2007 Spring Season» -
Playoffs and Beef Bowl
week 1
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week 4
week 5
week 6
week 7
week 8
week 9
week 10

Week 1 Predictions
none - first time seeing teams

Week 2 Predictions

Broncos vs. Comets *** GAME OF THE WEEK
These 2 new teams met in last years Fall Brawl in an epic battle.  It would appear that the Comets Defense took over the game early returning 2 INTs for TDs.  The Broncos fought their way back into contention and won in overtime.  In week 1 of season 2 the Comets erased any doubt that they would be contending for the Beef Bowl when they hung 7 TDs on an unsuspecting Underdogs team.  The Broncos fell to a frustrated SE Boyz team that was looking to make a statement in this years opener.  Both teams have serious speed in Patel (Comets) and Luzzi (Broncos).  Even though my gut is leaning towards the Comets I just can't see the Broncos starting off 0-2.  I also think the teams are very equal in all points of the game but the Broncos have the better QB.  I'm predicting a shootout in this game but I gotta go Broncos.

Preds vs. Falcons
This rivalry started when Town Beef started and always is a shootout, high scoring, big play type football game.  You know E. Fox can run the rock and you know he's gonna toast you at some point but last year the Falcons let him toast them with 3 seconds left to put the game into overtime eventually leading to a win by the Preds.  I think the Falcons are the bigger more physical team and if they can control the ball with Echo and Westbrooke and contain Fox they got a shot.  Which of these two veteran teams don't wana be 0-2 to start the season?  We'll soon see.  I'm going with the Preds in this game.

SE Boyz vs. Bombers
Who are the South End Boyz?  A new team as of the fall brawl that played in some respectable games but failed to get into the tournament.  Maybe some people forgot they have a big physical defense and a stocky QB that can turn the lights out running the ball.  People started to remember after they blanked last years tournament champs in the season opener 8-5.  These 2 teams met last year and the Bombers edged out the SE Boys 3-1 but this year its different teams obviously, different season.  The Bombers ground and pound running game will give their defense the rest they need to try and stop a lethal running attack headed by the QB Quan.  I'm going with the Bombers in this game.

Shockers vs. Thunder
A birth in the 1st Beef Bowl  in 2006 and then a disappointing 2 game elimination in the fall brawl has me confused on what Shocker team will be showing up on Sunday.  Where is Drama, where is Blue Shorts and Rod Smith???  Someone better call these cats because the Thunders Defense might be the best in Town Beef.  Led by #4 Rufolo (waterboy) the Thunder lay the wood, swarm to the ball and cause Turnovers.  On offense they are very committed to the running game and Radio resembles OJ Simpson.  The Shockers are known to be a very physical team as well and Shocked the Wild Cats in a 7-2 season opener.  The Shockers will need to capitalize on turnovers and force the Thunder to go to the air in order to stay in this game.  I'm going wit the Thunder.

Heavy Hitters vs. Wild Cats
The Heavy Hitters RB/DB is maybe their best player.  He can run the ball very well and he lays the wood from his Defensive Back Position.  Their Secondary is opportunistic and will pick off QBs.  Both of these teams need to earn some respect in Town Beef after being blown out in week 1.  Should be an interesting game and with no logic behind my guess I'm going with the Heavy Hitterz.

Liners vs. Underdogs
I have not seen the Underdogs but I have seen the Liners.  Pitching a shutout in week 1 the liners Defensive front 4 looks like 4 nose tackles and that's intimidating.  They also have this crazy corner back that comes up and sticks his nose in every play.  Oh yeh, and they got Big Nig one of the most versatile players in Town Beef.  I have to go with the Liners improving to 2-0 in week 2.

Ligers vs. Wreckin Crew
Have yet to see the Wreckin Crew but I am impressed that they upset the veteran Falcons team in Week 1.  The Ligers have Vince Young at QB and Jerome Bettis at half back.  They are one of the bigger teams in Town Beef and possess some good all around team speed.  Look for them to improve to 2-0 this week against the Wreckin Crew.

1. Broncos vs. Comets (8-1)
   After losing the season opener to the SE Boyz it was unlikely last years fall brawl champs would start the season 0-2.  That's easier said then done when facing a comets team that has great speed and size.  Ferriol's (QB) roll out style and sure handed down field receivers (Luzzi) demoralized the Comets secondary.  Ferriorl took 4 hard shots and it appeared he might have had to leave the game but just kept puttin his hat back on ballin.  The Broncos erased any doubt that they will be contending for a Beef Bowl Championship this yeaer.
    
