The first poll seemed to be entertaining so here's the next one... Last week's ranking in parenthesis
1. South Yorkshire Stars (1)
-- There is little doubt that this is the most powerful team in western europe A 7 or any western europe league for that matter. However for one of the first times this year they are in a "must win" game. Win the next game and coast to the home field advantage throughout the playoffs. With that said, this team is the epitome of how all A league teams should be constructed.
2. Transylvania Bloodsuckers (2)
-- In the past 5 weeks their wins include Belfast, Grim, Basin City, and Dublin. It's hard to believe that any other team with the exception of South Yorkshire could have accomplished this. This week they have their shot to take over the top of the rankings and knock SoYo out of the top spot. Great offense, smothering defense, and a solid kicking game give them the best chance to knock off the top team this year. Thursday morning's game could easily be labeled the Game of the Year.
3. Antwerp Jewish Diamond Dealers (3)
-- What's not to like? We've all heard that offensive and defensive line play often determines the game and if this is true then it's a good time to be from Antwerp. As solid up front as could be, this week's game against Quebec likely determines home field advantage in Zeta.
4. Warsaw Knuckleheads (4)
-- The good news is that they are 8-2 and is great shape for a home playoff game. The bad news is that they now start a string of 6 straight games against teams in the playoff hunt. With as many shutouts as this defense has thrown though nothing is too much for this squad.
5. Quebec Colored Trombones (6)
-- Quebec moves up the rankings after handling a solid Hamburg team trying to squeeze into the playoffs. It won't get any easier though as 5 of their last 6 opponents are playoff teams. Their game against Antwerp will provide a conference favorite and Quebec believes they are that team.
6. Basin City Blues (5)
-- Yes they lost this week but they lost to Transylvania and showed a lot of guts by taking a game that was nearly a blowout and making it respectable at the end. This team is an offensive beast with a defense to match. With 4 playoff teams still left on the docket for this year they have a chance to really make a statement heading to the postseason.
7. Amsterdam Smugglers (8)
-- Moving up the rankings they will have a chance to solidify their ranking as they play Kohona. This game's winner will still be deep in the middle of the chase for Zeta's top seed. With their rushing game look for this team to make a serious push here late in the season.
8. Kohona Hokages (9)
-- I just don't know what to say about this team. On paper they don't look like a powerhouse but all they do is win. With Amsterdam, Hamburg, and Quebec still on the schedule we'll learn a lot more about this team real soon... like tomorrow!
9. Amsterdam Arctic Blast (10)
-- I took some grief for including them in the poll last week but they won and now move up 1 more spot. I'll say this again. One of the most powerful teams in the league but they just can't seem to come together. With 6 games left they play 3 potential playoff teams but should go at least 4-2 or even 5-1 down the stretch and i'm predicting a 4 or 5 seed in the playoffs.
10. Dublin Drunken Monkeys (NR)
-- This is a very well conceived ball club. With only 1 exception all their games this year have been close decisions yet they've still managed an 8-2 record. They will win this week then head into a 4 game gauntlet that will determine their season... and postseason.
Dropped Out: Belfast Mafia
Just missed: Cardiff, Belfast, Athens, St. Louis
So there you have it. This edition of the power rankings. What do yall think? Let 'er rip!
1. South Yorkshire Stars (1)
-- There is little doubt that this is the most powerful team in western europe A 7 or any western europe league for that matter. However for one of the first times this year they are in a "must win" game. Win the next game and coast to the home field advantage throughout the playoffs. With that said, this team is the epitome of how all A league teams should be constructed.
2. Transylvania Bloodsuckers (2)
-- In the past 5 weeks their wins include Belfast, Grim, Basin City, and Dublin. It's hard to believe that any other team with the exception of South Yorkshire could have accomplished this. This week they have their shot to take over the top of the rankings and knock SoYo out of the top spot. Great offense, smothering defense, and a solid kicking game give them the best chance to knock off the top team this year. Thursday morning's game could easily be labeled the Game of the Year.
3. Antwerp Jewish Diamond Dealers (3)
-- What's not to like? We've all heard that offensive and defensive line play often determines the game and if this is true then it's a good time to be from Antwerp. As solid up front as could be, this week's game against Quebec likely determines home field advantage in Zeta.
4. Warsaw Knuckleheads (4)
-- The good news is that they are 8-2 and is great shape for a home playoff game. The bad news is that they now start a string of 6 straight games against teams in the playoff hunt. With as many shutouts as this defense has thrown though nothing is too much for this squad.
5. Quebec Colored Trombones (6)
-- Quebec moves up the rankings after handling a solid Hamburg team trying to squeeze into the playoffs. It won't get any easier though as 5 of their last 6 opponents are playoff teams. Their game against Antwerp will provide a conference favorite and Quebec believes they are that team.
6. Basin City Blues (5)
-- Yes they lost this week but they lost to Transylvania and showed a lot of guts by taking a game that was nearly a blowout and making it respectable at the end. This team is an offensive beast with a defense to match. With 4 playoff teams still left on the docket for this year they have a chance to really make a statement heading to the postseason.
7. Amsterdam Smugglers (8)
-- Moving up the rankings they will have a chance to solidify their ranking as they play Kohona. This game's winner will still be deep in the middle of the chase for Zeta's top seed. With their rushing game look for this team to make a serious push here late in the season.
8. Kohona Hokages (9)
-- I just don't know what to say about this team. On paper they don't look like a powerhouse but all they do is win. With Amsterdam, Hamburg, and Quebec still on the schedule we'll learn a lot more about this team real soon... like tomorrow!
9. Amsterdam Arctic Blast (10)
-- I took some grief for including them in the poll last week but they won and now move up 1 more spot. I'll say this again. One of the most powerful teams in the league but they just can't seem to come together. With 6 games left they play 3 potential playoff teams but should go at least 4-2 or even 5-1 down the stretch and i'm predicting a 4 or 5 seed in the playoffs.
10. Dublin Drunken Monkeys (NR)
-- This is a very well conceived ball club. With only 1 exception all their games this year have been close decisions yet they've still managed an 8-2 record. They will win this week then head into a 4 game gauntlet that will determine their season... and postseason.
Dropped Out: Belfast Mafia
Just missed: Cardiff, Belfast, Athens, St. Louis
So there you have it. This edition of the power rankings. What do yall think? Let 'er rip!
