01) Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies {CANADA} (4-0) (3-0 in-conference)
The Duckies are on a mission, and their win over a tough Cobden squad has me convinced they can return to World League this season.
02) Palm Bay Palookas {USA} (4-0) (3-0 in-conference)
Nobody has come within 21 points of the Palookas yet, not even the always-strong Choppin Broccoli. Until KC or Austin play someone stronger and beat them, the Palookas stay on top in USA.
03) KC's Metro Choppers {USA} (4-0) (3-0 in-conference)
Looking quite strong, with impressive wins over Burnside and Orlando on their resume. If they beat another top-tier team, they could vault Palm Bay in my rankings.
04) Choppin Broccoli {USA} (3-1) (2-1 in-conference)
The loss to the Palookas is forgiveable, and they were right in that game until the final 4 minutes. Their offense is rolling, but it needs to be with the cracks their defense is showing. 20 points allowed to El Camino? Not good.
05) Oseberg Vikings {CANADA} (4-0) (3-0 in-conference)
Looking strong, though their schedule so far is a little weaker than the teams above them.
06) Cobden Muskrats {CANADA} (3-1) (2-1 in-conference)
They fought hard against the Duckies, and I like to reward that. They've won their other games, including Game 1 against Cincinnati, and I think the Muskrats can put together a strong season.
07) Puffington Magic Dragons {CANADA} (3-1) (2-1 in-conference)
Almost knocked off Oseberg, and their D has been on lockdown against everyone else. The Dragons are tough, and nobody in their right mind wants a piece of them right now.
08) Burnside Bandits {CANADA} (3-1) (3-0 in-conference)
Played KC Metro down to the wire in Game 1, though they've come a bit back down to earth since then, letting Bilderberg and Vicious give them a bit of a fight. Still a strong team, though.
09) Legacy's Runnin With The Real McCoys {CANADA} (4-0) (3-0 in-conference)
Undefeated, but their schedule hasn't been that challenging thus far, and they haven't really impressed me yet. There's still time though.
10) Austin Wineswilling Fancy Boys {USA} (4-0) (3-0 in-conference)
Taking care of business so far, but their strongest win is South Georgia. Can they hang with the big boys? Signs point to yes, but they need to prove it on the field.
11) Dallas Paladins {CANADA} (4-0) (3-0 in-conference)
Also undefeated, but their schedule has been even weaker than the Real McCoys, and they probably should've done better against The Gun Circus.
12) Cincinnati Shockers {USA} (3-1) (3-0 in-conference)
Also taking care of business against their weaker opponents, but that Week 1 loss to a strong Cobden team suggests they may have troubles against stronger teams.
13) College Station Aggies {USA} (3-1) (3-0 in-conference)
Got stomped by the Duckies, but they've bounced back with 3 solid wins and could easily be stronger than Cincinnati. Just hard to tell this early.
14) Vicious Circle {CANADA} (2-2) (1-2 in-conference)
Utterly demolished BC, and looked pretty feisty against the Real McCoys. VC is always sneaky-good, and they could surprise a couple of top teams this season.
15) Victoria Teabaggers {CANADA} (1-3) (0-3 in-conference)
Can't quite seem to pull it all together against a tough early schedule. It's just a matter of time before Victoria starts notching some wins though, and once their Chemistry comes up a bit they could surprise people later.
16) All The King's Royal Men {USA} (2-2) (2-1 in-conference)
Chem issues are taking their toll on the Royal Men, but they're starting to find their footing, and I think they could put together a surprise run to close out the season. They've been too good for too long to write them off now.
17) Orlando Midget Mafia {USA} (1-3) (1-2 in-conference)
A vicious early slate of games combined with low Chemistry are hitting Orlando hard at the worst possible moment. Once their Chem recovers though, look out… Orlando could be dangerous later in the season, and their toughest games are behind them now.
18) Dot Bilderberg Agency {CANADA} (1-3) (1-2 in-conference)
They're showing some fight in all of their games, but they can't seem to pull it all together, and I'm not sure they have what it takes to reach the playoffs.
19) South Georgia Growl {USA} (1-3) (0-3 in-conference)
Just got absolutely embarassed by the Royal Men 76-0. The Growl are a team with a proud history and a solid roster, but they are under-performing even for a squad with 60 Chem, and they still have some tough games ahead of them. This just might not be their season.
20) BC Lions {CANADA} (2-2) (1-2 in-conference)
Got absolutely thumped by Puffington and Vicious, and those aren't even the strongest teams they'll face. This could be a long season for BC.
