(S2) - PT #3 - Bold Predictions

[Shadowz]

My bold prediction for the remainder of the season is that the Outlaws don't drop any more games--that includes in the postseason, where they'll be crowned champions. To me this prediction is a simple one. The Outlaws have been playing outstanding football, showing they can blowout the teams which are much worse than them on paper, while also having clutch players who can deliver victories in close games. While there are a few other teams in the league who can hang with the Outlaws, it's my opinion that only a couple (if not just the Yetis) can match the Arizona defense. While Bronko has not been playing like the top quarterback in the league so far this season, he has been running the offense well enough for the Arizona defense to (in a way) win the games. That's also not a shot at him--he is still playing in the upper echelon of the league. There is an interconnected ness among players which the Outlaws have which makes me think they'll be able to fight for each other and play well until the very end. There has been no drama, no clashing of egos, just a desire to go out on the field and produce some solid wins. Arizona has all the makings for a back to back championship this year, and I believe will do just that.

[PointGod]

Alright, so you want a bold prediction do ya?

The San Jose SaberCats will finish second in the division, knock off the Arizona Outlaws in the conference championship and then advance to the Ultimus Cup.

(I am not saying if they will win or lose, but I'm just saying they will get there, which is bold enough)

The San Jose SaberCats were 4-10 last season and are only 3-3 this year, but I have full faith that they will kick it back into gear after a two game skid, which starts by beating the Yeti and Legion on Friday. I think it is quite possible that they beat these two teams, and that would make them 5-3.

In my mind, the Outlaws will be the ones to take the divisional crown, which would be no surprise to many analysts of the NSFL. But the 4-10 SaberCats turning around to make the playoffs would be a big surprise.

And once they get there, its time to beat the Outlaws, who like I said, will take the divisional title.

I think if the SaberCats offensive line, which is now full with five human players is fully updated by that time, that will prove quite important. My guy, Sammy Walters should be over 100 TPE by that point, and Longshaw, Sharpei and Yates will keep climbing and should all be near 250-300 by then, which will be the deciding factor in protecting Ethan Hunt, who will have a huge game throwing to 300+ TPE receivers Bailey Cook and Shane Weston

Mark my words, the SaberCats are the real deal

[Ltsmashie]

By the end of S2 the value of RB's will plummet and the league will be known as a passing league.

As the league has evolved over the past two seasons and offensive land defensive lines have improved across the board, I feel like we are seeing less and less games with RB#s averaging +4 YPC (noteL I have not done an in depth stats dive on this so I could be wrong.)

As a result of teams no loner being able to rely heavily on a strong running games it will be teams whoa re able to put the opposition QB under pressure the most while at the same time not giving up long passing gains to the opposition that will conquor.

Is it any wonder that the arizona outlaws are absolutely crushing it when they have a massive 41 sacks over the first eight games?

I think come Season 2, teams are going to start to put a big premium on DE's and LB's who are getting tot he QB the way that teams prioritised the offensive line by the end of Season 1.

That said, I believe that team strategy is a big factor on why certain players are amounting such good statlines where similar players with similar attributes do not appear to be performing at as near as high a level.

Teams are going to start becoming super aggressive around rushing the quarter back which should lead to more high scoring games.

[SimmerDownBruhh]

One bold prediction for this year is that Ricky Maddox actually proves the haters and doubters wrong and actually takes claim of the Best TE this year. At the time, a lot of people have been wondering whether or not Maddox would be able to get a TD in this league after leading a TD driven college career as a Georgia Bulldog.

Now that the monkey is off is back (and a couple of alleged victims that doubted his play resting at the bottom of the Grand Canyon), he can now play the game freely, not having to worry about his time getting a TD.

After his best overall game to date (9 catches/56 yards/1 TD/four pancakes with zero sacks allowed) and the Yellowknife Wraiths having their best offensive game this year (40 points with 31 of them being in the second half), the team is riding an all time high, currently tied with the Baltimore Hawks for first place in the NSFC.

We will see if a little bonding mixes with Power Rangers. Stay tuned for the best episode of "The Brotherhood of the Traveling Wraiths" as they get ready to depart the city of San Jose and make moves to Charm City.


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[ADwyer87]

My bold prediction? The second ASFC playoff team will have a record under .500

SJS - 6-8
OCO - 5-9
LVL - 3-11

Lets break down the rest of the schedule for these teams.

