Session Review

The Predators lost their semi-final game to the Gunners 0-35. The Predators did what they could but where worn down over the course of the game by the Gunners speed, quickness and efficient quarterback play. Defensively they played well at times but missed a few pulls and the Gunners speed got away from them and in turn resulted in big plays. Offensively the Predators struggled. They moved the ball at times, but were unable to convert 3rd and 4th down opportunities. They dropped a few passes and made a few errant throws and against the defending champs those things just can't be done. The Predators are proud of how far they got this session but the injury bug that has chased them since the franchise began finally caught up with them in the semi-finals.


The Predators finished the session in fourth place with a 6-5 record. Much better than their expansion session when they finished 1-9. The Predators are pleased with the progress they've made in their second session and celebrated it appropriately at Bru Baker's Pub, but the Predators are already thinking about what's next. With many injuries and players leaving the squad, the Predators maybe short handed during session 3. Definite returnees for session 3 include #1 Clark, #2 Long, #7 Brown, and #52 Oberhaus. The remaining five Predators will all be out for session 3. #27 Clapper is packing his bags and moving south for a while to get away from all the flashing cameras and paparazzi that comes with Predator football. #42 Clapper is still hungry to play but the knee injury he suffered is very serious and his future with the team is uncertain. #45 Price will be unavailable to play next session due to off the field issues, but plans on returning for session 4. #53 Wlotzko will also be out for session 3 because as he puts it, "I don't want to play that indoor shit!" And finally #50 Price, team captain and organizer will still be out recovering from knee surgery. It has been a slow, draining recovery so far and some have heard whispers that #50 Price is contemplating retirement. What will the Predators do then you ask? Well, the Predators must and will go on. Even with all the injuries and heartbreak the Predators have gone through in their first two sessions. It has brought them closer as a group. Some didn't really know each other when they started. Hell, some didn't really even like each other. But there is a mutual respect between the group and it is evident when you watch the Predators play. Sure, some of the Predators are better at the game then others, but that's not what being a Predators is all about. It's the fact that you show up and give your best and do your job on the field to the best of your ability. It's about getting out of the house for a few hours, cracking on the Browns and maybe bitching about your wife or job. Being a Predator has created an excitement and anticipation for sports again that hasn't been there since the teenage years. It makes you feel young again even if for only an hour. You forget your problems and have fun and yell at refs and opponents. At one point of the session someone from another team said "These guys really miss high school!" That comment has stuck in my head and irritated me ever since because seriously, who doesn't miss high school? Especially high school sports. It was so fun, not to mention you had zero worries or bill's to pay. This has been a great session and a lot of fun following the Predators. The session definitely had its ups and downs but all in all, was a big success. The Predators stuck together and never turned on each other and found themselves one game away from the title. The final score of the game shows the Predators how much farther they have to go because those top teams aren't going anywhere and the Predators are yet to be linked in that category.


The Predators had a very productive session. They built on the previous session and improved, but it came with some costs. It was easy to improve on their first session because honestly, it couldn't of gotten much worse. Now they are at a point where it will be harder to go forward. 4th place is a respectable finish but the Predators want more than that. The vision is winning the title and the Predators will go on until one of the session champion photos on the Pinnacle wall says Predators. Stay tuned because in January the Predators will reunite again and will be heading indoors for session 3.