03-07-2019, 02:17 AM
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Task 1: I guess my team can be looked at as Ultimus champions this year because, well, WE ARE ULTIMUS CHAMPIONS!!! The Orange County Otters, the most dominant team in the NSFL’s history, proceeded to pull off a slightly improbable championship playoff, defeating the Colorado Yeti by a close score of 24 – 21. The score makes the game look closer than it really was, as the Yeti added a garbage time touchdown with a two point conversion to bring the game within three points. This is the second straight Ultimus victory for Orange County, which given the parity of the NSFL is a pretty impressive achievement. The Otters upset the San Jose Sabercats, (the Vegas Odds favorites before the playoffs began) on the road in the conference finals before facing off against the Yeti in the title game. This championship is surprising to everyone but the guys in the locker room. We knew that the Otters were underperforming all season, for whatever reason. We lost quite a few games we shouldn’t have, and our QB, Gus Showbiz, was playing simply awful for most of the year. But when the playoffs came, the team finally started playing how we knew we could, and we took home the title! It was a crazy fun season, and I was thrilled to be able to win another Ultimus with OCO! (225)
Task 3: In the S13 Ultimus Bowl, the Orange County Otters once again found themselves in the familiar position of championship game contestant, taking on the Colorado Yeti, who are more known for never winning games during seasons than winning championships. Personally, it was a very interesting matchup as the team that drafted me first overall back in S5, the Yeti, took on the team they traded me to in the Otters. The game itself was a doozy. Colorado jumped out to a 3-0 lead early, and that’s how the first quarter would end. The Otters would get on the board about halfway through the second quarter with a field goal of their own. On their next drive, the Otters would take the lead as Gus T.T. Showbiz found Carlito Crush on a slant route for a 13 yard touchdown and the 10-3 lead. The Yeti would get the last points of the half, however, on another field goal. 10-6 going into halftime. The Otters would take control of the game on the first possession of the second half. Ricky Adams would break free from a would be tackler to score a 24 yard touchdown to give the Otters a 17-6 lead. But the Yeti wouldn’t be knocked out just yet! Howard Miller would break free and score on an 8 yard pass to bring the game to 17-13. After some back and forth play, the Otters looked to have put the game away with 8:40 left when Seer Zepyhrous fell into the endzone and gave the Otters a 24-13 lead. The Yeti would end up getting a touchdown and the two point conversion with a minute left, but they wouldn’t get the ball back and Orange County walked away with a 24-21 Ultimus Victory! (293) SHL PT PBE PT
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Task 3 - Post Game The Tijuana locker room after their Ultimini win was energetic to say the least. The Tijuana culture has grown since last time Brian Mills was involved in the management of the team but in his first season back to Tijuana, he was experiencing a championship along with much of the alumni who he had originally played with years ago. The game was a nail biter, and was too close for comfort in Brian's eyes. After Tijuana had brought the score to 14-0 early in the first half, the Kansas City Coyotes had made a late game comeback to send the game into overtime. Much of the Tijuana strategy that game was to make Rookie quarterback Rose Jenkins beat them single handedly by shutting down the run game, and Rose almost did just that. A late game missed field goal had Kansas City scrambling for last second points which gave them enough hope, but the Luchadores marched their way down the field early in OT to secure Brian Mills' first ultimini win as a GM. Brian also had to make a flight out to Colorado where he played in the NSFL Ultimus game, where they had came just short of winning an Ultimus. Shortly after both of the games, Mills reported that next season would be his last as an NSFL linebacker and focus solely on GMing the Luchadores to more Ultimini wins. 232 words Task 4 - QB Matchup The quarterback matchup in the Season 13 Developmental Simulation Football League championship game was between rookie quarterback Corvo Havran for the Tijuana Luchadores, and rookie quarterback Rose Jenkins for the Kansas City Coyotes. Corvo Havran had compiled a better passer rating than Rose Jenkins, but Rose has led her team to more wins during the regular season giving the Kansas City Coyotes the home field advantage for the Ultimini game. Havran had thrown for nearly 2800 yards in the regular season, while throwing 18 TDs to 11 INT's, one of the best regular seasons for a DSFL rookie ever. Meanwhile, Jenkins had thrown for 2400 yards herself, but recorded 10 TDs to 14 INTs for a passer rating 14 points below Havran. Once both teams stepped on to the field the day of the Ultimini, none of the regular season stats had mattered anymore and it was down to one final showdown to prove who the best QB in the S14 class was. Tijuana's run game had not shown up, and the pressure was on Havran the whole game to lead the offensive charge to take over the game. Jenkins had actually thrown for a better game overall, scoring 2 touchdowns and 0 interceptions, while Havran had 1 touchdown and 1 interception. The deciding factor in the game however, was the fact that Jenkins had completed less than 50% of her passes, and that offensive instability cost Kansas City the championship. 