02-22-2020, 08:14 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-22-2020, 08:15 PM by Memento Mori.)
6) Expansion Written: There have been a lot of new players entering the league recently. If you were in charge of a new expansion team for the NSFL or DSFL, how would you go about it?
Player power. In the last few years, this phrase has become widely used by fans and analysts. An unhappy player can divide fanbases, and put pressure on his coach, GM and owner. More and more, players who ask to be traded are traded. The smaller rosters (compared to, for example, the NFL) of the NBA makes player power particularly relevant.
The same may be true of the NSFL. It’s much better for both player and team if the player wants to play for his current team. So how do you make players want to play for you?
When looking at how NBA trades are analysed, there are a few common reasons players wish to be traded. To play with their preferred teammates, to move to a particular city, or to win championships. The same would be true of NSFL players. If your NSFL team is made up of players who make people laugh, they’ll want to be a part of your virtual locker room. It’d be fun. The NSFL equivalent of New York or LA is the best team Discord server(s). That’s where your players will be, so you have to make sure your discord server is popping. No one wants an awkward, inactive server but no one wants a server full of spam that’s impossible to keep up with. Finally, winning. Good players want to play for winning organisations, and winning organisations attract more good players and keep winning.
It’s easier said than done, but running an NSFL team requires constant awareness of player power. Build your expansion team with this concept in mind. If your current roster is intent on staying and players on rival teams are looking enviously at your team spirit then you’re well on your way to building a dynasty. If the outside world thinks you’re a fun organisation that wins games, the reality will follow. (312 words)
8) Scouting Report Written: Write a scouting report for one of the incoming draftees in either the NSFL or DSFL.
Daniel George is one of the more intriguing prospects in the upcoming DSFL draft. The 24 year old was a four-year-starter for the Washington Huskies (the University of Washington’s football program), and at first glance is a high-floor, low-ceiling prospect.
George played tight end in college, and comes in at 6’6, 265 lbs. George was ranked as one of the nation’s best run-blockers by PFF, and his size combined with his polished technique makes George a day-one starter in running packages.
George’s draft stock has been slowly rising ahead of the draft, as scouts begin to talk themselves into the potential of each prospect in the class. George ran a 4.71s forty yard dash, and came in at 7.15s in the three cone drill. His receiving production in college was limited - he recorded just 46 catches in 51 college games - but 25 of these catches came in his senior season, where George caught all of his catchable targets. Looked at in the right light, a GM could convince themselves that the real Daniel George is the one they saw in his senior year - an excellent run-blocker and reliable, underutilised pass-catcher. Equally, as George is already 24 years old and has a hectic life off-the-field (The tight end runs two farms, volunteers as a firefighter, and has four children with two different women), it may be unrealistic to expect George to develop significantly once he turns professional.
Daniel George looks a great fit in a run-heavy DSFL offense, but DSFL coaches should be wary of expecting too much of George in the passing game.
NFL Comparison: Dallas Goedert (269 words)
19) OL or K/P Appreciation Written: Write about an active human offensive lineman or special teamer that is in the playoffs, and how they will or did affect the outcome.
Alfredo "Thighmaster" Crisco was outstanding for the Austin Copperheads as they won the S20 Ultimus Trophy. Across Austin’s three playoff victories, Crisco hit all seven of his field goal attempts, converted 10/10 extra points and punted 19 times for 945 yards, an impressive 49.7 yards per punt. Crisco’s kickoffs were returned for an average of just 17.9 yards, while opposing punt returners averaged a meagre 6.6 yards per return.
Crisco didn’t take over a game in the way that Easton Cole did in the Ultimus, throwing four touchdown passes, but he contributed to the team’s performance in a meaningful and positive manner in each of the Copperhead’s playoff games. When you’re relying on your punter to punt seven or eight times (as Crisco did in Austin’s first two matchups), you need to be able to trust your special teams units. With Crisco front-and-centre, Austin’s special teams did everything the team needed and more.
