With the S27 ISFL draft right around the corner, I have come to reflection on the last couple of weeks. I'm posing common questions I've been asked that I thought would be good for both sides, rookies and veterans, to know.
Q: What did you expect coming into a league like this?
Me: Truly, honestly, I had no idea what it would be about. I knew there were a lot of numbers involved and a lot of other information. I have pretty decent football knowledge in general, but I never expected this to be as big as it is. There's a lot of work that goes into each and everyday of this beast.
Q: What was the hardest thing you had to overcome entering the league?
Me: Ooof, I really struggled with all of the links and connections through the forums. Luckily there are a ton of helpful people out there in the discord chats. The General Managers and scouts have been incredible help and that has really helped me get over the gap. There's still a lot to learn but I think that was the hardest thing for me in the first couple of weeks.
Q: What is your opinion on the league so far? Enjoyable or no?
Me: I think it's very entertaining, 100% so. Some things are still a bit daunting but again, there are so many helpful people waiting to lend me a hand out there. The first games that were played for the prospect bowl were so cool to watch and root for. It really brought out a sense of community as I was cheering people on in the Locker Room and seeing other people's reactions there. I look forward to more games and how the first season will pan out.
Q: Did you just find this league and jump into it? How did you find out about it?
Me: A really good friend of mine actually suggested we give this a try as we all really enjoy the behind the scenes aspects of football and love creating characters in games like this. We have our own discord and everything so we really were able to help each other out and get to earning that TPE. It's a great support system to have.
Q: Are you dead set on being on teams with them in the league if you can?
Me: I think that would be a blast. Like I said, we all really support one another and would really be able to edge each other along to earn and improve as the league goes on. If I had the choice, of course, I would love to be on the same team in the DSFL with them but with how competitive all of us are? I think we will all be drafted reasonably high and it seems unlikely.
Q: Who is your player and why did you decide to make him the way he is?
Me: My player is Xavier Walls. He is a pass rushing outside linebacker based off of Anthony Barr. Linebacker is one of my favorite positions in football. I always wanted to play it in high school and I greatly enjoy watching linebackers in college and the NFL. The position is very dynamic and allows for a variance in play. Some games you'll be the tackling machine sent from God and the next week you'll be knocking down passes and sacking the quarterback.
I really wanted to have him be more than just an athlete as well. His background is reasonably similar to mine. I was a multi-sport athlete and did very well in school, but I had at home struggles. My parents raised me to respect people; all people. My father was my coach for most of my years before high school and even then he was always by my side. I wanted to have that be part of Xavier's background as well as it gave me more of a connection with him.
Q: You've mentioned the community on discord a lot and how awesome it's been. What are some things that have really stood out so far with the ISFL's community?
Me: There are so many things that I think stand out for the community here. The artwork that people have posted and even offer to do is incredible! The locker rooms of the teams I have been invited to have all be quirky and fun in their own ways. Those same quirky locker rooms have been incredibly helpful when trying to figure out TPE and other tasks we're supposed to do. Beyond the football parts, there is a ton of other stuff that goes on in there that seems really fun to do as well.
Q: What do you look to get out of the league?
Me: More than anything I'm hoping to have a good time. I love statistics and I love football, so I think this league is perfect for me. I want to be competitive and do some cool stuff as well. We'll see as more time passes as to what will come of it all!
That's all and I hope this as informational about not only me, but my experience coming into the league!
XtitanXMVPX signing out!
Q: What did you expect coming into a league like this?
Me: Truly, honestly, I had no idea what it would be about. I knew there were a lot of numbers involved and a lot of other information. I have pretty decent football knowledge in general, but I never expected this to be as big as it is. There's a lot of work that goes into each and everyday of this beast.
Q: What was the hardest thing you had to overcome entering the league?
Me: Ooof, I really struggled with all of the links and connections through the forums. Luckily there are a ton of helpful people out there in the discord chats. The General Managers and scouts have been incredible help and that has really helped me get over the gap. There's still a lot to learn but I think that was the hardest thing for me in the first couple of weeks.
Q: What is your opinion on the league so far? Enjoyable or no?
Me: I think it's very entertaining, 100% so. Some things are still a bit daunting but again, there are so many helpful people waiting to lend me a hand out there. The first games that were played for the prospect bowl were so cool to watch and root for. It really brought out a sense of community as I was cheering people on in the Locker Room and seeing other people's reactions there. I look forward to more games and how the first season will pan out.
Q: Did you just find this league and jump into it? How did you find out about it?
Me: A really good friend of mine actually suggested we give this a try as we all really enjoy the behind the scenes aspects of football and love creating characters in games like this. We have our own discord and everything so we really were able to help each other out and get to earning that TPE. It's a great support system to have.
Q: Are you dead set on being on teams with them in the league if you can?
Me: I think that would be a blast. Like I said, we all really support one another and would really be able to edge each other along to earn and improve as the league goes on. If I had the choice, of course, I would love to be on the same team in the DSFL with them but with how competitive all of us are? I think we will all be drafted reasonably high and it seems unlikely.
Q: Who is your player and why did you decide to make him the way he is?
Me: My player is Xavier Walls. He is a pass rushing outside linebacker based off of Anthony Barr. Linebacker is one of my favorite positions in football. I always wanted to play it in high school and I greatly enjoy watching linebackers in college and the NFL. The position is very dynamic and allows for a variance in play. Some games you'll be the tackling machine sent from God and the next week you'll be knocking down passes and sacking the quarterback.
I really wanted to have him be more than just an athlete as well. His background is reasonably similar to mine. I was a multi-sport athlete and did very well in school, but I had at home struggles. My parents raised me to respect people; all people. My father was my coach for most of my years before high school and even then he was always by my side. I wanted to have that be part of Xavier's background as well as it gave me more of a connection with him.
Q: You've mentioned the community on discord a lot and how awesome it's been. What are some things that have really stood out so far with the ISFL's community?
Me: There are so many things that I think stand out for the community here. The artwork that people have posted and even offer to do is incredible! The locker rooms of the teams I have been invited to have all be quirky and fun in their own ways. Those same quirky locker rooms have been incredibly helpful when trying to figure out TPE and other tasks we're supposed to do. Beyond the football parts, there is a ton of other stuff that goes on in there that seems really fun to do as well.
Q: What do you look to get out of the league?
Me: More than anything I'm hoping to have a good time. I love statistics and I love football, so I think this league is perfect for me. I want to be competitive and do some cool stuff as well. We'll see as more time passes as to what will come of it all!
That's all and I hope this as informational about not only me, but my experience coming into the league!
XtitanXMVPX signing out!
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