Tier 1: Long Form Tasks (800+ words)
Choose ONE for 10 TPE.
3) For any team, certain players and users have gone above and beyond, shaping the legacy of the franchise. Choose any ISFL or DSFL team - with the exception of the Sarasota Sailfish and Honolulu Hahalua - and create a Mount Rushmore for that team. Who in your mind are the four most noteworthy figures of the team’s history? Why does each one of your included figures deserve that recognition, and how did each of them make their mark?
Although the Dallas Birddogs have only existed for a meager three years, I think it is important to look at their brief history. A team with a solid and passionate ownership group has cultivated a very culture within their locker room which has extended throughout the ISFL as various players have moved on (and have been pretty high draft picks). The issue with the DSFL is that a player’s time in the league is very brief and because of this it is difficult for a single player to make a huge impact. For this reason, my Dallas Birddogs Mount Rushmore will contain only users.
The first and perhaps the easiest legend to carve into the mountain would be Gucci. Gucci is the original GM of Dallas and is considered to be the Founding Father, or as many of us prefer to call him; Daddy. At the time of the team’s founding, Gucci was a very active user who had a long tenure in the league. He was and continues to be well respected within the league; it is obvious he cares for the league, but at the same time he does not take it too seriously. He provides a good balance of fun and intensity that is integral in defining the culture of the locker room, which remains one of the most active in the DSFL. His player was also the second draft pick in franchise history and he scored the first touchdown in team history as well. Creating an expansion team is certainly difficult and this difficulty was exacerbated by the influx of users that was the Season 22 draft class. He navigated the balance drafting veterans of the league and new faces that he felt could make an impact. Although Gucci has moved on from the responsibilities of management and only managed the team for its first year, he still remains active within the locker room and definitely deserves to be etched into Birddogs history.
Unsurprisingly, I believe that Kyle (or Inverted, whatever you want to call him really) would be the second face included in the Birddogs Mount Rushmore. Of course, he was the first Co-GM in franchise history and really helped Gucci in all facets of team management. Kyle managed the team for its first three years of existence which saw the Birddogs transform themselves from fledgling newcomers to a seemingly perennial powerhouse. Kyle has been a significant voice in the locker room during his tenure and always had a positive outlook on the league. Despite whatever losses the team faced, or whatever disappointments, he was always there with a joke and a positive comment that created hope going forward. Kyle was also a substantial help in assisting the large class of rookies with their player builds at nearly every positions. Kyle, as a league veteran, often leveraged his knowledge to help all players, regardless of team. He also was always quick to remind everyone of the outstanding TPE opportunities so players could maximize their TPE earnings and enjoy the league more. Although he recently stepped down as a GM of the Dallas Birddogs, his time there will be remembered very fondly as he laid a solid foundation for growth and future success.
The third face that I’d like to slap on the Dallas Birddogs Mount Rushmore is none other than iStegosaurus. The legendary 187th overall draft pick that turned into a simulation God and has shifted the paradigm of the league. His research has proved invaluable in terms of which stats to invest TPE into and has forever boosted the value of user Offensive Linemen. Beyond that, he created the ISFL Casino in order to boost league engagement. He has spent countless hours within the simulation and also working for the league which sometimes seems to go unappreciated. Additionally, he stepped in as Co-GM once Gucci originally left the Birddogs and saw the team achieve future success. His constant testing saw the Birddogs narrowly miss an Ultimini Trophy last season. As a player, iSteg was the first Dallas Birddog to ever be drafted into the ISFL and as the number one overall pick. If this doesn’t show greatness, I don’t know what does. As Kyle recently stepped down as Head GM, iSteg has taken over this role, the first and only GM of any team from the S22 draft class. He is most certainly a Dallas Birddogs legend.
Last, but certainly not least, was a difficult choice. There are so many people that I considered adding, but I thought that it should belong to an OG Birddog whose future is just now dawning. That user is Yonggarius; good old William Lim. He was another S22 rookie who was quickly successful in the league and folded into the war rooms of both Dallas and Colorado. Another super positive user who frequently goes out of his way to compliment players’ on their performances, even Dallas alumni when they are playing in the ISFL. He has also taken over responsibilities as the Co-GM of Dallas after Kyle’s departure and is dipping his toes in the waters of the simulation. He will certainly be another Birddogs legend in due time.
All of these users have not managed the team long, but I think that is what makes them great members of the league. They treat the DSFL as it is supposed to be; a developmental league where you keep players engaged and help them grow as both players, but also as league members. They allowed and encouraged users to apply for jobs, sim test, and become team managers. They are truly the greats of the Dallas Birddogs.
