Let's not forget Guazues, we only lost against teams 7-0, and 2 of those games were very close.

have no wins against a team above 500 tho. we will see how Rosario matches up with the champs

That's true todo!!

welcome to the halfway point. was expecting a few trades but nothing. here is where we are at

Franks Power 8

1. Lions - win big match of the only 7 win teams in Guayquil
2. Tornadoes - first loss of season to #1 Lions doesnt bump them a spot while they reclaim top spot in the programs rankings
3. Anchors - are now 7-1 but have had a weak strength of schedule. big test for them in Rome approaching
4. Heroes - tough road ahead for them. next three opponents are combined 20-4
5. Praetorians - also have first loss of season but stay on top of Europe
6. Revolution - Philly sticks it to the champs and maintain control of USA
7. Pirates - Shanghai puts on a clinic in Prague and stays on top in Asia in a three way tie
8. Strongbows - claim 6 in a row after bumpy start and threatening to take lead in Europe

the champion Butchers have dropped out of the Power 8 for the first time ever after losing to an arch rival for their third straight, dropping them to 4-4. i wouldnt give up on them tho. Zippers just miss out on returning due to their week 6 loss in Dublin

rough week in Europe. entering week 10 ....lets go!

Franks Power 8

1. Lions - "What does it matter how good the other team is? If we do what we gotta do then it doesnt matter what they do. We focus on our game and let them deal with it. Are we supposed to lose to a good team? A lot of times i dont understand why y'all ever ask these questions. You put any thought into them? What do you think you would do if you were a coach? The objective is rather simple, is it not? Try coaching sometime, it could be an adventurous career change for you. Time?" - Lions HC Dusin Bonilla

2. Tornadoes - "That was great. Payton , awest827 & I go way back as you know. It was awesome seeing him get the TD in our face and I really hopes he breaks the record. He is a true standout character. I am so very happy for him" - Tornadoes HC Brad Taylor

3. Revolution - "Ive been doing this since 2076, you really think i give a **** about Franks Power 8" - Revolution HC Frank Varney

4. Pirates - "The Lions arent any more important to us than any other team, period. We are playing well now but we have 7 more games to go and they are all equally important. We can't slip." - Pirates HC Robert Thorpe

5. Anchors - "I believe losing to a division rival on a FG in OT is the worst way to lose. Would probably prefer an **** whoopin. At least we would have something to talk about" - Anchors HC Dale Ellis

6. Heroes - "I couldn't ask for a better bunch of guys in my first year as head coach than the one I have and I mean that one hundred percent. We are building. We might not win this season but we are going to do what we can. And then the same each year until we do win it" - Heroes HC Fausto Samuel

7. Praetorians - "Philadelphia has a quality squad and today they played better than us. It is that simple. Maybe they are the better team or maybe we are, hopefully we get another shot. They played well today and we did not." - Praetorians HC Jerry Allen

8. Butchers - "It is a long season. Sometimes it feels that its over fast but I can tell you when you are in it.......in it to win it....there are many things to consider when it comes to winning football games. The steps back provide a great training tool. We watch the video and we see as a team when we werent executing as this team is capabable of. It is actually my favorite time of the week." - Reigning Ultimate Showdown Champion Butchers HC Patrick Hughes