(S43) Offseason Task

[allbetsonjames]

Task 7 ? 691 Words

All right so for this one I'm going to do the related to the league and it's going to be about basically my season as linebacker Iman Outlaw. I'm pretty stoked for how the season turned out as a rookie compared to my last one to be honest like my last create I wasn't too happy in the league and that's kind of why I kind of fizzled out after a couple seasons even though I want a couple championships I don't know for some reason it just wasn't my stick? but over the time I've you know grown better relations with people and gave it a second chance and I got to say this time around it was so much more enticing I feel like the community really comes together and keeps people involved. Anyways this season I was drafted by the Tijuana Luchadors which was definitely the team that I wanted to be drafted to I was on their team for waivers at the end of the last season so I kind of had a nice little thing there and I was like they are after the team that I want to go back to so I was really ecstatic when I was able to go back to them in the draft and I told him basically you know I wanted just to be a machine for the team and it looks like it turned out that way. I thought the season was great and had an incredible run in my opinion even though we didn't make the playoffs or at least repeat the championship I should say we still had a great time my player put up insane numbers to the point that I took home Rookie of the Year defensive player of the year defensive first team almost like a full sweep of all the awards that I could possibly get so that was definitely really exciting and even just in the locker room everybody like celebrating those type of things it's a great thing. So stat wise We round out the season with 14 sacks and 119 tackles which the sacks was leading the league and the tackles I believe were top three it was definitely a crazy season to have stats like that in my opinion as a rookie because I've never seen so much like domination that can come from one player especially in the game that has 11 people on the field at once maybe it's because I'm not you know so in tune with isfl and how numbers work but it was definitely cool to see. my prediction hopefully is that next season I want to repeat the process I feel I maxed out my tpe I feel like I should be able to put up the same kind of numbers in the end it's going to come down to sim luck. I guess but ideally statistically speaking I feel we should put up the same numbers or close to maybe not the sacks but tackle should be up there sex would be great if we can keep it together. and keep continue trying to dominate the dsfl until we get to call up to go to the big league and be part of the multi-reigning champion Arizona Outlaws but until then we're going to keep trying to win some titles for Tijuana. The team as a whole has really come together and started believing in the D-Juana hype so it's really a nice seeing in my opinion cuz I haven't really had that type of camaraderie with a team where everybody just comes together and believes in a theme I guess that keeps everybody you know into it and entertained while also seeing the results that it produces like I said granted we didn't make the championship again but we did it once we still pushed back into the playoffs so it's just a matter of we can do it again and see what happens in this upcoming season and take a title see if the legend of D-juana can live on and bring one more and become 11 time champions.

[Troen]

The league has a rich and fascinating history, and our perspectives on it differ from person to person. In 600 words or more, describe any significant moment in ISFL or DSFL history, whether you were around for it or not. Describe the context, the significant members, and the events. What exactly made this event so famous (or infamous) and why does it deserve to be remembered? Events might include championship wins, the inducting of players to the hall of fame, or even a league scandal.

Missing out on the playoffs this year due to tiebreakers reminded me of the most ridiculous tiebreaker experience I've been involved in (on my previous player), which was the 5-way tie in the ASFC at 9-7 between the Silverbacks, Second Line, Copperheads, Otters, and Outlaws. This was really confusing at the time, in large part because the index showed Austin in 3rd, but we actually ended up as the 4th seed with the Otters making the playoffs as the third. As I remember it, the index post showing Austin higher came out before communication about the actual seedings and that led to eventually an announcement post explaining how the tiebreakers worked. As the last season played in the old version of the sim, this seemed like a hilarious way to highlight the absolute jank elements of the old sim. For all that drama in the seedings, the actual playoffs had some great games - the Sailfish beat the higher-seeded butchers in the first round and then only barely lost vs. Yellowknife, while the Silverbacks/Second Line game went to overtime, with NOLA winning after recovering a New York fumble deep in their own territory. The finals were a blowout, but still a decent set of playoff games overall.

Almost as wild as the tiebreakers to determine who would make it into the playoffs were the last 2 weeks of games setting everything up. First off, if San Jose had managed to win its week 15 matchup against the then 2-12 Hahalua, they would have also been 9-7 which would have been even more wild - I'm pretty sure a 5 way tie is unprecedented but a 6-way one seems impossible to ever have again. For the other teams, what happened in their last two weeks?

