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Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Roster lock madness!
With the roster lock only 12 days away, the frenzied add / dropping has already begun. It all began with Justlo leaving MI for Blades. Usually you dont see players leaving the top team for one of the worst, so perhaps this trend will continue.
Trickdaddy and Fett both joined Twolves last night. I suppose everyone saw that comming. Fett is 'retired', and this isnt the MSHL, so we'll see how big of an impact trick will have on TW's playoff hopes. 5 game suspensions issued to both, leaving them with only 3 games of the regular season to play with on TW. Meaning, they might have fucked themselves out of the playoffs. If TW loses 1 or 2 more times before the roster lock, I wouldnt be surprised to see them jump to another team.
Bluegoku called it, perhaps he had insider information, but he hit it right on the nail.
So overall, how will these moves effect the standings?
Slashers loses Fett, who had already said he was retired, but they also lose Trick, who did play a lot of minutes at middy for them. SL has suffered from a lack of activity, but they are seriously turning into Blueliners, and could actually end up being stronger after the roster lock is final. Looking at the transactions page, it looks like Mailliw is poised to join SL. Now there are still a lot of 'ifs'. If flash, and sniper, and dori all become active, then SL will likely reclaim top spot in the East. Otherwise the East just got a whole lot worse.
Overall, I think any team hopping done within the next 2 weeks will of corse hurt the team that those people are leaving, but it wont help the team they joined, untill the final 2 weeks of the season, and by then it could be too late.
I wouldnt expect many more team switching this season, but you never know for sure what people will do.
Players comming off suspensions soon:
Slayer, Hockeybeau for MI and Buck Cat, and 9th for SPC.
MI will have use of 2 more highly touted weasels. Will this improve their offense? I dont know how much better their offense can be. I think they're really weak at goalie and d now, so expect the additions to only spread playing time. MI will eventually play a game again this season, it will be interesting to see if they are still the same old powerhouse. It's been a few weeks since their last game, and it was a close game against TW. They've lost Jlo since then, but, they play NS next. So expect a 10-0 blowout that could get their momentum back. LD will probably have over 40 points by the end of that game.
SPC's offense seems to have found itself the past couple of games, and with the addition of Bucky after the next game, they are in for a treat. Buck is a breakaway specialist that SPC really needs. He'll also be the only true warbird on the team. 9th will be the 'laggy euro' (he isnt even euro, but sure lags a storm up) that every team needs. The question still remains: Who will beat MI? SPC sure hopes they can pull it off, and with the extra firepower, they have a better shot at it.
So as new suspensions are handed out, old ones die soon, and the tides may soon turn.
The second half of the season is almost underway, next topic to Blog: The All-Star game!
Trickdaddy and Fett both joined Twolves last night. I suppose everyone saw that comming. Fett is 'retired', and this isnt the MSHL, so we'll see how big of an impact trick will have on TW's playoff hopes. 5 game suspensions issued to both, leaving them with only 3 games of the regular season to play with on TW. Meaning, they might have fucked themselves out of the playoffs. If TW loses 1 or 2 more times before the roster lock, I wouldnt be surprised to see them jump to another team.
Bluegoku called it, perhaps he had insider information, but he hit it right on the nail.
So overall, how will these moves effect the standings?
Slashers loses Fett, who had already said he was retired, but they also lose Trick, who did play a lot of minutes at middy for them. SL has suffered from a lack of activity, but they are seriously turning into Blueliners, and could actually end up being stronger after the roster lock is final. Looking at the transactions page, it looks like Mailliw is poised to join SL. Now there are still a lot of 'ifs'. If flash, and sniper, and dori all become active, then SL will likely reclaim top spot in the East. Otherwise the East just got a whole lot worse.
Overall, I think any team hopping done within the next 2 weeks will of corse hurt the team that those people are leaving, but it wont help the team they joined, untill the final 2 weeks of the season, and by then it could be too late.
