Week 1 Preview

Before we get started here I just would like to mention that Hickleberry Fun (who I praised for their sweet name) has officially dropped out of the league. Thanks for making me look like a idiot d-bags...just kidding...kinda.

Anyway, let's get started with the Week 1 Preview. This is something I plan on doing every week and hopefully it will provide the perfect amount of banter for you guys to discuss while also hating me at the same time. Here we go...

Round 1
Godzilla vs B-Town
Van Buren vs LBP

We have match-up of two of the AUFL's giants and two of the newcomers. Godzilla and B-Town will likely be a sloppy first game for both teams but there could be some sick plays made in this game. If you're not playing this round then you should get a seat to watch Kevin Kelly go up against Charlie O'Brien. Both these guys are great in the air and both are know for their highlight-reel skies and D's. In terms of the overall game, I'm going to give the edge to Godzilla because they have more college-experienced players and their flow/throws should be more crisp. The other game features 2007 doormat Van Buren Boys against potential 2008 doormat Lead-Based Paint. Honestly, I don't know much about LBP but I do know they have some athletes. Again, I'm going with experience here (although I think LBP should be able to run Van Buren all over the field) and I'm picking VBB to grap the win.

Prediction
Godzilla 13, B-Town 10
Van Buren 13, LBP 8

Round 2
Untouchables vs. Huckstables
LBP vs. B-Town

In the battle of the "ables", two more AUFL giants will face off in a highly contested game. Like I said in my teams preview, the Untouchables are a league dynasty and probably have the best player (Phelan) in the league playing for them. However, I have received word from an inside source that Phelan probably will not be present. Because of this, I'm picking the upset and taking the Huckstables to win a VERY close game. In the next game, LBP will get its introduction to some serious ultimate and they will almost indefinitely have their hands full. This game shouldn't much of a challenge for B-Town.

Prediction
Huckstables 13, Untouchables 11
B-Town 13, LBP 5

Round 3
Godzilla vs. Untouchables
Van Buren vs. Huckstables

It's only Week 1 but we already have a potential AUFL Championship preview with 'Zilla against Untouchables (although it would be a more accurate preview if Ski Unit was involved instead). I predicted the Untouchables to suffer the upset in Round 2, but something tells me they are going to pull it together against the Warriors. Another close game going for the dudes in gray. Across the field, Huckstables should have a fairly lax game against Van Buren. VBB can expect some zone and a lot of hucks coming their way. Enjoy.

Prediction
Untouchables 14, Godzilla 12
Huckstables 13, Van Buren 6

Well there you have it. I won't be present for Week 1 and neither will co-commish Andrew, so that means Matt is in charge to answer all your questions. Everyone make sure to turn in your money and help Matt out with cleaning up. Good Luck.

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