Saturday, June 16, 2012
Week Ten
Monday @ 7pm - Freedom [4-5] vs Sexy Poolerz [4-5]
With both sides knowing a loss will be the end of their season, the two finalists from last season will hope to renew their new rivalry in a win-or-go-home scenario. For Freedom, they've been on fire since their 0-3 start with a 4-2 record, including a 5-4 loss. The key to their turn around has been those who should be winning, finally are, and seeing as how most of their roster can carry on any given night, it's about time. For Sexy Poolerz, after a hot 4-2 start and seemingly running away with the conference along with Dead Strokes, a 3 match losing streak is a tough site for the reigning champions. Their team has slowly been falling apart and as previously said, with rumors of many players already finding new homes for next season, will they be able to have one last hoorah? Chances are that they probably will not, unless the likes of Lewis and Brent are around. The roster they have been showing with, while good, just isn't good enough to carry against the most elite competition around. But that's no reason to write them off with such experience in their background, a win for them isn't something you shouldn't expect. While I called out 3 players for Freedom last week, only one showed, but thankfully for Pete, Mike was able to carry against Dead Strokes, keeping their playoff hopes alive. If Pete is able to show with the big guns in Adam, Ben, Conor and Trav, this should be theirs.
Prediction - 5-3 Freedom
Tuesday @ 7pm - Straight Shots [4-5] vs Dead Strokes [6-3]
Straight Shots, a team known for their upsets sure could use one this week. Coming into this week, the playoffs aren't out of the picture of them, but could use a few things to go their way to get in, the first of which is defeating Dead Strokes. A tough 9 game loss to Freedom last week, Dead Strokes should be out this week, ready to send a message to the rest of PRO that they are indeed the team to beat in PRO. While the match is meaningless, falling again to 6-4 really creates the image Dead Strokes not being the team to beat and would really wouldn't be a good thing for them heading forward, while that 7th win would show they are the team to beat. Players like Ashton, Luis, Luis and Omar should be too much for Straight Shots too handle and Rees should be pleased they are heading into the playoffs on a good note.
Prediction - 5-2 Dead Strokes
Tuesday @ 7pm - Break and Run [5-4] vs Pool Hall Pros [5-4]
Another match of two squads tied for the final playoff spot, simply put. Winner gets in, losers go home. So who has the advantage? Well on paper, you would have to give it to Break and Run with such studs as Gus, Jordy, Croz, and Mina. But while in the past they have been great, this season they haven't had the best of seasons. On paper, Pool Hall Pros aren't supposed to be this good, but they are due to team efforts every week. Apart from Candi, no one has a stand out record because different players seem to be winning 2-3 games every week. Pool Hall Pros will be good this week, a good team effort is expected, but which Break and Run squad will we see? The one with Jordy, Gus, Mike and Ross all winning? Or the one where it's up to one guy to carry the load? Chances are, Break and Run will come out firing and carry some heavy momentum into the playoffs.
Prediction - 5-4 Break and Run
Wednesday @ 7pm - For The Win [6-3] vs 8Ball Crushers [1-2]
Not much to say about this match up, For The Win shouldn't have much issue winning this as they look to clinch top spot in the conference and home field for the first round. Simon needs to play to get eligible, other than that the usuals should show for Danielle. 8BC have had a good start to their PRO experience post-Danielle era. Josh I'm sure has enjoyed PRO thus far, while the rest of his teammates are trying to keep up on the learning curve. Will there be bad blood? I doubt it, should be a quiet match. Up and down, For The Win completely outmatch 8BC, hopefully they are able to win a few to keep it interesting enough. 8BC have a good base and with a few stud transfers pending the collapse of a team or two this season, next season could be great for Josh and the rest of his team.
Prediction - 5-1 For The Win
Monday, June 11, 2012
Week Nine
Monday @ 7pm - Sexy Poolerz [4-4] vs Straight Shots [3-5]
Both sides are coming in on a bit of a slump at the wrong time with just two matches remaining. Sexy Poolerz seem to have some issue going on around them, but it really isn't an issue, they are the defending champions for a reason and their roster is still quite similar. Straight Shots on the other hand, are much different from last season and despite their hot start, they have been brutal as of late but with a strong tourny showing on the weekend, the next two weeks might not be a write off for Straight Shots. The suspects for SP to show and carry for them are the usuals, while for SS, I think Pita and JJ will take anyone other than themselves to step up and win 1-2 games, and there's a gut feeling that SS can do it this week and make next week quite interesting.
