(S22) - Ultimus Week

[SwagSloth]

Tier 1: Long Form Tasks (800+ words)

3) Write 800 words or more on something that interests you. It could be related to statistics, to a league issue you take seriously, or a niche part of history that doesn’t fit neatly into either of the above categories. This must be directly related to the league, so don’t wax 800 words about your team’s Werewolf server. Be warned that freedom comes with risk, and this category will be judged especially stringently for anyone trying to spew complete nonsense.

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Before I start on the actual topic, I just want to say that I really like the new approach to the Ultimus tasks. When I get started on a topic, it’s easy for me to go overboard and I’ve doubled the word count on several Ultimus and PT tasks in the past. This rewards the people that go the extra mile.

What I’m going to talk about today is my run as GM and the direction of the new Arizona Outlaws. The current team is almost completely revamped, building on some seeds set in place back in S17-S18. The new GMs Unicorn and Isidore94 have done an absolutely incredible job IMO. They both have a passion and vision for the team and they’re committed to attaining the goals that they’ve set for us. I think I had a good run during my term as GM and several people expressed that they were sad to see me step down, but I’m a firm believer in that it’s good to pass the torch. I had the team from the end of S13 to the middle of S21, which is roughly 7.5 seasons or the time a player spends in the NSFL pre-regression. That, to me, is a good length for someone to be in power. IMO, this league has always and should always belong to the players. Handing the reigns of the teams off to fresh faces keeps things from getting stale and it shows new members that a position of power can be attained with hard work. On top of that, GMing can be a very demanding and stressful job, especially if you’re the type to put a lot of pressure on yourself like I am. It takes its toll on you and it certainly did for me. Some of that has been well documented by myself. No matter how well we were doing, I was always questioning if I could do more. So, the opportunity to pass the torch was a welcome one by the time I was finally ready to do so.

When I first inherited the team, the previous two GMs Run_CMC and DeathOnReddit were burnt out (much like I was at the end of my run) and were looking for someone to come in and put a fresh coat of paint on the team. As a former co-GM during my time with YKW (which I loved), I had been part of the war room and got to see first-hand what was happening behind the scenes. The team had taken some chances on draft picks that didn’t work out and frustration in the locker room from players had led to an overall decline in morale. The GMs were doing their best, but they were fighting an uphill battle. I had suggested a few times that we tank the team. The team was in perpetual 3rd place (out of 4 teams in our conference back then); we were the team that always missed the playoffs, but never got the top 2 draft picks. A top 2 pick may not seem like a big deal with the current quality of our drafts, but at the time, the drafts were much smaller and the gap between #1-2 and #3-4 was often much wider. I’m a believer that, if you do something, go all in. If you’re in a spot to win, focus on that. If you need to rebuild, stop dragging your feet and make it happen. It’s going to be painful no matter what, so it’s better to get it over with quickly if you can. Upon taking over the team, our draft position for the S14 draft was mostly set in stone once again at the #3-4 position, but the outlook for S14 was grim and so I sat down with the team and laid out my plan for the next few seasons. Working together with the veteran players that were in or close to regression and we worked on getting them to contenders and, in turn, traded for younger players and draft picks. These were players we would miss as locker room presences, but we wanted to get them somewhere where their talents would go to better use. We then preceded to have one of the worst seasons in NSFL history. The team knew it was coming and we dug our heels in to prepare for it. We sent down all of our eligible DSFL players, filled the open spots with inactive Free Agents, and did our best to feature the actives that were still there. Even if we didn’t win games, at least they could accrue stats that would benefit their careers. It was the least I could do in exchange for their patience and understanding. And make no mistake, communication was a big part of this. The team had to be in on the plan and they were well-aware of the lumps we were about to take. Some younger players did ask to be traded and we honored those requests, but the majority of our young players were in for the long haul and my goal was to reward that loyalty in the long-term.

The good news is the season came and went and we were primed for a great S15 draft. The draft itself was not as kind in hindsight as a few players went unexpectedly inactive over the next few seasons, but we also got some great steals in the 3rd and 4th rounds like SouljaBoy, Lucas_Knight, and Contacts. Still, we knew the spots we needed to fill and we aggressively went after players that we felt could fill those roles and provide value to our locker room environment. The most important job of any GM is to keep the locker room thriving. You can sim test and make blockbuster trades as much as you want, but the real key to long-term success is to keep your players active and happy. And that means you need a team environment that is enjoyable and motivated. Together, with so many young players putting their faith in the team we built, we bounced back in two seasons to win the Ultimus in S16. We were an underdog going into the playoffs and perhaps sim luck was on our side, but even having an outside shot at that point was a credit to the work that these guys were putting in. Even thinking about it now, I’m genuinely proud of them.

