Tier 2 (400 words) - 7) Awards season is a big part of the offseason festivities. Take the stand, in 400 words or more, for one or more players that are not your own, and argue why they should receive awards glory. They can be your teammates or anyone in the league. How did their stats and on the field contribution contribute to their case this year?
ISFL awards are often a point of speculation and intrigue once the season reaches the midway point. Heath Evans, TE for the Arizona Outlaws, should be the front runner for 2 in particular. It is my firm belief that he is an absolute lock for Tight End of the Year (TEotY) and of the highest consideration for Breakout Player of the Year (BPotY).
He is far and away the best TE this season, posting a league best in every receiving category except for one (And he is a very close 2nd in that category). Firstly, he was an absolute monster in the amount of balls he reeled in. He had 106 receptions on the season, with very few drops, which is 13 more than any other RECEIVER (not just TE) in the ISFL. He also broke both the Outlaw season record and career record for receptions this year. He had the largest amount of yards by any true TE (discounting fullbacks) with 1064, which is 350 more than the next closest. While he didn’t win the yards per reception battle, he came up with the second best at 10 ypr, falling just 0.2 shy of the league leading 10.2 (McCormick, NOLA) He also tied with the most TDs among TEs at 5, with a long of 36, showcasing not just his sure hands, but his ability to put points on the board when it mattered.
Breakout player of the year is a harder sell, but he should definitely be in consideration for the award. He faces stiff competition there (I’m not going to make a case against the other nominees, but rather a case FOR Heath), but looking at his S23 statistics versus his S24 statistics is like seeing night and day. While he had a respectable season in S23 being a key player for Arizona, in S24 he became a household name and someone that opposing teams had to game plan for. Let’s break down each stat and how much he grew in the offseason. First off, he became a key receiver, seeing a <50% increase in targets from 70 to 106 on the season (and taking the record as noted earlier). It’s not clear if he just created more separation, WR departures, or if he paid Cue. His yards expectedly went up by a wide margin (+526 yards) given the volume add, but more importantly he saw a 2.3 yard per catch increase as well, making the most of each new pass as well. I think the biggest part of his game that showed growth was in the TD department however, jumping up %500 over the previous year. Now granted, going from 1 to 5 isnt a huge difference numerically, but it is enough to be a position leader.
With all that in mind, it would be a SHAM to not see him receive TEotY and a sad misdemeanor to deny him a top 2 spot in the BPotY voting.
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Tier 3 (300 Words) - 14) Create an argument for your own player, or for someone else on your team, as to why they should be nominated for awards. Lay out their stats or compare them to other contenders. Make a convincing case.
Hank Winchester is a dark horse candidate for LBotY. He was a rookie for S24 in the DSFL, so he didn’t have a TPE advantage but still played at a capped players level easily. I know the argument made against him is that he didn’t lead in any category, but he was a “very good at all trades” type player who was plug and play for whatever Myrtle Beach needed. He contributed meaningfully in every stat except for INTs and TDs, but did also throw up 3 pass defenses even if he didn’t get the pick. He had a great motor and shot the gap successfully often, which contributed to his league 2nd in tackles for loss with 4. He also managed to get home to the QB multiple times, not counting his pressures, with 2 sacks. He was also a close 2nd in tackles for rookies with 111, only 9 behind the leader Fields, and also had a nose for the ball with 2 forced fumbles (of which he recovered 1 himself). I know the stat lines aren't amazing, but he brought so much value to his team and was a huge part of a defense that often times was the only thing keeping the Buccaneers in the game (let’s not talk about the offensive woes). With all that in mind, even if he wouldn’t win, he definitely deserves recognition by being named to the ballot.
Word Count: 237
Tier 3 - #19: Create a billboard, magazine cover, unique trading card, or video game cover depicting a superstar Fan Favorite of the league. Graphics only.
ISFL awards are often a point of speculation and intrigue once the season reaches the midway point. Heath Evans, TE for the Arizona Outlaws, should be the front runner for 2 in particular. It is my firm belief that he is an absolute lock for Tight End of the Year (TEotY) and of the highest consideration for Breakout Player of the Year (BPotY).
He is far and away the best TE this season, posting a league best in every receiving category except for one (And he is a very close 2nd in that category). Firstly, he was an absolute monster in the amount of balls he reeled in. He had 106 receptions on the season, with very few drops, which is 13 more than any other RECEIVER (not just TE) in the ISFL. He also broke both the Outlaw season record and career record for receptions this year. He had the largest amount of yards by any true TE (discounting fullbacks) with 1064, which is 350 more than the next closest. While he didn’t win the yards per reception battle, he came up with the second best at 10 ypr, falling just 0.2 shy of the league leading 10.2 (McCormick, NOLA) He also tied with the most TDs among TEs at 5, with a long of 36, showcasing not just his sure hands, but his ability to put points on the board when it mattered.
Breakout player of the year is a harder sell, but he should definitely be in consideration for the award. He faces stiff competition there (I’m not going to make a case against the other nominees, but rather a case FOR Heath), but looking at his S23 statistics versus his S24 statistics is like seeing night and day. While he had a respectable season in S23 being a key player for Arizona, in S24 he became a household name and someone that opposing teams had to game plan for. Let’s break down each stat and how much he grew in the offseason. First off, he became a key receiver, seeing a <50% increase in targets from 70 to 106 on the season (and taking the record as noted earlier). It’s not clear if he just created more separation, WR departures, or if he paid Cue. His yards expectedly went up by a wide margin (+526 yards) given the volume add, but more importantly he saw a 2.3 yard per catch increase as well, making the most of each new pass as well. I think the biggest part of his game that showed growth was in the TD department however, jumping up %500 over the previous year. Now granted, going from 1 to 5 isnt a huge difference numerically, but it is enough to be a position leader.
With all that in mind, it would be a SHAM to not see him receive TEotY and a sad misdemeanor to deny him a top 2 spot in the BPotY voting.
Word Count: 554
Tier 3 (300 Words) - 14) Create an argument for your own player, or for someone else on your team, as to why they should be nominated for awards. Lay out their stats or compare them to other contenders. Make a convincing case.
Hank Winchester is a dark horse candidate for LBotY. He was a rookie for S24 in the DSFL, so he didn’t have a TPE advantage but still played at a capped players level easily. I know the argument made against him is that he didn’t lead in any category, but he was a “very good at all trades” type player who was plug and play for whatever Myrtle Beach needed. He contributed meaningfully in every stat except for INTs and TDs, but did also throw up 3 pass defenses even if he didn’t get the pick. He had a great motor and shot the gap successfully often, which contributed to his league 2nd in tackles for loss with 4. He also managed to get home to the QB multiple times, not counting his pressures, with 2 sacks. He was also a close 2nd in tackles for rookies with 111, only 9 behind the leader Fields, and also had a nose for the ball with 2 forced fumbles (of which he recovered 1 himself). I know the stat lines aren't amazing, but he brought so much value to his team and was a huge part of a defense that often times was the only thing keeping the Buccaneers in the game (let’s not talk about the offensive woes). With all that in mind, even if he wouldn’t win, he definitely deserves recognition by being named to the ballot.
Word Count: 237
Tier 3 - #19: Create a billboard, magazine cover, unique trading card, or video game cover depicting a superstar Fan Favorite of the league. Graphics only.