Prediction - 5-3 Straight Shots
Monday @ 7pm - Pool Hall Pros [5-3] vs For The Win [5-3]
While tied in record, it's hard to imagine these two sides close. Pool Hall Pros have been a great story this season, with the likes of Candi, Ifran and Tommy carrying the load with great support throughout the season, but they'll need a great effort from all their entire roster this week if they look to pull into first, surprising just about everyone. For Danielle & co., it's quite simple, put the past behind you and get into your early season form. The likes of Ant, Dante, and Stephen will be too much for Sean & co. to take on.
Prediction - 5-2 For The Win
Tuesday @ 7pm - Dead Strokes [6-2] vs Freedom [3-5]
Drama and records aside, this side will show case some heavy hitters. Dead Strokes may be thin on depth from their methods, but the talent they have is some of the best in the game. With players like Andy, Conor and Travis seemingly done from interleagues, the focus turns heavily to Adam, Pete and Scotty to carry the load. If those three are able to show, along with the likes of Ben and Nish, this match could go down to the wire. Dead Strokes, with the likes of Ashton, Luis, Omar, Nick and Rees, will give Freedom a run for their money here. This match will come down to which side has more patience, and while Freedom may not have their best 5 here, I think the nod will have to go to the more experienced side.
Prediction - 5-4 Freedom
Tuesday @ 7pm - 8BallCrushers [1-2] vs Break and Run [4-4]
8BC had a rough go at it last week without Josh at the table, and fell quickly, and this week may follow the same path. Break and Run are getting back into old classic form, and just in time. With a win, Ross & co. will be guaranteed a tie for a playoff spot, setting up a very interesting final week, while a loss makes it all the more stressful for them. Quickly put, even with Josh and their best, Break and Run will be too strong for a new 8BC squad who look to be adding experience for future seasons.
Prediction - 5-1 Break and Run
Both sides are coming in on a bit of a slump at the wrong time with just two matches remaining. Sexy Poolerz seem to have some issue going on around them, but it really isn't an issue, they are the defending champions for a reason and their roster is still quite similar. Straight Shots on the other hand, are much different from last season and despite their hot start, they have been brutal as of late but with a strong tourny showing on the weekend, the next two weeks might not be a write off for Straight Shots. The suspects for SP to show and carry for them are the usuals, while for SS, I think Pita and JJ will take anyone other than themselves to step up and win 1-2 games, and there's a gut feeling that SS can do it this week and make next week quite interesting.
Prediction - 5-3 Straight Shots
Monday @ 7pm - Pool Hall Pros [5-3] vs For The Win [5-3]
While tied in record, it's hard to imagine these two sides close. Pool Hall Pros have been a great story this season, with the likes of Candi, Ifran and Tommy carrying the load with great support throughout the season, but they'll need a great effort from all their entire roster this week if they look to pull into first, surprising just about everyone. For Danielle & co., it's quite simple, put the past behind you and get into your early season form. The likes of Ant, Dante, and Stephen will be too much for Sean & co. to take on.
Prediction - 5-2 For The Win
Tuesday @ 7pm - Dead Strokes [6-2] vs Freedom [3-5]
Drama and records aside, this side will show case some heavy hitters. Dead Strokes may be thin on depth from their methods, but the talent they have is some of the best in the game. With players like Andy, Conor and Travis seemingly done from interleagues, the focus turns heavily to Adam, Pete and Scotty to carry the load. If those three are able to show, along with the likes of Ben and Nish, this match could go down to the wire. Dead Strokes, with the likes of Ashton, Luis, Omar, Nick and Rees, will give Freedom a run for their money here. This match will come down to which side has more patience, and while Freedom may not have their best 5 here, I think the nod will have to go to the more experienced side.
Prediction - 5-4 Freedom
Tuesday @ 7pm - 8BallCrushers [1-2] vs Break and Run [4-4]
8BC had a rough go at it last week without Josh at the table, and fell quickly, and this week may follow the same path. Break and Run are getting back into old classic form, and just in time. With a win, Ross & co. will be guaranteed a tie for a playoff spot, setting up a very interesting final week, while a loss makes it all the more stressful for them. Quickly put, even with Josh and their best, Break and Run will be too strong for a new 8BC squad who look to be adding experience for future seasons.
Prediction - 5-1 Break and Run
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Week Eight
Freedom [2-5] vs Straight Shots [3-4]
Both teams need to come out firing this week. Players like Pita, Petey, Ben, Jay, Nish and JJ all need to play to their fullest if either team looks to get a much needed win. A loss for Freedom spells the end of their season, while a win for SS sure would make the playoff race much more interesting. Based off how poorly this match-up faired for Freedom the first time around, Pete should be able to keep his team drama-free so they can focus on the game instead of bitching. Straight Shots have been up and down lately, but their ups have been close and their downs not so much, so Freedom should be able to pull this one out of the bag.
