As promised...Power Rankings after 7 games...
1. Delta 9 - Clearly the cream of the crop in II.3. They have it all. As long as this team doesn't age too quickly, they will end up as champs.
2. Mad about Moldova Mud - I have a ton of respect for this team and owner. Always seems to get the best out of his players. The #1 threat to Delta 9 IMO.
3. In your face - Veteran owner with a damn good team. The best team in the Great 8 has a realistic shot at competing for a title this season.
4. BU Terriers - I really like this team. The Big 8 is loaded, but they can definitely make some noise if things fall the right way.
5. Amsterdam Chimps - They just might be the best team in the Great 8, but injuries have really slowed them down. Look for them to have a strong 2nd half of the season should they be able to avoid injuries.
6. The Closers - Solid team. Seems to be focused on training, but when at full strength, they are very difficult to take down.
7. Kentucky Wildcats - Probably too low for these guys. Incredibly deep and talented. The kind of team nobody wants to face in the playoffs. Just ask The Nuts. Look for a strong season going forward from this team.
8. Eggies - The Eggies have WILDLY overachieved thus far. At some point...having the lowest payroll in the entire league will HAVE to catch up with them. Probably have this team ranked a bit too high TBH.
9. Footpath_ Leapers - Tough putting the Leapers this low. And to be completely honest, they probably aren't. A major injury has really set them back. They can be a darkhorse when completely healthy.
10. Flashover - Sort of Jekyll and Hyde. When they are on they can beat just about anyone. When they are not...they simply can't.
11. New York Jests - Another team I have great respect for having played many games against them. Very good owner. They are a bit down right now, but NEVER count out the Jests.
12. Ballstars - The Ballstars dominated their game tonight and look to parlay that momentum into the rest of the season. They certainly have the talent. Can they do it??
13. Florida Champs - Very good team that is still trying to figure out how to put all the pieces together. It would be very unwise to count out the Champs.
14. Arizona Cacti - Strong S42 team that is having a rough go of it thus far in S43. The Cacti have a GREAT owner and a talented but aging roster. If they can inject some youth and skill into the lineup they could be very dangerous towards the end of the season.
15. Frogmonsters - The Frogmonsters have a very solid squad. They would probably be at least middle of the pack in any other DII league. I have them at 15 right now, but they could easily be middle of the pack once it's all said and done.
16. Jade Dragons - The Jade Dragons are having a rough time thus far in DII. They have Lebron James, but he is surrounded by Newt Gingrich, John Candy, Margaret Thatcher, and Aunt Jemima. No team is going to be able to produce consistent results with that supporting cast. AH is one HELLUVA player though!