I wouldnt expect many more team switching this season, but you never know for sure what people will do.
Players comming off suspensions soon:
Slayer, Hockeybeau for MI and Buck Cat, and 9th for SPC.
MI will have use of 2 more highly touted weasels. Will this improve their offense? I dont know how much better their offense can be. I think they're really weak at goalie and d now, so expect the additions to only spread playing time. MI will eventually play a game again this season, it will be interesting to see if they are still the same old powerhouse. It's been a few weeks since their last game, and it was a close game against TW. They've lost Jlo since then, but, they play NS next. So expect a 10-0 blowout that could get their momentum back. LD will probably have over 40 points by the end of that game.
SPC's offense seems to have found itself the past couple of games, and with the addition of Bucky after the next game, they are in for a treat. Buck is a breakaway specialist that SPC really needs. He'll also be the only true warbird on the team. 9th will be the 'laggy euro' (he isnt even euro, but sure lags a storm up) that every team needs. The question still remains: Who will beat MI? SPC sure hopes they can pull it off, and with the extra firepower, they have a better shot at it.
So as new suspensions are handed out, old ones die soon, and the tides may soon turn.
The second half of the season is almost underway, next topic to Blog: The All-Star game!
Friday, November 26, 2004
RSHL TEAM RANKINGS
After 7 weeks of play, here is how the teams stack up. After MI, it's pretty much even all the way down to Ill. BS has new blood, but must survive 5 games before making use of him. CR is falling hard, in a conference that is tight (insert tight analogy here). Surprisingly, Revo is not sucking balls, and while you may think they are too high up on the chart, I felt people would rip into me if I put SPC any higher. Teams are so evenly matched this season, that a ranking is almost worthless. So I'll try and talk about which teams are moving in the right direction and teams that could struggle, and relate to upcomming games and previous results.
01: Money Inc
Money Inc only has shown signs of trouble against TW, other than that, they have blown by all competition. However, the struggle could mount, with the departure of the unbeaten and current #1 goalie in the league to Blades. Krys will replace Jlo in net for now, but MI will likely be fishing for another goalie. Teams could capitalize on this now unknown variable in the MI armor. We wont be able to tell for some time, as everyone seems to be postponing. MI's offense is the best in the league by far, with LD amassing 32 points in just 5 games, UKM is not far behind with 25 of his own. Will all their crazy antics pay off, or will goliath fall?
02: Slashers
Having lost to TW was a huge blow to SL's moral. It will be interesting to see if they can bounce back and prove to be the dominant force in the East that many expected them to be. Their leading scorer is d$l with 10 pts, which pales in comparison to MI. Flash and Sniper on the same team, but they dont play. Dori doesnt play, fett is 'retiring' and so on and so forth. They have a 'candy' roster. They should be able to handle Phasers pretty quickly on sunday, but if PH proves to be a challenge, you should expect SL to slip steadily in the standings, they are a shoe in for the playoffs I still believe, but they will be playing playoff hockey all season long in the East.
03: Breakalution
Never an amazing team during the regular season. They have played some pretty weak teams, and have only won by 1 goal in each of them. They did beat Illum, and their only loses were to SL and CR (early in the season). CR was a lot better in October than they are now, so RV claims the third spot without much controversy. Gold, Cyris and Anno lead the team in scoring, and conjure memories of the old days, proving that HOF players can still play. Also note Golden Arm in net is a huge lift, and once again a throwback to the 'golden' age of HZ. Questions that need answering: Can BA keep it up? Once again, a team from the East will have to battle all season long to ensure a playoff spot.
04: South Park Cows
I really don't like touting my own team, so I'll just say a few things. DM in only 3 games is having a 'career' season, as he has 8 goals, and has providing an amazing spark. Bucky and 9th will come off suspensions for our game against RV, and our offense will be even better. Mace and I are the leading scorers for the team, and SPC is sitting pretty in 2nd place. The West I wouldnt say is weaker than the east, but SPC is pretty much a lock for the playoffs. But it's all about, who will beat MI?
