3) POST-GAME: Write a 200-word review on one of the Conference Championship Games or Ultimus Games.--224 words
The NSFL championship game was an incredibly fun game to watch, especially for someone new to the league. It was a back and forth affair for most of the game, and it wasn’t until the third quarter that Orange County managed to pull away. Even then, Colorado kept nipping at their heels and made it an exciting game. With just over a minute left to play, Colorado scored a touchdown and succeeded on a two-point conversion to get within a field goal of Orange County. But an interesting decision by the sim to have Colorado kick the ball away, instead of attempting the onside kick, sealed the game for the Otters. All in all, it was an exciting game of football, and exactly what one would hope to see in a championship game. I know not every game is nearly as fun to watch, but as someone who had never seen an NSFL game live before, it was a good introduction to the league. It was disappointing to see the sim effectively hand the game to Orange County in the final seconds, however, and I can only imagine what that felt like for the Colorado players and fans. But, as the saying goes, there’s always next year--and, if this upcoming DSFL draft class has anything to say about it, the future is bright indeed.
4) QUARTERBACK MATCHUP: Write 200 words on one of the QB matchups in this year's playoffs. What you are most excited to see (or excited to have seen), who will play better (or who played better), etc.--216 words
The quarterback play in the NSFL championship game was quite thrilling to watch. Both quarterbacks--Colorado’s Micycle McCormick and Orange County’s Gus Showbiz--put on a show for the fans. McCormick threw for almost three hundred yards, but needed fifty attempts to do it. Showbiz was much more efficient, throwing for two hundred and fifty yards on thirty-six attempts. Part of Orange County’s success was Showbiz’s ability to find a man downfield--he hit six different receivers, and his completions were pretty evenly spread among them. McCormick, on the other hand, had two or three clear favorites. Those receivers racked up great yardage, but with Colorado’s difficulty running the ball, it wasn’t enough to put the Yeti on top. At the end of the day, this game was an example of just how important it is to have a good quarterback leading the offense. Colorado ended up losing the game, yes, but McCormick’s ability to keep cool under pressure allowed them to keep the game close--his second touchdown throw came on fourth and five, with just over a minute left to play. If not for an interesting decision by the sim late in the fourth quarter, this game could have had an entirely different outcome. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on both of these quarterbacks in Season 14.
That Magic Moment: Pick one moment from a playoff game and describe what made it so amazing to watch.--213 words
If I had to pick one moment, I would have to say Alfredo “Thighmaster” Crisco’s 42-yard field goal with 27 seconds left to play in the DSFL championship game, which tied the game and forced overtime. As someone watching his first DSFL game live, it was thrilling to be in the chat as the game went on, and even more thrilling when regulation time expired and the game went to overtime. Having the stakes be so high and the margin of error so slim made for a great game to watch. It was exactly what you want out of a championship match, and it just reaffirmed my decision to be a part of this community. Of course, all of this is coming from someone who was unbiased and had no stake in the game. I can only imagine what it felt like for someone playing in the game to watch their entire season come down to overtime. However, if I can be a little cheesy, the whole championship night was amazing to watch. It was great to experience the games with the rest of the community, and to know that soon I’ll get to be a part of the community and (hopefully) cheer on my player and my team in the big game.
Unsung Hero: Who was the unsung hero of the playoffs, convince us.--230 words
My unsung hero of the DSFL playoffs is Luchadores kicker Stephen Harris, Jr. The projected top eight pick was a key factor in Tijuana’s march to the DSFL title. In the conference championship game against San Antonio, he was perfect on extra points and kicked three field goals, the longest of which was a fifty-six yarder at the end of the first half. That kick put the Luchadores up by ten, and took the momentum out of the Marshals’ 10-0 run in the second quarter (the Marshals wouldn’t score another point for the rest of the game). In the title game he was cool as a cucumber, going a perfect three for three on extra points, and hitting another three field goals. One of those field goals came in overtime, as Harris nailed a thirty-five yard attempt to win the big game for Tijuana. And as a punter, he was the definition of reliable: he kicked four punts for one hundred and eighty-seven yards in the conference championship game, and four punts for one hundred and eighty-eight yards in the title game. That kind of consistency in these high-pressure scenarios is exactly what you want from your kicker, if not from all of your players. He is a great talent, and these DSFL playoffs perfectly encapsulate why Stephen Harris, Jr. will be a top pick in next season’s NSFL draft.
