Friday, September 18, 2009

Week 1 Extravaganza!

So it's only Week 1, so kinda impossible to do a recap since there werent any matches last week, lol, so let's get on with the match predictions. Please know that it's only week 1 so my predictions may not be right, but please respect them and prove me wrong IF I am WRONG.


Ultimate Outlaws Vs. Freedom

We all know the fire in Ultimate Outlaws. They give it their all everytime they got a match whatever interleague it is for, and though they are not the best team we could find, they have will & spirit and manage to bring a full team to the table. Just like they say in NBA [Where Amazing Happens], we could say that for IPA too. If you all can remember last season, Pool Dragonz that no longer play in interleagues now beat Straight Shots and earned respect. We never know, UO used to be half of PDZ so they might do what PDZ was able to do last season. On the other hand, Petey from Freedom is accumulating decent players, and he too is trying his best to get a full team each n every week to bring to the tables. This match should be pretty interesting, also knowing that UO is getting new players, 1 is Jordy.

Prediction => Freedom wins 4-2


Break n Run Vs. Cue Masters

In my estimations, this match is probably the match of the week.

Break n Run: Winners of both IPA regular season & playoff finals.
Cue Masters: Winners of UIC Emerald Division Regular Season.

Both leagues are in a way...quite impressive to say the least. There is a way better environement in IPA than UIC though like Mister Predictor said in his blog. Way better teams here than in UIC. We shall soon find out 2 things and 2 questions shall be answered. 1 is: Can BNR do it one more time? Can they get a good team together this season and win it all again? Its pretty hard to say as they have lost a few of their top players. Let's not forget to say, Tanmay quit interleagues for a while. The other question is, can CM play and earn fellow IPA teams respects like they did in UIC as they won reg. season? They had to drop out of IPA last season midway so this question cannot be answered until the season is over.

Prediction => Break n Run wins 4-2


Extreme Pool Competitors Vs. Pool Outlaws

Jack is very determined to perferm this season. EPC has been getting a bunch of new players from all around, and I heard he has about 10+ for this week. Ben can tell me as much as he wants that Pool Outlaws will own, I still gotta see it to believe it. Today is a test for them as EPC had done a Friendly 7v7 vs PO once and ahd won the match 6-1 with ease. Ben & Shane will do their best to proVe Jack wrong, so this match is big for Pool Outlaws.

Prediction => Extreme Pool Competitors win 4-2


Money in the Bank vs 8ball Crushers

I have no idea who they are, nor do I know Rich from TC. It appears it's a new league and rather active, but still not at a level of experience to compete against a more experience 8 ball crushers side. Oh and, I guess Trey is really 8bc Capt in IPA and not Bev as I wrote in Pre-Season Predictions. They have been more active since ICA merged into them and been getting new players. Trey is an ex UO player that wanted to run things his own way so he made ICA and later merged into 8BC to get head admin.

Prediction => 8 Ball Crushers win 4-2


Brit Pool vs True Champs

Just like he did in MP, Jason will look to work on a new team this time and carry them on top of the rest. Their players will be the same as the ones in KBP in UIC, with of course, a new new ones that Jason brought with him. BP is the team to watch this season. True champs were doing well in IPA 2 with impressive victories against good leagues. Their activity appears to be dropping in the league so I wonder if that'll have an impact on their interleague play.

Prediction => 3-3 TIE


Xtreme Poolerz Vs. Lucky Shots

We all know XP, we know how impressive they we're in MLP fives, Ive never seen a new league get in MLP that easily and own. It ain't for nothing that Cubby, Kerry n Co. decided to merged into XP. They saw the fire in Nick and the team and chose them out of all the other leagues. It sucks though that their MLP capt Jordy left them, but Cubby's just another good captainm, so no matter. Luucky shots will do well this season, no doubt in my mind, but might struggle today vs a rather stronger side, XP that is.

Prediction => Xtreme Poolerz win 4-2


Well there they are, Enjoy & VGL!

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

IPA Pre-Season Predictions

Oi, aren't we all excited for the new season? Numerous improvements in many ways[new leagues, 2 divisions, new predictors!]. Just so you all know first hand, this Season's predictors will be Myself, the famous and adored Mr.Predictor, and I'll proudly say this, yes, Jlips too! I'm sure many out of you have read my UIC Predictions in the past. Some enjoyed them, some didn't. Some weeks I slacked and didn't write the best preds, some weeks I put my time in them and impressed many people, including myself! I'm sure you all know that Jason & I aren't the best of friends but I'll try my best to avoid replying to his posts as long as he doesn't pass the limit. I'll only say this once since it's my first blog, anything Jason says about EPC or me is wrong! If he talks trash about one of your leagues, don't get offended, let me or an IPA admin know and I'll make sure it don't happen again. That's the last thing I have to say about Jason, I wont keep going. Many are probably wondering why I left UIC as a predictor and came to IPA. Well I'm sure a lmany know the reason why... Its mainly because I believe IPA is ran much better and fairly. Dont agree with me? I could care less. So as I said earlier, I will keep my preds clean and predict every league or person fairly.


