7. Word Count: 567
I am a new rookie and this is my first simulation league of any kind. This league has exceeded my expectations of what I originally thought I was getting into. The users I have had the privilege of meeting and talking to have all been unique, kind, and boost your confidence to do more and push your commitments. Hell, I needed some of the guys from my Minnesota locker room when I was procrastinating getting through school. Now, simply for the fact that I like to show off, I am researching and typing up thousands of words a week or hunched over photoshop just to get some attribute points. Now there are a few people that I would like to thank in particular:
I had first heard of the International Simulation Football League when I was being especially nosey during my weekly board game night. I was playing Great Western Trail on Tabletop Simulator with ddrector and slothman07. Ddrector had complimented slothman on the awesome new field design and the two were talking about the game they were playing at that time. This seemed intriguing to me and not too long after butting into their side conversation, I was creating my first simulation league player: John Huntsman (There is a background story to the name that may be saved for a different post).
John Huntsman entered the Season 29 ISFL (S28 DSFL?) draft as a want-to-be pancake server. I ended up getting drafted 28th overall to, in my honest opinion, the best team in the DSFL which brings me to my next person I would like to thank:
Scouting was at first pretty exciting because people were seeking me out to talk to. Then I realized quickly that, unless I stood out, I was talking to a recording read by eight different people. I’d like to now thank the person who scouted me for the Minnesota Grey Ducks: Gragg. We connected via our mutual fandom for the Indianapolis Colts and our initial render of the greatest OL in the NFL; Quenton Nelson. From that moment, I decided that Minnesota was my preferred destination team.
Immediately upon getting drafted, the initial reaction of the Minnesota locker room is what this league is all about. Aside from Gragg and maybe one other previous draft pick, I had almost no prior formal greeting from anyone and they probably did not know much about me. But the reception and excitement was palpable and I barely slept that night. I was thinking about all the graphics I was going to show off and how I needed to immediately start earning.
Draft night is also when I first officially met the next people I need to thank: Crody and Russ, the Minnesota Grey Ducks GMs. They were excited to bring me to the team and had big plans for John Huntsman and his future career as a running back. I want to thank them for pointing me in this direction and I have no regrets switching positions.
I expected to get the lesser load of the carries for Minnesota, but was gratefully incorrect. John Huntsman exploded onto the DSFL scene and ended up having a great season.
I would lastly like to thank the DSFL awards committee for their political decision to give every position the equal opportunity for offensive rookie of the year and not have any duplicate positions in their nominations.
14. Word Count: 442
This is more or less a continuation post to my previous Ultimus week entry, but it fits in with this prompt so I will let it ride. John Huntsman came into the league with one thing in mind: pancaking defensive players in the trenches. I chose number 68 for John Huntsman because it is the funniest number I could think of. After I was drafted to the Minnesota Grey Ducks, I had my initial meetings with the GMs and we decided that the best path for John Huntsman would be to carry the ball as a running back. I was hesitant at first because of my dreams of quickly progressing to the big leagues and teams always needing more offensive lineman rather than running backs.
The preseason kicked off and I thought I was understanding my role as one of the teams back up running backs. The first game (we lost) John Huntsman had three rushing attempts for 10 yards. He even received two punts and put up 35 return yards. The rest of the preseason (1-3 total) followed suit and Huntsman only had 7 more rushing attempts for little yardage.
As soon as I was starting to doubt my decision to run the ball, the season started with a division opponent. The Grey Ducks defeated Kansas City Coyotes and John Huntsman had 17 carries for 98 yards. I was walking on clouds to begin the season and was fully on board as a running back. The DSFL season progressed and it became clear that John Huntsman was going to be the workhorse for the Minnesota Grey Ducks averaging 75 yards per game on just over 18 carries per game.
The highlights for the season came in week 5 against the Norfolk Seawolves. John Huntsman ran for 122 yards and finally broke through for a touchdown. He also had his longest carry of the season of 42 yards.
The lows of the season came with the team results. Minnesota Grey Ducks were obnoxiously close on many games, but ultimately could not beat the simulation their opponents. 0-5 in overtime games this season. I know that there are several third down and short attempts that Huntsman was not able to convert and could have made the difference in winning and losing.
