That Magic Moment: Pick one moment from a playoff game and describe what made it so amazing to watch.
The game is tied at 17. The Otters had just completed an 80-yard drive that took over four minutes off the clock, including a backbreaking 39-yard completion to the New Orleans 3-yard line where a gassed Second Line defense surrendered the tying touchdown.
Maximus took to the huddle knowing they had to run off as much clock before scoring again – and score they must. Across from him, looming over his offensive line, Greg Glegane was menacing. He’d already whipped the line three times for a sack on Maximus today. The Second Line needed to play it safe and play for the win.
A quick pass to Law, and a run by Nuck got a quick first down. Only 36 more yards to go before they were in range for a Leg field goal. Two more timeouts and the Second Line was at the Otter 42 with 1:10 left in the game. It was a 59-yard field goal from here. Leg’s long on the season was only 53, the longest kick in the league was 56. They had to get closer.
With Glegane desperate for a clock-killing, game-extending sack, Maximus handed off twice to Nuck, who picked up 4 yards then dashed for 9, down to the Otter 29. No timeouts left, the clock was was running. With 10 seconds left in the game, Leg’s 46-yarder sailed thru. The Second Line was going to the Ultimus.
Root for the Underdog:
The Second Line can win the championship.
The Wraiths were down 21-7 at halftime to the 7-7 Baltimore Hawks in the Conference Championships. Before the Hawks defensive line gave way and allowed four 2nd half sacks and Blocksdale blew two third quarter drives in a row with an incomplete pass into the end zone and then a drive-ending interception that led to a quick touchdown. The third was a disaster for the Hawks, and the fourth quarter was no better. The Hawks turned it over on downs on fourth and inches, and then failed to land a coffin corner kick when they punted strategically in Wraiths territory.
The Hawks’ self-immolation in the second half opened the door open for the Wraiths, who completed 40% of their passes and had their running attack shut down, averaging less than three yards a carry, forcing Wraiths punter Forfeit into action nine times. The Hawks also committed 5 penalties for 32 yards to the Wraith’s 1 flag for 3 yards.
The Second Line showed grit and determination, as well as a stellar passing attack that racked up 362 yards led by Smallwood and Evans, who combined for 14 catches for over 200 yards. The Second Line allowed 5 sacks – three to Clegane – and two were laid at the feat of runningback Nuck. The Otters defense, led by Clegane and stellar rookie Brown, could not stop the Second Line’s game-clinching drive. And neither will the Wraiths.
Matchup Nightmares:
What matchup to watch in the S8 Ultimus?
Wraiths WR Kennedy is among the best and fastest players in the league but struggled in his matchup against Hawks CB Delacour. The Wraiths offense completed only 40% of their passes for 272 yards, and of Kennedy’s 86 yards, 31 and 30 yards came on two late-game catches. After a first quarter drop by Kennedy that helped lead to a punt, the Wraiths tried to get Kennedy going desperately. At one point in the 2nd quarter, Akelson tried three times to force-feed Kennedy the football. The result? A breakup, and incompletion, and a seven yard gain. Punt. Victory for Delacour.
Akelson struggled so much that the Offensive Player of the Game was the opposing quarterback. Akelson would connect to Kennedy on a 30-yard touchdown and later in the fourth a 31-yard catch to set up a touchdown by RB Rainey. And the Wraiths won, but not on the strength of their passing attack.
The Second Line has such a player the likes of Delacour. CB Bayley can match Kennedy on speed, toughness, strength, and agility. Bayley should make Kennedy’s day a long one, and create chances for the Second Line defense to put pressure on Akelson.
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The game is tied at 17. The Otters had just completed an 80-yard drive that took over four minutes off the clock, including a backbreaking 39-yard completion to the New Orleans 3-yard line where a gassed Second Line defense surrendered the tying touchdown.
Maximus took to the huddle knowing they had to run off as much clock before scoring again – and score they must. Across from him, looming over his offensive line, Greg Glegane was menacing. He’d already whipped the line three times for a sack on Maximus today. The Second Line needed to play it safe and play for the win.
A quick pass to Law, and a run by Nuck got a quick first down. Only 36 more yards to go before they were in range for a Leg field goal. Two more timeouts and the Second Line was at the Otter 42 with 1:10 left in the game. It was a 59-yard field goal from here. Leg’s long on the season was only 53, the longest kick in the league was 56. They had to get closer.
With Glegane desperate for a clock-killing, game-extending sack, Maximus handed off twice to Nuck, who picked up 4 yards then dashed for 9, down to the Otter 29. No timeouts left, the clock was was running. With 10 seconds left in the game, Leg’s 46-yarder sailed thru. The Second Line was going to the Ultimus.
Root for the Underdog:
The Second Line can win the championship.
The Wraiths were down 21-7 at halftime to the 7-7 Baltimore Hawks in the Conference Championships. Before the Hawks defensive line gave way and allowed four 2nd half sacks and Blocksdale blew two third quarter drives in a row with an incomplete pass into the end zone and then a drive-ending interception that led to a quick touchdown. The third was a disaster for the Hawks, and the fourth quarter was no better. The Hawks turned it over on downs on fourth and inches, and then failed to land a coffin corner kick when they punted strategically in Wraiths territory.
The Hawks’ self-immolation in the second half opened the door open for the Wraiths, who completed 40% of their passes and had their running attack shut down, averaging less than three yards a carry, forcing Wraiths punter Forfeit into action nine times. The Hawks also committed 5 penalties for 32 yards to the Wraith’s 1 flag for 3 yards.
The Second Line showed grit and determination, as well as a stellar passing attack that racked up 362 yards led by Smallwood and Evans, who combined for 14 catches for over 200 yards. The Second Line allowed 5 sacks – three to Clegane – and two were laid at the feat of runningback Nuck. The Otters defense, led by Clegane and stellar rookie Brown, could not stop the Second Line’s game-clinching drive. And neither will the Wraiths.
Matchup Nightmares:
What matchup to watch in the S8 Ultimus?
Wraiths WR Kennedy is among the best and fastest players in the league but struggled in his matchup against Hawks CB Delacour. The Wraiths offense completed only 40% of their passes for 272 yards, and of Kennedy’s 86 yards, 31 and 30 yards came on two late-game catches. After a first quarter drop by Kennedy that helped lead to a punt, the Wraiths tried to get Kennedy going desperately. At one point in the 2nd quarter, Akelson tried three times to force-feed Kennedy the football. The result? A breakup, and incompletion, and a seven yard gain. Punt. Victory for Delacour.
Akelson struggled so much that the Offensive Player of the Game was the opposing quarterback. Akelson would connect to Kennedy on a 30-yard touchdown and later in the fourth a 31-yard catch to set up a touchdown by RB Rainey. And the Wraiths won, but not on the strength of their passing attack.
The Second Line has such a player the likes of Delacour. CB Bayley can match Kennedy on speed, toughness, strength, and agility. Bayley should make Kennedy’s day a long one, and create chances for the Second Line defense to put pressure on Akelson.
#4 here
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