Mike Vergane’s af2 Power Poll for Week 9

Michael Vergane
Monday May 28, 2001

1 – Tulsa (7-1) – A win is a win, but the Talons defense needs to improve quickly.

2 – Quad City (7-1) – Steamwheelers overcome 13 penalties to beat Arkansas.

3 – Tennessee Valley (7-1) – Vipers bounce back with an impressive win at Peoria.

4 – Augusta (7-1) – Starting QB Jermaine Alfred injured in a 49-39 vicotry.

5 – Richmond (7-1) – Speed escape with a come from behind win, 42-38.

6 – Carolina (6-2) – Rhinos host Augusta in a huge match-up Saturday.

7 – Birmingham (6-2) – Late TD catch by Wayne Thomas gives the Steeldogs a 50-49 win.

8 – Baton Rouge (6-2) – QB Herb Tyler runs for 4 TD’s as the Blaze win, 47-37.

9 – Wichita (5-3) – Big night for Wichita QB Zach Siegrist - 379 yards and 9 TD’s.

10 – Charleston (5-3) – Swamp Foxes break their 3 game losing streak.

11 – Peoria (4-4) – QB Sean Hoolihan hurried all night in their loss to the Vipers.

12 – Greensboro (4-4) – Two 4th quarter interceptions do in the Prowlers, 49-39.

13 – Pensacola (4-4) – The Barracudas keep it on the ground for a 51-40 win.

14 – Arkansas (3-5) – Four interceptions by Twister quarterbacks cost them at Quad City.

15 – Norfolk (3-5) – Norfolk’s winning streak comes to an end at Carolina.

16 – Roanoke (4-4) – The Steam reach the .500 mark for the first time in their history.

17 – Iowa (3-5) – The Barnstormers lose a tough one in OT against Tulsa, 65-62.

18 – Macon (4-4) – Knights are on a two game winning streak.

19 – Louisville (3-5) – 34 2nd half points gives the Fire a 56-33 victory.

20 – Jacksonville (4-4) – Offense gets going with new QB. But the Tomcats fall, 59-51.

21 – Tallahassee (3-5) – The Thunder keep losing the close ones.

22 – Lafayette (2-6) – Roughnecks now face a must win game at home vs. Memphis.

23 – Bossier City (2-6) – Battlewings blow a 13 point 4th quarter lead to fall, 76-67.

24 – Lincoln (2-6) – Lightning lose their 5th in a row.

25 – Florida (2-6) – Firecats lose a disappointing one at home, 52-38.

26 – Rochester (1-7) – Injuries at key positions are taking its toll on Rochester.

27 – Memphis (1-7) – New QB Tim Lester will now try to turnaround the Xplorers.

28 – Columbus (0-8) – Wardogs will try for their first win this Saturday at Tallahassee.

 

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