1) Another season in this league has elapsed! Let us recollect how both leagues got to this point.
In the DSFL, the Luchadoes yet again capture another title in their franchise mimicry of the New England Patriots as far as league perception is concerned. However, this season was a bit of a vunerable one for them as they nearly missed the playoffs by a game. In terms of offense, the Offense averaged 27.6 points per game, best in the league, averaged 405.7 total offensive yards per game, also best in the league, averaged 114.6 rushing yards per game, and averaged 291.1 passing yards per game, also best in the league. Observing these numbers, it is clear that the Luchadores record can be reflected by how their defense performed. On Defense, the Luchadoes allowed 21.4 points per game, good for 3rd best in the league, allowed 342.3 total yards per game, also third best in the league, allowed an abysmal 148.4 rushing yards per game, 2nd worst in the league, but allowed only 193.9 passing yards per game, best in the league. This was the main reason why the Luchadores struggled on paper as opponents can get a couple of scoring drives on them and waste the clock to get upset wins on the Luchadores. However, in the playoffs the script changed. The Luchadores faced the Norfolk Seawolves in a close game as Norfolk had double digit wins, yet in a defensive battle, the Luchadores won by a score of 18-13. In the Ultimimi, the Luchadores faced a familiar rival in the Minnesota Grey Ducks. In another defensive game, the Luchadores managed to achieve in a decisive manner to the final score of 20-10 to achieve another Ultimi during arguably their weakest "on paper" season in years.
Now onto the ISFL. I gleefully write this as a member of the New Orleans Second Line as we finally achieved a ring as a team and regained our lost pride! We managed to achieve double digit wins for the 2nd season in a row and we achieved the best record in the league at 12-4. NOLA was balanced on both sides of the ball and it displayed well through the season. On Offense, NOLA averaged 27.6 points per game, good for 4th best in the league, averaged 381.8 total yards per game, great for 2nd best in the league, averaged 115.5 rushing yards per game, good for 6th best in the league, and averaged 266.2 passing yards per game, good for 4th best in the league! On Defense, NOLA allowed only 21.6 points per game, good for 4th best in the league, allowed only 342.5 total yards per game, good for 4th best in the league, allowed only 89.5 rushing yards per game, good for 4th best in the league, but allowed 253.0 passing yards per game, ok for 9th best. As the playoffs rolled around and NOLA entered with a bye, they first played against their constant thorn in the Outlaws who always seemed to escape them in close situations. However, all at once, NOLA unleashed their revenge on AZ as NOLA blew out AZ by 20+ and did not allow a single TD, only two garbage time field goals to a final score of 27-6. Returning to the Ultimus, NOLA faced Baltimore. However, as always, luck was not on NOLA's side as they were down 27-10 going into the fourth quarter of the game. Yet, we will witness the greatest comeback in Ultimus history. Beginning with a Gibson sack fumble that was recovered by White, the NOLA offense delivered deep passes that managed to close the score to 27-24. After getting a stop and forced to their 25, NOLA drove down the field and tied the game with 150 seconds left. After surprisingly seeing Baltimore go passive, NOLA not only got the ball but also returned it well into FG range. However, instead of settling for a FG, NOLA manages to run it in for a TD and add a FG on top of it to finish with a final score of 37-27, earning the elusive ring and creating the largest comeback in Ultimus history.
In the DSFL, the Luchadoes yet again capture another title in their franchise mimicry of the New England Patriots as far as league perception is concerned. However, this season was a bit of a vunerable one for them as they nearly missed the playoffs by a game. In terms of offense, the Offense averaged 27.6 points per game, best in the league, averaged 405.7 total offensive yards per game, also best in the league, averaged 114.6 rushing yards per game, and averaged 291.1 passing yards per game, also best in the league. Observing these numbers, it is clear that the Luchadores record can be reflected by how their defense performed. On Defense, the Luchadoes allowed 21.4 points per game, good for 3rd best in the league, allowed 342.3 total yards per game, also third best in the league, allowed an abysmal 148.4 rushing yards per game, 2nd worst in the league, but allowed only 193.9 passing yards per game, best in the league. This was the main reason why the Luchadores struggled on paper as opponents can get a couple of scoring drives on them and waste the clock to get upset wins on the Luchadores. However, in the playoffs the script changed. The Luchadores faced the Norfolk Seawolves in a close game as Norfolk had double digit wins, yet in a defensive battle, the Luchadores won by a score of 18-13. In the Ultimimi, the Luchadores faced a familiar rival in the Minnesota Grey Ducks. In another defensive game, the Luchadores managed to achieve in a decisive manner to the final score of 20-10 to achieve another Ultimi during arguably their weakest "on paper" season in years.
Now onto the ISFL. I gleefully write this as a member of the New Orleans Second Line as we finally achieved a ring as a team and regained our lost pride! We managed to achieve double digit wins for the 2nd season in a row and we achieved the best record in the league at 12-4. NOLA was balanced on both sides of the ball and it displayed well through the season. On Offense, NOLA averaged 27.6 points per game, good for 4th best in the league, averaged 381.8 total yards per game, great for 2nd best in the league, averaged 115.5 rushing yards per game, good for 6th best in the league, and averaged 266.2 passing yards per game, good for 4th best in the league! On Defense, NOLA allowed only 21.6 points per game, good for 4th best in the league, allowed only 342.5 total yards per game, good for 4th best in the league, allowed only 89.5 rushing yards per game, good for 4th best in the league, but allowed 253.0 passing yards per game, ok for 9th best. As the playoffs rolled around and NOLA entered with a bye, they first played against their constant thorn in the Outlaws who always seemed to escape them in close situations. However, all at once, NOLA unleashed their revenge on AZ as NOLA blew out AZ by 20+ and did not allow a single TD, only two garbage time field goals to a final score of 27-6. Returning to the Ultimus, NOLA faced Baltimore. However, as always, luck was not on NOLA's side as they were down 27-10 going into the fourth quarter of the game. Yet, we will witness the greatest comeback in Ultimus history. Beginning with a Gibson sack fumble that was recovered by White, the NOLA offense delivered deep passes that managed to close the score to 27-24. After getting a stop and forced to their 25, NOLA drove down the field and tied the game with 150 seconds left. After surprisingly seeing Baltimore go passive, NOLA not only got the ball but also returned it well into FG range. However, instead of settling for a FG, NOLA manages to run it in for a TD and add a FG on top of it to finish with a final score of 37-27, earning the elusive ring and creating the largest comeback in Ultimus history.