Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Games to Watch - Thursday 10/1

XMan Games to Watch - Thursday 10/1

Anoka vs. Blaine - 7:00 PM at Blaine High School
Tornadoes have a little more speed but Bengals have tough defense.
Can the Bengals pull an upset over the Tornadoes?
I have Tornadoes 2-1 Bengals.

Osseo vs. Champlin Park - 7:00 PM at Champlin
It's always a good battle either in conference or section.
I have Orioles 2-1 Rebels.

Eagan vs. Lakeville North - 6:00 PM at Lakeville
A fierce battle for #2 spot in Lake conference.
It will be a very evenly matched game.
I have Wildcats 3-2 Panthers.

Eden Prairie vs. Lakeville South - 5:00 PM at Lakeville
The Eagles are fighting for #2 spot as well. Got to keep up with Eagan.
I have Eagles 3-1 Courgars.

Monday, September 28, 2009

Games to Watch - Tuesday 9/29

XMan Games to Watch - Tuesday 9/29

Champlin Park vs. Elk River - 5:00 PM at Elk River, MN
The Elks are very interesting this season.
This should be one good game to watch.
I have Elks 3-2 Rebels.

Blaine vs. Osseo - 7:00 PM at Osseo
The Bengals are doing well so far.
It should be very even game.
I have Bengals 1-1 Orioles.

St. Cloud Tech vs. St. Cloud Apollo - 5:00 PM at St. Cloud Apollo
Always a battle between these two
I have Eagles 2-1 Tigers.

Minnetonka vs. Wayzata - 5:00 PM at Wayzata, MN
There's another rivaly. Skippers better prove me right.
I have Skippers 3-1 Trojans.

Woodbury vs. White Bear Lake - 5:00 PM at White Bear Lake
The Bears have a good chance in putting The Royals in their place.
Two hard stinking defenses so low scoring I imagine.
I have Bears 1-0 Royals.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Games to Watch - Saturday 9/26

XMan Games to Watch - Saturday 9/26

Eagan vs. Apple Valley - 1:00 PM at Johnny Cake Ridge Soccer Complex
The Eagles will probably pluck the eyes out of these Wildcats.
I don't think the Eagles will lose a single game this year.
I have Eagles 3-1 Wildcats.

Minneapolis South vs. Minneapolis Southwest - 4:30 PM at Minneapolis Southwest
Always a battle between these two. Can the Tigers get one back like last year.
I have Lakers 3-1 Tigers.

St. Louis Park vs. Osseo - 1:00 PM at Osseo
One more for the good old time. Hard to tell which Orioles will win but one will.
I have Orioles 1-0 Orioles.

Coon Rapids vs. Park of Cottage Grove - 5:00 PM at Park of Cottage Grove
The Wolfpack could be mentioned in Top 10 if they can dethrown the Cardinals.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Games to Watch - Thursday 9/24

XMan Games to Watch - Thursday 9/24

Centennial vs. Coon Rapids - 7:00 PM at Coon Rapids, MN
The Courgars better prove me right that they should be #1 in NWSC.
The Cardinals will be a tough bird to kill but they'll do it.
I have Courgars 3-1 Cardinals.

Now we're getting into the Lake Conference aka Black'n Blue Zone.
Finally, Thursday features good matches and plenty of fireworks.

Bloomington Jefferson vs. Eastview - 7:00 PM at Apple Valley, MN
The Jaguars to prove they should be in Top 10 which I don't agree.
The Lighting are party-crashers. They already crashed on Eagan Wildcats.
I have Jaguars 2-1 Lighting.

Apple Valley vs. Lakeville North - 8:00 PM at Lakeville North High School
The Eagle will be too much for the Panthers.
I have Eagles 4-0 Panthers.

Eagan vs. Lakeville South - 7:00 PM at Lakeville, MN
The Wildcats should be able to get their game on track.
I have Wildcats 3-1 Courgars.

Mankato West vs. Rochester Century - 7:00 PM at Rochester, MN
The Panthers should have no problems with the Scarlets.
I have Panthers 3-1 Scarlets.

Monday, September 21, 2009

Woodbury vs Mpls SW

I've missed this good game between Woodbury and Mpls SW. However I don't agree with Mpls SW high ranking in Top 10.

Mpls SW schedule is limited with non-conf games and beating up on too many easy teams in their conference.

I don't see tougher competition in Suburban East and Mpls City than Lake and NW Suburban conferences. Their Top 10 ranking is too high IMO.

From history, Mplw SW do very well in their conf year-in and year-out and falls apart in section. You can say the same thing for Woodbury.

Final Score
Woodbury 1, Minneapolis Southwest 0

Games to Watch - Tuesday 9/22

XMan Games to Watch - Tuesday 9/22

Coon Rapids vs. Anoka - 5:00 PM at Anoka
Always a battle in conference and section between these two.
I have Tornadoes 2-1 Cardinals.

Lakeville North vs. Bloomington Jefferson - 5:00 PM at Bloomington Jefferson
The Panthers let their guard down and lost to Rochester Century over the weekend.
It's probably another even game for the Jaguars. I have Panthers 1-1 Jaguars.

