MRD vs Connecticut

But, I'm not worried. Sure they'll bring it and it will be a challenging bout. Well, at least I hope it'll be a challenging bout. According to the rankings on www.flattrackstats.com, CT has played the Rhode Island Riveters and Long Island Roller Rebels - BOTH teams we've played and destroyed this season.

The score between CT and Rhode Island was 47 to 107, Riveters winning.
To refresh your memory: MRD vs Riveters score was 75 to 64.

The score between CT and Long Island was 106 to 61, CT winning.
MRD vs Long Island was 208 to 22.

The stats for low participation leagues (that's us because we're new in the derby world) are as such.

Rank League Rating
1 Maine Roller Derby (9.29)
2 Connecticut RollerGirls (-20.73)
3 No Coast Derby Girls (-22.78)
4 Arch Rival Roller Girls (-22.89)
5 Tampa Bay (-33.42)
6 OC Roller Girls (-38.4)
7 Burning River Rollergirls (-47.98)
8 Green Country Rollergirls (-48.22)
9 Gem City Rollergirls (-55.06)

Unless, you're a numbers geek, it's difficult to understand how the ratings work. Clearly you can see a big difference between 9.29 and negative 20.73. If you want more, read how the algorithms work at www.flattrackstats.com.

In the meantime, I'm not too worried. However, Black Cherry, a star jammer looks pretty damn fast in this video.

Stalk the Connecticut league at www.ctrollerderby.com and myspace.com/stepfordsabotage.

This weekend's bout is same time, same place as usual: Portland Expo. Doors at 5 pm. Action at 6 pm.

Lady Kensington and the Beat Lords provide live music. Wepushbuttons DJs provide bout music. There will be kids games, beer garden, raffles, merch and more. Details and ticket sales at www.mainerollerderby.com.