20 Voters this time and here are their picks for the top 16
1. Valhalla
Walker1-WL champs and 4-0 so far
Stobie-WL champions... Until they lose they hold this spot.
W_Alloy-77% passing completions and holding opponents under 1 YPC
Jeff Buckley-Da best
Cowtesticles2001-kicked Bonn's ass
Ryan Grant 25-just have flat out destroyed everybody so far
Junior McSpiffy-They have WL talking... about dots. *THAT* should tell you how good they are.
Timetoshine-Beta-- I think we're entering a very dangerous time. Valhalla has set itself up, decided it's in charge.
gmathiasf- I don't think there's much doubt about #1 here
2. Chocolate Blaze
W1- One of the few dominant USA teams left
ST-- Defense has been lights out, but no star teams played yet.
WA-- Clearly a step above MPHD/MoD right now, need to prove it in week 5
JB-{BL} second only to {r87}
CT-haven't been challenged yet
RG-have a tough 2 games back to back, if they win both impressively, they will move up
JM-Would love to wait until week five to rank them
TTS-Bort is going to nerf their passing game soon, sorry.
gm-May be the only team that can challenge Valhalla
3. Machu Picchu Hidden Dragons
W1-Pretty sure we still don't know how taut is so rich
ST-No elite games yet, though D is holding teams down.
WA-Even with decline I think they will cruise through Alpha
JB-buying the bronze
CT-4-0...Hey they beat Providence and they're from CPL
RG-Played the Radicals well, interested to see how they play boston
JMS-Only real game to judge them by so far is their opener against Providence, and the handled their business.
TTS-Their name reminds me of Macho Man Randy Savage and they have championship potential.
gm-Keep declining please!
4. Ministry of Dotball
W1-Never lost a regular season game tbh
ST-Offense is on a tear, but wtf is up with their D?
WA-Offense is as powerful as ever but they need to figure out some things on defense to beat the top 2
JB-loldrinkin
CT--how about that prevent D?
RG- Defense is a little sloppy, but their offense is carrying them for now
JMS-Crazy points, man.... crazy.
TTS-Corny name is corny
gm-Dee FENSE....Dee FENSE
5. Lincoln Navigators
w1-USA's all star team is solid
st- No close games yet, but Dakar has something to prove. Wonder how it shakes up after this game?
wa- Biggest drop off on this list right now is #4 to #5, still I wouldn't be surprised to see them finish 15-1
jb-- if Sik gets on Altitude more they could overtake Providence
ct-4-0 in lolalpha
rg- really haven't played anybody yet, but they are beating who they need to beat big.
jms-- Really wish they'd named their team "Assassins" rather than "Navigators," but that's just me.
tts-- Playing ring around the halfback
gm-Only USAPL team to ever beat Dakar in WL. Rematch is probably for the 2 seed again
6.Providence Radicals
w1-Only loss is to taut
st-- Showing some promise with wins but can they hold the spot?
wa- next two games should determine if they get a home playoff game; I think they will
jb-- CPL imo
ct-played a tight game against MPHD...3 solid wins against sub par WL team
rg-- after getting stuck with MPHD for their out of conference game, they have stepped up.
jms- No shame in losing to Machu Pichu
tts-After a hot preseason, MPHD put the fire out but they got back on track.
gm-Offense isn't as good as the best teams in Zeta. Game against Bonn may end up deciding who gets a home playoff game at the end of the season
7.Dakar Dragons
w1-Undefeated, but some close calls keep them lower
st- Recent win over Haliblack has good movement. Game with Lincoln might shift standings.
wa-- look very solid in all aspects except maybe their passing game
jb-where else could I put them but 9th?
ct- Dakar playing some good dot ball against some decent teams
rg- they have beaten 2 teams i expected to do very well this season, they have earned the spot
jms- Done well against a solid-but-not-overwhelming schedule.
tts-I am interested to see what they do weeks 8 and 10 but so far so good.
gm- 5 CPL teams in first 8 games of schedule. Doesn't get much easier than that.
