PT 1) Offensive comparison:The Wraiths running back Nuck will be going up against O’connell of the yeti this week in the conference finals! Nuck has the clear advantage here. He was able to carry the ball for twice the yardage of O’connell this season, averaging 4.4 yards a carry and carrying the ball a league leading 1,217 yards. O’connell just couldn’t find his grove this year when running the ball. Carrying the ball only 599 yards and only averaging around 3.6 yards a carry. This gives the Wraiths a clear advantage on the ground, which could end up giving the Wraiths the conference title, and an appearance in the first ever title game! When you look at just far apart both runners were this season it is important to note however that they were both only able to pound it into the endzone 6 times a piece this season. That could prove to be Nucks downfall this weekend if he can’t finish near the goaline. It would probably be expected by Nuck that if you run the length of the field twelve times in length, you should be expected to have the minimum of twelve rushing touchdowns. On the flip side O’connell did meet this minimum expectation, pounding in six touchdowns over six hundred yards.
PT 2) Defensive Comparison: The Wraiths linebacker Shelton was one of the top linebackers in the league this past season, racking up one hundred and eighteen tackles throughout the fourteen games. Alongside of these tackles he got one for loss, and he also managed to force three fumbles for the wraiths, efficiently leading their defense. Shelton’s one tackle for loss ended up being a clutch sack. His opposition on the Yetis defense in the upcoming conference title game is the yeti’s linebacker Saint. Saint wasn’t as efficient as Shelton when it comes to tackling, but he did manage to force two fumbles. Saint also came up bigger than Shelton in terms of sacks, cumulating four total on the season. Question is which defensive leader will come up bigger for their defense in the upcoming conference title game? In my opinion we are looking at Wraith linebacker Shelton. He is a more efficient tackler and seems to get better positioning more often. He doesn’t get into the backfield as much as Saint, but he makes up for it by delivering more bone shattering hits. That in turn has led to more fourth downs, as well as more turnovers in form of forced fumbles. Look out for Shelton to make his mark on the conference title game.
PT 3) Bottom Third: The San Jose Saber Cats couldn’t seem to get it done this year. On paper, the team did not really look that bad. But one look at their record and you can see they definitely need to improve. They were Mid-table in just about every team statistical category. Simply said, if you cant excel in any statistical categories as a team, you can expect to struggle. With really no outstanding weaknesses on the San Jose team, there were really no outstanding strengths. Their offensive line played well, but not great. They were in the bottom half as far as rushing and passing go. Their defense seemed to play below league standards. I don’t really know what I would try to target first if I was in the San Jose front office. I can only assume you start with defense. Defense wins championships, and with a defense that played as poorly as the Saber Cats, there is really no where to go but up. They have to significantly improve on their defense this offseason. And perhaps as new players come in mid season next year, they should try to be more aggressive on the waiver wire. Here’s to hoping the saber cats can improve and become competitive in the upcoming season!
PT 4 Future Talent: Leading into the conference championship matchup between the Yellow Knife Wraiths and the Colorado Yetis, everybody should keep their eyes peeled for how Ben Green performs. He hasn’t had a stellar four games since he was claimed by the Wraiths, however his play time has been limited. He has managed to pick up a sack, and his sheer strength and size open up opportunities for his teammates to rush the backfield. He has been steadily improving week by week, adjusting to the team needs and improving as an over all player. His playtime has slightly increased over the course of his past four games, and that can only go to show just how much work the Wraiths see him putting in on the practice field. This upcoming conference playoff game could potentially be his last chance at showcasing his talents on the field, as the last game between the yeti and the wraiths ended in a Yeti win. That being said I’m sure you can expect a breakout game for Green as he tries to attract the attention of the NSFL scouts. Either way, Green’s ceiling is high, and that is due to his high work ethic and his will to improve.
PT 5 Playoff Predictions:The Wraiths and the Yeti face off in this years NSFC championship game. The upper hand here looks like it will go to the Wraiths in terms of both offense and defense. Even if only slightly. On paper this matchup is a very close one. The Yeti have a three headed giant in their backfield and that is the only clear advantage throughout for them. The Wraiths have seemed to be a more consistent threat offensively and defensively throughout the season, so look out for the Wraiths to advance to the Championship game.
In the ASFC, the Outlaws and the Otters meet up to challenge it out for the conference title. While very even on paper, the Outlaws have the clear advantage here to me. They have hit the end zone more than any other team in the league while passing the ball, and they clearly have the best defense in the league. The Otters have a great rushing attack, but they seem to struggle making plays on defense, and I feel that defense will be the difference in this game.
