Well that sucked, the spreadsheet that I created for calculating the Rankings got corrupted, so I had to start from scratch and put these together again. I think I got things about to the same spot that they were at, but definitely have been some changes to the modifiers, as some of the movement doesn’t make sense to me. That’s what I get for not backing things up.
The major components of the rankings are as follows:
Strength of Schedule (SOS): The winning percentage of your opponents to date.
Quality of Wins (QW): Bonus points are awarded for every win based on the opponents winning percentage. So if you beat a winless team, you get nothing, if you beat a previously undefeated team, big bonus.
Offensive Points Over Average (OPOA): If you opponent averages 14 points against and you score 17, you get +3 in the ranking.
Defensive Points Under Average (DPUA): If your opponent averages 21 points scored and you allow 14 you get +7 in the ranking.
So that out of the way, here are the Rankings after the week 7 games:
Contenders
#1 – Oakland Nation (7-0, rank 32.21) (Last Week #1, Same)
The Nation dispatched the Rabbits with ruthless efficiency in week 7 and the gap between Oakland and the rest of the league in OPOA and DPUA only grew. Next up for Oakland are the Gods, a team that has put the bad taste of last season behind them to become one of the surprise teams of season 3.
#2 - Atlanta Purple Penguins (7-0, rank 28.51) (Last Week #2, Same)
The Purple Penguins slapped the cuffs on the Outlaws holding their spot at the top of the East and at #2 in the rankings. This week brings the Rapids and the #1 offense in BBB#7 to Atlanta BBB#7 game of the week. A win here will prove that Atlanta belongs at the top of the charts.
#3 - Louisville Baby Kittens (7-0, rank 26.51) (Last Week #4, +1)
A 6-point win over The State of Texas Domination moves the Kittens up 1 spot in the rankings. Louisville looks to make a mess in someone else’s litter box as the #9 ranked Lycans host the baby Kittens in the battle of the Cats.
#5 – Austin Alcoholics (7-0, rank 25.39) (Last Week #4, +1)
So much for beating up on Paraplegics not impressing the spreadsheet, a dominating win bumped Austin up to #4, where they only look up at Oakland in the West. Cross town rivals The Breakers host the Alcoholics in a week 8 show down of top western squads. Will the Breakers lower beer prices to gain an advantage?
#5 – Niagara Rapids (6-1, rank 24.82) (Last Week #3, -2)
Week competition and perhaps the redoing of the spreadsheet nock the Rapids down a couple pegs. Competition won’t be a problem this week, as the Rapids highflying offense faces off with the East’s top defense as Niagara faces Atlanta in the BBB#7 game of the week.
2nd tier
#6 - Lincoln Freedom Warriors (6-1, rank 21.17) (Last Week #6, Same)
Was last week a fluke or a sign of trouble?
#7 Anchorage Vikings (6-1, rank 20.85) (Last Week #9, +2)
Moving up with consistent play.
#8 - Texas Tarheels (3-4, rank 19.32) (Last Week #7, Same)
How does a team with a loosing record break the top 10? This team continues to confound the system.
#9 Appalachian Lycans (5-2, rank 18.71) (Last Week #10, +1)
Can they get their 1st win vs. a top team, or will they fall back in the pack.
#10 Austin Breakers (6-1, rank 18.52) (Last Week #8, Same)
Their offense doesn’t impress the spreadsheet, a win vs. Austin A. might.
Need to turn it up a notch
#11 DFL Gods (5-2, rank 13.31) (Last Week #15, +4)
#12 Houston Armageddon (3-4, rank 13.18) (Last Week #11, -1)
#13 Las Vegas Outlaws (4-3, rank 10.74) (Last Week #12, -1)
#14 The State of Texas Domination (3-3-1, rank 10.41) (Last Week #13, -1)
#15 Mailbu Mels (2-5, rank 9.72) (Last Week #17, +2)
#16 Charlotte Panthers (3-4, rank 8.77) (Last Week #18, +2)
Any Boosts Left?
