Week 4 - Cross-Division Continues

Week 3 came with no surprises, just another typical week of interleague pool. The teams that should have won did, and in big margins too.

BNR defeats 8BC 5-1 (Prediction: 4-2 BNR)
BNR came in strong and handled business versus 8BC as expected.

SS defeats SPS 5-1 (Prediction: 5-1 SS)
SS shows their depth and strength as they muscled their way through a weaker SPS team.

PFN defeats SP 4-2 (Prediction: 5-1 PFN)
With two double DQs in the match, the bad luck continues for SP as PFN pulled away with the win.

FR defeats UO 5-1 (Prediction: 4-2 FR)
UO stood no chance with FR showing up with their best lineup of the season.

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Week 3: Correct (4), Incorrect (0), Exact (1)

Overall: 10-12, 83%

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With three weeks already in the books, players are starting to become playoff-eligible. Now is the time to find out which players are loyal and plan on sticking through until the end. Also, the captains should be looking to tie together loose ends and fill in any holes.

As Week 4 begins, the Divisions look nearly identical: two undefeated, two at 2-1, two at 1-2, and two yet to pick up a win. Hopefully no teams have ran out of gas already; there are still many games yet to be played. I have a feeling this week will be filled with plenty of 7-game matches...

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Freedom vs Pool Fiction

Who will stand as the only remaining undefeated team? These two teams have quite a history together, so let's see who steps up to the plate.

I was pleasantly surprised with FR last week as Petey showed up with possibly his best line up of the season. The additions of Adam, Ben, and Timmy is exactly what this team needed to get depth and strength in the line up. Now all Petey needs to do is make sure these guys and his other stars continue to play. The 5-1 victory over UO is exactly what FR needed to get some strong momentum heading into this week. If Petey comes in with his top players (ie Travis, Matt, Adam, Ben, Mike), I expect fireworks. But, he knows if the best of PFN show up, this will very well be FR's toughest match of the season.

For some reason I feel like PFN's match against SP last week could have easily ended in disaster. That's because something totally bizarre happened in the match, two double DQs, something I have never seen before. These guys will need to be careful in later matches because anything can happen. But even with these double DQs (one of which still ended up in their favor), PFN still muscled their way through the match with plenty of snookering action and just simply better game play. Tonight Kerry and her team will need to keep on their toes. If they're not careful and end up under estimating their opponents, FR could possibly snatch this one away.

Prediction: 4-3 FR

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Break and Run vs Straighshots

A rematch of Season 3 Semi-Finals here. Will Straightshots get their revenge or will the outcome be the same?

Last week BNR had a big win over 8BC, 5-1. They started off strong with Croz as always, continued winning in Game 2 with Saf, and then closed it out in the final 3. This is exactly what they needed to shake off the scares of nearly losing to UO in Week 2. But, nothing surprising here, especially with the strong line up they came with: Croz, Jordan, Saf, Daru, Mina all picking up wins; doesn't get much better than that for BNR. And this week they'll need something similar to make it through SS. I'll be looking for BNR to use their momentum along with Home Field advantage to take this one in 7 if not sooner.

SS had a very similar match to BNR last week, winning theirs 5-1 as well versus SPS. SS didn't give their opponent's a chance as they won 4 straight in a row and also took the 6th game. Great win surely, but I can't really see who their core team will be yet. With 4 additional players added to the roster, it seems like SS is trying to get settled in. Jon and BMX showed up both weeks and won, so perhaps they'll continue to be key players. After two relatively easy weeks, going against BNR should put the team to the test. I'm curious to see not only who shows up, but also to see who rises to the challenge and pulls off crucial wins in those later games.

Prediction: 4-3 BNR

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Sexy Poolerz vs Ultimate Outlaws

Two teams looking to bounce back from rough losses.

Bizarre week for SP last week being involved in two double DQs. These guys have the worst luck I've ever seen and for them, it must be beyond the point of frustration. If they go in with the mindset that something bad is going to happen, it will. Keep positive guys and take every game like its the beginning of something new. If you don't, well it will be deja vu all over again. SP has talent hidden in their team somewhere, they just need to stop shooting themselves in the foot. SP needs to go balls to the wall tonight with UO to give themselves any sort of momentum heading into next week versus the undefeated FR.

