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.
To me, the most impressive QB match-up this playoff series was the match-up between Gus T.T. Showbiz and Joliet Christ. Both are viewed as great assets to their teams and proved why as the Orange County Otters and the San Jose Sabercats faced off in the ASFC Championship. Showbiz threw 18 completions on 30 attempts for 283 yards. He couldn’t find the end zone and threw an interception, but still managed to put up a QB Rating of 77.5. Christ, on the other hand, threw 23 completions on 32 attempts for 298 yards. He was able to put up 1 passing Touchdown as well as a rushing Touchdown with no interceptions. This led to a QB Rating of 111.2. Neither performance may be viewed as dominant, but both were impressive given the strength of the defenses they were facing and both men performed at an admirable and comparable rate. However, their approaches were far different. Showbiz focused on a few key receivers, feeding the ball to Johnny Blaze and Sunnycursed for over 100 yards each. However, their other 4 receivers combined failed to 100 yards collectively. Christ saw no receiver break 100 yards and only Kazimir Oles came close with 98 yards, but he spread the ball around with 59 yards to Ty Justice, 48 yards to Xavier Flash, and 41 yards to rookie TE Cameron Olsen. (227 Words)
5) Spotlight on Youth
Written: Write 200 words on one of the players in this year's Ultimus Week that are Season 13 or newer and spotlight on how they can affect or did affect this year's Ultimus. (NSFL Only)
The arrival of the S15 rookie class had the potential to shape this entire season, including the Ultimus. And one rookie certainly rose to the occasion in safety Faith Terim, who put up 7 tackles, the most of any defender on the Hawks. He also forced a fumble, allowing fellow rookie Walt Green to pick it up and the ball over to Baltimore. These two were influential not only in the final game, but throughout the whole season. And, when their team needed them to step up, they did. During the regular season, Terim forced another fumble and was responsible for 7 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 3 Pass Deflections. Green, on the other hand, forced and obtain a fumble. He also compiled 3 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 3 Pass deflections. He also helped Baltimore score points with both a safety and a defensive touchdown. Baltimore is a monster squad with a heavy assortment of star players, but both rookies still found ways to shine and they exceeded expectations, easily making them worthy of the early-round draft picks spent to acquire them. Both men can now call themselves champions and it is a title that they have certainly earned with impressive performances this season. We expect that these two will continue to impress throughout their careers for many years to come. (220 Words)
8) Strategies
Written: Unless you won the Championship, what changes does your team need to make in the offseason to improve your chances next year.
Offseasons can be volatile, but few are likely to prove as volatile as S16, in which an expansion has the potential to turn teams upside down. Carrying a large core of strong S15 actives (who are exempt from this expansion draft), Arizona will find itself as one of the more secure units going into the expansion draft, able to put together a nearly complete team with heir 6 protected veterans and the new rookies. The key to victory for this team will be an continued effort by the rookies, who will need to catch up to their older peers as well as their opponents across the league. But if this young class of S15 rookies can stay hungry, they may soon find themselves proving critics wrong as they help Arizona to rise like a phoenix from the ashes. The team has yet to truly contend since their last championship in S3, but they are arguably as close as they’ve ever been to another chance at a dynasty. If the team can bring in a few strong free agents to fill the remaining holes, they underdog team may turn into a powerhouse overnight. And, as young as they are, if they can win a title once, they may be in line for several more. (213 Words)
17) Robbed
Written: Write about why your team was robbed from making the Playoffs, how did the sim screw you and why were you more deserving:
Many people did not believe that Arizona had a shot at making the play-offs this season. And, though the end result might validate that belief, there were many times during the season that this possibility seemed far more likely than most had expected. For much of the season, Arizona trailed Orange County by a small margin, constantly staying in the hunt. Even their losses were closer than expected and this team was slowly winning everyone over. It was all expected to come down to a week 13 match-up against Orange County on their turf. It was expected to be an uphill battle, but the chance was still there. Unfortunately, Arizona made the mistake of overlooking their week 12 match-up against the New Orleans Second Line and walked out of that game with their play-off hopes dashed. However, for 11 weeks, the dream was alive and people started to believe. The team was tied with OCO for second most points scored, falling behind only Baltimore’s elite offense. Their QB Andrew Reese redeemed himself after an abyssal entry into the league as a QB in S14, backed now by Sam Hardwick, Brock Landers, Ricky Adams, Jammerson Irving, and Steven Moore. The team’s secondary was bolstered by a young group of rookies in Lucas Knight, Lamont McKinnie, and Martavis Mack. S15 was a huge step in the right direction for a team with a history of struggling and many hope to see that trend continue. (242 Words)
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.
