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Yes, yes I would.
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No, I doubt it.
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I don't know what the NCAA is.
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MenonaLoco



Joined: Jan 05, 2016

Post   Posted: Jun 16, 2018 - 06:12 Reply with quote Back to top

Oh, dios mio, putting the champs at 6th place in the division is harsh. But who knows, this division is tough to predict. Anyway, both national championship - teams may not come from this division in the end (i am looking at those brutal lizzards from Duke, and to those Clemson terrors... and of course into the mirror! Smile )

I want to read your write up about the other conferences already!!!
ex-convict



Joined: Jun 28, 2005

Post   Posted: Oct 15, 2018 - 15:26 Reply with quote Back to top

NCBB Season 30 Preseason Coach's Poll

Another season, another chance for programs to claim eternal glory with bowl victories! Here's the rundown of the top 10 teams heading into this season...on paper, at least:

10. Mz State Bull Dawgz (FBC)
A somewhat forgotten program, the Dawgz had a successful inaugural campaign but were largely ineffective last season. Heading into their third year, the potential is there for the team to get even better after just a few games. They may make a little bit of noise by season's end, but odds are, they're sure to be a force to be reckoned with next year in their senior seasons.

9. Kentucky Burn Ban (FBC)
Stuck in the toughest conference, Kentucky has quietly won three straight lower-tier bowl games, and now has an experienced team heading into their critical fourth year. With eight seniors at first glance, this team has one last shot to get a more illustrious bowl bid before hitting a tough rebuild. But with the experienced blockers ready to cause some damage and two Ag4 hobgoblins to worry about that 'ball thing', they may leave a mark or two on the season (recall it was this team who knocked off U-Dub in the last week of the regular season).

8. [NCBB] FlaSt Delfinoles (SCC)
The only second-year team on this list, the Deflinoles got the nod over others because they already have seven blodge players after just ten games. What does that mean? They have a 'spread the wealth' philosophy that may not produce a lot of award winners...but it may very well lead to a lot of victories. If they can keep developing this young squad, there's no reason the 'Noles can't become a feared team in a short time.

7. Oregon Waterfoul (FBC)
Yeah, we're ranking them low despite the fact they made the Rose Bowl with a minimal team last season. But after they (finally) update their team and graduate two players, they really don't have much left. Whether or not it matters is probably a moot point by now.

6. Pepperdine University Slaves (SCC)
Perhaps one of the few teams in the conference that can challenge UNAM, the Slaves head into their third season after a successful five-win campaign. However they were slapped back to reality a bit in their bowl game, a 1-4 loss to a pissed off U-Dub squad. If Pepperdine can learn from that defeat, greater things may yet be on the horizon for them.

5. Texas E n' M Banshees (Big Beast)
A bit of a low ranking for a Rose Bowl winning team, but the current roster doesn't scream 'contender' like some of the others. Will great coaching and solid tactics be enough to offset any potential talent deficiency? Probably.

4. U-Dub Elfskies (Big Beast)
The Elfskies, as well all know, were in prime position for a title shot heading into the final week of the season; back-to-back losses against rival Clemson and upstart Kentucky thwarted those plans. Still, they rebounded nicely and won the Orange Bowl, and now return a full roster of pissed off elves. With six freshman elves to provide depth and potential, this team could be loaded by season's end. Whether or not they'll be able to finish the job this time remains to be seen.

3. UNAM Pumas Malditas (SCC)
Two-time runner ups, UNAM has made three straight title games (a feat that mayhaps only Oregon has accomplished, and I don't think they have) but have yet to carry over their regular-season dominance into the championship. Still, they're clearly doing something right, and while this team currently looks more 'solid' than 'spectular', odds are they'll be in the running for a fourth straight season.

2. Clemson Terrors (SCC)
A VERY high ranking for a team that only went 3-3-3 last season, but this potentially great squad seemed to snap out of their funk in their final two games: a
soul-crushing upset of rival U-Dub and a victory in the Killer Lite Bowl. If THAT team shows up, led by Hammer contender Dorian O’Danger, there's no reason this ranking will seem outrageous by season's end.

