POWER RANKINGS (Week 12)

VSOP
I like the challenge and the effort by 619 (who will now be known as 6 or Six) to keep the VSOP alive. I will try my best to get another tourney up and going again. As with every year, it always takes a backseat to the NFLL but the lack of interest over the past year has been so disappointing. I hear ya though...and will try to plan something.

NFLL

Only 2 weeks left in the regular season and technically it is still a 12 man race. Last week really seemed to mess things up even more. Every year you all have been getting better and better. Never in the 9 years of this league have we had such a balanced league. You all have really put some serious effort into this and I wish you all the best. There are some must win games this week, it is really going to be a photo finish. Also, please don't forget that there are Thursday games for the rest of the year. Finish strong...Play to win.

By the looks of the last poll, the majority of you want to see Buckeys vs. 6 or Buckeys vs. Cocoon. The rest of us should try our best to see to it that it doesn't happen.

1. (T) ^ Cocoon of Horror (8-3 / 5-1) 140 ppg - When it is to close to call sometimes its better to throw them in a tie. 2 wins in a row vs BE's 2 losses in a row makes up some of the difference. This week he has a chance to make things real difficult for The Agency's playoffs hopes.

1. (T) -- Buckeyes (7-3-1/4-2) 155 ppg - Strength of schedule was real similar to CO, they even have either tied or lost to DS, his PPG and pts against is more impressive then CO and it wasn't enough to justify dropping him down to #2. A loss to Restraining Order this week would be devastating to his ranking, not to mention his seeding.

3. ^ $Hail-Mary$ (6-4 / 3-2) 144 ppg - Looks to finish up the season with 8 wins in a row. Can he keep this momentum going? Also props to the kid and his sportsmanship last week, after 5 years he breaks the streak.

4. v 619ers (7-4 / 6-0) 145 ppg - Put up 162 and cant walk away with the win??? 162 in the 1st round in the playoffs should be more than enough to get to the semi's. By the way nice new website you got there.

5. v KILLA CALI (7-4 / 3-3) 142 ppg - Remember the good ol' days when scoring 154 was an automatic win...what the hell. Also becoming a believer in the Nut squad draft philosophy... "wide-out, wide-out, wide-out."

6. ^ Jeru (R.I.P.) (6-5/ 2-4) 126 ppg - Last week's win couldn't have come at a better time. A win over the 1st place team is always impressive. How about sending a little props my way...I called that upset. Looking to revenge last years 47 point loss to Monkeys this week.

7. v HaTeRs (7-4 / 3-3) 124 ppg - Still running things in Daiya. Should be a great match-up this week vs. KC. Injuries are playing a key role on both teams.

8. ^ The Agency (6-5/4-2) 131 ppg - Up to the overall #7 seed right now. Can he hold on? Won't be easy with #1 Cocoon up next. However he is only a game back from 6, if he can get 2 more wins and if 6 gets 2 losses in a row...it could happen...its happened before in this league.

9. -- Diaper Dandies (6-5 / 3-3) 128 ppg - Just when you think he is out of this thing, he comes back with a 174 point effort. As of now he is holding on to the overall #8 seed. This week is vs. Go Heels. It won't be to easy.

10. v TrueSole (5-6 / 3-3) 134 ppg - Last week's loss could end up being huge. Sole now in a must win situation. Outlook looks tough too, 619 isn't just gonna give that win away.

11. v Blind Monkeys (5-6 / 5-1) 128 ppg - Like Sole in a must win situation. Jeru needs the victory too, it is really gonna be a battle.

12. (T) -- Go Heels! (6-5 / 3-3) 125 ppg - Still clinging on but will need to make a decent push and get the points up.

12. (T) ^ D's Nuts (4-6-1 / 1-5) 131 ppg - Playoff push may be looking like a lost cause but he really made a statement with a 208 point effort. By the way you all can see below for updated payouts.

14. v Restraining Order (3-8 / 1-5) 108 ppg -

15. -- IndigoPalmsSucks (2-9 / 0-6) 111 ppg -

16. -- Doh!Boys (1-10 / 1-5) 98 ppg - I had a question about longest streaks and going through the records I believe these are the longest...for wins (D's Nuts 19 games in a row, 2004-2006)...for losses (DohBoys 11 losses in a row in 2008). If he loses out the season...another new record. Starting to feel guilty about taking $100 every year.

All payouts are not final til season is over and all stats are final...It won't be earlier than 1/1/11.
(All scores are subject to change and of course are not final...just an idea of where we stand)
"If" the season ended today...
Division leaders $25 - HM, CO, 619 and H8
Conference leaders $75 - CO and 619
High Score - $100 DS (208.25)
Bounties - $25 - BM (week 1) , DS (week 6),KC (week 8)
Pick the Winner - $100 - KC

***** GAME OF THE WEEK *****
#6 Jeru (RIP) vs. #11 Blind Monkeys
There is some distance between them in the rankings but this is gonna be a battle

*** GAME TO KEEP AN EYE ON***
#9 Diaper Dandies vs. #12 Go Heels!
- 2 teams playing for a playoff spot, both scored at least 174 last week. Could be good.

* UPSET OF THE WEEK *
#3 $Hail-Mary$ vs. #16 Doh! Boys
- No, not really thinking upset, but Killa needs a Doh win. I can dream...