10-21-2023, 01:43 PM
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Well It's been a minute since I last wrote as In all honesty I write mostly for SBA and VHL when I do it. absolutely love my auditing job here as It allows me to earn the moneysss. On a serious note as It's been 6 seasons with the Wraiths this year being year 7 and so far It's been 8 seasons overall which makes this Dusty Wilson's 9th season of ISFL football! wow the time has really passed as I would I expected more success to come our way especially after we won the Ultimus But it's been nothing but pain. Regardless I'd figure we'd deep dive Into Wilsons career since It's been so long.
Last week spoke Dusty had some sponsors but the main one being Starving Jill. Though unfortunately He did lose that sponsor and did lose the handwarmer sponsor Warm Palms. They reached out after his great pancake season last year, but Dusty didn't like how they treated him when they ended the contract so he said no. Now Dusty just uses the money he makes from his contract, which Dusty actually has a Son that plays WR back in His home area In Texas. which of course His son lives away from him during this time, but he makes sure to make flights to make his games. Definitely keep an eye on him as we may see him in the future. Back to Dusty though as I will be doing the reflecting of games that have happened this season so far as I used to do as well.
So Let's deep dive Into the beginning of Training camp of S44 and we can go from there!
*Beginning of Transcript*
It's s44 finally as Training camp begins for all the ISFL teams after the ISFL draft. -The sun Is rising as Dusty awakes from his sleep- -His Wife currently stays where his son plays football as that would be too many flights for him to be doing to always see her, but his son and wife always come to visit and see Dusty on his gamedays. Which makes them mean so much more.- He smells the cooking his personal chef Is making downstairs and immediately wakes up as checks what time It Is. Luckily He's not late to Training camp, but he needs to get a move On If he wants to make It. Dusty's agent also decided to move back to the US, but they still keep in contact. They just felt It was weird living together once Dusty had a Wife.
Dusty finally makes It downstairs to see his cook already eating a plate as he felt he waited long enough for Dusty. Dusty see's him and says "I thought you make sure guest eat before you?" Dalton looks back and smirks after taking a bite. "Well I do when there's actually guest awake and waiting." Dusty chuckles, "Well that's true, can't wait on anyone If there's no one to wait on, but I just overslept this morning." Dalton nods, "I've noticed you've enjoyed this offseason very well huh?" Dusty nods as he grabs his plate off the counter. "Well after the season I've had with my pancake numbers. Yeah I'm enjoying myself, but don't think I'm not going to work hard." Dalton agrees, "well I'll give It to you, you did have an amazing season. Especially since It's been a while from the Coyotes." Dusty shakes his head, "that's cold, but I do have an Ultimus under my belt, so I'd say successful career for the most part." Dalton agrees, "That Is true, If only that journeyman QB decided to stay." Dusty answers back, "Well If he stuck around he wouldn't be a journeyman anymore would he? Plus always best to leave on a good note." -They continue eating their breakfast as nowadays Dusty drives himself as He doesn't do the whole rides thing anymore.- -He arrives into the team parking lot and locks his car as he walks into the facility.- -He says to himself- "Man every time I arrive here feels like my first day all over again."
-As Wilson walks he's greeted by the front lady and then he makes his way into the locker room where a couple of guys already are.- he sees J.T who immediately smiles when he sees him "Another year Dusty?" Dusty smiles, "Another year!" as they lock hands and go in for a hug. Dusty says, "man still feels like yesterday I was trying to fill the shoes you left with K.C. Now I'm filling those shoes with the wraiths being right next to you man." -As Dusty bumps him- J.T says, "Right? time just flies man, felt like I was the new guy just yesterday. Were both the veterans now though. I wanted to ask though how has your kid been performing?" Dusty shrugs, "I haven't gotten to see to much of him, but my wife has said he's had some good games. She doesn't know much about football though." J.T nods, "He'll be In College soon won't he?" Dusty nods, "Yeah man He'll be In college soon which with the way time goes man It'll be tomorrow." J.T laughs, "yeah well hey man definitely can't wait to see where he goes so he can show off some talent to the DSFL." Dusty nods, "Hey now though we got our own season to worry about though right?" J.T nods right back as they get dressed." -You can see everyone greeting each other once again for another season of Wraiths Football- As everyone circles the Head Coach as he begins his yearly speech- Head Coach Jarden starts speaking, "Alrighty boys, You know It's that time of the year where we have expectations for ourselves. Now I won't sugarcoat and say we aren't favorites to win It all this year, but we sure are going to still try and win out here. Now I know we've been hungry since we won the Ultimus. Now the main thing for us to do Is to stay hungry and make sure we keep that mindset all season. Now Wraiths let's get this year started on a good note. Make sure you get with your respective units and coaches. Also please stretch... I'm begging you guys. We don't want anyone getting injured or cramps. So stay hydrated as well. Now Wraiths let's get to it!"
