I've decided that the season 2 teams need the occasional thread in which we can all talk about how much Xavori likes to talk. I'm not going to go with the matchups format, but more of a review format. I'll do a new one of these for every level-up star obtained. So, to start the season, we're at level 10.
The Seasoned Top 10:
1. The Salty Runback - Dominated last season. Harrisonburg was able to beat them briefly, but then they locked back in and pushed their way firmly ahead of the pack. Now they rough up middle tier Journeymen teams in ladder games. It's hard to know how truly great they are, or whether they simply just matchup really well with Harrisonburg. They've just not had to really play too many other top 10 Seasoned teams. Maybe that will change some this year. They'll start the season attempting to plow the road for Season 2 teams higher into the Journeyman ranks.
2. Harrisonburg Bulldogs - Nastiest blitz in GLB. Somewhere along the line, Tdiddy decided that he wanted to assault morale to the maximum, and built his entire defense around the idea. You can hardly afford a TFL or sack against these guys. You definitely can't afford more than 3. They've got a decent offense to go along with it that got better this offseason with some superstar infusions. They start the ladder season with Andes.
3. Atlantic City Hookers - The biggest whore in GLB is Randall Cobb. QBs toss more balls into his hands than anyone. Dude demands to be double-teamed. His agility when hooking is exceptional. I'm done. Good team with an exceptional playmaker. They play an aggressive style of defense that occasionally get's them burned. Not ranked number 3 for nothing though. Starts the season in a rematch with Lost Lounge from the end of last season.
4. Lost Lounge - A very good passing attack got much better this offseason. Additions of S* at QB and WR will stress defenses heavily this season. Sieg76 is one of the top tier offensive coordinators, and Xavori's capable of defensive genius too. One of a few pass-first teams sitting in position to really start testing Harrisonburg's vaunted blitz defense this season. Get's Atlantic City week 1.
5. Hawaii Bulls - Superstars! They have 9 of em. These guys intend to run the football, and do so in a way that you can't stop. They are capable of converting 3rd down through the air too when necessary with decent efficiency. One of the better defensive teams as well, though I suspect their clock-eating ways on offense has something to do with that. Taking on Erie for the first ladder match.
6. Andes Chinchillas - Solid, somewhat balanced team that prefers to run the ball first. These guys have been a mainstay around the top 10 since early on in rookie season. Haven't been able to quite punch into the top 5 consistently for awhile though. Another well coordinated team. They're tackling Harrisonburg to start the ladder season with a chance to make a statement.
7 Air Raid - Much like Lost Lounge, a high flying passing attack on offense. You never see these guys line up in anything less than 3WR formations. Another team like Andes that's been hanging around the top 10 for awhile, but hasn't quite been able to punch into the top 5. This is my own team, and we're putting a little bit more effort in this season. I even made a spreadsheet when testing passing plays this offseason. It's true! Passing teams in general are a bit of a wild-card this season. The changes to coverage are TBD on how they'll impact these top tier ladder games when teams are using their competitive base offenses/defenses or even outright gameplanning. Air Raid takes on Los Cabos to start the ladder season.
8. Erie Swarm - Team that's looking like it's ready to try and take the permanent step up into top 10 from the 10-20 range. Plays a very strong brand of defense that will be very interesting to see with the coverage changes this season. They strive for balance on offense, and are well coordinated. They'll start the season against Hawaii.
9. Darkside Vasebreakers - The lounger's B team. Since the loungers generally have an idea of what they're doing, that means a top ten type team. It's basically the Lost Lounge, but without superstars. I expect these guys will be hanging around the top 10 all season. Starts off with Louisiana.
10. Louisiana Screaming Pelicans - Top 10 mainstay. Actually, had been top 5 consistently for awhile, but started suffering some setbacks later in season 3. Louisiana prefers to pass, but are more balanced than teams like Air Raid or Lost Lounge. the defense used to be elite caliber, but has probably slid down to simply very good status of late. Likely to hang around the top 10-15 this season. They start off with a good matchup against Darkside.
