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(S20) - Ultimus Week - otto74 - 02-26-2020
#8) Scouting Report
A name that you should know in the future is Cadillac Mitchell. He will become a household name in the following years due to his spectacular pass rush and with his college statistics he should make a big impact in the NSFL from day one.
Pass Rush Ability: Mitchell is explosive. Nothing else to it, as soon as the ball is snapped he can quickly get off the line, cause havoc, and wreak the offensive line. His speed is great for someone his size and tackles have a hard time keeping up with him. If he relies less on speed and more on technique and power he can grow his game and become even more of a force. In college Mitchell produced 40 sacks, 7 forced fumbles, 11 pass breakups and 82.5 tackles for loss. Absolutely insane statistics.
Run defense: Mitchell will chase down runners anywhere on the field. Adequate at tracking down the ball carrier and shedding blocks in the backfield, get's a ton of tackles for loss but sometimes whiffs and has poor tackling angles. Sometimes gets over agressive on play action or option plays and lets the running back get an open whole.
Athleticism: At 6'3, 238 lbs, Mitchell is not the biggest linebacker. He uses his speed to his advantage and with good tackling technique he is never looking for a big hit, his focus is on wrapping up the ball carrier.
(S20) - Ultimus Week - KingAmazing - 02-26-2020
9. Brotherly Love
I have only just joined this league, but it is already clear which player is my best friend. That player is rapideagle. We have known each other from other servers for a long time (about 4 years). Rapid invited me to this league because he knew I would enjoy it and he was right. Also, it cannot possibly be stated how much he has helped me get started. If there ever was anything confusing in the instructions or forums he always helped me figure it out. From basic things like reviewing the graphics I made for TPE, or more difficult things like explaining how to use the site to make my player, his help has been extremely valuable. He has been a great friend and helper to me in my short time in the league. I cannot wait for the season to start and we can continue our friendship on the field. We may even have a little friendly rivalry if we end up on different teams. We play on different sides of the ball so there’s potential for a very fun matchup if we ever get to that point. Rapid is an incredible friend and is an even better person.
11. Playoff MVP
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12. Interview with Rapideagle
“Do you feel like reaching the championship was a culmination of a few years of talent or will it be one of many more to come?”
Getting to the big game will be one of many more to come for sure. Frost and Cory have built a great environment in Myrtle Beach. Even if some of us from the team get called up to NSFL I know that they will bring in rookies who can get the job done. The ultimini will be on Myrtle Beach very soon, especially if some of us are sent back down to finish business.
“Will next season be a disappointment if it doesn’t end with a championship?”
Myrtle Beach expects to be the best, so every season without winning a championship is a disappointment. Last season we had a historically great defense, not being able to capitalize on that is for sure disappointing, we were too undisciplined in the biggest game. We know we are a better team than runner ups, so thats what we expect to be
“Do you think there will be team-wide aggressive moves to improve enough to get over the hump?”
I think as a whole we already have what we need to win it all, assuming we're all back. But realistically some of us will get called up to the big leagues so Myrtle Beach definitely will be on the lookout for a big move to spark the season if necessary. Last season it was the trade for HeHateMe PickSix. PickSix lit a fire under all of our asses, and we went on a 10 game tear once he came aboard. Doing something similar next year wouldn't surprise me.
“Do you expect to be called up to the big leagues this season?”
Honestly it depends where I go in the draft this upcoming Friday. I've had certain GMs tell me they want me on their NSFL squad right away from day one, I've had others tell me I will be sent back down to DSFL to develop before being brought up and others practically giving me the choice. Honestly for me I'm fine either way, getting a chance for revenge in DSFL would be nice but if my GM wants me in the NSFL I don't think I would say no.
