Playoff Series MVP: The MVP of the NSFC Championship Game between the Baltimore Hawks and the Yellowknife Wraiths was apparent. Leading his team to a 37-21 victory, Yellowknife QB Mat Akselsen was a man amongst boys in this game. He put up some amazing stats in the game that would send the Wraiths back to the Ultimus. He demolished the Hawks defense in impressive fashion. An outstanding 486 yards, with 3 TD's and 0 INT puts this game in the memories of fans everywhere as one of the best performances ever put together by a player, especially when his team needed it the most. The Wraiths needed something special for them to repeat as NSFC champions, and Akselsen delivered. His 121.2 QB Rating is absolutely absurd. His play could not come at better times either. He led them to a TD on the first drive of the game. He then threw a TD when they were only up by 1 point. And finally, his crown jewel, in the 4th Quarter, only up by 6, Mat Akselsen throws a bomb downfield to Wide Reciever Bailey Cook. 47 yard TD to ice the game, and send the Wraiths to the Ultimus. The Hero Yellowknife Deserves.
Unsung Hero: It is no surprise that the unsung hero of the playoffs if the position that is the unsung hero for all great teams. The Orange County won their 2nd consecutive Ultimus game this season, and one of their most important players came at one of the less "flashy" positions. But he was none the less crucial to the victory of the Otters. I am talking, of course, about Orange County Kicker Brad Madlad. The kicker is a very important position in the sport of football, as it can make or break your success. Trust me, I am an expert on this. I am a Minnesota Vikings fan. Madlad will never get the recognition he deserves for the Otters success. The credit will go to Boss, Westfield, and Phelps, but Madlad is just as important. He scored 13 points in the Ultimus game. Having an important kicker is important in being versatile in your offense. You can either go for it on 4th down or kick it from far out enough if you kicker is reliable enough. Madlad allowed the Otters to do this and was a very important and crucial part of the success they enjoyed this season and will most likely continue to have.
That Magic Moment: The moment that many will remember from this playoffs comes from the NSFC Championship game between the Baltimore Hawks and the Yellowknife Wraiths. It was the 4th quarter and the Wraiths had the ball, leading by 6 points. Wraiths QB Mat Akselsen had been having a tremendous game and looked to continue his amazing play. Even a field goal would be suitable, however, Akselsen had the end zone in his mind. He knew who his best weapon was, Wide Reciever Bailey Cook. He knew exactly what he had to do. He read the defense perfectly, as he had all game. And when the time was right. He cocked his arm back, and threw a perfect spiral, directly into the hands of the waiting Cook. Cook took off full speed and found his way into the end zone for a 47 yard touchdown, and with the kick, it put the Wraiths up by 13. This would ice the game for the Wraiths, and although they would not end up winning the Ultimus, the play will be remembered much like how I remember the Diggs play. That play happened and then nothing else for the rest of the playoffs. They stopped the playoffs after that, thats how it ended.
Robbed: The simple argument for the team that was robbed of making the playoffs in Season 5 in the Philadelphia Liberty. They were tied with the Baltimore Hawks with a 8-5 record, and if we do some quick maths we find out that they actually had a better point differential. The tiebreaker in the engine cannot be changed, so we can't set it to be anything, however the fact that it isn't Point Differential is very strange. I have said this since Season 2 when the Colorado Yeti missed not just the playoffs, but also being the first seed, because of the tiebreaker system. The Yeti would have made the playoffs, and with Home Field Advantage, might have even repeated as NSFC champions. However, the past is in the past. Also, we can not change this tiebreaker game setting. But we sure can complain about it. It is truly a shame to the players on the teams that the poor game design is costing teams playoff spots. Sorry Baltimore, but Philadelphia deserved your spot. And for Philadelphia, I know your pain. I felt the very same way in Season 2. It sucks, but it's better to not dell on it. Live for the future.
Unsung Hero: It is no surprise that the unsung hero of the playoffs if the position that is the unsung hero for all great teams. The Orange County won their 2nd consecutive Ultimus game this season, and one of their most important players came at one of the less "flashy" positions. But he was none the less crucial to the victory of the Otters. I am talking, of course, about Orange County Kicker Brad Madlad. The kicker is a very important position in the sport of football, as it can make or break your success. Trust me, I am an expert on this. I am a Minnesota Vikings fan. Madlad will never get the recognition he deserves for the Otters success. The credit will go to Boss, Westfield, and Phelps, but Madlad is just as important. He scored 13 points in the Ultimus game. Having an important kicker is important in being versatile in your offense. You can either go for it on 4th down or kick it from far out enough if you kicker is reliable enough. Madlad allowed the Otters to do this and was a very important and crucial part of the success they enjoyed this season and will most likely continue to have.
That Magic Moment: The moment that many will remember from this playoffs comes from the NSFC Championship game between the Baltimore Hawks and the Yellowknife Wraiths. It was the 4th quarter and the Wraiths had the ball, leading by 6 points. Wraiths QB Mat Akselsen had been having a tremendous game and looked to continue his amazing play. Even a field goal would be suitable, however, Akselsen had the end zone in his mind. He knew who his best weapon was, Wide Reciever Bailey Cook. He knew exactly what he had to do. He read the defense perfectly, as he had all game. And when the time was right. He cocked his arm back, and threw a perfect spiral, directly into the hands of the waiting Cook. Cook took off full speed and found his way into the end zone for a 47 yard touchdown, and with the kick, it put the Wraiths up by 13. This would ice the game for the Wraiths, and although they would not end up winning the Ultimus, the play will be remembered much like how I remember the Diggs play. That play happened and then nothing else for the rest of the playoffs. They stopped the playoffs after that, thats how it ended.
Robbed: The simple argument for the team that was robbed of making the playoffs in Season 5 in the Philadelphia Liberty. They were tied with the Baltimore Hawks with a 8-5 record, and if we do some quick maths we find out that they actually had a better point differential. The tiebreaker in the engine cannot be changed, so we can't set it to be anything, however the fact that it isn't Point Differential is very strange. I have said this since Season 2 when the Colorado Yeti missed not just the playoffs, but also being the first seed, because of the tiebreaker system. The Yeti would have made the playoffs, and with Home Field Advantage, might have even repeated as NSFC champions. However, the past is in the past. Also, we can not change this tiebreaker game setting. But we sure can complain about it. It is truly a shame to the players on the teams that the poor game design is costing teams playoff spots. Sorry Baltimore, but Philadelphia deserved your spot. And for Philadelphia, I know your pain. I felt the very same way in Season 2. It sucks, but it's better to not dell on it. Live for the future.
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