The NSFL championship game was an incredibly fun game to watch, especially for someone new to the league. It was a back and forth affair for most of the game, and it wasn’t until the third quarter that Orange County managed to pull away. Even then, Colorado kept nipping at their heels and made it an exciting game. With just over a minute left to play, Colorado scored a touchdown and succeeded on a two-point conversion to get within a field goal of Orange County. But an interesting decision by the sim to have Colorado kick the ball away, instead of attempting the onside kick, sealed the game for the Otters. All in all, it was an exciting game of football, and exactly what one would hope to see in a championship game. I know not every game is nearly as fun to watch, but as someone who had never seen an NSFL game live before, it was a good introduction to the league. It was disappointing to see the sim effectively hand the game to Orange County in the final seconds, however, and I can only imagine what that felt like for the Colorado players and fans. But, as the saying goes, there’s always next year--and, if this upcoming DSFL draft class has anything to say about it, the future is bright indeed.
4) QUARTERBACK MATCHUP: Write 200 words on one of the QB matchups in this year's playoffs. What you are most excited to see (or excited to have seen), who will play better (or who played better), etc.--216 words
The quarterback play in the NSFL championship game was quite thrilling to watch. Both quarterbacks--Colorado’s Micycle McCormick and Orange County’s Gus Showbiz--put on a show for the fans. McCormick threw for almost three hundred yards, but needed fifty attempts to do it. Showbiz was much more efficient, throwing for two hundred and fifty yards on thirty-six attempts. Part of Orange County’s success was Showbiz’s ability to find a man downfield--he hit six different receivers, and his completions were pretty evenly spread among them. McCormick, on the other hand, had two or three clear favorites. Those receivers racked up great yardage, but with Colorado’s difficulty running the ball, it wasn’t enough to put the Yeti on top. At the end of the day, this game was an example of just how important it is to have a good quarterback leading the offense. Colorado ended up losing the game, yes, but McCormick’s ability to keep cool under pressure allowed them to keep the game close--his second touchdown throw came on fourth and five, with just over a minute left to play. If not for an interesting decision by the sim late in the fourth quarter, this game could have had an entirely different outcome. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on both of these quarterbacks in Season 14.
That Magic Moment: Pick one moment from a playoff game and describe what made it so amazing to watch.--213 words
If I had to pick one moment, I would have to say Alfredo “Thighmaster” Crisco’s 42-yard field goal with 27 seconds left to play in the DSFL championship game, which tied the game and forced overtime. As someone watching his first DSFL game live, it was thrilling to be in the chat as the game went on, and even more thrilling when regulation time expired and the game went to overtime. Having the stakes be so high and the margin of error so slim made for a great game to watch. It was exactly what you want out of a championship match, and it just reaffirmed my decision to be a part of this community. Of course, all of this is coming from someone who was unbiased and had no stake in the game. I can only imagine what it felt like for someone playing in the game to watch their entire season come down to overtime. However, if I can be a little cheesy, the whole championship night was amazing to watch. It was great to experience the games with the rest of the community, and to know that soon I’ll get to be a part of the community and (hopefully) cheer on my player and my team in the big game.
Unsung Hero: Who was the unsung hero of the playoffs, convince us.--230 words
My unsung hero of the DSFL playoffs is Luchadores kicker Stephen Harris, Jr. The projected top eight pick was a key factor in Tijuana’s march to the DSFL title. In the conference championship game against San Antonio, he was perfect on extra points and kicked three field goals, the longest of which was a fifty-six yarder at the end of the first half. That kick put the Luchadores up by ten, and took the momentum out of the Marshals’ 10-0 run in the second quarter (the Marshals wouldn’t score another point for the rest of the game). In the title game he was cool as a cucumber, going a perfect three for three on extra points, and hitting another three field goals. One of those field goals came in overtime, as Harris nailed a thirty-five yard attempt to win the big game for Tijuana. And as a punter, he was the definition of reliable: he kicked four punts for one hundred and eighty-seven yards in the conference championship game, and four punts for one hundred and eighty-eight yards in the title game. That kind of consistency in these high-pressure scenarios is exactly what you want from your kicker, if not from all of your players. He is a great talent, and these DSFL playoffs perfectly encapsulate why Stephen Harris, Jr. will be a top pick in next season’s NSFL draft.
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