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(S9) - Ultimus Week - ADwyer87 - 08-19-2018
Written Points
Robbed: Write about why a team that failed to make the playoffs should have over somebody else. Can be completed at any point
This one might be a little controversial, but I think the Yellowknife Wraiths deserved to be in the playoffs over the Colorado Yeti. I say this because of point differential and average margin of victory and loss. Lets take a look.
The Yeti ended the season with a negative point differential, while the Wraiths ended with a positive one. Overall there was a 78 point differential gap between the two teams.
Next you can see the average win and loss margin for both teams. The Yeti had a victory margin of 14.3, and a loss margin of 21.5. Meanwhile, the Wraiths had a victory margin of 20.6 and a loss margin of 11.4. This shows that while the Yeti may have won more games, they were closer wins than the wraiths, and also comparatively, in losses, the Wraiths on average were pretty close, while the Yeti on average was a blowout loss.
Lastly, lets look at what i'll call the "blowout ratio". I qualify a blowout as anything over 2 scores worth of a gap between the two teams. The Yeti won two blowouts, and lost four, a negative two blowout ration. the Wraiths has four win blowouts and just one loss blowout. Overall, this shows that the Wraiths were the better team, and should have made it to the playoffs
New Talent: Write about which S9 trade will or did have the biggest impact in the playoffs. Can be written at any time depending on if you choose to write about who already has or who will do good
receive:
S9 1st S9 3rd S10 3rd(S5) Terrell Brister - CB
receive:(S3) Benson Bayley - CB
This trade was the most impactful on the playoffs, and here's why.
Bayley came over in this SJS trade and became a super key player to the NOLA Second Line right away. In both playoff games he was the best member of the secondary, and was top 3 in tackles each time. In the conference championship, he helped keep legendary Mike Boss to under 50% completion perentage. He had 12 tackles, second among all NOLA defensive players, just behind Julian O'Sullivan, a linebacker. That is a very great feat for a defensive back. He really carried the defense, and was the best secondary player in the playoffs
One might argue that the NOLA DiMirio trade was more impactful to the playoffs, but I would say thats not true. DiMirio did lead all players in catches in the playoffs, but not in yards. NOLA also had a lot of other very good wide receivers to help out Borkus and the offense, but Bayley was the best at his job on defense. For that reason, I would say the Bayley trade was the most important one for the Second Line's playoff run.
Going to Disneyland!:Who was the Ultimus MVP? Give us a rundown of their celebratory trip to Disneyland. (Can be completed after the Ultimus game)
Borkus Maximus III was without a doubt the MVP of the Ultimus game. His 71% completion percentage was elite, he accumulated 372 passing yards and 2 touchdowns with no interceptions. He also added 17 rushing yards on 3 rushes. Julian O'Sullivan's 14 tackles was also very good, but Borkus was the one who ran the offense to an impressive 37 points.
Being a doggo, Borkus' Disneyland trip was very unique of any other star NSFL player. His favorite part was of course the water park. Borkus went absolutely insane there, jumping all around and trying to bite the water coming up from the water fountains. This was a little concerning for the other parents and kids trying to just have a good time as a grown man-dog just ran around losing his shit, but hey, it happens.
Borkus also loved the animals at Disneyland. He would bark at all of them and regularly tried to sniff the animal's butts. This came to an end after Borkus tried to sniff a hippo's butt,and the hippo prompty let out a massive fart. After that, Borkus never tried to sniff any butts ever again
The day ended with Borkus being kicked out of Disneyland, because no dogs allowed. a lawsuit on the grounds of discrimination is expected in the coming weeks
Sit-down with a star:Interview a player from a team that is not your own that is in the playoffs. You must ask them four questions and at least three must relate to the league in some way. YOU MUST POST THE QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS FOR CREDIT. (Can be completed at any point)
sit down with @Raven AKA #BAEven
1. How did it feel to make it back to the Ultimus game after beating the Yeti?
It was a great feeling to be able to make it back to the Ultimus after having some rough luck in the previous seasons. The Yeti are a strong young team and could have suprised us hugely, but we kept calm, played well and ended up as victors.
2. you were perfect all playoffs. 8 for 8 on extra points, 2 for 2 on field goals. What does that do for next season confidence wise, after rising to the occasion on the biggest stage in football?