-everyone gets with their coaches as you already hear screaming, but everyone knows there's no hitting just yet- -OL practices running plays with our QB Unit and both our RB's tolliver and Akinfenwa- J.T asks me, "It ever feel weird when we archipelago?" Dusty chuckles, "you know I try not to think about It, but sometimes when I would see him make a run or big run I'd be cheering on the sideline. Then I'd be like oh crap he's a hawk now. then be upset about It." J.T smiles, "yeah, but Tolliver seems to be a great young RB for us though as he's already made contributions last year." Dusty agrees, "I agree man, I knew the trade was neccesary, but Can't say It didn't hurt our GM to do It either."
Training camp would go well as everyone was getting into the groove of football again and making sure to stay In Football shape over the summer. the 1st practice would finally be over as now was the time Coach decided to introduce the rookies to the squad. As we all lined up as he called Each Rookie. "WR Tyler Hunt, This Is our rookie WR we expect him to make an impact this year and get a few catches even a few touchdowns. Expect big things kid. Next rookie Cheecago Boucher our LB who feels weird to say as many say we took him from Chicago." -the whole team would chuckle- "This kid should help out our regressing defense as It's currently rebuilding. Now our last rookie Is our kicker Zenzeroni Xystarch II who will be kicking for us this year, so hopefully we will do more scoring touchdowns then counting on him to get us on the board. I believe though he will be a super trustworthy kicker for us. Now Wraiths lets make sure we make these guys feel welcome and If they need any help please, don't hesitate to help or lead them in the right direction. To you rookies don't hesitate to ask questions either. We'd prefer you to ask now during practice then In a game where the one mistake could be a game determining one. Alrighty now that we introduced the rookies let's go ahead and count us out wraiths" "1.2.3 WRAITHS!" "Now remember wraiths practices will get more intense as the season goes on, but for now were keeping It light as we don't need anyone getting hurt. Now make sure when we do go into pads we respect each other and I want you guys to make plays, but please don't hurt your teammates. Make yourselves better and you guys have a good one."
-Everyone walks back into the locker room after practice- as everyone get's dressed back into their clothes J.T makes one last joke, "Guess this will be last time you're normal before you turn into your film study monster self." Dusty chuckles, "Hey It worked last season right?"
**End of Transcript**
So S44 was officially under way as preseason they would go 2-2, but this would just be games that don't count, but more as just to get them ready.
Game 1 @ Sarasota Sailfish would see us keep It close 13-7 in the first half where in the 2nd we'd go off and take the lead and hold that lead to win 24-21! to start the year 1-0
Game 2 Cape Town Crash would be up against a strong team, but The Wraiths would hold their own at their own field as they would be up 21-6 in the 1st half then the crash woke up in the 2nd half finally and would come back to win 29-21 which just hurt. Though we knew they were a tough team as we almost escaped with the upset. 1-1 now
Game 3 @ San Jose Sabrecats this felt like a game we could win but boy It'd be close as at half It'd be 14-10 with us being down, but we were still In It. Spiff would get us a TD to take the lead, but then the Sabercats would take the lead back with a deep pass for 47 yds! Wraiths were feeling down about It, but we knew we just had to try and Get It back as we were making a drive. we finally broke through for a 34 yd pass to Tolliver which would just leave It up to our defense to stop them and they did just that! we would win 27-24 making us 2-1!