05: Twolves
They gave MI a good 'scare'. And perhaps gave other teams more confidence for future endevours against the juggernaught. I dont think TW can keep winning, they will also have to battle for a playoff spot all season long, but they are the reason why the East is going to be red hot going into the playoffs, they have lit a fire under the entire conference, upsetting SL and sit in good playoff position as of today. Dyrus and Mael lead the team in scoring, and John could win the Oski award if he keeps playing like he's playing, with Jlo now serving a 6 game suspension for joining BS.It's highly likely they will make the playoffs.BA, Ill, CR and even SL are just so volital when it comes to winning, while TW is winning games it shouldnt and games it should.
06: Inner Puck
Some will say they saw it comming, others will say, IP is just warming up, but they've only beaten PH, BS, HMM and NS. So why are they above Ill, who beat them pretty handily? I dont know, I just realized it. Yet, I cant put Hmm above IP, and Hmm beat Ill recently, so I cant put Ill above Hmm. So in 2 weeks roughly, it will likely be easier to rank these middle teams. LW and Regi lead the team in scoring, and Cyborg may just be starting to heat up in goal. Inactivity might plague IP like it might do to SL. Rukus and Fett are in the same boat this season it seems, however I dont see Ruk on, so it seems he has really retired.
07: Hmm?
They pulled a fancy upset over Ill, which will really give them some momentum going into this 8th week. Hmm will be battling with BS for that last playoff spot, and these next 5 games are critical for Hmm, for if BS and Hmm are in a deadlock after 5, Hmm might not be able to match up with BS, and once again blow a playoff birth in the final weeks of a season. Hmm has only scored 12 goals this season, so they really need to figure that whole part of the game out, their d isnt shabby though. Even PH has more goals for (22) and NS isnt far behind with 9. Leafy is their leader on offense (8 pts), showing that all his talk does not back up his walk.
08: Illuminati
They currently find themselves on the outside, looking in. If they miss the playoffs, I will be shocked, as I think CR is playing like complete shit this season. Ill really showed weakness, letting Hmm beat them in OT, but It was flukey, and I cant imagine them missing the playoffs, they have too good a roster, and 7 will replace short next game, and their entire gameplay will change. Chrono, art and judge lead the team in scoring, and many questioned why Chrono was on the bench in OT, before art assisted leafy for the GWG. Anyways, Ill will likely beat out CR for a playoffs spot, but once again, teams in the East have to try harder this season to ensure a spot.
09: Creasers
Gutted, and than pulvarized. Vio as captain has proved fatal for the 2 time conference champ. While vio will get to play himself every period this season, his team will thus struggle more and more. There was a reason why CR benched him so much last season, and we get to see why this season. Amazingly enough, they could still make the playoffs, but I think their slide will continue, and with little talent left on the team, it will just become the viohog show. Vio leads the team in scoring, with 17, and is followed by.... scroll down that list a bit, and you'll see GK with 5. So it's pretty obvious teams will just shut vio down, and than blow by their non exitent defense. CR will have to prove their worth this season, and Nimzo is actually showing FMX up in net, so CR will contend for a playoff spot, but it's a matter if other teams crumble into smaller pieces than CR has.
10: Blades
Justlo. Their offense is far superior than Hmm's, but their defense/goaltending has been a smidge worse. So Justlo will obviously remidie that. Or will he? If jlo can bring BS to the playoffs, I think he'll earn a lot of respect, and win the Oski hands down. Ringwraith/Stepp isnt shabby in goal, and Sweetshot has emerged as an allstar middy. 21 goals were allowed to IP/MI, so they have the tools to beat the middle teir teams. I think they can beat Hmm as well, and they are in a tie with em, and their schedule looks a bit easier from here on out. If BS makes the playoffs, Weeze for Leadership award... AGAIN.
