M.O.A.B. Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Calgary Stampeders Off-Season Ranking: 1No surprise here. The Stampeders were firing on all cylinders on Saturday afternoon, shutting down Montreal's offence to perfection, while also overwhelming their defence with relentless pressure from all angles. Bo Levi Mitchell was solid in his debut as the team's starter. We'll see if their early Week 2 bye ceases any momentum they might have gained. Saskatchewan Roughriders Off-Season Ranking: 2Thanks to their big win over the Ticats, any questions surrounding the Riders heading into the 2014 season were silenced...at least for now. Tailback Anthony Allen was exceptional in his first career CFL game, trucking for 158 rushing yards and a touchdown, while also adding another score through the air. Oh, and don't think we forgot about the defence. 10 sacks, plus just 201 yards of allowed offence? Can't get much better than that. Hamilton Tiger-CatsOff-Season Ranking: 3Don't read too much into Hamilton's Week 1 loss. You can be sure that Kent Austin's team will be a much more disciplined and prepared team for their Week 2 contest against the Eskimos. BC LionsOff-Season Ranking: 5How uncharacteristic was Saturday's four-interception-outing for Kevin Glenn? It took him eight appearances before he threw four picks all of last season. The Lions were solid on both sides of the ball in the first half against Edmonton, but seemed almost surprised to see the Esks battle back in such impressive fashion in the final 30 minutes. A trip East to Montreal awaits. Toronto ArgonautsOff-Season Rankings: 4Ricky Ray had a typical night under centre for the Argos (27-38, 283 yards, 2 TDs), as he connected with nine different receivers for at least one reception. The defence remains a work in progress, but defensive coordinator Tim Burke did warn that there would be some growing pains. It won't get any easier for the Boatmen secondary, who were victimized for over 300 passing yards and four touchdowns, as they get set to welcome the defending champs to the Rogers Centre. Edmonton EskimosOff-Season Ranking: 7The Esks looked good...real good against a BC team that threw whatever they had and more in their direction. Mike Reilly was sacked three times, which is just below the 3.15 QB takedowns they allowed per game in 2013. Nonetheless, Edmonton looked like a different team in Chris Jones' first game, and could prove to be a surprise team in the West. Winnipeg Blue BombersOff-Season Ranking: 8Can you ask for a better season opener than the one the Bombers put forward on Thursday night? Drew Willy was almost perfect, and the defence held their own against a Toronto team that victimized them for 97 points in three games in 2013. Montreal AlouettesOff-Season Ranking: 6The post-Anthony Calvillo era got off to a rough start for the Als, with replacement Troy Smith completing just 43 per cent of his passes for 154 yards. Brandon Whitaker, meanwhile, was solid in his first game since Week 10 of last season; a good sign for an Als offence that will look to rebound against the Lions. Ottawa REDBLACKSOff-Season Ranking: 9Ladies and gentlemen: Your first place Ottawa REDBLACKS! Rick Campbell's group was on bye in Week 1, and will be well rested for their franchise-opening matchup with Winnipeg on Thursday http://cfl.ca/article/cflca-power-rankings-stamps-top-inaugural-2014-list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Booo. Ticats 3rd after that Rider's spanking ? Lions 4th after those 4 interceptions and ahead of the Esks ? Argos 5th and ahead of the Bombers who beat them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seavic Bleu Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Not sure how this makes any sense at all? Hamilton was terrible! I realize one game does not make a GC champ but these rankings don't at all reflect what went on last week. 1. Stumps 2.regular riders 3.Willypeg 4.deadmonton 5. Lyin's 6.Arblows 7.Hamilton free agents 8.No AC's 9.Rodblacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seavic Bleu Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 If Wily doesn't win OPOTW this is a travesty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seavic Bleu Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 "Willy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
road griller Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 The Bombers then very one else. We looked amazing. Hammy is horrid and T.O. Is average at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Hamilton gets absolutely embarassed, like they were so bad I was having 2013 Bomber flashbacks and they get ranked ahead of Winnipeg who dominated their opponent from start to finish? Come on now. I get that power rankings don't mean anything but if you can be one of the most impressive teams in week one and still get ranked behind teams that get hammered then it's not even worth looking at. cdnfreak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbill2004 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Hamilton gets absolutely embarassed, like they were so bad I was having 2013 Bomber flashbacks and they get ranked ahead of Winnipeg who dominated their opponent from start to finish? Come on now. I get that power rankings don't mean anything but if you can be one of the most impressive teams in week one and still get ranked behind teams that get hammered then it's not even worth looking at. It takes more than one win to erase what has happened here over the last 2 years. With each win we will start creeping up the rankings. I'm okay with being ranked 7th at this stage of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Put that on the bulletin board Blue-urns and cdnfreak 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickem Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Whoever did these rankings obviously didn't watch any of the games or were drunk. All I can say is, what a bunch of junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 