2. Preds vs. Falcons (3-2 OT)
   The Trenton Predators and Hackensack Falcons have a storied rivalry and always play tough, hard hitting games. Yesterday's game was no different, with the Preds jumping all over the Falcons early in the 1st half, running the ball with E. Fox and stonewalling the Falcons offense with their defense led by MLB Adam's hard hitting. The Falcons, never being a team to lay down, fought back with a quick strike from their QB to Jefferson "Franchise" Martin, an INT by captain Jesse, followed by another quick strike in the passing game.
   With the game tied at the half 2-2, Preds and Falcons went score for score with players like Trenton's E. Fox, CB/WR Troy, and Dymes leading the way on offense, and "Franchise" Martin and QB/RB Westbrooke doing the same for the men from Hackensack. With the game in the balance and down by 1, the Falcons drove down the field and hit a wall of black and gold on the 10 yard line. They tried for 3 downs to score a TD to send the game in overtime and failed, and it looked like the Preds would escape with the W, but Westbrooke completed a TD pass to who else but the Franchise to tie the game up at 5-5.
   It's not a good idea to try the Trenton Predators in OT, with a record of 2-0 in OT games heading into yesterdays game, but the Falcons have OT experience as well, going 3 OTs with the Preds in the opening weekend of Fall Brawl '06. The Preds scored on an E. Fox pass to TE Silver, which was bobbled by Troy, bobbled by Westbrooke going for the INT, and finally snatched up by Silver. The Falcons tried to answer with a desperate, hard run after recovering his own fumble by Westbrooke, but on 4th down, his last gasp pass for his WR fell to the ground, giving the Preds the hard-earned 6-5 victory in OT
    
3. Bombers vs. SE Boyz
   After 2 straight weeks of trash talk from the SE Boyz the Bombers had more motivation then needed going into what they expected to be a TownBeef battle.  The Bombers held a 5-1 lead with 30 seconds left in the half when Dirtt heaved a 60yard bomber to King $ (Bombers MVP) down to the 1yard line setting up a Mikie Shakes TD.  King $ took 3 fumbles to the house including one that he stripped before recovering it and racing 70 yards for a TD.  On 2 of the fumbles Poore (TMDPOAT) floored 2 SE Boyz that were trying to scoop up the ball to free King $ for the TD.  On the offensive side Dirtt found TE Holmes 3 times in the endzone and Mikie Shakes and Daballz each had a rushing TD.  The SE Boyz receivers started finding holes in the secondary but it was too little too late.  The Bombers gained momentum and never looked back for a convincing victory of 8-3.
    
4. Thunder vs. Shockers
   Nick Lordi had 2 Tds on his first 3 carries and totaled 4 for the game. Spano the new quarterback threw for 2Tds and ran one in himself.  Pinsdorf LB had 2 interceptions and 1 sack.  Nieves also had an interception on D Rufolo(me) had 1 interception and a massive hit on a Shocker player that took him out of the game.  We played with only 12 players most of our guys played both ways, we were missing our HB the guy you guys call Radio and a LB named May.  Our offense scored at will at one point spano ran over 60yards for a TD that got called back so the next play he threw a long pass and score a TD. On defense the Shockers maybe got 2 first downs the whole game. They never had a chance at scoring. It was 5-0 at the half and it was all downhill from there.  (article by Rufolo)
    
5. Wild Cats vs. Heavy Hitters
    
6. Liners vs. Underdogs (6-4)
   This was a great day for football. Both teams had some EXCELLENT plays. The first score came from the defense about 45 seconds into the game on a Big Nig INT. and run. The Underdawgs defense had a rough start letting WR #31 Shane ''Dippen'' Ellis score on 2 beautiful td's thrown by QB #14 Kenny Stott, who pretty much had his way with the defense. That made it 3-0 Liners at the half, still The Underdawgs weren't out. After half time Pburg came out using there JUMBO package which is HUGE pounding the ball, and that opened up more of the passing game, K. Stott hit TE#3 Ronnie ''Romance'' Morgan for a red zone TD, and the next score came from a gorgeous pass to WR#5 ''Hotdogg'' Herbie Finch from about 45 yards. Then it was Wilsons turn to show what they had, They came out using every weapon they had ,they rotated 3 QB's, had a huge TE and alot of skilled players all around. The Dawgs G.P.3 scored 3 times on some serious catches, and there offense was makin some plays on the
   way 2 a comeback before DE#59 Greg ''The Hammer'' Taynor cut there drive short and made a heads-up play to INT a short pass, that set up Stott who ran one in on a QB keeper behind some punishing down field blocking to tack on the last score of the day for The Liners. The Underdawgs put one more fantastic pass in the end zone before it was over, but it wasn't enough. Liners Win 6-4 in a shootout on a perfect day for football in Phillipsburg.  (article by HotDog)
    
7. Ligers vs. Wreckin Crew
    

Week 3 Predictions
Liners vs. Ligers ***GAME OF THE WEEK***
I've only seen each team play once so this is a tough one to call.  As much as I love the size and hard nose style from the Liners D I'm not sure they're fast enough to contain a Liger offense that can score from anywhere on the field.  If the Ligers get up early I also don't think the Liners have a comeback type offense.  The Ligers turned the ball over a few times against a sub par team and they will be facing a Liners Defense that has the biggest front 4 in the league and a vicious hitting secondary.  X Factor in this evenly matched game is BIG NIG.  2 forced turnovers and a TD or 2 from him and I'm taken the Liners in this battle of the unbeatens. 

