RZF 3 Posted August 3, 2015 My proposed AAA realignment. Many teams switched affiliations in 2015, and got teams further away. Roster changes involving AAA and the MLB happen on the daily, so to cut down travel costs and to get a player on time for the next game is vital. This is what should happen in 2016:Miami Marlins - Charlotte KnightsWashington Nationals - Durham BullsMilwaukee Brewers - Indianapolis IndiansChicago White Sox - Louisville BatsPittsburgh Pirates - Rochester Red WingsNew York Mets - Syracuse ChiefsAll other IL teams fit well with their MLB affiliates.Arizona Diamondbacks - Albuquerque IsotopesMinnesota Twins - Colorado Springs Sky SoxLos Angeles Dodgers - Fresno GrizzliesAnaheim Angels - Las Vegas 51sCincinnati Reds - Nashville SoundsTampa Bay Rays - New Orleans ZephyrsTexas Rangers - Oklahoma City Redhawks (changing the name back to what it was previously)Oakland Athletics - Reno AcesHouston Astros - Round Rock ExpressColorado Rockies - Salt Lake BeesAll other PCL teams fit well with their MLB affiliates. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magnus 407 Posted August 3, 2015 Hamilton Tigers*Why does everyone always make their Hamilton teams involve Tigers, Cats, or a combination of words involving "-Cats" at the end? Surely there's something else that's got to do with Hamilton.Hamilton Hammers.That's actually not too bad.My friend and I were joking about sports team names one night and decided that if Hamilton ever got an NHL team they should call them the Hamilton Hockey Players. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnythingChicago 103 Posted August 6, 2015 NFL-style MLB Realignment (playoff format would mat h that of NFL with Wild Card Round consisting of five-game series and all other series consisting of seven games)American LeagueEastBaltimore OriolesCleveland IndiansNew York YankeesRaleigh/Durham (formerly Tampa Bay Rays)NorthBoston Red SoxDetroit TigersMontreal Expos (expansion)Toronto Blue JaysSouthChicago White SoxHouston AstrosKansas City RoyalsTexas RangersWestLas Vegas (expansion)Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimSacramento Athletics (formerly of Oakland)Seattle MarinersNational LeagueEastNew York MetsPhiladelphia PhilliesPittsburgh PiratesWashington NationalsNorthChicago CubsColorado RockiesMilwaukee BrewersMinnesota TwinsSouthAtlanta BravesCincinnati RedsMiami MarlinsSt. Louis CardinalsWestArizona DiamondbacksLos Angeles DodgersSan Diego PadresSan Francisco GiantsHere's a handy (albeit crudely drawn) map so you can see that despite some weird divisions -- such as St. Louis and the White Sox both being aligned in the South -- this actually makes a hell of a lot more since geographically than the NFL's current divisional alignment. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2001mark 1,204 Posted August 6, 2015 You could, & should, switch Cleveland & Boston. Otherwise the terrorists win or something. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magnus 407 Posted August 9, 2015 (edited) Edited August 23, 2015 by Magnus 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RZF 3 Posted August 13, 2015 FBS Conferences realignment based on how CONFERENCES should be:ACC: Living up to its name, this conference should consist of schools along all states on the Atlantic: Massachusetts, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and FloridaAmerican: No specific boundaries due to its name; just prestigious football programs east of the Mississippi RiverBig Ten: Only 10 teams, all with prestigious football programs in the Midwest proper: Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and OhioBig 12: Only 12 teams, all teams within or within the vicinity of the Great Plains states: Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and TexasConference USA: omittedMAC: all with lesser prestigious teams in the Midwest proper: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and MichiganMountain West: Any schools in states not bordering the Pacific, but within or within the vicinity of the Rocky Mts: Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New MexicoPac-12: Any schools in states bordering the Pacific: Washington, Oregon, California, and HawaiiSEC: All with prestigious football programs in the South proper: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and West VirginiaSun Belt: All with programs of less prestige in the South including Texas: Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryanSmalls 122 Posted August 26, 2015 This is an interesting proposal. One significant issue is why the need to place all the Canadian teams in their own Divisions within