Big loss for UO last week going against a more talented team. FR didn't give them much of a chance at all. But, that's the name of the game when it comes to interleagues: you win some, you lose some. It's all about how you bounce back the next week. Will UO dwell on this brutal loss or will they see SP as a great opportunity to kick a dog when its down? Without question Badass is the front-runner for this UO squad. That's not saying much considering the unfamiliar faces on the team, but he needs to keep shining and hopefully the others will get back on the winning side of things. Either way, I say SP will be a pretty evenly-matched opponent for them.

Prediction: 4-3 SP

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8 Ball Crushers vs Simply Pool Souls

The final match of the week puts up two teams with slow starts to the season.

Last week, 8BC got handled by BNR, losing 1-5. Indian picked up his 3rd straight win. The rest of the 8BC team hasn't been impressive to say the least, just a mix of players with no one really shining. They are middle of the pack and might squeak by into the #3 spot for playoffs. Dropping to the bottom of the division with a big loss tonight would surely be a tough pill to swallow. They did manage to pull off a victory back in Week 1, but that was SP. And this, well this is SPS, and should be another decent opportunity to pick up a win. Next week will get hairy going against SS, so a win tonight would be nice.

SPS didn't have any chance against SS last week; they lost 4 straight games. But that isn't the least of their worries. According to Joe's status, he is "out of commission for at least a month". Seeing him 12 days idle in SPS likely confirms he's taking a break away from interleagues for now anyways. This isn't good news for SPS by any means. Even though Joe isn't having the greatest of seasons at 1-2, he's still one of the better players on the team. Him taking time away from pool along with an already relatively shallow roster smells like disaster brewing. SPS needs to figure something out soon if they want to get into the win column.

Prediction: 4-3 8BC (I know earlier in the week this had SPS as winning, but I changed my mind :p)

Week 3 - Say Hi To Those Other Teams

Week 2 started off crazy with two nail-biting finishes, but calmed down in the later matches as the veteran teams handled business. Let's see how those games played out...

FR defeats 8BC, 4-3 (Prediction: 4-2 FR)
Showing up short won't get the job done each week for FR, but unfortunately for 8BC, FR's last-minute player came, saw, and conquered.

BNR defeats UO, 4-3 (Prediction: 5-1 BNR)
Nearly a tremendous victory for UO; this surely ended up being a lot closer than what BNR would have hoped for.

PFN defeats SPS, 4-2 (Prediction: 5-1 PFN)
No surprise here. Yeah, that's all.

SS defeats SP, 5-1 (Prediction: 4-3 SS)
SS returns to WSOP in full force with a near shutout against a stumbling SP team.

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Week 2: Correct (4), Incorrect (0), Exact (0)

Overall: 6-8, 75%

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After the first 2 weeks, it's too close to call. The Eastern Division is tight, while the top 3 teams in the West are all locked up with the same win-loss records.

Week 3 is our first batch of cross-divisional matches. If you look ahead at the schedule, you'll see we have two weeks of these cross-divisional match ups, then two weeks with your divisional opponents, then it alternates back with two more weeks of cross-divisional, and the final two weeks are within your division again. Got all of that? Good. It'll be interesting to see how these games with your cross-divisional opponents shake up the standings. Go get 'em.

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8 Ball Crushers vs Break and Run

Two teams at 1-1 look to pick up their second win.

Last week 8BC got kind of screwed out of a victory. They showed up with a full team of 6 and saw their opponents only had 4, so surely the win was already in the bag. After being tied at 2-2, it looked like 8BC was going to get out of it 4-3. But to their misfortune, Mike showed up with only seconds left on the timer, won his game, and they lost the tiebreaker after receiving a credit. No one likes losing Game 7 with victory so close in sight, but 8BC needs to shake it off because BNR has a much more solid lineup than FR had. Niks is going to need to use Home Field to his advantage as much as possible for his team to have a decent chance here.

BNR had a shaky week versus UO, stretching it out to Game 7. Lucky for Dina, Jim was playing hot and closed it out. This team victory didn't come easy by any means. Croz, who seems to always play first and seems to win more than not, messed up his run and lost. Ross did win his game, only to lose his tape due to Camtasia crashing. And Jordy, where was he? Probably the most iconic BNR player missed his first match in the past two WSOP seasons. BNR wasn't firing on all cylinders last week, but once things click, I expect fireworks. The team has had two 7-game matches already, so hopefully for them that happens sooner rather than later.