Game 4 Chicago Butchers would be coming into our home turf and this was a game we expected to win, but man the Butchers had different plans for us. theyd be up 24-9 at half as we just couldn't find our groove. as Chicago would hold off us In the 3rd till we scored a pity TD in the 4th to finish the game 34-16. This would be a loss that definitely hurt but we'd move forward. This makes us 2-2
Game 5 @ Baltimore Hawks This was a game we really didn't expect to go in and win as this was the ultimus champ right here. We'd keep it close but losing 17-13. We'd go into the 3rd quarter as we'd get a fg to make it 17-16 which had us feeling good. Then as baltimore would get a td to make it 24-16 we now needed a drive of our own. Then while were making our drive finally we throw an interception that would be returned for a TD, this was the dagger. We didn't give up by throwing a TD to the rookie, but It would only look good on paper as we would lose 31-23. now 2-3.
Game 6 Colorado Yeti We know about the Yeti's history and this was a game I felt like we would win easily. Boy was i wrong as at half it was 10-7. in the 2nd half they would take the lead with a TD making it 14-10 we would come back and score to make it 17-14. There wouldn't be any more scoring till late in the 4th as we found crashmore to make it 24-14 Which would almost guarantee us the win, though Colorado didn't go down easy as they got a late td to make it 21-24, but too little too late as we would cover the onside kick and win. 24-21. now 3-3 back even.
Game 7 @ Berlin FireSalamanders This team Is usually known for winning I believe, but they do have their moments where they lose games they should win. So that was our hope to be the upsetters here. It would be 21-7 at half as we'd both score in the 3rd then neither team could score in the 4th as this would be more in Berlins favor as they would win 31-14 making us 3-4
Game 8 Orange County Otters this was said to be a winnable game by our coach so we believed It was. as we'd be stomping them 26-3 at half then just kick 1 fg each quarter just to keep the lead which they'd finally score in the 4th, but wouldn't matter as the win was already ours 32-13. 4-4
Game 9 @ Chicago Butchers This was going to be our get back game as we knew they beat us at home. It was time to bring a win home with us this time around. We'd have a strong first half going up 21-13 feeling good We decided fg's were all we could get the rest of the game. as in the 3rd Butchers would take the lead with a TD a deep 72 YD pass. now on the 2 pt conversion they'd fail as we would sack them. Behind our rookie kicker we took the lead 24-22 then kicked another in the 4th to make it 27-22 and we would hold on for the W. 5-4 We got our get back
Game 10 Berlin FireSalamanders Now we were home and hoping to protect our home field and try to stay consistently winning. 20-6 up at half we were feeling good as I thought as a team we had this thing won. then in the 3rd the Salamanders would be doing most of the scoring in the game making It 22-27 as they missed their 2 pt conversion. Now It was the 4th quarter they couldn't get the td but they took the fg to at least make it close so if they got the ball back they could maybe win 25-27 was the score. We had the ball and really needed a TD here, but we settled on the FG as we felt we could trust our defense as now we had no choice. 1:41 to go after our fg we kicked it off the FireSalamanders knew this was the drive right here as they were driving they'd have to spike a few times even getting the first down 4th downs! Then in the 2nd and goal they would throw incomplete itd be 3rd and goal. Last play you'd feel the tense of this play. The FireSalamanders said they could be the Seahawks that actually won the game! They would throw the slant with 2 seconds left from the snap and It would be caught right at the line for the TD with a 5 yd pass almost felt like the super bowl. crazy how identical it felt. They even got the 2 pt conversion just to rub it in our faces smh. we'd lose 33-30 in a heart breaker as I thought we could trust our defense too, but yet again we just get bested. This one though hurt the worst as watching It live you just couldn't believe It. Our sideline went so dead. Now at 5-5 in our division we sit at the 4th spot tied with Berlin and Sarasota.
10 games of the season so far done just like that. This last one stung, but now we just need to focus ahead. 6 games left with 4 against some good opponents. I'm hoping for playoffs for us as Dusty Is aging and his time is slowly running out. So far this year his performances have been underwhelming after such a breakout year last year. with 143 Pancakes with only 1 sack allowed and we missed the playoffs. This year maybe we can make the playoffs so Dusty can try to add another ultimus Though I believe us the sim controls the results lol. Now I'll be hoping for some big sack numbers to finish out the year. That's all I can do us hope, but really the hope Is that we can get a few upsets to end the season and find ourselves in a playoff spot.
