Written Points
Robbed: Write about why a team that failed to make the playoffs should have over somebody else. Can be completed at any point
This one might be a little controversial, but I think the Yellowknife Wraiths deserved to be in the playoffs over the Colorado Yeti. I say this because of point differential and average margin of victory and loss. Lets take a look.
The Yeti ended the season with a negative point differential, while the Wraiths ended with a positive one. Overall there was a 78 point differential gap between the two teams.
Next you can see the average win and loss margin for both teams. The Yeti had a victory margin of 14.3, and a loss margin of 21.5. Meanwhile, the Wraiths had a victory margin of 20.6 and a loss margin of 11.4. This shows that while the Yeti may have won more games, they were closer wins than the wraiths, and also comparatively, in losses, the Wraiths on average were pretty close, while the Yeti on average was a blowout loss.
Lastly, lets look at what i'll call the "blowout ratio". I qualify a blowout as anything over 2 scores worth of a gap between the two teams. The Yeti won two blowouts, and lost four, a negative two blowout ration. the Wraiths has four win blowouts and just one loss blowout. Overall, this shows that the Wraiths were the better team, and should have made it to the playoffs
New Talent: Write about which S9 trade will or did have the biggest impact in the playoffs. Can be written at any time depending on if you choose to write about who already has or who will do good
receive:
S9 1st
S9 3rd
S10 3rd
(S5) Terrell Brister - CB
receive:
(S3) Benson Bayley - CB
This trade was the most impactful on the playoffs, and here's why.
Bayley came over in this SJS trade and became a super key player to the NOLA Second Line right away. In both playoff games he was the best member of the secondary, and was top 3 in tackles each time. In the conference championship, he helped keep legendary Mike Boss to under 50% completion perentage. He had 12 tackles, second among all NOLA defensive players, just behind Julian O'Sullivan, a linebacker. That is a very great feat for a defensive back. He really carried the defense, and was the best secondary player in the playoffs
One might argue that the NOLA DiMirio trade was more impactful to the playoffs, but I would say thats not true. DiMirio did lead all players in catches in the playoffs, but not in yards. NOLA also had a lot of other very good wide receivers to help out Borkus and the offense, but Bayley was the best at his job on defense. For that reason, I would say the Bayley trade was the most important one for the Second Line's playoff run.
Going to Disneyland!:Who was the Ultimus MVP? Give us a rundown of their celebratory trip to Disneyland. (Can be completed after the Ultimus game)
Borkus Maximus III was without a doubt the MVP of the Ultimus game. His 71% completion percentage was elite, he accumulated 372 passing yards and 2 touchdowns with no interceptions. He also added 17 rushing yards on 3 rushes. Julian O'Sullivan's 14 tackles was also very good, but Borkus was the one who ran the offense to an impressive 37 points.
Being a doggo, Borkus' Disneyland trip was very unique of any other star NSFL player. His favorite part was of course the water park. Borkus went absolutely insane there, jumping all around and trying to bite the water coming up from the water fountains. This was a little concerning for the other parents and kids trying to just have a good time as a grown man-dog just ran around losing his shit, but hey, it happens.
Borkus also loved the animals at Disneyland. He would bark at all of them and regularly tried to sniff the animal's butts. This came to an end after Borkus tried to sniff a hippo's butt,and the hippo prompty let out a massive fart. After that, Borkus never tried to sniff any butts ever again
The day ended with Borkus being kicked out of Disneyland, because no dogs allowed. a lawsuit on the grounds of discrimination is expected in the coming weeks
Sit-down with a star:Interview a player from a team that is not your own that is in the playoffs. You must ask them four questions and at least three must relate to the league in some way. YOU MUST POST THE QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS FOR CREDIT. (Can be completed at any point)
sit down with @Raven AKA #BAEven
1. How did it feel to make it back to the Ultimus game after beating the Yeti?
It was a great feeling to be able to make it back to the Ultimus after having some rough luck in the previous seasons. The Yeti are a strong young team and could have suprised us hugely, but we kept calm, played well and ended up as victors.
2. you were perfect all playoffs. 8 for 8 on extra points, 2 for 2 on field goals. What does that do for next season confidence wise, after rising to the occasion on the biggest stage in football?
This season had a bit of a tragic end to it, after going 100%/100% for the first 7 games before dropping the perfect streak there. So going perfect in the playoffs is a great feeling and it definetly helps with the confidence right now. It's a form you hope to keep up once the regular season starts again, but you know there is a big offseason inbetween and I can feel my body aging at this point. Yet I am holding onto it tightly and want to bring it into next season.
3. You're getting up there in years, how much longer do you plan on playing in the NSFL?
My goal is keep playing until my body tells me enough is enough. I often joke in the locker room that I`ll be around till I drop dead on the field. It's hard to put a timestamp on it, but I would say that three more season should be doable for sure.
4. Which player on the team do you think could eat the most hot dogs in a minute?
Would have to be Hendrix for sure. That guys diet is insane and the way he's always stuffing his mouth with food, should indicate he would know his way around eating a ton of hot dogs in a minute.
