SportNet.at Power Rankings (wk2)

1. Turek Graz Giants (last week 3rd)
The Giants successfully found revenge for the 2007 Austrian Bowl with their first win over the Vikings since 2002. The season could not have begun better for the Giants. The DLine played a huge game and this week's duel against the Black Lions should be an automatic victory.

2. Swarco Raiders Tirol (last week 1st)
The Raiders soundly defeated the Danube Dragons on Live TV, nevertheless the enormous nature of the Giants win moves the Raiders down in the Power Rankings. QB Glavic could convince the rest of the league, only conditionally, that the Raiders are back for a Title Win.

3. CINEPLEXX BLUE DEVILS HOHENEMS (last week 5th)
The bulk purchasing of imports in Hohenems was a worthwhile investment: New QB Carl Bonnell hit remarkable strikes against Carinthian, like a bomb. Also, the Austrians played strongly themselves; Christian Steffani caught four TD passes. The game against the Dragons on Saturday should prove an excellent and exciting match.

4. Danube Dragons (last week 4th)
For a quarter the Dragons would match their achievements of the previous year, but then it went steeply downhill. Many were injured against Tirol, including QB Tom Marsan. The run to the playoffs must go through a very strong Blue Devils team. A fifth place ranking threatens.

5. Raiffeisen Vikings Vienna (last week 1st)
The end of the Viennese era? As in the previous year, a loss in the opener, but this time with an injury to Defender Roman Floredo, it looks much worse. Now the Vikings and coach Calaycay are put to the test against a strong Raiders team. The OLine must improve; QB Atwood needs more time to deliver the ball and RB Graham bigger holes for big plays.

6. Carinthian Black Lions (last week 6th)
The Lions were served by the Blue Devils. Key player Lamire was hurt after a few minutes. Coach Bill Hurley, after week 1, is on the hot seat already. The previous year's sensation against Graz cannot be repeated. The Black Lions, outside of a complete disaster for the Giants, are in for a long day & season to follow.