Mike Vergane’s af2 Power Poll for Week 16

Michael Vergane
Sunday July 15, 2001

1 – Quad City (14-1) – Three interceptions returned for TD’s in an 85-61 win.

2 – Tennessee Valley (13-2) – Vipers blow a 19 point lead to Bossier City in the 4th quarter and lose, 60-56.

3 – Tulsa (12-3) – Tulsa holds on to win a close one against Peoria.

4 – Richmond (12-3) - The Speed are the Northeast Division Champions.

5 – Macon (10-5) – The expansion Knights clinch a playoff berth with their win over Augusta.

6 – Tallahassee (10-5) – Is this team destined, or what!

7 – Carolina (11-4) – The Rhinos play not to lose……..but they lose anyway, 46-45.

8 – Birmingham (11-4) – Steeldogs turn the ball over six times in a 68-36 loss

9 – Iowa (8-7) – Barnstormers are finishing strong.

10 – Baton Rouge (9-6) – The Blaze beat the Steeldogs and ruin their hopes for a home playoff game.

11 – Bossier City (7-8) – Bossier City pulls off a huge upset and knocks off the Vipers.

12 – Jacksonville (8-7) – Tomcats offense comes alive in a 73-26 win over Columbus.

13 – Augusta (9-6) – Once again, the Stallions self-destruct in a loss to Macon.

14 – Florida (7-8) – Florida goes on the road to play Carolina in the season finale.

15 – Wichita (7-8) – Wichita loses a shootout to the Steamwheelers, 85-61.

16 – Roanoke (9-6) – Roanoke once had a great shot to make the playoffs.

17 – Peoria (7-8) – The Pirates look for a .500 season and revenge against Quad City.

18 – Arkansas (6-9) – The Twisters finish the season at home vs. Tennessee Valley.

19 – Norfolk ( 6-9) – Norfolk comes from behind to beat Charleston in OT, 47-41.

20 – Charleston (7-8) – Norfolk shuts down the Swamp Foxes’ passing game.

21 – Louisville (6-9) – Louisville loses back-to-back games against the Barnstormers.

22 – Lincoln (5-10) – Lincoln comes away with a nice road win out in Roanoke.

23 – Memphis (3-12) – Memphis plays Richmond even for 60 minutes but fall, 71-63.

24 – Greensboro (5-10) – The Prowlers are held to 136 yards of total offense in a loss to Florida.

25 – Rochester (3-12) – Rochester breaks their five game winning streak beating Pensacola.

26– Pensacola (4-11) – A must win game this Saturday against Columbus?

27 – Lafayette (3-12) – Roughnecks are forced to play a wide receiver at QB in a loss to Arkansas.

28 – Columbus (0-15) – See #26.

 

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