Special teams are overlooked far too often, with few cases demonstrating their importance better than the case of the 2010 San Diego Chargers, who led the NFL in total offense and total defense but still missed the playoffs. Why, and how? Because their special teams unit let them down. A stellar performance from their special teams unit contributed to Austin’s Ultimus win, and Alfredo Crisco was the unit’s star. (226 words)
20) Ultimus Ad Written: You and your teammates are to appear in a famous ad to be aired during the Ultimus. What is it about?
NB: For the purpose of this task, I have considered the rest of the S22 draft class as my teammates as we are all without teams as we wait to be drafted.
Tom Brady can be seen on his balcony, accompanied by his wife Gisele Bündchen and their two children. Brady’s six Super Bowl rings can be seen on his fingers, and they sparkle in the light of the setting sun. Brady is sat on a sun lounger, wearing sunglasses and appearing relaxed and content. He turns to his son, Benjamin.
“Ben…” Brady begins, “do you think you’ll play in the NFL someday? Perhaps you can try and best my accomplishments”. Brady holds up his hands, presenting his Super Bowl rings. Gisele can be seen over Brady’s shoulder, rolling her eyes.
Benjamin Brady responds: “Really, Dad? Of course not. I’d rather play in the NSFL. An Ultimus is worth at least ten Super Bowls”
Aghast, the elder Brady asks, “The NSFL? What’s that?”.
Benjamin sighs. “No one watches the NFL anymore. All the cool kids at school are watching the NSFL instead. The best college players are declaring for the NSFL draft rather than the NFL draft. There’s Brandon Booker, William Alexander, Derred de Ville, Cadillac Harris, Alexander Hamilton…”
As he recounts each name, they step out from the house and onto the balcony. Benjamin Brady continues reeling off names until the balcony is filled with NSFL prospects. As more future stars try to cram themselves onto the relatively small balcony, Tom Brady’s sun lounger is knocked over and someone accidentally steps on Brady’s expensive sunglasses. The $60,000 pair of sunglasses are broken, but no one notices or cares because Tom Brady is a has-been and the NFL is for losers. The future stars of the NSFL turn to face the camera, and everyone watching goes to the NSFL website to buy jerseys and memorabilia celebrating their new favourite players and their new favourite professional football league. (296 words)
Player power. In the last few years, this phrase has become widely used by fans and analysts. An unhappy player can divide fanbases, and put pressure on his coach, GM and owner. More and more, players who ask to be traded are traded. The smaller rosters (compared to, for example, the NFL) of the NBA makes player power particularly relevant.
The same may be true of the NSFL. It’s much better for both player and team if the player wants to play for his current team. So how do you make players want to play for you?
When looking at how NBA trades are analysed, there are a few common reasons players wish to be traded. To play with their preferred teammates, to move to a particular city, or to win championships. The same would be true of NSFL players. If your NSFL team is made up of players who make people laugh, they’ll want to be a part of your virtual locker room. It’d be fun. The NSFL equivalent of New York or LA is the best team Discord server(s). That’s where your players will be, so you have to make sure your discord server is popping. No one wants an awkward, inactive server but no one wants a server full of spam that’s impossible to keep up with. Finally, winning. Good players want to play for winning organisations, and winning organisations attract more good players and keep winning.
It’s easier said than done, but running an NSFL team requires constant awareness of player power. Build your expansion team with this concept in mind. If your current roster is intent on staying and players on rival teams are looking enviously at your team spirit then you’re well on your way to building a dynasty. If the outside world thinks you’re a fun organisation that wins games, the reality will follow. (312 words)
8) Scouting Report Written: Write a scouting report for one of the incoming draftees in either the NSFL or DSFL.
Daniel George is one of the more intriguing prospects in the upcoming DSFL draft. The 24 year old was a four-year-starter for the Washington Huskies (the University of Washington’s football program), and at first glance is a high-floor, low-ceiling prospect.
George played tight end in college, and comes in at 6’6, 265 lbs. George was ranked as one of the nation’s best run-blockers by PFF, and his size combined with his polished technique makes George a day-one starter in running packages.
