08-08-2019, 11:39 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-15-2019, 01:01 AM by PSanchez55.)
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"Pitching is pretty key to winning... And well, the PBE batters are pretty good. The pitchers need any advantage they can get. So of course, the PBE teams have really started investing in the sabermetrics departments. Spin rate has been used successfully by the Astros to identify diamonds in the rough. But well, spin rate can be improved with "practice." So, I think the Aviators should invest in some top of the line pine tar. A little pine tar on the ball in the right place will have batters shifting like never before. Of course, some folks say that using pine tar is cheating. But, I maintain that it's just taking a competitive advantage. Look, the batters use pine tar on the bats, pitchers should be able to pine tar the balls. But since some people disagree, we need to come up with clever methods to mask the pine tar usage. Where do you keep the tar? On the shoe is one way that Lance McCullers appeared to be using. You could also use the brim of your hat. Whichever method you decide to use, be discreet. If the ump thinks your using too much pine tar, he might take it from you."
Spotlight on the QBs
Franklin Armstrong joined the Pythons on waivers prior to S14. The young QB had a swagger about him that caught a GMs eye. But then, the prospect bowl happened. Armstrong didn't perform as he was expected to, and well, a few more QBs came onto the scene and took the spotlight. Ryan Leaf Jr., Jay Longshaw, and that random guy who got drafted to the Solar Bears, all of these were more exciting or something. Somehow, come the DSFL draft night, Armstrong kept falling... And falling. He ended up being selected like in round 11. Only when Portland's incumbent QB was called up to try safety was Armstong even given a Job.
His first season, Armstrong electrified the DSFL winning every award he was eligible for, including the Ultimini. He was drafted in the 30s by the Otters. His next DSFL season wasn't quite as dominant as the previous years, and neither was the one after that. Perhaps Armstrong wasn't as great as previously thought? Then you notice he started in 3 consecutive Ultimini's, and well. Maybe he actually is. In reality, Armstrong will go down as the greatest QB in Portland history and as one of the greatest in DSFL history.
Rivalries
The Tijuana Luchadores and Portland Pythons rivalry has made it all the way to the Ultiminu 2 of the last 3 seasons. Last season, it was especially fierce. Both teams beat the other at home in the regular season matchup. The past few seasons have seen a matchup between 2 elite QBs in Havran, and Armstrong. The success of these 2 QBs made the matchups much more interesting. On the defensive side of the ball, Lander Grievous, and Johnny Slothface engaged in a fierce LBoty race this past season. The RB battle has heavily favored Tijuana with Gump tearing things up. But Portland's RB committee has done some work of its own. Overall it's been a competitive rivalry... Tijuana and Portland split their 2 Ultimini appearances as well.
Of course, some might think the Coyotes are the real rivals. The playoff games between the 2 teams were always quite close. It was a pretty exciting time in the 1st round. Unfortunately, the new gen Coyotes have a thing for getting curbstomped in the postseason by Portland. It kinda ruins the rivalry when one team is so dominant. But hey KCC does their very best. Their very best just isn't anywhere good enough.
Our Year-Next Year
What's going on in Colorado? The seemingly cursed Yeti are in a weird spot right now. After kinda selling out to make the S13? Ultimus, Colorado is in a heavy rebuild.... But, we have some strong active users. We just don't have any good inactive to fill out the roster. We have no DLine people... At all. An all NSFL talent in Berry can't do much behind no line.
How have we improved? Well, we have a good group of steadily active guys. McDummy is going to be much better. Taffy is already good, he's about to become great. James Bishop is all world. Lazlo 42 is going to be an outstanding #2 guy. Joshua Palmer is solid at TE. I know we drafted Woelkers too (this is after draft mind you. No leaks.) He is actually a defensive lineman... Oh my. Our linebacker core is young and strong. Our secondary has some good pieces (and some Lejune character.)
