Pre-Season (Day -4)
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Minnesota Skulls
Yet to be defeated in the regular season, but Marty Schottenheimer when it comes to the play-offs. The Skulls had a few losses this off-season but appear to have replaced them with strength and few would predict anything other than a first place in the conference this season... Will they lose a game though on route to the playoffs?
39
San Antonio Rahls
Rone's boys are well respected around the league and rightfully so, they have been strong since Day 1 Season 2 (1 for us BBBers) and look to have retained all their strength heading into Season 4. A top 4 in on the cards, and they are good for at least 1 if not 2 home games in the playoffs... Can they go 1 better than last season though and make it to the big game?
Fort Richardson Redskins
I jumped on their bandwagon last season and thought they'd go all the way. Without the Back Yard Boys around though, who will they fight? Probably not themselves, given the low player turnover... although one noticeable addition is a shiny new MLB Orangello Bouderaux... Their high-powered offence will take them to the playoffs and who knows about beyond... I will wait until they've played though before I decide whether I like them to take it all though...
Birmingham Beavers
Staners team are a good sort and improved well last season to come close to getting into the top 4 and homefield advantage in the playoffs... A strong line captained by Turn Stile will protect Para B00n all day long and get the Beavers securely into the post season... I feel they will still be with us next season though... Greatness is close but they're not there yet.
Albuquerque Isotopes
I still can't spell Albuquerque... They upset the Skulls but couldn't maintain the form to reach the end of the playoffs. They are a strong side and have been under-rated by many for a good while now (including myself). The game against the Skulls foreshadows a strong season for the Topes... But cracking the top 4 could be tough.
San Antonio Gunslingers
Last season was an unmitigated disaster for the Gunslingers especially after their fantastic LB play in the inaugural season... They should fare much better this season although I think they may have lost a couple of players... Should have the strength to make the playoffs this season, but I am hesitant to back them following last season.
36
Las Vegas Aces
New Logo... Same Team. And that is a major positive for this outfit... They were mightily impressive last season following a quiet opening year... The levels may not be so high but this team work hard and must game plan brilliantly. I think playoffs are likely... Progression past a side like the Skulls or Rahls though would be tough.
Atomic Wedgies
A consistent side that often sits securely in the playoffs but doesn't draw attention to itself. Likely to quietly but confidently make the playoffs on the back of an excellent Offensive Line but once there will graciously bow out...
Fort Worth Aggies
Were the Birmingham Beavers of the lower half of the table last season. They had a tough first season but last year showed massive improvement. They will be reasonable again this season, but I think the playoffs will have to wait until at least next season.
Miami Breakers
I expected more from them last season to be honest... And they did perform ok, but didn't come close to the playoffs I thought they could have made... Unless they sign some players soon, it could be a long season as they are short in depth and high on inactives where it counts...
Austin Extreme
The unknown quantity... I think they will be shocked at how tough BBB#5 actually is and will struggle to climb back towards the dizzying heights of A#3 just yet. They haven't burst in here proclaiming that they are the be all and end all and that they will be going straight back up, so a little reservation and humility will go along way in this league and I'm sure they will be readily accepted into our fold.
Raleigh Fighting Tigers
My beloved Tigers... Woo!!! We had a tough first season but many of our players stuck together and gave ourselves an outside shot at the playoffs last year with an upset of the Isotopes (have I mentioned that again? just shows how highly I regard the Topes) but fell just short. I know we are hungry for our first playoff appearance and have stuck together and grown as a team... I think we will improve on last season, will we step up enough to hit the playoffs? It's not for me to say...
33
Ditka's Army
Everyone was rooting for this team last season (when they weren't against their own team obviously...) They are still re-building but should pick up a couple of wins this season to keep them going and fighting to get back to the A leagues a few seasons down the line
Death Valley Vikings
The former Oregon Ducks have their first full season together under new ownership and are looking pretty healthy for a team that has been re-built over such a short time... No playoffs yet this year, but within a season or two they'll definitely be pushing for them...
24
St Louis Lowriders
What Miami lack in depth, St Louis lack it tenfold... They can't field an offence at the moment and unless they have some moves lined up they could be in trouble... They have strength at DT and LB, and a decent RB... but that won't be enough with no other players to support them.
9
PECOTA All-Stars
I wish the new owner the best of luck as this is a project that will take some time to return to former glory. In our first year, the All-Stars were a powerhouse... now, who knows where they're headed... This should be treated as a building season and the players and owner should stick at it. My money is on the remaining studs of Lanny McDonald (DE) and Reynard Broxx (CB) to leave on Day 1 of the season and to leave a very uphill struggle...
This originally started as a list of numbers, but it just grew. This is all based on opinion and memory and a quick look over rosters... No offence was intended to any of the teams. Roll on game 1!