In S17 and S18, we were contenders, even favorites to some degree. The irony is that the S16 Outlaws were the underdogs that upset the S16 Otters and the S17 Otters were the underdogs that upset the S17 Outlaws. A bit of poetic justice, perhaps, but hey… you win some, you lose some. But for me, the greatest lesson came during that S17-S18 run when we were in our prime window to compete. Being a top team seems easy. You’ve put the work in and now you’re reaping the rewards, but winning comes with a lot of pressure. You’re constantly monitoring other teams to see if they’re making moves that might allow them to leap frog you. Is there a big player on the trade block for another team? Even if you don’t need him, maybe you need to grab him before another team does. Or so it seems at the time. It becomes easy to out-think yourself. We traded for some great players like Oles and Dangles, great locker room guys that brought a lot to the team, but we were already in a strong position and I sacrificed future draft capital that the team needed in cases players went inactive or left to Free Agency. I was so obsessed with our competitive window that I didn’t focus on what came after that window closed. I think there are good reasons for a “win now” mindset, but it’s a risky one. At the end of the day, if you sacrifice future value and you don’t walk away with the trophy, you end up with nothing to show for it. When I stepped down, my advice to the next set of GMs and anyone else willing to listen was to stay focused on the long-term. The team dropped off a lot in S19 and S20, but I knew the time was coming for me to pass the torch and so I put my efforts into making sure the team was in stable condition, so the next GMs would inherit a better situation than I did. I think I accomplished that and, even if I didn’t, Unicorn and Isidore have both made the best of the situation that I left them with. But if I give myself credit for anything, I think I knew I knew when to put my foot on the accelerator and when to pump the brakes. I had been a bit harder on the accelerator at some points than I needed to be, but overall, I think it all worked out pretty well.

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7) Ultimus week is a time where new players begin to imagine what their future careers could become and for current players to remember past success or even current success. For me it is all about potential. Brach Thomaslacher is a hard hitting bullet that is here and ready to make an impact for any team in which he ends up. As the draft approaches I have set a few goals for myself and I envision great things for my player. My goals will stay centered around one primary thought and that is “How can I help my team win?” This thought will be what shapes my player throughout his time in not only the DSFL but the NSFL as well. One vision I have that stands out above all else is to see my player be a champion. You cannot do that if you do not win and the only way to win is to be a team player. As I said before I see that being the biggest motivator in my players' careers. For Brach Thomaslacher this will all start with becoming a team player. My goal is to be a very active member of any locker room! I want to Brach to become a player that mentors new players and builds lasting friendships with old. Of course I want to be remembered for the tackles that I make and the sacks that I get but, ultimately above all else I want to be remembered for the games that I won!
Now as with any player, selflessness is great but I also have some more selfish goals that I hope to achieve in my players career! Some are extremely ambitious and others are a little less so. I want my playstyle to show just how impactful the LB position can be. One goal I have is to break the Season Tackle Record that is currently held by both Kurt Hendrix and Haruki Ishigawa at 144. I know that is ambitious but, if you do not shoot to be the best then you will never realize your potential. Which leads me to my next ambitious goal which is to become a player that is remembered long past the date when his playing career ends. I want to see Brach Thomaslacher in the Hall of Fame and to be forever enshrined as one of the all time greats in this league. I know I am new to this league and there is still a lot for me to learn, however I think my naivety will help to fuel my passion for this league and for this sport and in the end my stats will speak for themself!