Now I blame zoot for that loss still as that was not bussin bussin. and not lit by any means! The season goes on and Wraiths will hopefully persevere. My next write up will most likely be my retirement post so be on the lookout for that. See you next time beautiful ISFL peeps!
Last week spoke Dusty had some sponsors but the main one being Starving Jill. Though unfortunately He did lose that sponsor and did lose the handwarmer sponsor Warm Palms. They reached out after his great pancake season last year, but Dusty didn't like how they treated him when they ended the contract so he said no. Now Dusty just uses the money he makes from his contract, which Dusty actually has a Son that plays WR back in His home area In Texas. which of course His son lives away from him during this time, but he makes sure to make flights to make his games. Definitely keep an eye on him as we may see him in the future. Back to Dusty though as I will be doing the reflecting of games that have happened this season so far as I used to do as well.
So Let's deep dive Into the beginning of Training camp of S44 and we can go from there!
*Beginning of Transcript*
It's s44 finally as Training camp begins for all the ISFL teams after the ISFL draft. -The sun Is rising as Dusty awakes from his sleep- -His Wife currently stays where his son plays football as that would be too many flights for him to be doing to always see her, but his son and wife always come to visit and see Dusty on his gamedays. Which makes them mean so much more.- He smells the cooking his personal chef Is making downstairs and immediately wakes up as checks what time It Is. Luckily He's not late to Training camp, but he needs to get a move On If he wants to make It. Dusty's agent also decided to move back to the US, but they still keep in contact. They just felt It was weird living together once Dusty had a Wife.
Dusty finally makes It downstairs to see his cook already eating a plate as he felt he waited long enough for Dusty. Dusty see's him and says "I thought you make sure guest eat before you?" Dalton looks back and smirks after taking a bite. "Well I do when there's actually guest awake and waiting." Dusty chuckles, "Well that's true, can't wait on anyone If there's no one to wait on, but I just overslept this morning." Dalton nods, "I've noticed you've enjoyed this offseason very well huh?" Dusty nods as he grabs his plate off the counter. "Well after the season I've had with my pancake numbers. Yeah I'm enjoying myself, but don't think I'm not going to work hard." Dalton agrees, "well I'll give It to you, you did have an amazing season. Especially since It's been a while from the Coyotes." Dusty shakes his head, "that's cold, but I do have an Ultimus under my belt, so I'd say successful career for the most part." Dalton agrees, "That Is true, If only that journeyman QB decided to stay." Dusty answers back, "Well If he stuck around he wouldn't be a journeyman anymore would he? Plus always best to leave on a good note." -They continue eating their breakfast as nowadays Dusty drives himself as He doesn't do the whole rides thing anymore.- -He arrives into the team parking lot and locks his car as he walks into the facility.- -He says to himself- "Man every time I arrive here feels like my first day all over again."
-As Wilson walks he's greeted by the front lady and then he makes his way into the locker room where a couple of guys already are.- he sees J.T who immediately smiles when he sees him "Another year Dusty?" Dusty smiles, "Another year!" as they lock hands and go in for a hug. Dusty says, "man still feels like yesterday I was trying to fill the shoes you left with K.C. Now I'm filling those shoes with the wraiths being right next to you man." -As Dusty bumps him- J.T says, "Right? time just flies man, felt like I was the new guy just yesterday. Were both the veterans now though. I wanted to ask though how has your kid been performing?" Dusty shrugs, "I haven't gotten to see to much of him, but my wife has said he's had some good games. She doesn't know much about football though." J.T nods, "He'll be In College soon won't he?" Dusty nods, "Yeah man He'll be In college soon which with the way time goes man It'll be tomorrow." J.T laughs, "yeah well hey man definitely can't wait to see where he goes so he can show off some talent to the DSFL." Dusty nods, "Hey now though we got our own season to worry about though right?" J.T nods right back as they get dressed." -You can see everyone greeting each other once again for another season of Wraiths Football- As everyone circles the Head Coach as he begins his yearly speech- Head Coach Jarden starts speaking, "Alrighty boys, You know It's that time of the year where we have expectations for ourselves. Now I won't sugarcoat and say we aren't favorites to win It all this year, but we sure are going to still try and win out here. Now I know we've been hungry since we won the Ultimus. Now the main thing for us to do Is to stay hungry and make sure we keep that mindset all season. Now Wraiths let's get this year started on a good note. Make sure you get with your respective units and coaches. Also please stretch... I'm begging you guys. We don't want anyone getting injured or cramps. So stay hydrated as well. Now Wraiths let's get to it!"