Choose ONE for 10 TPE.
3) For any team, certain players and users have gone above and beyond, shaping the legacy of the franchise. Choose any ISFL or DSFL team - with the exception of the Sarasota Sailfish and Honolulu Hahalua - and create a Mount Rushmore for that team. Who in your mind are the four most noteworthy figures of the team’s history? Why does each one of your included figures deserve that recognition, and how did each of them make their mark?
Although the Dallas Birddogs have only existed for a meager three years, I think it is important to look at their brief history. A team with a solid and passionate ownership group has cultivated a very culture within their locker room which has extended throughout the ISFL as various players have moved on (and have been pretty high draft picks). The issue with the DSFL is that a player’s time in the league is very brief and because of this it is difficult for a single player to make a huge impact. For this reason, my Dallas Birddogs Mount Rushmore will contain only users.
The first and perhaps the easiest legend to carve into the mountain would be Gucci. Gucci is the original GM of Dallas and is considered to be the Founding Father, or as many of us prefer to call him; Daddy. At the time of the team’s founding, Gucci was a very active user who had a long tenure in the league. He was and continues to be well respected within the league; it is obvious he cares for the league, but at the same time he does not take it too seriously. He provides a good balance of fun and intensity that is integral in defining the culture of the locker room, which remains one of the most active in the DSFL. His player was also the second draft pick in franchise history and he scored the first touchdown in team history as well. Creating an expansion team is certainly difficult and this difficulty was exacerbated by the influx of users that was the Season 22 draft class. He navigated the balance drafting veterans of the league and new faces that he felt could make an impact. Although Gucci has moved on from the responsibilities of management and only managed the team for its first year, he still remains active within the locker room and definitely deserves to be etched into Birddogs history.
Unsurprisingly, I believe that Kyle (or Inverted, whatever you want to call him really) would be the second face included in the Birddogs Mount Rushmore. Of course, he was the first Co-GM in franchise history and really helped Gucci in all facets of team management. Kyle managed the team for its first three years of existence which saw the Birddogs transform themselves from fledgling newcomers to a seemingly perennial powerhouse. Kyle has been a significant voice in the locker room during his tenure and always had a positive outlook on the league. Despite whatever losses the team faced, or whatever disappointments, he was always there with a joke and a positive comment that created hope going forward. Kyle was also a substantial help in assisting the large class of rookies with their player builds at nearly every positions. Kyle, as a league veteran, often leveraged his knowledge to help all players, regardless of team. He also was always quick to remind everyone of the outstanding TPE opportunities so players could maximize their TPE earnings and enjoy the league more. Although he recently stepped down as a GM of the Dallas Birddogs, his time there will be remembered very fondly as he laid a solid foundation for growth and future success.
The third face that I’d like to slap on the Dallas Birddogs Mount Rushmore is none other than iStegosaurus. The legendary 187th overall draft pick that turned into a simulation God and has shifted the paradigm of the league. His research has proved invaluable in terms of which stats to invest TPE into and has forever boosted the value of user Offensive Linemen. Beyond that, he created the ISFL Casino in order to boost league engagement. He has spent countless hours within the simulation and also working for the league which sometimes seems to go unappreciated. Additionally, he stepped in as Co-GM once Gucci originally left the Birddogs and saw the team achieve future success. His constant testing saw the Birddogs narrowly miss an Ultimini Trophy last season. As a player, iSteg was the first Dallas Birddog to ever be drafted into the ISFL and as the number one overall pick. If this doesn’t show greatness, I don’t know what does. As Kyle recently stepped down as Head GM, iSteg has taken over this role, the first and only GM of any team from the S22 draft class. He is most certainly a Dallas Birddogs legend.
Last, but certainly not least, was a difficult choice. There are so many people that I considered adding, but I thought that it should belong to an OG Birddog whose future is just now dawning. That user is Yonggarius; good old William Lim. He was another S22 rookie who was quickly successful in the league and folded into the war rooms of both Dallas and Colorado. Another super positive user who frequently goes out of his way to compliment players’ on their performances, even Dallas alumni when they are playing in the ISFL. He has also taken over responsibilities as the Co-GM of Dallas after Kyle’s departure and is dipping his toes in the waters of the simulation. He will certainly be another Birddogs legend in due time.
All of these users have not managed the team long, but I think that is what makes them great members of the league. They treat the DSFL as it is supposed to be; a developmental league where you keep players engaged and help them grow as both players, but also as league members. They allowed and encouraged users to apply for jobs, sim test, and become team managers. They are truly the greats of the Dallas Birddogs.
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