This is my first time ever going to SASA! I'm really excited to see what all the hoopla is about!!!
AAA
Gladiators @ REV
The Gladiators have shown us so far this season that they don't travel very well. This is a great opportunity this week to really get some respect from everyone in the league. If they can travel well, and put up a good fight in Utah vs the REV they can start instilling fear in future opponents again.
The REV are still on a mission to pound on everyone until they get to see the Lions again. They get an opportunity to play the Glads, who so far haven't traveled well this season. They are just working for points differential at this point.
Gladiators 7 - REV 35
Lions @ Stealth
The Lions are pissed that the Anarchy screwed up their average points over opponents. They are looking to get that average back up by taking advantage of a re-building Stealth team this week.
The Stealth travel to Davis about as well as they traveled to Idaho Falls. At least that is what the score would suggest. But as this is as much of a travel game for them as last week, I doubt they get much going again.
Lions 45 - Stealth 3
Snow Devils @ Shock
The Snow Devils won a close one at home vs the win-less Cobras, who had a 6 hour drive. Did the Cobras step up their game? Or are the Snow Devils struggling more than we expected this season? They generally don't travel very well, and this week they are traveling to Salt Lake, to face a Power 3 team.
The Shock held the REV to just 13 points last week. That's less than the Lions could hold them to... So that is definitely saying something. These guys can hang with anyone in this league, and as long as they force the Snow Devils to play Shock football, they will be very successful this week.
Snow Devils 6 - Shock 35
Matadors @ Sting
The Matadors are struggling much more this season than anyone expected. The ICFL really hurt their roster. They still do have a good team, and can move the ball. If they can keep their cool this week, they can get some points up on the board. They really need their defense to step up. Luckily for them, the strength of their defense is against the run game, and the Sting prefer to run the ball.
The Sting are a good team. They are good at running the ball, but they are going to need to establish an air game if they want to beat the 'Dors. In the end I gotta give it to the team with less miles to drive.
Matadors 6 - Sting 14
Loco Express @ Cobras
The Locos are a good team, that can do well against most teams in this league. If they travel well, they can definitely go home to Montana victorious. They have some great assets this year. Adding Jurasek has been a real improvement on their offense. If the Locos can travel well, I think they could take it.
The Cobras, man you guys almost had the win.. IN MONTANA! Well now you get to host a Montana team. Now is your chance to get that W. If these guys can keep playing hard the whole game, I think they can put up some good points on the board.
Loco Express 21 - Cobras 10
Bulldawgs @ Vipers
This is my GOTW. I think these two teams are well matched and both fighting for the same thing, that number 4 playoff seed!
Since the Bulldawgs changed up their defense they have done much better. I expect these guys to have a good game. From what I've ever seen, they generally travel pretty well. I think they could go down to Davis and give the Vipers a good fight.
The Vipers put on a show last week putting up 47 points against the Stealth. What this shows is not that they can hang with the REV or the Lions, but they are definitely playing at a AAA level. It shows their team is able to compete at a level they need to, to play AAA in Utah. In the end, I gotta go with the team that doesn't have a bus ride.
Bulldawgs 7 - Vipers 10
Mustangs @ Stampede
The Mustangs are proving to be a strong competitor in the North. Can they go to the South and win one though?
The Stampede are having about the same results this season as I expected. They are competing well, but just not getting those close wins. They have a QB that is really good, but apparently he hasn't really played much this year. Will he show up this week for SASA?
AA
Warriors @ Guardians
The Warriors are the team to beat this season in AA. So far they have run the table, and are starting to expect an undefeated season.
The Guardians, scored a touchdown this year. So that is a positive note, right?
Warriors 45 - Guardians 2
Oilers @ Outlwaz
The last time these two teams faced off, they played in Vernal, and the Oilers won. But now the Oilers are on the road and have to play a desperate Outlawz team, who want a win against last year's AA runner-up. Gotta give it the team with less travel.
Oilers 7 - Outlawz 10
-- Edited by blah blah blah on Tuesday 12th of May 2015 02:57:24 PM
As far as the Matadors goes, we are struggling for sure, there is no doubt about that. I hope that we still leave an impression on the teams we play as far as they are sore the next day lol. This is a rebuilding year for us. I believe we will come out next years bigger and stronger. I will say your prediction is the most generous one we've had so far. So thanks for that.
Seems like you're the only one giving the warriors and respect blah. They aren't my team but I've seen facebook post about them. seems like they would get. Little more respect all around. Can't wait to play em again
So Woodscross on a Friday night is Outlaw country? Actually it is because both the Utah and Wyoming Outlaws will be playing there. Also, it is a workday so fingers crossed people can make the trip for both teams.