This season had a bit of a tragic end to it, after going 100%/100% for the first 7 games before dropping the perfect streak there. So going perfect in the playoffs is a great feeling and it definetly helps with the confidence right now. It's a form you hope to keep up once the regular season starts again, but you know there is a big offseason inbetween and I can feel my body aging at this point. Yet I am holding onto it tightly and want to bring it into next season.
3. You're getting up there in years, how much longer do you plan on playing in the NSFL?
My goal is keep playing until my body tells me enough is enough. I often joke in the locker room that I`ll be around till I drop dead on the field. It's hard to put a timestamp on it, but I would say that three more season should be doable for sure.
4. Which player on the team do you think could eat the most hot dogs in a minute?
Would have to be Hendrix for sure. That guys diet is insane and the way he's always stuffing his mouth with food, should indicate he would know his way around eating a ton of hot dogs in a minute.
(S9) - Ultimus Week - dropbear - 08-19-2018
Graphic Points
That Magic Moment
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Going to Disneyland!
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Unsung Hero
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Old Faces, New Places
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(S9) - Ultimus Week - Raven - 08-19-2018
Quote:Going to Disneyland!:Who was the Ultimus MVP? Give us a rundown of their celebratory trip to Disneyland. (Can be completed after the Ultimus game)
Borkus Maximus III gets to go to fucking Disneyland, wooptie fucking doo. So he gets to fly all the way from bluesy partyhardy New Orleans to Florida and goes to the most magical place on earth and you`ll never guess who he gets to fucking meet when he got there. All his favorite charachters from all his favorite disney movies, charchters like, the little mermaid, Donald Duck, Goofy, Princess Jasmine, Buzz Lightyears, Thumper from the bambi movies, Huey, Dewey, but not louie, because his actor had the flu and stayed at home sick and they couldnt find someone to replace the actor, Captain Hook, Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Toulouse, Mister Smee, Dopey, Doc, Sleepy, Sneezy, Bashful, Happy, Grumpy, Evil Queen, Gus Gus, Fairy Godmother, Pinocchio from the 1940 film named Pinocchio, Honest John and also Gideon, Queen Elinor, Flynn Rider, Baloo, Simba, Robin Hood, Sherrif of Nottingham, Pongo, Winnie the Pooh, Kanga & Roo, Li Shang, Belle and the Beast, Timothy Q Mouse, Esmeralda, Lilo and Stitch and even Zazu from the Lion King movies. It was truely a wonderful day for Borkus Maximus III and his whole family who he had brought along with him on this magical journey. Borkus Maximus III sure hopes he can become MVP next year again so he can go again.
Quote:Sit-down with a fan:Answer questions for an interview from a player that is not your own. You must answer at least four questions and at least three must relate to the league in some way. Link to the interviewers PT to receive credit. NOTE: THEY MUST POST THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR YOU TO GET CREDIT. (Can be completed at any point)
http://nsfl.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=...ndpost&p=142640
(S9) - Ultimus Week - manicmav36 - 08-19-2018
1) PBE PT Task
2) Robbed: Write about why a team that failed to make the playoffs should have over somebody else. Can be completed at any point
The Yellowknife Wraiths were robbed. Yeah, I said it. Despite finishing third in the NSFC, the Wraith should have been the team facing off against the Baltimore Hawks in the NSFC championship game. While their 7-7 record may seem like the team is very middling, their stats are far more impressive than that of the Colorado Yeti, who finished with a record of 8-6. First and foremost, the finished with 380 points scored, while allowing 316, giving them a point differential of +64, giving them a differential 77 points higher than the Yeti, or nearly 6 points a game. Statistically, they finished in the top half of the league in nearly every team based statistic, including points scored, points allowed, total yards allowed, rushing yards per game, rushing yards allowed per game, and passing yards allowed per game. They finished fifth overall in both total offense and passing yards allowed per game. In fact, they finished higher than the Yeti in every category except for total yards (a difference of only 12 yards per game) and passing yards per game. Unfortunately for the Wraiths, the started the season with two key losses against the Hawks (by 7) and the Outlaws at home (by only 6) that dug them into a hole that proved too deep to dig their way out of.
