Week 11 Power Rankings

I know I made schedule and I broke it, my apologies, good news is these are now out and predictions and updated standings will be very soon to follow.

13. Meyers (-)
0-9
I don't need to go into detail about this team. I don't want to hit them while they're down. Last week was clearly a tough week for them, and the scoreboard showed it. The status on Joey Femia is noteworthy for this team. A source (him) told me that me that he would not be playing next week, but next week, after the week off, he is questionable, but closer to playing. This team needs any sort of spark they can get and Joey might be the spark they need for the playoffs. For now they sit at the bottom and it would take a prayer to knock off the one loss Booth team tomorrow. We'll see what happens to them with Joey, but for now they sit at the bottom.

12. McNamara (-)
2-7
I know they lost by 30, but it's not as ugly as it seems. It wasn't pretty by any means, but that score says a lot more about how well TeDuits/Estes played rather than how they played. The good news for them is they put up 47 points against a good defensive team. They've struggled with offense all year, and they took some positive steps in their game. The bad news is they let up 77. They have prided themselves on their defense all year, and they didn't have any of it last week. They were more passive last week than the Patriots were in the superbowl. If they can carry over what they did on offense and go back to the defense they've played all year, they'll be rising.

11. Hecht (-)
2-7
We'll start with the positive here. they played a good game last week. It wasn't their best, but it wasn't anything they should hang their head over. They played a Booth team really tough, and they kept it close all throughout. This team has been playing good teams tough all year and just can't seem to finish. It'll be interesting to see what they can do against team Manzi, because even though Manzi is the better team, they played Booth to the wire. Who knows, if the press is working for them, they can play with anyone. This team is playing well, and it's maybe a lower seed that you don't want to match up with come playoff time.

10. Gingras (-)
2-8
I promise I'm not just keeping everyone in the same spot the next team will move don't worry. While we're talking about moving, this team should be moving next week for sure. They're playing the best they have all year, and last week they came out with unstoppable fire power. When a team starts on an 18-0 run, it's either an offensive explosion, or a defensive show. It was defense for them. The much needed defense for this team is the element they need to succeed. The rebounding is some of the best in the league, and they're now starting to click on both sides of the ball. They didn't rise this week because other teams really balled out, but next week that may not be the case.

9. Majkut (-1)
4-6
This team can be something special when all of their guys show up. Too bad that hasn't happened since week one. They finally got their hockey players back for a week, but then they didn't have their catalyst Riley Curran. They played a Bernard team really tough whistle to whistle and even though they lost by double figures. The issue on this team is chemistry. They still haven't developed the trust in one another that they need to be successful. My advice to them, watch the San Antonio to pick up some ball movement tips. If they can learn to use each other, they can be lethal.

8. Zolomon (-1)
4-5
Remember that time Zolomon had more than 5 players? Well I don't. It seems every week we only have 5 every single week. Their biggest strength is their fast break offense, and there is nothing harder then running the fast break with no subs. They're biggest struggle right now is the half court offense. They play stagnant, and they struggle to score outside of the fast break. We saw in the early weeks how dangerous this team can be at full strength, but it just hasn't happened since week 2. This team is very capable, and with a favorable schedule in the final three games, they could be heading into the playoffs riding a very hot streak, even despite the lack of game commitment.

7. Southwick (-5)
6-4
I really didn't want to over react and drop them this far over one loss, but it says more about the teams above them than the teams below them. They took an overtime loss to a hot and cold team, and they played them tough. They're a confusing team, and they have a game this week against Zolomon to prove that last weeks lost was just a fluke. I thought this team would rely on shooting heavily to succeed on offense, but that's actually not the case. They play very balanced and it's been working for them well. Don't look at this seven ranking as a big drop, look at it as a big gain for the teams below them.

6. O'Wiley (+3)
4-5
This was a team I wanted to move up even more, but couldn't due to the level of play of the teams above them. They proved that there is no quit in them. After blowing a lead last week, they completely rewrote the story and forced a blown lead on the other side. They shoot the ball incredibly, and when they don't connect they have two big men to really pull down the boards. Over the past weeks they've been a completely different team, and you have to admire the fight this team has. They're a hard team to read right now, but the eye test says they're poised for a rise, and could be a scary first round matchup.

5. Bernard/Hastings (+1)
7-3
I was worried with the upcoming schedule that the loss in the previous week would spiral them down these rankings. Then they buckled down against a pesky Majkut team and proved what they were really capable of. They hit some big time shots late, and looked lethal on the defensive end. They play one of the most intriguing games next week against a peaking O'Wiley team where a win would do dividends for them. They play with a lot of energy and hustle, and they're a team to keep an eye out for to end the perfect Manzi season. I'm excited to see how they respond, and if they can finally get the two spot they've been after.

4. Strauss (+1)
7-3
My stats guy (Jacob Booth) pointed out something very interesting to me today. He informed me that even though this team won, they actually dropped in the standings due to head to head tiebreakers. It really doesn't get much more unlucky than that. The good news for them is they played pretty good last week, and they still control their own destiny in earning the bye. This team rebounded the daylights out of the ball. I really like the way this team is playing, and even though they haven't been playing their absolute best as of lately, they're still playing very solid and good enough to win. They're a scary team.

3. TeDuits/Estes (+1)
5-4
This team is good enough to be number two, but the record is holding them back a little bit. They are playing their best right now and it's really good timing. I dare you to point out a flaw in their performance last week, as last week was one of those games that would have beat anyone in the league. They play strong on both sides of the ball and they are honestly a really scary team moving forward. They've proved themselves against teams they have to, but have lost some weird one's along the way. I personally think this team is the league runner up favorite, and the only reason they're not the title favorite is because Team Manzi exists.

2. Booth (+1)
8-1
I've been sleeping on this team and to be completely honest, I'm not sure why. They're the best rebounding team in the league, and they only have one loss to their name. They're kind of taking the Bernard title as they are playing down to their opponents, but this formula has been working for teams (Southwick Bernard/Hastings) and getting them wins. Last week was a good week for them against team Hecht and they bended but didn't break at the end of the game. They are the real deal, and are a legitimate to knock off the undefeated Manzi.

1. Meyers (+14)
13-0
I'd like to take this time to wish everybody a great holiday break. I know there's a Nicaragua trip coming up with a few rec ballers going, so I hope everything goes great there.