The Ace Report: Hoth in Cleveland.

Star Wars humor.  But seriously, it is ice cold in Cleveland right now.  0-3 and no end in sight.  Now the close call against the Immortals was a sign of improvement but at the same time,  Cleveland just doesn't have an identity.  Yes, they have offensive firepower with quarterback Jason Timbers leading the charge, yes they have Patrick Vance, who has been struggling this season in Cleveland.  And yes, they have Lance "Cookie" Johnson and Johnny Hoffman among others but Cleveland's true problem is their defense,  their defense is Swiss cheese.  Cleveland, we here at the Ace Report thinks you need some defensive firepower. Your corners look like pee wee football players out there.  Please Ronnie Nickens, make a trade, move a movable player and get some defense sir.

Meanwhile in Los Angeles, California Love is blaring on the speakers but we at the Ace Report have some controversial words to spread.  Ladies and Gentlemen, the Los Angeles Immortals are frauds.  Yes,  Jed Jones was the greatest thing since sliced bread his rookie season but he is suffering a massive sophomore slump.  LA can run, heck Floyd Ahanotu and Phil Proctor are the best running tandem in the league (sorry Duke and Tiquan) but LA needs to learn to protect Jed Jones.  Without Jed Jones, I have no faith in Nate Hughes to win in Los Angeles.

With that, we have a massive Week 5.  These picks are gonna be tough but you know what, time to go bold.  (or not).

Wolfpack @ Spartans:  Louisville is in beast mode right now after the dismantling of the Sentinels in London.  The Spartans cut Nate Kemp this week and rookie Antonio Curtis will get his first start.  This one seems like a no brainer, with Louisville's history against Minnesota (undefeated).  Wolfpack is the right choice,  Matt Diles, why not have another solid game.

Destruction @ Immortals: Tonight... Tonight is the night the Immortals go down.  It's the perfect set up.  Jones has been struggling,  the Immortals let the Stallions scored 17 points.  The Destruction are the defending champs but they've been on a slow start.  Tonight the Destruction wake up.  Destruction in an upset.  Ernest Campbell goes off.

Iron @ Surge:  These owners are good friends but this game seems one note.  The Surge haven't been great and the Iron were great...until Ivan Inferno went down.  This is a toss up but with the way Mitchell Harrison has struggled and the fact that the Iron gave up 8 sacks, obviously Stirling is the right call.  Former Iron wide receiver Aaron Culp, your time to shine.

Hornets @ Chill:  There's no way Edmonton wins this game right?  Bubba Jones playing lackluster, no Chris Noel for six more weeks?  The Hornets have been winning left and right, how can they possibly lose?  Well... I think they will.  I mean why not have the last two undefeated teams go down in Week 5.  Chill in an upset just because it seems right. A good game out of  Herm Johnson.

Celts @ Maulers:  Oh Boston,  you have a stout defense but Jordan Smithers is just not getting it done. Dublin's owner has been MIA for a few weeks now, no Chase Maden-Hill or Justin Dobzinski this week for Dublin.  I mean the Maulers have to have this one right?  Right.  Maulers in a slaying.  Luscious Sanders, just give him all three trophies already. (heck give him a World Bowl ring also)

Stallions @ Shoguns:  Cleveland beat Osaka in a stunner last year, can they repeat history?  Well Conner Pyatt has played well over the last few weeks plus Osaka has Donte Houle.  I mean I can't go against the Shoguns in this instance. Cleveland drops to 0-4.  At this rate, you might as well call in LeBron James.


Ace Whirls' Predictions (as of Week 5): (10-17)