Bombers vs. Thunder
The Bombers have had early success and may even be overconfident  going into this week against a very well balanced team in the Thunder. In the first 2 weeks the Bombers opponents featured speed but this week its size.  I'm pretty sure the Bombers O will have its toughest test to date as it goes against one of the top rated defenses in the league.  X Factor, Bombers Defense.  I don't think the Thunders O is ready for the quick swarming Bomber Defense and if they turn it over early you could see a repeat of what happened to the SE Boyz last week.  I'm going Bombers in this one.

Predators vs. Shockers
The days of the heated rivalries in 06 between these 2 teams may be over.  Trenton is on the move and I'm not sure what the Shockers are on.  After a let down in week 1 against the Bombers the Predators faced a tough Falcons team and prevailed in overtime.  Dymes is gettin his grove back and although he's had some break away runs Fox hasn't had a Fox game yet.  X Factor is Fox, I'm thinking 5 TDs for him this day I'm goin with the Preds on the Hunt BITCH!

Broncos vs. Wreckin Crew
If you can't defend the pass you better go home, if you can't contain a running QB you better expect an ass whoopen from the Broncos.  Their recievers led by Luzzi get down field in a hurry and The QB Ferriol can reach them on the run no problem.  I haven't seen the Wreckin Crew yet but I highly doubt they'll come away with a victory in this game.  Broncos all the way.

Falcons vs. Heavy Hitterz
I'm not sure whats up with the Heavy Hitterz but if they think they're gonna show up for an easy game they're wrong!  The Falcons are much improved, have a stacked roster and they're bulky and bruising.  Echo is a Monster and Jesse is starting to make some nice plays from his safety position.  If they Hitterz show I'm goin with the Falcons.

1. Ligers vs. Liners 4-1 **game of the week**
   2 teams with 2 perfect records battled for supremacy to earn respect as potential Beef Bowl contenders.  The Ligers defense applied pressure all day led by DT / LB (man with the braids and green shorts) who had multiple tackles for losses, sacks, and an INT.  On the other side of the ball the Ligers feature the most versatile running back in Town Beef.  Bikerboy is strong, fast, and is a threat on deep passes.  Big Nig was the X factor in this game meaning the Ligers would have to keep him out of the endzone which they did.  As he always does, Big Nig broke some tackles and had some amazing runs but not enough to spring a Liners victory.  Hats off to the ligers for defeating my prediction, only the 3rd team to do it.
    
2. SE Boyz vs. Comets (6-5)
   Comets VS SE Boyz. 1st Half: Quan broke free on an 80 yard run to put SE Boyz up 1-0 on the opening drive. A last second heave by Enve to Daryl with 3 seconds left in the half put the game at a tie. Both teams really couldn't do anything in the first half because of the snowy conditions they agreed to play in. Coming out in the second half The SE Boyz took charge by scoring immediately with a pass play to Jookz which was an acrobatic catch. The Comets Offense could not get the job done as The SE Boyz shut down Patel. Deli's INT looked like it locked up the game for the SE Boyz but they fumbled on Offense to give the Comets the ball back. The Comets took charge driving down field and a Touchdown pass to D.C. tied the game and forced it into overtime. Going 6 OT's The SE BOyz finally wrapped it up with an INT from Elis and sealed the victory.
    
