Originally posted by AC
Good stuff, thanks Novus.
Good stuff, thanks Novus.
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Do not envy the rest of Puff's schedule
Yeah I haven't looked at our schedule, each game I just look at the next opponent wondering, "Do we play someone this week?" and the answer keeps being "Nope!" but it has to end sometime, I know we haven't played most of the teams in the top 8.
Do not envy the rest of Puff's schedule
Yeah I haven't looked at our schedule, each game I just look at the next opponent wondering, "Do we play someone this week?" and the answer keeps being "Nope!" but it has to end sometime, I know we haven't played most of the teams in the top 8.
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NOVUS RANKINGS - AFTER 10 GAMES
01) Oseberg Vikings {CANADA} (10-0) (9-0 in-conference)
Cemented their place at the top with a big win over the Duckies. Oseberg has played a fairly tough schedule so far and has topped all challengers. They haven't always looked pretty, but winning is winning, and that's what Oseberg does. Up next: the pesky and resilient Cobden Muskrats.
02) Palm Bay Palookas {USA} (10-0) (9-0 in-conference)
Returned to form with a 77-point win over Chicago, but, well, Chicago. Next is Tampa Bay, not exactly a test either. But as the only undefeated team in USA and with big wins over Choppin, the Royal Men, Orlando, and Franklin, who should be higher right now?
03) Burnside Bandits {CANADA} (9-1) (9-0 in-conference)
Burnside is undefeated in conference-play and just dismantled Dallas. They may be Oseberg's last legitimate threat in the regular season. Up next: a cupcake game with Drunk.
04) Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies {CANADA} (8-2) (7-2 in-conference)
Lost to Oseberg by 17, but I'm still not ready to give up on the Duckies. They remain a legit threat to beat anyone in the playoffs and return to World League, and I still think they're better than Puffington. We'll find out for sure on Monday.
05) Choppin Broccoli {USA} (9-1) (8-1 in-conference)
Shut out Tampa Bay, but KC Metro should be more of a match. I think Choppin's got this one though.
06) Cincinnati Shockers {USA} (9-1) (9-0 in-conference)
Doubled-up Austin in a dominant performance. Cincy is peaking at the right time, and I think they can handle the Royal Men next.
07) Puffington Magic Dragons {CANADA} (9-1) (8-1 in-conference)
Beat Sunday by 25, but now Puffington gets to the meat of their schedule, starting with the Duckies.
08) Legacy's Runnin With The Real McCoys {CANADA} (8-2) (7-2 in-conference)
After a gimme win, the McCoys now have a date with the desperate Victoria Teabaggers. The McCoys have struggled with the mid-level teams this season, losing to Cobden and scraping by Vicious, so they can't take their next game for granted.
09) All The King's Royal Men {USA} (8-2) (8-1 in-conference)
ATKRM's royal cupcake tour is over. Now they finish the season with 6 straight playoff-contenders, starting with Cincinnati. Time to find out if the Royal Men are for real.
10) Austin Wineswilling Fancy Boys {USA} (9-1) (8-1 in-conference)
Suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of Cincinnati. They should be able to bounce back against College Station, but the rest of their schedule looks brutal.
11) Dallas Paladins {CANADA} (7-3) (6-3 in-conference)
Dallas should still make the playoffs, but their big losses to Burnside, the Duckies, and the Real McCoys show that their potential is limited. They should be able to handle BC next though.
12) KC's Metro Choppers {USA} (7-3) (6-3 in-conference)
After letting State Of Franklin get inside the 10 with a minute left, KC's defense stepped up and made a season-saving stand. KC's remaining schedule looks favorable (their next game with Choppin not withstanding), and KC is in the driver's seat for a playoff spot now.
13) Orlando Midget Mafia {USA} (5-5) (5-4 in-conference)
A 5-TD win over College Station and a relatively easy remaining schedule means Orlando is probably going to make the playoffs. Orlando could've given up weeks ago, but they punched their way up to respectability and gave their Chem time to recover, and now they're taking control of their destiny.
