Week 3 Preview

All the 2-0 teams can pretty much take a deep relaxing breath. Only 2 of 19 teams since 2009 have started 2-0 missed the playoffs. We have 4 of them now, and surprisingly the Pharoahs and Scarlet Ember are among them. Even more surprisingly is the 0-2 Toros. Teams will now settle into the groove of the season, hoping to get rating improvements after this week. 

#2 (2-0) @ (1-1) #7

Rematch time already in this divisional match-up. It was a sloppy 3 set win by the Scarlet Ember that has wrecked the Reapers initial hope of completely dominating this year. They can gain that momentum back if they can manage a commanding win at home. The Scarlet Ember are starting to believe in themselves now after showing up in front of the TV's last week. Should be another 3 setter.
Prediction: REP
All Time: SE- 10 REP- 15

#5 (1-1) @ (0-2) 

Silverback Gym is always a roucous place to play, but it should be interesting seeing the fan loyalty because 3 of the Cat's players are from schools in the Pacific North-West: Ausonio and Zach - Yellow University in Oregon, Arthur - Ultra Violet Rays of Washington. And its also hard to root for a squad that is missing its identity. Kenneth has been vacant the past 2 games. He needs to step up along with Zeno and Sanchito if they even have a shot at the Cat's who are deceptively hot right now.
Prediction: CATS
All Time: CATS- 2 SB- 3

 (1-1) @ (1-1) #6

This matchup is almost annual, the True North series as it has been coined. They have never met in the playoffs, nor has any matchup really been memorable, but this year it should hold some weight. Both teams are attempting to break into the upper echelon, surprisingly, quite honestly. The Gremlins have the squad and the home field, but it should be a battle.
Prediction: GRE
All Time: MAR- 3 GRE- 5

(0-2) @ (0-2)

The utter desperation bowl! Who thought a Southern matchup would ever be so dire this year? The Toros are frustratingly bad and the Dragonfish have been dragging their feet too. The time is really now or never for both these squads to save their season, too bad they have to play eachother to do it. 

Prediction: TOR

All Time: TOR- 10 DF- 16

(1-1) @ (1-1)

One of only 2 team painrings that hasn't happened yet in 13 seasons of the DBL. The Diamonds embark on a journey to the nations captial for the 1st time ever. Before the season started this wouls have looked like a much more hyped game, but both teams have suffered questionable losses. But still, it should be a playoff atmosphere, both these squads can really bring it. 

Prediction: DIA

All Time: DIA- 0 DD- 0

#4 (2-0) @ (1-1) #8

The Empire act like last year didn't happen and that they have had this unit for years with how well the chemistry is. Home crowd looking for a pcik me up after Sandy, perfect storm. The Gremlins are looking hole-y, but they still have an outside chance of winning this. I look at them as this seasons spoiler team.

Prediction: PHA

All Time: PHA- 3 EMP- 2

(0-2) @ (1-1)

This is the beginning of the Interceptors 'gimmie games' until they hit the Reapers again all the way in week 9. If they cannot sweep these games it will prove they just don't have it like last year. The Seadogs are young and scrappy, they know they look like a joke to other teams. They can't dwell on that, they just need to focus on chemistry and put together a solid game and at least win a set!

Prediction: INT

All Time: SEA- 4 INT- 3

Flex Game of the Week 3

#3 (2-0) @ (2-0) #1

Good Dodgeball is back in San Francisco! It has been a year, but the holy grail of dodgeball stadiums greets the nations cameras again as probably the most dangerous team in the league visits the bay. The Gold have shown how crippling they can be in their old age, and have something to show these young Skylarks. The Skylarks have been building this chemistry through last year's 2-8 season where EVERY loss was a 3 set fight. They have fight engrained in their DNA. Ready yourself for some fireworks. 

Prediction: SKY

All Time: SKY- 3 GOLD- 3