2015 LHGCL Spring Roundup Predictions

All games should be tighter than they used to be with not a lot of max point games in pool play.

Pool Play
Bracket A = #1 LFC Elite, #2 Feet White
Bracket B = #1 LFC Premier, #2 FCD Premier
Bracket C = #1 Feet Black, #2 TSN
Bracket D = #1 DT Scott
Bracket E = #1 Spirit

Quarter A
LFC Elite vs FCD Premier = LFC Elite
Quarter B
LFC Premier vs TSN = TSN
Quarter C
Feet Black vs Spirit = Feet Black
Quarter D
DT Scott vs Feet White = Feet White

Semi A
LFC Elite vs Feet White = LFC Elite
Semi B
TSN vs Feet Black = Feet Black

Tournament Winner = Feet Black in PK's

Some bold predictions there FKW.

Pool Play
Bracket A = #1 LFC Elite, #2 Feet White
Bracket B = #1 LFC Premier, #2 TXSR
Bracket C = #1 Feet Black, #2 Sting W
Bracket D = #1 DT Scott
Bracket E = #1 Spirit

Quarter A
LFC Elite vs TXSR = LFC Elite
Quarter B
LFC Premier vs Sting W = LFCP
Quarter C
Feet Black vs Spirit = Spirit
Quarter D
DT Scott vs Feet White = DT Scott

Semi A
LFC Elite vs DT Scott = LFC Elite
Semi B
LFCP vs Spirit = Spirit

Tournament Winner = Elite

SD69 wrote:Some bold predictions there FKW.

Only 2 in the quarters, well 3 total if you count the final.  Just guesses really.  I'm not associated with any of the top teams.  Let's put it this way...I own a full Purple Ponies kit.

Looks like a couple of the DIII teams competed well in this tournament with some of the DI teams.  Some expected blowouts but a couple surprises as well.  some of the brackets weren't complete runaways.

Bracket B was a little more competitive than expected - 2-0 being the largest score gap.  I'm sure it was the "game of inches" tipping in the other direction but at the end of the day, all we see are the scores and these scores were all close in this bracket.  Bet it was a fun weekend to watch for these teams.

Bracket E, although a smaller bracket, has a DIII team keeping up with a DI team as well.  Bracket C got the benefit of two DIII teams so something was going to break there and one of the DIII teams was gonna get a win, however, 2-0 was the lowest point gap in that bracket so it seems the DIII teams were not as closely matched to the DI teams in this bracket as Bracket B.  I give Bracket B the win for most competitive bracket across the board even though the final teams will likely not come from that Bracket.

A little surprised with the scoring of LP Premier lately. Winter rust? Teams packing the box? They seem to be ok defensively. It'll be interesting to see how the do in the knock-outs.

SD69 wrote:A little surprised with the scoring of LP Premier lately. Winter rust? Teams packing the box? They seem to be ok defensively. It'll be interesting to see how the do in the knock-outs.

Probably rust. I've noticed a bit more success from direct styles in winter tournaments. There are always exceptions but typically it takes a bit of time after a break for possession teams to gel again.

there is that rust again? Didn't they play last weekend and vegas over the break. Premier will be find. Probably just tweaking things for the upcoming season. Besides a feet showdown should really show something

HeadHaunter wrote:Looks like a couple of the DIII teams competed well in this tournament with some of the DI teams.  Some expected blowouts but a couple surprises as well.  some of the brackets weren't complete runaways.

Bracket B was a little more competitive than expected - 2-0 being the largest score gap.  I'm sure it was the "game of inches" tipping in the other direction but at the end of the day, all we see are the scores and these scores were all close in this bracket.  Bet it was a fun weekend to watch for these teams.

Bracket E, although a smaller bracket, has a DIII team keeping up with a DI team as well.  Bracket C got the benefit of two DIII teams so something was going to break there and one of the DIII teams was gonna get a win, however, 2-0 was the lowest point gap in that bracket so it seems the DIII teams were not as closely matched to the DI teams in this bracket as Bracket B.  I give Bracket B the win for most competitive bracket across the board even though the final teams will likely not come from that Bracket.

I guess that assessment is relative.

TD couldn't (or wouldn't) create gold / silver brackets - and got the results that generally could be expected.

DIII teams were 0-14-2 against D1 opponents.

They were also outscored 46-3.

No surprises in the final 4. I think DT Scott will surprise tomorrow and win it all.

Keep your heads up LP Rush we were locked into your game. We were playing on field 6. You girls should be proud they way you took it to elite. Too bad the mistake on time wasn't rectified. Good news is for all of us except Solar is Sir Weddall will be with Solar after April 1st to take his teams to an ECNL club. Pay attention Peter Brody, owner of LP, its pulpanek all over again. Great tourney Rush and good luck transferring to the new club

Umm WOW what the hell happened in the rush/elite game?

Keep your heads up LP Rush we were locked into your game. We were playing on field 6. You girls should be proud they way you took it to elite. Too bad the mistake on time wasn't rectified. Good news is for all of us except Solar is Sir Weddall will be with Solar after April 1st to take his teams to an ECNL club. Pay attention Peter Brody, owner of LP, its pulpanek all over again. Great tourney Rush and good luck transferring to the new club

ElClassico wrote:

SD69 wrote:A little surprised with the scoring of LP Premier lately. Winter rust? Teams packing the box? They seem to be ok defensively. It'll be interesting to see how the do in the knock-outs.