14) Cobden Muskrats {CANADA} (6-4) (5-4 in-conference)
Absolutely crushed BC to get themselves some tie-breaker breathing space. They could surprise Oseberg next, but I don't think an upset win is very likely.
15) Dot Bilderberg Agency {CANADA} (5-5) (5-4 in-conference)
Picked up another crucial tie-breaker with a thrilling overtime win over Victoria. Up next, El Camino should be an easy win.
16) College Station Aggies {USA} (6-4) (6-3 in-conference)
I still think the Aggies will make the playoffs, but a 35-point loss to Orlando sure didn't help matters. An upset of Austin up next certainly would though.
17) Vicious Circle {CANADA} (5-5) (4-5 in-conference)
Vicious had no problem with El Camino and should have no problem with The Gun Circus. But their tie-breaker situation doesn't look good, so sooner or later Vicious is going to need to upset someone higher than them: the Duckies, Dallas or Cobden.
18) State Of Franklin Patriots {USA} (6-4) (6-3 in-conference)
When you have 1st & Goal with a minute left in the game, you have to step up. Instead, the Patriots turned the ball over on downs, losing not only their game with KC but their best chance at a playoff spot. Now they'll have to fend off both Orlando and College Station in the standings, and State Of Franklin has the most difficult remaining schedule of those three teams. Their playoff hopes aren't dead yet, but it'll be an uphill battle now thanks to this blown opportunity.
19) Victoria Teabaggers {CANADA} (4-6) (3-6 in-conference)
Lost another crucial tie-breaker game, this time to Bilderberg. Victoria probably needs to upset either the Real McCoys next or Burnside later and sweep their other 4 games, or they'll probably miss the playoffs at this point.
20) South Georgia Growl {USA} (3-7) (2-7 in-conference)
Beat the Aces, but only by 16. The Growl have a lot of winnable games left on their schedule, but unless they also upset both Cincy and KC Metro, they'll finish at or below .500 and miss the cut. Pretty much just playing for pride at this point.
21) BC Lions {CANADA} (4-6) (3-6 in-conference)
Got crushed by Cobden, Dallas is up next, and the rest of BC's schedule is brutal. I think BC's playoff window is closed at this point, and I highly doubt they'll be able to get their offense sorted out in time to prove me wrong.
22) Sunday Funday {CANADA} (3-7) (2-7 in-conference)
Originally posted by Homage
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23) Nevada Farm Boys {USA} (2-8) (2-7 in-conference)
Shut out Hillbilly, and now has the chance to nail the coffin shut on South Georgia's dim playoff hopes.
24) Chicago Bears 85 {USA} (1-9) (1-8 in-conference)
Chicago's schedule has been brutal, but they haven't even been able to keep things interesting against any good team. If they finish with 5 wins or more, I'll be amazed.
25) The Gun Circus {CANADA} (2-8) (2-7 in-conference)
Clearly shooting blanks.
26) Hillbilly Coondogs {USA} (2-8) (1-8 in-conference)
The second-worst human team in the USA.
27) GLB Gridiron Aces {USA} (0-10) (0-9 in-conference)
The worst human team in the USA.
28) El Camino {CANADA} (2-8) (2-7 in-conference)
Needs to be sold off for scrap metal.
29) Southern Storm {USA} (1-9) (1-8 in-conference)
CPU-owned team, though that does give them an advantage over human-owned teams with CPU rosters: no penalty to Southern's CPU dots.
30) Drunk Masterminds {CANADA} (0-10) (0-9 in-conference)
Terrible roster. Could probably still beat Grande Torino though.
31) Grande Torino {CANADA} (0-10) (0-9 in-conference)
Just awful. Would probably beat Tampa, but it would be close.
32) Tampa Bay Turbulence {USA} (0-10) (0-9 in-conference)
Human-owned. Empty roster. No threat.
01) Oseberg Vikings {CANADA} (10-0) (9-0 in-conference)
Cemented their place at the top with a big win over the Duckies. Oseberg has played a fairly tough schedule so far and has topped all challengers. They haven't always looked pretty, but winning is winning, and that's what Oseberg does. Up next: the pesky and resilient Cobden Muskrats.
