Root for the Underdog - Ultimus
The Baltimore Hawks are the underdogs in the Ultimus, a position they have quite famously found themselves in back in Seasons Two and Three. I am very safely predicting that Baltimore will do better this year than the last times they attempted to win it all, and potentially well enough to win. On paper, NOLA is just a deeper team, with 2 good CBs as opposed to Baltimore’s 1, and 2 very capable WRs (as opposed to Baltimore’s 1 top of the league talent). However, the difference comes down to QB, where Baltimore has a huge advantage. Avon Blocksdale just doesn’t make mistakes. This year, he played the 3rd best season in the history of the league (with the best season ever also held by him). He fumbled 0 times on his small number of sacks, limited interceptions, yet still had no problem leading scoring drives. If he can keep this pace up for 3 more years (an admittedly tall order), he will easily make the Hall of Fame. That’s not the kind of QB you want to go up against. Unfortunately, Borkus Maximus III is no slouch, either. He was the second-best QB this year, but while he may have been the better playmaker, he was also the bigger mistake-maker, risking a lot more turn overs, which I think could cost him the Ultimus.
PBE PT
http://probaseballexperience.jcink.net/ind...indpost&p=36639
Sit down with a star @OBESE
-Your rookie season, you were a beast with 558 yards and a touchdown. This year, you actually produced far less. What happened?
Indeed, that my rookie season was better when it comes to yards, but it is not like I have not grown in my second season. Im just a player and I play based on the situation and what the coach is asking to do. True that I did around 200 yards more last year than this year and the reason is not that I was not capable of doing it but the fact that I did not receive as many balls as last year as if you look at last seasons and this seasons receiving statistics then I got 20 less receives therefore I did less yards as well. Still managed to get 1 touchdown and significantly increased my defensive statistics and went from 12 pancakes in my first season to 27 this season.
-Your team had less success in the season and playoffs despite retaining a ton of talent. Why do you think they regressed?
To be honest I do not know. I don't want to blame our coaches and management for it although for me as a player it does feel like that as I think they could have used me more on the field for passing but it is what it is. Have to also add that sometimes when you have so much talent on the team you also have a lot of personalities on the team that not always match between each other and it can affect the game. Again not sure that happened but this is sport and you can be as talented you want but there always could be someone who will be a little bit better as talent is only 10% of the skill, rest is hard work.
-What are your expectations for your rookie year in the big leagues?
I am still young and I have a superior TE on the hawks, so I wont be the number one yet, so I dont want to predict nothing as predictions or expectations just make it harder or worse when you do not meet them. It is kind of like "Im living for today, not for tomorrow" as today I see what happens, but I do not know what is going to happen tomorrow. I mean I do have like general expectations to have a decent season for the field time and opportunities given, but Im not putting them no where high.
-How long do you think Blocksdale will be the starter? Are you worried you will be spoiled on good QB play?
How long will Blocksdale be the starter is not for me to decide or even talk about. It will be based on three factors - managements decision, Blocksdales will and my growth. Of course I have met with guys, Blocksdale included, and we have talked about a lot of stuff and I have rough idea when it might happen but if he has not informed media about it, Im not gonna be the one to do it for him. And about me being spoiled by a good QB, no Im not worried at all as I look at myself to be a professional who does not get too cocky especially about so called "child plays" that are easy and everyone could do it. I will do my job and good QB just makes my job easier.
Playoff SUmmary
This year gave us three very close playoff games. In the NSFC, the Colorado Yeti traveled to Baltimore for what many considered a foregone conclusion. However, Colorado scored 2 touchdowns in the first quarter and wound up in the lead, and didn’t fall behind until the final twenty minutes of the game when Baltimore went up 35-28. Applehort played a great game in his first playoff appearance, throwing 3 touchdowns against 1 interception and 1 safety. Unfortunately, the Baltimore machine was too efficient, and the Hawks moved on 40-34.
The AFSC was expected to be closer, but New Orleans went up 16-0 and never came close to giving up the lead. Veteran Mike Boss struggled all game, completing only 19 passes, with 25 incomplete and another 6 drop backs ending in sacks, one for a safety. Maximus played a rare clean game, throwing 0 interceptions, taking 0 sacks, and finding the end zone 4 times. The Second Line went on to win 39-21.
Finally, in the Ultimus, New Orleans hosted Baltimore as each team attempted a ring, making the 2nd consecutive Ultimus where both teams had yet to win a championship. Both teams managed to get their star running backs in the end zone twice. In the passing game, however, NOLA just got more done, with 372 yards, 2 TDs on 39 dropbacks compared to 353 yards, 1 TD on 48 drpobacks. NOLA won 37-24.
