(S15) - Ultimus Week

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1. Playoff Predictions 251 Words

Kansas City Coyotes (7-7) @ Portland Pythons (7-7)

The rivalry has been somewhat renewed this season with the Coyotes becoming relevant again in the NFC after going a depressing 2-12 last season. This season the NFC was much more competitive as a whole and the top 2 teams ended the year with the same record before facing off for supremacy in the first round of the playoffs. The two teams met 4 times this season with the record being completely even at 2-2. Both teams were undefeated at home this season against one another and that could spell disaster for the Coyotes, however Portland did finally have their home winning streak come to an end when the Solar Bears came to town in week 11. Both teams finished the season with a loss, so both teams are going to be hungry to get back in the W column in this heated rivalry. The point spread on this match up has not been higher than 14 points and that was way back in week 2 when the Pythons defeated the Coyotes 23-9. Every game since has been decided by no more than 9 points with two of those games being decided by less than 5. If that is any indication of how things will work out in the playoffs then look for the two defenses to come out firing on all cylinders. While this may be a biased prediction, I am predicting the Coyotes come away victorious 17-14 and go on to compete in the Ultimini.

4) Head to Head Matchups 212 Words

Lightsout Lewis - LB - vs Frankling Armstrong - QB -

While I'm sure that most people do not normally think of the QB matching up with the opposing MLB, just hear me out on this one. Franklin Armstrong is the undisputed leader of the Portland Pythons offense and I feel like you can say the same when mentioning Lightsout Lewis and his leadership for the Coyote defense. Both players are in their second year for their respective teams and both players have a lot of experience playing against one another. From Lewis's days in Portland to becoming a force for the Coyotes, he is very familiar with the talents of Armstrong. Everything in Portland runs through the mind of Armstrong and the same thing happens on the defensive side of the ball for Lewis and KCC. I think of this matchup as being reminiscent of the Ray Lewis vs Peyton Manning matchups. Peyton would make an audible at the line and Lewis would do the same and back and forth they would go. Two magnificent minds at the height of their position trying to out wit one another with their minds and not just their physical talents. I think that this match up is very underrated and something that I can't wait to see play out for the fifth time this season!

12) Sit-down with a star 256 Words

Interview with Cameron Olsen - - @Rradum

1. How has your transition to the NSFL been?

Answer: "It’s been great. Going into the playoffs year one and actually being in the starting lineup! It’s the dream."

2. You went from worst to first when you were drafted from the Coyotes to the Sabercats, what has that change been like?

Answer: "It’s been an awesome ride being on both teams. I have love for the Sabercats and Coyotes and feel like I was able to contribute to both teams these past two seasons. Seeing the Coyotes going to the playoffs is so awesome and I hope they win it all!"

3. Who is your favorite team to play against so far in the NSFL?

Answer: "I love playing against the Otters. There’s a history between our two teams and I’m happy to now be a part of it."

4. Is there anything that you miss about the DSFL?

Answer: "I think the biggest thing I miss about the DSFL is being at the top of the league in my ability. Now it’s another start towards the bottom and working my way up."

In closing, I would like to thank Cameron Olsen for his time and for being a teammate of mine in the DSFL, not that it was really by choice, but I enjoyed playing along side him in college and the DSFL. Now that we managers for the Coyotes it is nice to be teammates still, but I also look forward to finally playing against him regularly when I join the Chicago Butchers.

19) Expansion Teams 240 Words

Lightsout Lewis - Chicago Butchers

I am very excited that I was the first overall pick for the Chicago Butchers and I honestly can not wait for the next NSFL season to begin so that we can finally make our debut. Our team is still awaiting the much anticipated expansion draft, however in our first draft as an organization our general managers took a very obvious path in how we want to build our franchise: DEFENSE. With one of our managers already being one of the top defensive lineman in the league, we decide to put the best players that we could behind him by taking two linebackers, the top rated corner, and an awesome piece at safety. The Butchers will be very young on the defensive side of the ball, but we also have 5 very active players on that side of the ball that should help propel this defense from the inception of our team. In the upcoming expansion draft I do wonder if we will continue our defensive way of choosing players or if we will begin to focus on the offensive side of the ball. Already having one of the best receivers in the league with Kazimir Oles, we must find ways to take the pressure off of him so that he can be used to his full potential. All in all, I can't wait to see how things shake out for us, it will be interesting to say the least!