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Week 10 Previews
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Anderson Brewmeisters
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B.Y.O.B.
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(5 - 4)
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(3 - 6)
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series history: Anderson leads
1-0
last meeting: Week 1
B.Y.O.B. 27, ANDERSON 32
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big week for divisional games kicks off with the revived Brewmeisters
visiting the strengthening Banshees. Anderson has won three straight
to climb to within a game of The Pimps while Brandon has posted
back-to-back wins for the first time in franchise history. Anderson
narrowly took the season opener over B.Y.O.B., and will be looking
to post another win in this, the first of four straight divisional
games to close their season. While still holding out hope for a
playoff spot, Brandon could have more of a role in playing spoiler
for division contenders, particularly having defeated The Pimps
last week. This game will feature two impressive quarterbacks in
Peyton Manning and Rich Gannon, but the more impressive matchup
will be on the defensive side of the ball. Brandon boasts a solid
Redskin squad which could stand toe-to-toe with either of Anderson's
MightyTitan or Raven units. Can Brandon rain on yet another parade,
or will Anderson use the Banshees as another stepping stone en route
to the division lead? This'll be a good one.
victims of the bye week:
Anderson - RB Taylor
B.Y.O.B. - QB Brunell
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Jody's C.W.O.T.
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Sims Stereco
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(5 - 4)
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(5 - 4)
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series history: Jody leads 5-2
last meeting: Week 3
Sims 8, at JODY 27
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Speaking of good ones, the Stereco and C.W.O.T.
tangle in a meeting of 5-4 divisional rivals. Jody just snapped
a two-game slump with a big win over the Hellions, whereas Sims
is licking its wounds after a tough and emotional one-point loss
to the Raze. Both clubs sit a single game back of The Pimps, and
win here could elevate one team into a tie with the defending champs
should their current slide continue. The Stereco hold an impressive
4-2 divisional record, but one of those losses came on the road
against Jody. In order to settle the score, they'll have to continue
their phenomenal play in the absence of Kurt Warner (or any quarterback,
for that matter). The C.W.O.T. have several banged up players as
well, but should be able to at least field a complete team. With
each club sporting strong defenses, offensive points will be at
a premium. At least this week, Sims will be on the plus-side of
the home field advantage.
victims of the bye week:
Jody - none
Sims - none
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Piana Raze
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Abstract Machines
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(5 - 4)
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(4 - 5)
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series history: Piana leads 5-2
last meeting: Week 4
MACHINES 15, at Piana 10
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The Piana Raze hold the longest active winning streak in the
league at four games; last week, the Abstract Machines managed
to snap a four-game streak of their own, but it was of the losing
variety. Now, at 4-5, Shaun King, Marshall Faulk, and the rest
of the Machines are looking to make up some ground in the postseason
race. The Raze find themselves a mere game back in the West despite
a poor 2-3 record in the division. The road may not get any easier
for Piana, as three of its final four games are road visits to
divisional opponents. Although these two clubs combined for a
mere 25 points in their first meeting, this contest is more likely
to be an offensive sprint than a defensive tug-of-war.
victims of the bye week:
Piana - DEF Jacksonville
Machines - none
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The Pimps
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Irwin Hellions
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(6 - 3)
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(6 - 3)
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series history: Irwin leads 4-1
last meeting: Week 10, 1999
IRWIN 25, at Pimps 12
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Any time you have a late season meeting between division leaders,
it's a big game. What makes The Pimps v. Irwin more impressive is
that it's also a meeting of the defending division champions from
1999. Obviously, both clubs have formed a enduring foundation of
talent over the past couple of seasons. Yet for all its grandeur,
this matchup has lost some of its luster due to recent losses for
both teams. Irwin had a four-game win streak snapped by Jody last
week, and The Pimps have gone into a three-game tailspin after starting
6-0. As a result, both division leaders have seen their respective
leads cut down to one game. Now, instead of playing for merely postseason
seeding rights, they're fighting to stay atop their division.
The Hellions have owned The Pimps of late. Last season, Irwin was
responsible for two of The Pimps three regular season defeats with
a combined score of 53-12. Both division champs fell short of the
Big Game, however, leading to this very belated rematch. With so
much at stake, expect an all out war.
victims of the bye week:
Pimps - none
Irwin - REC Smith
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Game of the Week
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The Players
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Thomas' Bock Boys
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(2 - 7)
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(4 - 5)
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series history: Players lead 1-0
last meeting: Week 4
Thomas 14, PLAYERS 30
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One could argue that a meeting of two teams
with a combined record of 6-12 hardly merits special attention,
but this is certainly an exception. Under the new rules of the
league which require a team to acquire six wins to be playoff
eligible, The Players find themselves on the verge of being the
first club mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.
What's more, the team with the first shot at eliminating them
is the expansion Bock Boys - meaning father could give son the
boot. Despite dropping four straight, The Players believe they
can take Thomas down, having already done so earlier this season.
The Bock Boys are struggling themselves, dropping two straight
divsional games to fall two back of Irwin and out of the league's
top six. Now to have a shot at the playoffs in their first year,
the B. Boys must win at least two of their final four. Conversely,
for The Players, the playoffs start here. I ask, what more could
you want from a Game of the Week?
victims of the bye week:
Players - none
Thomas - REC McCardell
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