Week 9

??? :Hello Mr.Cheesy & Welcome to IPA on the spot #2 - here with you is [???], with a few questions regarding IPA season 3.

jason smith: Thanks for having me

???: Jason, only 2 weeks remaining in the season, the playoffs are coming to us quick in IPA 3. May I ask, what we're your primary objectives going into BP and wanting captain position at the start of the season? Did you have any specific goals you wanted to achieve?

jason smith: I took the Brit Pool Captaincy because I saw a bit of a challenge. What I did with Magic Pool, I wanted to show it wasnt a flash in the pan, as for 2 weeks remaining, luckily for me it is 3 weeks, so i can get everyone I need eligable. I wanted to get to the playoffs and after the start we made I was very pleased and thought that top spot was acheivable but in general I am very happy with our performance

???: Jason, which IPA player do you think is the MVP thus far? And who do you predict will receive the trophy?

jason smith: Now thats a interesting question, because if you go on the importance of the matches then Andy from XP who has lost once, would beat Adam Buddy from Freedom. If its on basic record then AB gets it but I am a firm beleiver in importance so if he doesn't lose another match I would give it to Andy.

???: I like the way you think, lol..what league or leagues have impressed you the most this season, whether in the Red or Blue?

jason smith: Magic Pool easily , they have came on leaps and bounds and have every chance of winning the whole thing, I have liked what Freedom have done too this season, They will be in the finals I beelive

???: Finally, who are your three predictions for the play-off qualifiers?[in both groups].

jason smith: WEll thats simple, only 6 teams have performed all season FR, EPC and BNR in the red group and XP, BP and MP in the blue. I honestly think MP will win it

???: I hate to cut this short, but I gotta start match predictions.. Jason, thank you very much for taking part in my second edition of IPA Interviews, very good luck for the two reamining weeks.

jason smith: ty for interviewing me

???: Oh, before I forget, I went to an italian restaurant sunday night and ordered Spagetti, they added cheese on it, don't bother asking what kind it was, I just hated it lol

jason smith: parmesan

???: Possibly lol

Week 8 Anti-spice & black pepper cheese week =(

Welcome to my Tuesday Morning Edition of Jacked Up Predictions. It is 9:55am here in Canada [on a very dull weather], here with you is ???[Who am I?] ready to write his very Un-biased week 8 blog.

Before I start heating shiz out, I did a very short interview with MP player Joe[RiffRaff20], since we're getting closer to the end of the season and closer to the beginning of the playoffs[just to get someone's opinion about season three] & here it is:


???: Hello Joe & Welcome to IPA on the spot #1 - here with you is [???]. I just wanna ask you a few questions regarding IPA season 3.


Jody Flint: Hello [???]


???: May I ask, What we're your primary objectives with your team cashing in at week 3 of this new season? Did you have any specific goals?


Jody Flint: Our goal is to win IPA, plain and simple. MP have finished second two seasons running. Having joined this season with a record of 0 wins 1 loss 1 draw, it was always going to be tough, but we have dragged ourselves up the league and IF we win our three remaining games, we'll win the Blue Group.


???: Very true, it takes time and perseverance, every league will have their turn of stealing the show, as long as they have patience and they don't give up after 1 unsuccesful season, don't you agree with me?


Jody Flint: There are lots of very good players out there, and lots of players changing teams each season. If one top player moves to an unfavourable team, they tend to take 2 or 3 mates with them. Suddenly an unfavourable team has a chance of winning an interleague. I think this is more of a factor for teams improving. MIB for example, I'm not convinced they had a team that was ever going to trouble the XP's and FR's for the IPA3 title, but now they have IPA2 MVP Dawn on their books, and I suspect their squad for IPA4 will be improved further.


???: Agreed.. Joe, which IPA player do you think is the MVP thus far?


Jody Flint: After a quick glance at the player stats, obviously FR's Adam with 7 wins from 7 games is a leading candidate. A couple of players sit on 6-1.


???: True that, Adam's been very impressive this season, what league or leagues have impressed you the most this season, whether in the Red or Blue?


Jody Flint: Any league that has brought a full team EVERY week to IPA3. I have also been extremely proud of MP, we have Won 4 Drawn 1 Lost 0 (when you remove 8BC's record). Using a simple Points/Games ratio we are arguably the most succesful team. I believe FR have assembled the best squad and are a leading candidate to win IPA3. EPC has achieved more than I expected too.


???: Finally, who are your three predictions for the play-off qualifiers?[in both groups].


Jody Flint: In the Red Group, EPC and FR are already guaranteed to finish in the Top 3. I would expect FR to win the group, as EPC still need to play BNR again. BNR should comfortably secure 3rd place. In the Blue Group, while LS & TC are both solid teams, I cannot see them catching the current Top 3. I don't believe BP will win the group, MP need to find three more wins to clinch the group, but we should see XP holding on to top spot.


???: Joe, thank you very much for taking part in my first edition of IPA Interviews, very good luck for the remainder of the season.


Jody Flint: Thank you [???], and all the best to you as well.




