PLAYOFF PREVIEW
(Some analysis & Predictions)
If the playoffs were to start today, this is how things would look. Remember, 8 competitors from each conference will qualify.
TITANIUM CONFERENCE PLAYOFF OUTLOOK
Divisional Winners:
Black div.- TYSON (4-2)
Blue Div.- Mike Wrecka (5-5)
Green Div.- Frank (6-2)
Purple Div.- Nigma (5-3)
CONFERENCE STANDINGS/PLAYOFF PICTURE
1. Frank (6-2, Green.)
2. TYSON (4-2, Black.)
3. Nigma (5-3, Purple.)
4. Mike Wrecka (5-5, Blue.)
5. ZeeDee (4-2, Green)
6. Vinzr (3-2, Black.)
7. Objective (3-3, Blue.)
7. Ink (3-3, Black.)
9. patrown (3-3, Black.)
10. dead man (2-2, Black.)
DOES NOT QUALIFY: Xces (2-0, Purple.) *Xces can qualify by participating in Week 12 & 13, and winning at least one of those match ups. He can earn a spot by winning both of those matchups.*
As you can see, the black division is pretty strong & may reel in the most competitors. Mind you, dead man is returning & if he manages to win out, he could easily win the black division over TYSON, who may need to earn another win to make things more interesting. How about this for a scenario?: dead man wins in week 11 & 12, TYSON joins again and wins in week 12 setting up a divisional crown match week 13. Frank has to be careful, because a loss and a ZeeDee win will more than likely give ZeeDee the Green division crown, but we may also have a week 13 grudge match between those to to decide that winner. The Blue division has a similar case: Mike Wrecka & Objective are up against each other this week & the winner will more than likely be crown the divisional winner because they will have the tiebreaker edge. But if both end up with the same record come week 13, you may see another grudge match set up. Nigma is in the best position. He more than likely has the Purple division to himself (due to myself no longer competing & Xces being out). Some losses from other competitors in the conference & Nigma could enter the playoffs as the #1 seed.
PLATINUM CONFERENCE PLAYOFF OUTLOOK
DIVISIONAL WINNERS:
Red Div.- zygote (8-1)
White Div.- Vulgar (3-0)
Yellow Div.- Topicaldood5 (4-1)
Orange Div.- Red glare (6-3)
CONFERENCE STANDINGS/PLAYOFF PICTURE
1. zygote (8-1, Red)
2. TopicalDood5 (4-1, Yellow)
3. Red glare (6-3, Orange)
4. Vulgar (3-0, White)
5. IAmBenT (6-1, Red.)
6. Cereal_Killa (3-1, Orange)
7. pohfig (5-3, Yellow)
7. Buddha (6-4, White)
9. Adonis (4-3, White)
10. Split (5-4, Red.)
DOES NOT QUALIFY: None.
The Platinum conference has proven to be the most competitive conference this season with zygote leading the charge as champion & behind him a slew of writers who are just nipping at his feet. He can lock up the #1 spot with a win over IAmBenT barring TopicalDood5 managing to slide into a championship showdown with him at one loss, which then would put the title on the line & the #1 seed. The most interesting thing is that most of the seeding positions are still up for grabs. The one writer currently under the radar is Buddha (formerly Zenland) who has surged back into the playoff picture with some wins & believe it or not, can win the White division with some losses by Vulgar & Adonis, and another 2 wins in these final 3 weeks (if Buddha participates & wins in week 11, week 12, week 13, he would be 9-4 & any loss by adonis & vulgar will make him divisional champ by virture of have majority wins despite 4 losses- crazy right?). pohfig is currently in a tie with Buddha between the 7-8 spots, but like buddha he is still in position to win the division if Topicaldood5 slips up. IAmBenT can really make things interesting, and I will tell you why. If he happens to upset zygote in the championship match, he will then become the Red divisional leader (by virtue of tie breaker & one loss less than zygote) & that will mean zygote will fall down to 5th- due to the divisional winners earning the top 4 spots. But then again, either one of those writers at 5 would be a danger to whomever is 4th place. Adonis still has a chance to get into the playoffs, but would need wins & some losses from others. If Buddha, pohfig & Cereal Killa happen to slip, then he could easily get in. CK, will need to win at least two more times these final two weeks to solidify a spot. Split may no longer be participating, but he can even get into the race. These last few weeks will determine much in the Platinum conference.
Let's look at how those playoff match ups would look based on these standings at the moment:
TITANIUM CONFERENCE- ROUND 1 Match ups
(1) Frank VS. (8) Ink
(2) TYSON VS. (7) Objective
(3) Nigma VS. (6) Vinzr
(4) Mike Wrecka VS. (5) ZeeDee
One special note to mention: Since Vinzr has been inactive, his spot would be relinquished which means dead man or patrown would get in. The standing would be slightly different but this here is based on the current standing barring any special situations.
PLATINUM CONFERENCE- ROUND 1 Match Ups
(1) zygote VS. (8) Buddha
(2) TopicalDood5 VS. (7) pohfig
(3) Red glare VS. (6) Cereal_Killa
(4) Vulgar VS. (5) IAmBenT
The playoffs will be very, very intriguing & we might see some very, very great match ups go down & hopefully a classic or two. Everything will be up for grabs. Who will be crown AOWL's Undisputed Champion in the inaugural season? Stay tuned. You don't wanna miss it!!!