05-31-2021, 10:05 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-03-2021, 04:44 AM by Asked Madden.)
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It has been a while since I wrote one of these. Taking advantage of the double payout is also a reason I am writing this, but I really need to get motivated to start writing again. I really enjoyed those detailed recaps I would do back in my first few seasons in the league. So many things have changed in between, but the most recent Unfiltered being almost a year ago is inexcusable. I guess I had settled on the few league jobs I had gotten, which may be the last I get, since I cannot seem to land another job. Going a bit inactive with life and work has hurt me, but man, there was some miscommunication with me being laid off without a warning or a notice. But I digress. It is what it is. Focusing only on the good stuff from now on. And oh boy did good stuff happen.
First of all, we managed to make the playoffs. Only in our third season in the league. We even managed to get a bye to the championship game. If they were real people, I am pretty sure Kroustis is somewhere out there celebrating Yellowknife winning the Ultimus, although he is still waiting for that Elysium induction ceremony. Blame Corona I guess.
But anyway, the first step in the right direction was made. Dewalt and High are doing great things for the team. And would you believe it, Tylus and Exilizer joined the team in free agency. While already having a very solid team, with most of the players either starting their peak or still being at it during season 29. Take my player, Skiuuup, for example. He has the least amount of TPE among Wide Receivers. ONE THOUSAND TPE IS THE LEAST A BERLIN WIDE RECEIVER HAS! Let that sink in for a moment. Skiuuup also has the least amount of TPE in ANY offensive skill position, except for Terry Yaki, what a name. But Yaki had an IA stint if I am not mistaken, so I will just forsake him. Just think about it for a second. That offence is stacked. Three wideouts above 1k TPE each, a QB a season after their peak, a RB1 still pre-regression, a TE that just hit regression. And the defence isn't bad either. Six players over 1k. And we are talking about a team whose oldest players are from season 22. Peaking at the right moment. It feels like the Yellowknife days. I just hope we win more than one Ultimus, and that we don't lose four Ultimus Bowls in a row.
I would really want to make a comment to the current state of the league, but I will only gloss over it, due to not being around for a while and not really knowing that is actually going on in the league. I read about some drama somewhere, but that is for another topic, and for others to see into and figure out. All I will ask you all for is to stop this league from evolving into the toxic sewer it is bound to become. Threads like the one I am refering to, which I'd rather hold any convo about in my DMs, are a big red flag for a new member. Especially when the ultimate goal of this league is to have fun. Maybe looking into the mirror, like I did here (shameless plug), will help. Look back at what you have done in the league people. If you have to apologize for something, do it. If you have to mend a bridge with someone, try to do it. But most importantly, try to look inward and accept your humanity. Accept you will make mistakes. And try to have some fucking fun. Life is a hot mess without having fun. But self-assessment is what helps us get better. Be the change you want to see in the world.
You can do better than that! Just put your mind to it! See you next time! Peace!
P.S.: Let me know down in the comments about whatever you want to see featured in the Unfiltered series.
It has been a while since I wrote one of these. Taking advantage of the double payout is also a reason I am writing this, but I really need to get motivated to start writing again. I really enjoyed those detailed recaps I would do back in my first few seasons in the league. So many things have changed in between, but the most recent Unfiltered being almost a year ago is inexcusable. I guess I had settled on the few league jobs I had gotten, which may be the last I get, since I cannot seem to land another job. Going a bit inactive with life and work has hurt me, but man, there was some miscommunication with me being laid off without a warning or a notice. But I digress. It is what it is. Focusing only on the good stuff from now on. And oh boy did good stuff happen.
First of all, we managed to make the playoffs. Only in our third season in the league. We even managed to get a bye to the championship game. If they were real people, I am pretty sure Kroustis is somewhere out there celebrating Yellowknife winning the Ultimus, although he is still waiting for that Elysium induction ceremony. Blame Corona I guess.
But anyway, the first step in the right direction was made. Dewalt and High are doing great things for the team. And would you believe it, Tylus and Exilizer joined the team in free agency. While already having a very solid team, with most of the players either starting their peak or still being at it during season 29. Take my player, Skiuuup, for example. He has the least amount of TPE among Wide Receivers. ONE THOUSAND TPE IS THE LEAST A BERLIN WIDE RECEIVER HAS! Let that sink in for a moment. Skiuuup also has the least amount of TPE in ANY offensive skill position, except for Terry Yaki, what a name. But Yaki had an IA stint if I am not mistaken, so I will just forsake him. Just think about it for a second. That offence is stacked. Three wideouts above 1k TPE each, a QB a season after their peak, a RB1 still pre-regression, a TE that just hit regression. And the defence isn't bad either. Six players over 1k. And we are talking about a team whose oldest players are from season 22. Peaking at the right moment. It feels like the Yellowknife days. I just hope we win more than one Ultimus, and that we don't lose four Ultimus Bowls in a row.
I would really want to make a comment to the current state of the league, but I will only gloss over it, due to not being around for a while and not really knowing that is actually going on in the league. I read about some drama somewhere, but that is for another topic, and for others to see into and figure out. All I will ask you all for is to stop this league from evolving into the toxic sewer it is bound to become. Threads like the one I am refering to, which I'd rather hold any convo about in my DMs, are a big red flag for a new member. Especially when the ultimate goal of this league is to have fun. Maybe looking into the mirror, like I did here (shameless plug), will help. Look back at what you have done in the league people. If you have to apologize for something, do it. If you have to mend a bridge with someone, try to do it. But most importantly, try to look inward and accept your humanity. Accept you will make mistakes. And try to have some fucking fun. Life is a hot mess without having fun. But self-assessment is what helps us get better. Be the change you want to see in the world.
You can do better than that! Just put your mind to it! See you next time! Peace!
P.S.: Let me know down in the comments about whatever you want to see featured in the Unfiltered series.
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