(S22) - Ultimus Week

[JaytheGreat]

SHL PT

2. Make a comparison between your own team and a playoff team, if your team failed to make the postseason, showing why your squad was better.

It was Honolulu first season as a NSFL team and we finished last in the ASFC. There was another expansion team this season who did make the playoffs. Even though Sarasota lost in the Wildcard round, making the playoffs in their first season is a giant accomplishment. When you look at both teams on paper however there isn't much of a gap. The main difference between these two teams is Honolulu is more of a conservative team on offense then Sarasota. Honolulu was 11th in passing yards while Sarasota was 5th. Although Sarasota only had on more TD then Honolulu while throwing for 3 more INTs. Running the ball was the main offensive strategy for Honolulu and they finished 6th in total rushing yards compared to 10th by Sarasota, but both teams have the same amount of TDs. As you can see Sarasota relies on moving the ball through the air in a high risk high reward manner, while Honolulu tends to keep the pressure off their QB and move the ball on the ground. In total both teams are very close with Sarasota getting in edge with just over 200 more total yards, but all in all I'd say the offenses are even. Defensively is a where Sarasota has more of an edge, Sarasota had 7 more tackles for losses, forced 5 more total turnovers had 12 sacks, and deflected 22 more passes then Honolulu. Honolulu only gave up 14 more points then Sarasota, but when your offense isn't a top offense yet those big defensive plays really matter and Sarasota made big plays a lot more then the Honolulu defense did.

3. Present your argument for the playoffs MVP. Show their stats and impact on the games that they played. Written option available for 200 words or more.

Colorado made a miraculous playoff run to win the Ultimus and the biggest piece of the team both in the regular season and the playoffs is without a doubt QB Wolfie McDummy. Accounting for 4 total TDs in 4 games, McDummy proved how big of a threat he is both in the air and on the ground. For a QB what McDummy did on the ground during the playoffs is almost unheard of scoring a rushing TD in every game of the playoffs. While there might be more flashy stats out there, McDummy was responsible for 2 out of their 3 TDs in the Ultimus while only turning the ball over once. Rushing for 72 yards and 3 TDs along with 587 passing yards and 1 TD. Having to go through 3 of the toughest defenses in the NSFL (Sarasota, Yellowknife, and Orange County) makes those numbers even more impressive. McDummy's ability to strike at random were big turning points in the playoffs considering 2 out 3 of the Yeti's wins were won by 1 point. McDummy was by far the most important player for Colorado and he should get recognition for his performances. While being considered a top 3 QB in the league McDummy finally got a championship ring he very much deserves.