As far as the regular season goes, The New Orleans Second Line have blown it out of the park. They had by far the best defense, in points allowed, and scored 57 more points than the next-most prolific offense. They lost only two games and won all of the rest. Compared to last season, it's been a great improvement.
However, the regular season isn't the point of concern for NOLA. Regular season success is expected. You don't make it all the way to the Ultimus and then expect a pat on the back for being good in the next regular season.
No, success begins and ends in the playoffs. When the Second Line face off with the Orange County Otters, it will be them versus total disappointment. An early exit will be nothing short of embarrassment.
The Ultimus will be where this team's legacy can be forged. Only if they make it there can Borkus Maximus III prove this regular season isn't meaningless, can Darren Smallwood prove he's not a playoff disappointment, can this stifling defense prove that they do anything but pick on the lowly San Jose Sabercats and Arizona Outlaws.
There's no meeting expectations until you meet your challenges.
However, the regular season isn't the point of concern for NOLA. Regular season success is expected. You don't make it all the way to the Ultimus and then expect a pat on the back for being good in the next regular season.
No, success begins and ends in the playoffs. When the Second Line face off with the Orange County Otters, it will be them versus total disappointment. An early exit will be nothing short of embarrassment.
The Ultimus will be where this team's legacy can be forged. Only if they make it there can Borkus Maximus III prove this regular season isn't meaningless, can Darren Smallwood prove he's not a playoff disappointment, can this stifling defense prove that they do anything but pick on the lowly San Jose Sabercats and Arizona Outlaws.
There's no meeting expectations until you meet your challenges.
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