6) Next year
I really believe that my team, the London Royals, can win the Ultimini next year. Before this season, it was already clear to everyone that it's gonna be a difficult one as expansion team. The London Royals couldn't rely on experienced players, they needed to start their team from scratch. So it wasn't very surprising that we didn't make the playoffs this year. But overall we sure as hell did way better than many people expected. We were in playoff contention till the last 2 games of the season, we won a total of five games in this season, we even defeated the reigning champions, the Minnesota Grey Ducks, in both games. We had some problems with red zone offense and special teams and could have been a bit luckier. Furthermore the London Royals have many contenders to win personal awards like our RB Acura Skyline who leads the league in yards after the regular season or strong defensive players like LB Derred de Ville, Eldric Avery or Sandro Ryeu. We really had great rookies and if most of the pieces of the team can stay together, the Royals should definitely be a contender next year. With people going into their second seasons and having maxed players, the team will be a lot stronger and I really hope and think, that they can win the Ultimi next season. (228 words)
11) Rivalry
As a team I'd consider the Dallas Birddogs as our greatest rival. Even before we played our first games each, it was clear that as two expansion teams, there would be a rivalry between London and Dallas. Before the season started, we didn't know how to compare to the longer established teams in the DSFL, but we knew that Dallas also started from scratch and we can compare to them and try to be at least better than the Birddogs. With our first game, we outclassed them pretty hard with a 34 to 7 win in London and set the tone for our rivalry. Unfortunately, in Dallas we lost 10 to 27, so we both got one win from both games. We also ended the season both with a record of 5 wins and 9 losses in last in our respective divisions. This also shows that the teams are very comparable and in the future the rivalry will stand between the two newest teams in the league, although we are in different divisions. From the beginning our goal was to be better than Dallas and it'll be interesting to see which expansion team can first make the playoffs and first win the Ultimini. Personall I know, that it will be the London Royals! (213 words)
12) Pay It Forward
This task is an easy choice for me. I'm going to write about James Angler aka tMuse. We are friends in real life and he was the first user I referred to this site. And it was the best thing to happen. With a very active friend of mine, the league is even more fun and I'm glad to be a part of this. We talk absolutely every day about the NSFL and motivate each other to gain as much TPE as possible. We already wrote some articles and analyses together and try to learn more and more. Together we did a big NSFL mock draft and worked so many hours together to analyse all teams and their needs as well as the S22 draft class. We also started a series about weekly TPE gains for different positions and help each other to improve our analyses and get some new ideas. We also watch the NSFL and DSFL games live together nearly every single night and I really hope his team, the Myrtle Beach Buccaneers, will be succesfull in the playoffs and take home an Ultimini. Overall, I'm really glad that he's a friend of mine and we can enjoy this wonderful league together, hopefully for some more years! (209 words)
13) Interview a Star (James Angler aka tMuse)
1) It's your first season here in the DSFL. How do you feel making it to the Ultimini at the first try?
It's an incredible feeling to be honest. It's also pretty humbling to stand in the championship finals. We're playing at our home field so of course we want to make the best showing we can. It's a lot of pressure but that's what we're made for right?
2) What was the key to victory in your conference championship game against the Norfolk SeaWolves?
Our defense. Winning 18 - 0 does mean that we had a wall on the field. No one came through. Our defense is hot and ready to take the Coyotes in the Ultimini. We all trained hard but our defense showed how strong they can be. They're holding the gate and we won't open it.
3) Which team was the hardest to play in the regular season?
Our toughest loss which made our journey to the Ultimini way more tense was against the Tijuana Luchadores in Week 7. It was almost an equalizer to our whole division, every team had a shot!
4) How do you see your chances at winning the Ultimi against the Kansas City Coyotes?