Prediction: 4-2 BNR

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Straightshots vs Simply Pool Souls

The second match of the week could easily turn into another lop-sided battle.

SS starts off their Season 4 in a big way. Because they came in replacing EPC, SS was already behind. And with only 2 days to get ready, Shelle managed to get a very strong team together and cruised their way through SP. With SS back, it completely changes the dynamic of the Western Division as they might become one of the clear breakaway teams. It is a bit early to jump on the SS bandwagon, but if Shelle can bring a similar solid lineup each week, these veterans could easily see a clear path into playoffs yet again. As long as the captain can use Home Field advantage to take out the top SPS players, SS shouldn't have much trouble here either.

Last week SPS got beat by PFN in a match which went under an hour. The beginning games were close as the teams went back and forth, 1-0, 1-1, 2-1, 2-2. But, eventually SPS ran out of talent and ran out of players, which was a bit surprising to see. SPS is having a tough time getting anything going for them, and things don't get any easier here. After 2 weeks, they find themselves clearly at the bottom of the pack, surely not the start they were hoping for. Infact, their 3 wins come from the combined records of 2 players, Guns and Joe. These two guys should know they will be targeted tonight, so hopefully for them their teammates step up to the plate.

Prediction: 5-1 SS

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Pool Fiction vs Sexy Poolerz

The top of the East versus the bottom of the West.

Last week PFN got a win over SPS, but it didn't come so easy. The teams battled back and forth until eventually PFN got the upper hand because SPS ran out of players. Kerry managed to bring the same solid lineup as Week 1 with the addition of Stu making his WSOP debut as a PFN'r. This team is well-rounded. Even if they don't need it, I'd still like to see some depth in the roster. Andy has the early lead for the team with his 2-0 record, so look for him to keep the momentum going. This looks like a great opportunity for PFN to keep adding to the W column, just don't count the chickens before they hatch. Play smart and don't blow it.

Another rough loss for SP last week, losing 1-5 to SS. It was important for SP to get into a rhythm early and just couldn't get anything going. Brice, SP's captain, picked up the lone win for the team in Game 3. It was him and 5 new players who came to play. It's never a good sign when a struggling team doesn't keep a consistent lineup. It's still a little early, but hopefully players stick together and don't give up. With Brice, Ste, Mike, and possibly Craig (who recently switched to SP in PRO), SP might have potential to steal a few wins. If those guys don't show up, SP's chances of winning versus PFN will be looking pretty bleak.

Prediction: 5-1 PFN

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Ultimate Outlaws vs Freedom

Both teams are coming off of 7-Game matches. Will this one come down to a tiebreak as well?

Last week UO nearly pulled off a massive upset over BNR. After 3 games, they were up 2-1 and then 3-1 after a tape was lost. Unfortunately for them, their last two couldn't pull off a 4th win, and BNR's player Jim shut the door in Game 7. Nice try guys, got a lot closer to victory than I expect. This tells me that I shouldn't underestimate UO as much as I did. They do have some hidden talent some where, it just needs to shine at the right moments. I'm not sure the captain Steph will be able to keep her 2-0 record intact, but her team must love the effort. Look for UO to come in with a decent line up and try to steal on at home against FR.

FR nearly blew it last week against 8BC, but the pool Gods must be on their side because they snatched victory away at certain defeat. With only 4 players on the table, FR went up 2-0 lucky for them and things were looking bright. But then lost the next two as 8BC tied it up 2-2. Petey was in a scramble, keeping his fingers crossed that a 5th player shows up to play. And some how Mike came in at the last second, won the 5th game, and FR closed it out in Game 7 with Travis. Showing up short surely won't get the job done every week. Petey must be worried that he might not have the depth and support FR once had in its glory days.

Prediction: 4-2 FR

Week 2 - Upsets Ahead?

The opening week of WSOP Season 4 gave us plenty of headliners: SP's bad luck continues, the Finals-repeat was no disappointment, EPC showed short handed as expected, and the new guys get the biggest win of the week. Let's take a look at a brief recap of Week 1's games before I go into this week's predictions...

8BC defeats SP, 4-2 (Prediction: SP 4-2)
With 2 early 8 balls during the match, SP just cannot catch a break. Fortunate win for 8BC, keep it going.

PFN defeats BNR, 4-3 (Prediction: PFN 4-3)
A good competitive match here going down to the wire. PFN just barely squeaks out taking the win against the defending champions.