1. Duke Blue-Green Devils (FBC)
The reigning champs have several players still recovering from the title game and/or the afterparty, so their season opener may prove difficult. But with the entire team coming back heading into their senior seasons (eight at first glance), the Devils have a chance to pull off the rare 'repeat' in the NCBB. Can super-skink Dave Brown carry the program to 'legendary' status?


There you have it folks! The FBC appears to be a 'gauntlet of death' yet again, with four teams in the preseason top 10 (Howlson and Notre Dame were also in consideration...this conference is DEEP). The SCC may not be a 'one team show', as both Clemson and Pepperdine will look to challenge UNAM's three-year stranglehold on the conference. And the Big Beast may be top-heavy, but with both last year's Rose and Orange bowl victors residing here, at least they have something to brag about.

Can any of these teams live up to their potential? Will a dark-horse team not listed above make a surprise run? Could Season 30 possibly provide us with as much late-season drama as last campaign?

There's only one way to find out! Best of luck to everyone this year.

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MenonaLoco



Joined: Jan 05, 2016

Post   Posted: Oct 15, 2018 - 16:11 Reply with quote Back to top

Nice writeup, thanks! Smile

Short message to the league from our headquarters: "Challenge us? Who? We got Sir. William Marshall! It's over! We got the highground!"

https://fumbbl.com/p/player?player_id=12251600 Seriously, never had such an awesome Freshman, now in his Sophomore year, he has been voted team captain. I am sure will not only fill former captain fat werewolve Eduardo Flojo's footstepts, he will make us forget that lazy wolve... Smile
OTS



Joined: Jul 12, 2004

Post   Posted: Nov 08, 2018 - 16:57 Reply with quote Back to top

Bro-hio is taking the preseason snub and using it as motivation.
MenonaLoco



Joined: Jan 05, 2016

Post   Posted: Nov 12, 2018 - 16:05 Reply with quote Back to top

Loss, draw, win, win... UNAM's engine started slowly, but now looking STRONG! Very Happy Stay tuned!

https://fumbbl.com/p/team?team_id=864769
ex-convict



Joined: Jun 28, 2005

Post   Posted: Sep 05, 2019 - 22:56 Reply with quote Back to top

NCBB Season 32 Team Awards

It's been a while since I've done some fluff, and this time I'm gonna try something different. Thanks to amazing work by Kzarik, we have access to more stats in easier places than before. So, let's hand out a few regular season only team awards with that in mind:

Best Offense: TCU Horned Rats

#1 in the nation in touchdowns (28 ), tied for #3 in completions (23), #4 in passing yards (57), #1 in rushing yards (376), and #1 in TD-differential (+17).

These rats were nigh unstoppable, even chucking the ball deep downfield to a Rat Ogre on one occasion (obviously he scored, because TCU could almost do no wrong this season).

Best Defense: Miami BallHawks

#1 in the nation in fewest touchdowns allowed (3), tied for #12 in casualties (19), tied for #7 in fewest completions allowed (7), tied for #7 in fewest passing yards allowed (12), and #4 in fewest rushing yards allowed (179). Also, they managed to intercept one pass!

Absolutely no one could score on the frogs, yet you could barely move the ball on them either. Their sack-style defense exposed them to a lot of blocks (#6 in most blocks taken), but the results speak for themselves.

Fastest-paced Team: [NCBB] BYU Cougars

#1 in the nation in completions (37), #2 in passing yards (93), tied for #3 in most touchdowns scored, #3 most rushing yards allowed (350), and a 17:18 TD ratio (tied for #4 most scores allowed).

All year long, BYU sought to air it out and force teams to play at their high-paced speed. Their offense was prolific, though they gave up just as much ground right back to the opposition, exemplified by their 3-2-4 record.

Slowest-paced Team: UTEP Party Minors

#1 in the nation in block differential (+263), #2 in blocks thrown (512), #2 in fewest blocks taken (249), 11:11 TD ratio, and only +41 in rushing yards differential.

Every game for the Minors was a grind-it-out affair, as they consistently blocked the opposition into the turf every contest. However, they were only able to achieve multiple scores in two contests, hence their middling record of 3-4-2.

Most Physical Team: Duke Blue-Green Devils

Tied for #8 in the nation in casualties caused (23), #3 in most blocks thrown (478), tied for #9 in most fouls attempted, and #2 in block differential (+199).