That leaves us with the Wraiths taking on the Outlaws In the Ultimo! As Much as I hate to do it (I love my wraiths) the Outlaws are the clear winners here. There is too much of a defensive advantage and offensively, while the Wraiths are great, there is still enough of an advantage that the Outlaws seem like the sure favorites to come out Champions in the first Inaugural Ultimo Bowl! There is still hope for the Wraiths though, they will just have to make some plays!
PT 2) Defensive Comparison: The Wraiths linebacker Shelton was one of the top linebackers in the league this past season, racking up one hundred and eighteen tackles throughout the fourteen games. Alongside of these tackles he got one for loss, and he also managed to force three fumbles for the wraiths, efficiently leading their defense. Shelton’s one tackle for loss ended up being a clutch sack. His opposition on the Yetis defense in the upcoming conference title game is the yeti’s linebacker Saint. Saint wasn’t as efficient as Shelton when it comes to tackling, but he did manage to force two fumbles. Saint also came up bigger than Shelton in terms of sacks, cumulating four total on the season. Question is which defensive leader will come up bigger for their defense in the upcoming conference title game? In my opinion we are looking at Wraith linebacker Shelton. He is a more efficient tackler and seems to get better positioning more often. He doesn’t get into the backfield as much as Saint, but he makes up for it by delivering more bone shattering hits. That in turn has led to more fourth downs, as well as more turnovers in form of forced fumbles. Look out for Shelton to make his mark on the conference title game.
PT 3) Bottom Third: The San Jose Saber Cats couldn’t seem to get it done this year. On paper, the team did not really look that bad. But one look at their record and you can see they definitely need to improve. They were Mid-table in just about every team statistical category. Simply said, if you cant excel in any statistical categories as a team, you can expect to struggle. With really no outstanding weaknesses on the San Jose team, there were really no outstanding strengths. Their offensive line played well, but not great. They were in the bottom half as far as rushing and passing go. Their defense seemed to play below league standards. I don’t really know what I would try to target first if I was in the San Jose front office. I can only assume you start with defense. Defense wins championships, and with a defense that played as poorly as the Saber Cats, there is really no where to go but up. They have to significantly improve on their defense this offseason. And perhaps as new players come in mid season next year, they should try to be more aggressive on the waiver wire. Here’s to hoping the saber cats can improve and become competitive in the upcoming season!
PT 4 Future Talent: Leading into the conference championship matchup between the Yellow Knife Wraiths and the Colorado Yetis, everybody should keep their eyes peeled for how Ben Green performs. He hasn’t had a stellar four games since he was claimed by the Wraiths, however his play time has been limited. He has managed to pick up a sack, and his sheer strength and size open up opportunities for his teammates to rush the backfield. He has been steadily improving week by week, adjusting to the team needs and improving as an over all player. His playtime has slightly increased over the course of his past four games, and that can only go to show just how much work the Wraiths see him putting in on the practice field. This upcoming conference playoff game could potentially be his last chance at showcasing his talents on the field, as the last game between the yeti and the wraiths ended in a Yeti win. That being said I’m sure you can expect a breakout game for Green as he tries to attract the attention of the NSFL scouts. Either way, Green’s ceiling is high, and that is due to his high work ethic and his will to improve.
PT 5 Playoff Predictions:The Wraiths and the Yeti face off in this years NSFC championship game. The upper hand here looks like it will go to the Wraiths in terms of both offense and defense. Even if only slightly. On paper this matchup is a very close one. The Yeti have a three headed giant in their backfield and that is the only clear advantage throughout for them. The Wraiths have seemed to be a more consistent threat offensively and defensively throughout the season, so look out for the Wraiths to advance to the Championship game.
In the ASFC, the Outlaws and the Otters meet up to challenge it out for the conference title. While very even on paper, the Outlaws have the clear advantage here to me. They have hit the end zone more than any other team in the league while passing the ball, and they clearly have the best defense in the league. The Otters have a great rushing attack, but they seem to struggle making plays on defense, and I feel that defense will be the difference in this game.
That leaves us with the Wraiths taking on the Outlaws In the Ultimo! As Much as I hate to do it (I love my wraiths) the Outlaws are the clear winners here. There is too much of a defensive advantage and offensively, while the Wraiths are great, there is still enough of an advantage that the Outlaws seem like the sure favorites to come out Champions in the first Inaugural Ultimo Bowl! There is still hope for the Wraiths though, they will just have to make some plays!
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