(S37) PT #1

[shadyshoelace]

Oh boy, this is always a tough prompt because over the last three and a half (!!!) real-life years, I've interacted with so many incredible people that have made this an amazing place to be and it's hard to do them justice in a PT. But to try:

@timeconsumer, @Frick_Nasty, @Duilio05, @Baron1898, @terriblehippo, I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to be introduced to the league alongside. Those Marshals teams were something special.

@Daybe, @Bigred1580 listened to TC and took a chance on me in the first round, and I can't thank them enough for bringing me to Yellowknife. That move laid the foundation for my absolute favorite stretch of time to be a member of the ISFL, between being a player and GM. Other Wraiths deserve a shoutout too - not an exhaustive list, but @flyeaglesfly29, @manicmav36, @Trautner, @BaconBrother, @hihihi_62, @NicholasTheGreat, @CLG Rampage, @Air Crou, @ValorX77, @DarknessRising, @PMoney - the list could go on and on, and even more when you get to the tail end of my career - but those formative years together were a blast, no matter how many times we struggled through playoff disappointment after playoff disappointment before finally reaching the mountaintop.

And now on the Hawks, big thanks to Frick again and @Hallmonitor_20 for drafting me and building an amazing group of folks, including finally getting to team up with @infinitempg and @TomHanks and get to know @Trempale, @visceralpotamus, @King Jellyfish, @g2019, @MamaB, @captjanko, @stein, @Evok and also probably more.

[FootballIsCool]

Wow, these types of tasks are always the most difficult for me because there are too many to thank so I know that I'll forget some key people and for that I am sorry. 
Starting off, I would need to say @Kyamprac Thank you for your guidance and understanding when I was just joining the league. Even thought to you it might not have been a big deal, It was very impactful when I was just joining the league and left a lasting impression that I still appreciate the help a year and a half later. @82 You are a real one and my time in Portland would not be anything close to what it was without you. @zeagle1 @Faelax @Hordle @xtitanxmvpx @Vaelynn @overdoo @LSUFAN101  and GEOOOOOOOOOO and LBJ. You guys made portland into a fun place to hang and watch sims and never failed to bring the hype. 

@StadiumGambler I've been lucky enough to always be on your team and it's been amazing. You've always been someone who has pushed me to be the best I can even if it were just through silently earning for TPE lead. You're a stud in these leagues and deserve all the respect you have from your peers. 

Obligatory Sailfish thanks: You guys have been my ISFL family, even though I'm just approaching finishing my 10th season with the team. I can't imagine to be anywhere else, @sakrosankt @Frost  Thanks for bringing me in and laying the foundation for people to thrive, hang out and blow off steam. @abh89 @tMuse @Fronk @slate @LB3737  frost and sakro.  your leadership is what keeps people engaged and I have nothing but the most respect for all of you. You guys have made it a family and a great place to share each others triumphs and lows. @DeadlyPlayer @"Maglubiyet" @ImSatanJunior @platanocat @Michiganonymous @krazko 
@Unicorn @Jay_Doctor @FleshBagSoup @seal I love how everyone of you has embraced the league so much, we'd be missing a lot without you.


@katarn22 You sly counting SOB

[xQCFamous]

@IceBear32 is the user that comes to my mind and it's all just due to recent experiences. Ice really took it upon himself to make me feel very comfortable in the league, the introductions to the team were just phenomenal, and keeping on top of me to be the best version of me has been outstanding. I'm really proud and happy of the team I landed on and since this will be a big change for me as I haven't been in the league for quite a while, I'm hoping for some big things. IceBear I hope I can only make you proud and just really show you that I was worth taking the chance on. I know a lot of people may have told you I was a risky pick and I just want to be able to show them they are wrong and that I am going to be an elite pick. So yeah thank you for taking the chance on me <3

[moonlight]

I've met a lot of people over my 3ish years in this crazy league. I have to think about my first few GMs that I had in Orange County and in Portland. I think the first GM I had was gucci and he even made my first sig in this league. He was also a big part of me actually staying in this league. He drafted me, made me the starter and i had 3 great seasons in the DSFL. In the big leagues I met speculadora and eventually laser. They made my dream of a rushing quarterback combined with precise passing possible. I had so much fun and also won a lot of awesome awards and championships and they were a huge part of it. And my second player has a few people to thank like flyeaglesfly and PMoney with the Wraiths and IceBear and MMFlex who made Big Slammu a first ballot hall of famer.

