Alrighty, so due to the lack of activity of this forum (as well as the lack of activity on my Monday night), I figured I'd write a subjective power ranking for the Western conference, excluding my team because, well, I'm biased as hell.
Hopefully we can start up some good-natured rivalries . . . I tried to pitch as much ESPN-esque talking head bullshit as possible.
1. Super Dots (11-1)
Love 'em or hate 'em, DL and his boys continue to roll, and they may be the most dangerous playoff team. Led by a mauling O-line, their triple-threat rushing attack has pretty much rolled over every defense in their way. Good builds and unquestioned talent . . .
2. Baton Rouge Bangaroos (10-2)
The Bangaroos take the #2 spot by virtue of their head-to-head win over Carolina, as well as Carolina's slightly easier schedule. The koalas have by far the most prolific passing attack in the conference, as well as a superstar HB and solid change-of-pace help. Their D has been tough, but they struggled with the quick rushers of both the Dots and the Wowi. Whether they can fix this determines how far they go.
3. Carolina Wrecking Crew (10-2)
Just outgained Monowi in total yardage, shutting down Juice Jaxon. Carolina is a tough defensive squad well-positioned to match up with the conference's top rushing attacks. Their offense has been creative thus far, but they'll have to bring more firepower to take down one of the higher-ranked teams.
4. Detroit Ambassadors (9-3)
I rank the Ambassadors above the Bruins due to a tougher schedule, as well as an impressive defensive effort against the Dots. In any case, the Ambassadors and Bruins go head-to-head in a couple of weeks, and the fun doesn't stop there for Detroit--they'll play Carolina immediately after Chicago. Detroit has an effective ground game, but an inconsistent passing attack has yet to deliver on its potential against top teams.
5. Chicago Bruins (9-3)
The Bruins have played well thus far, but they have a ridiculously tough final four games, facing the Dots, Detroit, Long Island, and Baton Rouge. The Bruins hung tough against the Wrecking Crew, but it's tough to see them sticking with either the Dots or Baton Rouge.
It all comes back to the Chicago-Detroit matchup.
6. Long Island Raiders (8-4)
The Raiders played well enough against Detroit to be taken seriously, but after being blown out by Baton Rouge and the Dots Long Island raised some questions.
The Raiders might have the conference's top kicker, and in Kerry Sanders they have an excellent corner, but it's tough to see them scoring much on Carolina or the Bruins. Long Island shouldn't have much trouble with the Wildcats--how they do against Orlando will be their big test.
7. Orlando Dogg Pound (7-5)
It's tough to judge Orlando. They have quite an effective passing game, and seem to be a solid, competent group. However, their impressive offense hasn't propelled them to any big wins, as they've struck out against Detroit and Chicago. A win over the Raiders is plausible, and could propel the Dogg Pound to a 10-6 finish and higher than the #8 seed.
8. Bohan Bombers (5-7)
The Bombers have played some good defense this year, but other than rushing QB Hollis Bubblestaun they seem unable to generate the kind of offense needed to hang with good teams. A close game against Orlando is encouraging, but Bohan needs help to make the playoffs. In the long run, Bohan is a promising team who will have to develop a more diverse offense.
9. Sacramento Eruption (5-7)
The Eruption had a weak schedule early and came out the gate strong, but they've since struggled on both sides of the ball. Their recent win against Anaheim gives them one more to hang their hat on, but this team is too outleveled and will struggle against anyone ranked above them. They'll be drubbed by Carolina, but if they can knock of Bohan in week 16 they'll have a .500 season on their hands.
10. San Diego SuperBolts (3-9)
This team hasn't had much go right for them so far, but they handled Anaheim pretty easily. I wouldn't favor them against Bohan, but with an easy schedule the rest of the way a respectable 6-10 finish seems doable.
11. Anaheim Wildcats (5-7)
They lost head-to-head to the SuperBolts, and the only non-gutjob they've beaten is brookpark.
