By Redlegs​ Manager Lance Zerger
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Welcome to Love/Hate Week, also known as Rivalry Week. Unfortunately for some teams, they have to beat their rivals to secure a place in the playoffs, Some teams have an outside shot at getting the second place bye in the playoffs. The rest is playing for pride. This week is really going to have a good story line for a lot of teams.

Game of the Week:
​#1 ​Redlegs vs. #3 Rebel Alliance

The Rebel Alliance beat the Redlegs last year, ensuring their spot in the playoffs while keeping the Redlegs out of the tournament. This matchup seems to be a close one as it is an even push. I like the Rebel Alliance in this game, as they have more to play for than the Redlegs, however, the Redlegs have been on a hot streak as of late, winning six straight games.

#8 ​Hooligans vs. #9 War Pony

Another match up that is supposed to be close, I think the Hooligans win this match up, sending the War Pony's to their first ever losing season. The War Pony's are looking to end their season on a high note.

#2​ Cocks vs. #12 Sawtooths

If the Cocks win, they will have the number two seed, if they lose, well I think they will fall out of the number two spot due to lack of point totals.I think that the Cocks will win this week and keep their first round bye for the week.

#5 ​Doughboys vs. #14 Hillier

This game could completely flip the playoff standings. If the Doughboys win, which I am almost certain that they will, they should jump all the way up to second place. They are starting out, 20 points ahead in total points scored than the Cocks, a win here and a loss by the Cocks could flip the standings. However, the Cocks will not lose nor will the Doughboys. This is the lock of the week.

#13 ​Mutinous Apes vs. #4 Warm Bodies

The Warm Bodies are in and do not gain much of anything from a win or loss. The Warm Bodies face a struggling Mutinous Apes, and I think the Apes lose this game. 

#7 ​Steel Reign vs. #11 Brewmasters

The Steel Reign need a win and some help if they want to get into the playoffs. Since they do not control their own destiny, I think that they will miss the playoffs even with the awesome offense that they have had all season long. I like the Steel Reign in this match up.

#10 Negligent Discharges vs. #6 Vultures

The Vultures control their own destiny in this match up and the playoff race. I like the Vultures to win this game and to get the final spot in the playoff picture. The Negligent Discharges come up short once again. 

I hope everyone enjoys Bedlam Week along with the OIL Rivalry week. Please vote in the yearly Bedlam Poll: 

http://www.poll-maker.com/poll904463x277E4019-37