I’ll be doing tier 2 with two separate prompts worth 5 each!
14) Greatness emerges through trial by fire. Recount the story of a team who came back from adversity, whether it’s a single miracle game or an entire season or multi-season comeback. How was this team‘s challenge significant, and how did they engineer a recovery? What key moves or plays were the lynchpin to victory?
The season 25 Minnesota Grey Ducks started off the season really hot. Defeating Tijuana on the road in the season opener, beating Dallas at home, and losing a very close road game to the dominant Buccaneers only to comeback a week later and blow out the Seawolves. Then tragedy struck. Jameson Vermillion, our star running back was called up to the ISFL. We managed to beat Portland on the road without him, but a four game losing streak came on us hard. During that time we never scored more than 14 points a game, and in 3 of them we only scored 7. Up to this point the defense had not allowed any team to score 20 points, but without an offense the Defense was on the field too long and would get tired. We did manage to snap the streak and blow out Myrtle Beach, then with the acquisition off rookie waiver running back Xander Creed our luck shifted. He has not played much or made a huge impact, but he does something more important. Let’s Mike Rotchburns come off the field for a rest. Since he joined the team the defense has played in its former good form, and the offense scores double what they did each game without a second running back. The Minnesota front office really made a great call with that pick up, and in my opinion that was one of the things that kept our playoff hopes alive. Had we not lost Vermillion in the first place we likely would have lost half the amount of games we did and would be in contention for the first seed in the playoffs, rather than barely making it with a win and in scenario verse Kansas City in week 14. Xander Creed joining the team and taking some heat off of Mike Rotchburns is a big reason this team has done so well in overcoming adversity. The other big reason in my opinion is the defense. This was the best defensive unit in the league without question. With players like Gleel, Lenkins, Otawara and myself stepping up in big time situations, we can never be counted out. An example is both week 13 and 14. In week 13 we were in a tight matchup with London, I had forced 2 fumbles and a recovery, but that wasn’t the killer. Gleel came out of nowhere in the 4th quarter and blocked a punt in London’s territory to set up our game tying score. Lenkins then stopped a game winning royals drive with an interception to send us to overtime. Same situation in week 14 against Kansas City. Again I had an interception in the game, but this week I blocked the punt in the fourth that set up the winning score, then Lenkins again intercepted a pass on a late KC drive that would have seen them win the game. This team has fought tooth and nail every week and overcome severe adversity to make a late playoff push and make the cut. Traveling to London in the playoffs is just another speed bump of adversity the Ducks will overcome.
15) This task is exclusive to non-recreate rookies of the S25 class and later. In 400 words or more, how has your experience been in the league? Who have you met that has made your time here more fun, friendly, and exciting? Have you been satisfied with your player’s early start? What was it like being drafted for the first time? Do you have any comments or suggestions for the entire league that you think should be implemented?
My experience so far has been great. As far as player and on field goes : I got a bit of a late start to the league and missed the draft, being signed on waivers by the Minnesota Grey Ducks. My first season was pretty average, middle of the road in tackles with really no big plays to speak of. My second season though has been soaring high. I have just finished week 14 and am the leader in interceptions and also leading in forced fumbles. About 8 people are tied for first in fumble recoveries with two and I am one of them. I’ve been the definition of a playmaker and it makes me so hyped up in every game that is simmed. Being able to really make an impact for the team, and be a big part of why we are in the playoffs has made it all that much more fun and memorable. I have my fingers crossed that I will be able to win a few awards this off-season but based on my play on the field it is very possible. Obviously the experience is going to be more fun when you play well and that is undoubtedly true. I was also named a captain on the Grey Ducks which was such a great feeing it’s unbelievable. So being a captain on the team and being one of the leaders in the LR it is great that I am able to convey that leadership to great play on the field and help out making some clutch plays. As far as the user experience has been I have had a great time. I have made some great friends on the ducks and in some other teams and just overall have a great time everytime I am logged in. Doing graphics and media, being on the dotts team, and the Ducks rep in the awards committee I have just been enjoying it and been rewarded for it so it’s a great experience. My only suggestion for improvement I thought about recently and that is involved with awards. In my opinion free and strong safety should have different awards because they both have very distinct roles on the field and can’t really be judged or compared with each other. Other than that tiny thing the league has beeen so great I just hope my player keeps playing well so I can continue to enjoy it the most like I do now. I would enjoy it either way but it’s more fun when you win?