#17 LA Chupacabras (3-4, rank 8.28) (Last Week #24, +7)
#18 Red Bank Thundercats (4-3, rank 7.81) (Last Week #14, -4)
#19 Texas Two-Step (4-3, rank 7.74) (Last Week #19, Same)
#20 Big Money Dynasty (2-5, rank 7.20) (Last Week #16, -4)
#21 Chicago Whodat’s (4-3, rank 6.20) (Last Week #21, Same)
#22 The Killer Rabbits of Caerbannog (1-6, rank 4.98) (Last Week #23, +1)
#23 Jax Beach Juggernauts (2-4-1, rank 4.77) (Last Week #26, +3)
I hear they are pissed, so watch out
#24 Saginaw Spirit (2-5, rank 4.52) (Last Week #22, -2)
#25 Atlanta Ducks (2-5, rank 4.47) (Last Week #20, -5)
#25 Visalia Paraplegics (3-4, rank 4.47) (Last Week #25, same)
#27 Cleveland Buckeyes (1-6, rank –0.47) (Last Week #27, Same)
#28 South Bend ShamRockers (1-6, rank –2.28) (Last Week #29, +1)
Lucky there is no regulation
#29 The River City Ransom (1-6, rank –2.66) (Last Week #28, -1)
#30 Fresno Anarchs (1-6, rank –4.61) (Last Week #30, Same)
#31 TTFKA San Diego Aztecs (0-7, rank –16.90) (Last Week #31, Same)
#32 Richmond Empire (0-7, rank –22.34) (Last Week #32, Same)
And since I’m bored and have a little time to waste, a look at some of the strange rankings:
#8 - Texas Tarheels (3-4, rank 19.32):
There are two reasons for this ranking, the week one win vs. the Breakers gets them a good quality win bonus, and the 109 points that they scored on the team formally known as San Diego completely throws the rankings.
#25 Visalia Paraplegics (3-4, rank 4.47)
Something strange about a team with 3 wins ranked below all of the 2 win teams, no wins vs. teams with winning records and negatives in both OPOA and DPUA gives them no love.
#18 Red Bank Thundercats (4-3, rank 7.81) (Last Week #14, -4)
Red Bank falls 4 spots after a win, doesn’t make sense, until you factor in that despite putting up 66, they actually scored under the average against Richmond, and when your opponent is only averaging 1 ppg, a shutout doesn’t get you much credit. All that and no quality win bonus for beating a winless foe equals a slip.
#15 Mailbu Mels (2-5, rank 9.72) (Last Week #17, +2)
How do the Mels rank above a number of 4-3 squads? Both their offense and defense are performing within 1.12 points of average, and they have a win over a quality opponent in The Gods. Claims that Red Bank, Texas and Chicago can’t make.
#10 Austin Breakers (6-1, rank 18.52)
Why is a 6-1 squad ranked below a 3-4 and a 5-2 squad? We have already addressed why the Tarheels are as high as they are. The lowest OPOA and DPUA in the top 10 negate any bonus from their very good quality win #.
The major components of the rankings are as follows:
Strength of Schedule (SOS): The winning percentage of your opponents to date.
Quality of Wins (QW): Bonus points are awarded for every win based on the opponents winning percentage. So if you beat a winless team, you get nothing, if you beat a previously undefeated team, big bonus.
Offensive Points Over Average (OPOA): If you opponent averages 14 points against and you score 17, you get +3 in the ranking.
Defensive Points Under Average (DPUA): If your opponent averages 21 points scored and you allow 14 you get +7 in the ranking.
So that out of the way, here are the Rankings after the week 7 games:
Contenders
#1 – Oakland Nation (7-0, rank 32.21) (Last Week #1, Same)
The Nation dispatched the Rabbits with ruthless efficiency in week 7 and the gap between Oakland and the rest of the league in OPOA and DPUA only grew. Next up for Oakland are the Gods, a team that has put the bad taste of last season behind them to become one of the surprise teams of season 3.
#2 - Atlanta Purple Penguins (7-0, rank 28.51) (Last Week #2, Same)
The Purple Penguins slapped the cuffs on the Outlaws holding their spot at the top of the East and at #2 in the rankings. This week brings the Rapids and the #1 offense in BBB#7 to Atlanta BBB#7 game of the week. A win here will prove that Atlanta belongs at the top of the charts.
#3 - Louisville Baby Kittens (7-0, rank 26.51) (Last Week #4, +1)
A 6-point win over The State of Texas Domination moves the Kittens up 1 spot in the rankings. Louisville looks to make a mess in someone else’s litter box as the #9 ranked Lycans host the baby Kittens in the battle of the Cats.
#5 – Austin Alcoholics (7-0, rank 25.39) (Last Week #4, +1)
So much for beating up on Paraplegics not impressing the spreadsheet, a dominating win bumped Austin up to #4, where they only look up at Oakland in the West. Cross town rivals The Breakers host the Alcoholics in a week 8 show down of top western squads. Will the Breakers lower beer prices to gain an advantage?
#5 – Niagara Rapids (6-1, rank 24.82) (Last Week #3, -2)
Week competition and perhaps the redoing of the spreadsheet nock the Rapids down a couple pegs. Competition won’t be a problem this week, as the Rapids highflying offense faces off with the East’s top defense as Niagara faces Atlanta in the BBB#7 game of the week.
