Final Week and Look at my view of the Allstars

Hello and Welcome to the Final week of the Regular season of IPA Season 3. What a climax we have to this season 3. The Red Group has Freedom and Elite Pool Competitors slogging it out to be top dogs with Break and Run rather carefully and quietly making there way into the playoffs too, all be it in a lonely and unspectacular 3rd place.

So lets talk about the top 3 first and there strengths, weaknesses and what to watch out for.

As Freedom are top of the Red Group I will start with them. It has been a brilliant season for Petey and Ashley, they lie top of the group played 9, won 6 and drew 3 with no losses and a win/loss ratio of 38-16 which is the best in the whole of IPA. So whats down to this success in IPA? Adambuddy! This guy might do his fair share of trash talking but Oh My! he is 8-0 this season and he has played some big matches. I go all the way back here to week one and its 2-2 with Ultimate Outlaws and Petey obviously wants a win. Craig wins and its down to Adam who has been known to talk crap but this season has let his playing do the talking. That win vs UO put FR on the way and for me He is the Red Group MVP.

Elite Pool Competitors are another who have had just a unbeleivable season. Jack took the bull by the Horns and said you know what I have a shitty reputation but I am going to put this right as a captain. He has and the season he has had has been unbeleivable too. Joint top with Freedom and the players you can tell want to play for Jack. I mean look who he has(its a better all round line up than Freedom in my view). James(l3reaking.point) has been the star performer hes played 8 matches and is 7-1 with his only blot coming against Ross from BNR in week 5 match 1. He has had a great season and will no doubt be in the All-stars. The other guy to do well is lying at 7-2 so does that make I hate this game the best in EPC this season or is James? It is close but his two defeats cam in Week 2 against I have no idea because the Report forum was messed up for that match. Also in week 9 where Corey from FR defeated him. Them 2 are the stand outs for EPC this season. The difference to EPC though that in my view gives them a advantage they have Snooky and lvlr.snooker who have also played well whereas FR have just had Adam and Craig really to give them wins.

The team in third and garenteed a playoff place is last season's champions Break And Run. All they really have done is maintain a 50% record this season and its going to be enough to see them into the playoffs but you look at there squad and theres been no one really standing out this season. Luis, Ross and Dina have each won three but other than that in my view there lucky to be there, but they are and will be a danger. Any team with Luis on will be a danger. Can BNR compete with the other group(because they willplay the 3rd placed team from the blue group)? No, plus it could be any one of those three teams in the blue group. They have to up there game in the playoffs and you never know they just might.

The Blue Group is very tight, lets just say if you want to knwo how each team can get top spot or not get top spot then read Mr. Predictors blog because its too complecated for me.

So top at the moment is Magic Pool and what a season they had, lying in first but as is so much the case this season no one has really had a stand out season that makes you quake in your boots. Steve is 5-2 and Chris 5-3 but other than that what has the others done? Not a lot. The one disadvantage for Chris is his lack of eligable players. Six at the moment but no doubt Missy will be eligable after tonight. Lucky Shots and Tonz will not be out to do MP any favours either so Chris can't take this as a walk in the park because everything rides on this match. If MP lose then either BP or XP(whoever wins) will take the title.

Xtreme Poolerz have also had a good season with stand out players this season. The guy that can't buy a win in WPC Andy is 8-1 with his one defeat coming in week 2 against the guy now at Xtreme Poolerz Sid(EasyRun). If not for that defeat he would be sitting with a 9-0 record and probably the MVP of the whole of IPA. The differance with XP though they have good back up players this season in Matt(4-2) and JJ (3-0) if hes still around. If the right XP show up they would walk this, even with the players that aint had the best of season's like Cubby, Justin, Jeremy and Sean(canadian.hustler) there you have 5 or 6 players who on there day are brilliant.

