1. Dynasty
Angel Fragosa
Team – Obviously the best team in paintball bar none.
Angel – In my opinion the most underrated and most under publicized player on the team. This was a no brainer in my opinion that guy has won more game single handedly then anyone on their team. Oliver would be the normal cliché, while he is a great player I think the spotlight should shine on Angel.
2. Russian Legion
Constantine Federov
Team – Coming out swinging in 2004 the Legion will take the US by force, dominating every one they have played in 05 other then Aftershock (only loss this season, LA open) and strange (10 – 9 Orlando open) every other team has lost by a considerable margin… They will be playing in the money round for 1st or 2nd at world cup in the NXL this year. Let’s see if they can seal the deal.
Federov – One of the most athletic and dominant players in the sport… He will go to any position on the field on do it better then anyone one else out there. Scary.
3. Oakland Assassins
Josh Davey
Team – Some times I think Bobby sold his soul to the paintball devil to be the best team in paintball and in return he would never be able to win a tournament. When they are on…. No one is better but they seem to choke in the money rounds.
Josh Davey – I don’t have much to say about Josh other then he is a well rounded paintball player. I gave him props over the other Oakland players because of his consistancy.
4. Detroit Strange
Brian Smith
Team – Like Oakland, Strange has proven to be unstoppable when they are hot, unfortunately they stomp on their own sacks more often then I like to see. They have a lot of heart but maybe not enough to make up for what they lack in consistency.
Brian Smith – A new blood edition to Strange as of 2003. Brian is one of the most dedicated players to the sport I have seen. He is well rounded and is constantly growing as a player.
5. XSV
John Richardson
Until the 05 Denver open XSV was the ..1 red headed step child of team dynasty. They have a lot of depth in their roster but I think they lack little fast guys. This is team you don’t want to get in a brawl with; every one of their players is about 6’ 3” and 200lbs. 1 or 2 more quick fast guys and I think their xball scores would beef up a bit.
JR – They only player in paintball worthy of being a top 5 individual player for 10 years in a row. JR has been the best player on every team he has been on for a loooong time.
6. Avalanche
Brandon Mayo, Glenn Takamoto, and Dave Bains
Team – I think this team is performing way under their potential. They have a great roster and are a cool group of guys at that. If they pull it together they would jump up quit a bit on my charts and even more on the podium.
These three guys are all worth mentioning – Brandon is faster then any one person should be and a great player at that. Glenn and Dave are both great players, smart, and experienced as well.
7. Baltimore Trauma
Tyler Humphreys
Always a powerhouse, this team can take ANY team to the matt on a good day. They seem to be cleaning house in the roster division, I think taking some of the younger kids out of the mix will help there consistency some, they have a pretty solid core of experienced players.
Tyler Humphreys – Tyler has been playing on a higher level for a long time, he is one of Traumas only players that stands apart from the rest.
8. Philly Americans
Tim Monchester
Team – Another team playing way below there potential but they deserve some slack. It’s a rebuilding year for them and it may just take some time for them to jell but if there roster remains consistent they will be dangerous when they get it back together again. They have a stacked roster I couldn’t tell you what the problem is… Some say the coach is overrated and others say the egos are just clashing but I think they just need a little time to get it together. They also have a few anchor lines I can’t believe they haven’t cut yet. Trim the fat and play the playmakers.
Tim Monchester – Hands down the best player among many good ones. Tim is everything a good player should be, fast, small, athletic, smart, and aggressive.
9. Infamous
Not Chris Lasoya
Team – I’m not gunna lie, I don’t really like em, but they make it to Sunday more then they don’t so there here. Not the most honest team around but they will shoot you 1 way or another. They will defiantly do whatever it takes to win.
Frank the tank – who knows if this guy is still with em but he is probly there best player if he is… and the nicest too.
10. Naughty Dogs
Always in there but they seem to loose players quickly… And a lot of good ones recently. Loosing Map and the fields defiantly hurts. I don’t recognize too many of them anymore. Other then rocky, lil Lew, and Raymond.
Rocky – He has been around forever and always stays competitive. You can never count him out when hes on the other side of the feild.
Honorable mention Aftershock, Ironmen, and Arsonel in that order.
1. Shock – Mike Paxson/Bart Blonski
Another team playing great this year, once their newer guys get on the level of the rest they will be real contender for tourney titles. I think they have one of the most underrated coaches in the sport and some really paintball intelligent back players.
Mike Paxson – is they glue that holds this team together on the field, no one on the roster can fill his shoes; his absence would defiantly make a difference.
Bart Blonski – if he is on the team for good he will help shock a lot. He is one of the best headhunter style players I have ever seen.
2. Ironmen – Eric Roberts
They are playing great this season, there core is a little old but age brings wisdom. If their new guys listen and learn they will only get better and better.
Erob – One at the top of my underrated players list, he is a great player that is down to earth, has no ego, and gets the job done.
3. Arsenal – JC Whittington
Team – Could be better I guess, a lot of their guys don’t or cant shoot left handed and that gets on my nerves when I look at the calendar and it says 2005. They have a couple of play makers but not enough to win them an event. Maybe in a few years when there newer younger guys get some experience we will see some gold medals.
JC – Is a Pitbull among poodles.