08-19-2018, 02:00 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-19-2018, 03:32 PM by manicmav36.)
1) PBE PT Task
2) Robbed: Write about why a team that failed to make the playoffs should have over somebody else. Can be completed at any point
The Yellowknife Wraiths were robbed. Yeah, I said it. Despite finishing third in the NSFC, the Wraith should have been the team facing off against the Baltimore Hawks in the NSFC championship game. While their 7-7 record may seem like the team is very middling, their stats are far more impressive than that of the Colorado Yeti, who finished with a record of 8-6. First and foremost, the finished with 380 points scored, while allowing 316, giving them a point differential of +64, giving them a differential 77 points higher than the Yeti, or nearly 6 points a game. Statistically, they finished in the top half of the league in nearly every team based statistic, including points scored, points allowed, total yards allowed, rushing yards per game, rushing yards allowed per game, and passing yards allowed per game. They finished fifth overall in both total offense and passing yards allowed per game. In fact, they finished higher than the Yeti in every category except for total yards (a difference of only 12 yards per game) and passing yards per game. Unfortunately for the Wraiths, the started the season with two key losses against the Hawks (by 7) and the Outlaws at home (by only 6) that dug them into a hole that proved too deep to dig their way out of.
3) Hate the player or the game: Tell us which team made the playoffs and shouldn't have, or which team didn't and should have? (Can be completed at any point)
Don’t get me wrong, the Yeti are a pretty good team. In fact, they gave us fits this season at times. In fact, they finished 8-6 for the fourth best record in the NSFL showing that they do in fact belong in the playoffs. However, upon closer inspection, that narrative begins to quickly unravel. Despite going 8-6, the Yeti finished the season with 333 points scored, and 347 points scored against. This give them a point differential of -13. That’s right, despite a winning record, they somehow managed to give up more points than they scored. They actually allowed more points, and scored less points than the Yellowknife Wraiths, who finished 7-7 with a point differential of +64. In fact, when you actually look at their team rankings, one has to wonder how they managed to even win 7 games, much less 8. They ranked in the top half in only 2 team categories, total yards and passing yards per game (both ranked 4th). They finished in the bottom half of the league in points scored against, total yards allowed, rushing yards, rushing yards allowed, and passing yards allowed. They scored over 35 points exactly twice, both at home against the Liberty and the Otters, while allowing over 35 points scored 4 times. These are not the hallmarks of a playoff team.
4) Playoff Series MVP: Choose an MVP for one of the playoff series and write about why you chose them. Must be completed after the playoff series you write about
For playoff series MVP, I chose Baltimore Hawks running back Owen Taylor for the NSFC Championship game between the Baltimore Hawks and the Colorado Yeti. Yes, I chose myself, leave me alone. Owen Taylor was named offensive player of the game in that contest, and rightfully so. A model of consistency, Taylor carried the ball a ridiculous 35 times, and finished with 149 yards on the ground and a touchdown. Despite a long run of only 11 yards, he was able to finish the game with a 4.3 yards per carry average. This total actually set the record for most rushing yards in a playoff game, ever. His sustained output was a huge factor in the controlling the clock and that control is a big reason the Hawks came away with the win. That’s not all though, as Taylor also contributed through the air as he finished the game with 2 receptions for a game-breaking 9 whole yards. Taylor was not slouch in the pass protection department as well, as he finished with 3 pancakes and 0 sacks allowed. As a whole Taylor finished the playoffs with 238 yards on 53 carries for a nearly 4.5 yards per carry and 3 touchdowns.
2) Robbed: Write about why a team that failed to make the playoffs should have over somebody else. Can be completed at any point
The Yellowknife Wraiths were robbed. Yeah, I said it. Despite finishing third in the NSFC, the Wraith should have been the team facing off against the Baltimore Hawks in the NSFC championship game. While their 7-7 record may seem like the team is very middling, their stats are far more impressive than that of the Colorado Yeti, who finished with a record of 8-6. First and foremost, the finished with 380 points scored, while allowing 316, giving them a point differential of +64, giving them a differential 77 points higher than the Yeti, or nearly 6 points a game. Statistically, they finished in the top half of the league in nearly every team based statistic, including points scored, points allowed, total yards allowed, rushing yards per game, rushing yards allowed per game, and passing yards allowed per game. They finished fifth overall in both total offense and passing yards allowed per game. In fact, they finished higher than the Yeti in every category except for total yards (a difference of only 12 yards per game) and passing yards per game. Unfortunately for the Wraiths, the started the season with two key losses against the Hawks (by 7) and the Outlaws at home (by only 6) that dug them into a hole that proved too deep to dig their way out of.
3) Hate the player or the game: Tell us which team made the playoffs and shouldn't have, or which team didn't and should have? (Can be completed at any point)
Don’t get me wrong, the Yeti are a pretty good team. In fact, they gave us fits this season at times. In fact, they finished 8-6 for the fourth best record in the NSFL showing that they do in fact belong in the playoffs. However, upon closer inspection, that narrative begins to quickly unravel. Despite going 8-6, the Yeti finished the season with 333 points scored, and 347 points scored against. This give them a point differential of -13. That’s right, despite a winning record, they somehow managed to give up more points than they scored. They actually allowed more points, and scored less points than the Yellowknife Wraiths, who finished 7-7 with a point differential of +64. In fact, when you actually look at their team rankings, one has to wonder how they managed to even win 7 games, much less 8. They ranked in the top half in only 2 team categories, total yards and passing yards per game (both ranked 4th). They finished in the bottom half of the league in points scored against, total yards allowed, rushing yards, rushing yards allowed, and passing yards allowed. They scored over 35 points exactly twice, both at home against the Liberty and the Otters, while allowing over 35 points scored 4 times. These are not the hallmarks of a playoff team.
4) Playoff Series MVP: Choose an MVP for one of the playoff series and write about why you chose them. Must be completed after the playoff series you write about
For playoff series MVP, I chose Baltimore Hawks running back Owen Taylor for the NSFC Championship game between the Baltimore Hawks and the Colorado Yeti. Yes, I chose myself, leave me alone. Owen Taylor was named offensive player of the game in that contest, and rightfully so. A model of consistency, Taylor carried the ball a ridiculous 35 times, and finished with 149 yards on the ground and a touchdown. Despite a long run of only 11 yards, he was able to finish the game with a 4.3 yards per carry average. This total actually set the record for most rushing yards in a playoff game, ever. His sustained output was a huge factor in the controlling the clock and that control is a big reason the Hawks came away with the win. That’s not all though, as Taylor also contributed through the air as he finished the game with 2 receptions for a game-breaking 9 whole yards. Taylor was not slouch in the pass protection department as well, as he finished with 3 pancakes and 0 sacks allowed. As a whole Taylor finished the playoffs with 238 yards on 53 carries for a nearly 4.5 yards per carry and 3 touchdowns.
[OPTION]Johnny Snuggles || CB || Yellowknife Wraiths || Hall of Fame [OPTION]Height/Weight: 6'1", 205 [OPTION]Number: 21 [OPTION] Draft History: S13 #1 Overall [OPTION]=========================================== [OPTION]Trophy Case/Achievements:[OPTION] Ultimini Champs: S12 [OPTION] Defensive Rookie of the Year: S13 [OPTION] Pro Bowl: S14, S15, S16