06-06-2022, 09:45 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-20-2022, 10:00 AM by allbetsonjames. Edited 1 time in total.)
Man, another year, another season of the ISFL completed! Now that I finished my rookie season in the ISFL officially, I wanted to take the time and review each week of my rookie season in the ISFL with an analysis of every game within each week review that I write. However, before I review week 1, I wanted to display our final offensive and defensive stats. On offense, we averaged 19.6 ppg which was last in the league; we averaged 312.4 total yards per game which was also last in the league; we averaged 126.2 rushing yards per game which was 5th in the league; and we averaged 186.2 passing yards per game which was last in the league. On defense, we allowed 24.6 ppg which was 5th in the league; we allowed 359.6 total yards per game which was fifth in the league; we allowed 125.9 rushing yards per game which was 11th in the league; and we allowed 233.7 passing yards per game which was second in the league.
Now that I have stated our final stats, now is the time to review the games! Our first game of the season was against the New York Silverbacks. The game ended in a victory for us as we won 35-20. The things that stood out were total yardage, the turnover margin, number of first downs, penalties, and time of possession. At first glance and mention, these stats would tell you that New York should have won this game, yet it was NOLA who came away with the victory. Let's go over each of these stats shall we? The total yardage difference was massive between both teams; New York got 406 total yards compared to NOLA's 258; this difference was largely due to the near twice difference in factor of passing yards between both teams. The number of first downs was also a big difference as NY had 20 first downs, while NOLA had only 12. NY had 3 penalties for 25 yards, while NOLA only had 1 penalty for 5 yards. The time of possession discrepancy was also massive as NY only had TOP for 35 minutes, while NOLA had TOP for 25 minutes. The true equalizer that led to NOLA winning this game was turnovers. NOLA had 0 turnovers while NY had 2 turnovers, largely explaining the discrepancy in points that led to NOLA winning this game!
Let us now head to week 2! Our second game of the season was against the Honolulu Hahalua. The game ended in our second victory for us as we won a super close game 16-10. The things that stood out this game however were total yardage, number of first downs, penalties, time of possession, the rushing discrepancy, and the number of fumbles. At first glance and mention, unlike the victory against NY, these stats would tell you and corroborate the statement that NOLA should have won this game! Let's go over each of these stats shall we? The total yardage difference was massive between both teams; Honolulu only got 250 total yards compared to NOLA's 415; this difference was largely due to the near quadruple difference in factor of rushing yards between both teams. The number of first downs was also a big difference as Honolulu had 10 first downs, while NOLA had only 16. Honolulu had 5 penalties for 24 yards, while NOLA only had 4 penalties for 35 yards. The time of possession discrepancy was also massive as Honolulu only had TOP for 26minutes, while NOLA had TOP for 34 minutes. The main reasons that led to NOLA winning this game were rushing and the amount of fumbles. Although the turnover margin was equal between both teams a 2 a piece, Honolulu lost 2 fumbles, while NOLA only lost 1 fumble. In addition, Honolulu only accrued a wimpy 66 rushing yards, while NOLA accrued a massive 274 rushing yards against Honolulu, blowing the game wide open for NOLA and leading for the close victory looking at all factors!
Let us now head to week 3! Our third game of the season was against the Orange County Otters. The game ended in complete and unmitigated defeat for us as the final score became a large 41-14. The things that stood out this game were third down conversion, number of first downs, time of possession, the rushing discrepancy, and the number of turnovers. At first glance and mention, these stats corroborate the statement that NOLA should have definitely lost this game! Let's go over each of these stats shall we? The number of first downs was a massive difference as OCO had 18 first downs, while NOLA had only 9. The time of possession discrepancy was also massive as OCO only had TOP for nearly 40 minutes, while NOLA had TOP for just nearly 21 minutes. The main reasons that led to NOLA massively losing this game were rushing and the amount of turnovers accrued. The turnover margin was massively against NOLA as NOLA lost it 3-1 as we lost a fumble and got intercepted twice while OCO only got intercepted once, leading to the massive turnover discrepancy and major reason why we lost massively. In addition, the rushing difference also contributed to the loss. OCO got 164 rushing yards while NOLA did not even crack 100 yards at 99 rushing yards, being the other major reason why we lost massively to OCO. The final reason we lost this game was the third down conversion rate for both teams. OCO was 6 for 15 on third downs while NOLA was unfortunately 2 for 13, leading to many missed chances.
Our fourth game of the season and final game of week 1 as against the Arizona Outlaws. Unfortunately, like week 3 against OCO, the game ended in complete and unmitigated defeat for us as the final score became a large 44-24. The things that stood out this game were third down conversion, number of first downs, time of possession, the rushing discrepancy, and the number of turnovers. At first glance and mention, these stats corroborate the statement that NOLA should have definitely lost this game! Let's go over each of these stats shall we? The number of first downs was a massive difference as AZ had 21 first downs, while NOLA had only 14. The time of possession discrepancy was also massive as AZ only had TOP for 33 minutes, while NOLA had TOP for just nearly 27 minutes. The main reasons that led to NOLA massively losing this game were rushing, the amount of turnovers accrued, and third down conversions. The turnover margin was massively against NOLA as NOLA lost it 2-0 as we lost two fumbles deep in AZ territory while AZ never turned the ball over at all. In addition, the rushing difference also contributed to the loss. OCO got 157 rushing yards while NOLA did not even crack 100 yards at 96 rushing yards, being the other major reason why we lost massively to OCO. The final reason we lost this game was the third down conversion rate for both teams. OCO was 7 for 12 on third downs while NOLA was unfortunately 5 for 10, leading to many missed chances and not getting off the field in critical situations when needed.
