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| ESPN INSIDER
November 20, 2013
11:06:33 AM
Entry #: 4105603
| Again first CONGRATS to the HitSquad Crew on a great win last weekend and way to shove my foot right down my throat.
Also congrats to the Bulldogs and Gunz for winning their games and getting to the next round of the playoffs.
Now the Board has been on fire this week and i have decided to come out with my previews today to add some gas to the fire.
What im going to do is breakdown each team and then give my predictions for the games and championship.
First team out of the Gate is
HitSquad -
Now obviously there has been some real debate the last few days about "elite" teams and if they are one well you want to cement that status here is your chance and maybe also the chance for us to see a new HitSquad team in the making. Macon hasnt had the most impressive start as a QB ever but its far from the worst. We all know it takes time to get comfortable back there but what he has done is won his first playoff game as a starting QB. what he is doing is finding a way to win (3-2) in his first 5 games, not bad. They will need to start to get Hampton and that running game going again it has been their bread and butter in the past and can help get that passing game going. The offense is a work in progress we know this and it will need to move the ball better against a Steelers defense that is as stingy as they come. What we do know is that the HitSquad can bring it on the defensive side of the ball. Just look ask the Knights what can happen if you you make a mistake throwing the ball against them. PICK 6. Rodgers, Mcintosh, Huff, Logan, Williams and company bring speed, strength, physicality etc to the every game, hell every play. AND even worse now they have some serious confidence and a huge chip on their shoulders. (maybe that was something i had a hand in). This team plays together and stays together. you dont see bickering on the side lines and etc. you hear them pumping each other up. Team Unity comes along way in big games.
Bulldogs -
Well we have all hear whats been going on with a team that usually isnt heard from much on the message board. This is going back to the mess that was the top 10 WR's post and we all know how that went down. One person in the CFFL that has stepped up their game lately is QB Gonzales. He has been on a tear lately. 29 Td's this season and only 2 INTs!! MVP candidate? You better believe he is. managing games with precision and staying away from that big mistake. Well it always helps to have the best player in the league (my opinion) to throw to. We all know Tyrece and his greatness so no need to go into it. BUT i caution Gonzales not to go to that well to often. the gunz will force someone else to beat them. I dont see Tyrece being shut out again but he will be tightly covered. Harris, Gio, Collins, Bulldogs will have to block 4 and the odd man out lately has been Bartunek so im not factoring him in. Those 3 will have to win their battles and make big plays. What else has the Bulldogs on the right path again is that Defense. they have been playing well lately and the additions of Morales and Llyod help out there alot. They always reminded me of the Giants (of the past) weaker secondary but insane pass rush. And it seems that pass rush is back. M. Bartunek, Llyod, C. Collins, Muzz and even little Arango have been a nightmare for QB's and offense lines of late that will need to continue if they want that chip. The secondary seems to still be susceptible to that big play so they will have to protect against that and make sure they dont give away any easy points.
Gunz -
Well this one will be quicker you have the best QB in the league when he has his head on straight and doesnt try and do to much. You have the BEst WR crew (when all there) Elfren, pito, Roosevelt, Sanchez and a top RB in Elliot. You have the best Secondary (when all there) Tlee is the key piece as well as Gotay. You have the best LB in Showtime. You have one of the best DLINEs. Chief, Felix head that crew. Your Oline COULD be susceptible at times against good dlines. YOUR biggest issue is YOURSELVES. You get cocky and have that thought process of "were going to win because were the Gunz" and it gets you into trouble. Roberts needs to stay in it mentally and not start doing things that leave you scratching your head. IF YOU CAN ALL ACTUALLY SHOW UP THE CHIP SHOULD BE IN YOUR SIGHTS.
Steelers -
You have the most electrifying player the CFFL has ever seen and he is the most dynamic offensive player that out there. Rocket we know. YOUR destiny rests on the shoulders of Aubrey. can he play to his potential or can he put up a dud? He has all the ability in the world but sometimes leaves it at home. He will need to stay composed and focus on getting hit weapons the ball. DBLOCK needs to be a factor he is the most underutilized talent in the CFFL. He has such big play potential everytime he touches the ball. Anrae is the best TE in the league and he will make his presence known on a big play at a key point this sunday. Your dline is as physical as they come and one of the best. Sonny, Indio, Junior and co. will be disrupting the QB all day. Marcos and Izzy are about as solid as they come at LB. Now Shields & co have had their issues this year and will need to be at the top of their games come sunday. I have full belief that the Steelers are ready to prove that they can win when the gunz are in the league. This team has the talent and ability to do just that.
