1) This week will see the S26 Ultimus and Ultimini races begin in earnest. How did each team arrive at the playoffs? Were there any dark horse teams that went unexpectedly far, or any presumptive favorites that fell flat? Who do you think will win the final? If you’re writing this after the finals were decided, were you surprised by the outcome?
Season 26 was a very good season for some teams and abysmal for others. Let’s start with the big team that took the league by storm, the Portland Pythons. They did what very few teams have ever done by going 13-1, almost an undefeated season. Only losing twice, both of those times to the Bondi Beach Buccaneers in Week 9 and in the Ultimini. But even though this team unfortunately could not finish the job and win it all, they still need to be commended for what they as a team has done. Everyone knows that the DSFL is very unpredictable and the timelines are extremely small, especially since you never know when some players are going to be called up or not. But Portland, under the reigns of South and furiousPanda, were able to turn around a franchise that was not in good shape a couple of seasons ago. They also had help with one of the greatest QB seasons any player has ever had, with LBJ having 20 TDs to only 2 interceptions, and winning the MVP. The offense led by LBJ was one of the best in the league, and they also had a really good defense as well. It is honestly a shame they could not cap off this amazing season with a championship, but the team that won was no slouch as well.
Bondi Beach, while not having as good of a record as Portland, was no slouch either. They were in a close and tough division but were able to get to the top of the pact with an 8-6 record, and this was mainly in part to their amazing offense. Even without an MVP QB, this offense still produced and helped the team lead the league in points per game and yards per game. They had an amazing 1000 plus yard running back duo in Ozymandias and Chungus, the yard leading receiver in Reed, and they still had an awesome QB in Daytona who won MVP last season. While Daytona didn’t have a great season by any means, he still led the team to the best offense in the league even with his 15 interceptions. There defense wasn’t one of the top ones, being around the 4th best in the league, but it was good enough to shutdown Portland in the Ultimini and let the offense come out and win. Congrats to BBB for the well deserved Ultimini Championship!
Next up is London, and man I just don’t understand how they are always so good every season. They have to start sucking eventually right?! I have been here since S24 in the DSFL, and London has gone from Ultimini win, Ultimini loss, then one game away from the Ultimini. It just makes no sense. Maybe it is because they have had Cortez every season, so maybe they will finally have some unfortunate call ups and rebuild a year. There isn’t much to say though about London except that they are just a really good team and organization. They had the 2nd best record in the league at 9-5 and that could be due in part to them having an elite defense and passing game. The only negative about this season was there rushing game, which still Yaki was one of the best running backs this year, but this team has almost always been pass heavy and they continue this trend.
Norfolk definitely turned it around this season. From going 2-12 last season to 7-7 this season. While not a super impressive record, it was enough for them to squeak into the playoffs one season after being the worst team in the league. Overall, the team itself was not very impressive, ranking 7th or 8th in all defensive team stats, and really only doing well with the rushing game with the tandem of Mr. Forty-Two and Ace Savage. Hopefully they can take the momentum from this season and translate it into next season.
Minnesota unfortunately kind of stagnated this season. Going 5-2 at one point, but then ending up 7-7. I like a lot of the players on this team, and with Negs still young I am hoping that with a solid draft Minnesota can push themselves into the playoffs, especially since they have been very similar for 2 seasons now.
You can’t talk about Dallas without talking about Cobra Kai. This guy had one of the most insane seasons we will ever see by a running back, and was a major part in why Dallas improved and got a 7-7 record. They shouldn’t be sad about not making the playoffs though, with a up and coming rookie QB with Juliot Christ Jr. and most of the teams needing QBs, they have a wide open window to a championship.
The biggest fallers by far were KCC. I don’t know what happened, last season they were 7-7 and very competitive, but this season they just could not get any momentum going and almost went winless if it weren’t for the equally bad Tijuana Luchadores. There are some young pieces in this team so hopefully with a new QB next season they can get things turned around.
Finally, my own team, the Tijuana Luchadores. We came in to this season knowing it was a rebuild year for sure. Our record showed that, ending up 4-10. But a lot of our picks have been working out well, with the combination of Preston Parker, Drip Dad, and Boo T leading us to the best rushing attack in the league, and Devonte Crook and Buck Nekkid filling in along side some of our veterans Dimbi, Isaac, Shuffleboard, and Jones to keep the defense fairly competent. I am excited to see what we can do in this draft and see if we can build off our season.