3. Falcons vs. Heavy Hitterz (8-1)
   This week 3 matchup put up a Veteran team in the Falcons and a new rookie team in the Heavy Hitters. Falcons came out fired up. First few minutes of the game were 3 and outs for both the Falcons and the Heavy Hitters. Falcons were the first to strike, and led the whole way, Jefferson "The Franchise" Martin led the offense with 3 TD's and also had a INT on Defense which he took to the house, another career day for him. Heavy Hitters showed a huge heart driving down the field with a full head of steam on the shoulder of their running back, but the Falcons Defense came up strong, stonewalling the Heavy Hitters on the goal line, Anthony "Uno" Torres was the brick wall the Heavy Hitters hit that prevent the TD. But the Heavy Hitters were still playing strong. On sweep play to the right the Heavy Hitters running back too it to the house on a 60+ yard run to the endzone. Even though that was the Heavy Hitters only score, they played their asses off, they have a lot of heart and alot of talent, especially at WR both of their receivers had excellent catchs but weren't able to capitalize on them, the Falcons Defense took over the game. Jesse "Capo" Alcivar had his 2nd consecutive game with a INT, and Eco "S.A" Medellin and Chops "Westbrooke" pounding running game set the tone for the passing game lead by "The Franchise" and John "PrimeTime" Porrino with 2 50+ yard deep bombs which set up 2 scores for the Falcons. At the end of the day, it was an excellent day of football between the Falcons and the Heavy Hitters.
    
4. Bombers vs. Thunder (8-2)
   Playing the Bombers is a difficult task itself but doing so without your starting QB and RB can make it that much more difficult.  The Thunder's defense only allowed 1 score in its first 2 games and was regarded as a force in the league.  On the Bombers opening drive they did a good job containing Daballz (2TDs) and Shakes (2TDs) but that opened the door for Dirtt(3TDs) to heave a 40 yard bomb to Filthy.  On the other side of the ball the Bombers Defense led by Saftey King T$ and LB Goose ran ruff shop on a confused Thunder offense.  Goose had about 9 solo tackles and King T$ had a pic for a TD.  OLB Zezza forced a fumble, recovered a fumble, and had an INT.  Look for the Thunder to bounce back quick when they sport their full roster.
    
5. Predators vs. Shockers (5-1)
   The Predators and Shockers are one of Town Beefs oldest rivalries, dating back to the first ever OT game in Week 2 of the Spring '06 season. E. Fox showed his skills at QB this game, moving the ball on the air and ground, taking a 60 yard run to the house on the second play on offense for the Preds, diving into the endzone a la Reggie Bush at USC. It was more of the same the 2nd score Fox had in the half, putting the Shockers down 2-0. It was a long day for the Shockers offense, grinding the ball out on the ground and utilizing a West Coast passing game, but never punching the ball in the endzone in the first half. The second half opened with Fox hurdling into the endzone for his third and final score of the day. Dymes came in relief of E. Fox at QB, launching a rocket of a pass to WR/CB Al for a score. The Shockers finally got the ball moving consistently in the 2nd half, and using accurate passing and a punishing running game, scored on a 15 yard pass to their TE. The Preds got the ball back and played ball control, running the ball with QB scrambles from Dymes, ending with a Dymes run for a score.
    
6. Broncos vs. Wreckin Crew (6-2)

Week 4 Predictions
Preds vs. Ligers ***GAME OF THE WEEK***
One thing about the Preds I can be certain of is they will come to play and I think their experience and explosiveness will help them get off first on Sunday.  2 great running backs square off this week in Fox and BikerBoy so they cancel each other out. Trenton has more experience at QB but the Ligers are very aggressive up front and get to the ball in a hurry.  I think the Preds are overmatched and to come up with a W they will need to capitalize on turnovers.  I think the Ligers grab this win and make a statement by defeating an experienced Trenton team.  I'm going Ligers.
 

S.E. Boyz vs. Thunder
2 teams off to bumpy starts.  Big wins followed by big losses.  On paper the SE boyz are very quick, very quick and put up 8 TDs against a good Bronco defense.  Radio (Thunder RB) is a difference maker for that team and their success will rely on his presence.  The back up QB (Spano) is strong and sees the field very well when he's running, he's also got a great arm but takes risks down field.  The S.E. Boyz can run away with this game if they start clicking on offense.  If the SE Boyz get the momentum going I don't think the Thunder can stop them.  I know one thing that will be in the back of all SE Boyz receivers, and thats WaterBoy (Ruffulo) layen the wood.  I'm going with the SE Boyz.
 

Broncos vs. Falcons
Size, speed, toughness, heart.  The Falcons have all the attributes to be a good team or even a playoff team in this league but their good players need to step up when they face a Broncos team that will frustrate and run D Backs in circles.  The Broncos QB (Ferriol) scrambles very well while his receivers make double in triple moves down field.  The Falcons will need to get to Ferriol quickly in order to make him get rid of the ball earlier then he wants to.  This might be a closer game then some would think but I'm taking the Broncos.
 

Comets vs. Wreckin Crew
I've yet to see the Wreckin Crew play but the Comets are hungry and I'm sure very dissapointed to the start of this season.  They know they got the talent to play on the same field with any team in this league but thats not gonna get you Ws in this league.  If the Wrecking Crew pulls out a win this week I'll soon know without having to see them that they are for real.  F it, I'm going Wrecking Crew for my UPSET OF THE WEEK!
 