Silverbacks: A week 15 loss to the Butchers set up week 16 to be a must-win with 3 teams already at 9 wins. Chicago ended up with the second-best record in the league, so I don't think New York not pulling off a win really surprised anyone. Week 16 was also against the Otters and so that kept them from getting to 10 wins and getting above the giant tiebreaker.

Second Line: Winning in week 15 over Orange County (in a blowout) put New Orleans in position to be a 10-win team with a win in week 16. That didn't happen as a result of one of the most exciting games of the season. The Second Line led 20-3 going into the 4th quarter in what had been pretty much a one-sided affair. Arizona scored 17 points to tie the game, due to a short punt and a pair of long passes by QB Cue. Unlike many other swingy games, there were not flurry of turnovers leading to short fields - a punt from NOLA's 22 getting to AZ's 48 was convenient, though that only resulted in a field goal. That was still enough to get into overtime, where both teams had a chance to win. Arizona scored on their third drive, actually throwing an interception on their first possession. New Orleans was basically ineffectual in their two drives, though, with both being just 3 and outs. Their second punt did set Arizona up on the AZ 40, and 2 plays later they got a 45 yard catch and run to the NOLA 7 to set up a TD pass on the next play. Seeing as the Second Line ended up making it to the Ultimus despite being the second seed in the ASFC and that Arizona missed the playoffs regardless, the game seems to have not been really critical for either of the involved teams. If NOLA had won, I think the 2/3 seeds would have still been NYS/OCO and so, despite the drama of the game, I don't think it was super impactful on the playoffs.

Otters: Orange County was 9-5 heading into week 15 and lost two consecutive games to other teams that ended up at 9-7, NOLA and NYS. As discussed above, week 15 was a blowout, but week 16 was another game that went to overtime after a fairly close game where no team ever led by more than 7. Orange County did get the ball first in overtime, but a 3 and out let the Silverbacks take possession and they had a great drive, with their two third downs both being short. Winning either of these two games would have left the Otters as the first seed (and the other team probably out of the playoffs) and so could have helped Orange County do better than a first round exit.

Copperheads: Austin, like Orange County, was also 9-5 after week 14 and lost two games. The week 15 loss to the Outlaws was by 11 in a game that was close in the first half, but dominated by Arizona in the second half. Week 16 vs. San Jose was, much like the NOLA/AZ game, dominated by Austin until the fourth quarter, where the SaberCats scored 2 TDs in the last 7 minutes to win by 1. The Copperheads' drives consisted of driving 41 yards and getting a field goal, a 3 and out after a touchback that led to a blocked punt that led SJS score in 2 plays, a 5 play all pass 17 yard drive that only took 1:40 off the clock, and getting 8 yards before time ran out after taking the ball over with 21 seconds left. This was definitely a winnable game for both teams, and since Austin would have been the first seed if they had won that was definitely a huge swing.

Outlaws: Arizona won its last 2 games, but with losing or split head to head records against every other 9-7 team they didn't have a chance. I don't specifically recall if everyone involved knew that at the time, since they did have a higher division record than Orange County and so I think some people thought they might end up winning some tiebreakers. Still, the Outlaws did everything they could the last two weeks but it wasn't enough without other games having ended differently.

[sburbine]

14. Expansion Expansion Expansion! Tell us why you think the league should expand / not expand or include any ideas (in words) for team branding ideas you have or team locations.

The league should absolutely why? because expansion drafts are fun and it'll make people mad. It's always interesting to see what people will pitch for the new teams, these sim leagues are full of extremely talented and creative people who can make teams more interesting than most pro teams. As long as people aren't pulling weird stuff like in the PBE when a team was on the moon for some reason then it'll be fun to see what people come up with. That being said my expansion idea is the Buffalo Buffalos, it's what they get for naming their team after a famous animal. The in real life bills use a buffalo as their logo anyways, why not call them the buffalos? What is a bill anyway? The Buffalo Buffalos are straight to the point with where their from and what their mascot is. The logo would be similar to the old sabers logo but with more realistic colors and less angry eyes, behind the buffalo head there will be two crossed buffalo wings similar to the jolly roger. You got to represent the world wide phenomenon on the logo, even if it's just butter mixed with Franks Red Hot. My other idea for a team (also in New York) is the Schenectady Saola, this one is less comedic other than putting a team in Schenectady for some reason, a place I only know exists because of the Kaufman movie. I honestly just think that Saola is a cool name for an adorable animal, the logo would be an anime style saola head, would be pretty intimidating on the jersey and we'd make a fortune in merchandising. The weebs would come out in gangs to get those jerseys. Clearly I'm no the person to make these choices but I'm sure someone way more creative than me in the league will have better ideas for teams.