3) Hate the player or the game: Tell us which team made the playoffs and shouldn't have, or which team didn't and should have? (Can be completed at any point)
Don’t get me wrong, the Yeti are a pretty good team. In fact, they gave us fits this season at times. In fact, they finished 8-6 for the fourth best record in the NSFL showing that they do in fact belong in the playoffs. However, upon closer inspection, that narrative begins to quickly unravel. Despite going 8-6, the Yeti finished the season with 333 points scored, and 347 points scored against. This give them a point differential of -13. That’s right, despite a winning record, they somehow managed to give up more points than they scored. They actually allowed more points, and scored less points than the Yellowknife Wraiths, who finished 7-7 with a point differential of +64. In fact, when you actually look at their team rankings, one has to wonder how they managed to even win 7 games, much less 8. They ranked in the top half in only 2 team categories, total yards and passing yards per game (both ranked 4th). They finished in the bottom half of the league in points scored against, total yards allowed, rushing yards, rushing yards allowed, and passing yards allowed. They scored over 35 points exactly twice, both at home against the Liberty and the Otters, while allowing over 35 points scored 4 times. These are not the hallmarks of a playoff team.
4) 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
For playoff series MVP, I chose Baltimore Hawks running back Owen Taylor for the NSFC Championship game between the Baltimore Hawks and the Colorado Yeti. Yes, I chose myself, leave me alone. Owen Taylor was named offensive player of the game in that contest, and rightfully so. A model of consistency, Taylor carried the ball a ridiculous 35 times, and finished with 149 yards on the ground and a touchdown. Despite a long run of only 11 yards, he was able to finish the game with a 4.3 yards per carry average. This total actually set the record for most rushing yards in a playoff game, ever. His sustained output was a huge factor in the controlling the clock and that control is a big reason the Hawks came away with the win. That’s not all though, as Taylor also contributed through the air as he finished the game with 2 receptions for a game-breaking 9 whole yards. Taylor was not slouch in the pass protection department as well, as he finished with 3 pancakes and 0 sacks allowed. As a whole Taylor finished the playoffs with 238 yards on 53 carries for a nearly 4.5 yards per carry and 3 touchdowns.
(S9) - Ultimus Week - pazuzu - 08-19-2018
Playoff series MVP:
In the championship game the Baltimore Hawks faced off against the New Orleans Second Line. It was a pretty close game going into the 4th quarter as the Hawks were leading 24-19 at this point. However, in the fourth quarter the Second Line overcame their deficit to win the championship and score 18 points in the last 15 minutes of the game, led by the MVP Borkus Maximus III. Throughout the whole game Maximus was able to produce; he threw for 372 yards, had 2 touchdowns, completed over two thirds of his passes and had a Quarterback rating of almost 120. Not only that but Maximus knows how to spread the ball around to the offense and had 5 receivers with at least 4 receptions in the championship game. Being a team leader and quarterback is not only about the stats but smart decision making and possession that makes Maximus an elite quarterback. Such as the successful 2-point conversion and the 46-yard reception to Jackson with 7 minutes left. Both these plays were crucial for Maximus and the Second Line to come away with the win and without a composed quarterback helming the offense. Without the contribution and leadership of Maximus the Second Line may not have won the game.
Unsung Hero:
For me there is there are two possible unsung heroes for the Championship winning team, New Orleans Second Line. First would be the Second Line running back Smallwood. In both playoff games Smallwood totaled over 240 yards rushing and scored three touchdowns. In the Championship game Smallwood scored 2 of his 3 touchdowns as well. He was consistent in both games for the playoffs and had a big role in the Second Line’s success in the postseason. Even though the Second Line’s passing game was doing well due to the like of Maximus at quarterback, it helped set up a successful running game against the Otters and Hawks. The second player I would like to mention to the title of unsung hero for the playoffs would be Wide Receiver Evans. Even though Evans may not have been targeted as much by Maximus, Evans, over the two playoff games, had 9 receptions for 202 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. Like I mentioned previously, the passing and running game have to complement one another in order to be effective and that is exactly what Evans and Smallwood did. Both were threats at their respective positions and needed to be accounted for, which influenced their stats this postseason.
