Hey guys - figured I'd get back on the content creation bandwagon - especially since with Prizzle leaving for the AA leagues we probably wont get the bel air billionaire anymore. So what I decided to do is an ESPN style power ranking - all 32 teams with a brief sentence or two. If this is recieved favorably I will continue to do it every-other-daily for next season.
Please note that for all who don't know, I am a GM of the Waco Davidians and thus may be something of an enormous homer.
1. Margaritaville Fins - Money can't buy love, but apparently it can buy league champion GLB teams. fanaticsports21 clearly has this game all figured out - good luck in the AA league next season, from all of us in A7
2. Bel Air Beardogs - WOOF! The beardogs had a tough time in the championship, but Margaritaville is admittedly monstrous. We will miss you all - especially Prizzle and the Bel Air Billionaire. I heard a rumor that Prizzle will be signing on as GM of one of the other teams in our league though, so maybe he isn't quite gone for good.
3. Waco Davidians - A promising season that fell just short - but full credit to the Beardogs for being the better team not just once but twice. In other news, Sants denies allegations of a sexual affair with Modok, saying that Red Raider cock 'just doesn't satisfy him.'
4. Rutgers Scarlet Knights - These guys capped a strong season with an impressive playoff run. A talented squad that will challenge for the Eastern conference title in season 3.
5. North Side Dream Killers - Sants' poorly recieved joke in week 16 started quite a rivalry between the Dream Killers and the Davidians. It's a shame that they may never meet again.
6. Great Plains Reapers - A rough playoff draw and a few upset losses too many held Great Plains back this season. They will be back next season as serious contenders for the A7 title.
7. Chicago Pterodactyls - If you want to talk about doing a lot with a little - look no further than the Pterodactyls. They have some talent, but not near as much as some of the top tier teams that they beat soundly this season. A few roster upgrades in the offseason could make these guys a serious threat in the East in season 3.
8. New Hampshire Dragons - The Dragons suffered an early exit from the playoffs this season at the hands of a surging Rutgers team, and they will be aching for revenge. They also had an impressive scrimmage showing against some of the better teams from the West, and will definitely be a force to be reckoned with.
9. New Brunswick n00bs - When asked for a reaction quote regarding his team's loss to Bel Air in the Western Conference championship, the Davidians head coach had this to say: "God dammit... now we have to play the n00bs again."
10. Las Vegas Stunners - A7W returns a plethora of recieving talent in season 3 - but keep your eye on Las Vegas's Hooker McHookerson, who led all A7 West recievers in yards and touchdowns during the playoffs, despite only playing 2 games.
11. Dallas Red Raiders - On the back of its overachieving defense, Dallas should be back in the playoffs in season 3. Do you think Modok might have the Vegas and Waco games circled on his calender?
12. Waco Green Puffers - Are the Green Puffers and the Davidians the A7 version of the Jets and the Giants? Why on Earth would the city of Waco need 2 football franchises? We petition that the Green Puffers relocate to a nearby 'suburb' - Lorena perhaps. Lorena Green Puffers... nice ring to it, don't you think?
13. Oakland Wizards - Oakland management has confirmed that despite the riots and threats of a boycott, Cody Wilson will return as Wizards QB in season 3. Hellen Keller was unable to communicate her feelings on the subject, but it is assumed that she was pretty distraught. The suicide watch remains in effect, and Oakland management has promised to upgrade her sonar device during the offseason.
14. Carolina Cardiac Cats - Carolina's roller coaster season saw them claw their way into a playoff berth - and their reward was a first round date with Margaritaville. With the Fins juggernaut out of the picture next season, there's a good chance we'll see the Cats make it out of round 1.
15. Harrisburg Hawks - The Hawks' air raid offense returns to A7 East in season 3 - DBs beware. The defense could use some love though.
16. Spicewood Longhorns - im4ut999's aggressive moves in free agency netted him a talented roster - and a horrible chemistry number. Look for Spicewood to make some noise next season when it's chemistry is healthier.
17. Hartford Hellhounds - Perhaps A7's most disappointing team. The Hellhounds talented bunch opened the season with a convincing win at Dallas, but struggled against the other playoff teams, as well as suffering an embarrassing mid season loss to Miami that really ended their playoff hopes.
18. Scottsdale Sun Demons - The first of the borderline copyright infringement teams, Scottsdale was inconsistent in season 2 and will look to better its performance in season three. They are a better team than their 7-8-1 record indicates, though.
