Okay, so I couldn't sleep over this. I went back and adjusted the chemistry multiplier to have a lesser effect overall. Plus, a number of teams boosted and/or acquired new guys, so this should be far more accurate:
Bold=Definite playoff teams
Italics=Will contend for playoffs, but not assured
Team************************Score
1. Edmonton Thunder*********207.5
2. Tadoussac Whalers********200.6
3. Fort McMurray***************192.4
4. Rancho Panasqueritos*****191.6
5. Grove City Bucks************188.5
6. Victoria Fish*****************181.1
7. Canada Dragons************180.8
8. Manitoba Lions**************180.3
9. Victoria Falcons**************173.7
10. Moose Jaw Rough***********173.1
11. Arroz Con Pollo**************173.0
12. British Columbia***********172.5
13. Montreal Pub Crawlers******172.5
14. Buffalo Bison****************168.6
15. Saskatoon Lizards**********114.8
16. Alberta Irukandji*************Not cool enough to get ranked
The method was using team player levels, all 3 chemistry levels, team depth, and average # of plays a player would get at his depth. Also, if a player is not backed up, he received a penalty (except QB). If a player is the backup for more than two positions he received a penalty as well.
This reflects a better snapshot of the league overall. You can see how the chemistry thing really change the Thunderbolts ranking. They are still dangerous with their chemistry so low right now.
Though I have Edmonton #1, I would say they may be a bit of a fraud, no offense. They have some really high leveled guys on their O line, but the builds aren't that good. Top to bottom this is a really tough league though. I think this will be an "Any Given Sunday" season for this conference. I mean there is a block of five teams separated by less than 1 point in the composite.
So this one I will defend to the death. While it may be that game planning will get you wins and losses and a few other factors will come into play (ex: morale), I think this is much more far and as scientific as it gets.
Alright, tee off boys...
Bold=Definite playoff teams
Italics=Will contend for playoffs, but not assured
Team************************Score
1. Edmonton Thunder*********207.5
2. Tadoussac Whalers********200.6
3. Fort McMurray***************192.4
4. Rancho Panasqueritos*****191.6
5. Grove City Bucks************188.5
6. Victoria Fish*****************181.1
7. Canada Dragons************180.8
8. Manitoba Lions**************180.3
9. Victoria Falcons**************173.7
10. Moose Jaw Rough***********173.1
11. Arroz Con Pollo**************173.0
12. British Columbia***********172.5
13. Montreal Pub Crawlers******172.5
14. Buffalo Bison****************168.6
15. Saskatoon Lizards**********114.8
16. Alberta Irukandji*************Not cool enough to get ranked
The method was using team player levels, all 3 chemistry levels, team depth, and average # of plays a player would get at his depth. Also, if a player is not backed up, he received a penalty (except QB). If a player is the backup for more than two positions he received a penalty as well.
This reflects a better snapshot of the league overall. You can see how the chemistry thing really change the Thunderbolts ranking. They are still dangerous with their chemistry so low right now.
Though I have Edmonton #1, I would say they may be a bit of a fraud, no offense. They have some really high leveled guys on their O line, but the builds aren't that good. Top to bottom this is a really tough league though. I think this will be an "Any Given Sunday" season for this conference. I mean there is a block of five teams separated by less than 1 point in the composite.
So this one I will defend to the death. While it may be that game planning will get you wins and losses and a few other factors will come into play (ex: morale), I think this is much more far and as scientific as it gets.
Alright, tee off boys...
Last edited Feb 21, 2009 08:58:26
(and also thanks for posting....It will be awesome to refer back to this at season's end. ) 
