Tier 2.
Task 8) After two straight Ultimus appearances and one win, something has to give over at Norfolk. The upcoming season will surely create some holes for the Seawolves. Most notably, Suleiman Ramza, our great leader and quarterback, will finally be given the reigns to the Otters offense. With no other options at quarterback, the Seawolves will have a couple of options. The first is to explore a trade with another team. A potential target could be Matt Peterson, who shared the quarterback role for the Minnesota Grey Ducks the previous season. His situation with the Grey Ducks seems to be up in the air at the moment, so he may find himself on another team next year, Norfolk or otherwise. If this option doesn’t work out, the Seawolves will simply have to look to quarterback prospects coming into this year’s DSFL draft. In addition, our kicker Melvin Murder Moose will most likely be called up to the Yeti, so this will also be a position that needs to be explored in the draft. As far as Norfolk’s wide receivers, Ramza’s favorite target, Dre Matthews, will be departing the team. However, the team has been grooming two fresh receivers to battle it out for the number one spot, so that position will be safe for the time being. However, early signs show a plethora of wide receiver creates in the upcoming draft. With both of our receivers no longer rookies next season, it could be wise to grab one in the draft in order to prepare for a much depleted wide receiver corps the year after next. In addition, it would especially benefit a rookie quarterback next season to have 3 human receivers to throw to, which could compensate for the quarterback’s lack of immediate skill and rookie mistakes. I’ll now look to the defensive side of the ball and my own position: linebacker. Norfolk did a good job picking both myself and Rusty Rucker in the previous draft, but the position does not have any depth going into the next season. With the ISFL draft looming, the potential that a team that needs a linebacker now may weaken the already thin linebacker corps even further. Seawolves management looked to improve their defense in the backend of the season with the two waiver additions of linebacker Erik Kirkland and safety Dogwood Maple, who provided some much needed depth at those positions. Norfolk would do well to target these players during the draft in order to solidify their defense for both now and the future. If Norfolk makes the mentioned moves, then with a little sim magic they will contend for championship next year.
(Word count: 440)
Tier 3.
Task 16) My favorite regular season game was easily the week 4 matchup between the Myrtle Beach Buccaneers at my Norfolk Seawolves. We were 3-0 heading into that game, and hype was bursting out of our locker room. However, us rookies feared the 79 speed fiend Owen Holloway at quarterback, who had not too long before made some insane scrambles in our progress bowl. As it would turn out, the Seawolves defense would put out easily it's best performance of the season. The Buccaneers recieved the ball first, and after just a few plays they proceeded to fumble and give the ball up at their own 12 yard line. This led to a quick touchdown from the classic Ramza-Matthews passing connection. This was followed by two straight three-and-out possesion by the Bucs and another touchdown added by the Seawolves. Afterwards, our fears about Holloway were realized, and he answered with a 56 yard streaking run to the endzone. Then a Ramza interception led to another easy score to tie the game. We knew we had to step up our play in the second half. The very first possession, Seawolves standout Rickie Vaughne intercepted Holloway and ran it back for a 26 yard pick six. The Bucs got the ball back and clearly did not learn from their mistakes. After a few plays, Holloway tossed another pick, this time to myself, which was returned 25 yards for a touchdown. Now two in a row is crazy, but what if I told you it almost happened 3 times in a row? This time, Myrtle Beach swapped out their quarterbacks, and Jackie Daytona tossed a pick to Dukburg Quakstak, which was returned for 56 yards, 1 yard shy of the endzone. Clearly dissatisfied with Daytona, Holloway was put back in, who promptly threw another pick to Vaughne, though this one was only returned to about midfield. So that makes four possessions and four straight interceptions, with 5 total forced turnovers in the game. A game tied at halftime ended as a 23 point blowout. I was immensely proud of our defense that day.
(Word count: 348)
Tier 3.
Task 27) There is no doubt that the offensive line is the most underappreciated position in football, at least from a casual fan’s perspective. That’s why I’d like to talk about a fellow rookie of this past season, Ananda Adyan AKA TMosura (though a lot of us call him TMo). I first took notice of him as a prospect, and I immediately recognized his skill with graphics. We were both lucky enough to be drafted my Norfolk, and I’d say we’ve become good friends since then. He continued to contribute his graphics work to Norfolk, constantly showing us his hard work and progress on the various creative ideas that he had for graphics. He even designed a great secondary logo/patch for the team. Along with this, he has remained incredibly active on discord, constantly being a positive influence on everyone in the locker room. People like TMo are the ones that make the community aspect of this league so fun. His influence did not go unnoticed, and he was recently voted offensive team captain by his teammates. On the field, TMo was a brick wall. It took him until the very last game of the season for him to allow a single sack. In a league where high earning offensive lineman are not necessarily easy to find, he was a major piece of the success of our offense. A greatly appreciate what TMo has done for the team, and I’m happy that he’s my friend.