02) Palm Bay Palookas {USA} (10-0) (9-0 in-conference)
Returned to form with a 77-point win over Chicago, but, well, Chicago. Next is Tampa Bay, not exactly a test either. But as the only undefeated team in USA and with big wins over Choppin, the Royal Men, Orlando, and Franklin, who should be higher right now?
03) Burnside Bandits {CANADA} (9-1) (9-0 in-conference)
Burnside is undefeated in conference-play and just dismantled Dallas. They may be Oseberg's last legitimate threat in the regular season. Up next: a cupcake game with Drunk.
04) Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies {CANADA} (8-2) (7-2 in-conference)
Lost to Oseberg by 17, but I'm still not ready to give up on the Duckies. They remain a legit threat to beat anyone in the playoffs and return to World League, and I still think they're better than Puffington. We'll find out for sure on Monday.
05) Choppin Broccoli {USA} (9-1) (8-1 in-conference)
Shut out Tampa Bay, but KC Metro should be more of a match. I think Choppin's got this one though.
06) Cincinnati Shockers {USA} (9-1) (9-0 in-conference)
Doubled-up Austin in a dominant performance. Cincy is peaking at the right time, and I think they can handle the Royal Men next.
07) Puffington Magic Dragons {CANADA} (9-1) (8-1 in-conference)
Beat Sunday by 25, but now Puffington gets to the meat of their schedule, starting with the Duckies.
08) Legacy's Runnin With The Real McCoys {CANADA} (8-2) (7-2 in-conference)
After a gimme win, the McCoys now have a date with the desperate Victoria Teabaggers. The McCoys have struggled with the mid-level teams this season, losing to Cobden and scraping by Vicious, so they can't take their next game for granted.
09) All The King's Royal Men {USA} (8-2) (8-1 in-conference)
ATKRM's royal cupcake tour is over. Now they finish the season with 6 straight playoff-contenders, starting with Cincinnati. Time to find out if the Royal Men are for real.
10) Austin Wineswilling Fancy Boys {USA} (9-1) (8-1 in-conference)
Suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of Cincinnati. They should be able to bounce back against College Station, but the rest of their schedule looks brutal.
11) Dallas Paladins {CANADA} (7-3) (6-3 in-conference)
Dallas should still make the playoffs, but their big losses to Burnside, the Duckies, and the Real McCoys show that their potential is limited. They should be able to handle BC next though.
12) KC's Metro Choppers {USA} (7-3) (6-3 in-conference)
After letting State Of Franklin get inside the 10 with a minute left, KC's defense stepped up and made a season-saving stand. KC's remaining schedule looks favorable (their next game with Choppin not withstanding), and KC is in the driver's seat for a playoff spot now.
13) Orlando Midget Mafia {USA} (5-5) (5-4 in-conference)
A 5-TD win over College Station and a relatively easy remaining schedule means Orlando is probably going to make the playoffs. Orlando could've given up weeks ago, but they punched their way up to respectability and gave their Chem time to recover, and now they're taking control of their destiny.
14) Cobden Muskrats {CANADA} (6-4) (5-4 in-conference)
Absolutely crushed BC to get themselves some tie-breaker breathing space. They could surprise Oseberg next, but I don't think an upset win is very likely.
15) Dot Bilderberg Agency {CANADA} (5-5) (5-4 in-conference)
Picked up another crucial tie-breaker with a thrilling overtime win over Victoria. Up next, El Camino should be an easy win.
16) College Station Aggies {USA} (6-4) (6-3 in-conference)
I still think the Aggies will make the playoffs, but a 35-point loss to Orlando sure didn't help matters. An upset of Austin up next certainly would though.
17) Vicious Circle {CANADA} (5-5) (4-5 in-conference)
Vicious had no problem with El Camino and should have no problem with The Gun Circus. But their tie-breaker situation doesn't look good, so sooner or later Vicious is going to need to upset someone higher than them: the Duckies, Dallas or Cobden.