42
Minnesota Skulls
Yet to be defeated in the regular season, but Marty Schottenheimer when it comes to the play-offs. The Skulls had a few losses this off-season but appear to have replaced them with strength and few would predict anything other than a first place in the conference this season... Will they lose a game though on route to the playoffs?
39
San Antonio Rahls
Rone's boys are well respected around the league and rightfully so, they have been strong since Day 1 Season 2 (1 for us BBBers) and look to have retained all their strength heading into Season 4. A top 4 in on the cards, and they are good for at least 1 if not 2 home games in the playoffs... Can they go 1 better than last season though and make it to the big game?
Fort Richardson Redskins
I jumped on their bandwagon last season and thought they'd go all the way. Without the Back Yard Boys around though, who will they fight? Probably not themselves, given the low player turnover... although one noticeable addition is a shiny new MLB Orangello Bouderaux... Their high-powered offence will take them to the playoffs and who knows about beyond... I will wait until they've played though before I decide whether I like them to take it all though...
Birmingham Beavers
Staners team are a good sort and improved well last season to come close to getting into the top 4 and homefield advantage in the playoffs... A strong line captained by Turn Stile will protect Para B00n all day long and get the Beavers securely into the post season... I feel they will still be with us next season though... Greatness is close but they're not there yet.
Albuquerque Isotopes
I still can't spell Albuquerque... They upset the Skulls but couldn't maintain the form to reach the end of the playoffs. They are a strong side and have been under-rated by many for a good while now (including myself). The game against the Skulls foreshadows a strong season for the Topes... But cracking the top 4 could be tough.
San Antonio Gunslingers
Last season was an unmitigated disaster for the Gunslingers especially after their fantastic LB play in the inaugural season... They should fare much better this season although I think they may have lost a couple of players... Should have the strength to make the playoffs this season, but I am hesitant to back them following last season.
36
Las Vegas Aces
New Logo... Same Team. And that is a major positive for this outfit... They were mightily impressive last season following a quiet opening year... The levels may not be so high but this team work hard and must game plan brilliantly. I think playoffs are likely... Progression past a side like the Skulls or Rahls though would be tough.
Atomic Wedgies
A consistent side that often sits securely in the playoffs but doesn't draw attention to itself. Likely to quietly but confidently make the playoffs on the back of an excellent Offensive Line but once there will graciously bow out...
Fort Worth Aggies
Were the Birmingham Beavers of the lower half of the table last season. They had a tough first season but last year showed massive improvement. They will be reasonable again this season, but I think the playoffs will have to wait until at least next season.
Miami Breakers
I expected more from them last season to be honest... And they did perform ok, but didn't come close to the playoffs I thought they could have made... Unless they sign some players soon, it could be a long season as they are short in depth and high on inactives where it counts...
Austin Extreme
The unknown quantity... I think they will be shocked at how tough BBB#5 actually is and will struggle to climb back towards the dizzying heights of A#3 just yet. They haven't burst in here proclaiming that they are the be all and end all and that they will be going straight back up, so a little reservation and humility will go along way in this league and I'm sure they will be readily accepted into our fold.
Raleigh Fighting Tigers
My beloved Tigers... Woo!!! We had a tough first season but many of our players stuck together and gave ourselves an outside shot at the playoffs last year with an upset of the Isotopes (have I mentioned that again? just shows how highly I regard the Topes) but fell just short. I know we are hungry for our first playoff appearance and have stuck together and grown as a team... I think we will improve on last season, will we step up enough to hit the playoffs? It's not for me to say...
33
Ditka's Army
Everyone was rooting for this team last season (when they weren't against their own team obviously...) They are still re-building but should pick up a couple of wins this season to keep them going and fighting to get back to the A leagues a few seasons down the line
Death Valley Vikings
The former Oregon Ducks have their first full season together under new ownership and are looking pretty healthy for a team that has been re-built over such a short time... No playoffs yet this year, but within a season or two they'll definitely be pushing for them...
24
St Louis Lowriders
What Miami lack in depth, St Louis lack it tenfold... They can't field an offence at the moment and unless they have some moves lined up they could be in trouble... They have strength at DT and LB, and a decent RB... but that won't be enough with no other players to support them.
9
PECOTA All-Stars
I wish the new owner the best of luck as this is a project that will take some time to return to former glory. In our first year, the All-Stars were a powerhouse... now, who knows where they're headed... This should be treated as a building season and the players and owner should stick at it. My money is on the remaining studs of Lanny McDonald (DE) and Reynard Broxx (CB) to leave on Day 1 of the season and to leave a very uphill struggle...
This originally started as a list of numbers, but it just grew. This is all based on opinion and memory and a quick look over rosters... No offence was intended to any of the teams. Roll on game 1!
Last edited Jul 28, 2008 04:56:12
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