<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=750 align=center bgColor=#ffffff border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width=610 height=273>I have this posted on my teams website, as well in our conference.
Ok, so I skipped this part last season, but now is the time to let it all hang out. My fearless predictions and analysis. There are 4 new teams in IV.6 and 4 teams that stayed with a real chance at the title. I have come up with a new rating index. It is a weighted system, based on a number of different variable and weighted against each other team in each category. The idea is that it should provide a number from which to compare each team, the number will also give an idea of the level that each team plays at as well. The new index is called the PilotMan Rating (PMR). The index is to be taken with a grain of salt however, as it will be perfect when all teams are active and competing each week. Since both Ghetto Superstars and Deacons do not fall into this category, the rating will be a bit skewed. Also this index is based on data at the end of last season. Any changes made since will not be included in the index. Here we go!
I have decided to list teams in the order of highest PMR first.
1. High Tops - (PMR 37 : Hatstats 201.6 : Stars 47.4)
HT finished second last season and are the odds on favorite to win it all this season. They transitioned to a 3-4-3 attacking offense and are forward trainers. This team will score lots of goals, but the question will be if they can hold the ball long enough to create chances. They had no trouble with this last season and I expect they will be one tough customer.
2. Griffs - (PMR 28.8 : Hatstats 190.6 : Stars 46.2)
An extremely unfortunate season led the Griffs to a scramble in the finish to avoid a demotion. They hung on and won the qualification match and now look to loom near the top of IV.6. This is a team trains wings and likes to run the 3-5-2. There has been mention of some offseason changes, but thus far none have taken place. I believe that Griffs are the best of the rest and not of the same caliber as HT, but they are good enough to challenge.
3. Midwest Ice Storm FC - (PMR 27.8 : Hatstats 192.1 : Stars 46.8)
This is us! We are almost clones of Griffs. We are a well rounded team that is in the middle of a rebuilding year. While we are still good, we are not nearly as good as we should be in a season or two. The team is very young and will need some time to mature. I am a midfielder trainer, and have a very pedestrian midfield, but it should improve. We like to play the 3-5-2, and usually have no problem scoring goals.
4. Deacons - (PMR 23.7 : Hatstats 157.4 : Stars 39.5)
Here they are in 4th, but if they had played all of their games last season all out how high would they be? They round out the second tier of teams within IV.6. Also a winger trainer, this team boasts a Romainian National teamer on the wing, and a very potent attack. Midfield is suspect as this teams bounces between 3-5-2 and 4-5-1 formations. They sit here in 4th, but could certaily be higher.
5. Ghetto Superstars - (PMR 20.5 : Hatstats 195.6 : Stars 46.5)
Had this team not sold almost all of their players and decided to quit they would be a force to be reckoned with. But since none of those things are true, there is really no point to scout them. A walkover, and an 8th place finish.
6. Xtreme FC - (PMR 16.7 : Hatstats 175.3 : Stars 41.5)
XFC surprised everyone again last season with a 4th place finish. They are midfield trainers with tough and strong midfield that they use to control the game. Although their attack looks weak it has been strong enough win games. Again, on paper, they do not look like serious contenders, but they have the intangible to win. How will they do? Who knows? They could compete for the title or they could end up with a qualification match. 5th place is the prediction here.
7. Jedi Knights FC - (PMR 15.2 : Hatstats 162.8 : Stars 40.2)
Knights are a team on the brink. They are as well rounded as any team in IV.6, just about a half a step behind, except midfield. They have the ability to control the game with their mid, and their offense id better than some. Defense could be their downfall as there are some very powerful attacking teams in this conference. On paper they are only a sniff behind XT, and we know how unpredictable XT is. They are mid trainers who run the 3-5-2. They like to run a wing to the middle for mid support. But will they keep people from running though their defense. 6th is the prediction here.
8. Confederates - (PMR 8.3 : Hatstats 144.6 : Stars 36.1)
Confederates have a lot of things going against them. And they are in a very tough, and competetive division. Their PMR is a full step lower than Jedi's. That means that at this time they really are not of the same caliber of team. Things could change, and bad luck can happen. They are mid trainers, but even their mid is the lowest of all the active teams in IV.6. On the bright side, if things continue, they should finish higher than Ghetto Superstars.
This is the way that I see it. If you have any questions or comments please don't hesitate to contact me, or leave your own comments.
PilotMan
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