This week gets off with a good one. The Ultimus re-match that looks like the best candidate for an Ultimus preview for season 4. The Outlaws are 4-0. The Hawks are 3-1. Fun fact: The Hawks are the only team that Outlaws don't have a regular season winning record against. The last time the Hawks played the Outlaws, they got embarrassed on the biggest stage in the league. I'm sure the guys from Baltimore haven't forgotten that game. Baltimore and Arizona both come into this match sporting some top level defenses and there aren't too many holes on either side of the field, but it's the discrepancy in offensive production that will be the true indicator of success. Arizona is flying high with Bronko in the pocket and a bevy of receivers, while Blocksdale is struggling in his first year under center. However it's a game of inches and the sim gods can feel merciful to either side; whoever wins this potential Ultimus preview will be the best team in the league. At least for one week.
The Legion travel to Orange County in what does not look to be a hotly contested affair. However, the Otters have been less than perfect at home and the Legion have all world RB Savea in the backfield. A strong and consistent ground attack can really work wonders for an offense. It may not be the Legion's year just yet, but with the strong camaraderie in the locker room and some well coached units on the field, the Legion might just steal this one. The boys in orange want nothing to do with that, and Mike Boss hopes to pick up the pace on his self-proclaimed disappointing start.
Minor QB controversies earlier in the week have overshadowed this matchup of NSFC foes. Rumors are that Yeti management isn't happy with the performance of their young colt, Pierno. However, later reports revealed there was a schism in the FO and one side is happy that Pierno is doing the best with what he has available to him. Either way, Tweed is still the heart, soul, legs, and well everything of this team. They need him to have a good game if they are going to win. The Liberty on the other hand are the classic tale of underachievers, ozzing with talent and a will to win but unable to execute under the bright lights of gameday. Perhaps they will turn it around this week. The Yeti are a perfect 'get-right' game for this team, where they can focus on the fundamentals of football and not stepping on each others toes. Both teams need a win if they're going to have any hope of playoff contention.
The Wraiths and Sabercats close out the night in San Jose. The Wraiths were expecting to rebuild this year and traded star QB Chris Orosz as part of the process. However, they'be been doing better than anticipated and are in playoff talks. Rumors are swirling in the great white north that Orosz may have been the problem, and Orosz wants to prove the SaberCats have what it takes to be a contender after dropping their last two. The SaberCats have the statistically better team, but the Wraiths do have a dynamic threat in Mat Akselsen that can either win or lose them the game, and with recently converted WR Gosh Jarden showing out, he very well could win this game. The one guarantee is that this game will have it's fair share of trash talk as we have four players in total that were on the opposing team just last season.
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The Legion travel to Orange County in what does not look to be a hotly contested affair. However, the Otters have been less than perfect at home and the Legion have all world RB Savea in the backfield. A strong and consistent ground attack can really work wonders for an offense. It may not be the Legion's year just yet, but with the strong camaraderie in the locker room and some well coached units on the field, the Legion might just steal this one. The boys in orange want nothing to do with that, and Mike Boss hopes to pick up the pace on his self-proclaimed disappointing start.
Minor QB controversies earlier in the week have overshadowed this matchup of NSFC foes. Rumors are that Yeti management isn't happy with the performance of their young colt, Pierno. However, later reports revealed there was a schism in the FO and one side is happy that Pierno is doing the best with what he has available to him. Either way, Tweed is still the heart, soul, legs, and well everything of this team. They need him to have a good game if they are going to win. The Liberty on the other hand are the classic tale of underachievers, ozzing with talent and a will to win but unable to execute under the bright lights of gameday. Perhaps they will turn it around this week. The Yeti are a perfect 'get-right' game for this team, where they can focus on the fundamentals of football and not stepping on each others toes. Both teams need a win if they're going to have any hope of playoff contention.
The Wraiths and Sabercats close out the night in San Jose. The Wraiths were expecting to rebuild this year and traded star QB Chris Orosz as part of the process. However, they'be been doing better than anticipated and are in playoff talks. Rumors are swirling in the great white north that Orosz may have been the problem, and Orosz wants to prove the SaberCats have what it takes to be a contender after dropping their last two. The SaberCats have the statistically better team, but the Wraiths do have a dynamic threat in Mat Akselsen that can either win or lose them the game, and with recently converted WR Gosh Jarden showing out, he very well could win this game. The one guarantee is that this game will have it's fair share of trash talk as we have four players in total that were on the opposing team just last season.
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GRADED
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