Hate the Player or the Game
If we are being honest with ourselves, based on the way Philadelphia has played this season, they shouldn’t really be in the playoffs. This does not mean they aren’t talented enough, in fact I think they are talented enough to have been the number one seed. But due to some extremely lopsided games, Philly is currently sitting at a negative eighty five point differential, and are the only team in the playoffs that scored less than they allowed. This is of course a little bit skewed, due to blowouts when they faced both the SaberCats and the Outlaws. However, while many would say that Philly is undeserving of their playoff birth, this is a fallacy. Philly has an extremely talented team, and has the potential to make their first Ultimus game in franchise history. Although they are clearly the underdogs, you would be remiss to count them out. The last time they were in Yellowknife, they were able to pull off a win, which in this sim is no small feat. So while they may not have the nicest stats, or win loss record out of all of the teams competing for the Ultimus, they certainly have earned their place there, and have a stellar team that we could see fighting for a championship.
Root for the Underdog
In the first round of the season four playoffs, the Philadelphia Liberty are traveling up to Yellowknife to face the Wraiths. This should be a close contest, with many expecting Yellowknife to get the win and a ticket to the Ultimus with it. However unlike the first round matchup on the other side of the table, Philadelphia actually has a solid chance of winning this game. Why you might ask? Well for starters, there is the precedent. When Philadelphia travelled to Yellowknife during the regular season, they came away with a 23-21 win. If it happened before it can happen again. Another reason supporting Philadelphia’s chances are that Clifford Rove has recently been seen in the weight room, and word off the street is has spent an enormous time sharpening his game for this year’s Ultimus run. If the Yellowknife defenders are not prepared, they could pay the ultimate price. As much as any game ever, this one is really up in the air, and I would not be surprised if Philly did in fact come away with the win. Also, although their secondary has been lacking at some points over the season, they still have arguably the best in the league, so there is also the huge possibility that the Liberty are easily able to stop the Wraiths passing attack.
Matchup Nightmares
Playoff Matchups
If we are being honest with ourselves, based on the way Philadelphia has played this season, they shouldn’t really be in the playoffs. This does not mean they aren’t talented enough, in fact I think they are talented enough to have been the number one seed. But due to some extremely lopsided games, Philly is currently sitting at a negative eighty five point differential, and are the only team in the playoffs that scored less than they allowed. This is of course a little bit skewed, due to blowouts when they faced both the SaberCats and the Outlaws. However, while many would say that Philly is undeserving of their playoff birth, this is a fallacy. Philly has an extremely talented team, and has the potential to make their first Ultimus game in franchise history. Although they are clearly the underdogs, you would be remiss to count them out. The last time they were in Yellowknife, they were able to pull off a win, which in this sim is no small feat. So while they may not have the nicest stats, or win loss record out of all of the teams competing for the Ultimus, they certainly have earned their place there, and have a stellar team that we could see fighting for a championship.
Root for the Underdog
In the first round of the season four playoffs, the Philadelphia Liberty are traveling up to Yellowknife to face the Wraiths. This should be a close contest, with many expecting Yellowknife to get the win and a ticket to the Ultimus with it. However unlike the first round matchup on the other side of the table, Philadelphia actually has a solid chance of winning this game. Why you might ask? Well for starters, there is the precedent. When Philadelphia travelled to Yellowknife during the regular season, they came away with a 23-21 win. If it happened before it can happen again. Another reason supporting Philadelphia’s chances are that Clifford Rove has recently been seen in the weight room, and word off the street is has spent an enormous time sharpening his game for this year’s Ultimus run. If the Yellowknife defenders are not prepared, they could pay the ultimate price. As much as any game ever, this one is really up in the air, and I would not be surprised if Philly did in fact come away with the win. Also, although their secondary has been lacking at some points over the season, they still have arguably the best in the league, so there is also the huge possibility that the Liberty are easily able to stop the Wraiths passing attack.
Matchup Nightmares
Playoff Matchups
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