3) X-Factor
My X-Factor for the Ultimus Game is New Orlean's excellent Defensive End, Ben Tu'inukuafe. I am predicting two tackles for losses and 1 sack. He has been a solid contributor all season, but in this game, he will make the difference. The veteran will surprise everyone with a game for the ages. He will be up for consideration as the Ultimus MVP. He and his line mates will apply a ton of pressure to the opposing QB securing them the ultimate prize. When a quarterback lacks the time to throw, the whole offense can go into a funk. The QB starts thinking about getting rid of the ball too soon because they are worried about getting hit. Ben Tu'inukuafe is doing to disrupt the offense and lead his team to victory. His neverending motor is what will be the difference. He is a big play just waiting to happen. He is relentless and drives the offensive line crazy. If they let up on a play, he is there to pounce on their weakness. Ben likes the opponent to think he takes a play or two off and then BOOM! they don't know what hit them. Come tomorrow night, he will be hoisting the Ultimus Trophy.
You heard it here first:
Ben Tu'inukuafe, Ultimus MVP
8) Revenge
Our number one rival, the Myrtle Beach Buccaneers won both the SFC South finishing a game ahead of us, as well as knocked us out of the playoffs. We just weren't ready to play. Call it playoff jitters if you will, but the game was over by halftime. By the time we were able to catch our breath, the game was over. When you don't score one point in a playoff game, that isn't unlucky, that is not being ready for the moment. Many have said that the Norfolk Seawolves overachieved this year, but that is not an acceptable reasoning. The chance to play in the Ultimini Championship was right there, and to say I am not disappointed would be a big lie. With a great core of players returning, and some new ones on the horizon, I expect to beat Myrtle Beach in this same playoff game next season. They will be back, and looking to pounce on us again, and I understand that. When you aren't ready, sometimes nothing goes right. That is what happened last night. The playoffs were too big a moment for us, and Myrtle Beach took advantage of that. The Seawolves are my team, and we are preparing this offseason to win it all. This isn't the Same Old Seawolves anymore. We are all in this, and Myrtle Beach should take note.
17) Sponsorships
Despite losing in the DSFL playoffs, I have been contacted to be a spokesperson for a great company during Ultimus Week.
This is my first sponsorship, and even though I wondered why they chose me, it is clear theat they want the exposure that Ultimus Week brings them. With so many players and their families descending upon the city, it is a great opportunity to get your name out there. So, I am very proud to announce that I am endorsing I52 Ignite, a great weight loss product containing Cha De Bugre, which is a stimulant harvested from the rain forests of Brazil. I will be featured in a print ad in Us Weekly, and I will be wearing I52 Ignite shirts at the Ultimus. Anyone that wants to stop by my media tent is welcome to take a free sample and a free tee shirt. After trying it, you will love the effects of Cha De Bugre in your system. It has been used for centuries by the people of Brazil and I am excited to share it in the United States of America. I52 is a tried and true method that has been used as an appetite suppressant. It also reduces cellulite and supports the heart. The Cha De Bugre tree is also known as the coffee of the woods. Please stop by and give it a try.
I52 is what we do.
20) Nostalgia
My favorite memories are being drafted. It is very humbling to be chosen when no one knows much about you. You are just a name and a bunch of numbers on a paper. It is exciting to hear you name called, and to be given a chance. The drafts are fun and at the same time stressful. You sit and wait for a team to call your name and then you know that you can't let them down. They have chosen you as an investment. They are betting on you, and you can either help them win that bet or cause them to lose terribly. The odds are against me, and everyone knows it. I was drafted by Baltimore in the seventh round round of the S21 Draft. It was a throwaway pick. They didn't plan on expecting much from me, and I don't blame them. However, I am like Tim Tebow, I have been proving the critics wrong my entire life. This is nothing new, and I am fine with it. My greatest memory here has also given me the greatest chip on my shoulder. I wouldn't want it any other way. The NSFL is waiting, and I am building a monster down here. You have created this beast, and I love it.