19. Atchafalaya Swamp Weretigers - Where do these people come up with these names? The Weretigers opened season 2 with a win over eventual playoff team Carolina, and hope to turn the corner and step into the East playoff next season.
20. Portland Hitmen - Jonny Danger may have an arm of gold, but he's gonna need a little more than that to win in season 3. Like, I dunno, a running back and a defense. A nice reciever opposite Dick N. Balzonia would certainly help matters too.
21. Jacksonville Stars - This team needs to somehow unearth a defense in order to be taken seriously. That said, they managed to put together some nice wins against the lower tier of the East, and with a few upsets next season have an outside shot at reaching the playoffs.
22. Washington Poison - This CPU laden outfit fared significantly better than its Western Conference counterpart - the Ambridge Bridgade. The next step for Spectre170 has to be to replace his remaining CPUs with humans before he can seriously contend in the East.
23. Miami Cyclones - The second of the borderline copyright infringement teams will need to upgrade its defense significantly if it is to challenge for the playoffs in season 3.
24. Grand Haven Mist - Valhalla's team was this seasons feel good story in the Western Conference. A team that got smashed and pummeled but stayed tough, pushed through a rough season, and built for the future. Does season 3 hold a playoff spot for the Mist?
25. Orlando Ninjas - My name change campaign continues with the team from the great city of Orlando. Ninjas? Come on guys. Shamoos? Epcots? Mouseketeers?
26. Cleveland Kardiac Kids - The Kardiac Kids return a decent stable of players, but face an uphill battle in the East.
27. Miami Roadfrogs - Okay, it's more understandable for the city of Miami to have two football franchises than the city of Waco, but still... Plam Beach anyone?
28. RGB Berzerk - This team reminds me of the Bengals before Palmer and 85. Awooga is A7s very own Corey Dillon - whether RGB manages to keep him (or changes that ridiculous name) remains to be seen.
29. Pocono Mountain Highlanders - They are actually pretty talented for a relegation team. We may see the Mountain Highlanders back sooner than some of these other teams we're losing.
30. Elks Rapids Elks - At least they got to prove they're better than the clams - and probably the CPUs as well.
31. Ambridge Bridgade - So long to the fighting CPUs. It was fun while it lasted.
32. Chicago Clams - The Western conference will miss its weekly feast of clam - good luck in your new home guys.
Please note that for all who don't know, I am a GM of the Waco Davidians and thus may be something of an enormous homer.
1. Margaritaville Fins - Money can't buy love, but apparently it can buy league champion GLB teams. fanaticsports21 clearly has this game all figured out - good luck in the AA league next season, from all of us in A7
2. Bel Air Beardogs - WOOF! The beardogs had a tough time in the championship, but Margaritaville is admittedly monstrous. We will miss you all - especially Prizzle and the Bel Air Billionaire. I heard a rumor that Prizzle will be signing on as GM of one of the other teams in our league though, so maybe he isn't quite gone for good.
3. Waco Davidians - A promising season that fell just short - but full credit to the Beardogs for being the better team not just once but twice. In other news, Sants denies allegations of a sexual affair with Modok, saying that Red Raider cock 'just doesn't satisfy him.'
4. Rutgers Scarlet Knights - These guys capped a strong season with an impressive playoff run. A talented squad that will challenge for the Eastern conference title in season 3.
5. North Side Dream Killers - Sants' poorly recieved joke in week 16 started quite a rivalry between the Dream Killers and the Davidians. It's a shame that they may never meet again.
6. Great Plains Reapers - A rough playoff draw and a few upset losses too many held Great Plains back this season. They will be back next season as serious contenders for the A7 title.
7. Chicago Pterodactyls - If you want to talk about doing a lot with a little - look no further than the Pterodactyls. They have some talent, but not near as much as some of the top tier teams that they beat soundly this season. A few roster upgrades in the offseason could make these guys a serious threat in the East in season 3.
8. New Hampshire Dragons - The Dragons suffered an early exit from the playoffs this season at the hands of a surging Rutgers team, and they will be aching for revenge. They also had an impressive scrimmage showing against some of the better teams from the West, and will definitely be a force to be reckoned with.
9. New Brunswick n00bs - When asked for a reaction quote regarding his team's loss to Bel Air in the Western Conference championship, the Davidians head coach had this to say: "God dammit... now we have to play the n00bs again."
