Here we are with Week 1. Boyyy was i wrong with a few things. It seems the former Legend himself Lulu has joined up with Deadstrokes making that division insane for FR SP DS battling out for 2 spots. Scotty has went to FR that will help battle out with SP. Brent and Deftvision(?hider?) has joined SP to give some much needed Depth.
--FR VS SS
The opening match of the season, could very well end in a landslide or maybe even a shutout. FR Could show with all their stars of a Petey Andy Ben/AdamBuddy Trav Scotty lineup and make SS go crawl in a hole. FR could show with 2 of those and a random 3 to get some people some early eligibility games and still take SS on pretty easily. Petey has a lot of luxury and many choices, Pita on the other hand has himself and hopefully he can find some reinforcements but otherwise this should be a quick match. We all know Pita goes BeastGodMode in tournaments but in regular season he seems to not do very well. All that being said
FR Wins 5-1
---SP vs DS ( Co Match of the Week )
Well this one could get explosive quick. Deadstrokes has found some newly elite level life in Luis joining there ranks and him alone can take down any team in this division and the other division. SP has lost Scotty but gained Deftvision and Brent, SP has the stronger team 1through5, But DS holds the better player in Lulu. If SP can knock out Lulu they should win this with eaze. Kerry and Cubby's experience could help out here and give them a slight advantage. SP should not overlook DS supporting cast in Ashton and Jose or they could be surprised. For that reason, I think this will be the shocker of the week and Lulu will have a successful return to PRO.
DS Wins 5-4
---PHP vs NE
Well this could be a interesting match. PHP could win via forfeit or they could be extinguished back to the stone age. PHP seems to be collecting a nice bunch of players in Rocky Irfan etc. NE on the other hand have a scary roster in Jon and his companions. I think this will end in a PHP win or a PHP win via forfeit so i Will not say much more.
PHP Wins either 5-0(FF) or 5-2
BNR vs FTW ( Co Match of the Week)
This will be a really exicting matchup. It has shades of SP vs DS ALLLL over it. In BNR you have the one man show in Jordy unless Ross can find some backup or step up to the plate and help jordy himself. On the other side you have the new force in inter leagues with their dozens of new players in FTW, led by Ant and that alone will give Jordy a big matchup. Ant vs Jordy should be the key-matchup here due to the fact if Jordy goes down BNR is in deep trouble. FTW Also holds Dante and a couple others who could take down Jordy and hold a nice 1through5 lineup. For that reason I take FTW to slay Jordy and start off their PRO Career with a win.
FTW Wins 5-3
GL To everyone this week.
Make sure you all read the new rules because if you don't people will enjoy the easy dq's :P
Lastly remember to go give a hug to our friendly Petey for all he does.
Monday, 16 April 2012
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
PRO Season 14 !!!!!!!
Welcome everyone to Pro Season 14. Lets take a second and thank the admin team and especially Petey for all the hard work he does. Everyone go hug Petey and good luck will follow you this season :D.
Congrats to all the award winners from last season, all well earned especially Rocky with that tight 3 way race he had going down the stretch. Also a big Congrats to Sexy Poolers for winning Season 13 and Freedom for Winning the Regular Season( 2nd straight season ) and Runners-Up in the playoffs.
There are a lot of New Rules and Adjustments. Make sure to read them over and over and be comfortable with them :D.
Well then Here is a quick overview of the Teams taking place in Season 14 as there are some very very interesting teams and some of usual's returning. So with all that said Let me start with the Atlantic Division and with the Defending Champions.
Sexy Poolers
Captain: Brice ( for the moment hearing rumours Kerry or Roy may take over which would help with experience)
Star Players: Scotty Lewissss Roy and Cubby
Last Season SP had to scratch and claw their way into the playoffs. Once they made it, they went on to win it all on Scotty's back. This season they come back with the same team with a few added depth players in Deftvision( who some people feel is a hider ) and Matt. SP comes in this season as the favourites with the vast talent and depth they have also being stacked will help them A LOT once playoffs comes around if they can get everyone eligible. If Roy or Kerry or Cubby step up and Captain this team, I feel they could go undefeated and win it all again, Brice seems to make a lot of captain mistakes, HOWEVER with a team like this you cannot make too many mistakes because your stars will bail you out. Look for Lewissss to have a breakout season and solidify himself as a top inter league player. The challenge for SP will be to get everyone playoff eligible and have the numbers come playoff time.
