Rocky Mountain Football League

Big 9 Ranking Week 3

1 - Trojans (3-0) Beat Shock 20-7, The Defense is for real, pretty much shutdown Shock offense, 7 turnovers, They are a very agressive defense and when its windy, like it often is in Vegas, its tough to move the ball. The Offense is mediocre, but good enough to win when defense gets so many turnovers. QB is actually pretty good, but receivers drop too many balls, once again, possibly wind related, or maybe they hear footsteps because of getting popped in practice by super agressive dbs. Only real question now is how do they travel? We won't find out for a couple of weeks as the Trojans play the Raiders this week.

2 - Rev (2-1) Beat Vipers 42-7, CP back seems to be getting back into form completing 78% passes for 4 TD and 1 Int. Receivers looked better with Ellington becoming the go to guy, whats happened to Eteuati? The running game still isn't where it could be, but Rev live with the pass. Defense shut down a decent Viper Offense. Next up another travel game to Vegas to play the Hawks.

3 - Shock (2-1) Took a physical beating from the Trojans losing 20-7, Travel hurt the Shock Offense as they missed a couple of starters, one on the line and blocking back Mann. Offense couldn't get moving with the combination of pass rush and wind. Run game couldn't get going. Defense played much better, certainly good enough to win if Offense could have done anything. Shock next play the physical Wildcats coming off a bye, we'll see if the Shock can come back after the beating they took last weekend.

4 - Sting (2-1) Did enough to win, beating the Raiders 16-7. Its tough traveling twice in 3 weeks, just ask the Shock. Sting beat the struggling Raiders. Nothing spectacular offensively or defensively, but Just Win Baby! Sting get a needed bye week to recuperate and get ready for the rest of the Season.

5 - Lions (1-1) Came off the bye in week 2 to put a beating on the Vegas Hawks 41-16. It looks like the Lions got their offense moving after the embarrassing showing against the Sting in Week 1. The Lions are a team to look out for the rest of the season. Next week is their first travel game up north where they meet up with the Vipers.

6 - Wildcats (1-1) Bye week, looked pretty good and physical in last game vs the Rev. Next up, it doesn't get any easier playing against the Shock.

7 - Vipers (1-1) Vipers took it on the chin against the Rev 42-7, it won't be much easier this week against the Lions.

8 - Hawks (0-3) Hawks were run over by the rested Lions last week 41-16, next up they have to travel to the Rev. First travel game for any of the Vegas teams, it will be interesting to see how well they do. Its pretty hard to get excited to travel when you're 0-3.

9 - Raiders (0-3) Beat by the Sting in a competitive game 16-7, Hopefully they are starting to turn the corner. Doesn't get any easier this week when playing #1 Trojans.

I totally agree that the Trojans are here to stay. There is obviously a lot of talent there.

I heard from a couple of sources that Cammack hit at least a couple receivers right in the hands with balls that would have been sure TDs. One, a long ball early in the game and later on a slant pass at the goal line. I also hear about Cammacks mobility and wonder why he doesn't have more rushing yards when the pocket breaks down. I guess he is pass first, run second which is a good trait in my way of thinking. I also heard the wind was blowing steady 20 mph pretty much the whole game which certainly effects a passing game. Apparently it did for the Shock with 5 Int. of course the defensive pressure also had its effects ;)

I figure the Trojan Offense gets better this week against the Raiders, maybe the weather will be better too! A confidence builder could change the offense for the rest of the year.

Thomas is definitely one of the better receivers in the league, but this league has some really good players.

Footballr wrote:

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I totally agree that the Trojans are here to stay. There is obviously a lot of talent there.

I heard from a couple of sources that Cammack hit at least a couple receivers right in the hands with balls that would have been sure TDs. One, a long ball early in the game and later on a slant pass at the goal line. I also hear about Cammacks mobility and wonder why he doesn't have more rushing yards when the pocket breaks down. I guess he is pass first, run second which is a good trait in my way of thinking. I also heard the wind was blowing steady 20 mph pretty much the whole game which certainly effects a passing game. Apparently it did for the Shock with 5 Int. of course the defensive pressure also had its effects ;)

I figure the Trojan Offense gets better this week against the Raiders, maybe the weather will be better too! A confidence builder could change the offense for the rest of the year.

Thomas is definitely one of the better receivers in the league, but this league has some really good players.

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Yes he did hit a couple wide open receivers and they dropped it.  One would have possibly been 6, the other is debatable.  He also scrambles really well out of the pocket but keeps his head down field and only runs when necessary.  Contain that QB, and force him to migrate up the field and you stand a good chance.  Let him run around...good luck catching that dude.  Very shifty QB.  Props... all in all I can honestly say the Shock fell victim to quick sand.... they brought the house at the start and we never recovered...which is weird. Our team can usually adjust...for whatever reason, we could not... we fixed one issue only to cause another.  Trojans played a great game and deserved the win.  We fully expect them to do well...we just wish they would throw a game or two so we can play in warm Northern Utah in June and NOT the F'ing dessert ahahahahaha  

Head to heads in week one proved to not show exactly who everyone is.  This is just how I see it, though I'm sure many of you see it differently.  

 

Big 9:

1. Rev

2. Trojans

3. Lions

4. Shock

5. Sting

6. Vipers 

7. Wildcats

8. Hawks

9. Raiders

 

Great North:

1. Gladiators

2. Cobras

3. Diggers

4. Xtreme

5. Stampede

6. Anarchy

7. Oilers

8. Mustangs

9. Monsters

10. Warriors

11. Outlaws

12. Avalanche

I don't know, its pretty hard to put the Rev ahead of the Trojans, when the Trojans won head to head. I really think it would be a coin flip if they played again on a neutral site. I really like the parity this year, any of the top 5 teams in the Big 9 could win against any other team any given week.

How many guys are still around that know about the Rhino Raiders tho

m.deseretnews.com/article/595095269/Utahs-semipro-teams-flourishing.html

www.dixieathletics.com/custompages/Football/2004stats/01-rhino.htm

Oh the history that Kyto and The Follower??? could bestow upon this league... in fact I would be interested in seeing such artifacts in writing actually. MAKE THAT HAPPEN would ya???? hahaha