2) Underdog
Written: Write about one of the away teams in any matchup and explain why they can win. Must be completed before the sim.
Graphic: Create a graphic showing why the underdog will win
The Philadelphia Liberty, victims of one of the most aggressive late-season collapses in NSFL history, still have a chance to pull off a huge upset against the surging Baltimore Hawks in the Aviary, Baltimore's home stadium. Even though Philly is on a 3-game slide, they have been the best team in the NSFL for the majority of this season. They demonstrated their completeness against the 11-win Otters in Orange County back in week 4, where Adriana Falconi tossed 3 TDs and the defense forced 2 turnovers. They showed some offensive firepower when they hung 30 on the Hawks, who have the best defense in their conference by points against. And while their other game against the Hawks was less favorable, the Liberty still have a great chance to shock the world and beat the Hawks, who mortgaged their future for another chance at an Ultimus Bowl this year, picking up a host of retiring players for a huge load of picks including 2 1sts. The question is, what will it take? Adriana Falconi needs to sling it - she can worry about the turnovers later. And the defense needs to show up - the defense that held probable MVP Childish Gambino to less than 50% completion and restrained elite WR Vinny Valentine to just two catches. It's tough, but possible.
3) All about the QBs
Written: Write 200 words on one of the QB matchups in this year's playoffs. What are you most excited to see (Or excited to have seen), who will play better (Or who played better), etc.
Graphic: Create a graphic on a QB matchup, (Pictures with side-by-side statistics).
I'm sure the QB battle everyone was waiting on was the battle of the top two picks: #1 overall Cooter Bigbsy and his 13-1 San Antonio Marshals hosted #2 overall Corvo Havran and his 8-6 Tijuana Luchadores, the defending champs. Everyone was favoring the highly touted Bigsby, who was coming off a highly efficient season where he put up 18 TDs (good for 2nd in the league behind rookie sensation Franklin Armstrong) and a completion percentage within 1% of the all-time record. Not to mention, Bigsby was part of the DSFL's best team ever and they had home field advantage over the decidedly mediocre Luchadores. Bigsby was deadly in the redzone, posting 3 touchdowns, but struggled elsewhere with a miserable 5.8 yards/attempt and a pick. Havran played more of a backseat role, avoiding mistakes with no turnovers, while leaning on RB Forrest Gump and others to move the Luchadores along. Gump exploded for 160 yards, including a 96-yard scamper where he blazed past the entirety of the vaunted SA defense. Zoro Roronoa, playing in his last DSFL season, was useful where he was needed, getting 87 yards on the ground. But I think the game-manager style from Havran helped propel them over the Marshals by making opportunities for K Stephen Harris Jr and the backs.
9) Rivalries
Written: Write about another team and why they are overrated and why you want them to lose.
Graphic: Show a statistical representation of why said team is overrated.
I cannot stand the Norfolk Seawolves. Let's start with the stupid name. Why Norfolk? There are so many great aquatic/ocean cities to pick from and you choose Norfolk, a city of like 1 million. And the Seawolves? I know it's a type of military submarine but there are sooo many better names you could have chosen. And what about the players? That guy Logan Uchiha hypes himself up the entire year. He's the only one who actually cares about himself - he's his own biggest fan. He plays LB to pump up his stats, then still wins DBotY then complains about not winning DPOY. Well kid, the GMs and HOs are a heck of a lot smarter than you and not a single one voted for you. There is literally not a single DSFL GM or Head Office member that thought you were the DPOY. His own GMs didn't think he was a DPOY - even Scorp, the guy who spent his entire time either being unproductive or hyping up Uchiha DPOY, didn't vote for him. And let's talk about sEndDowNs. Remember how unfair they were this year? I eagerly anticipate all the same Norfolk guys trashing them next year when they have capped Brock Landers and Ahri Espeeyeeseetee back on the field.
11) Sit down with a star
I was interviewed by daybe
Written: Write about one of the away teams in any matchup and explain why they can win. Must be completed before the sim.