Season 26 was a very good season for some teams and abysmal for others. Let’s start with the big team that took the league by storm, the Portland Pythons. They did what very few teams have ever done by going 13-1, almost an undefeated season. Only losing twice, both of those times to the Bondi Beach Buccaneers in Week 9 and in the Ultimini. But even though this team unfortunately could not finish the job and win it all, they still need to be commended for what they as a team has done. Everyone knows that the DSFL is very unpredictable and the timelines are extremely small, especially since you never know when some players are going to be called up or not. But Portland, under the reigns of South and furiousPanda, were able to turn around a franchise that was not in good shape a couple of seasons ago. They also had help with one of the greatest QB seasons any player has ever had, with LBJ having 20 TDs to only 2 interceptions, and winning the MVP. The offense led by LBJ was one of the best in the league, and they also had a really good defense as well. It is honestly a shame they could not cap off this amazing season with a championship, but the team that won was no slouch as well.
Bondi Beach, while not having as good of a record as Portland, was no slouch either. They were in a close and tough division but were able to get to the top of the pact with an 8-6 record, and this was mainly in part to their amazing offense. Even without an MVP QB, this offense still produced and helped the team lead the league in points per game and yards per game. They had an amazing 1000 plus yard running back duo in Ozymandias and Chungus, the yard leading receiver in Reed, and they still had an awesome QB in Daytona who won MVP last season. While Daytona didn’t have a great season by any means, he still led the team to the best offense in the league even with his 15 interceptions. There defense wasn’t one of the top ones, being around the 4th best in the league, but it was good enough to shutdown Portland in the Ultimini and let the offense come out and win. Congrats to BBB for the well deserved Ultimini Championship!
Next up is London, and man I just don’t understand how they are always so good every season. They have to start sucking eventually right?! I have been here since S24 in the DSFL, and London has gone from Ultimini win, Ultimini loss, then one game away from the Ultimini. It just makes no sense. Maybe it is because they have had Cortez every season, so maybe they will finally have some unfortunate call ups and rebuild a year. There isn’t much to say though about London except that they are just a really good team and organization. They had the 2nd best record in the league at 9-5 and that could be due in part to them having an elite defense and passing game. The only negative about this season was there rushing game, which still Yaki was one of the best running backs this year, but this team has almost always been pass heavy and they continue this trend.
Norfolk definitely turned it around this season. From going 2-12 last season to 7-7 this season. While not a super impressive record, it was enough for them to squeak into the playoffs one season after being the worst team in the league. Overall, the team itself was not very impressive, ranking 7th or 8th in all defensive team stats, and really only doing well with the rushing game with the tandem of Mr. Forty-Two and Ace Savage. Hopefully they can take the momentum from this season and translate it into next season.
Minnesota unfortunately kind of stagnated this season. Going 5-2 at one point, but then ending up 7-7. I like a lot of the players on this team, and with Negs still young I am hoping that with a solid draft Minnesota can push themselves into the playoffs, especially since they have been very similar for 2 seasons now.
You can’t talk about Dallas without talking about Cobra Kai. This guy had one of the most insane seasons we will ever see by a running back, and was a major part in why Dallas improved and got a 7-7 record. They shouldn’t be sad about not making the playoffs though, with a up and coming rookie QB with Juliot Christ Jr. and most of the teams needing QBs, they have a wide open window to a championship.
The biggest fallers by far were KCC. I don’t know what happened, last season they were 7-7 and very competitive, but this season they just could not get any momentum going and almost went winless if it weren’t for the equally bad Tijuana Luchadores. There are some young pieces in this team so hopefully with a new QB next season they can get things turned around.
Finally, my own team, the Tijuana Luchadores. We came in to this season knowing it was a rebuild year for sure. Our record showed that, ending up 4-10. But a lot of our picks have been working out well, with the combination of Preston Parker, Drip Dad, and Boo T leading us to the best rushing attack in the league, and Devonte Crook and Buck Nekkid filling in along side some of our veterans Dimbi, Isaac, Shuffleboard, and Jones to keep the defense fairly competent. I am excited to see what we can do in this draft and see if we can build off our season.
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