11: Phasers
Eatons isnt bad in net, he's pretty much the reason why PH doesnt suck complete balls like NS. PH plays like a real team, but they do have an annoying 3 man defense. Jwalking cant do all the scoring alone, esp when he's part of that massive crease sit for PH. Superdan is showing some shimmy shimmy as well, but he's Dan, and he isnt going to win games for PH, not without a teamate on offense. Jwalk for ROTY, Dan for that award I suck at spelling "preservierence".They could make the battle for the last spot in the west interesting, if they actualy win some of these close games that skoula thinks they won.
12: Northstars
Well, they show up, and they play. They are the new Epik of the RSHL.They will easily lose RSHL status, and get replaced by the MSHL champ, which could be any number of teams, and we all hope it isnt Admirals. Vlfex, try winning with NS :)
01: Money Inc
Money Inc only has shown signs of trouble against TW, other than that, they have blown by all competition. However, the struggle could mount, with the departure of the unbeaten and current #1 goalie in the league to Blades. Krys will replace Jlo in net for now, but MI will likely be fishing for another goalie. Teams could capitalize on this now unknown variable in the MI armor. We wont be able to tell for some time, as everyone seems to be postponing. MI's offense is the best in the league by far, with LD amassing 32 points in just 5 games, UKM is not far behind with 25 of his own. Will all their crazy antics pay off, or will goliath fall?
02: Slashers
Having lost to TW was a huge blow to SL's moral. It will be interesting to see if they can bounce back and prove to be the dominant force in the East that many expected them to be. Their leading scorer is d$l with 10 pts, which pales in comparison to MI. Flash and Sniper on the same team, but they dont play. Dori doesnt play, fett is 'retiring' and so on and so forth. They have a 'candy' roster. They should be able to handle Phasers pretty quickly on sunday, but if PH proves to be a challenge, you should expect SL to slip steadily in the standings, they are a shoe in for the playoffs I still believe, but they will be playing playoff hockey all season long in the East.
03: Breakalution
Never an amazing team during the regular season. They have played some pretty weak teams, and have only won by 1 goal in each of them. They did beat Illum, and their only loses were to SL and CR (early in the season). CR was a lot better in October than they are now, so RV claims the third spot without much controversy. Gold, Cyris and Anno lead the team in scoring, and conjure memories of the old days, proving that HOF players can still play. Also note Golden Arm in net is a huge lift, and once again a throwback to the 'golden' age of HZ. Questions that need answering: Can BA keep it up? Once again, a team from the East will have to battle all season long to ensure a playoff spot.
04: South Park Cows
I really don't like touting my own team, so I'll just say a few things. DM in only 3 games is having a 'career' season, as he has 8 goals, and has providing an amazing spark. Bucky and 9th will come off suspensions for our game against RV, and our offense will be even better. Mace and I are the leading scorers for the team, and SPC is sitting pretty in 2nd place. The West I wouldnt say is weaker than the east, but SPC is pretty much a lock for the playoffs. But it's all about, who will beat MI?
05: Twolves
They gave MI a good 'scare'. And perhaps gave other teams more confidence for future endevours against the juggernaught. I dont think TW can keep winning, they will also have to battle for a playoff spot all season long, but they are the reason why the East is going to be red hot going into the playoffs, they have lit a fire under the entire conference, upsetting SL and sit in good playoff position as of today. Dyrus and Mael lead the team in scoring, and John could win the Oski award if he keeps playing like he's playing, with Jlo now serving a 6 game suspension for joining BS.It's highly likely they will make the playoffs.BA, Ill, CR and even SL are just so volital when it comes to winning, while TW is winning games it shouldnt and games it should.