15. Superstardom
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(S20) - Ultimus Week - JaytheGreat - 02-26-2020
1) Playoff Predictions, Reviews:
Once again the Yellowknife Wraiths made it to the Ultimus game, and like the last 3 seasons we lost, but now it's time to look back and see how the Wraiths even made it there in the 1st place. First up was the Quarterfinals game against the Philadelphia Liberty where Cooter Bigsby had 5 passing TDs, 2 going to rookie TE Rayne Gordon. Both of our RBs had over 75 rushing yards a piece and our secondary had 3 INTs. The 37-14 was one of the biggest scorelines of the post season, and was a solid all around performance for everyone who was involved. Next up were the Colorado Yeti's in the Conference Championship game were we won 40 -24. During the game we had a pick six and Cooter Bigsby threw TDs to 3 different players. While the passing yards were fairly even the Wraiths doubled up the Yeti's in rushing yards and were better on 3rd down. In the Ultimus the Wraiths played the Arizona Copperheads were we lost 37-20. The Copperheads ran out to early 21-3 lead that the Wraiths couldn't battle back from. What really did the Wraiths in was going 8/22 on 3rd down and falling to score inside the redzone.
5) Armchair GM
As an Armchair GM I would just piggyback off of Shadyshoelace, I would replace the hole left by the retiring WR Helanen, which the Wraith's GM already has done. Looking at Yellowknife's roster I would say the biggest hole is the DT position. Since DL is highly coveted in the league it's not easy to find especially in free agency, which means finding the next star DT in the draft. Most scouts say the number 1 DT on the board is Otis Allen from the Portland Pythons with a crazy 12 TFL. But Sardine Beaner (Minnesota Grey Ducks), Pete Miller (Norfolk SeaWolves), Rapid Eagle (Myrtle Beach Buccaners), and Riles McTackle are no slouches themselves. Considering only Allen is considered a 1st round draft pick it's possible for the Wraiths to sit back and choose someone else in the 1st and take one the DTs in the 2nd round. Next I would be taking a look at Safety as one of our safeties are making the switch to LB during the off season, plus it's always nice to have depth at that position. Then maybe take a look at taking a QB to groom behind Bigsby for a couple of seasons. We'll see what actually ends up happening though, there's probably a reason why some people are paid to be a GM and I am not.
16) Dynasty
The Yellowknife Wraiths are going to be the next dynasty in the NSFL. They have been to the Ultimus in each of the past 3 seasons, but just haven't been able to get that last win. Even though it's been 3 straight loses, winning is in the Wraiths blood and it's only a matter of time before the CHampionships start coming in. Well that ends next season, they have a great young offensive core with Orien Drake, Mathias Hanyadi, Rayne Gordon, and Bender Rodriguez yet to hit their prime. The young core is paired with stars Nate Swift, and Cooter Bigsby. On defense they have 3rd year pro Jayson Kearse helping a group of terrifying defenders; Nero Alexander, Mervin Leonard, Johnny Snuggles, Danny Grithead, Alex Selich, Maurice Virtanen, and Giannis Kroustis. Considering the GMs for Yellowknife are never afraid to trade picks away, we may even see the GMs trade some picks in what is considered a deep draft to sure up a position somewhere on the team. Considering this team is only going to get better, I can see this team making another 3 Ultimus except this time they defy history and win 3 in a row. One thing is for-sure the future is very bright in Yellowknife.
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(S20) - Ultimus Week - MrStennett - 02-26-2020
1. SHL PT Affiliation
2. Task 4 - Rivalry
I think since the time we were both drafted, I have always considered Freezer Riposte to be my greatest rival. We were taken in the same draft, and even though at the time Skarsgard was still a linebacker, he was the only defensive lineman drafted ahead of me. He has also, as far back as I can remember, had more TPE than I have. For my entire career, up until I was traded to Chicago, we played on rival teams with Skarsgard on the Otter and Riposte on the Sabercats. Early on, It was a close contest between us, as both of us had an Ultimus trophy within two seasons of hitting the NSFL. At a certain point, nearing the middle of our respective careers, Skarsgard started pulling ahead in the stats battle. I don't have a current count for Riposte on his career sack total, but I would be willing to bet quite a bit that mine are higher. I put that confidence mostly on Skarsgard's two Defensive Lineman of the Year awards, which he won mostly on the back of high sack totals. I would currently put Skarsgard ahead of Riposte career wise, mostly due to those positional awards and lead in Ultimus victories, but we will see what the next few seasons hold for these two big men.
