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Week 12 Previews
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The Pimps
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Anderson Brewmeisters
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(6 - 5)
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(5 - 6)
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series history: tied 3-3
last meeting: Week 5
Anderson 25, PIMPS 50
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Morale
is low for this crucial Week 12 duel between the Anderson Brewmeisters
and The Pimps. Anderson has dropped two straight divisional games
and has nearly been eliminated from the Eastern race, while The
Pimps have lost five in a row and now trail the C.W.O.T. by a game.
Steve Beurlein and the rest of The Pimps must rally for a win to
ensure at least a shot at defending their division title from '99.
The Brewmeisters are currently on the outside of the playoff picture
looking in, and a third straight defeat could put their Super Bowl
threepeat on ice.
This matchup features two of the most explosive receiving corps
in the league. Anderson's trio of Eric Moulds, Torry Holt, and Ed
McCaffery will be racing against The Pimps' Derrick Alexander, Rod
Smith, and the surprising James McKnight. While a huge chunk of
the offense could come through the air, the Sunday night game should
be worth a look as the Brewskies' Fred Taylor goes head-to-head
against The Pimps' Bus, Jerome Bettis. As with most of the games
this week, the playoffs seem to have come early.
victims of the bye week:
Pimps - RB Watters, DEF Seattle
Anderson - none
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Abstract Machines
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Sims Stereco
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(5 - 6)
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(5 - 6)
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series history: Machines lead
4-2-1
last meeting: Wild Card Week, 1999
POST. SPIRITUALISTS 48, at Sims 22
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Coming off a tough loss to the Irwin Hellions,
the Abstract Machines are currently clutching to the sixth and final
playoff spot. The Sims Stereco, losing a insurmountable chunk of
their team to injury, have lost three straight after starting 5-3.
That good start could still land them a playoff spot if they can
steal a win over the final two weeks. Yet their recent history against
the Machines has been a forgettable one, losing twice in the final
four games of '99 by a combined score of 101-53. The Machines, having
to go without the injured Marshall Faulk, are still eyeing a return
trip to the Super Bowl, and a big win over the Stereco would put
them in great position to make the postseason field.
victims of the bye week:
Machines - none
Sims - none
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The Players
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Jody's C.W.O.T.
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(2 - 9)
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(7 - 4)
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series history: Jody leads 4-1
last meeting: Week 7, 1999
JODY 54, at Players 25
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The Colossal Waste of Time looks to move one step closer to their
first Eastern Division title since 1997 as they host the woeful
Players. A C.W.O.T. victory, coupled with a Pimps loss, gives
the division to Jody. For The Players, their 2000 fate has been
signed, sealed, and delivered. They will host Draft Bowl IV regardless
of these final two weeks. Sadly, this will be The Players' third
trip in four seasons to the lesser of the league's two bowls.
The quarterback battle will be worth watching, as the surging
Kerry Collins of the C.W.O.T. looks to outshine the league's best
signalcaller in Jeff Garcia of The Players.
victims of the bye week:
Players - RB Alexander
Jody - none
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Irwin Hellions
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Thomas' Bock Boys
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(8 - 3)
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(6 - 5)
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series history: Irwin leads 1-0
last meeting: Week 2
Thomas 4, at IRWIN 63
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The Irwin Hellions are a win away from clinching their second consecutive
division title, and Thomas' Bock Boys are in prime shape for a postseason
birth in this, their inaugural season in the FLF. Coming off the
franchise's first two-game winning streak, the B. Boys are hungry
to avenge a 59-point whipping at the hands of the Hellions in Week
2. Expect an offensive barrage from both teams - Thomas leads the
league in POINTS FOR with 402 while Irwin is a close second at 395.
Yet Irwin, backed by an aggressive Buccaneer defense, is allowing
a league-low 21.4 points per game. Can they contain Daunte Culpepper
- or Trent Green - and company to claim the West, or will Thomas
put the party on hold? Looks to be a barnburner in downtown Bockville!
victims of the bye week:
Thomas - none
Irwin - none
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Game of the Week
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B.Y.O.B.
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Piana Raze
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(5 - 6)
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(6 - 5)
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series history: first meeting
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Two of the hottest clubs in the league tangle
in a Week 12 interdivisional contest with playoff aspirations
on the line. Brandon's Yellow-bellied Overweight Banshees have
won four straight while the Piana Raze have posted Ws in five
of their last six. Prior to Week 8, Piana dealt Jamal Anderson
and next year's first round draft pick to Brandon for the services
of Charlie Garner. The trade seemed to have sparked both clubs
for its late-season run. Jamal and Lamar Smith vs. Charlie and
Terrell Davis is sure to be a no-holds-barred battle of ground
supremecy..
Yet now, a head-to-head contest could spell playoff doom for the
loser. The Banshees and Raze have two of the lowest POINTS FOR
totals in the league, meaning any tiebreaks coming down to that
category will surely go against them. Therefore, only a win could
realistically keep their playoff hopes alive. Both teams are playing
exceptionally well on both sides of the ball. Piana has played
the Eastern teams particularly tough this season, posting an impressive
3-1 mark; the Banshees are 1-2 against the West.
victims of the bye week:
Brandon - none
Piana - none
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