Week 6 Preview

Kind of a ho hum week before the Run to the Playoffs. This is always the lull in the season, no teams are certainly in, no teams are certainly out, but there are some exciting story lines never the less. 2 big top of division matchups going down in the South-West. Which, if any, 0-5 team will save some scrap of pride and not be eliminated from any possible competition post season with a loss?

(0-5) @ (1-4)

Last time out, the Toros got the best of the Dragonfish with Martin of all people taking over. Both teams proceeded to lose the next 2 games. Expect the Dragonfish to upend the Toros this game. Jacoby is red hot right now and the Toros seem to be stuck in the same lull they have been in all season even after a victory.
Prediction: DF
All Time: DF- 16 TOR- 11

#5 (4-1) @ (0-5)

The week 2 matchup saw Charlie (PHA) live up to his legend. But it was a 3 set affair without the help of Kenneth (SB). Well, Charlie is still on fire, trying to become not only the best rookie in the league, but easily in the running for league MVP?!?! After the trouncing of the Diamonds last week, it is hard to go against the Phactory. The Silverbacks have not won a set since playing the Pharoahs, nobody has took the reigns on the team.
Prediction: PHA
All Time: PHA- 9 SB- 14

 (2-3) @ (2-3)

Last year this matchup was about who is the best of the best as #2 DD came into #1 INT and handed them their 1st set loss of the year, but still came up with the L. They let many many down by not meeting again in the playoffs. Now, we are to subject ourselves to a B list game about which team can spring board back into  relevance after some shabby losses. The Interceptors have sooooo much talent, but haven't been magic like last year. The Dizzy Devils are also very talented, but Russell has disappeared and they need him. This should actually be a stellar game, but the 2-3 records will under sell it.
Prediction: INT
All Time: INT- 1 DD- 4

#4 (4-1) @ (3-2) #8

The streaking Scarlet Ember come into Chicago trying to nab a win just like their foe REP did last week. People are still puzzled by why they have had so much success, but they have been playing some quiet team ball and is making the wins look effortless. The Gremlins may be a little exhausted by now, a 6 division game swing is daunting. But they fought hard for a W v. INT, got blown away by REP, maybe they have it all sorted out. They need a big game by Casey and I think she will deliver. 

Prediction: GRE

All Time: SE-11 GRE-11

(2-3) @ (3-2) #7

The North is terribly muddled right now. You want to believe in a young Margays team kind of like the NMW equivalent to the Phactory, but the talent is not there, they have the building blocks but not this year. The Empire have been playing their division tough, going 6-0 set wise, they know how to win division games. Aleksandr has fit in seamlessly so far and a win here coupled with a DD loss would shoot these guys easily in the forefront of a very down on its' luck division. 

Prediction: EMP

All Time: MAR- 9 EMP- 16

#1 (5-0) @ (3-2) #6

2 weeks ago they met in the Flex in Atlanta. The game was the Cat's to take. Still afraid of the bright lights apparently, they faltered. The Cat's are still a very potent opponent and the Skylarks really have to be on top of things for a smooth victory. SKY could pretty much wrap up the division with a win here, but a loss would open everything up. Expect Jared to go big this game.

Prediction: CATS

All Time: SKY- 14 CATS- 12

#2 (4-1) @ (0-5)

Years back, this matchup netted the highest capacity crowd in DBL history at the old National Stadium in London. Capacities have changed and the teams have definitely changed. The Seadogs are still looking for a set victory folks. The Reapers are on a tear right now, after that huge Gremlins win, I don't think they will get tripped up here with this almost College level squad. 

Prediction: REP

All Time: REP- 6 SEA- 3

Flex Game of the Week 6

(3-2) @ (4-1) #3

The Flex game takes us back to Golden Gate Arena where we were in week 3 when the Skylarks ascended to #1. The Gold do not plan on letting any more teams ascend to #1. They shut this team down back in week 2 pretty swiftly, very surprisingly. The Diamonds do not have that pomp they once had coming out of the offseason #1, especially after 2 thrashings from division opponents. The Diamonds need to key on Desmond, he has the hot hand, for them to have a shot at taking this thing. Expect this game to be pretty epic. 

Prediction: GOLD

All Time: DIA- 11 GOLD- 17

Week 5 Recap

Three 0-5 teams dot the league setting up the rest of the teams with nicely distributed wins. Who thought the perennial Dragonfish would be heading up this crew?

#1 (5-0) @ (0-5)

>13-10

(0-5) @ (4-1) #2

6-10<

 (4-1) @ (2-3)

>11-10

(1-4) @ (3-2) #7
5-10<

(0-5) @ (3-2)
6-10<

#8 (3-2) @ (4-1) #4
4-10<

(2-3) @ (2-3)
>12-10

Flex Game of the Week 5

#5 (4-1) @ (3-2) #6

>10-3

Saturn® Player of the Week

Ausonio #5 St. Cat's

Exp: 3 yrs Uni: Yellow
Thrw: 3 Out: 3 Cth: 2
Had 2 show stopping catches to end the Toros hopes in the first set.

Week 5 Preview: Rival Week

Week 5 is upon us, and it is league wide rival week! Headlining this is the #5 Reapers coming into the Airport in Chicago to face #6 Gremlins. Another match-up of note is the Diamonds facing the surprise Pharoahs. 

#1 (4-0) @ (0-4)

This team is super hot fire right now. They cannot lose to a team like the Dragonfish, it just won't happen, even in Florida. Paolo will have ot have a monster monster game just to bring this to a 3rd set.
Prediction: SKY
All Time: SKY- 13 DF- 13

(0-4) @ (3-1) #2

There is nothing going on for the Silverbacks, a very disappointing season. The Gold are hot and are in their own gym. Expect to see a 2 set affair.
Prediction: GOLD
All Time: SB- 13 GOLD- 15

 #3 (3-1) @ (2-2)

The Interceptors find themselves 0-2 in the division, they need this victory to keep from completely slipping away. The Scarlet Ember find themselves still having to convince people they are a legitimate #3. I expect the 4 POWER PLAYERS of the Interceptors to make light work of the Scarlet Ember in a Conference Championship rematch.
Prediction: INT
All Time: SE- 13 INT- 16

(1-3) @ (2-2) #7

I foresee a very tough battle. Something will finally trigger for this team during this rivalry matchup. I don't think the Cat's will see it coming. I expect Rayquan to step up. 

Prediction: TOR

All Time: TOR- 9 CATS- 16

(0-4) @ (2-2)

The Empire are looking to win this division and I don't think they will get tripped up here. The Seadogs are still trying to find some sort of rhythm with all these rookies and with James disappearing.

Prediction: EMP

All Time: SEA- 13 EMP- 17

#8 (3-1) @ (3-1) #4

The Phactory has another big Western matchup after getting shown up last week vs. the Gold. This would be a huge win for this young team. The Diamonds have been playing very very well, they should not over think this game. 

Prediction: DIA

All Time: DIA- 11 PHA- 13

(1-3) @ (2-2)

The Margays are on the verge of becoming a respectable force in the league, or at the very least the North. With a win here, they secure that. The Dizzy Devils do not have a bad squad, and this would be a nice game to begin stepping towards some recognition. 

Prediction: MAR

All Time: DD- 13 MAR- 12

Flex Game of the Week 5

#5 (3-1) @ (3-1) #6

The most exciting division this season gets the spotlight it deserves as the Gremlins host the Reapers. The Gremlins have been the surprise of this division, especially after a close defeat of the Interceptors. The Reapers have been pretty consistent with expectation and this game should show their prowess. Unless Casey has something to say about it.....

Prediction: REP

All Time: REP- 13 GRE- 10