(S38) PT #4 - Index Appreciation Week

[Rufio_NZ]

As a returning player, one thing I have found interesting about the index is that previous records prior to the new simulation aren't appearing. Doug Howlett, #14 for the Baltimore Hawks still currently holds the record for most receiving yards within the year but isn't credited for it. I am sure he's not the only one who is missing from the record books. I do also think Rookie records should be documented somewhere as that was also Howletts forte. Since returning I have also come to realise that the days of old DSFL run only schemes are no longer needed and we can actually hang the rock in the air now which is great to see as some of the new records in the DSFL are amazing to see, like the single season yards record currently held by Toastovich at 1,606 yards. If we could clean up the older records held on the prior sim (Which seem to be on the average lower than the current ones, Id say the index would be in a pretty good position moving forward.
#NeverforgetDougHowlett.

[abh89]

The Index in the ISFL is a great source of information that many refer to throughout the season to check on the status of their team and how their player is performing. It can be a pleasant sight when things are going well or it can be painful when they aren't. For the Sarasota Sailfish, it isn't quite so fun looking at our record or our position in the standings. However, it is quite interesting reviewing our offensive performance over the season. The Sailfish boast the highest points per game average in the league so far this season. In addition to that, they also average the most yards per game on offense. One key piece to that high powered offense is veteran running back John Huntsman. Huntsman has made it known he plans to hang up the cleats at the end of the season. With 3 games left, Huntsman sits at 99 rushing TDs, so just 1 more will put him in the 100 club. A feat that only 8 other RBs have accomplished.

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[Nathan]

The index for ISFL is incredibly barebones compared to the information that can be pulled.  At the end of each season, there is a comprehensive statistics excel sheet that is created to help those in the awards committee make educated votes for ISFL's end of season awards.  There are several statistics that I at least consider basic information necessary to determine the efficacy and simulation performance of a player that cannot be found in the index website.  One of the more frustrating statistics missing are targets for both offensive and defensive players.  This means you cannot determine how efficient a wide receiver is or their usage.  This is even worse for grading cornerbacks.  The best example is in the NFL with Trevon Diggs back in 2021.  Diggs recorded 11 interceptions, tying the most in Dallas' franchise history, and the most interceptions by a player since 1981.  This however does not show his coverage ability outside of interceptions, best explained in this PFF article.  It's the same reason why in basketball defense is not graded in just blocks and steals, or in hockey with blocked shots.  

While I do have gripes about other statistics missing, these are not listed in the comprehensive stats sheet and I could at least understand reasoning such as giving away too much information about how the simulation works, in particular advanced stats such as Pass Block Win Rate, Pass Rush Win Rate, etc., something that I do not understand whatsoever being omitted in the index are penalties.  Penalties are an essential part of the game of football, and are especially critical in the grading of offensive lineman, so I do not understand why it is not visible.  It is stored somewhere, they are listed in game boxscores and the comprehensive stats sheet, but not the index.

[Arkz]

Oh boy, the International Sim Football League Index. When all else fails, who can you really trust? Family, friends, the government? No, all are fickle or otherwise untrustworthy. So instead you turn to the cold hard world of statistics. When all else is letting you down, at least you can check to see who had the most sacks ten seasons ago in the league. Or the last time someone won like a single game in a season. The Index knows all, sees all, tabulates all. Probably my favorite part about the index is that it hosts the in-depth game reports from every season located within its halls. There's a lot of really fun, interesting games and situations that have come up over the real life years, and being able to dive back into those whenever you want is really a treat. Plus, its the best way to really keep and contain all the historical data of the league.

[MamaB]

As many of you already know, although some of you will be learning in a few short moments, Mrs. Stacks McHits is not always the most savvy when it comes to navigating around the league.  @g2019 can attest to this more than any other player, but many other players have answered seemingly simple questions from me. I do not know how to buy a Dotts card.  I do not know where to find half of the information available to me for the ISFL.  Generally for my tasks, I complete them from my phone because that was the first way I knew how, and I have stuck with it - even for writing my weekly tasks, I use my phone.  I am a millennial, but grew up in a house where we did NOT keep up with technology.  In my eyes, Sconnard McHits is a wizard.  With all of that being said, I have absolutely no clue what the index is, and I will likely never know.  

Thank you for taking the time to read this public service announcement. 
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[FootballIsCool]

The Index is a place that I continuously find myself coming back to every week and I find myself going to the index a lot more than even going to the site itself. One of the things in the index that I enjoy to check out is to see how special teams are going. One of the standouts for Kick return yards is DeAndre King. Someone who has been on the verge of a breakout season in San Jose but has always been in the shadow of an inactive player ahead of them...However this season they are no more. Currently DeAndre King has the league lead in Kick return Yards with the 4th most kick returns and the third highest kick return average. They also are one of the four players in the league with a returned touchdown. Now everyone always focus' on who has done the best job at kick returns however I find it funny to check out who has the worst kick return stats and Sconnie McSix is tied with defensive end Rocco Blade with one return for a total of minus three yards returned. I assume that both of these players were doing their due diligence and making up for a busted play and just making sure their team maintained possession. 

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[JBLAZE_THE_BOSS]

The Index is the unsung hero of the entire league. It’s the portal for most of the information that anyone could ever want, at your fingertips. Not to say I am in love with every single aspect of the Index, I do find it to be a valuable tool. My favorite thing to do is to look at the Playoff races and also look at my players individual stats. This season especially, I’ve been doing much more browsing of the DSFL Index than the ISFL Index, you can probably figure out why. I love looking at my team’s schedule on the right hand side of the screen and seeing all those W’s line up. I really enjoy going to the Player Stats tab, selecting “Receiving” and then sorting the page by most TD’s and seeing myself at the top of the list. The same thing happens when I sort the stats index by most catches. I love seeing the story of my player’s career laid out in statistics. I’m glad we have a time capsule available to look back on whenever I want. I just wish the player pictures were better and more consistent.

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[DarknessRising]

I could answer this simply by saying the index is amazing to see Baltimore in a playoff spot, but its moreso just the hub of what everyone works towards that make it so impressive. The forums may be where everything is done, but the index is where everything is won and shown. Your effort that leads you to starting positions and good stats, reflects in the index. Your team acquring big assets to win, reflective in the index. Statistically amazing seasons close to breaking records, reflected in the index. The index is the be all and end all place to get a snapshot of the league and its players. It is the birth of so many statistical articles as well, whilst known Wolfiebot may have replaced some of those and importance, it was the cornerstone for 30-odd seasons of media and information. Without the index, i fully believe we would not have an ISFL, the stats and its importance to showing off what is accomplished is without fail integral to the league,