Projection--1st in Division with 8 + wins ( Their only challenge really only lies with Freedom )
Freedom
Captain: Petey
Star Players: Petey Travis Adam Buddy and Andy ( if and/or when he unretires for 999th time)
Last season was another heart breaker for Petey and company. They once again dominate the regular season, then fall in the playoffs once again, in the finals this time around they fell to Sexy Poolers who could not find a way to conquer Scotty. Freedom is a interesting situation because they seem to just tumble in the playoffs with no show's or people not caring. Last Season Petey himself put team on his back and with the help of Andy brought Freedom to the end and they both ran out of gas. Hopefully Travis and Adambuddy can have a bounce back season and help Petey this time around. Petey went out and got some depth this season with Ashley and a couple others, hopefully this helps him.This division should not be too hard outside of SP, if Travis and AB can show on a regular basis and provide Petey with that much needed support, Freedom could be a wild card this season.
Projection: 2nd in Division with 7+ wins ( depending how their season series with SP go )
Straight Shots
Captain : Pita
Star Player: Pita
Straight Shots last season made the playoffs on the back of Ant who left for FTW this season and lost to Freedom in the Conference Finals. They have also lost most of their depth and some of their great players to New Era so this season will really rely on who Pita can get to play for him and show for him. Pita will need to have an amazing season to compete with Freedom and Sexy Poolers, unless he can find help and lots of it. Looking at their WPC and 4orce Roster it seems like Pita is really only name that stands out. Pita can take down FR or SP by himself but he cannot do it several times also DS will not be a pushover. Pita I hope you can get help because i like you :> and Straight Shots always seems to go horrible and comeback for a playoff push so we shall see.
Projection---4th in Division with ~ 3 wins ( Unless Pita finds help or has a breakout season )
Dead Strokes
Captain: Cody
Star Players: Ashton and Jose
DeadStokes last season had a Horrible Season with 2 wins. They will need Ashton and Newly returned Jose to have great seasons and have some support to try and take a win or two from SP and FR to try and sneak into the playoffs. I don't know much about Cody and if he will be a good captain, but hopefully Ashton and Roy will be there to guide him. DS is a really interesting team because they seem to go on hot and cold streaks. I think they can handle SS pretty easily but when it comes to FR and SP it will come down to how they can handle the first few games and not get in a hole because you let the Talent of FR or SP get a lead on you, it is basically over. I think DS will surprise some and take a surprise win off FR or SP and maybe get in playoff contention.
Projection----3rd in Division ( If they can win off SP or FR they could challenge for a spot )
That concludes the Atlantic Division, It seems pretty straight forward. FR and SP control their fate if you look at their teams compared to the Depth on DS and SS. However if FR and SP lay low and underestimate Pita and co on SS or Ashton, Jose and co on DS could surprise them out of a win or two and compete for a playoff spot.
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Now onto the mess that is the Pacific Division. If you take a quick look you should point out as BNR as a top team as they always are with Jordy leading the way, FTW should be a top team with Ant leading the way. NE is a situation where if Jon cares and shows he could make this division interesting. Last with PHP people may say they will suck but with a few of the names heading there they could take a run and surprise this division.
