12-04-2017, 11:58 PM
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Playoff Series MVP: Choose an MVP for one of the playoff series and write about why you chose them. Must be completed after the playoff series you write about
King Bronko was an absolute warrior in the Conference game between the Arizona Outlaws and the Orange County Otters tonight. First of all, rest in piece, my hearts out to his family because he got killed tonight sacked at least five time before the game was invalidated and replayed due to players being I'll prepared across both teams.
Despite this crippling onslaught suffered at the hands of the Orange County front seven, he managed several huge plays to his wide receivers Josh Garden and Dustin Evans, even including C. A. Chess in on the party. Unfortunately it was not enough to win the night, but I just have to believe he was the most valuable player out there tonight.
In fact, he has made significant progress since his season 2 QB debut when he was stuck throwing to the (at the time) rookie Evans, and locker room nightmare, Mayran Jackson. Dustin was dropping half the balls tossed his way, while Jackson the diva complained about everything that didn't go his way. It made chemistry hard to facilitate without a doubt. When there's a lack of chemistry, there's a lack of progress. It truly is a wonder they won the Ultimus season 2 despite having such a constant negative presence on their team bringing everyone down.
That Magic Moment: Pick one moment from a playoff game and describe what made it so amazing to watch. (Must be completed after the game you write about)
We interviewed Dustin Evans after the game to gather his thoughts on how it went overall and we were pleasantly surprised at how available he made himself. When asked about what was going through his mind at half time, up by a point, having put up 106 yards on 2 catches and having one of the longest receptions in nsfl history. While it crossed his mind, it didn't linger long. He was far too tired to think clearly, especially with head coach Cowher shouting at him to pay attention to 2nd half scripting.
Preparation, Evans said, was always very methodical and calculated. They weren't just selecting out of a hat, it was like a game of chess. Basing your next moves off of the opponents preview moves and using them to imagine how they might react to your own plays. Even further so, you had to imagine how they would plan for you. Knowing how deep to go was difficult, but coach Cowher was very good at it. Unfortunately the famed defense couldn't hold up all game giving up a fourth quarter touchdown which would be the nail in the coffin as the Arizona Outlaws attempted to formulate a game saving drive only to be shut down by the Otters newly stout defense.
Root for the Underdog: Pick an away team in an upcoming game and try to convince yourself (and us) why they can win. (Must be completed before the playoff series you write about)
I'd say that the Wraiths would have to be the underdogs in the upcoming championship game. It would in fact be their first ever opportunity to compete for one. While that is also true of the Orange County Otters, they have consistently been much, much closer. They have nearly defeated the Outlaws numerous times before.
Why, though, is it possible that the Wraiths will be coming out the victors in this contest? First of all, we saw, tonight, the first ever road win in the National Simulation Football League. Why not Wednesday, again? And remind me, what happened the last time that these two teams met. Well, the Orange County Otters fell 20-17 under the crushing weight of the Otters surprisingly stout defense and just potent enough passing attack. Bailey Cook isn't unstoppable, but it sure seems that way sometimes and he should have a field day against the Otters porous secondary.
Furthermore, who is in the wraiths backfield? Oh, of course, Bubba NUCK. For the first two seasons he was widely considered the number one running back, falling behind a couple others in past years, but still very scary and tough to stop. At the very least, this Otters team will need to respect the run unable to drop extra help into coverage. Unless that is, they don't mind Bubba tearing them up underneath.
Matchup Nightmares: Pick an offensive and defensive player who will be going up against each other and why it will be a nightmare for one of them. (Must be completed before the playoff series you write about)
While it's very very possible that the Orange County Otters take home the Ultimus trophy this year, I see a very rough game ahead for one man in particular. Bailey Cook will be lining up against someone. Who? I'm not sure. If it's Dominic Verns, rest in piece. If it's Marc Spector, have fun exploring that all game. They seem to be the best that Orange County has to offer when it comes to stopping the pass and if only they could shore up that awful pass defense, they'd be perhaps the scariest defense since season 2 Arizona Outlaws!
Let's say for arguments sake that it's Verns that pulls the short straw though. After accumulating nearly 1300 yards this season, I'd say it'll be a fair challenge for any defense wanting to stop Bailey Cook, but especially for Verns who was beaten for a touchdown the last time these two faced off. Even if, though, Verns manages to hold Bailey Cook to just a few catches, they're expending their best option and the wraiths can and will absolutely exploit that. I do not expect cook to be stoppable this game though. Whether the wraiths win or not, I expect the Orange County Otters to be taking a long hard look at their secondary this coming season.
