16) Now normally I would be here making an argument for why Terry Yaki should win running back of the year but I think I’ll pass on the nepotism and promote a rookie on the royals who I believe is truly deserving of offensive rookie of the year. And that is Tugg Speedman of the London Royals. In all 14 games I have played with them the season they have continually proved that they are one of the best wide outs in the league even while being a rookie. They currently sit at top 5 in passes caught with an average of 11.5 yards per catch. This dude is a first down machine. And with the third longest reception of any receiver on the season his stats are insane, and even more so when you realize they are a rookie. While they may not have found the end zone too often with only 4 TDs, this is not due to lack of trying with such a talented WR corps and deadly efficient 1-2 RB combo on the Royals. If you look at the next highest rookie receiver in terms of stats in the DSFL they only have 45 more yards on 15 more catches. Speedman has continually shown they are one of the best rookies, let alone wide receivers, in the DSFL week in and week out. As such I fully believe they should win offensive rookie of the year and should definitely be in contention for WR of the year.
18) Personally my favorite regular season game for the London Royals was week 1. This is a for a special reason that is solely specific to me. This is due to what would become the rise of the legendary BOT RB, and my future recreate, for the Royals Benny Hana. In his first game he got 110 yards, 2 TDs and carried the Royals offense in a blowout win over the Dallas Birddogs. Completely outclassing second year Royals RB Terry Yaki and probable rookie RB of the year Cobra Kai. This would begin my secret love affair with the little bot that could. By the end of the season I was cheering to myself when he finally broke 1000 yards. Even though the Royals lost veteran RB Danny King, a mainstay of the Royals Ultimini winning offense, Hana has picked up everything he left behind and has proven to be one of the most valuable bots in all the DSFL. That week 1 game will always hold a special place in my heart for the regular season of S25.
29) The London Royals’ offensive line and special teams have both been spectacular this year so I will break down what is so great about both. On the offensive line side I will keep it simple since all but one O lineman is a bot, and Alexander is a true beast at the position and really carries the O line in my opinion. Now you may look at their stats and think they are average at best with 19 sacks allowed and only 230 pancakes but you would be dead wrong. This O line is special for a very specific reason, their run blocking ability. This O line has created not one but two separate 1000+ yard rushers for the Royals and the most rushing TDs in the DSFL. What they may lack in apparent pass protection they more than make up for in their ability to open up lanes for the runners, take it from a Royals RB himself.
Now let's switch over to the special teams for the Royals, who are no slouches themselves. I will lead this off by praising Royals Kicker Something McDerppants who had a very difficult job succeeding Royals Legend Jake Fencik. A true successor in every sense of the word, he has proven to be one of the best if not the best kicker in the DSFL. Did I also mention he is a hell of a punter too. That boy got legs. But special teams is not simply about kicking/punting, it's also about returning. And I would be remiss if I did not toot my own horn about the hands down best punt returner in the DSFL Terry Yaki. Not only does he have the most punt return yards, and not only does he average the most punt return yards but he also has the longest punt return at 81 yards that also happened to end in a TD. Put these two stars and every absolute legend on the field together and you have one of the best special teams units in all the DSFL.
30) All in all the two expansion team’s season went about as well as expected, not bad but by no means surprisingly good. Of the two, even though they won less games, I think the Fire salamanders are poised to be the better of the two in the coming seasons. They showed they hav a deadly run game and can beat tough opponents on the road. An upgrade at QB could easily put them over the edge and give them a terrifying offense. They have the receiver, RB, and O line to do so. Its quite the opposite situation withe Silverbacks. What their offense lacks their defense more than makes up for. Their defense has kept them in if not won them games this season. They need a massive offensive overhaul if they want to even consider being a playoff team. I expect to see the Fire Salamanders in the playoffs in the not so distant future, time will tell for the Silverbacks.
18) Personally my favorite regular season game for the London Royals was week 1. This is a for a special reason that is solely specific to me. This is due to what would become the rise of the legendary BOT RB, and my future recreate, for the Royals Benny Hana. In his first game he got 110 yards, 2 TDs and carried the Royals offense in a blowout win over the Dallas Birddogs. Completely outclassing second year Royals RB Terry Yaki and probable rookie RB of the year Cobra Kai. This would begin my secret love affair with the little bot that could. By the end of the season I was cheering to myself when he finally broke 1000 yards. Even though the Royals lost veteran RB Danny King, a mainstay of the Royals Ultimini winning offense, Hana has picked up everything he left behind and has proven to be one of the most valuable bots in all the DSFL. That week 1 game will always hold a special place in my heart for the regular season of S25.
29) The London Royals’ offensive line and special teams have both been spectacular this year so I will break down what is so great about both. On the offensive line side I will keep it simple since all but one O lineman is a bot, and Alexander is a true beast at the position and really carries the O line in my opinion. Now you may look at their stats and think they are average at best with 19 sacks allowed and only 230 pancakes but you would be dead wrong. This O line is special for a very specific reason, their run blocking ability. This O line has created not one but two separate 1000+ yard rushers for the Royals and the most rushing TDs in the DSFL. What they may lack in apparent pass protection they more than make up for in their ability to open up lanes for the runners, take it from a Royals RB himself.
Now let's switch over to the special teams for the Royals, who are no slouches themselves. I will lead this off by praising Royals Kicker Something McDerppants who had a very difficult job succeeding Royals Legend Jake Fencik. A true successor in every sense of the word, he has proven to be one of the best if not the best kicker in the DSFL. Did I also mention he is a hell of a punter too. That boy got legs. But special teams is not simply about kicking/punting, it's also about returning. And I would be remiss if I did not toot my own horn about the hands down best punt returner in the DSFL Terry Yaki. Not only does he have the most punt return yards, and not only does he average the most punt return yards but he also has the longest punt return at 81 yards that also happened to end in a TD. Put these two stars and every absolute legend on the field together and you have one of the best special teams units in all the DSFL.
30) All in all the two expansion team’s season went about as well as expected, not bad but by no means surprisingly good. Of the two, even though they won less games, I think the Fire salamanders are poised to be the better of the two in the coming seasons. They showed they hav a deadly run game and can beat tough opponents on the road. An upgrade at QB could easily put them over the edge and give them a terrifying offense. They have the receiver, RB, and O line to do so. Its quite the opposite situation withe Silverbacks. What their offense lacks their defense more than makes up for. Their defense has kept them in if not won them games this season. They need a massive offensive overhaul if they want to even consider being a playoff team. I expect to see the Fire Salamanders in the playoffs in the not so distant future, time will tell for the Silverbacks.