241 words That Magic Moment After holding a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, the Tijuana Luchadores on the sideline were getting pretty excited having the championship in sights. Mills' had told the team to keep fighting for all 4 quarters because the other team wasnt about to give up. After a miraculous comeback to send the game into overtime, Mills' had gathered both offense and defense to give them a motivational speech about needing only 2 drives to end the game. A defensive stop, and a march down the field by the offense. After the coin toss, and the Kansas City Coyotes choosing to receive the ball first in Overtime, the Tijuana defense stepped onto the field for one last time. After an incomplete pass on first down, and a gain of 0 yards on a rush on second down, the defense had been defending the sticks, knowing deep down if they made this stop that the Offense would take the field and score. Jenkins passed to Chase Jensen, and linebacker Dick Cheese Jr. had made the stop 5 yards short of the first down markers. After a short punt and a penalty on Kansas City, Tijuana only had 40 yards to make their historical final drive of the season. 206 words
SPOTLIGHT ON THE YOUTH - Can be completed anytime
Written: Write 200 words on one of the players in this year's Ultimus Week that are Season 10 or newer and spotlight on how they can affect this year's Ultimus. (Or have affected) I wanted to shine the spotlight on my teammate and fellow cornerback, Beau Montgomery (@Dangles13). We were both drafted in S12 and since I joined the Yeti, we’ve been a 2 headed beast on defense which led the Yeti to be the best pass defense in the NSFC and 3rd best in the league which is impressive considering how young we are. In the NSFC championship game against the Philadelphia Liberty, Beau and myself shut down any notion of passing by Philadelphia by intercepting the ball an obscene amount. Whether it was just being at the right place at the right time or having natural instincts, Beau nabbed an astounding 2 interceptions to go along with his 3 pass deflections and 4 tackles at the end of the game. He’s been instrumental in the teams’ success all season and he played with veteran savviness against Philadelphia to really help us turn the tides to crush the Liberty 50-27. He has some of the best hands in the league as a defensive back and has been improving at a steady, respectable rate all season long. I hope he decides to return to Colorado next season with me as we continue to grow the defensive backfield and show the league why we’re the best passing defense for many seasons to come. PRE-GAME or...POST-GAME - Can be completed before or after based on choice. Written: Write a 200-word preview or review on one of the Conference Championship Games or Ultimus Games. I’m going to focus on the NSFC championship game for this prompt because I played in it and we won! The Yeti hadn’t been to the playoffs in over a decade so this was a monumental moment for the team to even make it there. With a tied record of 8-6 with the Liberty, we actually had home field advantage and it paid off with a resounding win over the Liberty. This was an absolute domination on the field from start to finish and we led all the way until the end of the game. Philadelphia showed some signs of life towards the middle of the fourth quarter, but by then we had run up the score 50-17 and they had no time left to catch up. Both sides of the ball showed up big. Despite throwing 2 picks, McCormick had 23/37 completions/attempts for 230 yards and 4 touchdowns and our run game was very efficient with 2 touchdowns by Cansino. The defense had 5 interceptions with big plays coming from all starting defensive backs which was impressive to see in addition to 10 pass deflections that shut down the Liberty passing game. It was a big moment for the team to win this one and advance to the Ultimus and meant a lot to the team members. That Magic Moment: Pick one moment from a playoff game and describe what made it so amazing to watch. (Must be completed after the game you write about) Even though we lost in the Ultimus game against the Orange County Otters, it was a close battle and I thought we had a shot at winning it during one magic moment in the fourth quarter. Many people had us as the underdogs (with good reason), but one moment late in the fourth quarter towards the end of the game gave me hope and it was a magical moment in my opinion. With just 5:47 left on the clock, the Yeti put together amazing drive once McCormick rushed for 23 yards on 3rd and 3 and successful passes to Bishop, L’Alto, and Miller helped put the Yeti at 1st and Goal. Despite getting sacked, McCormick went for it on 4th and Goal to Miller and the 2 point conversion after that was successful to put the Yeti 21-24. There was a glimmer of hope as it all came down to the last minute where the defense had to make a big play to get the ball back, but unfortunately the special teams coach decided not to go for the onside kick here which gave the Otters the chance to run out the clock. That was a disappointing end, but with that big play we had I was hopeful that we could have gotten the ball back and gone for a field goal to tie the game up. 