EASTERN CONFERENCE
Wow, this division has really changed. I see some familiar faces from BBB16 though.
Pending some recruiting, here are my preseason rankings. Part of the fun is where you disagree with me, like how I said the Cowboys would win the NFC East...
Looking over this division, a several teams could win it all.
1. Maine Hawks (via BBB16)
Last Season: the BBB16 champs went undefeated, but not unchallenged
Outlook: Powerful offense and improved defense makes them the team to beat.
2. Houghton Gremlins (A8 Playoff team)
Last Season: 12-win regular season and took Dutch Harbor to the edge in the first round of the playoffs
Outlook: solid levels throughout and a 2-headed rushing monster makes them as dangerous as anyone.
3. Montana Grizzlies (A8 Playoff team)
Last Season: Another 12-win A team with a close first round playoff loss. Lost head to head with Gremlins.
Outlook: Very nice D, but o-line needs recruiting. Superstar QB needs time to throw!
4. Atlanta Wolves (via BBB15)
Last Season: Plowed through BBB15 en route to an undefeated season.
Outlook: What Atlanta lacks in levels, they make up for in tactics and builds. They will challenge for a home playoff game.
5. New Orleans Poison (via BBB16)
Last Season: Gave Maine all it could handle in conference title game.
Outlook: Very balanced offense and good tactics make up for a few levels. Don't be surprised if they finish higher.
6. Miami Hammerheads (A8 Playoff team)
Last Season: started off terribly, then went on a nice run before getting killed by Naperville in the playoffs.
Outlook: very stacked level-wise, but can they put it all together? They have enough talent to win it all if they do.
7. Miami Makos (A8 Playoff team)
Last Season: the "other" Miami team had a yo-yo season before getting housed by Gulf State in the playoffs
Outlook: Another team with plenty of talent that hasn't quite put it all together yet. As the tactics go, so do they.
8. Red River Chiefs (via BBB16)
Last Season: Fought tooth and nail with Poison and Hawks, losing a heart-breaker int he conference semis to the Poison.
Outlook: Should challenge for a playoff spot behind great ownership and coaching that will make up for some levels.
9. Vice City Mambas (via BBB15)
Last Season: 15-1 team that lost a good game to Atlanta in the BBB15 conference finals.
Outlook: Lacking some beef on both lines. If they pull that together, they could finish more in the 5-6 range. Very good game planners.
10. Manhattan Massacre (A8 missed playoffs)
Last Season: Competed in A8, but fell short of the playoffs. Nice win v Montana.
Outlook: Solid D and dangerous passing attack will have them competing for a playoff spot if they get the put it all together. I think they may fall a bit short again.
11. Buffalo Beasts (A8 missed playoffs)
Last Season: Fought hard in A8, but a bit over-matched.
Outlook: they will need a recruiting haul to compete for the playoffs. Don't have the depth right now.
12. Bowdoin Polar Bears (A8 missed playoffs)
Last Season: Their offense put up some points, but they couldn't stop anyone en route to a disappointing season.
Outlook: Same boat as Buffalo, but with a bit less talent.
13. Da NOLA Brah!!! K&B Purples (via BBB15)
Last Season: nice 14-2 record in BBB15 before getting blown out by Vice City
Outlook: do not have the talent to be competitive.
Also-Rans:
14. Dakota Bison (A8 missed playoffs)
15. Pittsburgh Powerhouse (A8 missed playoffs)
16. Destin Pigskin Pimps (A8 missed playoffs)
Wow, this division has really changed. I see some familiar faces from BBB16 though.
Pending some recruiting, here are my preseason rankings. Part of the fun is where you disagree with me, like how I said the Cowboys would win the NFC East...
Looking over this division, a several teams could win it all.
1. Maine Hawks (via BBB16)
Last Season: the BBB16 champs went undefeated, but not unchallenged
Outlook: Powerful offense and improved defense makes them the team to beat.
2. Houghton Gremlins (A8 Playoff team)
Last Season: 12-win regular season and took Dutch Harbor to the edge in the first round of the playoffs
Outlook: solid levels throughout and a 2-headed rushing monster makes them as dangerous as anyone.
3. Montana Grizzlies (A8 Playoff team)
Last Season: Another 12-win A team with a close first round playoff loss. Lost head to head with Gremlins.
Outlook: Very nice D, but o-line needs recruiting. Superstar QB needs time to throw!
4. Atlanta Wolves (via BBB15)
Last Season: Plowed through BBB15 en route to an undefeated season.
Outlook: What Atlanta lacks in levels, they make up for in tactics and builds. They will challenge for a home playoff game.
5. New Orleans Poison (via BBB16)
Last Season: Gave Maine all it could handle in conference title game.
Outlook: Very balanced offense and good tactics make up for a few levels. Don't be surprised if they finish higher.
6. Miami Hammerheads (A8 Playoff team)
Last Season: started off terribly, then went on a nice run before getting killed by Naperville in the playoffs.
Outlook: very stacked level-wise, but can they put it all together? They have enough talent to win it all if they do.
7. Miami Makos (A8 Playoff team)
Last Season: the "other" Miami team had a yo-yo season before getting housed by Gulf State in the playoffs
Outlook: Another team with plenty of talent that hasn't quite put it all together yet. As the tactics go, so do they.
8. Red River Chiefs (via BBB16)
Last Season: Fought tooth and nail with Poison and Hawks, losing a heart-breaker int he conference semis to the Poison.
Outlook: Should challenge for a playoff spot behind great ownership and coaching that will make up for some levels.
9. Vice City Mambas (via BBB15)
Last Season: 15-1 team that lost a good game to Atlanta in the BBB15 conference finals.
Outlook: Lacking some beef on both lines. If they pull that together, they could finish more in the 5-6 range. Very good game planners.
10. Manhattan Massacre (A8 missed playoffs)
Last Season: Competed in A8, but fell short of the playoffs. Nice win v Montana.
Outlook: Solid D and dangerous passing attack will have them competing for a playoff spot if they get the put it all together. I think they may fall a bit short again.
11. Buffalo Beasts (A8 missed playoffs)
Last Season: Fought hard in A8, but a bit over-matched.
Outlook: they will need a recruiting haul to compete for the playoffs. Don't have the depth right now.
12. Bowdoin Polar Bears (A8 missed playoffs)
Last Season: Their offense put up some points, but they couldn't stop anyone en route to a disappointing season.
Outlook: Same boat as Buffalo, but with a bit less talent.
13. Da NOLA Brah!!! K&B Purples (via BBB15)
Last Season: nice 14-2 record in BBB15 before getting blown out by Vice City
Outlook: do not have the talent to be competitive.
Also-Rans:
14. Dakota Bison (A8 missed playoffs)
15. Pittsburgh Powerhouse (A8 missed playoffs)
16. Destin Pigskin Pimps (A8 missed playoffs)
Last edited Feb 12, 2009 11:59:13