UIC Season Preview

Emerald Division

Bas Ass Ballers - BAB really took a whipping in the Diamond Division last season after joining UIC in week 5. I can say I honestly don't know much about this league but I look for them to continue their struggles in the Emerald Division. They can only hope to improve as the season goes on and hopefully make a run at the Consolation Cup.
Players to Watch: o.0ashley, hillbilly_hustler2000, totaljewels

Break and Run - BNR had a sub .500 record last season in a weak Emerald Division but they look to rebound and make the playoffs. BNR brings the same players week after week so they have a good team chemistry and can lift each other up after a tough match or game. BNR will have a big effect on who makes the playoffs and who doesn't.
Players to Watch: hammernail6569, redhot_2oo3, brownie_2oo3

Brit Pool - BP has some good players but not alot of them, having only 11 joining UIC so far. They came in 5th last season in the Diamond Division and move to lesser division this season. Tim will need his team to show up every week and shoot some good games, not the hot and cold shooting they usually have.
Players to Watch: drew.poolgod, im_just_jeremy, oorahhhh

Dead Strokes - DS won the Emerald Division Consolation Cup last season after blowing their chance at the Premiership finals. DS has some good shooters but it depends on which team shows up as to how well they do. Roy and Ross will need to bring their A game every week if they want a chance at winning it all. Another key is will Chuck play or has he actually retired?
Players to Watch: p00l.addiction(if he plays), de.judge, superstar.robinho

Dream Pool - Losing Ashley is a hugh hit for this league who placed 3rd last season. Mario seems to have a decent supporting cast but they didn't start coming around until the second half of last season. For DP to make the top 4 this season they will need all their players showing up every week. Look for them to play the spoiler roll this season.
Players to Watch: s_u_k_i_o_o , lvlr_degrassislam@sbcglobal.net, themvp66

Eclipse Pool - This league is a who's who of top 20 names in UIC Swiss. They had a tough road last season while playing in the Diamond Division but being bumped down gives them the chance to break into the top 4. EP is another league that needs their good playing on Friday's to continue over to Saturday's if they want to make a name for themselves.
Players to Watch: l3ad.azz_licky, speedy_874, plumber_83705

Magic Pool - This team started off real bad last season in the Diamond Division and really didn't do anything else except for the 3 FF's they won ending the season with. They look to rebound in the not as tough Emerald Division but they seem to lack the fire power to be a competitive league. Mike will really need to put this team on his back and hope for some wins.
Players to Watch: mike_oneill43, dont_miss_2007, xlx_skill_xlx

True Champs - TC worked their way to a middle of the pack finish in the Emerald Division last season. They have a few players who had better then .500 records so they can shoot and possibly win some matches but again look to be on the bottom half off the standings. TC is my sleeper pick in this division as they can pull off some upsets if their team shows up to shoot.
Players to Watch: any_jumps, tsm_alexbeast, l_wes_l

In a tough division where there really is no true favorite:
1. DP
2. BP
3. DS
4. BNR
5. MP
6. TC
7. EP
8. BAB