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Originally posted by robelder
A2 has 3 teams in the top 10 and a fourth in the top 18.

Tell me why A4 is the best league? They aren't even close.

don't hate...you didn't think 1,000+ emails during the off-season would automatically get you top ranking? don't think you can just buy top dog status...guess you gotta win this tourney.

although some will say not to bet against the cats, i say don't bet against the longhorns...

Originally posted by robelder
Originally posted by JasonArgos

.the point i was making is unfortunately for you guys by having a lvl 28 from your team come do some trashtalking its to be expected that he and you guys should outplay a lot of teams and win this thing, when the reality is i think there are too many good teams in this tourney for your team to win (or mine for that matter). and even if you do win, ppl will just blame it on the level difference.


That's fine, but you can't have it both ways. Either there are too many good teams for us to win or if we win it you have to give some respect. You can't say the teams are too good and if you do that it is just because. If the teams are so good and that is your point, then stand by it.

Realistically we need to win 5 games against mostly conference champion type teams. You're right. That is going to be tough no matter who you are.

no one is a lock to win this tournament. i say the longhorns and marcy are the early favorites.

Originally posted by robelder
A2 has 3 teams in the top 10 and a fourth in the top 18.

Tell me why A4 is the best league? They aren't even close.

One note, I think you are looking at the wrong sheet. The last sheet has the new rankings following week 6, and has two A2 teams in the top 10, another at 14, and a fourth at 26. (A2 has 4 in the top 26; A4 has 4 in the top 24).

Also, it's really splitting hairs, but I'll stand by A4 has having the best teams. For one, A4 has had as many of its top teams face off against each other as any conference. The Longhorn Legion (5), for instance, has already played the Nebraska Blackshirts (31) and Rotterdam Cheetahs (24), not to mention the game tomorrow against Hamburg (22). Had Nebraska and Rotterdam not faced the Legion, each would easily be up in the top 10. Dublin (18) has also already beaten Canterbury (50), Dayton (65) and Amsterdam (37).

I'm not saying A2 hasn't had it tough as well. The Fire's games against Barcelona (43) and Ljublana (69) were certainly no gimmes, and Camelot (72) has had as tough a schedule as anyone with Helsinki (6) and Chelsea (14). It's just a subjective view at this point.

Of course, since I'm partial to A6 I hope we find that A6 is stronger than it looks.

Originally posted by iguazu_cn
Originally posted by robelder

A2 has 3 teams in the top 10 and a fourth in the top 18.

Tell me why A4 is the best league? They aren't even close.

One note, I think you are looking at the wrong sheet. The last sheet has the new rankings following week 6, and has two A2 teams in the top 10, another at 14, and a fourth at 26. (A2 has 4 in the top 26; A4 has 4 in the top 24).

Also, it's really splitting hairs, but I'll stand by A4 has having the best teams. For one, A4 has had as many of its top teams face off against each other as any conference. The Longhorn Legion (5), for instance, has already played the Nebraska Blackshirts (31) and Rotterdam Cheetahs (24), not to mention the game tomorrow against Hamburg (22). Had Nebraska and Rotterdam not faced the Legion, each would easily be up in the top 10. Dublin (18) has also already beaten Canterbury (50), Dayton (65) and Amsterdam (37).

I'm not saying A2 hasn't had it tough as well. The Fire's games against Barcelona (43) and Ljublana (69) were certainly no gimmes, and Camelot (72) has had as tough a schedule as anyone with Helsinki (6) and Chelsea (14). It's just a subjective view at this point.

Of course, since I'm partial to A6 I hope we find that A6 is stronger than it looks.

A2 Alpha, my conference, is not nearly as strong as Zeta. They have 6 teams that I would be very scared to face. Unfortunately for these rankings, almost everyone of them faced the worst competition possible in the first 5 games of the year. I'd put my money on the Brighton Bears, Ironton Tanks, Helsinki Hammers, Chelsea Cardinals, and Camelot Kings to play any team in this tournament tough. A few of these teams aren't high in numbers at all. Their conference has to have the toughest top end teams I've seen in any conference by far. They will end up hurting each other's records, but they are very good teams no matter where they fall on these rankings.

Originally posted by drunckenmonkee
Originally posted by robelder

A2 has 3 teams in the top 10 and a fourth in the top 18.

Tell me why A4 is the best league? They aren't even close.

don't hate...you didn't think 1,000+ emails during the off-season would automatically get you top ranking? don't think you can just buy top dog status...guess you gotta win this tourney.

although some will say not to bet against the cats, i say don't bet against the longhorns...

I didn't have any clue that we would even be best in our league let alone near the top in all of A. I just didn't want to be out recruited in our league. Zeta was so tough, I was trying to get a roster that could beat them. I don't want the silver, I want the gold trophy! As far as this tournament goes, I'm in it for the fun. If we win 2 or 3, I'll probably try to win it all, but it would mean more to me if it was during the offseason.

Ok, got the standings figured out.

WEA#2 has 8 teams in the top 50 and WEA@1 has 7

I think that is pretty close to even. Once our top teams start facing tougher competition, you will probably see 4 in the top 15.

Originally posted by robelder

I'd put my money on the Brighton Bears, Ironton Tanks, Helsinki Hammers, Chelsea Cardinals, and Camelot Kings to play any team in this tournament tough. A few of these teams aren't high in numbers at all. Their conference has to have the toughest top end teams I've seen in any conference by far. They will end up hurting each other's records, but they are very good teams no matter where they fall on these rankings.


No argument there. Each of those teams is very good, and would be a tough task for anyone in this tournament. It's good to see the parity at the top of a conference, but it does hurt their rankings in a system like mine where win percentage is a major component.

Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if one or more could knock us off. We are lucky to have an easier conference. No complaint here.

I feel just like to patriots you know? just because we beat everybody, everybody has to be against us and what we do.... well see you in the locker room Spicy..

GO FIRE!!!

Originally posted by Flushing21
I feel just like to patriots you know? just because we beat everybody, everybody has to be against us and what we do.... well see you in the locker room Spicy..

GO FIRE!!!

Very fitting analogy - who was the champ last year?

Originally posted by narcissus1
Originally posted by Flushing21

I feel just like to patriots you know? just because we beat everybody, everybody has to be against us and what we do.... well see you in the locker room Spicy..

GO FIRE!!!

Very fitting analogy - who was the champ last year?

Haha! Nicely done =)

Game 1 is in the books. Scores posted on the bracket.

Great game Manchester Devils!

Originally posted by narcissus1
Great game Manchester Devils!

Thanks! Very tough competitior! We are ready for the next round!

Pimpin Tigers take heart! According to the rankings on the spreadsheet after week 6, Manchester Devils ranked 56 beat Antwerp Jewish Diamond Dealers ranked 17. Awww who am I kidding, just trying to get you to post your avatar again. Good luck.

And Longhorn Legion's response is appreciated also.