13) Create an argument for your own player, or for someone else on your team, as to why they should be nominated for awards. Layout their stats or compare them to other contenders. Make a convincing case.
With my first season as starting Kicker for the Sarasota Sailfish in the books, I am disappointed with how I did as a kicker, but as a punter, I was insanely proud of my work. As a 2x Nominee for Kicker of the Year in the DSFL (Season 21, Season 22) and a 2x Nominee for Punter of the Year in the DSFL (Season 21, Season 22), I knew that the ISFL would be a huge step up from my previous competition and yet I feel that I am a shoo-in for a nomination for ISFL Punter of the Year! With only 99 Punts to my name... 1 out of 4 of them was a punt within the 20-yard line, most of anyone in the league. A long of 71 yards puts me within 6 yards of first place, and an average for 46.7 puts me in the top half of the league. To top it all off, I booted the football the length of over 46 football fields As a rookie, these numbers are insanely good and can only go up from there. If I do not come out on top as Punter of the Year in my rookie season, I feel damn good about my future seasons in the ISFL.
14) Create a championship banner for your team, including relevant players and iconography. Graphics only.
SAILFISH BANNER!
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15) Choose your favorite non-playoffs game of this season, whether your own team or another. Explain what was so special and why the winner ultimately came out victorious, including key players and moments.
At 6-8 the Sarasota Sailfish were in dire straits, and with two games left in the season, their only shot at a playoff appearance for the 2nd time in their short history was to win out. And while we know that their season ended at 16 games; they worked their ass off to keep that shot a reality. Week 15 against the Philadelphia Liberty was the game of the year for the Sarasota Sailfish. The Liberty at 8-6 and the Sailfish at 6-8, these middle of the pack teams knew this game had huge playoff implications. The Liberty winning would pretty much secure them a spot, and Sarasota needed a win to survive. Their survival instinct did kick in... but not until the 3rd quarter down to Philadelphia 17-2. Sarasota kicked into gear with a blazing 3 Score comeback in a quarter and a half. First with a Banks to James Anglertouchdown with brought the game down to 9-17 and next with a Jacob Small field goal making it a one-score affair. The score is 12-17 and with 52 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter... Rayne Gordon catches the 24-yard game-winner giving Sarasota the 18-17 victory keeping the Sailfish's playoff hopes alive another week. Only to be dashed when Philly wins their next game getting revenge for the one-point loss from the week prior.
17) Choose any award from the past 22 offseasons that you think should’ve gone to a different contender. Why was your chosen candidate’s season superior to the actual winner?
I know I am biased towards my own player, but the Season 22 DSFL award for Kicker of the Year was a really frustrating loss for me to get over. The Tijuana Luchadores were Ultimini Champions and I was a unanimous Pro Bowl selection. Throughout the season, I attempted and completed the most extra points on the season with a staggering 34 and 37 respectively, and completed 5 more field goals and attempted 8 more field goals than the winner of that award as well. I worked my ass off that season becoming the TOP LEADING SCORER for the DSFL as a whole, and I get 4th place in awards voting to show for it. The end of that season was supposed to be my sign off from the DSFL in glory but it just did not work out in my favor. I was a nominee in both categories both seasons of my DSFL career but I left with nothing to show for it. That is why I am working so hard to be the top performer in both positions in the ISFL to show that just because I was a low draft pick and I was not an award winner in the minor leagues, it does not mean that I am a waste of space on the team. I started from the bottom and I will soon enough find my way at the top of the league. Damn, I cannot wait for that day!
With my first season as starting Kicker for the Sarasota Sailfish in the books, I am disappointed with how I did as a kicker, but as a punter, I was insanely proud of my work. As a 2x Nominee for Kicker of the Year in the DSFL (Season 21, Season 22) and a 2x Nominee for Punter of the Year in the DSFL (Season 21, Season 22), I knew that the ISFL would be a huge step up from my previous competition and yet I feel that I am a shoo-in for a nomination for ISFL Punter of the Year! With only 99 Punts to my name... 1 out of 4 of them was a punt within the 20-yard line, most of anyone in the league. A long of 71 yards puts me within 6 yards of first place, and an average for 46.7 puts me in the top half of the league. To top it all off, I booted the football the length of over 46 football fields As a rookie, these numbers are insanely good and can only go up from there. If I do not come out on top as Punter of the Year in my rookie season, I feel damn good about my future seasons in the ISFL.
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212 WORDS14) Create a championship banner for your team, including relevant players and iconography. Graphics only.
SAILFISH BANNER!
15) Choose your favorite non-playoffs game of this season, whether your own team or another. Explain what was so special and why the winner ultimately came out victorious, including key players and moments.
At 6-8 the Sarasota Sailfish were in dire straits, and with two games left in the season, their only shot at a playoff appearance for the 2nd time in their short history was to win out. And while we know that their season ended at 16 games; they worked their ass off to keep that shot a reality. Week 15 against the Philadelphia Liberty was the game of the year for the Sarasota Sailfish. The Liberty at 8-6 and the Sailfish at 6-8, these middle of the pack teams knew this game had huge playoff implications. The Liberty winning would pretty much secure them a spot, and Sarasota needed a win to survive. Their survival instinct did kick in... but not until the 3rd quarter down to Philadelphia 17-2. Sarasota kicked into gear with a blazing 3 Score comeback in a quarter and a half. First with a Banks to James Anglertouchdown with brought the game down to 9-17 and next with a Jacob Small field goal making it a one-score affair. The score is 12-17 and with 52 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter... Rayne Gordon catches the 24-yard game-winner giving Sarasota the 18-17 victory keeping the Sailfish's playoff hopes alive another week. Only to be dashed when Philly wins their next game getting revenge for the one-point loss from the week prior.
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224 WORDS17) Choose any award from the past 22 offseasons that you think should’ve gone to a different contender. Why was your chosen candidate’s season superior to the actual winner?
I know I am biased towards my own player, but the Season 22 DSFL award for Kicker of the Year was a really frustrating loss for me to get over. The Tijuana Luchadores were Ultimini Champions and I was a unanimous Pro Bowl selection. Throughout the season, I attempted and completed the most extra points on the season with a staggering 34 and 37 respectively, and completed 5 more field goals and attempted 8 more field goals than the winner of that award as well. I worked my ass off that season becoming the TOP LEADING SCORER for the DSFL as a whole, and I get 4th place in awards voting to show for it. The end of that season was supposed to be my sign off from the DSFL in glory but it just did not work out in my favor. I was a nominee in both categories both seasons of my DSFL career but I left with nothing to show for it. That is why I am working so hard to be the top performer in both positions in the ISFL to show that just because I was a low draft pick and I was not an award winner in the minor leagues, it does not mean that I am a waste of space on the team. I started from the bottom and I will soon enough find my way at the top of the league. Damn, I cannot wait for that day!
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