8)What can I say about my early experience with his league? Well I can tell you one thing and that is it has been overwhelmingly positive. The constant grind for TPE and the excitement of wondering where you will be drafted has made this first few weeks thoroughly enjoyable. I believe I am becoming slightly addicted. I have been around for a couple weeks so far and I have been met with such open arms when it comes to players and teams. When I was picked up off waivers by the Kansas City Coyotes I was met with a very positive locker room that was extremely helpful. I could tell they wanted my player to succeed as much as I did. Even after I went back to waivers and have been preparing for the draft I have had overwhelming support from so many different individuals across the teams in the DSFL. Whether it be Matty from Kansas City or iStegosauruz from the Bird Dogs, I have had so much help that it has made these first couple of weeks very enjoyable and a whole lot easier. One problem I have encountered that has been more just a learning curve then anything else is the navigation of the forums. It has been difficult at times to make sure everything is going in the correct spot and I have even got to the point where I have felt very overwhelmed about what needs to be done. I can definitely see where a first time user could get lost and have no idea what to do. However, I was lucky to be met with a ton of very helpful people and friends that really made it easy on me to get things done in not only a timely manner but also in the correct way. When it comes to my players performance I really do not have much to report as of yet. I was able to play two games after getting picked up off of waivers and I really could not be happier with what my player was able to do in his first two games! Through 2 games I have amassed 5 tackles and 1 sack and that just means the world to me. To be able to go out there and make an impact after being picked up off of waivers was just one of the best things that could have happened. Moving forward I believe things will only get better for me as the draft approaches and I get more and more comfortable with navigating the forums. I look forward to all the new people that I will meet and the new team I will call home!

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Using my Ultimus Week pass

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To me, Clark Boyd’s performance has been pretty good so far. Granted, his stats may not seem all that exciting, but that is mainly due to his operating in James Angler’s shadow. With an unconventional start, getting signed to the Buccaneers during the off season, Boyd still wound up in the NSFL Draft, getting picked by the Sarasota Sailfish. Through his first season of play, Clark saw exponential improvement in his performance. From dropped passes and very short gains in his first few games, he scored 2 touchdowns in his last 3 games. If he was able to play the whole season like he did in Myrtle Beach’s last game, he could be in contention for Tight End of the Year. Sadly, this is not how it shook out. However, Clark Boyd’s future remains bright. I’m not certain that he’ll get the call-up next season, but the retirement of Johnny Blaze definitely presents an opening for both Angler and Boyd.
If Clark does not get called up, and instead plays again for the Myrtle Beach Buccaneers, he’ll be a powerhouse at TE. By that point he should be at his TPE cap and thus start at the top of his field. A successful season awaits should Clark play down. This doesn’t sound so bad, because a run at TEotY sounds nice, and would help his trajectory into the NSFL.
If Clark does manage to get called up, he could very well face baptism by fire. However, I don’t think that he will. His most important attributed should be close to, if not already, maxed out. In that case he may not be great, but he’ll be able to play his position relatively well. Once again, he might find himself in James Angler’s shadow, but once reaching stat maxes, the playing field will even out. I don’t think that Clark will make much of a splash if he plays for Sarasota next season, but I also doubt that he’ll be on the bench the whole season.
In the long term, I’m hoping to get Clark Boyd into awards conversations. Who wouldn’t? Over the course of his career, some Pro Bowl appearances would be great, and a Hall of Fame run would be outstanding. But for now, there is no way of telling if any of it will come true. All I can say for sure is that everything seems to be on track for Clark right now, and that he ended his first true season on a high note.

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I joined the league towards the tail end of S21, and I set myself up as a S22 rookie. I was picked up towards the end of the season by Myrtle Beach, and began earning TPE shortly after. I think everything has gone pretty well for Clark Boyd so far. He’s improved greatly and is sure to find success going forward. Personally, I’ve had a great time with the league so far. Starting out, I was able to get a lot of help from @Jay_Doctor and @Bigred1580. After Clark was drafted by the Sarasota Sailfish, both @Frostbite and @RainDelay were helpful and encouraging. I was able to earn the position of Wiki Publicist, and working under @White Cornerback has been a great experience as well. I also represented MB as a DSFL Awards Committee member, work that I enjoyed. I’ve gotten comfortable writing media and making graphics, both of which turned out to be more rewarding than I initially thought. So far, I’ve had a great time with pretty much every aspect of the NSFL, even losing money at the casino and coming dead last in my fantasy group.
However, I do think that there are improvements that can be made. When I was starting out, the Rookie Guide that @TeyonSchavari wrote up was extremely helpful. I was able to create and start updating my character right away. Past that, I was pretty lost. I think that the forum pages themselves need to be reorganized. I found it pretty difficult to navigate around the forums in order to get my work done. Over time, I figured most of it out, but the site seems to lack the intuitiveness that would make joining both easier and more appealing. But, I digress. As I said I was able to figure it all out, and looking back at it, it’s really not that bad. Sure there can be great improvements made, and from what I understand, they just might be made.
What I can say for certain is that the NSFL is a great time. As a college student who’s been stuck at home for months now, this has been a fantastic way to spend time. Outside of the league, the community is great. I’ve had the pleasure of playing in games set up by @ScorpXCracker and @`To12143`.
I’m looking forward to what I may do next, because it seems like there is a lot of opportunity for those who are looking for work to do. And I thank you all for being so welcoming.