King Bronko was an absolute warrior in the Conference game between the Arizona Outlaws and the Orange County Otters tonight. First of all, rest in piece, my hearts out to his family because he got killed tonight sacked at least five time before the game was invalidated and replayed due to players being I'll prepared across both teams.
Despite this crippling onslaught suffered at the hands of the Orange County front seven, he managed several huge plays to his wide receivers Josh Garden and Dustin Evans, even including C. A. Chess in on the party. Unfortunately it was not enough to win the night, but I just have to believe he was the most valuable player out there tonight.
In fact, he has made significant progress since his season 2 QB debut when he was stuck throwing to the (at the time) rookie Evans, and locker room nightmare, Mayran Jackson. Dustin was dropping half the balls tossed his way, while Jackson the diva complained about everything that didn't go his way. It made chemistry hard to facilitate without a doubt. When there's a lack of chemistry, there's a lack of progress. It truly is a wonder they won the Ultimus season 2 despite having such a constant negative presence on their team bringing everyone down.
That Magic Moment: Pick one moment from a playoff game and describe what made it so amazing to watch. (Must be completed after the game you write about)
We interviewed Dustin Evans after the game to gather his thoughts on how it went overall and we were pleasantly surprised at how available he made himself. When asked about what was going through his mind at half time, up by a point, having put up 106 yards on 2 catches and having one of the longest receptions in nsfl history. While it crossed his mind, it didn't linger long. He was far too tired to think clearly, especially with head coach Cowher shouting at him to pay attention to 2nd half scripting.
Preparation, Evans said, was always very methodical and calculated. They weren't just selecting out of a hat, it was like a game of chess. Basing your next moves off of the opponents preview moves and using them to imagine how they might react to your own plays. Even further so, you had to imagine how they would plan for you. Knowing how deep to go was difficult, but coach Cowher was very good at it. Unfortunately the famed defense couldn't hold up all game giving up a fourth quarter touchdown which would be the nail in the coffin as the Arizona Outlaws attempted to formulate a game saving drive only to be shut down by the Otters newly stout defense.
Root for the Underdog: Pick an away team in an upcoming game and try to convince yourself (and us) why they can win. (Must be completed before the playoff series you write about)
I'd say that the Wraiths would have to be the underdogs in the upcoming championship game. It would in fact be their first ever opportunity to compete for one. While that is also true of the Orange County Otters, they have consistently been much, much closer. They have nearly defeated the Outlaws numerous times before.
Why, though, is it possible that the Wraiths will be coming out the victors in this contest? First of all, we saw, tonight, the first ever road win in the National Simulation Football League. Why not Wednesday, again? And remind me, what happened the last time that these two teams met. Well, the Orange County Otters fell 20-17 under the crushing weight of the Otters surprisingly stout defense and just potent enough passing attack. Bailey Cook isn't unstoppable, but it sure seems that way sometimes and he should have a field day against the Otters porous secondary.
Furthermore, who is in the wraiths backfield? Oh, of course, Bubba NUCK. For the first two seasons he was widely considered the number one running back, falling behind a couple others in past years, but still very scary and tough to stop. At the very least, this Otters team will need to respect the run unable to drop extra help into coverage. Unless that is, they don't mind Bubba tearing them up underneath.
Matchup Nightmares: Pick an offensive and defensive player who will be going up against each other and why it will be a nightmare for one of them. (Must be completed before the playoff series you write about)
While it's very very possible that the Orange County Otters take home the Ultimus trophy this year, I see a very rough game ahead for one man in particular. Bailey Cook will be lining up against someone. Who? I'm not sure. If it's Dominic Verns, rest in piece. If it's Marc Spector, have fun exploring that all game. They seem to be the best that Orange County has to offer when it comes to stopping the pass and if only they could shore up that awful pass defense, they'd be perhaps the scariest defense since season 2 Arizona Outlaws!
Let's say for arguments sake that it's Verns that pulls the short straw though. After accumulating nearly 1300 yards this season, I'd say it'll be a fair challenge for any defense wanting to stop Bailey Cook, but especially for Verns who was beaten for a touchdown the last time these two faced off. Even if, though, Verns manages to hold Bailey Cook to just a few catches, they're expending their best option and the wraiths can and will absolutely exploit that. I do not expect cook to be stoppable this game though. Whether the wraiths win or not, I expect the Orange County Otters to be taking a long hard look at their secondary this coming season.