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Check out the BFL 2005 Predictions from the experts of Sean, Marko, Sean, Lauren, Deger, and Kenny.

BFL 2005 Preditions

April 15 , 2005-

Kenny's Picks

Before last season even began, I predicted that a team like the Bulldogs could win BFL Bowl VII. Now, I didn't say it would be Andy, but the point is that any team could make it to the BFL Bowl.

This year, I have compiled some of the BFL's predictions from the people that know the game quite well. Then, I entered their playoff scenarios into a nice looking playoff tree so you can easily visualize who, the BFL experts believe will be holding the Championship Trophy high above their head on August 6, 2005.

Let's start off with my BFL playoff picks. Last year, the Bulldog made it to BFL Bowl. This year, I think we will see another new face in BFL Bowl keeping the trend alive. My pick for the new team in the championship game is going to be Ross of the Falcons. I believe that Ross is going to be the most complete team the BFL has seen on both offense and defense, right out of the gate. The Falcons are going to be a high scoring, hard to stop team all season long and he will be tearing up the scorecard.

Who else will prove greatness in 2005?

The returning Icebergs. Mark knows only winning in the BFL and this year, that's not going to change. He has proven that he can beat anyone in the league and he certainly has the desire to win the BFL Bowl. I think the Icebergs would make a great opponent for the Falcons in the BFL Bowl and I pick him to go to the big game.

1. Falcons
2. Sand Storm
3. Icebergs
4. Hustlers
5. Black Knights
6. Bulldogs
7. Sparrows

Check out some of the other BFL expert picks to win it all!

Marko's BFL Picks

1. Black Knights
2. Sand Storm
3. Gamblers
4. Icebergs
5. Crusaders
6. Bulldogs
7. Dragons

Wild Card A - Sand Storm over Dragons

Wild Card B - Gamblers over Bulldogs

Wild Card C - Icebergs over Crusaders

Another birthday game for yours truly. These two teams are no stranger to providing dramatic moments. Let's look at a select few:
Crusaders:
June 16, 2003 - Down by as many as 21 points, the Crusaders stage one of the biggest comebacks in BFL history, scoring a BFL record 30 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to defeat the Sand Storm 86-79.
July 2, 2003 - The Crusaders push the Sparrows to overtime, only to fall short, 79-78.
May 23, 2004 - Down by 14 with under a minute to play, the Crusaders score two touchdowns and barely win in overtime against the Fear, 79-77.
July 24, 2004 - In a postseason classic (which also happened to be on my birthday), the Crusaders almost erase an 18-point deficit to the Sparrows, only to lose it on the last play.
Icebergs:
June 13, 2003 - Before their encounter in BFL Bowl VI, the Icebergs and Black Knights met in a highly anticipated showdown. It did not disappoint, with the two teams taking it to the final play, which saw the Icebergs score a game-winning touchdown to win it, 56-54.
July 28, 2003 - In a playoff shocker, the Icebergs outscored the Sparrows 23-7 in the fourth period and ran over them, 79-61, en route to their first BFL title.

Semifinal A - Black Knights over Icebergs.

Semifinal B - Gamblers over Sand Storm
This one's gonna be good. Two VERY deserving teams. But unfortunately, as always, only one will move on. I think the Gamblers are more deserving of a BFL Bowl spot than any team in history. The Gamblers have been consistent playoff contenders since 2000, but they always fall very short of that elusive BFL championship spot. This year could very well be the year they finally cross that high hurdle.

BFL Bowl VIII - Gamblers over Black Knights.
This is their time. Just like the Red Sox in the last World Series, the Gamblers will exorcise their postseason demons once and for all.

Lauren's BFL Picks

1. Sparrows
2. Icebergs
3. Black Knights
4. Falcons
5. Bulldogs
6. Sand Storm
7. Hustlers

Jason Deger's Picks

There is nothing better then thinking about summer time as we dig out from snowstorms, after snowstorms. 2005 has the potential to be a very exciting year in the BFL. First of course, is the return of the Snowhill Icebergs, winner in 2003. The Icebergs took a leave of absence in 2004 but will be coming back strong and ready for high powered BFL action. Second, is the continue success and improvement of the Sand Storm, who had a tough go in 03, but came out strong in 04. Third, the BFL has continued to expand with the introduction of the Pelham Falcons and the Hustlers. And I guess we need to mention that once again the Sparrows will be defending their championship but this year winning it all will not come as easy to those high flying Sparrows but a another playoff berth seems definite. Unfortunately two teams will not be back with the BFL, the Express will not be playing in 05, as Jason Sanders of the Peggy Express continues to rehab the knee that was severely damaged in his 2nd game of the 2004 season, and the fill in team of the Buffalo Sea Raiders, will not be playing again and will be going back to where he belongs, as the head BFL commentator or fill in Quarterback.

Now for my picks for 05, before we begin I would like to mention, my pick last year sort of did not work out, due to injury, but I believe the Express had the chance, and they were rolling on the right track, so in my mind I have been right with my picks of the winner the last 2 seasons.

1. Dragons 3-0
2. Icebergs 3-0
3. Sparrows 2-1
4. Produce 2-1
5. Sand storm 2-1
6. Black Knights 1-2
7. Gamblers 1-2
8. Bulldogs 1 -2
9. Fear 1-2
10. Hustlers 1-2
11 Crusaders 1-2
12. Falcons 0- 3

Wild Card Game A - Icebergs vs. Gamblers = (2) Icebergs win
Wild Card Game B - Sparrows vs. Black Knights = (3) Sparrows win
Wild Card Game C - Produce vs. Sand Storm = (5) Sand Storm win
Dragons get the automatic bye

In the semi finals, the Dragons will have the advantage of the bye and the Sparrows will finally get revenge on the Ice Bergs, a team the Sparrows has had problems with in the past.

Semi Final game A- Dragons vs Sand Storms = Dragons win
Semi Final game B - Icebergs vs Sparrows= Sparrows win

BFL Bowl VII

In this competitive match-up between the Sparrows and the Dragons, the two teams would be very evenly matched and it either team could come out of it as BFL champion

I like the Dragons to beat the Sparrows in a close high scoring match.

JERNEE DRAGONS ARE 20O5 BFL CHAMPIONS

Sean's Picks

1. Black Knights
2. Icebergs
3. Falcons
4. Sparrows
5. Gamblers
6. Crusaders
7. SandStorm

1. Black Knights
2. Icebergs 7.(SandStorm)
3. (Falcons) 6. Crusaders
4. (Sparrows) 5. Gamblers

1. Black Knights (6. Crusaders)
(2. Icebergs 7) 5. Gamblers

BB8- 5 Gamblers beat (1 Black Knights)