18) State Of Franklin Patriots {USA} (6-4) (6-3 in-conference)
When you have 1st & Goal with a minute left in the game, you have to step up. Instead, the Patriots turned the ball over on downs, losing not only their game with KC but their best chance at a playoff spot. Now they'll have to fend off both Orlando and College Station in the standings, and State Of Franklin has the most difficult remaining schedule of those three teams. Their playoff hopes aren't dead yet, but it'll be an uphill battle now thanks to this blown opportunity.
19) Victoria Teabaggers {CANADA} (4-6) (3-6 in-conference)
Lost another crucial tie-breaker game, this time to Bilderberg. Victoria probably needs to upset either the Real McCoys next or Burnside later and sweep their other 4 games, or they'll probably miss the playoffs at this point.
20) South Georgia Growl {USA} (3-7) (2-7 in-conference)
Beat the Aces, but only by 16. The Growl have a lot of winnable games left on their schedule, but unless they also upset both Cincy and KC Metro, they'll finish at or below .500 and miss the cut. Pretty much just playing for pride at this point.
21) BC Lions {CANADA} (4-6) (3-6 in-conference)
Got crushed by Cobden, Dallas is up next, and the rest of BC's schedule is brutal. I think BC's playoff window is closed at this point, and I highly doubt they'll be able to get their offense sorted out in time to prove me wrong.
22) Sunday Funday {CANADA} (3-7) (2-7 in-conference)
Originally posted by Homage
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23) Nevada Farm Boys {USA} (2-8) (2-7 in-conference)
Shut out Hillbilly, and now has the chance to nail the coffin shut on South Georgia's dim playoff hopes.
24) Chicago Bears 85 {USA} (1-9) (1-8 in-conference)
Chicago's schedule has been brutal, but they haven't even been able to keep things interesting against any good team. If they finish with 5 wins or more, I'll be amazed.
25) The Gun Circus {CANADA} (2-8) (2-7 in-conference)
Clearly shooting blanks.
26) Hillbilly Coondogs {USA} (2-8) (1-8 in-conference)
The second-worst human team in the USA.
27) GLB Gridiron Aces {USA} (0-10) (0-9 in-conference)
The worst human team in the USA.
28) El Camino {CANADA} (2-8) (2-7 in-conference)
Needs to be sold off for scrap metal.
29) Southern Storm {USA} (1-9) (1-8 in-conference)
CPU-owned team, though that does give them an advantage over human-owned teams with CPU rosters: no penalty to Southern's CPU dots.
30) Drunk Masterminds {CANADA} (0-10) (0-9 in-conference)
Terrible roster. Could probably still beat Grande Torino though.
31) Grande Torino {CANADA} (0-10) (0-9 in-conference)
Just awful. Would probably beat Tampa, but it would be close.
32) Tampa Bay Turbulence {USA} (0-10) (0-9 in-conference)
Human-owned. Empty roster. No threat.
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great stuff Novus.
Really have enjoyed them all season and appreciate your efforts with them.
Really have enjoyed them all season and appreciate your efforts with them.
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Originally posted by Spread-em offense
great stuff Novus.
Really have enjoyed them all season and appreciate your efforts with them.
This..........
very entertaining reads. Pretty spot on.
great stuff Novus.
Really have enjoyed them all season and appreciate your efforts with them.
This..........
very entertaining reads. Pretty spot on.
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Originally posted by Novus
22) Sunday Funday {CANADA} (3-7) (2-7 in-conference)
Originally posted by Homage
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Y'all ain't ready for this 6 straight
22) Sunday Funday {CANADA} (3-7) (2-7 in-conference)
Originally posted by Homage
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Y'all ain't ready for this 6 straight
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Originally posted by King of Bling
We are just not a very good team at this point
Weird game. 1 punt and 1 int between both teams.
We are just not a very good team at this point
Weird game. 1 punt and 1 int between both teams.
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Originally posted by bhall43
also found out my end game AI is still not up to snuff. Got lucky there.
Same here. We found a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
USA is a three horse race and we are only up to "Show" at this point. Win and Place are where it's at
Best to you bro
also found out my end game AI is still not up to snuff. Got lucky there.