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221 words(S20) - Ultimus Week - KillKillKill - 02-26-2020
Task 7
We won it all this season and there’s no reason why we won’t win it all again next season and the season after that. We are returning our entire roster and adding more active members in the draft. Cole, Tidwell and Mendonca arent going anywhere on the offensive side of the hall. The defense improved last season and will continue to improve. I don’t see any glaring weaknesses that won’t be addressed during the draft or in free agency. We are set up pretty nicely going forward and I couldn’t be more happy with the direction our GM and CO GM are taking us in. So I’m predicting a Copperhead dynasty for seasons to come. A dynasty that will net us free agents that want to be a part of a young, winning franchise. The fact that Austin is still a fairly new team gets lost in our recent success. We will have the target on our back going forward and it’s a challenge that every one of us is welcoming. The improvements we have made season offer season give me the confidence that we will continue to build off of this current success. The NSFL has only just begun to feel the strength that is the Austin Copperheads.
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I don't think it's any secret that I am a big fan of Sean O'Leary and his abilities as a wide receiver. He was drafted and immediately made an impact with the Pythons before stepping up to the NSFL and becoming a productive member of the Butchers. I find myself watching Butchers games when they play opposite of us when I normally wouldn't have any reason to, you know, since the Copperheads are the best team in the league at the moment. The guys makes all the plays. He just produces week in and week out. He runs some of the most crisp routes I have ever witnessed. He's able to separate from his defender and make some of the most acrobatic catches in the league. The other wide outs in the league should take note of O'Leary's skill set and try as best they can to emulate it. I won't toe the line of tampering too much, so I won't go too much into my desire to play with him. Even though we would be on opposite sides of the ball, I'd love to see those skills up close. I will, however, be content with watching him from afar. Chicago has a great wide out for years to come in O'Leary and I hope he gets to hoist a trophy because this guy puts in all the effort on the field and he's an absolute delight to watch work.
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239 Words(S20) - Ultimus Week - Leafer - 02-26-2020
7) Next Year
So the portland pythons did not win the Ultimini this season and it was pretty disappointing season for everyone on the team especially my player who had a pretty shit rookie season but it is okay because it is his rookie season and that goes for basically everyone on the team, basically everyone is a rookie. So we are a very young team and we will be even better next season when we hit our minors peak and then go for the championship. Portland has a history of winning championships and of course the experience is there and that is why we can win the championship. Also O'Donnell was not himself that season and he hopes to have a better sophomore season when he finally improves his IQ, throwing and speed. O'Donnell has been getting sacked a lot and double the average in the league which is a pretty bad sign but it is what it is. The Offensive Line has got to protect their QB better and have more time to make a pass and therefore a better chance of completion but it is tough when the chances of getting sacked is very high so hope the management knows that and hopefully O'Donnell is in MVP form.
8) Scouting Report
So obviously, I am going to do a scouting report on the best draft class the NSFL will ever see. S21 draft is coming up and GMs better get their hopes and lucks up because this draft class is full of future Hall of fame players with the mix of new creates who are great and recreates who have made legendary players before including myself who has made a future Hall of Fame. So yeah, lets talk about the best quarter back in this league, George O'Donnell. Not only is he the best quarterback in this class but he is also the best draftee in this class. No other draftee has the experience of making a successful player and experience of being so successful as much as he does. He was mentored by future hall of fame Austin Roenick who is himself a legend of NSFL and of course he will be successful. I have been putting up decent TPE and almost maxed but not as much TPE as others. But let me tell you, just because you have more TPE does not make you better. If you have a better player, you are better and clearly O'Donnell is the best player in this class and he will win multiple awards.