Prediction - 5-4 Freedom
Dead Strokes [5-2] vs Sexy Poolerz [4-3]
The battle of the two Atlantic playoff teams show two teams going in completely different directions. Last season DS were "ok", while SP won it all from swell recruiting, but with a few players from SP ditching SP or not playing as much anymore, and DS recruiting players from all over, the story has switched as Dead Strokes are the safest bet to win PRO this season, while no one is really taking Sexy Poolerz all that seriously. The big wins from SP have been from players like Lewis and Brent carrying solo, while DS have been on a path of destruction all over. SP though however, are good in the clutch and DS have never been in such a situation before, so their growing egos may get the best of them here.
Prediction - 5-4 Sexy Poolerz
Break and Run [3-4] vs For The Win [5-2]
After a bad start, Break and Run have turned it up as of late and find themselves back in the thick of it, while For The Win have stumbled as of late going 1-2 but are still the safe bet to win the conference and now have Ant back apparently. For The Win have many good players that show every week, while for Break and Run it seems like it's a crap shoot who will show and who won't. Croz, Jordy and Ross are all playing under their potential by far and it really is hurting them, while For The Win's struggles don't really matter since they're still sitting pretty and shouldn't have an issue moving forward. Though with Gus turning it on last week and the fact that Croz, Jordy and Ross simply can't struggle all season long, I'm going to have to go with a second upset and pick Break and Run here.
Prediction - 5-3 Break and Run
8Ball Crushers [2-5] vs Pool Hall Pros [4-3]
Two solid teams meet here as the newbies in 8bc ran their record to 1-1 last week with a good 5-4 win over Straight Shots, while Pool Hall Pros did the best in the cross conference portion going an astonishing 3-1, 3 more than most would have guessed. So are they for real? After Candi, no one stands out, which is good as this team has been winning as just that, a team and haven't had to rely on one or two people to carry for their wins. 8BC on the flip side did heavily rely on Josh last week and may have to again this week. Many of the 8bc players are newer to interleagues, so their play style isn't as well known by many, but PHP have many players that are diverse and can adapt to tapping, running, etc. so 8bc will be in tough this week.
Prediction - 5-3 Pool Hall Pros
Both teams need to come out firing this week. Players like Pita, Petey, Ben, Jay, Nish and JJ all need to play to their fullest if either team looks to get a much needed win. A loss for Freedom spells the end of their season, while a win for SS sure would make the playoff race much more interesting. Based off how poorly this match-up faired for Freedom the first time around, Pete should be able to keep his team drama-free so they can focus on the game instead of bitching. Straight Shots have been up and down lately, but their ups have been close and their downs not so much, so Freedom should be able to pull this one out of the bag.
Prediction - 5-4 Freedom
Dead Strokes [5-2] vs Sexy Poolerz [4-3]
The battle of the two Atlantic playoff teams show two teams going in completely different directions. Last season DS were "ok", while SP won it all from swell recruiting, but with a few players from SP ditching SP or not playing as much anymore, and DS recruiting players from all over, the story has switched as Dead Strokes are the safest bet to win PRO this season, while no one is really taking Sexy Poolerz all that seriously. The big wins from SP have been from players like Lewis and Brent carrying solo, while DS have been on a path of destruction all over. SP though however, are good in the clutch and DS have never been in such a situation before, so their growing egos may get the best of them here.
Prediction - 5-4 Sexy Poolerz
Break and Run [3-4] vs For The Win [5-2]
After a bad start, Break and Run have turned it up as of late and find themselves back in the thick of it, while For The Win have stumbled as of late going 1-2 but are still the safe bet to win the conference and now have Ant back apparently. For The Win have many good players that show every week, while for Break and Run it seems like it's a crap shoot who will show and who won't. Croz, Jordy and Ross are all playing under their potential by far and it really is hurting them, while For The Win's struggles don't really matter since they're still sitting pretty and shouldn't have an issue moving forward. Though with Gus turning it on last week and the fact that Croz, Jordy and Ross simply can't struggle all season long, I'm going to have to go with a second upset and pick Break and Run here.
Prediction - 5-3 Break and Run
8Ball Crushers [2-5] vs Pool Hall Pros [4-3]
Two solid teams meet here as the newbies in 8bc ran their record to 1-1 last week with a good 5-4 win over Straight Shots, while Pool Hall Pros did the best in the cross conference portion going an astonishing 3-1, 3 more than most would have guessed. So are they for real? After Candi, no one stands out, which is good as this team has been winning as just that, a team and haven't had to rely on one or two people to carry for their wins. 8BC on the flip side did heavily rely on Josh last week and may have to again this week. Many of the 8bc players are newer to interleagues, so their play style isn't as well known by many, but PHP have many players that are diverse and can adapt to tapping, running, etc. so 8bc will be in tough this week.
Prediction - 5-3 Pool Hall Pros
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