1) Robbed: Write about why a team that failed to make the playoffs should have over somebody else. Can be completed at any point
Well I hate to say it, but the Baltimore Hawks we once again robbed of their playoff dreams. It seems to be a current trend. I'm not complaining, as the Wraiths were on the receiving end of the Hawks regular season misfortunes, but I still feel bad for that great franchise. They played great all year but just couldn't close it out down the stretch. It came down to a win and in game against the Wraiths and they couldn't pull it out at home. That's the kind of sim luck that just has never been on the Hawks' side. That being said, the Wraiths tied the frickin Second Line so it shouldn't have been as big of an issue as it was in the first place. Either way, a well respected organization got screwed out of a playoff spot and I feel bad. They have great players at every position. A dominant QB, a game changing RB, great WRs, a fantastic LB core. A solid secondary. There's no real weakness to this squad aside from a poor relation with the sim gods. slm needs to start praying and sacrificing some goats to get on the good side of the sim gods.
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2) 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
Well, I'll write about the Wraiths Liberty match up for the NSFC crown. First off, the Liberty had home field, so we knew we were in trouble. But we have the most dynamic RB/slot WR in the league and one of the highest TPE QBs, so I felt we had a good chance. And we did. We played with them the entire game. Unfortunately, the game MVP stepped in and changed the game at half time. As the Wraiths were driving down the field, in position to make the game closer, MVP Clifford Rove had a huge pick 6 on Akselsen. All of a sudden, 59 yards later, the Liberty were now up 24-0. Pretty huge lead instead of a possible 17-7 Wraiths score. Aside from the pick 6, Rove had a huge day, amassing 5 tackles and 4 pass deflections. For the former starting QB, to make that big of an impact in the first season after a position switch is huge. I'm happy that the Liberty, who made huge off season changes, were able to succeed after taking such a huge risk in team building. I'm a little bitter they beat my team, but there's always next year to dethrone the new NSFC champs.
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3)Root for the Underdog: Pick an away team in an upcoming game and try to convince yourself (and us) why they can win. (Must be completed before the playoff series you write about)
You know. I have to root for the Liberty in this one. Two main reasons. If they win, it makes the Wraiths look better. We would lose to the eventual champs, so our tie to the Second Line might seem less of a shit show. It pains me to root for our division rival, but I know it's the right thing to do. Also, I'm just waiting for an away team to win the Ultimus. It'll happen eventually. This could be the season. The Wraiths couldn't do it the previous two years, so maybe the Liberty have the magic touch. Secondly, I'm growing tired of the Otters. I'm glad they took over for the Outlaws. I'm not saying they don't have their flaws in terms of league fairness, but man, at least there's not scandal after scandal with these guys. They've played the system to their advantage and they're reaping the rewards. That being said, it doesn't make the league any less boring now that there's a new head honcho group on top. A three peat by the Outlaws followed by a three peat by the Otters would just kind of suck. No to mention that no team will ever be in cap trouble in this league, I don't see the Otters ever losing again. That is, until the Liberty come in to Orange County and take it to these dinks.
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4) Unsung Hero:Who was the unsung hero of the playoffs, convince us. (Can be completed after the Ultimus game)
I know it seems stupid to write about again, But I believe Clifford Rove is the unsung hero of the playoffs. Now there's two things wrong with this. One, he played for the losing team. Usually heroes play for winners. Well, I think the only reason the Liberty made it to the Ultimus and kept it close was because of the defence contributions from their secondary. Second reason why picking Rove is wrong is because the Otters had a ton of heroes. They had over 500 yards in the Ultimus game. Tons of heroes on offense. But I'm going to stick with Rove. First off, as mentioned above, this is his first year playing defence. Having the humility to give up the starting QB job and switch to a less popular position is tough to do. But Rove did it and he thrived. In two playoff games, he has 11 tackles, 6 pass deflections, 2 interceptions, and a touchdown. That is a ridiculous stat line for either a winner or a loser. It's a pity they lost, because if they had won, Rove probably would have went down as one of the greatest playoff performances since the start of the league. Instead, he'll have to settle for being my unsung hero.