16) Dynasty
A dynasty in NSFL is pretty predictable because the players there will stay there depending on the contract situation and such like that. But DSFL is pretty much unpredictable because you do not know who will get called up or when they will get called up and it may be a group of key players which means they are replaced by rookies which does not make a dynasty. So to make a dynasty in DSFL, you need a group of key players to stay down for multiple seasons instead of just one season or two season which is pretty tough to do. But with George O'Donnell here, as long as he is here, there will be a dynasty. O'Donnell depending on the team he gets drafted to will stay down for multiple seasons and make a dynasty in DSFL which has never been seen before and so he will be bored winning Ultimini's. So yeah, as long as O'Donnell is in this team, he will create a dynasty and carry the offense to success. Now it all depends on the defense and special teams but I trust the management to handle that very well and so, the dynasty will be in Portland and dominate the DSFL and everyone give up and gets called up.
17) Robbed
So really after the draft, I really thought we would be in the playoffs at least with how our team did in the draft with the amount of actives and good earners we got so I thought, well we'll have a rough start and very strong ending to make it into the playoffs just in by a game or two but no, we did bad throughout the season which is something I did not expect. My team did not do very well defensively which was a problem and so, that is something we have to improve for next season and I am confident in that happening. Now as far as my player goes, he did bad, he had rotten luck with the bad offensive line and then getting sacked multiple times and getting less pass completions which is pretty bad so yeah, that was shit luck and I blame the sim for making me worse than the players who I was better than like cal. Cal had tremendous luck and that is why he was good while I was sinking boat and getting absolutely nothing. But this sim engine is not surprising at all as it is random but next season, I will do even better, you watch.
(S20) - Ultimus Week - CLG Rampage - 02-26-2020
5) Armchair GM
Well, there's a lot of things for us to do in order to get back to the Ultimus. I think overall, Yellowknife needs to go for defense in this draft. Most of what we need are some new DBs, since a lot of the guys back there are either old or are leaving to other teams. I'd like to get someone like Vegeta or Frost. Just any active corner or safety that we can use to reinforce a secondary that wasn't bad but that could be a lot better next season. Another weapon for Cooter as he starts hitting regression would be nice as well. Someone like Jerome Davis or Leon McDavid. Even after we grabbed Rodriguez in free agency, our core of Swift and Helanen aren't getting any younger. Helanen hit his 3rd (?) season of regression, Swift his 2nd, and they're going to continue falling in the years to come. I'd also look to build capital for the draft next season, as S22 is very much loaded with talent. How much of that talent survives the transition from the DSFL to the NSFL has to be seen first, but there is a ton of potential there. So my strategy is to build defense now, offense next season, then go from there.
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213 Words6) Expansion
For me, its all about creating a strong culture first. You need to have players that are not only good, but that will create an atmosphere that makes rookies want to stay. Having some good veteran names inside that locker room can also help that, so I'd focus on getting a league veteran or two early then look for some true rookies later on in the draft. I believe that having a balance between league veterans and league rookies is what creates a winning locker room culture. I don't expect to be a very good team in year one. I'd still be working out the kinks and some of the players will go IA for one reason or another. I'd expect to be a championship contender in two or three seasons, once I have some solid pieces that are staying down while having a good amount of TPE for the DSFL. Beyond that, it's about making sure my guys get into good NSFL locker rooms and have a great time in the DSFL. I want to replicate what I had on the Marshals several seasons ago: an active locker room filled with great people as well as maybe an NSFL GM or two so that they can see that the rookies are indeed active.