Week 8 Matches


Hope ya'll enjoyed reading those, now let's move on to Week 8 Predictions:



Extreme Cues Vs. Break And Run


Extreme Cues tied their match last week, I saw the effort they put to that match, and I congratulate them for it. Their top player Paul sat last week, I don't know if he was or wasn't present at the match, but normally, if he's present he would play, seeing EC had 3 missing players. By chance, Will showed up last week and secured them the last win they needed against a rusty UO side. Another winner was Sarge[whoever he is], and Sandy[from XP]. As for their playoff chances, they can say adios, since only possible way they could be third is by winning all matches 6-0 and if BNR loses all 0-6 which won't ever happen, but ya'll still have a great shot at the IPA Plate. Break And Run didn't have the result they were expecting as they lost to Freedom 2-4 with Luis being their only winner and having 1 free win. Even Ross couldn't cash in a win, I guess they are no match for Freedom. This week, they face an easier side. They will try and not waste too much of their rage to outburst it on EPC next week.

Prediction => Break And Run wins 4-2



Freedom Vs. The Cue Controls


Well don't I make it obvious in every 1 of my blogs that Freedom is my favorite, and that im rooting for them to win the big thing, as long as they can go face to face against EPC and defeat them? Peter is working so damn hard in IPA 3 and it's showing off. Just look at them: they tied with both BNR and EPC and last week they beat BNR without even losing a sweat.It's not too surprising neither knowing that the possible IPA 3 MVP[Adambuddy] is in their team. They also have Corey and Naty that are collecting easy wins weak after weak. I'm still not giving up on Peter[as we can see he's on a -5 losing streak], I know he will comeback and get a winning streak going soon.Afterall, he was the WS MVP for BNR in MLP season 13. The Cue controls [league that likes stealing other league rooms] joined IPA in week 7 and got their backsides handed to them by EPC. Led by a dude named Asad and a crybaby named Jenn or so called JJ, TCC will try and win these matches to climb a spot higher in the group to be 4th in Red Group and 1st in lower 3 teams. Freedom will take this easyyyyyyy!


Prediction => Freedom wins 5-1




Ultimate Outlaws Vs. Extreme Pool Competitors

Huge upset as UO came with a full team and EC having only 3, still won the match, sending UO back home dissapointed. It basically has to do with who's on his game or who's day it is. Even pro players lose sometimes, no one is perfect, so I can't blame UO. We've all been through those bad days, we've all been upset, but we move on, and look towards what we can do in the future. Crying about something is not good, you have to step up and show to everyone your not just a crybaby and you can win matches. EPC Vs. TCC last week went in Jack's favor as he and EPC won 4-2. It's obvious Jack and Jenn are not the best of friends, but it's good that they played the whole match without bringing in their personal opinions regarding each other. As for the 2 losses EPC had, it was the lack of luck. We yet have to find out if the admins will or will not unbox Jack, as he was boxed and could not play the last 2 weeks. EPC want much more and need more than UO since they are trying to keep their 1st rank and not let anyone steal it, in order to be the division champions.

Prediction => Extreme Pool Competitors win 5-1

Lucky Shots Vs. Brit Pool

Lucky Shots' been having DQ's and missing players for 3 weeks in a row. Not something good for a team wanting to make it to the playoffs. They still have a shot for 3rd position, that's by winning the 3 remaining weeks, and that's by taking over MP's or BP's spot. That's going to be a tough task as they just don't have what it takes. I was expecting more from them when I did pre-season predictions, but I guess I was wrong. Last week they played well though, even though they were 2 players' short, they still won all 4 games, and went home with another victory behind them. That's what I want to see from Lucky Shots. I used to like them a lot back when they had Jose and such back when they used to make it to the playoffs easily, now it seems like they don't care as much, that they only play for fun like some other leagues. In BP, Trey & Jason have been having great weeks in a row as they both are +2. As for the team, they havn't been performing well lately. They lost 1-5 to XP couple of weeks ago which was a huge upset too. They will do their best here to win this, as will LS, therefore the match should end a tie.

Prediction => Tie 3-3

Magic Pool Vs. True Champs

Many are currently putting their money on Magic Pool to win the big thing, the finals and the cup. They have been so impressive ever since cashing in after week 3. With 1 tie, 4 wins, and no losses, MP are on a roll here, in other words, they are on fire! Chris has done a great job building a nice team and bringing in the right 6 week in, week out. In my interview with Joe, he tells me MP's main objective is to win the cup and steal the show, they have been doing great so far honestly. As for True Champs, I have been impressed as well, as they we're able to tie with 2 top leagues: XP & BP. Mike, Dixie, and Kassi are no doubt doing a great job with their wins. TC started season 3 by losing their first 3 matches, but tied 3 others and won 1, which is a good sign. However, I don't see them making it to the playoffs, but they have a good shot at the IPA plate.

Prediction => Magic Pool wins 4-2

Money In The Bank Vs. Xtreme Poolerz

MIB just can't win, they try but they don't get anywhere. But now, they have IPA 2 MVP Dawn by their side who should help them and if they keep getting good players, they will probably be better next season. They will be in IPA plate no doubt, but I don't know if they'll last more than a round. XP we're predicted #1 of Blue Group at the start of the season, and now, they are sitting in that very spot. With Justin as their capt[an old TPL player], these folks are stealin the show and owning any league that gets in their way, somewhat like EPC & FR are doing in the Red Group. They have great players, Andy is 6-1 and is in the race to MVP. It is very interesting, we all want to know if Andy deserves it more than Adambuddy or not[more on that next week in Jason's interview]. Lewis also has a good 3+ winning streak, probably would be at adambuddy's level if he played every week. This match is very easy to predict, as no one in MIB is a match for any XP player.

Prediction => Xtreme Poolerz win 6-0