For The Win
Captain: Ant and Danielle
Star Players: Ant Dante Daz and Rocky( if he stays)
Well the fallout of 8BC has created FTW. The league made for inter leagues led by Danielle and Ant. A lot of people will surely not be happy with this situation but to be honest there are really no true active leagues in inter leagues anymore, outside of the obvious SS DS etc. FTW has absorbed 8BC intlg players and brought over a few friends. The moment you mention Ant on any team, it is instantly a contender as he is one of the best inter league players and capable of carrying against any team on any night, now FTW will get to add on Dante, Rocky, Stephen, Pro.Jeremy, Kron, Daz and a few others. That gives a pretty deep lineup, the challenge for Ant and Danielle will be to keep their players happy and showing throughout the season. If Danielle and Ant can manage that there is no reason they should not ride to the finals. However if people stop showing, it will lie on how far Ant can carry them and how much Dante can provide Ant with backup. I think they should make the playoffs with ease.
Projections----1st in division 8+wins ( if everyone stays on board and things go smooth )
Break n Run
Captain: Ross with Dina ( although Dina has not really been around lately which i think personally helps )
Star Players : Jordy Jordy and Jordy lol
Well BNR is a pretty exciting and interesting situation. They have won Pro twice in the past 5 seasons and Jordy always seems to be in the running for MVP ( Winning it twice in a row , Big Kudos ) . That basically describes BNR in a nutshell, in the last 4 seasons Jordy has gotten 12 , 14 ,15 and 16 wins for BNR. Couple seasons he had 1 person helping him out but usually BNR sails as Jordy sails. The exciting thing for BNR is Jordy seems to make PRO his Playground, Only a couple other people have racked up 10+ wins for multiple seasons since PRO has been keeping history of stats. BNR can come in and rely on Jordy to have their back. I am sure Jordy would love a season to relax and have people like Mina or Croz and even Ross step up with a huge season. But either way BNR is always a threat for a playoff spot and this season is no different, unless PHP or NE decide they are here to play.
Prediction----2nd or 3rd in division with 6+wins ( Depending on what NE decides to do this season )
New Era
Captain: Jon
Star Player: Jon Mike Cam Alex Saf... Their whole team is pretty threatening lol
Well here is the Team i have mentioned several times above. New Era on paper boasts one of the best talented lineups. The problem lies in they have been no showing in other inter leagues and they seem to only be organised when Jon is around. If Jon decides he wants to compete and shows every week and keeps everyone eligible and playing he could very well knock off FTW or BNR of one of those two playoff spots. the weekly lineup NE can show with is scary and I personally want Jon to take this season serious and show every week, because it will make the match ups with BNR and FTW really entertaining and add a complexion to the playoff picture. The downside to this is, if NE no shows several times they could be a HUGE factor in costing BNR or FTW a playoff spot if PHP can win a few games but I dont think they can. If NE beats FTW or BNR a few times and no shows vs PHP it could give a interesting outlook on this division. With all of this said NE holds a lot of power in deciding how this division shapes up and I am going to give Jon the benefit of the doubt and do the following.
Prediction----- 2nd or 3rd in division ( Depending what this team decides to do )
Pool Hall Pros
Captain: Maria and Seanmann
Star Players: Irfan
PHP joins inter leagues as the new team with no clear direction has no players have signed up. All i know is Irfan Seanmann and Frank will be playing for them. Depending on if NE Shows or No shows, I do not see them competing with FTW or BNR and NE unless they get more players that can compete with the Star power those 3 teams bring. I wish you guys the best of luck and hope you guys get a team straightened out and ready to rumble with this tough division.
Prediction-----4th in division with 0-2 wins ( Depending on if NE shows or not )
That's it for my Personal opinion on how this season will shape up. Do not take anything personal and just go out there and prove me wrong.
Lastly Best of Luck to all teams, Try not to cause too much drama to give Petey more gray hair at his young age lol.
Congrats to all the award winners from last season, all well earned especially Rocky with that tight 3 way race he had going down the stretch. Also a big Congrats to Sexy Poolers for winning Season 13 and Freedom for Winning the Regular Season( 2nd straight season ) and Runners-Up in the playoffs.
There are a lot of New Rules and Adjustments. Make sure to read them over and over and be comfortable with them :D.
Well then Here is a quick overview of the Teams taking place in Season 14 as there are some very very interesting teams and some of usual's returning. So with all that said Let me start with the Atlantic Division and with the Defending Champions.
