I wanted to consider someone that not many people would pick for the NSFL Hall Of Fame. Sure it's easy to consider Mike Boss, Boss Tweed, Angus Winchester, or Dermot Lavelle. I think it's a given those guys will be in the Hall Of Fame given their incredible success on the field and ability to win championships in a wild league like ours. One player that I think flies under the radar is Owen Taylor (@manicmav36). He doesn't hold an NSFL records, but is often overlooked as a top RB considering his consistent performance for the Hawks. He holds the team's rushing yards record for 1402 rushing yards and rushing touchdown record for 15 in a season. He is a cornerstone of Balitmore franchise and has pioneered the speed back archetype since entering the league in S2. As a player, he doesn't cause trouble and is committed to the success of his team. I consider him one the most respectable people in the league and his contributions are very understated. The Hawks were very fortunate to have him on their team. I found myself rooting for his player even though I hated the Hawks (because Liberty). Taylor definitely deserves a spot when he retires!
Childish Gambino may not have been here for the storied beginnings of the NSFL, but he has dug in to the history books just enough to know who, not only he thinks belongs in the Hall of Fame, but everyone else should as well. If you do not, it is just your opinion, but it is wrong. Anyways, that player is The Man. That player is The Leader. That player is simply put, The Boss. The half of fame conversation starts, and ends, with Otters’ Quarterback, Mike Boss. He has been the leader for the Orange County Otters for eight seasons now, leading them to the playoffs in all eight seasons, and including three straight championship game appearances, and wins. He has taken home multiple hardware, including Quarterback of the year, as well as the leagues Most Valuable Player. I may Be yanking your chain here, but His name appears on every top ten, hell even top 5, if not the leader, in most statistical categories for quarterbacks. If you think I’m fibbing, go check it out for yourself. He is without a doubt the gold standard when it comes to the Quarterback position. A hell of a player on the field, and an even better person off of it: Mike Boss folks. Do the right thing here, put this man in the Hall of Fame.
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When we talk about the Hall of Fame, there are some obvious names that will come up. Some clear first ballot contenders, you know? But then you have the guys who are integral to a team's successes, but don't often get the credit they deserve. One of those is Baltimore's Kurt Hendrix. Some will scoff at this, because of the lack of trophies -- both individual and team -- or the inconsistency in his output on the boxscores over the years, but they are missing the bigger picture.
The Hawks started out as the worst team in the league. This is not up for debate. At the end of the league's inaugural season, the Hawks were a bad team, with no leadership. Kurt Hendrix was thrust into a leadership role, and embraced personal sacrifices for the good of the team. Fast forward a few months and the Hawks were NSFC Champions, and fearlessly facing down the Arizona Outlaws in the Ultimus. Over the next five seasons, there were a few constants on the Hawks roster as they didn't tally a single losing season, and none were more important than Kurt Hendrix. A meticulous student of the game, he spent hours watching game tape and identifying anything that might help the players around him to develop. The death of Gordon Gekko hit the Hawks' defensive captain harder than most, and he is no longer the leader he once was... but it should be noted that, even now, with injuries accumulated over the years effectively preventing him from taking part in training with the rest of the team, he still sits as one of the best players on a strong Hawks roster. Should the Hawks win a ring before Hendrix retires, I imagine it will be difficult to deny him a place in the Hall, even for his staunchest haters. I impersonate a programmer for a living