George’s draft stock has been slowly rising ahead of the draft, as scouts begin to talk themselves into the potential of each prospect in the class. George ran a 4.71s forty yard dash, and came in at 7.15s in the three cone drill. His receiving production in college was limited - he recorded just 46 catches in 51 college games - but 25 of these catches came in his senior season, where George caught all of his catchable targets. Looked at in the right light, a GM could convince themselves that the real Daniel George is the one they saw in his senior year - an excellent run-blocker and reliable, underutilised pass-catcher. Equally, as George is already 24 years old and has a hectic life off-the-field (The tight end runs two farms, volunteers as a firefighter, and has four children with two different women), it may be unrealistic to expect George to develop significantly once he turns professional.
Daniel George looks a great fit in a run-heavy DSFL offense, but DSFL coaches should be wary of expecting too much of George in the passing game.
NFL Comparison: Dallas Goedert (269 words)
19) OL or K/P Appreciation Written: Write about an active human offensive lineman or special teamer that is in the playoffs, and how they will or did affect the outcome.
Alfredo "Thighmaster" Crisco was outstanding for the Austin Copperheads as they won the S20 Ultimus Trophy. Across Austin’s three playoff victories, Crisco hit all seven of his field goal attempts, converted 10/10 extra points and punted 19 times for 945 yards, an impressive 49.7 yards per punt. Crisco’s kickoffs were returned for an average of just 17.9 yards, while opposing punt returners averaged a meagre 6.6 yards per return.
Crisco didn’t take over a game in the way that Easton Cole did in the Ultimus, throwing four touchdown passes, but he contributed to the team’s performance in a meaningful and positive manner in each of the Copperhead’s playoff games. When you’re relying on your punter to punt seven or eight times (as Crisco did in Austin’s first two matchups), you need to be able to trust your special teams units. With Crisco front-and-centre, Austin’s special teams did everything the team needed and more.
Special teams are overlooked far too often, with few cases demonstrating their importance better than the case of the 2010 San Diego Chargers, who led the NFL in total offense and total defense but still missed the playoffs. Why, and how? Because their special teams unit let them down. A stellar performance from their special teams unit contributed to Austin’s Ultimus win, and Alfredo Crisco was the unit’s star. (226 words)
20) Ultimus Ad Written: You and your teammates are to appear in a famous ad to be aired during the Ultimus. What is it about?
NB: For the purpose of this task, I have considered the rest of the S22 draft class as my teammates as we are all without teams as we wait to be drafted.
Tom Brady can be seen on his balcony, accompanied by his wife Gisele Bündchen and their two children. Brady’s six Super Bowl rings can be seen on his fingers, and they sparkle in the light of the setting sun. Brady is sat on a sun lounger, wearing sunglasses and appearing relaxed and content. He turns to his son, Benjamin.
“Ben…” Brady begins, “do you think you’ll play in the NFL someday? Perhaps you can try and best my accomplishments”. Brady holds up his hands, presenting his Super Bowl rings. Gisele can be seen over Brady’s shoulder, rolling her eyes.
Benjamin Brady responds: “Really, Dad? Of course not. I’d rather play in the NSFL. An Ultimus is worth at least ten Super Bowls”
Aghast, the elder Brady asks, “The NSFL? What’s that?”.