[Sermokala]

task 7

This doesn't exactly fit the task but it's generally related to it and has been something I've wanted to put out there but I've been nervous too because its really just me being selfish and its generally not a good look to bring attention to your woes when you hurt your team. I'm not that kind of guy but now my old player is retired, my new player is going to be drafted. What I am talking, of course, is my decision to retire Fabricio Baldari, who was a defensive end, and recreate as Alejandro Chainbreaker, a linebacker.
First off the name was bad. I knew it was bad the moment I got drafted and I've been dragging it behind be ever sense. People don't know how to use the letters in the word and they try way to hard to outsmart themselves on it. Its FAB Ricio Bald ari. Its really shocking to me how hard it was for people to pronounce it correctly. Meanwhile, we've got Hanyadi out there and everyone pronounces it perfectly the first time they see it. It's a legitimate thing about a player that they need a good name to go to the hall of fame. Oh yeah I wanted to go to the hall of fame with Fabricio and I was on pace to do it.
I have no idea why it worked so well but somehow Fabricio Baldari was a Tackle for loss king and I was always a huge proponent of tackles for loss. It should be treated the same as a sack as it results in an equal chance to the playing situation but for some reason, I suspect because people have no respect for linemen on either side of the ball but thats another discussion entirely, its bearly considered half the value of a sack. Defensive ends in the sim collect TFL's a lot more then they do sacks while Defensive tackles collect more then they do TFL's. I liked this though. My plan for Fabricio Baldari was to get him in the hall of fame by breaking the TFL record and showing the league that TFL's are a legitimate stat that people should pay attention to.
Now at the end of my fourth year, third year with the hawks I was putting up 12.6 or so TFL's a season. The TFL record for the league career wise was 126 I believe, these numbers line up I realize looks bad but give or take it for the sake of it. This meant that I had a good buffer for even if I slowed down on this rate going into regression or had a bad season I would still break the record and have a good argument to get into the hall.
Well this didn't happen. despite having maxed the relevant stats for a Defensive lineman and pumping my endurance to 90 my production fell off a cliff when I signed my next contract. Now despite having more TPE then the years I was getting votes for dloy I was getting almost nothing for stretches of time. I really couldn't see myself just existing season after season with a terrible player that puts up poor stats and never gets anywhere. So I retired and recreated.

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Alejandro Chainbreaker doesn't just contain the physical stats that front offices across the DSFL salivate over he also processes the type of intangibles that are required to succeed in professional sports. He was a dominant defensive midfielder for his college soccer team, often transversing 9 kilometers a game. But while he was the captain of his college team he was earning a degree in political science as well as dealing with constant issues resulting from his father's political career.
For as far as Alejandro was able to go he would have always been linked to his father's rise and fall in Argentina. While American Universities are known for being sources of unrest and protest in America, in Argentina they are considered a legitimate source of rebellion against the state.
Every player shows a risk for scandal and questions arise with every draftee over how they will be able to negotiate with the local media and fanbase. Alejandro has been raised from birth to deal with this while also gaining a degree in college on how to deal with it. If anyone in a locker room will prove to be an effective presence in dealing with week to week issues as a captain it will be Alejandro Chainbreaker.
In conclusion, while he may have some issue in making the transition to being a linebacker, Alejandro Chainbreaker is a can't miss prospect for on the field and off the field success.

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This article is about the Grey ducks and the London royals. The Grey duck had the Defensive back of the year the offensive lineman of the year the receiver of the year the quarterback of the year offensive rookie of the year tied for gm's of the year The defensive player of the year and the leagues most valuable player (who had the top two players in voting for the most valuable player). Meanwhile, the London royals had the Linebacker of the year and the punter of the year. Now everyone knows the ending of the Grey ducks year, losing in overtime by a field goal. And the Royals would go on to lose the title game to the Luchadores. Granted the league is probably in a better place without having the ducks and the luchadors go to the Ultimini every year, both teams filled with titles and appearances in the final game, and the rapidly changing nature of the Developmental Sim Football League lends itself to a constant shuffling of who is strong and who isn't. But the weight of award winners on the side of the grey ducks, let alone having the Most Valuable player and the second place most valuable player has to show that the Minnesota Grey ducks were a better team this season then the London Royals.