Before I get started with pre-season preds, I would like to Congratulate Break N Run on their outstanding performance in Season 2! Not only did they win the Playoffs and the big championship, but they were also Regular Season champions. Wtg folks, also Wtg Dina, glad to see you up there after all the effort you've put to your league year after year after year.
Also, congratulations To Adam, Tonz n Co. on winning the IPA Plate Playoffs!

So it appears Jason is really serious on being the best predictor this season. They might care but guess what Jason, I don't. All I want is to do good predictions every week caring less who will like them or who won't as long as I do my job and do it well.

Now, finally, let's move on to the pre-season Predictions!


RED GROUP

#1 position - Freedom

My decision to predicting FR as the best lg in this group will shock some people im sure. But I'll warn every league in this division from now(do NOT underestimate FR)! I know that this league has a lot of potential, they have some good players like Dan, Alips ng too many losses during the season..I also can see this league battling to make it to the division playoffs. I heard they are getting new players from BNR this season including other decent shooters like Sukio or Kimbo. I know he will bring 5 players to the table each week, will know when to play each player, and will pull off easy wins.


#2 position - Break n Run

It was very tough choosing between BNR & FR on who will be first. Mainly since BNR unfortunatly lost a few players like Tanmay and others went to FR like Petey. That will make a slim difference of their weekly performance. But seeing they won both the regular season and IPA playoffs last season, I think they shall do just fine.


#3 position - Extreme Pool Competitors

Like we did last season in IPA, we will once again battle for a playoffs spot this season with me as team captain. Only last time, we entered sorta late, Week 7 I think, and our stats were f'ed to say the least. If ya'll havn't noticed yet, we do much better in IPA than in UIC and we get more people showing up here. We actually wont be fighting over 4th spot, rather higher than 4th...


#4 position - Pool Outlaws

This league is new quite. I must say they impress me. 200 members in 2-3 weeks time. What sucks is, Ben said drama-free league when he first made it but all we been seeing in there is Drama![With a capital D]. So Ben Withdrew I believe, appears to be back, Idk anymore, but apparently Drew is their captain. I know he's a decent shooter, but captain wise, I dont know honestly. Either they stay strong and do their best, if not I see them dropping in the middle of the season.


#5 position - Cue Masters

Why is CM this low? Good question. I normally would put them higher but this group is just too good. Though they are so good in UIC, IPA is somethin else. I'll talk over reputation. They dropped in midseason last season due to lack of interest or being able to show up, and we saw that they started doing better in UIC right after? Maybe 2's too much too handle, never know. Anyhow, they are back and look to redeem last season's big upset.


#6 position - Ultimate Outlaws

Rebs angel been telling me about getting new players this season and apparently better ones. I already saw they got Jordy who left XP. I think they will play the same as every season meaning average, not too good nor too bad but I don't see UO making playoffs, sorry. Prove me wrong


BLUE GROUP

#1 position - Xtreme Poolerz

At first, I doubted this league and thought it would see the same faith as EPL nad the rest of Nick's leagues. I started respecting Nick & XP. Many good players. They Mina from EPC this season, Justin from old TPL as captain so expect them to kick ass in this group. PFN merged into Xp in a way few weeks ago, and I heard Neale from Devine Cuez is coming back to help them out!

#2 position - Brit Pool

Drew's crew in IPA! Good to know that they were able to get together their UIC team and make a good 1 for IPA. I spoke to Drew and he said theres going to be some other pick ups. Jason as captain there will make some changes for the league, for the better! : )


#3 position - Lucky Shots

I think LS will do good this season, or...I KNOW Ls will do good this season. They are Season 2 Plate winners. Interleagues are their passion as they always like participating in all of them. I see Adam is captain for them this season, I know him better than many others, he's a good guy and determined when he really wants something. He has Aaron and Tonz on his side too who are good folks and will have his back.


#4 position - True Champs!

They are an okay league , they are active, run trnys daily, etc. I've been hearing that they are kinda slow lately, Im not sure and im too lazy to go check. Putting all that behind, they aren't bad in interlg's. They had some impressive wins last season in IPA. They win vs some, lose vs others, bring their best game each week. They have good players like Pommy, Travis and some other TPL players. Also, Dawn was MVP last season!


#5 position - 8 Ball Crushers

Normally, I'd prolly predict them a higher rank, but not with the captain they have. Bev is kinda nice but also mean to some most of the time so I dont know how 8bc is relying on her. Sigh, nothin else to say. Oh and, it's a shame half of 8bc players are joining other teams...


6th position - Money In Da Bank

Idk anything about ya'll, new to interlgs? Show me wat ya'll got. Till then, bottom of the ladder folks, sorry. Prove me wrong!


Well there they are our lovely pre-season predictions..Yes, Lovely! Hope ya'll liked them.