Miracle Predictions

Let's get right to it. Having already given my predictions for each division I will close this prediction section with overall rankings.

Strongest Divisions...

1. East--with three of the top teams from 2010 in this division I see two of these team making the postseason this coming year. They slightly edge out the number two division...
2. Texas--I also project two teams from this division to make the playoffs.
3. West--I see a major drop off from the top two divisions to this one. Included here is the team I project as the weakest in the league for 2011.
4. Great Lakes--Greatly improved from 2010 this division still has some making up to do.

Top Six Teams...

1. Dallas...similar to 2010 has Doyle learned from the past and be able to make moves necessary to compete long term or will he be happy being a really good team all year and missing out on the big prize?
2. Michigan...This is the best opportunity this team has had since entering the league. Making moves during the year has never been a problem but does Renner make the right ones this year?
3. Springfield...The best of the West, unless you listen to Adrian.
4. Gaylord...Easily the best team coming out of the Great Lakes division will make a strong push for the whole enchilada.
5. San Antonio...another team whose final position may be determined by how active he is during the season.
6. Oviedo...you can never discount a defending champion. Drafting last Reynolds has still been able to field a very good team, and if/when Doyle proves to not being able to learn from the past it will be no surprise to me if Reynolds steals this division.

Lottery Teams...

13. Olivet...Three first round picks have set Larry up for 2012.
14. Atlantic...One of our two virgin owners will take his knocks in 2011.
15. South Texas...Great teams are measured by how many championships they have. Much like the Redbirds this team has ZERO championships. The big difference this year is Doyle will have a shot at it. At the end of the day having the second best record all time means exactly....NOTHING.
16. Arizona...Thank you Arizona. You saved our beloved commish from the basement. The funny thing about predictions though....all of these that I have posted along with $1.50 will get you a cup of coffee.

I look forward to seeing others views on the upcoming season. The preseason fantasy is a nice touch. I will be out of contact for probably at least a week. I'm going in for surgery and unlike Berg I am not having a lobotomy.