Playoff Review:
The obvious game for me to review in this slot is the wild card match between the Outlaws and the Copperheads in Arizona. The 1st quarter started evenly, with Shady running in a TD for the Outlaws while Cole and Anoa'i did the same for the Copperheads. With was followed by a 28 field goal to give the Outlaws the lead. The 2nd quarter was all the Outlaws which included an interception from Cole and another touchdown this time Reece connecting with Oles to let the Outlaws go into the half with a 10 point lead. The 3rd quarter also belonged to the Outlaws with the teams exchanging field goals before Reece commected with Oles to put the Outlaws 17 points up. In the 4th quarter the Copperheads came alive, Cole and Tidwell connected in their 1st drive (but they failed to get the 2 points) but this was followed again by Reece and Oles. Cole then fumbled but only 2 plays later Reece threw an interception that led to 3 more Copperheads points. Mendonca then ran home a touchdown but it was just too little too late for the Copperheads as they couldn't quite make there final drive for the Outlaws end zone in time.
(WC 206)
Next Year:
I have written about next year for the Copperheads ever since the 1st year of the franchise 2 seasons ago but this is the 1st time I can confidently say next year we have a real chance for the first time. The Copperheads offense has been growing for the last couple of year and this year is now longing very dangerous, with a now fully power quarterback, the best runningback tandem I all of football, two quality wide receivers, a super solid tight end and the top offensive lineman in the League we may just have the most complete offensive in the whole of the NSFL. Our defense while not quite at the same standard as our offense never the less is looking good. All posistions are filled (except a recently vacated space on the D Line) and we have some super stars through out with 2 monster D linemen, a line backing duo that is looking very talented and 2 of the best young defensive backs in the NSFL swatting away opposition passes (or in Jensen's case just intercepting them like a bad boy). I would like to see a top 2 finish from us next year, fingers crossed we can do it.
(WC 204)
Draft focus:
We have given away our 1st round draft pick this year so this may seem like an odd topic for me to ramble on about but I thought what the hell! Our reasoning for the trade makes perfect sense, swapping our first round pick this year for a rebuilding Chicago team's first and second round pick next year is a no brainer, next year we will need a new wide receiver to replace the now in regression Anoa'i and Chicago are not predicted to be doing to well next year. This year however we could still get a decent active player in the draft with our second round d pick and if this is the case then we would ha e to go for defense. If a defensive lineman is there at this position then it would be a no braine but I somehow doubt this will be the case. It is more likely we may pick up a new linebacker, while we already have two we can always use the third to plug a linebacker into defensive end, maybe on rotation and see how it goes. If this is not available I would not be suprised if we take another offensive lineman, I know our GM is a fan of them and if we could get a second Beaver then who wouldn't want that!
(WC 224)
OL appreciation:
The offensive line is a controversial topic in the NSFL, with the advent of the offensive lineman for hire many believe that they are surplus to requirements. To be an offensive lineman takes some serious dedication and it is not a role for the faint hearted. Firstly the only stats you get are pancakes or sack allowed, that is it and neither of these are very sexy. Secondly to be a useful and good offensive lineman you need to seriously work had and be a top TPE earner, your job is to protect the quarterback and so you need to be a stand out specimen of a football player if you are able to do this at all well. Thirdly where are the offensive linemen award at the end of the season, there should surely be big song and dance made to appreciate our big guys every year and this does not happen. I am lucky to play on a team with a top offensive lineman and as a runningback man so I appreciate him, even more excitedly we have a second offensive lineman training up in the DSFL. So from me to all active offensive lineman every where I say a big thank you, from the bottom of my heart!
(WC 211)
The obvious game for me to review in this slot is the wild card match between the Outlaws and the Copperheads in Arizona. The 1st quarter started evenly, with Shady running in a TD for the Outlaws while Cole and Anoa'i did the same for the Copperheads. With was followed by a 28 field goal to give the Outlaws the lead. The 2nd quarter was all the Outlaws which included an interception from Cole and another touchdown this time Reece connecting with Oles to let the Outlaws go into the half with a 10 point lead. The 3rd quarter also belonged to the Outlaws with the teams exchanging field goals before Reece commected with Oles to put the Outlaws 17 points up. In the 4th quarter the Copperheads came alive, Cole and Tidwell connected in their 1st drive (but they failed to get the 2 points) but this was followed again by Reece and Oles. Cole then fumbled but only 2 plays later Reece threw an interception that led to 3 more Copperheads points. Mendonca then ran home a touchdown but it was just too little too late for the Copperheads as they couldn't quite make there final drive for the Outlaws end zone in time.
(WC 206)
Next Year:
I have written about next year for the Copperheads ever since the 1st year of the franchise 2 seasons ago but this is the 1st time I can confidently say next year we have a real chance for the first time. The Copperheads offense has been growing for the last couple of year and this year is now longing very dangerous, with a now fully power quarterback, the best runningback tandem I all of football, two quality wide receivers, a super solid tight end and the top offensive lineman in the League we may just have the most complete offensive in the whole of the NSFL. Our defense while not quite at the same standard as our offense never the less is looking good. All posistions are filled (except a recently vacated space on the D Line) and we have some super stars through out with 2 monster D linemen, a line backing duo that is looking very talented and 2 of the best young defensive backs in the NSFL swatting away opposition passes (or in Jensen's case just intercepting them like a bad boy). I would like to see a top 2 finish from us next year, fingers crossed we can do it.
(WC 204)
Draft focus:
We have given away our 1st round draft pick this year so this may seem like an odd topic for me to ramble on about but I thought what the hell! Our reasoning for the trade makes perfect sense, swapping our first round pick this year for a rebuilding Chicago team's first and second round pick next year is a no brainer, next year we will need a new wide receiver to replace the now in regression Anoa'i and Chicago are not predicted to be doing to well next year. This year however we could still get a decent active player in the draft with our second round d pick and if this is the case then we would ha e to go for defense. If a defensive lineman is there at this position then it would be a no braine but I somehow doubt this will be the case. It is more likely we may pick up a new linebacker, while we already have two we can always use the third to plug a linebacker into defensive end, maybe on rotation and see how it goes. If this is not available I would not be suprised if we take another offensive lineman, I know our GM is a fan of them and if we could get a second Beaver then who wouldn't want that!
(WC 224)
OL appreciation:
The offensive line is a controversial topic in the NSFL, with the advent of the offensive lineman for hire many believe that they are surplus to requirements. To be an offensive lineman takes some serious dedication and it is not a role for the faint hearted. Firstly the only stats you get are pancakes or sack allowed, that is it and neither of these are very sexy. Secondly to be a useful and good offensive lineman you need to seriously work had and be a top TPE earner, your job is to protect the quarterback and so you need to be a stand out specimen of a football player if you are able to do this at all well. Thirdly where are the offensive linemen award at the end of the season, there should surely be big song and dance made to appreciate our big guys every year and this does not happen. I am lucky to play on a team with a top offensive lineman and as a runningback man so I appreciate him, even more excitedly we have a second offensive lineman training up in the DSFL. So from me to all active offensive lineman every where I say a big thank you, from the bottom of my heart!
(WC 211)