Brit Pool are sort of the outsiders for the top spot but they can still make it. They had a perfect dream start to this season, they won the first 4 but then had to wait until last week(week 9) to win there 5th but it kept them in it as they come into the last week to play XP. BP have had two players consistantly perform well and that is Trey and Me. I am 5-3 and Trey 5-2 with one Credit also. Other than that only Tami and Alex have shown good form but the good thing about BP is the players have shared around the wins this season. The play-offs look good for this side of the IPA league and should make for a interesting specticle.

So there is your Playoff look now to look at the All-stars and WHO I THINK(This is not set in stone as i am not on the admin team but the allstars next week is 9v9 and in my view the top 2 from the top 3 teams with 1 from the others. So lets start with the Red Group. I will explain who, why and how they should fair.

Elite Pool Competitors

l3reaking_point (7-1)

James is a definate for me! He has played some important games for EPC this season. I am one to beleive that the game 1 is almost as important as game 6 or a clincher/saver. 7-1 speaks for itself. He has knocked off some good players too, the pick of them last week vs Snooky. He can run tables but play safe too so this guy is a danger to anyone.

i_hate_this_game (7-2)

I think this is Ben and he has played like James this season, great! He is a all round player and will be strong tough and consistant. He won't want James to hog all the limelight and will no doubt look to be the important guy int he play-offs. This two are shoe ins for Allstar from EPC

Freedom

Adambuddy (8-0)

Well the record speaks for itself! He started this riot by clinching for Freedom in week 1 and carried it on and on and will if he wins this week to make it 9-0 be the easiest winner of MVP in IPA History maybe. He can safety, run and get pissed very easily. I think he will be the most important player for Petey and without him they could survive......but why 'survive' when you could have him.

spit.gamee (6-2)

Player two is a tough one because do you award people who only have a greater losing record than one guy because that guy played 2 times less, or do you award it to the guy that shows every week has always reported if he lost but sits 6-2 or the guy who's 5-0? Craig is 5-0 and Corey is 6-2. I once heard Cubby say about me that I need to go with the most games, so I am and Corey gets it for me he has one more win and the two losses were on important matches.

Break and Run

xlx_complete_xlx (3-3)

Yes a 50% guy is in here even there are a lot more deserving from the likes of SP and LPL but you cant put them in so Ross gets in on process that other than Luis and maybe Dina the rest have sucked! This could be the time for Ross to shine and if he can get some form next week with the playoffs coming up then BNR will be far more dangerous.

luisj_barreto (3-1-2)

So Luis the only player really deserving and yes only 4 matches but hey he has the best stats and the best players THIS SEASON. BNR made the playoff and thats all I am sure they wanted. With Luis though when hes firing on all cylinders he is really really good. He will be a important player for the Allstars and will no doubt be ready to set up a clinch for BNR in the playoffs.

The Cue Controls

l3adass.lc0n024 (2-1)

This is merely guess work as they have had 3 weeks only but from what I have seen this is the most telented player TCC have in my opinion. DOnt mind safties(well if they do they are great at hiding it it)

Ultimate Outlaws

Mvp.Dave (3-0-1)

Again a team that no one deserves a spot but if I had choose one person it would be mvp.dave(altho hes again a mouthy little idiot). UO and me are not on best of terms but I have to say this there abilitiy to overcome big dogs in Interleagues is second to none. They are going to be up there at some point if they don't lose ther emembers. Dave is a good player with a big attitude! He is definatly going to turn a few heads IF picked for allstars.

Extreme Cues

LovelyLaura420 (2-2-1)

Again another team that cant get over 50% in wins so I decided that gutsy Laura deserves a go ths season I have seen her play twice and win twice. This would be a good learning experiance for Laura and would really get EC interested again I hope as we need Paul and Co. next season.

