(S7) - Ultimus Week

[Titan127]

Playoff Series MVP: DSFL

First off, I would like to say two things: For one, this was a whole-team effort and our GM was as important as anyone, too, in our playoff run. But if I had to pick one guy, one particular player, to take the MVP, I would say Mason Brown, linebacker for the Portland Pythons, would be that guy. Not only did he show up in our first playoff outing, but he dominated in the season eight Ultimini game. Brown went off, with one of his biggest moments coming on one drive where he took two sacks, helping in the defense's fast start. But, of course, in the second half, when Tijauna began to look as if they were going to comeback and upset the greatest team in DSFL history, he was all over the field, totaling nine tackles on the night, helping the rest of us hold them at bay. But I have to give our stud wideout, Mark Grau, a shoutout as well, because he was the key cog in our passing attack not only through the regular season, but in the playoffs as well. Both of these guys are going to have remarkable NSFL careers, as are many of our players. Regardless of who gets the "MVP" for this, however, it really was an entire team fighting our way to get where we did.

That Magic Moment: The Catch
In our Ultimini matchup against the Luchadores, we started strong. The Portland Pythons went up 14-0 in the first quarter, and sacked our opposition's quarterback four times in that span, looking to absolutely dominate the game throughout. But something happened. We slowed down, and the Luchadores started coming back.

While they never managed to take the lead, the game was much too close for comfort at more points than one, and it felt like our momentum was just draining. Our big plays still ended in punts, and they were starting to wear on our defense.

Then, our most explosive offensive weapon did what he does best: He got open.

Wideout Mark Grau, the best receiver the Pythons have ever had, in my opinion, came off the line of scrimmage like a bolt of lightning, and in an instant there was no one within ten yards of him. It was an easy matter for our quarterback, Cole McCoy, to hit him for a late touchdown that drove a dagger into the Luchadores' hopes, their slow climb having been brought crashing down in a single play.

That play, the last touchdown of the season 8 Ultimini, was the final bit of momentum, and last points, that we needed to bring back our trophy. So hats off to you, Mark Grau.

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