{"id":15272,"date":"2017-08-17T12:13:05","date_gmt":"2017-08-17T16:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/?p=15272"},"modified":"2017-08-17T12:17:40","modified_gmt":"2017-08-17T16:17:40","slug":"what-teams-are-playing-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/what-teams-are-playing-for\/","title":{"rendered":"What Teams Are Playing For"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Jerome<\/em><\/p>\n

What I\u2019ve seen for 13 consecutive seasons holds true and will hold true for as long as this league stands: there will always be one or two teams that fight until the very last week to not be looked at as contenders, but as beacons for what BTSH stands for: fun (drinking, being social) and family (developing friendships and for some, partnerships of the romantic kind). I know that some teams, too, are looking for that equilibrium in order to show others that Ls bring on more negative emotions than Ws bringing positive ones. We\u2019re hoping the prom could solve some of these issues. But for now, let\u2019s build some rumor hype, speculation, or just flat-out bullshit on why some teams still want to play until the last whistle of the last game of the season\u2026 what\u2019s in it for them?<\/p>\n

DAVE GDR CONFERENCE <\/strong><\/p>\n

Soko Division<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Fresh Kills (31 pts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Standings:<\/strong> Division \u2013 1st<\/sup>, League \u2013 1st<\/sup>
\nRemaining Games:<\/strong> Corlears Hookers, Butchers
\nReason to Continue:<\/strong> The Golden State Fresh Kills perhaps already achieved the league summit with an overtime loss against Filthier sans<\/em> Suvin, but the aim would be to remain undefeated in regulation, a feat that has never been produced in the Tompkins era.
\nPotential Wins:<\/strong> 2<\/p>\n

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Rehabs (26 pts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Standings: <\/strong>Division \u2013 2nd<\/sup>, League \u2013 2nd<\/sup>
\nRemaining Games: <\/strong>Gremlins, LBS Inc.
\nReason to Continue: <\/strong>The rossoneri<\/em> would like to see themselves prosper through the dance, but that would possibly mean maintaining momentum through the rest of the season. Such would instill fear in opponents, which would be enough to catch Ws for as long as they would like.
\nPotential Wins: <\/strong>2<\/p>\n

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Filthier (24 pts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Standings: <\/strong>Division \u2013 3rd<\/sup>, League \u2013 5th<\/sup>
\nRemaining Games: <\/strong>Cobra Kai, Fuzz
\nReason to Continue: <\/strong>Suvin has been one of the keys to proving the team\u2019s success, and they\u2019ve been piling on the Ws quietly while other teams were willingly walking into the spotlights and three-star articles. James and Sunny want to prove they can succeed without their main man, with hands clutching onto Kleenex(es) to remember his tenure.
\nPotential Wins: <\/strong>1<\/p>\n

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LBS, Inc. (20 pts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Standings: <\/strong>Division \u2013 4th<\/sup>, League \u2013 8th<\/sup>
\nRemaining Games: <\/strong>\u00a0Mega Touch, Rehabs
\nReason to Continue: <\/strong>It is LBS\u2019 best interest to get into the #7~#12 seed range, which is very possible. Our Disney\u00ae-singing, backwards hat-wearing ball of energy who shall not be named<\/em> would, at the moment, be fine with this spot, knowing that he won\u2019t be bothered and can concentrate on what his roles will be as the postseason approaches.
\nPotential Wins: <\/strong>1<\/p>\n

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Fuzz (16 pts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Standings: <\/strong>Division \u2013 5th<\/sup>, League \u2013 13th<\/sup>
\nRemaining Games: <\/strong>Instant Karma, Filthier
\nReason to Continue: <\/strong>At best, The Sultan\u2019s slaves should keep trying to win in order to avoid being in the play-in pool. An underwhelming season filled with upsets\u2014particularly from Gut Rot\u2014the 18 games can be put to rest with a successful playoff run. This means the pro-Fuzz group will have to weed out the, \u201cThis group sucks, I\u2019m out\u201d people and get the remainder of them committed to the team.
\nPotential Wins: <\/strong>1<\/p>\n

