Playoff Predictions, Reviews:
The Ultimus game for season 18 featured 2 strong and dominant teams from the regular season as the Orange County Otters visited the Yellowknife Wraiths to decide the ultimate winner. With a 10-3 record and heading into Yellowknife (11-2), you would think Orange County would be the underdog but given their dominant history of winning championships it was actually Yellowknife who was the underdog in this game. The Wraiths own sordid history is cursed with coming up short in the playoffs and this time was no different. Overall, it was a great defensive game with both teams showcasing why they were the 2 best defenses in the league this season. The Otters got off to a hot start in the first quarter as they scored 2 touchdowns. The Wraiths offense sputtered in the first half as they were only able to muster a 23 yard field goal early in the second quarter. Bigsby struggled throughout the game, but a glimmer of hope arrived early in the fourth quarter as the offense managed to get a touchdown bringing the game score 16-10. However, that was all she wrote as the Wraiths offense continued their horrendous play and wasn’t able to come back against the smothering Otters defense. Once again, the Wraiths were winless on the big stage.
Our Time
Despite a 5-8 record and blowout loss in the NSFC playoffs, the Colorado Yeti are primed to make a big leap in the league next season and win the Ultimus. I know that sounds crazy...Ultimus and Yeti?!? However, I think the team is poised to make a great run with the signing of star running back Ashley Owens (@run_CMC). He’s a dynamic threat on offense and will complement Michael Vincent greatly. I’m very excited to see how the offense thrives next season with great receiving depth. Not only can Owens run, but he’s got great hands to catch and will join an active group of receivers with Armor King at tight end and Bishop leading them all. I love how Forty-Two has developed into a red zone threat along with McMahon as another speed threat. Getting Bubba Thumper back will help the defensive line greatly and adding myself, Axel Hornbacher, will help the secondary greatly. Although it’s a young squad, I think Sinclair, Purchase, Parker, Lejune make a decent secondary that will make it difficult for any team we face. Overall, this team is heading in a great direction and will have lots of potential to look forward to as the season goes on.
Sit-down with a fan:
Quentin Sinclair (MaxGnarland) asked me questions.
Who is the toughest receiver you faced in the playoffs and how do you think you performed?
Have you considered taking a coaching position with a team after you retire?
Why did you choose to join the Yeti, a team that has traditionally been at the bottom of the standings? Especially since you were previously on a contender in the Wraiths.
What do you think you bring the Yeti to help them improve?
A1) The toughest receiver I faced was None Sunnycursed from the Baltimore Hawks. Despite winning the game, it was incredibly hard for me to keep up with him and he went for 9 receptions, 94 yards, and averaged 10.4 yards a catch. Those stats aren’t stellar, but I wasn’t able to stop Sunnycursed on some key drives in our NSFC playoff game and that really frustrated me. I did manage 2 pass deflections and an interception so I’m not too upset at my own performance there.
A2) I would definitely consider becoming a defensive back coach for the Colorado Yeti if given a chance. That’s a few seasons away, but I would love to remain with the organization for as long as they’ll have me for sure.
A3) I think the Yeti are finally on the right track with a great mix of active players training hard and a leadership in place that’s been stable for some time. Great organizations aren’t made overnight and neither are championship teams so it’s important that a team like the Yeti remain stable at the top and draft well to sustain success. Although they’ve traditionally been at the bottom, I think they’ve made all the right moves to become successful this season and I wanted to come back to retire here.
A4) Despite some regression, I’ve found a renewed sense of drive and I think I can bring that veteran leadership to the team. I have enough experience with defensive schemes and team composition to help the team create a winning formula and I’ve still got my fast legs.
Sit-down with a star:
Asked Quentin Sinclair (@MaxGnarland) questions.
How did you feel going into the NSFC playoffs against the Hawks?
What do you think the biggest problem was that led to a blowout loss for the Yeti?
What can you guys do to improve for next season?
What are you personally working on in the off-season to get better?