Sexy Poolers
Captain: Brice ( for the moment hearing rumours Kerry or Roy may take over which would help with experience)
Star Players: Scotty Lewissss Roy and Cubby
Last Season SP had to scratch and claw their way into the playoffs. Once they made it, they went on to win it all on Scotty's back. This season they come back with the same team with a few added depth players in Deftvision( who some people feel is a hider ) and Matt. SP comes in this season as the favourites with the vast talent and depth they have also being stacked will help them A LOT once playoffs comes around if they can get everyone eligible. If Roy or Kerry or Cubby step up and Captain this team, I feel they could go undefeated and win it all again, Brice seems to make a lot of captain mistakes, HOWEVER with a team like this you cannot make too many mistakes because your stars will bail you out. Look for Lewissss to have a breakout season and solidify himself as a top inter league player. The challenge for SP will be to get everyone playoff eligible and have the numbers come playoff time.
Projection--1st in Division with 8 + wins ( Their only challenge really only lies with Freedom )
Freedom
Captain: Petey
Star Players: Petey Travis Adam Buddy and Andy ( if and/or when he unretires for 999th time)
Last season was another heart breaker for Petey and company. They once again dominate the regular season, then fall in the playoffs once again, in the finals this time around they fell to Sexy Poolers who could not find a way to conquer Scotty. Freedom is a interesting situation because they seem to just tumble in the playoffs with no show's or people not caring. Last Season Petey himself put team on his back and with the help of Andy brought Freedom to the end and they both ran out of gas. Hopefully Travis and Adambuddy can have a bounce back season and help Petey this time around. Petey went out and got some depth this season with Ashley and a couple others, hopefully this helps him.This division should not be too hard outside of SP, if Travis and AB can show on a regular basis and provide Petey with that much needed support, Freedom could be a wild card this season.
Projection: 2nd in Division with 7+ wins ( depending how their season series with SP go )
Straight Shots
Captain : Pita
Star Player: Pita
Straight Shots last season made the playoffs on the back of Ant who left for FTW this season and lost to Freedom in the Conference Finals. They have also lost most of their depth and some of their great players to New Era so this season will really rely on who Pita can get to play for him and show for him. Pita will need to have an amazing season to compete with Freedom and Sexy Poolers, unless he can find help and lots of it. Looking at their WPC and 4orce Roster it seems like Pita is really only name that stands out. Pita can take down FR or SP by himself but he cannot do it several times also DS will not be a pushover. Pita I hope you can get help because i like you :> and Straight Shots always seems to go horrible and comeback for a playoff push so we shall see.
Projection---4th in Division with ~ 3 wins ( Unless Pita finds help or has a breakout season )
Dead Strokes
Captain: Cody
Star Players: Ashton and Jose
DeadStokes last season had a Horrible Season with 2 wins. They will need Ashton and Newly returned Jose to have great seasons and have some support to try and take a win or two from SP and FR to try and sneak into the playoffs. I don't know much about Cody and if he will be a good captain, but hopefully Ashton and Roy will be there to guide him. DS is a really interesting team because they seem to go on hot and cold streaks. I think they can handle SS pretty easily but when it comes to FR and SP it will come down to how they can handle the first few games and not get in a hole because you let the Talent of FR or SP get a lead on you, it is basically over. I think DS will surprise some and take a surprise win off FR or SP and maybe get in playoff contention.
Projection----3rd in Division ( If they can win off SP or FR they could challenge for a spot )
That concludes the Atlantic Division, It seems pretty straight forward. FR and SP control their fate if you look at their teams compared to the Depth on DS and SS. However if FR and SP lay low and underestimate Pita and co on SS or Ashton, Jose and co on DS could surprise them out of a win or two and compete for a playoff spot.
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Now onto the mess that is the Pacific Division. If you take a quick look you should point out as BNR as a top team as they always are with Jordy leading the way, FTW should be a top team with Ant leading the way. NE is a situation where if Jon cares and shows he could make this division interesting. Last with PHP people may say they will suck but with a few of the names heading there they could take a run and surprise this division.