21) The Gun Circus {CANADA} (1-3) (1-2 in-conference)
Looked feisty against Dallas and South Georgia, but looked just awful against Cobden. They could upset someone good this season, but that's probably their ceiling. Just too inconsistent to do anything more.
22) State Of Franklin Patriots {USA} (1-3) (1-2 in-conference)
Finally notched a win, even if it was against Hillbilly, but they've given up 50+ in each of their 3 losses. They may not have the ammo to stake their claim in this league, much like their namesake.
23) Sunday Funday {CANADA} (1-3) (0-3 in-conference)
A young roster isn't doing them any favors in this league. At least they beat Chicago in Game 1 though.
24) Nevada Farm Boys {USA} (1-3) (1-2 in-conference)
Nevada always plays better than they have any right to with their roster. That's still not very good, mind you, but ya gotta hang your hat on something, I guess.
25) Chicago Bears 85 {USA} (1-3) (1-2 in-conference)
They're getting absolutely hammered out there, and when you can only beat a CPU squad by 62, you know you have issues.
26) GLB Gridiron Aces {USA} (0-4) (0-3 in-conference)
Terrible on all fronts… only 14 points scored on offense in 4 games, and they've given up 60+ on defense in every game.
27) Hillbilly Coondogs {USA} (1-3) (0-3 in-conference)
Probably about the same as GLB Gridiron, but I gave Gridiron the edge for at least facing a tougher schedule so far.
28) El Camino {CANADA} (1-3) (1-2 in-conference)
Absolutely horrid in all phases. At least they beat Drunk Masterminds though.
29) Drunk Masterminds {CANADA} (0-4) (0-3 in-conference)
That is one ugly roster, but at least they've put some points on the board a couple of times.
30) Southern Storm {USA} (1-3) (1-2 in-conference)
CPU-owned. At least they beat Tampa Bay, though, thanks to not having to deal with the penalty that CPU dots get on human-owned teams like Tampa had to deal with.
31) Grande Torino {CANADA} (0-4) (0-3 in-conference)
Hard to get much worse than this. Only 15 human dots on the roster, and they're all terrible.
32) Tampa Bay Turbulence {USA} (0-4) (0-3 in-conference)
Empty-roster. Harmless team.
The Duckies are on a mission, and their win over a tough Cobden squad has me convinced they can return to World League this season.
02) Palm Bay Palookas {USA} (4-0) (3-0 in-conference)
Nobody has come within 21 points of the Palookas yet, not even the always-strong Choppin Broccoli. Until KC or Austin play someone stronger and beat them, the Palookas stay on top in USA.
03) KC's Metro Choppers {USA} (4-0) (3-0 in-conference)
Looking quite strong, with impressive wins over Burnside and Orlando on their resume. If they beat another top-tier team, they could vault Palm Bay in my rankings.
04) Choppin Broccoli {USA} (3-1) (2-1 in-conference)
The loss to the Palookas is forgiveable, and they were right in that game until the final 4 minutes. Their offense is rolling, but it needs to be with the cracks their defense is showing. 20 points allowed to El Camino? Not good.
05) Oseberg Vikings {CANADA} (4-0) (3-0 in-conference)
Looking strong, though their schedule so far is a little weaker than the teams above them.
06) Cobden Muskrats {CANADA} (3-1) (2-1 in-conference)
They fought hard against the Duckies, and I like to reward that. They've won their other games, including Game 1 against Cincinnati, and I think the Muskrats can put together a strong season.
07) Puffington Magic Dragons {CANADA} (3-1) (2-1 in-conference)
Almost knocked off Oseberg, and their D has been on lockdown against everyone else. The Dragons are tough, and nobody in their right mind wants a piece of them right now.
08) Burnside Bandits {CANADA} (3-1) (3-0 in-conference)
Played KC Metro down to the wire in Game 1, though they've come a bit back down to earth since then, letting Bilderberg and Vicious give them a bit of a fight. Still a strong team, though.
09) Legacy's Runnin With The Real McCoys {CANADA} (4-0) (3-0 in-conference)
Undefeated, but their schedule hasn't been that challenging thus far, and they haven't really impressed me yet. There's still time though.
10) Austin Wineswilling Fancy Boys {USA} (4-0) (3-0 in-conference)
Taking care of business so far, but their strongest win is South Georgia. Can they hang with the big boys? Signs point to yes, but they need to prove it on the field.