And that's it. Your top 10 Seasoned teams at the level 10 break.
The Seasoned Top 10:
1. The Salty Runback - Dominated last season. Harrisonburg was able to beat them briefly, but then they locked back in and pushed their way firmly ahead of the pack. Now they rough up middle tier Journeymen teams in ladder games. It's hard to know how truly great they are, or whether they simply just matchup really well with Harrisonburg. They've just not had to really play too many other top 10 Seasoned teams. Maybe that will change some this year. They'll start the season attempting to plow the road for Season 2 teams higher into the Journeyman ranks.
2. Harrisonburg Bulldogs - Nastiest blitz in GLB. Somewhere along the line, Tdiddy decided that he wanted to assault morale to the maximum, and built his entire defense around the idea. You can hardly afford a TFL or sack against these guys. You definitely can't afford more than 3. They've got a decent offense to go along with it that got better this offseason with some superstar infusions. They start the ladder season with Andes.
3. Atlantic City Hookers - The biggest whore in GLB is Randall Cobb. QBs toss more balls into his hands than anyone. Dude demands to be double-teamed. His agility when hooking is exceptional. I'm done. Good team with an exceptional playmaker. They play an aggressive style of defense that occasionally get's them burned. Not ranked number 3 for nothing though. Starts the season in a rematch with Lost Lounge from the end of last season.
4. Lost Lounge - A very good passing attack got much better this offseason. Additions of S* at QB and WR will stress defenses heavily this season. Sieg76 is one of the top tier offensive coordinators, and Xavori's capable of defensive genius too. One of a few pass-first teams sitting in position to really start testing Harrisonburg's vaunted blitz defense this season. Get's Atlantic City week 1.
5. Hawaii Bulls - Superstars! They have 9 of em. These guys intend to run the football, and do so in a way that you can't stop. They are capable of converting 3rd down through the air too when necessary with decent efficiency. One of the better defensive teams as well, though I suspect their clock-eating ways on offense has something to do with that. Taking on Erie for the first ladder match.
6. Andes Chinchillas - Solid, somewhat balanced team that prefers to run the ball first. These guys have been a mainstay around the top 10 since early on in rookie season. Haven't been able to quite punch into the top 5 consistently for awhile though. Another well coordinated team. They're tackling Harrisonburg to start the ladder season with a chance to make a statement.
7 Air Raid - Much like Lost Lounge, a high flying passing attack on offense. You never see these guys line up in anything less than 3WR formations. Another team like Andes that's been hanging around the top 10 for awhile, but hasn't quite been able to punch into the top 5. This is my own team, and we're putting a little bit more effort in this season. I even made a spreadsheet when testing passing plays this offseason. It's true! Passing teams in general are a bit of a wild-card this season. The changes to coverage are TBD on how they'll impact these top tier ladder games when teams are using their competitive base offenses/defenses or even outright gameplanning. Air Raid takes on Los Cabos to start the ladder season.
8. Erie Swarm - Team that's looking like it's ready to try and take the permanent step up into top 10 from the 10-20 range. Plays a very strong brand of defense that will be very interesting to see with the coverage changes this season. They strive for balance on offense, and are well coordinated. They'll start the season against Hawaii.
9. Darkside Vasebreakers - The lounger's B team. Since the loungers generally have an idea of what they're doing, that means a top ten type team. It's basically the Lost Lounge, but without superstars. I expect these guys will be hanging around the top 10 all season. Starts off with Louisiana.
10. Louisiana Screaming Pelicans - Top 10 mainstay. Actually, had been top 5 consistently for awhile, but started suffering some setbacks later in season 3. Louisiana prefers to pass, but are more balanced than teams like Air Raid or Lost Lounge. the defense used to be elite caliber, but has probably slid down to simply very good status of late. Likely to hang around the top 10-15 this season. They start off with a good matchup against Darkside.
And that's it. Your top 10 Seasoned teams at the level 10 break.
Edited by Galithor on May 16, 2014 10:31:53
Edited by Galithor on May 16, 2014 10:30:57
