1) IT IS OUR TIME THIS (NEXT) YEAR
As a member of the Arizona Outlaws I have to agree with the consensus of the league and say we're in store for a rebuild over the next few seasons. S13 had us as a darkhorse to compete for the Ultimus, but sadly we failed to crack the postseason this season. Next season will be an even longer shot for playoff seeding, let alone success, as we turn our focus to the young and upcoming talent and say farewell to several long time greats. It's a passing of the torch and while the team will struggle for a few seasons it's only a matter of time before they return to the form the league once saw where Arizona was a contending team season after season. Opting to build through the draft and hopefully snag some young FA's looking to make a name for themselves, the Outlaws could challenge for the Ultimus as soon as S16. There are already a few young players bursting with potential on the roster including Lucius Kaine, Raymond Vans, Arbin Asipi, Andrew Reese and Alex Selich, the last four of which should make a formidable defense for seasons to come. They also possess a number of draft picks in the upcoming Entry Draft which is believed to be a deep one. If their scouting goes well and they land some more darling to add to their young core you could be looking at a scary Outlaws squad in a few seasons.
2) SPOTLIGHT ON THE YOUTH
There is a long list of names S10 or newer that able to break a game wide open, but none have been quite as effective as S11 selection, Neo Donaldson. The kicker/punter for the San Jose Sabercats has been nothing short of brilliant since entering the league is S12, and built upon that resume in S13 finishing the season with 125 points, 2nd overall in the league. In his first season he managed to crack the pro bowl roster and made strong case again in S13. Last season Neo and the Sabercats failed to deliver in the post-season after a strong regular season performance. After yet another fantastic regular season that saw them go 12-2 and dominate the entire league they are eager to prove they are more than just regular season studs. Neo will play a huge part in doing so, as the Sabercats rely on his significantly for point production. If he can remain consistent like he has done through two years of regular season play you'd be hard pressed to bet against the Sabercats in their upcoming matchup against the Orange County Otters. While they are the favorites to win, the Otters are the reigning champs and have no shortage of experience when it comes to elimination football. Neo Donaldson is young, but has proven to be a gamechanger when called upon. It should be an exciting matchup.
3) PRE-GAME or...POST-GAME
In the conference final matchups we had 4 quality teams going at it to see which 2 would advance to the finals, but I think most people had their attention fixated on the ASFC game between the Orange County Otters and the the San Jose Sabercats. With a S13 record of 9-5 and the coming in as the reigning champion you'd have to think the Otters were the favorite to win this one, but it was actually the Sabercats who finished the regular season with a sparkling 12-2 record that were believed to likely win the big matchup. With 419 points for to the Otters 363, and 276 points against to the Otters 329 they entered this one with the superior offense and defense. As we would soon find out though, experience goes a long way in the playoffs. The Sabercats jumped out to an early lead with a touchdown from Oles, but Ricky Adams and the Otters would answer with a touchdown of their own to start the 2nd quarter. San Jose would regain their 1 score lead off a 5 yard run from Jerrod Canton, but Sunnycursed would respond with a touchdown to end the quarter with a score of 14-14. Orange County would knock down a pair of field goals in the 3rd quarter to put them ahead 20-14 to enter the 4th and final quarter, but Orosz and the Sabercats would erase that lead early in the final frame with a touchdown to regain the lead 21-20. With 10 minutes remaining the quarter the Otters experience would shine as Ricky Adams would score his second touchdown of the game to put the Otters up 28-21. A clutch field goal late in the quarter would put this game out of reach for the Sabercats, as the "underdog" and reigning champs would move on to the Ultimus finals for a chance to repeat.
4) QUARTERBACK MATCHUP - shl s46 pt2
As a member of the Arizona Outlaws I have to agree with the consensus of the league and say we're in store for a rebuild over the next few seasons. S13 had us as a darkhorse to compete for the Ultimus, but sadly we failed to crack the postseason this season. Next season will be an even longer shot for playoff seeding, let alone success, as we turn our focus to the young and upcoming talent and say farewell to several long time greats. It's a passing of the torch and while the team will struggle for a few seasons it's only a matter of time before they return to the form the league once saw where Arizona was a contending team season after season. Opting to build through the draft and hopefully snag some young FA's looking to make a name for themselves, the Outlaws could challenge for the Ultimus as soon as S16. There are already a few young players bursting with potential on the roster including Lucius Kaine, Raymond Vans, Arbin Asipi, Andrew Reese and Alex Selich, the last four of which should make a formidable defense for seasons to come. They also possess a number of draft picks in the upcoming Entry Draft which is believed to be a deep one. If their scouting goes well and they land some more darling to add to their young core you could be looking at a scary Outlaws squad in a few seasons.
2) SPOTLIGHT ON THE YOUTH
There is a long list of names S10 or newer that able to break a game wide open, but none have been quite as effective as S11 selection, Neo Donaldson. The kicker/punter for the San Jose Sabercats has been nothing short of brilliant since entering the league is S12, and built upon that resume in S13 finishing the season with 125 points, 2nd overall in the league. In his first season he managed to crack the pro bowl roster and made strong case again in S13. Last season Neo and the Sabercats failed to deliver in the post-season after a strong regular season performance. After yet another fantastic regular season that saw them go 12-2 and dominate the entire league they are eager to prove they are more than just regular season studs. Neo will play a huge part in doing so, as the Sabercats rely on his significantly for point production. If he can remain consistent like he has done through two years of regular season play you'd be hard pressed to bet against the Sabercats in their upcoming matchup against the Orange County Otters. While they are the favorites to win, the Otters are the reigning champs and have no shortage of experience when it comes to elimination football. Neo Donaldson is young, but has proven to be a gamechanger when called upon. It should be an exciting matchup.
3) PRE-GAME or...POST-GAME
In the conference final matchups we had 4 quality teams going at it to see which 2 would advance to the finals, but I think most people had their attention fixated on the ASFC game between the Orange County Otters and the the San Jose Sabercats. With a S13 record of 9-5 and the coming in as the reigning champion you'd have to think the Otters were the favorite to win this one, but it was actually the Sabercats who finished the regular season with a sparkling 12-2 record that were believed to likely win the big matchup. With 419 points for to the Otters 363, and 276 points against to the Otters 329 they entered this one with the superior offense and defense. As we would soon find out though, experience goes a long way in the playoffs. The Sabercats jumped out to an early lead with a touchdown from Oles, but Ricky Adams and the Otters would answer with a touchdown of their own to start the 2nd quarter. San Jose would regain their 1 score lead off a 5 yard run from Jerrod Canton, but Sunnycursed would respond with a touchdown to end the quarter with a score of 14-14. Orange County would knock down a pair of field goals in the 3rd quarter to put them ahead 20-14 to enter the 4th and final quarter, but Orosz and the Sabercats would erase that lead early in the final frame with a touchdown to regain the lead 21-20. With 10 minutes remaining the quarter the Otters experience would shine as Ricky Adams would score his second touchdown of the game to put the Otters up 28-21. A clutch field goal late in the quarter would put this game out of reach for the Sabercats, as the "underdog" and reigning champs would move on to the Ultimus finals for a chance to repeat.
4) QUARTERBACK MATCHUP - shl s46 pt2
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