1) Playoff Predictions: Conference Championship retro style broadcast:
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4) OL or K/P Appreciation
Written: Write about an active human offensive lineman or special teamer that is in the playoffs, and how they will or did affect the outcome.
The Portland Pythons have not had the best luck with our kicking and punting during this season. During a discussion on the state of the kicker/punter position, especially in the DSFL, my manager KanakoTheSquirrel (former kicker) said this: “people Blame you for missing one FG/XP out of some times 3 to 4 but don't say good job when you go 100%.” In that spirit, I think that @Kalakar’s rookie kicker Kal Solarin needs to be recognized as the key to Myrtle Beach’s Ultimus win. After averaging out as the second-worst punter by yards and the fourth-worst kicker by field goal percentage, Solarin exploded in the playoffs, accounting for 21 of the Buccaneer’s 45 total points in their wins over Norfolk and Kansas City. Dax Frost and the rest of the Buccaneer offense made the effort as easy on Solarin as they could (5 of their 6 field goals came from under 40 yards, and 3 were under 30), but Solarin delivered on every single field goal attempt, including their longest from 45 yards out to seal the deal against the Coyotes. Despite Solarin’s one missed extra-point attempt, this level of execution in the playoffs deserves to be recognized. Solarin returned the favor to the Buccaneer’s defense by putting up 400 yards on their 9 punts, pinning 4 of those behind the 20-yard line across MB’s two playoff games. Kicking and punting are most often considered a game of inches, coming into greatest scrutiny when games are on the line in the final minutes. Myrtle Beach soared through their two playoff games against Norfolk and KC by 18 and 17 point margins respectively, so the narrative of these games most likely won’t come down to the contributions from special teams. However, MB’s dominance in the S22 playoffs clearly only comes off of the back of their team dominating in EVERY stage of the game: offense, defense, and, thanks to Kal Solarin, special teams.
15) Superstardom: Madden style Armstrong 36 cover featuring namesake NSFL superstar Franklin Armstrong:
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18) Awards Season
Written: Make the case for one of your teammates to win an award at the NSFL or DSFL levels. What have they done to earn the nod?
Zamir Kehla had a wild rookie season. Moved over from his natural position as an outside corner over to the free safety position for the first couple of games in the season, Kehla struggled to put up numbers or to make an impact in a loaded backfield. As a result of Zamir being a weak link at FS, Portland’s defense suffered in those first two games, giving up 31 and 24 points. After a move back to the outside, Kehla made a lot of noise in the numbers column. DSFL defensive coordinators were eager to try and challenge the young defensive back, but Zamir on the outside was put into a position to maximize all of his biggest strengths and to make those OCs sorry. With his natural athleticism and elite speed, Kehla blanketed opposing wide receivers in 1-on-1 coverage. With his lightning quick reflexes, Kehla could give receivers just enough space for quarterbacks to believe that they were open before Kehla zoomed in to jump the route. After a streak of games making crazy plays on the ball and some clutch receptions Zamir Kehla was way on top of the numbers for DBs and the clear favorite for DBotY. OCs in the coming made adjustments as Kehla established his side of the field as a no fly zone and the numbers took a drop as lesser DBs were able to catch up in that category. Now coming into awards season, Kehla has taken a fall in analysts rankings for DBotY candidates. In doing so, they remain blind to Kehla’s role in the fierce Pythons defense as a man-on-man shutdown corner. And Kehla’s lead in interceptions in the DSFL remains, showing the level of statistical success he could have if opposing offenses weren’t scared to even look at him when they take the field. Kehla should be the clear DBotY favorite for the DSFL and a candidate for DPotY.
4) OL or K/P Appreciation
Written: Write about an active human offensive lineman or special teamer that is in the playoffs, and how they will or did affect the outcome.
The Portland Pythons have not had the best luck with our kicking and punting during this season. During a discussion on the state of the kicker/punter position, especially in the DSFL, my manager KanakoTheSquirrel (former kicker) said this: “people Blame you for missing one FG/XP out of some times 3 to 4 but don't say good job when you go 100%.” In that spirit, I think that @Kalakar’s rookie kicker Kal Solarin needs to be recognized as the key to Myrtle Beach’s Ultimus win. After averaging out as the second-worst punter by yards and the fourth-worst kicker by field goal percentage, Solarin exploded in the playoffs, accounting for 21 of the Buccaneer’s 45 total points in their wins over Norfolk and Kansas City. Dax Frost and the rest of the Buccaneer offense made the effort as easy on Solarin as they could (5 of their 6 field goals came from under 40 yards, and 3 were under 30), but Solarin delivered on every single field goal attempt, including their longest from 45 yards out to seal the deal against the Coyotes. Despite Solarin’s one missed extra-point attempt, this level of execution in the playoffs deserves to be recognized. Solarin returned the favor to the Buccaneer’s defense by putting up 400 yards on their 9 punts, pinning 4 of those behind the 20-yard line across MB’s two playoff games. Kicking and punting are most often considered a game of inches, coming into greatest scrutiny when games are on the line in the final minutes. Myrtle Beach soared through their two playoff games against Norfolk and KC by 18 and 17 point margins respectively, so the narrative of these games most likely won’t come down to the contributions from special teams. However, MB’s dominance in the S22 playoffs clearly only comes off of the back of their team dominating in EVERY stage of the game: offense, defense, and, thanks to Kal Solarin, special teams.
15) Superstardom: Madden style Armstrong 36 cover featuring namesake NSFL superstar Franklin Armstrong:
18) Awards Season
Written: Make the case for one of your teammates to win an award at the NSFL or DSFL levels. What have they done to earn the nod?
Zamir Kehla had a wild rookie season. Moved over from his natural position as an outside corner over to the free safety position for the first couple of games in the season, Kehla struggled to put up numbers or to make an impact in a loaded backfield. As a result of Zamir being a weak link at FS, Portland’s defense suffered in those first two games, giving up 31 and 24 points. After a move back to the outside, Kehla made a lot of noise in the numbers column. DSFL defensive coordinators were eager to try and challenge the young defensive back, but Zamir on the outside was put into a position to maximize all of his biggest strengths and to make those OCs sorry. With his natural athleticism and elite speed, Kehla blanketed opposing wide receivers in 1-on-1 coverage. With his lightning quick reflexes, Kehla could give receivers just enough space for quarterbacks to believe that they were open before Kehla zoomed in to jump the route. After a streak of games making crazy plays on the ball and some clutch receptions Zamir Kehla was way on top of the numbers for DBs and the clear favorite for DBotY. OCs in the coming made adjustments as Kehla established his side of the field as a no fly zone and the numbers took a drop as lesser DBs were able to catch up in that category. Now coming into awards season, Kehla has taken a fall in analysts rankings for DBotY candidates. In doing so, they remain blind to Kehla’s role in the fierce Pythons defense as a man-on-man shutdown corner. And Kehla’s lead in interceptions in the DSFL remains, showing the level of statistical success he could have if opposing offenses weren’t scared to even look at him when they take the field. Kehla should be the clear DBotY favorite for the DSFL and a candidate for DPotY.
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