Robbed: Write about why a team that failed to make the playoffs should have over somebody else. Can be completed at any point.
The easiest question to answer, because it isn't even really a question to begin with. The New Orleans Second Line were ROBBED of the playoffs! New Orleans, the perennial bottom-feeder formerly known as the Las Vegas Legion have made huge leaps and bounds under Bovo's expert care. The mere fact they were even close to a playoff berth in Bovo's second season at the helm goes to show how much the franchise is improving under his supervision. The Arizona Outlaws snuck into the playoffs on a last minute field goal by GM Dean Jackson. While the Outlaws won fair and square in that game, NOLA poured their heart and soul into this season while the Outlaws tried to sell off their most important pieces and restart the franchise. They fired GM Arbin Asipi and sent him packing to Yellowknife in an attempt to divest from their poor decisions in the past. New Orleans and Bovo deserved this playoff spot, even if it was unlikely for them to knock off the 3x defending champions Orange County Otters in Orange County. It still would've been a good payout for the team for sticking it out and trying. NOLA WAS ROBBED I TELL YOU! ROBBED!
New Talent: Write about which S7 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.
The Orange County Otters made a risky move, but one with high potential for payout at the trade deadline this year. Pending free agent tight end Carlito Crush started the season on the Colorado Yeti, the team on which he was drafted. However, after yet another disastrous start to the season, Crush expressed interest in leaving Colorado to get a chance at his first win in over a full NSFL season. The Otters obliged and sent a guaranteed Round 3 pick to the Yeti, along with a conditional round 1 and a conditional round 2 pick based on Crush re-signing in OCO long term, and if OCO wins the Ultimus.
The Otters gained a young star receiver to add to their high-flying air-raid offense. He would go on to replace former OC Tight end Steven O'Sullivan, who simply wasn't up to the task. And it paid off pretty handsomely. The Otters went on to compete in the Ultimus for the fourth season in a row. Unfortunately, they were bested by the Philadelphia Liberty. Crush however, put up solid numbers, hauling in 8 catches for 95 yards in the victory over the Arizona Outlaws, and a further 10 catches and 89 yards in the Ultimus. While he didn't make it into the end zone in the playoffs, he bailed the Otters out of several 3rd and longs, as well as put up chunk yardage to put the team in scoring position. This guy will be great with whoever he signs with.
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.
Josh Garden's career blossomed quickly, with a few free agency splashes to obtain his talents. However, over the last couple seasons his name has faded to the back of many in the league's minds. It wasn't that Garden has been performing poorly, it's more-so he's been outshone by the greatest receiver of all time, Bradley Westfield, of the Orange County Otters and by his own teammate, Paul Dimirio. Garden didn't let that get to him though, as he was finally able to lift the "curse" on himself, keeping him from being an Ultimus Champion.
Garden started off the Ultimus hot, returning the opening kickoff for a 103 yard touchdown. The quick opening to the scoring left the Otters on their heels for most of the game, as the Philadelphia Liberty never relinquished their lead over the Otters. What made it even more amazing, was the game was being played in Orange County. Garden's return silenced the crowd and took them out of the game, taking much of the Otter's homefield advantage with it. Garden finished the day with 125 return yards in just two attempts. It didn't matter much that Garden didn't appear much on the offensive stat-sheet, as his special teams play carried the day for the Liberty.
Playoff Review: Write a short review of the playoffs and each of the matchups. Must be completed after the Championship Game
Outlaws at Otters: Not many in the league thought there would be much of a competition in this game, and they were nearly spot-on. The Otters started off hot and never looked back, trouncing the Outlaws 48-24. Future Hall of Famer Mike Boss threw 28-for-46 for 484 yards and 4 touchdowns, completely outclassing the Outlaws' King Bronko.
Liberty at Wraiths: Much the same as the Outlaws traveling to Orange County, many thought the victor of this game was a foregone conclusion. The Wraiths only lost once in the regular season, and won both games against the Liberty. However, destiny stepped in and the Liberty pulled out a victory with an outstanding day by Paul Dimirio. Two touchdowns and 115 yards by Dimirio later, the Liberty emerged victorious in Yellowknife.
Liberty at Otters: Could Liberty actually pull off two upsets in away games in a row to emerge as Ultimus Champions? Not many believed it would happen, but there was hope around the league from just about everybody but the Otters. Three championships in a row can be a little stale, so it's understandable. Off an outstanding performance by Josh Garden, the Liberty did it. They secured the NSFC's first Ultimus Championship and ended the Otters' three season streak.
Championship Game Recap: Do a recap of the best play from the championship game. Must be completed after the Championship Game
The best play in the Ultimus came early in the day. Bradley T. Madlad kicked the opening kickoff a couple yards deep into the endzone. Josh Garden, the electric return man saw an opening and took it. Juking and dodging through the Otters special teams, Garden took the kickoff 103 yards to the house to give the Philadelphia Liberty an early lead. This play deflated the raucous and rambunctious crowd in Orange County and helped the Liberty take away a bit of the home field advantage the Otters had obtained.
The Liberty made several key blocks along the way for the return, but ultimately, it was Josh Garden putting the team on his back and taking them to victory. The Liberty traded for him a few seasons ago, hoping for this type of return on investment. It came a few seasons later than expected, but I don't think they're regretting it anymore. With an impending cap penalty of 8-million coming in season eight, the Liberty had to capitalize now or possibly miss their championship window. Garden's opening kickoff return touchdown started the miracle that made it all worth it for the Liberty. Garden may have just earned himself another season in Philadelphia, even with his large salary counting against the penalty lowered cap.
