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Week 6 Previews
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The Pimps
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Anderson Brewmeisters
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(3 - 2)
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(1 - 4)
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series history: tied 4-4
last meeting: Week 2
Anderson 8, at PIMPS 33
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The Anderson Brewmeisters host the division rival Pimps at
newly christened Saint Arnold Stadium to kick off Week 6 in
the FLF. The Pimps are coming off a big win against Jody and
are now looking to sweep the season series from the Brewmeisters.
Anderson has dropped two straight and is desperately needing
to regain some ground in the East.
The Brewmeisters are still beat up and nursing a score of
injuries, but The Pimps might be hurting more as a result
of the expanded bye week. Shaun Alexander and Jerry Rice,
strong performers in The Pimps' last two games, will be sitting
this one out. Unfortunately for Anderson, the Green Bay Packer
defense will not be. Leading the league with a commanding
20.4 points per game, the Packers will keep The Pimps in the
contest. The question is can Peyton Manning and company put
up enough offense to get back into the win column.
victims of the bye week:
Pimps - QB Wright, RB Alexander, RB Watters, REC Rice
Anderson - none
back to scoreboard
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Irwin Hellions
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Jody's C.W.O.T.
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(4 - 1)
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(1 - 4)
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series history: Jody leads
5-3
last meeting: Super Bowl IV
IRWIN 41, vs Jody 30
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The world champion Irwin Hellions visit
the world runner-up Jody's Colossal Waste of Time in a rematch
of last season's Super Bowl. Irwin hasn't missed much of a
beat, winning four of its first five games. The C.W.O.T. meanwhile
have imploded, losing four straight as well as their handle
on the Eastern Division.
Irwin has been consistently lighting up the scoreboard with
the likes of Brett Favre, Edgerrin James, and Curtis Martin.
The Hellions have posted at least 40 points in each of their
four wins. The C.W.O.T., by contrast, have only broken the
30-point barrier once, in their Week 1 victory over Sims.
What's worse for Jody is that they'll have to go without receiver
Tim Brown and the Dolphins defense, whereas Irwin shall be
playing at full strength. In 2000, Jody wasn't tagged with
its fifth loss until Week 13; Irwin could get the honors here
in Week 6.
victims of the bye week:
Irwin - none
Jody - REC Brown, DEF Miami
back
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Abstract Machines
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Naughty Figs
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(3 - 2)
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(4 - 1)
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series history: Machines
lead 1-0
last meeting: Week 3, 2000
B.Y.O.B. 15, at MACHINES 47
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Two clubs that missed out on the playoffs last season have
made strong starts in 2001, yet both the Abstract Machines
and the Naughty Figs enter this game coming off tough divisional
losses last week. Now both teams get the opportunity to
take out last week's frustrations on an interdivisional
foe and break back into the win column.
The Machines lost a close one to Irwin last week thanks
largely to surprisingly poor play from Elvis Grbac and Marshall
Faulk. Grbac will get his shot at redemption this week,
while Faulk may have to wait due to a bruised knee. That's
good news for the Figs, who be without key starters Rich
Gannon and Lamar Smith. Tim Couch, who started for the Machines
in their only Super Bowl appearance, will call signals this
week for the Figs. Rams vs. Ravens should be a dandy defensive
matchup as well.
victims of the bye week:
Machines - REC Gadsden, DEF Dallas
Figs - QB Gannon, RB Smith, REC Stokes, REC Robinson
back to scoreboard
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Piana Raze
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Thomas' Bock Boys
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(2 - 3)
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(2 - 3)
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series history: tied 1-1
last meeting: Week 8, 2000
Thomas 34, at PIANA 51
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Two Western division rivals with equal losing records clash
heads this week in hopes of returning to .500. Thomas is coming
off a strong win against the Brewmeisters and is undefeated
this season at beautiful Bockyard Stadium. Piana has fallen
hard and fast after winning its first two contests on the
road. If a three-game losing streak isn't enough motivation
for the Raze, Week 1 of 2000 should be.
Thomas' Bock Boys made their franchise debut in the FLF that
week, hosting the Piana Raze. Yet it was not Thomas that looked
like the expansion club, as the Bock Boys destroyed the Raze
39-0 in front of the home crowd. Piana got even at En Fuego
Field later in the season, but the Bockville Massacre still
haunts them. Bad news for the Raze - their only healthy starting
runningback is off on a bye. Knowing Bock Boy owner Thomas
Pirkle, the victory parade is already being planned.
victims of the bye week:
Piana - RB Garner
Thomas - none
back to scoreboard
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Game of the Week
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P.W.O.P.
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Sims Stereco
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(2 - 3)
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(3 - 2)
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series history: tied 2-2-1
last meeting: Week 7, 2000
SIMS 42, vs Players 28
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Who would have thought a game between
the P.W.O.P. and Sims Stereco would draw so much attention
this deep into the season. Yet here they are, each sporting
winning streaks and gaining ground in their respective divisions.
For the P.W.O.P., this is their first contest outside of
the West, which may not necessarily be a good thing; last
season, the Profiteer$ went 0-for-the East, losing all six
of their interdivisional matchups. As if that didn't put
enough pressure on for the win, the P.W.O.P. are being hit
hardest by this week's bye teams. Last week's hero, Jeff
Garcia, as well as Emmitt Smith and the Raider defense will
not be available to the Profiteer$, leaving Steve McNair,
Ahman Green, and Randy Moss to get the job done.
The Stereco haven't lost to the P.W.O.P. franchise since
Week 1 of the '98 season. They've won three games in a row
against teams with winning records, and they weren't hit
nearly as bad by the bye week. Despite having to go without
Terrell Owens, Sims will still start the explosive talents
of Kurt Warner and Ricky Williams. So while these factors
certainly point in favor of the Stereco, the P.W.O.P. could
be more hungry. Having won only three games all of last
season, three in a row would be a major step back to respectability
for the Profiteer$.
victims of the bye week:
P.W.O.P. - QB Garcia, RB Smith, RB Wheatley, REC Streets,
DEF Oakland
Sims - RB Hearst, REC Owens, REC Galloway
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