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Wow, Rematch of last season's final in the quarters!

#20 Kiwi Sheep Pimps (II.1) vs #3 Chicago Bulls (NBBA)

The 5 time Cup Champion Bulls are back in the Elite 8. This season in the NBBA has been a tough one for manager stogey and the Bulls, who are currently in a three way tie for 4th place with an 8-11 record in the Big 8. Despite this, the Bulls have reloaded and are again showing the ratings that lead them to the Season 15 and 16 NBBA Finals. With the recent addition of big man Dennis Totengco (12187643) the Bulls will look to reach the Final Four of the cup for the first time since their cup finals appearance in Season 14.

Standing in stogey's way is manager nuggetboy and the Kiwi Sheep Pimps. Still fighting for survival at 8-11, the Pimps sit in 7th in II.1. Last week in the Sweet 16, the Pimps took care of the Bullies by a score of 108-79 (38996874). Now to advance to the Final Four these Kiwi Sheeps will have to upset arguably the best cup team in USA history.

Catch the game live, Thursday, 8pm Eastern as October Madness rolls on!


Last edited by jfarb at 10/4/2011 10:56:23 PM

#31 Red Fort (II.1) vs #24 AirBallers (NBBA)

It's been quite a showing for II.1 in the Cup this season. Red Fort and conference mate Kiwi Sheep Pimps are the only Division II teams remaining in the Elite 8. In their Sweet 16 matchup, manager Boss and the Red Fort defeated 10inch Vertical 96-85 (38996871) led by Tibet Kaniye (8764448) a national team player for Makedonija. Still in good shape in 5th place in the Big 8, Red Fort is in good position to compete for a Final Four berth.

To get there they will have to defeat the NBBA's AirBallers. I sat down and had an interview with manager jfarb and he told me that the AirBallers were excited at the opportunity to reach the Final Four for the first time in team history. He also said that if they lose this game, it will undoubtedly be the fault of USA National Team guard Ricky Logsdon (6626006) who he described as a "useless overpaid dbag." His words not mine.

Come watch the game on Thursday, 8pm Eastern, 5pm Pacific, because you know you have nothing better to do.

#2 Silverbacks (NBBA) vs. #6 Burlington Mountain Goats

I'm taking a break from coaching our favorite U21 team to check in on the always competitive and aptly named USA Tournament. Actually, come to think of it, its our only U21 team.

In what has to be the highlight of the Quarterfinals, the two time defending champs take on last years runner-ups the Burlington Mountain Goats. SM looks to extend his win streak to 3 straight seasons, besting the now defunct Heathens and coming within in 1 ring of King Drive Baller's 4 straight record. The Silverbacks enter the match on a somewhat low note after exiting the B3 tournament with a loss Greece's Thrylos BC (89014). Additionally, star guard Billy Polt (9335176) is out with a one week injury after suffering night terrors following the B3 loss. USA NT standout Dexter Dennison (9221766) will have to shoulder a greater load in the back court for the Great Apes to prevail.

Meanwhile, Wozzvt has no doubt been studying the tape and slicing and dicing the stats like a ginsu knife in an effort to overcome last year's loss. Despite sitting in 7th place in the NBBA, the Goats of the Burlington Mountain are only one game out of 3rd place and have plenty of gas left in the tank. New transfer John Frydenberg (4811373) probably won't be able to go this week after stubbing his toe while stumbling around his hotel room in the dark. Nevertheless, the Goats will be led by a plethora of swingmen and long time twin towers and national team standouts down low with Raúl Villapadierna (8010023) and Alfonso Céspedes (6015317).

Will SM continue his unstoppable run despite Polt's absence? Will Wozzvt get over the hump and become the G.O.A.T. or falter and become the goat? Swing by Thursday at 8 PM to find out!

#1 Lake Merritt Arrows (NBBA) vs. #10 That's What She Said (NBBA)

In the second NBBA match-up of the night, the formerly named Cocololomomo looks to move closer towards doubling his USA Tournament while namssor aims to play the spoiler.

Coco and his band of merry men are currently the #1 ranked team in the country and are enjoying a busy season atop the NBBA rankings. Coco declined to be interviewed for The Tournament coverage pointing out that he was slammed juggling a B3 competition, USA Tournament battle and NBBA playoff stretch run. After the USA Tournament and B3 wrap up the Lake Merritt Arrows will look to stop the trend of trading NBBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and finally get that second trophy in a row. The Arrows of Merritt Lake are led by foul king Dimitris Agaliotis (12597386) and USA U21 swingman Brad Rodriguez (16433511) (who better be in good game shape by Friday!!).

Namssor is no stranger to high level competition. The former long time New Zealand NT coach, USA NT Assistant Coach and current U21 Senior Advisor definitely has the background to pull off the upset. That's What She Said has quietly chugged along in the NBBA this season, carefully balancing the Tournament with the ultra competitive Big 8 Conference. TWSS is led by the wide eyed Wong Vi Hung (12150165). In a rare interview granted by namssor I had a chance to ask a little bit more about his star guard.

R - "So tell me a little about Wong. What is it about him that stands out the most?"
N - "Oh that's easy. He's probably only worth a couple million dollars but I splurged on him because of his name."
R - "Wong Vi Hung?"
N - "That's what she said!!"
R - "Uh I'm not sure that's how it works nams"

Come out and watch the game this Thursday at 8:00 pm and see if that really is what she said.

Results

Burlington Mountain Goats 82-76 Silverbacks
Chicago Bulls 121-76 Kiwi Sheep Pimps
That's What She Said 49-92 Lake Merritt Arrows
Red Fort 103-114 AirBallers


Semifinals:

#3 Chicago Bulls vs #20 AirBallers
#1 Lake Merritt Arrows vs #6 Burlington Mountain Goats

#1 Lake Merritt Arrows (NBBA) vs #6 Burlington Mountain Goats (NBBA)

We will have a new champion. Last week in the quarterfinals Wozz and the Goats got revenge for last season's Cup Finals loss with a stunning 82-76 (39008801) upset of the two time defending Cup Champion Silverbacks. Alfonso Cespedes led Burlington with 19 points and 16 rebounds in the victory. The Silverbacks defeat ends their amazing cup winning streak at 36 games, and changes everything in this seasons Cup Tournament.

The schedule doesn't get easier for wozz and the Goats in their second straight Final Four appearance, because their semifinal opponent is the #1 Lake Merritt Arrows. Last week Coco used his doctorate in Philosophy to convince namssor to embrace the philosophy of passive resistance, it worked and the Arrows cruised to a 92-49 victory (39008803) against the That's What She Said. I asked Coco about his upcoming battle with wozz and he said, "Wozz is a doctor, I'm a doctor. Somebody's PhD is getting revoked after this game."

Who will win? Dr. Wozz or Dr. Coco? Find out tomorrow at 8pm Eastern!

Last edited by jfarb at 10/12/2011 7:25:21 PM

Oh right sorry, will edit