Sort of a boring week. Everyone who was expected to win, won. Every game had a clear cut result attached to it. Not going to be much change. Also, it seems like the top 8 teams are a lock for the playoffs since there seems to be a drop off after that. Seeding is still up in the air.
#1a Akron Assassins 6-0
Previous Rank 1
Pros- Business as usual for these guys. What really caught my eye was Emmitt Barbers 11.6 yards per carry against a solid north carolina team. Nice game emmitt.
Cons- Akron looked beatable against a team they should have beaten by 21 or more. They were forced to punt 5 times, dashizz threw a pick, north carolina managed to throw for almost 400 yards on them, and they mustered up 4 touchdowns. I don't know weather to praise the north carolina o coordinator or tell the akron d coordinator he should know better.
# 1b Chicago Bruins 6-0
Previous rank 2
Pros- It seems like the klamath game was a major wakeup call to this team. They blew out memphis the game after and have won every game by 35 or more since the klamath game. This team will go 11-0 heading into the game of the season against Akron.
Cons- I really can't think of one right now, and thats why they're sharing the 1 spot with akron.
#3 New Orleans Eagles 5-1
Previous rank 2
Pros: 97 points and over 500 rushing yards in their latest victory. Another 2 easy wins before the hit Akron to begin the year 7-1. Time to pad those stats boys. After calling out their defense, they also shut out moss point tigers.
Cons: I think theres a big drop-off after chicago. They need to prove me wrong and hang with Akron.
#4a Klamath Fall Grizzlies 4-2
Previous Rank 4
Pros: They looked more impressive in their victory against minnesota then the broke backs did, but not by much. being 5-2 going into the Memphis game does help. After that game, i can only break up this 3-way tie.
Cons: 4 opponents in a row throw over 200 yards on this defense. Maybe the streak ends against the Elk Rapids.
#4b Philadelphia Brokebacks 5-1
Previous Rank 4
Pros: I interviewed the coach after the game, and he said "the cobras are who we thought they were". I guess that explains why they ran for 750 yards.
Con: Its nice seeing Akron play 3 playoff teams in 4 games. Unfortunetly for phili, they are next.
4c Memphis Ghetto Dawgs 4-2
Previous Rank 4
Pros: They looked good against the forgotten ones. Better then the Tokers did against them. That says something, because thats there next opponent. I think alot of this team and thats why its so hard to put them below the #4 spot.
cons: Their special teams may seem like their weakness since they have a level 17 kicker and a level 16 punter, but the kicker is 12/12 and 31/31 on extra points and their punter boots 33.4 yards per punt. Thats something you see from level 20 punters. That just goes to show the quality of builds on this team.
#7 South Beach Tokers 4-2
Previous Rank 8
Pros: This is the highest I've had my boys yet, and we're off to a 4-2 start already. We're 1 win away from last seasons total, so if this is the homer in me putting them high, then tough shit =). I will say with confidence we have the best special teams in BBB #14. A level 25 kicker whos nailed one from 58 yards already and kicks touchbacks 75% of the time. A level 25 punter who averages almost 40 yards a punt (is #1 in BBB #14).
Cons: We go up against Memphis so we might dip right back down. Memphis blew us out 61-7 in our first game ever in BBB #14. I think we would both agree this time around it will be a little closer, but Memphis is definetly the favorite coming into this game.
#8 North Carolina 3-3
Previous Rank 7
Pros: They scored 34 points on Akron, threw for 400 yards, and caused them to punt a number of times. They looked damn good in their loss.
Cons: Unfortunetly, a loss is still a loss in the end. It doesn't get much easier with Chicago up next. Potential for a 3-4 start here doesn't look nearly as good as last seasons 5-0 start.
#9 The Forgotten Ones 3-3
Previous Rank 9
Pros: I like this team. I think they might be able to pull an upset against one of the better teams in the league. If any team outside the top 8 can sneak into the playoffs, this team should definetly be considered. Lets see if they can hold their ground against Denver.
Cons: Memphis completed 77% of their passes against them. They need to fix that.
#10: Denver Stallions 3-3
Previous Rank 10a
Pros: They handled their business as usual. At 3-3, winning what should be a close game against the forgotten ones will put them in 8th place assuming north carolina loses to chicago.
