A Different Kind of Foe

Wildcards look to secure first-place overall against different Bears squad

This Sunday the Wildcards hope to secure their third consecutive President's Trophy in as many years when they lock horns with the Bears in a late away game (8:30pm EST).

Although they have won the President's Trophy twice now, Wildcards CF Reza "r3z" Salehoun insists that winning the award has not became passe.

"Through our sweat, blood and tears,this team has been created soley for the purpose of winning seasons and championships. So, a 3-peat can only be seen as the stamp that verifies our dominance, and anything but boring."

Inspiring monologues aside, standing in their way is the same team that has ousted the Wildcards in the playoffs for three years running, the Bears.

This is surely not the same team that has inhibited the Wildcards on their pursuit for championship glory. This past-season, three months after winning second consecutive championship (oddly enough), the Bears went through dissension among their ranks, dissension so severe it led to the exile of several players that played key roles in the Bears' fortunes.

Star pitcher Carlos Sandana, whose mastery of the Wildcards has been nothing short of spectacular given their offesive potentcy: gone. Anthony Hardaway, whose solid play at shortstop and ability to strike fear in Wildcards' defensive hearts when at the plate: see ya. With the news that star rover Sandra Cohen will be lost for the remainder of this season and the entire 2011 campaign, and the team one loss away from being eliminated from the playoffs, this is clearly a tumultuous time for the two-time defending champions. The Wildcards aren't exactly sure what to make of their recent misfortunes.

"They're going through a rough time, that's for sure." said RF Andrew "El Saviour" Bulos. "It's the nature of the game; things happen, sometimes seemingly all at once. You can't control it, you can only adapt and do what you can."

Although these are bleak times for the Bears, Bulos is certain they'll become a force again soon enough.

"Not a doubt in my mind, they'll be back for sure. And when they do, we'll be ready."