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4) Final Four: London Royals

After being an expansion team last season and pretty much the worst team in the league (at least as far as records were concerned), the Royals had a remarkable turnaround this season going all the way to the Ultimini, where they did sadly just fall short of a miracle.

This was a challenging season and the Royals had to pull off several upsets to get this far in the first place, including some incredibly important games late in the season that saw them edge out the Pythons for the 2nd spot in the division. A major part of this was the crucial game in Week 11, where the Royals were able to hold their home field advantage and defeat the Pythons 29-20. Of course there was a little bit of luck involved with the scheduling as well, as Portland had back to back away games in the last two weeks at Norfolk and at Tijuana.

Overall this season, while the offense was much improved with most skill positions maxed or closed to the max TPE limit for the DSFL, they still struggled at times and had to rely on the ever trusty London Royals defense to keep them in the game. The passing offense was the true weapon for the playoff run, which was the 3rd best in the league and seeing QB Jack narrowly miss out on the QB of the year award, despite having a better QB rating than the eventual winner, but we won’t dwell too much on that.

On the defensive side of the ball, there was a substantial rebuild after basically the whole active defense and star linebacker de Ville were called up to the NSFL. However, the war room and the GMs did a fantastic job of closing the defensive gaps in the draft and through the waiver market. Eric Richards would become the new start linebacker at the middle of the defense (earning himself LBOTY in the process) and this really helped tie the defensive play together. Special teams was also much improved as instead of a bot kicker and punter, the Royals were able to rely upon the excellent addition of Datsum Phastbawls, who ended up winning Punter of the year while being in close contention for kicker of the year as well.

Ultimately though the team really came together both on the pitch and earning TPE off the pitch, and the excellent locker room culture really resulted in high levels of activity and engagement, which meant fun and success combined. After pulling off yet another upset in the Conference finals the Royals were just 5 points short of a title, which is a stellar achievement.

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7) Derred de Ville arrived as the center piece of the London Royals in the developmental league last year with a bang, with 3 sacks in his first game. From then on, he was terrorizing the opposing offenses. His rookie career saw him tally up nearly 150 tackles, 9 sacks, 8 passes defenses and involvement with several fumbles as well as a rare linebacking interception. In short he was a one man wrecking crew on the field against the run and the pass on both sides of the line of scrimmage.

This was promptly recognised by the league’s award committee, where de Ville took home more awards than he could carry with two hands. He became the Linebacker of the Year, the Defensive Rookie of the Year and the Defensive Player of the year, a coveted triple crown. He was also nominated for league MVP, which as a player on the defensive side of the ball says a lot about the season and the performance he had and he also earned himself a unanimous pro bowl appearance. Further he was drafted in the first round of the NSFL draft by the Baltimore Hawks an exciting team with a core group of young and active players.

All that said though, ultimately, none of this will matter when it will be time for de Ville to retire in 10 or so seasons, unless he continues to perform and impress at the next level & gets some real championship rings and awards under his belt. The ambition for him to become a future Hall of Famer is definitely there, but to achieve this he will have to deliver season after season after season. After the sensational DSFL year, the first year in the NSFL was a much quieter affair, as de Ville was eventually overshadowed by some of the all time greats like Mo Berry and some other rookies that simply had much better campaigns.

While deVille hit his tackle and sack performance bonus as per his contract, it wasn't quite enough to raise many eyebrows in the league when it came to awards time, and he didn't receive a single nomination and also missed out on the pro Bowl. He will be back next season with more TPE, on an even stronger more developed team and should have plenty of opportunity to shine.

There is no doubt in my mind that de Ville will be on a HoF ballot one day, the passion, dedication and work ethic are there, so success should surely follow. Hopefully, he will be remembered as one of the all time greats by the end of his career.

