Offensive Comparison: Compare one offensive player from each team in a series.
Boss Tweed Vs
Bubba Nuck
Both the Colorado Yeti and the Yellowknife Wraiths finished the regular season 8 and 6. They meet for the sixth time this season in the NSFC championship game.
Two players who are certain to be the focus of attention are the running backs.
For the Wraiths, Bubba Nuck has been a superstar, a Bona Fide MVP of the year candidate (currently second in the running I believe.) The feature back has the most yardage gained out of any RB in the league with the second placed RB over 200 yards behind him.
It certainly helps that Nuck is running behind one of the finest Olines in the NSFL, but boy has he done his job.
For the Yeti, they have spread the ball a lot during the running game, using a three headed approach of speedster Boss Tweed, all rounder Kieran O'Connell and power rusher Luke Tiernan, However, rumour on the streets is that the Yeti may be changing up from their running back by committee approach and putting their eggs into the basket of early pace setter Boss Tweed.
Having started the season strongly, Tweed has struggled in recent weeks, this has seen his average yards per carry dip from the mid 4's down to 3.7 YPC for the season. The thoughts out of Colorado is that by spreading the carries amongst so many players, nobody is getting into a rhythm and that by the time they have felt out the opposition defence the game is over.
The performance of the running backs could decide this divisional championship game.
Defensive Comparison: Compare one defensive player from each team in a series.
As often is the case, the NSFC championship game could down to turnovers, and two cornerbacks who have been making things happen for their teams are the
's Philippe Carter and the
S2 candidate Dermot Lavelle who have both amassed four interceptions during the regular season.
Lavelle missed the S1 draft through what he claims were "paperwork issues", however some claim that a missed drugs test may have had something to do with.
For the S2 draft, Lavelle is sure to be high on many GM's watch lists given his performance during Season 1. On top of his 4 interceptions, he had 57 tackles and 18 pass deflections.
For Carter, some have stated that his season has been one of personal disappointment. The Yeti's first ever pick in the NSFL draft (3rd overall), perhaps Carter has not been the superstar defensive back that many had hoped for. None the less his contribution to the Yeti this season can't be hidden from view. 4 interceptions, 56 tackles and 11 pass deflections makes for a respectable if not uninspiring first season for the Yeti.
So while Lavelle has been slightly the better of the two CB's on the stats sheet, another interception from either of these cornerbacks could be the turning point in tonights divisional championship game.
Bottom Third: Write about why the Baltimore Hawks and/or San Jose Sabercats were not able to make the playoffs. Can be completed at any point
Baltimore Hawks - it's not a passing league!
One of, if not the key reason why the Baltimore Hawks did not make the playoffs is because of their shockingly poor running game.
The hawks ran the ball 405 times but amassed a paltry 1369 yards during those carries. That amounts to 3.4 yards per carry on average, with a statline like that over the course of the season it's no wonder that the Hawks didn't make it to the dance.
Hawks favoured running back Marcus Robinson actually has the fifth most yards in the NSFL this season, however when you look at the fact that he has carried on 228 of those 405 team carries, it does not paint such a rosy picture - a 3.6 YPC average is not something to be proud of, but when looking at the games I think it's unfair to point the finger of blame at Robinson.
Indeed the offensive line just did not function during the run game for the Hawks this season.
If I was Robinson I would be pleading with the front office to beg, borrow and steal some offensive linesmen who can put in a run block this off-season, because the fact of the matter is, with the current state of their o-line, there will not be any improvement in the rushing numbers of Robinson and the Hawks next season.
Future Talent: Dermot Lavelle CB Yallowknife Wraiths
Dermot Lavelle was the first of the season two prospects to be picked up in free agency. A solid performer for the Wraiths this season, he has led the team in interceptions, turning the ball over four times in total. More impressive is his 18 passed deflected, among the best of the year, and this combined with his impressive number of tackles means that Lavelle is sure to be the first defensive back off the board in the season two draft.
