hey all,
Sorry I've been away for a bit. My Jeep got stolen and that whole thing kinda took over my life for a few days.
Here's the year end power rankings. I won't do one after next week as I don't know enough about the Eastern Conference teams to judge how the games affect our rankings.
Hope you all enjoyed the power rankings this year. I really enjoy the BBB 1 so I might do them again next year.
1.Oklahoma City Spartans 15-0-0
Previous rank: 1 High: 1 Low:1
Can anyone be all that surprised that OKC finishes the year atop the power rankings? Florida was surprisingly the only team that came really close. I think everyone is penciling the OKC to head to the Championship game and praying that someone bumps them off so the rest of us have a chance.
2. Los Angeles Reign 14-1-0
Previous rank: 2 High:2 Low:6
The best of the rest. Anchored by a ferocious defence, their offense throughout the year showed they were no joke. Tyrone “Tank” Jackson led the western conference in rushing with almost 1400 yards. They had some close games throughout the year though so if anyone is susceptible to an upset in the playoffs, its probably the Reign.
3. Over The Rhine Red Dots 12-3-0
Previous rank:3 High: 3 Low:9
They had tough back to back losses to LA and San Jose early in the year and haven’t looked back since. The play of QB Canton Cannon really fell off towards the end of the year but the steady presence of Cooter Splitter at RB and a steady defence kept them in the mix. When they are good, they’re great but they can’t afford to look past anyone as that’s when problems happen.
4. Florida Bulls 11-4-0
Previous rank: 6 High: 4 Low:9
They finish with their highest place in the rankings yet, largely on the strength of their game against OKC. They’ve been hot and cold this year, as has their marquee player Drill Bit Taylor. DBT tends to disappear in big games…they need him to be big in the playoffs.
5. San Jose Chupacabra 11-4-0
Previous rank: 4 High:4 Low:13
Had a huge win against the Voodoo and a heartbreaking loss against the Reign in two late games. But the offense in San Jose is finally clicking, making them a dangerous team to play in the postseason.
6. South Otto Fragile Porcelain Mice 10-5-0
Previous rank: 7 High: 6 Low:9
South Otto played comeback kid in the second half of the season. No team has consistently played their opponents so tight and tough. If they can keep their foundation in tact for next season, look for a top three finish.
7. Little Haiti Voodoo 10-5-0
Previous rank: 5 High:3 Low:10
They’ve got as much talent as anyone but often underperform against lower tier teams. They’re currently slotted to face OTR in the first round of the playoffs who squeaked by them 19-16 in the regular season. Should be a good one.
8. Fresno Fire 7-8-0
Previous rank:9 High:3 Low:9
Haven’t just lost 3 in a row but have been crushed. They’re trying to limp into the playoffs as the ceremonial victim to OKC but with a season finale against the Boston Massacre, don’t count on it.
9. Reno Marauders 7-8-0
Previous rank: 8 High: 2 Low:9
Would probably have the last playoff spot sown up if not for a loss to the upstart Bay Area Bastards. As it is, they’re the favourite to take the last playoff spot with a winnable game against the East’s 11th ranked team Syracuse.
10 . Bay Area Bastards 6-9-0
Previous rank: 11 High: 10 Low:13
Went on a three game win streak, highlighted with a win over Reno. Would have an outside shot at a playoff spot except they close against the Wise Monkeys. If they can keep their team together and work on their gameplans, they will make the playoffs next year.
11 . Vallonia BeaverHunters 5-10-0
Previous rank: 12 High: 10 Low:16
Early season problems doomed their season. They’ve played up and down football but have shown that they can hang with some of the conference’s better teams.
12. Colorado Springs Flyers 3-12-0
Previous rank: 10 High: 3 Low:12
Probably the disappointment of the season. Went from a contender last season to a walkthrough this season. With 7 million in the bank, expect them to make a lot of moves on the FA market.
13. Minden Musketeers 4-11-0
Previous rank: 13 High: 11 Low:15
I predicted at the beginning of the year that they’d win some games….They did….four. They probably could have had one or two more if not for the horrendous play of QB Chris Lightning. 38 interceptions…..yes, 38. Yet, they refused to replace him as starter. This team will not win more than 6 games on a season so long as Lightning is at the helm.
14. Oklahoma City Outlaws 2-13-0
Previous rank:15 High:8 Low:16
The Outlaws played a useful role this year as the warmup for teams to play the Spartans. They have a load of work to do to make any noise in BBB 1.
15. Minnesota Americans 2-13-0
Previous rank: 14 High: 10 Low:15
An ineffective offense and poor front office management are not the two hallmarks you want for a franchise. They suck.
16. Candy Mountain Unicorns (formerly known as the Boston Boogie Monsters) 1-14-0
Previous rank: 16 High: 12 Low:16
Just when things couldn’t get worse for Boston they get renamed the Candy Mountain Unicorns, officially making them the worst AND gayest team in the Western Conference. Good luck Deacon…you’ll need it.
Sorry I've been away for a bit. My Jeep got stolen and that whole thing kinda took over my life for a few days.
Here's the year end power rankings. I won't do one after next week as I don't know enough about the Eastern Conference teams to judge how the games affect our rankings.
Hope you all enjoyed the power rankings this year. I really enjoy the BBB 1 so I might do them again next year.
1.Oklahoma City Spartans 15-0-0
Previous rank: 1 High: 1 Low:1
Can anyone be all that surprised that OKC finishes the year atop the power rankings? Florida was surprisingly the only team that came really close. I think everyone is penciling the OKC to head to the Championship game and praying that someone bumps them off so the rest of us have a chance.
2. Los Angeles Reign 14-1-0
Previous rank: 2 High:2 Low:6
The best of the rest. Anchored by a ferocious defence, their offense throughout the year showed they were no joke. Tyrone “Tank” Jackson led the western conference in rushing with almost 1400 yards. They had some close games throughout the year though so if anyone is susceptible to an upset in the playoffs, its probably the Reign.
3. Over The Rhine Red Dots 12-3-0
Previous rank:3 High: 3 Low:9
They had tough back to back losses to LA and San Jose early in the year and haven’t looked back since. The play of QB Canton Cannon really fell off towards the end of the year but the steady presence of Cooter Splitter at RB and a steady defence kept them in the mix. When they are good, they’re great but they can’t afford to look past anyone as that’s when problems happen.
4. Florida Bulls 11-4-0
Previous rank: 6 High: 4 Low:9
They finish with their highest place in the rankings yet, largely on the strength of their game against OKC. They’ve been hot and cold this year, as has their marquee player Drill Bit Taylor. DBT tends to disappear in big games…they need him to be big in the playoffs.
5. San Jose Chupacabra 11-4-0
Previous rank: 4 High:4 Low:13
Had a huge win against the Voodoo and a heartbreaking loss against the Reign in two late games. But the offense in San Jose is finally clicking, making them a dangerous team to play in the postseason.
6. South Otto Fragile Porcelain Mice 10-5-0
Previous rank: 7 High: 6 Low:9
South Otto played comeback kid in the second half of the season. No team has consistently played their opponents so tight and tough. If they can keep their foundation in tact for next season, look for a top three finish.
7. Little Haiti Voodoo 10-5-0
Previous rank: 5 High:3 Low:10
They’ve got as much talent as anyone but often underperform against lower tier teams. They’re currently slotted to face OTR in the first round of the playoffs who squeaked by them 19-16 in the regular season. Should be a good one.
8. Fresno Fire 7-8-0
Previous rank:9 High:3 Low:9
Haven’t just lost 3 in a row but have been crushed. They’re trying to limp into the playoffs as the ceremonial victim to OKC but with a season finale against the Boston Massacre, don’t count on it.
9. Reno Marauders 7-8-0
Previous rank: 8 High: 2 Low:9
Would probably have the last playoff spot sown up if not for a loss to the upstart Bay Area Bastards. As it is, they’re the favourite to take the last playoff spot with a winnable game against the East’s 11th ranked team Syracuse.
10 . Bay Area Bastards 6-9-0
Previous rank: 11 High: 10 Low:13
Went on a three game win streak, highlighted with a win over Reno. Would have an outside shot at a playoff spot except they close against the Wise Monkeys. If they can keep their team together and work on their gameplans, they will make the playoffs next year.
11 . Vallonia BeaverHunters 5-10-0
Previous rank: 12 High: 10 Low:16
Early season problems doomed their season. They’ve played up and down football but have shown that they can hang with some of the conference’s better teams.
12. Colorado Springs Flyers 3-12-0
Previous rank: 10 High: 3 Low:12
Probably the disappointment of the season. Went from a contender last season to a walkthrough this season. With 7 million in the bank, expect them to make a lot of moves on the FA market.
13. Minden Musketeers 4-11-0
Previous rank: 13 High: 11 Low:15
I predicted at the beginning of the year that they’d win some games….They did….four. They probably could have had one or two more if not for the horrendous play of QB Chris Lightning. 38 interceptions…..yes, 38. Yet, they refused to replace him as starter. This team will not win more than 6 games on a season so long as Lightning is at the helm.
14. Oklahoma City Outlaws 2-13-0
Previous rank:15 High:8 Low:16
The Outlaws played a useful role this year as the warmup for teams to play the Spartans. They have a load of work to do to make any noise in BBB 1.
15. Minnesota Americans 2-13-0
Previous rank: 14 High: 10 Low:15
An ineffective offense and poor front office management are not the two hallmarks you want for a franchise. They suck.
16. Candy Mountain Unicorns (formerly known as the Boston Boogie Monsters) 1-14-0
Previous rank: 16 High: 12 Low:16
Just when things couldn’t get worse for Boston they get renamed the Candy Mountain Unicorns, officially making them the worst AND gayest team in the Western Conference. Good luck Deacon…you’ll need it.
Last edited Jul 11, 2008 14:42:11
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