+5 TPE

24. You’re in charge of entertainment for the Ultimus or Ultimini half-time show. What would you do?

Immediately you should be think about the 2008 Beijing opening ceremony because that's what I'll be bringing to the table here, something so exciting and out of this world that it doesn't even seem possible (but my version will have less slave labor). We open up to Slash floating down the rafters shredding like crazy then a few seconds past and 250 more people dressed as slash come up from the floor in a symphony of sweet licks. Not any some in particular but they're all laying down some sweet tunes. After that the slashes all disappear in a puff of smoke while every famous hair metal band from the 80s suddenly appear all playing sweet child of mine at once. The music will be intense and not for the weak hearted, after the some ends the fireworks start and the next some plays. It's hard to describe the whole show in 150 words but the whole show lasts about 35 minutes and at least 4 faces were melted because of it.

+2.5 TPE

36. Affiliate PT from either SHL/SSL/PBE. The Weeks must match with the timeframe of this Offseason Task. And you may only use a max of 1.

SHL Affiliate

+2.5 TPE

[TDenstroyer]

For the first time in my sim league experience (really only two leagues and one year) I have won a championship ring. Hilariously, it is with a player that I feel I am putting not as much effort in too as I would like. The journey to the championship has been exciting though. I created Tunkha Danstrol wanting to make a big fat bruising offensive lineman. That dream was lived for one season on the Minnesota Grey Ducks. I was picked up as a waiver claim, and 50 TPE Tunkha did what he could to make that his offensive lineman dreams happened. However, he entered the draft and left the Grey Ducks behind for bigger and wetter things. The Class A Submarine Norfolk Seaswolves! BARK BARK! When I got onto the team I was expecting to continue to be a offensive lineman but then I was asked by the GMs to swap to defensive line and I was pretty pumped about that since I played defensive line in high school.  My first couple weeks I was alright, but a little mediocre. I did not foresee myself having an All Pro season at defensive end. Tunkha ended up with 9 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, and 40 total tackles. Not a bad coming out party for a guy, eh? But Tunkha was by no means the main piece to the championship. The entire defense as a whole was pretty intense. The Norfolk Seawolves led the league in tacks for loss, tackles, and interceptions. It was an intense defensive unit that showed that it could perform at a high level in all parts of the game. I believe, that it can be said, with little shadow of a doubt, that the Norfolk Seawolves are a team that were led by their defense, but won games through timely offensive play. The offense may not have been the shining star of the team, but they were above average in all categories, getting great quarterback play and a running game that was able to punch the ball into the endzone when it needed. The Seawolves led the league in rushing touchdowns with 17 throughout the season, even as the average rushing per carry was second to last in the league at a 4 yard average.  This formula of proficient passing, and strong efficient running led to an offense that was able to score when needed and let the defense seize the other teams playmaking abilities. The output of this formula? An 11 and 3 record that led the entire league. This same formula, when applied to a playoff environment led to a Ultimini championship and my first ring as a sim league user. The real winners here are the users who get to celebrate their players accomplishments, and this would not have been possible without the GMs at Norfolk, Hydrium and Gumbo. These individuals clearly have the understanding of the sim that is needed to put their players in spots to succeed while also putting the best product on the field they can. To conclude this, moving forward Tunkha will need to once again reinvent himself. His one season as a defensive end will go down in history as perhaps his last one. He was an all-pro and now he need to prove to himselve and others that he will be able to perform as an offensive lineman as well. Tunkha has been informed that he is going to be an offensive lineman by his ISFL GMs and while he is sad to leave his days of sack master behind, he will use the knowledge he gained to become the enemy to those who want to bring havoc to the backfield.Tunkha will continue to do what he can to bring victories to Norfolk. God Bless the Seawolves.