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(07-11-2018, 07:23 AM)White Cornerback Wrote:Regardless of team accolades I'd like to think Savea is already one foot into the HOF at present time. Awwwwwwww <3 Donatello McTurtle || CB/OL #72 || Tijuana || New York || S33-S44
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Quote:We didn't reach out because we didn't want you. [SIZE=4]Player Page || Anoa'i Update Page || Quote:everyone’s favorite mediocre wide receiver, Darren Smallwood.[/align] (07-13-2018, 09:00 PM)PDXBaller Wrote:I wanted to consider someone that not many people would pick for the NSFL Hall Of Fame. Sure it's easy to consider Mike Boss, Boss Tweed, Angus Winchester, or Dermot Lavelle. I think it's a given those guys will be in the Hall Of Fame given their incredible success on the field and ability to win championships in a wild league like ours. One player that I think flies under the radar is Owen Taylor (@manicmav36). He doesn't hold an NSFL records, but is often overlooked as a top RB considering his consistent performance for the Hawks. He holds the team's rushing yards record for 1402 rushing yards and rushing touchdown record for 15 in a season. He is a cornerstone of Balitmore franchise and has pioneered the speed back archetype since entering the league in S2. As a player, he doesn't cause trouble and is committed to the success of his team. I consider him one the most respectable people in the league and his contributions are very understated. The Hawks were very fortunate to have him on their team. I found myself rooting for his player even though I hated the Hawks (because Liberty). Taylor definitely deserves a spot when he retires! Thanks, man! Appreciate it! [OPTION]Johnny Snuggles || CB || Yellowknife Wraiths || Hall of Fame [OPTION]Height/Weight: 6'1", 205 [OPTION]Number: 21 [OPTION] Draft History: S13 #1 Overall [OPTION]=========================================== [OPTION]Trophy Case/Achievements:[OPTION] Ultimini Champs: S12 [OPTION] Defensive Rookie of the Year: S13 [OPTION] Pro Bowl: S14, S15, S16
As I enjoy giving arguments for the less obvious choices, I would like to argue for Robert Phelps’ inclusion into the Hall of Fame the day he decides to hang up his cleats. As a career #2 wide receiver, shadowed by the glory of Bradley Westfield, Phelps has put up 9524 yards in his 8 seasons in the league, with 56 touchdowns in 616 catches. All these numbers are among the top 10 among receivers in the NSFL. And that is only the regular season. Alongside his 3 Ultimus Cup rings, Phelps is in the Top 3 among receivers in all the receiver playoffs stats, once again only trailing Westfield.
Now critics might say that the fact that he’s been playing with other offensive superstars like Westfield and Mike Boss has given him more room on the field to perform, and it has indeed shown as Phelps had a “miserable” Season 8 by his standards, running only 497 yards for 6 touchdowns as the Otters have looked more vulnerable. In fact, a lot of Phelps’ performance has been in the early seasons of the league and not constant unlike other players. It is clear that Phelps is slowing down and might not have many more seasons left but his achievements in the league on the Otters should be regarded as Hall of Fame worthy. (224 words) [OPTION]Height: 6'3"
[OPTION]Weight: 220Lbs
[OPTION]Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
[OPTION]Number: 13
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[OPTION]Regular Season Stats
[OPTION] S1 | YKW | GP:14 | Recep.: 54 | Rec Yds: 754 | KR Yds: 586 | TD: 4
[OPTION] S2 | LVL | GP:14 | Recep.: 54| Rec Yds: 743 | KR Yds: 0 | TD: 5
[OPTION] S3 | LVL | GP:14 | Recep.: 71| Rec Yds: 1168 | KR Yds: 641 | TD: 7
[OPTION] S4 | LVL | GP:14 | Recep.: 56| Rec Yds: 771 | KR Yds: 1060 | TD 6
[OPTION] S5 | BAL | GP:14 | Recep.: 83 | Rec Yds: 1567 | KR Yds: 1134 | TD: 11
[OPTION] S6 | BAL | GP:14 | Recep.: 79 | Rec Yds: 1263 | KR Yds: 854 | TD: 12
[OPTION] S7 | BAL | GP:14 | Recep.: 67 | Rec Yds: 1279 | KR Yds: 1297 | TD: 8
[OPTION] S8 | BAL | GP:14 | Recep.: 65 | Rec Yds: 1194 | KR Yds: 912 | TD: 14
[OPTION] S9 | BAL | GP:14 | Recep.: 63 | Rec Yds: 937 | KR Yds: 232 | TD: 3
[OPTION] S10 | NO | GP:14 | Recep.: 57 | Rec Yds: 1032 | KR Yds: 0 | TD: 11
[OPTION] S11 | NO | GP:14 | Recep.: 67 | Rec Yds: 1010 | KR Yds: 0 | TD: 9
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[OPTION]Playoff Stats