1. Preds vs. Ligers ***GAME OF THE WEEK*** Preds win 4-3
   The most anticipated game of Week 4, the Trenton Predators and West Orange Ligers played a game for the ages in a monsoon in Sayreville. West Orange was fighting to make a statement to the whole league that they had arrived by beating a veteran Trenton team, and Trenton was fighting to make a statement that they were still an elite team.
   
   The game opened up with the Predators forcing a 3 and out by the Ligers offense, then scoring on an E. Fox pass to Speedie. West Orange answered right back on the ground with a TD run by BikerBoy, then stopped the Preds offense and scored again before the half on a TD run by Leon to make it 2-1.
   
   The second half began with the Preds getting the ball and E. Fox scoring on a long TD run. West Orange stayed a step ahead, with QB Mimz scoring on a hard ran QB scramble to make the score 3-2. As time wound down within 3 minutes, the momentum swung in Trenton's favor. After stopping Trenton's offense again, the Ligers got the ball on the 30 and QB #34 threw a pass that bounced off WR #9's hands and into the waiting arms of E. Fox. Hard downfield blocking and Fox's shifty running put the Preds in great position to score on an E. Fox run lead by lead blocker Adam and OT Busta. The Ligers regained possession with 23 seconds left on their 20, and on the first play of the possession pressure from J. Sib forced QB Mimz to try to throw the ball away but Big Jay was there to intercept the throw and walk it in for the score, putting Trenton up 4-3. West Orange had 18 seconds left and began to drive down the field with runs and passes, but a last ditch throw with 2 seconds left fell to the ground, giving the Trenton Predators their 3rd victory of the season, and the Ligers their first loss.
    
2. Comets vs. Wreckin Crew ***UPSET OF THE WEEK*** Wreckin Crew Upsets 3-1
   The Newark Wreckin Crew went up to Hackensack to play the Comets on their home field. It was obvious that the rain was going to have an impact on the game, and two early mistakes by each team proved that. The Comets won the toss and went right to work trying to establish the running game. After a few small gains, a pitch to #3 was broken up and recovered by #9 Keith Santos for the Wreckin Crew. With the ball in Comets territory, the Wreckin' Crew had an opportunity to put one in the endzone. Feeling the pressure early, the Comets D came up big and killed that threat. #2 busted through the line for Hackensack, forcing a fumble and recovering the loose ball. Both sides settled in after the early turnovers, but the game remained scoreless until about midway through the first half. The Wreckin Crew ended that on a 25 yd pass from #34 Bo Bernard to #9 Keith Santos. The Comets were quick to answer on the ensuing drive with a little trickery. A 50 yd pitch pass from #3 to #24 Miguel caught the Wreckin Crew D sleeping. That set the Comets up deep inside Wreckin Crew territory. Hackensack used some option mixed with tough running and pounded the ball in the rest of the way. QB #4 Dez went in from the 1 to tie it up with a few minutes left in the half.
   
   With the game tied 1-1 going into the half, both teams knew that they were going to have to grind it out to get the W. Starting the second half, the Wreckin Crew had trouble getting anything going and were forced to punt. The Comets O came out with a different approach, trying to spread the ball on short passes instead of running. Wreckin Crew's #21 Mike Moura was able to get to the QB and force a fumble, picked up by #3 Jay Burgos and returned for a TD. On the ensuing drive, the Comets continued to try to get down field with the pass. Their drive came to a halt when #17 Hakim "Adolla" Smith picked off a pass intended for #24 Miguel who went down on the play. The Wreckin Crew went back to the consistent ground attack of #20 Harold Griffin and #34 Bo Bernard. #99 Frankie Serrano was a beast on the line, driving D-linemen down field and clearing out LB's & DB's on pulls. His blocking, along with James Lang and Jay Burgos, opened up holes and big gains for the backfield. A long offtackle run by Griffin brought the Wreckin Crew into the redzone. With their backs to the wall again, the Comets D came up big with a pick by #10 Killa. The Comets were able to move the ball on some quick, shifty runs by #3. However they were unable to convert on third & fourth downs, and turned it over. The next Wreckin Crew drive was equally unsuccessful. With the ball in their hands again, the Comets needed a score. Again they looked to the air, but an errant pass was picked off by #21 Moura with only a few minutes left to play. The Wreckin Crew went back to Griffin who broke off a big run for a TD, making the score 3-1. The Comets last hopes were put away on a third down fumble recovery by Santos.
    
