[div align=\\\"center\\\"]After an incredibly successful offseason recruitment, the S22 Prospect Bowl rosters have been announced with a staggering 12 teams separated into two divisions. Quarterback prospect Ben Slothlisberger finds himself representing the Anti-Gimmy Football Conference, bringing his gunslinging mentality from Central Michigan University to the Indianapolis Iguanas. Ben is very eager to get back on the field to shake some of the offseason rust off, but he's also looking forward to meeting his fellow prospects.
In preparation for and meeting his new teammates, Slothlisberger decided to scout his fellow offensive players on the Iguanas. There are a ton of great prospects on the Iguanas, and their offense should show off plenty of outstanding playmakers... as long as Slothlisberger does not blow it for the squad. He certainly has heard the rumblings in the DFSL scouting circles about his speed and agility (or well, the lack thereof), but he hopes his strong arm will keep him afloat in the Prospect Bowl. Now let's meet the other players that will make up the Indianapolis Iguanas offense. Apologies for anyone who I didn't see in the player likeness sheet if you actually chose a render...
Up first is the shifty receiving back Patrick Holding (Benster713) who spent his college days at Arizona State University tearing up Pac-12 defenses for the Sun Devils. Herm Edwards would often gush about the 5'11'', 205 pound RB when the topic of speed came up. Holding's biggest asset is definitely the aforementioned speed, often being able to flash big plays late in games against tired defenses due to his solid endurance. He had a penchant for showing soft hands out of the backfield, and more than a handful of Division 1 linebackers have horror stories about trying to tackle the nimble runner once he's in open field. Look for Slothlisberger to look Holding's way on third downs, especially when the opposing defenses are tired. It will be interesting to see how the Iguanas coaches use Holding in the run game, as he is the taller of the two running backs on the team. If the Iguanas build a big lead we may see what Holding has as a rusher, a role he didn't often play in college.
Rounding out the running back corps for the Iguanas is another Pac-12 receiving back: the pint sized White Goodman (gucci) from the UCLA Bruins. Standing at a whopping 5'6'', but pushing 210 pounds, Goodman was known as a reliable pass blocker due to his low technique and solid base. But that is merely a minor aspect of Goodman's overall game. White is as fast and shifty as they come, showing incredible burst in small areas across his game tape. He showed out in college, putting up impressive numbers as both a runner and a receiver for the Bruins, and many NSFL offensive coordinators are salivating at the thought of Goodman emerging from behind their offensive line to surprise defenders. White does have a bit of an experience edge over his counterpart Holding, so it is natural to envision Goodman seeing the field a lot for the Iguanas. Look for Goodman to be not just a safety valve for Slothlisberger, but a true game breaker out of the back field. Opposing defenses may need to put a spy on him or Goodman will be by them before they know it.
Up first from our trio of Iguanas wide receivers is the highly reliable possession receiver Curious George (EliteFlame7) of the Stanford Cardinal. Adding to the wealth of the Iguana's Pac-12 weapons, George's sure hands brought him plenty of praise throughout his college career. He rarely dropped a pass, and he routinely showed good instincts against zone coverage. George paired his precise route running with the ability to find soft coverage in defenses when his team needed a first down. George's sure hands came in handy in the red zone for Stanford, where he was able to use his 6'3'' frame to high point balls over helpless cornerbacks. Look for the Iguanas to move Curious George into the slot on key downs, looking for mismatches against smaller nickel backs. He should be a weapon for Indianapolis in all aspects of the offense, and Slothlisberger is looking forward to throwing passes his way.