CMB Division<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Butchers (19 pts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Standings: <\/strong>Division \u2013 1st<\/sup>, League \u2013 9th<\/sup>
\nRemaining Games: <\/strong>Dark Rainbows, Fresh Kills
\nReason to Continue: <\/strong>The dirty tide\u2014particularly the female veteran trident of Rachel, Georgine, and MDF\u2014have such a great record but know the consequences of having it. Winners of this division will likely have a strict 2018 schedule, even if they\u2019re premier division contenders. That said, maybe they\u2019ll throw the last two games\u2026 who knows?
\nPotential Wins: <\/strong>1<\/p>\n

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Mathematics (18 pts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Standings: <\/strong>Division \u2013 2nd<\/sup>, League \u2013 11th<\/sup>
\nRemaining Games: <\/strong>Poutine Machine, Denim Demons
\nReason to Continue: <\/strong>All of them had to have experienced a dizzying 2017 season. We can forgive them because its players run different committees, ref, and just get hung over like the rest of us. But we also know that they\u2019re better than what they are on paper, so it\u2019s imperative to fight these last two for good playoff standing, or it\u2019ll be yet another season that they\u2019ll be screwed.<\/em>
\nPotential Wins: <\/strong>2<\/p>\n

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Sky Fighters (16 pts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Standings: <\/strong>Division \u2013 3rd<\/sup>, League \u2013 14th<\/sup>
\nRemaining Games: <\/strong>Tompkins Square Riots, Gouging Anklebiters
\nReason to Continue: <\/strong>The glory that once belonged to the Sky Fighters early in the Tompkins era is similar to the candle in Elton John\u2019s \u201cCandle in the Wind\u201d. As Wikipedia describes the song as a \u201csympathetic portrayal\u201d of one\u2019s life, we can classify the Fighters\u2019 fall from dynastic rule in recent years as a sob story of sorts. The attempt of having a protagonist in Mike T. is commendable, but then you think of the greats like one-man wonder Martin C. and question where they\u2019ve all gone. No doubt will they aim for a .500 record.
\nPotential Wins: <\/strong>2<\/p>\n

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Gouging Anklebiters (13 pts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Standings: <\/strong>Division \u2013 4th<\/sup>, League \u2013 15th<\/sup>
\nRemaining Games: <\/strong>Gut Rot, Sky Fighters
\nReason to Continue: <\/strong>Undoubtedly it\u2019s been fun for the team donning Swedish colors. Their team song conceptually is Big Sean\u2019s \u201cIDFWU\u201d and they\u2019ve been partying it up since Week 1. Things took a turn last Sunday when Worky decided to manscape his face with a pedo-stache, but overall it\u2019s been a chill 2017 for Schuie\u2019s smartalecks. They can certainly win their last two if they put in the good \u2018ol college try, after which they\u2019ll potentially land at the top of the play-in group.
\nPotentials Wins: <\/strong>1<\/p>\n

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Denim Demons (6 pts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Standings: <\/strong>Division \u2013 5th<\/sup>, League \u2013 19th<\/sup>
\nRemaining Games: <\/strong>What the Puck, Mathematics
\nReason to Continue: <\/strong>The collaboration between Jenn and Adam has been progressing, and while the results haven\u2019t been fruitful yet, there is still a lot of optimism within. They\u2019ve certainly established identity, and all that\u2019s left is experience. Have all the players experience the rest of the season, and the playoffs, and the following season will surely bring on more recruits and better results for them.
\nPotential Wins: <\/strong>1<\/p>\n

