(S27) Ultimus Week

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2) Tell us about your draft class. Is there anything that makes it special in comparison to other classes? Where did your fellow draftees land, how are they doing? Did anyone turn out to be an unexpected steal of that draft based on what you know today? Do you think anyone in your draft class will become a hall of famer? If you’re new to the league, how do you think your class will do? Where do you think people will get drafted to?

Where do I start with S22? The biggest draft class in our league’s history so far have had a monumental impact on our league in every aspect. However, while we often hear about where the players went, we hardly ever hear about the users of S22. Today, I want to look at the impact my Draft Class had on Team Management. In particular, I’ll be looking at Users that started in that legendary S22 class, and have spent time as a GM for either a DSFL or ISFL Team.
 
@Isidore94 (S22-S22): Isidore was named to the position of Co-Gm of the Arizona Outlaws during S21 Offseason, and was subsequently drafted by the Outlaws in the S22 draft. Unfortunately, Isidore’s career as a GM was short-lived, as they resigned and retired from the league before the start of S23.

iStegosauruz: (Dallas Birddogs GM: S22-S24):  iStegosauruz is perhaps the most iconic user to come from the S22 Class. Drafted 1OA in the ISFL Draft, the Birddogs GM has since moved on to Head Office.

@Matty7478 (Kansas City Coyotes GM: S23-S24): Matty is another very well known S22 User who can trace their origins back to the S22 draft class. We would have to wait until S27 to see Matty return to the GM role, moving up to the ISFL where he is the current GM of the San Jose Sabrekitties.

@qWest (Portland Pythons GM: S23-S24): Qwest is sometimes one the folks that slip under the S22 radar. But make no mistake, Nakamura’s impact on the league has been massive. Qwest has been a max earner, and currently sits in the top 10 of a draft class that produced 20+ 1000 TPE players.

@J0EB (Norfolk Seawolves GM S23-S26): J0EB, or as they are more affectionally known as, Joey, is more of a DSFL Household name. His achievements are many, but none are greater than being a part of the team that brought Norfolk their first DSFL Championship.

@Blasoon (Norfolk Seawolves GM: S23-S25): Blas is one of the more well known players to come out from the DSFL. More so due to their position than any statistical reason – Blas’ player was a QB, and the last QB from the S22 class to find a home and starting role. A heated Free Agency battle saw Blasoon sign with the Orange County Otters. He would also make his return to the GM table later on, also at the ISFL level, taking on the GM position at Orange County in S27.

@Thor (Formerly Myrtle, now Bondi Beach Buccaneers GM: S23-S27): It’s hard to tell which is more known around the league – Thor themselves, or their player: Tight End Heath Evans. Both are well known for their own reasons, but perhaps none more than bringing an Ultimini Championship to Australia.

@Highhaschdi (London Royals GM: S23-S24; Berlin Fire Salamanders GM: S25-Current): One of the more soft spoken users of the S22 Class, High’s actions have spoken much louder than his words could have. Although their accomplishments are statistically few, none can argue High’s impact on the league, as he was selected to be, and currently still is, the Original GM of the Berlin Fire Salamanders Expansion Team.

@mithrandir (Tijuana Luchadores GM: S23-S25; New Orleans Second Line GM: S26-Current): Wow, S23 was a great year for S22 GM hires, go figure. To cap off S23, we have Mith! Mith has been a massive figure in our community, from Dotts, to GMing, to Awards Committee and beyond.

@yonggarius (Dallas Birddogs GM: S24-S26): Better known by their player name, William Lim – Lim has been a massive figure in community, serving as a Rookie Mentor long before make the move up to GMing. Lim’s as a player is a Superstar for the Colorado Yeti, and looks ready to break all their team records. God, going to miss playing with you – Lim WR GOAT

@SwankyPants31 (Tijuana Luchadores GM: S24-S26): Swanky is one of the lesser known DSFL GMs, but I can assure you is not less of a talent. Having had the pleasure of working with him in Colorado for a number of season, I know for a fact that Swanky is the real deal. Truly the ultimate team player, Swanky’s running back, Richard Gilbert, is one of the most beloved figures in Colorado. As is the User

@PMoney (Yellowknife Wraiths GM: S25-Current): PMoney is maybe one of the Users from the S22 Class I know the least. However, that does not diminish the amazing things Money has done with the Yellowknife Wraiths, and is continuing to do with them.

@"Sakrosant" (Sarasota Sailfish GM: S25-Current): Much like Money, Sakro is less known around the league for their flamboyant character, and more known for their hard work and dedication. A key figure behind the success the Sailfish always seem to find, Sakrosant has cemented themselves as a GM’ing giant.

@"Momento Mori" (Philadelphia Liberty GM: S25-S25, Orange County GM S27-Current): Mori’s GMing history has been controversial as of late. Originally serving as Philadelphia’s GM for half a season, Mori and the team’s management had a falling out, resulting in their resignation and opting out of their contact. They would eventually make their way to Orange County, where they currently play, and has recently become their GM. 

@furiousPanda (Portland Pythons GM: S25-S26): Panda (one of the many in our community) has been a stellar figure amongst the standouts from the Sailfish. Their decision to GM the Pythons was a surprising one to me, but no doubt they have left their mark, with the Pythons coming being one of the strongest teams in the DSFL in S27.

@NicholasTheGreat (Bondi Beach Buccaneer GM: S25-Current): NicholasTheGreat, or NTG as they are more commonly known, has been one of the greatest stalwarts of the Wall of Pancakes that have swelled within the league as of recently. His player, Bruce Buckley, is a first-ballot Hall of Famer already. Add to the fact that NTG has already brought a championship to Australia, and we can see that although their career has not been the longest, they already have proven they have what it takes to excel.

@TheCC (Minnesota Grey Ducks GM: S26-S27; Chicago Butchers GM: S27-Current): I could write a whole Ultimus Week piece on CC and their inspirational transition from 77TPE ISFL Draftee to ISFL GM, but we’ll leave that for another day. While the words have yet to be written for their career in Chicago, I have no doubts CC will flourish at the highest levels.

@RussDrivesTheBus (Minnesota Grey Ducks GM: S27-Current): Another S22 late bloomer coming from the Grey Ducks, Russ isn’t actually a late bloomer. As it would turn out, Minnesota hit the leadership basket in the S22 draft, and Russ has been patiently bidding their time while the rest of us got our chance. Now it’s his turn, and I can’t want to see what he can do in the driver’s seat.

Honourable Mentions:

@BenDover (Minnesota Grey Ducks GM: S24-S26): A special mention to my former Co-GM, and good friend BenDover. Ben didn’t start their career in the S22 draft, have recreated into the draft after an early retirement on their former player. Better known as their player, Jamar Lackson – or simply just Jamar, their career has been the stuff of legends. He may just got down as the most mediocre running back to steal win more than one ring