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) There were a lot of great plays made by some incredible players in the Ultimus game, but I’d have to give the Ultimus MVP to Mason Brown (@`Fire-Bred`). The former Python linebacker turned Otters safety was, simply put, unstoppable on the defensive side of the ball. Brown finished the game with 13 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and 2 pass deflections. Whether it was blitzing off the middle or stopping the run, Brown read the Yeti offense perfectly on almost every play. For his celebratory trip to Disneyland I could see him going on some of the bigger attractions like the Matterhorn, Incrediocoaster, Space Mountain, and RC Racer. The big guy would definitely stand out in the crowd, but I could also see him sitting in one of the teacups spinning around amongst the kids. For food, he’d probably pound tons of corn dogs, churros, and pizza being the big football player he is. He would probably wrap up his trip by attending one of the firework shows and hanging out with other Otters to celebrate their back to back Ultimus wins. A well-deserved celebration for one of the best defensive players the league has seen. I’m sure he’s got more Disneyland trips planned for the future.
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2. Written: Write 200 words on one of the QB matchups in this year's playoffs. What are you most excited to see (Or excited to have seen), who will play better (Or who played better), etc. So the matchup between the Otters and the Sabercats was a matchup that put Joliet L. Christ against Gus T.T. Showbiz and while the Otters won and Christ was not great in that game, Christ is still the superior quarterback. Christ was one of the best quarterbacks in the NSFL this season and many people overlook that fact because San Jose ran the ball more than the other teams in the league. In terms of efficiency and making big plays though, Joliet L. Christ was the guy. Showbiz is a capable quarterback as well but may not be the kind of quarterback Christ is in the long run and only benefits from an offense that lets him throw more and a couple more seasons of experience. I think when all is said and done, people will look at Christ as the better QB even with Showbiz picking up some early championships but Christ is entering his prime now and if San Jose ever uncorks the offense, the record books better watch out for Mr. Christ. The matchup at QB was pretty even considering and unfortunately, the worse team won but San Jose is fine at QB going forward in the NSFL, watch out league, San Jose is not going away! 3. SHL PT Former players:
QB Joliet Christ Jr. (HON/BER) (1x Ultimus Champ)
WR Deondre Thomas-Fox (SJS) (2x Ultimus Champ)
QB Joliet L. Christ (SJS) (Hall of Fame) (1x Ultimus Champ)
POST-GAME
This year’s Ultimini Championship game was undoubtedly the best simulation football game I’ve ever seen. I mean it was also one of the only games I’ve ever seen, but it kept me on the edge of my seat and provided fans with great offensive and defensive plays, along with an exciting overtime ending. The game began with the Tijuana Luchadores’ quarterback Corvo Havran leading the team down the field. Some accurate throws along with an untimely unnecessary roughness call against the Kansas City Coyotes defense led to a first-possession touchdown. The Luchadores defense then stepped up, forcing a three-and-out with a great pass break-up by Con Nair on a short third down throw. The Luchadores didn’t let the opportunity to go up big in the first pass them by, with Havran throwing a bomb to Brett Tacony, and then punching the ball in with Phillip Davis. The Luchadores ended the first quarter up 14-0. The second quarter began with the first memorable play for any Kansas City fan, a 37-yard catch and run by Django Anoa’i. This set the team up for a short touchdown throw by Rose Jenkins. Suddenly, it seemed we had a game on our hands. However, the Luchadores would quickly crush any glimmer of hope that appeared with a methodical 8-minute drive capped off by a 5-yard Zozo Roronoa touchdown run. Kansas City looked to put some points on the board before the half, but after a three-and-out, along with calling a timeout after being sacked on third down, it was Tijuana who had enough time on the clock to out up another three points to close the half. It seemed like the game was all but over