FR defeats EPC, 4-2 (Prediction: FR 4-2)
In a match which started 30 minutes late, FR gets a frustrating win versus a short-handed EPC. Called it.

UO defeats SPS, 5-1 (Prediction: SPS 4-2)
I was way off with this one. UO starts the season strong versus a SPS team looking to figure out what went wrong.

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Week 1: Correct (2), Incorrect (2), Exact (2)

Overall: 2-4, 50%

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As you can see, I will be keeping a tally of how many times I pick the correct winner in my predictions. This way you'll know how terrible I am at this :)

Now on to Week 2's predictions. This week features a handful of lopsided matches. Is it possible we have some upsets ahead of us? Or will the power teams win as expected?

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Freedom vs 8 Ball Crushers

This first match of the week will determine who takes the early lead in the West.

Freedom is coming off of a headache match versus EPC. Not only did the match begin 30 min late, but FR fell quickly behind with an 0-2 start. Lucky for them, EPC faltered in Game 3 and had no more eligible players to use. With only 8 teams in this season, it looks like FR took advantage of it and added some depth to the line up with the Canadian duo of DJ and Drew and what would have been EB's captain, Mike. If all three of these players commit to showing each week (which I don't doubt), then this should be just what Petey needs to keep a well-balanced team through the entire season. If the same group shows up, 8BC shouldn't be too hard to handle.

Last week 8BC had luck on their side with two early 8 balls going in their favor. That being said and seeing who they brought to Week 1, I really can't say one way or the other who will be the star player on this team. It's good to see that Niks, 8BC's captain, did pick up a clinch win last week (even if it was one of the early 8's). His team will be looking to him for leadership by means of winning games himself and also coming into each match with a strategy in mind. Going against FR won't be a walk in the park, but I wouldn't be surprised if luck strikes again for 8BC considering FR has been pretty unlucky in the past.

Prediction: 4-2 FR

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Break and Run vs Ultimate Outlaws

Champions versus the new kids on the block - this one may be a blow out.

BNR started off the season in a match that really could have gone either way. They ended up losing to PFN, but probably should have won. BNR had an early 2-0 lead, and once their top players were used up, the remainder of the games slipped away. I'm curious if Dina keeps this same order for the season. Jordy and Croz, arguably the two best in last night's lineup, started strong and Saf came in at the end to save the team from an early defeat. So, the top and bottom of the lineup were solid, but the match was lost in the middle. Look for those middle guys to get it together tonight and the team to bounce back in a big way versus UO.

Impressive start for UO with the biggest win of the week. Sure, it was versus a shaky SPS team, but the two teams were pretty evenly matched in my eyes. It's nice to see that the new captain Steph came in prepared with a full lineup. This gives me a bit more confidence that she and her team are in it for the long haul. Looking at their Week 1 roster, I still don't know anyone on the team, but it'll be interesting if any of them can shine tonight. Go on and pat yourselves on the back for a solid win UO, but don't get too comfortable in first place. BNR won't show any mercy, so play carefully and play smart.

Prediction: 5-1 BNR

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Pool Fiction vs Simply Pool Souls

Last season's runners-up versus a team which missed the playoffs - this might be over quickly.

Last week PFN had a nail-biting match against BNR. Lucky for them, BNR slipped up in the middle and PFN capitalized, winning it 4-3. A lot of turmoil has been revolving around this PFN team over the past week. It hasn't necessarily been caused by any of the players, but surely any sorts of drama isn't healthy for a team. A stressed-out captain Kerry nearly withdrew from PRO before letting Brent take over, and she did pull out of WPA. Perhaps this is exactly what she needed to do in order to focus on bringing her WSOP team to the finals yet again. Look for PFN to still show up strong tonight and handle business.

Well someone has to start at the bottom, and unfortunately for SPS, it's them. SPS wasn't at their best last week and just couldn't get anything going versus UO. Surely this isn't the start Monte and his crew were hoping for, but I don't think they are phased by it one bit. They will show up tonight in good spirits ready to play. I may be counting them out too early, but I don't see this going very well for them at all. Perhaps Guns and Joe can pick up two wins, and some other player gets lucky. But, what's important for SPS tonight is to avoid the negative energy between Joe and PFN. They must focus on the games at hand in order to have any chance.

Prediction: 5-1 PFN

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Sexy Poolerz vs Extreme Pool Competitors Straightshots

Hmm.. suppose everything changes in this one with a replacement coming in.

