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)
The North Conference title for the Developmental Simulation Football League came down to a meeting between the Norfolk Seawolves and the Portland Pythons. The Seawolves have been a surprisingly strong team throughout the season, unexpectedly making the playoffs over the Kansas City Coyotes. However, they were on the verge of the improbable, carrying an 18-13 lead in the fourth quarter. Just 4:34 away from a trip to the Ultimini, Norfolk needed a defensive stop to take the conference title. Then, Joliet L. Christ showed up.
The fourth overall pick by the San Jose Sabercats in the Season 10 NSFL Draft, Christ put the Pythons on his back on a game-winning, eight-play, 87-yard drive. Christ went five-for-five passing on the drive, including the decisive six-yard touchdown pass to Taylor Peterson. Better yet, Christ perfectly managed the clock, leaving the Seawolves just 19 seconds to respond. Norfolk was unable to do so, as Damien Arnold picked off Buzz Swaggerty on the final play of the game.
Not only will this moment likely be the most memorable we see in either the NSFL or DSFL playoffs, it will be etched into the DSFL history books as one of the most clutch drives in a high-pressure situation. On that day, Joliet Christ saved Portland.
Playoff Review: Write a short review of the playoffs and each of the matchups. Must be completed after the Championship Game
The “chalk” prevailed in the NSFL conference championships, allowing the two best teams in the league during the regular season to meet for Ultimus Bowl X. The NSFC Championship game was a shootout between the Baltimore Hawks and the Colorado Yeti, meeting for the second straight season in that contest. Much like last season, Baltimore prevailed in an offensive shootout, taking a 37-28 victory. Avon Blocksdale led the way for the Hawks, passing for two touchdowns and rushing for another in the contest.
In the ASFC Championship, the Orange County Otters made their annual appearance in the playoffs, facing the New Orleans Second Line for the third straight season. Orange County and New Orleans experienced a much more defensive struggle, with the Second Line taking a 10-3 win. The Otters led 3-0 at halftime, but New Orleans tallied a Peg Leg field goal and a Borkus Maximus touchdown pass to Darren Smallwood in the second half for the win.
Finally, the Ultimus Bowl saw Baltimore and New Orleans go head-to-head. New Orleans led at halftime, 17-16, as the first half proved to be an offensive showcase. The defenses stepped up in the second half, and so did Baltimore as a team. With a Blocksdale touchdown to Trey Willie and a pair of field goals, Baltimore claimed a 29-23 triumph for their first Ultimus Bowl title.
Championship Game Recap: Do a recap of the best play from the championship game. Must be completed after the Championship Game
Whether or not it was the “best” play is up for discussion. If we base solely on outcome, then it might have actually been the worst play of Ultimus Bowl X. But with the game and a chance at history on the line, sometimes you have to think outside the box. Sometimes you have to take a chance instead of being conservative. That is exactly what the New Orleans Second Line did on what was inarguably the most pivotal play of the Season 10 championship game.
New Orleans trailed 29-23 late in the game after forcing a Baltimore punt with 4:56 remaining. A 21-yard rush by Borkus Maximus III nearly ended in disaster, but the Second Line quarterback’s fumble was recovered by New Orleans. Now in Baltimore territory, the Second Line hoped to move downfield towards the endzone. However, their momentum faltered leading to a 4th and 11.
Rather than looking for a passing route beyond the sticks, New Orleans hoped to catch the Hawks sleeping with a handoff to Darren Smallwood. Veteran Clifford Rove sniffed out the play and tackled Smallwood after a gain of six yards, forcing the turnover on downs.
Should New Orleans have opted to pass the ball instead? Or was this a great play call met by better defense? That will long be the debate of the title game to end the NSFL’s tenth season.
SHL PT for one task
The North Conference title for the Developmental Simulation Football League came down to a meeting between the Norfolk Seawolves and the Portland Pythons. The Seawolves have been a surprisingly strong team throughout the season, unexpectedly making the playoffs over the Kansas City Coyotes. However, they were on the verge of the improbable, carrying an 18-13 lead in the fourth quarter. Just 4:34 away from a trip to the Ultimini, Norfolk needed a defensive stop to take the conference title. Then, Joliet L. Christ showed up.
The fourth overall pick by the San Jose Sabercats in the Season 10 NSFL Draft, Christ put the Pythons on his back on a game-winning, eight-play, 87-yard drive. Christ went five-for-five passing on the drive, including the decisive six-yard touchdown pass to Taylor Peterson. Better yet, Christ perfectly managed the clock, leaving the Seawolves just 19 seconds to respond. Norfolk was unable to do so, as Damien Arnold picked off Buzz Swaggerty on the final play of the game.
Not only will this moment likely be the most memorable we see in either the NSFL or DSFL playoffs, it will be etched into the DSFL history books as one of the most clutch drives in a high-pressure situation. On that day, Joliet Christ saved Portland.
Playoff Review: Write a short review of the playoffs and each of the matchups. Must be completed after the Championship Game
The “chalk” prevailed in the NSFL conference championships, allowing the two best teams in the league during the regular season to meet for Ultimus Bowl X. The NSFC Championship game was a shootout between the Baltimore Hawks and the Colorado Yeti, meeting for the second straight season in that contest. Much like last season, Baltimore prevailed in an offensive shootout, taking a 37-28 victory. Avon Blocksdale led the way for the Hawks, passing for two touchdowns and rushing for another in the contest.
In the ASFC Championship, the Orange County Otters made their annual appearance in the playoffs, facing the New Orleans Second Line for the third straight season. Orange County and New Orleans experienced a much more defensive struggle, with the Second Line taking a 10-3 win. The Otters led 3-0 at halftime, but New Orleans tallied a Peg Leg field goal and a Borkus Maximus touchdown pass to Darren Smallwood in the second half for the win.
Finally, the Ultimus Bowl saw Baltimore and New Orleans go head-to-head. New Orleans led at halftime, 17-16, as the first half proved to be an offensive showcase. The defenses stepped up in the second half, and so did Baltimore as a team. With a Blocksdale touchdown to Trey Willie and a pair of field goals, Baltimore claimed a 29-23 triumph for their first Ultimus Bowl title.
Championship Game Recap: Do a recap of the best play from the championship game. Must be completed after the Championship Game
Whether or not it was the “best” play is up for discussion. If we base solely on outcome, then it might have actually been the worst play of Ultimus Bowl X. But with the game and a chance at history on the line, sometimes you have to think outside the box. Sometimes you have to take a chance instead of being conservative. That is exactly what the New Orleans Second Line did on what was inarguably the most pivotal play of the Season 10 championship game.
New Orleans trailed 29-23 late in the game after forcing a Baltimore punt with 4:56 remaining. A 21-yard rush by Borkus Maximus III nearly ended in disaster, but the Second Line quarterback’s fumble was recovered by New Orleans. Now in Baltimore territory, the Second Line hoped to move downfield towards the endzone. However, their momentum faltered leading to a 4th and 11.
Rather than looking for a passing route beyond the sticks, New Orleans hoped to catch the Hawks sleeping with a handoff to Darren Smallwood. Veteran Clifford Rove sniffed out the play and tackled Smallwood after a gain of six yards, forcing the turnover on downs.
Should New Orleans have opted to pass the ball instead? Or was this a great play call met by better defense? That will long be the debate of the title game to end the NSFL’s tenth season.
SHL PT for one task
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