tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225146638800556027.post6437942224217861966..comments2023-11-24T17:17:46.242+00:00Comments on Double Coverage: UK American Football Blog: Week 5 BUAFL Rankings 11-20Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10031883306575524689noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225146638800556027.post-46001369889567462702011-12-05T21:15:56.219+00:002011-12-05T21:15:56.219+00:00Pag I don't hate Nemesis, that's the main ...Pag I don't hate Nemesis, that's the main reason I don't join in the Nemesis bashing on the forums or don't partake in the BUAFL predictions.<br /><br />I just feel that with a tougher schedule you may not have gotten off to such a good start. If you guys win out and do well in the playoffs, I'll gladly admit that I was wrong and you're better than I thought.Ownerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10722327765584989903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225146638800556027.post-85825135663567970632011-12-05T20:11:36.747+00:002011-12-05T20:11:36.747+00:0050% of the teams that qualify for the playoffs wil...50% of the teams that qualify for the playoffs will "just" be knocked out in the first round, does that mean they don't deserve it either?<br /><br />But if we consider that the Final prize will be claimed by the justifiable champions of the UK, what does it matter who gets knocked out 1st round or before.....I could argue a team that doesn't make it doesn't deserve it.<br /><br />I understand quality of opponents is valid in any sport, but I for one will not be presuming we'll go 8-0, we'll be preparing the right way to try and make it happen....or we'll stand by the road and cheer as the winners go by.Pagettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225146638800556027.post-24438651940654622862011-12-05T19:18:03.049+00:002011-12-05T19:18:03.049+00:00I dont think people are hating on Nemesis because ...I dont think people are hating on Nemesis because of there easy schedule but rather because they sit a chance of entering into the playoff at the expense of either Luffbra or Brum. It makes no sens for them to get through to the playoffs just to be knocked out in the first round when either the Lions or Aces have a real chance of making it to the finals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225146638800556027.post-16957211315257604032011-12-05T18:41:08.536+00:002011-12-05T18:41:08.536+00:00Rich your misunderstanding me, I'm not complai...Rich your misunderstanding me, I'm not complaining about the ranking itself, I too believe in the top twenty is pushing it, we're a rookie team that's come good through tough games vs. similar opposition. The team is doing remarkably well for a rookie team, is it overachieving? Why no, they are competing well at the introductory level that is expected. Do the NEMESIS claim to be better or equal to the excellent programs at Brum and Lug, no, but because we aspire to be, we have out competed some of the MAC teams who currently have losing records. We know we are yet to face the MAC teams with winning records, we are under no illusion how tough this will be. The fact that we're the new kid on the block and refuse to lie down and take a kicking we get all this hate? Really, I see us as the plucky underdog fighting above our weight rather than the undeserving posh kid born into entitlement and a playoff bound inheritence. Is is possible we can make the Playoffs? Yes, is it likely though? Well that depends on how we prepare for our final 4 games we have a lot of work to do.Pagettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225146638800556027.post-66537528147732096022011-12-05T14:38:38.014+00:002011-12-05T14:38:38.014+00:00Re the 13:47 comment - if you want rankings based ...Re the 13:47 comment - if you want rankings based on Win-Loss, the go on BUAFL website. These are power rankings, relative to a number of things (including opposition), and if I'm honest Northampton are overrated at #19. Yes they have a good record and have fought hard to win 4 in a row as a rookie team, but they have hardly been convincing.<br /><br />But then again, Derby seem pretty high based on result as opposed to the strength of opposition. Only a narrow win over NTU and a loss - albeit "controversial" (rules are rules) - to Notts...all they have proved is that they know how to beat up on third tier teams.Balanced Viewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225146638800556027.post-76817052634915318602011-12-05T14:25:22.799+00:002011-12-05T14:25:22.799+00:00To the poster above. These aren't national ran...To the poster above. These aren't national rankings where teams go above other teams due to record. They're power rankings that take things such as strength of schedule into consideration.<br /><br />Northampton have the easiest schedule of pretty much any team in the BUAFL (definitely of any of the other top 20 teams). Therefore they are ranked lower.<br /><br />To be consdered a better team they will have to prove themselves against a better team, which if they run the table (entirely possible) and finish in the top 2 (Brum and Loughbrough will have to have at least one loss because they play each other) we will find out!Ownerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10031883306575524689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225146638800556027.post-4471649141446734172011-12-05T14:14:02.213+00:002011-12-05T14:14:02.213+00:00I think that power ranking should be based on abil...I think that power ranking should be based on ability and performance of the team, rather than the outcome. Nemesis have a winning streak, but only just scraped a win by 2 points against the longhorns? I wouldn't class that as a team who is in the top 25 in the country! They have only one hard game, that's against the Outlaws in Feb.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225146638800556027.post-7594132592221736802011-12-05T13:47:09.370+00:002011-12-05T13:47:09.370+00:00Totally agree with Mr Pagett. As a undefeated tea...Totally agree with Mr Pagett. As a undefeated team sitting at 4 and 0, they should be listed above anyone else who either doesn't have the same amount of wins, and should definetly be above anyone who has a loss. Shame on you for not listed them at number 10...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225146638800556027.post-42735153654711727212011-12-05T13:07:51.834+00:002011-12-05T13:07:51.834+00:00Pag the problem I have with the Nemesis is their p...Pag the problem I have with the Nemesis is their poor schedule which could get them into the Championship Playoffs (2 associate teams, Worcester and Leicester). <br /><br />I don't have a problem with a rookie team winning, infact I thing its good for the BUAFL and mainly the MAC. I just want to see how they can perform against a playoff calibre team until I make a true judgement. <br /><br />If you boys keep on winning then I won't have a problem moving you up in the rankings.<br /><br />P.S. I'm not involved with all the haterade on the unofficial forum.Ownerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10722327765584989903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225146638800556027.post-56975065419408651892011-12-05T13:01:00.950+00:002011-12-05T13:01:00.950+00:00@ Richard, why the hating on NEMESIS?
Is it becau...@ Richard, why the hating on NEMESIS?<br /><br />Is it because relative to other rookie programmes they're too good? Its not like they're a Man City/ London Blitz steam rolling opposition, every game they've had has been close and they've had to earn it the hard way?! <br /><br />Is it the fact that they're trying their hardest to be competitive?Pagettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225146638800556027.post-39393991583111783092011-12-05T12:47:17.689+00:002011-12-05T12:47:17.689+00:00Hmm at the moment probably about 25th below Northu...Hmm at the moment probably about 25th below Northumbria, Leeds, York and Carnegie. Looking at their schedule I wouldn't be surprised if they won out and finished 6-2.Ownerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10722327765584989903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225146638800556027.post-69156415873906804572011-12-05T12:43:06.667+00:002011-12-05T12:43:06.667+00:00Plymouth did pop up in the conversation about the ...Plymouth did pop up in the conversation about the top 20 and are definitely knocking on the door.<br /><br />With their schedule they should be able to make a run and appear in the rankings some time in the new year.<br /><br />They would be in a top 25 for sure.Ownerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10031883306575524689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225146638800556027.post-72395120808897989462011-12-05T12:21:15.469+00:002011-12-05T12:21:15.469+00:00out of interest, where would you rank a team like ...out of interest, where would you rank a team like plymouth?<br />due to their location they always seem to be forgotten about..<br />and after 2 big victories after losing by a combined 9 points in their first two games against the best 2 teams in the swac, surely they have to be inconsideration for the top 25 at least?tigtebbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836432545374094181noreply@blogger.com