SP, I just don't know. I don't have any answers for what's going on with you guys. Someone must have put some sort of super voodoo curse on the team because it's just one thing after another. With not one but two early 8 balls, Bev and the rest of them must be rolling their eyes saying, "Geez, here we go again". And it even hurts more that the second early 8 happened in Game 6 when they had a chance to tie the match. Looks like Ste is back to play; perhaps he has brought some good luck charms with him. Honestly, SP had a better chance going against a short-handed EPC team. But, I wouldn't be surprised if this gets close versus a team not yet fully settled in.

Yay, SS joins us in Week 2. I was a bit worried they wouldn't play because I had thought SS had resigned. But after a simple misunderstanding was settled, I'm happy to see them back considering they have been solid competitors for the past two seasons. Nigel and Shelle are both looking forward to the season ahead, so welcome back and good luck to you and your team. All of that said, I really don't know what to expect for SS team-wise. They have a 14-player PRO roster after only 4 weeks, so it seems like SS might be in a bit of a rebuilding stage. No matter who shows up tonight and the over remaining weeks, one thing's for sure: SS will be playing to win.

Prediction: 4-3 SS

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Yes, EPC has dropped from WSOP. I suppose I can squeeze some info about that here instead of making a full-blown post over it, not that anyone really cares I'm sure :)

I'm usually not one for ranting, but I feel like I can use this post as a medium to get this off my chest. So, if you don't care to read about my thoughts on how it all went down, please just stop reading now.

EPC was not removed; Jack decided to drop his team out before the match this week. I feel disappointed in seeing this happen, especially after how proud he was of himself for such a great previous season. But I also feel embarrassed in myself that I trusted him. Is anyone surprised over it? Meh, probably not. I just wish he would have put in some effort getting a team put together coming into this season. There was about a 3-month off-season and it took him this long to figure out everyone left?

So, why not withdraw in the opening week? Why not play this week and continue to fight threw it? Simple. Jack's a coward. I really hate name calling, but his messages to me sure have me lost looking for any other word to use. He could not live with himself if EPC was SP's first win in WSOP. He also claims not to have any time for this anymore. Why not tell me this like 2 months ago? Anyways, suppose the egg is on my face for trusting him again. No more.

If you've read this Jack, I'm sure I'll be getting more messages from you soon. Hopefully I didn't hurt any feelings putting you on blast, but I know facing the truth isn't easy :)

... Why did I even spend time writing all of that? =/ I don't know, but I sure do feel a whole lot better :D

Week 1 - Let The Games Begin

Season 4 finally gets underway! I hope everyone had a good off-season, and to you Americans, hope you've had a safe 4th of July holiday. Week 1 has some great match-ups that will set the mood for the remainder of the season. Let's get right into it...

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8 Ball Crushers vs Sexy Poolerz

The season-opener puts up two teams needing to prove themselves for different reasons.

On the one hand, you have 8BC. 8BC was in Season 2 of WSOP, but the team has completely reformed itself since then. Looking at their page in PRO, I can honestly say I have never seen any of those players around. This could play to 8BC's advantage as their opponent's will soon doubt their abilities. Captain Matt has a tough hill to climb, but could be turning some heads along the way. Hopefully they will be able to come out strong and out-preform everyone's expectations. Until then, 8BC is definitely a mystery to me.

Now on the other hand, you have a team who hasn't had much luck in WSOP, well in fact no luck at all. Since they joined back in Season 2, SP has not picked up a single win, currently on a -20 streak (sorry Bev, I know you're probably tired of hearing about that already). If SP loses here, the snowball will start rolling again. The whole team has a big lump on their back, and now is the time to get rid of it. With a new season comes a new chance to clean the slate. I'm looking for SP to start off big with a point in the win column.

Prediction: 4-2 SP

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Break and Run vs Pool Fiction

Big match here in the opening week between the two Season 3 Finalists.

BNR are the defending champions, and every opponent will be looking to take them down. Dina and crew know this, and the veterans on her team shall handle the pressure with ease. I imagine the same squad is returning for this season with Jordy and Croz leading the pack. However, looking past their top 2 it's hard to find players to rely on for must-win situations. Jim? Mike? Ross? I see Saf has been added to the team, but how much will he and the others contribute? If they can make it through PFN here, BNR might gain enough confidence to sail straight to the finals yet again.

