12U Fall Ranking

[WatchinBall]

Wow NorCalBaller!! I was asking a question to Wilson about his/her ranking strategy. Didn't know that asking a question required certian qualifications (i.e. playing or coaching). And since when does it take certian qualifications to know who beats who? The list I was referring to was the ranking list posted by Wilson. I re-read the post and didn't see anywhere that I indicated I knew it all. Not sure what your reading or where you got that impression.

[Mr. Monday!]

I just think that Wilson did this for people to look at for curiosity and enjoyment. It is definitely something that gets people thinking. These rankings are not set in stone nor is this thread he has started meant to upset anyone. This is merely a platform for people like ourselves to give input on what we feel and make our own rankings as we see fit. Watchin Ball you make some great points! Without your post I would not have known that info. Lets support this post and everyone please bring your reasoning behind your rankings, that's what makes this a good thread. Many of us don't know or are able to watch these teams compete week in and out. This is great discussion for Fall since these rankings may all change come January....I still feel that Grapettes and Breeze are at the top, and the next 3 teams can change spots at any time. The key will be if whether or not these coaches can keep their teams together. The top 5 teams have alot of great players sitting the bench. It was obvious in Lodi and at RR Gold Tourney.

[WatchinBall]

I agree with Mr. Monday completely. My post was nothing more then a question based on curiosity. It wasn't intended to tick any one off..

[itsforthekids]

I would love to know the reasoning behind your rankings too. Clearly Grapettes are #1 and the Breeze is a strong contender if not the only contender for #2, your # 4 has beat your # 3 on a number of occassions if I am not mistaken the #3 beat the #4 only once in a close game, your number 5 has also beaten your #3 and your #4 and correct me if I am wrong but also the #2. I'm not going to go all the way down the list, I am sure you get the idea. What are you using to determine where in the ranking each team goes? Obviously, isn't head to head or even wins/losses. Just curious

FYI WatchinBall-#5 Has only played #3 once and it was a loss for #5, just thought I would give you the CORRRECT information since your posting wins and losses. AND a lot of the games if not ALL that you (WatchinBall) are talking about were FRIENDLIES which are usually being played under different circumstances, everyone batiing, players playing new positions, etc..... And I'm sure if the top 5 teams all played each other on a regular basis in actual game winning circumstances then you could get a better idea on the rankings but a bunch of friendlies isn't gonna do that.

[WatchinBall]

Isforthekids: Please see my earlier post regarding ranking off of friendlies. I completely agree that you shouldn't use the outcome of a friendly to rank teams! Thanks for the correction, had that one wrong.

[Bdad73]

Wouldn't it be great to settle it on the field with 3,4,5 and 6? I'd pay the $4.00 to see who'd come out on top then see what would be said on this thread. It would carry us through the winter..well through January anyway.

[lookingIN]

We will find out who's who this weekend for sure. Only had 3 teams in the RR tourny and 10 teams at the friendly this past weekend. So I guess thats why there is no movement.

[rbi]

Who are the teams to watch at the Grapes tourney this weekend. Where is Sarah's team at, she shows she is playing in it on website but she is not listed in tourney. Weekend off, or did she decide to go to LA again.

[Iluvblue]

Only had 3 teams in the RR tourny and 10 teams at the friendly this past weekend.




Get ready for the big cannons to come out and blast the person running a 10 team friendly on the same weekend as a tourney. better brace yourself cause your about to wreck yourself:)

[Heyall]

From the sound of folks opinions on the RR fields, it's no wonder there are more at a friendly.

HEY!