Basically, we just need a good FA or 2 to compete for a playoff spot. In time, the silly Yeti will be contending again. We'll just keep drafting, and earning. Things are going to be great. But then again... Maybe not. Idk
"Pitching is pretty key to winning... And well, the PBE batters are pretty good. The pitchers need any advantage they can get. So of course, the PBE teams have really started investing in the sabermetrics departments. Spin rate has been used successfully by the Astros to identify diamonds in the rough. But well, spin rate can be improved with "practice." So, I think the Aviators should invest in some top of the line pine tar. A little pine tar on the ball in the right place will have batters shifting like never before. Of course, some folks say that using pine tar is cheating. But, I maintain that it's just taking a competitive advantage. Look, the batters use pine tar on the bats, pitchers should be able to pine tar the balls. But since some people disagree, we need to come up with clever methods to mask the pine tar usage. Where do you keep the tar? On the shoe is one way that Lance McCullers appeared to be using. You could also use the brim of your hat. Whichever method you decide to use, be discreet. If the ump thinks your using too much pine tar, he might take it from you."
Spotlight on the QBs
Franklin Armstrong joined the Pythons on waivers prior to S14. The young QB had a swagger about him that caught a GMs eye. But then, the prospect bowl happened. Armstrong didn't perform as he was expected to, and well, a few more QBs came onto the scene and took the spotlight. Ryan Leaf Jr., Jay Longshaw, and that random guy who got drafted to the Solar Bears, all of these were more exciting or something. Somehow, come the DSFL draft night, Armstrong kept falling... And falling. He ended up being selected like in round 11. Only when Portland's incumbent QB was called up to try safety was Armstong even given a Job.
His first season, Armstrong electrified the DSFL winning every award he was eligible for, including the Ultimini. He was drafted in the 30s by the Otters. His next DSFL season wasn't quite as dominant as the previous years, and neither was the one after that. Perhaps Armstrong wasn't as great as previously thought? Then you notice he started in 3 consecutive Ultimini's, and well. Maybe he actually is. In reality, Armstrong will go down as the greatest QB in Portland history and as one of the greatest in DSFL history.
Rivalries
The Tijuana Luchadores and Portland Pythons rivalry has made it all the way to the Ultiminu 2 of the last 3 seasons. Last season, it was especially fierce. Both teams beat the other at home in the regular season matchup. The past few seasons have seen a matchup between 2 elite QBs in Havran, and Armstrong. The success of these 2 QBs made the matchups much more interesting. On the defensive side of the ball, Lander Grievous, and Johnny Slothface engaged in a fierce LBoty race this past season. The RB battle has heavily favored Tijuana with Gump tearing things up. But Portland's RB committee has done some work of its own. Overall it's been a competitive rivalry... Tijuana and Portland split their 2 Ultimini appearances as well.
Of course, some might think the Coyotes are the real rivals. The playoff games between the 2 teams were always quite close. It was a pretty exciting time in the 1st round. Unfortunately, the new gen Coyotes have a thing for getting curbstomped in the postseason by Portland. It kinda ruins the rivalry when one team is so dominant. But hey KCC does their very best. Their very best just isn't anywhere good enough.
Our Year-Next Year
What's going on in Colorado? The seemingly cursed Yeti are in a weird spot right now. After kinda selling out to make the S13? Ultimus, Colorado is in a heavy rebuild.... But, we have some strong active users. We just don't have any good inactive to fill out the roster. We have no DLine people... At all. An all NSFL talent in Berry can't do much behind no line.
How have we improved? Well, we have a good group of steadily active guys. McDummy is going to be much better. Taffy is already good, he's about to become great. James Bishop is all world. Lazlo 42 is going to be an outstanding #2 guy. Joshua Palmer is solid at TE. I know we drafted Woelkers too (this is after draft mind you. No leaks.) He is actually a defensive lineman... Oh my. Our linebacker core is young and strong. Our secondary has some good pieces (and some Lejune character.)
Basically, we just need a good FA or 2 to compete for a playoff spot. In time, the silly Yeti will be contending again. We'll just keep drafting, and earning. Things are going to be great. But then again... Maybe not. Idk
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