06: Inner Puck
Some will say they saw it comming, others will say, IP is just warming up, but they've only beaten PH, BS, HMM and NS. So why are they above Ill, who beat them pretty handily? I dont know, I just realized it. Yet, I cant put Hmm above IP, and Hmm beat Ill recently, so I cant put Ill above Hmm. So in 2 weeks roughly, it will likely be easier to rank these middle teams. LW and Regi lead the team in scoring, and Cyborg may just be starting to heat up in goal. Inactivity might plague IP like it might do to SL. Rukus and Fett are in the same boat this season it seems, however I dont see Ruk on, so it seems he has really retired.
07: Hmm?
They pulled a fancy upset over Ill, which will really give them some momentum going into this 8th week. Hmm will be battling with BS for that last playoff spot, and these next 5 games are critical for Hmm, for if BS and Hmm are in a deadlock after 5, Hmm might not be able to match up with BS, and once again blow a playoff birth in the final weeks of a season. Hmm has only scored 12 goals this season, so they really need to figure that whole part of the game out, their d isnt shabby though. Even PH has more goals for (22) and NS isnt far behind with 9. Leafy is their leader on offense (8 pts), showing that all his talk does not back up his walk.
08: Illuminati
They currently find themselves on the outside, looking in. If they miss the playoffs, I will be shocked, as I think CR is playing like complete shit this season. Ill really showed weakness, letting Hmm beat them in OT, but It was flukey, and I cant imagine them missing the playoffs, they have too good a roster, and 7 will replace short next game, and their entire gameplay will change. Chrono, art and judge lead the team in scoring, and many questioned why Chrono was on the bench in OT, before art assisted leafy for the GWG. Anyways, Ill will likely beat out CR for a playoffs spot, but once again, teams in the East have to try harder this season to ensure a spot.
09: Creasers
Gutted, and than pulvarized. Vio as captain has proved fatal for the 2 time conference champ. While vio will get to play himself every period this season, his team will thus struggle more and more. There was a reason why CR benched him so much last season, and we get to see why this season. Amazingly enough, they could still make the playoffs, but I think their slide will continue, and with little talent left on the team, it will just become the viohog show. Vio leads the team in scoring, with 17, and is followed by.... scroll down that list a bit, and you'll see GK with 5. So it's pretty obvious teams will just shut vio down, and than blow by their non exitent defense. CR will have to prove their worth this season, and Nimzo is actually showing FMX up in net, so CR will contend for a playoff spot, but it's a matter if other teams crumble into smaller pieces than CR has.
10: Blades
Justlo. Their offense is far superior than Hmm's, but their defense/goaltending has been a smidge worse. So Justlo will obviously remidie that. Or will he? If jlo can bring BS to the playoffs, I think he'll earn a lot of respect, and win the Oski hands down. Ringwraith/Stepp isnt shabby in goal, and Sweetshot has emerged as an allstar middy. 21 goals were allowed to IP/MI, so they have the tools to beat the middle teir teams. I think they can beat Hmm as well, and they are in a tie with em, and their schedule looks a bit easier from here on out. If BS makes the playoffs, Weeze for Leadership award... AGAIN.
11: Phasers
Eatons isnt bad in net, he's pretty much the reason why PH doesnt suck complete balls like NS. PH plays like a real team, but they do have an annoying 3 man defense. Jwalking cant do all the scoring alone, esp when he's part of that massive crease sit for PH. Superdan is showing some shimmy shimmy as well, but he's Dan, and he isnt going to win games for PH, not without a teamate on offense. Jwalk for ROTY, Dan for that award I suck at spelling "preservierence".They could make the battle for the last spot in the west interesting, if they actualy win some of these close games that skoula thinks they won.
12: Northstars
Well, they show up, and they play. They are the new Epik of the RSHL.They will easily lose RSHL status, and get replaced by the MSHL champ, which could be any number of teams, and we all hope it isnt Admirals. Vlfex, try winning with NS :)
Monday, September 13, 2004
Interview One: Buck Cat
The following contains my interview with RSHL player, Buck Cat. I have not taken the initiative to spell check, so, if he or I embarass ourselves, so be it.