The 6ft tall Cornerback out of the University of Arizona, is your prototypical man to man cornerback, and given the depth of talent in the league at wide receiver I think you will find almost every General Manager in the league have Lavelle down on their watchlist with a view to picking him up in the draft.
Indeed Lavelle is almost certain to play in the season one pro bowl, a man of his talent just has to be there. Undoubtedly the Wraiths will struggle to find a comparable replacement for Lavelle and whichever team does have the honour of picking him, they know that they will have a near instant improvement in their secondary.
But the question remains where will he play next season?
Best play of the championship game
Pass by Noble, L., to Hendrix, K.. INTERCEPTION by Flock, R. at the COL - 24 yard line and returned for 24 yards.
Upon recapping the inaugural NSFL it is fair to suggest that it leaves a bitter taste in many a fan's mouth. Unfortunately it was one sided, unfortunately it seemed over almost before it started, and unfortunately the Yeti did not get to hoist the Ultimas trophy at the end of the game.
The signal of how the game was going to shape up, came early. Outlaws D-back Ryan flock picked out a Noble thrown pass to Karl Hendrix, and returned it all of twenty five yards to claim a pick six, and a soul crushing blow for the Outlaws over the Colorado Yeti.
It is not Hyperbole to suggest that it was the greatest play of the championship.
At 3rd and 7 and with the Yeti hoping to extend their drive on their own 24. the Yeti's QB dropped back, and attempt a pass to his best WR, Hendrix. Outlaw's Ryan Flock showed great anticipation to by jumping the Hendrix Route, and with nothing but green grass in front of Flock, it was a case of "feet don't fail me now" as Flock took it the house for the touchdown and the Outlaws were up by 7 already.
This would be a preview of the rest of the match, with the Outlaws defense stomping out any hopes of life by the Yeti offense, and providing their offense great field position.
With the Outlaw's defensive in stingy and unforgiving mood, not allowing a single opposition TD during the game, this defensive touchdown would have proved to be the winner, had it not been for a couple more offensive TD's to be added leaving the outlaws with a heavy winning margin.


Both the Colorado Yeti and the Yellowknife Wraiths finished the regular season 8 and 6. They meet for the sixth time this season in the NSFC championship game.
Two players who are certain to be the focus of attention are the running backs.
For the Wraiths, Bubba Nuck has been a superstar, a Bona Fide MVP of the year candidate (currently second in the running I believe.) The feature back has the most yardage gained out of any RB in the league with the second placed RB over 200 yards behind him.
It certainly helps that Nuck is running behind one of the finest Olines in the NSFL, but boy has he done his job.
For the Yeti, they have spread the ball a lot during the running game, using a three headed approach of speedster Boss Tweed, all rounder Kieran O'Connell and power rusher Luke Tiernan, However, rumour on the streets is that the Yeti may be changing up from their running back by committee approach and putting their eggs into the basket of early pace setter Boss Tweed.
Having started the season strongly, Tweed has struggled in recent weeks, this has seen his average yards per carry dip from the mid 4's down to 3.7 YPC for the season. The thoughts out of Colorado is that by spreading the carries amongst so many players, nobody is getting into a rhythm and that by the time they have felt out the opposition defence the game is over.
The performance of the running backs could decide this divisional championship game.
Defensive Comparison: Compare one defensive player from each team in a series.
As often is the case, the NSFC championship game could down to turnovers, and two cornerbacks who have been making things happen for their teams are the


Lavelle missed the S1 draft through what he claims were "paperwork issues", however some claim that a missed drugs test may have had something to do with.
For the S2 draft, Lavelle is sure to be high on many GM's watch lists given his performance during Season 1. On top of his 4 interceptions, he had 57 tackles and 18 pass deflections.
