SPOTLIGHT ON THE YOUTH - Can be completed anytime
Written: Write 200 words on one of the players in this year's Ultimus Week that are Season 10 or newer and spotlight on how they can affect this year's Ultimus. (Or have affected)
I wanted to shine the spotlight on my teammate and fellow cornerback, Beau Montgomery (@Dangles13). We were both drafted in S12 and since I joined the Yeti, we’ve been a 2 headed beast on defense which led the Yeti to be the best pass defense in the NSFC and 3rd best in the league which is impressive considering how young we are. In the NSFC championship game against the Philadelphia Liberty, Beau and myself shut down any notion of passing by Philadelphia by intercepting the ball an obscene amount. Whether it was just being at the right place at the right time or having natural instincts, Beau nabbed an astounding 2 interceptions to go along with his 3 pass deflections and 4 tackles at the end of the game. He’s been instrumental in the teams’ success all season and he played with veteran savviness against Philadelphia to really help us turn the tides to crush the Liberty 50-27. He has some of the best hands in the league as a defensive back and has been improving at a steady, respectable rate all season long. I hope he decides to return to Colorado next season with me as we continue to grow the defensive backfield and show the league why we’re the best passing defense for many seasons to come.
PRE-GAME or...POST-GAME - Can be completed before or after based on choice.
Written: Write a 200-word preview or review on one of the Conference Championship Games or Ultimus Games.
I’m going to focus on the NSFC championship game for this prompt because I played in it and we won! The Yeti hadn’t been to the playoffs in over a decade so this was a monumental moment for the team to even make it there. With a tied record of 8-6 with the Liberty, we actually had home field advantage and it paid off with a resounding win over the Liberty. This was an absolute domination on the field from start to finish and we led all the way until the end of the game. Philadelphia showed some signs of life towards the middle of the fourth quarter, but by then we had run up the score 50-17 and they had no time left to catch up. Both sides of the ball showed up big. Despite throwing 2 picks, McCormick had 23/37 completions/attempts for 230 yards and 4 touchdowns and our run game was very efficient with 2 touchdowns by Cansino. The defense had 5 interceptions with big plays coming from all starting defensive backs which was impressive to see in addition to 10 pass deflections that shut down the Liberty passing game. It was a big moment for the team to win this one and advance to the Ultimus and meant a lot to the team members.
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)
Even though we lost in the Ultimus game against the Orange County Otters, it was a close battle and I thought we had a shot at winning it during one magic moment in the fourth quarter. Many people had us as the underdogs (with good reason), but one moment late in the fourth quarter towards the end of the game gave me hope and it was a magical moment in my opinion. With just 5:47 left on the clock, the Yeti put together amazing drive once McCormick rushed for 23 yards on 3rd and 3 and successful passes to Bishop, L’Alto, and Miller helped put the Yeti at 1st and Goal. Despite getting sacked, McCormick went for it on 4th and Goal to Miller and the 2 point conversion after that was successful to put the Yeti 21-24. There was a glimmer of hope as it all came down to the last minute where the defense had to make a big play to get the ball back, but unfortunately the special teams coach decided not to go for the onside kick here which gave the Otters the chance to run out the clock. That was a disappointing end, but with that big play we had I was hopeful that we could have gotten the ball back and gone for a field goal to tie the game up.
Going to Disneyland!:Who was the Ultimus MVP? Give us a rundown of their celebratory trip to Disneyland. (Can be completed after the Ultimus game)
There were a lot of great plays made by some incredible players in the Ultimus game, but I’d have to give the Ultimus MVP to Mason Brown (@`Fire-Bred`). The former Python linebacker turned Otters safety was, simply put, unstoppable on the defensive side of the ball. Brown finished the game with 13 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and 2 pass deflections. Whether it was blitzing off the middle or stopping the run, Brown read the Yeti offense perfectly on almost every play. For his celebratory trip to Disneyland I could see him going on some of the bigger attractions like the Matterhorn, Incrediocoaster, Space Mountain, and RC Racer. The big guy would definitely stand out in the crowd, but I could also see him sitting in one of the teacups spinning around amongst the kids. For food, he’d probably pound tons of corn dogs, churros, and pizza being the big football player he is. He would probably wrap up his trip by attending one of the firework shows and hanging out with other Otters to celebrate their back to back Ultimus wins. A well-deserved celebration for one of the best defensive players the league has seen. I’m sure he’s got more Disneyland trips planned for the future.