I don't get it. What's the point in even having power rankings if you're just going to look at one teams result and say "oh well doesn't count" Hamilton got manhandled. They stay at three because of last year when they are largely a new team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebusrankin Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 These are a joke, especially Hamilton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_fanaddict Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Are these CFL rankings or TSN? I believe the CFL ones use last years and calculate that into the equation. TSN I believe starts new every year which Is the way it should be done due to the turnover of teams. Should be: Riders Bombers Stamps Eskimoes Lions Argos Montreal Hamilton Ottawa Or West East Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbill2004 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Are these CFL rankings or TSN? I believe the CFL ones use last years and calculate that into the equation. TSN I believe starts new every year which Is the way it should be done due to the turnover of teams. Should be: Riders Bombers Stamps Eskimoes Lions Argos Montreal Hamilton Ottawa Or West East These are CFL rankings and they clearly take into consideration last years results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuranBoldenRules Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 I'm fine with giving a one week pass to Toronto, Hamilton and BC. But there's no way Edmonton should be ranked ahead of the Bombers. IMO two pretty even teams coming into this season, Bombers were much sharper in week 1, Edmonton snuck out 2 points with tons of help from BC. Bombers were dominant for 4 quarters, Eskimos for about 1 and a half. Realistically they shouldn't even bother with power rankings until August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 I thought TSN uses the formula and CFL is just opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Does Hamilton remind you guys of the 2012 Bombers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Does Hamilton remind you guys of the 2012 Bombers yes I had that thought watching that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Perfect Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Never really understand why people get so up in arms about power rankings? Does it matter? Does it help the team at all? They are a pointless thing that is made in the opinion of the author that means nothing whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KptKrunch Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Power rankings are fun though. Yeah, especially with the most 'nomadic' league in the world (that I'm aware of) power rankings based on last year is a joke. You gotta look at the here and now with the CFL - I'd rank them as follows: 1. Saskatchewan 2. Calgary 3. Winnipeg 4. Edmonton 5. Toronto 6. B..C. 7. Ottawa 8. Hamilton 9. Montreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 They don't pick who plays in the Grey Cup by the power rankings. Mr. Perfect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goalie Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 The power rankings are always a bit of a joke. I'm not sure why they base it on last season when most teams have massive turnover every off-season. It really doesn't make sense to me and for that matter, i don't think they are very relevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnzo Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 They're just trolling to keep their mindshare during the midweek between-game doldrums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbill2004 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Mathematical Power Rankings Explained The 2013 CFL Power Rankings ?mathematical edition? uses an objective measurement of a team?s performance to date to establish a team?s ranking. The 2013 statistical model ? formulated using a statistical tool known as regression analysis ? is based on information gathered from all regular season games played during the 2004 to 2011 seasons, inclusive ? over 1,250 observations in total. The results of the regression analysis suggest that the ten most statistically significant indicators of team success are: 1. Quarterback Efficiency Rating 2. Time of Possession, as measured by percentage 3. Rushing Yards 4. Turnovers on Downs 5. Fumbles 6. Sacks Taken 7. Punt Return Yards 8. # of Punts 9. # of Kick-Offs 10. # of Kick-Off Returns Our regression model suggests that a team?s offensive score in a game may be represented by the following formula: Quarterback Efficiency Rating x 0.125, plus Time of Possession (%) x 8.38, plus Rushing Yards x 0.0246, less Turnovers on Downs x 1.54, less Fumbles x 0.562, less Sacks Taken x 0.537, plus Punt Return Yards x 0.0238, less # of Punts x 0.314, plus # of Kick-Offs x 2.99, plus # of Kick-Off Returns x 0.467. Each week a Club?s ?weekly score? will be determined by calculating a Club?s offensive score, using the formula above, then subtracting its opponent?s score calculated using the exact same formula. Once a weekly score has been determined, the Power Rankings will be determined: 1. For the first half of the season by taking each week?s score and weighting them evenly (for example, the Power Rankings in week 4 would weight each week 25%, week 5 would weight each week 20%, and so on), except for the first week, which is based 50% on the regression score and 50% on last year's standings; and 2. For the second half of the season, after Labour Day, by weighting the current week 20%, the immediately prior week 10%, and all other weeks 70%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueandgold Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 What a joke that is. But it doesn't really matter. They can rank us however they want, we'll just keep winning games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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