The Baltimore Hawks are the underdogs in the Ultimus, a position they have quite famously found themselves in back in Seasons Two and Three. I am very safely predicting that Baltimore will do better this year than the last times they attempted to win it all, and potentially well enough to win. On paper, NOLA is just a deeper team, with 2 good CBs as opposed to Baltimore’s 1, and 2 very capable WRs (as opposed to Baltimore’s 1 top of the league talent). However, the difference comes down to QB, where Baltimore has a huge advantage. Avon Blocksdale just doesn’t make mistakes. This year, he played the 3rd best season in the history of the league (with the best season ever also held by him). He fumbled 0 times on his small number of sacks, limited interceptions, yet still had no problem leading scoring drives. If he can keep this pace up for 3 more years (an admittedly tall order), he will easily make the Hall of Fame. That’s not the kind of QB you want to go up against. Unfortunately, Borkus Maximus III is no slouch, either. He was the second-best QB this year, but while he may have been the better playmaker, he was also the bigger mistake-maker, risking a lot more turn overs, which I think could cost him the Ultimus.
PBE PT
http://probaseballexperience.jcink.net/ind...indpost&p=36639
Sit down with a star @OBESE
-Your rookie season, you were a beast with 558 yards and a touchdown. This year, you actually produced far less. What happened?
Indeed, that my rookie season was better when it comes to yards, but it is not like I have not grown in my second season. Im just a player and I play based on the situation and what the coach is asking to do. True that I did around 200 yards more last year than this year and the reason is not that I was not capable of doing it but the fact that I did not receive as many balls as last year as if you look at last seasons and this seasons receiving statistics then I got 20 less receives therefore I did less yards as well. Still managed to get 1 touchdown and significantly increased my defensive statistics and went from 12 pancakes in my first season to 27 this season.
-Your team had less success in the season and playoffs despite retaining a ton of talent. Why do you think they regressed?
To be honest I do not know. I don't want to blame our coaches and management for it although for me as a player it does feel like that as I think they could have used me more on the field for passing but it is what it is. Have to also add that sometimes when you have so much talent on the team you also have a lot of personalities on the team that not always match between each other and it can affect the game. Again not sure that happened but this is sport and you can be as talented you want but there always could be someone who will be a little bit better as talent is only 10% of the skill, rest is hard work.
-What are your expectations for your rookie year in the big leagues?
I am still young and I have a superior TE on the hawks, so I wont be the number one yet, so I dont want to predict nothing as predictions or expectations just make it harder or worse when you do not meet them. It is kind of like "Im living for today, not for tomorrow" as today I see what happens, but I do not know what is going to happen tomorrow. I mean I do have like general expectations to have a decent season for the field time and opportunities given, but Im not putting them no where high.
-How long do you think Blocksdale will be the starter? Are you worried you will be spoiled on good QB play?
How long will Blocksdale be the starter is not for me to decide or even talk about. It will be based on three factors - managements decision, Blocksdales will and my growth. Of course I have met with guys, Blocksdale included, and we have talked about a lot of stuff and I have rough idea when it might happen but if he has not informed media about it, Im not gonna be the one to do it for him. And about me being spoiled by a good QB, no Im not worried at all as I look at myself to be a professional who does not get too cocky especially about so called "child plays" that are easy and everyone could do it. I will do my job and good QB just makes my job easier.
Playoff SUmmary
This year gave us three very close playoff games. In the NSFC, the Colorado Yeti traveled to Baltimore for what many considered a foregone conclusion. However, Colorado scored 2 touchdowns in the first quarter and wound up in the lead, and didn’t fall behind until the final twenty minutes of the game when Baltimore went up 35-28. Applehort played a great game in his first playoff appearance, throwing 3 touchdowns against 1 interception and 1 safety. Unfortunately, the Baltimore machine was too efficient, and the Hawks moved on 40-34.
The AFSC was expected to be closer, but New Orleans went up 16-0 and never came close to giving up the lead. Veteran Mike Boss struggled all game, completing only 19 passes, with 25 incomplete and another 6 drop backs ending in sacks, one for a safety. Maximus played a rare clean game, throwing 0 interceptions, taking 0 sacks, and finding the end zone 4 times. The Second Line went on to win 39-21.
Finally, in the Ultimus, New Orleans hosted Baltimore as each team attempted a ring, making the 2nd consecutive Ultimus where both teams had yet to win a championship. Both teams managed to get their star running backs in the end zone twice. In the passing game, however, NOLA just got more done, with 372 yards, 2 TDs on 39 dropbacks compared to 353 yards, 1 TD on 48 drpobacks. NOLA won 37-24.