You could measure this category in several ways, but the Devils were above average to elite in the four big criteria I looked at. They would constantly out-block the competition, and did a respectable amount of damage in the process.

Damn Dirty Apes: Oooklahoma Flingers

#1 in fouls attempted (30), ten more than the #2 team (20).

Grab 'em and bag 'em! Oooklahoma caused four casualties via foul in their first four games, though their success tapered off after that (according to a very unofficial, quick skim of their matches).

National Punching-bag: Air Force Warpstone Falcons

#1 in the nation in most casualties taken (41), #4 in most blocks taken (410), #6 in most fouls received (15), and most losses (8 ).

There's no way around it: teams loved to beat the stuffing out of the Falcons this season. I'm not sure why you also felt the need to foul the little bastards too; I mean, they break easily on blocks as it is.

Most Surprising Team: Illinois Valley CC Ranchers

Going 4-2-2 record with rookie chaos in the Non-AQ conference is not easy, especially starting with three straight wins. Things evened out a bit after that, but it will be interesting to see how this squad develops once they move up to the BCS starting next season.

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ex-convict



Joined: Jun 28, 2005

Post   Posted: Sep 07, 2019 - 01:12 Reply with quote Back to top

NCBB Season 32 Bowl Announcement

Another great season is ready to be capped off by some amazing bowl matchups! The polls have been calculated, the numbers have been crunched, and we now offer these juicy games for the fans to enjoy:


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McNurgle's Bowl
Isha-ana State Sycamores (Beast, 0-2-7) vs Air Force Warpstone Falcons (FBC, 1-0-8.)


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Famous Irrana Potata Bowl
Saint Louis Billikens (NonAQ, 4-3-2) vs [NCBB] BYU Cougars (SCC, 3-2-4)


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Fireball Fire Bowl
Illinois Valley CC Ranchers (NonAQ, 4-2-2) vs UTEP Party Minors (Beast, 3-4-2)


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Planter's Goober Bowl
UC San Dogo Krytens (NonAQ, 6-0-3) vs Karak University (SCC, 4-1-4)


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Wonderbra Bowl
SMU Mousestangs (NonAQ, 6-0-2) vs Texas E n' M Banshees (SCC, 4-1-4)


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Killer Lite Bowl
U of Wisconsin Rat-Grrrrs (FBC, 4-2-3) vs Bro-hio State Buckeyes (Beast, 4-1-3)


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Tossitos' Fiesta Bowl
East Carolina Pyrates (SCC, 5-0-3) vs Howlson Tigers (FBC, 4-1-4)


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DedEx Orange Bowl
California Golden Lizards (Beast, 6-0-3) vs Oregon Waterfoul (FBC, 5-1-3)


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Uluthan's Rose Bowl
Duke Blue-Green Devils (FBC, 5-3-1) vs [NCBB] FlaSt Delfinoles (SCC, 5-1-2)


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BCS National Championship Semifinal
U-Dub Elfskies (Beast, 7-1-1) vs Miami BallHawks (FBC, 6-2-1)


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BCS National Championship
TCU Horned Rats (SCC, 8-0-1) vs [Winner of UDub vs Miami]

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mrt1212



Joined: Feb 26, 2013

Post   Posted: Sep 07, 2019 - 19:58 Reply with quote Back to top

Win to get in! Nice
JackassRampant



Joined: Feb 26, 2011

Post   Posted: Sep 07, 2019 - 20:58 Reply with quote Back to top

Planter's Goober Bowl at 04:00 tonight!

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Jim_Fear



Joined: May 02, 2014

Post   Posted: Sep 30, 2019 - 03:09 Reply with quote Back to top

Season 33 Preview

Welcome everyone! As Season 33 is just getting underway, let's start taking a look at the divisions and the teams within.

Big Beast Conference
A solid division with some top tier talent, and some long standing grudges between the coaches and teams.

California Golden Lizards
This could be an important year for Cal, as Tevin Paul, their fabled +AG, Sure Handed-Saurus is now a Senior, so it’s likely do or die. Flanked by three returning Saurus and two Freshmen recruits, they carry some Block and some Mighty Blow, but no real skills for mobility. The Skinks are, for the most part, sparsely built, only having one or two additional skills, of which the skill choices are diversified. Expect some in-your-face, highly physical matches for this team.

