9:00, TAYUN (1) v. Hooligans (8)


The undefeated TAYUN was recently tested by a strong Bengal team and
proved themselves to be the clear favorite coming into this tournament
behind the quiet superstardom of Chris "Cake" Stevens, the (not-so-quiet)
leadership of Eli Levenwhat-ever, and Jeff Graham occasionally showing up.
They took care of the Hooligans 15-7 in week 1, but the Hooligans tonight
will look very different than the team that got rolled in pool play.
With Charles Lei and Jimmy Sun around the disc, monster cutters Phil
Roebuck and Evan Sprecher can be forces downfield giving fits to the TAYUN
defenders.


Prediction: The Hooligans will need to tighten up their subbing rotation a
bit to stay in this one, but look for TAYUN to pull it out in a battle
that will be closer than one might expect out of a 1-8 matchup.



9:45, Bling (3) v. Gale Force Wins (6)


Field-style is going to be the key to this game as we see the most stylish
teams from the two pools matchup in what will be a heated quarterfinals.
Bling is coming off a strong win over Bluedman Group and rides on the
shoulders of stars Grant D'Arcy and Will "Past His Prime" Chen.  Look for
them to be involved in nearly every Bling goal.  But will their tight
battle in the BCS hunt become more important to these two prima donnas
than the win?  With tight downfield defense, Gale Force might be able to
capitalize on a couple turnovers from Bling throwers looking off the dump
in favor of a questionable endzone-look.


Gale Force Wins is looking to bounce back from a tough loss to Mean Girls
in the crossover, and is going to need all cylinders firing for a shot at
the semis.  Recent no-show and 1st round pick Joey Shapiro will need to
both show up and "show up," validating Gale's draft by getting out of the
red in +/-.  Also, they'll need sophomore Dave Lipson opening things up
downfield and limiting his turns.  If they divide their duties and leave
the handling to Weinstein and Shapiro they'll have a shot at the upset.


Prediction:  Bling takes an early lead of a couple breaks and pulls away
in the second half.