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Another season is over, congratulations to NOLA the S48 Champions but let’s start with last team of the losing division.
And that means the tankiest Colorado Yetis taking last place in NSFC with 0-16 record which was within expectations, they have young team and will likely be on the rise in the future but unless they position swap someone they start next season with actually rookie QB straight from DSFL. Next season expectations – 7th place.
Next we have Berlin Fire Salamanders and as predicted they took 6th place although 6 wins was a bit more that I gave them credit for. Berlin is predominately young team with few veterans sprinkled in so possibility to rise up is there but we’ll have to see if players deliver. Next season expectations – 6th place.
Next in 5th place - Sarasota Sailfish, I had them over the Wraiths taking 4th but honestly it was a coin toss as I wouldn’t be surprised if they had same amount of wins. Same as above a healthy mix of young and old players with pretty stacked defense and not as good offense. Next season expectations – 5th place.
Next we have Yellowknife Wraiths in 4th place, had them at 5th but congratulations to them. Now YKW are one of the less regressing teams this upcoming regression but they don’t have very many very young players that are well developing I feel, for now they are more balanced team than SAR. Next season expectations – 4th place.
Now we move to the 3rd team of regular season - Baltimore Hawks, had them winning the NSFC but they failed to live up to my expectations. Still in the window to chase the Ultimus, some regression but mostly on their not star players, really great RBs and good defense that however might need some young blood soon. Next season expectations – 1st place
2nd place - Chicago Butchers – this was my 3rd place team but they went slinging and even with ageing QB they did really well, next season they will probably start new young QB so we’ll see how that goes, he definitely can’t complain about targets he has. While they should be still fine next season their D will be soon dragged into regression hell almost all at once. Next season expectations – 2nd place.
1st place went to the Cape Town Crash. Had them second. Cape Town seem to face similar situation as 2 teams above, good veterans with some more or less promising rookies but their core players facing regression at almost the same time and already they’re the most regressing team of the season. Next season expectations – 3rd place.
Now we move to the ASFC, and last place goes to New York Silverbacks whom I had at 6th. Now NYS face pretty bad situation, not only they’re the smallest team they also face a lot of regression, they have some promising rookies but road to the top for them seems long and arduous. Next season expectations – 7th place.
6th place - Austin Copperheads, had them at 5th. AUS situation is pretty much the same as NYS although Copperheads have more stacked defense. Next season expectations – 6th place.
5th place - Honolulu Hahalua. Damn you HON, you were supposed to still tank this season, give me back my Season predictions points. Anyway, things might look brightly for HON as they are team facing not much regression with many young players but the question is, can they develop into Championship winning team, right now their offense looks solid and on right track however defense is more of a mixed bag. Next season expectations – 4th place.
4th place - Orange County Otters and we’re back on track with my expectations with Otters taking their rightful 4th. Otters are not in tragic situation but they will be sliding, I was going to place them above HON but the more I look at OCO the less faith in their next season performance I have. Next season expectations – 5th place.
3rd place - San Jose SaberCats exactly where I had them, facing quite a lot regression but as one of the most numerous teams it’s not that bad. They’ retain their core offensive players in top shape with some young defensive players developing nicely. Next season expectations – 2nd place.
2nd place – Arizona Outlaws, now second place for AZ is where I had them but I’ll admit it was a bit wishful thinking but it happened anyway. Unfortunately AZ face lots of regression second only to CTC, although that number is a bit inflated by numerous and quite old OL but definitely needs new blood soon. Next season expectations – 3rd place.
1st place - New Orleans Secondline, 1st place as expected, numerous team facing not much regression, the best team currently in ISFL if they failed to win Ultimus they would be a joke. Back to back Champions? More likely than you think. Next season expectations – 1st place.
Another season is over, congratulations to NOLA the S48 Champions but let’s start with last team of the losing division.
And that means the tankiest Colorado Yetis taking last place in NSFC with 0-16 record which was within expectations, they have young team and will likely be on the rise in the future but unless they position swap someone they start next season with actually rookie QB straight from DSFL. Next season expectations – 7th place.
Next we have Berlin Fire Salamanders and as predicted they took 6th place although 6 wins was a bit more that I gave them credit for. Berlin is predominately young team with few veterans sprinkled in so possibility to rise up is there but we’ll have to see if players deliver. Next season expectations – 6th place.
Next in 5th place - Sarasota Sailfish, I had them over the Wraiths taking 4th but honestly it was a coin toss as I wouldn’t be surprised if they had same amount of wins. Same as above a healthy mix of young and old players with pretty stacked defense and not as good offense. Next season expectations – 5th place.
Next we have Yellowknife Wraiths in 4th place, had them at 5th but congratulations to them. Now YKW are one of the less regressing teams this upcoming regression but they don’t have very many very young players that are well developing I feel, for now they are more balanced team than SAR. Next season expectations – 4th place.
Now we move to the 3rd team of regular season - Baltimore Hawks, had them winning the NSFC but they failed to live up to my expectations. Still in the window to chase the Ultimus, some regression but mostly on their not star players, really great RBs and good defense that however might need some young blood soon. Next season expectations – 1st place
2nd place - Chicago Butchers – this was my 3rd place team but they went slinging and even with ageing QB they did really well, next season they will probably start new young QB so we’ll see how that goes, he definitely can’t complain about targets he has. While they should be still fine next season their D will be soon dragged into regression hell almost all at once. Next season expectations – 2nd place.
1st place went to the Cape Town Crash. Had them second. Cape Town seem to face similar situation as 2 teams above, good veterans with some more or less promising rookies but their core players facing regression at almost the same time and already they’re the most regressing team of the season. Next season expectations – 3rd place.
Now we move to the ASFC, and last place goes to New York Silverbacks whom I had at 6th. Now NYS face pretty bad situation, not only they’re the smallest team they also face a lot of regression, they have some promising rookies but road to the top for them seems long and arduous. Next season expectations – 7th place.
6th place - Austin Copperheads, had them at 5th. AUS situation is pretty much the same as NYS although Copperheads have more stacked defense. Next season expectations – 6th place.
5th place - Honolulu Hahalua. Damn you HON, you were supposed to still tank this season, give me back my Season predictions points. Anyway, things might look brightly for HON as they are team facing not much regression with many young players but the question is, can they develop into Championship winning team, right now their offense looks solid and on right track however defense is more of a mixed bag. Next season expectations – 4th place.
4th place - Orange County Otters and we’re back on track with my expectations with Otters taking their rightful 4th. Otters are not in tragic situation but they will be sliding, I was going to place them above HON but the more I look at OCO the less faith in their next season performance I have. Next season expectations – 5th place.
3rd place - San Jose SaberCats exactly where I had them, facing quite a lot regression but as one of the most numerous teams it’s not that bad. They’ retain their core offensive players in top shape with some young defensive players developing nicely. Next season expectations – 2nd place.
2nd place – Arizona Outlaws, now second place for AZ is where I had them but I’ll admit it was a bit wishful thinking but it happened anyway. Unfortunately AZ face lots of regression second only to CTC, although that number is a bit inflated by numerous and quite old OL but definitely needs new blood soon. Next season expectations – 3rd place.
1st place - New Orleans Secondline, 1st place as expected, numerous team facing not much regression, the best team currently in ISFL if they failed to win Ultimus they would be a joke. Back to back Champions? More likely than you think. Next season expectations – 1st place.