Nothing feels worse than losing in the Season Finals, especially when the series goes all the way to the 3rd match. BNR shutout PFN in that final match, 4-0. However, PFN will know how to put that behind them and keep their eyes on the prize. Last season, PFN was deep with talent, and this season their team is potentially 10x better. Kerry already had well-known players like Brian, Kalpz, and Stevie in her arsenal, and now with the additions of Andy, Stu, and Nish, PFN is stacked beyond belief. This is their season to lose.

Prediction: 4-3 PFN

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Extreme Pool Competitors vs Freedom

This match had been postponed from earlier in the week. I wonder if the extra 24 hours will make a difference.

EPC won their division last season, and Jack definitely proved me and others wrong. However, he still has some ways to go to claim his EPC team is one of the best around. If he can remain on top this season, he'll show everyone Season 3's success was no fluke. I do have my doubts; something about Jack worries me. If he goes down, the entire teams goes down with him, like a captain and his ship. I don't see a Plan B if Jack were to give up completely; the pressure must be setting in as it seems like he is the only one putting in the effort when it comes to eligibility. I'm curious to see who will remain loyal and who have moved on.

It seems like FR is one of those middle-of-the-road teams with a few spurts of greatness once in a while. Their 5-5 record from last season was just passable. They had the most Game 7 losses among all teams, so surely luck wasn't on their side. Matt, Trav, and the captain himself are the clear-cut top 3 for FR. Petey will need to keep his fingers crossed the stars are in alignment, or he and his team might find themselves lost in the middle of the pack yet again. This match could be just what FR needs to pick up a quick win, as EPC has been notorious for showing up short-handed.

Prediction: 4-2 FR

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Simply Pool Souls vs Ultimate Outlaws

The final match of the week features a team who has been with us since Season 1 and a team to be considered as the new kids on the block.

SPS is one of those teams who likes to have a good time. They show up to every match ready to play the games and don't sulk over a loss. Monte must know his team isn't the best in their division, but that won't stop them from putting forth their best effort. This match will be a great way for SPS to start off in the win column. It's hard to pick out a star player on their team; only TJ had more wins than losses and showed up consistently. Joe joins SPS for this season. He talks a big game and will likely play every week if he can. Let's see how well he fits in with the new scenery.

In the other corner we have UO. Similar to 8BC earlier this week, I don't know anything about the players on this team. Looking over to the WPC standings, I see UO did relatively well, in fact better than SPS. But, UO is brand new to WSOP. Will they be able to start off on the right foot? Or will these new guys be trampled over all season long? I've talked to the UO captain a bit. This is her first time ever being a captain, but she's very excited and seems to have everything in order. I expect UO to show each week, but I wonder how many W's they'll be able to pick up. Good luck this season.

Prediction: 4-2 SPS

Ranking Poll

Welcome back BNR, EPC, FR, PFN, SP, SPS and welcome to Season 4 8BC and UO! I hope you all are as excited as I am as we finally begin the new season.

BNR returns as the Season 3 champions. Will Dina and her crew be able to defend their title with ease? Or will one of the other veteran teams snatch the crown away? Or perhaps this is a season for the underdogs and the new guys to step up to the plate?

Here's your chance to do some predicting. Below is Pre-Season Ranking Poll for you all to complete. Rank the teams in the order you think they will finish by the end of the season. I will keep the poll open until the end of Week 2. So, get your tabs on all of the teams in the beginning weeks and complete this poll. I will reveal the results at the end of the season to see how well you all did.

I do have my own rankings in mind, but I won't be posting them for my own reasons :)

Yes, It Is Me

Yes, it is me... Ben, the_lvlag1cian, as your Season 4 Predictor.

I want to start off this prediction blog with an introduction so there's no need to guess who I am. In Season 3 of WSOP, there were two main predictors: Mr. Know It All and Boy Genius; just letting you all know that I was also Boy Genius (shocker there, eh?). I never wanted to come on with a hider account, but Mr. KIA told me it would be best. Well, Mr. KIA is not predicting this season, so here I am.

So, what can you expect from me? I'm not playing for anyone this season, so it will be easy for me to remain unbiased to all teams. I will do my best to keep the predictions coming on a regular basis, but if I fall behind and you want to call me out for it, keep it to yourself :)

I'm looking forward to some great games this season, so good luck to all!