-everyone gets with their coaches as you already hear screaming, but everyone knows there's no hitting just yet- -OL practices running plays with our QB Unit and both our RB's tolliver and Akinfenwa- J.T asks me, "It ever feel weird when we archipelago?" Dusty chuckles, "you know I try not to think about It, but sometimes when I would see him make a run or big run I'd be cheering on the sideline. Then I'd be like oh crap he's a hawk now. then be upset about It." J.T smiles, "yeah, but Tolliver seems to be a great young RB for us though as he's already made contributions last year." Dusty agrees, "I agree man, I knew the trade was neccesary, but Can't say It didn't hurt our GM to do It either."
Training camp would go well as everyone was getting into the groove of football again and making sure to stay In Football shape over the summer. the 1st practice would finally be over as now was the time Coach decided to introduce the rookies to the squad. As we all lined up as he called Each Rookie. "WR Tyler Hunt, This Is our rookie WR we expect him to make an impact this year and get a few catches even a few touchdowns. Expect big things kid. Next rookie Cheecago Boucher our LB who feels weird to say as many say we took him from Chicago." -the whole team would chuckle- "This kid should help out our regressing defense as It's currently rebuilding. Now our last rookie Is our kicker Zenzeroni Xystarch II who will be kicking for us this year, so hopefully we will do more scoring touchdowns then counting on him to get us on the board. I believe though he will be a super trustworthy kicker for us. Now Wraiths lets make sure we make these guys feel welcome and If they need any help please, don't hesitate to help or lead them in the right direction. To you rookies don't hesitate to ask questions either. We'd prefer you to ask now during practice then In a game where the one mistake could be a game determining one. Alrighty now that we introduced the rookies let's go ahead and count us out wraiths" "1.2.3 WRAITHS!" "Now remember wraiths practices will get more intense as the season goes on, but for now were keeping It light as we don't need anyone getting hurt. Now make sure when we do go into pads we respect each other and I want you guys to make plays, but please don't hurt your teammates. Make yourselves better and you guys have a good one."
-Everyone walks back into the locker room after practice- as everyone get's dressed back into their clothes J.T makes one last joke, "Guess this will be last time you're normal before you turn into your film study monster self." Dusty chuckles, "Hey It worked last season right?"
**End of Transcript**
So S44 was officially under way as preseason they would go 2-2, but this would just be games that don't count, but more as just to get them ready.
Game 1 @ Sarasota Sailfish would see us keep It close 13-7 in the first half where in the 2nd we'd go off and take the lead and hold that lead to win 24-21! to start the year 1-0
Game 2 Cape Town Crash would be up against a strong team, but The Wraiths would hold their own at their own field as they would be up 21-6 in the 1st half then the crash woke up in the 2nd half finally and would come back to win 29-21 which just hurt. Though we knew they were a tough team as we almost escaped with the upset. 1-1 now
Game 3 @ San Jose Sabrecats this felt like a game we could win but boy It'd be close as at half It'd be 14-10 with us being down, but we were still In It. Spiff would get us a TD to take the lead, but then the Sabercats would take the lead back with a deep pass for 47 yds! Wraiths were feeling down about It, but we knew we just had to try and Get It back as we were making a drive. we finally broke through for a 34 yd pass to Tolliver which would just leave It up to our defense to stop them and they did just that! we would win 27-24 making us 2-1!
Game 4 Chicago Butchers would be coming into our home turf and this was a game we expected to win, but man the Butchers had different plans for us. theyd be up 24-9 at half as we just couldn't find our groove. as Chicago would hold off us In the 3rd till we scored a pity TD in the 4th to finish the game 34-16. This would be a loss that definitely hurt but we'd move forward. This makes us 2-2
Game 5 @ Baltimore Hawks This was a game we really didn't expect to go in and win as this was the ultimus champ right here. We'd keep it close but losing 17-13. We'd go into the 3rd quarter as we'd get a fg to make it 17-16 which had us feeling good. Then as baltimore would get a td to make it 24-16 we now needed a drive of our own. Then while were making our drive finally we throw an interception that would be returned for a TD, this was the dagger. We didn't give up by throwing a TD to the rookie, but It would only look good on paper as we would lose 31-23. now 2-3.
