12) This task is exclusive to non-recreate rookies of the S23 class and later. In 400 words or more, how has your experience been in the league? Who have you met that has made your time here more fun, friendly, and exciting? Have you been satisfied with your player’s early start? What was it like being drafted for the first time? Do you have any comments or suggestions for the entire league that you think should be implemented?
Alright, So I've only been in the league for three days so I have very little experience with the league proper. I have been listening to the wonderful podcasts that the people of the NSFL have put out for months though. That's one of the main reasons that I signed up for the league in the world. I guess I'm a weird si league player in that I will listen to podcasts of leagues that I'm not in before I decide if I join a league or not. When I first joined, the biggest question was what posi0tion to create. I know there's a premium on the defensive player but I really wanted to be an offensive player for some reason. As a kid, I was always wanted to be and did play at running back. I was a heavy-set kid so the idea of being a heavy set power back/fullback always appealed to them. I played a little bit of middle linebacker as I grew older but my heart was always set on running back. The problem with the ISFL is that there's a lot fewer Running Back jobs then jobs at Wide Receiver. I actually thought about making a Tight End at one point but then I would've run into the same issue that I had at running back where there aren't my job opportunities at the position for me to fulfill.
In terms of defense, I debated being a Middle Linebacker because I do have some familiarity with the position but then I had doubts I could fulfill the leadership role required to be a linebacker. I could probably be an outside linebacker as opposed to an MLB but I wasn't sure how that worked in the ISFL. I never had any interest in the Defensive or Offensive Line. They just didn't appeal to me and I'm not sure. It might be a size thing. I always make my players small in sim leagues for some reason. I don't know why. I was really tempted to make a six-foot-six defensive back for the ISFL but the height limits canceled that plan so I had to go with my original thought and pick a Wide Receiver.
In terms of what I wish the ISFL did better, I wish it was easier to find information on build archetype because I chose possession receiver which seems pretty rare. I'm not sure if that's because it's a bad build or if it's just not popular. I searched through the graded media articles for information on builds and receiver builds in general but I couldn't find any that had information on that stuff. I chose the University of Pittsburgh because I was a Steelers fan when I watched football (I haven't watched the NFL in four or five years now.) and because there appears to no ACC representation in the entire league which shocks me.
The NCAA Seems real weird in the ISFL and I Want to write a media post about it.
9) Pick any position, and determine who in your view is the greatest player to ever suit up at that position. Why do you view them as the GOAT? What achievements, records, accolades, or statistics do they hold? How do they stack up against the other legends in their position, and why does your chosen candidate come out on top?
When it comes to the Wide Receiver position, I think you have to have to Trey Willie as the goat. Willie has the most receiving touchdowns in ISFL history, The most receiving yards in ISFL history, and the third most receptions in ISFL history. The last ones a bit misleading as he is the all-time leader in receptions at Wide Receiver, the two players ahead of him are Tight Ends. He also lead the league in reception touchdowns twice. He's also got two Wide Receiver Of The Year awards in his trophy cabinet as well.
It's a bit odd because Bradley Westfield has four Wide Receiver Of The Year Awards and Vinny Valentine has three but if you look at from a career statics viewpoint there's no way to argue those guys ahead of Willie. Willie only has nine more touchdowns then Westfield but he's got 964 more yards than him as well. You could argue th it at Willie played a lot more games then Westfield but my counter-argument to that would be that Willie was good enough to continue to play further into his career then Westfield was and that Westfield slowed down faster than Willie did. It's an interesting argument to have. Do you value longevity and steadiness at the Wide Receiver position or do you value flashiness and explosiveness? I think reliability is the key to a great Wide Receiver and I think Willie was more reliable then Westfield over their careers.
Vladimir Fyodorovich also feels like he might deserve to be in this argument. He really doesn't have the career statics for a serious claim at the title of greatest ISFL receiver of all-time but he is the only Wide Receiver in ISFL history to win Offensive Player Of The Year which is noteworthy in itself. Vladimir Fyodorovich also has a Returner Of The Year award under his belt but I feel like that shouldn't factor into the greatest Wide Receiver of all-time discussion. You could use it to argue that Vladimir Fyodorovich was a more complete player than Willie and Westfield which I wouldn't argue but I don't think you can make a serious argument to have Fyodorovich over Willie or Westfield when you talk about GOAT WRs. Vinny Valentine also doesn't deserve to be in this conversation. Yes, he has three receiver of the year awards but he's also ninth in career reception yards. I respect him as a player and I pray that I have a career nearly as successful as his but I don't think you can call him the GOAT Wide Receiver. Does he deserve a spot in the Hall Of Fame? Absolutely but the greatest Wide Receiver In The History of the ISFL? No way.