Benjamin sighs. “No one watches the NFL anymore. All the cool kids at school are watching the NSFL instead. The best college players are declaring for the NSFL draft rather than the NFL draft. There’s Brandon Booker, William Alexander, Derred de Ville, Cadillac Harris, Alexander Hamilton…”
As he recounts each name, they step out from the house and onto the balcony. Benjamin Brady continues reeling off names until the balcony is filled with NSFL prospects. As more future stars try to cram themselves onto the relatively small balcony, Tom Brady’s sun lounger is knocked over and someone accidentally steps on Brady’s expensive sunglasses. The $60,000 pair of sunglasses are broken, but no one notices or cares because Tom Brady is a has-been and the NFL is for losers. The future stars of the NSFL turn to face the camera, and everyone watching goes to the NSFL website to buy jerseys and memorabilia celebrating their new favourite players and their new favourite professional football league. (296 words)
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[OPTION]S24 (PHI): 16 GP, 73 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 FF, 3 sacks, 5 INTs, 10 PDs, 2 TDs
[OPTION]S25 (PHI): 16 GP, 67 tackles, 4 INTs, 13 PDs, 1 TD
[OPTION]S26 (OCO): 16 GP, 68 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack, 2 INTs, 10 PDs
[OPTION]S27 (OCO): 16 GP, 116 tackles, 4 INTs, 23 PDs, 1 TD
[OPTION]S28 (OCO): 16 GP, 84 tackles, 1 FF, 1 FR, 3 INTs, 20 PDs, 1 TD
[OPTION]S29 (OCO): 16 GP, 99 tackles, 3 FF, 1 FR, 5 INTs, 23 PDs, 1 TD
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[OPTION]ISFL Playoff Stats:
[OPTION]S23 (PHI): 1 GP, 2 tackles
[OPTION]S26 (OCO): 1 GP, 5 tackles, 2 PDs
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[OPTION]Trophies and Achievements:
[OPTION]Drafted 35th Overall by Myrtle Beach in the S21 DSFL Draft
[OPTION]S21 Ultimini Champion
[OPTION]S21 DSFL Pro Bowl Selection
[OPTION]S21 DSFL Defensive Back of the Year Nominee
[OPTION]Drafted 4th Overall by Philadelphia in the S22 ISFL Draft
[OPTION]S23 ISFL Pro Bowl Selection
[OPTION]S23 ISFL Cornerback of the Year Nominee
[OPTION]S23 ISFL Defensive Performance of the Year Nominee
[OPTION]S24 ISFL Pro Bowl Selection
[OPTION]S24 ISFL Cornerback of the Year Nominee
[OPTION]S25 (PHI): 16 GP, 67 tackles, 4 INTs, 13 PDs, 1 TD
[OPTION]S26 (OCO): 16 GP, 68 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack, 2 INTs, 10 PDs
[OPTION]S27 (OCO): 16 GP, 116 tackles, 4 INTs, 23 PDs, 1 TD
[OPTION]S28 (OCO): 16 GP, 84 tackles, 1 FF, 1 FR, 3 INTs, 20 PDs, 1 TD
[OPTION]S29 (OCO): 16 GP, 99 tackles, 3 FF, 1 FR, 5 INTs, 23 PDs, 1 TD
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[OPTION]ISFL Playoff Stats:
[OPTION]S23 (PHI): 1 GP, 2 tackles
[OPTION]S26 (OCO): 1 GP, 5 tackles, 2 PDs
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[OPTION]Trophies and Achievements:
[OPTION]Drafted 35th Overall by Myrtle Beach in the S21 DSFL Draft
[OPTION]S21 Ultimini Champion
[OPTION]S21 DSFL Pro Bowl Selection
[OPTION]S21 DSFL Defensive Back of the Year Nominee
[OPTION]Drafted 4th Overall by Philadelphia in the S22 ISFL Draft
[OPTION]S23 ISFL Pro Bowl Selection
[OPTION]S23 ISFL Cornerback of the Year Nominee
[OPTION]S23 ISFL Defensive Performance of the Year Nominee
[OPTION]S24 ISFL Pro Bowl Selection
[OPTION]S24 ISFL Cornerback of the Year Nominee
[OPTION]S26 ISFL Pro Bowl Selection
[OPTION]S26 ISFL Returner of the Year Nominee
[OPTION]S29 ISFL Pro Bowl Selection
[OPTION]S29 ISFL Cornerback of the Year Nominee
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[OPTION]S26 ISFL Returner of the Year Nominee
[OPTION]S29 ISFL Pro Bowl Selection
[OPTION]S29 ISFL Cornerback of the Year Nominee
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