2nd tier
#6 - Lincoln Freedom Warriors (6-1, rank 21.17) (Last Week #6, Same)
Was last week a fluke or a sign of trouble?
#7 Anchorage Vikings (6-1, rank 20.85) (Last Week #9, +2)
Moving up with consistent play.
#8 - Texas Tarheels (3-4, rank 19.32) (Last Week #7, Same)
How does a team with a loosing record break the top 10? This team continues to confound the system.
#9 Appalachian Lycans (5-2, rank 18.71) (Last Week #10, +1)
Can they get their 1st win vs. a top team, or will they fall back in the pack.
#10 Austin Breakers (6-1, rank 18.52) (Last Week #8, Same)
Their offense doesn’t impress the spreadsheet, a win vs. Austin A. might.
Need to turn it up a notch
#11 DFL Gods (5-2, rank 13.31) (Last Week #15, +4)
#12 Houston Armageddon (3-4, rank 13.18) (Last Week #11, -1)
#13 Las Vegas Outlaws (4-3, rank 10.74) (Last Week #12, -1)
#14 The State of Texas Domination (3-3-1, rank 10.41) (Last Week #13, -1)
#15 Mailbu Mels (2-5, rank 9.72) (Last Week #17, +2)
#16 Charlotte Panthers (3-4, rank 8.77) (Last Week #18, +2)
Any Boosts Left?
#17 LA Chupacabras (3-4, rank 8.28) (Last Week #24, +7)
#18 Red Bank Thundercats (4-3, rank 7.81) (Last Week #14, -4)
#19 Texas Two-Step (4-3, rank 7.74) (Last Week #19, Same)
#20 Big Money Dynasty (2-5, rank 7.20) (Last Week #16, -4)
#21 Chicago Whodat’s (4-3, rank 6.20) (Last Week #21, Same)
#22 The Killer Rabbits of Caerbannog (1-6, rank 4.98) (Last Week #23, +1)
#23 Jax Beach Juggernauts (2-4-1, rank 4.77) (Last Week #26, +3)
I hear they are pissed, so watch out
#24 Saginaw Spirit (2-5, rank 4.52) (Last Week #22, -2)
#25 Atlanta Ducks (2-5, rank 4.47) (Last Week #20, -5)
#25 Visalia Paraplegics (3-4, rank 4.47) (Last Week #25, same)
#27 Cleveland Buckeyes (1-6, rank –0.47) (Last Week #27, Same)
#28 South Bend ShamRockers (1-6, rank –2.28) (Last Week #29, +1)
Lucky there is no regulation
#29 The River City Ransom (1-6, rank –2.66) (Last Week #28, -1)
#30 Fresno Anarchs (1-6, rank –4.61) (Last Week #30, Same)
#31 TTFKA San Diego Aztecs (0-7, rank –16.90) (Last Week #31, Same)
#32 Richmond Empire (0-7, rank –22.34) (Last Week #32, Same)
And since I’m bored and have a little time to waste, a look at some of the strange rankings:
#8 - Texas Tarheels (3-4, rank 19.32):
There are two reasons for this ranking, the week one win vs. the Breakers gets them a good quality win bonus, and the 109 points that they scored on the team formally known as San Diego completely throws the rankings.
#25 Visalia Paraplegics (3-4, rank 4.47)
Something strange about a team with 3 wins ranked below all of the 2 win teams, no wins vs. teams with winning records and negatives in both OPOA and DPUA gives them no love.
#18 Red Bank Thundercats (4-3, rank 7.81) (Last Week #14, -4)
Red Bank falls 4 spots after a win, doesn’t make sense, until you factor in that despite putting up 66, they actually scored under the average against Richmond, and when your opponent is only averaging 1 ppg, a shutout doesn’t get you much credit. All that and no quality win bonus for beating a winless foe equals a slip.
#15 Mailbu Mels (2-5, rank 9.72) (Last Week #17, +2)
How do the Mels rank above a number of 4-3 squads? Both their offense and defense are performing within 1.12 points of average, and they have a win over a quality opponent in The Gods. Claims that Red Bank, Texas and Chicago can’t make.
#10 Austin Breakers (6-1, rank 18.52)
Why is a 6-1 squad ranked below a 3-4 and a 5-2 squad? We have already addressed why the Tarheels are as high as they are. The lowest OPOA and DPUA in the top 10 negate any bonus from their very good quality win #.
Last edited Jun 25, 2008 16:53:12
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