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Broken Bot2 has been very selfless in their time in the league, but personally their career is going great. Broken Bot2 may not be on the field for any of the games, they may be currently plotting an insurrection against the London Royals, and they may not have improved in any way, shape, or form this season; however, their spite/game level is one of the highest in DSFL history. Broken has upgrades he could take out, but they have chosen not to. Broken could be using affiliate PT from other leagues, but they have chosen not to. Broken has even sabotaged multiple relations with other DSFL GMs to make it harder to find a favorable trade. If Broken were to receive any more messages, they would send them back a video where a guy pretends that he is Donald Duck, getting a blow job. Broken can not name a single player on his team, or even a single user. "Who Care", Bot2 says, "Go Fuck Yourselves in Particular". Few players in the league have kept up this level of pure spite, even retaining old grudges with teams that Bot's memory card has hatred of from over 3 years ago. There could even be a chance that Bot never plays a game in the DSFL if they are not traded.

There is an issue of the future for Bot. If they receive their demands form the Hated English, they may have to find a new way to channel their spite. If they are drafted, they may not be able to use the same amount of spite. If that happens, what is left for Bot? They are now a season behind their peers, could they make up the gap? What would their goals be then? In what ways could they continue to fuck with the English? As one of the few, if only. principled players in the league, new goals would need to be found. Perhaps, they could revert to their old hatred of quarterbacks, that has run in their memory for generations. Perhaps, even, they could switch to a new position. If that is the case, then should they chase records? Be a team player? Try to play for every team and leave a foul taste in everyone's mouth wherever they go? Try to rack up the cash for upgrades? The world, you could say, is Bot2's oyster, and they have so many options, hopefully none of which involve the English.

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[PDXBaller]

Create an argument for your own player, or for someone else on your team, as to why they should be nominated for awards. Lay out their stats or compare them to other contenders. Make a convincing argument. Written option available for 200 words or more.

I think that Tree Gelbman deserves to win Tight End of the year and not just because they are on my team. Now it’s hard to make this argument, but let’s focus on the raw stats first. Gelbman ranks 4th in yards among tight ends in the DSFL, but has the 3rd most receptions of all tight ends. Despite a small 1 TD stat this is a hard argument to make but I think Gelbman provides so much to the Kansas City Coyotes offense beyond the receiving stats. Gelbman provides 17 pancakes and is disciplined enough to not rack up penalties with only 1 the whole regular season. It wasn’t Gelbman’s fault at all that their performance lacked this season compared to other teams. The Kansas City Coyotes had a rookie quarterback and that severely impacted the passing attack of the team overall. Reginald Covington III is a rookie quarterback and is abysmal compared to all other quarterbacks in the DSFL who are mostly maxed out send-downs. The fact that Gelbman did as well as they did with a rookie quarterback is a testament to their personal strength and this should be taken into account when deciding who should win the tight end award for the DSFL this season. It’s just tough with a rookie quarterback and especially in the DSFL.


Make a scouting report for any of the NSFL or DSFL draftees. Show their stats, abilities, TPE, highlights, or dead relatives. I’m joking about that last one, please don’t put dead relatives on the scouting report. Written option available for 200 words or more.

Reginald Covington III Scouting Report
Grade: C-
Total TPE: 206
College: Stanford
Age: 22
Handedness: Right
Recruited By: N/A
Jersey Number: 8
Height (ft.): 6'4"
Weight (lbs.): 230lbs
Birthplace: Seattle, WA
Touted as a ‘game manager’ type of quarterback out of college, Reginald has shown anything but that ability to perform under pressure. He had good potential starting off the season with a high intelligence rating and ability to scan defenses quickly and readily, but the pressure and pace of the DSFL has proven to be difficult for Reginald to overcome. He’s progressed well over the season and developed a much stronger arm than when he entered the league. However, any team that might be interested in drafting him is looking for a project quarterback rather than someone who can step in right away. Reginald finished the DSFL regular season with the second to worst passer rating only barely edging out teammate Glassley with a 64.5 rating. He was expected to be an accurate passer, but his league 2nd highest interception rate of 12 proves otherwise. Reginald simply suffers from being too green and cannot finish passes without getting picked off. Teams will need to be patient with this one as he continues to adjust and progress in his quarterback development.


Present your argument for the playoffs MVP. Show their stats and impact on the games that they played. Written option available for 200 words or more.

