MAO Watch List: Boston Red Legion
MAO WATCH LIST: Boston Red Legion
The Russians are looking to make a statement in Rock Hill. They have the distinction of being the most consistent Pro team in the PSP over the last five years. They also have the most 1st place finishes. What has been missing is a strong finish to their Sunday.
Thru two events this season, they bring in a .548 win percentage good for fourth best in the league. Defensively, they are allowing 4.7 points per match. Currently they ranked 5th in the PSP Standings and 5th (by one point) in the ProPaintball Power Rankings.
One area that Legion will look to get under control is the penalty box. The Chicago event showed them to be undisciplined at times and not the methodical machine they can be.
The chart below shows just how dominate the Russians have been since 2006. Still, the PSP Pro Division Series championship proved elusive. That is until last year as Boston took 2 out of 3 from the Philadelphia Americans to win the series.
It is a safe bet that Boston Red Legion will be bearing down to get back into the Finals match. Anything below a Top 4 would mark the first time in Pro they would have two events in the same season missing the Top 4. Personnel and coaching adjustments have been and may continue to affect the season. Stay tuned.
This article was authored by Justin – who has written 872 paintball news and gear articles.
Justin was introduced to the game of paintball in ’96. Since then, he has been actively involved in promoting and playing in recreational and tournament paintball.
7 Comments
Oh, proper stats! the way to bring us closer to other “actual sports” by establlishing a solid foundation for comparison, lovely!
I really like the stats and more technical analysis of teams and players. Keep it up, ProPaintball!
Some of the personel moves have been a difference in how they have done. I can think of a couple players they let go that played nice for that team.
Legion should always be on a “watch list”… nice try but put a team on the list that is looking to break into the top 8 not the number one spot. Consistent teams are always considered a team to look out for. A middle of the road team with roster changes or potential should headline a watch list. Too bad these stats aren’t commonly available so while they are nice to read about it would be better to see all of them more frequently.
Nice analysis!
Keep those stats coming!
Whats the difference between the 06-09 Russians vs 2010 ones…the paint. DXS is good but Evil gets wins off the break.
Good call, I’m going to say they will win Cup. They did this exact same thing last year and I think they are going to do it again.