{"id":13937,"date":"2016-10-06T15:28:40","date_gmt":"2016-10-06T19:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/?p=13937"},"modified":"2016-10-07T10:48:31","modified_gmt":"2016-10-07T14:48:31","slug":"round-of-8-previews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/round-of-8-previews\/","title":{"rendered":"Round of 8 Previews"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Round of Eight is finally here!\u00a0 Will there be a rainout?\u00a0 I don&#8217;t know&#8211;there was an 80% chance of rain on Saturday on Wednesday, now there&#8217;s a 40% chance that may shift the day of the downpour to Friday or \u2026 Sunday! \u00a0Will Hurricane Matthew Newman let us play?!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/MrMet.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13735\" src=\"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/MrMet-259x300.jpg\" alt=\"mrmet\" width=\"259\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/MrMet-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/MrMet.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>But wait, Mr. Met is no longer in the playoffs, so who could possibly replace him? \u00a0This guy, he&#8217;s someone you definitely don&#8217;t want to see on your court Sunday, and definitely not in the Round of 4&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/friedman.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12090\" src=\"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/friedman-300x268.png\" alt=\"friedman\" width=\"300\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/friedman-300x268.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/friedman.png 395w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>But, this type of vague information on weather.com calls for a hero. \u00a0Like someone who used to work at a news service, preferably in broadcasting or reporting, possibly chased people around in a car who were talking on their cell phone, and has deep contacts with a Long Island weatherman.\u00a0 Well, this sucks, I know an asshole with that background, but surely not a hero.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fresh Kills v. Butchers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Neither team submitted their mad libs against humanity, so I guess they get a real preview\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Fresh Kills has been a solid team all year, when their studs show up to play.\u00a0 You know who I&#8217;m talking about&#8211;any one on their roster.\u00a0 This year, they&#8217;ve seen short benches here and there, but if Tom, Gabe, Ariel, Pat Moore, and a few others make it with a strong Barch in net, they&#8217;re going to have a real strong showing against the Butchers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/All-Star-Sheena.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13645\" src=\"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/All-Star-Sheena-300x215.jpg\" alt=\"all-star-sheena\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/All-Star-Sheena-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/All-Star-Sheena-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/All-Star-Sheena-1024x734.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>But the Butchers are not to be underestimated.\u00a0 Posting the best season and strongest squad in Butcher history, the Meats will also be a force to reckon with.\u00a0 Their speed across the board may make it hard for Moore to track and Gabe and Ariel to chase down.\u00a0 While the Butchers&#8217; captain, Dana, hangs out in the best vineyards in Tuscany, her squad will be playing in a franchise-defining game.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5228\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/2011butchers1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5228\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5228\" src=\"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/2011butchers1-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"Although 2011 had a good squad, the 2016 Meats are really stacked\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/2011butchers1-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/2011butchers1.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5228\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Although 2011 had a good squad, the 2016 Meats are really stacked. \u00a0It also doesn&#8217;t look like anyone in this photo has aged in the last 5 years. \u00a0Good on you!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Will a Butchers win be an upset?\u00a0 No, not really, if you have ever watched the Amazin&#8217; Meats team this year.\u00a0 I don&#8217;t know who will come out on top, but it&#8217;s going to be a nail-biting game, possibly going into OT.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lbs, Inc. v. Filthier<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Last week Filthier had a <u>Mr. Flopper<\/u> of a game.\u00a0 Their <u>soiled in oil<\/u> performance, which was tantamount to the Rainbow&#8217;s <u>no douches in this crease<\/u> style of play was a real test.\u00a0 Luckily, <u>pen15<\/u> pulled a <u>baseball bat down a hallway<\/u> maneuver to win the game.<\/p>\n<p>But, the Pounds are looking to <u>give it to them doggy style by the dog pound<\/u>, making them all <u>lubricated<\/u> and <u>milky<\/u>.\u00a0 This game will get interesting if this happens.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ali-pound.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13847 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ali-pound-300x252.png\" alt=\"Ali and her LBS's are feeling pretty good about their chances. \" width=\"300\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ali-pound-300x252.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ali-pound.png 557w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Filthier did not submit their mad libs against humanity, so they&#8217;re previews are looking a bit more bleak.\u00a0 Will Denny and the Gang take back control of their playoff run?\u00a0 Will Adela be roster checked because she&#8217;s only showed up twice or so this season?\u00a0 With Shaq back from Oktoberfest or wherever the hell he was, and the perfect duo, James and Ann, on the prowl, the game&#8217;s final score will be left up to both teams&#8217; stellar goaltending.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/filthyyawn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1339\" src=\"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/filthyyawn-300x228.jpg\" alt=\"Filthy Yawn\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/filthyyawn-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/filthyyawn.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>G. Anklebiters v. Rehabs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Anklebiters are known for taking teams to the final minutes of playoff games.\u00a0 With Ben, Derho, and their secret shooting weapon who shall not be named, Eric Ramirez may have some trouble coming his way.\u00a0 Despite not posting a phenomenal season record, they can go toe to toe with any team in this league.\u00a0 A few bounces their way, with some grit and hustle, is going to make this game a true $H0wD0wN.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/craig-and-joe.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13724 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/craig-and-joe-300x205.jpg\" alt=\"The Biters should focus more on Poutine Machine and less on crabs and gang signs.\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/craig-and-joe-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/craig-and-joe-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/craig-and-joe.jpg 834w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In that same vein, the Rehabs are looking incredibly strong this year.\u00a0 They acquired two players from inarguably the best team in league history for a pastrami sandwich from Tompkins Finest Deli, but they may have to forfeit this game due to these illegal players after their captain failed to pay the &#8220;next round of beer is on us&#8221; clause of the contract, which has been outstanding for more than 8 weeks.\u00a0 With two of the best women constantly on defense and a swath of hunks always prepared to shoot the ball, the Anklebiters may become moreover nailbiters this game, as Craig is going to have to do a lot to keep them out of the net.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Welsh-Scary-Rehab.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11701 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Welsh-Scary-Rehab-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"REEEEHAAAAABBBSSSSS!!!!\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Welsh-Scary-Rehab-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Welsh-Scary-Rehab.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sky Fighters v. Fuzz<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And finally, the preview that I&#8217;ve been waiting to get to.\u00a0 Not because of a certain affinity for either team, but because over the past couple days, I learned a lot about Rich Glanzer by asking a simple question: can you please send me a set of nouns, verbs, adjectives\/adverbs, and sexual innuendoes for a mad libs\/cards against humanity preview?\u00a0 So, this is what we are left with&#8211;when you thought commas were an issue&#8211;nouns, verbs, and sexual innuendoes are just as hard to come by\u2026<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sky-Fighters-01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13048 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sky-Fighters-01-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"Who wore the Sky Fighters hat best?\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sky-Fighters-01-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sky-Fighters-01-1024x614.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While the Skyfighters are coming off a win against the team with the biggest <u>pipe organs<\/u> BTSH has ever known, the Fuzz is going to have to <u>Cosby<\/u> and <u>gush<\/u> the Skyfighters&#8217; <u>lubricious<\/u> defense.\u00a0 Will Fuzz&#8217;s <u>stubby<\/u> be enough to break through Bob W&#8217;s and Greg&#8217;s <u>gelatinous<\/u> zone?\u00a0 With Jeff&#8217;s <u>diddle<\/u> and Rich&#8217;s <u>squishy<\/u>, things are going to get weird.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12967\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Walsh.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12967\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12967\" src=\"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Walsh-300x213.jpg\" alt=\"Father.\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Walsh-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Walsh.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fuzz looks on at disgust from what Rich sent me.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Fuzz is going to have to be <u>slippery<\/u>, <u>oily<\/u>, <u>creamy<\/u>, <u>buttery<\/u>, <u>gloopy<\/u>, <u>gooey<\/u>, <u>lush<\/u>, <u>glossy<\/u>, <u>blubbery<\/u>, <u>moist<\/u>, and make this the worst previews in Round of 8 history due to Rich sending me his breakfast menu, instead of what was asked. And, Familia sucks.\u00a0 If I had a dollar for every time I said that to Mets fans over the last two years, I&#8217;d have enough money for a significant vacation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Round of Eight is finally here!\u00a0 Will there be a rainout?\u00a0 I don&#8217;t know&#8211;there was an 80% chance of rain on Saturday on Wednesday, now there&#8217;s a 40% chance that may shift the day of the downpour to Friday or \u2026 Sunday! \u00a0Will Hurricane Matthew Newman let us play?! 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