Playoff Review:
This year’s playoffs most of it did go as projected for some of us. The favored teams did seem to win but that does not mean that there was any lack of excitement or drama in these games. In the NSFC championship game the Colorado Yeti faced off against the Baltimore Hawks. It was a high scoring affair led by the Hawks’ running back Owen Taylor who was offensive player of the game. The game would have been a bit closer as well if it weren’t for a late Field Goal by Turk Turkleton to secure the Hawks win over the Yeti, 40-34. In the AFSC championship game between the Orange County Otters and the New Orleans Second Line, was not as close as the previous game. Led by Second Line starting quarterback Maximus III and his 4 touchdowns, the Second Line dominated the game and advanced to the Ultimus Championship game, winning 39-21 over the Otters. And, for the Ultimus Trophy the Hawks and Second Line squared up. The Hawks were winning the game going into the fourth quarter up 24-19. However, the Second Line defense stepped up and did not allow a single point to be scored by the Hawks. On the other hand, Second Line scored 18 to take the lead and win the Ultimus Trophy in the 2024 season.
Robbed:
Now that the postseason has ended Kif, I have a few announcements to make. One, I have been in contact with Nike and the velour jerseys are finally coming into fruition and we should begin wearing them at the start of next season. Three, is more of a complaint then an announcement. I still do not understand why the SaberCats and myself were not invited to play in the playoffs. I mean what competition would it be if you did not have the roundest, firmest, tightest end in all of the league competing… Oh, so you are telling me it is not an ass competition…. And it is based off your team’s record?! Well no wonder we did not make it, we were like a bunch of fish sitting in a barrel, useless and after a while smells bad. However, I do believe that one team was robbed from competing and that would have been the Yellowknife Wraiths. They missed out by a game and if the Wraiths would have had one of the best Tight Ends in the league, I don’t know…. Like the devilishly handsome Zapp Brannigan… probably would have made the playoffs and won it all since that is the only thing I know how to do.
(S9) - Ultimus Week - GoonerBear - 08-19-2018
Playoff Review: Write a short review of the playoffs and each of the matchups. Must be completed after the Championship Game
This season's DSFL playoffs proved tense as all three playoff matchups resulted in differences of only one possession.
In the NFC Final, Kansas City hosted Portland. Though the Pythons were better head-to-head, KC took home-field on a 9-5 record to Portland's 8-6. Portland led the entire way from the time they picked up their first field goal and dominated the game on the ground through Elijah Lagerfield, with the second-year RB speeding and weaving his way for 162 yards on 15 rushes, including a 72-yard touchdown run. KC didn't fall too far behind, always within two possessions, and almost stole the lead at the final gun. An interception in the red zone, however, sealed the game for Portland.
In the SFC Final, the defending Ultimini champions, the Tijuana Luchadores, hosted the San Antonio Marshals. This contest was much more of a back-and-forth, with SA taking the lead first, though TIJ swiping it. Though they held it for a long time after, the Marshals were only more than one possession away for about 7 minutes. Neither yielded often, and a touchdown would have swiped the lead when behind. The dagger game when Xavier Flash caught a pass from Andreas Metaxas for a 17-yard score, pulling the Luchadores up 24-19, where they would stay with after holding off the Marshals 34 yards short of the win.
In the Ultimini, we got a treat. This game was always one possession away for someone between two very even teams. An offensive battle ensued, with rookie quarterbacks Joliet L. Christ and Adriana Falconi shining in the pocket, their receivers making it so and their running backs sharing the load. With 5 lead changes, not including ties, Ricky Adams finally broke through as the top performer with the game-winning score, a 7-yard touchdown run in overtime to secure Tijuana's second consecutive championship.
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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)
In the DSFL NFC Final between the Kansas City Coyotes and the Portland Pythons, late in the game, the Coyotes drove from their own 28 yard line. Eating up as much time as they could to deny Portland a chance to return fire, they gained just enough a few times, including a 4th down and a 3rd down conversion to keep their hopes of winning alive.
Kansas City needed a touchdown to win, with this being their last chance. With the Coyotes driving as deep as the Portland 15, 57 yards from their starting spot, Gus T.T. Showbiz dropped back to set KC up to stab Portland through the heart.
