(S46) PT #4 - Kicking Into High Gear

[crazylemire]

So for Austin Cooperheads which I have now been apart of for multiple seasons and coming off a championship winning season last year where no one thought we could pull it off we started season off hot being a team putting on a lot of upsets and are gelling together really nicely we are currently 1st place in the ASFC being a very good all around team on the offensive side of the game being 4th in league in both passing and running, for the 2nd most yards in the league on defensive side of the game we are even more stellar giving up the least yards in the whole league with also the least passing yards in the whole league though we give up the 7th most rushing yards in league there is a bit of hole there so we will be extra weary on that and watch for teams too try and expose us there. I think we have a good shot at getting back too back championships

[caleb.grim]

The Baltimore Hawks have been the best team in the ISFL through 13 weeks and have clinched the number 1 seed in the NSFC with three games still to go. The Hawks success has been a bit of a surprise but the defense has been playing lights out. We have the #1 scoring defense and have been allowing less than a touchdown per game in the second half. The defense has been stopping teams at one of the highest rates in the ISFL allowing only ~30% conversation rates on 3rd down along with forcing a plethora of turnovers (and even returning quite a few for touchdowns).

The offense has been able to take advantage of a lot of the opportunities as Baltimore also has the #1 scoring offense! Anakin Skywalker has been the engine of the offense along with steady, if not explosive, play from QB Preston Beatz.

If all goes well, the Hawks should have a good shot at the Ultimus before the season is done!

[DoubleDub]

I think this week's results have more than squashed NOLA's chance at a fairytale run that ends up with them sneaking into the playoffs. At the start of the season it was defensively that we were being let down and the trade did a bit to help stem the flow from that point of view.

Now we are just struggling to put together a clean game, a lot of turnovers and a lot of penalties which comes with being a relatively low tpe team. We have also been struggling in the red zone which probably comes down to just missing that 2nd solid RB that it seems all teams have. For example Arizona have Nedelko but a solid BMP behind him - both scored against us in Week 13.

Still a positive season taking a step in the right direction, a deep draft so should still be able to pick up some users that can help us.

[yonggarius]

At 6-4, the Minnesota Grey Ducks are in the driver's seat of DSFL North conference. And although there is a fierce playoff battle between the Grey Ducks, the Kansas City Coyotes and tbe London Royals will most likely continue until the end of regular season, I believe the Grey Ducks will be able to come out of this competion on top, and go on to win the ultimini. The team has very strong offense, with active, 100+ TPE players on every position except tight end, with most offensive positions including offensive line having multiple such players. And on the defensive side, the Grey Ducks have very strong front 7, with 6 of those players being active, and the secondary, where all players have more than 150 TPE. The Grey Ducks roster will only improve on from here on, as they have recently replaced their inactive 50TPE LB4 with trade deadline waiver add Robot Sunfish, and will be adding more fresh players and have their existing ones improve on their TPE.

[caravaggio]

The race for the playoffs and title is very hot, with a very tight finish at the end, especially in the ASFC. Half the conference is within 2 games of first place with only 3 games remaining, and anyone could be in the driver’s seat with home field advantage throughout the playoffs.

For the Orange County Otters specifically, there is muted hope that this is our year, and that we can turn the corner and finally win the championship. They have not made the playoffs in 5 seasons, and they are due. With the highest TPE in the league in total, per player, total offense, and total defense, they must be the odds on favorite to win, right? With the help of an entirely human offensive line, they have the cap space to have over 4000 TPE more than the next team, and they need to turn that into a deep run or the last 3 seasons of building might look like a waste. There’s lots of regression happening next season, and this is the best window for a while. It will be fun to watch.

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[captainsb]

The ISFL is a nail race for sure. Now if only that snail finally decides to go forward is the question. We don't have good odds to have a winning season let alone a chance to the playoffs. We for some reason only win during the special events - double headers and color rush. We are undefeated then and winless in regular streams. I have no idea why? LOL. Our team though isn't worrying and are looking to keep our team better and more focused. This just means we get a better draft position this coming draft and with a bigger class we are hoping this will lead to further success. We also get our key linebacker LeHarm James back! Having LHarm back will definitely give us a nice jolt as the team really needs our defensive leader back to the locker room. The team is like a snail and slowly improving but unlike other teams we are not focusing really on this season but for the next 2-3 seasons. We had some unfortunate inactivity but we will be back!

[ComebackZak]

Written option: The ISFL is like a snail race – you never really know who is going to win until the end. How is your team faring in the Ultimus race this season? What have been your team's keys for success, and why do you believe that you have a chance at the title? If you have already started looking ahead to the offseason, what do you think your team needs to improve for future success?

The New York Silverbacks are having a very unlucky season this season. We are putting together a win streak too little too late I believe which is truly a shame since I am in my first regression season. My player is having a good year after a bit of a rough start and my poor brother, who is quarterback Blaine Falco, is having another awful season. I still don't understand why Falco is having the career he is having but it definitely bums me out. I think the keys to our success is maintaining most of the possession during the game since our defense has been struggling a bit at times this season. We also have turned the ball over a good amount this year offensively (a lot of interceptions) but I think if we run the ball 18-22 times that is sufficient to maintain possession and put us in a good position to score every game. I do think if we improved our offensive line that we would see a lot more success in New York. Taylor gets sacked so much every season and if we could reduce that number down I really think we could do more in the pocket as well as hopefully help the run game a bit more too.

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[Tmoney6996]

New Orleans is having a middling year, but I think that's kind of what we expected for the team this season. I think the team was aiming to improve on last seasons 5 win total and get to 6, and while that's still possible, it seems like a stretch at the moment. To that end though, the recent trade to acquire Liv and Billy Jor-El from HON has reinvigorated the locker room, and has been tuned in for our next few seasons. I truly don't think our team has many holes at the moment in terms of missing talent, its now more about making sure we're maximizing our players in the right spot or scheme. I think this offseason and next will be key for how long NOLA can keep their proverbial window open, but I would expect them to be active in free agency, and hopefully come out swinging in the draft to help fill in the few needs they have, and to help set up the team for continued success.

[Jimi64]

Despite a recent loss to Chicago, the Otters are still primed to be a major contender in the postseason. Part of the reason we are in this position is because my recently retired player, Eliot Bukowski, is playing like arguably the best kicker in the league. But besides that special teams excellence, the team has done well on both sides of the ball. Previous iterations of the Otters seemed to only show strength on one side of the ball or the other, despite the TPE levels. However, you need both to be a championship team. Bannings and Shrub are producing points, and the defense is forcing stops and creating key turnovers. I am elated at the opportunity to contend during this last season of my kicker, considering when I joined the Otters, we were in an old spot of sort of rebuilding, but with some high TPE veterans still on the roster. Our GM's have done well in the draft and free agency to create a solid foundation of young talent that I'm sure will aid the Otters for seasons to come.

[SensibleDictator]

For this season, the Portland Pythons have not fared too well in all honesty. However, we are a very young team who can only increase in talent. With the likes of Jonathan Irons, Brad Woof, and Tyler Higbee II all consistently earning tpe and nearing that max 250 tpe mark for dsfl, this Portland team can be a problem in the next 2 years. To improve our chances at the Ultimus race for next season, we need more players to push towards that 250 tpe boundary and we also need some more defensive help. With a good draft and waiver pickups, this Portland team can see a heavy increase in their chances at winning, or at least competing, for the ultimus within these next few seasons. All our team needs is a few more adds of players who are willing to push to that 250 tpe boundary and we will be set to at least challenge for the ultimus.