Written Points
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
I know this is supposed to just be one series but I think the Playoff MVP overall should be Borkus Maximus III, quarterback for the New Orleans Second Line. He did everything you could ask of him the entire post season. He went 24 out of 43 for 344 yards with four touchdowns and, most importantly, no interceptions in game one against the Orange County Otters then he followed that up with another 372 yard game with two touchdowns and again, no interceptions. I think when you look at this post season, one of the biggest difference makers could be how well Maximus took care of the ball.
In Game 1 against the Otters, he had all four of his touchdowns in the first three quarters, putting the game all but out of reach with less than two minutes to go in the third when he gave the Second Line a 36-14 lead. Then, in Game 2, when the Second Line was down 24-19, he drove them down the field for 18 unanswered points including a 10 yard pass to Dustin Evans to give them a 34-24 lead with under six to go. That was all she wrote as Iyah Blewitt tacked on an extra three just a couple minutes later and the final score was 37-24.
Playoff Review: Write a short review of the playoffs and each of the matchups. Must be completed after the Championship Game
In the NSFC championship game, we had the 8-6 Yeti travel to Baltimore to take on the 11-3 Hawks. Now, with those records, you’d think this might be a cakewalk for Baltimore. Au contraire, mon ami. This game would be anything but. Colorado came out with a quick 14 points before Blocksdale and Browning got Baltimore on the board. There was a lot of back and forth. 14-14, 21-14, 21-21, 21-28, 28-28. This brings us to the three minutes remaining in the third when Baltimore takes a 35-28 lead on a 10 yard Trey Willie catch and run. Baltimore forced a safety to give them a 37-28 lead and that was essentially all she wrote as they went on to win 40-34.
The ASFC championship game was the 9-5 Orange County Otters against the 12-2, and heavily favored, New Orleans Second Line. The final score for this game might as well have been 39-14 as the O.C. Otters scored a touchdown to make it 21-39 late in the 4th when the game was already out of hand. NOLA took a 16-0 lead through one and a half quarters and really never looked back. Borkus Maximus III played a very strong game and continued that play into the title game. Your final here was 39-21 NOLA despite the Otters’ best efforts.
That Magic Moment: Pick one moment from a playoff game and describe what made it so amazing to watch. (Must be completed after the game you write about)
For this Magic Moment, we have to go to the DSFL playoffs. The magic moment I’m referring to, of course, is the 72 yard run Elijah Lagerfield pulled off against the Kansas City Coyotes in the NFL title game. We saw the 8-6 Pythons travel to K.C. to take on the 9-5 Coyotes in a game that proved to be as advertised. About a third of the way through the third quarter, Joliet L. Christ took the snap, took a one step drop, and pitched the ball out to Lagerfield. He made one man miss in the backfield before cutting up field and turning on the burners from there. This play was, without a doubt, the most exciting play of the entire playoffs. Not only that, but it gave Portland a little breathing room increasing their lead from six to 13 in no time flat.
A lot of the talk surrounding this Portland offense was focused on D’Pez Poopsie, their rookie running back, but Lagerfield showed he still has what it takes to turn the tide of a game with just one play. With Poopsie presumably being called up to the NSFL next season, the one-two punch of Lagerfield and Summer should be an exciting pair to watch.
Sit-down with a star:Interview a player from a team that is not your own that is in the playoffs. You must ask them four questions and at least three must relate to the league in some way. YOU MUST POST THE QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS FOR CREDIT. (Can be completed at any point)
I interviewed Vincent Sharpei, now retired LB for the New Orleans Second Line (Muford).
Q: You're going into the title game with the best record in the NSFL, what will be the key to continuing that success against Baltimore for the Ultimus?
A: Honestly, the biggest key would be nothing other than just keep playing our game. It's worked this far, and there would be no reason to stray from what has continued to work repeatedly for us over this season. We fell short last year, but this time around it might just be different.
Q: What do you think is NOLA's biggest strength and what is Baltimore's?
A: NOLA's biggest strength by far, this season, has been the defense. We have been so dominant on that side of the ball, day in and day out the whole of us come to work and just make sure we are grinding every day. We don't quit, and want to strive and push each other to be the best that we can be. Baltimore's has to be the QB / RB Duo of Blocksdale(sp?) and Taylor. Those two guys are workhorses and have done everything in their power on the offensive side of the ball.
Q: With this being your final season in the NSFL, what is next for Sharpei?
A: What is next... that's a hard one, I haven't really thought about it. I have been playing football for so long, that I never really anticipated what to do next. I probably will spend a lot of time with family and just get my bearings down on what will happen.
Q: And lastly, if you don't closeout this season with an Ultimus, will you regret your decision to retire and miss out on another chance?
A: If I don't close this season out with an ultimus, I don't think I'll regret it. It will suck, yeah, of course, but it's going to be nice to finally sit back and relax. Not kill myself everyday on the field, which by the way i love, but its just that time.
