Only 3 games remain in the season, but IV.11 still has plenty of opportunity for shuffling in the playoff and relegation rounds.
The Believers will likely be able to hang on to their seat atop the Big 8, even if they drop Saturday's game against the tough Bucket squad that held them to 66 points in their first matchup. The Believers would have to lose out to drop in the standings, and given their history this season, that is rather unlikely.
Not only will the Buckets most likely not move up, there is actually a very real chance that they could drop down to the 3 spot, as the Generals hold a rather large advantage in strength of schedule for the rest of the season. Either way, its likely these two will face each other in the opening round which will be a thriller, considering they split the season series in 2 close games.
The Peppers are in a tough spot as they face both the Believers and Buckets, neither of which will likely end in their favor. Their saving grace is that team Turn Up is the only team that can catch them and they will have to win out to do so, as well as overcome a 120pt deficit in pt differential.
The Turn Ups hold a firm grasp on the 5 seed, and will most likely sit idol during the post season. Going 3-0 or 0-3 to finish the season is the only way they will budge and the point differential is so large on either end, neither seems likely.
The Savages have been at the bottom of the barrel in the Big 8 all season, but being only 2 games behind the Beach-goers, who face 3 of the top 4 teams, they have a chance to avoid immediate relegation, and fight for a chance to remain in IV.11. Unfortunately for the Savages they will have to win 3 straight, which they haven't done since interleague play, as they've been largely outmatched in conference games.
The Great 8 standings can almost be taken to the bank at this point, and start the playoffs tonight.
The Machetes have dominated the conference and would have to lose out and the Tartans would have to pick up 200 points in differential to be overthrown.
The Poros cant catch the Tartans unless they win out and considering they play the Tartans and the Machetes, its safe to say they will hold on to their 3 seed.
Morgantown locked up the 4 seed by eliminating the Force from contention with a win against Catholics.
GM Perp will kick back and continue his training adventure this season as the Force would need to lose out and give up 300 points in differential against the 3 worst teams in the league, but most likely the Force will be able to save face and finish out the season 8-14.
The Plugs and Catholic are both Bot teams now, and the Hornets have done little to show they will be an active member of the league. 1 of them will be Relegated next week, another will be relegated the week after, and the third will stick around for more punishment next season.