Robbed: This year was supposed to be a year of fate and destiny for the Colorado Yeti. Some big upsets here and there got us in the position to be in the playoffs for the first time since the Season 1 playoffs. It has been a rough rebuild for the Yeti, but a win against the Outlaws and some wins against the Hawks and Otters put them in the running. There were some slight missteps that ended up keeping them out of the playoffs for the year. A win against the Outlaws the week after their drought breaking win could have put them in, as well as a home loss against the Otters that kept them out. If they had just not blown that lead we would be looking at a completely different playoff situation. Of course though, in the end it came down to one game and they choked it. Still a young team, they were unable to defeat the Baltimore Hawks, in a winner gets in game. In the end, the better team did make it though. However, this fiery push by the Yeti is sure to lead them to great things in the future. Look for this robbery to become a dynasty.
That Magic Moment: The magic moment of this playoffs had to be the amazing kick by Peg Leg to send the New Orleans Second Line into the Ultimus Game by beating the Orange County Otters. The Otters were the most recent dynasty of the league, winning three straight Ultimus games just 2 seasons ago. No one expected the recently rebuilding Second Line to take the game. It was a rough road for the Second Line, from the immediate failure as the Las Vegas Legion, to the mass retirement, to the rebrand, all leading up to this moment. As Leg swung back his, well, leg to kick in the game winning field goal with just 10 seconds left, everyone was on the edge of their seats. And when it went in, the millions of Second Line fans, or people rooting for the underdog, at home went crazy. In contrast, the Orange County fans in the stadium went silent. They couldn't believe their eyes. Arguably the greatest QB of all time, Mike Boss, was stunned on the sidelines. A last ditch effort by the Otters to win on a Jordan Yates run was stopped, and the Second Line went crazy. All because of Peg Leg.
Going to Disneyland!:The MVP of the Ultimus Game was without a shadow of a doubt Eric Kennedy. He absolutely tore the Second Line Secondary (someone should make a nickname for them. I don't know what, but something working Second Line and Second-ary together) to shreds. On only 5 catches he went for 116 yards for an average of 23.2 yards per reception. He also scored a vital touchdown that really put the Wraiths in the driver's seat which they would retain for the rest of the game, I will talk more about that later. But as for his trip to Disneyworld, it was nothing special. The obvious parades and such. But his choice to attend Disneyworld Animal Kingdom ended up being an odd experience for him. He found himself disliking the Everest Expedition ride, he didn't like the Yeti. He also did not like the Otter exhibit. The birds made him mad at some parts, reminded him too much of the Hawks. Fortunately for Eric, there were no SaberCats there, no Second Line (whatever that would be) and no one stole from him, so he did not have to deal with any Outlaws. Overall, he enjoyed himself. But he can never escape his NSFL rivals.
Championship Game Recap: The absolute and hands down best play of the Ultimus Game belongs to Eric Kennedy, as I mentioned before. He was clearly the Ultimus MVP in my opinion and a big part of that was his 3rd quarter touchdown that completely shifted the momentum of the game. With 12:53 left in the 3rd Quarter, on the Wraiths first drive of the half, he caught the ball and took it all the way in for a 36 yard touchdown catch. Kennedy is known to make big and clutch plays, and this was no exception. It changed the game from a one score 14-10 lead, to a 2 score 21-10 lead. The Wraiths would then score a field goal later in the quarter to make it a 14 point lead. It set the momentum in their favor. They put their foot on the gas pedal and never stopped going until they were Ultimus Champs. And you really have to hand it all to the success of Eric Kennedy. That one play changed the outcome of the entire game in my opinion and without it I am not even sure that the Wraiths would be the champs. It is for these reasons that was the best play of the game
That Magic Moment: The magic moment of this playoffs had to be the amazing kick by Peg Leg to send the New Orleans Second Line into the Ultimus Game by beating the Orange County Otters. The Otters were the most recent dynasty of the league, winning three straight Ultimus games just 2 seasons ago. No one expected the recently rebuilding Second Line to take the game. It was a rough road for the Second Line, from the immediate failure as the Las Vegas Legion, to the mass retirement, to the rebrand, all leading up to this moment. As Leg swung back his, well, leg to kick in the game winning field goal with just 10 seconds left, everyone was on the edge of their seats. And when it went in, the millions of Second Line fans, or people rooting for the underdog, at home went crazy. In contrast, the Orange County fans in the stadium went silent. They couldn't believe their eyes. Arguably the greatest QB of all time, Mike Boss, was stunned on the sidelines. A last ditch effort by the Otters to win on a Jordan Yates run was stopped, and the Second Line went crazy. All because of Peg Leg.
Going to Disneyland!:The MVP of the Ultimus Game was without a shadow of a doubt Eric Kennedy. He absolutely tore the Second Line Secondary (someone should make a nickname for them. I don't know what, but something working Second Line and Second-ary together) to shreds. On only 5 catches he went for 116 yards for an average of 23.2 yards per reception. He also scored a vital touchdown that really put the Wraiths in the driver's seat which they would retain for the rest of the game, I will talk more about that later. But as for his trip to Disneyworld, it was nothing special. The obvious parades and such. But his choice to attend Disneyworld Animal Kingdom ended up being an odd experience for him. He found himself disliking the Everest Expedition ride, he didn't like the Yeti. He also did not like the Otter exhibit. The birds made him mad at some parts, reminded him too much of the Hawks. Fortunately for Eric, there were no SaberCats there, no Second Line (whatever that would be) and no one stole from him, so he did not have to deal with any Outlaws. Overall, he enjoyed himself. But he can never escape his NSFL rivals.
Championship Game Recap: The absolute and hands down best play of the Ultimus Game belongs to Eric Kennedy, as I mentioned before. He was clearly the Ultimus MVP in my opinion and a big part of that was his 3rd quarter touchdown that completely shifted the momentum of the game. With 12:53 left in the 3rd Quarter, on the Wraiths first drive of the half, he caught the ball and took it all the way in for a 36 yard touchdown catch. Kennedy is known to make big and clutch plays, and this was no exception. It changed the game from a one score 14-10 lead, to a 2 score 21-10 lead. The Wraiths would then score a field goal later in the quarter to make it a 14 point lead. It set the momentum in their favor. They put their foot on the gas pedal and never stopped going until they were Ultimus Champs. And you really have to hand it all to the success of Eric Kennedy. That one play changed the outcome of the entire game in my opinion and without it I am not even sure that the Wraiths would be the champs. It is for these reasons that was the best play of the game