Next we have our first non-Pac 12 player for the Iguanas' offense, completely mixing it up with former the Canadian Football League star Cal Cutta (CJPJD). Cal decided he needed a new test on the football field, and he will take his talents south of the border in the upcoming DSFL season. In college, he gained a reputation as an efficient route runner. Cutta routinely showed good burst in and out of his cuts, most times leaving the defender a few steps behind in the blink of an eye. This is due to his ability to maintain speed while changing direction, even with the most difficult of routes. Cutta knows how to use his agility to his advantage, and he should prove a reliable weapon to the young Slothlisberger. Showing good all around size at 6'2'' and 205 pounds, look for Cutta to use his body to box out cornerbacks in the end zone once the field shrinks. Slothlisberger should look for Cutta early and often in their games, as Cutta has shown great knowledge of his entire route tree.
Rounding out the wide receivers is the colorfully named Garfield Despacito Jr. (Gwdjohnson). This 5'11'' wide receiver is the speed receiver of the group, and there are plenty of rumors in DSFL scouting circles that Despacito Jr. was a deep ball threat at some unknown college somewhere in Canada. Oddly enough there is not much concrete information on this enigmatic wide receiver. But DSFL scouts have already taken note of Despacito Jr.'s ability to create separation, even when defenses play soft coverage on him to try to mitigate his speed. Garfield even thrives when facing press coverage, though it is often due to his quick burst ability rather than him choosing to overpower an engaging cornerback. If cornerbacks are unable to lock up Despacito Jr., he will be by them in an instant, so teams often will not play close to the line of scrimmage. Look for the Iguanas to use Despacito Jr.'s speed on the sidelines where he will draw frequent double teams from opposing safeties, opening up the field for the rest of the offense. No one would be surprised if Garfield finds the end zone on a long bomb if the opportunity presents itself in the upcoming games.
It isn't often that a team will have a player who can not only score touchdowns, but also treat injuries on the squad. Enter the University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine graduate John Doe (ArtichokeDip). This 6'5'' balanced tight end came to the United States from Ireland with eyes on becoming a full time doctor. But even after graduating with a degree in medicine, ultimately the gridiron called his name. Doe is a solid all around tight end, showing overall reliability that every coach dreams of. Though he boasts a strong frame, his entering football so late in life hinders Doe's blocking technique, something that he can easily clean up at the DSFL level. The Iguanas may not want him blocking much anyways, as he has shown the ability to shake linebackers in the open field while running crips routes. Doe's best asset may be his reliability on third down, as the young tight end somehow always seems to know where the sticks are in the biggest moments. Slothlisberger should look Doe's way often breaking down the seam of the defense. Doe's ability in the open field should draw plenty of attention from opposing safeties, allowing the wide receivers more space.
Hailing all the way from Rome, Italy is the big man on the offensive line, Julius Augustus (new2this69). Tasked with protecting Slothlisberger's blind side at the left tackle spot, the 6'5'', 305 pound athletic lineman out of University of North Carolina at Charlotte showed a great all around game in college. Augustus quickly gained a reputation as a strong tackle with the upstart 49ers, often overpowering Conference USA defensive lineman both in the pass and run game. Augustus also showed promise in his ability to kick out into space as a lead blocker if an offensive coordinator gets creative with the run game. His athleticism shows up especially in his footwork, with Augustus consistently showing a good knack for passing off a block, and engaging a new target. The Iguanas will look for Julius to anchor their young line against the bevy of talented rushers in the Prospect Bowl. Slothlisberger should have a good amount of time in the pocket to find open receivers with Julius Augustus in the trenches for him.
