(S42) PT #4 - Progression at its Finest

[ValorX77]

Nakiri Ayame was always known to deal with adversity on the field since day 1. From her first snaps at junior ball, she was seen as too small to be a running back, but she no problem distinguishing herself from the rest of her peers, even in the DSFL when she was stuck behind K.K. Slider and Alita Battle Angel, Ayame was the go-to endzone RB. Her most challenging moment was during Ultimus 41, Ayame had under a thousand yards rushing for the first time in her career and was backing up JHM, the team and league's leading rusher. Facing a third and goal, Ayame had her make-or-break moment when Cape Town Crash QB Creg Jerrith IV threw the ball towards her in the endzone, if she had dropped it, the Crash would have not won the Ultimus, but, she did catch it resulting in the opening score of the game and a key part of why the Crash won the league championship that season.

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[hemhem]

Paris-Johnson has had a pretty decent 1st half of the season in the DSFL. Drafted by Dallas, he went in knowing that they didn't have any wide receivers coming into the draft. So when Dallas drafted him, he was ready to show the dsfl what he can do. Though he hasn't had any touchdowns or 100 yard games yet, he has still put up some good catches and yards for his team. The best gane he has had so far was vs the Pythons, where he had racked up 11 targets, with 8 receptions and 94 yards. That was the game where he was extremely close to having his 1st touchdown but couldn't get it. Sitting at half of the season, Paris-Johnson has 38 receptions for 412 yards. He hopes to get a touchdown in his next game, but that will be against Tijuana so it will be a tough one but he'll pull through.

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[Dextaria]

Beniri T'Chawama's "welcome to the league" was probably during his first season in the ISFL where in week 9 the Honolulu Hahalua were taking on the Sarasota Sailfish. Heading into the game, T'Chawama had a personal best at the time of 12 pancakes in the game against the Baltimore Hawks. He was quite full of himself, with no sacks on the season so far, as well as a not too shabby rookie season for the young offensive lineman. However, that all changed when the Sailfish came out storming with sack after sack. Beniri T'Chawama was really struggling to stop the Sarasota defense and at the end of the game, T'Chawama was defeated. He registered his first ever sack allowed with the defense just running through him. Although the Honolulu Hahalua eventually won the game and T'Chawama still led his team with 8 pancakes, it was definitely a wakeup for the rookie knowing that it's not all sunshine and rainbows in the ISFL.

[OrbitingDeath]

[ForSucksFake]

It took a minute for Anakin Skywalker to find his footing in the DSFL, but at the midway point in the season he seems to have figured it out. He had a brutal first game, catching only 5 passes on 13 targets for 45 yards in what ended up not being a close game. He helped Kansas City elude being skunked by Minnesota when he caught his first touchdown pass in a blowout loss. Weeks later, Anakin helped the Coyotes win when he hauled in a last-minute touchdown pass. Just a week later, he topped 100 yards for the first time but KCC still lost to the Birddogs. Anakin put up a respectable 73 yards receiving and a touchdown in a loss to Tijuana the next week, but he really balled out the following week. The Coyotes were able to squeeze past London thanks in part to Anakin’s two touchdown performance. As the season progresses, expect Anakin to be even more productive, especially with the S43 ISFL Draft looming.

[C9Van]

Reflect on this career? Yeah, its been okay. In my prime season now I think and honestly its been okay. Managed to help the Pythons a fair bit and I am an important piece for Berlin a long with being defensive captain for them which means a lot to me. They're both the best community this place has to offer by a country mile. Stats wise? I have no idea. I get updates every now and then by my friends or my GM but I don't remember them. I am a safety, we don't get stats so who cares. As long as I can help the team that believed in me. Getting memed by the dumb asses here and then proving them wrong by helping respectable users like Dewalt feels great. I'm 1 of the bigger TPE amounts from the reddit draft class too without doing the shitty wiki so I can't grumble.

Guess we'll see how regression goes and the journey to auto-retirement feels.

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[Weaves]

As a True Rookie in my first ISFL season, it is very safe to say that that the league jump is no joke. From being an all-pro and DSFL best CB, to joining a contender in YKW the next season, was defiintely a step up. I would not say my debut/rookie season was a total wash, but playing out of position (Nickel CB rather than outside where KC2 thrives) was a hiccup along the path. The reality is if you enter the ISFL as a True Rookie, you are facing the best of the best, while mathematically you are the worst of the worst. My stats in my debut I think was like.. 2 tackles and nothing else? The key with all of these things is just to build from it, and that is what KC2 did. it is kind of crazy looking back from NOR to YKW to where KC2 is now, and much more to come in the furure, but you cant give up!

[18situaseans]

Sean Robinson used to be called the slowest player on the field by his teammates. Even when he was in Norfolk. Everyone always called sean the slow one and Legs the fast one. Sean wanted to change that. Ever since that season in the DSFL, Sean has been working tirelessly to improve his speed. It’s just been speed speed speed for him. Working on a little bit of other things but the main one is speed. He started at 52 and has bumped it all the way up to 93. Over the seasons, Sean has realized that speed is the most important thing for a receiver. Hands are very important but having good speed is even more important for a WR to be successful in the ISFL. The Silverbacks have been utilizing Sean more now and have even slotted him into Tight End since they already have a stacked offense. Sean will keep improving to be the best player possible on the field.

[3lewsers]

Transitioning from college to the professional game, linebacker Kahn Cussion encountered a multitude of differences that tested his skills and challenged his adaptability. The pro game proved to be a whole new level of intensity, strategy, and athleticism compared to his college football days.

First and foremost, the speed of the game increased exponentially. Opposing offenses operated with greater precision and tempo, leaving less time for Cussion to react and make plays. He had to refine his instincts and make split-second decisions to stay one step ahead of the competition.

In addition, the level of competition elevated significantly. Cussion faced elite quarterbacks, running backs, and receivers who possessed exceptional skills and game-breaking abilities. He had to study opponents meticulously, recognizing their tendencies and exploiting their weaknesses to make impactful plays.

The complexity of defensive schemes also intensified in the pro game. Cussion had to master intricate playbooks, adjust to dynamic formations, and communicate effectively with his teammates to ensure cohesive defensive execution. He had to be a student of the game, constantly analyzing film and scouting reports to anticipate offensive strategies.

Off the field, the professional game demanded a higher level of dedication and commitment. Longer hours, rigorous training regimens, and heightened expectations from coaches and fans became part of Cussion's daily routine. The pressure to perform at an elite level and maintain a high level of consistency was paramount.

Despite these challenges, Cussion embraced the differences between college and the pros, using them as fuel to elevate his game. He honed his skills, expanded his football knowledge, and worked tirelessly to excel in the demanding environment of professional football. Through perseverance, determination, and a relentless work ethic, Cussion aimed to leave a lasting impact as a standout linebacker in the pro game.

[soevil]

It is difficult for Morley to pinpoint a time in his career where he felt like it was a "welcome to the league" moment. Despite playing football from Little League to high school, he never really got on the field much. In his collegiate days playing for a the Ohio State club team, even though he played a good amount, he never really got that moment. Instead, it wasn't until late in Morley's ISFL career where he really had that stand out moment. It was just last season in fact, in a week 3 division game against the Berlin Fire Salamanders. Morley was held to 0 catches on 6 targets, going catchless for the only time in his professional career. Three of the targets were broken up by Charlie Thorsen, who blanketed Morley all game. After that embarrassment of a performance, Morley vowed to himself and his teammates to never let that happen again, and in the following offseason, he focused entirely on increasing his hands and endurance in exchange for top end speed and agility. 

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