(S9) - PT 5 - Revisiting Expectations

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Earlier this season I discussed the expectations for the Tijuana Luchadores, as they came off a hard-fought championship run. While it is too early to tell if they will win it all, they certainly are on the right track, holding the best record in franchise history at 10-4, and having home field advantage during the playoffs. If they can win the first round and make it to the championship again, the Luchadores will have gone from a team that never won a playoff game to appearing in 3 consecutive Ultimini games under the leadership of Epictitus Milburn, Icy Douglas, and Payton.

While the primary expectations of winning are going according to prediction, the run/pass game is quite different. Many expected the team to be a powerful run-first team, but they have shown quite the impressive passing game throughout the season. In fact, this heavier than expected passing game has broken records, with both WR Flash and QB Falconi on the verge of breaking touchdown records. This unexpected balance of run and pass should give them an advantage in the playoffs, as other GMs will have to take a random guess as to what offensive mixture they will use. The team has also had success of defense, with Thad having success at both safety and cornerback throughout the season and rookies Troyski and Oats both playing well in the secondary.

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