After dragging my feet on this article for a bit, I think I’m ready for this inaugural Power Ranking. I’ve seen most of these teams in action in the last few seasons and think I’ve got a good handle on where they lie. Now, for the bulletin board material.
1. St Paul Pioneers, NEFL (2-0 overall, 1-0 league) No-brainer here. The Pioneers are the top of this list until someone can beat them.
2. Minnesota Dragons, NEFL (1-1, 0-1) I have concerns about the Dragons’ offense, but they are the only team to beat the Pioneers last season.
3. Minnesota Sting, MPFL (2-1, 1-0) The Sting rebounded nicely with a solid all-around game to kick off league play. They are my favorite to win the MPFL.
4. Granite City Renegades, MPFL (1-1, 1-0) Yes, the ‘Gades are fourth. They got stronger as last year progressed, losing most games close and salvaging a tie against the Sting. Any improvement over last season and they will challenge the Sting for the league title.
5. Rochester Giants, NEFL (0-0, 0-0) Given the talent difference between the NEFL and MPFL, I could place them third just as quickly. But the other teams are improving. Are the Giants?
6. Twin Cities Titans, MPFL (1-1, 1-0) The latest incarnation of the Titans started league with a lopsided win. We find out how good they are this Saturday, when they host the Sting.
7. Brainerd Lumberjacks, MPFL (1-1, 0-1) The ‘Jacks have been better historically, but have a bit of work to do if they want to be a serious contender.
8. Twin City Rhinos, MPFL (0-1, 0-1) The Rhinos struggle on both sides of the ball, and had better figure something out soon, of they will be left way behind in an improving league.
9. Lakes Area Terror, MPFL (0-2, 0-1) They’ve played two games, and can’t find the end zone. If they can’t score this week against the Rhinos, it’s going to be a very long season.
10. Minnesota Spartans, MFA (0-4, 0-2) They newly formed Spartans are losing games on the field, players to other teams, and there are credible sources that tell me they may fold this week. The Spartans have told me otherwise, but it will take lots of work to keep it together, much less get out of the cellar.
The Minnesota Sting scored four rushing touchdowns while shutting down the Lakes Area Terror 37-0 on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Here is the full game, complete with my stunning commentary.
UPDATE: I’ve already been told that the Sting’s QB was not James Jones, but Solomon Sayedi. I’ll get it right in the future, as soon as it’s written on the gameday program.
Highlights from Saturday’s preseason game between The St Paul Pioneers and Minnesota Sting. The P-Unit was in mid season form and easily dispatched the Sting 46-0. Minnesota;’s offense struggled without starting QB Tim Bona, while Pioneer quarterback Michael Spriggs threw three TD’s and ran for another.
Next week starts the regular season, the Pioneers head to Wasau to play the Central Wisconsin Sartans, the Sting host the Lakes Area Terror in Woodbury.
The Dragons get a 26-7 victory over the Spartans. This was a sloppy game, and both teams have much to improve on. Next live game should be the reigning NEFL Champion St Paul Pioneers hosting the upstart Minnesota Sting of the MPFL.
Minnesota Warriors’ Green & White game, featuring NHL Alumni, filmed 11/11/11 in Chaska, MN. Thanks to everyone came out to watch, it was a fabulous event.
Roll Patrol is now 2-0 after soundly thrashing the Skate Pauli Boys 130-95. Recorded live at the Terrordome (St Paul Armory) on Friday, Oct 14 2011. I lost part of the 2nd half trying to get the live stream working, but here’s most of the bout. Enjoy.
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The 6th and final Beater-X event of the summer, recorded live at ERX Motorpark in Elk River, MN. That’s me on lead vocals, and Mighty Joe Blum of the Maple Grove Energy. The Compact 2 heat 1 race was awesome, as Rockstar Ellington rolled over onto his roof, and still eeked out a win.
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