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[mithrandir]

What a blessing the ISFL has been in my life over the last two and a half years. Especially through the pandemic, it gave me the opportunity to talk with so many wonderful people from all over the world. Early on in my ISFL career, @Jay_Doctor talked with me about the Lord of the Rings because of my username. Jay is one of the nicest people in the league and was my first sim league friend. He introduced me to the fantastic Tijuana Luchadores locker room, where I met so many great people. @SwankyPants31 is one of the funniest people in the league and he was a great co-GM. @slothfacekilla @Ben and @AL_GRINGO were all incredibly active in that locker room at the time and are so fun to chat with. @CalvinGolladay was the team's little bro, even though he was so intelligent and well-spoken we all just assumed he was in his twenties or thirties. I could write another thousand words on the topic, but since this is only a PT, let me wrap up with saying all the people involved in Tijuana, NOLA, ISFL GM chat, Dotts team, awards and All-Pro discussions, thanks for your contributions to the league. It's been fun.

[Fordhammer]

I'll shout-out the people in the football channel in discord. Big edd, Oles, mobi, spec, shady, Teyon, Thiath, Numbers, and lots of others I'm sure I'm forgetting. It's a fun group that does a pretty good job of giving each other a hard time about everyone's teams, while also being fairly knowledgeable about the NFL. When I first joined the league, it was mostly in general chat that we talked about sports if I recall correctly. We used to clog up the main channel on Sundays. Then we had a sports channel, which was also primarily NFL talk. At last we got a football channel, which then had rant added to the end. After some time the rant was taken away and then I think added back. Anyway, all that to say that I really enjoy giving everyone crap their and receiving a lot in return, mostly for being a Pats fan. Looking forward to another regular season chatting with everyone.

[Dindog]

Alright something nice about another user let’s see we’ll I’m that’s hard… lol but I’m all seriousness the individuals I would like to shout out would be the GMs that I had over with the Minnesota grey ducks. First off good ol painted and ice bear. They are probably the only reason I ended up staying active here in sim leagues. They just led that Minnesota locker room to be a super chill place to be and really hyped up game days and just made it fun. Pretty rad if you ask me. Then Tuba came and continued that tradition and even shared some fantasy foosball resources so thank you for that. Next came NC who’s been pretty awesome and I appreciate the random check ins they do, it’s pretty nice. Then came Rep who’s been doing an absolute stellar job leading the minny locker room. They’ve been an absolute stud since they came to the league. Welp that’s all I got for now!

[TheSparkyDee]

A good user… hmm. Well I have a few people in mind. I can not thank enough people here so I will start with @TheCC. He was the person who kept me around for my whole career in the DSFL and ISFL. Basically would not be here if he did not draft me in DSFL for rhe Minny Ducks. The fact is here in Minnesota he did not draft me. But in Chicago he did. He actually drafted me. He got to keep his “Star” Wide Receiver and got to live his whole career under CC reign in both Minny and Chicago. CC has been a great dude to me and to all of us new to ISFL. He helped me so much along my way as a player. Great friend and GM, I would go to war for him. But probably forget to update so I could not help him at that much. He will have to remind me if there is war so I can update! Thank you CC!

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[GlimsTC]

@Chucky THIS MAN, is quite possibly one of the best GMs in the entire league. I have never seen someone put in as much work as he has with keeping people involved with the league and team, as well as helping out with sim testing and all sorts of other things that he doesn't have to do, but does it anyway because he's just such a damn nice guy. It's such an absolute pleasure an honor to be able to work alongside with him, and I'm glad that coming back and taking the reigns at Bondi Beach has given me the opportunity to do this with him.

@Starboy @Buttersqauch101 I say it every time and I'll keep saying it, you two are the best. I'm extremely lucky to have met the both of you in this league and so glad we continue to talk all the time. I don't have a lot of people in my life that I get to call close friends, but I have and always will continue to consider you guys exactly that. Can't wait to eventually meet up with you guys one day finally!