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[Greenbaynathan]

Task 9

I believe that the moment that changed the norfolk seawolves from being a perennial cellar dweller into the consistent contender that they are now, was the hiring of Negs as GM.  As much as we all like to make fun of Negs for pretty much anything, it is undenaiable that his hiring triggered a massive change in Norfolk.  The first major impact was the season 30 (ISFL season 31) draft class bringing players such as Nathan Claflin, Sconnie Mchits, and Malcom Savage, who would define the Seawolves and win them back to back championships in seasons 32 and 33.  While the 3-11 s30 season certainly wasnt a great start to the era, s31 would greatly build upon it  These players would go on to win any awards such as Most Valuable Players, Defensive rookie and player of the year, a plethora of positional awards, and of course the 2 trophies, the second and third respectively in seawolves history. Overall in a simply sim based context Negs had a very succesfull GM stint.  It is only made more impressive when you see the user base that he drafted and Developed, being the DSFL GM for such league fixtures as me, G2019, ImSatanJunior, myrrh, and many others.  These users not only did great things for the seawolves, but have gone on to do great things in the league, such as GM on boh the ISFL and DSFL levels with both the Seawolves and other teams, many different league jobs, and have been an overall addition to the commmunity. It is in this way, that I consider Negs to have helped the Seawolves and the league the most. Overall, while we like to joke about how bad his players are and were, or how bad he smells, or how terrible his food takes can be, he is certainly a user that you couldnt write seawolves or even general league history without mentioning.

Task 24

For an activity as strange as simulation football, I feel like the championship game halftime shows have to share an equal amount of oddness.  So to assemble a show of musical acts as strange as gathering nightly to watch little dots run around a field and as diverse as the locations we have held championship games, while also being a tribute to some of the most famous and infamous stream soundtracks I must start with the epitome of weird, The Unipiper, who will ride around and perform a variety of tunes.  He will then be followed by a Mongolian Throat singer, a childrens music band (and not the good kind), an obnouxious chiptune set, and a medieval minstrel group. Finally as the big finale, we will unveil that Bicycling “marching band” from the Netherlands.  This will truly produce a spectacle unrivaled in both diversity and oddness by any other sports league in the world.

Task 28

My “improved” version of football, henceforth to be referred to as “New Football”.  Is a sport few will remember and even fewer will understand, first off, we will have a change turning the punt from a play reserved only for 4th downs to be a new risky way to try and get a big gain, any punted ball is now free to be recovered and advanced by any player on either team, the second change, no coaches on the sideline, any and all strategy must originate from a player on the field, thus creating a game filled with even more chaos and stupidity than we already see. Oh yeah, a lesser need of sidelines means a much wider field, The final change that defines New Football is the addition of a 1 point penalty for fair catches and voluntery touchbacks(kneeling the ball in the end zone, if it goes out without being touched there’s no penalty) , thus incentivizing kick and punt returns, oh and yeah, if you can kickoff or punt  the ball through the goal posts, you get 3 points as if it’s a normal field goal.  Does this game sound safe at all, hell no, but it would be an exciting concept, maybe for a video game or something.

[Aleris]

36. SHL Affiliate

[Alikh]

6. The league has a rich and fascinating history, and our perspectives on it differ from person to person. In 600 words or more, describe any significant moment in ISFL or DSFL history, whether you were around for it or not. Describe the context, the significant members, and the events. What exactly made this event so famous (or infamous) and why does it deserve to be remembered? Events might include championship wins, the inducting of players to the hall of fame, or even a league scandal.

@Twenty6

Within the long and meandering story of the ISFL, one moment stands out above all others as both the most heartbreaking for Aleksandr Milescu and an absolute shock to the entire league... the day number one simmer and number two safety Quendyn Quarterstorm abandoned his favorite position in favor of another.  The position of cornerback, playing the part of homewrecker in this story, led Quarterstorm, who could have become the league's number one hall of fame safety, led him to turn his back on his proud heritage.

Aleksandr Milescu and Quendyn Quarterstorm were born into the ISFL world together as rookies, showcasing immense potential and extraordinary talent. Picked up off waivers post TDL by the London Royals, the twin safeties were ready to take on the league side by side and fill up their hands with rings. Their careers seemed destined to intertwine, both pushing each other to new heights as they aimed for the ultimate glory dual- an utliminimus

As their rookie season and a half progressed, Milescu and Quarterstorm locked down the secondary in London, gaining (at least in their minds) recognition as rising stars in the ISFL. As the ISFL draft loomed, Milescu caught the eye of the Philadelphia Liberty, who called him into their ranks. Quarterstorm, on the other hand, went to Chicago, destined to become a Butcher.  If only Milescu had recognized the foreshadowing, he could have seen the stab to his heart coming.

The league was business as usual for a short time.  Teams won and teams lost.  The sim gave no regard to TPE or strats.  Scouts asked about position swaps.  The ISFL, however, was unprepared for the bombshell on the horizon. It was only then revealed that Quarterstorm had chosen to swap his position from safety to cornerback, a move that left everyone (or some small subset of them) absolutely shook.

Milescu felt it all- confusion, betrayal, bewilderment by Quarterstorm's decision to abandon their shared path as safeties. Safeties, the cornerstones of the secondary, a pivotal yet thankless and sim unblessed position. For Milescu, it was a deep personal blow that his twin brother could even think to desert the position they had perfected together, let alone make the change to something as mainstream as a cornerback.

The impact of Quarterstorm's position change went beyond Milescu's personal emotional hell. The Butchers, having thought this a brilliant move, still found themselves struggling to make a postseason push and haul in a ring. Quarterstorm's individual performance as a cornerback may have been impressive, but it just wasn't enough of a push to get the team over the hump.  As time went on and Chicago's window began to close, it appeared that the swap could very well have been for naught- a grass is greener scenario leaving no one happy in the end.

As season after season passed, the memory of the Quarterstorm's swap lingered in Milescu's mind, serving to him as a cautionary tale of how a single decision could change an entire player's positional identity and yet still not bear the fruit of success.  In the end, Quarterstorm's career took an unexpected turn when he was traded in a fire sale to Honolulu.  His departure from Chicago became a league wide symbol of the fleeting nature of glory and a reminder of the consequences of abandoning a position of personal enjoyment in order to chase a fleeting dream.

Quendyn Quarterstorm's position swap should be etched in ISFL history as both the most heartbreaking moment of Aleksandr Milescu's career and a league wide shocking event that well echo for generations as players, generation after generation, consider their own position swaps and future potential.



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[Arkz]

8. My very first player was Daniel Foster, a Season 25 tight end turned eventual cornerback for the Portland Pythons and then the Yellowknife Wraiths. The fact that we are now about to embark on season 43 is pretty wild to me, I wouldn't have expected time to go so fast and for me to enjoy myself as much as I have. When looking at the league as a whole, I have done so much and taken part in a number of things. I started my league jobs early, becoming an Updater in my first season, which was more than a small learning curve. I was able to meet so many helpful league veterans while I was an Updater, like Laser, who helped show me the ropes and how to do the sometimes complicated task of figuring out how a user made 2+2=5. For my player, being drafted onto Portland was a dream. I got my start in the league surrounded by so many pleasant, helpful people that made my early entry into the hobby much more enjoyable. Folks like qWest and SouthPaw were great early leaders, knowledgeable about how the league worked while also being focused on creating an inclusive and winning atmosphere. My only regret, and this is very basic, was that my time on Portland was brief because I was quickly called up to Yellowknife and met even more great users, like PMoney, Fly, Zoot, and others. Yellowknife has become my home in the league, even GM'ing there and having my second player drafted there as well. I am proud of the team and the atmosphere that we have built, and I hope its the same sort of welcoming environment that I found when I first entered the league. As my way of giving back, I've focused on trying to be the same positive role model that was so evident to me when I started.

19. Oh boy, finally, a stadium expansion for the Yellowknife Wraiths. Well, I'm not sure if you've looked at a map lately but finding Yellowknife can be a bit tricky. Its basically all the way north in Canada, in the Northwest Territories. That's right, its an area so remote that the province its in doesn't even have a real name. Its a like a placeholder or some random string of words that an AI would spit out when asked to generate parts of a country. But that doesn't mean we can't have a nice, swanky new stadium to watch the Wraiths play in. For the overall, we need to add more club seats. The allure to playing in the snow and elements is great, and its hard to top a football game when there's snow on the field. But the players get those huge jackets and heaters on the sidelines, while the fans get nothing. So heated seats for everyone in the stadium sounds like the least we can do.

29. I mean, I could be a little biased here, but I think it is clear that the Yellowknife Wraiths have the best branding in the league, which is surprising since the Wraiths were among the very first teams in the league as well. Starting with the name, Yellowknife Wraiths, it rolls off the tongue well and is different enough to stand out compared to the usual locations for teams. Second, the colors. Black and light blue pop so well, its not a surprise that we see the combination with other teams even in real football, like the Carolina Panthers. Now, I don't actually like the jersey design of Carolina, but the colors pop and look great. Finally, the logo for the Wraiths is top notch. Its spooky while not being overdone, and pops well whether on a helmet or a scoreboard graphic. Compared to some of the more muddled designs elsewhere in the league, the Wraiths are at the top.