Finishing up the Iguanas' offense is the 18 year old high school phenom Sam Sidekick (Evok). Finding a loophole that allowed Sidekick to skip college for the DSFL right away, Sidekick has to be one of the most talked about prospects in the kicking ranks. This accurate kicker is known for pin point accuracy, and Sidekick rarely misses when given the opportunity for a field goal by the offense. Sidekick was automatic on extra points in high school, and showed a blossoming power potential that DSFL general managers must be salivating over. Standing at 6'3'', Sidekick should easily add power and distance to go along with their already honed precision. Sidekick also showed promise punting the ball in high school as well, showing a delicate touch that allowed Sidekick to pin opposing offenses inside their own 10 yard line at a high right. Look for the Iguanas' young offense to give Sidekick plenty of opportunities to put points on the board throughout their games, as the coaching staff should look to rely on the steady foot.[/div]
In preparation for and meeting his new teammates, Slothlisberger decided to scout his fellow offensive players on the Iguanas. There are a ton of great prospects on the Iguanas, and their offense should show off plenty of outstanding playmakers... as long as Slothlisberger does not blow it for the squad. He certainly has heard the rumblings in the DFSL scouting circles about his speed and agility (or well, the lack thereof), but he hopes his strong arm will keep him afloat in the Prospect Bowl. Now let's meet the other players that will make up the Indianapolis Iguanas offense. Apologies for anyone who I didn't see in the player likeness sheet if you actually chose a render...
Up first is the shifty receiving back Patrick Holding (Benster713) who spent his college days at Arizona State University tearing up Pac-12 defenses for the Sun Devils. Herm Edwards would often gush about the 5'11'', 205 pound RB when the topic of speed came up. Holding's biggest asset is definitely the aforementioned speed, often being able to flash big plays late in games against tired defenses due to his solid endurance. He had a penchant for showing soft hands out of the backfield, and more than a handful of Division 1 linebackers have horror stories about trying to tackle the nimble runner once he's in open field. Look for Slothlisberger to look Holding's way on third downs, especially when the opposing defenses are tired. It will be interesting to see how the Iguanas coaches use Holding in the run game, as he is the taller of the two running backs on the team. If the Iguanas build a big lead we may see what Holding has as a rusher, a role he didn't often play in college.
Rounding out the running back corps for the Iguanas is another Pac-12 receiving back: the pint sized White Goodman (gucci) from the UCLA Bruins. Standing at a whopping 5'6'', but pushing 210 pounds, Goodman was known as a reliable pass blocker due to his low technique and solid base. But that is merely a minor aspect of Goodman's overall game. White is as fast and shifty as they come, showing incredible burst in small areas across his game tape. He showed out in college, putting up impressive numbers as both a runner and a receiver for the Bruins, and many NSFL offensive coordinators are salivating at the thought of Goodman emerging from behind their offensive line to surprise defenders. White does have a bit of an experience edge over his counterpart Holding, so it is natural to envision Goodman seeing the field a lot for the Iguanas. Look for Goodman to be not just a safety valve for Slothlisberger, but a true game breaker out of the back field. Opposing defenses may need to put a spy on him or Goodman will be by them before they know it.
Up first from our trio of Iguanas wide receivers is the highly reliable possession receiver Curious George (EliteFlame7) of the Stanford Cardinal. Adding to the wealth of the Iguana's Pac-12 weapons, George's sure hands brought him plenty of praise throughout his college career. He rarely dropped a pass, and he routinely showed good instincts against zone coverage. George paired his precise route running with the ability to find soft coverage in defenses when his team needed a first down. George's sure hands came in handy in the red zone for Stanford, where he was able to use his 6'3'' frame to high point balls over helpless cornerbacks. Look for the Iguanas to move Curious George into the slot on key downs, looking for mismatches against smaller nickel backs. He should be a weapon for Indianapolis in all aspects of the offense, and Slothlisberger is looking forward to throwing passes his way.
Next we have our first non-Pac 12 player for the Iguanas' offense, completely mixing it up with former the Canadian Football League star Cal Cutta (CJPJD). Cal decided he needed a new test on the football field, and he will take his talents south of the border in the upcoming DSFL season. In college, he gained a reputation as an efficient route runner. Cutta routinely showed good burst in and out of his cuts, most times leaving the defender a few steps behind in the blink of an eye. This is due to his ability to maintain speed while changing direction, even with the most difficult of routes. Cutta knows how to use his agility to his advantage, and he should prove a reliable weapon to the young Slothlisberger. Showing good all around size at 6'2'' and 205 pounds, look for Cutta to use his body to box out cornerbacks in the end zone once the field shrinks. Slothlisberger should look for Cutta early and often in their games, as Cutta has shown great knowledge of his entire route tree.
