Originally posted by jearly
Western Conference Power Rankings
again - the opponents true win/loss record is what the record would be if they never played that team. For example, Omaha's opponent's win/loss record is 19-30, but if Omaha (7-0) had never played those teams the win/loss record would be 19-23.
#1 Omaha Mavericks (7-0), opponent true win/loss (19-23)
At the top of the East is the Omaha Mavericks with a bruising defense (they've only allowed 22 points in 7 games) that allowed them to knock off the #2 Tallahassee Seminoles, #7 Dallas Horns, and #8 K-town Hates Phil.
Up Next: San Francisco Stonecutters, which they should handle easily before moving on to the big matchup next week against #5 Chicago MB
#2 Tallahassee Seminoles (6-1), opponent true win/loss (18-24)
Tallahassee’s only loss was a 9-3 score against top rated Omaha, while gaining a convincing win against the #3 Sphere. They haven’t been tested so far this year, but they are looking solid and ready to repeat their playoff run from last year.
Up Next: Tallahassee gets the enigmatic #8 K-town Hates Phil who previously beat #4 Houston and barely lost to #1 Omaha, but followed up with a loss to the Austin Longhorns?? Expect Tallahassee to take care of business and stay in the #2 slot.
#3 Carribbean Sphere (5-2), opponent true win/loss 23-19
The Sphere have key wins against the #8 K-town Hates Phil, #5 Chicago “MB” Bears, and San Francisco. While their loss to #2 Tallahassee is respectable, they have a puzzling loss to the #7 Dallas Horns. However, the win over K-town and the toughest schedule of the ranked teams so far earns them the #3 spot.
Up Next: The Real Austin Longhorns. The Sphere should win this one, but look for Real Austin to put up a fight to get a little respect and the #8 spot in the rankings.
#4 Houston Orangebloods (6-1), opponent true win/loss (20-22)
Houston’s probably going to be pissed at the #4 ranking after beating #7 Dallas, #5 Chicago and the Real Austin Long-horns, but their loss to #8 K-town and lower strength of schedule puts them just below the Sphere for this week.
Up Next: #6 Texas Roughnecks. A win here will firm up Houston’s standing as one of the top 4 teams in the West.
#5 Chicago “MB” Bears (5-2), opponent true win/loss (20-22)
One of the easier teams to slot in the rankings - a win against the #6 Texas Roughnecks and losess to the #3 Sphere and #4 Houston makes the #5 Spot perfect for them.
Up next: The MB may be excused for looking past the soon to be BBB Allen Zephyrs to taking on #1 Omaha next week.
#6 Texas Roughnecks (6-1), opponent true win/loss (20-22)
Wins against the #7 Dallas Horns, #8 K-town, Real Austin, and San Francisco combined with a loss to #5 Chicago “MB” Bears slots Texas into the #6 spot.
Up Next: #4 Houston – in the game of the week in the West, Texas looks to make its case for a top 4 ranking in the West.
#7 Dallas Horns (4-3), opponent true win/loss( 22-20)
Dallas’ 3 respectable losses were aginst #1 Omaha, #6 Texas, and #4Houston, but its the win over #3 Sphere that earns Dallas the nod over #8 K-town and Real Austin.
Up Next: The 2-5 Austin Longhorns, Dallas maybe looking ahead to #2 Tallahassee next week?
#8 K-town hates Phil (3-4), opponent true win/loss (23-19)
K-town is possibly schizo after beating #4 Houston, barely losing to #1 Omaha, and then inexplicably losing to Austin?? They’re other two losses against the #6 Texas Roughnecks and #3 Sphere are respectable.
Up Next: #2 Tallahassee – a win here will make this team even more confusing, which K-town will show up this week?
outside looking in
Real Austin Longhorns (4-3) : All 3 losses are against good teams (#5 Chicago “MB” Bears, #1 Omaha, and #6 Texas), but they’ll need a more signature win than San Francisco to break into the rankings. A win against the Sphere this week would likely earn them that respect and an entry into the rankings.
San Francisco (3-4): All 4 losses are respectable (Real Austin, #4 Houston, #6Texas, #3 Sphere), but their 3 wins have come against opponents with 1 win. They’ll need to beat a tougher team to make it into the rankings or they are in danger of falling out of sight. Things don’t look to get much better for them this week as they face off against #1 Omaha.
I am clearly biased here, but I would be remised if I did not mention...
The Tallahassee loss to Mavs should include an asterisk. That was the game that the passing algorithms were all fucked up. We happened to go to a heavy pass attack game plan that game too. No way our offense only puts up 3 points under normal circumstances.
