1) Playoff Predictions, Reviews:
The conference finals brought us two games where the teams with the worst record got through to the Ultimus Trophy game. In the NSFC conference final, Adriana Falconi led the Philadelphia Liberty to a hard-fought high scoring 47-34 win over the Chicago Butchers, while in the ASFC, the Arizona Outlaws thrashed the Orange County Otters 31-3, with Seer Zephyrous having a good day and getting offensive player of the game, courtesy of his 2 TD’s.
This means that (in my obvious lack of knowledge about the game), we will have a team that relies on the passing game vs a run heavy team. The key to the game will be Liberty’s various WR, that have been doing wonders in the playoffs. Combine that with the “Falconi Power”, and there’s a recipe for a title.
On the other side, the Outlaws will probably rely on their RB’s and immense OL to deal with the opponent, but I believe this game will be won in the air.
I predict another high scoring game, with Falconi throwing for 4 TD’s, leading the Liberty to the Ultimus Trophy, beating the Butchers 41-31, after trailing in the first half.
It will be a Final game well worthy of its name.
3) All about the QBs
Adriana Falconi vs Andrew Reese, a matchup that probably no one thought it would happen on this year’s final game. Coming from pretty similar seasons attempt and completion wise, Adriana managed to lead the league with 36 TD’s, passing for 500 yards more, vs Reese’s 20 TD’s.
But these stats come at a price for the Liberty QB, as she threw 15 INT, putting her on the league’s top 3 in this stat. Adriana’s good days are awesome, but when see needs to take risks, she’s way more prone to error than Reese, as the Outlaws can rely more on the running game if the passing game hits a wall. Will this mean that Reese will play it safe this Wednesday, trying to avoid sacks and the occasional INT? I don’t think so, I believe he’ll try to shine and lead his team to victory, but he’ll face some problems, especially in the second half, leading him to use his RB’s more and more.
But Adriana, being one of the S16 league MVPs will deal with the pressure of the big game better, and will lead the team to the win.
But, to be fair, we have to consider that, even though he will lose the Ultimus Cup, Reese will show that his team can trust him to be the captain of the ship.
The conference finals brought us two games where the teams with the worst record got through to the Ultimus Trophy game. In the NSFC conference final, Adriana Falconi led the Philadelphia Liberty to a hard-fought high scoring 47-34 win over the Chicago Butchers, while in the ASFC, the Arizona Outlaws thrashed the Orange County Otters 31-3, with Seer Zephyrous having a good day and getting offensive player of the game, courtesy of his 2 TD’s.
This means that (in my obvious lack of knowledge about the game), we will have a team that relies on the passing game vs a run heavy team. The key to the game will be Liberty’s various WR, that have been doing wonders in the playoffs. Combine that with the “Falconi Power”, and there’s a recipe for a title.
On the other side, the Outlaws will probably rely on their RB’s and immense OL to deal with the opponent, but I believe this game will be won in the air.
I predict another high scoring game, with Falconi throwing for 4 TD’s, leading the Liberty to the Ultimus Trophy, beating the Butchers 41-31, after trailing in the first half.
It will be a Final game well worthy of its name.
3) All about the QBs
Adriana Falconi vs Andrew Reese, a matchup that probably no one thought it would happen on this year’s final game. Coming from pretty similar seasons attempt and completion wise, Adriana managed to lead the league with 36 TD’s, passing for 500 yards more, vs Reese’s 20 TD’s.
But these stats come at a price for the Liberty QB, as she threw 15 INT, putting her on the league’s top 3 in this stat. Adriana’s good days are awesome, but when see needs to take risks, she’s way more prone to error than Reese, as the Outlaws can rely more on the running game if the passing game hits a wall. Will this mean that Reese will play it safe this Wednesday, trying to avoid sacks and the occasional INT? I don’t think so, I believe he’ll try to shine and lead his team to victory, but he’ll face some problems, especially in the second half, leading him to use his RB’s more and more.
But Adriana, being one of the S16 league MVPs will deal with the pressure of the big game better, and will lead the team to the win.
But, to be fair, we have to consider that, even though he will lose the Ultimus Cup, Reese will show that his team can trust him to be the captain of the ship.