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Week 4 Previews
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Naughty Figs
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Anderson Brewmeisters
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(3 - 0)
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(1 - 2)
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series history: tied 1-1
last meeting: Week 10, 2000
Anderson 25, at B.Y.O.B. 41
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The Naughty Figs are the surprise team of the young season,
exploding out of the gate for a perfect 3-0 record. The Anderson
Brewmeisters, at 1-2, have been somewhat of a disappointment.
Already banged up and bruised and facing the top team in the
league, now is not the time to have to go without your starting
QB, a kicker, and a receiver, but Anderson has never been
one to turn its back to adversity.
No Manning, Paython, Vanderjagt, Taylor, or Staley, no problem?
The Naughty Figs lost Jamal Anderson last week, but will still
field a more complete starting lineup than the Bruised Crew.
Last season, Anderson spent three transactions in one week
only to take a loss against the Bock Boys. Are they willing
to concede a loss this time, already down two games in the
division? Or will they go for broke again in hopes of scoring
the upset?
victims of the bye week:
Figs - none
Anderson - QB Manning, REC Paython, K Vanderjagt
back to scoreboard
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Jody's C.W.O.T.
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Abstract Machines
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(1 - 2)
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(2 - 1)
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series history: Jody leads
3-2
last meeting: Week 1, 2000
JODY 28, at Machines 14
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Jody's Colossal Waste of Time has now dropped
two straight games, but is looking at the Abstract Machines
as a stopper. Dating back to 1998, Jody has taken the last
three meetings from the Mechanical Ones. Yet one gets the
feeling that these two clubs may be on the way to opposite
and unfamiliar ends of the ladder.
The C.W.O.T. are struggling; Eddie George
and Stephen Davis have performed well below expectations,
and even the defense is showing cracks. The Machines seem
to be on the up and up; Elvis Grbac is settling into his role
at QB, and Marshall Faulk has been, well, Marshall Faulk.
As a result, the Machines are tied for first in the West,
while Jody is already two games back in the East and is desperate
to make up ground.
victims of the bye week:
Jody - none
Machines - REC Harrison
back
to scoreboard
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Thomas' Bock Boys
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P.W.O.P.
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(1 - 2)
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(0 - 3)
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series history: tied 1-1
last meeting: Week 10, 2000
Players 27, at THOMAS 65
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In the third installment of Father vs. Son, Thomas visits
Pirk's Wicked Oil Profiteer$ in hopes of breaking back into
the win column. The P.W.O.P., facing their fourth divisional
opponent in as many weeks, is still looking for that prized
first win of the campaign. History may be on their side,
as one of their three victories in 2000 came here at home
against the Bock Boys.
Thomas is coming off a tough loss to the Naughty Figs and
is still trying to establish a ground game in wake of Robert
Smith and Jamal Lewis' departure. P.W.O.P., by contrast,
has actually reinforced its ground crew with Ahman Green,
but is waiting for it's usually dependable receiving corps
to perform to expectations. Expect a gritty game; with only
one win between them, there's a lot more than pride on the
line.
victims of the bye week:
Thomas - none
P.W.O.P - none
back to scoreboard
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Piana Raze
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Irwin Hellions
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(2 - 1)
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(2 - 1)
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series history: Piana leads
6-3
last meeting: Week 13, 2000
PIANA 16, at Irwin 0
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The 2-1 Piana Raze visit the 2-1 Irwin Hellions in a key
Western Division bout. Both teams are coming off Week 3 losses,
which has taken some of the shine off an otherwise highly-anticipated
installment of this great rivalry. Despite winning the Western
division crown en route to a Super Bowl victory, the Hellions
were convincingly swept by the Raze in 2000, 17-3 and 16-0.
The Hellions hope to rebound from a poor showing against
the Stereco, but will have to do so without all star Edgerrin
James, who is out on a bye. Curtis Martin and Donovan McNabb
/ Brett Favre will have to step up their game to an even higher
level to accommodate his absence. The Raze are already 2-0
on the road, and will be leaning on Brian Griese and Isaac
Bruce to deliver a third straight over the Hellions.
victims of the bye week:
Piana - none
Irwin - RB James
back to scoreboard
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Game of the Week
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The Pimps
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Sims Stereco
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(2 - 1)
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(1 - 2)
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series history: Pimps lead
5-3
last meeting: Week 8 , 2000
SIMS 54, at Pimps 45
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The Pimps, now winners of two straight,
visit the division rival Stereco, fresh off their big victory
over Irwin. Kurt Warner was the hero of that game, throwing
for 19 points, but a repeat performance may be difficult
against The Pimps constricting Packer defense. In three
games this season, The Pimps have allowed only 29 points
against. Sims has managed to score at least 23 in each of
their games, so something's going to have to give.
On offense, The Pimps will be challenged
by injuries to Mark Brunell and Ricky Watters. They will
have to rely on a strengthening receiving corps to keep
up with Sims' more potent offense. Warner and Co. will have
to pick up the pace to stay in front of that Packer defense
and hope their own defensive unit will make a strong showing.
A big divisional win will keep the momentum going for one
of these two teams. With a series history noted for exciting
games, this is sure to be one to watch.
victims of the bye week:
Pimps - none
Sims - none
back
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