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Here's what I've come up with after seeing 5 regular season games.

Don't ask me who your wins or losses will come from. I looked at schedules, and guesstimated the balance of everyone's schedule. This is how I project the standings will finish, barring any major changes in rosters or tactics:

1. College 6-Year Plan (Scotty's Projection: 14-2)
The only test they've had thus far in Manitoba from the West. I expect them to maybe hit 1 more bump in the road vs. 1 of them 3 or 4 teams below them. Once again: Tactics & Builds > Levels This team is a prime example of it. Blanced offense, but more importantly, the #1 Scoring Defense in the East thus far giving up only 7.4 points per game.

2. Black River Rats (Scotty's Projection: 14-2)
Last undefeated team in the East, but it may not last long. They've got a some really tough games coming up against the competition they are surrounded by in this poll. Good tactics, plus overall solid builds make Black River a tough team to beat. #1 Rushing team in the East. Also the #4 Scoring Defense in the East.

3. Windsor Warhammers (Scotty's Projection: 13-3)
Not to be slighted, this team could very easily finish on top as well. #2 Rushing team AND #2 Defense make for a tough opponent. Only 1 bump in the road so far. The season finale between Windsor and Black River poptentially has major playoff seeding implications. It's possible they'll be battling for the #1 or #2 seed here. Stayed tuned.

4. Toronto Thunder (Scotty's Projection: 13-3)
Another team that can still easily finish on top. Far and away the top passing team in the conference with regards to production, putting up close to 400 yds per game through the air. Mighty Moncton was able to figure them out. Let's see if it opens the door for others to keep them down.

5. Mighty Moncton Nighthawks (Scotty's Projection: 12-4)
Speaking of MM...Another well coached, well built team. Very tough early schedule, but is poised to go on a good run. Should be battling for a first round homegame in the playoffs if they can keep things going.

6. Nova Scotia Lions (Scotty's Projection: 11-5)
2 out of the next 3 games could propel them higher quickly. They've played their schedule very well thus far. Look for Nova Scotia to continue to do some damage. 1 of 5 defenses to keep their opponents under 20 points per game.

7. Thunder Bay Marauders (Scotty's Projection: 10-6)
Excellent team that has lost a couple close games to really good opponents. This is another team that could easily prove my prediction wrong. The early toughness of their schedule may pay off in the long run. We haven't heard the last of the Marauders yet.

8. Napa Storm (Scotty's Projection: 10-6)
This is a team that is right there with the rest. Their season will be defined by a brutal stretch of their schedule from weeks 9-13. If they can get some quality wins in that strecth, they'll be right there in the mix.

9. Thunder Bay Hitmen (Scotty's Projection: 8-8)
Solid team with solid builds. This team had a very tough schedule to start the season. They could easily turn this around if they can find a way to knock off some tough teams. They have the talent to do it. They should find themselves in the running for the final playoff spot.

10. Port Dover Panthers (Scotty's Projection: 8-8)
Same as the Hitmen above. They've got the team to do it. The schedule makers gave them a very difficult schedule to start off the season. They could easily make a fool out of me and finish it off with 10 wins. Like Thunder Bay, they should find themselves battling for a final playoff spot.

11. Great Lakes Rum Runners (Scotty's Projection: 3-13)
This is where the official drop-off is. Sorry GLRR, but don't get mad, get even. You have solid builds, only problem being that you are out-leveled. This may be a case of needing better tactics, because I believe your talent is better than your record.

12. St. Catherine's Stompers (Scotty's Projection: 3-13)
This is another of the teams I project will win 3 or 4 games. Levels are there, but the builds and tactics leave a lot of room for improvement.

13. Yukon Effyourself (Scotty's Projection: 3-13)
I still think they could be a sleeper, but a playoff run is unlikely. They could put it together yet and squeeze out a few more wins, but I think they've got a little work to do.

14. Ottawa Storm Troopers (Scotty's Projection: 3-13)
Out-leveled by a mile. They'll need a season or 2 yet to compete in this league.

15. Quebec Eagles (Scotty's Projection: 1-15)
They'll get their win in week 11 against the team below, but they have a lot of work to do to compete in A#5. Another year of level-ups may help.

16. Guelph Cows (Scotty's Projection: Detroit Lions)
Not wasting more finger energy.


***Disclaimer: Scotty Boras nor his publisher claim to have any knowledge whatsoever. This is for entertainment purposes only. Mr. Boras is not liable for mortgages or vehicles lost as a result of wagers based on the above rankings. He does request, however, that if you bet based on the information above, and come out ahead, that you give him a chunk of your winnings. If not, you are a cheap ass.***

Good read Scott. Nice to get a clearer picture of the East.

6YP too high.