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
I know this is supposed to just be one series but I think the Playoff MVP overall should be Borkus Maximus III, quarterback for the New Orleans Second Line. He did everything you could ask of him the entire post season. He went 24 out of 43 for 344 yards with four touchdowns and, most importantly, no interceptions in game one against the Orange County Otters then he followed that up with another 372 yard game with two touchdowns and again, no interceptions. I think when you look at this post season, one of the biggest difference makers could be how well Maximus took care of the ball.
In Game 1 against the Otters, he had all four of his touchdowns in the first three quarters, putting the game all but out of reach with less than two minutes to go in the third when he gave the Second Line a 36-14 lead. Then, in Game 2, when the Second Line was down 24-19, he drove them down the field for 18 unanswered points including a 10 yard pass to Dustin Evans to give them a 34-24 lead with under six to go. That was all she wrote as Iyah Blewitt tacked on an extra three just a couple minutes later and the final score was 37-24.
Playoff Review: Write a short review of the playoffs and each of the matchups. Must be completed after the Championship Game
In the NSFC championship game, we had the 8-6 Yeti travel to Baltimore to take on the 11-3 Hawks. Now, with those records, you’d think this might be a cakewalk for Baltimore. Au contraire, mon ami. This game would be anything but. Colorado came out with a quick 14 points before Blocksdale and Browning got Baltimore on the board. There was a lot of back and forth. 14-14, 21-14, 21-21, 21-28, 28-28. This brings us to the three minutes remaining in the third when Baltimore takes a 35-28 lead on a 10 yard Trey Willie catch and run. Baltimore forced a safety to give them a 37-28 lead and that was essentially all she wrote as they went on to win 40-34.
The ASFC championship game was the 9-5 Orange County Otters against the 12-2, and heavily favored, New Orleans Second Line. The final score for this game might as well have been 39-14 as the O.C. Otters scored a touchdown to make it 21-39 late in the 4th when the game was already out of hand. NOLA took a 16-0 lead through one and a half quarters and really never looked back. Borkus Maximus III played a very strong game and continued that play into the title game. Your final here was 39-21 NOLA despite the Otters’ best efforts.
That Magic Moment: Pick one moment from a playoff game and describe what made it so amazing to watch. (Must be completed after the game you write about)
For this Magic Moment, we have to go to the DSFL playoffs. The magic moment I’m referring to, of course, is the 72 yard run Elijah Lagerfield pulled off against the Kansas City Coyotes in the NFL title game. We saw the 8-6 Pythons travel to K.C. to take on the 9-5 Coyotes in a game that proved to be as advertised. About a third of the way through the third quarter, Joliet L. Christ took the snap, took a one step drop, and pitched the ball out to Lagerfield. He made one man miss in the backfield before cutting up field and turning on the burners from there. This play was, without a doubt, the most exciting play of the entire playoffs. Not only that, but it gave Portland a little breathing room increasing their lead from six to 13 in no time flat.
A lot of the talk surrounding this Portland offense was focused on D’Pez Poopsie, their rookie running back, but Lagerfield showed he still has what it takes to turn the tide of a game with just one play. With Poopsie presumably being called up to the NSFL next season, the one-two punch of Lagerfield and Summer should be an exciting pair to watch.
Sit-down with a star:Interview a player from a team that is not your own that is in the playoffs. You must ask them four questions and at least three must relate to the league in some way. YOU MUST POST THE QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS FOR CREDIT. (Can be completed at any point)
I interviewed Vincent Sharpei, now retired LB for the New Orleans Second Line (Muford).
Q: You're going into the title game with the best record in the NSFL, what will be the key to continuing that success against Baltimore for the Ultimus?
A: Honestly, the biggest key would be nothing other than just keep playing our game. It's worked this far, and there would be no reason to stray from what has continued to work repeatedly for us over this season. We fell short last year, but this time around it might just be different.
Q: What do you think is NOLA's biggest strength and what is Baltimore's?
A: NOLA's biggest strength by far, this season, has been the defense. We have been so dominant on that side of the ball, day in and day out the whole of us come to work and just make sure we are grinding every day. We don't quit, and want to strive and push each other to be the best that we can be. Baltimore's has to be the QB / RB Duo of Blocksdale(sp?) and Taylor. Those two guys are workhorses and have done everything in their power on the offensive side of the ball.
Q: With this being your final season in the NSFL, what is next for Sharpei?
A: What is next... that's a hard one, I haven't really thought about it. I have been playing football for so long, that I never really anticipated what to do next. I probably will spend a lot of time with family and just get my bearings down on what will happen.
Q: And lastly, if you don't closeout this season with an Ultimus, will you regret your decision to retire and miss out on another chance?
A: If I don't close this season out with an ultimus, I don't think I'll regret it. It will suck, yeah, of course, but it's going to be nice to finally sit back and relax. Not kill myself everyday on the field, which by the way i love, but its just that time.
