12: Interview with Rapid Eagle
1: what was it like being in the Ultimini playoff atmosphere?
A: Being in the Ultimini playoffs was so exciting. Being a rookie and going on the kind of run we did winning 10 in a row before the championship game was truly special. Everything is different in the playoffs.
2: were you satisfied with your performance during the playoffs?
A: Personally I'm not satisfied with how I played in the playoffs. Only getting 3 tackles and no sacks was dissapointing. And as a team I know we can do better than what we did in tbe championship game. We had too many penalties and couldn't stop the Ducks because of them.
3: how does the team feel after your playoff run?
A: It's bitter sweet for me. I'm bitter we lost the way we did in the Ultimini game. When you have five times as many penalties as the other team it's hard to win games. But at the same time I'm proud of what we did too get to the game in tbe first place. We had a historically good DSFL defense last season and I don't want one game to take away from that accomplishment.
4: what is your goal as a player for next season?
A: Next season if I'm sent back down to the DSFL is to run the table again. We have the pieces to get right back to that championship game but win it this time. And if I'm called up to the NSFL next season I'll do whatever I can to help my new team reach that Ultimus trophy. The goal is always to have fun first, but nothing is more fun than winning it all.
8: scouting report for Ed Ball
You probably aren't too familiar with this guy, he's not high on people's mocks, but this special player could be the steal of the draft. Ed Ball has some unique skills I haven't seen in a typical safety. Originating from England where he grew up watching NSFL Europe. He soon moved to the United States to achieve his goal of being the best European player in the NSFL. His playmaking ability at the safety position has been nothing but explosive. He was a one time defensive player of the year in the Big Ten conference with his time at IU. In that year he recorded 72 tackles, 7 INTs, and 5 Forced Fumbles. He has the potential to be a top playmaker in this league and just needs to find the perfect chance to show off his talent.
Strengths: Very good speed and agility. His athleticism should be a key factor in his time in the NSFL. His unique ways of forcing stops and creating turnovers made him a walking highlight reel at IU.
Weaknesses: He tends to get beat in coverage while trying to make a play. He also needs to build up more strength to match up with the top receivers in the league.
20: Ad
Ed Ball has always had an urge to help the needy as he grew up in a poor family. He promised himself if he made it to the big leagues he would help lead a charity organization to help the homeless population. With the NSFL draft approaching, Ed decides to buy space for an Ad during the Ultimus championship. He partners up with the UHO (United Homeless Organization) to help provide food, water, and shelter to people living on the streets during the cold winter nights. The goal of the Ad was to help persuade others to help the poor and homeless as well. Ed asks for volunteers to participate in a walkathon coming up soon to help fund meal plans and new clothing for the needy. He receives additional help from a few college teammates who help to provide materials for the homeless civilians living near the IU campus. Ed hopes the Ad receives national praise while it is played during halftime of the championship game. The Ad provides a hotline for viewers to make donations towards the UHO if they choose to help out as well. Ed's dream of making a difference in the homeless community seems to finally come true. He's both a special player and a special human being.
9: brotherly love
Ed is typically a fierce and competitive person on the field, but there is one person in the league he has a huge amount of respect for. Rapid Eagle of the Myrtle Beach Buccaneers has been a close friend of his for a while now. They spent time together in the same conference in college football. Ed went to IU and rapid went to Illinois. At first Ed saw rapid as a natural threat and wanted to prove he was the better defensive player. After the constant games played against each other, Ed saw something else in Rapid Eagle. He saw someone who had extreme dedication to the game while also having a soft spot to help others. A friendship soon begun to form between the two. Ed and rapid spent any free time they had on video chats watching film together and studying other rivals in their conference. They both saw each other as a teammate with good chemistry and good leadership skills. Rapid was drafted into the league one year early and now Ed is hoping to make it as well. Whether it's with the Buccaneers or another team, Ed wants to prove his worth and fill that competitive edge with Rapid.