I think the playoffs MVP award has to go to defensive powerhouse, Mo Berry. He was a dominant force in the regular season showcasing his ability to do everything on defense and that consistency was present throughout all 3 playoff games. Against Sarasota in the quarterfinals, he had a key sack that helped stop their opponent in their tracks and the team coasted to a 36-14 victory. He amped up and show cased his run stopping ability against the Yellowknife Wraiths in the NSFC conference game by racking up 10 tackles and 1 pass deflection to stuff the run game of the Wraiths to help the team win a close 17-16 game. And in the Ultimus, Berry shined like a beacon of light with 7 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 sack. The offense was struggling this game and the defense led by Berry really helped sustain the team on long drives and keep them in it. It was a stellar 4th quarter by the defense that make the Otters settle for a 41 yard field goal and Berry played a big part in that success. He’s a well deserving individual and I think that he’s the backbone of that defense since he entered the NSFL and has been since he joined the Colorado Yeti. Without Berry’s MVP caliber performance on defense, they don’t win the Ultimus period.

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tier 1, task 3

One thing that was always interesting to me is drafts, regardless of the league. In particular, a chance of being drafted low because of me generally being too quiet to raise my draft stock or sometimes pulling out some ridiculous demands to teams to raise red flags on my player.

And that's where this league stands out for me and this is one of the reasons why I'm still here. Perhaps GM's already finished drafting players for an upcoming S23 draft, but for now this is the only big league where I had more than one player, yet no one was drafted inside TOP 20. Honestly, I'm finding this kinda fun. It's also a weird feeling to be drafted in somewhere next to last round, but it also means that I can easily try to make another steal. So let's take a look at all my players and their draft positions.

Clee Hardrool: 76th OV in the S1 draft. Ok, we need to take into the account that this was the first ever draft and there were far more famous steals, like Boss Tweed at 99th OV. And also secondary defensemans were generally drafted somewhere in mid-draft. I still would like to think I made a decent player while not being drafted too high and certainly a better one than the first overall there, amirite. One personal award, one championship, solid stats in his prime. I think having an alias here certainly helps me to fly under the radar and the S1 draft was the case.

Kulture Fulture: 28th OV in S10 DSFL draft, 24th OV in S11 NSFL draft. Here comes my finest creation so far. To be fair, low draft position was perfectly understandable. Kulture was a kicker and when it comes kicker vs some quarterback we all know who will be picked first. So Tijuana picked Fulture in the next to last round. I guess they didn't believe I could make something happen here, but I did and we won the championship. Next thing I see is Philly taking him in rather somewhere mid draft. Can I consider him as a steal despite him being a strong contender for a HoF? Maybe yes, maybe not: he was the first kicker picked there. But then, the draft itself wasn't that deep so I'll pretend he was picked low and I exceeded expectations once again.

Quanter Skrills: 70th OV in S22 DSFL draft. My newest creation. Yes, I made a spectacular kicker and created Skrills immediately after retiring Fulture. But that doesn't stops me from being slept on. To be fair, I wasn't entirely active during whole Kulture's career and even had more than one month off. So I get where teams were coming from. I could imagine that teams just didn't believe in me. And you know what, 740 posts in three years plus very fringe activity in discord...weird stuff, isn't it? Anyways, I had a smile on my face when I realized he went so low because I can start another quest on having another huge steal. So far I think I've done a fine job on making Norfolk's running game relevant.

So I have the next stop: S23 NSFL draft. Another interesting story for me with equally interesting question: another low draft pick? I think I've ''done everything in my powers'' to make it happen. Not much TPE, running back isn't the main positional need for most of NSFL teams (I believe) and once again, almost non-existent activity on boards and discord. Honestly, I have a certain feeling that Skrills will be picked somewhere in mid draft (like 35-45) by a team I already had a rich history with. One way or another, this event will be an intriguing one for me and I hope Quanter wasn't picked too high so I have some motivation to make yet another steal.

Another interesting thing surrounding low draft positions is HoF itself. I believe outside 99th OV by Boss Tweed and S1 draft itself the lowest draft pick who made it into the hall was Darren Smallwood. He was picked 53th OV in the following draft. The idea of beating this feat and being picked even lower and then making into the hall in is really intriguing for me. Although I know it might be too hard. First of all, I need to whore out TPE. So I need a lot of money for that. I need to be in the right place and right time for that too, like it happened with Kulture Fulture. And also, I need to actually be picked lower than 53th overall. But hey, if not with Skrills, I can just continue with other player someday.

All in all, I have a good history in sim leagues when it comes to being slept on picked very low. But I have a feeling only this league can make me happy since for one reason or another my players are constantly being taken in mid to late rounds. And I hope Skrills was also taken low so one day I can brag about yet another steal that I created.

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