06-30-2018, 12:33 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-30-2018, 12:35 PM by speculadora.)
New Talent: Write about which S8 trade will or did have the biggest impact in the playoffs.
Micah Hendrix has to be the biggest acquisition to affect the playoff outcomes, although his praises went unsung at the time of the deal. Still, Yellowknife were going up against two teams in the playoffs that had terrific players at both tight end and running back, positions against which linebacker play is crucial. Hendrix's impact was felt in both the running game and the passing game, as he compiled a playoff line of 10 tackles, 1 sack, and 6 passes defensed. Although the ten tackles mean he averaged just five in each of the Wraiths' two playoff games, I'm more interested in the sack and a rather impressive six pass breakups, four of which came in the Ultimus Championship game against New Orleans. To me, the four breakups against New Orleans indicate that Hendrix's impact was felt as he played coverage on the Second Line's dangerous duo of Ardie Save and their own trade acquisition Paul DiMirio. The two combined for 11 catches, 109 yards, and 0 touchdowns. Considering the threat those two players present, it was a job well done for Hendrix and the Wraiths.
Playoff Review: Write a short review of the playoffs and each of the matchups.
In the ASFC conference finals we saw the presumed favorites in Orange County get upended by the up and coming New Orleans Second Line. It was an amazing, closely fought battle from start to finish. In the end the difference was New Orleans' ability to put something close to a lid on the explosive Otters passing attack. Stifling the Otters best weapon presented the Second Line with the opportunity to drive down the field and kick a game winning field goal. They pulled it off with just 10 seconds on the clock and booked their trip to the finals. On the other side of the bracket, in the NSFC, we had another thriller between the Wraiths and the Hawks. After jumping out to a 21-0 lead, the Hawks simply lost their rhythm and a Yellowknife score before half gave them some momentum. They seized the momentum after halftime, outscoring the Hawks 31-3 in a dominant display that saw them reel off 24 unanswered points en route to a comeback victory. The Ultimus itself was admittedly less entertaining than the conference matchups, as the Wraiths seemed in control for most of the game. New Orleans ripped off a long kick return to open the game but the Wraiths clamped down in the red zone and forced a fourth down. New Orleans' kicker pushed the kick wide left and the Wraiths got the ball back. After briefly falling behind 3-0 in the 1st, the Wraiths drove back down the field for a touchdown and never relinquished the lead, securing the title 24-13.
Going to Disneyland!: Who was the Ultimus MVP? Give us a rundown of their celebratory trip to Disneyland.
The Ultimus MVP has to be the man who has so long been the heart and soul of this Wraiths team, Mat Akselsen. The quarterback put on a composed and efficient performance, passing for 335 yards and a touchdown to go with 32 yards on the ground. He was sacked just twice, allowing Yellowknife to stay ahead in the field position battle for most of the game. Although Akselsen's ventures in the NSFL's championship went as well as he could have hoped, his celebratory trip to Disney Land did not. In fact, he wasn't even able to make the trip. Shortly after winning the Ultimus, Akselsen was busted by Yellowknife police for his active participation and organization of a cock fighting ring. The investigation is still underway and Akselsen is unable to leave Canada for the time being. Akselsen has made little in the way of a public statement since, only claiming his own innocence. Shortly after arresting Akselsen, local police rounded up his teammate, Micah Hendrix, and Akselsen was seen leaving the police precinct with a grin on his face. Hendrix has since retired in disgrace after his involvement in the ring came to light.
Unsung Hero: Who was the unsung hero of the playoffs, convince us.
Entering this season, most thought it would be another season before the New Orleans Second Line were serious threats to knock off the Orange County Otters. However, some shrewd trades from the team's general manager put the team in a position to pose an immediate threat to an Orange County team that most believed had lost some its luster after they choked a home game away to the Colorado Yeti. Still, the captain of that New Orleans team was a player they'd had from the start - Blackford Oakes. Oakes put up a performance that, in my opinion, deserves the Defensive Player of the Year honors. Yet he might go overlooked because of Yellowknife's Boss Tweed. In the playoffs, Oakes was once again special. He secured New Orleans' only turnover in their battle against the Otters, intercepting Mike Boss. He then left it all on the field against Yellowknife, compiling 9 tackles, a sack, and a pass breakup. There is nobody who can question Oakes' impact both in the regular season and the playoffs at this point, yet he still lacks a reputation as one of the league's preeminent defensive players. Hopefully this season will get him the recognition he is so deserving of.
