Tier 1: 3) Something That Interests Me
After serving on Awards Committee for the past two seasons, I haven't been able to publicly disclose my award opinions ahead of time. But now I would like to share who I think should win each award in S22. Oh and one catch, I know the rule states inactive players are ineligible for awards, but frankly I disagree with that rule (if you want an award, be better than an inactive, I say), and this isn't official anyway, so I'm considering IAs eligible.
DSFL Returner of the Year
Jon Bois
Brosley had a better kick return average, but Bois picked up a TD and contributed on punt returns as well
DSFL Punter of the Year
Datsum PhastBawl
Leader in average among full time punters, and had the longest punt of the year (70 yards)
DSFL Kicker of the Year
Datsum PhastBawl
Only one missed field goal on the season, and tied for the season long (57 yards)
DSFL Defensive Back of the Year
Buck Thornton
DB that filled up the stat sheet the most, including two defensive touchdowns
DSFL Linebacker of the Year
Ryan Scott
Teammate Jack Banks has a good argument as well, with more FF/FR and PD, but Scott takes the edge in tackles
DSFL Defensive Lineman of the Year
Son Goku
Leader in sacks among defensive linemen, plenty of tackles for loss, and a respectable amount of tackles
DSFL Offensive Lineman of the Year
Julio Jones
Pretty straightforward here, leader in pancakes and only one sack allowed
DSFL Tight End of the Year
Donatello Arrabiata
Really picked it up in the second half of the season. Outclasses all other tight ends in yards, receptions, and touchdowns
DSFL Wide Receiver of the Year
Friedrich Vequain
Hood had a higher yard per reception average and one more touchdown, but I'll take Vequain's volume
DSFL Running Back of the Year
Andrew Nova
Nearly the leader in yards with almost 100 fewer carries than Sunrise
DSFL Quarterback of the Year
Sim SnowBow
I want to give it to Jack, but SnowBow has more volume and similar efficiency
DSFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
Son Goku
DSFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
Tychondrius Hood
As mentioned above, has a case for wide receiver of the year
DSFL Defensive Performance of the Year
Jack Banks, Week 4
You can probably count on one had the number of 4 sack games in DSFL
DSFL Offensive Performance of the Year
Kichwa Jones, Week 8
Tied for most yards in a game this season, and did it most efficiently
DSFL Defensive Player of the Year
Buck Thornton
DSFL Offensive Player of the Year
Andrew Nova
DSFL Most Valuable Player
Sim SnowBow
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NSFL Returner of the Year
Walt Green
Most kick return yards, solid average, and a touchdown
NSFL Punter of the Year
Venus Powers
Crisco had a better average, but Powers had more inside the 20
NSFL Kicker of the Year
Alex D
Dougie Smalls would take it with better performance on extra points. Alex only 2 misses were beyond 40 yards
NSFL Safety of the Year
Mason Blaylock
Not the strong year for safeties that we have seen in the past. Blaylock checks enough boxes though
NSFL Cornerback of the Year
Mervin Leonard
Lattimer's 24 pass defenses are no joke, but Leonard gets the edge in tackles, fumbles, and a touchdown
NSFL Linebacker of the Year
Mo Berry
The GOAT linebacker continues his reign
NSFL Defensive Tackle of the Year
Giannis Kroustis
Sack leader
NSFL Defensive End of the Year
Gimmy ILove
Consistently in the backfield for both sacks and tackles for loss
NSFL Offensive Lineman of the Year
Laszlo Fourty-Two
Leader in pancakes by a mile, and zero sacks allowed
NSFL Tight End of the Year
Austin McCormick
Listed as FB, but has the most yards, receptions, and touchdowns
NSFL Wide Receiver of the Year
Rod Tidwell
A tough one as always. Tidwell had the most impressive stat though, which was his 18.2 average
NSFL Running Back of the Year
Mathias Hanyadi
Great season both rushing and receiving
NSFL Quarterback of the Year
Dan Wright
Does not have the volume of Bigsby or Cole, but lead in completion percentage and QB rating
NSFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
Uggarth The Dissector
Great all around season, especially for a rookie
NSFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
Dax Frost
Yards per carry is lacking, but the offense ran though him
NSFL Defensive Breakout Player of the Year
David Rector
Interceptions can be hard to come by for cornerbacks in this league, and Rector made a big leap to tie for the league lead
NSFL Offensive Breakout Player of the Year
Deondre Thomas-Fox
Really this could go to any of the SaberCats breakout players, but DTF ended up being a top receiver, on a team that doesn't throw all that often
NSFL Defensive Performance of the Year
David Rector, Week 6
Three interceptions in one game is more than many top cornerbacks will see in a season
NSFL Offensive Performance of the Year
Easton Cole, Week 10
Most yards and most touchdowns in a game all season
NSFL Defensive Player of the Year
Mo Berry
NSFL Offensive Player of the Year
Mathias Hanyadi
NSFL Most Valuable Player
Cooter Bigsby
I didn't feel like there was a clear cut winner this season. Bigsby gets the nod over Cole for playing on a better team
After serving on Awards Committee for the past two seasons, I haven't been able to publicly disclose my award opinions ahead of time. But now I would like to share who I think should win each award in S22. Oh and one catch, I know the rule states inactive players are ineligible for awards, but frankly I disagree with that rule (if you want an award, be better than an inactive, I say), and this isn't official anyway, so I'm considering IAs eligible.