Same here. We found a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
USA is a three horse race and we are only up to "Show" at this point. Win and Place are where it's at
Best to you bro
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Originally posted by King of Bling
Same here. We found a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
USA is a three horse race and we are only up to "Show" at this point. Win and Place are where it's at
Best to you bro
You know, if you guys show in the playoffs it wouldn't be the first time a good team struggled in regular season and then blew it up in the playoffs.
GG in any case--it went right down to the wire.
Same here. We found a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
USA is a three horse race and we are only up to "Show" at this point. Win and Place are where it's at
Best to you bro
You know, if you guys show in the playoffs it wouldn't be the first time a good team struggled in regular season and then blew it up in the playoffs.
GG in any case--it went right down to the wire.
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Originally posted by QB Eater
You know, if you guys show in the playoffs it wouldn't be the first time a good team struggled in regular season and then blew it up in the playoffs.
GG in any case--it went right down to the wire.
Props to you guys and I'm guessing we meet again in Rd 2
You know, if you guys show in the playoffs it wouldn't be the first time a good team struggled in regular season and then blew it up in the playoffs.
GG in any case--it went right down to the wire.
Props to you guys and I'm guessing we meet again in Rd 2
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NOVUS RANKINGS - AFTER 11 GAMES
01) Oseberg Vikings {CANADA} (11-0) (10-0 in-conference)
Clinched a playoff spot and took care of business against Cobden, never letting the Muskrats come anywhere near an upset. But the Dallas Paladins should prove a bit tougher of a foe next.
02) Palm Bay Palookas {USA} (11-0) (10-0 in-conference)
They've clinched a playoff spot, but now comes the hard part: Palm Bay faces 4 playoff contenders in the next 5 games, starting with KC Metro first. Can the Palookas handle the pressure? I think so, but it won't be easy.
03) Burnside Bandits {CANADA} (10-1) (10-0 in-conference)
Drunk was no problem, but The Real McCoys might be with their great roster. This should be a great game to watch.
04) Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies {CANADA} (9-2) (8-2 in-conference)
Returned to form with a dominating win over Puffington, and has a gimme with Grande next. The Duckies have a fairly easy slate of games to close out the season, and they could still finish #1 if things play out just right.
05) Cincinnati Shockers {USA} (10-1) (10-0 in-conference)
Down 10 with 11:14 to play, Cincy caught fire in the final quarter and took the lead for good with 0:53 left, holding off the Royal Men. Cincy may very well be the best team in USA Pro, and they should be able to handle the upset-minded Patriots next.
06) Choppin Broccoli {USA} (9-2) (8-2 in-conference)
Choppin has looked strong all season, but blowing a 4th quarter lead to KC never looks good. Southern will be a guaranteed 10th win for them next, but then Choppin closes out their schedule with 4 straight playoff contenders, and as shaky as their D has been, they'll need to hope their O can provide enough points to win out.
07) Legacy's Runnin With The Real McCoys {CANADA} (9-2) (8-2 in-conference)
Beat Victoria in a game that wasn't as close as the score suggests. Burnside will be a much tougher opponent, but the McCoys have a solid roster and might be capable of an upset.
08) All The King's Royal Men {USA} (8-3) (8-2 in-conference)
Gave Cincy all they had, and came out looking pretty good. The Royal Men are peaking at the right time, and nobody wants a piece of them right now. Alas, College Station has no choice in the matter.
09) Dallas Paladins {CANADA} (8-3) (7-3 in-conference)
Handled BC with ease, but now faces a showdown with Oseberg. Even if they lose, though, Dallas's remaining schedule looks favorable if Dallas takes care of business.
10) Austin Wineswilling Fancy Boys {USA} (10-1) (9-1 in-conference)
Austin may have the hardest remaining schedule in USA Pro, but they took care of business against College Station and should be able to handle Orlando. Then again, Orlando is fighting for their playoff lives and has gotten hot lately, so this might not be easy.
