[b][color=red]BESERKER[/color] [color=black]PACKERS[/color][/b] v.s [b]FLAG [color=yellow]STEELERS[/color][/b]<br /><br />A rematch from week 1&#039;s thriller with a few new twists. The most obvious difference will be that Stall will most likely play this game. Wraith, with his legitimacy in question, is no longer part of the Flag Steelers. FLS had a huge advantage in frags in the week one match up, pummeling BSK 422-300. Nonetheless, both teams won a round and with the middle game being a 4-4 tie. The other difference this time will be the most probable start of LordBritish. Here are a few things to be aware of going into this match-up:<br /><br />Who to watch out for from both teams. Jenova and Ladna <br /><br />This map requires a great deal of teamwork, something both Ladna and Jenova excel in at any position. I see Jenova running with Ladna most likely protecting the sphere. This will be the most dynamic match-up to watch as the winner of this bout will most likely determine who will win the match. If Ladna can prevent Jenova from sphere-whoring and keep a decent push on the mid, it will open things up for LB allowing him to do what he does best: score. If Jen can out-think Ladna in this match up and control sphere for him as well as his team, I look for Rus and co. on defense to have a really long day. Either way, this is the most crucial element of this match. <br /><br />Under-the-radar player: Sabertooth. <br /><br />Largely forgotten in the midst of Jen&#039;s success as a flag runner, Sabertooth is one of the most dynamic players in the IDL today. His ability to be crafty as a runner as well as play a solid mid/d game makes him a threat in any map. I&#039;m not sure how Jen plans on playing this, I see the mid being a crucial part and even though Stallion is more precise, Saber is more than capable of playing solid mid. The other element he brings is the threat of a secondary runner if the option becomes open when mid has been completely pushed back. His craftiness can be a big advantage of BSK if they get caught in the midst of a flag-stalemate. I expect Saber to score a few flags and make a big impact on this match-up.<br /><br />The X-Factor: LordBritish<br /><br />As mentioned in the introduction, Lordbritish was not available in all rounds vs BSK in week1. Ugly, retarded maps are typically ones that LB can be a real factor in when conditions are appropriate. If his connection is semi-stable and he can manage to a real aggressor in mid/sphere control along side Ladna, I see FLS winning this series. If not, it could be a very long day for FLS and crew. <br /><br />\Ultimately, the defensive ability of Rus and Stall will play a big part in this map. I view it is a very difficult map to defend, especially in the 3v3 settings. The defender that makes the least amount of mistakes here will probably have more success, though there&#039;s not a ton you can do as a defender if a guy with 200 health is coming out you and aiming well that day. The most crucial point in this map is the mid with the sphere, the team that wins that battle will win the match, thus making life easier for their respective defenders. <br /><br />I am torn on this, I like what I&#039;ve seen from BSK all season as they can match-up well with any team given their balance. However, even after a tough week 8 loss to BBC, I still see FLS having a new life after their rigid week 6 bout with EBL in map01. This team is much better fragging team than what most people give them credit for, especially when the duo of Ladna/Rus are playing well. When those two are hot, this team can beat anyone and that&#039;s exactly what I see happening even though I&#039;ve preached highly on BSK all season. All I have to go on with this is a gut-feeling, I just see a more tenacious team in FLS and even though this isn&#039;t necessarily the map for gunners, I see them overcoming that and really establishing themselves as a top IDL team in a close bout, decided in 3 games.<br /><br />FLS 2 (5-3, 5-4) BSK 1 (5-2)