15) This task is exclusive to non-recreate rookies of the S25 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?
A. I joined the ISFL around 30 hours ago now, so my opinion is almost as fresh as you can get! Coming from the SCFSL and being a commissioner of a small league that failed, I was pretty hesitant to join a league that was not fully integrated with discord. I have spent the better part of 10 months learning the ins and outs of discord, so joining a league that was purely forum based presented a challenge for me. Well, I am glad I took that challenge. I have already felt so welcomed by all of the rookie mentor team, especially Schwarznarr or Melvin Murder-Moose. I started my registration on the old website, which made sense why nobody could find my player anywhere. Schwarz was with me every step of the way. Also, I am sure my name has turned a few teams away but I am here to prove that I am a legitimate prospect. I was asked to join a few locker rooms and feeling like I belong in the league has not been an issue. I truly believe that I have found a league where people are honestly fun and I cannot wait to be a part of it moving forward. As it pertains to the draft, I can not tell you how it feels because I haven't actually been drafted yet. But I bet it is gonna be an amazing feeling. I of course would like to be the first RB off the board and in the first round, but I am okay if in the DSFL draft I go a bit later and am able to prove that I am a first rounder of the ISFL. Truthfully, the amount of customization that I can do with my player is outstanding.Truthfully it has allowed me to move my mind in many creative ways. I created a wikipedia page for my player. That is pretty damn cool. Not only that, but I don't think that me joining the league could have come at a better time. I am right before the draft, I get to watch the ultimus and the ultimini, and I get to be in the rookie chat and be scouted and drafted. I am very very excited. Now it's convincing somebody to take me in the first round! Again, I could not be more grateful at how helpful everybody has been and I can not wait to play for this awesome league.
30) Reflect on the two expansion teams. How did their first seasons go? What were their key strengths and weaknesses, and how are they poised to improve in seasons to come?
A. Coming into the league as late as I did, I never got the opportunity to watch the two expansion teams play live. I only have a few things to work off of while crafting my assessment of their season.
There were two expansion teams this year, the Berlin Fire Salamanders and the New York Silverbacks. The former had a record of 3-13, where the latter had a 4-14 record in their first season. Personally, I would assume the Silverbacks would win more games than the Fire Salamanders on name alone. Intimidation factor is real folks! Looking only at their records, both teams were at the bottom of the league, which would lead to the assumption that they are actually bad teams. However, all is not lost in this season for these teams. First seasons for expansion teams are rough in almost any league, and this season proved no different. Yet, both of these teams had quarterbacks that threw for over 20 TD's, with the silverbacks QB throwing 27 touchdowns to only 14 interceptions. IN Berlin, they have a rookie running back who finished fourth in league rushing! These are both very bright spots in a season where all new teams only look for bright spots.
The future for both of these teams is very bright, and the GM's of these teams know that. In a few seasons, I am sure that these teams are going to be much more competitive. And I am positive that when these teams are much better, they will look back on their first season and view it as an essential stepping stone for where they are.
25) Imagine that the league’s Pro Bowl included a skills competition similar to the NFL. What sorts of games could you see being implemented? Which players do you think would perform the best in ultimate frisbee, dodgeball, or other games? Which conference would come out on top?
A. Before I get into the actual answer, I would love to see this actually be a thing. Could you imagine a Pro Bowl jackbox game? Trivia murder party between all of the Pro Bowl QB's? Delightful. I also would not mind a pro bowl game where it's competitive Just Dance, where the players are grouped up by conference and position, and whoever gets the most points proceeds. In reality though, a skills competition would be extremely fun. I was thinking more like the skills competition that we see at NBA All-Star Weekend. Where we could get somebody like Jamar Lackson throwing a dime, running through some machines, catching some balls from a quarterback or a machine, then sprinting down into the end zone to tackle a bag.
I saved my best idea for last however, because not only is this fun, but it may be a legitimate idea that can be implemented. Let's let the pro bowl teams design their own announcement video or entrance video that can be played before the game. The audience could vote on which one they like more and at the end of the game the winning team could get a TPE boost or something. If this is already a thing, I chalk it up to being new to the league.
I believe that the ASFC would win this. The Sabercats have just won back-to-back ultimus (ultimuses?) and they weren't the highest seed from their conference. I believe the talent from that conference is just better and that shouldn't be taken lightly in pro bowl results.
