Shit, I guess it has been 3 games since I posted one of these, and the outrage over having no rankings has been… well non-existent (See I wrote this at work today, before I saw the righteous rage being spewed in another thread) 
. So we will just skip the excuses, and the reasons for my absence, and get right into the rankings.
Anyway the components are as follows:
OPOA – Offensive Points Over Average, how many points have you scored against your competition vs. the average they allow.
DPUA – Defensive Points Under Average, how does you points allowed each game compare to the average scored by your opponent.
SOS – Strength of Schedule, are you playing tough competition, or have you build your record on the gutted ruins littering the bottom of the rankings.
WB – Did you beat a top team, then you get bonus points, did you beat one of the ND’s of BBB#7, then you get nothing.
Well, 3 more games have been played, and the rankings pretty much look good now. So while I may disagree with who is number 1, or there may be a question about a spot or two, there doesn’t seem to be any huge outliers left.
The Top of the Heap
#1 – Atlanta Purple Penguins (12-0, rank 52.42)
Three games pass, but there is no change at the top, as the Penguins ride an excellent defense and a killer WB number to maintain their spot at the top of the charts. APP has a bye this week vs. The State of Texas, before a huge showdown with Lincoln.
#2 – Oakland Nation (12-0, rank 50.55)
Last season the Nation’s defense lead the way to the top ranking, this season it is the offense putting up the best numbers in BBB#7. The undefeated Nation faces the DLF Gods this week as the Gods fight for their playoff lives.
#3 – Red Bank Thundercats (10-2, rank 43.69)
Red Bank doesn’t stand out in any one category, but the Thudercats are near the top across the board, proving to be a tough match-up for any team. The Buckeyes are up next, but the Thudercats can’t afford to be looking ahead to the Lycans in week 14.
#4 – Anchorage Vikings (11-1, rank 43.02)
An 11 game win streak has the Vikings in the #4 spot by the slimmest of margins. A huge game awaits the Vikings this week, as the tough as nails Chicago squad is next up on the Schedule.
#5 – Appalachian Lycans (11-1, rank 43.01)
OK, so here is the real reason for my recent absence. I couldn’t handle the pressure of dealing with the snub the spreadsheet was sending Appalachian’s way. But now they are in the top 5 and I’m back (Ok, I have no Idea what they were ranked the last 3 weeks). Jax Beach is heads to Appalachian this week for an excellent week 13 match-up.
2nd tier
#6 – Louisville Baby Kittens (9-3, rank 40.96)
Losses to APP, The Lycans and Lincoln have dropped the Kittens into the 2nd tier.
#7 – Austin Breakers (10-2, rank 34.22)
One of the hottest teams in the West slipped last week due to a tough loss to Chicago.
#8 – Lincoln Freedom Warriors (10-2, rank 33.53)
The early season struggles are behind them, but APP looms large on the schedule.
#9 – Chicago Whodat’s (9-3, rank 33.10)
Losing two of the last 3 hurts the ranking.
#10 – Texas Tarheels (8-4, rank 30.96)
Plenty of chances to pad stats the next few weeks before closing with APP.
If your ranking is under 20, you could be on the bubble
#11 – Malibu Mels (9-3, rank 29.89)
#12 – Houston Armageddon (8-4, rank 25.44)
#13 – LA Chupacabras (7-5, rank 23.32)
#14 – Syracuse Samurai (8-4, rank 18.59)
#15 – Saginaw Spirit (6-6, rank 18.56)
If your ranking is under 10, you could be in trouble
#16 – Texas Two Step (7-5, rank 15.84)
#17 – DLF Gods (6-6, rank 15.56)
#18 – Jax Beach Juggernauts (6-6, rank 10.58)
#19 – The River City Ransom (5-7, rank 8.33)
#20 – Visalia Paraplegics (3-9, rank 1.98)
Bigger corrections, the record or the ranking?
#21 – Fresno Anarchs (5-7, rank 1.55)
#22 – Cleveland Buckeyes (2-10, rank 0.13)
#23 – Big Whiskey Assassins (3-9, rank 0.10)
#24 - Santa Cruz Slashers (4-8, rank –3.59)
#25 - Phoenix Scorpions (2-10, rank –6.93)
And now for your stat padding pleasure
#26 - Big Money Dynasty (0-12, rank –9.12)
#27 – Sin City Showboats (4-8, rank –12.78)
#28 – Frostburg Bobcats (2-10, rank –13.13)
#29 – Baltimore Hustle (1-11, rank –13.57)
#30 – Richmond Empire (1-11, rank –14.99)
Well I think we have these two right
#31 – The State of Texas Domination (1-11, rank –31.79)
#32 – Amish Farmers (0-12, rank –46.47)
. So we will just skip the excuses, and the reasons for my absence, and get right into the rankings. Anyway the components are as follows:
OPOA – Offensive Points Over Average, how many points have you scored against your competition vs. the average they allow.
DPUA – Defensive Points Under Average, how does you points allowed each game compare to the average scored by your opponent.
SOS – Strength of Schedule, are you playing tough competition, or have you build your record on the gutted ruins littering the bottom of the rankings.
WB – Did you beat a top team, then you get bonus points, did you beat one of the ND’s of BBB#7, then you get nothing.
Well, 3 more games have been played, and the rankings pretty much look good now. So while I may disagree with who is number 1, or there may be a question about a spot or two, there doesn’t seem to be any huge outliers left.
The Top of the Heap
#1 – Atlanta Purple Penguins (12-0, rank 52.42)
Three games pass, but there is no change at the top, as the Penguins ride an excellent defense and a killer WB number to maintain their spot at the top of the charts. APP has a bye this week vs. The State of Texas, before a huge showdown with Lincoln.
#2 – Oakland Nation (12-0, rank 50.55)
Last season the Nation’s defense lead the way to the top ranking, this season it is the offense putting up the best numbers in BBB#7. The undefeated Nation faces the DLF Gods this week as the Gods fight for their playoff lives.
#3 – Red Bank Thundercats (10-2, rank 43.69)
Red Bank doesn’t stand out in any one category, but the Thudercats are near the top across the board, proving to be a tough match-up for any team. The Buckeyes are up next, but the Thudercats can’t afford to be looking ahead to the Lycans in week 14.
#4 – Anchorage Vikings (11-1, rank 43.02)
An 11 game win streak has the Vikings in the #4 spot by the slimmest of margins. A huge game awaits the Vikings this week, as the tough as nails Chicago squad is next up on the Schedule.
#5 – Appalachian Lycans (11-1, rank 43.01)
OK, so here is the real reason for my recent absence. I couldn’t handle the pressure of dealing with the snub the spreadsheet was sending Appalachian’s way. But now they are in the top 5 and I’m back (Ok, I have no Idea what they were ranked the last 3 weeks). Jax Beach is heads to Appalachian this week for an excellent week 13 match-up.
2nd tier
#6 – Louisville Baby Kittens (9-3, rank 40.96)
Losses to APP, The Lycans and Lincoln have dropped the Kittens into the 2nd tier.
#7 – Austin Breakers (10-2, rank 34.22)
One of the hottest teams in the West slipped last week due to a tough loss to Chicago.
#8 – Lincoln Freedom Warriors (10-2, rank 33.53)
The early season struggles are behind them, but APP looms large on the schedule.
#9 – Chicago Whodat’s (9-3, rank 33.10)
Losing two of the last 3 hurts the ranking.
#10 – Texas Tarheels (8-4, rank 30.96)
Plenty of chances to pad stats the next few weeks before closing with APP.
If your ranking is under 20, you could be on the bubble
#11 – Malibu Mels (9-3, rank 29.89)
#12 – Houston Armageddon (8-4, rank 25.44)
#13 – LA Chupacabras (7-5, rank 23.32)
#14 – Syracuse Samurai (8-4, rank 18.59)
#15 – Saginaw Spirit (6-6, rank 18.56)
If your ranking is under 10, you could be in trouble
#16 – Texas Two Step (7-5, rank 15.84)
#17 – DLF Gods (6-6, rank 15.56)
#18 – Jax Beach Juggernauts (6-6, rank 10.58)
#19 – The River City Ransom (5-7, rank 8.33)
#20 – Visalia Paraplegics (3-9, rank 1.98)
Bigger corrections, the record or the ranking?
#21 – Fresno Anarchs (5-7, rank 1.55)
#22 – Cleveland Buckeyes (2-10, rank 0.13)
#23 – Big Whiskey Assassins (3-9, rank 0.10)
#24 - Santa Cruz Slashers (4-8, rank –3.59)
#25 - Phoenix Scorpions (2-10, rank –6.93)
And now for your stat padding pleasure
#26 - Big Money Dynasty (0-12, rank –9.12)
#27 – Sin City Showboats (4-8, rank –12.78)
#28 – Frostburg Bobcats (2-10, rank –13.13)
#29 – Baltimore Hustle (1-11, rank –13.57)
#30 – Richmond Empire (1-11, rank –14.99)
Well I think we have these two right
#31 – The State of Texas Domination (1-11, rank –31.79)
#32 – Amish Farmers (0-12, rank –46.47)
