Survivor South Pacific: Power Rankings Week 12

Xfinity's Gordon Holmes(152) and his partner in ranking, Andrea Boehlke(152) are racking up the points while I'm still down a few, at 149. Here are my predictions for the week:

1. Team Sophie! I just can't rank her second. She's my top pick.

2. He's using the Boston Rob playbook, but will his team finally turn on him or will he skate to success?

3. I think Albert rocks the boat, but maybe not hard enough to make it capsize. His alliance with Sophie could hold him in another week. 

4. Crazy enough to bring to the end, if everyone can stand him that long. 

5. We haven't heard enough from Rick to make me think he makes the final four-- but stranger things have happened. 

Bonus: Another RI editing fakeout. Do they really expect me to believe that Edna beats Ozzy? I'm not buying it. (Though, they did make it look like a pretty certain Edna victory... why would they do that if it really happened?)

Survivor South Pacific: Power Rankings Week 11

We're getting down to the wire. I'm locked in competition with Xfinity's Gordon Holmes(146) and his partner in ranking, Andrea Boehlke(145), and let's face it-- I'm not catching them. It's all due to a bad decision I made early on, but never say quit. I'm at 141. Here are my predictions for the week:

1. Sophie, playing a smart, strong (but not too strong), safe game is in a good spot headed toward the end. 

2. I think they will continue to let Coach think he's calling all the shots, and maybe he is.

3. People have to know who he is in order to vote him off. 

4. He's unstable, creepy, and misguided-- and still the best bet to take to the end.

5. I wish he could make it all the way, but I have a feeling he might be a little too outspoken.

6. If things go according to previously revealed plans, Edna is next to go-- but maybe there will be some surprises. I don't like being wrong, but I love surprises.  

Bonus: Are we supposed to believe Cochran will beat Ozzy at R.I? I don't think so. 

Survivor South Pacific: Power Rankings Week Ten

Xfinity's Gordon Holmes(140) and his partner in ranking, Andrea Boehlke(137) continue to outdo me (133), but I'm chock full of determination. Here are my predictions for the week:

1. Sophie is the safest for the week, as far as I can see. She's got some moves, but Albert is more vocal, therefore, more likely to go before Sophie. Team Sophie!

2. Isn't it time someone turned on Coach, questioned Coach, maybe made a big move? Yes, but doesn't seem to be happening. Coach has borrowed the Boston Rob rulebook and it seems to be working for him. 

3. After watching last week's recap show (parts of it, while baking T-Day pumpkin pies), I was surprised no one booted Brandon sooner. Since when are chicken shenanigans swept under the rug at Survivor Central? But since he's still there, I have to think that someone wants to bring him to the end. 

4. Hey, there's a guy named Rick on the show. You didn't notice? 

5. Albert has made some noise of disagreement with Sophie and Coach, and that might make him stand out a little. But I don't think Albert's time has come. 

6. Not a lot of positive things to say about Edna. She's there. Coach seems to want to keep her. But what does she bring to the table? The fact that no one will vote for a coattail rider in the end? Might keep her around. I'm thinking it won't.

7. Cochran's time has come. Upolu has been all about sticking together and I can't see them screwing that up now. Plus, the ads for the week make it look as if Upolu starts turning on each other, and I can't see it happening until all the Savaii have been cooked. Cochran could be a good one to bring to the end, but can they trust him that far? Selfish schemers are dangerous. I would be happy to be wrong and see Brandon sent packing, but I think this is how it has to be. The good news? Ponderosa will get a lot more interesting. Or annoying. Hmm. 

Bonus: Let's see... Ozzy vs Dawn vs Whitney? Ozzy hangs on at R.I.

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Survivor South Pacific: Power Rankings Week Nine

After a heart-stopping moment last week when I thought Dawn was on the chopping block after I gave her an honorary number one top spot, I am done with tempting the Ranking fates. Didn't I learn my lesson earlier this season? 

Xfinity's Gordon Holmes(122) and his partner in ranking, Andrea Boehlke(120) continue to outdo me (115), but for how long? (Well, okay, it looks like I'm not catching up. They have been spot on.) Here are my predictions for the week:

Team Erwin:

1. Maybe a little favoritism at work here, but I think she's playing a solid game. 

2. Sophie and Albert seem tight, but I wonder what happens when it comes down to remaining Upolu? 

 

3. He gives the appearance of running the Upolu show, and I think he believes that he is. 

                                         
4. He's probably the best bet to bring to the end, but that doesn't mean I want to rank him any higher
until necessary.

5. Speaking of those you want to take all the way, Cochran might be looking good about now.

6. Still not making any waves, or scoring any big immunity wins. 

7. I don't see her making a case to save herself if it comes down to it. I'm not sure Sophie and Albert like her, or trust her, and that side alliance with Coach could end up costing her. 

8. I think Dawn might have pushed the envelope with trying to win over Upolu, giving Whitney the edge to stay a little longer. 

9. Being too nice to her new Upolu friends might have marked her as a strategist willing to do anything to stay in the game-- which is dangerous for people who don't want you to endear yourself and stick around. Plus, I don't want to risk overestimating Dawn again. :)

RI Bonus:

 Ozzy is determined to cook fish for all his friends. I think he stays around.