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11. Trades
The Orange County Otters featured a new duo that they hoped would take over the NSFL. This duo featured Vinny Valentine and Sunnycursed. It certainly helped their QB as he threw 4428 yards, 34 touchdown passes, and 10 interceptions. His passer rating was also a career high of 100.7. Vinny Valentine led the league with 1392 receiving yards and was second with 12 receiving TDs. Sunnycursed had 1326 receiving yards, and 8 touchdown catches. While this was a productive partnership for all involved, Sunnycursed has voiced his malcontent with the arrangement, feeling that Valentine had stepped on his mojo, that he was the better receiver and so on.
In the playoffs, this feud may have had a factor in the devastating home playoff loss to the Outlaws as the Otters lost 31-3 at home. This loss was certainly not on talent disparity as the Otter had a league leading 10-3 record. This was a failure on both sides of the football. Showbiz had his worst performance of the year and this spat between his top two receivers certainly could have played a factor in this devastating loss. Now looking towards the offseason, it looks like they are guaranteed to lose either one or possibly both of these receivers.
This is not welcome news as young quarterback Franklin Armstrong is being called up for S17 and his NSFL debut. (228 words)
12. Sit down with a star: I interviewed @nunccoepi
1. What is the expectation in the Hawks locker room on how you guys can get back to the big game in S17?
The expectations are still high. We need to continue to identify and build on our weaknesses--right now, namely, defensive line. And we'll continue to play to our strengths as well. Right now thats our offense, and the good news is that Havran is only getting better.
2. Are there any defensive beasts in the S17 draft that you hope to play alongside in a Hawks uniform?
You know, I've been taking some time off since the last game. This is only the second time in my ten year career that I haven't made the playoffs. So all this time off has been actually pretty nice for a creaky veteran. So I haven't had a chance to check out the up and comers yet. Although I'm looking forward to it. I've heard there's some real talent there.
3. Is Alto gonna retire at some point?
Of course. None of us can escape it. I reckon I've got no more than two seasons left in me. Hopefully I'll go out in a good spot but it's odd to be finally looking retirement square in the face and almost be able to count down the days.
4. What steps does Havran have to take in order to reach the next step in his development?
Havran needs to keep doing exactly what he's been doing. I'm not worried about him at all. In fact he really didn't have a bad season at all. We just need to get him and the whole offense back on the field as quickly as possible. that's our focus for the season.
13. Sit down with a fan: Questions from @nunccoepi
1. The Otters have now seen possibly their greatest hiatus from winning championships in their team’s history. What does this mean for the Otters?
The Otters have had a little drought in championships. The Otters are currently looking at the future and trying to build another dynasty. They have a plethora of young talent including myself Franklin Armstrong, Lanzer Grevious, Apollo Reed, and AJ Lattimer, among others. These players have all taken close to min deals to allow the GM to go to Free Agency for extra talent.
2. Your top WRs are both testing FA and Gus TT Showbiz tested FA before re-signing with the Otters. How will you fit into this offense with another star QB and will there be any weapons for you to throw to?
As for V. Valentine and Sunnycursed testing FA, I cannot comment on that. Discussions with them are behind closed doors and it’s not my place as a player to say much about that or what my GMs are thinking. I will say that I hope to play with at least one of them next season.
3. How do you feel about the Tijuana Luchadores winning their sixth championship, a feat no team has accomplished in either league to date? And does that taint your experience with the DSFL at all?
It was not an easy task to get to three straight ultiminis. The S14 championship will stay with me. That team was special on both sides of the football and it was awesome beating the Luchadores in that game. As for losing two straight Ultiminis after that, it’s certainly not the way I would have wanted it to end! My last game in the DSFL was an Ultimini was a loss to the Luchadores and that will always stay with me.
4. What are your goals on the field this season and for the duration of your career?
I want to be a Hall of Famer. To do that, I will need both stats and Ultimus’s. I look forward to the challenge. I hope to have a long career in the NSFL and the exciting part is, I have no idea what will happen! The key is to have a good rookie season. I’m hoping for over a 90 passer rating, 3500 yards and 30 TDs.
