Waka Gameday

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ESPN’s WAKA Gameday

Reece - Oh they are bringing in Silkk The Shocker & Master P to sing The Shocker and tonight its Shocker nation hoping to will their team to victory in front of their team. Playing for a higher seed it's The Shockers vs. The Playground Bullies in front of a ruckus scene here in Tampa.

Announcer - Welcome to WAKA Gameday, pouring drinks by MacDinton's

Reece - What a great scene behind us once again as we bring you this regular season finale of Waka Gameday. Reece Davis with you today, alongside Digger Phelps, Jay Bilas and Bob Knight. Dick Vitale will not be with us this morning as he is still recovering from the Duke National Title on Monday. What games are you looking forward to or any upsets on the Slate tonight?

Digger - Credit Superbad. Their MO has been random all year but I think that gets scrapped tonight. They have been having two a day practices this week getting ready for this game. It's their tournament tune-up and I’m looking for a big game out of Superbad.

Bilas - I'm looking at the Yeagabombs. There was some talk about them tanking the game last week to get this matchup. That is absolute nonsense. You look back to last season and it was Yeagabombs vs. Balls N Dolls in the first round of the tournament. Yeagabombs learned their lesson last year that you need to win games to avoid the big first round matchup. Team Fabulous will have to slow down their offense and I don't think they do it. Yeagabombs win tonight.

Knight - You know I think given the speed at the top of the Dollar Wells lineup it's going to be a gamble, but I like Thee Beer Nuts. They got embarrassed on the field last week after winning the Beer Olympic events. I think in the end they are too much for Dollar Wells.

Reece - Now for Thursdays Selections. How about ToeJammers vs. WakaShame?

Digger - The ToeJammers can score, but more importantly that'll take the pressure off the defense. ToeJammers win big and make a statement to the league that they are in tournament mode.

Bilas - Against the ToeJammers, you have to play rock solid defense and keep them off the bases. I like WakaShame to do that tonight. They need this signature win tonight.

Knight - You know I look for The ToeJammers not just to do well in this game but to be tough in the tournament. WakaShame is going to get their rear ends beat here today.

Reece - Balls N Dolls are a thorn in the leagues side. To be honest they ought to pay property tax at the PAL fields having won the last 7 games here this year. Can they go for number 8 and finish the regular season undefeated? It's Balls N Dolls vs. Pick Me Up.

Bilas - This is going to be an incredible toughness game. I give the edge to Balls N Dolls because of their outstanding defense. Balls N Dolls is a loaded team and Nick is an absolute factor why they are undefeated.

Knight - Only a Duke grad could come up with a statement like that and I'm proud of you boy. Now you know, I think Balls N Dolls are too athletic and only shot to beat them is to slow them down. I don't think this year Pick Me Up is capable of doing that. Balls N Dolls win.

Digger - A couple weeks ago I was really impressed by the rise of Pick Me Up, however they have struggled recently. We all know how great of a defensive team Balls N Dolls is and they really come after you and put pressure on you. We are now in the final week of the season and Pick Me Up is still searching for an identity. I don't think they will get it done offensively tonight, I also have Balls N Dolls winning.

Reece - It's The Shockers vs. The Playground Bullies in our showdown game. Few teams have been more perplexing then The Shockers this season. They have been good enough to beat the Alcoballics and Yeagabombs, a couple of top teams but lost to The Ligers and Thee Beer Nuts and tumbled in the power rankings. That has left the coach frustrated and Shocker nation pretty much bewildered. Your thoughts?

Knight - First of all, study last game played and that tells me a lot about these teams. Shockers finally won a game since they had their full team, while Playground Bullies got upset. You know I think the Playground Bullies have to play extremely well case I think The Shockers will and if the Shockers do, they are unbeatable. Shockers win tonight.

Bilas - You measure yourselves. You know if you can beat The Shockers or The Playground Bullies here, you can beat anybody. They both have proven they can play with the best teams. They both can score runs and they play hard, if not as hard as anybody I've seen all year. The problem is right here neither has shown heart, they aren't fighting and their records reflect that. I've yet to see furrow brows on their team, like whose going out there to kick some tail. They are taking punches but not throwing punches. I think the keys to this game are going to be depth, defense and patience. All of which favor The Shockers.

Digger - The Playground Bullies still need time to develop back into their old form as their problems have been defense recently. I agree with Bob Knight that looking back at last game, I was impressed with The Shockers. I feel after their last 2 wins, they have the confidence back to make things happen. I think they are the strongest of the teams that have potential. Since Dickie V is still recovering from the Duke victory, we drew straws and I get to go out into the crowd. My pick for the game has The Shockers bullying the Playground Bullies pretty bad and also sending a statement to the league they are ready for the tournament.

Reece - Enjoy your kickball Thursday