1) IT IS OUR TIME (NEXT) YEAR
This season, the Tijuana Luchadores fell short of reaching the DSFL Ultimus finals for the first time since season 6. They had a strong season going in to the playoffs, having won their division. However, they fell to rival San Antonio Marshalls in the SFL Conference Finals, 13 to 7. This leads the team with a bitter taste in their mouths heading into the upcoming off season. In addition, this offseason is bringing about a lot of changes for the Luchadores. Both nunccoepi and iseedoug are stepping down after a long reign of strong leadership. They are being replaced by Payton and Ben, who both bleed black and red. Our team looks forward to the direction that they are leading our team into the future.
The Tijuana Luchadores have a strong chance to repeat as next years conference champions and head towards an Ultimus championship. Our roster is built for the playoffs and we will have some of our star players back when send down lists are entered. Additionally, we have a strong system in place to continue our success. Our team is built on a strong run game and defense, and a few changes to the roster and solid scouting by our new GMs will set us up for long term success.
2) SPOTLIGHT ON THE YOUTH
There is a new weapon this year on the Tijuana Luchadores this season entering the Ultimus Week. That weapon is Nate Swift, the rookie wide receiver out of the University of Nebraska. This former Cornhusker has a great career ahead of him and looks to begin with a standout performance in this years DSFL Ultimus. Swift is the complete package. Although known mostly as a smooth route runner, Swift has the speed and the hands to be involved in any situation. He is a matchup nightmare.
Swift was an undrafted free agent this season, joining the Luchadores after the preseason had already been completed. It took him a few weeks to get into the playbook and develop chemistry with the Luchadores star QB, Andreas Metaxas. Tijuana had been looking for a threat to go along with starting wide out, Roger Batoff. Swift will prevent opposing defenses from being able to shift their coverage and take away Batoff. This will open up the offence and help create explosive plays. Look for Swift to be a rising star in this league, and he plans on using the Ultimus to break out in preparation for next season’s NSFL draft. Whoever picks him up will be getting a future game changer in this league.
3) POST-GAME
The Tijuana Luchadores (9-5) took on the San Antonio Marshalls (5-9) in the season 12 SFC conference championships. The Luchadores entered the contest as heavy favorites, having made the DSFL Ultimus every season since season 6. In their four contests earlier in the season, Lucha had defeated the Marshalls 3 times, with their only loss being a road loss in the second to last game of the season. However, it was not to be, with the Marshalls upsetting Tijuana 13-7.
This low scoring contest started off slowly. The Marshalls managed a field goal on their second drive but Lucha answered with a 77-yard touchdown drive capped off with a 16-yard reception from leading receiver Roger Batoff. That turned out to be the only score of the game for Tijuana. The Marshalls eventually responded with another field goal and a touchdown in the third quarter, which was enough for the victory. The Luchadores could only blame themselves for the defeat. They couldn’t capitalize on a third quarter turnover, and they missed two field goals. Both were lengthened by a penalty and a sack shortly before the attempts. Their offence was held to under 300 total yards in the matchup. The Marshalls will move on to face Kansas City in the DSFL Ultimus and Lucha must wait till next year to return to the finals.
5) ENEMIES HAPPEN
Johnny Snuggles is going to struggle in the DSFL Ultimus Playoffs. Especially if he faces off against Nate Swift. Snuggles doesn’t have the technique to handle such an accomplished route runner, with the speed and the hands to leave him in the dust. Additionally, Snuggles struggles (see what I did there) with both man and zone coverage. I’m not even sure if he knows the defensive playbook. He is looking so far forward into the upcoming NSFL draft that he isn’t even aware of what is going on in the DSFL this season. Talk about a guy who is the opposite of a team player. In contrast, Nate Swift is so happy to be in the DSFL right now that he is giving his all every game. Once in the NSFL, he will do the same.
There are a lot of reasons why I want Johnny Snuggles to go down in the playoffs. First off, he hates puppies. He absolutely hates them. I once showed him a puppy and asked him to pet it and he tried to punt that dog. Good thing he has such weak legs, because the puppy wasn’t even hurt, but it made me sad. Plus, a little kid was watching and when she started to cry he stole her lollipop. What a terrible person.