So in summary we have

1. EPC_l3reaking_point
2. EPC_i_hate_this_game
3. FR_Adambuddy
4. FR_spit.gamee
5. BNR_xlx_complete_xlx
6. BNR_luisj_barreto
7. TC_l3adass.lc0n024
8. UO_Mvp.Dave
9. EC_LovelyLaura420

Moving onto the Red Group

Magic Pool

N00b.Skillz (5-2)

This guy is having a amazing season in all inters he is in. WPC, UIC and IPA all working out good for him. He can snooker up ther with the best but when it comes to safties he is a different animal, the only way he can do anything wrong is attempting rail banks. If he does that then they will have a chance but lets face it who likes rail banks I have no idea.

xchrisx (5-3-1)

So Captain is having a dodgy season but he would still make the All-stars. He has a very tactical game on him and when he can run he will attempt but usally fails. Over a one rack interleague he can do very well its the cam comps he struggles in but his game suits this format(in my own view).

Xtreme Poolerz

pool_warrior2002 (8-1)

Andy has took the opposition apart this season being 9-1 and will be looking to do well in the All-stars and the playoffs and then also keep his cool. If he does all that then IPA had better watch out for the Andymaster. This guy can run snook and get out of near on impossable snooker.

instant.remedy (4-2)

Matt has had a good season and as Co-Capt(im sure he is) he has a big role to play and must lead from the front, which he has really and will really want to get to the playoffs as champs and treat the all-star tourney as a big warm-up for the following weeks. This guy will come on loads from this and will be a big player next season.

Brit Pool

UN_NATURAL (5-2-1)

So Trey deserves this Allstar birth he has plucked away and away at the matches he been called for and won some big ones. He might not be the best on the curcuit but hes one of the best triers and triers are allows to be lucky and are allowed to have a crack at a all star and he has played very very well and deserves it.

GoodOldMrCheeseMan (5-3)

Yes I have thrown myself in there and I think I have done more than enough to earn a shot at it and for a Captain(which the standard has been incredably high) It has been a honour to ref the matches when BP have been home.

Lucky Shots

Simon.Kitto (4-2)

This was a tough choice because so many was on 4-2. Rachel got DQed and in my book threw away her chances. Tonz lost too many games and JEremy is the only other alternative. Simon hasn't played much but at 4-2 he is LS's best in my view. If LS was showing like of Simon and Tonz every week it could be soo much more different. The question is would Simon play because he isn't really into much pool but this would interest him I am sure.

True Champs

Musicman_77 (4-0)

This guy(whome I have no idea who he is) has played some awesome matches this season. Ok albeit only 4 times but would deserve a place in the All star team. People need to remember this is for the best players this season nto for the best players(if that makes sense) It would be stupid if this guy was not in. I have no idea who you are but kudos for a wonderful 4 wins.

Money In The Bank

call_me_mast3r (2-7)

I know what your thinking... What the Fuck! hes 2-7. Yes he is but hes the best guy MIB have and his two wins are awesome this season. MIB have tried there best this season and this guy has shown up every week gave his all and will no doubt do it in the All-Stars too.

So in summary the Blue Group All-Star 9 (if it was up to me) would be:

1. MP_N00b.Skillz
2. MP_xchrisx
3. XP_pool_warrior2002
4. XP_instant.remedy
5. BP_UN_NATURAL
6. BP_GoodOldMrCheeseMan
7. LS_Simon.Kitto
8. TC_Musicman_77
9. MIB_call_me_mast3r

I think these would be incredably close but I would hand the Advantage to the Red Group. I think the FR and EPC players would see them through and aslong as its not carry I will stick my nexk on the line and say 5-4 Red.

Ok the Awards. I aint gonna give a explaination but I will list who I think deserve what.

Regular Season Champions/Regular Season Runners Up

Red: Freedom/Elite Pool Competitors
Blue: Xtreme Poolerz/Magic Pool

Main Playoff Winners/Runners Up

Xtreme Poolerz/Break And Run(shock)

IPA Sportsmanship Award

Money In The Bank

IPA Plate Winners/Runners Up

Lucky Shots/Ultimate Outlaws(shock)

Now before I do the Predictions I wanna thank all Admins for the season, it has been a wonderful one and I hope you all liked my blogs.

