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1. New England Free Jacks (1) NOLA is better than their record, but the Free Jacks will have to remember their role has moved from 'hunter' to 'hunted'. 2. Rugby ATL (2) A narrow win over Toronto in Canada is a better result than standings would indicate. 3. Austin Gilgronis (3) If Austin can play … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 9
https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1511016993977212932 In Control 1. Austin Gilgronis Next Four: @ SD, @ DAL, @ NOLA, v. SEA 2. San Diego Legion Next Four: v. AUS, @ SEA, v. ATL, @ DAL 3. LA Giltinis Next Four: v. NY, v. HOU, BYE, @ ATL In The Hunt 4. Seattle Seawolves Next Four: @ NE, v. SD, @ … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference – Round 9
Each week brings too many story lines to cover in depth. 3 Things is our weekly feature to rectify that, taking a shallow dive into three story lines that deserve more coverage. The Giltinis Have Officially Stirred Can a 42 year old player be considered a revelation? On paper, LA came in ready to defend … Continue reading 3 Things – MLR Round 9
A rough 2-3 week last round knocked up back to 28-18. However, just like an injured player in the Six Nations with obvious concussion symptoms, we’re right back to the grind this week. I’m on the road, so match ups are listed below with picks bolder. Bye: Seattle Seawolves Utah Warriors v. San Diego Legion … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 9
1. New England Free Jacks (1) Its Beaudein Waaka's league and we're all just lucky enough to watch it. 2. Rugby ATL (2) Losing at home and keeping the two spot reflects the quality of the Free Jacks and how shaky the teams below them are starting to look. 3. Austin Gilgronis (4) BYE BYE … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 8
https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1508458341420482560 In Control 1. Austin Gilgronis Next Four: v. HOU, @ SD, @ DAL, @ NOLA 2. San Diego Legion Next Four: @ UTAH, v. AUS, @ SEA, v. ATL 3. Houston SaberCats Next Four: @ AUS, v. DAL, @ LA, v. TOR In The Hunt 4. LA Giltinis Next Four: v. DAL, v. NY, … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference – Round 8
A 3-3 week pulls the season record down to 26-15. This week could be worse, with four games being far from certain picks. Bye(s): San Diego Legion, Dallas Jackals, Austin Gilgronis Rugby ATL v. New England Free Jacks The biggest game of the week is in the peach state. Both sides are truly elite. Waaka … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 8
New England Free Jacks (1) Heading down to Atlanta will be pivotal in the playoff race. Rugby ATL (2) Hosting New England will be pivotal in the playoff race. Rugby New York (4) Beating Toronto at home would be a big boost to solidifying the top three, assuming they move Andy Ellis to loosehead. Austin … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 7
https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1505958035646164994 In Control 1. Austin Gilgronis Next Four: BYE, v. HOU, @ SD, v. DAL 2. Seattle Seawolves Next Four: v. LA, BYE, @ NE, v. SD 3. San Diego Legion Next Four: BYE, @ UTAH, v. AUS, @ SEA In The Hunt 4. Houston SaberCats Next Four: @ UTAH, @ AUS, v. DAL, @ … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference – Round 7
Each week brings too many story lines to cover in depth. 3 Things is our weekly feature to rectify that, taking a shallow dive into three story lines that deserve more coverage. New England is a Genuine Title Contender Austin went back home after losing for the first time this year in Atlanta. The 23 … Continue reading 3 Things: MLR Round 7
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