11. Trades
The Orange County Otters featured a new duo that they hoped would take over the NSFL. This duo featured Vinny Valentine and Sunnycursed. It certainly helped their QB as he threw 4428 yards, 34 touchdown passes, and 10 interceptions. His passer rating was also a career high of 100.7. Vinny Valentine led the league with 1392 receiving yards and was second with 12 receiving TDs. Sunnycursed had 1326 receiving yards, and 8 touchdown catches. While this was a productive partnership for all involved, Sunnycursed has voiced his malcontent with the arrangement, feeling that Valentine had stepped on his mojo, that he was the better receiver and so on.
In the playoffs, this feud may have had a factor in the devastating home playoff loss to the Outlaws as the Otters lost 31-3 at home. This loss was certainly not on talent disparity as the Otter had a league leading 10-3 record. This was a failure on both sides of the football. Showbiz had his worst performance of the year and this spat between his top two receivers certainly could have played a factor in this devastating loss. Now looking towards the offseason, it looks like they are guaranteed to lose either one or possibly both of these receivers.
This is not welcome news as young quarterback Franklin Armstrong is being called up for S17 and his NSFL debut. (228 words)
12. Sit down with a star: I interviewed @nunccoepi
1. What is the expectation in the Hawks locker room on how you guys can get back to the big game in S17?
The expectations are still high. We need to continue to identify and build on our weaknesses--right now, namely, defensive line. And we'll continue to play to our strengths as well. Right now thats our offense, and the good news is that Havran is only getting better.
2. Are there any defensive beasts in the S17 draft that you hope to play alongside in a Hawks uniform?
You know, I've been taking some time off since the last game. This is only the second time in my ten year career that I haven't made the playoffs. So all this time off has been actually pretty nice for a creaky veteran. So I haven't had a chance to check out the up and comers yet. Although I'm looking forward to it. I've heard there's some real talent there.
3. Is Alto gonna retire at some point?
Of course. None of us can escape it. I reckon I've got no more than two seasons left in me. Hopefully I'll go out in a good spot but it's odd to be finally looking retirement square in the face and almost be able to count down the days.
4. What steps does Havran have to take in order to reach the next step in his development?
Havran needs to keep doing exactly what he's been doing. I'm not worried about him at all. In fact he really didn't have a bad season at all. We just need to get him and the whole offense back on the field as quickly as possible. that's our focus for the season.
13. Sit down with a fan: Questions from @nunccoepi
1. The Otters have now seen possibly their greatest hiatus from winning championships in their team’s history. What does this mean for the Otters?
The Otters have had a little drought in championships. The Otters are currently looking at the future and trying to build another dynasty. They have a plethora of young talent including myself Franklin Armstrong, Lanzer Grevious, Apollo Reed, and AJ Lattimer, among others. These players have all taken close to min deals to allow the GM to go to Free Agency for extra talent.
2. Your top WRs are both testing FA and Gus TT Showbiz tested FA before re-signing with the Otters. How will you fit into this offense with another star QB and will there be any weapons for you to throw to?
As for V. Valentine and Sunnycursed testing FA, I cannot comment on that. Discussions with them are behind closed doors and it’s not my place as a player to say much about that or what my GMs are thinking. I will say that I hope to play with at least one of them next season.
3. How do you feel about the Tijuana Luchadores winning their sixth championship, a feat no team has accomplished in either league to date? And does that taint your experience with the DSFL at all?
It was not an easy task to get to three straight ultiminis. The S14 championship will stay with me. That team was special on both sides of the football and it was awesome beating the Luchadores in that game. As for losing two straight Ultiminis after that, it’s certainly not the way I would have wanted it to end! My last game in the DSFL was an Ultimini was a loss to the Luchadores and that will always stay with me.
4. What are your goals on the field this season and for the duration of your career?
I want to be a Hall of Famer. To do that, I will need both stats and Ultimus’s. I look forward to the challenge. I hope to have a long career in the NSFL and the exciting part is, I have no idea what will happen! The key is to have a good rookie season. I’m hoping for over a 90 passer rating, 3500 yards and 30 TDs.