But as hope was burning down and the Pythons seemed distraught they would give the game away, Joel Schroder, a S7 draftee at corner, hopped up and picked off a short pass four yards up from the line of scrimmage, saving Portland the win and sealing their S9 domination on the season series over their NFC rivals. Though KC's conversions built up their confidence to turn the game around and take the lead for the only time they would need it, Schroder's magical interception to take advantage put the game on ice. His play staked the Pythons' place in the Ultimini and a date with the Tijuana Luchadores.
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Going to Disneyland!:Who was the Ultimus MVP? Give us a rundown of their celebratory trip to Disneyland. (Can be completed after the Ultimus game)
Borkus Maximus III earned the Ultimus MVP honors after proving the better quarterback over the better offense on the day, going 27/38 for 372 yards and 2 touchdowns for a 119.6 passer rating. In a contest that went high-scoring, the better scoring unit won, with Maximus leading the way.
For Maximus' trip to Disneyland, the day started with a parade in the Second Line's honor and him seated on a purple and gold throne atop the largest float in the procession. True to the spirit of New Orleans and the club, the procession featured every jazz player and trumpeter the team could commission to take and played to announce the champions' forerunner and clear the way for him.
This procession followed him throughout the park as he enjoyed many rides without wait times. Though, for some more suspenseful attractions, such as the Haunted Mansion, they probably could have toned it down on the brass. Nevertheless, Maximus got a king's treatment and a band he rarely seemed tired to have around, even if he did need to pick up earplugs partway through the day. The NOLA front office specifically wrote in their contracts they could not stop playing or following Maximus, all the way through the final fireworks show that night.
Maximus spent the next day recovering his hearing.
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Unsung Hero:Who was the unsung hero of the playoffs, convince us. (Can be completed after the Ultimus game)
Fuego Wozy only recorded 1 tackle, 1 sack in the New Orleans Second Line's conference final win over the Orange County Otters 39-21. Though he was named Defensive Player of the Game in the Ultimus, his impact on the game is understated, especially at a critical juncture in the game. On a 3rd and 3 setup for the Baltimore Hawks, New Orleans nurtured a 16-14 lead as the halftime break drew closer. With Baltimore in 2-minute drill mode, a score could have changed battle plans for each side heading into the second half.
On that 3rd and 3 play from Baltimore's own 32, Wozy disrupted Baltimore's drill with a sack for a loss of 4 yards. Baltimore punted, not willing to chance New Orleans going up by more than a possession before halftime so easily. Though the Second Line wouldn't have enough time to drive for a touchdown, they were able to notch a field goal at the death of the 2nd quarter. Carrying a 19-14 lead into halftime rather than a 17-16 or a 21-16 disadvantage helped New Orleans in the long-term as their 18-0 fourth quarter pulled them ahead on the first touchdown rather than having them continue to rush to come from behind. With the game now on their terms, they put it to bed. With a point swing worth 6 to 14 points and the game decided on a 13-point margin, Wozy's sack late in the 2nd carried quite a bit of leverage.
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(S9) - Ultimus Week - TheWoZy - 08-19-2018
(08-19-2018, 05:36 PM)GoonerBear Wrote:Playoff Review: Write a short review of the playoffs and each of the matchups. Must be completed after the Championship Game:wew:
This season's DSFL playoffs proved tense as all three playoff matchups resulted in differences of only one possession.
In the NFC Final, Kansas City hosted Portland. Though the Pythons were better head-to-head, KC took home-field on a 9-5 record to Portland's 8-6. Portland led the entire way from the time they picked up their first field goal and dominated the game on the ground through Elijah Lagerfield, with the second-year RB speeding and weaving his way for 162 yards on 15 rushes, including a 72-yard touchdown run. KC didn't fall too far behind, always within two possessions, and almost stole the lead at the final gun. An interception in the red zone, however, sealed the game for Portland.
In the SFC Final, the defending Ultimini champions, the Tijuana Luchadores, hosted the San Antonio Marshals. This contest was much more of a back-and-forth, with SA taking the lead first, though TIJ swiping it. Though they held it for a long time after, the Marshals were only more than one possession away for about 7 minutes. Neither yielded often, and a touchdown would have swiped the lead when behind. The dagger game when Xavier Flash caught a pass from Andreas Metaxas for a 17-yard score, pulling the Luchadores up 24-19, where they would stay with after holding off the Marshals 34 yards short of the win.
