2004 AC Predictions

[Robin Benes]

**AC NORTH**

1
Cleveland
The favorite by far, Cleveland was very aggressive this offseason; but can Latham lead them when (and if) they need him, especially during a playoff run?

2
Wichita
A healthy McCalla means a healthy lead over the rest of the pack in the AC North and a possible Wild Card birth; what's the chances though?

3
Iowa City
A team that could benefit from a more experienced QB; expect plenty of defensive problems as the Snipe Hunters did little to improve a problematic defense

4
Montreal
QB Lyman Shropshire is the key with this team; could be the AC sleeper and hang around for a Wild Card berth should their offense be able to put some points on the board



**AC SOUTH**

1
Louisiana
No one can touch the Voodoo in this division; a very well-balanced team primed for a deep playoff run; if Williams throws more TDs than INTs this team is in the AC Championship Game again

2
Murfreesboro
Is Joel Duffy ready to carry the load for the Mules offense? and is their defensive line going to provide enough pressure to save an anemic secondary?

3
St. Louis
The Cardinals seem more concerned with the future than the present. Mr. Yon will have to keep pace TD-wise with the team's QB for them to stay in games.

4
Houston
The computer running this team might be the best thing for this franchise since they drafted Wilford Timmerman; don't be surprised if they climb out of the cellar



**AC EAST**

1
Hartford
Best team in the league at the top of the best division in the league; a 12+ win season may very well be necessary to win the East

2 (Wild Card)
West Virginia
One injury to you know who and you might as well get the Jiffy out, cause the the team would be toast; are the Beasts too cocky to sign their own rookies?

3 (Wild Card)
Norfolk
Definite Wild Cart contender; Mr. Underrated himself, Robbie Devore, will have to match last season's effort in hopes of picking up the slack for a below average secondary

4
Boston
The Dragons have nothing to be ashamed of here; if Hairston only had another top target to throw to; fringe Wild Card team



**AC WEST**

1
Portland
Campbell is out and Schutz is in, how will that effect the team? I don't think the switch will change much; the Seals have perhaps the worst secondary in the AC and that could be their undoing if Mulcahy isn't up to last year's impressive totals

2
Anchorage
With Galcia this team is the favorite in the West, without Galcia they are neck-and-neck; I would've liked to have seen them sign a temporary starting QB for this year as their youth at the position could really hurt them

3
Albuquerque
Wild Card contender with yet another young QB; wouldn't be totally surprised to see them overtake Anchorage; ImperialFL, meet Kelly Wheat

4
Fresno
Surprise, surprise; Fresno's best chance to win this year will be by grinding it out on the ground and not putting too much pressure on the shoulders of their rookie QB; other than that, trust me, you want this team on your schedule

[Cringer]

Well done Robin.

This will be interesting to see how the picks match up with the Sports Page ones coming out if a couple days or so.

[Suicane]

3rd Place? Robins smokin crack. Pshaw.

[sovstar]

3rd Place? Robins smokin crack. Pshaw.

You may be right about the crack, but Robin's right about your team.

A division champion doesn't go out and draft a guard with the #7 pick, especially when they don't have a running back. That's my opinion.

[Suicane]

Have you checked my running numbers from last year? Do that and then tell me I don't have a running game.

[Suicane]

And this crap about me not having a QB, McMurrays gonna be good, but he needs to develop. Im sorry I don't have a Cartegena, I cant afford the trips the psychiatrist.

[Cringer]

It's ok Suicane, sov must be twiddling Miss Benes' fun nub, and that is why he is sticking up for her.... :roll:

[Ragin]

Re: 2004 AC Predictions

I like the way this lady thinks, but this

if Williams throws more TDs than INTs...

is the big question!

[MrBigglesworth]

Why didn't Robin to a NC preview? I need more bulletin board material and more critics to prove wrong!!

[Robin Benes]

Why didn't Robin to a NC preview? I need more bulletin board material and more critics to prove wrong!!

I do apologize. I didn't have enough time to thoroughly analyze the NC like I would have liked to. And I wouldn't like to make predictions after the year has started, so hopefully next year.

I would've tabbed your team for a last place finish in the NC North, but I'm by no means a non-believer of the team. I forsee some gritty wins over division rivals and I think 6 or maybe even 7 wins are very possible for the Power.

[roadrash]

not bad, but I think QBs are overrated in this league.

3 out of the top 5 QBs in week 1 would be considered "under experienced" or just crappy by most teams.

A decent passing game, not talking about a team like the Fire, can be had with a mediocre QB. The secret is a damn good O-line and a solid ground attack.

[Cringer]

i agree somewhat, but not totally. I have a decent line, but piss poor right now at the tackle spots. and in week one my running game was not spectacular, although i suppose the threat is there and that probably helps.