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Date Posted: 19:45:13 08/31/03 Sun
Author: Jimmy
Author Host/IP: 68.101.226.132
Subject: WEEK 6 on deck...

GAME OF THE WEEK! Springfield at Wichita *****

So you want a MARQUEE game to drive up TV ratings? THIS is it for this week! Neither of these teams projected as front runners this season, yet Wichita heads up the logjam that is the National Conference. Springfield was dissed from the start, yet they are but 1 game off the pace for the conference lead? Go figure! This one figures to play out like the proverbial pin ball machine. Each team is capable of winning. The Springfield offense fields a bizarre cast… not the greatest talent, but pieces that fit together well. Take the hodge-podge O-line (PLEASE!) The 95 ST of OT2 Robert Miller offsets weakness in other O-line areas, but the Slayers use that to their advantage. We feel that’s good PPP management. The defense is built on speed at the front 7 – 8 positions, which is good because the DBs are barely adequate. Overall, they bring an impressive package to deal with each week. Wichita challenges you to stop their dominant rush game, grinding it out quite successfully until you finally cave in. This is not surprising, since the WR corps lacks HA, and the O’line is very strong. The defense is built around durability, with DBs the plus x-factor. We feel the new Wichita Project has the upper hand in this one. Line set at Wichita – 4.

BONUS GAME OF THE WEEK! Louisiana at Mobile *****

This rivalry needs no introduction… these teams hate each other. It gets nastier this week because Louisiana has reeled off a 14 game non-loss streak… that’s a whole season without a loss! (gotta be a record?) QB1 Joshua Wallwork is inactive this week (Q-2, hyper-extended knee) and that’s a devastating blow. The surprising news is that FA acquisition Matt D’Orazio starts at QB. Eric James was less than pleased, but Louisiana management sensed this is the perfect time to throw `the kid’ into the fire. James’ less than stellar 81.5 rating prompted the impromptu substitution this week. GM Jimmy Hanlon, no stranger to controversy, responded to pointed questions at a recent press conference: “Q: Why give an untested FA QB the start in a so key a game? A: We feel he’s our best option this week. The speed of this game may eat him up, but we need to know what he’s capable of. He’s got a cannon for an arm, which we’ll need this week. We’ll know after this week how much he has absorbed from wheelworks. We have excellent talent at all of our skill offensive positions, and we trust that will be enough to get Matt over the hump.” We have our doubts, since this is the FIFL, and the Beast is ripe for harvest this week on the road. We’ll cautiously hedge out bets, and set the line at Louisiana -1.

… JUUUUUUST a bit outside… LOVE YA HARRY DOYLE! (Major League, the movie) [but not far behind?]

Portland at Dayton ****

Dayton goes down in Green Bay, Portland rips Madison at home last week. Welcome to the FIFL… ya just never know? Portland gets LB Xamon Glasper back this week… and arguably deploys the best LB Corp in the league? That Corp and the rest of the Portland defense will be put to the test this week. They have a poor history on the road… and that may well continue at Dayton. Dayton 2 – 0 at home, Portland 0 – 2 away. UPON further review… Portland’s rushing woes will continue, QB Albert Higgs has to play at his best and the defense has to play tough vs the 4th ranked Dayton offense. Gotta go with home team here… line set at Dayton – 4.

Portland (3-2) at Dayton (4-1)

POR offense 9th 81.2 rush - [13th] / 251.4 pass - [7th]
defense 7th 111.2 rush - [13th] / 218.8 pass - [6th]
scoring 21.0 for - [7th] / 20.6 against - [11th]
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DAY offense 4th 105.8 rush - [6th] / 241.6 pass - [10th]
defense 17th 66.0 rush - [3rd] / 300.2 pass - [17th]
scoring 24.6 for - [2nd] / 19.0 against - [5th]

Texas at Madison ****

Battle of the 2 most disappointing teams this season? In the Lee Marvin-esque mode, the question has to be asked? What happened to the Madison defense? We are not knowing, but amid all the goings on in the FIFL, this has to be $64k question. Personnel seems ok, so we progress to the defensive coaching? The difference from last season to this season is shocking, so something weird is happening. Madison management chose to revamp the offense this week? HHHmmmmm… Texas has game, and seems to be figuring out how to employ same, so this one bears watching. Line set at even… can’t even hazard a guess!