8.Bonn Dynamo
gm-Haven't looked great in some of their wins, but they usually start slow anyways. Big game with Providence
ttd-- http://graphics.samsclub.com/images/products/0040617466259_LG.jpg
jms-- Good win over SoCal, but I'd like to have seen them put a little more distance between them and the Stanleys
rg-- even though they got killed by vahalla, they still beat so cal by 17, thats enough for me.
ct--trade me for medium cash...you're lucky I have you 7th...(playing decent dot ball against some decent teams)
w1-- Huge loss to Valhalla shows how good they really are
st- Recent shutout pushes them up the list... Game with Providence might adjust this though.
wa- big game against providence coming up
jb- sup kurieg
9. Warsaw Wrath
w1-- Beaten up on scrubs. Lets see how they handle the tough part of the schedule.
st-- Who have they played worth a damn? Providence, but that was a loss... need to show can win in next few games... tough lineup ahead.
wa-- great win against KCR
jb- ldo
ct-They're 3-1....absolutely decimated KC
rg-Killed the rams, really surprised me with that game
jms- Weeks 6-8 should give a better idea of this team
tts-Scored over 90 points vs. KCR and added a couple new offensive players.
gm-What a stretch of games coming up. They could vault into the top 5 or fall out of the rankings. 3-2 would be a victory for them
10. Queen City Black Cats
gm-Looking good. Could challenge for a home playoff game in lolalpha
w1-- Looks like Canada has surpassed USA as the best league
st-Only loss to a #3 team MoD.
jb-- lolconnchris
ct-they beat the dogs...GL in the next 4 games!!!
rg- playing well in their close games, 2 of their next 3 should be wins too
jms- Hard for me to judge. It just feels like they should be doing more, even though they are playing a decent schedule
tts-Another team using quite a few RB's, played alright vs. MoD.
11. East St. Louis Tire FIres
w1-- Barely squeaked past sub par teams, but 4-0 is 4-0
ct-They're 4-0 but haven't been tested yet..
rg-- have not played anybody... the back end of their schedule is one of the toughest in the league, they wont be undefeated for long.
jms-- Considering the opposition, there really should be more margin-of-victory. Maybe I've moved them down in advance of matchups against Boston and Halinameoftheweek
tts-First class was booked so for this week they ride stand-by.
gm- Already have more wins than their first stint in the WL!
12. So Cal BDC
w1-- OPLs only hope
st- Some close wins and loss to Bonn.. Not sure if they are for real yet?
jb-- Steelers suck
ct-- beat Estonia who beat HHW So Cal is moving on up....played well against Bonn
rg-playing decent... but need to step up or they will be looking at an early exit in the playoffs
jms-- So, am I the only guy who doesn't know what a BDC is?
tts-- PHP and EWS were good wins imo but want to see how they do in their backloaded schedule.
13. Boston Dogs
gm-Yelp!
w1-- See APL? You can be competitive
st-- Win over Haliblack has it's respect. Close loss to QCBC nudges them down a little.
jb-- defeated the two-time champs
ct-maybe they're for real...I couldn't tell you...3-1 so they made my list
rg-- tough loss vs Queen City, almost 4-0
jms-Their dots are doing what their owners can't... performing at a WL level.
tts-The next 4 games should be a good test for them.
14. Tampa Bay Krakens
w1-SLAP may have passed USA in talent as well
st-- Close wins over good teams but a blowout loss against MoD shoots them down the list.
jb-- lolSLAP
ct-3 tight wins and a loss to a WL powerhouse...GL the next 4 games!!!
tts-- I should have put them in my top 16 last week
15. Haliblack Rap Esplosion
gm- I feel like this is too low for them. They'll be in it at the end
ct--at 2-2 meh...lolalpha...only 2-2 team in WL...LOL WL
rg-Haliwhite - lost 2 close games... but they have won the WL twice... Gart knows what he is doing.
jms-Halinameoftheweek - Still haven't read the write-up of their game against Boston. Just gonna assume their performance was rather weak.
tts-- The offense needs moar tackling; 2 tough losses
w1-Tough schedule so far, they will bounce back
st-- Previous seasons respect shown but 2-2 could spell trouble. I think most recent name change is the cause.
wa-- not looking so hot right now but I have faith
jb-- destroyed the Jebs
16. Honolulu Hurricane Warriors
st-- Wins are wins but only one quality win at that. Loss to Estonian hurts their ranks.
w1-Pretty solid, but they never seem to compete for the title.
ct-- Solid last second FG against SBC.....weakish schedule coming up....at 6-2 after week 8 their real season starts
rg- that loss vs the Wife carriers concerns me
tts-- Chemistry isn't one of their best subjects.
