1. Playoff Review
Ultimus Bowl 20 also referred to as Ultimus Bowl XX was an extra special moment for the NSFL. It of course marks the 20th anniversary of the first Ultimus Bowl held 20 years ago. Since then the league has undergone many changes, dynasties and legends. The NSFL held promotional segments and features around the league to commemorate this 20th season. Going into the playoffs it marked one of the most even playoff fields in NSFL history. No team truly dominated as the ASFC featured three 7-6 teams and 4 league wide. The Wraiths won their division with a 9-4 record while the Copperheads won theirs for the first time in franchise history with an 8-5 record. The Otters, three time defending champions barely scraped into the playoffs having to go on the road to the wildcard Secondline. The Secondline pulled off the upset as the Otters failed to capitalize on their bid for a record breaking four straight Ultimus’s. Over in the ASFC, the Yeti won their playoff game setting up a matchup with the Wraiths. The Secondline would be on the road against the Copperheads. Both home teams and conference winners went on to the Ultimus. The Wraiths were hoping to make it third times the charm as the had reached their 3 straight Ultimus bowl appearance. The Copperheads ended up winning in dominating fasion as they were crowned champions for the very first time.
2. League Milestone
It’s been 20 playoff series for the Ultimus Bowl. 20 years of NSFL football. Frankin Armstrong was interviewed for the NSFL Network series “20 greatest games in NSFL history”. This was specifically for Ultimus Bowl XIX held just a year ago. The Otters were vying for the right to be the 2nd team in NSFL history to (2nd time in franchise history) to win 3 straight Ultimus Bowls. This game was also titled “Otters vs Wraiths III” as both teams had faced off in 2 prior Ultimus Bowl matchups, the latest held just last season.
“What were your thoughts heading into the game?”
I was eager to prove ourselves again, going up against the best team in the NSFL, on the road in the Ultimus Bowl. We did it twice in a row, and we were confident we could make it three.
“The initial stages of the game were slow and tight with great defence on both sides of the ball. Did you expect that going into the game?”
Yes we actually did. Our last Ultimus appearance against the very same team was a 16-10 ball game. We expected a similar type of game. Of course that flipped on his head for the second half.
“The second half was a back and forth affair. How tense was it on the sideline having to tell your team that you had to score again and again?”
Well it was a great battle with Bigsby on the other side of the field. It was a question of either trying to maintain our slim lead and try to slow the game down or air it out and go for the kill. At the end of the day, we went for something in the middle and it backfired. It got tense as it does in every close game in the 4th. The last drive to take back the lead went by so fast cause it was literally that fast. It took us, what? 4 plays to drive down the field for a touchdown? That was incredible.
And there you have it folks. The number 1 game in NSFL history, Ultimus Bowl XIX.
3. Revenge
The Orange County Otters had a rough season as they ended their season at 7-6. They lost pivotal games that would have possible made them division champs. Unfortunately, they lost almost all of them. None more devastating than the two excruciating losses against the upstart Austin Copperheads that cost them the division. The first matchup occurred in week 5 as the Otters travelled to Texas to face off in a crucial game. The final score was 37-27. Armstrong had a pedestrian game after the offence blew 14-7 and eventually 24-14 leads. The Otters left Austin grimacing as the Copperheads took a vice grip on the right to the first seed in the ASFC. The next matchup occurred in week 11 as the Otters had rallied off 5 straight victories after the tough loss in Austin. As the Copperheads snaked their way into California, the Otters were at the height of their confidence, as they expected to take control of the division and their right to host a home playoff game. That confidence showed as they jumped out to a 21-0 score in the first quarter and eventually had a 27-7 lead going into the 4th quarter. Unbelievably, Austin stun the Otters with a 28 point 4th quarter. This eventually led to the Otters losing the conference and their confidence as they lost 4 straight games to close out the season in NOLA. Austin will be a motivation factor for revenge next season as the Otters look to take back their crown.
4. Rivalry
Franklin Armstrong has always been well aware of his status compared to his peers. But there have been two players in particular that he has compared himself to from day one and those players are Cooter Bigsby and Corvo Havran. Bigsby and Havran were drafted in the season 14 draft while Armstrong was drafted in the 15th. Despite this, they’ve faced off in a plethora of games dating back to their DSFL days and have even met up in the biggest stage of the game. Armstrong led teams have come out on top every single time. Armstrong and his S14 Pythons squad faced up with defending Ultimini Champions the Luchadores led by Corvo Havran. Armstrong led the team to victory. Armstrong and Havran would face off in a championship game yet again, this time in the Season 17 NSFL Utlimus Bowl during Armstrong’s rookie season. Armstrong won another championship capping off an incredible playoff run with an Utlimus Player of the Game. He would then face off against his other rival Bigsby in consecutive Utlimus Bowl games in Season 18 and Season 19. Armstrong would yet again. Break the hearts of his fellow rivals, taking home to more championships to Orange County as his playoff dominance continues. Armstrong has the goal of making sure Havran and Bigsby never win Ultimus championships. And I’m sure Havran and Bigsby are sick of seeing Armstrong led teams win.