Alright, So I've only been in the league for three days so I have very little experience with the league proper. I have been listening to the wonderful podcasts that the people of the NSFL have put out for months though. That's one of the main reasons that I signed up for the league in the world. I guess I'm a weird si league player in that I will listen to podcasts of leagues that I'm not in before I decide if I join a league or not. When I first joined, the biggest question was what posi0tion to create. I know there's a premium on the defensive player but I really wanted to be an offensive player for some reason. As a kid, I was always wanted to be and did play at running back. I was a heavy-set kid so the idea of being a heavy set power back/fullback always appealed to them. I played a little bit of middle linebacker as I grew older but my heart was always set on running back. The problem with the ISFL is that there's a lot fewer Running Back jobs then jobs at Wide Receiver. I actually thought about making a Tight End at one point but then I would've run into the same issue that I had at running back where there aren't my job opportunities at the position for me to fulfill.
In terms of defense, I debated being a Middle Linebacker because I do have some familiarity with the position but then I had doubts I could fulfill the leadership role required to be a linebacker. I could probably be an outside linebacker as opposed to an MLB but I wasn't sure how that worked in the ISFL. I never had any interest in the Defensive or Offensive Line. They just didn't appeal to me and I'm not sure. It might be a size thing. I always make my players small in sim leagues for some reason. I don't know why. I was really tempted to make a six-foot-six defensive back for the ISFL but the height limits canceled that plan so I had to go with my original thought and pick a Wide Receiver.
In terms of what I wish the ISFL did better, I wish it was easier to find information on build archetype because I chose possession receiver which seems pretty rare. I'm not sure if that's because it's a bad build or if it's just not popular. I searched through the graded media articles for information on builds and receiver builds in general but I couldn't find any that had information on that stuff. I chose the University of Pittsburgh because I was a Steelers fan when I watched football (I haven't watched the NFL in four or five years now.) and because there appears to no ACC representation in the entire league which shocks me.
The NCAA Seems real weird in the ISFL and I Want to write a media post about it.
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9) Pick any position, and determine who in your view is the greatest player to ever suit up at that position. Why do you view them as the GOAT? What achievements, records, accolades, or statistics do they hold? How do they stack up against the other legends in their position, and why does your chosen candidate come out on top?
When it comes to the Wide Receiver position, I think you have to have to Trey Willie as the goat. Willie has the most receiving touchdowns in ISFL history, The most receiving yards in ISFL history, and the third most receptions in ISFL history. The last ones a bit misleading as he is the all-time leader in receptions at Wide Receiver, the two players ahead of him are Tight Ends. He also lead the league in reception touchdowns twice. He's also got two Wide Receiver Of The Year awards in his trophy cabinet as well.
It's a bit odd because Bradley Westfield has four Wide Receiver Of The Year Awards and Vinny Valentine has three but if you look at from a career statics viewpoint there's no way to argue those guys ahead of Willie. Willie only has nine more touchdowns then Westfield but he's got 964 more yards than him as well. You could argue th it at Willie played a lot more games then Westfield but my counter-argument to that would be that Willie was good enough to continue to play further into his career then Westfield was and that Westfield slowed down faster than Willie did. It's an interesting argument to have. Do you value longevity and steadiness at the Wide Receiver position or do you value flashiness and explosiveness? I think reliability is the key to a great Wide Receiver and I think Willie was more reliable then Westfield over their careers.
Vladimir Fyodorovich also feels like he might deserve to be in this argument. He really doesn't have the career statics for a serious claim at the title of greatest ISFL receiver of all-time but he is the only Wide Receiver in ISFL history to win Offensive Player Of The Year which is noteworthy in itself. Vladimir Fyodorovich also has a Returner Of The Year award under his belt but I feel like that shouldn't factor into the greatest Wide Receiver of all-time discussion. You could use it to argue that Vladimir Fyodorovich was a more complete player than Willie and Westfield which I wouldn't argue but I don't think you can make a serious argument to have Fyodorovich over Willie or Westfield when you talk about GOAT WRs. Vinny Valentine also doesn't deserve to be in this conversation. Yes, he has three receiver of the year awards but he's also ninth in career reception yards. I respect him as a player and I pray that I have a career nearly as successful as his but I don't think you can call him the GOAT Wide Receiver. Does he deserve a spot in the Hall Of Fame? Absolutely but the greatest Wide Receiver In The History of the ISFL? No way.
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