The top 8
1. Berlin Stormtroopers:
The Dublin Fighting Irish tried to run on Berlin, but they were stuffed for a 0.8 YPC average. Of coursem there main focus is on playing a kind of important game versus the Sidhe. I mean, it's only the 1 seed at stake here.
2. Kilkenny Sidhe:
The run all over Camelot, with 2 HBs and 2 FB all rushing for a respectable amount. IT wil be far more difficult to pul that off versus Berlin's elite rush defense.
3. London Rippers:
After a win over Munich, we now have an easy game versus P-ville. After running some numbers, I figured out that if we win out, we are guaranteed to get in the top 4, because if Rome, Buffalo, and us are tied at the end of the season for 3rd (the only way this happens is if Rome beats Buffalo), Rome will take 3rd due to head to head wins over us and Buffalo, and we will take 4th since we have a head to head win over Buffalo.
4. Buffalo Buffalos:
Tranmere is a solid team, and by beating them decisivly, they hold on to the 4 spot. IF they wish to stay in the top 4, they will need keep performing at the level they showed last week as all 3 remaining games are not easy.
5. Rome Gladiators:
Rome and Dublin both blowing out weaker teams really doesn't give me any information at all, so they stay still in the rankings. It is interesting to note that Rome showed much more willingness to run in this game than in prior games. They have a upcoming matchup versus the Palidans that looked a lot easier before they suddenly got their act together and started winning. They must win this game and next one if they wish to make the top 4.
6. Dublin Shamrocks
One more easy game until they face the Sidhe. I know that some on their team might be angry they are again below the team they recently beat. Rome must have a good game versus The Vatican Palidans if they wish to hold off Dublin from passing them.
7. The Vatican Palidans:
The Vatican Palidans overcome a 1.3 rushing average and 4 fumbles to squeak away with a win over the Beer. With that win, they are virtually guaranteed a playoff spot, as their last two games are quite easy. I would say that "there is no way they can mess this up", but they might accuse me of trying to jinx them, lol.
8. DrUnKiN LuNaTiCs Beer:
Andy Mo needs to lay off the steroids. He had 3 FF in a losing effort versus The Vatican Palidans. The loss did not hurt their playoff chances too badly as Tranmere lost as well, and the Beer has the tiebreaker over them. Even though they face Buffalo next, they still have an excellent chance of making the playoffs.
Rest of the Pack:
9. Tranmere Titans
10. Dublin Fighting Irish
11. BC Crew
12. Munich Hofbräuhaus
13. Dublin Vikings
14. Leeds Cougars
15. Camelot Crush
16. P-ville Powerhouse
Game of the week
Kilkenny Sidhe vs. Berlin Stormtroopers
Duh.
Honerable Mention:
Rome Gladiators versus The Vatican Palidans.
1. Berlin Stormtroopers:
The Dublin Fighting Irish tried to run on Berlin, but they were stuffed for a 0.8 YPC average. Of coursem there main focus is on playing a kind of important game versus the Sidhe. I mean, it's only the 1 seed at stake here.
2. Kilkenny Sidhe:
The run all over Camelot, with 2 HBs and 2 FB all rushing for a respectable amount. IT wil be far more difficult to pul that off versus Berlin's elite rush defense.
3. London Rippers:
After a win over Munich, we now have an easy game versus P-ville. After running some numbers, I figured out that if we win out, we are guaranteed to get in the top 4, because if Rome, Buffalo, and us are tied at the end of the season for 3rd (the only way this happens is if Rome beats Buffalo), Rome will take 3rd due to head to head wins over us and Buffalo, and we will take 4th since we have a head to head win over Buffalo.
4. Buffalo Buffalos:
Tranmere is a solid team, and by beating them decisivly, they hold on to the 4 spot. IF they wish to stay in the top 4, they will need keep performing at the level they showed last week as all 3 remaining games are not easy.
5. Rome Gladiators:
Rome and Dublin both blowing out weaker teams really doesn't give me any information at all, so they stay still in the rankings. It is interesting to note that Rome showed much more willingness to run in this game than in prior games. They have a upcoming matchup versus the Palidans that looked a lot easier before they suddenly got their act together and started winning. They must win this game and next one if they wish to make the top 4.
6. Dublin Shamrocks
One more easy game until they face the Sidhe. I know that some on their team might be angry they are again below the team they recently beat. Rome must have a good game versus The Vatican Palidans if they wish to hold off Dublin from passing them.
7. The Vatican Palidans:
The Vatican Palidans overcome a 1.3 rushing average and 4 fumbles to squeak away with a win over the Beer. With that win, they are virtually guaranteed a playoff spot, as their last two games are quite easy. I would say that "there is no way they can mess this up", but they might accuse me of trying to jinx them, lol.
8. DrUnKiN LuNaTiCs Beer:
Andy Mo needs to lay off the steroids. He had 3 FF in a losing effort versus The Vatican Palidans. The loss did not hurt their playoff chances too badly as Tranmere lost as well, and the Beer has the tiebreaker over them. Even though they face Buffalo next, they still have an excellent chance of making the playoffs.
Rest of the Pack:
9. Tranmere Titans
10. Dublin Fighting Irish
11. BC Crew
12. Munich Hofbräuhaus
13. Dublin Vikings
14. Leeds Cougars
15. Camelot Crush
16. P-ville Powerhouse
Game of the week
Kilkenny Sidhe vs. Berlin Stormtroopers
Duh.
Honerable Mention:
Rome Gladiators versus The Vatican Palidans.
