pre-season predictions, it all depends on Jon and as evidence of him not playing a single match yet this season, it's easy to see why they're 1-2. The one match they did however decide to play, they won. So history (as brief as it is) says if New Era show, they'll win this week. Which isn't all that much of a stretch for a Freedom squad who just aren't winning... The memory of Pool Fiction tossing their GIT season to become the first 8 seed to win it all comes to mind, but even though they have the Head Admin, and the apparent criminal/bias admin, I would hope Freedom know that not all teams make the playoffs, and they'll actually have to start winning games, and quite frankly win-out the season if they look to make said playoffs. Pete is one player who is underrated, but as a top 5 MVP candidate the past few seasons, he'll have to start coming off the bench and lead by example because this team isn't going anywhere any time soon otherwise. I can't say much about New Era because even if they do show, I don't know with who or how many players, but I don't think it'll matter either way as Freedom should finally get this ship turned around and avoid that ice berg that apparently they didn't see in 3D either.
Prediction - 5-2 Freedom
After a strong performance from the likes of Lewis this past week, Sexy Poolerz will look to defeat their "other threat" in their quest to repeat as PRO champions. For The Win come in with a lot of accusations, as well as drama, and whether or not it is all true or not, the interleague world certainly have all eyes fixated on this squad. For The Win haven't been challenged yet this season, with their most probable challenge coming from New Era who didn't show for the alleged time switch. The next 4 weeks will certainly show how good this For The Win squad is, as Atlantic Conference teams not only look to show that their conference is where it's at, but for some teams (Freedom), trying to help preserve the only undefeated PRO record. Sexy Poolerz will come with guns-a-blazing with the likes of Lewis, Matt and Roy as the latter two look to rebound from poor starts to the season and help provide Lewis with some much needed support this week. A match that will go down to the wire and more than likely create some sort of drama, should end on the side of new kids in town.
Prediction - 5-3 For The Win
Tuesday @ 7pm - Break and Run [1-2] vs Straight Shots [2-1]
The theme of the first Tuesday match is whether or not either of these teams records are actual indicators of how their season will end. Break and Run have had a piss poor start to their season, and much of that could be directed at Jordy, who isn't winning every game anymore. With a roster that is rarely deep, Jordy has been relied on every season, as evidence from his multiple MVP awards, and while he's not known for his slow starts, a bounce back is quite possible but he'll need to bounce back sooner or later if he wishes to lead his team into the playoffs. Straight Shots on the other hand, were predicted to do nothing, but instead of doing nothing, they did everything reeling off two wins to start the season, before the apparent "cursed Joe" joined the squad and ended the hot start. Was it a fact of Joe joining the team? Or the fact that no team can depend on JJ and Jay to carry every week. Straight Shots were able to show that despite their league slowing down, they still, as always, have incredible depth but need that one start (Pita) to carry the flag. This match will be an interesting one, and should go deep with all the "support players" basically fighting amongst themselves until a probable Pita-Jordy match up occurs. The outcome of the match probably weighs in on how those two do, and as much as we love Pita, it's hard to bet against Jordy.
Prediction - 5-4 Break and Run
Tuesday @ 7pm - Pool Hall Pros [1-2] vs Dead Strokes [2-1]
Two different stories here. Pool Hall Pros come into the match, technically second for whatever reason, and that is only due to a no-show by New Era in week one, while on the flip side, Dead Strokes come in atop the heated Atlantic Conference battle tested, with their only loss from a Luis time out. While the very hyped Luis hasn't lived up to his 50-0 record expectation just yet, the X factor for Dead Strokes in Ashton has picked up what his team couldn't and has helped them to their record with a fine 6-0 showing in 2 matches.
Ashton has always headlined this team, but the fact a young male adult doesn't like to wake up in the wee hours of the morning for an online game, has been what has held him back. While there is nothing wrong with that, it is shocking that after a few years, Dead Strokes hasn't offered to pay for him to move to a more suitable time zone. Jokes aside, once Luis is able to heat up, the duo of Ashton and Luis will be incredible, as well as the support from players like Aaron, Jose and Roy. For Pool Hall Pros, they've been close to other wins, but haven't had a stand out performance. While Trio says he's the greatest and all that, he certainly can't add this season to his resume as he's been a shadow for Pool Hall Pros. Sean & Co. will need a solid team effort this week if they look to get back to .500
Prediction - 5-3 Dead Strokes
Wednesday @ 7pm - New Era [1-2] vs Freedom [0-3]
In the last match of the week, we see two pathetic sides square off (Sorry, after reading the two obnoxious predictions, I can get a little snarly). Freedom was 22-1 in two seasons of PRO, now they're 0-3 with a roster that was upgraded. New Era is a team full of big names, but as pointed out in the pre-season predictions, it all depends on Jon and as evidence of him not playing a single match yet this season, it's easy to see why they're 1-2. The one match they did however decide to play, they won. So history (as brief as it is) says if New Era show, they'll win this week. Which isn't all that much of a stretch for a Freedom squad who just aren't winning... The memory of Pool Fiction tossing their GIT season to become the first 8 seed to win it all comes to mind, but even though they have the Head Admin, and the apparent criminal/bias admin, I would hope Freedom know that not all teams make the playoffs, and they'll actually have to start winning games, and quite frankly win-out the season if they look to make said playoffs. Pete is one player who is underrated, but as a top 5 MVP candidate the past few seasons, he'll have to start coming off the bench and lead by example because this team isn't going anywhere any time soon otherwise. I can't say much about New Era because even if they do show, I don't know with who or how many players, but I don't think it'll matter either way as Freedom should finally get this ship turned around and avoid that ice berg that apparently they didn't see in 3D either.
Prediction - 5-2 Freedom
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