Rounding out the wide receivers is the colorfully named Garfield Despacito Jr. (Gwdjohnson). This 5'11'' wide receiver is the speed receiver of the group, and there are plenty of rumors in DSFL scouting circles that Despacito Jr. was a deep ball threat at some unknown college somewhere in Canada. Oddly enough there is not much concrete information on this enigmatic wide receiver. But DSFL scouts have already taken note of Despacito Jr.'s ability to create separation, even when defenses play soft coverage on him to try to mitigate his speed. Garfield even thrives when facing press coverage, though it is often due to his quick burst ability rather than him choosing to overpower an engaging cornerback. If cornerbacks are unable to lock up Despacito Jr., he will be by them in an instant, so teams often will not play close to the line of scrimmage. Look for the Iguanas to use Despacito Jr.'s speed on the sidelines where he will draw frequent double teams from opposing safeties, opening up the field for the rest of the offense. No one would be surprised if Garfield finds the end zone on a long bomb if the opportunity presents itself in the upcoming games.
It isn't often that a team will have a player who can not only score touchdowns, but also treat injuries on the squad. Enter the University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine graduate John Doe (ArtichokeDip). This 6'5'' balanced tight end came to the United States from Ireland with eyes on becoming a full time doctor. But even after graduating with a degree in medicine, ultimately the gridiron called his name. Doe is a solid all around tight end, showing overall reliability that every coach dreams of. Though he boasts a strong frame, his entering football so late in life hinders Doe's blocking technique, something that he can easily clean up at the DSFL level. The Iguanas may not want him blocking much anyways, as he has shown the ability to shake linebackers in the open field while running crips routes. Doe's best asset may be his reliability on third down, as the young tight end somehow always seems to know where the sticks are in the biggest moments. Slothlisberger should look Doe's way often breaking down the seam of the defense. Doe's ability in the open field should draw plenty of attention from opposing safeties, allowing the wide receivers more space.
Hailing all the way from Rome, Italy is the big man on the offensive line, Julius Augustus (new2this69). Tasked with protecting Slothlisberger's blind side at the left tackle spot, the 6'5'', 305 pound athletic lineman out of University of North Carolina at Charlotte showed a great all around game in college. Augustus quickly gained a reputation as a strong tackle with the upstart 49ers, often overpowering Conference USA defensive lineman both in the pass and run game. Augustus also showed promise in his ability to kick out into space as a lead blocker if an offensive coordinator gets creative with the run game. His athleticism shows up especially in his footwork, with Augustus consistently showing a good knack for passing off a block, and engaging a new target. The Iguanas will look for Julius to anchor their young line against the bevy of talented rushers in the Prospect Bowl. Slothlisberger should have a good amount of time in the pocket to find open receivers with Julius Augustus in the trenches for him.
Finishing up the Iguanas' offense is the 18 year old high school phenom Sam Sidekick (Evok). Finding a loophole that allowed Sidekick to skip college for the DSFL right away, Sidekick has to be one of the most talked about prospects in the kicking ranks. This accurate kicker is known for pin point accuracy, and Sidekick rarely misses when given the opportunity for a field goal by the offense. Sidekick was automatic on extra points in high school, and showed a blossoming power potential that DSFL general managers must be salivating over. Standing at 6'3'', Sidekick should easily add power and distance to go along with their already honed precision. Sidekick also showed promise punting the ball in high school as well, showing a delicate touch that allowed Sidekick to pin opposing offenses inside their own 10 yard line at a high right. Look for the Iguanas' young offense to give Sidekick plenty of opportunities to put points on the board throughout their games, as the coaching staff should look to rely on the steady foot.[/div]
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