For Carter, some have stated that his season has been one of personal disappointment. The Yeti's first ever pick in the NSFL draft (3rd overall), perhaps Carter has not been the superstar defensive back that many had hoped for. None the less his contribution to the Yeti this season can't be hidden from view. 4 interceptions, 56 tackles and 11 pass deflections makes for a respectable if not uninspiring first season for the Yeti.
So while Lavelle has been slightly the better of the two CB's on the stats sheet, another interception from either of these cornerbacks could be the turning point in tonights divisional championship game.
Bottom Third: Write about why the Baltimore Hawks and/or San Jose Sabercats were not able to make the playoffs. Can be completed at any point
Baltimore Hawks - it's not a passing league!
One of, if not the key reason why the Baltimore Hawks did not make the playoffs is because of their shockingly poor running game.
The hawks ran the ball 405 times but amassed a paltry 1369 yards during those carries. That amounts to 3.4 yards per carry on average, with a statline like that over the course of the season it's no wonder that the Hawks didn't make it to the dance.
Hawks favoured running back Marcus Robinson actually has the fifth most yards in the NSFL this season, however when you look at the fact that he has carried on 228 of those 405 team carries, it does not paint such a rosy picture - a 3.6 YPC average is not something to be proud of, but when looking at the games I think it's unfair to point the finger of blame at Robinson.
Indeed the offensive line just did not function during the run game for the Hawks this season.
If I was Robinson I would be pleading with the front office to beg, borrow and steal some offensive linesmen who can put in a run block this off-season, because the fact of the matter is, with the current state of their o-line, there will not be any improvement in the rushing numbers of Robinson and the Hawks next season.
Future Talent: Dermot Lavelle CB Yallowknife Wraiths
Dermot Lavelle was the first of the season two prospects to be picked up in free agency. A solid performer for the Wraiths this season, he has led the team in interceptions, turning the ball over four times in total. More impressive is his 18 passed deflected, among the best of the year, and this combined with his impressive number of tackles means that Lavelle is sure to be the first defensive back off the board in the season two draft.
The 6ft tall Cornerback out of the University of Arizona, is your prototypical man to man cornerback, and given the depth of talent in the league at wide receiver I think you will find almost every General Manager in the league have Lavelle down on their watchlist with a view to picking him up in the draft.
Indeed Lavelle is almost certain to play in the season one pro bowl, a man of his talent just has to be there. Undoubtedly the Wraiths will struggle to find a comparable replacement for Lavelle and whichever team does have the honour of picking him, they know that they will have a near instant improvement in their secondary.
But the question remains where will he play next season?
Best play of the championship game
Pass by Noble, L., to Hendrix, K.. INTERCEPTION by Flock, R. at the COL - 24 yard line and returned for 24 yards.
Upon recapping the inaugural NSFL it is fair to suggest that it leaves a bitter taste in many a fan's mouth. Unfortunately it was one sided, unfortunately it seemed over almost before it started, and unfortunately the Yeti did not get to hoist the Ultimas trophy at the end of the game.
The signal of how the game was going to shape up, came early. Outlaws D-back Ryan flock picked out a Noble thrown pass to Karl Hendrix, and returned it all of twenty five yards to claim a pick six, and a soul crushing blow for the Outlaws over the Colorado Yeti.
It is not Hyperbole to suggest that it was the greatest play of the championship.
At 3rd and 7 and with the Yeti hoping to extend their drive on their own 24. the Yeti's QB dropped back, and attempt a pass to his best WR, Hendrix. Outlaw's Ryan Flock showed great anticipation to by jumping the Hendrix Route, and with nothing but green grass in front of Flock, it was a case of "feet don't fail me now" as Flock took it the house for the touchdown and the Outlaws were up by 7 already.
This would be a preview of the rest of the match, with the Outlaws defense stomping out any hopes of life by the Yeti offense, and providing their offense great field position.
With the Outlaw's defensive in stingy and unforgiving mood, not allowing a single opposition TD during the game, this defensive touchdown would have proved to be the winner, had it not been for a couple more offensive TD's to be added leaving the outlaws with a heavy winning margin.