11) KC's Metro Choppers {USA} (8-3) (7-3 in-conference)
Down by 7 early in the fourth quarter, KC chipped away at the Broccoli and seized the win with just 0:29 left. The Choppers needed that one to boost their confidence, and they have just one more tough game left: their next one with Palm Bay. After that, KC closes out their schedule with 4 relatively easy games and should be able to get a good playoff seed.
12) Puffington Magic Dragons {CANADA} (9-2) (8-2 in-conference)
Got crushed by the Duckies, and now faces a hungry and pesky Cobden team fighting for the last playoff spot. Puffington's remaining schedule looks rough, so they need to step it up now or risk a low playoff seed.
13) Orlando Midget Mafia {USA} (6-5) (6-4 in-conference)
Orlando trounced the Aces and has the inside track to the 8th playoff seed, but an upset win over Austin would certainly help their cause. Orlando is hot right now, so it could happen.
14) Cobden Muskrats {CANADA} (6-5) (5-5 in-conference)
Got thumped by Oseberg, but Cobden has scared some good teams this season, and their remaining schedule will let them control their own playoff destiny. An upset of Puffington next is not out of the question.
15) Dot Bilderberg Agency {CANADA} (6-5) (6-4 in-conference)
Got an easy win over El Camino, and The Gun Circus shouldn't be much more difficult. Can they make the playoffs, though? Bilderberg's remaining schedule is nearly identical to Vicious but a bit harder than Cobden, so Bilderberg needs to stockpile easy wins while they still can.
16) College Station Aggies {USA} (6-5) (6-4 in-conference)
Got thumped by Austin and probably won't be able to handle the resurgent Royal Men right now. The Aggies' playoff chances are looking dimmer and dimmer unless they can pull off a big upset somewhere in their tough remaining schedule.
17) Vicious Circle {CANADA} (6-5) (5-5 in-conference)
The Gun Circus was easy, but Sunday Funday is vowing to make a late push for the final playoff spot and may give VC a fight. A loss here could be fatal for VC's playoff chances, so they need to take care of business here.
18) State Of Franklin Patriots {USA} (7-4) (7-3 in-conference)
The Patriots are breathing a sigh of relief after College Station's loss to Austin, but their remaining schedule is brutal, and beating College Station later will be crucial. But first, the Patriots face Cincy, and I think the Patriots are outgunned in this one.
19) Victoria Teabaggers {CANADA} (4-7) (3-7 in-conference)
With their loss to the Real McCoys, Victoria has announced that they're giving up on the season, but I think that may be premature. They have 4 winnable games (including El Camino next) which would get them 8 wins, and an upset of Burnside might be enough to push them over the top thanks to Victoria's earlier win over Cobden. Don't give up yet!
20) South Georgia Growl {USA} (4-7) (3-7 in-conference)
Beat Nevada by 17. The Growl have a lot of winnable games left on their schedule, but unless they also upset both Cincy and KC Metro, they'll finish at or below .500 and miss the cut. Pretty much just playing for pride at this point.
21) BC Lions {CANADA} (4-7) (3-7 in-conference)
Got crushed by Dallas. Even with Drunk up next, the rest of BC's schedule is brutal. I think BC's playoff window is closed at this point, and I highly doubt they'll be able to get their offense sorted out in time to prove me wrong.
22) Sunday Funday {CANADA} (4-7) (3-7 in-conference)
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23) Nevada Farm Boys {USA} (2-9) (2-8 in-conference)
They fight hard, but Nevada is just outmatched in USA Pro this season.
24) Chicago Bears 85 {USA} (2-9) (2-8 in-conference)
Chicago's schedule has been brutal, but they haven't even been able to keep things interesting against any good team. If they finish with 5 wins or more, I'll be amazed.
25) The Gun Circus {CANADA} (2-9) (2-8 in-conference)
Clearly shooting blanks.
26) Hillbilly Coondogs {USA} (2-9) (1-9 in-conference)
The second-worst human team in the USA.
27) GLB Gridiron Aces {USA} (0-11) (0-10 in-conference)
The worst human team in the USA.
28) El Camino {CANADA} (2-9) (2-8 in-conference)
Needs to be sold off for scrap metal.