Bro-hio State Buckeyes
With the lowest TV in the division you want to count Bro-hio out. Do so at your own detriment. This is a team that can come back and turn a defeat into a victory, as long they have a few players on the pitch. Of said players, Paris Campbell, their nightmare Catcher, is now a Senior, along with Wardancer Malik Harrison. The remaining ten players look to be fillers or new recruits. With no real bench Bro-hio will have to play the ball conservatively, but this has been their playstyle all along, and they have had some success doing just that.

Colgate Ultra-Brets
Have your checklist handy? A Blodging, Sure-Handed, player with MA8 and Catch? Check. A Dauntless Frenzy surf-threat? Check. Several players with Guard? Check. Colgate has all of the tools to be able to do it, and this is only the third year for this program. If they can find a way to counter the elves this could be their year.

U-Dub Elfskies
This team is deadly. There’s no other way to phrase it. Currently sitting on 11 players, expect a few more recruits to round out the bench of this team as the season gets underway. Of these players, three impressive catchers are Seniors, and said players will likely be the cornerstone of U-Dub’s run on the National Championship.

UTEP Party Minors
UTEP really needs to make this season count, as five of their most vital players are now Seniors. As we all know, it takes a while for all the yuck and disease to manifest itself and grow into a proper team, but they have the skills, and no one want to get into a full-on scrum with these guys. If they can turn each match into a fight, they may have a chance.

Oooklahoma Flingers
Oooklahoma has built some talent, but they are still struggling to utilize said talent to full potentials. If they can keep their players healthy, treat this as a builder year, next year they will likely emerge as the powerhouse in the division.

Prediction
It’s difficult to argue against previous results. Cal will beat U-Dub, taking the lead in the conference games, but U-Dub will sweep OoC, ending with an overall better record. Colgate will round out third place.

More to come.
Jim_Fear



Joined: May 02, 2014

Post   Posted: Sep 30, 2019 - 20:15 Reply with quote Back to top

Season 33 Preview (Cont.)

Welcome Back. Let’s keep rolling along.

SCC Conference
Home to last season’s Rose Bowl winner and the National Champion. An equal split of bash and dash.

Karak University
Dwarves. With a surprisingly shallow bench. A good number of their players are in their first or second year, but even a rookie dwarf knows how to hold the line. Their veteran players are where this team truly shines, including a Blodging ST4 Runner. When it comes to bash, Karak can take it, and likely dish it out. They’ll just need to find a way to overcome the dash, and they could be a contender.

Berea Bleeding Angels
Berea should only have two goals this season:
1.) Avoid teams with a lot of Tackle
2.) Do not give up 110TV worth of inducements to their opponents
Barring Dwarves and chainsaws, Berea could sleepwalk through this season and come out on top. But will they? They were posed to put up a good fight last season but ended up faltering against their fellow conference mates. Will this be the season they show everyone up?

Northern Virginia CC Hawks
When playing against Northern Virginia I wouldn’t get too close to the sidelines if I were you. This bash team has a nice blend of ball-handling skills and utility skills, and they are guaranteed to mess up their opponents positioning. If they can find a way to bring the necessary bash to combat their rivals them may be more than a building season for them.

TCU Horned Rats
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, this is the team to beat. Season 32’s Nation Champions are back, having lost a single Gutter Runner to graduation, with his replacement already measuring up. For a core group of players this is their Senior year, and I’m sure coach and players alike are looking to go out with a repeat performance. Any team can be stopped, but barring massive injuries to key players, stopping TCU will be difficult

FlaSt Delfinoles
Were this last season, this would be the team I would bet upon. Unfortunately, after last season’s victory in the Rose Bowl five Seniors graduated, leaving the Delfinoles in a state of rebuilding. That being said, they are still an elf team, and in a league half populated by Bash, they may just out ball they’re opponents. Still a threat.

BYU Cougars
BYU is forever ending up on receiving end of some strange twist of fate. They have several skilled players, some carrying injuries, but nothing interfering with their ability to elf the ball. The problem is the other teams are also looking to elf the ball, or kick BYU’s brains in. Might be a messy season.

