12-13-2021, 01:43 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-13-2021, 02:03 PM by MoreliaSpilota. Edited 4 times in total.)
Quote:13. 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.As a new user, I have no clue whether or not the ISFL should expand. I would say no because I know that my draft class isn't particularly large but that's my completely uninformed opinion on the matter. As for the more interesting part of this question, I am prepared to answer that in depth. I know there's a ton of focus on this being the INTERNATIONAL simulation football league but I'm a stickler for realism and I much prefer teams located in North America because of that. It also helps that I am American as I would assume the majority of the league is. If we want to go international, Mexico City seems like an obvious choice. It is the largest city in North America and we already have a DSFL team in Mexico. The only problem I could see with Mexico City is its distance from the border. It is in the middle of Mexico and over a thousand miles from the border. On distance alone, there might be some more attractive Mexican cities than Mexico City. Monterrey has a population of over a million and is about a hundred and twenty-four miles from the border.
Outside of Mexico, Toronto seems like another obvious choice. It's the fourth largest country in North America and Canada has a pretty rich history with Gridiron football, The CFL was founded in nineteen fifty-eight and has produced some legendary football players over the years. None of these places are places that I would put an expansion team but the wacky world of the ISFL is a bit more peculiar than I would like I guess. I understand that a lot of people dislike Ohio but in fairness to Ohio, the pro football hall of fame is in Ohio and Columbus is the largest city in the United States in a state that does not have an ISFL team. Charlotte, North Carolina is the city that I'm the largest fan of. Charlotte is the sixteenth most populated city in North America, Neither Carolina has an ISFL team and it has a ton of branding opportunities. How about the Charlotte Intimidators with a black and red color scheme like hometown hero Dale Earnhardt? You could call them the Charlotte Kings and then use the petty blue and white color scheme.
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Quote:27. What team do you think has the best branding in the league? What team do you think could use a refresh? Why?
I think a lot of the branding in the ISFL is good. The Yellowknife Wraiths are awesome because I have a love of spooky goth things so they're right up my alley. Yellowknife is a weird place for a football team. That's the only negative that I would assign to their branding. The Arizona Outlaws are also incredible. When you think Arizona, you think of the Shootout At The O.K Corral so the whole outlaw brand fits a team in the American southwest really well. The New York Silverbacks is also a great brand as well. I love the nod to King Kong which is one of the most influential films of all time. Kong is still an iconic character almost a hundred years after his debut.
MY favorite branding in the league though is the Tijuana Luchadores. I don't know if it's the black- and red color scheme or what but I love the Luchadores brand. In terms of brands, I don't like, I don't love the Honolulu Hahalua. I think it's the color scheme. I'm used to the green and black for Hawaii. That's the classic Hawaii color scheme. The yellow is too bright. The blue is fine but the yellow makes it looks like the logo for a kids tv show. The whole logo looks too cute for a professional sports team in my humble opinion.
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Quote:24. If you could create a team using any active players in the league, what would that team look like? Would you build a group of all-stars to contend in the next Ultimus, or a team full of jokesters for the fun of it? Describe the roster and why you chose the players you did.
Quarterback - Malcolm Savage -
Led the DSFL in passing touchdowns this year as well as passing yards. Through a few more interceptions than you'd like to see but still had an incredible season at the quarterback position. I think he's the best quarterback in the DSFL and so he ends up on this team.
Running back - Rocky Rhoads -
Led the DSFL in rushing touchdowns this year and was second in yardage.
Wide Receiver - Malcador The Hero -
Another Norfolk player. I promise there's no bias here though. Malcador led the DSFL in receiving yards this year and was third in receiving touchdowns. Has a proven connection with Malcolm Savage and I hope their chemistry together can lead this team to victory
Wide Receiver - Escanor Sama
Second in the DSFL in reception yards and tied for first with Malcador with nine reception touchdowns.
Tight End - Mark Goodhead -
Led all the tight ends in the DSFL this season with eight touchdowns as well as receiving yards with eight hundred and thirty-seven.
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