3. Bombers vs. Small Army (Bombers Win)
   Being overmatched, driving far in the rain, not having cleats all could have been reasons for the fall of the Small Army but you wouldn't hear it come from any of their mouths.  Despite the score, the Small Army fought like an Army till the last tick on the stop watch.  The Bombers offered Mercy, they said F that.  We didn't drive all this way not to play football.  This team has heart and skill and most of all they love to play football.  They'll upset someone sleeping this year.
    
4. Underdogs vs. Liners
    
5. Broncos vs. Falcons
   DNP
    
6. S.E. Boyz vs. Thunder
   DNP
    

Bombers vs. Broncos ***GAME OF THE WEEK*** 5-2
Last year the Bombers fell to the Broncos in the Fall Brawl and since that date had this game marked on their schedules.  On the Bombers very first possession Ferriol scarped down the line and cleaned Daballz forcing a turnover.  The Broncos appeared to have the early momentum but the Bombers Defense negated that with a stop.  The Bombers next offensive drive stalled when Dirtt threw his first INT of the year but once again the Bombers Defense answered the call but this time with a goal line stance.  Ferriol was sacked by Daballz on 4th down and the Bombers drove the length of the field for a score.  The Bombers Defense lead by King T$ had 5 INTs against the top rated passing offense in the league.  Mikie Shakes lead the Bombers on Offense with his bruising running style and moves in the open field.  The Broncos D lead by Pdatdude sacked Dirtt and bottled up Daballz in the running game.  This was a great game and you can bet the Broncos will be more then ready if and when these two teams meat again.

Comets Ligers 2-1
 

Liners Falcons
DNP

Preds vs. Thunder 4-3
In a game of fantastic match-ups, the Trenton Predators and Toms River Thunder squared off in Sayreville for one of the hardest hitting contests of the year. Trenton came out on their opening drive moving the ball down the field with steady runs and passes from Dymes to Beym, Cody, Jay, and Silver leading to an E. Fox TD putting the Preds up 1-0. Toms River took over but was forced to punt on their first possession, leading to another E. Fox TD. Toms River has too much talent to be beaten that easily, however, and took an INT on Trenton's next possession to the house thanks to LB #33. Opening up the 2nd half on offense, Toms River was still finding a hard time moving the ball because of Trenton's secondary with picks by CB's Troy and Cody and S E. Fox, while Trenton scored on their first drive of the half with an E. Fox to Silver TD. The Thunder's next drive ended with an INT and Trenton took advantage of the short field for E, Fox's 3rd and final TD run of the game. Still fighting, Toms River's defensive front forced an INT taken in for the TD by DT #72. On Toms Rivers final drive of the game, RB #34 scored on a 20 yard run but the game was out of reach as the Preds ran the clock out for a hard fought win with a final score of Trenton-4, Toms River-3.

Underdoggs Small Army
The Small Army started out spitting fire with bruising runs by Wee Man that set up a Play Action TD pass.  The Underdoggs superior passing game is what kept the Small Army of the game.  The Underdoggs have some weapons on Offense in Pete #11 playing both WR and QB but mainly #14 who in my opinion has emerged as one of the top receivers in the league.  On defense the Small Army shut the Doggs running game down but their secondary couldn't contain the receivers eventually leading to the demise of the Small Army.

SE Boyz Wreckin Crew
 

Preds vs. Underdoggs
The Phillipsburg Underdogs came into their game against the Trenton Predators with the focus, intensity, and hunger that speaks louder than their 1-3 record did. The Trenton Predators came out business as usual, with a steady dose of the same old E. Fox running for the first TD. The Dawgs answered right away, with QB Billy connecting deep to WR Sean for the score. Trenton came back out with fierce blocking downfield for WR Troy to score on a WR screen, putting the Preds up 2-1. Again, the Dawgs wouldn't be intimidated and shot back with a pass from Billy to RB Keeno. A TD run by Fox put the Preds up 3-2 heading into halftime. Getting the ball back at half, Trenton mixed in runs and passes on the way to an E. Fox score, going up 4-2. The Dawgs connected with a pass from Billy to WR Pete, keeping the score close at 4-3. The Preds scored on a long drive with steady doses of power running from Big Jay and Adam balanced with E. Fox, and stopped the Dawgs drive to regain control. That's where things got a little dicey for the Preds, to say the least. E. Fox had an uncharacteristic fumble forced by WR/LB Sean which the Dawgs turned into a score on a throw from Pete to Tim. Then hell froze over as another E. Fox fumble paved the way for the Dawgs to tie the game up at 5-5 on a TD run from Billy. The Dawgs had the ball first in OT, and made short work of the Preds D scoring in two plays on a pass from Billy to Tim. The Preds answered with a TD pass from E. Fox to Dymes. In the 2nd OT, the Preds scored on a long drive with an E. Fox dive over the top of the pile on the goal line. The Dawgs countered with a TD run from Tim, sending the game to triple overtime. The Dawgs were stopped on 4th down with Speedie and Troy combining to bat down a pass intended for Keeno, and then the Preds sealed the deal with an E. Fox run, bringing their all-time OT record to 4-0 after defeating the Underdogs 8-7 in 3 OT.