11) Dallas Paladins {CANADA} (4-0) (3-0 in-conference)
Also undefeated, but their schedule has been even weaker than the Real McCoys, and they probably should've done better against The Gun Circus.
12) Cincinnati Shockers {USA} (3-1) (3-0 in-conference)
Also taking care of business against their weaker opponents, but that Week 1 loss to a strong Cobden team suggests they may have troubles against stronger teams.
13) College Station Aggies {USA} (3-1) (3-0 in-conference)
Got stomped by the Duckies, but they've bounced back with 3 solid wins and could easily be stronger than Cincinnati. Just hard to tell this early.
14) Vicious Circle {CANADA} (2-2) (1-2 in-conference)
Utterly demolished BC, and looked pretty feisty against the Real McCoys. VC is always sneaky-good, and they could surprise a couple of top teams this season.
15) Victoria Teabaggers {CANADA} (1-3) (0-3 in-conference)
Can't quite seem to pull it all together against a tough early schedule. It's just a matter of time before Victoria starts notching some wins though, and once their Chemistry comes up a bit they could surprise people later.
16) All The King's Royal Men {USA} (2-2) (2-1 in-conference)
Chem issues are taking their toll on the Royal Men, but they're starting to find their footing, and I think they could put together a surprise run to close out the season. They've been too good for too long to write them off now.
17) Orlando Midget Mafia {USA} (1-3) (1-2 in-conference)
A vicious early slate of games combined with low Chemistry are hitting Orlando hard at the worst possible moment. Once their Chem recovers though, look out… Orlando could be dangerous later in the season, and their toughest games are behind them now.
18) Dot Bilderberg Agency {CANADA} (1-3) (1-2 in-conference)
They're showing some fight in all of their games, but they can't seem to pull it all together, and I'm not sure they have what it takes to reach the playoffs.
19) South Georgia Growl {USA} (1-3) (0-3 in-conference)
Just got absolutely embarassed by the Royal Men 76-0. The Growl are a team with a proud history and a solid roster, but they are under-performing even for a squad with 60 Chem, and they still have some tough games ahead of them. This just might not be their season.
20) BC Lions {CANADA} (2-2) (1-2 in-conference)
Got absolutely thumped by Puffington and Vicious, and those aren't even the strongest teams they'll face. This could be a long season for BC.
21) The Gun Circus {CANADA} (1-3) (1-2 in-conference)
Looked feisty against Dallas and South Georgia, but looked just awful against Cobden. They could upset someone good this season, but that's probably their ceiling. Just too inconsistent to do anything more.
22) State Of Franklin Patriots {USA} (1-3) (1-2 in-conference)
Finally notched a win, even if it was against Hillbilly, but they've given up 50+ in each of their 3 losses. They may not have the ammo to stake their claim in this league, much like their namesake.
23) Sunday Funday {CANADA} (1-3) (0-3 in-conference)
A young roster isn't doing them any favors in this league. At least they beat Chicago in Game 1 though.
24) Nevada Farm Boys {USA} (1-3) (1-2 in-conference)
Nevada always plays better than they have any right to with their roster. That's still not very good, mind you, but ya gotta hang your hat on something, I guess.
25) Chicago Bears 85 {USA} (1-3) (1-2 in-conference)
They're getting absolutely hammered out there, and when you can only beat a CPU squad by 62, you know you have issues.
26) GLB Gridiron Aces {USA} (0-4) (0-3 in-conference)
Terrible on all fronts… only 14 points scored on offense in 4 games, and they've given up 60+ on defense in every game.
27) Hillbilly Coondogs {USA} (1-3) (0-3 in-conference)
Probably about the same as GLB Gridiron, but I gave Gridiron the edge for at least facing a tougher schedule so far.
28) El Camino {CANADA} (1-3) (1-2 in-conference)
Absolutely horrid in all phases. At least they beat Drunk Masterminds though.
29) Drunk Masterminds {CANADA} (0-4) (0-3 in-conference)
That is one ugly roster, but at least they've put some points on the board a couple of times.
30) Southern Storm {USA} (1-3) (1-2 in-conference)
CPU-owned. At least they beat Tampa Bay, though, thanks to not having to deal with the penalty that CPU dots get on human-owned teams like Tampa had to deal with.
31) Grande Torino {CANADA} (0-4) (0-3 in-conference)
Hard to get much worse than this. Only 15 human dots on the roster, and they're all terrible.
32) Tampa Bay Turbulence {USA} (0-4) (0-3 in-conference)
Empty-roster. Harmless team.
