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Post by David on May 24, 2022 18:55:22 GMT -8
Eight weeks to go but here's your projected playoff picture.
West: y - Arizona x - Northern Arizona x - Tucson x - Duke City e - Vegas e - San Diego e - Bay Area
East: y - Frisco x - Massachusetts x - Quad City x - Iowa e - Sioux Falls e - Green Bay e - Bismarck
Key: y - clinched conference, x - clinched playoff berth, e - eliminated from playoffs
So your current projected playoff matches are:
West: Duke City @ Arizona Tucson @ Northern Arizona
East: Iowa @ Frisco Quad City @ Massachusetts.
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Post by Kasey on May 25, 2022 6:12:37 GMT -8
I really like seeing the updated standings and playoff picture. It should be interesting to track over and he next eight weeks.
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Post by alecs on May 25, 2022 19:28:12 GMT -8
Have there been any whispers regarding the specifics of seeding tiebreakers? It seems weird that we're eight weeks out from the start of the playoffs, and no mention of it has really been made yet. With the fairly high degree of variance in each teams' schedules this season, the order of a tiebreaker could be a deciding factor in hosting a playoff game or hitting the road.
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Post by Nevadanut on May 25, 2022 19:42:12 GMT -8
Have there been any whispers regarding the specifics of seeding tiebreakers? It seems weird that we're eight weeks out from the start of the playoffs, and no mention of it has really been made yet. With the fairly high degree of variance in each teams' schedules this season, the order of a tiebreaker could be a deciding factor in hosting a playoff game or hitting the road. I have not heard of any tiebreaker priorities. It's making it a little difficult to put together the previews. You would think the league would want to shouting about those from the mountain tops.
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Post by David on May 25, 2022 20:02:07 GMT -8
Have there been any whispers regarding the specifics of seeding tiebreakers? It seems weird that we're eight weeks out from the start of the playoffs, and no mention of it has really been made yet. With the fairly high degree of variance in each teams' schedules this season, the order of a tiebreaker could be a deciding factor in hosting a playoff game or hitting the road. I have not heard of any tiebreaker priorities. It's making it a little difficult to put together the previews. You would think the league would want to shouting about those from the mountain tops. The league never has a set established tie-breaking procedure. They usually bring it up when it gets late in the season and the need for a tie breaker scenario comes up.
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Post by Monika on May 29, 2022 17:49:01 GMT -8
IFL Standings after week 12's action.
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Post by David on May 29, 2022 19:00:41 GMT -8
Projected playoff picture if the season ended today.
West:
y - Northern Arizona x - Arizona x - Tucson x - Duke City e - Vegas e - San Diego e - Bay Area
East: y - Frisco x - Massachusetts x - Iowa x - Quad City e - Sioux Falls e - Green Bay e - Bismarck
Key: y - clinched conference, x - clinched playoff berth, e - eliminated from playoffs
So your current projected playoff matches are:
West: Duke City @ Northern Arizona Tucson @ Arizona
East: Quad City@ Frisco Iowa @ Massachusetts
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Post by Monika on Jun 5, 2022 12:23:16 GMT -8
IFL Standings following week 13. From what I can extrapolate, it appears that the first tiebreaker is conference winning percent.
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Post by Monika on Jun 12, 2022 11:04:12 GMT -8
IFL Standings following week 14. Both the Wranglers and Rattlers have clinched a playoff spot, and the Panthers have been eliminated.
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Post by David on Jun 12, 2022 11:48:41 GMT -8
I have a suspicion we're going to see coaching changes in Bismarck and Bay Area for next season. Maybe Green Bay as well if they can't finish strong.
I'm not gonna guess if San Diego goes with a new Head Coach. I'm not encouraged the Strike Force come back in 2023 when I've heard rumblings they've nearly folded a few times this season.
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Post by alecs on Jun 12, 2022 14:02:27 GMT -8
I have a suspicion we're going to see coaching changes in Bismarck and Bay Area for next season. Maybe Green Bay as well if they can't finish strong. I'm not gonna guess if San Diego goes with a new Head Coach. I'm not encouraged the Strike Force come back in 2023 when I've heard rumblings they've nearly folded a few times this season. If the rumors are true about San Diego, that's too bad. I guess unless it's the Chargers, San Diego just doesn't have the capacity or willpower for pro football. I will say (and this is a pretty hot take) that the emergence of the Wranglers this year will definitely serve as inspiration for any of the bottom-dwelling teams that a worst-to-first turnaround, while very difficult, is not impossible. A story like theirs could be a very good thing for the league, especially if they pursue further expansion for 2023 and beyond, to continue building upon the level and quality of competition moving forward. Heck, that motivation could factor into saving the Strike Force, if they are in fact in jeopardy for future seasons.
