Ranked 4thAC DallasAc Dallas is the best paintball team in the world that has never won a pro tournament. But as the top teams who they’ve knocked out on Sunday the past couple of seasons will attest to, they are getting very close. They been as close as you can get, with three finals appearances the past three years, including this season in Texas. They are now ranked 4th overall. They didn’t have their best showing in Philly, losing two games, one to New York Xtreme, and then getting knocked out in the Quarter Finals by Seattle Uprising, but both these losses were only by one point.nThey’ve been adding different players and game plans in the search for a winning combination. Their current roster is the most potent we’ve seen, as they’ve added the 6th gear they need to win. They’ve proven they have the skill and tenacity beat every team in the league, they just need to go a run on Sunday.nWhat makes AC Dallas scary for the rest of the top teams is their starting line up just keeps increasing their skill level. nBJ Heningburg is becoming the attacker AC has needed on the snake side and his aggressive presence is helping them feel less pressure across the field.nMatt Jackson is one of the best players in the league and has been in the race to win the Top Gun award all year. He’s an elite threat in any position during any part of any point. His brother John Jackson has also emerged as a killer in his own right, has made it into the Top 5 in the kill count. His timing helps AC finish points and win games.nBrad McCurley started out early in his career as bowling ball but has become an aggressive surgeon with his snap shot and timing the past few seasons. He’s a big reason why AC Dallas has become feared. Same could be said about TJ Danner who is the most consistent Dside player in the league. His survivability is off the charts and rarely makes mistakes. Bobby Aviles is a veteran who’s no stranger to clutch moves in big games. Mike Waring is a speed demon who thrives on offense, he’s been proving himself an asset recently.nOverall, AC Dallas earned the right to come into the NXL Open Chicago as one of the favorites