as the teams headed into the tunnel, with the Luchadores up 24-7. The third quarter could hardly have gone better if you were rooting for Kansas City. After a quick first-possession touchdown due to some solid running from Corwin Davenport, the Coyotes got a timely interception from safety Cam Poole. The resulting short field led to a second touchdown and a one possession game going into the fourth. The final quarter was a battle of wills, with three huge defensive red-zone stands. It was a great example of bend but don’t break defensive playing from both sides, with key defensive plays from Stayve Jerome Thomas and Johnny Slothface keeping each team out of the end zone. Unfortunately for the Coyotes, a missed game-tying field goal attempt by the Thighmaster, Alfredo Crisco, led to the Luchadores having the ball with 4 minutes left. A great three and out let Crisco get one last shot at the end of the game, and this time the Thighmaster came through, tying the game at 27-27 and sending us to overtime. Kansas City won the toss and received the ball first, however the offense stalled and after three plays Crisco was back on the field, this time to punt. The Luchadores didn’t let the fact that they almost blew a 17-point lead bother them, and after some solid catches by Knute Knurtsson found themselves in easy field goal range. A 35-yard field goal from Stephen Harris Jr sealed the victory for the Luchadores, their fourth Ultimini Championship. That Magic Moment Again, from the Ultimini Championship game, the most magic moment was the final minute field goal by the Kansas City Coyotes to tie the game at 27 and send it to overtime. Kansas City didn’t go on to win the game, but in that moment, I don’t know if a fan in the stadium or at home didn’t have absolute love and faith in their Coyotes to come through and win it. The kick wasn’t just a 42-yard field goal, it was the culmination of an incredible 17-point comeback. The Coyotes fell behind early, but with brilliant offensive and defensive play in the second half managed to bring themselves within 3 points with 5 minutes to go. The Coyotes then missed a field goal, and I was fairly sure that they weren’t going to get another chance. The defense and offence came through again, setting up a complete team effort game-tying field goal chance. This time, the ball sailed straight through the uprights. Unfortunately, lightning couldn’t strike twice, as the Luchadores took the game on the second possession of overtime, and that diminishes the retrospective magic of the play. In the moment, it was undoubtedly the most magical moment in the game. Going to Disneyland! Corvo Havran was the obvious choice for Ultimini MVP. He went 30/52 for 315 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception. That sets playoff records for attempts, completions and yards, all in the biggest game of the year. Also, Havran led his team when he was needed the most, throwing a couple of great balls in overtime to lead the Luchadores to victory. Since this is the Ultimini, and not the Ultimus, we cannot send the team to Disney (too expensive), and so they will get a trip to Six Flags instead. There, Corvo will get to hang out with everyone’s favourite mascot Mr. Six. They will dance joyously to the Vengaboys’ We Like to Party, and ride rollercoasters and teacups and see animals and shoot lazers and go up and go down and spin left and spin right and hopefully don’t get eaten by the lions. After that they’ll have a promotional photoshoot with lots of flags on slightly cracked pavement in front of a ride painted with that one colour of green that you can’t quite bring yourself to like. Corvo will go home thinking that he had a good time and he’s glad that he won, but he certainly would rather have hung out with Mickey Mouse on lovely tiled cobblestone in front of a ride painted the most beautiful green you’ve ever seen. Unsung Hero The unsung hero of the playoffs is Tijuana Luchadores kicker and punter Stephen Harris Jr. I know that he has already been praised quite a bit for his performances, but I still think that what he achieved is undervalued. Harris went 7/7 on extra points and 6/6 on field goals over the two playoff games, averaging 12.5 points per game. The championship game was won by three points, and Harris scored 12 points for the Luchadores in the game. With any less of a kicker, that could easily have been a loss and we could be talking about the Coyotes as DSFL champions right now. The craziest stat, however, is that during this playoff run, Harris made the two longest field goals in DSFL postseason history. His field goal in the SFC championship game of 56 yards was record-setting. He then followed that up with a 53-yard boot at the end of the first half in the DSFL championship game. Only one other player has kicked a field goal of over 50 yards in the playoffs, and now Harris has done it twice. His incredible kicking work was only complemented by his punting, where he averaged 47 yards per punt. This is one of the greatest postseason kicking displays in DSFL history, and it should be appreciated as such.