Prediction
I don’t like it any more that the rest of you, but this one is all TCU. Karak is going to surprise us all by coming in second in the conference, and thanks to a 1-2-1 OoC record get a respectable bowl game. You’re likely to see TCU playing for the championship again at the end of this season.

The train keep a-rollin’…


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Jim_Fear



Joined: May 02, 2014

Post   Posted: Sep 30, 2019 - 21:59 Reply with quote Back to top

Season 33 Preview (Cont.)

You again? Continuing on.

FBC Conference
With five of the six teams being honest contenders for a shot at the national championship (sorry, Roto) the FBC is the conference. A little bit of everything in this conference, which makes for some exciting match ups.

Air Force Warpstone Falcons
The beloved underdogs of the conference, Air Force sports an impressive murder machine, and a ST4/AG5 thrower. Both of these players can mess up part of your game plan and injure your players. They may not reach the top of the conference, but if these players survive these next two season they may make awesome draftees into the NBFL.

Duke Blue-Green Devils
Duke has consistently been a top program for the past four season, earning two (2) Nation Championship victories and two appearances at the Rose Bowl. Expect Duke to be up there again this season. A no nonsense program, Duke still has the tools and the knowledge to make it happen. If they could only win over the fans…

Miami BallHawks
The defensive powerhouse from Season 32 are back, still refusing to focus on their offensive. With this being the third year of the program Miami needs to prove that last season’s run on the Nation Championship wasn’t a fluke and find a way to start getting more touchdowns on the board. Just because it’s not broken doesn’t mean it cannot be improved.

Mz State Bull Dawgz
Bash, Smash, Repeat. That’s all Mz needs to do. Plenty of Guard and Might Blow to assist in this endeavor, even some Tackle. But as good as Mz can be at the bash, they need to remember that it’s scoring points which wins the games. Their AG4 blitzer is there to do just that. Let’s see if the rest of the team can clear him a path to the endzone.

U of Wisconsin Rat-Grrrrs
UW needs to make this the year, as five pivotal players are on the chopping block due to graduation after this season. They’re likely not going to get there without adding some fodder to their bench. But if they can keep those Gutter Runners alive and inflict some injuries with their blitzer, anything can happen. Don’t count them out until they’re out.

Oregon Waterfoul
Some say Oregon’s best days are behind them. I say this is the year Thrower Jack Devlin leads the team back to the top. With enough money to bankroll some additional recruits, any of which can ball toe-to-toe with any other player in the conference, Oregon can make this season anything they want it to be.

Prediction
Oregon is going to do what they need to do, stunning team after team, with Duke and Mz State close on their heels. It will all come down to the OoC matches to determine the overall winner of the Conference. Also, expect Air Force’s mega rat to be fouled, constantly.

Punchin’ the clock…
Jim_Fear



Joined: May 02, 2014

Post   Posted: Oct 01, 2019 - 20:06 Reply with quote Back to top

Season 33 Preview (Cont.)

Haven’t you had enough yet? Me neither.

AKC Conference
Sporting some consistent mid-range TV teams, AKC seems to be more of a training bracket. However, climbing to the top of this conference is going to be a challenge for all teams involved.

UC San Dogo Krytens
Bash High Elves. What else really needs to be said? The Krytens look to grind down each of their opponents, and if that fails, do some elf stuff. This was a successful strategy last season, until they were either out bashed or out balled. With limited access (Doubles) to the necessary bash skills to become a true bash team the other ball teams in this conference might push the Krytens out of their comfort zone.

Howlson Tigers
The mighty Howlson has seen better days. The completion of Season 32 saw five impressive players graduate, leaving the Tigers looking a little declawed. Can veteran Wolf Sam Gallahan singlehandedly carry this team to the top of the Conference? Not likely. This year will likely be the start of a rebuild, as Howlson work their way back to the top.

Poli Puerkos
Not a bad starting place for a Dwarven team. There’s some Guard and Mighty Blow, as you’d expect, even a ST4 blitzer. Where Poli will struggle is the inexperience of their two Freshmen Runner recruits, coupled with the fact they find themselves in a conference with three elven teams. If they can master positioning, and somehow prevent the elves from running up the score, there’s no reason they couldn’t be a contender.

