MID-SEASON RANKINGS

by GRIDIRON MEDIA

#1 Huntsville Rockets (5-0)

The Undefeated, Huntsville Rockets are defending the number #1 spot weekend after weekend since week 2 of the GDFL 2018 season. The Rockets are front runners to win the Xtreme West Division. The Rockets will look to finish on top. They are on track to becoming 2018 GDFL National Champions.

Game of the Week 6/9! Back and fourth until the final minute. Rockets hold off Dawgs remaining #1 for the fourth week in row!

#2 Huntsville Rockets: 27

#1 Middle Tennessee Bulldawgs: 25

Next: Huntsville Rockets vs Tennessee Lightning Bolts 

#2 Erie Express (4-0)

The Undefeated, Erie Express have been moving up in the Rankings week to week showcasing their 2018 dominance. The Express are front runners to win the Xtreme East Division. The Express will look to finish on top. They are on track to becoming 2018 GDFL National Champions.

Erie Express had a Bye Week but moved up from # 4 as the only other undefeated team in the GDFL they will take on tough a Buffalo Spartans team this week.

Next: Buffalo Spartans vs Erie Express 

#3 Oklahoma City Outlawz (4-1)

Oklahoma City Outlawz started their 2018 season out with a bang; However, a few mishaps but things could be sharping back up for them. The Outlawz are front runners to win the Impact West Division. The Outlawz will look to make a deep playoff run at the 2018 GDFL National Championship.

#10 Oklahoma Outlaws: 16

#2 Mississippi Road Warriors: 6

The Outlaws bounce back after their first loss of the season by handing the #2 team the  Roadwarriors and leaps frogs to the # 3 spot.The Oklahoma Outlaws have now beaten the #1 and the #2 team.

Next: Oklahoma Thunder vs Oklahoma Outlaws

#4 Oklahoma Thunder (3-1)

Oklahoma Thunder have been trending in the right direction after starting off with a shocking upset to the Oklahoma Outlawz. The Thunder have been racking up wins and are still in contention to win the Impact West Division. The Thunder will look to finish the season strong. They can make a push for 2018 GDFL Playoffs.

Next: Oklahoma Thunder vs Oklahoma Outlaws  (GAME OF THE WEEK)

#5 Mississippi Road Warriors (4-1)

Mississippi Road Warriors have been ranked as high as 2nd this season; however, with a close lost last week to the Oklahoma Outlawz they will look to get things back on track this week. The Roadwarriors are front runners to win the Impact South Division. The Road warriors will look to make a deep playoff run at the 2018 GDFL National Championship.

Next:Mississippi Road Warriors vs Arkansas Steelers 

#6 Middle Tennessee Bulldawgs (3-1)

Middle Tennessee Bulldawgs have been ranked as high as 3rd this season; however, with a close lost last week to the #1 Huntsville Rockets they will look to get things back on track this week. The Bulldawgs are still in contention to win the Xtreme West Division. They can make a push for 2018 GDFL Playoffs.

Bulldawgs fall to the #1 team in the Nation will face another stiff challenge this week against the Chattanooga Eagles.

#2 Huntsville Rockets: 27

#1 Middle Tennessee Bulldawgs: 25

NEXT:Middle Tennessee Bulldawgs vs Chattanooga Eagles

#7 Lexington Red Dragons (3-1)

The Red Dragons are front runners to win the Xtreme East Division. The Red Dragons will look to finish the season strong. The Red Dragons will look to make a deep playoff run at the 2018 GDFL National Championship.

#9 Lexington Red Dragons: 22

#8 Tri City Outlaws: 6

Red Dragons had their first loss of the season last week vs the Eagles. They didn’t stay down long with a solid win over a top 10 opponent and a strong defensive performance.

#8 Alabama Sabers (3-2)

After a couple big upsets, Alabama Sabers have been racking up wins and are now ranked in the top 10. The Sabers are front runners to win the Impact East Division. The Sabers will look to finish the season strong. The Sabers will look to make a deep playoff run at the 2018 GDFL National Championship.

Alabama Sabers: 24

Tennessee Lightning Bolts: 0

 The Sabers had a close loss to the Dawgs, carried on the momentum and held the Bolts scoreless. The Bolts Win streak ends at 2

NEXT:Madison Generals vs Alabama Sabers

#9 Chattanooga Eagles (3-2)

Chattanooga Eagles have been trending in the right direction after starting off with a 2-game losing streak. The Eagles are still in contention to win the Xtreme West Division. The Eagles will look to finish the season strong. They can make a push for 2018 GDFL Playoffs.