the respective Conferences? The odds would significantly increase against any Canadian teams winning the Cup if maintaining a 16-team playoff format compromising of 4 Canadian teams and 12 US teams in the playoffs each season.Another major issue with the 2-team per Division playoff format is that fans would wonder why a third place team in an opposite Division wouldn’t qualify even if they had more points than the second place team in another Division. For example, in the Western Conference, let us say that the teams thein Northwest Division finished with Calgary in first (100 points), Vancouver in second (95 points), Edmonton in third (91 points), and Winnipeg in fourth (80 points). Conversely, the teams in the Southwest Division finished with Minnesota in first (99 points), Dallas in second (89 points), Colorado in third (84 points), and Las Vegas in fourth (65 points). Under this scenario, why should Dallas make the playoffs while Edmonton – who had a better season – miss out?As far as REEL A LINE MINT, there is an opportunity missed to keep the budding Jets – Wild – Blackhawks rivalry intact in order to bring back Columbus to the Western Conference. Is there a reason for moving Columbus back to the West?In addition, the Atlantic and the Metro Divisions are a little confusing especially with breaking-up the NYR-NYI-NJD rivalry, unless this is intentional.Therefore, the idea of balancing out the two Conferences with 4 Divisions of 4 teams each is certainly a challenge and there is much promise here, but a few things need to be tweaked in order to achieve that balance. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magnus 407 Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) Mindless: Valid points, all. It may very well be better to stick with 4 divisions of 8, with an optional crossover if the 5th place team in one division is better than the 4th place team in the other. I only grouped the Canadian teams all together out of curiosity. Frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if this was made a reality, assuming QC and Vegas enter the league. It would be touted as a great way to keep Canadian teams in the playoffs, while at the same time hindering their chances of winning it all - which would keep Bettman happy, since he only really cares about US TV ratings come playoff time.EDIT: An alternate version of it. Edited August 26, 2015 by Magnus 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neo_prankster 3,425 Posted August 27, 2015 Neo presents another bizarro world sports alignment...NFLNFC East: Baltimore Ravens, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington AmericansNFC North: Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota VikingsNFC South: Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, St Louis ColtsNFC West: Arizona Scorpions, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle SeahawksAFC East: Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots, New York JetsAFC North: Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Indiana Cardinals, Pittsburgh SteelersAFC South: Houston Oilers, Miami Dolphins, Nashville Bloodhounds, Tampa Bay BuccaneersAFC West: Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Raiders, San Diego ChargersMLBAL East: Boston Red Sox, Florida Marlins, New York Yankees, Philadelphia A's, Washington NationalsAL Central: Atlanta Firebirds, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City RoyalsAL West: Denver Zephyrs, Los Angeles Angels, San Francisco Seals, Texas Rangers, Vancouver MountiesNL East: Baltimore Orioles, Brooklyn Dodgers, Montreal Expos, Pittsburgh Pirates, Toronto Blue JaysNL Central: Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Braves, Minnesota Giants, St Louis CardinalsNL West: Arizona Diamondbacks, Hollywood Stars, Houston Astros, Portland Beavers, Seattle PilotsNBAAtlantic: Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, Long Island Nets, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Washington BulletsCentral: Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Toronto RaptorsMidwest: Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Kansas City Twisters, New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Spirits of St LouisPacific: Arizona Suns, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trailblazers, Sacramento Kings, Seattle Supersonics, Utah Jazz, Vancouver GrizzliesNHLSmythe: Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, Seattle Totems, Vancouver CanucksNorris: Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Desperados, Detroit Red Wings, Houston Aeros, Kansas City Scouts, Minnesota North Stars, St Louis