(S29) PT 4 - Statues

[Lowlycrib]

While I am currently on the Kansas City Coyotes, I know nothing about the DSFL so I am going to discuss the San Jose Sabercats because I had been with them from previously season 17 on my last player. For the Sabercats there are a number of players that could qualify for a statue outside of their stadium, the first of which includes my previous player Tyron Brackenridge who was the anchor of their defense since season 17 and even lead the team to back to back championships during his prime and now top 3 or 5 in a number of different stats categories. Another player that deserves a statue in San Jose includes Joilet Christ, who is arguably one of the best quarterbacks of all time in the league and lead San Jose to a number of successful seasons and changed the mold for what it means to be an effective dual threat quarterback. One last member of the Sabercats that stands out would be Dan Miller who was an absolute machine at the defensive tackle position and currently leads the league all-time in sacks and also leads the Sabercats in sacks and he didn't even spend his whole career here. While there are a number of possible statue possibilities for this legendary franchise, it ultimately takes an entire team to be good and should be a statue that is inclusive towards every player and GM that has suited up for the franchise.

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[Mojojojo]

The Sarasota Sailfish are a young franchise, which helps keep the shortlist for deserving candidates very short. While there are a number of fantastic players who have retired after coming through the organization, the honor of a stadium statue goes to the Season 27 General Managers of the Year duo who led the team to their first Ultimus trophy: Baxter Frost Sr. (@Frostbite) and Edmund ‘Mundl’ Sackbauer (@sakrosankt). These GMs have done so much more for the franchise than simply bringing home a title; they have been instrumental in building a culture of excellence on the field and kindness, good humor, and community spirit off of the field. They have drafted a family of players who work together to make the playoffs season after season. And they serve as role models outside the locker room, defining what it means for their players to wear the Sailfish uniform and contribute to the league. They know how to win *and* how to have a great time doing it.

Their accomplishments clearly merit their immortalization as the stadium statue. But my other reason for nominating them is that their unique personalities and somewhat disheveled appearances will make for a fun and dynamic statue. One could easily imagine Baxter Frost Sr., cast in bronze, riding on the back of a giant sailfish with Mundl Sackbauer trying to real in the fish, with greying hair and mustache blowing in the breeze, sweat dripping down his forehead with the effort.

[ajtigger]

I think the most obvious statue to be built outside of the San Jose stadium would be of two key players to our last championship runs. Those two players would be Jamar Lackson and Monty Jack. Those two players were two of the main reasons that San Jose lifted the trophy in both S24 and S25. Back to back championships are not easy to accomplish in the ISFL and especially for a team that had a young QB starting. In addition to these two championships, both players have remained on the Sabercats until today. They are staples of the locker room and the team culture and honoring them as they start their regression would be the right thing to do by San Jose. I think the statue would be best suited by having Jack handing the ball off to Lackson. It would highlight the real situation that was present during the runs. Jack giving the ball to the star running back while also managing the game and making sure the cats were in the best position to win. Every time fans visit the stadium, they will be remind of these two team legends and the great time they provided in two stellar championship seasons. There is no greater honor the organization could give than immortalizing those runs.

[Vorshayla]

There is only one person worthy of having a statue outside Meatgrinder stadium and that is none other than HeHateMe PickSix Ii.  Who else even comes close to such an honor?  A standout who warmed the bench in his rookie season is way more deserving, I mean, the bench is where all the players have to sit.  If someone doesn't keep it warm for the rest of the team the starters could cramp up from sitting on a cold bench when they come off the field.  PickSix II also performs hydration duties when the defense isn't on the field because he knows it's important to stay hydrated during long and grueling games.  This is only the start of his career and already PickSix II has achieved such greatness and important things in the history of the stadium as well as the team.  PickSix Ii has also taken over for one of the starting CB positions this year and his stock is only going to continue to rise.  Build the statue now while his likeness is cheap.  It's a great investment.    

Frankly, what took ownership so long to realize that there needed to be a symbol of the rebuild in Chicago?  PickSix II simply isn't the hero Chicago deserves during this rebuild around the generational rookie, but he is the icon and hero this city needs to make football exciting in Chicago again.


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[Pib]

I really do not know enough about Arizona’s history to say with any confidence who would deserve a statue of themselves outside the stadium. Of course, Jay Cue, Nakamura and Stennett are all likely to be in such conversations in time but at the moment it’s simply too soon to say. I feel the first step for all three of these players is really getting into the Hall of Fame. Should Crunk and Z-Whiz win an Ultimini, they would also surely be considered. On that front, I really do believe it’s just a matter of time.

In London, I can say with absolute confidence that the current GM’s deserve some sort of recognition and a statue wouldn’t be out of the question. While their first season was somewhat rocky, due to the sheer amount of rookies on offense in key positions, their work in terms of player retention heading into the second season of their tenure led to an incredible 11-3 record and an Ultimini. If London were to create a statue for anyone in their brief history, I don’t know if there would be anyone more fitting than Slate and Katarn. Their team has once again been decimated but it’s inevitable that they will rebuild, push forward and stand every chance of claiming another championship, if they decide to retain their positions as GM’s to oversee the development of the next generation of London players.

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[TheRocheLimit]

Being a relatively new team due to expansion gives me the opportunity to project a little bit into the future and pick a player who I think is destined for great things as their career progresses. And yes, New York already has a handful of players (Ashley Owens, Bubba Thumper, Leon McDavid just to name a few) that could and should have a statue built for them. But lets look forward a bit and pick a player who is well on their way to being immortalized in bronze in the Big Apple.

Captain Rogers is a shining example of what it means to be a New York SIlverback. His play on the field (and his leadership off of it) speak volumes to his work ethic as well as his character. Rogers started his career as a backup to Ashley Owens but was ready, willing, and able to grab the reins when Owens retired. Rogers has consistently been in the conversation for ISFL Running Back of the Year and has been named Team Captain on multiple occasions. On the field Rogers has dazzled, consistently putting up big yardage numbers both on the ground and in the receiving game. He is truly a dual threat.

As the years progress it is hard to see a future in which Rogers doesn't continue to shine. He has already amassed over 1000 all purpose yards this season, as he has in previous years, and I believe the trend will continue for him. One day, far from now, when Rogers finally hangs up his cleats he will go down as one of the best players of his generation and one of the best Silverbacks New York has ever known. Get that man a statue.

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[mango8154]

Well I for one have not been in the league too long so I’m not too knowledgeable on the history of the team so my choices will be mostly from players I have played with in my time at Minnesota, one of the players I can think of that comes to mind immediately is running back Madison Hayes, he wasn’t in the team for too long however he carried the team offensively while he was here and was arguably the best running back in the DSFL during his time here. Another player that could deserve a statue is Gluteus maximus, he was Minn’s kicker/punter and was a team favorite, was the best kicker and punter in the league while he was playing, played for along time and was nominated for multiple awards multiple times, if any modern Duck deserves to have a statue built his name would certainly be up there. Another person that would deserve a statue would be Tyron shields/theCC, not only was he a top CB in Minn, he was a great GM for the team and built the foundations for the success Minn have had in seasons past and this season as well, and of course current GM Russ deserves a statue too for what he has done for Minnesota and the success he has lead us too.