[OPTION] S1 | YKW | GP:1 | Recep.: 1 | Rec Yds: 6 | KR Yds: 37 | TD: 0
[OPTION] S2 | LVL | NO PLAYOFFS
[OPTION] S3 | LVL | NO PLAYOFFS
[OPTION] S4 | LVL | NO PLAYOFFS
[OPTION] S5 | BAL | GP:1 | Recep.: 6 | Rec Yds: 128 | KR Yds: 141 | TD: 0
[OPTION] S6 | BAL | NO PLAYOFFS
[OPTION] S7 | BAL | NO PLAYOFFS
[OPTION] S8 | BAL | GP:1 | Recep.: 6 | Rec Yds: 103 | KR Yds: 23 | TD: 1
[OPTION] S9 | BAL | GP:2 | Recep.:| Rec Yds | KR Yds: | TDs
[OPTION] S10 | NO | GP:2 | Recep.: 7| Rec Yds: 121 | KR Yds: 0 | TD: 1
[OPTION] S11 | NO | GP:2 | Recep.: 10 | Rec Yds: 162 | KR Yds: 0 | TD: 0
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[OPTION] Career Totals
[OPTION] Season | GP:154 | Recep.:716 | Rec Yds:11718 | KR Yds:6716 | TD:89 | KR TD:1
[OPTION] Playoffs | GP:9 | Recep.:41 | Rec Yds:623 | KR Yds:201 | TD: 3 | KR TD:0
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[OPTION]Trophy Case/Achievements:
[OPTION] S1 Drafted 62nd Overall to Yellowknife Wraiths
[OPTION] S1 Pro Bowl (NSFC)
[OPTION] S2 Traded to Las Vegas Legion
[OPTION] S3 Pro Bowl (ASFC)
[OPTION] S5 Traded to Baltimore Hawks
[OPTION] S5 Pro Bowl (NSFC)
[OPTION] S6 Pro Bowl (NSFC)
[OPTION] S7 Pro Bowl (NSFC)
[OPTION] S8 Pro Bowl (NSFC)
[OPTION] S10 Signed with New Orleans Second Line
[OPTION] S11 Ultimus Cup
A hall of fame player in my mind is someone who transcends the game and who became a key asset for his team. Darren Smallwood is an underrated player who fulfills that criteria. The San Jose SaberCats have always lacked true stars, or a face of the franchise that people immediately associate with the team. Smallwood is one of the few players who really stand out to others when it comes to the discussion of who the SaberCats would contribute to the hall of fame. He has over 4 yards per attempt to accumulate 3700 yards over his entire career. These numbers have to be put into the context of the early NSFL being primarily a passing league, the SaberCats not withstanding, especially after the aquisition of Chris Orsoz. His numbers are excellent in this context prior to the defensive buffs put in place around six or seven seasons into the league. It's hard to establish a case for someone based on "what if", however if players like Lagerfield or Marquise Brown make it into to the hall of fame their numbers should dwarf Smallwood's. I would say that the difference in the rules of play between league wide changes to the game warrants a similar comparison to the early NFL. Players like Larry Csonka in the hall of fame only have 8,000 yards; this number seems small when it took Franco Harris a decade later 12,000 to get in.
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Kurt Hendrix has been the face of the Baltimore Hawks and a staple of the franchise since its’ inception. That alone should make him worthy of a Hall of Fame consideration, but his stats give him an extra bump to put him into the “elite” category. Hendrix started his illustrious career as a linebacker and he started off with a bang, finishing with a league leading 144 tackles, a record that still stands 7 seasons later. After only 1 short season, he was asked by the franchise to make the shift to defensive end and rewarded them handsomely. As it stands, Kurt Hendrix is currently second in career sacks with 66, behind only Jayce Tuck. He is currently first among defensive end in tackles, with 455 (127 ahead of the next player), 6th in career tackles for loss with 59, first in career forced fumbles with 6, and the only player in NSFL history to record 2 blocked punts in their career. To top it off, Hendrix has seen a career resurgence as of late, winning defensive lineman of the year award in his 8th season, making him the oldest player to do so. To Leave Kurt Hendrix out of the Hall of Fame would be a massive disappointment to football fans the world over.
[OPTION]Johnny Snuggles || CB || Yellowknife Wraiths || Hall of Fame [OPTION]Height/Weight: 6'1", 205 [OPTION]Number: 21 [OPTION] Draft History: S13 #1 Overall [OPTION]=========================================== [OPTION]Trophy Case/Achievements:[OPTION] Ultimini Champs: S12 [OPTION] Defensive Rookie of the Year: S13 [OPTION] Pro Bowl: S14, S15, S16
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