Micah Hendrix has to be the biggest acquisition to affect the playoff outcomes, although his praises went unsung at the time of the deal. Still, Yellowknife were going up against two teams in the playoffs that had terrific players at both tight end and running back, positions against which linebacker play is crucial. Hendrix's impact was felt in both the running game and the passing game, as he compiled a playoff line of 10 tackles, 1 sack, and 6 passes defensed. Although the ten tackles mean he averaged just five in each of the Wraiths' two playoff games, I'm more interested in the sack and a rather impressive six pass breakups, four of which came in the Ultimus Championship game against New Orleans. To me, the four breakups against New Orleans indicate that Hendrix's impact was felt as he played coverage on the Second Line's dangerous duo of Ardie Save and their own trade acquisition Paul DiMirio. The two combined for 11 catches, 109 yards, and 0 touchdowns. Considering the threat those two players present, it was a job well done for Hendrix and the Wraiths.
Playoff Review: Write a short review of the playoffs and each of the matchups.
In the ASFC conference finals we saw the presumed favorites in Orange County get upended by the up and coming New Orleans Second Line. It was an amazing, closely fought battle from start to finish. In the end the difference was New Orleans' ability to put something close to a lid on the explosive Otters passing attack. Stifling the Otters best weapon presented the Second Line with the opportunity to drive down the field and kick a game winning field goal. They pulled it off with just 10 seconds on the clock and booked their trip to the finals. On the other side of the bracket, in the NSFC, we had another thriller between the Wraiths and the Hawks. After jumping out to a 21-0 lead, the Hawks simply lost their rhythm and a Yellowknife score before half gave them some momentum. They seized the momentum after halftime, outscoring the Hawks 31-3 in a dominant display that saw them reel off 24 unanswered points en route to a comeback victory. The Ultimus itself was admittedly less entertaining than the conference matchups, as the Wraiths seemed in control for most of the game. New Orleans ripped off a long kick return to open the game but the Wraiths clamped down in the red zone and forced a fourth down. New Orleans' kicker pushed the kick wide left and the Wraiths got the ball back. After briefly falling behind 3-0 in the 1st, the Wraiths drove back down the field for a touchdown and never relinquished the lead, securing the title 24-13.
Going to Disneyland!: Who was the Ultimus MVP? Give us a rundown of their celebratory trip to Disneyland.
The Ultimus MVP has to be the man who has so long been the heart and soul of this Wraiths team, Mat Akselsen. The quarterback put on a composed and efficient performance, passing for 335 yards and a touchdown to go with 32 yards on the ground. He was sacked just twice, allowing Yellowknife to stay ahead in the field position battle for most of the game. Although Akselsen's ventures in the NSFL's championship went as well as he could have hoped, his celebratory trip to Disney Land did not. In fact, he wasn't even able to make the trip. Shortly after winning the Ultimus, Akselsen was busted by Yellowknife police for his active participation and organization of a cock fighting ring. The investigation is still underway and Akselsen is unable to leave Canada for the time being. Akselsen has made little in the way of a public statement since, only claiming his own innocence. Shortly after arresting Akselsen, local police rounded up his teammate, Micah Hendrix, and Akselsen was seen leaving the police precinct with a grin on his face. Hendrix has since retired in disgrace after his involvement in the ring came to light.
Unsung Hero: Who was the unsung hero of the playoffs, convince us.
Entering this season, most thought it would be another season before the New Orleans Second Line were serious threats to knock off the Orange County Otters. However, some shrewd trades from the team's general manager put the team in a position to pose an immediate threat to an Orange County team that most believed had lost some its luster after they choked a home game away to the Colorado Yeti. Still, the captain of that New Orleans team was a player they'd had from the start - Blackford Oakes. Oakes put up a performance that, in my opinion, deserves the Defensive Player of the Year honors. Yet he might go overlooked because of Yellowknife's Boss Tweed. In the playoffs, Oakes was once again special. He secured New Orleans' only turnover in their battle against the Otters, intercepting Mike Boss. He then left it all on the field against Yellowknife, compiling 9 tackles, a sack, and a pass breakup. There is nobody who can question Oakes' impact both in the regular season and the playoffs at this point, yet he still lacks a reputation as one of the league's preeminent defensive players. Hopefully this season will get him the recognition he is so deserving of.
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