Excellent write-up Rufio, I really enjoy reading these

Thanks for the write up!!

Thanks very much for the write-up, I love have interesting articles to read.
However I would feel more comfortable on 10th position...

Thank you for the compliments gents, much appreciated!



Additions like this really add so much to how the game evolves and feels alive. The rivalries and goals that stem from climbing that next obstacle.



I'm sure the Hounds would like you to be ranked 10 after next game also

It is time to look at the matches of the week. And this is quite a week.

3rd gameday: 2020-07-04 18:00:00
Away Record Power Ranking Result Home Record Power Ranking
Basterds 1-1 25 vs. Willemstad Bridges 1-1 24
The Battle for No. 1 in the AC East. The best Austrian team travels to the best dutch team of RZA. Basterds would be clear favorites if it was not for the surprising loss against the Space Kraken. One of those matches where anything could happen.

Black Dragons 2-0 10 vs. Salt City Pirates 2-0 1
The Battle for No. 1 in the NC North if my first MATCH OF THIS incredible 3rd DAY. In the last two seasons the home side always won. This would speak for a 3rd win of our current champion. But, if one team knows how to defeat the Pirates, it is their league rival. I still believe, Luluba will be celebrating after this match.

Bracciano Lakers 1-1 19 vs. LoneStar Armadillos 1-1 17
Both team promoted freshly to Elite and both just scored their first win. One of them will even get a second win that should in
crease hopes to make this a very positive season.

Bretzfeld Bandits 1-1 28 vs. Philadelphia Eagles 1-1 23
In the NC South each team is at 1-1. With the Blitz probably winning this division, this could be one of the deciding matches for second place. The Eagles win against the Bobbers showed that they should fear nobody.

Chelt Nam Bobbers 1-1 9 vs. Free Agent Mascots 1-1 14
The official RZA MATCH OF THE DAY. The Bobbers favorit Mascots are not from the best Hungarian franchise. So far they have never won against the Mascots. Another one of those matches where anything could happen.

Comeback Kids 1-1 8 vs. Erudite Linstock 0-2 32
Independent of the outcome of the match of the Mascots against the Bobbers, the Kids will take the lead in their division after this scoring festival.

DC Washingtonians 2-0 2 vs. Juggernaut Jackalopes 1-1 20
If the JJ manager play it wel, he will be punch drunk before the match not to have to watch it live. The DC team seems to be the hottest sh;t in Elite right now, squashing two conference finalists as if they were newbies.

Hell Hounds 1-1 13 vs. Baltimore Ravens 2-0 4
Their first encounter ever. The Ravens are as solid an Elite team as can be. If they meet the Hell hounds from the first day, they could be in trouble. If the Hounds meet the Ravens from day 1, they will be proud to get back home with a very tight loss.

Lyon Eagles 1-1 12 vs. TigerCats 1-1 29
Anything but a win by the French team would be a surprise. But we have already seen lots of surprises this season. The winner will increase their odds to stay in Elite.

Marife-Lacion 1-1 16 vs. Diorite Lions 1-1 22
Both are outsiders in a very tough division and none of them can avoid a loss to keep their slim chances to stay in Elite. The best Spanish team of RZA needs to step it up from their huge defeat against the Black Dragons. I kind of see the Lions winning this one but from experience I don't recommend underestimating Marife as hourt is always brining his best when it really matters.

Maykop Blues 2-0 15 vs. BU Terriers 1-1 11
The best Russian frnachise of RZA might bring the blues to Boston. After defeating the Hounds, they could be going 2-0 against canine teams this season. The Terriers are definitely warned and they beter be their very best if they want to keep their statue as second team of the NC South.

Rome Centurions 0-2 31 vs. Istanbul Whitings 0-2 27
One of them will score their first season win. For the loser it will be a long season. The Whitings have won their only two league encounters ever but they look nothing like the surprise Elite team of last season. Still, my money is on the best turkish team of RZA in this second duel of the AC East.

Saker Falcons 0-2 21 vs. AS Roma Wolves 0-2 18
The Falcons went 0-2 against two of the best RZA teams. The Wolves manager has probably scratching bis bones after these first two matches which he probably predicted as two likely wins. If they lose this one, the season will slowly start to slip away. For hotel this could be the first match that is winnable. Still I believe that this will be the first win for Roma

Social Distance Runners 1-1 7 vs. Helsinki Gangsters 1-1 6
The third MATCH OF THE DAY on this Saturday. Bowl finalist meets Confrence Finalist. If the Pirates had not been there, this would have been last years Bowl. But both teams struggled so far. The Runners got destroyed by DC and scored an unconvincing win against Leverkusen. The Gangsters looks solid in match 1 and then also fell victim to the incredible sqaud from Washington. In their first official encounter ever the Gangsters should be the favorites.

Space Kraken 1-1 30 vs. Leverkusen Leopards 0-2 26
In nature, krakens and leopards never meet. If they did, who would win ? It all depends where, right. In water the big cats would be out of their element but this match is on dry ground. If the Kraken takes this win back to their space they might have a shot in staying here. As a reader of the power rankings I would actually like this. But Jack teachmed me and other so much with his guide. Eventually he will teach the Rufio a leson on saturday and score his first win.

Wilmersdorf Wadenbeisser 2-0 3 vs. San Diego Blitz 1-1 5
An when you thought, it could not get any more exciting here come two of the top dogs of RZA for the fourth MATCH OF THE DAY. The best franchise ever against the team that we all feel went out much too early last season. They have in common that my team would not win against any of them. With holly being not as present, Steve is not unlikely to make the home crowd enjoy a beautiful win.

Hello Elitists ()

If you haven't seen the posts yet, Buziano and a couple others have been driving a campaign to get our GMs to review RZA on gmgames.com. They have a ranking of all american football sims. This list is what someone sees when looking for a fun game to try out. We have climbed swiftly up the list and are now just .1 in ranking away from reaching 5th place. You can read about recent happenings here. Pete got a letter from the website asking what the heck was going on with all the sudden great reviews

If you have a minute, please write a review. If you only have a second, just rate it a 10 and that is great too!

Thanks for your time and good luck this weekend.

edit: oops, now I see on page 3 Buziano already solicited Elite members. Well, thanks again!

I laughed. I wish I could play all my games in space, so few of your mascots could compete on my home turf (or lack of turf).

Thanks for the predictions! I only lost by 1 score in our last matchup, maybe I'll have better luck this time around.

My road win at SDB last season Kicked off a bit of a rough stretch for them. They more than got their revenge!

Too funny

Congratulation on the win, Rufio13.

Looks like it will be a long season for my team, again.