Sit-down with a star: Interview a player from a team that is not your own that is in the playoffs. You must ask them four questions and at least three must relate to the league in some way. YOU MUST POST THE QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS FOR CREDIT. (Can be completed at any point)
Interviewed by Brian Mills/Payton
1) How do you feel about your first season in the DSFL? Did you accomplish everything you set out to do?
I feel mostly good. I know that I got a bit of a late start (but not a slow one), so I felt a little behind for most of it. Also, I was disappointed that I've been kept out of the end zone all season. So, in that sense, I wish I had accomplished more. But hopefully I've done enough to prove to the NSFL that I'm the real deal and that I'm here to win a championship.
2)What was your favorite thing about being in the DSFL?
The development of new players. Although the skill level is certainly higher in the NSFL, there seems to be more parity and excitement surrounding new players and their development in the DSFL. You never really know what's coming next. Also, it's been cool to see some of the support from the NSFL guys who used to be in TIJ. That sense of camaraderie, even across teams and leagues is cool.
3)What are your goals for the NSFL? Any team you want to get drafted by?
I've said it all along, I want to be the best ever. First ballot HOF. I know there aren't ballots right now, but why can't I be the first first ballot HOF-er? Time will tell.
I haven't been very open about it publicly, but I'd love to go to NOLA. Great atmosphere there, and I like what they're doing. Baltimore could be another cool destination, but I'll be giving it my best wherever I go.
4)How was your playoff experience in the DSFL?
Too short. Frankly.
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Interview by a fan: I am a fan of Brian Mills I
That Magic Moment: Pick one moment from a playoff game and describe what made it so amazing to watch. (Must be completed after the game you write about)
Although many people, I'm sure, have detailed the incredible goal-line stand by the Otters as time wound down and assured the Ultimus would stay in Orange County, I found another play to be simply more *magical*. For the Philadelphia Liberty who have been doing everything possible to overcome the away field disadvantage (including 4 times as many penalties for 5 times as many yards as the Otters), nothing could have been more discouraging than giving up a touchdown early in the fourth quarter after holding their opponent out of the end zone for the entire previous quarter. Many teams would have hung their dejected heads for only a moment of self-displeasure before taking the field for another stand. Not the Liberty. They didn't even wait for their offense to get back on the field as Josh Garden returned the kick off over 100 yards for a touchdown that brought the game again within 3 points. Philly fans traveling well, the atmosphere in the arena was electric as the statement was made clear--the Philadelphia Liberty would not roll over and die so easily. Great players make big plays in big moments. And that's what this was. Although the Liberty had ample opportunities to even the score, even dropping the go-ahead touchdown pass with seconds left on the clock. It would not have been have been possible without that magic moment.
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Old Faces, New Places:Create a graphic for a player who changed teams during free agency this past off season and made the playoffs. Show how they've changed on their new team or what kind of impact they made for their new team. (Can be completed at any time)
Howard Miller leading his team to the Ultimini:
Interviewed by Brian Mills/Payton
1) How do you feel about your first season in the DSFL? Did you accomplish everything you set out to do?
I feel mostly good. I know that I got a bit of a late start (but not a slow one), so I felt a little behind for most of it. Also, I was disappointed that I've been kept out of the end zone all season. So, in that sense, I wish I had accomplished more. But hopefully I've done enough to prove to the NSFL that I'm the real deal and that I'm here to win a championship.
2)What was your favorite thing about being in the DSFL?
The development of new players. Although the skill level is certainly higher in the NSFL, there seems to be more parity and excitement surrounding new players and their development in the DSFL. You never really know what's coming next. Also, it's been cool to see some of the support from the NSFL guys who used to be in TIJ. That sense of camaraderie, even across teams and leagues is cool.
3)What are your goals for the NSFL? Any team you want to get drafted by?
I've said it all along, I want to be the best ever. First ballot HOF. I know there aren't ballots right now, but why can't I be the first first ballot HOF-er? Time will tell.
I haven't been very open about it publicly, but I'd love to go to NOLA. Great atmosphere there, and I like what they're doing. Baltimore could be another cool destination, but I'll be giving it my best wherever I go.
4)How was your playoff experience in the DSFL?
Too short. Frankly.
(226 words)
Interview by a fan: I am a fan of Brian Mills I
That Magic Moment: Pick one moment from a playoff game and describe what made it so amazing to watch. (Must be completed after the game you write about)
Although many people, I'm sure, have detailed the incredible goal-line stand by the Otters as time wound down and assured the Ultimus would stay in Orange County, I found another play to be simply more *magical*. For the Philadelphia Liberty who have been doing everything possible to overcome the away field disadvantage (including 4 times as many penalties for 5 times as many yards as the Otters), nothing could have been more discouraging than giving up a touchdown early in the fourth quarter after holding their opponent out of the end zone for the entire previous quarter. Many teams would have hung their dejected heads for only a moment of self-displeasure before taking the field for another stand. Not the Liberty. They didn't even wait for their offense to get back on the field as Josh Garden returned the kick off over 100 yards for a touchdown that brought the game again within 3 points. Philly fans traveling well, the atmosphere in the arena was electric as the statement was made clear--the Philadelphia Liberty would not roll over and die so easily. Great players make big plays in big moments. And that's what this was. Although the Liberty had ample opportunities to even the score, even dropping the go-ahead touchdown pass with seconds left on the clock. It would not have been have been possible without that magic moment.
(229)
Old Faces, New Places:Create a graphic for a player who changed teams during free agency this past off season and made the playoffs. Show how they've changed on their new team or what kind of impact they made for their new team. (Can be completed at any time)
Howard Miller leading his team to the Ultimini: