I just thought I really missed Ten's Power Rankings so I thought I'd do them. I know it's still early and there's alot of Football left to be played.Here's how things are looking to me at this Point.
The Home Boys ~ The #1-4 Seeds that are looking to host a Play-Off Game in the 1st Rd.
# Seed / Team / Break Down
1) Hamilton Hellcat's ~After coming off from there 166-6 Spanking by Texas Drillers in last Season's 1st Rd. Play-Off Game, Hamilton has had a great Off-Season and are looking to be the "Team to Beat" in Zeta. Behind the RB Tandem of Stick and Barnes they have silently put up almost 700 Yds. Rushing and 11TD's on the Ground showing there Rushing Attack is a force to be reckoned with. Even more impressive is with the Arm of J. Corson and the Receiving Crew that includes KC's and David G's 3TD's a piece.They have put up almost 900 Yards threw the Air and are 3rd in Receiving and 4th in Rushing in the League for a #9 Overall Offense in the League. They are also 3rd in the League against the Run and 8th Overall and Hitman 8 is again in the hunt for the Defensive MVP of the Conference. They have a tough Match-Up in 2 Weeks against the Outlaws and after that one we'll know alot more about the Hellcats.
2) Storm Lake Tornado's ~ Storm Lake was another Team that had a break-Out Season last year only to fall short in the 2nd Rd. of the Play-Offs to the now S9 AA#1 Champ,Texas Drillers 13-67.They lost a few Players in the Off-Season that hurt there Chemistry but got a few more Players and are still in Zeta's Elite.They have a great 3 Headed Backfield in Smitty,Huff and Plow with Plow getting the bulk of the Load.They have a good QB Rotation in Toast and Hampton that combined have 7 TD's and 0 INT's. They also Spread the Ball around really good connecting with 7 different WR's.They have looked really good so far against some Suspect Teams.They now have the Razor Nation coming to Town and now we will have an idea of how good they really are. Led by the All-Pro RDE Flex and one of the Hardest Hitting SS's in the Conference in Zach Wilson they'll have to show there Defense is as good as Advertised to slow down the Razors Offense.
3) G-Long Outlaws ~ G-Long Under achieved as usual last Season and still made the Play-Offs only to be crushed by a more dominate Storm Lake Team 31-58. Now back in AA #1 for another Season they are looking to prove they can take the next step up to AAA.First they have to Win the Games they should in the Reg. Season.After having a really good Turn Over Ratio this Off-Season they have almost the same Team intact.Led by a Bruising Ground Game in Steam Engine,Rumble,and Steam Roller they are looking to try and prove they can keep up with the Elite Teams in Zeta. They have a great QB Tandem in Rocket and Gallaghar and are looking to Spread the Ball around to there many Weapons in the Receiving Game. They should have some success with one of the best O-Lines in Zeta. Where they are really improved is with there Defense as there still led by "Seahorse" (as he is called sometimes and the only DC the Outlaws has ever known) they are looking to create some confusion with there Multiple Sets and Exotic Blitz Packages. With one of the Best D-Lines in the League and a much improved Secondary G-Long looks to be a tough Opponent for anyone this Season.The only question mark for the Outlaws is the ST's Units.
4) Orlando Lighting Bolts ~ Orlando is another Hold-Over from last year that looks good and don't have any glaring holes.After losing a few the could've Won last year, they had a tough 1st Rd. Match-Up with Oakland Suppressors that they couldn't over come. Now back and looking stronger than ever the Bolts are ready to make a Title Run. Led by there Hall of Fame QB, U-Tex, They should clean house this year in Zeta.With a stout Roster and plenty of talent the Bolts could very easily be the #1 Seed at the end of the Year and have Home Field Advantage through-out the Play-Offs. With there All American WR Boo, Backs Kickin' and Lynch and an O-Line than can move a School Bus, The Offense is set to roll through some Teams. Defensively they have one (If not) the best CB in the League in D-Ray and with Prof.X still in the mix the Secondary is still very solid.The Defensive Front is very Stout as well whether in a 4-3 or 3-4.
