7. Write 600 words or more on something about anything in the league that interests you. It could be related to statistics, a league issue that 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 600 words about your team’s participation on a Werewolf server or something.
Let's take a look back at my preseason predictions for S47 that you can find here.
Colorado Yeti (1 - 15)
My prediction for the Yeti was a record of 4-12 and finishing last place in the NSFC. The community viewed the Yeti similarly and also predicted them to finish last. With only one victory on the season, the performance of the Yeti was somehow even worse than expected. Hopefully with a good draft, the Yeti can make a quick turnaround.
Prediction Score: Off 3
Berlin Fire Salamanders (6-10)
My prediction for the Fire Salamanders was for just 5 wins and a sixth place finish in the NSFC. This again agreed with the community placement of the Fire Salamanders. So the season went about as expected. I count this one as a prediction win!
Prediction Score: Off 1 (4 Total)
Honolulu Hahalua (2-14)
I was a little more optimistic about the Hahalua's chances this season as I predicted 5 wins with a last place finish, matching the community's prediction. The first team to begin a full scale rebuild last season, it will be another season or two before Honolulu starts to see an improvement.
Prediction Score: Off 3 (7 Total)
Chicago Butchers (11-5)
One of my worst predictions of the season, I had the Butchers with only 7 wins and in 5th place in the NSFC for the season. This actually feel in line with most of the community as well but call it "Sim Luck" or misjudgment or whatever, Chicago outperformed expectation in a major way!
Prediction Score: Off 4 (11 Total)
New York Silverbacks (6-10)
With a preseason prediction of 7 wins for 6th place in the ultra competitive ASFC, I feel like this one is a win as well. The community gets this win as well though with the 6th place prediction.
Prediction Score: Off 1 (12 Total)
Sarasota Sailfish (7-9)
I predicted them with 8 wins and a 4th place finish. They ended up in 5th place but the win total was close. While the community didn't have a consensus ranking, they were rated 4th highest. So maybe a slight underperformance for the Sailfish.
Prediction Score: Off 1 (13 Total)
Yellowknife Wraiths (8-8)
I predicted an 8-8 finish (spot on!) but thought that would be good enough for 3rd place in the NSFC. The community was split between a 3rd and 4th place finish. Overall, just as expected again.
Prediction Score: EXACT (Off 13 Total)
Austin Copperheads (6-10)
The Copperheads underperformed based upon my predictions as I had them at 8 wins. However, the 5th place finish was as expected which also matched the community think tank.
Prediction Score: Off 2 (15 Total)
Cape Town Crash (9-7)
Another perfect win total prediction for me! However, the Crash ended up in 3rd place whereas I predicted a 2nd place finish like many members of the community. However, the Crash were able to make it to the Ultimus so I count that as a season well played!
Prediction Score: EXACT (Off 15 Total)
Baltimore Hawks (10-6)
Another prediction spot on! It's like my player is part of the NSFC or something! However, I still couldn't account for Chicago's success so the 2nd place finish was different than both my and the communities prediction of the Hawks topping the NSFC. One of these days, the Hawks will win a playoff game again too.
Prediction Score: EXACT (Off 15 Total)
Arizona Outlaws (12-4)
So I was off on this one. I did predict a good season with 10 wins, but I also claimed that would not be good enough for a playoff spot. Not only did Arizona make the playoffs, but a second consecutive Ultimus proved me wrong. The community expected this to happen though with many picking Arizona as the top team in the ISFL.
Prediction Score: Off 2 (17 Total)
New Orleans Secondline (11-5)
I feel good about this prediction. I had only 10 wins with a 3rd place finish. That almost lined up perfectly. The community was very split on New Orleans this season but it averaged out to a 3rd place finish so another expected outcome.
Prediction Score: Off 1 (18 Total)
San Jose SaberCats (13-3)
The regular season champions were the discounted team by the community as they were predicted to finish in 4th. My prediction had them in 2nd place with 10 wins though so I feel like I am bit vindicated with this one. Though in the end, neither prediction was all the accurate.
Prediction Score: Off 3 (21 Total)
Orange County Otters (10-6)
For the second season in a row, I thought the Otters would be able to put it all together and lead the ISFL. The result of missing the playoffs entirely was not expected by me or the community. While they were kind of close to the 12 wins I predicted for them, it still comes out as a loss on my end.
Prediction Score: Off 2 (23 Total)
So how did I do? Well, I managed to get win totals within less than 2 games on average with 3 teams being guessed spot on. How good is this? Not sure but maybe this could be a competition going forward! That could be fun!
Let's take a look back at my preseason predictions for S47 that you can find here.