DSFL Returner of the Year
Jon Bois
Brosley had a better kick return average, but Bois picked up a TD and contributed on punt returns as well
DSFL Punter of the Year
Datsum PhastBawl
Leader in average among full time punters, and had the longest punt of the year (70 yards)
DSFL Kicker of the Year
Datsum PhastBawl
Only one missed field goal on the season, and tied for the season long (57 yards)
DSFL Defensive Back of the Year
Buck Thornton
DB that filled up the stat sheet the most, including two defensive touchdowns
DSFL Linebacker of the Year
Ryan Scott
Teammate Jack Banks has a good argument as well, with more FF/FR and PD, but Scott takes the edge in tackles
DSFL Defensive Lineman of the Year
Son Goku
Leader in sacks among defensive linemen, plenty of tackles for loss, and a respectable amount of tackles
DSFL Offensive Lineman of the Year
Julio Jones
Pretty straightforward here, leader in pancakes and only one sack allowed
DSFL Tight End of the Year
Donatello Arrabiata
Really picked it up in the second half of the season. Outclasses all other tight ends in yards, receptions, and touchdowns
DSFL Wide Receiver of the Year
Friedrich Vequain
Hood had a higher yard per reception average and one more touchdown, but I'll take Vequain's volume
DSFL Running Back of the Year
Andrew Nova
Nearly the leader in yards with almost 100 fewer carries than Sunrise
DSFL Quarterback of the Year
Sim SnowBow
I want to give it to Jack, but SnowBow has more volume and similar efficiency
DSFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
Son Goku
DSFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
Tychondrius Hood
As mentioned above, has a case for wide receiver of the year
DSFL Defensive Performance of the Year
Jack Banks, Week 4
You can probably count on one had the number of 4 sack games in DSFL
DSFL Offensive Performance of the Year
Kichwa Jones, Week 8
Tied for most yards in a game this season, and did it most efficiently
DSFL Defensive Player of the Year
Buck Thornton
DSFL Offensive Player of the Year
Andrew Nova
DSFL Most Valuable Player
Sim SnowBow
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NSFL Returner of the Year
Walt Green
Most kick return yards, solid average, and a touchdown
NSFL Punter of the Year
Venus Powers
Crisco had a better average, but Powers had more inside the 20
NSFL Kicker of the Year
Alex D
Dougie Smalls would take it with better performance on extra points. Alex only 2 misses were beyond 40 yards
NSFL Safety of the Year
Mason Blaylock
Not the strong year for safeties that we have seen in the past. Blaylock checks enough boxes though
NSFL Cornerback of the Year
Mervin Leonard
Lattimer's 24 pass defenses are no joke, but Leonard gets the edge in tackles, fumbles, and a touchdown
NSFL Linebacker of the Year
Mo Berry
The GOAT linebacker continues his reign
NSFL Defensive Tackle of the Year
Giannis Kroustis
Sack leader
NSFL Defensive End of the Year
Gimmy ILove
Consistently in the backfield for both sacks and tackles for loss
NSFL Offensive Lineman of the Year
Laszlo Fourty-Two
Leader in pancakes by a mile, and zero sacks allowed
NSFL Tight End of the Year
Austin McCormick
Listed as FB, but has the most yards, receptions, and touchdowns
NSFL Wide Receiver of the Year
Rod Tidwell
A tough one as always. Tidwell had the most impressive stat though, which was his 18.2 average
NSFL Running Back of the Year
Mathias Hanyadi
Great season both rushing and receiving
NSFL Quarterback of the Year
Dan Wright
Does not have the volume of Bigsby or Cole, but lead in completion percentage and QB rating
NSFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
Uggarth The Dissector
Great all around season, especially for a rookie
NSFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
Dax Frost
Yards per carry is lacking, but the offense ran though him
NSFL Defensive Breakout Player of the Year
David Rector
Interceptions can be hard to come by for cornerbacks in this league, and Rector made a big leap to tie for the league lead
NSFL Offensive Breakout Player of the Year
Deondre Thomas-Fox
Really this could go to any of the SaberCats breakout players, but DTF ended up being a top receiver, on a team that doesn't throw all that often
NSFL Defensive Performance of the Year
David Rector, Week 6
Three interceptions in one game is more than many top cornerbacks will see in a season
NSFL Offensive Performance of the Year
Easton Cole, Week 10
Most yards and most touchdowns in a game all season
NSFL Defensive Player of the Year
Mo Berry
NSFL Offensive Player of the Year
Mathias Hanyadi
NSFL Most Valuable Player
Cooter Bigsby
I didn't feel like there was a clear cut winner this season. Bigsby gets the nod over Cole for playing on a better team
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