1: what was it like being in the Ultimini playoff atmosphere?
A: Being in the Ultimini playoffs was so exciting. Being a rookie and going on the kind of run we did winning 10 in a row before the championship game was truly special. Everything is different in the playoffs.
2: were you satisfied with your performance during the playoffs?
A: Personally I'm not satisfied with how I played in the playoffs. Only getting 3 tackles and no sacks was dissapointing. And as a team I know we can do better than what we did in tbe championship game. We had too many penalties and couldn't stop the Ducks because of them.
3: how does the team feel after your playoff run?
A: It's bitter sweet for me. I'm bitter we lost the way we did in the Ultimini game. When you have five times as many penalties as the other team it's hard to win games. But at the same time I'm proud of what we did too get to the game in tbe first place. We had a historically good DSFL defense last season and I don't want one game to take away from that accomplishment.
4: what is your goal as a player for next season?
A: Next season if I'm sent back down to the DSFL is to run the table again. We have the pieces to get right back to that championship game but win it this time. And if I'm called up to the NSFL next season I'll do whatever I can to help my new team reach that Ultimus trophy. The goal is always to have fun first, but nothing is more fun than winning it all.
8: scouting report for Ed Ball
You probably aren't too familiar with this guy, he's not high on people's mocks, but this special player could be the steal of the draft. Ed Ball has some unique skills I haven't seen in a typical safety. Originating from England where he grew up watching NSFL Europe. He soon moved to the United States to achieve his goal of being the best European player in the NSFL. His playmaking ability at the safety position has been nothing but explosive. He was a one time defensive player of the year in the Big Ten conference with his time at IU. In that year he recorded 72 tackles, 7 INTs, and 5 Forced Fumbles. He has the potential to be a top playmaker in this league and just needs to find the perfect chance to show off his talent.
Strengths: Very good speed and agility. His athleticism should be a key factor in his time in the NSFL. His unique ways of forcing stops and creating turnovers made him a walking highlight reel at IU.
Weaknesses: He tends to get beat in coverage while trying to make a play. He also needs to build up more strength to match up with the top receivers in the league.
20: Ad
Ed Ball has always had an urge to help the needy as he grew up in a poor family. He promised himself if he made it to the big leagues he would help lead a charity organization to help the homeless population. With the NSFL draft approaching, Ed decides to buy space for an Ad during the Ultimus championship. He partners up with the UHO (United Homeless Organization) to help provide food, water, and shelter to people living on the streets during the cold winter nights. The goal of the Ad was to help persuade others to help the poor and homeless as well. Ed asks for volunteers to participate in a walkathon coming up soon to help fund meal plans and new clothing for the needy. He receives additional help from a few college teammates who help to provide materials for the homeless civilians living near the IU campus. Ed hopes the Ad receives national praise while it is played during halftime of the championship game. The Ad provides a hotline for viewers to make donations towards the UHO if they choose to help out as well. Ed's dream of making a difference in the homeless community seems to finally come true. He's both a special player and a special human being.
9: brotherly love
Ed is typically a fierce and competitive person on the field, but there is one person in the league he has a huge amount of respect for. Rapid Eagle of the Myrtle Beach Buccaneers has been a close friend of his for a while now. They spent time together in the same conference in college football. Ed went to IU and rapid went to Illinois. At first Ed saw rapid as a natural threat and wanted to prove he was the better defensive player. After the constant games played against each other, Ed saw something else in Rapid Eagle. He saw someone who had extreme dedication to the game while also having a soft spot to help others. A friendship soon begun to form between the two. Ed and rapid spent any free time they had on video chats watching film together and studying other rivals in their conference. They both saw each other as a teammate with good chemistry and good leadership skills. Rapid was drafted into the league one year early and now Ed is hoping to make it as well. Whether it's with the Buccaneers or another team, Ed wants to prove his worth and fill that competitive edge with Rapid.