Probably rust. I've noticed a bit more success from direct styles in winter tournaments. There are always exceptions but typically it takes a bit of time after a break for possession teams to gel again.

Keep your heads up LP Rush we were locked into your game. We were playing on field 6. You girls should be proud they way you took it to elite. Too bad the mistake on time wasn't rectified. Good news is for all of us except Solar is Sir Weddall will be with Solar after April 1st to take his teams to an ECNL club. Pay attention Peter Brody, owner of LP, its pulpanek all over again. Great tourney Rush and good luck transferring to the new club

You can say that again...and again...and I guess again.

I'm sure LW will be pleased you saw fit to announce the news on the forum.

Yeah that qualifies for the stupidest post of the month.

scott.shanklin24 wrote:Keep your heads up LP Rush we were locked into your game. We were playing on field 6. You girls should be proud they way you took it to elite. Too bad the mistake on time wasn't rectified. Good news is for all of us except Solar is Sir Weddall will be with Solar after April 1st to take his teams to an ECNL club. Pay attention Peter Brody, owner of LP, its pulpanek all over again. Great tourney Rush and good luck transferring to the new club

That was worth signing up a new avatar to post and re-post the same stuff?

don't know if he is going to solar or not but the game must have been crazy to bring all that out. It seemed quiet over there and lee wasn't even coaching that game. I though KB was and LW was with premier 04?

What was the mistake with the time?

Quarterfinals were supposed to be 25 min halves
Semis and championship game will be 30 min halves

Do tell what happened.

scott.shanklin24 wrote:Keep your heads up LP Rush we were locked into your game. We were playing on field 6. You girls should be proud they way you took it to elite. Too bad the mistake on time wasn't rectified. Good news is for all of us except Solar is Sir Weddall will be with Solar after April 1st to take his teams to an ECNL club. Pay attention Peter Brody, owner of LP, its pulpanek all over again. Great tourney Rush and good luck transferring to the new club

Wait LW is moving to Solar? Does that mean his 03s, 04s and possibly TD 05s would follow him? Now that would be interesting?

HeadHaunter wrote:Looks like a couple of the DIII teams competed well in this tournament with some of the DI teams.  Some expected blowouts but a couple surprises as well.  some of the brackets weren't complete runaways.

Bracket B was a little more competitive than expected - 2-0 being the largest score gap.  I'm sure it was the "game of inches" tipping in the other direction but at the end of the day, all we see are the scores and these scores were all close in this bracket.  Bet it was a fun weekend to watch for these teams.

Bracket E, although a smaller bracket, has a DIII team keeping up with a DI team as well.  Bracket C got the benefit of two DIII teams so something was going to break there and one of the DIII teams was gonna get a win, however, 2-0 was the lowest point gap in that bracket so it seems the DIII teams were not as closely matched to the DI teams in this bracket as Bracket B.  I give Bracket B the win for most competitive bracket across the board even though the final teams will likely not come from that Bracket.

You just trying to rationalize one of your poor predictions, lol? And what do you mean by "got the benefit of two DIII teams", you trying to suggest that was a weaker bracket? And what about "2-0 was the lowest point gap in that bracket", because that 2-0 score was the score of the game between the two DIII teams, so just trying to understand what relevance that has with the point you're trying to make?

KnKsDad wrote:

HeadHaunter wrote:Looks like a couple of the DIII teams competed well in this tournament with some of the DI teams.  Some expected blowouts but a couple surprises as well.  some of the brackets weren't complete runaways.

Bracket B was a little more competitive than expected - 2-0 being the largest score gap.  I'm sure it was the "game of inches" tipping in the other direction but at the end of the day, all we see are the scores and these scores were all close in this bracket.  Bet it was a fun weekend to watch for these teams.

Bracket E, although a smaller bracket, has a DIII team keeping up with a DI team as well.  Bracket C got the benefit of two DIII teams so something was going to break there and one of the DIII teams was gonna get a win, however, 2-0 was the lowest point gap in that bracket so it seems the DIII teams were not as closely matched to the DI teams in this bracket as Bracket B.  I give Bracket B the win for most competitive bracket across the board even though the final teams will likely not come from that Bracket.

You just trying to rationalize one of your poor predictions, lol? And what do you mean by "got the benefit of two DIII teams", you trying to suggest that was a weaker bracket? And what about "2-0 was the lowest point gap in that bracket", because that 2-0 score was the score of the game between the two DIII teams, so just trying to understand what relevance that has with the point you're trying to make?

 Huh?  I was 75/25 on my predictions for the QTs - both LP teams landed right where we all expected and I think DT Scott made it as well.  The only team not to make it was TXS - thought they would do better based on their ranking.  Yes, is the answer to #2 based on the numbers I'm seeing online.  And yes again to #3.  So I guess my statement wasn't as cryptic as you made it sound cause you hit them all right on the head... Was there a reason you decided to rehash the obvious and restate it in your own words? 

Also KnKs, I wasn't at these games so I'm going by the numbers - the numbers are all I see and what I see was some closely matched games and some not so closely matched games - call it what you want and rationalize it all you want, but I see it exactly the way the numbers tell the story...  and go back to the second paragraph, I think it pretty much sums the whole statement up.  So the fact that you're questioning what I'm saying says you're either trying to pick a fight or attempting to argue about something that is irrelevant in this case.  I'm basing my statements purely on the scores cause if I was a betting man, that's all that would matter anyways.