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3) PRE-GAME or...POST-GAME - Can be completed before or after based on choice.
Written: Write a 200-word preview or review on one of the Conference Championship Games or Ultimus Games. Graphics: Create a graphic featuring strengths or weaknesses of two teams facing off or if post-game, create a detailed box score featuring stand-out performances, team leaders, etc. Podcast: Talk for 5 minutes and do a preview or review on one of the Conference Championship Games or Ultimus Games. Wow! After a really slow start, this years Ultimus turned into a wonderful game for the neutral fans. Coming into the game I really thought Orange County Otters would run away with the game, but Colorado kept pace for most of the game. Everyone was watching the two elite QB's duel, but for my money the player of the game was Orange County safety Mason Brown (Fire-Bred). He was all over the field in the Ultimus and he was able to rack up 13 tackles and a sack in the big game. The ball hawking safety was deployed in the box to devastating effect. On multiple occasions he ran down superstar QB Micycle McCormick, completely neutralizing the QB's running ability and turning the Colorado offense into a one dimensional unit. Even with the incredible game-changing performance from Brown, Colorado kept it relatively close the entire game and gave themselves a chance at the end before the bizarre choice to kick it deep in a one possession game that allowed Orange County to run out the clock. Ignoring the bonehead coaching mistakes from Colorado, Orange County put in an admirable defensive performance against an absolute juggernaut offense, and their offense did enough to win the game when called upon. A worthy showing from a group of champions who have the makings of a real dynasty. 4) QUARTERBACK MATCHUP - Can be completed anytime Written: Write 200 words on one of the QB matchups in this year's playoffs. What are you most excited to see (Or excited to have seen), who will play better (Or who played better), etc. Graphic: Create a graphic on a QB matchup, (Pictures with side-by-side statistics). Podcast: Talk for 5 minutes on one of the QB matchups in this year's playoffs. What are you most excited to see (Or excited to have seen), who will play better (Or who played better), etc. I was incredibly excited to see the match up between Rose Jenkins (Jiggly_333) of the Kansas City Coyotes and the DSFL Czech QB sensation Corvo Havran (Raven) of the Tijuana Luchadores in the Ultimini game. Both quarterbacks showed incredible promise in their first season in the DSFL. Both quarterbacks showed they can perform in big games as they led their teams to the Ultimini game. Both quarterbacks were up for the occasion in an Ultmini game that went down to the wire in overtime. Early in the game it was one way traffic, as Havran and his Luchadores got out to a lead that looked as if it may be insurmountable. In the first half Rose Jenkins struggled and saw her team facing an uphill battle. In the second half, specifically the fourth quarter, Jenkins could not be stopped. She moved the ball down the field repeatedly closing in on Tijuana's lead. When it appeared that she had brought the team back level with only a few minutes left, the Kansas City kicker missed a 35 yard chip shot. That wasn't the end of the story though. The Kansas City defense stood up and forced a 3 and out to get Jenkins one last chance, which she took advantage of by leading her team into field goal range and allowing her kicker to redeem himself and send the game to OT. In overtime, however, it was a completely different story. Tijuana won the toss and Corvo led his team straight down the field and got them into range to kick the game winning field goal. Corvo got his first DSFL championship and won the duel of star quarterback prospects. This budding rivalry will be one to watch for many years. Unsung Hero:Who was the unsung hero of the playoffs, convince us. (Can be completed after the Ultimus game) I'm going to address the unsung hero of the Ultmini playoffs. This person was Rose Jenkins. I don't know why because I don't know Jiggly, but after watching the draft there seems to be a skeptical nature around Rose Jenkins. Which is surprising as she seems like a solid player and she would've been a great fit for the QB starved Arizona Outlaws. In the Ultmini Playoffs, Jenkins led her Kansas