Nature versus Nature....Man versus Man...Man versus Nature --
Here are the predictions for the East 1st round.

Unlike my counterpart...I will magically give mascots weapons and personality traits relevant or not relevant just to make my point.

EAST REGION ------ ROUND 1

Panthers vs. Buccaneers - Sure the Buccaneers have swords and bad tempers, but the Panthers can tear apart a Buccaneer especially when they are passed out.  A Panther is quick and cunning.  Prediction: Panthers

Cowboys vs. Volunteers - There is no discussion here - All I have to say is a bucket hat and chaps.  Prediction: Cowboys

Seminoles vs. Badgers - Seminoles, I believe have the upper hand.  Even with the demeanor of the Badger, which is quite frightening, the Seminole can shoot them with its bow and arrow at the lengthy distance.  Prediction: Seminoles

Musketeers vs. Vikings - Sword fight of the century. Although I think that the Vikings would beat the Musketeers with brute strength, the Musketeers use the thing between their ears. I also had to take into consideration Kiefer Sutherland (No one can take down Jack Bauer), Charlie Sheen, Oliver Platt and Chris O'Donnell.  Prediction: Musketeers

Bruins vs. Rams - A cute, cuddly brown bear against a charging ram. The bear would fly 50 ft. when colliding with the force of a ram and horns.  Prediction: Rams

Wildcats vs. Eagles - Once the Eagle desends from on high, one swipe of the claw of the wildcat and it is meat for the beast.  Prediction: Wildcats

Longhorns vs. Golden Gophers - I'm going to go out on a limb here and say by the time the Longhorn actually catches the gopher it will fall down from exaustion and surrender. Main element in this matchup endurance.  Prediction: Golden Gophers

Blue Devils vs. Bear Cats - Sorry Bearcats, you are a supreme species, however, the devil is on their side.  Automatic elimination. Prediction: Blue Devils