My X-Factor for the Ultimus Game is New Orlean's excellent Defensive End, Ben Tu'inukuafe. I am predicting two tackles for losses and 1 sack. He has been a solid contributor all season, but in this game, he will make the difference. The veteran will surprise everyone with a game for the ages. He will be up for consideration as the Ultimus MVP. He and his line mates will apply a ton of pressure to the opposing QB securing them the ultimate prize. When a quarterback lacks the time to throw, the whole offense can go into a funk. The QB starts thinking about getting rid of the ball too soon because they are worried about getting hit. Ben Tu'inukuafe is doing to disrupt the offense and lead his team to victory. His neverending motor is what will be the difference. He is a big play just waiting to happen. He is relentless and drives the offensive line crazy. If they let up on a play, he is there to pounce on their weakness. Ben likes the opponent to think he takes a play or two off and then BOOM! they don't know what hit them. Come tomorrow night, he will be hoisting the Ultimus Trophy.
You heard it here first:
Ben Tu'inukuafe, Ultimus MVP
8) Revenge
Our number one rival, the Myrtle Beach Buccaneers won both the SFC South finishing a game ahead of us, as well as knocked us out of the playoffs. We just weren't ready to play. Call it playoff jitters if you will, but the game was over by halftime. By the time we were able to catch our breath, the game was over. When you don't score one point in a playoff game, that isn't unlucky, that is not being ready for the moment. Many have said that the Norfolk Seawolves overachieved this year, but that is not an acceptable reasoning. The chance to play in the Ultimini Championship was right there, and to say I am not disappointed would be a big lie. With a great core of players returning, and some new ones on the horizon, I expect to beat Myrtle Beach in this same playoff game next season. They will be back, and looking to pounce on us again, and I understand that. When you aren't ready, sometimes nothing goes right. That is what happened last night. The playoffs were too big a moment for us, and Myrtle Beach took advantage of that. The Seawolves are my team, and we are preparing this offseason to win it all. This isn't the Same Old Seawolves anymore. We are all in this, and Myrtle Beach should take note.
17) Sponsorships
Despite losing in the DSFL playoffs, I have been contacted to be a spokesperson for a great company during Ultimus Week.
This is my first sponsorship, and even though I wondered why they chose me, it is clear theat they want the exposure that Ultimus Week brings them. With so many players and their families descending upon the city, it is a great opportunity to get your name out there. So, I am very proud to announce that I am endorsing I52 Ignite, a great weight loss product containing Cha De Bugre, which is a stimulant harvested from the rain forests of Brazil. I will be featured in a print ad in Us Weekly, and I will be wearing I52 Ignite shirts at the Ultimus. Anyone that wants to stop by my media tent is welcome to take a free sample and a free tee shirt. After trying it, you will love the effects of Cha De Bugre in your system. It has been used for centuries by the people of Brazil and I am excited to share it in the United States of America. I52 is a tried and true method that has been used as an appetite suppressant. It also reduces cellulite and supports the heart. The Cha De Bugre tree is also known as the coffee of the woods. Please stop by and give it a try.
I52 is what we do.
20) Nostalgia
My favorite memories are being drafted. It is very humbling to be chosen when no one knows much about you. You are just a name and a bunch of numbers on a paper. It is exciting to hear you name called, and to be given a chance. The drafts are fun and at the same time stressful. You sit and wait for a team to call your name and then you know that you can't let them down. They have chosen you as an investment. They are betting on you, and you can either help them win that bet or cause them to lose terribly. The odds are against me, and everyone knows it. I was drafted by Baltimore in the seventh round round of the S21 Draft. It was a throwaway pick. They didn't plan on expecting much from me, and I don't blame them. However, I am like Tim Tebow, I have been proving the critics wrong my entire life. This is nothing new, and I am fine with it. My greatest memory here has also given me the greatest chip on my shoulder. I wouldn't want it any other way. The NSFL is waiting, and I am building a monster down here. You have created this beast, and I love it.