Graphic: Create a graphic showing why the underdog will win
The Philadelphia Liberty, victims of one of the most aggressive late-season collapses in NSFL history, still have a chance to pull off a huge upset against the surging Baltimore Hawks in the Aviary, Baltimore's home stadium. Even though Philly is on a 3-game slide, they have been the best team in the NSFL for the majority of this season. They demonstrated their completeness against the 11-win Otters in Orange County back in week 4, where Adriana Falconi tossed 3 TDs and the defense forced 2 turnovers. They showed some offensive firepower when they hung 30 on the Hawks, who have the best defense in their conference by points against. And while their other game against the Hawks was less favorable, the Liberty still have a great chance to shock the world and beat the Hawks, who mortgaged their future for another chance at an Ultimus Bowl this year, picking up a host of retiring players for a huge load of picks including 2 1sts. The question is, what will it take? Adriana Falconi needs to sling it - she can worry about the turnovers later. And the defense needs to show up - the defense that held probable MVP Childish Gambino to less than 50% completion and restrained elite WR Vinny Valentine to just two catches. It's tough, but possible.
Code:
218
3) All about the QBs
Written: Write 200 words on one of the QB matchups in this year's playoffs. What are you most excited to see (Or excited to have seen), who will play better (Or who played better), etc.
Graphic: Create a graphic on a QB matchup, (Pictures with side-by-side statistics).
I'm sure the QB battle everyone was waiting on was the battle of the top two picks: #1 overall Cooter Bigbsy and his 13-1 San Antonio Marshals hosted #2 overall Corvo Havran and his 8-6 Tijuana Luchadores, the defending champs. Everyone was favoring the highly touted Bigsby, who was coming off a highly efficient season where he put up 18 TDs (good for 2nd in the league behind rookie sensation Franklin Armstrong) and a completion percentage within 1% of the all-time record. Not to mention, Bigsby was part of the DSFL's best team ever and they had home field advantage over the decidedly mediocre Luchadores. Bigsby was deadly in the redzone, posting 3 touchdowns, but struggled elsewhere with a miserable 5.8 yards/attempt and a pick. Havran played more of a backseat role, avoiding mistakes with no turnovers, while leaning on RB Forrest Gump and others to move the Luchadores along. Gump exploded for 160 yards, including a 96-yard scamper where he blazed past the entirety of the vaunted SA defense. Zoro Roronoa, playing in his last DSFL season, was useful where he was needed, getting 87 yards on the ground. But I think the game-manager style from Havran helped propel them over the Marshals by making opportunities for K Stephen Harris Jr and the backs.
Code:
216
9) Rivalries
Written: Write about another team and why they are overrated and why you want them to lose.
Graphic: Show a statistical representation of why said team is overrated.
I cannot stand the Norfolk Seawolves. Let's start with the stupid name. Why Norfolk? There are so many great aquatic/ocean cities to pick from and you choose Norfolk, a city of like 1 million. And the Seawolves? I know it's a type of military submarine but there are sooo many better names you could have chosen. And what about the players? That guy Logan Uchiha hypes himself up the entire year. He's the only one who actually cares about himself - he's his own biggest fan. He plays LB to pump up his stats, then still wins DBotY then complains about not winning DPOY. Well kid, the GMs and HOs are a heck of a lot smarter than you and not a single one voted for you. There is literally not a single DSFL GM or Head Office member that thought you were the DPOY. His own GMs didn't think he was a DPOY - even Scorp, the guy who spent his entire time either being unproductive or hyping up Uchiha DPOY, didn't vote for him. And let's talk about sEndDowNs. Remember how unfair they were this year? I eagerly anticipate all the same Norfolk guys trashing them next year when they have capped Brock Landers and Ahri Espeeyeeseetee back on the field.
Code:
212
11) Sit down with a star
I was interviewed by daybe
Code:
445