Top 5 stay still, while one team falls out and we welcome a new team for the first time to the Top 10... have at it!
Rank - Team name - Standings - Synopsis - Change
1. Austin Lumberjacks (11-1) – A tremendous victory against Tucson, a slaughter really, leaves me convinced that Austin will be playing up a league for the next season. Impressive stat of the day, 7/7 on FGs, 6 from over 40 yards, 2 from 50+. The Blaze are next, who put a surprising battle to H-Town. (0)
2. Miami Canes (11-1) – Five touchdowns in a game that wasn’t against an entirely stripped team is a good sign for a team with repeated field goal issues, that is, taking too many. Nearly 50 rushes for 250 yards with a solid 5.1 yards per carry. Charlotte is next who is looking for a playoff push. (0)
3. Raving Mad Dawgs (10-2) – Tore the Space Pirates two or three new ones, not just one. Offense was “average” for a blowout with only 450 yards picked up, but held Roswell to NEGATIVE 2.5 yards, most of the damage in 9 sacks for over 40 yards. The Mad Dawgs could likely get to 14-2 this season. (0)
4. New Orleans Golden Kangaroos (10-2) – I believe we have a new BBB13 record, a 119 victory for the Golden Kangaroos over the Rifles who are in rebuilding mode under a new owner. Over 750 yards of offense will pad the stats of the Roos. Finale with Fresno could have playoff positioning implications. (0)
5. San Marcos Rivermen (9-3) – A simple, solid, methodical victory for the Rivermen over AP, who has a poor record but hasn’t really been blown out. Not much more to say about the win for the Rivermen than that. San Vasbarba could give San Marcos a surprising run in their next matchup. (0)
6. Anchorage Maulers (9-3) – Mauled the Chicago Thunder, but seem to be having red zone finishing issues. 4 field goals kicked within 40 yards, all from inside the red zone. The defense has no concerns, forcing 6 punts versus just 1 kicked. Maulers face Tucson next, who must bounce back from two losses in a row. (+1)
7. H-Town Oilers (9-3) – Surprising victory against the Blaze in that it was as close of a game as it was. Conceding 14 points in the fourth on two touchdown passes of 59 and 20 yards meant 4 field goals made the difference. H-Town is far from done with their schedule as they face good competition yet. (+1)
8. Dallas Strikers (9-3) – Knocked off the Legends to send them to a 3 game skid. The Strikers did well to hold onto a one possession lead for the majority of the second half to win this game. Three playoff contending teams are still to come, so the Strikers need to stay hot. (+1)
9. N.H. Hounds (9-3) – Upset by Buffalo in a 2 possession game sends the Hounds tumbling further down the rankings. Four turnovers were the death of this team today. They shouldn’t be in rankings trouble though, as they have a fairly soft schedule to finish off. (-3)
10. Collinsville Pirates (8-4) – Welcome to the Top Ten oh recently mighty Pirates. After an 0-4 start, the Pirates have not had a blemish since, taking care of business against lower teams and an upset of New Orleans as well. A ten game winning streak is believable, but two tough games to finish against Miami and Raving. (+1)
Out – Las Vegas Legends (8-4) – A three game losing streak drops the Legends out, who are fortunate their last 3 games are cakewalks to guarantee a playoff spot.
Rank - Team name - Standings - Synopsis - Change
1. Austin Lumberjacks (11-1) – A tremendous victory against Tucson, a slaughter really, leaves me convinced that Austin will be playing up a league for the next season. Impressive stat of the day, 7/7 on FGs, 6 from over 40 yards, 2 from 50+. The Blaze are next, who put a surprising battle to H-Town. (0)
2. Miami Canes (11-1) – Five touchdowns in a game that wasn’t against an entirely stripped team is a good sign for a team with repeated field goal issues, that is, taking too many. Nearly 50 rushes for 250 yards with a solid 5.1 yards per carry. Charlotte is next who is looking for a playoff push. (0)
3. Raving Mad Dawgs (10-2) – Tore the Space Pirates two or three new ones, not just one. Offense was “average” for a blowout with only 450 yards picked up, but held Roswell to NEGATIVE 2.5 yards, most of the damage in 9 sacks for over 40 yards. The Mad Dawgs could likely get to 14-2 this season. (0)
4. New Orleans Golden Kangaroos (10-2) – I believe we have a new BBB13 record, a 119 victory for the Golden Kangaroos over the Rifles who are in rebuilding mode under a new owner. Over 750 yards of offense will pad the stats of the Roos. Finale with Fresno could have playoff positioning implications. (0)
5. San Marcos Rivermen (9-3) – A simple, solid, methodical victory for the Rivermen over AP, who has a poor record but hasn’t really been blown out. Not much more to say about the win for the Rivermen than that. San Vasbarba could give San Marcos a surprising run in their next matchup. (0)
6. Anchorage Maulers (9-3) – Mauled the Chicago Thunder, but seem to be having red zone finishing issues. 4 field goals kicked within 40 yards, all from inside the red zone. The defense has no concerns, forcing 6 punts versus just 1 kicked. Maulers face Tucson next, who must bounce back from two losses in a row. (+1)
7. H-Town Oilers (9-3) – Surprising victory against the Blaze in that it was as close of a game as it was. Conceding 14 points in the fourth on two touchdown passes of 59 and 20 yards meant 4 field goals made the difference. H-Town is far from done with their schedule as they face good competition yet. (+1)
8. Dallas Strikers (9-3) – Knocked off the Legends to send them to a 3 game skid. The Strikers did well to hold onto a one possession lead for the majority of the second half to win this game. Three playoff contending teams are still to come, so the Strikers need to stay hot. (+1)
9. N.H. Hounds (9-3) – Upset by Buffalo in a 2 possession game sends the Hounds tumbling further down the rankings. Four turnovers were the death of this team today. They shouldn’t be in rankings trouble though, as they have a fairly soft schedule to finish off. (-3)
10. Collinsville Pirates (8-4) – Welcome to the Top Ten oh recently mighty Pirates. After an 0-4 start, the Pirates have not had a blemish since, taking care of business against lower teams and an upset of New Orleans as well. A ten game winning streak is believable, but two tough games to finish against Miami and Raving. (+1)
Out – Las Vegas Legends (8-4) – A three game losing streak drops the Legends out, who are fortunate their last 3 games are cakewalks to guarantee a playoff spot.
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