The Sour Age Rankings
July 6, 2010
By: Jack Skunk

We’re in the homestretch, so these are the last Skunk Rankings of the season.
Since there hasn’t been much of a change, I doubt you’ll see too many surprises.
For the record, I went 4-1 last time, so my overall record is 22-8. It’s not
bad- I know- but nothing to really crow about. Don’t worry- I’m not done
predicting just yet. With a little luck, I should have 10 more wins before the
start of the Quarters.

Until then, though, here are the rankings.

1) Whisky Disc (Royal, 7-0). Of course they are number 1, and by now, we all
know why. Most interesting storyline for the playoffs: Will they be able
to finish the regular season perfect, and then take care of business and win it
all? Success: If, and only if, they win it all. Failure: anything
else. No pressure, there, Show.

2) Tang (Orange, 6-1). Still in the second slot, and they are the only team
that could possibly steal the one spot. To do this, they need two wins and for
Royal to have two losses. Most interesting storyline for the playoffs:
Are they a good team who has dominated, or a mediocre team that has dominated
very bad teams? Success: Go farther than White AND Royal. Failure:
Finishing behind either one of those two teams. Kek: you better win it all just
to be safe.

3) Tactical Geniuses (Red, 5-2). Spencer and CBass have done a fine job here,
with the sole exception of their weak-ass dodge of Royal. Bravo. Most
Interesting storyline for the playoffs: Same as Royal- to win it all. Red
has two losses under questionable circumstances, and I have long considered them
to be the very best team in league. Failure: Winning the spirit award OR
finishing in 2nd place.

4) Epic Pale (White, 5-2). The Lieutenant’s crew has had a fine season, and
they’re coming fresh off their near-death experience with Navy. Oh- what if Fro
Joe and Cathy had been there? What if! Most interesting storyline for the
playoffs: Can they play spoiler and crack the top 2? Success: Making
the finals. We know they can’t win it all, but they could potentially get
invited to the last dance of the night. Failure: Finding themselves in
the chump bracket. Seriously, that would just be embarrassing.

5) Night Night Time (Black, 4-3). NNT is definitely one of the most dangerous
teams in league, with brilliant play since June. Most interesting storyline
for the playoffs: Will Lee’s Blackhearts self-destruct in the face of a
little pressure? Success: Cracking the championship bracket OR winning
chump discs. Failure: Not making the championship, or not winning discs
in any way, shape, or form.

6) Navy Jones’ Locker (Navy, 2-5). NJL- as I have repeatedly reported- is a
great team that horribly under performs. They did, however, fight like dogs
against White, so the verdict is out on their future. Most interesting
storyline for the playoffs: Can Navy- once and for all- find their Mojo? If
they do, then they could stun a couple of the top teams and make the Champ
bracket. Success: Winning chump discs. It’s not that they can’t make the
upper division- it’s just that they don’t have the heart. Failure: It’s
pretty simple: not winning any hardware.

7) All My Best Friends (Maroon, 2-5). AMBF was a great team for approximately
3 games this season, resulting in 2 wins and 1 heartbreaking loss. And now,
they’re done. Most interesting storyline for the playoffs: can they get
their act together and crack the chump bracket? Success: Making the chump
bracket. Failure: Playing in the 9/10 game on July 30. I suspect TJ and
his pals will be fine, but I wouldn’t put any money on it. Oh, and TJ: I drank
your beer. Warn me if you get remotely close to another win.

8) Know Expectations (Gold, 2-5). Know Expectations has already had a fine
season with two whole wins. They learned to huck, and they learned how to dodge
better teams, just like Red. You’re a big boy now! Most interesting storyline
for the playoffs: It is identical to that of Maroon: cracking the chump
bracket. Success: Not finishing in the bottom two spots. Failure:
Debating with Matt Deavenport whether you really want to play a pointless game,
saying to hell with it, and then going to watch the chump Semis.

9) Gangrene (Forest, 1-6). Well, holy hell! Cynthia and Robert finally lost
their virginity as winless league captains! Most Interesting storyline for
the playoffs: Can they get another win and then, somehow manage to sneak
into the chump bracket? Success: Actually, they’ve already had success.
They got a win. Hang up the banner, and bring the troops home: Mission
Accomplished! Failure: Losing in the 9/10 game. Honestly, if that
happens, you will go on record as the worst team ever in the history of league.

10) Ag (Silver, 1-6). Oh, poor poor Silver. First off, good job by not
disintegrating. In my book, you’re both way better than either Gold or Red.
Most interesting storyline for the playoffs: If they can break double digits
in either of their Quarter games, that’ll make things pretty interesting.
Success: They need to get just one more win. Green got their win by beating
the snot out of Maroon. Silver’s win is based on a really iffy pre-season match
up that had to count due to a rain out. So, PROVE that you can beat somebody.
Failure: Finishing in the 10 spot.