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Week 3 Previews
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Sims Stereco
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Jody's C.W.O.T.
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(1 - 1)
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(1 - 1)
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series history: Jody leads 4-2
last meeting: Week 12, 1999
Jody 32, at SIMS 40
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The Sims Stereco continue their tour of the Eastern Division with
yet another key matchup, this time against the humbled Colossal
Waste of Time. Last week, the Stereco evened their record with a
big win over the Brewmeisters while Jody lost a squeaker on the
road to the expansion Banshees. With the new schedule format, divisional
games are crucial, and neither club wants to be stuck for two early
divisional losses.
The bye week strikes the C.W.O.T. heavily this week, sidelining
three players, including workhorse Eddie George. The struggling
running back will get a breather while allowing backup Mike Alstott
to carry the rock. Perhaps the most intruging absence for the Steerco
will be Joey Galloway, who was lost for the year after Week 1 with
a torn ACL. Galloway, a former member of the C.W.O.T., would have
loved to take the field against the team that had lost faith in
him. His replacement, the unproven Peerless Price, will likely make
his league debut against the C.W.O.T.
victims of the bye week:
Sims - REC Dyson
Jody - RB George, REC Pickens, QB Plummer
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The Pimps
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The Players
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(2 - 0)
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series history: Players lead 5-1
last meeting: Week 5, 1999
PLAYERS 12, at Pimps 9
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At first glance, this is an obvious mismatch.
The Pimps are playing arguable the franchise's best ball ever, while
The Players are possibly playing their worst. The Pimps have scored
at least 40 points in each off their first two games while The Players
have yet to really threaten 20. Moreover, The Players are really
hurting at QB, with McNair out on a bye and 'Cuncussion Troy' questionable
to play.
Yet despite all of this, The Players have several things actually
working in their favor. First, a good chunk of The Pimps' offense
was lost for the year when playmaker Michael Westbrook torn his
ACL in last week's game against the Raze. Second, and most importantly,
The Players have owned The Pimps. Besides posting a career
5-1 record against them, The Players were one of only two teams
to hand The Pimps a loss last year. Could we see another surprise
this season?
victims of the bye week:
Players - QB McNair
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Anderson Brewmeisters
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Thomas' Bock Boys
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(1 - 1)
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series history: first meeting
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What a difference two weeks make. Earlier in the preseason, one
of the Brewmeister coaches was recorded as saying that they had
no intention of replacing their lone quarteback and kicker for
their Week 3 game against the expansion Bock Boys. Now, after
a demoralizing defeat at the Stereco, Anderson might have changed
its tune. Thomas has proved - last week not withstanding - to
have some offensive power, and the Brewmeisters may not be willing
to challenge that shorthanded.
This is a big game for both squads, with each looking to prove
that they're better than their Week 2 performances.
victims of the bye week:
Anderson - QB Manning, K Vanderjagt, DEF Tennessee
Thomas - REC Boston
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Irwin Hellions
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Piana Raze
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(2 - 0)
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(0 - 2)
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series history: Piana leads 4-3
last meeting: Week 12, 1999
IRWIN 20, at Piana 0
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The Hellions are riding high after the most dominating start to
a season in franchise history by outscoring their first two opponents
by 96 points. Granted, one could argue their first two opponents
- The Players and the Bock Boys - aren't currently playing up to
their potential. Irwin can't fault the schedule maker, however,
as the Hellions take to the road to visit the troubled Piana Raze.
Irwin owned the Raze last season, sweeping the season series and
shutting out Piana on its home turf.
The only thing that could possibly slow down the Hellions could
be the absence of powerhouse Edgerrin James, who will be sitting
out on a bye. The bad news for the Raze, however, is that the devastating
Tampa Defense is not.
victims of the bye week:
Irwin - RB James
Piana - RB Jones, K Del Greco
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Game of the Week
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B.Y.O.B.
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Abstract Machines
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(1 - 1)
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(1 - 1)
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series history: first meeting
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The Game of the Week features two teams coming
off big wins in Week 2 to even their records at 1-1. The Abstract
Machines are coming off their best season in '99 and have high
expectations in 2000. Their manhandling of The Players last week
was promising enough, and they will look to do the same against
the young B.Y.O.B. The Banshees turned some heads themselves last
week with a come from behind stunner over the C.W.O.T. and are
looking to catch another FLF power by surprise.
Both teams, however, will be without valuable superstars. The
Machines will be without all star wideout Marvin Harrison (bye),
and Brandon will have to go without placekicker Jason Elam, who
has been sidelined for several weeks with a back injury.
victims of the bye week:
B.Y.O.B. - DEF Indianapolis
Machines - REC Harrison
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