A.S.A. Turkey Tourney Predictions??????????

[fatguyonthebucket]

12 u

1.BB (Ray)
2.CA (Lockman)
3.MG (Alvarez)
3.BB (Snow)
5.Firecrackers(97)
5.Valley Tribe
5.American Pastime
5.Team Smith

home run

[fatguyonthebucket]

Definitely would not surprise me for Firecrackers 98 to be in final 8. This team could finish 1st or 2nd in a lot of the other pools. That being said, they're in a very tough pool so it would be somewhat of an upset. Heard that this team had already knocked off 3-5 teams ahead of them on the Bracky rankings (granted friendlies). This team as well as Victory 98 have the coaching and the players to play to the level of the upper 97's.

top level 98 teams can only play with top level 97 teams in friendlies when good coaches are moving different players around.

[Phantom]

Definitely would not surprise me for Firecrackers 98 to be in final 8. This team could finish 1st or 2nd in a lot of the other pools. That being said, they're in a very tough pool so it would be somewhat of an upset. Heard that this team had already knocked off 3-5 teams ahead of them on the Bracky rankings (granted friendlies). This team as well as Victory 98 have the coaching and the players to play to the level of the upper 97's.

top level 98 teams can only play with top level 97 teams in friendlies when good coaches are moving different players around.

FC 98 is no joke and shouldnt be taken lightly, case in point, they jumped up early and were leading BB Ray during pool play for a bit, they can hit and will only get better

[1prouddad]

Definitely would not surprise me for Firecrackers 98 to be in final 8. This team could finish 1st or 2nd in a lot of the other pools. That being said, they're in a very tough pool so it would be somewhat of an upset. Heard that this team had already knocked off 3-5 teams ahead of them on the Bracky rankings (granted friendlies). This team as well as Victory 98 have the coaching and the players to play to the level of the upper 97's.

top level 98 teams can only play with top level 97 teams in friendlies when good coaches are moving different players around.

FC 98 is no joke and shouldnt be taken lightly, case in point, they jumped up early and were leading BB Ray during pool play for a bit, they can hit and will only get better

We never take anyone lightly - especially a 98 team - Can't afford to lose to one!
Bottom line is that FC-98 will be a great team - next year. Still to young to truly compete with the top 97 teams. I'm sure they will upset a few here and there, but not on a consistent basis. It would have taken some pretty big upsets to make it to the top 8 (as a few predicted) this past weekend. The 12's need to look out for them next year (along with Victory).

[TheCloser]

Did anyone have this top 8

Valley Tribe
American Pastime
Team Smith
Miners Gold 97
CA-97
BB-Ray
Firecrackers 97
BB-Snow

I had 7 of the 8. Damn, where did Teamsmith come from? Didn't see that train coming.

[CharlieHough]

Did anyone have this top 8

Valley Tribe
American Pastime
Team Smith
Miners Gold 97
CA-97
BB-Ray
Firecrackers 97
BB-Snow

I had 7 of the 8. Damn, where did Teamsmith come from? Didn't see that train coming.

Sounds like they came from the 8th grade.....I'm just saying....

[Phantom]

Did anyone have this top 8

Valley Tribe
American Pastime
Team Smith
Miners Gold 97
CA-97
BB-Ray
Firecrackers 97
BB-Snow

I had 7 of the 8. Damn, where did Teamsmith come from? Didn't see that train coming.

Sounds like they came from the 8th grade.....I'm just saying....

[Luv_SC]

I totally agree I have a 98 whose team was winning all 4 games they played in this tourney, I know enough to know that this young team though talented should not be able to hold a talented 97 team the whole game and if they get by one more than likely will not be able to sustain the momentum for more than one. Its early in the year also with all that in mind I do not think that a true 98 team would be able to consistently beat these 97 teams. I am puzzled why the 98 parents get so offended when someone says that their team should not beat a 97 team not a reflection on how much talent or good the team will end up just a case in point on where they are now at this point. We were fortunate to be with our 96 DD for the final game, and I reminded my younger daughter that her sister has been there twice before and her time will come. Parents keep it in perspective plenty of time for these 98 teams to shine.

[TheCloser]

All you have to do is look at the size difference between a 2nd year team and a 1st year team. I think FC 98 and Victory 98 are solid teams but they physically don't match up with top tier 97 teams. What will keep them in most games and help them pull off occassional upsets against good 97 teams will be skill and coaching.

Outside of those two teams all other 98's will get handled by not only top-tier teams but also mid-tier teams easily.

[Phantom]

All you have to do is look at the size difference between a 2nd year team and a 1st year team. I think FC 98 and Victory 98 are solid teams but they physically don't match up with top tier 97 teams. What will keep them in most games and help them pull off occassional upsets against good 97 teams will be skill and coaching.

Outside of those two teams all other 98's will get handled by not only top-tier teams but also mid-tier teams easily.

I agree