WHERE UNDEFEATED NEPHI TAKES ITS RIGHTFUL PLACE AT NUMBER ONE
Reeling Zermatt has lost three of four, all against the "upper echelon" of the WFBL. Richmond is still looking for that marquee win. With a mere half game between the two teams, this rematch from last year's semifinals is must-win for both squads.
This week features a slew of interesting games. In addition to our game of the week, undefeated Nephi, in its first week as the top-ranked team, takes on pesky Salt Lake. Out-of-nowhere Rigby can get their second win over a top-two team in as many weeks as they travel to Park City. The Iguanas, with their patchwork lineup, hopes to hold on to first in the World and avoid implosion against hungry Udorn.
Team, Rank, (Previous), Overall, (Last Week)
1(2) 51-28-2 (6-2-1)
After knocking on first place's door all season (Nephi was no lower than third this year), the Strats finally break into the number one spot, thanks to a big win over Zermatt and the Trojans' upset of the Iguanas. Can the Strats keep their undefeated 2008 season alive against Salt Lake?
Reeling Zermatt has lost three of four, all against the "upper echelon" of the WFBL. Richmond is still looking for that marquee win. With a mere half game between the two teams, this rematch from last year's semifinals is must-win for both squads.This week features a slew of interesting games. In addition to our game of the week, undefeated Nephi, in its first week as the top-ranked team, takes on pesky Salt Lake. Out-of-nowhere Rigby can get their second win over a top-two team in as many weeks as they travel to Park City. The Iguanas, with their patchwork lineup, hopes to hold on to first in the World and avoid implosion against hungry Udorn.
Team, Rank, (Previous), Overall, (Last Week)
1(2) 51-28-2 (6-2-1)After knocking on first place's door all season (Nephi was no lower than third this year), the Strats finally break into the number one spot, thanks to a big win over Zermatt and the Trojans' upset of the Iguanas. Can the Strats keep their undefeated 2008 season alive against Salt Lake?
2 (3) 46-33-2 (6-3-0) After handling the Butchers last week, we think it's obvious that Park City is 1a to Nephi's 1 in the WFBL. If not for their own 6-2-1 loss to the Strats, the Sundancers would also be undefeated. Interesting match up this week against Iguana-beater Rigby.
3 (1) 50-29-2 (3-6-0)For only the second time this season, the Iguanas tasted defeat. But for Hopkin and Co., what's worse than losing the series is losing both Mehmet Okur and Paul Millsap. Although Memo should be fine, Millsap was the Igs' insurance for Boozer, who now faces surgery. It will be interesting to see how Maracaibo handles the injuries, as they have a light schedule the next few weeks.
4 (6) 42-38-1 (7-2-0)This just in: Kobe Bryant has decided he wants to play this season. Sure, it was against Udorn, but you need to rack up those wins when you can get them. And with Rigby looking like a team that can make a run, the Gators will have to be on top of their game the rest of the way if they want to make it back to the postseason.
5 (4) 42-38-1 (3-6-0)Which Butchers team will show up this week? The one that manhandles its opponents 8-1? Or the one that gets manhandled? Richmond sits a half game behind Zermatt for second place in the World, and can't afford for the "gets manhandled" team to show up.
6 (5) 42-37-2 (2-6-1)
All season long the Abominables have considered themselves one of the 4 elite teams (Maracaibo, Park CIty, Nephi) in the WFBL. Well, another loss to one of the other three takes their record to 0-3 against the elites. Maybe the A-Boms should just focus on winning a series, as they have lost 3 of 4.
7 (8) 38-42-1 (6-3-0)
The Trojans have bounced back nicely from their 1-8 debacle against Richmond, winning two straight, including the Upset of the Year against the Iguanas. A Rigby upset over Park City would further solidify them as a contender not only in the Wasatch, but in the entire WFBL.
8 (11) 33-48-0 (6-3-0)
Well I'm sure that New York fans are grateful for lil' bro Truman to come in and break up the "3-6 loss" monotony. Technically, it's not too late for the Kings to make a run. After a winnable game against Bayside this week, New York faces a "show us what you got" gauntlet of the Igs, Butchers and Abominables in consecutive weeks.
9 (7) 37-44-0 (2-7-0)
A three-week losing streak has Udorn fans wondering if a shakeup in the starting lineup needs to be made, or if it would even make a difference. The good news is, with Deron Williams appearing to be back to near 100%, the Jai-Rai may be able to catch the hobbling Iguanas at just the right time this week.
10 (12) 33-48-0 (7-2-0)
The SnowBees notched their second series victory of the season last week, and now face the daunting task of facing Nephi, Park City and Rigby in the next three weeks. Lose 'em, and no big deal, that's what we expect. Win 'em, and maybe there's room for the SnowBees in the postseason again.
11 (9) 33-43-5 (3-6-0)
The Underdogs, who haven't won since Week 5 against Salt Lake, are at the point in their season where they have to string together some wins. They have the talent, but at 7 games out of the final playoff spot in the Wasatch, can't afford to suffer big losses, especially against teams their equal.
12 (10) 30-49-2 (2-7-0)
Ah, Bayside. Technically, the playoffs are still an option, as you're only 11.5 games out. Realistically, you're done, since Deadbeat Lachowsky won't even give you a fighting chance. Sadly, the Power Rankings struggle to see you winning another series this year.
6 (5) 42-37-2 (2-6-1)All season long the Abominables have considered themselves one of the 4 elite teams (Maracaibo, Park CIty, Nephi) in the WFBL. Well, another loss to one of the other three takes their record to 0-3 against the elites. Maybe the A-Boms should just focus on winning a series, as they have lost 3 of 4.
7 (8) 38-42-1 (6-3-0)The Trojans have bounced back nicely from their 1-8 debacle against Richmond, winning two straight, including the Upset of the Year against the Iguanas. A Rigby upset over Park City would further solidify them as a contender not only in the Wasatch, but in the entire WFBL.
8 (11) 33-48-0 (6-3-0)Well I'm sure that New York fans are grateful for lil' bro Truman to come in and break up the "3-6 loss" monotony. Technically, it's not too late for the Kings to make a run. After a winnable game against Bayside this week, New York faces a "show us what you got" gauntlet of the Igs, Butchers and Abominables in consecutive weeks.
9 (7) 37-44-0 (2-7-0)A three-week losing streak has Udorn fans wondering if a shakeup in the starting lineup needs to be made, or if it would even make a difference. The good news is, with Deron Williams appearing to be back to near 100%, the Jai-Rai may be able to catch the hobbling Iguanas at just the right time this week.
10 (12) 33-48-0 (7-2-0)The SnowBees notched their second series victory of the season last week, and now face the daunting task of facing Nephi, Park City and Rigby in the next three weeks. Lose 'em, and no big deal, that's what we expect. Win 'em, and maybe there's room for the SnowBees in the postseason again.
11 (9) 33-43-5 (3-6-0)The Underdogs, who haven't won since Week 5 against Salt Lake, are at the point in their season where they have to string together some wins. They have the talent, but at 7 games out of the final playoff spot in the Wasatch, can't afford to suffer big losses, especially against teams their equal.
12 (10) 30-49-2 (2-7-0)Ah, Bayside. Technically, the playoffs are still an option, as you're only 11.5 games out. Realistically, you're done, since Deadbeat Lachowsky won't even give you a fighting chance. Sadly, the Power Rankings struggle to see you winning another series this year.
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