MCFFU: 2011 USA Power Rankings

 

 

The official USA Power Rankings for the 2011 season.... Last updated 1/16/2012

NOTE: Power Rankings for other styles will begin in 2012...

 

1. (5) Blue Dogs (PA): 21-5-1

The Blue Dogs final won that elusive World Championship and can now be considered among the best in the game.  Shedding the "soft" label, the Blue Dog's where physical on both sides of the ball; and when QB Mike Demartielere was not at his best, the team rallied and out performed their opponents in all phases of the game (offense, defense and special teams).  This championship was a true team effort and deserving of the final #1 spot in the PR...

2. (2) Lanies (NY): 15-7-1

Though Lanies did not make the championships game, it was a last second play by the eventual WC Champs that eliminated them from contention.  With this being said, this team has one of the most efficient offense in the game and a solid, fundamentally sound defense.  Overall, this is the most discipline team on the circuit and could be the favorite to win it all in 2012...

3. (7) Main Event (NY): 14-4

Not sure where the defeat in the championship game will land them next season, but Main Event is still one of the most sound teams on the circuit in all phases of the game.  ME has to find ways to score more points on Sunday to win there first title; two years in a row their point total has decreased from Fri/Sat rounds to Sunday (single elimination).

4. (1) Hot Boys (TX): 14-2-1

Depth hurt the Hot Boys this year, but with low numbers they made it to the Final Four with grit and determination.  Big mistakes in key moments of games and slow adjustments is a reason for their late Sunday struggles.

5. (3) Da Show (NC): 21-4

Da Show has championship caliber talent on both sides of the ball; veteran QB, speedy receivers, athletic defense and a powerful defensive line. They will have to find a way to maintain their aggressive play on Sunday's to win the big one's. Playing not to lose my have cost them a shot at the title this year.

6. (4) Gladiators (NY): 22-7-1

When their starting QB went down, so did their chances of a repeat.  The Gladiators may be at a cross-roads in key positions that will determine if they will be legit contenders in 2012.

7. (6) Young Guns (CT): 14-5

The Young Guns play too many close games in big tournaments; though a questionable call helped to seal their fate, several missed opportunities to close out Main Event came back to haunt them. If the YG's can find a way to average 4-5 more points per game, they will be a true championship contender.

8. (10) Omni (NY): 15-5-1

Omni is missing that "it" that once had teams leery of challenging them; that swagger has all but left Omni as their offense sputters way too often to be a legit contender.  Defensively, Omni can compete with anyone; but team moral, chemistry and synergy is lacking with this bunch.

9. (NR). Lights Out (NY) 6-0

The 2011-12 Pro Open Champions are literally a Pro caliber team that can compete with any team on the circuit.  Excellent mixture of veterans at key positions and explosive players in skill positions makes this an extremely dangerous team on any level.

10. (10). Baltimore Chiefs (MD): 9-6-2

Young and upcoming team out of Maryland could benefit from some available veterans in 2012.  The Chiefs are in every game and always give themselves a chance to win.  They are one explosive play-maker way from clearing the hump and being mentioned with 9v9 best.

11. (11) Blaze (MD): 9-6-1

Blazes' issues can be directed at inconsistency in personnel in big events.  If they can find a way to muster up a consistent roster when it counts, they could make the move to the top of the 9v9 polls.

12. (9) Metro Dawgs (VA): 10-2-1

Metro Dawgs seemed to miss the veteran leadership at the QB position in Florida this year; they have a strong nucleus of players but are still missing 1 or 2 game breakers on both sides. Teams are extremely familiar with their scheme, so adjusting their offensive attack could help them move up.

13. (8) ShoTyme (TX): 11-6

Size and depth are hurting Showtyme.  They will need a some beef up front on offense to handle dominate D-lines in Florida as well as a consistency in personnel in Florida to have a realistic chance.  They understand the game very well, but lack the explosiveness to threaten throughout a major tournament.

14. (9) New Era (FL): 6-4 

Young, talented and extremely explosive.  New Era competes with their talent far too much and lack the scheme to best utilize their speed and talent.  If they can get consistent at QB and develop a scheme that harnesses their speed and athleticism, they can beat anyone at any given tournament.

15. (NR) Trojans (CT): 1-3

The Trojans had a strong showing in Florida, losing to a veteran Metro Dawgs team on a final 40 yard field goal on Sunday.  They are comparable to a less-explosive Lanies; should they pick up a couple of play makers on O and D, this could be a Pro team in 2012.

16. (NR) Back In Black (MO): 3-1

BIB did not travel much in 2011 and this lack of experience cost them in Florida as they appear to miss some of the mojo they had in the 2011 WC.  Look for BIB to pick it up this year and compete more; should they become consistent with their roster they could easily be a Top 10 team by the end of the year...

 

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