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214 Words8) Scouting Report
Player: Baby Yoda
Team: Minnesota Ducks
Combine Stats
Height: 5'6 1/4"
Weight: 210 lbs
40 Yard Dash: 4.49
Vertical: 30.5 Inches
Bench: 11 Reps
Broad Jump: 109 Inches
3 Cone Drill: 6.79
Analysis by Blaze Bortles
Honestly, looking at this kid, I really think he can do it all. He has soft hands, is good in between the tackles, has good open field speed, is a true three down back, there's really not much I can pick out that's poor in his game, besides maybe his blocking in pass protection. Though not many backs in the NSFL excel at that anyways, so I can't ding him for that. He keeps his center of gravity low at all times, allowing him to explode through even the smallest holes in the line and gain several yards. I wasn't so sure about him when I first saw him. I mean, how many aliens do you see actually see succeed in the NSFL? He's also pretty small compared to a lot of the running backs you see at the next level, but he surprised me. Working with him during training, he's always giving 100% and he is extremely committed to working towards the NSFL. I think he's the best running back in the draft, even if some of the other backs in the DSFL had better numbers.
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223 Words10) Reform
Well, this is quite the can of worms, isn't it? What would I do in order to run the league better, or what do I think I could do to make the league better? I couldn't tell you. I think overall the league is well run in most regards, all of the draft stuff and graphics are something I don't want to touch with a ten foot pole because not only do I know nothing about them, but I think those are by far the best run areas of the league. Maybe it's a shitshow behind the scenes, I don't know. But considering it all comes out on time and to a pretty high standard, I'm willing to bet on the former. The only thing I would do would make the punishments more transparent, maybe? It feels like sometimes, the decisions are purely arbitrary and rules are being enforced selectively depending on who is being punished. Otherwise, as much as I like to shit talk HO, they do a pretty solid job of running this league. Things happen on time, things rarely break (though the occasional sim goof does happen and thats often not on the simmers or HO), but there are very few things I can think of that really need to be fixed in the league.
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218 Words(S20) - Ultimus Week - Perry87 - 02-26-2020
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(S20) - Ultimus Week - Vexatious - 02-26-2020
5) Armchair GM
I think the Austin Copperheads are in a good spot to thrive for years to come. Coming off of an Ultimus Championship, we will have the last pick in the draft. However, I believe that our best bet would be to sit back and snipe some good players that are flying under most teams radars while holding on to all of our picks. I would prioritize the secondary, as we have one of the scariest defensive lines in the entire league. I think a solid young SS/FS acquisition would shore up our already solid defense. Then, I think trading for a veteran linebacker to help backup our line would be the cherry on top. We have seen the impact that Mo Berry has made this past year, and getting a weapon similar to him would greatly bolster our defense. Offensively, I think a WR is essential. I (Jacoby Clay) will be entering my second season, but we have 2 veteran WR’s in the starting lineup, one facing regression. I think grabbing another young WR now and letting them develop would actually be a smart play here. We have a solid WR 1-3 lineup, but throwing in a fresh body on long drives later in the game could prove useful. (209 Words)
6) Expansion
I would love to run a NSFL expansion team. I work 40 hours a week, and I have obligations outside of the league. However, finding this league has been awesome. This experience is definitely one of the most exciting things going on in my life right now, and I genuinely enjoy it. My main strategy for running an expansion team is playing for the end game. However, I would not be stingy with my draft picks. Being an expansion team, I would be guaranteed a high draft pick which I would use to take a good player, and a leader for the team. I would for sure use one or more early picks on a veteran player who could be the other center piece of the team. My draft strategy would be simple. Drafting the best player at the position of need that is available. Expansion teams need as many quality picks as they can get, and I would thoroughly scout out players that fit the category. Lastly, and one of the most important strategies of an expansion team would to pick up some late steals. IA players can be useful, but those active players right at the end of a draft can really make an okay team great. Snagging a player who is new to the league and mentoring them is what happened to me, and I would love to see overlooked players shine in the league. (238 Words)
8) Scouting Report