In the Ultimini, we got a treat. This game was always one possession away for someone between two very even teams. An offensive battle ensued, with rookie quarterbacks Joliet L. Christ and Adriana Falconi shining in the pocket, their receivers making it so and their running backs sharing the load. With 5 lead changes, not including ties, Ricky Adams finally broke through as the top performer with the game-winning score, a 7-yard touchdown run in overtime to secure Tijuana's second consecutive championship.
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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)
In the DSFL NFC Final between the Kansas City Coyotes and the Portland Pythons, late in the game, the Coyotes drove from their own 28 yard line. Eating up as much time as they could to deny Portland a chance to return fire, they gained just enough a few times, including a 4th down and a 3rd down conversion to keep their hopes of winning alive.
Kansas City needed a touchdown to win, with this being their last chance. With the Coyotes driving as deep as the Portland 15, 57 yards from their starting spot, Gus T.T. Showbiz dropped back to set KC up to stab Portland through the heart.
But as hope was burning down and the Pythons seemed distraught they would give the game away, Joel Schroder, a S7 draftee at corner, hopped up and picked off a short pass four yards up from the line of scrimmage, saving Portland the win and sealing their S9 domination on the season series over their NFC rivals. Though KC's conversions built up their confidence to turn the game around and take the lead for the only time they would need it, Schroder's magical interception to take advantage put the game on ice. His play staked the Pythons' place in the Ultimini and a date with the Tijuana Luchadores.
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Going to Disneyland!:Who was the Ultimus MVP? Give us a rundown of their celebratory trip to Disneyland. (Can be completed after the Ultimus game)
Borkus Maximus III earned the Ultimus MVP honors after proving the better quarterback over the better offense on the day, going 27/38 for 372 yards and 2 touchdowns for a 119.6 passer rating. In a contest that went high-scoring, the better scoring unit won, with Maximus leading the way.
For Maximus' trip to Disneyland, the day started with a parade in the Second Line's honor and him seated on a purple and gold throne atop the largest float in the procession. True to the spirit of New Orleans and the club, the procession featured every jazz player and trumpeter the team could commission to take and played to announce the champions' forerunner and clear the way for him.
This procession followed him throughout the park as he enjoyed many rides without wait times. Though, for some more suspenseful attractions, such as the Haunted Mansion, they probably could have toned it down on the brass. Nevertheless, Maximus got a king's treatment and a band he rarely seemed tired to have around, even if he did need to pick up earplugs partway through the day. The NOLA front office specifically wrote in their contracts they could not stop playing or following Maximus, all the way through the final fireworks show that night.
Maximus spent the next day recovering his hearing.
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Unsung Hero:Who was the unsung hero of the playoffs, convince us. (Can be completed after the Ultimus game)
Fuego Wozy only recorded 1 tackle, 1 sack in the New Orleans Second Line's conference final win over the Orange County Otters 39-21. Though he was named Defensive Player of the Game in the Ultimus, his impact on the game is understated, especially at a critical juncture in the game. On a 3rd and 3 setup for the Baltimore Hawks, New Orleans nurtured a 16-14 lead as the halftime break drew closer. With Baltimore in 2-minute drill mode, a score could have changed battle plans for each side heading into the second half.
On that 3rd and 3 play from Baltimore's own 32, Wozy disrupted Baltimore's drill with a sack for a loss of 4 yards. Baltimore punted, not willing to chance New Orleans going up by more than a possession before halftime so easily. Though the Second Line wouldn't have enough time to drive for a touchdown, they were able to notch a field goal at the death of the 2nd quarter. Carrying a 19-14 lead into halftime rather than a 17-16 or a 21-16 disadvantage helped New Orleans in the long-term as their 18-0 fourth quarter pulled them ahead on the first touchdown rather than having them continue to rush to come from behind. With the game now on their terms, they put it to bed. With a point swing worth 6 to 14 points and the game decided on a 13-point margin, Wozy's sack late in the 2nd carried quite a bit of leverage.
