3. All about the QBs
My matchup here is slightly bias to my affiliation with the Saber Cats but Joilet Christ vs Franklin Armstrong from the Otters was slated to be a great one and they didn't disappoint. The Saber Cats were one of the streakiest teams this season by going on long winning streaks and then some droughts. The Otters were the typically Otters and Quarterback play was a major part of this. Joilet Christ was in MVP form in his final season and Armstrong was able to play effectively and efficiently. The stats in these games weren't overly impressive but i attribute that to the steller defenses that held Joilet to 229 yards and 0 tds and Armstrong to 210 yards with two tds. Overall it was a great matchup but was disappointing to see such a great player's career end this early in the playoffs but he put up a valiant effort with his aging supporting cast but Franklin Armstrong was able to rally the troops this game and was then able to carry them onto the Ultimas. Joilet Christ was known for his ability on the ground where he was able to rush for a touchdown and another 28 yards within this game while Armstrong had zero touchdowns and zero yards.
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19. Kickers are people too
The Hawks had a fairly decent playoff run with their kicker ForThe Brand playing a major role in his games. Although he started the playoffs shaky against the Butchers in a blowout he still went 4/6 which is better than some of our kickers in the league can say. His role as a kicker wasn't particularly necessary in the first game but his punts were primo with 8 punts for 423 yards and 3 punts landing inside the 20. His second game was stellar against the Wraiths in a tight 27-24 win. His kicks were on point this game going 3/3 on extra points and 2/2 on field goals. These kicks weren't easy with one being between 30-39 and one between 40-49, which was ultimately the winner. Once again his punts were great with 7 for 319 yards and 2 inside the 20. Although the Hawks came up short in the Ultimus ForThe Brand was perfect once again in this game going for 2/2 on extra points and nailing a 36 yarder. Punts were down slightly with 6 for 256 yards and only one with the 20. It was exciting seeing one of the best kickers/punters excelling in the playoffs and coming in clutch for the team when they really needed.
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7. Next year
It was obvious that the Saber Cats were snubbed this year as Joliet Christ lead them on a magical ride with his MVP worthy stats and the storylines that would've been straight out a movie had they won. This next season will be much different because of the positive changes and the draft process that will occur. This next season will see the Saber cats with a new QB at the helm who is a dual threat much like Joilet was in his prime. Although this team has been aging in the recent season they have drafted studs such as Brackenridge who looks to be the backbone of the defense for at least the next two seasons as he continues to progress on the field. This upcoming draft class also looks to be a great one and one of the larger ones in the recent history with the Saber Cats holding a few early picks which they hope to hit on. Free agency is where the Saber Cats can go to town, they need some firepower on both sides of the ball and i believe that they have the cap to do that and to possibly sway some lower tier guys into joining the squad overall. It is clear that this team has Ultimus aspirations because of their closing window and i believe that they have the ability to maneuver into at least one of them over the course of the next two seasons.
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9. Enemies
The obvious choice here would be Brayden Ennis but the two have grown closer throughout their time within the NSFL. Tyron Brackenridge's true number one enemy now is Takeda Okura, who is the safety for the Arizona Copperheads. Although Okura's stats aren't very good he still tries at least, which Tyron has some respect for but the two young safeties entered the league in the same draft class and have been compared ever since. Takeda was often valued for his blazing speed, which was about all he had but through training and work in the offseason Brackenridge is at his top speed and zips around the field like a wasp on a mission. The commitment for Okura has been lackluster at best, which many say led to his fall in the draft and Brackenridge often finds himself asking "why this guy here if he aint even goin work?". These two young safeties are practically polar opposites on and off the field, which often leads to the resentment and misunderstanding between the two. Lastly, Brackenridge has some advice for his peer on the defensive side of the ball. That if you want to make it in this league Takeda Okura you need to be more like Tyron Brackenridge because as everyone here knows Brack don't Crack.
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My matchup here is slightly bias to my affiliation with the Saber Cats but Joilet Christ vs Franklin Armstrong from the Otters was slated to be a great one and they didn't disappoint. The Saber Cats were one of the streakiest teams this season by going on long winning streaks and then some droughts. The Otters were the typically Otters and Quarterback play was a major part of this. Joilet Christ was in MVP form in his final season and Armstrong was able to play effectively and efficiently. The stats in these games weren't overly impressive but i attribute that to the steller defenses that held Joilet to 229 yards and 0 tds and Armstrong to 210 yards with two tds. Overall it was a great matchup but was disappointing to see such a great player's career end this early in the playoffs but he put up a valiant effort with his aging supporting cast but Franklin Armstrong was able to rally the troops this game and was then able to carry them onto the Ultimas. Joilet Christ was known for his ability on the ground where he was able to rush for a touchdown and another 28 yards within this game while Armstrong had zero touchdowns and zero yards.
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19. Kickers are people too
The Hawks had a fairly decent playoff run with their kicker ForThe Brand playing a major role in his games. Although he started the playoffs shaky against the Butchers in a blowout he still went 4/6 which is better than some of our kickers in the league can say. His role as a kicker wasn't particularly necessary in the first game but his punts were primo with 8 punts for 423 yards and 3 punts landing inside the 20. His second game was stellar against the Wraiths in a tight 27-24 win. His kicks were on point this game going 3/3 on extra points and 2/2 on field goals. These kicks weren't easy with one being between 30-39 and one between 40-49, which was ultimately the winner. Once again his punts were great with 7 for 319 yards and 2 inside the 20. Although the Hawks came up short in the Ultimus ForThe Brand was perfect once again in this game going for 2/2 on extra points and nailing a 36 yarder. Punts were down slightly with 6 for 256 yards and only one with the 20. It was exciting seeing one of the best kickers/punters excelling in the playoffs and coming in clutch for the team when they really needed.
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7. Next year
It was obvious that the Saber Cats were snubbed this year as Joliet Christ lead them on a magical ride with his MVP worthy stats and the storylines that would've been straight out a movie had they won. This next season will be much different because of the positive changes and the draft process that will occur. This next season will see the Saber cats with a new QB at the helm who is a dual threat much like Joilet was in his prime. Although this team has been aging in the recent season they have drafted studs such as Brackenridge who looks to be the backbone of the defense for at least the next two seasons as he continues to progress on the field. This upcoming draft class also looks to be a great one and one of the larger ones in the recent history with the Saber Cats holding a few early picks which they hope to hit on. Free agency is where the Saber Cats can go to town, they need some firepower on both sides of the ball and i believe that they have the cap to do that and to possibly sway some lower tier guys into joining the squad overall. It is clear that this team has Ultimus aspirations because of their closing window and i believe that they have the ability to maneuver into at least one of them over the course of the next two seasons.
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9. Enemies
The obvious choice here would be Brayden Ennis but the two have grown closer throughout their time within the NSFL. Tyron Brackenridge's true number one enemy now is Takeda Okura, who is the safety for the Arizona Copperheads. Although Okura's stats aren't very good he still tries at least, which Tyron has some respect for but the two young safeties entered the league in the same draft class and have been compared ever since. Takeda was often valued for his blazing speed, which was about all he had but through training and work in the offseason Brackenridge is at his top speed and zips around the field like a wasp on a mission. The commitment for Okura has been lackluster at best, which many say led to his fall in the draft and Brackenridge often finds himself asking "why this guy here if he aint even goin work?". These two young safeties are practically polar opposites on and off the field, which often leads to the resentment and misunderstanding between the two. Lastly, Brackenridge has some advice for his peer on the defensive side of the ball. That if you want to make it in this league Takeda Okura you need to be more like Tyron Brackenridge because as everyone here knows Brack don't Crack.
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