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(S9) - PT 3 - Past Events - ExemplaryChad - 07-27-2018
The biggest moments for me in the NSFL weren’t the times when I got a bunch of tackles or picked off a QB. They weren’t the times the Yeti went 0-16 to complete the imperfect season. They weren’t even the wins that we’ve gotten in my time here, as special as those have been. The most memorable moments for me are the ones that were league-shaking, earth-shattering developments. There are some that weren’t so positive. We’ve had our fair share of scandals in this league (though thankfully not recently). But I’m choosing to focus on a change that was made for the better: specifically, the introduction of the offensive line bots.
Offensive line was a position that was populated by few players, and even fewer who enjoyed it. They don’t amass stats, and they’re not particularly fun to watch on the field. While everyone else is running around chasing the ball, the O-line just sits there, occasionally giving up a sack. No one wants to watch that. The attributes and trainings were fairly straightforward, and there was really no creativity there. Basically, the only people playing along the line were GMs of teams who needed better linemen. The introduction of bots changed all this, and it improved the league more in a single stroke than anything else I’ve witnessed here.
Haruki Ishigawa
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(S9) - PT 3 - Past Events - Molarpistols - 07-27-2018
Once upon a time, in a distant land we call the NSFL, the Orange County Otters finally made the step up from simple playoff contender to Ultimus Champion.
For several seasons, three to be exact, the Orange County Otters played second-fiddle in the ASFC and the NSFL. The titans of the league were the Arizona Outlaws, who had managed an astounding level of dominance, led by GM Adwyer and trusted simmer, Ermurazor. Simply put, they made the league their bitch and won all the time.
In NSFL season 4, it appeared everything was the same. The Outlaws boasted a 12-2 record, good for best in the season yet again, with the Orange County Otters in 2nd at 9-5. The Otters made a familiar trip in the conference championship to Arizona, and miraculously pulled off a win. The Otters went on to host the Ultimus, and defeat the Wraiths to give the NSFL their second-ever champion.
Shortly after, a ring of Outlaw multis were discovered and the Outlaws faded into mediocrity. The Otters kept going strong, winning the Ultimus two more times consecutively, and then making a 3rd trip afterwards. The Otters have yet to miss the playoffs. The rest they say, is history.
(S9) - PT 3 - Past Events - Dawegg - 07-27-2018
I would say that the S7 DSFL draft for the Tijuana Luchadores was the turning point for a previously moribund franchise. The team didn't really have much recognition or success prior to the selection of the "Ads" with their first three picks in the draft. They would select a solid QB, a stud linebacker, and a hard hitting safety who still plays in Tijuana to this very day. Overall, the Luchadores lacked offensive talent and they struggled to a 6-8 record, yet made their way to the Ultimus against a send down heavy Portland Pythons team. A mere seven points kept Tijuana from an upset victory against a heavily favored powerhouse. The following season, Tijuana would lose their quarterback, but acquired even higher quality talent than they previously enjoyed before. Xavier Flash, Ricky Adams, and Zapp Brannigan would highlight an offense which arguably kickstarted their offensive resurgence that we have witnessed in S9. These talented individuals led Tijuana to their first ever Ultimus championship, however Zapp Branningan did not return for the following season. These events largely occurred under savy leadership from Tijuana's general managers. It may be possible that these events don't occur if the Ads had never gone to Tijuana in the first place.
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(S9) - PT 3 - Past Events - PDXBaller - 07-28-2018
One of the best past events in my mind is the S7 season. This was a crazy and tumultuous that saw the Yellowknife Wraiths get the best record in NSFL history at 13-1 with the Orange County Otters not far behind with a 12-2 record. This was my first season as a GM of the Philadelphia Liberty and it was well crafted and formed to compete under @adam2552’s expert GMing. We honestly didn’t expect to beat the Wraiths in the playoffs given their home field advantage in the NSFC playoffs. The other times we played them in the regular season, it was a close lose on the road and a blow out loss at home so we didn’t have high expectations of coming away with a victory. Lo and behold, lady luck smiled down upon the boys from Philadelphia to give us a 40-31 victory in Yellowknife. It wasn’t an easy victory either given the 7 Liberty penalties to 1 Wraiths penalty, but the offense was firing on all cylinders to win this one. We shifted our attitudes after that game and knew that we could pull off the upset again walking into Orange County. With a few key adjustments on offense, we were able to pull off the Philly Special with Paul DiMirio leading the offense and clinching a secure Ultimus victory. This was extremely unexpected and we were happy that we were able to pull off 2 road victories in a row in the playoffs.