29) Southern Storm {USA} (1-10) (1-9 in-conference)
CPU-owned team, though that does give them an advantage over human-owned teams with CPU rosters: no penalty to Southern's CPU dots.
30) Drunk Masterminds {CANADA} (0-11) (0-10 in-conference)
Terrible roster. Could probably still beat Grande Torino though.
31) Grande Torino {CANADA} (0-11) (0-10 in-conference)
Just awful. Would probably beat Tampa, but it would be close.
32) Tampa Bay Turbulence {USA} (0-11) (0-10 in-conference)
Human-owned. Empty roster. No threat.
01) Oseberg Vikings {CANADA} (11-0) (10-0 in-conference)
Clinched a playoff spot and took care of business against Cobden, never letting the Muskrats come anywhere near an upset. But the Dallas Paladins should prove a bit tougher of a foe next.
02) Palm Bay Palookas {USA} (11-0) (10-0 in-conference)
They've clinched a playoff spot, but now comes the hard part: Palm Bay faces 4 playoff contenders in the next 5 games, starting with KC Metro first. Can the Palookas handle the pressure? I think so, but it won't be easy.
03) Burnside Bandits {CANADA} (10-1) (10-0 in-conference)
Drunk was no problem, but The Real McCoys might be with their great roster. This should be a great game to watch.
04) Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies {CANADA} (9-2) (8-2 in-conference)
Returned to form with a dominating win over Puffington, and has a gimme with Grande next. The Duckies have a fairly easy slate of games to close out the season, and they could still finish #1 if things play out just right.
05) Cincinnati Shockers {USA} (10-1) (10-0 in-conference)
Down 10 with 11:14 to play, Cincy caught fire in the final quarter and took the lead for good with 0:53 left, holding off the Royal Men. Cincy may very well be the best team in USA Pro, and they should be able to handle the upset-minded Patriots next.
06) Choppin Broccoli {USA} (9-2) (8-2 in-conference)
Choppin has looked strong all season, but blowing a 4th quarter lead to KC never looks good. Southern will be a guaranteed 10th win for them next, but then Choppin closes out their schedule with 4 straight playoff contenders, and as shaky as their D has been, they'll need to hope their O can provide enough points to win out.
07) Legacy's Runnin With The Real McCoys {CANADA} (9-2) (8-2 in-conference)
Beat Victoria in a game that wasn't as close as the score suggests. Burnside will be a much tougher opponent, but the McCoys have a solid roster and might be capable of an upset.
08) All The King's Royal Men {USA} (8-3) (8-2 in-conference)
Gave Cincy all they had, and came out looking pretty good. The Royal Men are peaking at the right time, and nobody wants a piece of them right now. Alas, College Station has no choice in the matter.
09) Dallas Paladins {CANADA} (8-3) (7-3 in-conference)
Handled BC with ease, but now faces a showdown with Oseberg. Even if they lose, though, Dallas's remaining schedule looks favorable if Dallas takes care of business.
10) Austin Wineswilling Fancy Boys {USA} (10-1) (9-1 in-conference)
Austin may have the hardest remaining schedule in USA Pro, but they took care of business against College Station and should be able to handle Orlando. Then again, Orlando is fighting for their playoff lives and has gotten hot lately, so this might not be easy.
11) KC's Metro Choppers {USA} (8-3) (7-3 in-conference)
Down by 7 early in the fourth quarter, KC chipped away at the Broccoli and seized the win with just 0:29 left. The Choppers needed that one to boost their confidence, and they have just one more tough game left: their next one with Palm Bay. After that, KC closes out their schedule with 4 relatively easy games and should be able to get a good playoff seed.
12) Puffington Magic Dragons {CANADA} (9-2) (8-2 in-conference)
Got crushed by the Duckies, and now faces a hungry and pesky Cobden team fighting for the last playoff spot. Puffington's remaining schedule looks rough, so they need to step it up now or risk a low playoff seed.