The Ultimus game for season 18 featured 2 strong and dominant teams from the regular season as the Orange County Otters visited the Yellowknife Wraiths to decide the ultimate winner. With a 10-3 record and heading into Yellowknife (11-2), you would think Orange County would be the underdog but given their dominant history of winning championships it was actually Yellowknife who was the underdog in this game. The Wraiths own sordid history is cursed with coming up short in the playoffs and this time was no different. Overall, it was a great defensive game with both teams showcasing why they were the 2 best defenses in the league this season. The Otters got off to a hot start in the first quarter as they scored 2 touchdowns. The Wraiths offense sputtered in the first half as they were only able to muster a 23 yard field goal early in the second quarter. Bigsby struggled throughout the game, but a glimmer of hope arrived early in the fourth quarter as the offense managed to get a touchdown bringing the game score 16-10. However, that was all she wrote as the Wraiths offense continued their horrendous play and wasn’t able to come back against the smothering Otters defense. Once again, the Wraiths were winless on the big stage.
Our Time
Despite a 5-8 record and blowout loss in the NSFC playoffs, the Colorado Yeti are primed to make a big leap in the league next season and win the Ultimus. I know that sounds crazy...Ultimus and Yeti?!? However, I think the team is poised to make a great run with the signing of star running back Ashley Owens (@run_CMC). He’s a dynamic threat on offense and will complement Michael Vincent greatly. I’m very excited to see how the offense thrives next season with great receiving depth. Not only can Owens run, but he’s got great hands to catch and will join an active group of receivers with Armor King at tight end and Bishop leading them all. I love how Forty-Two has developed into a red zone threat along with McMahon as another speed threat. Getting Bubba Thumper back will help the defensive line greatly and adding myself, Axel Hornbacher, will help the secondary greatly. Although it’s a young squad, I think Sinclair, Purchase, Parker, Lejune make a decent secondary that will make it difficult for any team we face. Overall, this team is heading in a great direction and will have lots of potential to look forward to as the season goes on.
Sit-down with a fan:
Quentin Sinclair (MaxGnarland) asked me questions.
Who is the toughest receiver you faced in the playoffs and how do you think you performed?
Have you considered taking a coaching position with a team after you retire?
Why did you choose to join the Yeti, a team that has traditionally been at the bottom of the standings? Especially since you were previously on a contender in the Wraiths.
What do you think you bring the Yeti to help them improve?
A1) The toughest receiver I faced was None Sunnycursed from the Baltimore Hawks. Despite winning the game, it was incredibly hard for me to keep up with him and he went for 9 receptions, 94 yards, and averaged 10.4 yards a catch. Those stats aren’t stellar, but I wasn’t able to stop Sunnycursed on some key drives in our NSFC playoff game and that really frustrated me. I did manage 2 pass deflections and an interception so I’m not too upset at my own performance there.
A2) I would definitely consider becoming a defensive back coach for the Colorado Yeti if given a chance. That’s a few seasons away, but I would love to remain with the organization for as long as they’ll have me for sure.
A3) I think the Yeti are finally on the right track with a great mix of active players training hard and a leadership in place that’s been stable for some time. Great organizations aren’t made overnight and neither are championship teams so it’s important that a team like the Yeti remain stable at the top and draft well to sustain success. Although they’ve traditionally been at the bottom, I think they’ve made all the right moves to become successful this season and I wanted to come back to retire here.
A4) Despite some regression, I’ve found a renewed sense of drive and I think I can bring that veteran leadership to the team. I have enough experience with defensive schemes and team composition to help the team create a winning formula and I’ve still got my fast legs.
Sit-down with a star:
Asked Quentin Sinclair (@MaxGnarland) questions.
How did you feel going into the NSFC playoffs against the Hawks?
What do you think the biggest problem was that led to a blowout loss for the Yeti?
What can you guys do to improve for next season?
What are you personally working on in the off-season to get better?