Mike Vergane’s af2 Power Poll - Week 4

Michael Vergane
Tuesday April 24, 2001

1 – Quad City Steamwheelers (3-0) – Their defense is even better than last years.

2 – Augusta Stallions (4-0) – Unbeaten going into their bye week.

3 – Tenn. Valley Vipers (3-0) – Held the unbeaten Speed to only 124 yards of offense.

4 – Charleston Swamp Foxes (3-0) – Next 4 games are very winnable – should go 7-0.

5 – Tulsa Talons (3-0) – WR/DB Jarrail Jackson makes this team an Arena Cup contender.

6 – Birmingham Steeldogs (3-0) – Big game Saturday when the Vipers come to town.

7 – Richmond Speed (2-1) – Shutout for the final 3 quarters vs. Tennessee Valley.

8 – Carolina Rhinos (2-1) – Backup QB Randy Sullivan helps lead Rhinos to win.

9 – Pensacola Barracudas (2-1) – Pensacola wins one on a controversial ending.

10 – Baton Rouge Blaze (2-1) – Only loss was to Tennessee Valley – Louisville up next.

11 – Wichita Stealth (2-1) – Played Charleston very tough on the road, but lost.

12 – Jacksonville Tomcats (2-1) – Long bus ride to Roanoke proves to be too much.

13 – Bossier City BattleWings (1-2) – Lafayette and Quad City on the road coming up.

14 – Lincoln Lightning (2-1) – Damon Benning proving to be a load for the Lightning.

15 – Macon Knights (1-2) – Missed FG as time expires costs the Knights.

16 – Greensboro Prowlers (2-1) – 3 TD’s for Demeco Archangel leads the Prowlers.

17 – Tallahassee Thunder (1-2) – Break into the win column on the road at Norfolk.

18 – Rochester Brigade (1-2) – QB Mike Carruba goes 14 of 43 in loss to Greensboro.

19 – Lafayette Roughnecks (1-2) – 311 yds. of offense not enough against Baton Rouge.

20 – Roanoke Steam (1-2) – Big win at home vs. Jacksonville helps their confidence.

21 – Louisville Fire (1-2) – 5 TD passes by QB Matt Pike lead the Fire to a win.

22 – Peoria Pirates (1-2) – Blows a 10 point lead in the final two minutes.

23 – Florida Firecats (0-3) – Offense has come up missing the past two weeks.

24 – Arkansas Twisters (0-3) – On a 3 game losing streak, now Quad City visits.

25 – Iowa Barnstormers (0-3) – An early must win game coming up with Memphis.

26 – Memphis Xplorers (0-3) – Ditto.

27 – Norfolk Nighthawks (0-4) – Now have a bye week to think about whats gone wrong.

28 – Columbus WarDogs (0-3) – 66-17 pounding at Augusta adds to their woes.

 

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