(Word count: 243)
Task 8) After two straight Ultimus appearances and one win, something has to give over at Norfolk. The upcoming season will surely create some holes for the Seawolves. Most notably, Suleiman Ramza, our great leader and quarterback, will finally be given the reigns to the Otters offense. With no other options at quarterback, the Seawolves will have a couple of options. The first is to explore a trade with another team. A potential target could be Matt Peterson, who shared the quarterback role for the Minnesota Grey Ducks the previous season. His situation with the Grey Ducks seems to be up in the air at the moment, so he may find himself on another team next year, Norfolk or otherwise. If this option doesn’t work out, the Seawolves will simply have to look to quarterback prospects coming into this year’s DSFL draft. In addition, our kicker Melvin Murder Moose will most likely be called up to the Yeti, so this will also be a position that needs to be explored in the draft. As far as Norfolk’s wide receivers, Ramza’s favorite target, Dre Matthews, will be departing the team. However, the team has been grooming two fresh receivers to battle it out for the number one spot, so that position will be safe for the time being. However, early signs show a plethora of wide receiver creates in the upcoming draft. With both of our receivers no longer rookies next season, it could be wise to grab one in the draft in order to prepare for a much depleted wide receiver corps the year after next. In addition, it would especially benefit a rookie quarterback next season to have 3 human receivers to throw to, which could compensate for the quarterback’s lack of immediate skill and rookie mistakes. I’ll now look to the defensive side of the ball and my own position: linebacker. Norfolk did a good job picking both myself and Rusty Rucker in the previous draft, but the position does not have any depth going into the next season. With the ISFL draft looming, the potential that a team that needs a linebacker now may weaken the already thin linebacker corps even further. Seawolves management looked to improve their defense in the backend of the season with the two waiver additions of linebacker Erik Kirkland and safety Dogwood Maple, who provided some much needed depth at those positions. Norfolk would do well to target these players during the draft in order to solidify their defense for both now and the future. If Norfolk makes the mentioned moves, then with a little sim magic they will contend for championship next year.
(Word count: 440)
Tier 3.
Task 16) My favorite regular season game was easily the week 4 matchup between the Myrtle Beach Buccaneers at my Norfolk Seawolves. We were 3-0 heading into that game, and hype was bursting out of our locker room. However, us rookies feared the 79 speed fiend Owen Holloway at quarterback, who had not too long before made some insane scrambles in our progress bowl. As it would turn out, the Seawolves defense would put out easily it's best performance of the season. The Buccaneers recieved the ball first, and after just a few plays they proceeded to fumble and give the ball up at their own 12 yard line. This led to a quick touchdown from the classic Ramza-Matthews passing connection. This was followed by two straight three-and-out possesion by the Bucs and another touchdown added by the Seawolves. Afterwards, our fears about Holloway were realized, and he answered with a 56 yard streaking run to the endzone. Then a Ramza interception led to another easy score to tie the game. We knew we had to step up our play in the second half. The very first possession, Seawolves standout Rickie Vaughne intercepted Holloway and ran it back for a 26 yard pick six. The Bucs got the ball back and clearly did not learn from their mistakes. After a few plays, Holloway tossed another pick, this time to myself, which was returned 25 yards for a touchdown. Now two in a row is crazy, but what if I told you it almost happened 3 times in a row? This time, Myrtle Beach swapped out their quarterbacks, and Jackie Daytona tossed a pick to Dukburg Quakstak, which was returned for 56 yards, 1 yard shy of the endzone. Clearly dissatisfied with Daytona, Holloway was put back in, who promptly threw another pick to Vaughne, though this one was only returned to about midfield. So that makes four possessions and four straight interceptions, with 5 total forced turnovers in the game. A game tied at halftime ended as a 23 point blowout. I was immensely proud of our defense that day.
(Word count: 348)
Tier 3.
Task 27) There is no doubt that the offensive line is the most underappreciated position in football, at least from a casual fan’s perspective. That’s why I’d like to talk about a fellow rookie of this past season, Ananda Adyan AKA TMosura (though a lot of us call him TMo). I first took notice of him as a prospect, and I immediately recognized his skill with graphics. We were both lucky enough to be drafted my Norfolk, and I’d say we’ve become good friends since then. He continued to contribute his graphics work to Norfolk, constantly showing us his hard work and progress on the various creative ideas that he had for graphics. He even designed a great secondary logo/patch for the team. Along with this, he has remained incredibly active on discord, constantly being a positive influence on everyone in the locker room. People like TMo are the ones that make the community aspect of this league so fun. His influence did not go unnoticed, and he was recently voted offensive team captain by his teammates. On the field, TMo was a brick wall. It took him until the very last game of the season for him to allow a single sack. In a league where high earning offensive lineman are not necessarily easy to find, he was a major piece of the success of our offense. A greatly appreciate what TMo has done for the team, and I’m happy that he’s my friend.
(Word count: 243)