Purdue Braziermakers
The inaugural season for Purdue was a difficult one, losing two Witch Elves and a valuable lineelf with Guard. This will likely not be their year, either. If Purdue can keep their vital players healthy, and farm as many SPP as possible, there’s no reason next season cannot be the season Purdue really sows the NCBB what they’re made of.

Saint Louis Billikens
I’m guilty of liking this team. They made it through their first season mostly intact, having earned 125 SPPs between their twelve players. Every player has at least one skill, and there are three lineelves with Guard. Bash teams may have a difficult time stopping Saint Louis, and the ball teams are going to have to find a way to contain them. Expect a good placement this season, and next season, watch out.

Univ. Central Florida Knights
The sun set on the Knights last season, and this season will be a continual struggle to build up their team to compete. Not saying they won’t punch several teams in the face and score several touchdowns, but they may find it difficult to stop other teams from scoring. Their one secret weapon is the unfamiliarity other coach may have when it comes to playing such a team.

Prediction
San Dogo and Saint Louis will battle this one out, with the Krytens taking the slight edge. The fans will decide where these two teams end up in the hunt for bowl games. A good springboard for continuing into Season 34.


Coming around the mountain…
Jim_Fear



Joined: May 02, 2014

Post   Posted: Oct 01, 2019 - 20:55 Reply with quote Back to top

Season 33 Preview (Cont.)

Can’t stop, won’t stop. Uh-uh, uh-uh.

Smack Conference
Home to some downright degenerates, the teams within the Smack Conference are looking to make a name for themselves or seeking out redemption.

SMU Mousetangs
After an impressive start in their inaugural season the Mousetangs are looking to keep the trend going and look well equipped to do just that. They have some bash ability and are more than equipped to ball. Mitigating injuries/maintaining a bench and opponent’s inducements are likely going to be key to this season; unfortunately, these are diametric opposites. Opponents: pray for rocks.

Ball State Crimson Birds
The beauty of Human teams is that they can do anything reasonably well. The Crimson Birds had a respectable first season, especially for a Human team; what they built is a solid foundation for handling any team you could come across. Once they find their groove this team should excel, with their ST3 Blodging Catcher being the standout player. Expect matches to be competitive until the last turn, with Season 34 being a breakout season.

St. Francis Dead Flash
It is difficult to say what this season will amount to for St. Francis, but a betting man probably wouldn't take the odds on this team coming out on top. They will need a few more builder seasons to get to that powerhouse level. So for now, expect the Dead Flash to play to their strengths: fouls and inducements. Can't beat 'em? Cripple 'em.

Illinois Valley CC Ranchers
An outstanding performance in the Non-AQ (especially for a Chaos team) lead the Ranchers to a victory in the Fireball Fire Bowl, and now they’re back to take on all commers in the Conference. With 80+ SPPs spread across their Blockers, and an array of skills, getting past that front line will be tough. After that they have two Beastmen options for ball-handling. Look for the Ranchers to rock the Foe-Hammer on their opponents this year.

Um, G'olden Go For Its!
Another Human team, back after a program sabbatical. The GFI’s have taken the ball approach, fielding four catchers and building a Thrower designed for doing just that. As long as they show up to their matches, protect their Catchers, and avoid too many injuries, this team is going places.

Navy Midskeletonmen
After being lost at sea for several seasons the legendary Navy’s ship has finally sailed back into port. Unfortunately, the port they lander in was this conference. How can the bashiest of the bashy teams compete in a conference with teams looking to ball? By slaughtering their opponents and falling upon the loose ball. Navy may still have some problems doing that. Could be a building season, as the Midskeletonmen attempt to get their sea legs back.

Prediction
SMU will be the likely champion, with Illinois Valley in second place. Week 3’s match between these two teams will be the deciding factor for the Conference.

That’s all, folks!
Jim_Fear



Joined: May 02, 2014

Post   Posted: Oct 02, 2019 - 02:59 Reply with quote Back to top

Season 33 Preview (Cont.)

Enough already. This is it. Last hurrah.