(S9) - PT 3 - Past Events - Aenir - 07-28-2018
Quite Possibly the biggest event to date in NSFL history... (Dramatic Reenactment)
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(S9) - PT 3 - Past Events - Durden - 07-28-2018
One of the most important things to happen recently in the NSFL happened in the Season 8 draft.
Viggo Squanch made it apparent that he would rather go low than go to an undesirable team and General Managers listened.
Squanch was a proven first round caliber talent, and many individuals thought that he would be drafted in the top three. Most thought he would definitely be a top 5 pick. But then Squanch started to drop and his options were to be San Jose Sabercats or the Philadelphia Liberty. Squanch declared that neither of these teams would be a desirable location.
GMs listened and he dropped to the second round, where the Arizona Outlaws were waiting to draft him.
This was a return to where Squanch's relative Jack Durden was taken and it felt a little like home. He knew the organization and he knew it was going to be a good fit.
Squanch would become the premiere receiver for the Outlaws, eventually pushing him to receive the Offensive Rookie of the Year trophy.
While he has work to do and it's early in his career, Squanch should be destined for stardom.
Only time will tell how bright his star will shine in the NSFL.
(S9) - PT 3 - Past Events - Zoone16 - 07-28-2018
The Las Vegas Legion moving to New Orleans and rebranding as the Second Line was quite possibly the biggest non-Ultimus winning event in the NSFL since it started. With all the drama that preceded it the season before, notably the mass retirement in protest to the performance of the team, the firing of the management, the hiring and quitting in under 48 hours of the next General Manager, the trading of Alexandre LeClair and a few others, before current management finally took over in a flurry of other trades. They really kept everyone on their toes for a good long off-season.
But all this does not compare to the following off-season where in the space of a single night the Las Vegas Legion franchise disappeared from the city of sins and popped out in Louisiana as the Second Line in the morning. The shock among the fans, the players, and other teams caused a lot of ink to be spilled for the next few weeks.
In the office, the team still did not have much more assets due to previous management. On the field, the team did not do much better than the last few seasons. But a change in scenery has done the team a lot of good in retrospect.
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(S9) - PT 3 - Past Events - Renrut - 07-28-2018
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I hope we can still be friends @124715
(S9) - PT 3 - Past Events - 124715 - 07-28-2018
(07-28-2018, 06:07 PM)Renrut Wrote:
I hope we can still be friends @124715
NEPHEW
serious answer: nobody except people who actually knew the draft picks (like the people who gave me the punishment) could have guessed the draft picks based on what I wrote. i still don't think it was fair, and it was definitely not a leak, but arguing with slm is like banging your head into a brick wall, so.....
(S9) - PT 3 - Past Events - Grapehead - 07-28-2018
Season 1 was full of controversy for the newly established Orange County Otters. Coming out of the draft they were carrying nearly ten QBs, and were struggling to convince them to change positions. After a week or so, the team had narrowed down their QB pack to just three, but this would still spell trouble for the Otters. Andreas Hearst, then Owner/GM of the Otters, opted to try and rotate his starter, but that led to a lack of consistency. Frustration mounted among the QBs and finally a call was made for the team to pick a QB and stick with them. The tensions forced the hand of Hearst, who opted to resign as the GM, and brought about a new direction for the Otters franchise. Many speculated that the timing was perfect for Hearst considering his well known legal trouble that came to light around then. The Otters moved forward with Mike Boss, and parted ways with their other QBs. Boss would go on to lead the Otters to several championships, leaving many to believe the right decision was inevitably made when Hearst left. Hearst has now returned to the league as a player agent, most notably representing Portland Pythons safety Damien Arnold. He’s declined repeatedly to discuss his past with the Otters, his court battle, or the potential of having to work with the Otters again if Arnold were to be drafted there. What he has commented though is that Damien Arnold is the real deal.