12. (tie) brookpark dragons (1-11) and Memphis Ghetto Dawgs (2-10)
Feel free to comment/argue/etc . . .
Hopefully we can start up some good-natured rivalries . . . I tried to pitch as much ESPN-esque talking head bullshit as possible.
1. Super Dots (11-1)
Love 'em or hate 'em, DL and his boys continue to roll, and they may be the most dangerous playoff team. Led by a mauling O-line, their triple-threat rushing attack has pretty much rolled over every defense in their way. Good builds and unquestioned talent . . .
2. Baton Rouge Bangaroos (10-2)
The Bangaroos take the #2 spot by virtue of their head-to-head win over Carolina, as well as Carolina's slightly easier schedule. The koalas have by far the most prolific passing attack in the conference, as well as a superstar HB and solid change-of-pace help. Their D has been tough, but they struggled with the quick rushers of both the Dots and the Wowi. Whether they can fix this determines how far they go.
3. Carolina Wrecking Crew (10-2)
Just outgained Monowi in total yardage, shutting down Juice Jaxon. Carolina is a tough defensive squad well-positioned to match up with the conference's top rushing attacks. Their offense has been creative thus far, but they'll have to bring more firepower to take down one of the higher-ranked teams.
4. Detroit Ambassadors (9-3)
I rank the Ambassadors above the Bruins due to a tougher schedule, as well as an impressive defensive effort against the Dots. In any case, the Ambassadors and Bruins go head-to-head in a couple of weeks, and the fun doesn't stop there for Detroit--they'll play Carolina immediately after Chicago. Detroit has an effective ground game, but an inconsistent passing attack has yet to deliver on its potential against top teams.
5. Chicago Bruins (9-3)
The Bruins have played well thus far, but they have a ridiculously tough final four games, facing the Dots, Detroit, Long Island, and Baton Rouge. The Bruins hung tough against the Wrecking Crew, but it's tough to see them sticking with either the Dots or Baton Rouge.
It all comes back to the Chicago-Detroit matchup.
6. Long Island Raiders (8-4)
The Raiders played well enough against Detroit to be taken seriously, but after being blown out by Baton Rouge and the Dots Long Island raised some questions.
The Raiders might have the conference's top kicker, and in Kerry Sanders they have an excellent corner, but it's tough to see them scoring much on Carolina or the Bruins. Long Island shouldn't have much trouble with the Wildcats--how they do against Orlando will be their big test.
7. Orlando Dogg Pound (7-5)
It's tough to judge Orlando. They have quite an effective passing game, and seem to be a solid, competent group. However, their impressive offense hasn't propelled them to any big wins, as they've struck out against Detroit and Chicago. A win over the Raiders is plausible, and could propel the Dogg Pound to a 10-6 finish and higher than the #8 seed.
8. Bohan Bombers (5-7)
The Bombers have played some good defense this year, but other than rushing QB Hollis Bubblestaun they seem unable to generate the kind of offense needed to hang with good teams. A close game against Orlando is encouraging, but Bohan needs help to make the playoffs. In the long run, Bohan is a promising team who will have to develop a more diverse offense.
9. Sacramento Eruption (5-7)
The Eruption had a weak schedule early and came out the gate strong, but they've since struggled on both sides of the ball. Their recent win against Anaheim gives them one more to hang their hat on, but this team is too outleveled and will struggle against anyone ranked above them. They'll be drubbed by Carolina, but if they can knock of Bohan in week 16 they'll have a .500 season on their hands.
10. San Diego SuperBolts (3-9)
This team hasn't had much go right for them so far, but they handled Anaheim pretty easily. I wouldn't favor them against Bohan, but with an easy schedule the rest of the way a respectable 6-10 finish seems doable.
11. Anaheim Wildcats (5-7)
They lost head-to-head to the SuperBolts, and the only non-gutjob they've beaten is brookpark.
12. (tie) brookpark dragons (1-11) and Memphis Ghetto Dawgs (2-10)
Feel free to comment/argue/etc . . .