City Coyotes to a 21-10 victory over the Portland Pythons. In this game the stat line isn't impressive, but it's solid and was enough to get a postseason win. Then in the Ultmini game, Jenkins started absolutely terribly, but she rallied her team and led an incredible comeback that should've secured the victory if not for some shoddy kicking by Alfredo Crisco. Ultimately the comeback effort fell short after the Coyotes went 3 and out in overtime and didn't receive a second chance at a game winning drive. That shouldn't outweigh the monumental comeback effort to get the game to OT in the first place, as everything was pointing to a runaway victory for Tijuana early. Watching the Ultmini it felt like a heroic moment in real time, and although Jenkins fell short of her goal, I think the NSFL GM's may have dropped the ball in the draft. They left a good QB on the board. I suspect the reasons for that are personal, and not football related reasons. This truly makes Jenkins an unsung hero. F GRAPHICS OPTIONS: Championship Banner: Make a banner featuring the champions of the league (can be NSFL or DSFL) in the same style as the current banner featured at the top of the NSFL site. This can feature the team celebrating their trophy, or just a few key players that helped the team win the league. Must be completed after the Championship Game
Unsung Hero: Steven Harris Jr. of the Tijuana Luchadores
IT IS OUR TIME THIS (NEXT) YEAR Wow this one is really easy for the Baltimore Hawks in my humble opinion. Yes, as if it wasn't obvious by now, the trade with the Yeti was a rental deal and Beaver and I came back home to Baltimore. Although my love for the Hawks never abided, I was happy that things ended up working out so well so that the Hawks have a high pick in this draft and the Yeti (and L'Alto by extension) had a chance at an Ultimus (rip). But its over now, I'm full steam ahead for the greatest franchise in the league, and we could not be in a better position to win it all next season. We'll have a players all over the roster in their primes and this is particularly evident by all of the Free Agents that wanted to come to Baltimore this season. They ring hunters and we gone get a ring. We have the #1 RB in Marquise Brown now and brought in other top (and still young) talent in Arbin Asipi XXIII and Ben Horne. Additionally we brought back Blackford Oakes and brought in Andre Bly Jr. The only thing we are missing is @Ben and we'll be a lock for another Ultimus. Interview with a fan: I interviewed Beaver's new player Interview with a star: Beaver's new player interviewed me: 1. DiMirio currently leads tight ends in Catches (1110), Receiving Yards (11522), and Receiving Touchdowns (72) - how many of these do you think you can break and which record(s) would you most like to set? Man, jumping right into it. DiMirio and I were always destined to be compared to each other, but we are two completely different players. But if we have to talk about stats, I have a few thoughts. He's been the beneficiary of some very pass friendly offenses that liked to check down to him wheras I've played in more balanced systems. However, even with that I've played with some talented QBs and I think I have I have a shot at catching his receptions record. I doubt that I'll be able to eclipse his yards or TDs records however. One thing that gets overlooked, however is blocking. I certainly have an edge in him in that area as well as overall career wins and accomplishments I believe. 2. How was your one season in Colorado after spending the rest of your career in Baltimore? I will say honestly and sincerely that I enjoyed my time in Colorado very much. I did not expect to be traded. I heard about it only earlier that day. But it ended up being a blessing in disguise as I was able to reunite with old rivals and friends and of course make a run at the championship. 3. Last season was the first time Baltimore missed the playoffs since Season 7, as you take over as Hawks GM what are your expectations for the team in Season 14 and the next 3-5 seasons overall? I expect nothing but wins. I finally get to work under Epictitus Milburn, my old friend and manager. He and Icy Douglas are a force together and the previous administration left us in a great spot. 4. What is the greatest ruiner of food in human history and why is it pickles? Well I was going to say American Cheese, but its actually pickles apparently.