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Post by DiamondThief on Jun 12, 2022 16:37:43 GMT -8
I have a suspicion we're going to see coaching changes in Bismarck and Bay Area for next season. Maybe Green Bay as well if they can't finish strong. I'm not gonna guess if San Diego goes with a new Head Coach. I'm not encouraged the Strike Force come back in 2023 when I've heard rumblings they've nearly folded a few times this season. I could see coaching changes in those two teams. I have a feeling the Blizzard would stick with Roberson for another year. I agree with the Strike Force folding. However, I think if they somehow stick around, they will stick with with Taylor Genuser as head coach. Again, I agree that they're going to fold.
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Post by DiamondThief on Jun 12, 2022 17:57:56 GMT -8
I have a suspicion we're going to see coaching changes in Bismarck and Bay Area for next season. Maybe Green Bay as well if they can't finish strong. I'm not gonna guess if San Diego goes with a new Head Coach. I'm not encouraged the Strike Force come back in 2023 when I've heard rumblings they've nearly folded a few times this season. If the rumors are true about San Diego, that's too bad. I guess unless it's the Chargers, San Diego just doesn't have the capacity or willpower for pro football. I will say (and this is a pretty hot take) that the emergence of the Wranglers this year will definitely serve as inspiration for any of the bottom-dwelling teams that a worst-to-first turnaround, while very difficult, is not impossible. A story like theirs could be a very good thing for the league, especially if they pursue further expansion for 2023 and beyond, to continue building upon the level and quality of competition moving forward. Heck, that motivation could factor into saving the Strike Force, if they are in fact in jeopardy for future seasons. San Diego's problem is they never got off to a good start. They hired Ameer Ismael as head coach, but then he bolted for an NAL job. They brought in Burt Grossman who was never able to get a strong start in free agency. They got a couple of great players, like Marques Rodgers, but they could never fill the complete roster. Then they only won a single game to their Roy Choi cousin Cedar Rapids River Kings. They brought in Ryan Eucker, a proven general manager, and even someone as terrific as Ryan was unable to turn the team around. Ryan left and Choi quietly "sold" the team to a former sports journalist. Livi talks a good game, but this team was built for failure. Taylor Genuser should get the opportunity to be a head coach, but his elevation mid-season is not a great start to his head coaching career. As for the Wranglers, I agree with what you said about their success in being able to inspire other teams. Les Moss has been coaching indoor football longer than the Rattlers Kevin Guy and the Storm's Kurtiss Riggs. He is behind this turnaround, building the league's best defense, as well as an effective and resourceful offense. NAZ's story this year surpasses the Green Bay turnaround of 2019.
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Post by Monika on Jun 19, 2022 9:13:40 GMT -8
IFL standings following week 15's action.
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Post by David on Jun 19, 2022 10:27:00 GMT -8
IFL standings following week 15's action. You'd think Frisco would have clinched a berth by this point.
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Post by Monika on Jun 19, 2022 11:03:48 GMT -8
IFL standings following week 15's action. You'd think Frisco would have clinched a berth by this point. You know what, I think they have. I don't think they would lose out to Iowa.
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Post by Monika on Jun 19, 2022 11:15:33 GMT -8
Updated to reflect Frisco has clinched a playoff berth.
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Post by David on Jun 20, 2022 15:33:34 GMT -8
IFL is saying that San Diego is eliminated from playoff contention.
Todd Tryon also has listed the playoff tiebreakers (finally).
1. Win/Loss record 2. Conference Win % 3. Head-to-Head 4. Strength of Schedule 5. Head-to-Head Point Differential 6. Point Differential based on Season (PF vs PA)
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Post by Nevadanut on Jun 20, 2022 17:19:01 GMT -8
It's about EFF-ing time! I'm writing breakdowns tonight and this really helps.
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Post by Monika on Jun 20, 2022 17:56:16 GMT -8
IFL is saying that San Diego is eliminated from playoff contention. Todd Tryon also has listed the playoff tiebreakers (finally). 1. Win/Loss record 2. Conference Win % 3. Head-to-Head 4. Strength of Schedule 5. Head-to-Head Point Differential 6. Point Differential based on Season (PF vs PA) So, it is the conference percent after the win-loss. I mean, obviously, the win-loss record is first. It's nice to see head-to-head as well. That's what I think should be above the conference win percent. EDIT: That means the IFL standings are wrong. That puts the Steamwheelers on top of the Storm (for now). I have to revise the standings now.
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