The Road Warriors ~ The #5-8 Seeds looking to go on the Road in the 1st Rd.
5) Hawaii Islanders ~ After coming off a Marginal 8-8 Season last year and missing the Play-Offs the Islanders have bounced back nicely. They had a good Off-Season and have a Team now that they can build off of.They have the Players on Defense and have some good Skill Players on Offense led by there Dynamic Back, Andrew but there O-Line still has some work to do.Look for hawaii to be a force next Season as they aren't quite there yet but have made great strides in building the Franchise.
6) Razorback Nation ~ This is a well Coached Team and has some Players that can get the job done.They finished 14-2 last Season and are riding high right now.They have a formittable O-Line and that will help them Win some Games.The Defense has Play makers but at the end of the day they just don't have enough Talent to get the job done against some of these Teams in Zeta and that will bring them back down some.The foundation is there but this Team is just not quite there.They should be in good shape next Season and really do some damage.
7) Ottawa Ryno's ~ This is a good Team that is on there way as well.Didn't have the Off-Season they would have liked and just didn't get enough holes filled.They will still sneak up on some Teams this Season and I'm sure they will catch at least 1 or 2 Teams sleeping. Look for the Ryno's to shape things up and keep it interesting in Zeta in the middle of the Pack.
8) Chattahoochee Chumbags ~ This is a solid Team and they will lose some close ones but they can very easily finish with a # 5th or 6th Seed this Year depending on how good the Team can stick together. They are just coming off a heart-breaker they could have easily Won against the Razor Nation.In a hole at 0-2 I look for them to Rebound but not enough to do much.
In the Hunt ~ Teams on the Bubble trying to make the Play-Offs
Don't waste much ink on these guys
9) Dresden Destroyers
10) Hella Homebrews
11) Coral City Silver Sharks
The Home Boys ~ The #1-4 Seeds that are looking to host a Play-Off Game in the 1st Rd.
# Seed / Team / Break Down
1) Hamilton Hellcat's ~After coming off from there 166-6 Spanking by Texas Drillers in last Season's 1st Rd. Play-Off Game, Hamilton has had a great Off-Season and are looking to be the "Team to Beat" in Zeta. Behind the RB Tandem of Stick and Barnes they have silently put up almost 700 Yds. Rushing and 11TD's on the Ground showing there Rushing Attack is a force to be reckoned with. Even more impressive is with the Arm of J. Corson and the Receiving Crew that includes KC's and David G's 3TD's a piece.They have put up almost 900 Yards threw the Air and are 3rd in Receiving and 4th in Rushing in the League for a #9 Overall Offense in the League. They are also 3rd in the League against the Run and 8th Overall and Hitman 8 is again in the hunt for the Defensive MVP of the Conference. They have a tough Match-Up in 2 Weeks against the Outlaws and after that one we'll know alot more about the Hellcats.
2) Storm Lake Tornado's ~ Storm Lake was another Team that had a break-Out Season last year only to fall short in the 2nd Rd. of the Play-Offs to the now S9 AA#1 Champ,Texas Drillers 13-67.They lost a few Players in the Off-Season that hurt there Chemistry but got a few more Players and are still in Zeta's Elite.They have a great 3 Headed Backfield in Smitty,Huff and Plow with Plow getting the bulk of the Load.They have a good QB Rotation in Toast and Hampton that combined have 7 TD's and 0 INT's. They also Spread the Ball around really good connecting with 7 different WR's.They have looked really good so far against some Suspect Teams.They now have the Razor Nation coming to Town and now we will have an idea of how good they really are. Led by the All-Pro RDE Flex and one of the Hardest Hitting SS's in the Conference in Zach Wilson they'll have to show there Defense is as good as Advertised to slow down the Razors Offense.
