11-09-2020, 08:59 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-09-2020, 09:30 PM by Leafs4ever.)
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Task 24:
While we didn't make the playoffs in Philadelphia, that doesn't stop us from looking at the playoff teams and thinking we should be there instead of them. Right now, I'm looking squarely at the Chicago Butchers.
The Butchers finished one game ahead of us, with an 8-8 record. They weren't that impressive this season, but got in because the other teams in the NSFC weren't that good either. However, I think we stacked up well against Chicago and should be there instead. Firstly, our offense was better. We scored more points this season, 368 to 253, and finished ahead of them in every offensive category except one. They rushed better than us, but everywhere else we bested them. Our quarterback play was way better, throwing around 500 more yards and 7 more touchdowns. I don't think their quarterback play warranted a playoff berth while our quarterback stays home. On defense, yeah they may of been better, but we still gave up the least amount of pass yards in the conference. Our whole offense was better than them while a segment of our defense was better than everyone else's. They didn't really dominate any one area on the field, which is not something you usually say about a playoff team. Some wonky luck propelled Chicago to a playoff berth, but I think we deserved it in Philadelphia.
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Task 29:
Behind every good offense is a really good offensive line. That was no different in Philadelphia. With the help of the offensive line, quarterback Brock Phoenix finished with his best statistical record.
On the offensive line, that group gave up the third lowest amount of sacks in the whole ISFL with only 12 sacks given up. The most impressive part of that number is they did it with the third lowest amount of pancakes. That shows you the line excels in technique and footwork and not just relying on brute force. A line that can navigate the rushers to the outside and make them exert a ton of energy while going nowhere is a huge advantage throughout the game. Speaking of pancakes, another stat that shows our incredible balance on the line is that while we were third from the bottom in pancakes, our very own Simon Tremblay led the league in pancakes with 95. So we had our powerhouse on the line who let the rest of the linemen use their superior skills and talent to move the rushers away from the quarterback.
There were a few seasons in Philly where the offensive line cost them games, but in the last couple of years they've become a key piece to the success of the offense. This season, it was no different.
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Task 30:
It's always a hard proposition for expansion teams to be successful in their first season of existence. This season, the ISFL showed that they are no different than any other league in regards to expansion teams struggling. The Berlin Fire Salamanders and New York Silverbacks came into the league this season and, predictably, struggled against the already established teams of the ISFL.
In Berlin, they finished with a 3-13 record, good for dead last in the ISFL. They scored the least amount of points and gave up the most points, good for the clean sweep of futility. To be fair to them, they came into this season with a very young roster. They really wanted to build up to something special and not just fill their positions with over the hill veterans so they could fake compete. They was to build up their young talent and I don't think you can fault them for that. Ignoring their results this season, they have some special pieces to build with. Their rookie running back King was fourth in rushing which is impressive and their quarterback, while throwing 21 interceptions, also threw 21 touchdowns. They also have a solid rush defense so there are definitely some bright spots that Berlin can continue to build from.
In New York, they fared a tiny bit better, finished 4-12 for second last. They also scored the second least and gave up the second most points so the symmetry is there for them too. Their bright spots are very bright though and they all come on offense. Their rookie quarterback had a great season, throwing for 27 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Those are great numbers already and he's only going to get better. They also have a solid veteran running back in Ashley Owens who led the league in rushing. He still has something left in the tank and will be a big piece to help them get over the early humps. At wide receiver, they have breakout star Kingston, who finished with 1311 yards and a league leading 15 touchdowns. That's crazy that they have these pieces already. If they can add a couple solid players on defense, that offense might be ready to make them competitive sooner rather than later.
Expansion teams are almost always at a disadvantage, but their future is usually brighter than any other team. I think you can say the same thing applies to the ISFL's newest franchise, Berlin and New York.
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Task 24:
While we didn't make the playoffs in Philadelphia, that doesn't stop us from looking at the playoff teams and thinking we should be there instead of them. Right now, I'm looking squarely at the Chicago Butchers.
The Butchers finished one game ahead of us, with an 8-8 record. They weren't that impressive this season, but got in because the other teams in the NSFC weren't that good either. However, I think we stacked up well against Chicago and should be there instead. Firstly, our offense was better. We scored more points this season, 368 to 253, and finished ahead of them in every offensive category except one. They rushed better than us, but everywhere else we bested them. Our quarterback play was way better, throwing around 500 more yards and 7 more touchdowns. I don't think their quarterback play warranted a playoff berth while our quarterback stays home. On defense, yeah they may of been better, but we still gave up the least amount of pass yards in the conference. Our whole offense was better than them while a segment of our defense was better than everyone else's. They didn't really dominate any one area on the field, which is not something you usually say about a playoff team. Some wonky luck propelled Chicago to a playoff berth, but I think we deserved it in Philadelphia.
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Task 29:
Behind every good offense is a really good offensive line. That was no different in Philadelphia. With the help of the offensive line, quarterback Brock Phoenix finished with his best statistical record.
On the offensive line, that group gave up the third lowest amount of sacks in the whole ISFL with only 12 sacks given up. The most impressive part of that number is they did it with the third lowest amount of pancakes. That shows you the line excels in technique and footwork and not just relying on brute force. A line that can navigate the rushers to the outside and make them exert a ton of energy while going nowhere is a huge advantage throughout the game. Speaking of pancakes, another stat that shows our incredible balance on the line is that while we were third from the bottom in pancakes, our very own Simon Tremblay led the league in pancakes with 95. So we had our powerhouse on the line who let the rest of the linemen use their superior skills and talent to move the rushers away from the quarterback.
There were a few seasons in Philly where the offensive line cost them games, but in the last couple of years they've become a key piece to the success of the offense. This season, it was no different.
(222 words)
Task 30:
It's always a hard proposition for expansion teams to be successful in their first season of existence. This season, the ISFL showed that they are no different than any other league in regards to expansion teams struggling. The Berlin Fire Salamanders and New York Silverbacks came into the league this season and, predictably, struggled against the already established teams of the ISFL.
In Berlin, they finished with a 3-13 record, good for dead last in the ISFL. They scored the least amount of points and gave up the most points, good for the clean sweep of futility. To be fair to them, they came into this season with a very young roster. They really wanted to build up to something special and not just fill their positions with over the hill veterans so they could fake compete. They was to build up their young talent and I don't think you can fault them for that. Ignoring their results this season, they have some special pieces to build with. Their rookie running back King was fourth in rushing which is impressive and their quarterback, while throwing 21 interceptions, also threw 21 touchdowns. They also have a solid rush defense so there are definitely some bright spots that Berlin can continue to build from.
In New York, they fared a tiny bit better, finished 4-12 for second last. They also scored the second least and gave up the second most points so the symmetry is there for them too. Their bright spots are very bright though and they all come on offense. Their rookie quarterback had a great season, throwing for 27 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Those are great numbers already and he's only going to get better. They also have a solid veteran running back in Ashley Owens who led the league in rushing. He still has something left in the tank and will be a big piece to help them get over the early humps. At wide receiver, they have breakout star Kingston, who finished with 1311 yards and a league leading 15 touchdowns. That's crazy that they have these pieces already. If they can add a couple solid players on defense, that offense might be ready to make them competitive sooner rather than later.
Expansion teams are almost always at a disadvantage, but their future is usually brighter than any other team. I think you can say the same thing applies to the ISFL's newest franchise, Berlin and New York.
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