The Run to the Playoffs is upon us! Some argue it as the most exciting part of the season. In the North, the situation is a 3 headed race. The Margays hold the line at #7 looking for their 1st division title in 12 seasons. The Midwest has a slim chance of being a 4 team battle, but one will be cut off in the RTP Flex btw GRE/INT. It is an absolute toss up who truly is the best team in that division. Look for an automatic spot for the North champions, 3 spots for Midwest teams and probably a play-in. In the West, the Pharoahs and Gold are off the to the races preparing for a virtual division title game in week 9. The Diamonds are very much alive for the post-season but the division ship has sailed. The Cat's and Skylarks are battling for the top South spot, pretty much both are certain to enter the post season. The biggest thing for the South-West division is avoiding the inevitable play-in game, that will be a dangerous game, any combination of the 5 teams probably going to the post season would be quite a showdown.
Flex Game of the Week 7
#4 (5-1) @ (3-3) #8The 2 phenoms meet again in Diamond City. That is ROOKIE league leader in points Charlie (PHA) and 2011 Rookie of the year Sebastian (DIA). First time out it was all Charlie as he got the game MVP and Sebastian had one poor throw all game. It was a swift 2 set victory for the Phactory. This time out, the Diamonds are fighting for their post-season lives especially with the Cat's in the South now establishing themselves as clear post season material. The Diamonds are looking like a clear #5 in the South-West hanging on for a play-in game. They need to win here to change that. The Pharoahs had a close call last game, but they seem to be a legit team, this game could be another Western classic just like last flex.
Prediction: PHA
All Time: PHA- 14 DIA- 11
The Silverbacks came close last game, but couldn't get it done at home. Now they have to travel to Minnesota to snag their first win. The Margays are re-energized from their big divisional crown win over the Empire. Can this be the year they win their first piece of hardware EVER?! Beating the lowly Silverbacks would be a nice way to get closer to that. Narrow Streets (MAR) seems to be getting it together, plus Pasquel and Irwin are playing strong, the Margays are just doin' it right now, while the Silverbacks are seriously melting down.
Prediction: MAR
All Time: SB- 2 MAR- 2
#1 (5-1) @ (2-4)The Scarlet ember ride into the nations capital #1, but most people aren't fearing them.Sure they have slayed all of their Midwestern counterparts, but they still lack pure talent, it is all chemistry with them. The Dizzy Devils are quite the opposite, they have some talented peeps, but they cannot put together significant wins. I'm feeling like the #1 spot will be fleeting for SE and the Dizzy Devils will put their best foot forward in the quest for the North title.
Prediction: DD
All Time: SE- 4 DD- 5
#3 (5-1) @ (1-5)
This game should not take long. The Gold will not behave the same way as the Reapers and get caught sleeping. They are the true #1 in my opinion, they have played so strong in the face of their Western rivals. They have a complete team with a balance of experience and skill. The Seadogs might make things interesting however, just using the energy from last game.
Prediction: GOLD
All Time: GOLD- 0 SEA- 1
(3-3) @ (4-2) #6
The Reapers continue their North swing at home hosting the Empire. Watch this game turn out to be quite a battle. The Empire can really get going especially behind the arm of Aleksandr who is proving to be worth the investment. I think the Reapers have turned into playoff mode though, that super embarrassing loss to the Seadogs has lit a fire under them never to be taken lightly again. Expect a 3-setter in the Okie wheat.
Prediction: REP
All Time: EMP- 3 REP- 3
#5 (4-2) @ (0-6)
The Cat's are literally the same team from last year, and that will show in Florida. They win, well. And it will be no different here. Ausonio and Jared are going off, plus Joseph is really coming into his own (long gone are the days of immense pressure of a whole organization on his shoulders [REP] his rookie year). The Dragonfish however many losses they have can still be dangerous. Jacoby and Paolo are having solid seasons. But the Cat's confidence has to be through the roof now that they beat the all-mighty Skylarks.
Prediction: CATS
All Time: CATS- 8 DF- 15
(2-4) @ (5-1) #2
Upset of the week alert! The Skylarks will be caught sleeping here at home. The Toros are hungry for victory, Rayquan is tired of losing and he is definitely talented enough to will victories. The Skylarks are extraordinarily talented but they have become lax, they no they will get into the playoffs so why worry? They need to worry because getting caught in the play-in game could be a huge trap!
Prediction: TOR
All Time: TOR- 11 SKY- 11
RTP Flex Week 7
The heads start to roll. The hallmark of the Run to the Playoffs. We descend onto St. Louis in a situation many here would not have imagined at the beginning of the year, fighting for their playoff lives. The battle for the Midwest will be realistically cut down to 3 after the bout, except if the North continues its horrible record against out of division opponents. The Gremlins came to prominence after beating this team in a close one in week 4, but since has been downhill. 6 straight division games can wear a team out, and they are smack dab in the middle. The Interceptors saved their season last week, and will keep on winning. We need Salem back to his old form!
Prediction: INT
All Time: GRE- 13 INT- 10
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