Blues, Winnipeg JetsAdams: Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Cincinnati Cyclones, Cleveland Barons, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Nordiques, Toronto Maple LeafsPatrick:Charlotte Checkers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2001mark 1,204 Posted August 27, 2015 Did you fold the Texans?nm, I see you made up a lot more other teams elsewhere 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neo_prankster 3,425 Posted August 28, 2015 Bizarro world reel line mint of the media giants...CBS CORPORATIONMovies: Columbia Pictures, Tristar PicturesBroadcast Network: Columbia Broadcasting SystemComics: IDW, The Archie-Harvey GroupAnimation: Clokey Productions, Murakami-Wolf-Swenson, DiC, UPA, TerrytoonsVideo Games: CBS ElectronicsDISNEY ENTERPRISES INCMovies: Walt Disney Pictures, New Line Cinema, LucasfilmBroadcast Network: National Broadcasting CompanyComics: MarvelAnimation: Walt Disney Classic Animation, Walt Disney Television Animation, Sunbow-Marvel, Jim Henson Productions, Jay Ward ProductionsVideo Games: CapcomMCAMovies: Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks SKGBroadcast Network: MCA Television NetworkComics: DC ComicsAnimation: Hanna-Barbera, NelvanaVideo Games: AtariTURNER ENTERTAINMENT COMovies: 20th Century-Fox, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United ArtistsBroadcast Network: Turner Programming NetworkComics: Dark Horse, BongoAnimation: Saban Productions, Film Roman, FilmationVideo Games: AcclaimWARNER COMMUNICATIONSMovies: Warner Bros Pictures, Orion PicturesBroadcast Network: American Brodcasting CompanyComics: EC PublicationsAnimation: Warner Bros Animation, Ruby-Spears, BagdasarianVideo Games: WB Interactive Entertainment 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neo_prankster 3,425 Posted September 3, 2015 CFL-WLAF Merger circa 1995EASTERN CONFERENCEEuropean DivisionAmsterdam AdmiralsBarcelona DragonsFrankfurt GalaxyLondon Monarchs5th Team: Paris Musketeers, Dublin Druids, Stockholm Norsemen or Scottish ClaymoresAtlantic DivisionHamilton Tiger CatsMontreal AlouettesNY/NJ KnightsOttawa RoughridersToronto ArgonautsSoutheast DivisionBaltimore StallionsBirmingham FireJacksonville BarracudasMemphis Mad DogsOrlando ThunderWESTERN CONFERENCEPacific DivisionLas Vegas PosseLos Angeles AvengersPortland PlatypusSacramento Gold MinersUtah PioneersNorthwest DivisionBritish Columbia LionsCalgary StampedersEdmonton EskimosSaskatchewan RoughridersWinnipeg Blue BombersSouthwest DivisionAlbuquerque RoadrunnersAustin Armadillos/Bats/Brahmas/DesperadosMexico City JaguarsOklahoma City Bison/Plainsmen/Cattlemen/WranglersSan Antonio Texans 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magnus 407 Posted September 8, 2015 I have always had a problem with the OHL separating Sudbury from the Soo. I believe that the northern teams should all play together. I also made border crossings less frequent for Erie by removing them from a division with 4 Canadian opponents to the other one with US teams Flint and Saginaw.This chart represents divisional play. In order to minimize road trip distance, 38 divisional games would be played (I know this still screws the Northern Ontario teams, but what alignment wouldn't?), and 30 games would be played out of division - probably 3 road trips of 5 games each and 3 home stands. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlog3000 22 Posted September 8, 2015 I have always had a problem with the OHL separating Sudbury from the Soo. I believe that the northern teams should all play together. I also made border crossings less frequent for Erie by removing them from a division with 4 Canadian opponents to the other one with US teams Flint and Saginaw. This chart represents divisional play. In order to minimize road trip distance, 38 divisional games would be played (I know this still screws the Northern Ontario teams, but what alignment wouldn't?), and 30 games would be played out of division - probably 3 road trips of 5 games each and 3 home stands. Your format looks pretty cool and interesting. Oh, speaking of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), I have a curious but well-modified and proposed/suggested schedule format of the OHL so that every team can compete in a perfectly well-balanced way. And since there are 2 equal conferences of 10 teams (with 2 equal divisions of 5 teams each), here goes the following: Schedule Format (72 total games): a.) Conference play; Division play; Each team will play its other division rivals eight times – four home, four away – for a total of 32 Division games (4 * 8 = 32). b.) Conference play; Out-of-Division play: Each team will play the five teams from the other division four times – two home, two away – for a total of 20 Out-of-Division games (5 * 4 = 20). c.) Out-of-Conference play: Each team will play all 10 teams from the other conference twice – one home, one away – for a total of 20 Out-of-Conference games (10 * 2 = 20). Lemme know your opinions and thoughts about this. And hopefully it would be applied for the upcoming future seasons and many more years to come. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magnus 407 Posted September 9, 2015 I have always had a problem with the OHL separating Sudbury from the Soo. I believe that the northern teams should all play together. I also made border crossings less frequent for Erie by removing them from a division with 4 Canadian opponents to the other one with US teams Flint and Saginaw.This chart represents divisional play. In order to minimize road trip distance, 38 divisional games would be played (I know this still screws the Northern Ontario teams, but what alignment wouldn't?), and 30 games would be played out of division - probably 3 road trips of 5 games each and 3 home stands.Your format looks pretty cool and interesting. Oh, speaking of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), I have a curious but well-modified and proposed/suggested schedule format of the OHL so that every team can compete in a perfectly well-balanced way. And since there are 2 equal conferences of 10 teams (with 2 equal divisions of 5 teams each), here goes the following:Schedule Format (72 total games):a.) Conference play; Division play; Each team will play its other division rivals eight times – four home, four away – for a total of 32 Division games (4 * 8 = 32).b.) Conference play; Out-of-Division play: Each team will play the five teams from the other division four times – two home, two away – for a total of 20 Out-of-Division games (5 * 4 = 20).c.) Out-of-Conference play: Each team will play all 10 teams from the other conference twice – one home, one away – for a total of 20 Out-of-Conference games (10 * 2 = 20).Lemme know your opinions and thoughts about this. And hopefully it would be applied for the upcoming future seasons and many more years to come.Hi Jlog3000!I think it is important to note that major junior is a bit of a different beast than the pros. Major junior players are high school and college age. I actually shared high school classes with a couple of former Sudbury Wolves players. (Kevin Beech and Adam McQuaid)What I think we need to understand about the CHL is that many of these players often don't make hockey a paid career, and some have little to fall back on once that career is over. As well as I would like to see their weekly stipend increase (to where they could either afford a full college scholarship or earn a modest living), I would like to see the schedule reduced, personally. Using my model, instead of the 38 divisional games I listed earlier, knock it down to 30 (8+8+7+7), and keep the rest of the schedule at 30 as well, for a total of 60 regular season games. Keep the schedule to 2 or 3 games a week, largely on weekends, as they try to do now, and bump up the ticket prices to compensate if the team owners are really worried about gate revenue. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlog3000 22 Posted September 9, 2015 Hi Jlog3000! I think it is important to note that major junior is a bit of a different beast than the pros. Major junior players are high school and college age. I actually shared high school classes with a couple of former Sudbury Wolves players. (Kevin Beech and Adam McQuaid) What I think we need to understand about the CHL is that many of these players often don't make hockey a paid career, and some have little to fall back on once that career is over. As well as I would like to see their weekly stipend increase (to where they could either afford a full college scholarship or earn a modest living), I would like to see the schedule reduced, personally. Using my model, instead of the 38 divisional games I listed earlier, knock it down to 30 (8+8+7+7), and keep the rest of the schedule at 30 as well, for a total of 60 regular season games. Keep the schedule to 2 or 3 games a week, largely on weekends, as they try to do now, and bump up the ticket prices to compensate if the team owners are really worried about gate revenue. If you wanted less games, then all I would tweak on my model is the 'division play' one of having each team facing the other 4 teams 6 times (3 home & 3 road each), then add the rest, giving the total of 64 games. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrueYankee26 1,150 Posted September 11, 2015 CFL in the 21st CenturyNortheast DivisionHalifax SchoonersHamilton Tiger-CatsMoncton MarinersMontreal AlouettesOttawa RedblacksQuebec OwlsToronto ArgonautsWindsor LakersSoutheast DivisionArkansas DiamondsBaltimore StallionsBirmingham BarracudasJackson MagnoliasLouisville SlugsMemphis Mad DogsMiami ManateesShreveport PiratesNorthwest DivisonBC LionsCalgary StampedersEdmonton EskimosOregon TrailersSaskatchewan RoughridersVictoria MonarchsWashington TotemsWinnipeg Blue BombersSouthwest DivisionColorado BighornsDallas DiablosEl Paso VaquerosLas Vegas PosseNew Mexico CoyotesSacramento Gold MinersSan Antonio TexansTucson Toros 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neo_prankster 3,425 Posted September 12, 2015 CFL in the 21st CenturyNortheast DivisionHalifax SchoonersHamilton Tiger-CatsMoncton MarinersMontreal AlouettesOttawa RedblacksQuebec OwlsToronto ArgonautsWindsor LakersSoutheast DivisionArkansas DiamondsBaltimore StallionsBirmingham BarracudasJackson MagnoliasLouisville SlugsMemphis Mad DogsMiami ManateesShreveport PiratesNorthwest DivisonBC LionsCalgary StampedersEdmonton EskimosOregon TrailersSaskatchewan RoughridersVictoria MonarchsWashington TotemsWinnipeg Blue BombersSouthwest DivisionColorado BighornsDallas DiablosEl Paso VaquerosLas Vegas PosseNew Mexico CoyotesSacramento Gold MinersSan Antonio TexansTucson TorosNice alignment. If only the CFL would have stood pat on the stateside expansion. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrueYankee26 1,150 Posted September 12, 2015 Yeah, I also have Canadian teams in my NFL in the end of the 21st century post on page 95 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlog3000 22 Posted September 14, 2015 Imagine Puerto Rico having a super confederation of sports. Here's a sample variation based on its 'minor league' baseball federation (which is nicknamed as 'Beisbol Doble A', or in its full name the 'AA Superior Baseball League of Puerto Rico' [or 'Liga de Béisbol Superior Doble A de Puerto Rico' in Spanish]). 1. - Eastern Puerto Rico Conference 1.1. - North Eastern Puerto Rico Division 1.1.1. - Carolina Section Carolina Giants Canóvanas Indians LoÃza Coconutsmen RÃo Grande Warriors Trujillo Alto Rivermen 1.1.2. - Fajardo Section Fajardo Cariduros Ceiba Soup Marlins Culebra Small Virgins Luquillo Tourists Vieques Young Islanders 1.2. - South Eastern Puerto Rico Division 1.2.1. - Caguas Section Caguas Criollos Aguas Buenas Oasis Tigers Gurabo Falcons Juncos Valencian Mules San Lorenzo Samaritans 1.2.2. - Humacao Section Humacao Gray Caciques Las Piedras Craftsmen Maunabo Crabbers Naguabo Stars Yabucoa Sugar Canesmen 2. - Northern Puerto Rico Conference 2.1. - Far East Northern Puerto Rico Division 2.1.1. - San Juan Section San Juan Senators Bayamón Cowboys Cataño Boatsmen Guaynabo Mets Toa Baja Plainsmen 2.1.2. - Vega Baja Section Vega Baja Melao-Melao Dorado Golden Guardians Naranjito Blackbirds Toa Alta Roadrunners Vega Alta Plantsmen 2.2. - Far Wes Northern Puerto Rico Division 2.2.1. - Arecibo Section Arecibo Wolves Barceloneta Industrialists Camuy Sandmen Florida Titans Hatillo Milkmen 2.2.2. - Manatà Section Manatà Athenians Ciales Couragemen Corozal Plaintainsmen Morovis Titans Orocovis Sentries 3. - Southern Puerto Rico Conference 3.1. - Deep East Southern Puerto Rico Division 3.1.1. - Cayey Section Cayey Little Bulls Aibonito Floral Chicks Barranquitas Heroes Cidra Braves ComerÃo Silver Fishermen 3.1.2. - Guayama Section Guayama Wizards Arroyo Buccaneers Patillas Lions Salinas Flying Fishes Aguirre ? 3.2. - Deep West Southern Puerto Rico Division 3.2.1. - Ponce Section Ponce Lions Coamo Marathoners Juana DÃaz Poets Santa Isabel Colts Villalba Beansmen 3.2.2. - Yauco Section Yauco Coffeesmen Guánica Rivermen Guayanilla Fishermen Peñuelas Oilers Ensenada ? 4. - Western Puerto Rico Conference 4.1. - North Western Puerto Rico Conference 4.1.1. - Aguadilla Section Aguadilla Sharks Aguada Navigators Isabela Garden Bantans Moca Rebel Vampires Quebradillas Pirates 4.1.2. - Utuado Section Utuado Mountaineers Adjuntas Lake Giants Jayuya Wood Carvers Lares Patriots San Sebastián Patrolsmen 4.2. - South Western Puerto Rico Conference 4.2.1. - Mayagüez Section Mayagüez Native Tarzans Añasco Foundationers Las MarÃas Citrusmen Maricao Indieras Rincón Surfers 4.2.2. - San Germán Section San Germán Athletics Cabo Rojo Wonder Pirates Hormigueros Pilgrims Lajas Cardinals Sabana Grande Palm Prodigies Lemme know your thoughts guys. More info at http://www.lbsdapr.org/ 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites