The prospect bowl isn’t like the DSFL or the NSFL. It’s more of an event than a league, but that hasn’t stopped the Southwest Foxes from coming together as a band of brothers. Led by stars on both sides of the ball, the Foxes have looked like the team to beat early in the competition. In their first game they dismantled the Pacific Owls 27-13 behind a monster game from budding superstar running back Terry Taffy. Against the Grizzlies in week 2 a well-rounded team effort resulted in a 30-13 win. Now let’s break down the individual performances.
QB Brock Landers
Before the Prospect Bowl began, Brock Landers took to social media to promise DSFL GM’s that if they gave him talent, he’d win ball games. So far, he’s delivered on that promise. Through two games Landers is throwing for 208.5 yards per game, the next closest player in passing yards per game is Ryan Leaf Jr. of the Pacific Owls with 145 yards per game. It’s truly incredible that Landers has an average yards per game total that exceeds any other QB’s best game in terms of passing yards. However, Landers hasn’t been perfect. He looks to extend plays, which has led to his being sacked 5 times in the first two games. He’s also thrown 3 interceptions while deep in his own territory, luckily, it’s only led to 3 points against, but that’s more luck than anything. Regardless, Landers has marketed himself as a winner, and he’s proving in the Prospect Bowl that he has the qualities to back up that label.
RB Terry Taffy @KingCollins
One of the absolute best performers of the Prospect Bowl so far, the Ohio State running back product is emerging as a bona fide 1st round prospect. Through 2 games, “The Candyman” has racked up 242 rushing yards and is the only player with multiple rushing touchdowns (he has 4!). In addition to that he’s shown he can catch the ball out of the backfield as he’s amassed 5 receptions for 34 yards through the first two games. He’s all business, and he’s proven himself to be a gamechanger. We’ll have to wait and see if DSFL GM’s have been as enamored by his production as this writer has been when the draft happens.
RB Kermit Stronglegs @TheChroniclesOfFrog
Kermit came into the Prospect Bowl with big expectations but hasn’t really had enough time in his preferred position of tailback to make a major impact. Through the first two games, Stronglegs has had only 9 carries for a total of 41 rushing yards. He’s added 3 receptions for 28 yards. His yards per touch will have impressed DSFL GM’s, and he’s played a major part in paving the way for Taffy and his highlight reel runs. We’ll stay tuned to see if Kermit can play his way into a bigger role in the Foxes offense in the coming weeks.
WR Mister Big Chest @feral squirrel
“MBC” as he’s affectionately referred to by his teammates has put up big numbers through the first two weeks of the Prospect Bowl. He currently sits ranked second in both Receptions (14) and Receiving Yards (170). He’s also one of only four players in the Prospect Bowl with a receiving TD. His impact in the early weeks has been nothing short of incredible. He’s clearly struck up a rapport with QB Brock Landers and has been his favorite target by far. MBC has some reliability concerns however, and DSFL GM’s will treat him with caution leading up to the draft.
WR Andre Thornton @Drizzy
Flying under the radar so far as some of the bigger names on the team hog the spotlight, Andre Thornton continues to be on of the most productive receivers in the Prospect Bowl. One of only 7 players with double digit receptions through the first two weeks, he also finds himself 4th in the league with 120 receiving yards. Still the receiver has been keeping such a low profile, you worry that he might be skipped over altogether by DSFL GM’s who value activity very highly. Watch for his draft position to not match his Prospect Bowl production level.
OL Edmund Beaver-Dantes @Beaver
Like his literary namesake, Beaver-Dantes is capable of being a light-hearted man and a great teammate, but also quite vengeful with a nasty mean streak. “The Count” as his teammates call him has led the way for an impressive offense, showing off his athleticism that allows him to succeed in both lead blocking for Taffy and protecting Landers. He’s a very engaged player who seems to pop up all around the Prospect Bowl, making sure DSFL GM’s all know his name. From the whispers I’ve heard, they’re mostly impressed by the big lad, so watch for him to go early in the DSFL draft next week.
DE Lo Mein @MiniMan561
The Taiwanese pass rushing sensation that has set the Prospect Bowl alight is none other than the delicious name with an equally delicious game, Lo Mein. He has taken advantage of a productive offense that has taken early leads, allowing him to pin his ears back and wreak havoc in the opposition backfields through the first two weeks. He’s also just a great guy. The former USC Trojan has continued to have his face seen around the Prospect Bowl and is generating interest from several teams, with rumors that the Tijuana GM has been sniffing around the player. He’s definitely one to watch leading up to the draft.
S Troy Humuhumunukunuku?pua?a @Sir Earl
The obnoxiously named Hawaiian safety has been very good through the first two games. He’s made his presence felt all over the field, making 6 tackles in run support and intercepting Grizzlies QB Gimmy Jarappolo in Week 2. He’s been showing consistent improvement and has the makings of a really solid safety in the DSFL and eventually the NSFL. GM’s have been really excited with his play so far, another Foxes player we can expect to be drafted in the early rounds.
S Giannis Kroustis @`AirCrou`
The deceptively named Giannis Kroustis hails from San Francisco, California. I thought he was from Greece the entire time he played at Clemson, but what do I know. He has been an impact player so far in the Prospect Bowl, posting a very similar stat line to Troy Humuhumunukunuku?pua?a thus far. He has accounted for 5 tackles and also got himself in on the party with an interception of Gimmy Jarappolo against the Grizzlies in week 2. Another highly touted defensive prospect who has caught the eye of DSFL GM’s. He’s done a great job leveraging the Prospect Bowl to increase his draft stock and you can expect to see him selected in the early rounds as well.
Well, now you can see, with the exceptional amount of talent available on the Southwest Foxes, any team will find it difficult to contend with these guys as long as they continue to play as a unit. Personally, I make them out to be the favorites for the Prospect Bowl, just like Brock Landers predicted they would be. Make sure to tune in for the next week of the Prospect Bowl as well as the NSFL Draft tomorrow. It should be a thrilling night of action that you won’t want to miss.
QB Brock Landers
Before the Prospect Bowl began, Brock Landers took to social media to promise DSFL GM’s that if they gave him talent, he’d win ball games. So far, he’s delivered on that promise. Through two games Landers is throwing for 208.5 yards per game, the next closest player in passing yards per game is Ryan Leaf Jr. of the Pacific Owls with 145 yards per game. It’s truly incredible that Landers has an average yards per game total that exceeds any other QB’s best game in terms of passing yards. However, Landers hasn’t been perfect. He looks to extend plays, which has led to his being sacked 5 times in the first two games. He’s also thrown 3 interceptions while deep in his own territory, luckily, it’s only led to 3 points against, but that’s more luck than anything. Regardless, Landers has marketed himself as a winner, and he’s proving in the Prospect Bowl that he has the qualities to back up that label.
RB Terry Taffy @KingCollins
One of the absolute best performers of the Prospect Bowl so far, the Ohio State running back product is emerging as a bona fide 1st round prospect. Through 2 games, “The Candyman” has racked up 242 rushing yards and is the only player with multiple rushing touchdowns (he has 4!). In addition to that he’s shown he can catch the ball out of the backfield as he’s amassed 5 receptions for 34 yards through the first two games. He’s all business, and he’s proven himself to be a gamechanger. We’ll have to wait and see if DSFL GM’s have been as enamored by his production as this writer has been when the draft happens.
RB Kermit Stronglegs @TheChroniclesOfFrog
Kermit came into the Prospect Bowl with big expectations but hasn’t really had enough time in his preferred position of tailback to make a major impact. Through the first two games, Stronglegs has had only 9 carries for a total of 41 rushing yards. He’s added 3 receptions for 28 yards. His yards per touch will have impressed DSFL GM’s, and he’s played a major part in paving the way for Taffy and his highlight reel runs. We’ll stay tuned to see if Kermit can play his way into a bigger role in the Foxes offense in the coming weeks.
WR Mister Big Chest @feral squirrel
“MBC” as he’s affectionately referred to by his teammates has put up big numbers through the first two weeks of the Prospect Bowl. He currently sits ranked second in both Receptions (14) and Receiving Yards (170). He’s also one of only four players in the Prospect Bowl with a receiving TD. His impact in the early weeks has been nothing short of incredible. He’s clearly struck up a rapport with QB Brock Landers and has been his favorite target by far. MBC has some reliability concerns however, and DSFL GM’s will treat him with caution leading up to the draft.
WR Andre Thornton @Drizzy
Flying under the radar so far as some of the bigger names on the team hog the spotlight, Andre Thornton continues to be on of the most productive receivers in the Prospect Bowl. One of only 7 players with double digit receptions through the first two weeks, he also finds himself 4th in the league with 120 receiving yards. Still the receiver has been keeping such a low profile, you worry that he might be skipped over altogether by DSFL GM’s who value activity very highly. Watch for his draft position to not match his Prospect Bowl production level.
OL Edmund Beaver-Dantes @Beaver
Like his literary namesake, Beaver-Dantes is capable of being a light-hearted man and a great teammate, but also quite vengeful with a nasty mean streak. “The Count” as his teammates call him has led the way for an impressive offense, showing off his athleticism that allows him to succeed in both lead blocking for Taffy and protecting Landers. He’s a very engaged player who seems to pop up all around the Prospect Bowl, making sure DSFL GM’s all know his name. From the whispers I’ve heard, they’re mostly impressed by the big lad, so watch for him to go early in the DSFL draft next week.
DE Lo Mein @MiniMan561
The Taiwanese pass rushing sensation that has set the Prospect Bowl alight is none other than the delicious name with an equally delicious game, Lo Mein. He has taken advantage of a productive offense that has taken early leads, allowing him to pin his ears back and wreak havoc in the opposition backfields through the first two weeks. He’s also just a great guy. The former USC Trojan has continued to have his face seen around the Prospect Bowl and is generating interest from several teams, with rumors that the Tijuana GM has been sniffing around the player. He’s definitely one to watch leading up to the draft.
S Troy Humuhumunukunuku?pua?a @Sir Earl
The obnoxiously named Hawaiian safety has been very good through the first two games. He’s made his presence felt all over the field, making 6 tackles in run support and intercepting Grizzlies QB Gimmy Jarappolo in Week 2. He’s been showing consistent improvement and has the makings of a really solid safety in the DSFL and eventually the NSFL. GM’s have been really excited with his play so far, another Foxes player we can expect to be drafted in the early rounds.
S Giannis Kroustis @`AirCrou`
The deceptively named Giannis Kroustis hails from San Francisco, California. I thought he was from Greece the entire time he played at Clemson, but what do I know. He has been an impact player so far in the Prospect Bowl, posting a very similar stat line to Troy Humuhumunukunuku?pua?a thus far. He has accounted for 5 tackles and also got himself in on the party with an interception of Gimmy Jarappolo against the Grizzlies in week 2. Another highly touted defensive prospect who has caught the eye of DSFL GM’s. He’s done a great job leveraging the Prospect Bowl to increase his draft stock and you can expect to see him selected in the early rounds as well.
Well, now you can see, with the exceptional amount of talent available on the Southwest Foxes, any team will find it difficult to contend with these guys as long as they continue to play as a unit. Personally, I make them out to be the favorites for the Prospect Bowl, just like Brock Landers predicted they would be. Make sure to tune in for the next week of the Prospect Bowl as well as the NSFL Draft tomorrow. It should be a thrilling night of action that you won’t want to miss.
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