08-14-2018, 08:14 AM
(This post was last modified: 08-19-2018, 12:00 PM by HalfEatenOnionBagel.)
1) PBE PT
2) Robbed
I suppose the Colorado Yeti are a feel good story that everyone likes to rally behind after years of being a joke in the league, but they showed in the playoffs why they’re a franchise that still has a lot left to work on before they make it back to the Ultimus game. The Yellowknife Wraiths, on the other hand, have been a more impressive team this year, just a season removed from winning the Championship. They had a tough start to the season that likely cost them any chance they had at making the playoffs, but statistically their defense and offense were better than Colorado and they were even able to beat the New Orleans Second Line on the road, a team that many pegged as the favorite to win it all before the season even began. Although maybe the Wraiths would have suffered the same fate as Colorado in the playoffs, they are absolutely the better team, with a defense that still has a ton of playmakers despite regression continuing to eat away at them and offensive weapons including one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the league. Next season will certainly be interesting to watch and see if Colorado truly has surpassed Yellowknife or if this was just a fluke of a season for the Yeti.
3) That Magic Moment
Shifting gears a bit to take a look at the Ultimini game. In a DSFL that was as competitive as ever, what a fitting end to the season that the Ultimini game came down to overtime between the Tijuana Luchadores and the Portland Pythons. In a tight battle, the Luchadores finally made it down into the redzone about a third of the way through the overtime period. And, who else would you go to in the redzone, but the absolute beast of a running back Ricky Adams. Adams had an extremely efficient day, finishing the game with over 120 yards and a 5.6 ypc average. It was actually amazing he hadn’t scored beforehand, but with the game on the line and only 6 yards from paydirt, it was a sure thing that they were going to give him the ball and trust me he knew what to do with it. It may not have been the most spectacular run in the playoffs, and it certainly wasn’t the most amazing play we have ever seen from Adams, but the gravity of the play and the ability of Adams to impose his will on the defense and not be denied a second straight Ultimini victory is what made it so amazing. For how much work he did in the game and most importantly for this deciding touchdown, Adams has to be the MVP of the game too.
4) Playoff Series MVP (Ultimini MVP)
Ok let’s just build on the claim that I made in the last section; I’ll just go ahead and say it, Ricky Adams has to be the MVP for the Ultimini game and if you disagree with me you’re just wrong. If you watched that game, there was nobody else out there on the same level as this guy. Let’s just start with the fact that he scored the walk off touchdown in overtime to secure the championship for the Luchadores for the second straight season in a row, not to mention for himself a second time. He is absolutely an underrated player, mainly because he is so humble even though he is one of the hardest workers on the team. He truly embodies the Luchador spirit. Now, just look at his statline and you’ll see just how dominant he was. 22 carries for 123 yards, that’s 5.6 yards per carry. In a championship game, the two best teams in the league going at it, that is a ridiculously efficient performance. That means on average if you ran him on first and second down he was getting you a first down. Let’s not forget this is a huge man, he’s a power back! He’s not dancing around defenses, he’s eating them for breakfast every single play and grinding out these yards with physical prowess. Adams has already been selected by the Otters to play in the NSFL and you can’t help but compare him to Otters legend Leroy Jenkins because of how he just mows people down. He looks like a linebacker running with the ball out there and was far and above the most dominant player in the Ultimini. For that reason, he is my MVP.
@TheDangaZone
2) Robbed
I suppose the Colorado Yeti are a feel good story that everyone likes to rally behind after years of being a joke in the league, but they showed in the playoffs why they’re a franchise that still has a lot left to work on before they make it back to the Ultimus game. The Yellowknife Wraiths, on the other hand, have been a more impressive team this year, just a season removed from winning the Championship. They had a tough start to the season that likely cost them any chance they had at making the playoffs, but statistically their defense and offense were better than Colorado and they were even able to beat the New Orleans Second Line on the road, a team that many pegged as the favorite to win it all before the season even began. Although maybe the Wraiths would have suffered the same fate as Colorado in the playoffs, they are absolutely the better team, with a defense that still has a ton of playmakers despite regression continuing to eat away at them and offensive weapons including one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the league. Next season will certainly be interesting to watch and see if Colorado truly has surpassed Yellowknife or if this was just a fluke of a season for the Yeti.
3) That Magic Moment
Shifting gears a bit to take a look at the Ultimini game. In a DSFL that was as competitive as ever, what a fitting end to the season that the Ultimini game came down to overtime between the Tijuana Luchadores and the Portland Pythons. In a tight battle, the Luchadores finally made it down into the redzone about a third of the way through the overtime period. And, who else would you go to in the redzone, but the absolute beast of a running back Ricky Adams. Adams had an extremely efficient day, finishing the game with over 120 yards and a 5.6 ypc average. It was actually amazing he hadn’t scored beforehand, but with the game on the line and only 6 yards from paydirt, it was a sure thing that they were going to give him the ball and trust me he knew what to do with it. It may not have been the most spectacular run in the playoffs, and it certainly wasn’t the most amazing play we have ever seen from Adams, but the gravity of the play and the ability of Adams to impose his will on the defense and not be denied a second straight Ultimini victory is what made it so amazing. For how much work he did in the game and most importantly for this deciding touchdown, Adams has to be the MVP of the game too.
4) Playoff Series MVP (Ultimini MVP)
Ok let’s just build on the claim that I made in the last section; I’ll just go ahead and say it, Ricky Adams has to be the MVP for the Ultimini game and if you disagree with me you’re just wrong. If you watched that game, there was nobody else out there on the same level as this guy. Let’s just start with the fact that he scored the walk off touchdown in overtime to secure the championship for the Luchadores for the second straight season in a row, not to mention for himself a second time. He is absolutely an underrated player, mainly because he is so humble even though he is one of the hardest workers on the team. He truly embodies the Luchador spirit. Now, just look at his statline and you’ll see just how dominant he was. 22 carries for 123 yards, that’s 5.6 yards per carry. In a championship game, the two best teams in the league going at it, that is a ridiculously efficient performance. That means on average if you ran him on first and second down he was getting you a first down. Let’s not forget this is a huge man, he’s a power back! He’s not dancing around defenses, he’s eating them for breakfast every single play and grinding out these yards with physical prowess. Adams has already been selected by the Otters to play in the NSFL and you can’t help but compare him to Otters legend Leroy Jenkins because of how he just mows people down. He looks like a linebacker running with the ball out there and was far and above the most dominant player in the Ultimini. For that reason, he is my MVP.
@TheDangaZone
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[OPTION]Regular Season Stats
[OPTION](S2) 14 Games Played
[OPTION](S3) 14 Games Played
[OPTION](S4) 14 Games Played
[OPTION](S5) 14 Games Played
[OPTION](S6) 14 Games Played
[OPTION](S7) 14 Games Played
[OPTION](S8) 14 Games Played
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[OPTION]Playoff Stats
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[OPTION]Trophy Case/Achievements:
[OPTION]Most Likely to Break the Team Bench When Sitting Down
[OPTION]Pumpkin Chuckin' Rally 2017 Semifinalist
[OPTION]Most Likely to Get Traded in S8 (T-1st)
[OPTION]Ultimus Champion S7, S8