The easiest question to answer, because it isn't even really a question to begin with. The New Orleans Second Line were ROBBED of the playoffs! New Orleans, the perennial bottom-feeder formerly known as the Las Vegas Legion have made huge leaps and bounds under Bovo's expert care. The mere fact they were even close to a playoff berth in Bovo's second season at the helm goes to show how much the franchise is improving under his supervision. The Arizona Outlaws snuck into the playoffs on a last minute field goal by GM Dean Jackson. While the Outlaws won fair and square in that game, NOLA poured their heart and soul into this season while the Outlaws tried to sell off their most important pieces and restart the franchise. They fired GM Arbin Asipi and sent him packing to Yellowknife in an attempt to divest from their poor decisions in the past. New Orleans and Bovo deserved this playoff spot, even if it was unlikely for them to knock off the 3x defending champions Orange County Otters in Orange County. It still would've been a good payout for the team for sticking it out and trying. NOLA WAS ROBBED I TELL YOU! ROBBED!
New Talent: Write about which S7 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.
The Orange County Otters made a risky move, but one with high potential for payout at the trade deadline this year. Pending free agent tight end Carlito Crush started the season on the Colorado Yeti, the team on which he was drafted. However, after yet another disastrous start to the season, Crush expressed interest in leaving Colorado to get a chance at his first win in over a full NSFL season. The Otters obliged and sent a guaranteed Round 3 pick to the Yeti, along with a conditional round 1 and a conditional round 2 pick based on Crush re-signing in OCO long term, and if OCO wins the Ultimus.
The Otters gained a young star receiver to add to their high-flying air-raid offense. He would go on to replace former OC Tight end Steven O'Sullivan, who simply wasn't up to the task. And it paid off pretty handsomely. The Otters went on to compete in the Ultimus for the fourth season in a row. Unfortunately, they were bested by the Philadelphia Liberty. Crush however, put up solid numbers, hauling in 8 catches for 95 yards in the victory over the Arizona Outlaws, and a further 10 catches and 89 yards in the Ultimus. While he didn't make it into the end zone in the playoffs, he bailed the Otters out of several 3rd and longs, as well as put up chunk yardage to put the team in scoring position. This guy will be great with whoever he signs with.
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.
Josh Garden's career blossomed quickly, with a few free agency splashes to obtain his talents. However, over the last couple seasons his name has faded to the back of many in the league's minds. It wasn't that Garden has been performing poorly, it's more-so he's been outshone by the greatest receiver of all time, Bradley Westfield, of the Orange County Otters and by his own teammate, Paul Dimirio. Garden didn't let that get to him though, as he was finally able to lift the "curse" on himself, keeping him from being an Ultimus Champion.
Garden started off the Ultimus hot, returning the opening kickoff for a 103 yard touchdown. The quick opening to the scoring left the Otters on their heels for most of the game, as the Philadelphia Liberty never relinquished their lead over the Otters. What made it even more amazing, was the game was being played in Orange County. Garden's return silenced the crowd and took them out of the game, taking much of the Otter's homefield advantage with it. Garden finished the day with 125 return yards in just two attempts. It didn't matter much that Garden didn't appear much on the offensive stat-sheet, as his special teams play carried the day for the Liberty.
Playoff Review: Write a short review of the playoffs and each of the matchups. Must be completed after the Championship Game
Outlaws at Otters: Not many in the league thought there would be much of a competition in this game, and they were nearly spot-on. The Otters started off hot and never looked back, trouncing the Outlaws 48-24. Future Hall of Famer Mike Boss threw 28-for-46 for 484 yards and 4 touchdowns, completely outclassing the Outlaws' King Bronko.
Liberty at Wraiths: Much the same as the Outlaws traveling to Orange County, many thought the victor of this game was a foregone conclusion. The Wraiths only lost once in the regular season, and won both games against the Liberty. However, destiny stepped in and the Liberty pulled out a victory with an outstanding day by Paul Dimirio. Two touchdowns and 115 yards by Dimirio later, the Liberty emerged victorious in Yellowknife.
Liberty at Otters: Could Liberty actually pull off two upsets in away games in a row to emerge as Ultimus Champions? Not many believed it would happen, but there was hope around the league from just about everybody but the Otters. Three championships in a row can be a little stale, so it's understandable. Off an outstanding performance by Josh Garden, the Liberty did it. They secured the NSFC's first Ultimus Championship and ended the Otters' three season streak.
Championship Game Recap: Do a recap of the best play from the championship game. Must be completed after the Championship Game
The best play in the Ultimus came early in the day. Bradley T. Madlad kicked the opening kickoff a couple yards deep into the endzone. Josh Garden, the electric return man saw an opening and took it. Juking and dodging through the Otters special teams, Garden took the kickoff 103 yards to the house to give the Philadelphia Liberty an early lead. This play deflated the raucous and rambunctious crowd in Orange County and helped the Liberty take away a bit of the home field advantage the Otters had obtained.
The Liberty made several key blocks along the way for the return, but ultimately, it was Josh Garden putting the team on his back and taking them to victory. The Liberty traded for him a few seasons ago, hoping for this type of return on investment. It came a few seasons later than expected, but I don't think they're regretting it anymore. With an impending cap penalty of 8-million coming in season eight, the Liberty had to capitalize now or possibly miss their championship window. Garden's opening kickoff return touchdown started the miracle that made it all worth it for the Liberty. Garden may have just earned himself another season in Philadelphia, even with his large salary counting against the penalty lowered cap.
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