Game 6 Colorado Yeti We know about the Yeti's history and this was a game I felt like we would win easily. Boy was i wrong as at half it was 10-7. in the 2nd half they would take the lead with a TD making it 14-10 we would come back and score to make it 17-14. There wouldn't be any more scoring till late in the 4th as we found crashmore to make it 24-14 Which would almost guarantee us the win, though Colorado didn't go down easy as they got a late td to make it 21-24, but too little too late as we would cover the onside kick and win. 24-21. now 3-3 back even.
Game 7 @ Berlin FireSalamanders This team Is usually known for winning I believe, but they do have their moments where they lose games they should win. So that was our hope to be the upsetters here. It would be 21-7 at half as we'd both score in the 3rd then neither team could score in the 4th as this would be more in Berlins favor as they would win 31-14 making us 3-4
Game 8 Orange County Otters this was said to be a winnable game by our coach so we believed It was. as we'd be stomping them 26-3 at half then just kick 1 fg each quarter just to keep the lead which they'd finally score in the 4th, but wouldn't matter as the win was already ours 32-13. 4-4
Game 9 @ Chicago Butchers This was going to be our get back game as we knew they beat us at home. It was time to bring a win home with us this time around. We'd have a strong first half going up 21-13 feeling good We decided fg's were all we could get the rest of the game. as in the 3rd Butchers would take the lead with a TD a deep 72 YD pass. now on the 2 pt conversion they'd fail as we would sack them. Behind our rookie kicker we took the lead 24-22 then kicked another in the 4th to make it 27-22 and we would hold on for the W. 5-4 We got our get back
Game 10 Berlin FireSalamanders Now we were home and hoping to protect our home field and try to stay consistently winning. 20-6 up at half we were feeling good as I thought as a team we had this thing won. then in the 3rd the Salamanders would be doing most of the scoring in the game making It 22-27 as they missed their 2 pt conversion. Now It was the 4th quarter they couldn't get the td but they took the fg to at least make it close so if they got the ball back they could maybe win 25-27 was the score. We had the ball and really needed a TD here, but we settled on the FG as we felt we could trust our defense as now we had no choice. 1:41 to go after our fg we kicked it off the FireSalamanders knew this was the drive right here as they were driving they'd have to spike a few times even getting the first down 4th downs! Then in the 2nd and goal they would throw incomplete itd be 3rd and goal. Last play you'd feel the tense of this play. The FireSalamanders said they could be the Seahawks that actually won the game! They would throw the slant with 2 seconds left from the snap and It would be caught right at the line for the TD with a 5 yd pass almost felt like the super bowl. crazy how identical it felt. They even got the 2 pt conversion just to rub it in our faces smh. we'd lose 33-30 in a heart breaker as I thought we could trust our defense too, but yet again we just get bested. This one though hurt the worst as watching It live you just couldn't believe It. Our sideline went so dead. Now at 5-5 in our division we sit at the 4th spot tied with Berlin and Sarasota.
10 games of the season so far done just like that. This last one stung, but now we just need to focus ahead. 6 games left with 4 against some good opponents. I'm hoping for playoffs for us as Dusty Is aging and his time is slowly running out. So far this year his performances have been underwhelming after such a breakout year last year. with 143 Pancakes with only 1 sack allowed and we missed the playoffs. This year maybe we can make the playoffs so Dusty can try to add another ultimus Though I believe us the sim controls the results lol. Now I'll be hoping for some big sack numbers to finish out the year. That's all I can do us hope, but really the hope Is that we can get a few upsets to end the season and find ourselves in a playoff spot.
Now I blame zoot for that loss still as that was not bussin bussin. and not lit by any means! The season goes on and Wraiths will hopefully persevere. My next write up will most likely be my retirement post so be on the lookout for that. See you next time beautiful ISFL peeps!