[LANEFROST]

34. New players join our teams every season, so which of those new players made the biggest impact on the field for your team? (Written Option)

So, I believe my player will be one of the best impacts on the team so far. I have been told I will be the WR1 and the KR/PR1 which will be giving me more stats trying to help the team getting into good field position and be able to go back out on the field and catch a touchdown pass. I also believe I could have a 1,000-1,000 season (receiving and kick return yards) as well as maybe a few receiving and maybe a kick return for a touchdown. It's been fun to come back to the Birddogs, and I will be an impact player when I earn more and more. I can't wait to show out and max earn throughout the rest of the year. Being a kick returner is one of the bigger positions than people give it credit for, and I think it's gonna give me a pro bowl appearance or an all-pro selection.

[ZodiacEXE]

1.
Big congrats to the Norfolk Seawolves on their Ultimini! In a division that was hotly contested between 3 great teams, the Seawolves managed to separate themselves by a pair of wins and convert that regular season title into a real title. It wasn't an easy path despite what their record suggests. Many of their games were close against teams that didn't have the same roster quality, and much of the hype was around a potential back to back title for Tijuana. By yardage, Norfolk was a league average team on both sides of the ball. As somebody put it to me during scouting "a NorfoLk falloff is inevitable." So how did they manage to win 11 games and a title?

The key is points. No matter how many yards they didn't gain or did give up, Norfolk excelled at converting the opportunities they were given into points and preventing their opponents from doing the same. 27.0 PF per game was good enough for #2 in the league, only slightly behind runner-up Minnesota, while 18.7 PA per game lead the league. Despite how vaunted the Tijuana offense was and how well they gained yards, they couldn't match the point production of Norfolk. These points meant that they were able to take losses in a more rare, scattered fashion while their division rivals went through periods of highs and lows.

A big part of this team was the players. QB Maximus Boudreaux wasn't the most accurate passer this season, but #3 in passing yards and a league-leading 27 touchdown passes is a solid performance for offensive rookie of the year. Of course we can't talk about Norfolk's passing attack without mentioning DSFL MOP and MVP Stetson David. The WR hauled in 85 passes for 1480 yards and accounted for 16 of Boudreaux's 27 touchdowns. Also worth mentioning is his counterpart in the WR2 spot, Tyler Hunt. He caught for 100 fewer yards than the MVP, but was nonetheless a dangerous threat that forced defenses to split their attention. For rushing, Oskar Clark's late arrival was a spark for the team, scoring 7 touchdowns and rushing for 768 yards.

The Seawolf defense was a force to be reckoned with, featuring 4 first team All-Pros in DE Tunkha Danstrol, LB Frederico Americano, and CBs Sticky Hands and Robert Rossi. As a team, they combined for the most TFLs by a wide margin, the most interceptions by a wide margin, and forced the 2nd most fumbles in the league. In sacks they were 2nd as well, though well off the pace of the Grey Ducks.

Making it to the playoffs is one thing, but winning the big game at the end is another thing entirely. To get there, they had to get past the division championship game. Though it was a fierce fight, their opponent would be the Tijuana Luchadores-- the best offense in the league by yardage. It was a tight game into halftime with Tijuana leading by 6, but Norfolk exploded in the second half. Rookie QB C.G. Breezy Jr. threw two interceptions to the Norfolk secondary, including a game-icing pick 6 with 2:30 to go in the 4th quarter. Boudreaux spread the love in this one as 4 different receivers would get a touchdown, including a 79 yard burner from Tyler Hunt to answer a Luchadore touchdown in the 1st quarter. A 38-19 win earned the Seawolves a date in the Everglades with the North champions: the Minnesota Grey Ducks.

The Ultimini didn't start very strongly for Norfolk as they allowed 17 unanswered points while stifled by the Minnesota defense. They would score as time was running down in the first half, and from there the seeds of the comback were set. Boudreaux threw his sixth TD pass of the postseason midway through the 3rd to cut the deficit to 3, then a field goal tied it early in the 4th. With 7:26 left in the game, Stetson David made a beuatiful catch that turned into a 48 yard touchdown. Having gone from allowing 17 unanswered point to scoring 24 unanswered, the Seawolf defense held firm. A chance for Minnesota to score with 2 minutes remaining was shut down when Sticky Hands made what is likely the most impactful interception of the season. A fantastic game all around.