10-24-2024, 02:04 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-24-2024, 02:26 PM by KaleSalad. Edited 2 times in total.)
9. . There have been many moments in league history where a single decision (e.g., a draft choice, a GM’s promotion or retirement, a trade, a player’s movement in free agency) may have changed the course of a team in the ISFL or DSFL. Describe a decision that was made and the impact that it had. Did you imagine said decision leading to a different conclusion or did you think things would turn out the way they did? Is there anything different you would have done to avoid disaster or make things even better?
Being reminded of my past player Leonardo McTurtle with the recent article by KDR brought back the memories of ending up on the Arizona Outlaws and the decision to join the team in free agency over sticking it out with the Orange County Otters. After being taken first overall by them in the Season 33 draft and being immediately called up there was a hope to be a career otter. But after a miracle run the very first season in which the Otters ended up coming up short in the finals after storming out to a 24-0 first quarter lead and ending up losing by allowing 24 points in the 4th quarter to lose 41-38 it led to the team spiraling a little bit. The next season which was supposed to be a building block they went on to have a losing record and finishing last with 5-11 record. And somehow getting worse the next year 4-11-1 record. It was clear there were changes happening on the back end with management and players that led to Leonardo to explore other options when his contract was up. When it came time and he would explore the market after his 4th season in OCO he joined the Arizona Outlaws where he would make an instant impact. He would make the swap to Linebacker instead of DE and would help lead the team to the first of 4 championships they would earn while playing for them. He would also go on to end up top 10 in sacks and have a defensive player of the game in the Ultimus. Looking back this move really sparked Leonardo’s career and kicked him into overdrive. If it were not for the move to Arizona and then to Linebacker he likely never would have made the Hall of Fame and road out most of his career on an regrettably average otters team. Looking back being removed from the player for a bit it is pretty crazy to see the career trajectory take place.
(WC: 336)
22. Written Option: If your player had a show starring them, what would the plot be?
The sweet life of Purdy Mediocre! With all the shows coming out on Quarterbacks and receivers isn’t it time we took a dive into the life of a running back!? The guys go through some of the most grueling punishment on the field. They go through every layer of the defense the big boys on the line the athletic freaks in the linebacker spots and even the DB’s and safeties. Not to mention when they don’t have the ball they are usually being used to stop one of those guys from getting to the quarterback! They are truly some of the most gifted athletes on the field and if Purdy had a show it would be all about recognizing that. Of course it would look off the field and the game prep and what all is involved in getting ready for each game not to mention the trainers and work the doctors do to ensure he is at his best each week! Look out for the new show Runningbacks!
(WC:169)
37. SHL affiliate +2.5 TPE
Being reminded of my past player Leonardo McTurtle with the recent article by KDR brought back the memories of ending up on the Arizona Outlaws and the decision to join the team in free agency over sticking it out with the Orange County Otters. After being taken first overall by them in the Season 33 draft and being immediately called up there was a hope to be a career otter. But after a miracle run the very first season in which the Otters ended up coming up short in the finals after storming out to a 24-0 first quarter lead and ending up losing by allowing 24 points in the 4th quarter to lose 41-38 it led to the team spiraling a little bit. The next season which was supposed to be a building block they went on to have a losing record and finishing last with 5-11 record. And somehow getting worse the next year 4-11-1 record. It was clear there were changes happening on the back end with management and players that led to Leonardo to explore other options when his contract was up. When it came time and he would explore the market after his 4th season in OCO he joined the Arizona Outlaws where he would make an instant impact. He would make the swap to Linebacker instead of DE and would help lead the team to the first of 4 championships they would earn while playing for them. He would also go on to end up top 10 in sacks and have a defensive player of the game in the Ultimus. Looking back this move really sparked Leonardo’s career and kicked him into overdrive. If it were not for the move to Arizona and then to Linebacker he likely never would have made the Hall of Fame and road out most of his career on an regrettably average otters team. Looking back being removed from the player for a bit it is pretty crazy to see the career trajectory take place.
(WC: 336)
22. Written Option: If your player had a show starring them, what would the plot be?
The sweet life of Purdy Mediocre! With all the shows coming out on Quarterbacks and receivers isn’t it time we took a dive into the life of a running back!? The guys go through some of the most grueling punishment on the field. They go through every layer of the defense the big boys on the line the athletic freaks in the linebacker spots and even the DB’s and safeties. Not to mention when they don’t have the ball they are usually being used to stop one of those guys from getting to the quarterback! They are truly some of the most gifted athletes on the field and if Purdy had a show it would be all about recognizing that. Of course it would look off the field and the game prep and what all is involved in getting ready for each game not to mention the trainers and work the doctors do to ensure he is at his best each week! Look out for the new show Runningbacks!
(WC:169)
37. SHL affiliate +2.5 TPE
Purdy Mediocre RB
Leonardo McTurtle #69 LB Retired