14) Greatness emerges through trial by fire. Recount the story of a team who came back from adversity, whether it’s a single miracle game or an entire season or multi-season comeback. How was this team‘s challenge significant, and how did they engineer a recovery? What key moves or plays were the lynchpin to victory?
The season 25 Minnesota Grey Ducks started off the season really hot. Defeating Tijuana on the road in the season opener, beating Dallas at home, and losing a very close road game to the dominant Buccaneers only to comeback a week later and blow out the Seawolves. Then tragedy struck. Jameson Vermillion, our star running back was called up to the ISFL. We managed to beat Portland on the road without him, but a four game losing streak came on us hard. During that time we never scored more than 14 points a game, and in 3 of them we only scored 7. Up to this point the defense had not allowed any team to score 20 points, but without an offense the Defense was on the field too long and would get tired. We did manage to snap the streak and blow out Myrtle Beach, then with the acquisition off rookie waiver running back Xander Creed our luck shifted. He has not played much or made a huge impact, but he does something more important. Let’s Mike Rotchburns come off the field for a rest. Since he joined the team the defense has played in its former good form, and the offense scores double what they did each game without a second running back. The Minnesota front office really made a great call with that pick up, and in my opinion that was one of the things that kept our playoff hopes alive. Had we not lost Vermillion in the first place we likely would have lost half the amount of games we did and would be in contention for the first seed in the playoffs, rather than barely making it with a win and in scenario verse Kansas City in week 14. Xander Creed joining the team and taking some heat off of Mike Rotchburns is a big reason this team has done so well in overcoming adversity. The other big reason in my opinion is the defense. This was the best defensive unit in the league without question. With players like Gleel, Lenkins, Otawara and myself stepping up in big time situations, we can never be counted out. An example is both week 13 and 14. In week 13 we were in a tight matchup with London, I had forced 2 fumbles and a recovery, but that wasn’t the killer. Gleel came out of nowhere in the 4th quarter and blocked a punt in London’s territory to set up our game tying score. Lenkins then stopped a game winning royals drive with an interception to send us to overtime. Same situation in week 14 against Kansas City. Again I had an interception in the game, but this week I blocked the punt in the fourth that set up the winning score, then Lenkins again intercepted a pass on a late KC drive that would have seen them win the game. This team has fought tooth and nail every week and overcome severe adversity to make a late playoff push and make the cut. Traveling to London in the playoffs is just another speed bump of adversity the Ducks will overcome.
15) This task is exclusive to non-recreate rookies of the S25 class and later. In 400 words or more, how has your experience been in the league? Who have you met that has made your time here more fun, friendly, and exciting? Have you been satisfied with your player’s early start? What was it like being drafted for the first time? Do you have any comments or suggestions for the entire league that you think should be implemented?
My experience so far has been great. As far as player and on field goes : I got a bit of a late start to the league and missed the draft, being signed on waivers by the Minnesota Grey Ducks. My first season was pretty average, middle of the road in tackles with really no big plays to speak of. My second season though has been soaring high. I have just finished week 14 and am the leader in interceptions and also leading in forced fumbles. About 8 people are tied for first in fumble recoveries with two and I am one of them. I’ve been the definition of a playmaker and it makes me so hyped up in every game that is simmed. Being able to really make an impact for the team, and be a big part of why we are in the playoffs has made it all that much more fun and memorable. I have my fingers crossed that I will be able to win a few awards this off-season but based on my play on the field it is very possible. Obviously the experience is going to be more fun when you play well and that is undoubtedly true. I was also named a captain on the Grey Ducks which was such a great feeing it’s unbelievable. So being a captain on the team and being one of the leaders in the LR it is great that I am able to convey that leadership to great play on the field and help out making some clutch plays. As far as the user experience has been I have had a great time. I have made some great friends on the ducks and in some other teams and just overall have a great time everytime I am logged in. Doing graphics and media, being on the dotts team, and the Ducks rep in the awards committee I have just been enjoying it and been rewarded for it so it’s a great experience. My only suggestion for improvement I thought about recently and that is involved with awards. In my opinion free and strong safety should have different awards because they both have very distinct roles on the field and can’t really be judged or compared with each other. Other than that tiny thing the league has beeen so great I just hope my player keeps playing well so I can continue to enjoy it the most like I do now. I would enjoy it either way but it’s more fun when you win?
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