New Talent
Just before the Season 10 trade deadline, both teams that eventually made it to the Ultimus game made a deal to acquire a wide receiver from an unlikely conference rival. Baltimore acquired the most talented player from the Philadelphia Liberty, who also happened to be the GM. The Second Line traded with the Otters to acquire their star receiver who had set the record for receiving touchdowns the year prior, despite the fact that Orange County would be playing against them in the conference finals. Both teams were now armed with their offensive weapons. In the conference round, neither receiver really seemed to be a major difference-maker. Carlito Crush hauled in only three receptions for 40 yards, ranking him third in receiving yards for the team. Carter Bush was a bit more significant, hauling in 6 receptions for 78 yards, but couldn’t find the end zone despite all those opportunities. Both receivers stepped up for the big game, though. Crush caught 5 passes for 54 yards and a touchdown (the last one NOLA managed for over twenty minutes). Bush did a bit more, catching 7 passes for 102 yards and a TD, making him the most prominent receiver in the biggest game, and the clear bigger impact.
Playoff Review
Both first round matches turned out to be very close affairs. The Baltimore Hawks hosted the Colorado Rebuilders. Despite a final score of 28-37, it was both closer and not as competitive as the final score indicates. The Hawks scored on 7 different occasions, settling for field goals on 3 of them, whereas Colorado found the end zone all four times they got close, meaning that it was closer to a blowout than a Yeti win. However, Baltimore’s final 3 points came in the final minute when a punt would have had the same effect.
In New Orleans, a defensive battle was the big surprise, with a field goal from OC being the only points either team scored in the first half. So when NOLA found the end zone in the 3rd, it felt like game over. A field goal from NOLA in the 4th ended up clenching it.
The Ultimus was one hell of a game. NOLA, the visitor, took the early lead and held it for…the majority of the game, but 5 field goals from Turkleton and 2 touchdowns from Blocksdale were enough to overcome the lead. After a critical comeback drive stalled out, Baltimore won the game and their first championship.
That Magic Moment
It’s the 4th quarter of the Ultimus game. New Orleans, who took an early lead, now trails by 6. With 4:53, giving New Orleans the ball and a chance to win, with 4:48 seconds and 80 yards remaining. For the #1 offense in the league…child’s play. With plenty of time, the Second Line handed off to Smallwood for an 8 yard gain. It was clear that New Orleans was not at all worried about the clock. The play was followed by a 5 yard slant to DiMirio, brought down at the 33. With only 3:59 remaining and still 67 yards, Baltimore was beginning to hope the drive wouldn’t be fast enough, but a 21 yard rush by Maximus silenced those hopes. Only 46 yards remaining and 3:06 left on the clock, with all 3 timeouts remaining. Time was no longer a factor. Baltimore cranked up the pressure, forcing Maximus to throw away the ball on the next play, and forced a one yard loss on the next. Facing 3rd and 11, Maximus failed to connect with Smallwood. Then, on 4th and 11, facing elimination, rather than have the top passer in the league make a play, they hand it off to Smallwood, who rushed for 5 yards, leaving them 6 short.
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Just before the Season 10 trade deadline, both teams that eventually made it to the Ultimus game made a deal to acquire a wide receiver from an unlikely conference rival. Baltimore acquired the most talented player from the Philadelphia Liberty, who also happened to be the GM. The Second Line traded with the Otters to acquire their star receiver who had set the record for receiving touchdowns the year prior, despite the fact that Orange County would be playing against them in the conference finals. Both teams were now armed with their offensive weapons. In the conference round, neither receiver really seemed to be a major difference-maker. Carlito Crush hauled in only three receptions for 40 yards, ranking him third in receiving yards for the team. Carter Bush was a bit more significant, hauling in 6 receptions for 78 yards, but couldn’t find the end zone despite all those opportunities. Both receivers stepped up for the big game, though. Crush caught 5 passes for 54 yards and a touchdown (the last one NOLA managed for over twenty minutes). Bush did a bit more, catching 7 passes for 102 yards and a TD, making him the most prominent receiver in the biggest game, and the clear bigger impact.
Playoff Review
Both first round matches turned out to be very close affairs. The Baltimore Hawks hosted the Colorado Rebuilders. Despite a final score of 28-37, it was both closer and not as competitive as the final score indicates. The Hawks scored on 7 different occasions, settling for field goals on 3 of them, whereas Colorado found the end zone all four times they got close, meaning that it was closer to a blowout than a Yeti win. However, Baltimore’s final 3 points came in the final minute when a punt would have had the same effect.
In New Orleans, a defensive battle was the big surprise, with a field goal from OC being the only points either team scored in the first half. So when NOLA found the end zone in the 3rd, it felt like game over. A field goal from NOLA in the 4th ended up clenching it.
The Ultimus was one hell of a game. NOLA, the visitor, took the early lead and held it for…the majority of the game, but 5 field goals from Turkleton and 2 touchdowns from Blocksdale were enough to overcome the lead. After a critical comeback drive stalled out, Baltimore won the game and their first championship.
That Magic Moment
It’s the 4th quarter of the Ultimus game. New Orleans, who took an early lead, now trails by 6. With 4:53, giving New Orleans the ball and a chance to win, with 4:48 seconds and 80 yards remaining. For the #1 offense in the league…child’s play. With plenty of time, the Second Line handed off to Smallwood for an 8 yard gain. It was clear that New Orleans was not at all worried about the clock. The play was followed by a 5 yard slant to DiMirio, brought down at the 33. With only 3:59 remaining and still 67 yards, Baltimore was beginning to hope the drive wouldn’t be fast enough, but a 21 yard rush by Maximus silenced those hopes. Only 46 yards remaining and 3:06 left on the clock, with all 3 timeouts remaining. Time was no longer a factor. Baltimore cranked up the pressure, forcing Maximus to throw away the ball on the next play, and forced a one yard loss on the next. Facing 3rd and 11, Maximus failed to connect with Smallwood. Then, on 4th and 11, facing elimination, rather than have the top passer in the league make a play, they hand it off to Smallwood, who rushed for 5 yards, leaving them 6 short.
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