Task 1
Ultimate playoffs
As the playoffs begin this week, I wanted to highlight the journey of a few teams.
I will start with the New York Silverbacks. I doubt many people picked them to win the ASFC, but after a 5 way tie and having the best record vs the 9-7 they won the conference. In their second season they proved how fast you can turn a brand new franchise into a championship contender. They ended their first season on a winning streak and had appeared to find their way as a team and they certainly did this year.
They focused on defense in both of their drafts and it paid off. They had the second best scoring defense in the ISFL (341 points, 21 points per a game) and were the best in the ASFC. There defense has been great and is the reason why they ended up with the top seed in the ASFC, there offense was a weak point and will need to be addresses if they want to maintain there succes.
They did have the lowest scoring offense in the ISFL at 337 points (21 points per a game). They will struggle in the playoffs if they cannot generate more points, but even if they get knocked out right away, their season was a massive success.
Yellowknife Wraiths
They went from 7 - 9 to the league best 13 - 3. They had the second highest scoring offense with 462 points ( 29 points per a game) and the best scoring defense at 312 points ( 20 points per a game). I personally didn't like their first round picks this year and I was wrong.
Rookie Arthur Naught was second on the team in receiving touchdowns with 7 and their other first round pick Leonard Taylor stayed in the DSFL.
Acura Skyline had 489 yards last season and overall the Wraiths struggled in the run game. This year Skyline lead the ISFL in rushing with 1337 yards. There focus on improving their run game also helped the passing game.
Jack was second in the ISFL in passer rating at 96.3 and had the least amount of interceptions with only 7. He also had the second most touchdowns with 29.
Having the second best offense and best defense is certainly a great recipe for winning the championship this year.
Those two teams were my surprises of the playoff teams this season and looking towards the playoffs these are my predictions.
Sarasota Sailfish vs Chicago Butchers
Oddly enough this season they will face each other again in the playoffs. This year they have swapped positions in the conference. They both finished 2 and 3 this year and last year.
Chicago has been slowly improving over the last few seasons and their defense has been the main reason for their success. They are above the league average in defense and offense.
O'Donnell had 30 touchdowns this year but he also had 16 interceptions. His play will be the determining factor of this game. Sarasota is a very balanced team and they do generate a lot of turnovers especially fumbles which they lead the ISFL.
Sarasota has already beaten Chicago twice but it's hard to beat the same team 3 times in a season. Mike Boss jr had a very good rookie season and won the DSFL championship last season, but I think he will feel the pressure in the playoffs and Chicago will win a close game and they know how to beat Sarasota in the playoffs.
Orange county Otters vs new Orleans second line
New Orleans drastically improved on defense and offense and they won 2 more games this season than last
Orange county had a slight drop in offense but a drastic drop in their defensive production. They went 11 - 5 last season because of their defense but the lack of big plays dropped them to 9 - 7.
orange county lost both game against New Orleans, but the playoffs are a different animal. I believe orange county will have their playmakers show up and win.
Orange county has playoff experience who'd will benefit them.
Yellowknife vs Chicago
To keep it simple, Chicago cannot keep up on offense against Yellowknife. This game won't be close. Yellowknife wins by two scores and makes it to the championship. The Wraiths are just better on both sides of the ball.
Orange county vs new York
New York gas a great defense, but their lack offensive playmakers will lead to their defeat. New York has exceeded expectations and their first ever playoff game will be disappointing. Orange county has experience and knows how to win in the playoffs and will continue their resurgence in the playoffs to face Yellowknife.
Orange county vs Yellowknife
Yellowknife is just better than every other team this season. This will be a close game but Yellowknife has the advantage on both sides of the ball. Skyline will ice the game for the Wraiths and they will be champions.
Ultimate playoffs
As the playoffs begin this week, I wanted to highlight the journey of a few teams.
I will start with the New York Silverbacks. I doubt many people picked them to win the ASFC, but after a 5 way tie and having the best record vs the 9-7 they won the conference. In their second season they proved how fast you can turn a brand new franchise into a championship contender. They ended their first season on a winning streak and had appeared to find their way as a team and they certainly did this year.
They focused on defense in both of their drafts and it paid off. They had the second best scoring defense in the ISFL (341 points, 21 points per a game) and were the best in the ASFC. There defense has been great and is the reason why they ended up with the top seed in the ASFC, there offense was a weak point and will need to be addresses if they want to maintain there succes.
They did have the lowest scoring offense in the ISFL at 337 points (21 points per a game). They will struggle in the playoffs if they cannot generate more points, but even if they get knocked out right away, their season was a massive success.
Yellowknife Wraiths
They went from 7 - 9 to the league best 13 - 3. They had the second highest scoring offense with 462 points ( 29 points per a game) and the best scoring defense at 312 points ( 20 points per a game). I personally didn't like their first round picks this year and I was wrong.
Rookie Arthur Naught was second on the team in receiving touchdowns with 7 and their other first round pick Leonard Taylor stayed in the DSFL.
Acura Skyline had 489 yards last season and overall the Wraiths struggled in the run game. This year Skyline lead the ISFL in rushing with 1337 yards. There focus on improving their run game also helped the passing game.
Jack was second in the ISFL in passer rating at 96.3 and had the least amount of interceptions with only 7. He also had the second most touchdowns with 29.
Having the second best offense and best defense is certainly a great recipe for winning the championship this year.
Those two teams were my surprises of the playoff teams this season and looking towards the playoffs these are my predictions.
Sarasota Sailfish vs Chicago Butchers
Oddly enough this season they will face each other again in the playoffs. This year they have swapped positions in the conference. They both finished 2 and 3 this year and last year.
Chicago has been slowly improving over the last few seasons and their defense has been the main reason for their success. They are above the league average in defense and offense.
O'Donnell had 30 touchdowns this year but he also had 16 interceptions. His play will be the determining factor of this game. Sarasota is a very balanced team and they do generate a lot of turnovers especially fumbles which they lead the ISFL.
Sarasota has already beaten Chicago twice but it's hard to beat the same team 3 times in a season. Mike Boss jr had a very good rookie season and won the DSFL championship last season, but I think he will feel the pressure in the playoffs and Chicago will win a close game and they know how to beat Sarasota in the playoffs.
Orange county Otters vs new Orleans second line
New Orleans drastically improved on defense and offense and they won 2 more games this season than last
Orange county had a slight drop in offense but a drastic drop in their defensive production. They went 11 - 5 last season because of their defense but the lack of big plays dropped them to 9 - 7.
orange county lost both game against New Orleans, but the playoffs are a different animal. I believe orange county will have their playmakers show up and win.
Orange county has playoff experience who'd will benefit them.
Yellowknife vs Chicago
To keep it simple, Chicago cannot keep up on offense against Yellowknife. This game won't be close. Yellowknife wins by two scores and makes it to the championship. The Wraiths are just better on both sides of the ball.
Orange county vs new York
New York gas a great defense, but their lack offensive playmakers will lead to their defeat. New York has exceeded expectations and their first ever playoff game will be disappointing. Orange county has experience and knows how to win in the playoffs and will continue their resurgence in the playoffs to face Yellowknife.
Orange county vs Yellowknife
Yellowknife is just better than every other team this season. This will be a close game but Yellowknife has the advantage on both sides of the ball. Skyline will ice the game for the Wraiths and they will be champions.