I will be highlighting a special player, and an even more special person, Prince Vegeta A.K.A Jeffie. Vegeta, along with Warren, terrorized offenses in the DSFL. He was tied for 6th overall in Tackles, but more importantly he was the ONLY safety in the top 10, the rest of the players being Linebackers. He was an effective player in the secondary, as well as an excellent weapon with the front 7. Being a safety, his main job is to aid against the pass. Vegeta also had 4 tackles for loss, proving that he is an extremely versatile player with elite talent cross the board. Along with those TFL’s he tacked on 1 sack on the year. His 7 PD’s seem low, but he does his job as the last line of defense for the defense with there only being one other safety ahead of him in the category. Stats are well and good, but he will also be a leader on the field and in the Locker Room. He is an extremely active player and earns TPE at an extremely high rate. I think he should be on every single NSFL teams draft board, and realistically is first round material for teams looking at the safety position. He will make an amazing player and teammate for an NSFL team in this upcoming draft! (223 Words)
16) Dynasty
I have already said it in an earlier topic, but I believe Austin is primed to possibly run the league for a few years. We have an incredible GM duo who are intelligent and devoted to making the team the best it can be. We have a few young players who are improving more and more each day, and it is extremely fun to watch our team go out and compete every single week. The fact that Adam took the risk and went all in during the S20 draft says it all. This team has cemented itself as an Ultimus contender. The GM’s made the moves to improve, and we as players did our job and worked our hardest. Everything down to the special teams were firing on all cylinders. Even though we only had a couple players nominated for awards, I think we all filled our roles perfectly. While I was not nominated for any awards, I did my job as the QB’s 3rd option, and I made the most out of what I was given. The same can be said for every player in a Copperheads uniform. It was a privilege to play for the Austin Copperheads this season, and I hope to stay here for many more years to come. (213 Words)
(S20) - Ultimus Week - ralams123 - 02-26-2020
Playoff Review
With the first playoff match-up of season 20, we have the 7-6 Yeti going up against the 9-4 Wraiths who are trying to capture an Ultimus win after a three-point loss to the Otters in last year's game. With a high powered offense the Wraiths came out firing with two receivers gaining over 100 yards and both running backs rushing over 70 yards, it also helps that yeti QB Wolfie McDummy threw 2 interceptions and the yeti offense punted 6 times. Wraiths took a well-earned win 40-24.
The second match-up over on the ASFC side is the 7-6 Second Line against the 8-5 Copperheads. Neither team put up significant team stats except for the Copperheads who led the league in the least amount of points allowed despite being fifth in total yards, sixth in rushing, and fourth in passing. What would have been a close one-point win for the Second Line if the second quarter did not exist, turned into a 9 point loss for them. A rather defensive game where each team's quarterbacks threw an interception and both teams punted seven or more times. The deciding factor was the second quarter where the copperhead scored 10 unanswered points giving them the edge and securing their spot in the Ultimus.
The Ultimus was a game of pure dominance from the Copperhead, they looked like a completely different team going into this game. Easton cole threw for four touchdowns while adding 70 rushing yards. The copperhead played a sound defense with 3 players in double-digit tackles and 2 more intercepting passes. A complete dominance against the best team in the league to take home the Ultimus trophy.
2) League Milestone
Easily without a doubt, the most thrilling playoff game happened back in a time when there were only 8 teams, Ballerstorm was active, and we only believed ER had one character I take you to the season 4 ASFC conference championship game. The game wasn’t close that made it thrilling. It's the fact that the 9-5 otters who for the last 3 seasons have been the Outlaws first victim in the playoffs as they went on to be the 3 time and only champs. This season was different from the rest Mike boss and the Otters receiving core were tearing up the league and the outlaws gained Josh Garden who is known to be cursed (did not win a playoff game until 2021) along with a top 2 defense this was a match-up to be watched. With an early 10-3 lead after the first quarter, the Otters kept their foot on the gas. Entering the 4th 27-9 it was all but a waiting game for the league to see the villains of the league finally fall to the heroes of the story and eventually knock out their dynasty. The game was legendary because they stopped a powerhouse team of multi’s and started the Otter slaughter.
6) Expansion
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8) Scouting Report
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