01-14-2019, 01:25 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-19-2019, 05:29 PM by AsylumParty.)
1) IT IS OUR TIME THIS (NEXT) YEAR - Can be completed anytime
Written: Write 200 words on your team and either why they should be looked at as Ultimus champions this season, or if your team has been eliminated, next year, or the year after for those non-believers.
Come S13 I think it's safe to bet on the Luchadores. And no, I'm not insisting so solely because of the sheer consistency they've shown regarding the matter (6 straight). Rather, new GMs Payton and Ben, both Tijuana alumni, are no little leaguers when it comes to leadership and success. Both are also NOLA alumni during their rising stage from the Las Vegas disaster - not just into playoff contenders but into Ultimus winners. They both know what it takes to succeed in this league and that eye for talent will be crucial when it comes time for their revenge game against the Marshalls next year (who probably shouldn't have won this year in the first place).
Top cornerback in the DSFL, Spencer Castle, will be leaving following the upcoming NSFL draft which will no doubt hurt, but I think with Corvo Havran behind the wheel now, rather than professional sabotager Andreas Metaxis, they're poised to return for yet another Ultimini championship.
On top of everything, I think with two new GMs coming in, regardless of who they are, it compels a team to put in that much more effort when it comes to testing, updating, spending points intelligently, and so forth. I for one know that if I had to follow up two legendary GMs I would be working double time.
3) PRE-GAME or...POST-GAME - Can be completed before or after based on choice.
The SFC conference game hosted by the Tijuana Luchadores was an absolute let down. Not because I'm biased (I definitely am), but because the potential of this Tijuana Luchadores' defense was just entirely absent. Not necessarily in the realm of pass defense. In fact, only allowing a total of 13 points isn't that bad overall, but San Antonio's running game had no problems carving out holes for Tyler Swift to eat yards one run after another. With a quarterback like Andreas Metaxas who needs as many opportunities as possible to score, you absolutely cannot count on points when you can't get the Marshall's off the field.
Speaking of getting their offense off the field, you know what that means right? Their defense had all day to rest up on the benches to perform against one of the least effective offenses in the league. I'll take that all day if I'm the Marshalls. And it really was reflected by the scoreboard - the final score being 13-7, in favor of, in my opinion, the worse team. But I suppose that's what it's all about isn't it? Showing up week in week out and playing consistent football. Perhaps if you can't count on even your league best defense to do that you shouldn't be in the playoffs.
5) ENEMIES HAPPEN - Can be completed anytime.
Written: Not everyone loves each other, write 200 words on an opposing player or player in this year's Ultimus playoffs about how they will struggle, why do you want them to lose? (Don't be too mean).
There's been talk, as there always has been, and there always will be, about the draft long before the time arrives. Most coaches and agents like to tell their players not to pay attention, but really, curiosity kills the cat nine times out of ten. In Spencer Castle's case, he's a proud guy and sometimes it gets to him, especially so when the media gets ahold of a story that lights a fire underneath that gasoline. Specifically, in this case, I'm referring to the widespread notion that cornerback Johny Snuggles not be a Baltimore lock in the second round, he could very well propel himself to the top of the first round. That's a money spot for Castle, and he knows what he wants to spend that first overall pick bonus on.
Not to get too far off topic, after spending a bit of time with him off the field I've come to learn that he's hoping to see Snuggles fall down the draft board after (hopefully) under-performing in the Ultimini game.
Now to get realistic, do I feel like this could happen? Absolutely it could, any given sunday, right, but the likelihood isn't there for me. Snuggles has been an above average defensive back all year long, very consistent, and heading into the Ultimini he's got a great offense at his back to let him rest up as they extend drives. Not to mention the great coaching staff and GMs at his back, I just don't see a quarterback like Wozy who has been incredibly average this year embarrassing a corner like Snuggles out of his 1st overall slot, should the Wraiths decide that's their man.
WRITTEN/PODCAST OPTIONS:
Unsung Hero:Who was the unsung hero of the playoffs, convince us. (Can be completed after the Ultimus game)
While he wasn't and still isn't necessarily unsung, I feel this guy is getting far less credit than he deserves. Possibly even from me. Earlier I blamed the Tijuana defense, specifically their interior line, for not stepping up to the plate in the conference finals vs Tyler Swift, self proclaimed number one fan of Taylor Swift. I think anyone that watched that game knows exactly what I'm talking about, but for those living under a rock, let us review the box score.
First thing I notice is that Metaxas, the not so great quarterback of the Luchadores, played...not too bad. At least, not as bad as he has the potential to perform. He finished with a qb rating of 90 and 1 td to no interceptions. Opposing quarterback Wozy, however, was handily shutdown by the Lucha's stout passing defense. He threw for no touchdowns and an interception, ending the day with a 48.8 qb rating. Where San Antonio REALLY shined was their running game, as I mentioned. Not just Bayley either, but he was their leading rusher for the day with 125 yards coming on 23 attempts for a stellar 5.3 yards per carry. Boija, the backup, actually had a slightly higher ypc at 5.5, however a lower total at only 119 yards. No matter how you look at it though, two things happened: one, the Lucha run D snoozed their alarm clocks, two, the Marshall's RBBC showed up in full force that day. I have full confidence Bayley propelled them to a victory and to the Ultimini.
