Submitted by Dupes on March 6, 2008 - 11:48am.
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Well I missed typing up the update for last week. Had to hunt down a score, and honestly, caught a bit of that flu that is going around, so I just wasn’t up to it. Though the scores were updated, so rest assured those scores are correct.

Let’s see what there’s to talk about. Normally I mention how the matches went and what not, spitting out the scores at the end, but this time I think I’m going to do things differently. There are only 2 more weeks left in our normal season, then comes along the play off. So let’s talk about the teams themselves. I’ll go in the order that they’re sitting in at the moment.

A Division
Misfits – Sean Palmer added another to 180 to his standing and helped keep the team in the #1 spot. The team averages 13 point wins and is chalked full of shooters. Only suffering from 1 loss all season (against Kiss), the Misfits have been handling their competition defeats left and right. If this team was to loose 1 more time it could make for an interesting wrap up for the season, as their rivals are the last 2 teams they play and their competitors for the #1 spot.

Predators – They came back from somewhere, not sure how they did it, but defeating Kiss last week did help in jumping over a hurdle. The Predators hurt themselves by playing short-handed and all but giving over a victory to Eddies. Though last time the Misfits did play against the Predators they managed to squeeze away with the win handing the Predators lose #2. Scoring an average of 12 points a match, it’ll be interesting to see if the Predators can narrow the gap and take the #1 spot away.

Kiss – Last years champion, don’t count them out of the running yet. Only 1 point stands between them and the Predators. Their last 2 matches are against the Misfits and the Bashers. Being that Kiss is the only team so far to defeat the Misfits and that the Bashers on average give their opponents 14 points a night, Kiss is in a good spot to take #1 from the Misfits.

Flight Deck – My favorite team to talk about. It isn’t because they’re a powerhouse team of the who’s who in darts like some of the other teams. It’s because every one that plays against these guys tell me what fun and how good every thing goes. I personally have to say that they’re my second favorite team in our league, but I’m bias, I’m a captain of my own team. The team averages 8 wins a night. It’ll be fun to see were they end up.

Eddies – Another one of those good guy teams, they truck right along, often times jumping up to punch the big teams in the nose. Pat did take the time to grab a 180 2 weeks ago to add his name to the list. With all the darts that these guy play I’m surprised they don’t sit higher on the pole. Averaging a 7 points a night, you never know when they’re going to go for broke.

Bashers – Ah, the team that still believe in pre-gaming the actual game. In the past they prove to be one of the tougher team, but this year they’re still looking for their first win in the second half. Maybe it’s a rebuilding year, or maybe it’s a good drinking year, but 2008 hasn’t been nice to the Bashers yet. Averaging 4 points a night, I hope the last 2 weeks turn around for the ADA’s favorite bad boys.

B Division
Bandits – Last year they went undefeated in the second half and swept the B division. For the second year in a row, Dupes has been able to assemble a team to push for a repeat. Well with a roster that could easily field 2 teams, it’s easy to do. Averaging 13 points a night, they seem to make their way through match after match. Mike Linz weekly shoots his 140, just shy and still searching to join teammates Joe Rose and Mike Paisley with a 180. The Bandits hardest match to date was against Duct Tapes, narrowly winning. With 2 matches left, unless Almost Famous beats them, the season is all but locked up.

Almost Famous – A different team than in the past, they march through playing in the B division. A lose from Duct Tapes helped the Bandit run a little further, but Almost Famous is still on their heels. Averaging 11 points a night, they’re a strong team to contend with.

Duct Tapes – The traveling trophy winners from least year, they don’t want anyone to forget about them. They can play, they’re a good team, and it’s just a matter of what team is there to compete, that’s all. Averaging 9 points a night, they still have lot that they’re playing for.

Wild Things – For their first season in the ADA I have to say they’re doing all right. Nate joined the 180 ranks last week during their win over 210. They’re a sleeper team and can be a tough challenge at any given moment. Averaging 8 points a night, they keep on trying for the wins.

86er’s- Brian has had roster troubles this season. The past champion team is for the most part a new bunch. Plagued by sick shooter, having to play short and getting over rookie fears the 86er’s have fallen to the back of the bus. Though win / loss wise they sit in an 3 way cluster with Duct Tapes and Wild Things, the points speak differently. Averaging 8 points a night, I’m looking for this team to push strongly and grab as many points as possible here at the end.

210 – What’s there to say? The good news is unlike the Basher, these guys have a win. A win over the short playing 86er’s gave them that. Averaging 6 points a night, I think Sam needs to be remind that this isn’t Nugget league, there’s no red lantern award.

Well that concludes this week’s write up. To be honest, I’m kind of darted out. With all the tournaments that have been taken place and wrapping up of leagues, I’m glad there’s only 2 more weeks, well 3 if you care about the traveling trophy (it’s like a feel good award if you didn’t take 1st already). With 2 weeks left, there are lots that can change, lots of what ifs out there. Should be fun to see where the dice fall. Keep calling in scores and details, these last couple weeks are the most important.

“Dupes”