This season, the Tijuana Luchadores fell short of reaching the DSFL Ultimus finals for the first time since season 6. They had a strong season going in to the playoffs, having won their division. However, they fell to rival San Antonio Marshalls in the SFL Conference Finals, 13 to 7. This leads the team with a bitter taste in their mouths heading into the upcoming off season. In addition, this offseason is bringing about a lot of changes for the Luchadores. Both nunccoepi and iseedoug are stepping down after a long reign of strong leadership. They are being replaced by Payton and Ben, who both bleed black and red. Our team looks forward to the direction that they are leading our team into the future.
The Tijuana Luchadores have a strong chance to repeat as next years conference champions and head towards an Ultimus championship. Our roster is built for the playoffs and we will have some of our star players back when send down lists are entered. Additionally, we have a strong system in place to continue our success. Our team is built on a strong run game and defense, and a few changes to the roster and solid scouting by our new GMs will set us up for long term success.
2) SPOTLIGHT ON THE YOUTH
There is a new weapon this year on the Tijuana Luchadores this season entering the Ultimus Week. That weapon is Nate Swift, the rookie wide receiver out of the University of Nebraska. This former Cornhusker has a great career ahead of him and looks to begin with a standout performance in this years DSFL Ultimus. Swift is the complete package. Although known mostly as a smooth route runner, Swift has the speed and the hands to be involved in any situation. He is a matchup nightmare.
Swift was an undrafted free agent this season, joining the Luchadores after the preseason had already been completed. It took him a few weeks to get into the playbook and develop chemistry with the Luchadores star QB, Andreas Metaxas. Tijuana had been looking for a threat to go along with starting wide out, Roger Batoff. Swift will prevent opposing defenses from being able to shift their coverage and take away Batoff. This will open up the offence and help create explosive plays. Look for Swift to be a rising star in this league, and he plans on using the Ultimus to break out in preparation for next season’s NSFL draft. Whoever picks him up will be getting a future game changer in this league.
3) POST-GAME
The Tijuana Luchadores (9-5) took on the San Antonio Marshalls (5-9) in the season 12 SFC conference championships. The Luchadores entered the contest as heavy favorites, having made the DSFL Ultimus every season since season 6. In their four contests earlier in the season, Lucha had defeated the Marshalls 3 times, with their only loss being a road loss in the second to last game of the season. However, it was not to be, with the Marshalls upsetting Tijuana 13-7.
This low scoring contest started off slowly. The Marshalls managed a field goal on their second drive but Lucha answered with a 77-yard touchdown drive capped off with a 16-yard reception from leading receiver Roger Batoff. That turned out to be the only score of the game for Tijuana. The Marshalls eventually responded with another field goal and a touchdown in the third quarter, which was enough for the victory. The Luchadores could only blame themselves for the defeat. They couldn’t capitalize on a third quarter turnover, and they missed two field goals. Both were lengthened by a penalty and a sack shortly before the attempts. Their offence was held to under 300 total yards in the matchup. The Marshalls will move on to face Kansas City in the DSFL Ultimus and Lucha must wait till next year to return to the finals.
5) ENEMIES HAPPEN
Johnny Snuggles is going to struggle in the DSFL Ultimus Playoffs. Especially if he faces off against Nate Swift. Snuggles doesn’t have the technique to handle such an accomplished route runner, with the speed and the hands to leave him in the dust. Additionally, Snuggles struggles (see what I did there) with both man and zone coverage. I’m not even sure if he knows the defensive playbook. He is looking so far forward into the upcoming NSFL draft that he isn’t even aware of what is going on in the DSFL this season. Talk about a guy who is the opposite of a team player. In contrast, Nate Swift is so happy to be in the DSFL right now that he is giving his all every game. Once in the NSFL, he will do the same.
There are a lot of reasons why I want Johnny Snuggles to go down in the playoffs. First off, he hates puppies. He absolutely hates them. I once showed him a puppy and asked him to pet it and he tried to punt that dog. Good thing he has such weak legs, because the puppy wasn’t even hurt, but it made me sad. Plus, a little kid was watching and when she started to cry he stole her lollipop. What a terrible person.
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