For The Win
Captain: Ant and Danielle
Star Players: Ant Dante Daz and Rocky( if he stays)
Well the fallout of 8BC has created FTW. The league made for inter leagues led by Danielle and Ant. A lot of people will surely not be happy with this situation but to be honest there are really no true active leagues in inter leagues anymore, outside of the obvious SS DS etc. FTW has absorbed 8BC intlg players and brought over a few friends. The moment you mention Ant on any team, it is instantly a contender as he is one of the best inter league players and capable of carrying against any team on any night, now FTW will get to add on Dante, Rocky, Stephen, Pro.Jeremy, Kron, Daz and a few others. That gives a pretty deep lineup, the challenge for Ant and Danielle will be to keep their players happy and showing throughout the season. If Danielle and Ant can manage that there is no reason they should not ride to the finals. However if people stop showing, it will lie on how far Ant can carry them and how much Dante can provide Ant with backup. I think they should make the playoffs with ease.
Projections----1st in division 8+wins ( if everyone stays on board and things go smooth )
Break n Run
Captain: Ross with Dina ( although Dina has not really been around lately which i think personally helps )
Star Players : Jordy Jordy and Jordy lol
Well BNR is a pretty exciting and interesting situation. They have won Pro twice in the past 5 seasons and Jordy always seems to be in the running for MVP ( Winning it twice in a row , Big Kudos ) . That basically describes BNR in a nutshell, in the last 4 seasons Jordy has gotten 12 , 14 ,15 and 16 wins for BNR. Couple seasons he had 1 person helping him out but usually BNR sails as Jordy sails. The exciting thing for BNR is Jordy seems to make PRO his Playground, Only a couple other people have racked up 10+ wins for multiple seasons since PRO has been keeping history of stats. BNR can come in and rely on Jordy to have their back. I am sure Jordy would love a season to relax and have people like Mina or Croz and even Ross step up with a huge season. But either way BNR is always a threat for a playoff spot and this season is no different, unless PHP or NE decide they are here to play.
Prediction----2nd or 3rd in division with 6+wins ( Depending on what NE decides to do this season )
New Era
Captain: Jon
Star Player: Jon Mike Cam Alex Saf... Their whole team is pretty threatening lol
Well here is the Team i have mentioned several times above. New Era on paper boasts one of the best talented lineups. The problem lies in they have been no showing in other inter leagues and they seem to only be organised when Jon is around. If Jon decides he wants to compete and shows every week and keeps everyone eligible and playing he could very well knock off FTW or BNR of one of those two playoff spots. the weekly lineup NE can show with is scary and I personally want Jon to take this season serious and show every week, because it will make the match ups with BNR and FTW really entertaining and add a complexion to the playoff picture. The downside to this is, if NE no shows several times they could be a HUGE factor in costing BNR or FTW a playoff spot if PHP can win a few games but I dont think they can. If NE beats FTW or BNR a few times and no shows vs PHP it could give a interesting outlook on this division. With all of this said NE holds a lot of power in deciding how this division shapes up and I am going to give Jon the benefit of the doubt and do the following.
Prediction----- 2nd or 3rd in division ( Depending what this team decides to do )
Pool Hall Pros
Captain: Maria and Seanmann
Star Players: Irfan
PHP joins inter leagues as the new team with no clear direction has no players have signed up. All i know is Irfan Seanmann and Frank will be playing for them. Depending on if NE Shows or No shows, I do not see them competing with FTW or BNR and NE unless they get more players that can compete with the Star power those 3 teams bring. I wish you guys the best of luck and hope you guys get a team straightened out and ready to rumble with this tough division.
Prediction-----4th in division with 0-2 wins ( Depending on if NE shows or not )
That's it for my Personal opinion on how this season will shape up. Do not take anything personal and just go out there and prove me wrong.
Lastly Best of Luck to all teams, Try not to cause too much drama to give Petey more gray hair at his young age lol.
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