Ultimus Bowl 20 also referred to as Ultimus Bowl XX was an extra special moment for the NSFL. It of course marks the 20th anniversary of the first Ultimus Bowl held 20 years ago. Since then the league has undergone many changes, dynasties and legends. The NSFL held promotional segments and features around the league to commemorate this 20th season. Going into the playoffs it marked one of the most even playoff fields in NSFL history. No team truly dominated as the ASFC featured three 7-6 teams and 4 league wide. The Wraiths won their division with a 9-4 record while the Copperheads won theirs for the first time in franchise history with an 8-5 record. The Otters, three time defending champions barely scraped into the playoffs having to go on the road to the wildcard Secondline. The Secondline pulled off the upset as the Otters failed to capitalize on their bid for a record breaking four straight Ultimus’s. Over in the ASFC, the Yeti won their playoff game setting up a matchup with the Wraiths. The Secondline would be on the road against the Copperheads. Both home teams and conference winners went on to the Ultimus. The Wraiths were hoping to make it third times the charm as the had reached their 3 straight Ultimus bowl appearance. The Copperheads ended up winning in dominating fasion as they were crowned champions for the very first time.
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236 words2. League Milestone
It’s been 20 playoff series for the Ultimus Bowl. 20 years of NSFL football. Frankin Armstrong was interviewed for the NSFL Network series “20 greatest games in NSFL history”. This was specifically for Ultimus Bowl XIX held just a year ago. The Otters were vying for the right to be the 2nd team in NSFL history to (2nd time in franchise history) to win 3 straight Ultimus Bowls. This game was also titled “Otters vs Wraiths III” as both teams had faced off in 2 prior Ultimus Bowl matchups, the latest held just last season.
“What were your thoughts heading into the game?”
I was eager to prove ourselves again, going up against the best team in the NSFL, on the road in the Ultimus Bowl. We did it twice in a row, and we were confident we could make it three.
“The initial stages of the game were slow and tight with great defence on both sides of the ball. Did you expect that going into the game?”
Yes we actually did. Our last Ultimus appearance against the very same team was a 16-10 ball game. We expected a similar type of game. Of course that flipped on his head for the second half.
“The second half was a back and forth affair. How tense was it on the sideline having to tell your team that you had to score again and again?”
Well it was a great battle with Bigsby on the other side of the field. It was a question of either trying to maintain our slim lead and try to slow the game down or air it out and go for the kill. At the end of the day, we went for something in the middle and it backfired. It got tense as it does in every close game in the 4th. The last drive to take back the lead went by so fast cause it was literally that fast. It took us, what? 4 plays to drive down the field for a touchdown? That was incredible.
And there you have it folks. The number 1 game in NSFL history, Ultimus Bowl XIX.
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357 words3. Revenge
The Orange County Otters had a rough season as they ended their season at 7-6. They lost pivotal games that would have possible made them division champs. Unfortunately, they lost almost all of them. None more devastating than the two excruciating losses against the upstart Austin Copperheads that cost them the division. The first matchup occurred in week 5 as the Otters travelled to Texas to face off in a crucial game. The final score was 37-27. Armstrong had a pedestrian game after the offence blew 14-7 and eventually 24-14 leads. The Otters left Austin grimacing as the Copperheads took a vice grip on the right to the first seed in the ASFC. The next matchup occurred in week 11 as the Otters had rallied off 5 straight victories after the tough loss in Austin. As the Copperheads snaked their way into California, the Otters were at the height of their confidence, as they expected to take control of the division and their right to host a home playoff game. That confidence showed as they jumped out to a 21-0 score in the first quarter and eventually had a 27-7 lead going into the 4th quarter. Unbelievably, Austin stun the Otters with a 28 point 4th quarter. This eventually led to the Otters losing the conference and their confidence as they lost 4 straight games to close out the season in NOLA. Austin will be a motivation factor for revenge next season as the Otters look to take back their crown.
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251 words4. Rivalry
Franklin Armstrong has always been well aware of his status compared to his peers. But there have been two players in particular that he has compared himself to from day one and those players are Cooter Bigsby and Corvo Havran. Bigsby and Havran were drafted in the season 14 draft while Armstrong was drafted in the 15th. Despite this, they’ve faced off in a plethora of games dating back to their DSFL days and have even met up in the biggest stage of the game. Armstrong led teams have come out on top every single time. Armstrong and his S14 Pythons squad faced up with defending Ultimini Champions the Luchadores led by Corvo Havran. Armstrong led the team to victory. Armstrong and Havran would face off in a championship game yet again, this time in the Season 17 NSFL Utlimus Bowl during Armstrong’s rookie season. Armstrong won another championship capping off an incredible playoff run with an Utlimus Player of the Game. He would then face off against his other rival Bigsby in consecutive Utlimus Bowl games in Season 18 and Season 19. Armstrong would yet again. Break the hearts of his fellow rivals, taking home to more championships to Orange County as his playoff dominance continues. Armstrong has the goal of making sure Havran and Bigsby never win Ultimus championships. And I’m sure Havran and Bigsby are sick of seeing Armstrong led teams win.
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