Shanny’s Power Rankings: Week 11

March 9th, 2008 by Brian Shanahan

Week 11

With the postponement of the Toronto Philly game it was even a quieter weekend with only 3 other games. But even though there were only 3 games, they were pivotal matchups that caused a major shakeup of rankings. I debated with myself about position 1 and 2. Check out what I’ve done - I’m sure the debating won’t stop.

Haven’t heard much complaining that Buffalo and Toronto each play 9 home and 7 road games. (New York could only get 6 home dates). I’m sure the whining will start soon.

1 (3)	Buffalo Bandits 7-4 Four wins in a row include 2 victories over Minnesota and smack down of Philly. 4 of remaining 5 at home.
2 (1)	Philadelphia Wings 6-1 Face the road warriors San Jose next week. Then 5 in a row on the road.
3 (2)	Minnesota Swarm 6-3 Lost the early season magic. 4 games against Chicago could be the cure.
4 (7)	San Jose Stealth 5-3 Big win in Colorado. The Stealth have the league’s best road record at 4-1.
5 (4)	Colorado Mammoth 5-3 3 losses in a row. 2nd half includes 6 road games.
6 (5)	Rochester Knighthawks 4-4 Play their first ever game in Edmonton during the All Star weekend. This game won’t be easy.
7 (6)	Toronto Rock 5-3 Will have to wait to see Watson vs. Iannucci. Next opponent Casey Powell and Titans.
8 (8)	New York Titans 4-5 In Toronto on Friday. That one will be a battle.
9 (9)	Calgary Roughnecks 4-6 18,000 fans watch 15-12 win over Portland. Offence broke the 10-goal barrier for first time in 4 games. Welcome back Kelusky.
10 (10)	Portland Lumberjax 3-7 Lost to Calgary this weekend. Host Colorado next, and have a tough schedule remaining.
11 (11)	Edmonton Rush 1-6 Hope to extend “winning streak” when they host Rochester Saturday. They will be better in 2nd half of season.
12 (12)	Chicago Shamrox 1-6 Plunkett, Miller gone. Who’s next?

A longtime TV analyst for Rogers Sportsnet, Shanny won five Mann Cups as a player and is the voice of boxla in Canada. Email him at brian.shanahan@nllinsider.com or go to ShannyLacrosse.com.

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