Q- How long have you been playing SubSpace and Hockey Zone for?
Started in Season 2 -- played as "BUCKY-BLUES"
Q- What is your SubSpace and Hockey Zone history?
I've played a few zone's over my time in SS. When I first started playing in Dueling Arizona, I was on a squad called "Men In Black". Over time I started playing A Small WarZone with my cousin, storm cat. After a fall out with them I played TW and HZ alot. I started HZ in Season 2 and my most memorable moment was duringthe All-Star Events in Season 2 where SHAGGY 2 DOPE and myself made it to the finals. Everyone was chanting "Bucky!" and really made me enjoy HZ. I became a "BL Trainee" which was ran by the real Jman, and later joined Merdoc's orginal Blades. Let me tell you, that Blades team had some pretty good players looking back at it today, such RSHL Standouts like Kula Shaker, Scuzzy Sureshot, and buck cat (Comment by Cameo- Pfft.). Season 4 became a very intresting season for myself. Blades folded and Pikapoo from Blades formed "Slashers". So I joined that squad, and played on it for most of the season, untill I had a fallout with fellow member Sydor and decided to part ways with the team. I joined South Park Cows as "ab0rt" and played during the end of the season. This is when I started to shine a little bit. I was there bench warmer but when I got a shot, I capitalized on it huge, everytime I got on I scored, then got benched. After the season ended I parted ways with SPC because my friend Koho was starting a squad called "MoTo"
MoTo was another squad that Koho tried to develop after "E.N.G.L.E" failed, and we had some nice players. MoTo then turned into BlueLiners, as we voted to do that. One catch came up after the pre-season, and that was that BlueLiners wasn't allowed to be re-formed with Koho as a captain (long story, ask another time). So Koho deicded to break up BlueLiners, but I wanted to keep it, so I recrutied all the players from BlueLiners (except 1 or 2) and formed"-Icing-". As the captain, I used the name "etruscan" and we were accepted as an expansion team along with HeroPyschoDreamer's "Procetion" squad. We went on to win 1 game, vs Protection. I was a top 5 points man in the league, and scored somewhere near 95% of our teams goals.
Season 6 came around, and Koho had talked to the Board of Directors about bring back BlueLiners and how he could do it. It was decided that BlueLiners could reform under a couple stipulations.
Anyways, -Icing- became BlueLiners and Koho and myself ran it. We devloped a core of players that became into a force after we made the playoffs, and rolled over the other teams (South Park Cows -cupfavorites- and Power-Play). We won the cup, and in the offseason 4U2NV (aka I hate BlueLiners) decided to revoke our cup because Jalrix (achorn) was playing for us in the playoffs. So we lost the cup.
Season 7 was just a thing where we wanted to win the cup, and we failed in the first round vs Slashers due to our ego.
Season 8 was another disaapointment for BL and we lost in the playoffs again. I quit BL after a fallout with Koho and the rest ofthe team.
Season 9 I decided to sit out, and just take a break.
Season 10 -- You know what happened, I was on DS then on BA then lost in the playoffs again. I did however win the Most Outstanding Player awards for my season long preformance in the points department.
Q- What position(s) do you play?
Foward only, I've netted a couple RSHL Games though.
Q- How do you see your team matching up this season? There's that whole looming cloud about the core of BA being inactive and having to rely on 'new' players and of course the argument about BA being too offensive and thereby lacking defensive play. It seems to come around every season, but, being a big part of their offense, what do you have to say?
Alot of people say the "core" of BA is inactive. In all reality our core is a bunch of retired people taking up space. If BA wanted,they can chop down the roster to the size of Illuminati and still be an active squad. People like qbawl are unable to attend our games, or play, but he still has a spot. One thing we did need was a goalie though, and instead of stealing a top tier player, we deicded to develop one. As far as defense goes though, we needed some work, and I recruited AFH Whiplash>> to join the ranks of BA. After all, he wants to win his first cup so bad, the want to win is the thing that makes people win.