I think we have a pretty good chance. Of course it will be a hard game but the Coyotes aren't unbeatable. We play at our home field with our fans behind our backs. It will be a great game and no matter who wins I am proud to be one of the Buccs! :buccaneer (252 words)
I really believe that my team, the London Royals, can win the Ultimini next year. Before this season, it was already clear to everyone that it's gonna be a difficult one as expansion team. The London Royals couldn't rely on experienced players, they needed to start their team from scratch. So it wasn't very surprising that we didn't make the playoffs this year. But overall we sure as hell did way better than many people expected. We were in playoff contention till the last 2 games of the season, we won a total of five games in this season, we even defeated the reigning champions, the Minnesota Grey Ducks, in both games. We had some problems with red zone offense and special teams and could have been a bit luckier. Furthermore the London Royals have many contenders to win personal awards like our RB Acura Skyline who leads the league in yards after the regular season or strong defensive players like LB Derred de Ville, Eldric Avery or Sandro Ryeu. We really had great rookies and if most of the pieces of the team can stay together, the Royals should definitely be a contender next year. With people going into their second seasons and having maxed players, the team will be a lot stronger and I really hope and think, that they can win the Ultimi next season. (228 words)
11) Rivalry
As a team I'd consider the Dallas Birddogs as our greatest rival. Even before we played our first games each, it was clear that as two expansion teams, there would be a rivalry between London and Dallas. Before the season started, we didn't know how to compare to the longer established teams in the DSFL, but we knew that Dallas also started from scratch and we can compare to them and try to be at least better than the Birddogs. With our first game, we outclassed them pretty hard with a 34 to 7 win in London and set the tone for our rivalry. Unfortunately, in Dallas we lost 10 to 27, so we both got one win from both games. We also ended the season both with a record of 5 wins and 9 losses in last in our respective divisions. This also shows that the teams are very comparable and in the future the rivalry will stand between the two newest teams in the league, although we are in different divisions. From the beginning our goal was to be better than Dallas and it'll be interesting to see which expansion team can first make the playoffs and first win the Ultimini. Personall I know, that it will be the London Royals! (213 words)
12) Pay It Forward
This task is an easy choice for me. I'm going to write about James Angler aka tMuse. We are friends in real life and he was the first user I referred to this site. And it was the best thing to happen. With a very active friend of mine, the league is even more fun and I'm glad to be a part of this. We talk absolutely every day about the NSFL and motivate each other to gain as much TPE as possible. We already wrote some articles and analyses together and try to learn more and more. Together we did a big NSFL mock draft and worked so many hours together to analyse all teams and their needs as well as the S22 draft class. We also started a series about weekly TPE gains for different positions and help each other to improve our analyses and get some new ideas. We also watch the NSFL and DSFL games live together nearly every single night and I really hope his team, the Myrtle Beach Buccaneers, will be succesfull in the playoffs and take home an Ultimini. Overall, I'm really glad that he's a friend of mine and we can enjoy this wonderful league together, hopefully for some more years! (209 words)
13) Interview a Star (James Angler aka tMuse)
1) It's your first season here in the DSFL. How do you feel making it to the Ultimini at the first try?
It's an incredible feeling to be honest. It's also pretty humbling to stand in the championship finals. We're playing at our home field so of course we want to make the best showing we can. It's a lot of pressure but that's what we're made for right?
2) What was the key to victory in your conference championship game against the Norfolk SeaWolves?
Our defense. Winning 18 - 0 does mean that we had a wall on the field. No one came through. Our defense is hot and ready to take the Coyotes in the Ultimini. We all trained hard but our defense showed how strong they can be. They're holding the gate and we won't open it.
3) Which team was the hardest to play in the regular season?
Our toughest loss which made our journey to the Ultimini way more tense was against the Tijuana Luchadores in Week 7. It was almost an equalizer to our whole division, every team had a shot!
4) How do you see your chances at winning the Ultimi against the Kansas City Coyotes?
I think we have a pretty good chance. Of course it will be a hard game but the Coyotes aren't unbeatable. We play at our home field with our fans behind our backs. It will be a great game and no matter who wins I am proud to be one of the Buccs! :buccaneer (252 words)
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[OPTION]Regular Season Stats
[OPTION]S21 - LON - 12 GP | 30 Rec | 368 Yards | 3 TD
[OPTION]S22 - LON - 14 GP | 62 Rec | 797 Yards | 5 TD
[OPTION]S23 - BAL - 16 GP | 46 Rec | 696 Yards | 7 TD
[OPTION]S24 - BAL - 16 GP | 60 Rec | 1014 Yards | 8 TD
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[OPTION]Post Season Stats
[OPTION]S22 - LON - 2 GP | 9 Rec | 68 Yards | 0 TD
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[OPTION]Trophy Case/Achievements:
[OPTION]His first catch ever in the DSFL was a TD
[OPTION]His first catch ever in the NSFL was a TD
[OPTION]Longest Catch in London Royals' Franchise History (S21, Wk9)
[OPTION]Most receiving TDs in London Royals' Franchise History (S21)