Texas (2-3) at Madison (1-4)

TEX offense 10th 76.4 rush - [14th] / 252.2 pass - [6th]
defense 16th 128.4 rush - [17th] / 237.0 pass - [9th]
scoring 18.8 for - [16th] / 20.2 against - [7th]
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MAD offense 2nd 95.4 rush - [9th] / 282.8 pass - [1st]
defense 13th 110.4 rush - [12th] / 242.6 pass - [11th]
scoring 19.2 for - [15th] / 25.8 against - [18th]

Utah at Green Bay ****

This is an intriguing match-up. Perennial power Utah road trips to suddenly formidable Green Bay. The Bombers dispatched Dayton last week, a Herculean feat for this franchise? Yet, Green Bay has prepared well for this season… a solid core of existing players, inspired draft and FA acquisitions make this a franchise to be reckoned with now. Mix in the unpredictable Rattlers and let the bombs bursting in air commence. Rejuvenated by the well traveled QB Josh Luedtke and trade pick up WR Kalen Deboer, the Bombers offense keeps the opposing defense guessing. The defense +3 turnover ratio belies the 18th ranked defense… we’re confident Green Bay management is comfortable with this defense after struggling in past seasons with defense that had zero takeaways. Utah continues to be an enigma… capable in all areas of great play, but schizoid in overall performance. Analysis is near impossible here… line set at Utah – 2.

Utah (3-2) at Green Bay (3-1-1) at

UTA offense 13th 71.0 rush - [15th] / 249.0 pass - [8th]
defense 14th 113.6 rush - [14th] / 249.2 pass - [12th]
scoring 22.0 for - [4th] / 20.6 against - [9th]
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GBY offense 12th 68.6 rush - [17th] / 253.2 pass - [5th]
defense 18th 105.6 rush - [11th] / 302.6 pass - [18th]
scoring 20.2 for - [8th] / 22.0 against - [14th]


Colorado at Steel Valley ****

Another of the National Conference crown contenders vs a refreshed American Conference club. The key statistic here is points allowed by the defense… Colorado, despite 3 road losses, has allowed 84 points, Steel Valley has allowed 114. 30 points over 5 games played? That’s huge. The Wildcats are the stronger team here, and are due for a road win. Numbers are nebulous, but we feel Colorado has an edge here. Line set at Colorado –2.

Colorado (2-3) at Steel Valley (2-3)

COL offense 8th 103.0 rush - [7th] / 236.4 pass - [11th]
defense 2nd 93.2 rush - [8th] / 198.0 pass - [4th]
scoring 19.6 for - [10th] / 16.8 against - [2nd]
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STV offense 14th 121.2 rush - [5th] / 195.6 pass - [17th]
defense 11th 98.6 rush - [9th] / 242.2 pass - [10th]
scoring 19.4 for - [13th] / 22.8 against - [17th]


Any road team wins here, we’re all in deep kimshee… but don’t count ‘em out!

Lincoln at Mississippi ***

Mississippi has slipped a notch, Lincoln has advanced a notch. We’re not sure how to read this one, so we’ll beg off. Regardless, a game worth the price of admission!

Lincoln (0-5) at Mississippi (2-3)

LIN offense 15th 88.8 rush - [10th] / 221.4 pass - [13th]
defense 10th 115.0 rush - [15th] / 216.8 pass - [5th]
scoring 14.8 for - [18th] / 20.8 against - [12th]
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MIS offense 7th 87.2 rush - [12th] / 256.6 pass - [4th]
defense 15th 143.0 rush - [18th] / 220.0 pass - [7th]
scoring 19.4 for - [12th] / 20.4 against - [8th]

Honolulu at Fargo **

Fargo has a knowledgeable GM in place, but the sledding will be tough for the next couple of seasons for the Freeze. Honolulu is in the thick of another tight race for the National Conference and the Pacific Division crowns. If travel arrangements are favorable, Honolulu wins. Line set at Honolulu – 2.

Fort Wayne at Black Hills **

Black Hills wins this one, no doubt. Fort Wayne fields yet another above average entry that can’t seem to get over the hump. The loss this week to the Machine means for all practical purposes, this team is done chasing playoff hopes this season. Normally, this franchise is competitive until week 10… This season, they are exposed as a team in need of a major makeover… the current squad can’t get it done. Black Hills gets back on track for the National Conference championship. Line set at Black Hills –6.

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