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(S9) - Ultimus Week - Guest_Daybe - 08-19-2018
That Magic Moment
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Unsung Hero
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Conference Final MVP
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Hey, this is Daybe and I forgot my account password lol
(S9) - Ultimus Week - JVMjrDOT - 08-19-2018
PBE PT
Robbed
The Yellowknife Wraiths are a much better team than the Colorado Yeti, and should have absolutely made the playoffs over them. While point differential doesn't tell the whole story, it is certainly an important chapter. The Colorado Yeti had a point differential of -14, while the Yellowknife Wraiths had a differential of +64. This is a massive difference that should not go overlooked. Another factor that could be compared is their head to head matchups. These two teams played each other a total of three times this season. Yellowknife won two of those games. Yellowknife has also shown that they can handle tough competition as well, instead of just beating up teams at the bottom of the league. The New Orleans Second Line, the team who would end up winning the Ultimus, only lost two games all year. The first loss was to the Baltimore Hawks, a solid team who finish second in the regular season standings. The other team? Of course, it was the Yellowknife Wraiths. If you compare that to how the Colorado Yeti performed against top teams, it's not even close. The Yeti were 0-3 against New Orleans, losing by a combined score of 106-27. The Yeti weren't much better against Baltimore (arguably worse). They were 0-2, with a combined score of 72-19. To conclude, Yellowknife should have had a shot at the playoffs, as they were clearly the better team.
Playoff Series MVP
My choice for MVP of a playoff series is Borkus Maximus III, in the Ultimus final against the Baltimore Hawks. His stat line may be a bit deceiving. He was 27/38, and passed for 2 touchdowns, which may not seem like a lot. Then you look at his 372 yards passing and start to see why. Darren Smallwood had a great game as well, and I almost considered him for MVP. 98 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns is no small feat. But Maximus III stepped up his game in a way that was unparalleled. He finished the season with a 96.2 passing rating, which was the highest of all quarterbacks in the league. That being said, Maximus III knew that he still needed to elevate his game to a higher level. In the Ultimus final, his passer rating was 119.6. He was efficient, and ruthless as he drove the ball down the field drive after drive. He wasn't worried about his stat line, he only cared about winning. Some quarterbacks have a tendency to think about themselves first, and throw the ball much more than they need to. Maximus III employed a strategic mix of running and passing plays that opened up the entire field, and Maximus III was ready to exploit it.
Unsung Hero
The Unsung Hero of the S9 playoffs was WR Dustin Evans of the New Orleans Second Line. His stat line from the two playoff games was 9 catches for 202 yards and 2 touchdowns. While Evans is known primarily for his blazing speed, both of his touchdowns were made from within the 10-yard line. The flexibility of his game is what makes him stand out, and decreased defenders' chances of stopping him. I don't believe that Evans will win any MVP awards, which is truly unfortunate. It's difficult when you're playing alongside such an impressive cast of players, including Borkus Maximus III and Darren Smallwood. Even Charlie Law is a fantastic wide receiver in his own right. Law was a top 5 receiver this year, and absolutely had a great playoffs as well, but the main reason why I'm giving Evans the Unsung Hero award is because he's part of the supporting cast. It takes more than just having your star players play well to win a championship. Everyone needs to be running on all cylinders, and you need some of your role players to step up and make a difference. Dustin Evans deserves this award for all the work he's put in to become the player he is today.