Thunder vs. Falcons
Thunder wins

Bombers vs. Wreckin Crew
Bombers win 3-0

Comets vs. Small Army
Comets win

Ligers vs. Broncos
Ligers win

Thunder Broncos
Maybe the lock of the year if your a gambling man.  The Broncos dropped 2 in a row and are in danger of missing the playoffs if they lose anymore.  The Thunder has the physical attributes to match up with the Broncos but the broncos have that swagger about them that will that rolls teams over.  I'm for sure picking the Broncos but it won't be easy. 

Comets Falcons
The battle for Hackensack.  Former teammates about this time last year and now they get to settle whatever broke them apart last year on the field.  I don't know why the comets have lost the games they have but I do remember their speed and their defense.  These are two below par offensive units.  The athletes are there but the strategy is not and has been the Achilles heal for both of these teams all year.  I think the Comets are finding their grove and will roll this week with another victory.

Small Army Wreckin Crew
The Wreckin Crew held the Bombers to their 2nd lowest points scored ever and thats not good news for a struggling Small Army team.  Size, strength, and speed will KO the Small Army.

Underdoggs SE Boyz
The SE Boyz were very impressive last week and slowly beat up on a good Liners team.  The Liners as we know have defeated the Doggs twice so it's no fluke.  The one interesting thing about this game is the Underdoggs have very good receiver in #14 and the SE Boyz are week in the Secondary.  There will be opportunities for the Doggs to get on the board but PMB, Quan, and Jookz are all faster then the fastest guy on the Doggs.  I'm going with the Boyz this week.

Week 8 Predictions
Predators vs. Broncos ***GAME OF THE WEEK***
If you match up the common opponents for both teams the Broncos handled the Falcons and Thunder alot better then the Preds did.  The Preds however played better games against the Bombers and Ligers then the Broncos did.  What does this mean?  I have no idea.  Come Sunday I don't think either of these teams will care about any other game but the one they'll be playing in.  We all know what both offenses are capable of, and they are very capable but this game comes down to who stops who last.  Hands down the Predators have the better linebackers in ARock and Beym.  The Broncos have a more physical D Line and both secondaries are pretty equal.  The Preds are looking to avenge last years lost and the Broncos are trying to stay in the playoff hunt.  The Preds have proven me wrong twice already this year can they do it again?  One of the keys in this game is one of the leagues best Safteys and that's E Fox.  He's a ball hawk and Ferriol will have to keep a close eye on him.  I'm on the fence but I don't see the Broncos missing the playoffs and they need this win so I'm going with the Broncos.

Bombers Comets
#1 vs. #3 and this isn't game of the week?  Who makes these decisions anyway?  The Comets have quietly willed their way back to the top of the standings and will look to prove that they should be there this week when they take on the undefeated Bombers.  These two teams met last year in the playoffs and the Bombers were victorious after intercepting a pass in the endzone that would have tied the game.  I've always said the Comets are the fastest team in the league but can they get the ball to their playmakers is the question.  The Bombers D is on fire right now leading the league in many categories.  The Bombers offense has only scored 6 in its last 2 games a let down considering they were putting up that many per game.  If the Bombers can put up at least 3 this week their D will do what they've done and take home the W.  I'm going Bombers.

Ligers vs. Falcons
Neither of these teams are really doing anything special on offense even though they have the playmakers they just don't use them or any type of real game plan.  On defense the Ligers are very tough to run against, they are fast and strong.  Predator and DMS are 2 of the best defensive players in the league so I would expect them to make light work of the Faloncs run and gun style offense.  Ligers win this.

Wreckin Crew vs. Liners
The Liners have disappointed me all year.  I've seen moments of brilliance from them but no consistency.  The Wreckin Crew's defense lead by The Apprentice is one of the best in the league.  The Apprentice is the fastest biggest guy I've been on the field with in TownBeef the dude got skills!  I don't see the Liners getting much done on Offense even though their QB Carty is very underrated and in my opinion one of the better QBs in the league.  This game comes down to muscle and I think the Wreckin Crew have more and keep their playoff hopes well alive.  I'm going Wreckin Crew.

Thunder vs. Underdoggz.
Crap shoot.  The Underdoggz will hurt you deep if your not careful, they have that big play ability.  The Thunder is very committed to the run and I love it.  It hasn't paid off too much this year but I think in this game it will.  If they can get the run game going and cover #14 they should edge this one out and keep their playoff hopes alive.  I'm going Thunder.

