Task 14: Create an argument for your own player, or for someone else on your team, as to why they should be nominated for awards. Lay out their stats or compare them to other contenders. Make a convincing case.
Looking at the DSFL's stats, it's obvious that Byron Blackwell, cornerback for the Dallas Birddogs, should be in the running for DSFL Defensive Player of the Year. In the 14-game season, Blackwell put up 52 tackles for 8th best among cornerbacks, but where he really shone was in the passing game, tying for the league lead in interceptions with 5 picks and tying for third in pass defenses with 15. As well, Blackwell was able to show off his wheels with two pick-sixes, tied for the most in the league. Another thing to consider is that Blackwell didn't have a ton of help in the passing game, and if the secondary had been more balanced the Birddogs might have made it to the playoffs. The next-best DB on the team was Bob Roberts, who excelled at strong safety with 45 tackles, 12 passes defended and a pick, but Lugolor Gugolor underperformed on the other outside cornerback position so opposing teams could simply throw at Gugolor. On the offensive side of the ball, Zoe Watts should absolutely be in consideration for Offensive Player of the Year with a 1300-yard season and 10 touchdowns, both league-leading statistics, while averaging 4.9 yards per carry. The strong running game was one of the hallmarks for the Birddogs, and should remain so for the next few seasons.
2.5/10 TPE
Looking at the DSFL's stats, it's obvious that Byron Blackwell, cornerback for the Dallas Birddogs, should be in the running for DSFL Defensive Player of the Year. In the 14-game season, Blackwell put up 52 tackles for 8th best among cornerbacks, but where he really shone was in the passing game, tying for the league lead in interceptions with 5 picks and tying for third in pass defenses with 15. As well, Blackwell was able to show off his wheels with two pick-sixes, tied for the most in the league. Another thing to consider is that Blackwell didn't have a ton of help in the passing game, and if the secondary had been more balanced the Birddogs might have made it to the playoffs. The next-best DB on the team was Bob Roberts, who excelled at strong safety with 45 tackles, 12 passes defended and a pick, but Lugolor Gugolor underperformed on the other outside cornerback position so opposing teams could simply throw at Gugolor. On the offensive side of the ball, Zoe Watts should absolutely be in consideration for Offensive Player of the Year with a 1300-yard season and 10 touchdowns, both league-leading statistics, while averaging 4.9 yards per carry. The strong running game was one of the hallmarks for the Birddogs, and should remain so for the next few seasons.
2.5/10 TPE