HORNSWOGGLE CONFERENCE <\/strong><\/p>\n

Katz Division<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cobra Kai (26 pts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Standings: <\/strong>Division \u2013 1st<\/sup>, League \u2013 3rd<\/sup>
\nRemaining Games: <\/strong>Filthier, Corlears Hookers
\nReason to Continue: <\/strong>The Dojo is in a race with two other teams to clinch the division, which has been the most ruthless of the four. Altman\u2019s persistence to rally on his team has somehow, telepathically, reached his current squad, armed with a \u201cnever say die\u201d attitude. It\u2019s paying off. Nabatz and Russell have been solid fixtures for the team, and the media glosses over these grinders for not being on the scoresheet; however, their ability to pull their team through one game after another may help them snatch the division.
\nPotential Wins: <\/strong>0<\/p>\n

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Corlears Hookers (25 pts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Standings: <\/strong>Division \u2013 2nd<\/sup>, League \u2013 4th<\/sup>
\nRemaining Games: <\/strong>Fresh Kills, Cobra Kai
\nReason to Continue: <\/strong>This very physical outfit is the other team chasing The Dojo. Depending on who the core ref is, this team is the kind that will, much to Cobra Kai\u2019s surprise, will strike first and without warning, and their goals will count in the process. But much to their dismay, the final two games won\u2019t be easy, and so it\u2019s not only the desire to clinch the division, it\u2019s also the pride of exhibiting their style of play that all the Hookers are putting on the line to achieve promotion.
\nPotential Wins: <\/strong>1<\/p>\n

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Gremlins (24 pts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Standings: <\/strong>Division \u2013 3rd<\/sup>, League \u2013 6th<\/sup>
\nRemaining Games: <\/strong>Rehabs, Mega Touch
\nReason to Continue: <\/strong>The first of two teams trying steal The Dojo\u2019s thunder has the scoring personnel to make it happen. Even though their next match is against the defensively staunch Rehabs, the Gremmies have always found a way to get one (or two). Closing with Mega Touch may or may not be too late for them, so it\u2019s imperative they try to overtake the rossoneri<\/em> in regulation.
\nPotential Wins: <\/strong>1<\/p>\n

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Instant Karma (9 pts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Standings: <\/strong>Division \u2013 4th<\/sup>, League \u2013 16th<\/sup>
\nRemaining Games: <\/strong>Fuzz, Gut Rot
\nReason to Continue: <\/strong>Isaac\u2019s enlightened ones might be in a state of shock after their last few. The squad had matches at their grasp but the finishing simply fell short of expectations. Not to mention attendance at the latter half of the summer schedule has left Karma brass asking questions about future rosters. It\u2019s whom the team can hold onto that matters; telling them it\u2019s worthy for them to fight to hold the division is of utmost importance, lest Mega do to them what they did to Poutine last year (leapfrogging to achieve a better position).
\nPotential Wins: <\/strong>1<\/p>\n

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Mega Touch (7 pts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Standings: <\/strong>Division \u2013 5th<\/sup>, League \u2013 17th<\/sup>
\nRemaining Games: <\/strong>LBS, Inc, Gremlins (division)
\nReason to Continue: <\/strong>Julie hopes to salvage pride in her team, as the odds of relegation are higher for them than Karma, whose form hasn\u2019t been positive, either. This bunch has been chill all season, and though some have emerged from Tompkins East with blood sluicing down their cheeks, they\u2019ve nonetheless been able to shake the hands of their opponents with little to no malice at all (hint: they\u2019ve been following the example of Alok, a Canadian). Mega will also be playing for a little luck to go their way if they truly desire to stay in the division. Only one team, though, will experience schadenfreude.<\/em>
\nPotential Wins: <\/strong>0<\/p>\n

Michaliga Division<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Poutine Machine (22 pts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Standings: <\/strong>Division \u2013 1st<\/sup>, League \u2013 7th<\/sup>
\nRemaining Games: <\/strong>Mathematics, What the Puck
\nReason to Continue: <\/strong>For the first time in years, our French-fry fanatics have the wherewithal to win their own division and be awarded a great playoff seed. The squad can seal the envelope with a win over Math, a team that has been around .500 all season. H\/T to Jo-Ann, Kevin, and (ugh) BSA for changing the team\u2019s reputation for the greater good, while gathering the right recruits to bolster the current lineup. Certainly, the aim is to keep WTP frustrated, especially when Puck\u2019s schedule seems marginally easier.
\nPotential Wins: <\/strong>1<\/p>\n