Predictions:
Gunz 21 - Bulldogs 7 -
Gunz just have too much Talent for the Bulldogs to keep up with. Tyrece will not be shut out but will be held in control and it will get him frustrated and the other WRs cant beat the dbs for the gunz one on one.
Steelers 13 - HitSquad 7
In a game very closely contested and extremely physical. HitSquads Offense finds it tough to move the ball and the defense falls victim to Rocket making magic again and he wins it in the final minutes.
CHAMPIONSHIP:
GUNZ 21 - STEELERS 20
IN THE BEST CHAMPIONSHIP GAME THE CFFL HAS EVER HAD THE GUNZ AND STEELERS GO BACK AND FORTH BUT IN THE END A MISSED XTRA POINT DOES THE STEELERS IN AND GIVES THE GUNZ ANOTHER CHIP.
Good luck to all the teams
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November 20, 2013
12:24:40 PM
Entry #: 4105620
| I think if the real other fields are available then you use them for the last couple games. I think the other leagues are over.
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| CFFL NETWORK
November 20, 2013
12:34:30 PM
Entry #: 4105622
| I always respect your picks ESPN but you do know I'm predicting another upset Sunday. I'm leaning more towards Bulldogs coming out with that win. I think they could match up against the Gunz. Bulldogs just have to come out with some heart and play the damn game like they want to win. Hit Squad has the ability to win as well a lot of people feel if you stop Rocket you stop the Steelers. I don't think that's entirely true because they have other talent on that team but if you do stop Rocket it makes your chances of winning better. I'm not to impressed with the Steelers defense their D line keeps them in their secondary hurts them if Hit Squad can get into their secondary with the run game it's a upset but like you mention before Marcos and Izzy will be all over the run. Don't know how this is going to play out but there will be a upset on Sunday and maybe even a third team winning a championship in the CFFL
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| ESPN INSIDER
November 20, 2013
3:19:00 PM
Entry #: 4105662
| CFFL i am all about the convo back and forth that is why i put these out early.
On the side of upset i believe i have to disagree. The Gunz offense is way to much for the Bulldogs Defense in the secondary to handle. and i dont think that the Bulldogs offense is going to be able to move the ball much against the Gunz secondary. the better chance in my opinion is the HitSquad/Steelers upset. the secondary for the steelers as i said has shown signs of vulnerability BUT the HitSquad offense hasnt shown signs of being able to sustain offense through the air. BUT the Hitsquad Defense HAS SHOWN THE ABILITY TO WIN A GAME. THAT IS WHAT MAKES THEM A SERIOUS UPSET POSSIBILITY.
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| CFFL NETWORK
November 20, 2013
3:21:34 PM
Entry #: 4105663
| Can't wsit until the outcome Sunday. Very close games Bulldogs have a lot to prove
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| #42
November 20, 2013
6:35:32 PM
Entry #: 4105695
| CANT WAIT TILL SUNDAY!!!!!!
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| Click Click Click Boooooooooom !!!
November 21, 2013
6:27:15 PM
Entry #: 4105845
| Don't be surprised if you see that boy pig out there also.....Word is he is coming down to ball with his steeler brothers. And yes he is on the steelers roster. Things just got real .
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| From The Hill
November 21, 2013
6:45:56 PM
Entry #: 4105848
| So?
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| ridiculous
November 22, 2013
12:29:42 PM
Entry #: 4105940
| all these threads about ineligible players and some idiot mentions pig lmao if pig plays its free for all for all these players who are being spoken about not like that matters pig hasnt done anything since 2000 soooooooooooo click click splat
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| Wow
November 22, 2013
4:14:14 PM
Entry #: 4105966
| We'll I really don't care who plays cause at the end of the day only 9 people can get on the field. But what I will say is nobody has herd anything about pig playing so I don't see how guys can shit on a single player. An if u said since 2000 than u must have been locked up or something lol...... An at the end of the day the YGZ will be winning another chip........ #SPEAKINGFACTS
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