Prompt 7:
Glenn Smart had quite the career in the ISFL, despite never quite hitting the heights that may have been expected of him on an individual level. Starting out as a defensive end for the London Royals in the DSFL, Smart was a force to be reckoned with early on, finishing his rookie campaign with 13 sacks and 13 tackles for loss — being one of only two players to reach double digits for both. This came with nominations for Defensive Player of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year and Defensive End of the Year, although none of those awards would end up with him due to some exceptional performances from Bean Beanman and his teammate, CJ Sonjack — who swept up a huge number of awards between them.
The following season would be another dominant one for Smart, as he racked up 11 sacks, 14 TFL’s and 5 forced fumbles, as he wreaked havoc in the backfield for a second straight year in the DSFL. This would be one of his most dominant seasons, as he collected the Defensive End of the Year award, leading every relevant statline for the position and getting a clean sweep on the ballot. He was again nominated for Defensive Player of the Year but that award was never truly up for contention, as Xavier Walls of Portland had an absurd season at linebacker. Thankfully, at the second time of asking, Smart was able to get his hands on the Ultimini trophy, despite having an incredibly poor performance in the playoffs on a personal level, playing out of position at Linebacker for the majority of the postseason run. This would ultimately be his final appearance in the colours of London, as Arizona were to call him up at the end of the season, after taking him 4th overall in the ISFL draft in the previous off season.
This would see Smart move to Linebacker on a full time basis, lining up alongside some of the greatest defensive players to ever wear the red and black — Such as Wilf and L’Gazzy Burfict. While his first season in the ISFL was a little disappointing, as he found his feet on a new level of play, it would serve as the launchpad for a phenomenal run over the next 7 seasons, in which he would reach double digits for sacks in six of them. Despite Arizona being ever present in the ISFL playoffs, making multiple appearances in the Ultimus, they would fail to win until Season 37 - by which point Glenn Smart was already well into a decline — contributing just six sacks and 8 tackles for loss to the cause. With Smart then being well past his prime as the Outlaws headed into Season 38, they would then go on another phenomenal run and collect their second title, going back to back. This would ultimately be the end of the road and time for the emergence of Notso Smart in his place.
Despite never living up to his full potential, Glenn finished his ISFL career with 874 tackles, 60 TFL’s, 22 Forced Fumbles, 98 sacks, 4 interceptions and three safeties. He never recorded a defensive touchdown in 160 games. This placed him top 5 all time in multiple categories for the Outlaws. He also took home the Linebacker of the Year award in Season 34 and was in the conversation for league MVP and Defensive Player of the Year for much of the season, racking up 19 sacks and 15 TFL’s along the way. Ultimately, the most important awards were the three he contributed the least to: Two Ultimus crowns and an Ultimini with London. Everything else is just noise. On those grounds, his career was a huge success.
Glenn Smart had quite the career in the ISFL, despite never quite hitting the heights that may have been expected of him on an individual level. Starting out as a defensive end for the London Royals in the DSFL, Smart was a force to be reckoned with early on, finishing his rookie campaign with 13 sacks and 13 tackles for loss — being one of only two players to reach double digits for both. This came with nominations for Defensive Player of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year and Defensive End of the Year, although none of those awards would end up with him due to some exceptional performances from Bean Beanman and his teammate, CJ Sonjack — who swept up a huge number of awards between them.
The following season would be another dominant one for Smart, as he racked up 11 sacks, 14 TFL’s and 5 forced fumbles, as he wreaked havoc in the backfield for a second straight year in the DSFL. This would be one of his most dominant seasons, as he collected the Defensive End of the Year award, leading every relevant statline for the position and getting a clean sweep on the ballot. He was again nominated for Defensive Player of the Year but that award was never truly up for contention, as Xavier Walls of Portland had an absurd season at linebacker. Thankfully, at the second time of asking, Smart was able to get his hands on the Ultimini trophy, despite having an incredibly poor performance in the playoffs on a personal level, playing out of position at Linebacker for the majority of the postseason run. This would ultimately be his final appearance in the colours of London, as Arizona were to call him up at the end of the season, after taking him 4th overall in the ISFL draft in the previous off season.
This would see Smart move to Linebacker on a full time basis, lining up alongside some of the greatest defensive players to ever wear the red and black — Such as Wilf and L’Gazzy Burfict. While his first season in the ISFL was a little disappointing, as he found his feet on a new level of play, it would serve as the launchpad for a phenomenal run over the next 7 seasons, in which he would reach double digits for sacks in six of them. Despite Arizona being ever present in the ISFL playoffs, making multiple appearances in the Ultimus, they would fail to win until Season 37 - by which point Glenn Smart was already well into a decline — contributing just six sacks and 8 tackles for loss to the cause. With Smart then being well past his prime as the Outlaws headed into Season 38, they would then go on another phenomenal run and collect their second title, going back to back. This would ultimately be the end of the road and time for the emergence of Notso Smart in his place.
Despite never living up to his full potential, Glenn finished his ISFL career with 874 tackles, 60 TFL’s, 22 Forced Fumbles, 98 sacks, 4 interceptions and three safeties. He never recorded a defensive touchdown in 160 games. This placed him top 5 all time in multiple categories for the Outlaws. He also took home the Linebacker of the Year award in Season 34 and was in the conversation for league MVP and Defensive Player of the Year for much of the season, racking up 19 sacks and 15 TFL’s along the way. Ultimately, the most important awards were the three he contributed the least to: Two Ultimus crowns and an Ultimini with London. Everything else is just noise. On those grounds, his career was a huge success.
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