Written: Write 200 words on one of the players in this year's Ultimus Week that are Season 10 or newer and spotlight on how they can affect this year's Ultimus. (Or have affected)
I wanted to shine the spotlight on my teammate and fellow cornerback, Beau Montgomery (@Dangles13). We were both drafted in S12 and since I joined the Yeti, we’ve been a 2 headed beast on defense which led the Yeti to be the best pass defense in the NSFC and 3rd best in the league which is impressive considering how young we are. In the NSFC championship game against the Philadelphia Liberty, Beau and myself shut down any notion of passing by Philadelphia by intercepting the ball an obscene amount. Whether it was just being at the right place at the right time or having natural instincts, Beau nabbed an astounding 2 interceptions to go along with his 3 pass deflections and 4 tackles at the end of the game. He’s been instrumental in the teams’ success all season and he played with veteran savviness against Philadelphia to really help us turn the tides to crush the Liberty 50-27. He has some of the best hands in the league as a defensive back and has been improving at a steady, respectable rate all season long. I hope he decides to return to Colorado next season with me as we continue to grow the defensive backfield and show the league why we’re the best passing defense for many seasons to come.
PRE-GAME or...POST-GAME - Can be completed before or after based on choice.
Written: Write a 200-word preview or review on one of the Conference Championship Games or Ultimus Games.
I’m going to focus on the NSFC championship game for this prompt because I played in it and we won! The Yeti hadn’t been to the playoffs in over a decade so this was a monumental moment for the team to even make it there. With a tied record of 8-6 with the Liberty, we actually had home field advantage and it paid off with a resounding win over the Liberty. This was an absolute domination on the field from start to finish and we led all the way until the end of the game. Philadelphia showed some signs of life towards the middle of the fourth quarter, but by then we had run up the score 50-17 and they had no time left to catch up. Both sides of the ball showed up big. Despite throwing 2 picks, McCormick had 23/37 completions/attempts for 230 yards and 4 touchdowns and our run game was very efficient with 2 touchdowns by Cansino. The defense had 5 interceptions with big plays coming from all starting defensive backs which was impressive to see in addition to 10 pass deflections that shut down the Liberty passing game. It was a big moment for the team to win this one and advance to the Ultimus and meant a lot to the team members.
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)
Even though we lost in the Ultimus game against the Orange County Otters, it was a close battle and I thought we had a shot at winning it during one magic moment in the fourth quarter. Many people had us as the underdogs (with good reason), but one moment late in the fourth quarter towards the end of the game gave me hope and it was a magical moment in my opinion. With just 5:47 left on the clock, the Yeti put together amazing drive once McCormick rushed for 23 yards on 3rd and 3 and successful passes to Bishop, L’Alto, and Miller helped put the Yeti at 1st and Goal. Despite getting sacked, McCormick went for it on 4th and Goal to Miller and the 2 point conversion after that was successful to put the Yeti 21-24. There was a glimmer of hope as it all came down to the last minute where the defense had to make a big play to get the ball back, but unfortunately the special teams coach decided not to go for the onside kick here which gave the Otters the chance to run out the clock. That was a disappointing end, but with that big play we had I was hopeful that we could have gotten the ball back and gone for a field goal to tie the game up.
Going to Disneyland!:Who was the Ultimus MVP? Give us a rundown of their celebratory trip to Disneyland. (Can be completed after the Ultimus game)
There were a lot of great plays made by some incredible players in the Ultimus game, but I’d have to give the Ultimus MVP to Mason Brown (@`Fire-Bred`). The former Python linebacker turned Otters safety was, simply put, unstoppable on the defensive side of the ball. Brown finished the game with 13 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and 2 pass deflections. Whether it was blitzing off the middle or stopping the run, Brown read the Yeti offense perfectly on almost every play. For his celebratory trip to Disneyland I could see him going on some of the bigger attractions like the Matterhorn, Incrediocoaster, Space Mountain, and RC Racer. The big guy would definitely stand out in the crowd, but I could also see him sitting in one of the teacups spinning around amongst the kids. For food, he’d probably pound tons of corn dogs, churros, and pizza being the big football player he is. He would probably wrap up his trip by attending one of the firework shows and hanging out with other Otters to celebrate their back to back Ultimus wins. A well-deserved celebration for one of the best defensive players the league has seen. I’m sure he’s got more Disneyland trips planned for the future.