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Well I hate to say it, but the Baltimore Hawks we once again robbed of their playoff dreams. It seems to be a current trend. I'm not complaining, as the Wraiths were on the receiving end of the Hawks regular season misfortunes, but I still feel bad for that great franchise. They played great all year but just couldn't close it out down the stretch. It came down to a win and in game against the Wraiths and they couldn't pull it out at home. That's the kind of sim luck that just has never been on the Hawks' side. That being said, the Wraiths tied the frickin Second Line so it shouldn't have been as big of an issue as it was in the first place. Either way, a well respected organization got screwed out of a playoff spot and I feel bad. They have great players at every position. A dominant QB, a game changing RB, great WRs, a fantastic LB core. A solid secondary. There's no real weakness to this squad aside from a poor relation with the sim gods. slm needs to start praying and sacrificing some goats to get on the good side of the sim gods.
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2) 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
Well, I'll write about the Wraiths Liberty match up for the NSFC crown. First off, the Liberty had home field, so we knew we were in trouble. But we have the most dynamic RB/slot WR in the league and one of the highest TPE QBs, so I felt we had a good chance. And we did. We played with them the entire game. Unfortunately, the game MVP stepped in and changed the game at half time. As the Wraiths were driving down the field, in position to make the game closer, MVP Clifford Rove had a huge pick 6 on Akselsen. All of a sudden, 59 yards later, the Liberty were now up 24-0. Pretty huge lead instead of a possible 17-7 Wraiths score. Aside from the pick 6, Rove had a huge day, amassing 5 tackles and 4 pass deflections. For the former starting QB, to make that big of an impact in the first season after a position switch is huge. I'm happy that the Liberty, who made huge off season changes, were able to succeed after taking such a huge risk in team building. I'm a little bitter they beat my team, but there's always next year to dethrone the new NSFC champs.
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3)Root for the Underdog: Pick an away team in an upcoming game and try to convince yourself (and us) why they can win. (Must be completed before the playoff series you write about)
You know. I have to root for the Liberty in this one. Two main reasons. If they win, it makes the Wraiths look better. We would lose to the eventual champs, so our tie to the Second Line might seem less of a shit show. It pains me to root for our division rival, but I know it's the right thing to do. Also, I'm just waiting for an away team to win the Ultimus. It'll happen eventually. This could be the season. The Wraiths couldn't do it the previous two years, so maybe the Liberty have the magic touch. Secondly, I'm growing tired of the Otters. I'm glad they took over for the Outlaws. I'm not saying they don't have their flaws in terms of league fairness, but man, at least there's not scandal after scandal with these guys. They've played the system to their advantage and they're reaping the rewards. That being said, it doesn't make the league any less boring now that there's a new head honcho group on top. A three peat by the Outlaws followed by a three peat by the Otters would just kind of suck. No to mention that no team will ever be in cap trouble in this league, I don't see the Otters ever losing again. That is, until the Liberty come in to Orange County and take it to these dinks.
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4) Unsung Hero:Who was the unsung hero of the playoffs, convince us. (Can be completed after the Ultimus game)
I know it seems stupid to write about again, But I believe Clifford Rove is the unsung hero of the playoffs. Now there's two things wrong with this. One, he played for the losing team. Usually heroes play for winners. Well, I think the only reason the Liberty made it to the Ultimus and kept it close was because of the defence contributions from their secondary. Second reason why picking Rove is wrong is because the Otters had a ton of heroes. They had over 500 yards in the Ultimus game. Tons of heroes on offense. But I'm going to stick with Rove. First off, as mentioned above, this is his first year playing defence. Having the humility to give up the starting QB job and switch to a less popular position is tough to do. But Rove did it and he thrived. In two playoff games, he has 11 tackles, 6 pass deflections, 2 interceptions, and a touchdown. That is a ridiculous stat line for either a winner or a loser. It's a pity they lost, because if they had won, Rove probably would have went down as one of the greatest playoff performances since the start of the league. Instead, he'll have to settle for being my unsung hero.
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