Robbed: Write about why a team that failed to make the playoffs should have over somebody else. Can be completed at any point
This one might be a little controversial, but I think the Yellowknife Wraiths deserved to be in the playoffs over the Colorado Yeti. I say this because of point differential and average margin of victory and loss. Lets take a look.
The Yeti ended the season with a negative point differential, while the Wraiths ended with a positive one. Overall there was a 78 point differential gap between the two teams.
Next you can see the average win and loss margin for both teams. The Yeti had a victory margin of 14.3, and a loss margin of 21.5. Meanwhile, the Wraiths had a victory margin of 20.6 and a loss margin of 11.4. This shows that while the Yeti may have won more games, they were closer wins than the wraiths, and also comparatively, in losses, the Wraiths on average were pretty close, while the Yeti on average was a blowout loss.
Lastly, lets look at what i'll call the "blowout ratio". I qualify a blowout as anything over 2 scores worth of a gap between the two teams. The Yeti won two blowouts, and lost four, a negative two blowout ration. the Wraiths has four win blowouts and just one loss blowout. Overall, this shows that the Wraiths were the better team, and should have made it to the playoffs
New Talent: Write about which S9 trade will or did have the biggest impact in the playoffs. Can be written at any time depending on if you choose to write about who already has or who will do good
receive:
S9 1st
S9 3rd
S10 3rd
(S5) Terrell Brister - CB
receive:
(S3) Benson Bayley - CB
This trade was the most impactful on the playoffs, and here's why.
Bayley came over in this SJS trade and became a super key player to the NOLA Second Line right away. In both playoff games he was the best member of the secondary, and was top 3 in tackles each time. In the conference championship, he helped keep legendary Mike Boss to under 50% completion perentage. He had 12 tackles, second among all NOLA defensive players, just behind Julian O'Sullivan, a linebacker. That is a very great feat for a defensive back. He really carried the defense, and was the best secondary player in the playoffs
One might argue that the NOLA DiMirio trade was more impactful to the playoffs, but I would say thats not true. DiMirio did lead all players in catches in the playoffs, but not in yards. NOLA also had a lot of other very good wide receivers to help out Borkus and the offense, but Bayley was the best at his job on defense. For that reason, I would say the Bayley trade was the most important one for the Second Line's playoff run.
Going to Disneyland!:Who was the Ultimus MVP? Give us a rundown of their celebratory trip to Disneyland. (Can be completed after the Ultimus game)
Borkus Maximus III was without a doubt the MVP of the Ultimus game. His 71% completion percentage was elite, he accumulated 372 passing yards and 2 touchdowns with no interceptions. He also added 17 rushing yards on 3 rushes. Julian O'Sullivan's 14 tackles was also very good, but Borkus was the one who ran the offense to an impressive 37 points.
Being a doggo, Borkus' Disneyland trip was very unique of any other star NSFL player. His favorite part was of course the water park. Borkus went absolutely insane there, jumping all around and trying to bite the water coming up from the water fountains. This was a little concerning for the other parents and kids trying to just have a good time as a grown man-dog just ran around losing his shit, but hey, it happens.
Borkus also loved the animals at Disneyland. He would bark at all of them and regularly tried to sniff the animal's butts. This came to an end after Borkus tried to sniff a hippo's butt,and the hippo prompty let out a massive fart. After that, Borkus never tried to sniff any butts ever again
The day ended with Borkus being kicked out of Disneyland, because no dogs allowed. a lawsuit on the grounds of discrimination is expected in the coming weeks
Sit-down with a star:Interview a player from a team that is not your own that is in the playoffs. You must ask them four questions and at least three must relate to the league in some way. YOU MUST POST THE QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS FOR CREDIT. (Can be completed at any point)
sit down with @Raven AKA #BAEven
1. How did it feel to make it back to the Ultimus game after beating the Yeti?
It was a great feeling to be able to make it back to the Ultimus after having some rough luck in the previous seasons. The Yeti are a strong young team and could have suprised us hugely, but we kept calm, played well and ended up as victors.
2. you were perfect all playoffs. 8 for 8 on extra points, 2 for 2 on field goals. What does that do for next season confidence wise, after rising to the occasion on the biggest stage in football?
This season had a bit of a tragic end to it, after going 100%/100% for the first 7 games before dropping the perfect streak there. So going perfect in the playoffs is a great feeling and it definetly helps with the confidence right now. It's a form you hope to keep up once the regular season starts again, but you know there is a big offseason inbetween and I can feel my body aging at this point. Yet I am holding onto it tightly and want to bring it into next season.
3. You're getting up there in years, how much longer do you plan on playing in the NSFL?
My goal is keep playing until my body tells me enough is enough. I often joke in the locker room that I`ll be around till I drop dead on the field. It's hard to put a timestamp on it, but I would say that three more season should be doable for sure.
4. Which player on the team do you think could eat the most hot dogs in a minute?
Would have to be Hendrix for sure. That guys diet is insane and the way he's always stuffing his mouth with food, should indicate he would know his way around eating a ton of hot dogs in a minute.