That should wrap up the first of the weekly reviews of my first season with NOLA. The second one should be close and ready to go ASAP! See you soon!
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Now that I have stated our final stats, now is the time to review the games! Our first game of the season was against the New York Silverbacks. The game ended in a victory for us as we won 35-20. The things that stood out were total yardage, the turnover margin, number of first downs, penalties, and time of possession. At first glance and mention, these stats would tell you that New York should have won this game, yet it was NOLA who came away with the victory. Let's go over each of these stats shall we? The total yardage difference was massive between both teams; New York got 406 total yards compared to NOLA's 258; this difference was largely due to the near twice difference in factor of passing yards between both teams. The number of first downs was also a big difference as NY had 20 first downs, while NOLA had only 12. NY had 3 penalties for 25 yards, while NOLA only had 1 penalty for 5 yards. The time of possession discrepancy was also massive as NY only had TOP for 35 minutes, while NOLA had TOP for 25 minutes. The true equalizer that led to NOLA winning this game was turnovers. NOLA had 0 turnovers while NY had 2 turnovers, largely explaining the discrepancy in points that led to NOLA winning this game!
Let us now head to week 2! Our second game of the season was against the Honolulu Hahalua. The game ended in our second victory for us as we won a super close game 16-10. The things that stood out this game however were total yardage, number of first downs, penalties, time of possession, the rushing discrepancy, and the number of fumbles. At first glance and mention, unlike the victory against NY, these stats would tell you and corroborate the statement that NOLA should have won this game! Let's go over each of these stats shall we? The total yardage difference was massive between both teams; Honolulu only got 250 total yards compared to NOLA's 415; this difference was largely due to the near quadruple difference in factor of rushing yards between both teams. The number of first downs was also a big difference as Honolulu had 10 first downs, while NOLA had only 16. Honolulu had 5 penalties for 24 yards, while NOLA only had 4 penalties for 35 yards. The time of possession discrepancy was also massive as Honolulu only had TOP for 26minutes, while NOLA had TOP for 34 minutes. The main reasons that led to NOLA winning this game were rushing and the amount of fumbles. Although the turnover margin was equal between both teams a 2 a piece, Honolulu lost 2 fumbles, while NOLA only lost 1 fumble. In addition, Honolulu only accrued a wimpy 66 rushing yards, while NOLA accrued a massive 274 rushing yards against Honolulu, blowing the game wide open for NOLA and leading for the close victory looking at all factors!
Let us now head to week 3! Our third game of the season was against the Orange County Otters. The game ended in complete and unmitigated defeat for us as the final score became a large 41-14. The things that stood out this game were third down conversion, number of first downs, time of possession, the rushing discrepancy, and the number of turnovers. At first glance and mention, these stats corroborate the statement that NOLA should have definitely lost this game! Let's go over each of these stats shall we? The number of first downs was a massive difference as OCO had 18 first downs, while NOLA had only 9. The time of possession discrepancy was also massive as OCO only had TOP for nearly 40 minutes, while NOLA had TOP for just nearly 21 minutes. The main reasons that led to NOLA massively losing this game were rushing and the amount of turnovers accrued. The turnover margin was massively against NOLA as NOLA lost it 3-1 as we lost a fumble and got intercepted twice while OCO only got intercepted once, leading to the massive turnover discrepancy and major reason why we lost massively. In addition, the rushing difference also contributed to the loss. OCO got 164 rushing yards while NOLA did not even crack 100 yards at 99 rushing yards, being the other major reason why we lost massively to OCO. The final reason we lost this game was the third down conversion rate for both teams. OCO was 6 for 15 on third downs while NOLA was unfortunately 2 for 13, leading to many missed chances.
Our fourth game of the season and final game of week 1 as against the Arizona Outlaws. Unfortunately, like week 3 against OCO, the game ended in complete and unmitigated defeat for us as the final score became a large 44-24. The things that stood out this game were third down conversion, number of first downs, time of possession, the rushing discrepancy, and the number of turnovers. At first glance and mention, these stats corroborate the statement that NOLA should have definitely lost this game! Let's go over each of these stats shall we? The number of first downs was a massive difference as AZ had 21 first downs, while NOLA had only 14. The time of possession discrepancy was also massive as AZ only had TOP for 33 minutes, while NOLA had TOP for just nearly 27 minutes. The main reasons that led to NOLA massively losing this game were rushing, the amount of turnovers accrued, and third down conversions. The turnover margin was massively against NOLA as NOLA lost it 2-0 as we lost two fumbles deep in AZ territory while AZ never turned the ball over at all. In addition, the rushing difference also contributed to the loss. OCO got 157 rushing yards while NOLA did not even crack 100 yards at 96 rushing yards, being the other major reason why we lost massively to OCO. The final reason we lost this game was the third down conversion rate for both teams. OCO was 7 for 12 on third downs while NOLA was unfortunately 5 for 10, leading to many missed chances and not getting off the field in critical situations when needed.
That should wrap up the first of the weekly reviews of my first season with NOLA. The second one should be close and ready to go ASAP! See you soon!
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