Others receiving votes-KC, Korb, Sparta and Surrey
1. Valhalla
Walker1-WL champs and 4-0 so far
Stobie-WL champions... Until they lose they hold this spot.
W_Alloy-77% passing completions and holding opponents under 1 YPC
Jeff Buckley-Da best
Cowtesticles2001-kicked Bonn's ass
Ryan Grant 25-just have flat out destroyed everybody so far
Junior McSpiffy-They have WL talking... about dots. *THAT* should tell you how good they are.
Timetoshine-Beta-- I think we're entering a very dangerous time. Valhalla has set itself up, decided it's in charge.
gmathiasf- I don't think there's much doubt about #1 here
2. Chocolate Blaze
W1- One of the few dominant USA teams left
ST-- Defense has been lights out, but no star teams played yet.
WA-- Clearly a step above MPHD/MoD right now, need to prove it in week 5
JB-{BL} second only to {r87}
CT-haven't been challenged yet
RG-have a tough 2 games back to back, if they win both impressively, they will move up
JM-Would love to wait until week five to rank them
TTS-Bort is going to nerf their passing game soon, sorry.
gm-May be the only team that can challenge Valhalla
3. Machu Picchu Hidden Dragons
W1-Pretty sure we still don't know how taut is so rich
ST-No elite games yet, though D is holding teams down.
WA-Even with decline I think they will cruise through Alpha
JB-buying the bronze
CT-4-0...Hey they beat Providence and they're from CPL
RG-Played the Radicals well, interested to see how they play boston
JMS-Only real game to judge them by so far is their opener against Providence, and the handled their business.
TTS-Their name reminds me of Macho Man Randy Savage and they have championship potential.
gm-Keep declining please!
4. Ministry of Dotball
W1-Never lost a regular season game tbh
ST-Offense is on a tear, but wtf is up with their D?
WA-Offense is as powerful as ever but they need to figure out some things on defense to beat the top 2
JB-loldrinkin
CT--how about that prevent D?
RG- Defense is a little sloppy, but their offense is carrying them for now
JMS-Crazy points, man.... crazy.
TTS-Corny name is corny
gm-Dee FENSE....Dee FENSE
5. Lincoln Navigators
w1-USA's all star team is solid
st- No close games yet, but Dakar has something to prove. Wonder how it shakes up after this game?
wa- Biggest drop off on this list right now is #4 to #5, still I wouldn't be surprised to see them finish 15-1
jb-- if Sik gets on Altitude more they could overtake Providence
ct-4-0 in lolalpha
rg- really haven't played anybody yet, but they are beating who they need to beat big.
jms-- Really wish they'd named their team "Assassins" rather than "Navigators," but that's just me.
tts-- Playing ring around the halfback
gm-Only USAPL team to ever beat Dakar in WL. Rematch is probably for the 2 seed again
6.Providence Radicals
w1-Only loss is to taut
st-- Showing some promise with wins but can they hold the spot?
wa- next two games should determine if they get a home playoff game; I think they will
jb-- CPL imo
ct-played a tight game against MPHD...3 solid wins against sub par WL team
rg-- after getting stuck with MPHD for their out of conference game, they have stepped up.
jms- No shame in losing to Machu Pichu
tts-After a hot preseason, MPHD put the fire out but they got back on track.
gm-Offense isn't as good as the best teams in Zeta. Game against Bonn may end up deciding who gets a home playoff game at the end of the season
7.Dakar Dragons
w1-Undefeated, but some close calls keep them lower
st- Recent win over Haliblack has good movement. Game with Lincoln might shift standings.
wa-- look very solid in all aspects except maybe their passing game
jb-where else could I put them but 9th?
ct- Dakar playing some good dot ball against some decent teams
rg- they have beaten 2 teams i expected to do very well this season, they have earned the spot
jms- Done well against a solid-but-not-overwhelming schedule.
tts-I am interested to see what they do weeks 8 and 10 but so far so good.
gm- 5 CPL teams in first 8 games of schedule. Doesn't get much easier than that.