So the wait is over here we go with the predictions for the last week of IPA season 3Regular Season

Red Group

Break And Run vs Elite Pool Competitors

This is the rematch from 5 weeks ago that was put off due to the unfortunate passing away of RedHot and again my sincere commiserations go out to his family and to the whole of BNR in general as he is being sorely missed. I have had my run ins with BNR but this match is pivitol. If EPC choke this then Freedom dont need to care what they do. If Jack is canny he will delay the start slightly(and Petey vice versa) to see how the other match is going on. BNR are dangerous because they have just been so quiet this season. EPC have been a lot more reserved, there was no comments from Jack at the beginning of the season that he was gonna walk all over the opposition which is good but this is it for Jack. Win or Bust as far as winning the regular season goes. Jack will have James and Ben here no doubt and I expect BNR to coem with Ross, Luis and Dina because lets face it the rest have sucked and they need to follow these three's example and start winning. I am going to say that Jack wins this but hes gonna need favours to clinch the regular season title.

Score: 4-2 EPC

The Cue Controls vs Ultimate Outlaws

This is no dead rubber as far as these are concerned! Ok not as big as the whole FR and EPC battle for top spot but these are challenging for the top seed in the plate playoff. If TCC show like they have been then this will be theres and as mucha s i hate UO and they are losing members they have a lot of players to choose from and will be looking to clinch this top seed in the Plate. It is a far cry from the whole 'UO are the dark horses to clinch a playoff place' Ok the Predictors were wrong but UO can still cause some damage this seasona nd they wanna win some thing. If they can pick up there game they will see of the TCC threat but I see TCC shocking here.

Score: 3-3

Freedom vs Extreme Cues

I want to say this right here, right now. I sincerely hope EC show up with 6 this after noon because for FR to clinch it ahead of EPC ona BYE because EC wont show would be wrong. FR and EPC have been the revelations of IPA this season, I for one will be at most matches tonight while I am captaining because this is a thrilling finish and you know EC can surprise when Paul is around. PEtey I think will be slightly nervous because if EPC win they have to win, a draw just would not be good enough. FR will bring Ash, Adam and Petey himself. Craig needs to be a must too this has the makings of a brilliant afternoon.

Score: EC shock and draw 3-3.

Way I see the table for the Red Group

EPC----------------34
FR-----------------32
BNR----------------24
TCC----------------12
UO-----------------10
EC-----------------8

I think EPC will take the title and It hink there the team that deserve it the most in what will be one of the best Interleague days for quite some time.

Blue Group

Brit Pool vs Xtreme Poolerz

So last week MP had a hell of a lucky win over XP and now my BP team look to avenge for the 5-1 defeat XP handed to them 5 weeks ago. This will be tense again as still any one of BP, XP and MP can win. I see XP coming beefed up to give them the best chance and I am convinced there the best team in IPA but I think EPC have perfomed the best if that makes sense. Matt will bring Andy(almost a garenteed win), Pommy and Cubby might fancy it this afternoon. For BP theres still players to get eligable but this is Ypool and on any given day they can hand it to teams, unfortunatly this probably wont be a day. I think BP will shock but not win.

Score: 4-2 XP

True Champs vs Money In The Bank

The only match with no relevence. They will be playing for eligability for the Plate playoffs. I kwno for a fact TC and MIB will wanna win to prove they can contend with LS in the plate playoffs but I think TC have a better chance than MIB.

Score: 3-3

Magic Pool vs Lucky Shots

So back to buisness and this is the match of the week. MP need to win and then anything else in this group is nothing because a win for MP and they win the group. Lucky Shots though will turn up and play to win because Tonz is that competative and he knows if it was the other way round and was XP or BP capt he would expect LS to show and give it there best shot too. If Chris under-estimates LS, he does it at his peril and will look silly because on there day LS can beat anyone. If MP lose they will finish 2nd if MP draw they will finish 2nd if XP win and 1st if BP win. The only way BP can beat them is if BP beat XP and LS beat MP. This is going to be the best week of Interleague action this year and I cant wait.

Score: 3-3

The way the Table will look if my preds are right

XP-----------------30
MP-----------------30
BP-----------------24
LS-----------------20
TC-----------------12
MIB----------------4

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