Right now as I am a recent recreate in the league I get to enjoy players in both leagues. So I am currently pretty excited about opening day for both. Though I would have to say more excited to be getting going with my young new blood and seeing him in action for the first time since I missed the prospect tourney. While I do not expect much production from him on the field it is still so fun to see your player do anything at all, except get burned bad. For my older player in his last geriatric season I would just like to see one more championship for him and definitely look forward to seeing if he has any gas left in the tank to make one more run. While he has 2 Ultimus' and 2 more championships in DSFL, I think 1 more would definitely be the most exciting of his career. Even up there with him getting an MVP trophy long ago. I also look forward to making new friends in DSFL as I get to experience a new LR and come in with a large group of hungry rookies who look to take the league by storm. This has been one of the most fun classes to see in the league and I'm proud to be a part of it. I can't wait to be ranked in the middle when the redrafts come around in 10 seasons.
My favorite part about this new season arriving in the NSFL is that it means the DSFL will be starting up soon as well, and I'll be able to once again start playing the game I love. This time, I'm especially excited, because I'm playing against the best and not against the easy prey of the MAC. I'll actually be able to truly test my skills, and I'll be able to show off my play to all ths NSFL scouts as well. I'm looking to playing alongside my teammates and building camaraderie with them throughout the season as we chase our Ultimini, and I look forward to helping the Coyotes succeed in every way that I can.
I'm also pumped for the start of the NFL season here soon. My Steelers have been projected anywhere from 6-10 to 12-4 because of the loss of AB and Lev Bell, but they fail to realize that Bell has been off the team for a year already and the only loss was AB. Was it a significant loss? Absolutely. Losing arguably the most talented receiver in the league hurts. But Juju will be able to take over the No. 1 receiver role with ease, and James Washington, Donte Moncrief, Dionte Johnson, Ryan Switzer, and Vance McDonald will all take up a share of the targets that went to AB, allowing Ben to spread out the ball more. And then on defense? Adding Devin Bush was the best move the Steelers could have made to tie the D together. Steelers are going to prove all the haters wrong this season and win the North yet again.
For me, the best part of starting a new season, especially in a sim league, is getting over that offseason lull. Now, as a GM, a short break is always nice, but there's nothing like seeing your gameplan back in action. During the offseason, people always wanna try to grade teams based on what moves they have or haven't made, whether it be free agency, trades, draft, whatever, but when the regular season finally kicks off, none of that matters. All that speculation goes out the window & it's time to put up or shut up.
As for my team in San Jose, we're coming off an underwhelming season in which we finished 7-6 & lost in the Wild Card round to eventual champion Outlaws. After back-to-back Ultimus appearances in seasons 14 & 15, such an early exit led to an abnormally long offseason & that doesn't sit well with our squad. We may not have made any flashy moves, but we're out to prove that our window's not closed yet as many people seem to think. We're chomping at the bit to get back onto the gridiron & reclaim our rightful place at the top of the league's pecking order.
08-27-2019, 01:56 PM (This post was last modified: 08-28-2019, 01:03 PM by Zeegee.)
Summer may not be over yet, but for many fans, the smell of the crisp autumn air, with visions of multicolored leaves dancing in the air, birth grins into ear to ear smiles. Oh yes, football season is here, whether your team is coming back to defend their title or this year is definitely your year. Be it the perfect season or your team most certainly winning at least one game, everyone can agree on one thing. It’s a great feeling knowing that football is back. To some, football is a game, to others, a religion. Making sure your jerseys are washed, damn well knowing, that they will not be seeing a washing machine until after the big game, lest you curse your team, superstition runs wild. Break out the crock pots and velveeta, hide the scales. The dad bod rejoices as the bathing suits get packed up and the hoodies are dusted off. We all love football and fanaticism that comes from it.
So for all of you out there preparing for the season, let’s get ready with one of my favorite game day snacks. The easy classic crock pot meaty velveeta dip.
1 pound of ground beef (or ground turkey if that’s your bag)
1 ½ pounds of velveeta cheese
1 (10 ounce) can of tomatoes with green chilis (I use rotel. Salsa also works in a pinch)
¼ cup of chopped onion
Step 1.
Melt velveeta and tomato/ salsa in crock pot on High
Step 2.
Brown beef/ turkey in skillet over medium heat with onion (for a little extra flavor, you can always Sautee the onions before browning your meat)
Step 3.
Drain grease from meat and add meat to the slow cooker for 30 minutes
Step 4.
Switch cooker to Low and break out those mother loving chips its dip time baby
Step 5.
Plop your bad self on the couch and crack open a cold one, it’s time for some FOOTBALL!
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PS legit great dip so make some and I hold no liability for your heart stopping