Originally posted by dvdatm
In the West:
I believe the top tier teams in the West are #1-6. RI was a definite top tier team before the gutting (based on the win over ISB). Any one of us can win on any given day. In our "upper class," home field can be the only difference between a win and a loss. In my opinion, all of the top level teams in the West have an equal shot of going to the Finals.
If any team is a "middle class" team, it would be the Wackers. They have a decent record and will be the 5th or 6th seed, but the toughest games of their schedule have not been played. Still, this is one team in the West compared to 7 teams in the East. I think we can say the "middle class" is non-existent.
I own the Wackers. I don't post or read these forums much, so I don't know what kind of bickering goes on about East Vs West, but I will say this. I'm damn glad not to be in the East.
As far as my team being "middle class," I suppose that is fair. Though, maybe out of biasness, I'd say we're "lower-upper class."

Tulsa and you guys (Hobbs) spanked us pretty good, and easily. I think we have a lot of work to do to catch you guys (hopefully one of you will be gone in about a week lol).
However, the games against Madden and Island really disappointed me, as we had leads in both (albeit short lived), and hung in tough early, but choked in the second half. That isn't an excuse. They are the better teams for sure, but I think it is POSSIBLE for us to beat one of them with great game planning and execution. So, to say we aren't in the same class as them.. I only agree 50%

Anyway, you are mostly right. There are not as many quality teams in the West. And I will even go as far to say the East is by far the better conference.