Playoff Series MVP:
The Most Valuable Player from the Ultimus title game was obviously Maximus III who had 372 yards through the air and had two huge touchdown passes to his receivers. It was unclear if Maximus III would be the goat or a goat in this game, but he did shine through. His ability to read the Baltimore defense allowed him to escape the game virtually untouched and not force any bad throws into areas that put his own team at risk. He finished the game going 27 for 38 which was a blessing for the Second Line who needed a high efficiency game from their signal caller.
With some help from his receivers and great running from Darren Smallwood, he was able to mix plays up and draw the defense offside a couple times as well. The Second line used play-action and at one point a quarterback read option to keep the Hawks defense guessing. Maximus III will obviously learn a lot from this big stage and he is hoping to repeat his performance next season when they hope to be back in the title game chasing another ring. Maximus III should be voted as the Ultimus Championship most valuable player if he isn't already.
That Magic Moment:
With two minutes and fifty-nine seconds left in the second quarter of the Ultimus Championship game, a historic moment was captured. Mayran Jackson caught a pass in the endzone from Maximus III. It was a nine yard scamper by the old veteran and it allowed the New Orleans Second Line squad to tie the game at fourteen before adding another field goal just before half time. Mayran Jackson had hinted that it might possibly be his last season in the National Simulation Football League this season and he signed a one-year deal with the Second Line to see if he could capture another title.
Jackson is no stranger to winning titles as he now has three to his name, but the catch actually made him one of the oldest players in the league to catch a touchdown in the big game. Jackson would go on to be only two yards shy of the century mark for receiving yards in the game. Jackson caught four passes in the game and led all receivers in average yards per catch with 24.5 YPG. It was then found out after the game that he would be returning for one more season to see if he can add a fourth ring to his total.
Going to Disneyland!:
With Maximus III's great performance in the Ultimus Trophy title game, he won a trip to Disneyland for being the most valuable player of the game. His departure for the happiest place on earth was a short 48 hours after he lifted the trophy over his head. First stop was obviously space mountain where he lost his hat in the dark. Next up on the trip was the Matterhorn where he got scared shitless from the Yeti that surprised him. He said it was the only ever Yeti to surprise him as the football team with the same name didn't really bother him much at all. His next stop was the teacups where he saw Stormblessed working the ride (surprisingly since he got fired from his gas station attendant job).
He stopped by the food court to grab a churro and then he decided it was time to get wet and hit up splash mountain. After his drawers were as wet as a 20 year old girl at the Calgary Stampede, he then hit up "It's A Small World" where he sung every note to the famous song and kept singing it until he had to leave the park. A couple photos with Snow White before leaving to go back to the hotel.
Unsung Hero:
Unsung hero of the playoffs has to go to Darren Smallwood who almost eclipsed the century mark in rushing yards in the Ultimus title game. Smallwood is a long time veteran who has played multiple positions and excelled at every spot. Similar to the Green Bay packers running back Ty Montgomery, Smallwood was transitioning to running back and he made some major plays in the playoffs. Smallwood is no stranger to being out of place though, as his multiple positions and multiple cities has allowed him to have a short memory and adapt to his new situations. Another thing that Smallwood doesn't get credited with much is his ability to pick up blocks and he allowed Maximus III to remain in the pocket and untouched all game long.
Smallwood is a receiving back primarily because of the route he took to be where he is in the league, but he has always started so taking one for the team in a position switch a couple seasons ago was a huge bonus for the team and for him. His ability to cut and find holes in the initial pressure allow him to pick up positive yards on every play. His play recognition as well is something that helps his quarterback out big time.
The Most Valuable Player from the Ultimus title game was obviously Maximus III who had 372 yards through the air and had two huge touchdown passes to his receivers. It was unclear if Maximus III would be the goat or a goat in this game, but he did shine through. His ability to read the Baltimore defense allowed him to escape the game virtually untouched and not force any bad throws into areas that put his own team at risk. He finished the game going 27 for 38 which was a blessing for the Second Line who needed a high efficiency game from their signal caller.
With some help from his receivers and great running from Darren Smallwood, he was able to mix plays up and draw the defense offside a couple times as well. The Second line used play-action and at one point a quarterback read option to keep the Hawks defense guessing. Maximus III will obviously learn a lot from this big stage and he is hoping to repeat his performance next season when they hope to be back in the title game chasing another ring. Maximus III should be voted as the Ultimus Championship most valuable player if he isn't already.
That Magic Moment:
With two minutes and fifty-nine seconds left in the second quarter of the Ultimus Championship game, a historic moment was captured. Mayran Jackson caught a pass in the endzone from Maximus III. It was a nine yard scamper by the old veteran and it allowed the New Orleans Second Line squad to tie the game at fourteen before adding another field goal just before half time. Mayran Jackson had hinted that it might possibly be his last season in the National Simulation Football League this season and he signed a one-year deal with the Second Line to see if he could capture another title.
Jackson is no stranger to winning titles as he now has three to his name, but the catch actually made him one of the oldest players in the league to catch a touchdown in the big game. Jackson would go on to be only two yards shy of the century mark for receiving yards in the game. Jackson caught four passes in the game and led all receivers in average yards per catch with 24.5 YPG. It was then found out after the game that he would be returning for one more season to see if he can add a fourth ring to his total.
Going to Disneyland!:
With Maximus III's great performance in the Ultimus Trophy title game, he won a trip to Disneyland for being the most valuable player of the game. His departure for the happiest place on earth was a short 48 hours after he lifted the trophy over his head. First stop was obviously space mountain where he lost his hat in the dark. Next up on the trip was the Matterhorn where he got scared shitless from the Yeti that surprised him. He said it was the only ever Yeti to surprise him as the football team with the same name didn't really bother him much at all. His next stop was the teacups where he saw Stormblessed working the ride (surprisingly since he got fired from his gas station attendant job).
He stopped by the food court to grab a churro and then he decided it was time to get wet and hit up splash mountain. After his drawers were as wet as a 20 year old girl at the Calgary Stampede, he then hit up "It's A Small World" where he sung every note to the famous song and kept singing it until he had to leave the park. A couple photos with Snow White before leaving to go back to the hotel.
Unsung Hero:
Unsung hero of the playoffs has to go to Darren Smallwood who almost eclipsed the century mark in rushing yards in the Ultimus title game. Smallwood is a long time veteran who has played multiple positions and excelled at every spot. Similar to the Green Bay packers running back Ty Montgomery, Smallwood was transitioning to running back and he made some major plays in the playoffs. Smallwood is no stranger to being out of place though, as his multiple positions and multiple cities has allowed him to have a short memory and adapt to his new situations. Another thing that Smallwood doesn't get credited with much is his ability to pick up blocks and he allowed Maximus III to remain in the pocket and untouched all game long.
Smallwood is a receiving back primarily because of the route he took to be where he is in the league, but he has always started so taking one for the team in a position switch a couple seasons ago was a huge bonus for the team and for him. His ability to cut and find holes in the initial pressure allow him to pick up positive yards on every play. His play recognition as well is something that helps his quarterback out big time.