(S9) - Ultimus Week - JKortesi81 - 08-19-2018
Playoff Series MVP: When the Orange County Otters and the New Orleans Second Line met in their first round playoff matchup, there was one player that really stood out as the main difference maker in the game. Borkus Maximus III, QB for the Second Line came out and truly had a day. On New Orleans’ first scoring drive, Borkus was masterful in carving up the Otters’ D, finding Charlie Law for an 11 yard touchdown. After the Second Line D forced a safety, Borkus once again marched down the field and threw another TD, this time a 16 yard strike to Mayran Jackson. Just like that, New Orleans had a 16-0 lead they’d never give up. After Orange County got within 9 points early in the third quarter, Maximus lead the Second Line to two straight touchdown drives, one thrown to Dustin Evans, the other to Paul DiMirio. New Orleans would go on to win 37-21 against their rivals. Maximus would finish with the four touchdown passes, to go along with an impressive 344 yards in the air. Borkus would have a 112.9 Rating in this game, as he threw 0 interceptions as well. He even had a rush for 28 yards to extend a drive. Your MVP of the ASFC title game, Borkus Maximus III. (216)
Going to Disneyland: The S9 Ultimus Bowl pitted the New Orleans Second Line against the Baltimore Hawks. These two teams are chock full of stars, so it was going to be interesting which NSFL super star would step forward to be the MVP of this game. A lot of people played excellently in this game. This game was an incredible back and forth contest with many lead changes. When the smoke cleared though, Borkus Maximus III, the Second Line QB had a tremdous fourth quarter that lead to New Orleans winning the Ultimus. Borkus lead three scoring drives in the fourth that turned a 24-19 deficit into a 37-24 victory. He was big when needed. He rushed 3 times for 17 yards, but obviously he does his damage through the air. Maximus was 27 for 38, and threw for 372 yards. He ended up with two touchdowns on his own, getting vulture by Smallwood on a few red zone trips. He had an almost perfect rating, going 119.6. He threw no interceptions, and he did recover a fumble as well. Quite frankly, even with all of these NSFL starts playing their hearts out, it was Borkus Maximus that stood out among all of them. The S9 playoffs will be remembered from years to come as the “Borkus Year” as he put together two tremendous games en route to a title. (230)
Unsung Hero: With the New Orleans Second Line’s run to the Ultimus, everyone has been talking about their impressive and unstoppable offense. They put up 39 and 37 points respectively, and they just looked dominant. That’s why its almost impossible to pick an unsung hero from them. Everyone on the team you’d expect did very well: Maximus, Smallwood, Evans, DiMirio, etc. That’s why the unsung hero of the playoffs for me, is the Second Line Defense. All of them. Let’s really look at the numbers. Okay, so they allowed 21 points to the Otters and 24 to the Hawks. That seems like a lot, but they actually slowed those teams down. They had a safety in BOTH GAMES. That’s hard to do in one game a season, but both? Crazy. In the two games combined they had a total of 10 sacks. They had a total of 11 pass deflections. They were constantly pressuring the opposing quarterback, and they held both Jordan Yates and Owen Taylor to under 90 yards rushing. The mantra has always been that defense wins championships. Yet somewhere along the way in this playoff season, the mantra has been all about the New Orleans offense, and for good reason. All of that adds up the the entire defense being the collective unsung hero of the playoffs. (220)
Championship Game Recap: S9 Ultimus. Baltimore Hawks. New Orleans Second Line. The season’s two dominant teams meet in the championship game as both teams look to secure their first title in franchise history. Baltimore came out hot. Avon Blocksdale showed why he’s an MVP candidate as he lead the Hawks to an opening drive touchdown and a 7-0 lead as he found Budda Browning for an 18 yard catch and run. After forcing a punt, the Second Line defense was fast and furious as they caught the Hawks sleeping and got their second safety of the playoffs. However, the Hawks defense would foil NOLA again, and they’d punt. Blocksdale went to work again, and before you knew it, Owen Taylor was leaping into the end zone to give the Hawks a 14-2 lead. Then the Second Line woke up. New Orleans marched down the field and Darren Smallwood scampered into the end zone for a touchdown. 14-9. After stopping Baltimore, Borkus got NOLA back into the end zone with 2:30 left in the half as he found Mayran Jackson for a 9 yard score and a 16-14 lead. New Orleans would get the ball back and add a last second field goal for a 19-14 halftime lead. The third quarter however, was ALL Baltimore. The half time adjustments paid off as Blocksdale would lead Baltimore to two scoring drives, first a field goal to make it 19-17, and then Owen Taylor would find pay dirt yet again, and the Hawks would have a 24-19 lead heading into the final quarter. However, that’s when the Second Line would figure it out and score on three drives. First a 1 yard Smallwood TD for a 27-24 lead, And then Dustin Evans would haul in a 10 yard touchdown of his own to make it 34-24. Baltimore couldn’t answer, NOLA would add a field goal, and the Second Line would be Ultimus champions with a 37-24 win over Baltimore. (326)