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What The Puck (19 pts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Standings: <\/strong>Division \u2013 2nd<\/sup>, League \u2013 10th<\/sup>
\nRemaining Games: <\/strong>Denim Demons, Poutine Machine
\nReason to Continue: <\/strong>Ever since Justin got a division named after him, Orange Crush has been\u2026 crushing it. Particularly with Hoggswoggle in the roster. They can take the division if the opportunity is there, and they won\u2019t hesitate to do it. League surprise Gut Rot is right on their tail, though Puck might breathe a sigh of relief knowing its schedule is much easier than that of the green men (and women). Should Poutine fail to chalk off two more points in their last two, expect a late birthday present for Captain Emily.
\nPotential Wins: <\/strong>1<\/p>\n

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Gut Rot, Bitches (17 pts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Standings: <\/strong>Division \u2013 3rd<\/sup>, League \u2013 12th<\/sup>
\nRemaining Games: <\/strong>Gouging Anklebiters, Instant Karma
\nReason to Continue: <\/strong>Peaches\u2019 posse has turned a new leaf this season; with Ellery part-timing it, Gut Rot\u2019s skipper has to rely on his veterans (Tommy, Luke, Morgen, Ashley, Diane) to keep cool while the remainder of the year heats up. Ideally, they\u2019ll not want to spoil their spectacular season by aiming for a play-in game, so instead they\u2019ll try to sabotage Puck\u2019s and Poutine\u2019s chances at winning the division and ending W18 explosively.
\nPotential Wins: <\/strong>1<\/p>\n

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Tompkins Square Riots (7 pts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Standings: <\/strong>Division \u2013 4th<\/sup>, League \u2013 18th<\/sup>
\nRemaining Games: <\/strong>Sky Fighters, Dark Rainbows
\nReason to Continue: <\/strong>Dave GDR and company will want to show that they\u2019re not weak as their record shows. Sure, a tough loss to Cobra Kai last weekend might have made the veteran netminder a little despondent. But he also knows that in order to make a team ascend in the ranks (similar to Gut Rot), it will take some time. The squad has talented players like Suz and Laura who can help Christina R. and David F. continue in their development. Meanwhile, it\u2019s in the works that our resident celebrity Vanck will receive offseason training from one of the most highly respected players in the league\u2026 so stay tuned!
\nPotential Wins: <\/strong>1<\/p>\n

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Dark Rainbows (1 pt)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Standings: <\/strong>Division \u2013 5th<\/sup>, League \u2013 20th<\/sup>
\nRemaining Games: <\/strong>Butchers, Tompkins Square Riots
\nReason to Continue: <\/strong>It turns out that the brightest of the bunch has been the figurative doormat for the rest of the league. Sure, laugh at them while you can. Remember that nearly a decade ago, a certain franchise was in the same situation, and it only took two more seasons to achieve what its players thought was damn near impossible. The remainder of games this season should be spent playing hockey and having fun while doing it, and not get so tense about the postseason. Tia, Josh, and Rem have been considerably chill throughout the year, even when the media [sadly, but accurately] predicted thrashings. But they didn\u2019t complain about their departures, and moved on with the people they had. Props to the lot of you for being strong!
\nPotential Wins<\/strong>: 1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

by Jerome What I\u2019ve seen for 13 consecutive seasons holds true and will hold true for as long as this league stands: there will always be one or two teams that fight until the very last week to not be looked at as contenders, but as beacons for what BTSH stands for: fun (drinking, being […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6355,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15272","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-league-info"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15272"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6355"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15272"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15272\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15297,"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15272\/revisions\/15297"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15272"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15272"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15272"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}