Edina vs. Minnetonka 5:00 PM at Minnetonka
Whoever wins this game will win take the conference title.
I have Edina 2-1 Skippers.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

NW Suburban Conference Prediction - Top 4

NW Suburban Conference Prediction - Top 4

This conference is one tough one to predict.
The top 5 are the most even teams.
They can out do each others on a given day.

Centennial
Quick and fast attacking with strong defense.
There hasn't been much from this school for years but this could be their year.
Sept 17 game against Anoka should paint a better picture.

Anoka
Good feeder system from strong traveling Premier and Classic I teams.
Strong defense but lacks attacking punches.
Sept 17 game against Centennial should paint a better picture.

Champlin Park
Coulda and Shoulda team last few years but lacking cohesion.
Maybe some key players head are bigger than they are.

Coon Rapids and/or Osseo
Good success last year for these two teams.
They're trying to find some firm footing here.
I will say at least they're better than Maple Grove, Park Center, and Andover.

Lake Conference Prediction - Top 4

Lake Conference Prediction - Top 4

Apple Valley
This team has to be the most favorite to take the conference, section, and state titles this year.
Also David Rosenthal is looking strong to take Mr. Soccer title.
So this team could repeat what Osseo did last year with State Championship and Mr. Soccer.

Eagan
A well balanced team from defending to attacking.
Wildcats could give AV Eagles a run for their money.
Sept 26th game against AV should tell the story.

Eden Prairie
Strong defense and bulldog attacking style.
Looking strong to take #2 spot from Eagan.

Lakeville North
Playing good soccer possession game.

Games to Watch - Thursday 9/17

XMan Games to Watch - Thursday 9/17

MUST SEE GAME
Anoka vs. Centennial
- 5:00 PM at Centennial
Two undefeated teams in NWSC and it's going to be one heck of a battle.
I have a convincely 4-2 win for Courgars over Tornadoes.
Courgars could be the darkhorse of NWSC. They're flying under the radar.

Osseo vs. Coon Rapids - 5:00 PM at Coon Rapids
Contestants of "What just happened to us?".
Both haven't won a game in their own conference.
I see it's an even game.

Bloomington Jefferson vs. Eden Prairie - 7:00 PM at Eden Prairie
Tough defense vs so-so-to-overrated team.
I have Eagles 3-0 Jaguars.

Apple Valley vs. Lakeville South - 7:00 PM at Lakeville South High School
It took AV in OT to grab a win from Eastview. AV is showing some fatigue.
I see Eagles 2-1 Cougars.

Monday, September 14, 2009

Games to Watch - Tuesday 9/15

XMan Games to Watch - Tuesday 9/15

#3 Eden Prairie vs. #9 Eagan - 5:00 PM at Eagan
Tough defense vs strong attackers.

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Games to Watch - Monday 9/14

XMan Games to Watch - Monday 9/14

Coon Rapids vs. Elk River - 5:00 PM at Elk River
CR won the Challenge Cup. They're looking to extend the winning streak.

Centennial vs. Osseo - 7:00 PM at Osseo
Cougars surprised victory last week over ER.
Orioles looking to get back on winning track.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Games to Watch - Saturday 9/12

XMan Games to Watch - Saturday 9/12

Eden Prairie vs. Totino-Grace - 1:30 PM at Totino-Grace
Strong defense vs explosive offense

Minneapolis Southwest vs. Minneapolis South - 2:30 PM at Minneapolis
SouthAlways a tough battle for Minneapolis title.

Monday, September 7, 2009

Games to watch - Thursday 9/10

XMan Games to watch - Thursday 9/10

Osseo vs. Anoka - 7:00 PM at Anoka
Orioles 2-1 Tornadoes

Bloomington Jefferson vs. Eagan - 7:00 PM at Eagan
Jaguars 2-1 Wildcats

Wayzata vs. Minnetonka - 7:00 PM at Minnetonka
Skippers 3-1 Trojans

Hopkins vs. Robbinsdale Armstrong - 5:00 PM at Armstrong
Royals 2-0 Falcons

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Games to Watch - Tuesday 9/8

XMan Games to Watch - Tuesday 9/8

Eden Prairie vs. Apple Valley - 5:00 PM at Johnny Cake Ridge Soccer Compl
This should be boot balls galore game. Counter-attacks after counter-attacks.
I'll give to the best bootballers.
EP Eagles 2-1 AV Eagles.

Elk River vs. Blaine - 7:00 PM at Blaine
Elks should have some sort of decent midfield game against the Bengals.
Elks 3-1 Bengals.

Hopkins vs. Edina - 5:00 PM at Hopkins
Royals could be the darkhorse this year.
Hornets will have to fight hard and I mean physical.
Royals 2-1 Hornets.

Robbinsdale Armstrong vs. Wayzata - 7:00 PM at Wayzata, MN
Trojans are overrated in the poll.
They both don't have the firepowers to dominate.
Falcons 1-1 Trojans.