02-01-2018, 10:11 AM
(This post was last modified: 02-06-2018, 08:51 PM by Supersquare04.)
Alright folks, since we're all talking about awards and whatnot I am here to make the case for the man I believe is truly deserving of defensive player of the year.
First let's talk methodology. I didn't just look at the index and glance at some names to decide this. I used a formula. Obviously that doesn't make things immediately superior but it is a good start. My formula goes like this:
Tackles: .25 points (I don't want linebackers to be overrepresented)
TFLs: 1 point
Sacks: 3 points (loss of down like a TFL but with an average yardage loss of 7 while TFL is 1-2)
Interception: 5 points
Pass Defense: 0.75 points (probably the most controversial here but IMO a loss of down and -2 yards with a TFL is more than just a loss of down with a PD. Also an INT grants an automatic PD while a Sack doesn't grant an automatic TFL).
Forced Fumble: 4 points
Fumble Recovery: 1 point (get both and it equals an INT, see what I did there?)
Safety: 6 points (2 points + free kick and possession change back to you)
TD: 12 points
Blocked Punt: 5 points
Blocked XP: 2.5 points
Blocked FG: 5 points
Okay, so I'm sure people will dispute the finer points of my formula, go for it. Hell, go make your own, that's fine with me too.
So, how did this turn out:
#1 Vikain Marmeladov - 103.8 Points
#2 William Ridley - 102.8 Points
#3 Harrif Ernston - 95.8 points
#4 Johnathan Saint - 95.3 Points
#5 Angus Winchester - 95 Points
That's right y'all, not only do I not consider myself #1, I'm down at #5. In my eyes the winner is Mr. Vikain Marmeladov. And let me tell you, this guy is lowkey one of my favorite players in the NSFL. If you don't know Vikain, I'm not surprised, he doesn't talk. But he has been around since S1 and has worked at a strong level ever since.
Vikain's 7 interceptions lead the league. His 2 TDs is tied for first. He also got a FF/FR for a total of 8 turnovers to his name. He has a safety. He even has 3 sacks and 2 TFLs. This guy can do everything and did this season.
And I also want to talk a bit about activity. I don't believe a positional excellence award should be given to an inactive. Point blank. Why should we be awarding you for excellence when you actually aren't working? Ridley and Ernston are inactive. J. Saint is highly active and one of this leagues perennial grinders so he still stays atop the list. But still, Vikain earning 575 TPE through 5 seasons averaging 115 per season is a solid workhorse who while not being an elite earner gaining 180+ a season is still the kind of player that is the backbone of the NSFL.
So hats off to you Mr. Marmeladov for an excellent season that I personally believe is deserving of Defensive Player of the Year.
@Vikain.
First let's talk methodology. I didn't just look at the index and glance at some names to decide this. I used a formula. Obviously that doesn't make things immediately superior but it is a good start. My formula goes like this:
Tackles: .25 points (I don't want linebackers to be overrepresented)
TFLs: 1 point
Sacks: 3 points (loss of down like a TFL but with an average yardage loss of 7 while TFL is 1-2)
Interception: 5 points
Pass Defense: 0.75 points (probably the most controversial here but IMO a loss of down and -2 yards with a TFL is more than just a loss of down with a PD. Also an INT grants an automatic PD while a Sack doesn't grant an automatic TFL).
Forced Fumble: 4 points
Fumble Recovery: 1 point (get both and it equals an INT, see what I did there?)
Safety: 6 points (2 points + free kick and possession change back to you)
TD: 12 points
Blocked Punt: 5 points
Blocked XP: 2.5 points
Blocked FG: 5 points
Okay, so I'm sure people will dispute the finer points of my formula, go for it. Hell, go make your own, that's fine with me too.
So, how did this turn out:
#1 Vikain Marmeladov - 103.8 Points
#2 William Ridley - 102.8 Points
#3 Harrif Ernston - 95.8 points
#4 Johnathan Saint - 95.3 Points
#5 Angus Winchester - 95 Points
That's right y'all, not only do I not consider myself #1, I'm down at #5. In my eyes the winner is Mr. Vikain Marmeladov. And let me tell you, this guy is lowkey one of my favorite players in the NSFL. If you don't know Vikain, I'm not surprised, he doesn't talk. But he has been around since S1 and has worked at a strong level ever since.
Vikain's 7 interceptions lead the league. His 2 TDs is tied for first. He also got a FF/FR for a total of 8 turnovers to his name. He has a safety. He even has 3 sacks and 2 TFLs. This guy can do everything and did this season.
And I also want to talk a bit about activity. I don't believe a positional excellence award should be given to an inactive. Point blank. Why should we be awarding you for excellence when you actually aren't working? Ridley and Ernston are inactive. J. Saint is highly active and one of this leagues perennial grinders so he still stays atop the list. But still, Vikain earning 575 TPE through 5 seasons averaging 115 per season is a solid workhorse who while not being an elite earner gaining 180+ a season is still the kind of player that is the backbone of the NSFL.
So hats off to you Mr. Marmeladov for an excellent season that I personally believe is deserving of Defensive Player of the Year.
@Vikain.
Hank Winchester (S25 - Current) - Scrub
Angus Winchester (S1-S12) - 4x Ultimus Champ - #2 Career Sacks - Hall of Fame
Cooter Bigsby (S14-S23) - S23 Ultimus Champ - #4 Career Yards - #4 Career TDs - 2x MVP - Hall of Fame