Written: Write 200 words on your team and either why they should be looked at as Ultimus champions this season, or if your team has been eliminated, next year, or the year after for those non-believers.
Come S13 I think it's safe to bet on the Luchadores. And no, I'm not insisting so solely because of the sheer consistency they've shown regarding the matter (6 straight). Rather, new GMs Payton and Ben, both Tijuana alumni, are no little leaguers when it comes to leadership and success. Both are also NOLA alumni during their rising stage from the Las Vegas disaster - not just into playoff contenders but into Ultimus winners. They both know what it takes to succeed in this league and that eye for talent will be crucial when it comes time for their revenge game against the Marshalls next year (who probably shouldn't have won this year in the first place).
Top cornerback in the DSFL, Spencer Castle, will be leaving following the upcoming NSFL draft which will no doubt hurt, but I think with Corvo Havran behind the wheel now, rather than professional sabotager Andreas Metaxis, they're poised to return for yet another Ultimini championship.
On top of everything, I think with two new GMs coming in, regardless of who they are, it compels a team to put in that much more effort when it comes to testing, updating, spending points intelligently, and so forth. I for one know that if I had to follow up two legendary GMs I would be working double time.
3) PRE-GAME or...POST-GAME - Can be completed before or after based on choice.
The SFC conference game hosted by the Tijuana Luchadores was an absolute let down. Not because I'm biased (I definitely am), but because the potential of this Tijuana Luchadores' defense was just entirely absent. Not necessarily in the realm of pass defense. In fact, only allowing a total of 13 points isn't that bad overall, but San Antonio's running game had no problems carving out holes for Tyler Swift to eat yards one run after another. With a quarterback like Andreas Metaxas who needs as many opportunities as possible to score, you absolutely cannot count on points when you can't get the Marshall's off the field.
Speaking of getting their offense off the field, you know what that means right? Their defense had all day to rest up on the benches to perform against one of the least effective offenses in the league. I'll take that all day if I'm the Marshalls. And it really was reflected by the scoreboard - the final score being 13-7, in favor of, in my opinion, the worse team. But I suppose that's what it's all about isn't it? Showing up week in week out and playing consistent football. Perhaps if you can't count on even your league best defense to do that you shouldn't be in the playoffs.
5) ENEMIES HAPPEN - Can be completed anytime.
Written: Not everyone loves each other, write 200 words on an opposing player or player in this year's Ultimus playoffs about how they will struggle, why do you want them to lose? (Don't be too mean).
There's been talk, as there always has been, and there always will be, about the draft long before the time arrives. Most coaches and agents like to tell their players not to pay attention, but really, curiosity kills the cat nine times out of ten. In Spencer Castle's case, he's a proud guy and sometimes it gets to him, especially so when the media gets ahold of a story that lights a fire underneath that gasoline. Specifically, in this case, I'm referring to the widespread notion that cornerback Johny Snuggles not be a Baltimore lock in the second round, he could very well propel himself to the top of the first round. That's a money spot for Castle, and he knows what he wants to spend that first overall pick bonus on.
Not to get too far off topic, after spending a bit of time with him off the field I've come to learn that he's hoping to see Snuggles fall down the draft board after (hopefully) under-performing in the Ultimini game.
Now to get realistic, do I feel like this could happen? Absolutely it could, any given sunday, right, but the likelihood isn't there for me. Snuggles has been an above average defensive back all year long, very consistent, and heading into the Ultimini he's got a great offense at his back to let him rest up as they extend drives. Not to mention the great coaching staff and GMs at his back, I just don't see a quarterback like Wozy who has been incredibly average this year embarrassing a corner like Snuggles out of his 1st overall slot, should the Wraiths decide that's their man.
WRITTEN/PODCAST OPTIONS:
Unsung Hero:Who was the unsung hero of the playoffs, convince us. (Can be completed after the Ultimus game)
While he wasn't and still isn't necessarily unsung, I feel this guy is getting far less credit than he deserves. Possibly even from me. Earlier I blamed the Tijuana defense, specifically their interior line, for not stepping up to the plate in the conference finals vs Tyler Swift, self proclaimed number one fan of Taylor Swift. I think anyone that watched that game knows exactly what I'm talking about, but for those living under a rock, let us review the box score.
First thing I notice is that Metaxas, the not so great quarterback of the Luchadores, played...not too bad. At least, not as bad as he has the potential to perform. He finished with a qb rating of 90 and 1 td to no interceptions. Opposing quarterback Wozy, however, was handily shutdown by the Lucha's stout passing defense. He threw for no touchdowns and an interception, ending the day with a 48.8 qb rating. Where San Antonio REALLY shined was their running game, as I mentioned. Not just Bayley either, but he was their leading rusher for the day with 125 yards coming on 23 attempts for a stellar 5.3 yards per carry. Boija, the backup, actually had a slightly higher ypc at 5.5, however a lower total at only 119 yards. No matter how you look at it though, two things happened: one, the Lucha run D snoozed their alarm clocks, two, the Marshall's RBBC showed up in full force that day. I have full confidence Bayley propelled them to a victory and to the Ultimini.
