(S49) PT #3 - New to the Scene

[AustinP0027]

I'm one of the new faces in town in Colorado, so instead I'm going to look back at Dallas and the fresh batch of rookies that has joined. I've seen some mentioned up above already, but I want to point to cornerback William Strong as a new face that has really brought some great stuff to the Birddogs, both on and off the field. Strong joined the Birddogs at the end of last season and really helped even out the uneven defensive back situation that existed. This season, he has already put up 17 tackles, 1 sack, and a pass defended in his 4 games. In the locker room, Strong is a graphics wizard, creating signatures for all of the new rookies, and also for the GM, Jreed. He's also a very positive presence, hyping up the other rookies and keep the team excited and engaged. Bigred isn't new to ISFL, but he's been a very welcome addition to the Dallas Locker room!

[kdr]

Well, for the Portland Pythons we are off to another tough start, but we have been competitive against two of the powers of the league already.  And through the first three games one thing has changed.  Last season we were worst in the conference and in fact the whole league at running the ball. However, through the first four games of this season we are #1 in the conference in rushing and #3 overall.  So, what has changed.  Well there are 2.5 new faces on this unit and I think we have all contributed.  I say I because I am one of the new RB.  And on of my biggest contributions is really just giving our offense another option to give our main man more energy and not being keyed on.  The other part of our three headed running attack is a peron who cam late last year and didn't really play. RB Hilnka.  He got familiar last year, but this year he has broken open some really big runs.  But maybe the most important addition is a new face in the line.  JOey Sabel is a new T and he has been opening up some very nice holes for us to run through and has 11 pancakes already.

So, sometimes it isn't one player but a group to make the difference.

[bfry]

The new face I will highlight in this write up is none other than my own player, Stone Wall.  He was called up to the reigning champions, the New Orleans Second Line.  Stone Wall was highly praised in being in the running for DSFL MVP in the prior season so the Second Line were excited to bring him up.  The thing was they did not have an opening at the running back spot that Stone Wall was playing in Bondi Beach.  He was going to need to change positions.  The coaches and management saw a good fit and transition up to the ISFL in the corner back spot.  Stone is already fast and agile.  Why not stick him on some wide outs and tight ends for the foreseeable future.  He has transitioned into the nickleback slot in the lineup and is looking forward to being a lock down corner in the near future.  He has already made some impact with an interception in just his first three weeks on the job.  Here’s looking to a bright future!

[Daileyj6]

Thurman "Thurmy" Waters has been traded to the Minnesota Grey Ducks following a month long barter. It looks like the GM of the Grey Ducks wants to get the rookie "Baja Boys" back together and this is the first step! Thurmy has secured the trust of his former Baja Barracuda team mate, Jonathan Dailey, and caught the attention of GMs across the league. He was drafted early and his former team wouldn't let him go for cheap so they had to give up a Second Round Pick in next years draft to secure the rookie defensive lineman. With Thurmy Waters sporting the powder blues and grey alongside Dailey, we should see an already stout defense get even stronger. The thunder and lightning combo is going to wreak havoc across the DSFL and potentially keep the Grey Ducks in front as the season continues. Only time will tell, see you in the at the game. Honk Honk!

[The.Pat]

I am a rookie myself so I can only speak for the time I have been here. Since joining the London Royal my teammates have been very supportive of not only me, but everyone in the locker room. Despite being labeled as the trouble makers of the league buy the clearly jealous non Royal players, the team has each others backs and have been great at mentoring the newer members. We have come together off to a very strong start at being the sole undefeated team left in the DSFL at 4-0. We have a lot of rookies making impacts on the field.
Summers is top 5 in Rushing Yards (319), TDs (3), and longest runs (43).
Myself in the top 10 Receiving Yards (316), top 4 TDs (3).
Monster is tied for second overall sacks with 3, and also has 1 Forced Fumble and Fumble Recovery.
Summers is leading the DSLF with made Extra Points at 12, only missing 1 of his 13 attempts.

[Wiggli]

Juan is tempted to mention himself, recently called up to the newly branded Kaiju. The Football Gods saw fit to grant him a fluke of a 0 yard sack for which he is eternally grateful considering how long it took took to his first sack in the DSFL.

BUT, in Kaiju land there is one rookie making a much bigger splash. Quarterback Russell Jimmies started off with a bang. Nothing quite like seeing that burst of speed from a young mobile quarterdot in the sim engine, he really zooms. And in the first few weeks he really lit up the scoreboard delighting fantasy owners.

In more recent weeks performance from Jimmies and the Kaiju in general as been more up and down. That is to be expected and the team is still well positioned to compete for a playoff spot this year. But I think what is truly exciting is the prospects for the future. I wasn’t witness to the past history of the team, only seeing a glimpse of their greatness the two years I was part of the league but not yet on an ISFL team. But I think with great player development the future is bright for the team, looking forward to help brining Osaka its first championship.

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[DangWookie]

With Ace Anderson continuing to age, a new face needed in the backfield in Sarasota to help the aging running back split carries - enter rooking Running Back, Zigzag Zipstep. After two seasons with the London Royals, the Sailfish front office decided to call the young running back up to the big leagues for his rookie season in S49 and Zipstep has immediately adapted to the higher level of play. on 38 carries, Zipstep has racked up 214 yards and 3 touchdowns and on 24 receptions, he has put up 310 yards with one touchdown. With two explosive running backs in the backfield, both adept at pounding the ball on the ground and catching the ball, the Sailfish has left their opponents reeling trying to figure out what player to cover. In Sarasota's most recent win over the Baltimore Hawks, Zipstep would have 89 rushing yards and two touchdowns and 39 receiving yards with 1 touchdown, highlighting his potency in his new found role. It's clear that Sarasota has found a worthy successor to Ace Anderson in Zipstep and the running back has a bright future ahead of him with the Sailfish.

[ManningTypeAim]

If you want to talk about new faces let's talk about the newest player in the league, set to grace the grid-iron next game, Prime Sanders. I was picked up off of the waiver wire last week by the Kansas City Coyotes, and I haven't looked back since then. This is without a doubt the team for me. The locker room has been bustling, and I have been right in the mix of things. I haven't played a game yet, but I feel like my presence in the locker room and in the gym is testament enough for what my presence on the field will be like. Yes, I've definitely been on top of things. All for one reason, the Ultimini. I might not have played a game yet, but I promise that I will be a key component in Tuesday's double header wins over the Tijuana Luchadores and Portland Pythons. I'm prediction 20 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 touchdowns in Prime-Time fashion, baby.

[slothfacekilla]

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[tcookie]

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