A. I joined the ISFL around 30 hours ago now, so my opinion is almost as fresh as you can get! Coming from the SCFSL and being a commissioner of a small league that failed, I was pretty hesitant to join a league that was not fully integrated with discord. I have spent the better part of 10 months learning the ins and outs of discord, so joining a league that was purely forum based presented a challenge for me. Well, I am glad I took that challenge. I have already felt so welcomed by all of the rookie mentor team, especially Schwarznarr or Melvin Murder-Moose. I started my registration on the old website, which made sense why nobody could find my player anywhere. Schwarz was with me every step of the way. Also, I am sure my name has turned a few teams away but I am here to prove that I am a legitimate prospect. I was asked to join a few locker rooms and feeling like I belong in the league has not been an issue. I truly believe that I have found a league where people are honestly fun and I cannot wait to be a part of it moving forward. As it pertains to the draft, I can not tell you how it feels because I haven't actually been drafted yet. But I bet it is gonna be an amazing feeling. I of course would like to be the first RB off the board and in the first round, but I am okay if in the DSFL draft I go a bit later and am able to prove that I am a first rounder of the ISFL. Truthfully, the amount of customization that I can do with my player is outstanding.Truthfully it has allowed me to move my mind in many creative ways. I created a wikipedia page for my player. That is pretty damn cool. Not only that, but I don't think that me joining the league could have come at a better time. I am right before the draft, I get to watch the ultimus and the ultimini, and I get to be in the rookie chat and be scouted and drafted. I am very very excited. Now it's convincing somebody to take me in the first round! Again, I could not be more grateful at how helpful everybody has been and I can not wait to play for this awesome league.
30) Reflect on the two expansion teams. How did their first seasons go? What were their key strengths and weaknesses, and how are they poised to improve in seasons to come?
A. Coming into the league as late as I did, I never got the opportunity to watch the two expansion teams play live. I only have a few things to work off of while crafting my assessment of their season.
There were two expansion teams this year, the Berlin Fire Salamanders and the New York Silverbacks. The former had a record of 3-13, where the latter had a 4-14 record in their first season. Personally, I would assume the Silverbacks would win more games than the Fire Salamanders on name alone. Intimidation factor is real folks! Looking only at their records, both teams were at the bottom of the league, which would lead to the assumption that they are actually bad teams. However, all is not lost in this season for these teams. First seasons for expansion teams are rough in almost any league, and this season proved no different. Yet, both of these teams had quarterbacks that threw for over 20 TD's, with the silverbacks QB throwing 27 touchdowns to only 14 interceptions. IN Berlin, they have a rookie running back who finished fourth in league rushing! These are both very bright spots in a season where all new teams only look for bright spots.
The future for both of these teams is very bright, and the GM's of these teams know that. In a few seasons, I am sure that these teams are going to be much more competitive. And I am positive that when these teams are much better, they will look back on their first season and view it as an essential stepping stone for where they are.
25) Imagine that the league’s Pro Bowl included a skills competition similar to the NFL. What sorts of games could you see being implemented? Which players do you think would perform the best in ultimate frisbee, dodgeball, or other games? Which conference would come out on top?
A. Before I get into the actual answer, I would love to see this actually be a thing. Could you imagine a Pro Bowl jackbox game? Trivia murder party between all of the Pro Bowl QB's? Delightful. I also would not mind a pro bowl game where it's competitive Just Dance, where the players are grouped up by conference and position, and whoever gets the most points proceeds. In reality though, a skills competition would be extremely fun. I was thinking more like the skills competition that we see at NBA All-Star Weekend. Where we could get somebody like Jamar Lackson throwing a dime, running through some machines, catching some balls from a quarterback or a machine, then sprinting down into the end zone to tackle a bag.
I saved my best idea for last however, because not only is this fun, but it may be a legitimate idea that can be implemented. Let's let the pro bowl teams design their own announcement video or entrance video that can be played before the game. The audience could vote on which one they like more and at the end of the game the winning team could get a TPE boost or something. If this is already a thing, I chalk it up to being new to the league.
I believe that the ASFC would win this. The Sabercats have just won back-to-back ultimus (ultimuses?) and they weren't the highest seed from their conference. I believe the talent from that conference is just better and that shouldn't be taken lightly in pro bowl results.
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