 Chattanooga Eagles: 20

#6 Georgia Crush: 8

The GDFL continues to shock and confuse. The Crush hosted the Eagles, looking to bounce back from a close loss to the Rockets, instead were handed back to back Ls. The Eagles on the hand continue to rack up the wins after starting 0-2

NEXT:Middle Tennessee Bulldawgs vs Chattanooga Eagles

#10 Memphis Blast (3-2)

After a couple big upsets, Memphis Blast have been racking up wins and are now ranked in the top 10. The Blast are still in contention to win the Impact South Division. The Blast will look to finish the season strong. They can make a push for 2018 GDFL Playoffs.

 NEXT:Memphis Blast vs Starkville Steeldogs

The GDFL MID-SEASON Rankings 11-25

#11 Georgia Crush

Georgia Crush have been trending in the wrong direction after starting off with a 3-game win streak. The Crush are still in contention to win the Xtreme South Division. The Crush will look to finish the season strong. They can make a push for 2018 GDFL Playoffs.

#12 Buffalo Spartans

Buffalo Spartans are gaining momentum and racking up wins. The Spartans are still in contention to win the Xtreme West Division. The Spartans will look to finish the season strong. They can make a push for 2018 GDFL Playoffs.

#13 Missouri Cyclones

Missouri Cyclones are gaining momentum and racking up wins. The Cyclones are still in contention to win the Impact North Division. The Cyclones will look to finish the season strong. They can make a push for 2018 GDFL Playoffs.

#14 Starkville Steeldogs

Starkville Steeldogs still are in control of their 2018 outcome. They have quality opponents on their schedule where they match up well; However, these next few weeks will determine the Gridiron State of mind for this team. The Steeldogs are still in contention to win the Impact South Division. The Steeldogs will look to finish the season strong. They can make a push for 2018 GDFL Playoffs.

#15 Tri-City Outlaws

Tri-City Outlaws still are in control of their 2018 outcome. They have quality opponents on their schedule where they match up well; However, these next few weeks will determine the Gridiron State of mind for this team. They can make a push for 2018 GDFL Playoffs.

#16 Tennessee Lightning Bolts

Tennessee Lightning Bolts still are in control of their 2018 outcome. They have quality opponents on their schedule where they match up well; However, these next few weeks will determine the Gridiron State of mind for this team. They can make a push for 2018 GDFL Playoffs.

#17 East Alabama Predators

East Alabama Predators are gaining momentum and racking up wins. The Predators are still in contention to win the Xtreme South Division. The predators will look to finish the season strong. They can make a push for 2018 GDFL Playoffs.

#18 Cleveland Cobras

Cleveland Cobras still are in control of their 2018 outcome. They have quality opponents on their schedule where they match up well; However, these next few weeks will determine the Gridiron State of mind for this team. They can make a push for 2018 GDFL Playoffs.

#19 West Virginia Smash

West Virginia Smash racking up wins in the win column of a high scoring game. The smash outscored the Central Ohio Cavalry to become victorious in 54-33 shootout. The Smash can now strap for more victories after getting a taste of it. They can make a push for 2018 GDFL Playoffs.

#20 Midwest Chargers

Midwest Chargers still are in control their 2018 outcome; However, with your back again the wall how does your team respond with a lot of quality football left to play. The Chargers lost in tight battle to their division opponent Missouri Cyclones 15-6. They can make a push for 2018 GDFL Playoffs.

#21 River City Pythons

River City Pythons still are in control their 2018 outcome; However, with your back again the wall how does your team respond with divisional games left to play. The Pythons lost in tight battle to their division opponent Alabama Sabers 12-6 after defeating the Sabers in a previous game 20-18. This could be the tell of their 2018 season or they can turn things around and make a push for 2018 GDFL Playoffs.

#22 Madison Generals

Madison Generals just competed in what may have been their best game of the year; a game where they tied the score 14-14. The Generals would end the game as a tie. This could be a building block for the Generals to move up in rankings as they finish the season strong. They can make a push for 2018 GDFL Playoffs.

#23 ARKANSAS STEELERS

Arkansas Steelers have showed case the will to finish all season long. The Steelers will look to get things on track and finish the 2018 season strong.

#24 Central Ohio Cavalry

Central Ohio Cavalry just competed in what may have been their best game of the year; a high scoring game between both teams where they came up short losing 54-33. The Cavalry is still looking to finish the season strong racking up a few wins.

#25 Georgia Knights

Georgia Knights have traditionally found ways to win on and off the field. The 2018 Knights will need find a path of identity before things go south. The Knights remain a weaker team in the field of play; However, they fight. The Knights organization will need to regroup and come stronger for 2019