Week 7: The Otters lose at home to the Outlaws, which will no doubt cause jbear to lose his god damn mind as he is one of the biggest, if not THE biggest, home turf preacher. The SaberCats lose to the Yeti away, and Legion lose to Philly away.

Week 8 : Sabercats beat Legion, and Otters ALSO lose to Yeti away, crushing their hopes and dreams

Week 9: Legion obviously get their butts kicked, and OCO beats San Jose at home

Week 10: Legion beat Liberty at home, OCO loses to Yeti, and San Jose loses to Outlaws

Week 11: Legion beat OCO, sending jbear into shock and causing him to retire. San Jose loses to the Yeti

Week 12: Otters beat Wraiths at home, but San Jose loses at home. Then, Legion get destroyed as per usual now.

Week 13: Legion shock Sabercats in home win, and OCO beats Hawks. yay!

Week 14: OCO loses to the Wraiths away, officially eliminating them from the playoffs

Week 15: Legion lose to Outlaws and Cats lose to Liberty

[Valtookan]

My bold prediction? The second ASFC playoff team will have a record under .500

SJS - 6-8
OCO - 5-9
LVL - 3-11

Lets break down the rest of the schedule for these teams.

Week 7: The Otters lose at home to the Outlaws, which will no doubt cause jbear to lose his god damn mind as he is one of the biggest, if not THE biggest, home turf preacher. The SaberCats lose to the Yeti away, and Legion lose to Philly away.

Week 8 : Sabercats beat Legion, and Otters ALSO lose to Yeti away, crushing their hopes and dreams

Week 9: Legion obviously get their butts kicked, and OCO beats San Jose at home

Week 10: Legion beat Liberty at home, OCO loses to Yeti, and San Jose loses to Outlaws

Week 11: Legion beat OCO, sending jbear into shock and causing him to retire. San Jose loses to the Yeti

Week 12: Otters beat Wraiths at home, but San Jose loses at home. Then, Legion get destroyed as per usual now.

Week 13: Legion shock Sabercats in home win, and OCO beats Hawks. yay!

Week 14: OCO loses to the Wraiths away, officially eliminating them from the playoffs

Week 15: Legion lose to Outlaws and Cats lose to Liberty

I didn't see an Outlaws loss so this PT post is looking good to me. This guys should get an extra +3 TPE honestly.

[ADwyer87]

I didn't see an Outlaws loss so this PT post is looking good to me. This guys should get an extra +3 TPE honestly. 

extra 7 TBH

[tlk742]

Ethan hunt is not that good. There, I said it. He’s not bad per se, just not good. His numbers, are great, and also terribly misleading. When it comes to short yardage playmaking, Hunt is your guy. When the game is on the line with 40 seconds left and 40 yards to go, Hunt may not be who you want. He’s accurate, but he suffers from Pennington syndrome, he cannot get the ball downfield. He’s got accuracy for days, and I don’t see that changing, and in all honesty, it was the right move to extend him, so kudos Sabercats. However, he cannot carry the team at this point in time. This has been shown time and time again as the defense loses the lead they generate in the second half. The reason may be the scheme, that favors short and accurate passes over a long pass with a higher risk of a turnover, but it’s only so effective. I still think the Sabercats will be able to make the playoffs, should they beat the Otters, but they need more than a passing game if they want to win any games against good teams, otherwise it’s going to be a one-and-done.

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[Bzerkap]

After their six game road trip, the Yellowknife Wraiths will win every game on the way to an Ultimus victory, gaining home field advantage along the way.

How's that for bold? Pretty bold if I do say so myself. Let's break it down though.

Home teams are 24-9 on the season; three of those losses, and one win, are from the Las Vegas Legion so we can probably discard those. So that means home teams are 23-6 on the season, which is a 79.3 winning percentage. That's pretty damn crazy. Also, the Wraiths have played the fewest home games out of any team this season with two. The Yeti have only played three and the rest of the league is four or more. The Wraiths are also 2-0 at home this season, lending their weight to crazy stat above. The Wraiths only have one more road game left, against the evenly matched Otters.

So while not a crazy prediction, it is definitely bold. If the percentages held true we would probably lose to the Otters and win four out of our five remaining home games. But, winning four out of six is not undefeated and not a bold prediction. I predict us to win out behind a pissed off offense and a much-improved defense.