3) G-Long Outlaws ~ G-Long Under achieved as usual last Season and still made the Play-Offs only to be crushed by a more dominate Storm Lake Team 31-58. Now back in AA #1 for another Season they are looking to prove they can take the next step up to AAA.First they have to Win the Games they should in the Reg. Season.After having a really good Turn Over Ratio this Off-Season they have almost the same Team intact.Led by a Bruising Ground Game in Steam Engine,Rumble,and Steam Roller they are looking to try and prove they can keep up with the Elite Teams in Zeta. They have a great QB Tandem in Rocket and Gallaghar and are looking to Spread the Ball around to there many Weapons in the Receiving Game. They should have some success with one of the best O-Lines in Zeta. Where they are really improved is with there Defense as there still led by "Seahorse" (as he is called sometimes and the only DC the Outlaws has ever known) they are looking to create some confusion with there Multiple Sets and Exotic Blitz Packages. With one of the Best D-Lines in the League and a much improved Secondary G-Long looks to be a tough Opponent for anyone this Season.The only question mark for the Outlaws is the ST's Units.
4) Orlando Lighting Bolts ~ Orlando is another Hold-Over from last year that looks good and don't have any glaring holes.After losing a few the could've Won last year, they had a tough 1st Rd. Match-Up with Oakland Suppressors that they couldn't over come. Now back and looking stronger than ever the Bolts are ready to make a Title Run. Led by there Hall of Fame QB, U-Tex, They should clean house this year in Zeta.With a stout Roster and plenty of talent the Bolts could very easily be the #1 Seed at the end of the Year and have Home Field Advantage through-out the Play-Offs. With there All American WR Boo, Backs Kickin' and Lynch and an O-Line than can move a School Bus, The Offense is set to roll through some Teams. Defensively they have one (If not) the best CB in the League in D-Ray and with Prof.X still in the mix the Secondary is still very solid.The Defensive Front is very Stout as well whether in a 4-3 or 3-4.
The Road Warriors ~ The #5-8 Seeds looking to go on the Road in the 1st Rd.
5) Hawaii Islanders ~ After coming off a Marginal 8-8 Season last year and missing the Play-Offs the Islanders have bounced back nicely. They had a good Off-Season and have a Team now that they can build off of.They have the Players on Defense and have some good Skill Players on Offense led by there Dynamic Back, Andrew but there O-Line still has some work to do.Look for hawaii to be a force next Season as they aren't quite there yet but have made great strides in building the Franchise.
6) Razorback Nation ~ This is a well Coached Team and has some Players that can get the job done.They finished 14-2 last Season and are riding high right now.They have a formittable O-Line and that will help them Win some Games.The Defense has Play makers but at the end of the day they just don't have enough Talent to get the job done against some of these Teams in Zeta and that will bring them back down some.The foundation is there but this Team is just not quite there.They should be in good shape next Season and really do some damage.
7) Ottawa Ryno's ~ This is a good Team that is on there way as well.Didn't have the Off-Season they would have liked and just didn't get enough holes filled.They will still sneak up on some Teams this Season and I'm sure they will catch at least 1 or 2 Teams sleeping. Look for the Ryno's to shape things up and keep it interesting in Zeta in the middle of the Pack.
8) Chattahoochee Chumbags ~ This is a solid Team and they will lose some close ones but they can very easily finish with a # 5th or 6th Seed this Year depending on how good the Team can stick together. They are just coming off a heart-breaker they could have easily Won against the Razor Nation.In a hole at 0-2 I look for them to Rebound but not enough to do much.
In the Hunt ~ Teams on the Bubble trying to make the Play-Offs
Don't waste much ink on these guys
9) Dresden Destroyers
10) Hella Homebrews
11) Coral City Silver Sharks
Edited by sehorn31 on Jun 23, 2009 19:25:14
Edited by sehorn31 on Jun 23, 2009 18:57:40