Colorado Yeti (1 - 15)
My prediction for the Yeti was a record of 4-12 and finishing last place in the NSFC. The community viewed the Yeti similarly and also predicted them to finish last. With only one victory on the season, the performance of the Yeti was somehow even worse than expected. Hopefully with a good draft, the Yeti can make a quick turnaround.
Prediction Score: Off 3
Berlin Fire Salamanders (6-10)
My prediction for the Fire Salamanders was for just 5 wins and a sixth place finish in the NSFC. This again agreed with the community placement of the Fire Salamanders. So the season went about as expected. I count this one as a prediction win!
Prediction Score: Off 1 (4 Total)
Honolulu Hahalua (2-14)
I was a little more optimistic about the Hahalua's chances this season as I predicted 5 wins with a last place finish, matching the community's prediction. The first team to begin a full scale rebuild last season, it will be another season or two before Honolulu starts to see an improvement.
Prediction Score: Off 3 (7 Total)
Chicago Butchers (11-5)
One of my worst predictions of the season, I had the Butchers with only 7 wins and in 5th place in the NSFC for the season. This actually feel in line with most of the community as well but call it "Sim Luck" or misjudgment or whatever, Chicago outperformed expectation in a major way!
Prediction Score: Off 4 (11 Total)
New York Silverbacks (6-10)
With a preseason prediction of 7 wins for 6th place in the ultra competitive ASFC, I feel like this one is a win as well. The community gets this win as well though with the 6th place prediction.
Prediction Score: Off 1 (12 Total)
Sarasota Sailfish (7-9)
I predicted them with 8 wins and a 4th place finish. They ended up in 5th place but the win total was close. While the community didn't have a consensus ranking, they were rated 4th highest. So maybe a slight underperformance for the Sailfish.
Prediction Score: Off 1 (13 Total)
Yellowknife Wraiths (8-8)
I predicted an 8-8 finish (spot on!) but thought that would be good enough for 3rd place in the NSFC. The community was split between a 3rd and 4th place finish. Overall, just as expected again.
Prediction Score: EXACT (Off 13 Total)
Austin Copperheads (6-10)
The Copperheads underperformed based upon my predictions as I had them at 8 wins. However, the 5th place finish was as expected which also matched the community think tank.
Prediction Score: Off 2 (15 Total)
Cape Town Crash (9-7)
Another perfect win total prediction for me! However, the Crash ended up in 3rd place whereas I predicted a 2nd place finish like many members of the community. However, the Crash were able to make it to the Ultimus so I count that as a season well played!
Prediction Score: EXACT (Off 15 Total)
Baltimore Hawks (10-6)
Another prediction spot on! It's like my player is part of the NSFC or something! However, I still couldn't account for Chicago's success so the 2nd place finish was different than both my and the communities prediction of the Hawks topping the NSFC. One of these days, the Hawks will win a playoff game again too.
Prediction Score: EXACT (Off 15 Total)
Arizona Outlaws (12-4)
So I was off on this one. I did predict a good season with 10 wins, but I also claimed that would not be good enough for a playoff spot. Not only did Arizona make the playoffs, but a second consecutive Ultimus proved me wrong. The community expected this to happen though with many picking Arizona as the top team in the ISFL.
Prediction Score: Off 2 (17 Total)
New Orleans Secondline (11-5)
I feel good about this prediction. I had only 10 wins with a 3rd place finish. That almost lined up perfectly. The community was very split on New Orleans this season but it averaged out to a 3rd place finish so another expected outcome.
Prediction Score: Off 1 (18 Total)
San Jose SaberCats (13-3)
The regular season champions were the discounted team by the community as they were predicted to finish in 4th. My prediction had them in 2nd place with 10 wins though so I feel like I am bit vindicated with this one. Though in the end, neither prediction was all the accurate.
Prediction Score: Off 3 (21 Total)
Orange County Otters (10-6)
For the second season in a row, I thought the Otters would be able to put it all together and lead the ISFL. The result of missing the playoffs entirely was not expected by me or the community. While they were kind of close to the 12 wins I predicted for them, it still comes out as a loss on my end.
Prediction Score: Off 2 (23 Total)
So how did I do? Well, I managed to get win totals within less than 2 games on average with 3 teams being guessed spot on. How good is this? Not sure but maybe this could be a competition going forward! That could be fun!
DSFL S43 Draft - Round 4 Pick 30
ISFL S44 Draft - Round 1 Pick 12
S43 DSFL Pro Bowl
S44 DSFL Pro Bowl
S45 All Rookie Team
S48 ISFL Pro Bowl
S48 ISFL 2nd Team All-Pro
S49 ISFL Pro Bowl
S49 ISFL 1st Team All-Pro
Gemini Media Awards
14 Gemini Nominations
Best Article (Limited) - S43 "Do Penalties Really Matter?"
Best Author - S43, S44