Q- How are the rest of the teams shaping up? Any predictions? Anysleeper squads that'll rise up?
I think SPC is the sleep this season. If Creasers picks up a good goal scorer they'd be a top team again this season. I see Slashers, Inner Puck, Breakaway, Illum, and South Park Cows as the top 5. The 6spot will be South Park Cows, they have a great goalie, and a very underrated offense/midfield. Look for them to be the #1 suprise this season.
Q- What do you say about Thunder Wolves?
They'll have major shell shock when it comes to playing a real RSHL Team in a real season game. They have Sydor on there, who brings some RSHL knowledge, but I see them beating teams like NS, and Hmm, and also being able to beat a team like Blades or Creasers. They won't be the worst team in the league, but they have no shot at a playoff spot this season. I give them 4-5 wins.
Q- This whole Money Inc deal? They're players being banned, peoplecalling them the jocks, bullies, whatever of the zone?
I like alot of people on MI but they are just asking to get banned with the things they've been doing. They have a very good roster, but I dont see them playing serious enough to play hard.
Q- Any comments on Fett's vandetta against w0?
We see this all the time really. One person doesn't like another, so they argue. I have been in w0's shoes before and I know how it is to be the target of alot of things. I think eventually Fett will just get tired of targeting w0.
Q- If you don't care for w0, who would you like to see be running the zone?
I like w0, and I think someone like Xenocidal would be a good replacement for w0, but thats just because I like Xenocidal and his attempt to win another ROTY trophy.
Q- What would you be doing to improve the zone, if you had the chance?
I don't know, alot of things that I think should be done have been told to Sephiroso or w0 and they sometimes use the ideas. Maybe we should sell the zone like Metal Gear did on eBay and make 15,000 $.
And that's the conclusion. I realize that a simple question/answer series is a bit bland and I hope to change and revise the way this goes in order to create a more enjoyable draft. The next interview will be with Xeno.
Q- How long have you been playing SubSpace and Hockey Zone for?
Started in Season 2 -- played as "BUCKY-BLUES"
Q- What is your SubSpace and Hockey Zone history?
I've played a few zone's over my time in SS. When I first started playing in Dueling Arizona, I was on a squad called "Men In Black". Over time I started playing A Small WarZone with my cousin, storm cat. After a fall out with them I played TW and HZ alot. I started HZ in Season 2 and my most memorable moment was duringthe All-Star Events in Season 2 where SHAGGY 2 DOPE and myself made it to the finals. Everyone was chanting "Bucky!" and really made me enjoy HZ. I became a "BL Trainee" which was ran by the real Jman, and later joined Merdoc's orginal Blades. Let me tell you, that Blades team had some pretty good players looking back at it today, such RSHL Standouts like Kula Shaker, Scuzzy Sureshot, and buck cat (Comment by Cameo- Pfft.). Season 4 became a very intresting season for myself. Blades folded and Pikapoo from Blades formed "Slashers". So I joined that squad, and played on it for most of the season, untill I had a fallout with fellow member Sydor and decided to part ways with the team. I joined South Park Cows as "ab0rt" and played during the end of the season. This is when I started to shine a little bit. I was there bench warmer but when I got a shot, I capitalized on it huge, everytime I got on I scored, then got benched. After the season ended I parted ways with SPC because my friend Koho was starting a squad called "MoTo"
MoTo was another squad that Koho tried to develop after "E.N.G.L.E" failed, and we had some nice players. MoTo then turned into BlueLiners, as we voted to do that. One catch came up after the pre-season, and that was that BlueLiners wasn't allowed to be re-formed with Koho as a captain (long story, ask another time). So Koho deicded to break up BlueLiners, but I wanted to keep it, so I recrutied all the players from BlueLiners (except 1 or 2) and formed"-Icing-". As the captain, I used the name "etruscan" and we were accepted as an expansion team along with HeroPyschoDreamer's "Procetion" squad. We went on to win 1 game, vs Protection. I was a top 5 points man in the league, and scored somewhere near 95% of our teams goals.