8.Bonn Dynamo
gm-Haven't looked great in some of their wins, but they usually start slow anyways. Big game with Providence
ttd-- http://graphics.samsclub.com/images/products/0040617466259_LG.jpg
jms-- Good win over SoCal, but I'd like to have seen them put a little more distance between them and the Stanleys
rg-- even though they got killed by vahalla, they still beat so cal by 17, thats enough for me.
ct--trade me for medium cash...you're lucky I have you 7th...(playing decent dot ball against some decent teams)
w1-- Huge loss to Valhalla shows how good they really are
st- Recent shutout pushes them up the list... Game with Providence might adjust this though.
wa- big game against providence coming up
jb- sup kurieg
9. Warsaw Wrath
w1-- Beaten up on scrubs. Lets see how they handle the tough part of the schedule.
st-- Who have they played worth a damn? Providence, but that was a loss... need to show can win in next few games... tough lineup ahead.
wa-- great win against KCR
jb- ldo
ct-They're 3-1....absolutely decimated KC
rg-Killed the rams, really surprised me with that game
jms- Weeks 6-8 should give a better idea of this team
tts-Scored over 90 points vs. KCR and added a couple new offensive players.
gm-What a stretch of games coming up. They could vault into the top 5 or fall out of the rankings. 3-2 would be a victory for them
10. Queen City Black Cats
gm-Looking good. Could challenge for a home playoff game in lolalpha
w1-- Looks like Canada has surpassed USA as the best league
st-Only loss to a #3 team MoD.
jb-- lolconnchris
ct-they beat the dogs...GL in the next 4 games!!!
rg- playing well in their close games, 2 of their next 3 should be wins too
jms- Hard for me to judge. It just feels like they should be doing more, even though they are playing a decent schedule
tts-Another team using quite a few RB's, played alright vs. MoD.
11. East St. Louis Tire FIres
w1-- Barely squeaked past sub par teams, but 4-0 is 4-0
ct-They're 4-0 but haven't been tested yet..
rg-- have not played anybody... the back end of their schedule is one of the toughest in the league, they wont be undefeated for long.
jms-- Considering the opposition, there really should be more margin-of-victory. Maybe I've moved them down in advance of matchups against Boston and Halinameoftheweek
tts-First class was booked so for this week they ride stand-by.
gm- Already have more wins than their first stint in the WL!
12. So Cal BDC
w1-- OPLs only hope
st- Some close wins and loss to Bonn.. Not sure if they are for real yet?
jb-- Steelers suck
ct-- beat Estonia who beat HHW So Cal is moving on up....played well against Bonn
rg-playing decent... but need to step up or they will be looking at an early exit in the playoffs
jms-- So, am I the only guy who doesn't know what a BDC is?
tts-- PHP and EWS were good wins imo but want to see how they do in their backloaded schedule.
13. Boston Dogs
gm-Yelp!
w1-- See APL? You can be competitive
st-- Win over Haliblack has it's respect. Close loss to QCBC nudges them down a little.
jb-- defeated the two-time champs
ct-maybe they're for real...I couldn't tell you...3-1 so they made my list
rg-- tough loss vs Queen City, almost 4-0
jms-Their dots are doing what their owners can't... performing at a WL level.
tts-The next 4 games should be a good test for them.
14. Tampa Bay Krakens
w1-SLAP may have passed USA in talent as well
st-- Close wins over good teams but a blowout loss against MoD shoots them down the list.
jb-- lolSLAP
ct-3 tight wins and a loss to a WL powerhouse...GL the next 4 games!!!
tts-- I should have put them in my top 16 last week
15. Haliblack Rap Esplosion
gm- I feel like this is too low for them. They'll be in it at the end
ct--at 2-2 meh...lolalpha...only 2-2 team in WL...LOL WL
rg-Haliwhite - lost 2 close games... but they have won the WL twice... Gart knows what he is doing.
jms-Halinameoftheweek - Still haven't read the write-up of their game against Boston. Just gonna assume their performance was rather weak.
tts-- The offense needs moar tackling; 2 tough losses
w1-Tough schedule so far, they will bounce back
st-- Previous seasons respect shown but 2-2 could spell trouble. I think most recent name change is the cause.
wa-- not looking so hot right now but I have faith
jb-- destroyed the Jebs
16. Honolulu Hurricane Warriors
st-- Wins are wins but only one quality win at that. Loss to Estonian hurts their ranks.
w1-Pretty solid, but they never seem to compete for the title.
ct-- Solid last second FG against SBC.....weakish schedule coming up....at 6-2 after week 8 their real season starts
rg- that loss vs the Wife carriers concerns me
tts-- Chemistry isn't one of their best subjects.
Others receiving votes-KC, Korb, Sparta and Surrey
Edited by coachviking on Feb 16, 2010 09:18:49