We've had the benefit of perfect chemistry for a long time. We'll see how much of an effect it has with our outside recruiting.

We're getting great players/agents. They're all just as good or better than what we have now, plus it's cheaper for us to have other agents boost the players on the team . But if chem is a big deal, we're about to find out.

Thanks for the shout out to my defense. This is going to be a great unit if recruiting keeps up the way it is.

Originally posted by BleedsOrangeAndBlue
6YP too high.

We've had the benefit of perfect chemistry for a long time. We'll see how much of an effect it has with our outside recruiting.

We're getting great players/agents. They're all just as good or better than what we have now, plus it's cheaper for us to have other agents boost the players on the team . But if chem is a big deal, we're about to find out.

Thanks for the shout out to my defense. This is going to be a great unit if recruiting keeps up the way it is.


You're being too modest.

A lot will be determined after a bunch of us rumble in the middle of the season.

I agree with you that it's all about the agents.
I've been lucky in Black River with the agents I have.
Every decision they make and agree to is 100% team, so my job as an owner has been easy.

I'll give a shout out to you and your GM's for gameplanning and tactics.
Not sure anyone in the league does this as well as you guys.

Yea GLRR I have been doing the Offense AI for a bit as the owner and noticed...I'm not that great at it...we are looking for a current player to take over if they have experience.

Originally posted by Scotty Boras


3. Windsor Warhammers (Scotty's Projection: 13-3)
Not to be slighted, this team could very easily finish on top as well. #2 Rushing team AND #2 Defense make for a tough opponent. Only 1 bump in the road so far. The season finale between Windsor and Black River poptentially has major playoff seeding implications. It's possible they'll be battling for the #1 or #2 seed here. Stayed tuned.




lol, that game sucked. Defence played great but the other team focused on every turnover and got a point from each including 2 def TD's.

Originally posted by BGrosietitan
Yea GLRR I have been doing the Offense AI for a bit as the owner and noticed...I'm not that great at it...we are looking for a current player to take over if they have experience.

It's hard to tell because you're outleveled.
Your tactics may be just fine. Open your tactics to me and I'll let you know! lol jk.

If it's any consolation, I don't know CRAP about AI.
I surrounded myself with good coordinators, and I stay out of their way.
I'm good at recruiting, players builds and operations (finances, stadium etc...)
It's my job to build a good roster and get people in the seats.
It's my OC and DC's job to win the game.

Don't feel bad if you think your AI isn't any good.
You're not alone. I'd be interested to take a poll on how many owners set their own tactics, and how many teams have OC/DC's do that.

lonewolf sets our OAI. Obviously I do the D. So that's at least one owner....

What's weird to me is that I DC for a guy (owner of the Baylor Bears) who owns every player on his own team but doesn't want to set up the AIs. Says he already spends too much time on there.

I know how much money that costs to buy/boost/custom your whole team. But then for it to just be sort of a flirting interest with the game is bizarre to me. Whatever, he likes it. We're 1-0 since I joined, knocking off the top ranked team in the league. It's fun for me, as it's like t6YP with no financial commitment.

I think Scotty, being the modest guy and poor trash-talker that he is is undervaluing the Rats...

I would suggest, having not watched a single East game but having played both teams that the Rats are slightly above C6YP, but that both teams are good and will be the top 2 in the east. This is your match-up for eastern playoff team without a major upset.

I think Windsor will have something to say about it as well.
The last game of the season is Black River vs. Windsor.

I guarantee that game will have major playoff implications.
Could be the difference in the #1 and #2 or possibly being home or away in the playoffs for someone.

Still too early to tell.
One thing's for sure, The Rats aren't a surprise anymore. We've got the target on our back now.

Windsor is definitely good. Combined with Rats and 6YP, they make up the top 3.

Bah we are giving up a lot of levels I'm proud to be ranked that high but I don't know. If we are though it is ALL Bleeds and his defense. My offense is only average.

As someone who lives in minnesota, I know what a great defense and no offense gets you...

Don't sell yourself short.




God, seriously, this forum is messed up. All this politeness and support, friendly advice and uplifting accolades.... is this really the internet?

Originally posted by bluemagus
As someone who lives in minnesota, I know what a great defense and no offense gets you...

Don't sell yourself short.

God, seriously, this forum is messed up. All this politeness and support, friendly advice and uplifting accolades.... is this really the internet?

Up your ass!

There...feel better?

#5 and 6 on this list play this weekend, Moncton and Nova Scotia, I can't wait for this game. Every time we play it's a 1 score game.

Regular season last year (38-31 Moncton)
http://goallineblitz.com/game/game.pl?game_id=255724

Conference Semi's last year (31-28 Nova Scotia)
http://goallineblitz.com/game/game.pl?game_id=284493