TASK 10 (5 TPE): Write a short biography or story about your player. This could include background about how they came to the ISFL and how they’ve done so far, a story about their role in an exciting game, or anything else related to their experience in the league.
Taro Raimon came to America to play football from Japan after being part of one of the highest profile teams in International high school football history. He wasn't highly regarded in Football coming from a baseball background and not being tall. He got his chance to impress many American scouts by displaying his strong reception skills which translated well from baseball in the "High school World Cup Football". Combined with a sudden growth spurt where he grew to over 6 feet, he received a full scholarship to the Notre Dame football team after graduating from high school. His first season wasn't as impressive as he was near the bottom in terms of wide receiver depth. He didn't play in a game until halfway through the season and came up with modest numbers and 0 touchdowns. In his Sophomore year, Taro missed the opening day game due to a hamstring sprain. After his injury, he quickly came back and displayed his receiving prowess. In 15 games, he produced 17 touchdowns and reception 1363 yards. He gained several honours as well as proving himself to be a top WR prospect in his draft class. In his Junior year, he repeated his performance with similar numbers and lead his conference in receiving touchdowns with 19. For his senior year, Taro forgoes it to enter the DSFL draft as one of the top wide receiver prospects.
He was chosen in the second round, 20th overall in both drafts by the Dallas Birddogs and the Arizona Outlaws. He was the third wide receiver chosen in the ISFL draft. In his two seasons in the DSFL, he was relatively average, with only a 50 reception yard average over 28 games. He got his first All star nod in 2039 as a special team returner. In his first ISFL season as WR3, he didn't get to show most of his abilities with only 24 receptions for 300 yards. Taro was definitely disappointed in his rookie year but aims to prove himself in the later years. The next season really defined on how Taro Raimon's career will be like in the future. He was promoted to WR2 after Saba Donut is going through his regression. He amassed over 1300 reception yards over the 16 games, which is almost as much yards Taro has gotten in his first three professional seasons. He also got 11 touchdowns which is double more than his career total prior to the season. Part of the success could be attributed to Cue's MVP-like season in his last QB season. This season netted Raimon his first All-Star nod as well as winning the offensive breakout player of the year. In his next season, under the new QB rookie, Cortez, Raimon improved his numbers showing he was no fluke by receiving almost 1500 yards and 10 touchdowns. Cortez also did great with oofensive rookie of the year. In Raimon's 4th season, his reception yards cooled down to 1262 but has maintained a solid touchdown number of 11. Cortez is also a top 2 qb at this moment. At the time of writing, the Outlaws are in contention for the Ultimus, the first for Raimon if they win it all.
TASK 28 (2.5 TPE): What team do you think has the best branding in the league? What team do you think could use a refresh? Why?
The best branding in the league? It has to be the Arizona Outlaws. Not trying to be absolutely bias here as I am currently on the team but the logo is one of the best, if not the best, in the league. The bandit character is cool looking and definitely well-designed. Honourable mention to the New York Silverbacks with their cinema inspired logo too. The cowboy team works well in a football league as well. You can pretend the cowboy is the quarterback of the team and with his extremely accurate shots (with his gun or arm), he can land the football right into the wide receiver's hands every single time. The football pitch is also top tier, if you ever tune into the streams, check out their field design.
There are two teams that I would want to see an updated logo or tweak into their branding. The first is the Baltimore Hawks. Aside from their on-field performance, I find their logo quite generic and lacking something when compared to others. I would want to see a cooler logo with possibly the name incorporated into it. They could also rebrand as the Hawks are one of the more used brands out there. The second is the Sarasota Sailfish. I want to say that I like their branding so I would not say to rebrand but their logo is down there with the Hawks. It could be iconic in the league with their rich history but I personally would prefer an updated logo.
TASK 29 (2.5 TPE): PBE PT
Taro Raimon came to America to play football from Japan after being part of one of the highest profile teams in International high school football history. He wasn't highly regarded in Football coming from a baseball background and not being tall. He got his chance to impress many American scouts by displaying his strong reception skills which translated well from baseball in the "High school World Cup Football". Combined with a sudden growth spurt where he grew to over 6 feet, he received a full scholarship to the Notre Dame football team after graduating from high school. His first season wasn't as impressive as he was near the bottom in terms of wide receiver depth. He didn't play in a game until halfway through the season and came up with modest numbers and 0 touchdowns. In his Sophomore year, Taro missed the opening day game due to a hamstring sprain. After his injury, he quickly came back and displayed his receiving prowess. In 15 games, he produced 17 touchdowns and reception 1363 yards. He gained several honours as well as proving himself to be a top WR prospect in his draft class. In his Junior year, he repeated his performance with similar numbers and lead his conference in receiving touchdowns with 19. For his senior year, Taro forgoes it to enter the DSFL draft as one of the top wide receiver prospects.
He was chosen in the second round, 20th overall in both drafts by the Dallas Birddogs and the Arizona Outlaws. He was the third wide receiver chosen in the ISFL draft. In his two seasons in the DSFL, he was relatively average, with only a 50 reception yard average over 28 games. He got his first All star nod in 2039 as a special team returner. In his first ISFL season as WR3, he didn't get to show most of his abilities with only 24 receptions for 300 yards. Taro was definitely disappointed in his rookie year but aims to prove himself in the later years. The next season really defined on how Taro Raimon's career will be like in the future. He was promoted to WR2 after Saba Donut is going through his regression. He amassed over 1300 reception yards over the 16 games, which is almost as much yards Taro has gotten in his first three professional seasons. He also got 11 touchdowns which is double more than his career total prior to the season. Part of the success could be attributed to Cue's MVP-like season in his last QB season. This season netted Raimon his first All-Star nod as well as winning the offensive breakout player of the year. In his next season, under the new QB rookie, Cortez, Raimon improved his numbers showing he was no fluke by receiving almost 1500 yards and 10 touchdowns. Cortez also did great with oofensive rookie of the year. In Raimon's 4th season, his reception yards cooled down to 1262 but has maintained a solid touchdown number of 11. Cortez is also a top 2 qb at this moment. At the time of writing, the Outlaws are in contention for the Ultimus, the first for Raimon if they win it all.
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TASK 28 (2.5 TPE): What team do you think has the best branding in the league? What team do you think could use a refresh? Why?
The best branding in the league? It has to be the Arizona Outlaws. Not trying to be absolutely bias here as I am currently on the team but the logo is one of the best, if not the best, in the league. The bandit character is cool looking and definitely well-designed. Honourable mention to the New York Silverbacks with their cinema inspired logo too. The cowboy team works well in a football league as well. You can pretend the cowboy is the quarterback of the team and with his extremely accurate shots (with his gun or arm), he can land the football right into the wide receiver's hands every single time. The football pitch is also top tier, if you ever tune into the streams, check out their field design.
There are two teams that I would want to see an updated logo or tweak into their branding. The first is the Baltimore Hawks. Aside from their on-field performance, I find their logo quite generic and lacking something when compared to others. I would want to see a cooler logo with possibly the name incorporated into it. They could also rebrand as the Hawks are one of the more used brands out there. The second is the Sarasota Sailfish. I want to say that I like their branding so I would not say to rebrand but their logo is down there with the Hawks. It could be iconic in the league with their rich history but I personally would prefer an updated logo.
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253 words
TASK 29 (2.5 TPE): PBE PT