Warrior General Games

Ok so the new power rankings are finished. Below is the position, conference and rating you have gained to this point. Some of the astute observers might say, "Wait a second! We won this weeks game and yet our rating went down. How is that possible?" The answer that I had to artificially create strength of schedule values for the first 2 games (based on overall talent). However now that we've gotten a few games in, I've replaced all of those artificial values with the appropriately calculated value. I can assure you that only 2 teams actually INCREASED the value of the ratings this week. Teikoku and Springfield. Both of these teams have had big wins this week which caused that to happen. If you still have a problem then win some more games pansies!
Without further ado:

1 Mudville Bombers West 0.492
2 Houston Cougars West 0.425
3 Cuban Raft Riders East 0.361
4 Texas Tarheels East 0.348
5 Florida BeachDogZ East 0.303
6 Columbus South Caralackey's West 0.300
7 Big Money Dynasty West 0.292
8 Springfield Patriots West 0.273
9 British Columbia Beasters East 0.270
10 Big Whiskey Assassins West 0.268
11 Port Moody PAIN East 0.266
12 Houston Armageddon East 0.245
13 Minnesota Eagles West 0.224
14 Oregon Orangutans West 0.218
15 Teikoku Alexanders East 0.215
16 Lincoln Freedom Warriors East 0.213
17 Victoria Teabaggers East 0.197
18 San Jose SkyForce West 0.190
19 Lynchburg Lightning West 0.186
20 Knights of the Dark Realm East 0.173
21 Nic Cage 4-Ever <3 West 0.171
22 INYA ONYA West 0.165
23 Bronx Black Flag East 0.162
24 Atlanta Dogs of War East 0.157
25 Austin Wineswilling Fancy Boys West 0.143
26 Alamo City Souljahs East 0.105
27 Phoenix Scorpions West 0.097
28 Richmond Empire East 0.090
29 Frostburg Bobcats West 0.088
30 Texas Presidents East 0.045
31 Kaiser Cougars East 0.028
32 Austin Alcoholics West 0.020

Games of the week to come!

Movin on up.... in the east siiiide, by far the better conference to reside.

Oh, movin on up, in the east siiiide, all i can do is talk crap until we colliiiide

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV0fmNo7474

hahaha

Wow! That's a show stopper and a forum killer!!

6 out of 10 in the west, that's how we do it.

6 and 6 in the top 12!

Games of the Week

West
Big Whiskey Assassins vs. Big Money Dynasty

The battle of the BIGS: The rivalry is renewed that dates all the way back to season 2 in USA BBB#7!!! The "Bigs" have had some epic battles over time with Big Money dominating the first two games followed by Big Whiskey rattling off the next four. Unfortunately for the Dynasty, they haven't left the turf with a victory since way back in season 3 when the Assassins pulled a "Detriot" on the Da 7 and went 0-for-16. Both teams have grown and matured over the years, and while Big Whiskey has had the upper hand, this may be the first real chance in many seasons for the Dynasty to leave the field victorious. If they're going to do that however, they're going to need huge games out of their 3-headed monster. Black Domina, Speedy Dallas, and Blues man have taken USA A#4 by storm, and while Black Domina has had some fumbling problems in the first couple of games, it appears that he's righted the ship. These three have been nothing but spectacular. It will be crucial for the Dynasty running backs to hold on to the ball and keep up their average yards-per-rush.

Those RBs will also need to provide a safe outlet for QB Romo II because Big Whiskey have been able to put pressure on QBs this season. The bookend DEs of Sudden Death and Jimmy Conway have been nothing but headaches for OC's this season as they just don't stop until they meet at the QB. From what I've heard in the locker room, there's been a friendly wager between the two about which one will get more sacks this season. The Assassins should be brimming with confidence coming into this game. Their offense has been clicking, and their defense has been fairly stout. RB Jarlaxle the Mercenary is a Reggie Bush type that is just as scary catching it as he is running it, and TE Inspectah Deck will surely finish the season as one of the leading receivers amongst his position. Big Whiskey isn't afraid to throw it, and if the Dynasty can't get to QB Wu Tang Clan then they're going to struggle to keep up no matter how well they can run it.

In the end, I think the Dynasty keep Wu Tang and his compatriots off the field long enough to pull out a squeaker.

Dynasty 24, Assassins 23

East
Lincoln Freedom Warriors vs. Victoria Teabaggers

On paper this may not look like a game of the week because the Teabaggers have started the season 0-3. However, Victoria has talent, and they're desperate for a win if they want to land a playoff spot. Is this an elimination game for the Teabaggers?!? It would take an incredible run from them if they can't win a few of these games. What has hurt this team is the apparent lack of offense. QB Juan Elway is hovering around a 50% completion percentage and only 4.7 ypa while all three of their running backs average less than 4 yards per carry. Victoria needs to find its offense, and find it fast.

Lincoln, however appear to be in pretty good shape thus far, but they too could use to put some distance between the haves and have-nots. Look for Matt Webb and Nick Ford to try to exploit a leaky Victoria rush defense throughout the game. If they fall behind however, QB Chris Morrison will find one of his three favorite targets downfield to get the offense going. WRs C'ya Imascoring, Blitzkrieg Jones, and James Jett Jr are devilishly difficult to cover. You cannot stack the box against these guys because the passing attack will make you pay.

Although Victoria puts up a game effort and their offense improves, Lincoln will prove too much as the Teabaggers fade out of playoff contention.

Lincoln 42, Victoria 31

To give some credit where it's due, those first two wins of ours, the Assassins team was under different ownership. They were called the San Jose Aztecs back then. We (the Dynasty) have never beaten the current incarnation of the team now called the Assassins.

Sorry, but gotta be honest about it.

You still own two wins over the franchise. This is probably the most meaningful game you two have ever played against one another either way

We just added several new GMs overnight hoping that maybe this helps propel us up the rankings.

A win over INYA ONYA would be quite helpful, but the real test will be the upcoming games against Nic Cage and Springfield...

go springfield patriots!! woot

Lincoln continues to flex its muscle while the Dynasty go home still frustrated by the Assassins. Entertaining week with the most interesting score coming between the Cougars and Nic Cage. Did anyone expect the game to be this close?!?!? Since when do the cougars give up 56?

Originally posted by Davedeuce
A win over INYA ONYA would be quite helpful, but the real test will be the upcoming games against Nic Cage and Springfield...

We dominated both of them this year, though I figured Nic Cage would be improved over last season. I've seen a couple of the players they've added. It should be a tough one and there's no guarantee we'll win, though I would say we're probably favored until they beat us.