Cons: they have a kicker who hasn't even made a 40 yarder yet. Watch him nail 2 this game just because i said that =)
Best of the rest
#11- Drunken Skulls
#12- Mambas
#13a- Elks
#13b- Rage
#15- Moss
#16- London
#1a Akron Assassins 6-0
Previous Rank 1
Pros- Business as usual for these guys. What really caught my eye was Emmitt Barbers 11.6 yards per carry against a solid north carolina team. Nice game emmitt.
Cons- Akron looked beatable against a team they should have beaten by 21 or more. They were forced to punt 5 times, dashizz threw a pick, north carolina managed to throw for almost 400 yards on them, and they mustered up 4 touchdowns. I don't know weather to praise the north carolina o coordinator or tell the akron d coordinator he should know better.
# 1b Chicago Bruins 6-0
Previous rank 2
Pros- It seems like the klamath game was a major wakeup call to this team. They blew out memphis the game after and have won every game by 35 or more since the klamath game. This team will go 11-0 heading into the game of the season against Akron.
Cons- I really can't think of one right now, and thats why they're sharing the 1 spot with akron.
#3 New Orleans Eagles 5-1
Previous rank 2
Pros: 97 points and over 500 rushing yards in their latest victory. Another 2 easy wins before the hit Akron to begin the year 7-1. Time to pad those stats boys. After calling out their defense, they also shut out moss point tigers.
Cons: I think theres a big drop-off after chicago. They need to prove me wrong and hang with Akron.
#4a Klamath Fall Grizzlies 4-2
Previous Rank 4
Pros: They looked more impressive in their victory against minnesota then the broke backs did, but not by much. being 5-2 going into the Memphis game does help. After that game, i can only break up this 3-way tie.
Cons: 4 opponents in a row throw over 200 yards on this defense. Maybe the streak ends against the Elk Rapids.
#4b Philadelphia Brokebacks 5-1
Previous Rank 4
Pros: I interviewed the coach after the game, and he said "the cobras are who we thought they were". I guess that explains why they ran for 750 yards.
Con: Its nice seeing Akron play 3 playoff teams in 4 games. Unfortunetly for phili, they are next.
4c Memphis Ghetto Dawgs 4-2
Previous Rank 4
Pros: They looked good against the forgotten ones. Better then the Tokers did against them. That says something, because thats there next opponent. I think alot of this team and thats why its so hard to put them below the #4 spot.
cons: Their special teams may seem like their weakness since they have a level 17 kicker and a level 16 punter, but the kicker is 12/12 and 31/31 on extra points and their punter boots 33.4 yards per punt. Thats something you see from level 20 punters. That just goes to show the quality of builds on this team.
#7 South Beach Tokers 4-2
Previous Rank 8
Pros: This is the highest I've had my boys yet, and we're off to a 4-2 start already. We're 1 win away from last seasons total, so if this is the homer in me putting them high, then tough shit =). I will say with confidence we have the best special teams in BBB #14. A level 25 kicker whos nailed one from 58 yards already and kicks touchbacks 75% of the time. A level 25 punter who averages almost 40 yards a punt (is #1 in BBB #14).
Cons: We go up against Memphis so we might dip right back down. Memphis blew us out 61-7 in our first game ever in BBB #14. I think we would both agree this time around it will be a little closer, but Memphis is definetly the favorite coming into this game.
#8 North Carolina 3-3
Previous Rank 7
Pros: They scored 34 points on Akron, threw for 400 yards, and caused them to punt a number of times. They looked damn good in their loss.
Cons: Unfortunetly, a loss is still a loss in the end. It doesn't get much easier with Chicago up next. Potential for a 3-4 start here doesn't look nearly as good as last seasons 5-0 start.
#9 The Forgotten Ones 3-3
Previous Rank 9
Pros: I like this team. I think they might be able to pull an upset against one of the better teams in the league. If any team outside the top 8 can sneak into the playoffs, this team should definetly be considered. Lets see if they can hold their ground against Denver.
Cons: Memphis completed 77% of their passes against them. They need to fix that.
#10: Denver Stallions 3-3
Previous Rank 10a
Pros: They handled their business as usual. At 3-3, winning what should be a close game against the forgotten ones will put them in 8th place assuming north carolina loses to chicago.
Cons: they have a kicker who hasn't even made a 40 yarder yet. Watch him nail 2 this game just because i said that =)
Best of the rest
#11- Drunken Skulls
#12- Mambas
#13a- Elks
#13b- Rage
#15- Moss
#16- London