13) Orlando Midget Mafia {USA} (6-5) (6-4 in-conference)
Orlando trounced the Aces and has the inside track to the 8th playoff seed, but an upset win over Austin would certainly help their cause. Orlando is hot right now, so it could happen.
14) Cobden Muskrats {CANADA} (6-5) (5-5 in-conference)
Got thumped by Oseberg, but Cobden has scared some good teams this season, and their remaining schedule will let them control their own playoff destiny. An upset of Puffington next is not out of the question.
15) Dot Bilderberg Agency {CANADA} (6-5) (6-4 in-conference)
Got an easy win over El Camino, and The Gun Circus shouldn't be much more difficult. Can they make the playoffs, though? Bilderberg's remaining schedule is nearly identical to Vicious but a bit harder than Cobden, so Bilderberg needs to stockpile easy wins while they still can.
16) College Station Aggies {USA} (6-5) (6-4 in-conference)
Got thumped by Austin and probably won't be able to handle the resurgent Royal Men right now. The Aggies' playoff chances are looking dimmer and dimmer unless they can pull off a big upset somewhere in their tough remaining schedule.
17) Vicious Circle {CANADA} (6-5) (5-5 in-conference)
The Gun Circus was easy, but Sunday Funday is vowing to make a late push for the final playoff spot and may give VC a fight. A loss here could be fatal for VC's playoff chances, so they need to take care of business here.
18) State Of Franklin Patriots {USA} (7-4) (7-3 in-conference)
The Patriots are breathing a sigh of relief after College Station's loss to Austin, but their remaining schedule is brutal, and beating College Station later will be crucial. But first, the Patriots face Cincy, and I think the Patriots are outgunned in this one.
19) Victoria Teabaggers {CANADA} (4-7) (3-7 in-conference)
With their loss to the Real McCoys, Victoria has announced that they're giving up on the season, but I think that may be premature. They have 4 winnable games (including El Camino next) which would get them 8 wins, and an upset of Burnside might be enough to push them over the top thanks to Victoria's earlier win over Cobden. Don't give up yet!
20) South Georgia Growl {USA} (4-7) (3-7 in-conference)
Beat Nevada by 17. The Growl have a lot of winnable games left on their schedule, but unless they also upset both Cincy and KC Metro, they'll finish at or below .500 and miss the cut. Pretty much just playing for pride at this point.
21) BC Lions {CANADA} (4-7) (3-7 in-conference)
Got crushed by Dallas. Even with Drunk up next, the rest of BC's schedule is brutal. I think BC's playoff window is closed at this point, and I highly doubt they'll be able to get their offense sorted out in time to prove me wrong.
22) Sunday Funday {CANADA} (4-7) (3-7 in-conference)
Originally posted by Homage
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23) Nevada Farm Boys {USA} (2-9) (2-8 in-conference)
They fight hard, but Nevada is just outmatched in USA Pro this season.
24) Chicago Bears 85 {USA} (2-9) (2-8 in-conference)
Chicago's schedule has been brutal, but they haven't even been able to keep things interesting against any good team. If they finish with 5 wins or more, I'll be amazed.
25) The Gun Circus {CANADA} (2-9) (2-8 in-conference)
Clearly shooting blanks.
26) Hillbilly Coondogs {USA} (2-9) (1-9 in-conference)
The second-worst human team in the USA.
27) GLB Gridiron Aces {USA} (0-11) (0-10 in-conference)
The worst human team in the USA.
28) El Camino {CANADA} (2-9) (2-8 in-conference)
Needs to be sold off for scrap metal.
29) Southern Storm {USA} (1-10) (1-9 in-conference)
CPU-owned team, though that does give them an advantage over human-owned teams with CPU rosters: no penalty to Southern's CPU dots.
30) Drunk Masterminds {CANADA} (0-11) (0-10 in-conference)
Terrible roster. Could probably still beat Grande Torino though.
31) Grande Torino {CANADA} (0-11) (0-10 in-conference)
Just awful. Would probably beat Tampa, but it would be close.
32) Tampa Bay Turbulence {USA} (0-11) (0-10 in-conference)
Human-owned. Empty roster. No threat.
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