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Quote:Graphic: Create a graphic on a QB matchup Quote:Championship Banner: Make a banner featuring the champions of the league (can be NSFL or DSFL) in the same style as the current banner featured at the top of the NSFL site. This can feature the team celebrating their trophy, or just a few key players that helped the team win the league. Must be completed after the Championship Game Quote:Sit-down with a star:I interviewed Johnny Snuggles @manicmav36 What's the biggest difference moving from Nebraska to Canada? Honestly, it’s the sheer lack of things to do here. Funny to hear someone from Nebraska to say that, right? “It’s just a fly over state” I hear it all the time. Seriously though, there is nothing to do here. Thank God for football, or this town would drive me absolutely insane. Did I mention the cold? Who’s bight idea was it to put people this far north? It’s must be someone’s idea of a cruel joke. Don’t forget your parka. How would you gauge your performance as a rookie this season and what areas are you looking to improve on in this off season? Overall, I’m pretty happy with it. I finished with 61 tackles, 14 passes defended, and 3 interceptions. The 61 tackles is my most disappointing statistic, as it puts me at #15 among CBs, although there was significant improvement on that front towards the end of the season. The 3 interceptions was good enough to tie me for 11th in the league and 4th among CBs (and tie for most of all defensive rookies). My goal for passes defended was an average of 1 per game (that I nailed!), but there is plenty of room for improvement there as the league leader finished with 31. 14 was still a respectable number, however, as it was good enough to put me in 17th overall and 8th among CBs. It was also the most recorded by any rookie. While I would call it a solid season overall, being the first overall pick in the draft is a lot to live up to, and I strive to do every day. You got the privilege of learning alongside future HOF Dermot Lavelle in his final season. What has he been able to pass on to you as his heir apparent? The best thing he’s taught me is that eventually, we all get beat on a route, especially in a league as pass happy as the NSFL. The thing the separates the good from the great is how quickly you bounce back from, and how you learn from it. Honestly though, it’s hard not to learn something from that guy whenever you step on the field with him. He’s the career leader in passes defended, interceptions, defensive touchdowns, return yards… the list just goes on and on. He’s a legend. What should we as fans expect to see from the Wraiths next season? Improvement. I’m not going to lie to you and say that we’ll be Ultimus favorites, because we won’t be. I’ll probably catch some flak for that, but it’s the truth, we’re just too young right now. The amount of young talent we have on the roster will surprise some people though. Add in our 4 picks in the top 9 of the draft this year, and the we have all the makings of an NSFC power in a couple seasons. Quote:Sit-down with a fan @manicmav36 interviewed Nate Swift 1) After a very up and down season (especially by Luchadore standards), you've managed to fight your way into the Ultimini against the defending champs, the Kansas City Coyotes. What did you do to prepare for this showdown, and can you give me any insight into the Luchadore's game plan? I plan to prepare for this game like I do every other game. Catch 100 balls every morning, 100 balls after lunch, and 100 balls before bed. I will study the game plan as I fall asleep to the prophetic dream of catching a TD in the Championship and that TD being the difference in the game. The game plan is pretty simple, feed me the rock. 20+ targets aren’t out of the question. 2) After finishing 5th in receiving yards and first in touchdown receptions, do think you deserve to be in discussions for WRotY in the DSFL? Definitely. The first half of the season we were bringing along a rookie Qb. Once he started realizing his best strategy was to throw to your’s truly, we began our late season comeback. That comeback resulting in me getting to fifth in receiving yards, but more importantly destroying the competition in TDs. Unless I’m mistaken, you get points in football for TDs, not yards, so I did more to help my team than anyone else. In fact, I ended the regular season scoring 6 touchdowns in the last 5 games, a trend that continued into the playoffs. So yeah, you got your WRotY right here. 3) Next season you will likely be joining a Yellowknife receiving corp as the #4 receiver. How do you hope to separate yourself from the rest of the group? I reject the premise that I will be the #4 receiver. Yellowknife is getting a baller, a touchdown maker, a future no 1. I understand that I have to show my stuff, and I always have, but it’s only a matter of time before I’m the leading wide out in the league. My only setback will be learning French. That’s what they speak up there right? 4) What are some realistic goals you have both for yourself and the Wraiths as a whole next season? Ultimus, RotY, WRotY. MVP will come in year two... |
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