Non-AQ Conference
Welcome, hopefuls. Whether you’re here for the first time, or a veteran coach looking for a new start, here is where it all begins. The Non-AQ is a great place to develop you team, pick up a rival, watch as your inexperienced players die on a failed GFI. This will get your team ready for the challenges which lie ahead. Who knows? Bo well enough and you just may get an invite to a bowl match at the end of the season.

Hawaii Warrielves
Ah, my favorite flavor of elves: Pro. Starting with a very balanced roster, of two Blitzers, two Catchers, and a single Thrower. They’ll have all the tools they need to out ball their first few opponents, so expects some gnashing of teeth for the other teams in the division. Hawaii’s season will likely come down to how many injuries they take; if they can keep those to a minimum expect a solid base for next season.

Ottawa Bee-Bees
An interesting build from an Undead team, going all out with four Ghouls. So far, it looks like the gamble may have paid off. Ottawa will have to keep those Ghouls safe, so expect them to be out on the hunt for “free recruits” from other teams. If they push the Dodge x4 advantage, coupled with the Mighty Blow from their Mummies, this could be a productive season.

Appalahcian State Hillbillies
A baseline Human team, opting for a single Catcher, and an additional linemen. This is a reasonable build, as it forces the Blitzers to score, which will help building up the skills they will need to pull their weight, while still having the Catcher as a backup, in case they find themselves in a situation where they need to score quickly. The twelfth player is a good start to a bench, or some fodder for fouling their opponents. Either way. Don’t expect greatness this season, but depending on the skills the Hillbilies’ earn, they could be worth taking a look at come Season 34.

Gallaudet Deaf Bulls
I know, I know. It seems like a good idea, but it’s not. With the high turnover rate of four seasons Chaos Dwarf teams struggle to get built fast enough to truly make they a force to be reckoned with. If Gallaudet leaps out of the box as murder machines, maybe they can do it. But with 2 SPP here and there for the Blockers, and burning rerolls attempting to feed the ball to the Bulls, leaving you to score with the Hobgoblins, the team will face graduation before hitting their stride. Kill everything in sight and you might win some games.

Sham Howstan Ratz
This Skaven program opted to forsake a fourth Gutter Runner (not the worst decision, early on), a Thrower (50/50), and a third reroll (Wha?) in order to recruit a Rat Ogre. At some point this season these rats will find themselves with a crippled Rat Ogre, due to a blitz gone wrong, and a failed Loner reroll. For the record, after that turn, there will be 150TV in the injury box, your Apoth used, and one less reroll. So, stick to your Gutter Runners, and keep scoring. Do that and who knows what will happen.

Texas AM Aggros
Another Chaos Dwarf team? Didn’t we just go through this? Wait, look at the build on this team. One less Blocker, one less Bull, but sporting a Mino? This has all the makings of a catastrophic disaster. But, their coach is known for making even the worst players into a superstar. Same deal: stay on the murder train, feed the touchdowns to the single Bull, this may be an alright starting point for a team.

Toledo Radrockets
And another Skaven team. This one also has three Gutter Runners, but rather than spending the goal on a Rat Ogre, has wisely invested in an additional linerat and a third reroll. Force your opponent to make mistake, capitalize in them, and get the ball into the endzone. Keep doing that and you’ll be fine.

UMass Minimen
A dwarven build focusing on building an impenetrable wall, which is just what their eight Blockers will do. There will not be much finesse from this team, as there is only the single Runner who will be seeing all ball duties. If the Mimimen can get the ball, and get it into a cage, opponents will have a tough time getting the ball away. UMass will still likely have a difficult time scoring.

UW - Whitewater Warfrogs
Who in their right mind is crazy enough to bring a Slann team to this league? With a build focused more on scoring, expect to see their three catchers on triple duty: sacking, throwing, and catching the ball. The sole Blitzer is likely there to mark any opponent crazy enough to make a run for it. If they can make it work, they can make it work.

Indiana Horrors
Went with the risky dual Werewolf build, and disaster struck. But it’s still early in the season, and there’s still the other Wolf on the team. From here the Horrors can be expected to play a little more conservatively, which will be best to protect their remaining assets. Spread the touchdowns around to maximize the skills potential and Indiana may be a decent team for next season.

Prediction
Some teams will make it, others will not. We wish you all the best, and hope to see some amazing games between you all.

Now go fight amongst yourselves.
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