Season 6 came around, and Koho had talked to the Board of Directors about bring back BlueLiners and how he could do it. It was decided that BlueLiners could reform under a couple stipulations.
Anyways, -Icing- became BlueLiners and Koho and myself ran it. We devloped a core of players that became into a force after we made the playoffs, and rolled over the other teams (South Park Cows -cupfavorites- and Power-Play). We won the cup, and in the offseason 4U2NV (aka I hate BlueLiners) decided to revoke our cup because Jalrix (achorn) was playing for us in the playoffs. So we lost the cup.
Season 7 was just a thing where we wanted to win the cup, and we failed in the first round vs Slashers due to our ego.
Season 8 was another disaapointment for BL and we lost in the playoffs again. I quit BL after a fallout with Koho and the rest ofthe team.
Season 9 I decided to sit out, and just take a break.
Season 10 -- You know what happened, I was on DS then on BA then lost in the playoffs again. I did however win the Most Outstanding Player awards for my season long preformance in the points department.
Q- What position(s) do you play?
Foward only, I've netted a couple RSHL Games though.
Q- How do you see your team matching up this season? There's that whole looming cloud about the core of BA being inactive and having to rely on 'new' players and of course the argument about BA being too offensive and thereby lacking defensive play. It seems to come around every season, but, being a big part of their offense, what do you have to say?
Alot of people say the "core" of BA is inactive. In all reality our core is a bunch of retired people taking up space. If BA wanted,they can chop down the roster to the size of Illuminati and still be an active squad. People like qbawl are unable to attend our games, or play, but he still has a spot. One thing we did need was a goalie though, and instead of stealing a top tier player, we deicded to develop one. As far as defense goes though, we needed some work, and I recruited AFH Whiplash>> to join the ranks of BA. After all, he wants to win his first cup so bad, the want to win is the thing that makes people win.
Q- How are the rest of the teams shaping up? Any predictions? Anysleeper squads that'll rise up?
I think SPC is the sleep this season. If Creasers picks up a good goal scorer they'd be a top team again this season. I see Slashers, Inner Puck, Breakaway, Illum, and South Park Cows as the top 5. The 6spot will be South Park Cows, they have a great goalie, and a very underrated offense/midfield. Look for them to be the #1 suprise this season.
Q- What do you say about Thunder Wolves?
They'll have major shell shock when it comes to playing a real RSHL Team in a real season game. They have Sydor on there, who brings some RSHL knowledge, but I see them beating teams like NS, and Hmm, and also being able to beat a team like Blades or Creasers. They won't be the worst team in the league, but they have no shot at a playoff spot this season. I give them 4-5 wins.
Q- This whole Money Inc deal? They're players being banned, peoplecalling them the jocks, bullies, whatever of the zone?
I like alot of people on MI but they are just asking to get banned with the things they've been doing. They have a very good roster, but I dont see them playing serious enough to play hard.
Q- Any comments on Fett's vandetta against w0?
We see this all the time really. One person doesn't like another, so they argue. I have been in w0's shoes before and I know how it is to be the target of alot of things. I think eventually Fett will just get tired of targeting w0.
Q- If you don't care for w0, who would you like to see be running the zone?
I like w0, and I think someone like Xenocidal would be a good replacement for w0, but thats just because I like Xenocidal and his attempt to win another ROTY trophy.
Q- What would you be doing to improve the zone, if you had the chance?
I don't know, alot of things that I think should be done have been told to Sephiroso or w0 and they sometimes use the ideas. Maybe we should sell the zone like Metal Gear did on eBay and make 15,000 $.
And that's the conclusion. I realize that a simple question/answer series is a bit bland and I hope to change and revise the way this goes in order to create a more enjoyable draft. The next interview will be with Xeno.
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