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Post by Banana Cat on Apr 8, 2012 2:04:13 GMT -5
Which matchup is best?
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Post by ThrowItTo7 on Apr 9, 2012 9:09:27 GMT -5
Is there really any debate?
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Post by Banana Cat on Apr 9, 2012 9:19:03 GMT -5
I went with Allen/Sioux Falls, but was considering going with #2 on the list as that is quite a battle.
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Post by CF4L on Apr 9, 2012 11:38:38 GMT -5
Omaha @ Wyoming could be really good too, considering how (below) average both teams are.
But yeah, SFS/Allen is the best.
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Post by Bouncer_Texxx on Apr 9, 2012 14:36:12 GMT -5
several interesting games this week, tune in to IFL fan talk (or D/L the podcast) on blogtalkradio to find out my choice for Game of the Week www.blogtalkradio.com/ifl_fan_talkWednesday's at 8PM PST (for BC) and 10PM CST
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Post by Banana Cat on Apr 10, 2012 2:03:26 GMT -5
My Rankings of the games by order I'd most like to see (I'll see them all since I have the B2 Season Pass, but if I didn't this order is who I'd want to see the most):
1) Sioux Falls @ Allen - Best matchup of the year so far, on paper at least. My actual favorite game of the year so far is Colorado's win over Allen a few weeks ago. Allen's QB Printers only played a half last game due to an injury. If he's not fully recovered, they may have an issue even keeping it close. Avery filled in for Printers in the second half of the last game, but don't expect him to do that again, he's too valuable as a WR threat (and has produced more than Terrell Owens). Terrell Owens complained of being double teamed all game once, but the truth is Avery has outplayed him so far. I'm positive the QB carousel in Allen has been because the player/owner wasn't happy with Randall, Sankey, etc. They just need to pick a guy and stick with him at this point. I've heard there might be another possibility at QB there, but until it happens it's just a rumor so I won't comment on it.
2) Cocaine versus Jeff Sprowls - While not an actual game, it is a good matchup and would be a helluva reality show. Rumor is he'll get charged soon, but you know how rumors go. Another case of a person that had a good life messing it up with drugs. Getting charged and doing time would probably be good for him, get him clean and on a better path.
3) Colorado @ New Mexico - The first matchup between these teams was in Week 1 which was also in New Mexico. In Colorado's eye's it ended with some controversy so they'll be looking for a little revenge this week. New Mexico is simply fighting to stay alive in the playoffs at this point, so with homefield advantage it should shape up to be a close game.
4) Everett @ Tri-Cities - This will be like watching an arena game even though it's indoor rules. Both teams play an arena style, as far as putting it in the air a lot, but at least in the indoor game the defensive side of the ball has talent and ability to shut an offense down. The Fever were leading the league on the defensive side of the ball according to the Massey Ratings, but New Mexico took that over last week. The Raptors will have a tough challenge playing in Kennewich and facing that defense, but they need the win here if they want a shot at the last playoff spot in the Intense Conference.
5) Wichita @ Nebraska - This has the makings of being a great game. Nebraska was strong on defense to start the season, but have been slowed by some injuries. Wichita had a killer schedule to start, but have shown they are a good team the last two weeks, even with a backup QB starting. Both teams need the win here to stay alive for playoff contention, but the Danger are definitely the more desperate team here. Wichita may be playing too good for them to keep up though.
6) Omaha @ Wyoming - Both teams are somewhat of a disappointment this year, especially considering both have been two of the top teams to make the playoffs in whatever league they've been in over the years. Omaha's new coach Cowdrey brought in a lot of rookies and so far they haven't come together and played up to expectations. Wyoming didn't bring enough new blood and they've just become stale. They have a talented passing game, but that just isn't enough. Both teams need this win bad, which should make for a close game.
7) Chicago @ Green Bay - The Blizzard have been one of the most solid teams so far this year. They had a closer game than expected in Cedar Rapids last week due to their QB suffering a pulled groin (but toughing his way through it), but winning on the road is hard, especially in front of a packed house. The Slaughter showed fire in Sioux Falls in the first half last week, but they don't have the talent or coaching wherewithall to go on the road in Green Bay and get an upset here. Or do they?
8) Cedar Rapids @ Lehigh Valley - The Titans won the first matchup of these two teams in Cedar Rapids, but may have a tough time duplicating that success on the road at Lehigh. The Steelhawks have improved their team since then and the Titans have been pretty pathetic ... no, make that really pathetic ... on the road this year. Can the Titans reverse that trend here? Both teams have three losses and are pretty much fighting with each other and the Beef for the last United Conference playoff spot.
9) Bloomington @ Reading - The Express are in trouble. They need a win bad, and that's an understatement. It doesn't help when the local news coverage is also saying the same thing while attendance is dropping and the owners are trying to sell the team. Winning doesn't cure everything, but a win here would go a long way to helping in a lot of areas. They don't have the toughest remaining schedule, so they could potentially put some wins together and finish respectable at least. Is that probable considering their coaching and talent? ... probably not, but they're not exactly a pushover either. The Edge should go in and get the win, but Reading does have the home cooking advantage (as teams have found out recently) and if they could get a lead anything's possible. The Edge aren't exactly world-beaters. They've benefited from an easy schedule, but to their credit they've won those games where Reading hasn't. Hit the Edge in the mouth early and often and they could walk away with an upset.
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Post by Bouncer_Texxx on Apr 12, 2012 10:47:20 GMT -5
Obvious choice is SFS@ALL, and the game could hinge in what is wrong with Casey Printers. Maurice Avery might be a good enough emergency QB to finish a game in which they had a good lead, but I have my doubts that he can match the aerial assault Sioux Falls brings to the table. Is James Terry healthy and ready to play?
However.. a few other games worth paying attention to
Omaha @ Wyoming. if either team wants to be a serious playoff contender, a win in this game is huge, almost mandatory...
Wichita @ Nebraska Same scenario applies here, Wichita has a real shot at the 4 seed in the Intense conference. if they can keep building on their back to back wins, and return a healthy Phil Stabach that fits into what the Wild are doing now, they could give the eventual #1 seed a decent game if it played out that way.
BC's #2 is indeed a true tragedy. Everyone has demons, but when a person takes so many others down along with them, including largely innocent players, fans and staff.. I want to see the Beef build and grow their franchise as they move into a newer modern facility in Ralston. The playing surface at the Civic is among the best in the league, but the niceties of the arena really stop there.
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Post by Banana Cat on Apr 14, 2012 2:48:46 GMT -5
Sioux Falls at Allen was overwhelmingly chosen as the game of the week, and rightfully so I think.
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