08-05-2023, 09:55 AM
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10. If I were named commissioner of the league, the first thing I'm looking to do is expand the league budget significantly. Upon stronghanding approval from the Board of Directors, I would then invest in a legitimate sim engine and hire a modder specifically to tune it to the leagues preferences. After the engine is fixed, the next thing I'm doing is attacking it from the audience perspective. What better way to show off this new enhanced sim engine than by giving it a legit broadcast feel. I would immediately name myself to the A team for broadcasting. We would then have between 6-10 other duos with different graphics sets and everything for each game, similar to what you'd see during the NFL. We would have two "networks" with different screen graphics. We would have A teams B teams C teams and so on, just like pro football now. This would be a lot of work but remember, I am flush with cash and we all know money talks. Now that we've fixed the sim engine and the presentation is top of the line, we would then have to take the stakes to the next level. Sure, forum icons are cool to indicate that you've won an award or been on an Ultimus winning team. They are great. Do you know what would be better? If we had physical trophies sent to the winners that are just smaller scale models but a physical tangible item. We would team up with the world's leader in jewelry, Josten's, and make everyone shine. We would have to slow down seasons considerably, but the league would be a much more involved and enriching experience. Please do not misinterpret this fantasy article for bashing what we currently do with the sim team presentation team and everyone behind the scenes that keep this massive ship running. I just thought it'd be fun to go to the extreme and fantasize about what a utopian sim league would be. I think if I were commissioner for even a season, we try the above technique and see how much more involved people might be. Imagine seeing life like graphics of your player on a television style broadcast. You could use your league money to buy accessories in the game, just like any MyPlayer mode. There would be a lot of creative room and having different broadcast teams would be something never before seen with a league of this volume and stature.
19. If I was going to add something to the current Sailfish Stadium, it would absolutely be a retractable roof. The summer in Sarasota gets so hot sometimes I feel like we're at a disadvantage playing most of our games in an outdoor environment. Sure, teams from colder climates have to make the adjustment and we have the advantage of living here, but if you're doing this for 2 or 3 weeks in a row it can have an impact on you. Otherwise, when it comes to recreational activities I just want to see every video game system ever made hooked up completely to the best set up for that system and access to all of its games. I don't want to deal with thinking or fidgeting with anything after my work is done. I want to unwind with 25 year old video games that bring me back to a simpler time. The Sailfish already have world class facilities and amenities, but these things would put it over the top without question.
22. A rookie I'm keeping my eye on this season is WR Sam Mercury. Baltimore got themselves a steal with this pick, and Mercury could be a franchise cornerstone at an important position. Falling through the cracks in the Draft, Mercury has incredible instinct for the game. He has a drive to meet every ball where they're at. There's not a lot of times he will be on the losing end of a contested catch. His core is so strong that it allows him to put an effort into each play that not everyone can. Mercury is also a tremendous competitor on the field. His spirit is a strong one, he could be a leader by the way he holds himself and his teammates accountable. He's got a football IQ that you either are born with or you can never reach. He's also been known to be quite the trash talker once he heats up. There are stories of him in college where he would verbally eviscerate his opponent to the point where the referees had to ask him to leave the poor guy alone. Mercury is a home run pic
19. If I was going to add something to the current Sailfish Stadium, it would absolutely be a retractable roof. The summer in Sarasota gets so hot sometimes I feel like we're at a disadvantage playing most of our games in an outdoor environment. Sure, teams from colder climates have to make the adjustment and we have the advantage of living here, but if you're doing this for 2 or 3 weeks in a row it can have an impact on you. Otherwise, when it comes to recreational activities I just want to see every video game system ever made hooked up completely to the best set up for that system and access to all of its games. I don't want to deal with thinking or fidgeting with anything after my work is done. I want to unwind with 25 year old video games that bring me back to a simpler time. The Sailfish already have world class facilities and amenities, but these things would put it over the top without question.
22. A rookie I'm keeping my eye on this season is WR Sam Mercury. Baltimore got themselves a steal with this pick, and Mercury could be a franchise cornerstone at an important position. Falling through the cracks in the Draft, Mercury has incredible instinct for the game. He has a drive to meet every ball where they're at. There's not a lot of times he will be on the losing end of a contested catch. His core is so strong that it allows him to put an effort into each play that not everyone can. Mercury is also a tremendous competitor on the field. His spirit is a strong one, he could be a leader by the way he holds himself and his teammates accountable. He's got a football IQ that you either are born with or you can never reach. He's also been known to be quite the trash talker once he heats up. There are stories of him in college where he would verbally eviscerate his opponent to the point where the referees had to ask him to leave the poor guy alone. Mercury is a home run pic
WR- JAMAL SLICK JR.
"THE NEW ERA"
MR 8X ULTIMUS CHAMPION
QB Mike Boss - HOF
TE Johnny Blaze - HOF
QB Mike Boss Jr
WR Johnny Blaze Jr
QB Mike Boss - HOF
TE Johnny Blaze - HOF
QB Mike Boss Jr
WR Johnny Blaze Jr