Conference A as in "Assholes."
(Balls n Dolls, Camel Toes 2.0, Dollar Wells, Off Constantly, Playground Bullies, Superbad, Team Fabulous, ToeJammers)
Contenders - Balls N Dolls, Superbad, ToeJammers
BnD might be a stretch here, but they did win a tournament three seasons ago and have always been in the mix. All three of these teams love to win, even if Superbad and TJ's deny that's what drives them. Personally, I'm betting on Superbad to take the title.
Sleeper - Off Constantly
Ty told me during the off-season that he has "re-tooled" his team. I asked if that meant he got rid of the existing tools, only to replace them with new tools. A few weeks later he tried to join the Alcoballics. So I have no idea what to think of it... but J.W. tells me they'll be decent.
Over-Rated - Playground Bullies
The Bullies are back! The last time we saw them they finished 2nd in the regular season way back in Fall 2008. If you believe the hype, they're re-joining to kick everyone's ass! I don't believe it though, and there are too many n00bs on the team. Also... Rollo is almost a cop now, so hes probably gained 30 lbs.
Bears on Tricycles -Team Fabulous, Dollar Wells
Team Fab is 6-17-5 in their past three seasons. It's probably safe to assume they're just out to have a good time while looking thhhhuuuuuuuuuper (thanks for asking).
Dollar Wells (aka: Top Shelf) has been on a huge downward slide the last three seasons. At least they're having fun with it by taking Souder's name suggestion.
WTF? - Camel Toes 2.0
Rumor has it a bunch of them work for Camel Cigarettes. If that is true... excellent name choice. But I have no idea how good or fun the team is. Someone smarter than myself please comment with the low-down. Or get one of them to post a bio of the team.
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Conference B as in "Boobs and Beers."
(Alcoballics, I'd Kick That, Ligers, Pick Me Up, Shockers, THEE Beer Nuts, WAKAshame, Yeagabombs)
Contenders - Alcoballics, Shockers, Yeagabombs
While on paper this appears to be the fun, laid back league... but don't be fooled. The Alcobalilcs are defending champs, and are always near the top of the standings. The Yeagabombs and Shockers are a combined 35-15-8 in the past three seasons, with at least one of them in the top 3 each time. Expect the conference champion to be one of these teams.
Sleeper - Ligers
You might think this pick is biased since I play on this team. But I always bet against us. So believe me when I say the team has drastically increased its talent and leadership (Souder is now captain). The Ligers probably aren't good enough to win the conference, but they'll definitely upset a team or two.
Over-Rated - Alcoballics
That's right... they're an over-rated contender. Every season they prove me wrong and I would not be disappointed if they did so again. But I think this season they'll suffer the "Curse of Jen Bryant" and take a few steps backwards.
Bears on Tricycles -THEE Beer Nuts
They are always a train-wreck, so look for a few more games choked away this season. Ironically, not even I'd Kick That (aka: Flonette's Pants on the Ground) are worthy of the category they inspired. I hear their team has drastically improved with new talent and new (female) hotties.
WTF? - Pick Me Up
They've been decent two of the last three seasons. They won't finish last.
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One final note on the conference structure. One "pro" of conferences is the eventual week 8 match-ups, where each team plays their equivalently ranked counterpart in the other conference. So if two teams are undefeated, there will be one clear "winner" of the regular season. But keep in mind this also might cause some issues. It's my understanding we still need a standard 16 team ranking like in previous seasons. You can find that at the BOTTOM of the season standings (located on the right side of the blog). If #1 from A is undefeated... and #1 from B has one loss... and B defeats A... B still might not win the title. Especially if the winner of #2 or #3 also finish with one loss. It will create a one-loss log jam that will be decided by runs allowed. So while I'm glad we're trying new things, don't assume that the winner of the #1 game in week 8 is an automatic season champion. If it works out that way: awesome. If not: get the popcorn ready.
6 comments:
Nice breakdown of the conferences. "Assholes" & "Boobs & Beers" pretty much explains our league...
I agree it's probably going to get sticky at the end of the season when we're all ranked togehter.
#1 in conference B could technically fall after #2 in conference A, depending on their wins/losses/ties/runs against. Guess we're going to have to wait and see.
Can't wait to start playing. Where's the schedule?!
We actually finished first but were screwed by the ref ( duc ) being full of crap. We were also the season champs before that, and the tourney champs before that. :oX
25lbs but that won't hurt the team, the new female who asked if it was better to catch the ball or let it drop might though lol.
Assholes and boobs and beer would fit better if marlas team and the shockers were on conf A.
Well the conferences were a nice idea. Maybe next season we'll actually get it right and pick them completely random.
And maybe the schedule will come out by 7pm thursday. Would be pretty funny if the Ligers were playing the Beer Nuts at 7pm this week and couldn't even do their Beer Olympics.
Nice write up.
I can see us having some BCS type controversy and great Corso is on vacation. Wait, I hear Dickie V yelling expand to 32 teams and combine tuesday and thursday tourney.
Wasn't this supposed to be up last week?
We've definitely retooled. Old tools gone, new tools in. Sentence ended with preposition. I'm glad Off Constantly is squarely in the ass hole division, and I hope it's not just because we have Ty. We argue about all sorts of calls, Ben once hit that girl in the back which deflected to her head, and I, J.W., personally yell at refs all the time. And did I mention we've added grifter for that extra bit of obnoxiousness that we've been missing? Perhaps we're more the sleeper for ass holes of the league than actually winning games.
Also, picks this week, are they just going to be random? If so, I'm going BAAABBAA, with A being the team on the top of the matchup and B being the bottom, obviously.
Jack off constantly...lol its still funny
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