To me, the most impressive QB match-up this playoff series was the match-up between Gus T.T. Showbiz and Joliet Christ. Both are viewed as great assets to their teams and proved why as the Orange County Otters and the San Jose Sabercats faced off in the ASFC Championship. Showbiz threw 18 completions on 30 attempts for 283 yards. He couldn’t find the end zone and threw an interception, but still managed to put up a QB Rating of 77.5. Christ, on the other hand, threw 23 completions on 32 attempts for 298 yards. He was able to put up 1 passing Touchdown as well as a rushing Touchdown with no interceptions. This led to a QB Rating of 111.2. Neither performance may be viewed as dominant, but both were impressive given the strength of the defenses they were facing and both men performed at an admirable and comparable rate. However, their approaches were far different. Showbiz focused on a few key receivers, feeding the ball to Johnny Blaze and Sunnycursed for over 100 yards each. However, their other 4 receivers combined failed to 100 yards collectively. Christ saw no receiver break 100 yards and only Kazimir Oles came close with 98 yards, but he spread the ball around with 59 yards to Ty Justice, 48 yards to Xavier Flash, and 41 yards to rookie TE Cameron Olsen. (227 Words)
5) Spotlight on Youth
Written: Write 200 words on one of the players in this year's Ultimus Week that are Season 13 or newer and spotlight on how they can affect or did affect this year's Ultimus. (NSFL Only)
The arrival of the S15 rookie class had the potential to shape this entire season, including the Ultimus. And one rookie certainly rose to the occasion in safety Faith Terim, who put up 7 tackles, the most of any defender on the Hawks. He also forced a fumble, allowing fellow rookie Walt Green to pick it up and the ball over to Baltimore. These two were influential not only in the final game, but throughout the whole season. And, when their team needed them to step up, they did. During the regular season, Terim forced another fumble and was responsible for 7 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 3 Pass Deflections. Green, on the other hand, forced and obtain a fumble. He also compiled 3 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 3 Pass deflections. He also helped Baltimore score points with both a safety and a defensive touchdown. Baltimore is a monster squad with a heavy assortment of star players, but both rookies still found ways to shine and they exceeded expectations, easily making them worthy of the early-round draft picks spent to acquire them. Both men can now call themselves champions and it is a title that they have certainly earned with impressive performances this season. We expect that these two will continue to impress throughout their careers for many years to come. (220 Words)
8) Strategies
Written: Unless you won the Championship, what changes does your team need to make in the offseason to improve your chances next year.
Offseasons can be volatile, but few are likely to prove as volatile as S16, in which an expansion has the potential to turn teams upside down. Carrying a large core of strong S15 actives (who are exempt from this expansion draft), Arizona will find itself as one of the more secure units going into the expansion draft, able to put together a nearly complete team with heir 6 protected veterans and the new rookies. The key to victory for this team will be an continued effort by the rookies, who will need to catch up to their older peers as well as their opponents across the league. But if this young class of S15 rookies can stay hungry, they may soon find themselves proving critics wrong as they help Arizona to rise like a phoenix from the ashes. The team has yet to truly contend since their last championship in S3, but they are arguably as close as they’ve ever been to another chance at a dynasty. If the team can bring in a few strong free agents to fill the remaining holes, they underdog team may turn into a powerhouse overnight. And, as young as they are, if they can win a title once, they may be in line for several more. (213 Words)
17) Robbed
Written: Write about why your team was robbed from making the Playoffs, how did the sim screw you and why were you more deserving:
Many people did not believe that Arizona had a shot at making the play-offs this season. And, though the end result might validate that belief, there were many times during the season that this possibility seemed far more likely than most had expected. For much of the season, Arizona trailed Orange County by a small margin, constantly staying in the hunt. Even their losses were closer than expected and this team was slowly winning everyone over. It was all expected to come down to a week 13 match-up against Orange County on their turf. It was expected to be an uphill battle, but the chance was still there. Unfortunately, Arizona made the mistake of overlooking their week 12 match-up against the New Orleans Second Line and walked out of that game with their play-off hopes dashed. However, for 11 weeks, the dream was alive and people started to believe. The team was tied with OCO for second most points scored, falling behind only Baltimore’s elite offense. Their QB Andrew Reese redeemed himself after an abyssal entry into the league as a QB in S14, backed now by Sam Hardwick, Brock Landers, Ricky Adams, Jammerson Irving, and Steven Moore. The team’s secondary was bolstered by a young group of rookies in Lucas Knight, Lamont McKinnie, and Martavis Mack. S15 was a huge step in the right direction for a team with a history of struggling and many hope to see that trend continue. (242 Words)
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