Not a whole lot of movement this week, but the top 4 teams are pretty much set. A couple of bubble teams made their case for the last spot, but with 5 games to play we could still see some shifting at the bottom of the standings.
The Power Four
1. Frankfurt Funky Monkeys (11-0)
The best team in Zeta until someone can prove otherwise. Week 12's match with the Scoregasm will tell us a lot about both teams.
2. Cosa Nostra Hitmen (9-2)
After a crushing defeat at the hands of Frankfurt, the Hitmen unleashed their rage on one of Zeta's punching bags, ripping apart the Mad Dogs 118-0. My ass is starting to hurt just writing that.
3. Saratov Scoregasm (10-1)
Legit contender, or just a joke team with a loud, pompous, extremely handsome owner? We'll find out this week against the Funky Monkeys. Can the Scoregasm knock these paper giants off their pedestal, or will they just become another notch on Frankfurt's belt?
4. St. Petersburg Rasputins (10-1)
A beatdown on Kazakhstan cements a top 4 finish for the Rasputins. Will they be satisfied with that? Probably not. Their game against Zeta's longstanding #1 will determine just how high they can finish.
The Muddled Middle
5. Kazakhstan Dragons (7-4)
Showed they are just a step behind the top teams with a loss to the Rasputins this week. They wont have the luxury of playing in front of their home fans in the playoffs, but nobody is going to count them out when the time comes. An 11 win finish seems likely at this point.
6. Secretville Offtopics (6-4-1)
No more flip flopping on the issue. Secretville for president!
7. Hill Valley Deloreans (6-4-1)
I wish I had a time machine so we could go back to week 1 and replay their tie with the Offtopics. It really just bothers me to have to add an extra number to their record.
On the Bubble
8. South City Chiefs (5-6)
They get the nod over Mississippi here because of their head to head win. 3 more wins will likely put them firmly in the 8th seed, but who knows, anything can happen.
9. Mississippi Marsupials (5-6)
Better than the 4-7 teams, but that isnt saying a whole lot. A killer home stretch will more than likely keep them on the outside looking in. They have to win 4 of their final 5 games to have much of a shot here, but that scenario seems terribly unlikely. Games against the Hitmen, Scoregasm, Deloreans, and Alpha's Helsinki Devils will trounce on their playoff aspirations.
Still in it... but not really
10-12. Berlin Crusaders (4-7), Bratislava Butchers (4-7), Dresden Doomsday (4-7)
All still mathematically in contention, but the likelihood of any of them running the table is slim to none. Keep your hopes up, but maybe it's time to start thinking about next season.
Out of the Picture
13. Italy Guardians (3-8)
14. Grodno Demons (2-9)
15. Mad Dogs (1-10)
16. Flint Tropics (0-11)
Week 11's Finest: St. Petersburg Rasputins vs. Kazakhstan Dragons
http://goallineblitz.com/game/game.pl?game_id=173167
A late rally from a 13 point deficit firmly entrenched the Rasputins' position in the top 4. A late fumble returned for a fumble keyed the comeback and dashed the Dragons' hope of home games in the post-season.
Week 12's biggest game: Frankfurt Funky Monkeys vs. Saratov Scoregasm
http://goallineblitz.com/game/compare_teams.pl?team1=4240&team2=4236
The top 2 teams in the standings battle it out for Zeta-wide bragging rights. This game has major implications for the final standings. A Saratov win will throw the top 4 into a frenzy, conceivably allowing anyone to grab any spot. If the Monkeys pull off a victory, only Rasputins will stand between them and another #1 seed.
Prediction: A long 4th quarter drive will net the Monkeys a game winning TD and temporarily shut up that asshole Steeeve. The fine people of Saratov will leave this one with broken hearts. Frankfurt 20, Saratov 13.
The Power Four
1. Frankfurt Funky Monkeys (11-0)
The best team in Zeta until someone can prove otherwise. Week 12's match with the Scoregasm will tell us a lot about both teams.
2. Cosa Nostra Hitmen (9-2)
After a crushing defeat at the hands of Frankfurt, the Hitmen unleashed their rage on one of Zeta's punching bags, ripping apart the Mad Dogs 118-0. My ass is starting to hurt just writing that.
3. Saratov Scoregasm (10-1)
Legit contender, or just a joke team with a loud, pompous, extremely handsome owner? We'll find out this week against the Funky Monkeys. Can the Scoregasm knock these paper giants off their pedestal, or will they just become another notch on Frankfurt's belt?
4. St. Petersburg Rasputins (10-1)
A beatdown on Kazakhstan cements a top 4 finish for the Rasputins. Will they be satisfied with that? Probably not. Their game against Zeta's longstanding #1 will determine just how high they can finish.
The Muddled Middle
5. Kazakhstan Dragons (7-4)
Showed they are just a step behind the top teams with a loss to the Rasputins this week. They wont have the luxury of playing in front of their home fans in the playoffs, but nobody is going to count them out when the time comes. An 11 win finish seems likely at this point.
6. Secretville Offtopics (6-4-1)
No more flip flopping on the issue. Secretville for president!
7. Hill Valley Deloreans (6-4-1)
I wish I had a time machine so we could go back to week 1 and replay their tie with the Offtopics. It really just bothers me to have to add an extra number to their record.
On the Bubble
8. South City Chiefs (5-6)
They get the nod over Mississippi here because of their head to head win. 3 more wins will likely put them firmly in the 8th seed, but who knows, anything can happen.
9. Mississippi Marsupials (5-6)
Better than the 4-7 teams, but that isnt saying a whole lot. A killer home stretch will more than likely keep them on the outside looking in. They have to win 4 of their final 5 games to have much of a shot here, but that scenario seems terribly unlikely. Games against the Hitmen, Scoregasm, Deloreans, and Alpha's Helsinki Devils will trounce on their playoff aspirations.
Still in it... but not really
10-12. Berlin Crusaders (4-7), Bratislava Butchers (4-7), Dresden Doomsday (4-7)
All still mathematically in contention, but the likelihood of any of them running the table is slim to none. Keep your hopes up, but maybe it's time to start thinking about next season.
Out of the Picture
13. Italy Guardians (3-8)
14. Grodno Demons (2-9)
15. Mad Dogs (1-10)
16. Flint Tropics (0-11)
Week 11's Finest: St. Petersburg Rasputins vs. Kazakhstan Dragons
http://goallineblitz.com/game/game.pl?game_id=173167
A late rally from a 13 point deficit firmly entrenched the Rasputins' position in the top 4. A late fumble returned for a fumble keyed the comeback and dashed the Dragons' hope of home games in the post-season.
Week 12's biggest game: Frankfurt Funky Monkeys vs. Saratov Scoregasm
http://goallineblitz.com/game/compare_teams.pl?team1=4240&team2=4236
The top 2 teams in the standings battle it out for Zeta-wide bragging rights. This game has major implications for the final standings. A Saratov win will throw the top 4 into a frenzy, conceivably allowing anyone to grab any spot. If the Monkeys pull off a victory, only Rasputins will stand between them and another #1 seed.
Prediction: A long 4th quarter drive will net the Monkeys a game winning TD and temporarily shut up that asshole Steeeve. The fine people of Saratov will leave this one with broken hearts. Frankfurt 20, Saratov 13.