SE Boyz vs. Small Army.
I'm not going to sit here and say the SE Boyz are going walk down the Small Army's throats because you can bet your life the Small Army will be playing this game like its the Super Bowl.  They need one big upset to make their season but I'm not sure they get it this week.  The SE Boyz have way too much speed in Quan, Jooks, and PMB.  I'm going w/the Boyz on this.

Bombers Comets - Bombers win 5-4

Ligers Falcons - Ligers Win

SE Boyz Small Army - SE Boyz Win

Wreckin Crew Liners - Crew Wins

Thunder Underdoggz - Thunder Wins

Thunder Comets - Game of the Week
Both of these teams control their own destiny to slip into the Playoffs.  To be playing for a playoff spot this late in the season is huge and makes this game of the week!  I haven't seen alot of either team so this is a hard one to call.  The Comets have been known for the stingy defense and not the best of offenses.  2 weeks ago the Comets erased any doubts of their week offense when they hung a season high of 4 points on the Bombers, the leagues top rated defense.  I don't see the Thunder going blow for blow with a fast Comets team.  This game could be close but I'm going Comets.

SE Boyz Ligers
Both teams have locked up the playoffs and the SE Boyz pending a loss to the Falcons have clinched a first round bye.  If this game had playoff implications I would say it was game of the week.  It is possible these teams might be holding punches just in case they do meet in the playoffs they wouldn't want to reveal each others game plans.  The Ligers have the fastest most physical defense hands down even if their numbers don't show it.  The SE Boyz are like the Rams of old, they have stupid speed on Offense and can run up the score in a hurry.  Even if the Ligers can contain Quan they wont be able to contain the rest of the speed demons.  The one weakness the SE Boyz have is their secondary plays way to aggressive and gets beat on deep plays.  If the Ligers can stretch the field on the Boyz it might open some things up but not enough to go blow for blow.  I think the SE Boyz have too much speed for the Ligers so I'm going SE Boyz.

Falcons Underdoggs
The Falcons are frustrated at this point in the season and all though they'd like to get a W this week I think if one thing during the game doesn't go their way they might just hang it up.  Their run and shoot offense lead by Westbrooke will wear on an unsuspecting defense.  I think this game is a shoot out and the Underdoggs have more guns on Offense so they get the W this week.

Preds Wreckin Crew
The Preds really confused me last week getting beat up by the Broncos.  I didn't expect them to win but I did expect a better game.  The Preds have gotten by Sub Par teams with E. Fox's scrambling ability from the QB position but against a faster more aggressive defense I don't think it's going to work.  I really think the Preds need to keep Dymes at QB and Fox at RB.  The Preds also have a top reciever on their team in Troi that Dymes is more capable of airing it out to then Fox.  Don't get me wrong Fox is a good QB but taking him away from RB brings the Preds from a triple threat to a single threat.  The Wreckin Crew continues to impress me with their Dlinemen and their offensive game plan.  These guys are running plays and running them well.  Not a big name in the League like Dirtt or Ferriol but UNYCE is doing his thing zippen accurate passes to his favorite receiver #9 and slashing up opposing defenses when he takes off with the ball.  The Preds need a win to stay alive, they've been here before and know what their doing I'm going Preds.

Broncos Small Army
The Small Army loves football and so every week they get to play is a victory.  Sometimes we get caught up in the trash talk, the records, stats and all that but the Small Army's Big Hearts remind me of how much fun football is suppose to be.  They have some speed, some weapons and some decent game planning and I look for them to be more competitive next year.  It's unfortunate they are at the end of a dark tunnel and wont see the train coming through this week.  I'm going Broncos.

Bombers Liners
While most people would think this game is going to be a route they don't realize these teams have history, they've played 3 times.  The Bombers offense and defense is no secret to a Liners team that has seen it all before.  The Bombers will be missing JD (knee) Robby Holmes (hand) and Daballz (back) and possibly a few from their secondary because of other obligations during game time.  The Bombers have locked up their first round bye and the Liners need this W.  Big Nig has the most rushing yards against a Bombers defense out of any other running back or QB in the league.  I look for the Liners to make a stand this game.  The Bombers still have game breaking players like Dirtt, Shakes, and King$ that can single handedly take over any football game so although it could be a struggle I'm going with the Bombers.

Falcons Underdoggs

Thunder Comets

SE Boyz Ligers

Preds Wreckin Crew

Broncos Small Army

Falcons lose to SE Boyz

Broncos lose to Liners

Comets lose to Preds

Thunder lose to WC - forfeit

Underdoggs lose to Bombers

Small Army lose to Ligers