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Magic didn't have to be a sleeper the first half of the season. I knew they had a better team than what they normally put out on the court untill their game against me, but what I dont understand is why they didnt. Why fall so far behind when they didnt have to? Magic could easily be in the top 4 right now had they played every game the way they did against me.

I agree but I am sure they have a master plan.

I agree but I am sure they have a master plan.

Ha! Then I have all you fooled!

Seriously, I just did some more scouting this week than I usually do (which wouold be none). I also put Themba Moshoeli back on the floor as a PF, where he plays better than my trainees right now.

I'll be honest, until now, all of my success has been due to the fact that I started in season 2. And since I came back down to DIII, my lack of success has been because the level of play has steadily increased. I can't just trot out my trainees, even in backup roles, and expect to win. This division has gotten too tough. That's great for BB but bad for the Magic.

Anyway, I hope the second half of the season is better for me. If the Magic can make a run, it will be one for the BB record books.

On another note...has anyone tried to buy a new trainer recently? You can't get a level 5 for less than 100k.

Yeah, the staff market is inflated right now.

hell yeah it is, and it makes no sense economically at all because of the salary increase per week that happens. If you pay a lot of money for a trainer or some other staff member the amount of money you save from buying one with a low salary, will not be cheaper than paying a small amount for a high salary staff member. In both the long run and the short run it makes no sense, so I don't understand why people are paying for these staff members at such inflated rates

Yeah, I try to find one with lower salary but if I end up having to bid more than I feel he's worth, then I tell him to "f" off and enjoy the team that's willing to overpay. I normally receive a stern letter from the staff's agent afterwards about that kind word I sent their way.

No surprises or close games on Day 10 with a few exceptions.

Gavno beat Tachenko 103-63. Tachenko, who is still alive in the cup, just didn't play some of their regulars and probably TIE'd like most of the others playing against Gavno. This is not good news for Goats and Illusion, other title contenders in Great 8, because almost no one does the same when playing them. I said almost no one, not no one!! Rip City is also still in the cup race and benched their regulars against Goats. As a result, it was easy for the Goats: 81-56.

Investors were really so close to pull out the biggest upset of the day, maybe the season, against Hawks. They missed the last shot and couldn't send Hawks to the free throw line as they couldn't reach 5 fouls on the last quarter: 95-96. Investors were unlucky but deserve credit. Hawks are exhausted after playing 4 of their last 5 games on road and only home game against the mighty Gavno. Maybe it's time to lose.

Illusion took care of Flyers but not that easy. They were trailing by 2 after the first half but coach's half time speech helped the players to get things back on track: 101-90

Booshers hammered Knicks with a proficient inside offense. 101-48. After the sale of Jose Ramirez, Knicks' offensive flow took a big hit but losing @ Booshers is not a big surprise.

Crazys won on the road against Dragons and climbed to 3rd place. 88-104. They only committed 6 fouls through out the game.

One of the most exciting games of the day was between Bangers and Magic. Bangers didn't want to lose in front of their own crowd, fought hard on the last quarter and saved the day. 97-87. All the stats were close except one: turnovers. Even only Ryan's TO's were almost equal to whole Bangers team.

Steppers are in the play off race with a great win against Cresleys. 99-76. Cresleys just couldn't stop Steppers’ scoring machine Mina.

Player of the day is Adrian Beavers of the Bangers. 20 pts, 13 rbds, 5 asts, 2 blcks.

Games to watch on Saturday are, Goats @ Booshers and Gavno @ Rip City.


Last edited by karapaks at 1/20/2010 4:28:13 AM

Again.. analysis is awesome.. I hope I can stay in the league..

Thanks for all the thoughts and effort you put into the analysis. It does liven up the conference and the competition.

I do believe the playoffs are an illusion for my squad at this point. Having played my first 3 interdivision games against the weaker/underperforming teams, the X-steppers are about to come back down to earth. Though it is nice to be sitting at 5-5 and above the line for the moment.

Dont forget X-man.. you were blown out by my team (which was surprising, I admit) ...I must be one of said under performing teams.. actually.. I just checked and that makes sense.. the Booshes have been the only team to blow me out so far..So.. it stands to reason I might be able to pull a couple upsets this second half.. plus.. my close loss to the illusion at their arena while both of us playing on TIE and my Enthusiam only at 5 should be a good indicator of things to come for me as well