6-2 was a strong regular season record, but they lost in the 1st round of the playoffs. Disasterous. Grade: C+
BILLINGS BULLETS
4-4 and showed some strong organizational skills in their 1st year of RMFL AA existence. Not too shabby.... but nothing to brag about either. Grade: B-
BITTERROOT BLAZE
7-1 regular season and playing all the way to the championship game. Someone remind me why these guys aren't playing in the AAA again? (And try not to use the word "travel" in your argument.) Grade: A
BOISE GENERALS
4-4. Another 1st year team that exceeded expectations... just not their own. Possible AAA organization? Doubtful. Grade: B-
DAVIS VIPERS
1-7. Rex Stacy has been a staple of the RMFL for years. It looks like the wheels have fallen off this wagon. Time to retire Rex. Grade: F
DIXIE REBELS
8-2. The Rebels lost on the last play of the game to the Wasatch Revolution and failed to advance for a 3-peat opportunity. They are a FLAGSHIP organization in the RMFL and deserve every accolade on and off the field. Grade: A+
ELKO WARRIORS
1-7. Talked a big game at league meetings but when the rubber hit the road, they were driving on flat tires. Poor organization. Undeserving of the RMFL. Grade: F-
GALLATIN VALLEY SNOW DEVILS
2-6. They scored 32 points the whole season. LOL - these guys are a joke. How they won 2 games is beyond reason. Grade: D-
GEM STATE GUARDIANS
0-8. Maybe they should have stuck with the "Goons". These guys are the biggest organizational failure in league history. They scored 7 points the whole season! 7! And gave up 499. Lord Have Mercy. Go home and please don't come back. Ever. Grade: F- (expelled)
GREAT FALLS GLADIATORS
2-6. Great Falls at least fought. That's something to be proud of. Beating the Rocky Mountain Mudd Ducks on the last game of the season on the road. That's awesome. They were put in a tough position all season but they battled and did not bitch and moan. They even stepped up for a back to back travel for the playoffs! If it were a grade on pride, they'd get an A easily. They earned less. Grade: C+
HELENA BEARCATS
0-8. The join the Gem State Goodians as pathetic losers. It's nothing personal. Not a single game won. The Utah Jynx womens team volunteered to play them and they declined the invitation. LOL - they suck. Grade: F
IDAHO MATADORS
8-0. Playing in the AA Championship. They are organized, shrewd and talented. Throw in the fact that they're well balanced on and off the field... they're a model for advancement to the AAA. Grade: A+
IDAHO MUSTANGS
4-4. Lost badly to Bitterroot in the 1st round of the playoffs. That's probably what they earned as the teams they beat were nothing to be proud of. Overall BLAH kind of season. Grade:C+
LOGAN STAMPEDE
3-5. This organization is on the brink. This grade report is for their AAA organization only. Maybe they should focus their effort and energy on the higher league. They are so close it's tangible.... but not yet. They need a break through year soon. Grade: C
MAGIC VALLEY BULLDAWGS
1-7. Bottom dwellers in the AAA division for 3 years now. Time to move down and let the Matadors move up. It was a valiant effort... but not good enough. Grade: D
MINI-CASSIA DIGGERS
3-5. Missed the playoffs because they have a sorry offense. Is there any ambition in this organization? Below average team earns a below average grade. Grade: C-
MISSOULA PHOENIX
7-1. These guys are fighters. They're well organized and they've been a consistent and dominant organization in the RMFL. Why aren't they in the AAA? Time to move up. Loss in semi's means no A this year. Time to step up. Grade: B+
ROCKY MOUNTAIN MUDDDUCKS
1-7. This team lost close game after close game in the AAA. If they had any pride at all, they would have been in the AAA playoffs. But no, they've done what losers always do.... not improve. Grade: D
SNAKE RIVER SABERCATS
3-5. Snake River seems like they should have all the tools to be a bigger player in the AA arena. They have a fun place to play and with all those potato farmers around, shouldn't they at least make the playoffs? Grade: C-
TREASURE VALLEY SPARTANS
4-4. Treasure Valley has been in the forefront for Idaho teams in the AAA for the past 3 seasons. They beat the AAA Champions of 2011 early in the season... and then they had to buck up and travel and the wheels fell off the wagon. And then they forfeit a playoff game? C'mon man! Grade: F (F for Forfeit)
UINTAH BASIN OILERS
7-1. Strong year for Uintah Basin. These guys are fighters and have consistently gotten better with time. Wasn't too long ago when they were bottom dwellers. Is a future AA championship in the cards? If they progress at the current rate, they have a chance. Grade: A
UPPER VALLEY VIKINGS
4-4. After fighting in the AAA, they moved down and were average at the AA level. That spells A-P-A-T-H-Y. A precursor for Rex Stacy destruction. Grade: C
UTAH COBRAS
5-3. The Cobras have high inspiration off the field, but you gotta get it done on the field first. Playing in the shadow of AAA teams at Granger HS, they were close - but not close enough. Sub-par. Grade: B-
UTAH SHOCK
7-1. This is the "heartbreak kid" of the RMFL. The Utah Shock have consistently been a top notch organization. They have loyal players, a strong owner, and arguably the most dynamic offensive player in the RMFL. They just can't get over the hump. Bummer for them. Grade: A-
UTAH STEALTH
6-2. The Utah Stealth upset the Utah Shock in the AAA semi-finals and now they're playing in the championship game. They've morphed from AAA bottom dwelling Desperados to championship contenders. For a 1st year AAA team, they've been fantastic. Grade: A
WASATCH REVOLUTION
5-3. The Wasatch Revolution have proven that the regular season is just a "formality" in the AAA as the pressure of the playoffs grows, the Rev seem to prosper. They've consistently performed well as an organization and this year is no different - despite the player turnover. They're in the championship game, so they moved up on the GPA ladder. Grade: A-
****PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PITCH IN ON WHAT YOUR GRADES WOULD BE AND WHY FOR THE ABOVE TEAMS****
The Valedictorian and Top of the Class Awards will be given after this Championship Saturday. Good luck!
