4) Resim!
Resims suck, I think we can all agree. More often than not, you end up losing stats you were excited about. This year, Marcella Toriki had her moment on the other side of that. Marcella Toriki doesn't need another resim, because she had her magic resim moment this season. In the New Orleans Second line's original week seven game against San Jose, Toriki had a decent enough showing. The young running back had 18 attempts for 76 yards and one touchdown. This game is nothing to be ashamed of.
But when the resim came, it came hard in favor of Toriki. The resim saw our girl go for 33 attempts for 152 yards and a touchdown. Now wait, you say. This isn't anything too crazy. Sure, more attempts for more yards, a .4 bump in efficiency. Not anything particularly earth-shattering. That is until you look at Toriki's monster contribution to the passing game as well. On top of her rushing attempts, Toriki showed herself to be a major red-zone threat with 3 receptions for 17 yards and 2 touchdowns. Of the 27 points scored by the Second line in the resim, 18 points came from Toriki's 3 touchdowns, while the rest came off of the leg power of New Orleans' star kicker, Herbert Prohaska.
9) Brotherly Love
Is there anyone in this league sweeter than Bubba Thumper? A true pillar of the Yeti Defensive line, this is a player that does his best to contribute to his team. He gives his all to keep opposing offense locked down. I am lucky to count him among my friends, despite having to go head to head with him each season. Sure, the big man has tackled me plenty of times, but I look forward to when my team plays the Yeti each season. Bubba and I book a table at a restaurant and chow down post-game. I let him choose since he's such a foodie, and it has never led me astray. We bring our teammates together to break bread, because at the end of the day, regardless of who is victorious on the field, our friendships off the field are wins all around. His smile and warmth make him an absolute joy to be around, and Bubba is the definition of a team player. Though he doesn't always get a lot of the spotlight as a defensive linesman, Bubba Thumper deserves all of the love this season. I look forward to the next time the Second Line have to go toe to toe with the Yeti, and I hope he has our dinner reservations booked.
10) Commissioner
Oh if I were in charge of the world. . . As a member of HO, I am aware of many things that need to be addressed in the league. Not to step on the toes of the commissioner that will follow Dwyer, but I think that we need to take care of the biggest issue facing the league as soon as possible. No, not HO communication, not player retention, not the great O Line debate, not the agency thing, none of that. I'm talking about those damn Orange County Otters. Getting rid of them is a retirement gift to Dwyer in and of itself for starters. With Spec having just stepped down as General Manager, it seems like the perfect time to phase out those carrot-colored carnivores. This does great things for the league as a whole. No team needs to win 9 Ultimus trophies. That's just too much. So by getting rid of OCO, we make it easier on our banner maker, and on every person who has to look at the forum banner on a regular basis. We also open up the opportunity for other teams to win for a change, which I know sounds crazy, but it's possible. Now, you ask me, what do we do with the current otters players? I think that's a problem for the rest of HO to figure out.
12) Interview a draftee- @DynamicDoug
B: What drew you to football?
D: So, my earliest exposure to American football probably came later than most as a Brit. I remember being on holiday at Disneyland as a kid at the age of 12 or so, and seeing Madden advertised on the TV sparked an interest, which resulted in my stopping playing rugby, and starting playing U18s ball here in the UK. I fell in love with the physicality and the tactics of the game, and it's been a long process getting to where I am now, but it's been a great journey so far.
B: As we look ahead to the DSFL draft, what would you say you are most hoping for in a team?
D: I'm just looking for a team that will take a shot on me. I know I can contribute at the next level after my time at Notre Dame, and I can't wait to get into the gym and my head stuck in a playbook. I'm hoping for a team that will support my continued development as a player mostly.
B: What do you want potential general managers to know about you?
D: I'm an athletic player, a big bodied OT that doesn't shy away from contact. However I try my best not to rely on raw athleticism, technique and knowledge are huge parts of the game that I put as much time into as lifting. It's these parts of the game that I'm really looking to challenge further as I take the next steps in my career.
B: What toppings do you put on pancakes?
D: This is embarrassing to admit, but I don't actually like pancakes, off the field anyway, I'm more of a waffle kinda guy. Throw some bacon and eggs on top of a good waffle and I'm in heaven though. I actually sleep with this picture of a waffle under my pillow. Had it a few years ago while on vacation in Prague and I haven't stopped thinking about it since
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Resims suck, I think we can all agree. More often than not, you end up losing stats you were excited about. This year, Marcella Toriki had her moment on the other side of that. Marcella Toriki doesn't need another resim, because she had her magic resim moment this season. In the New Orleans Second line's original week seven game against San Jose, Toriki had a decent enough showing. The young running back had 18 attempts for 76 yards and one touchdown. This game is nothing to be ashamed of.
But when the resim came, it came hard in favor of Toriki. The resim saw our girl go for 33 attempts for 152 yards and a touchdown. Now wait, you say. This isn't anything too crazy. Sure, more attempts for more yards, a .4 bump in efficiency. Not anything particularly earth-shattering. That is until you look at Toriki's monster contribution to the passing game as well. On top of her rushing attempts, Toriki showed herself to be a major red-zone threat with 3 receptions for 17 yards and 2 touchdowns. Of the 27 points scored by the Second line in the resim, 18 points came from Toriki's 3 touchdowns, while the rest came off of the leg power of New Orleans' star kicker, Herbert Prohaska.
9) Brotherly Love
Is there anyone in this league sweeter than Bubba Thumper? A true pillar of the Yeti Defensive line, this is a player that does his best to contribute to his team. He gives his all to keep opposing offense locked down. I am lucky to count him among my friends, despite having to go head to head with him each season. Sure, the big man has tackled me plenty of times, but I look forward to when my team plays the Yeti each season. Bubba and I book a table at a restaurant and chow down post-game. I let him choose since he's such a foodie, and it has never led me astray. We bring our teammates together to break bread, because at the end of the day, regardless of who is victorious on the field, our friendships off the field are wins all around. His smile and warmth make him an absolute joy to be around, and Bubba is the definition of a team player. Though he doesn't always get a lot of the spotlight as a defensive linesman, Bubba Thumper deserves all of the love this season. I look forward to the next time the Second Line have to go toe to toe with the Yeti, and I hope he has our dinner reservations booked.
10) Commissioner
Oh if I were in charge of the world. . . As a member of HO, I am aware of many things that need to be addressed in the league. Not to step on the toes of the commissioner that will follow Dwyer, but I think that we need to take care of the biggest issue facing the league as soon as possible. No, not HO communication, not player retention, not the great O Line debate, not the agency thing, none of that. I'm talking about those damn Orange County Otters. Getting rid of them is a retirement gift to Dwyer in and of itself for starters. With Spec having just stepped down as General Manager, it seems like the perfect time to phase out those carrot-colored carnivores. This does great things for the league as a whole. No team needs to win 9 Ultimus trophies. That's just too much. So by getting rid of OCO, we make it easier on our banner maker, and on every person who has to look at the forum banner on a regular basis. We also open up the opportunity for other teams to win for a change, which I know sounds crazy, but it's possible. Now, you ask me, what do we do with the current otters players? I think that's a problem for the rest of HO to figure out.
12) Interview a draftee- @DynamicDoug
B: What drew you to football?
D: So, my earliest exposure to American football probably came later than most as a Brit. I remember being on holiday at Disneyland as a kid at the age of 12 or so, and seeing Madden advertised on the TV sparked an interest, which resulted in my stopping playing rugby, and starting playing U18s ball here in the UK. I fell in love with the physicality and the tactics of the game, and it's been a long process getting to where I am now, but it's been a great journey so far.
B: As we look ahead to the DSFL draft, what would you say you are most hoping for in a team?
D: I'm just looking for a team that will take a shot on me. I know I can contribute at the next level after my time at Notre Dame, and I can't wait to get into the gym and my head stuck in a playbook. I'm hoping for a team that will support my continued development as a player mostly.
B: What do you want potential general managers to know about you?
D: I'm an athletic player, a big bodied OT that doesn't shy away from contact. However I try my best not to rely on raw athleticism, technique and knowledge are huge parts of the game that I put as much time into as lifting. It's these parts of the game that I'm really looking to challenge further as I take the next steps in my career.
B: What toppings do you put on pancakes?
D: This is embarrassing to admit, but I don't actually like pancakes, off the field anyway, I'm more of a waffle kinda guy. Throw some bacon and eggs on top of a good waffle and I'm in heaven though. I actually sleep with this picture of a waffle under my pillow. Had it a few years ago while on vacation in Prague and I haven't stopped thinking about it since
