Top 50 Motivational Rankings for 5/7/22-5/20/22

More notes before we start:

1. Style points count. You’ll see that down the list.
2. Just a reminder, I’m a ‘What have you done for me lately’ guy, so a team that did great last year but is bowling like dishwater now is not going to be on this list.
3. If you’re not in a play-off spot in your district. You’re not making the list.
4. While #1 is Tour Stop Play, Team Rankings / WCS / Tournament Results DO count here, because if they do well and a team uses these people in a UBA Tour Stop, then there’s no reason why not to think they will be just as good at a tour stop as they are in a tournament, etc.
5. Keep in mind that with over 200 teams competing this season, this list represents less than the top 25% of the UBA. If you’re on here, consider that some kudos.
6. This is for fun. Don’t get salty, get motivated.
7. I love all feedback, so keep it coming 🙂

So here we go with this week’s rankings….

CURRENT PLAY NOTE: Match Play up to – but not including – the weekend of May 21.

1. Hitmen (354-86 / 1st) (Was 1)
   They will be keeping this spot nice and toasty, barring any signs of stupidity.
2. Outrage (342-98 / 1st) (Was 2)
   When you take the bye week, second place takes 30 and you’re still up by 13, that’s pretty good.
3. Impact (329-111 / 2nd) (Was 4)
   Hey! There’s that team that won 30 and is still behind Outrage! Hi there!
4. Conspiracy Theory (338-112 / 1st) (Was 7)
   Going 38-2 and almost cementing first place in their district gets you into the Top 5.
5. AC Express (327-113 / 1st) (Was 6)
   They only took 24, but with DGF and Royal Flush both going down, they move up based on attrition.
6. Spartanberg Savages (297-143 / 1st) (Was 8)
   58-22 after their first loss of the season.
7. Reality Check (294-106 / 1st) (Was 12)
   Also 58-22 in their past 2 matches.
8. High Octane (296-104 / 1st) (Was 11)
   Didn’t lose, so they get to move up. Big match this weekend coming up.
9. G.O.A.T. (259-141 / 1st) (Was 13)
   THIS close to clinching the district.
10. Team Matrix (282-158 / 1st) (Was 15)
    Some people asked ‘Why did they make the Top 50?’ Now it should be ‘Can they sneak into the Top 5 if other teams keep losing?’
11. BC Crew (256-144 / 2nd) (Was 10)
    Got the win, but 24-16 won’t get you into first place. Yet.
12. Da Garden Foundation (234-126 / 1st) (Was 3)
    DIY bowled like they needed to win to make the playoffs. DGF bowled like they had a big lead in first and didn’t care if they bowled like hot garbage.
13. Usual Suspects (246-114 / 1st) (Was 16)
    Good win to keep them in first. Can they hold onto the belts against Dysfunctional Bowlers?
14. Royal Flush (296-104 / 1st) (Was 5)
    Insert Project Mayhem for DIY and Royal Flush for DGF.
15. Legacy (273-127 / 2nd) (Was 22)
    Haven’t lost since Tour Stop #1 and they can catch The Arsenal.
16. The Arsenal (288-142 / 1st) (Was 9)
    Objects in rear view mirror are closer than they seem.
17. Lightz Out (269-131 / 1st) (Was 17)
    Big 36-4 win keeps them in first and moves them closer to making the playoffs.
18. Identity Crisis (264-138 / 1st) (Was 18)
    165-35 for the past 5 matches
19. DC Mafia (235-85 / 1st) (Was 28)
    66-14 over the past 2 Tour Stops
20. Disorderly Conduct (253-147 / 2nd) (Was 21)
    Still moving up the charts
21. Murder Inc. (275-205 / 2nd) (Was 19)
    FINALLY ended their skid, but now they have to go on the offense.
22. X-It Woundz (234-206 / 4th) (Was 41)
    Now 3 points behind Murder Inc. and climbing…
23. Class aXe (256-104 / 3rd) (Was 14)
    Currently in recess.
24. Latino All-Stars (221-139 / 3rd) (Was 23)
    Slowly creeping up on the front-runners
25. New England Heat (296-114 / 1st) (Was 27)
    Welcome back to the Top 25
26. Philly Horsemen (241-119 / 1st) (was 29)
    Winners of their last 4
27. King’s Court (266-174 / 2nd) (Was 31)
    Now tied for 2nd after a 6-54 start
28. Menace II Society (266-174 / 2nd) (Was 32)
    Tied with King’s Court, but not for long if they continue to lose matches.
29. The Replacements (244-156 / 3rd) (Was 35)
    The ship’s been righted. For now.
30. Bulletproof (242-158 / 2nd) (Was 48)
    72-8 after the donut.
31. Rival Alliance (222-138 / 2nd) (Was 33)
    They needed that win, but they need to do more in order to catch first.
32. NJ Drillers (227-173 / 3rd) (Was 37)
    Still in a good position to make the playoffs.
33. Apocalypse (182-98 / 1st) (Was 40)
    Now in first in the Bronx
34. Killerz Grip (232-168 / 3rd) (Was 42)
    66-14 for their past 2 tour stops
35. Project Mayhem (229-171 / 4th) (Was 49)
    Big win this past tour stop. Can they continue through the heart of the league?
36. Magna Carta (269-171 / 2nd) (Was 44)
    Getting a huge push up the standings
37. Hot Pockets (242-198 / 3rd) (Was 47)
    How good would they be if they didn’t have to deal with Outrage and Impact?
38. Most Wanted (254-147 / 3rd) (Was 50)
    Not secure yet, but won 5 straight, so looking good.
39. Pocket Kingz (252-148 / 3rd) (Was 20)
    Could have solidified a playoff spot. Now they have work to do.
40. Sub-Zero (228-172 / 3rd) (Was 24)
    They need to rebound this weekend. Badly.
41. Rollin’ Rebels (244-156 / 2nd) (Was 25)
    The Rebels are always pure gentlefolk, like allowing High Octane to run away with the district. Nice Southern hospitality.
42. Motion 2 Strike (226-94 / 2nd) (Was 26)
    They also have some work to do this weekend, or they could be in serious trouble.
43. Train Wreck (247-153 / 2nd) (Was 34)
    Wrecked. Close to smoldering.
44. Wrecking Crew (259-141 / 2nd) (Was 36)
    Also wrecked, but in the wrong way.
45. Silver Lanes Express (278-162 / 2nd) (Was 38)
    Oh the thoughts of chasing first. Now they have to worry about their own survival.
46. Tribe Called Nest (184-96 / 1st) (Was 39)
    The double-header this weekend will determine if they are fighting for first or their post-season existence in June.
47. Auburn Maulers (209-151 / 2nd) (Was 43)
    Identity Crisis is speeding to first and is using the Maulers as a pothole.
48. Voodoo (214-146 / 3rd) (Was 45)
    They have a lot of work to do in June.
49. Showtime (212-148 / 3rd) (Was 46)
    26-54 for the past 2 tour stops isn’t going to get it done.
50. All In! (233-127 / 2nd) (Was 30)
    Remember when I got made fun of when I was told point blank that All In! needs to be careful about doing what they did last time and choke away a playoff spot? About that…

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