10. Las Vegas Stunners - A7W returns a plethora of recieving talent in season 3 - but keep your eye on Las Vegas's Hooker McHookerson, who led all A7 West recievers in yards and touchdowns during the playoffs, despite only playing 2 games.
11. Dallas Red Raiders - On the back of its overachieving defense, Dallas should be back in the playoffs in season 3. Do you think Modok might have the Vegas and Waco games circled on his calender?
12. Waco Green Puffers - Are the Green Puffers and the Davidians the A7 version of the Jets and the Giants? Why on Earth would the city of Waco need 2 football franchises? We petition that the Green Puffers relocate to a nearby 'suburb' - Lorena perhaps. Lorena Green Puffers... nice ring to it, don't you think?
13. Oakland Wizards - Oakland management has confirmed that despite the riots and threats of a boycott, Cody Wilson will return as Wizards QB in season 3. Hellen Keller was unable to communicate her feelings on the subject, but it is assumed that she was pretty distraught. The suicide watch remains in effect, and Oakland management has promised to upgrade her sonar device during the offseason.
14. Carolina Cardiac Cats - Carolina's roller coaster season saw them claw their way into a playoff berth - and their reward was a first round date with Margaritaville. With the Fins juggernaut out of the picture next season, there's a good chance we'll see the Cats make it out of round 1.
15. Harrisburg Hawks - The Hawks' air raid offense returns to A7 East in season 3 - DBs beware. The defense could use some love though.
16. Spicewood Longhorns - im4ut999's aggressive moves in free agency netted him a talented roster - and a horrible chemistry number. Look for Spicewood to make some noise next season when it's chemistry is healthier.
17. Hartford Hellhounds - Perhaps A7's most disappointing team. The Hellhounds talented bunch opened the season with a convincing win at Dallas, but struggled against the other playoff teams, as well as suffering an embarrassing mid season loss to Miami that really ended their playoff hopes.
18. Scottsdale Sun Demons - The first of the borderline copyright infringement teams, Scottsdale was inconsistent in season 2 and will look to better its performance in season three. They are a better team than their 7-8-1 record indicates, though.
19. Atchafalaya Swamp Weretigers - Where do these people come up with these names? The Weretigers opened season 2 with a win over eventual playoff team Carolina, and hope to turn the corner and step into the East playoff next season.
20. Portland Hitmen - Jonny Danger may have an arm of gold, but he's gonna need a little more than that to win in season 3. Like, I dunno, a running back and a defense. A nice reciever opposite Dick N. Balzonia would certainly help matters too.
21. Jacksonville Stars - This team needs to somehow unearth a defense in order to be taken seriously. That said, they managed to put together some nice wins against the lower tier of the East, and with a few upsets next season have an outside shot at reaching the playoffs.
22. Washington Poison - This CPU laden outfit fared significantly better than its Western Conference counterpart - the Ambridge Bridgade. The next step for Spectre170 has to be to replace his remaining CPUs with humans before he can seriously contend in the East.
23. Miami Cyclones - The second of the borderline copyright infringement teams will need to upgrade its defense significantly if it is to challenge for the playoffs in season 3.
24. Grand Haven Mist - Valhalla's team was this seasons feel good story in the Western Conference. A team that got smashed and pummeled but stayed tough, pushed through a rough season, and built for the future. Does season 3 hold a playoff spot for the Mist?
25. Orlando Ninjas - My name change campaign continues with the team from the great city of Orlando. Ninjas? Come on guys. Shamoos? Epcots? Mouseketeers?
26. Cleveland Kardiac Kids - The Kardiac Kids return a decent stable of players, but face an uphill battle in the East.
27. Miami Roadfrogs - Okay, it's more understandable for the city of Miami to have two football franchises than the city of Waco, but still... Plam Beach anyone?
28. RGB Berzerk - This team reminds me of the Bengals before Palmer and 85. Awooga is A7s very own Corey Dillon - whether RGB manages to keep him (or changes that ridiculous name) remains to be seen.
29. Pocono Mountain Highlanders - They are actually pretty talented for a relegation team. We may see the Mountain Highlanders back sooner than some of these other teams we're losing.
30. Elks Rapids Elks - At least they got to prove they're better than the clams - and probably the CPUs as well.
31. Ambridge Bridgade - So long to the fighting CPUs. It was fun while it lasted.
32. Chicago Clams - The Western conference will miss its weekly feast of clam - good luck in your new home guys.
Last edited Jun 3, 2008 17:30:30
