10-03-2018, 08:49 PM
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Orange County Otters Announce “Ring of Otter”, Inaugural Inductees
ORANGE COUNTY – The Orange County Otters have a rich tradition in the NSFL and have announced the Ring of Otter to commemorate those players who helped lay the groundwork for the team and those who built a tradition of winning upon that groundwork. Although many of these players will be Hall of Famers, the Ring of Otter is not a mark individual achievement alone. It is an honor for the Otters who the team wishes to recognize as integral pieces of both the culture and tradition that the team has created. Without further ado, your inaugural members of the Ring of Otter:
Quarterback, Mike Boss, #12
The Otters and Mike Boss are all but synonymous as the quarterback is widely considered the best to ever play in the NSFL. He holds the league’s all-time records in completions, completion percentage, passing yards, and passing touchdowns and is a three-time Ultimus champion.
Running Back, Jordan Yates, #76
Few players in NSFL history were as prolific at finding the end zone as Jordan Yates. The running back, who often lined up at wide receiver, scored 92 career touchdowns and amassed 9,871 yards from scrimmage in his career. He was a spark plug who the Otters could count on for big plays for two of their Ultimus Championships.
Running Back, Leroy Jenkins, #3
A long, long time ago, before Mike Boss became a fully developed quarterback, the Otters were a run first team led by two members of the “Hot Sauce Committee”: Omar Wright and Leeroy Jenkins. He scored 17 touchdowns across his four seasons and was a fiery personality who never allowed the team to believe they were second best, playing a vital role in the Otters’ first Ultimus victory and laying the groundwork for the two that followed.
Wide Receiver, Bradley Westfield, #5
Perhaps the greatest wide receiver in NSFL history, Bradley Westfield was the soft spoken but immensely talented wide receiver who both benefitted from Mike Boss and made him better. Westfield retires as the NSFL’s all-time leader in both receiving yardage and receiving touchdowns and was a career Otter who led by example with his outstanding play.
Wide Receiver, Robert Phelps, #52
Robert Phelps was not just an outstanding wideout, but also the quintessential example of what it means to be a member of the Otters. Phelps could have easily been frustrated as many considered him to be living in Westfield’s shadow, but he continued to be a reliable chain mover for the team and finished his career among the top ten in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns, all while doing whatever he could to help keep the team together.
Cornerback, Marc Spector, Cornerback, #32
It will hardly feel as though Spector is gone when his clone takes the field next season, but that clone will have a lofty standard to live up to. Marc Spector retires as the NSFL’s career leader is passes defended and has an interception total inside the top ten. Perhaps saving his best performance for last, Spector put up a Defensive Player of the Year caliber season and helped establish a great standard of play and culture for a young Otters team despite suffering through the worst season in franchise history.
Safety, Ian Bavitz, #40
The first member of Orange County to find his way to the NSFL’s Hall of Fame, Bavitz was a ferocious defender who posted arguably the greatest defensive season in league history with 83 tackles, 13 sacks, 8 interceptions, and 2 touchdowns. His career stats are nothing to scoff at either, finishing inside the top 5 in both tackles and sacks. Not just a standout talent, Bavitz was also heart and soul of an elite defense that often went overlooked with the high powered offenses Orange County had.
ORANGE COUNTY – The Orange County Otters have a rich tradition in the NSFL and have announced the Ring of Otter to commemorate those players who helped lay the groundwork for the team and those who built a tradition of winning upon that groundwork. Although many of these players will be Hall of Famers, the Ring of Otter is not a mark individual achievement alone. It is an honor for the Otters who the team wishes to recognize as integral pieces of both the culture and tradition that the team has created. Without further ado, your inaugural members of the Ring of Otter:
Quarterback, Mike Boss, #12
The Otters and Mike Boss are all but synonymous as the quarterback is widely considered the best to ever play in the NSFL. He holds the league’s all-time records in completions, completion percentage, passing yards, and passing touchdowns and is a three-time Ultimus champion.
Running Back, Jordan Yates, #76
Few players in NSFL history were as prolific at finding the end zone as Jordan Yates. The running back, who often lined up at wide receiver, scored 92 career touchdowns and amassed 9,871 yards from scrimmage in his career. He was a spark plug who the Otters could count on for big plays for two of their Ultimus Championships.
Running Back, Leroy Jenkins, #3
A long, long time ago, before Mike Boss became a fully developed quarterback, the Otters were a run first team led by two members of the “Hot Sauce Committee”: Omar Wright and Leeroy Jenkins. He scored 17 touchdowns across his four seasons and was a fiery personality who never allowed the team to believe they were second best, playing a vital role in the Otters’ first Ultimus victory and laying the groundwork for the two that followed.
Wide Receiver, Bradley Westfield, #5
Perhaps the greatest wide receiver in NSFL history, Bradley Westfield was the soft spoken but immensely talented wide receiver who both benefitted from Mike Boss and made him better. Westfield retires as the NSFL’s all-time leader in both receiving yardage and receiving touchdowns and was a career Otter who led by example with his outstanding play.
Wide Receiver, Robert Phelps, #52
Robert Phelps was not just an outstanding wideout, but also the quintessential example of what it means to be a member of the Otters. Phelps could have easily been frustrated as many considered him to be living in Westfield’s shadow, but he continued to be a reliable chain mover for the team and finished his career among the top ten in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns, all while doing whatever he could to help keep the team together.
Cornerback, Marc Spector, Cornerback, #32
It will hardly feel as though Spector is gone when his clone takes the field next season, but that clone will have a lofty standard to live up to. Marc Spector retires as the NSFL’s career leader is passes defended and has an interception total inside the top ten. Perhaps saving his best performance for last, Spector put up a Defensive Player of the Year caliber season and helped establish a great standard of play and culture for a young Otters team despite suffering through the worst season in franchise history.
Safety, Ian Bavitz, #40
The first member of Orange County to find his way to the NSFL’s Hall of Fame, Bavitz was a ferocious defender who posted arguably the greatest defensive season in league history with 83 tackles, 13 sacks, 8 interceptions, and 2 touchdowns. His career stats are nothing to scoff at either, finishing inside the top 5 in both tackles and sacks. Not just a standout talent, Bavitz was also heart and soul of an elite defense that often went overlooked with the high powered offenses Orange County had.