Next season I see John Huntsman getting drafted, but being held down in the DSFL until the next level is ready for him. Currently Huntsman’s earnings have been capped by the league but he will continue to grind and earn to be ready for that first time being uncapped. Patience is key to John Huntsman’s future in the International Simulation Football League.
I am a new rookie and this is my first simulation league of any kind. This league has exceeded my expectations of what I originally thought I was getting into. The users I have had the privilege of meeting and talking to have all been unique, kind, and boost your confidence to do more and push your commitments. Hell, I needed some of the guys from my Minnesota locker room when I was procrastinating getting through school. Now, simply for the fact that I like to show off, I am researching and typing up thousands of words a week or hunched over photoshop just to get some attribute points. Now there are a few people that I would like to thank in particular:
I had first heard of the International Simulation Football League when I was being especially nosey during my weekly board game night. I was playing Great Western Trail on Tabletop Simulator with ddrector and slothman07. Ddrector had complimented slothman on the awesome new field design and the two were talking about the game they were playing at that time. This seemed intriguing to me and not too long after butting into their side conversation, I was creating my first simulation league player: John Huntsman (There is a background story to the name that may be saved for a different post).
John Huntsman entered the Season 29 ISFL (S28 DSFL?) draft as a want-to-be pancake server. I ended up getting drafted 28th overall to, in my honest opinion, the best team in the DSFL which brings me to my next person I would like to thank:
Scouting was at first pretty exciting because people were seeking me out to talk to. Then I realized quickly that, unless I stood out, I was talking to a recording read by eight different people. I’d like to now thank the person who scouted me for the Minnesota Grey Ducks: Gragg. We connected via our mutual fandom for the Indianapolis Colts and our initial render of the greatest OL in the NFL; Quenton Nelson. From that moment, I decided that Minnesota was my preferred destination team.
Immediately upon getting drafted, the initial reaction of the Minnesota locker room is what this league is all about. Aside from Gragg and maybe one other previous draft pick, I had almost no prior formal greeting from anyone and they probably did not know much about me. But the reception and excitement was palpable and I barely slept that night. I was thinking about all the graphics I was going to show off and how I needed to immediately start earning.
Draft night is also when I first officially met the next people I need to thank: Crody and Russ, the Minnesota Grey Ducks GMs. They were excited to bring me to the team and had big plans for John Huntsman and his future career as a running back. I want to thank them for pointing me in this direction and I have no regrets switching positions.
I expected to get the lesser load of the carries for Minnesota, but was gratefully incorrect. John Huntsman exploded onto the DSFL scene and ended up having a great season.
I would lastly like to thank the DSFL awards committee for their political decision to give every position the equal opportunity for offensive rookie of the year and not have any duplicate positions in their nominations.
14. Word Count: 442
This is more or less a continuation post to my previous Ultimus week entry, but it fits in with this prompt so I will let it ride. John Huntsman came into the league with one thing in mind: pancaking defensive players in the trenches. I chose number 68 for John Huntsman because it is the funniest number I could think of. After I was drafted to the Minnesota Grey Ducks, I had my initial meetings with the GMs and we decided that the best path for John Huntsman would be to carry the ball as a running back. I was hesitant at first because of my dreams of quickly progressing to the big leagues and teams always needing more offensive lineman rather than running backs.
The preseason kicked off and I thought I was understanding my role as one of the teams back up running backs. The first game (we lost) John Huntsman had three rushing attempts for 10 yards. He even received two punts and put up 35 return yards. The rest of the preseason (1-3 total) followed suit and Huntsman only had 7 more rushing attempts for little yardage.
As soon as I was starting to doubt my decision to run the ball, the season started with a division opponent. The Grey Ducks defeated Kansas City Coyotes and John Huntsman had 17 carries for 98 yards. I was walking on clouds to begin the season and was fully on board as a running back. The DSFL season progressed and it became clear that John Huntsman was going to be the workhorse for the Minnesota Grey Ducks averaging 75 yards per game on just over 18 carries per game.
The highlights for the season came in week 5 against the Norfolk Seawolves. John Huntsman ran for 122 yards and finally broke through for a touchdown. He also had his longest carry of the season of 42 yards.
The lows of the season came with the team results. Minnesota Grey Ducks were obnoxiously close on many games, but ultimately could not beat the simulation their opponents. 0-5 in overtime games this season. I know that there are several third down and short attempts that Huntsman was not able to convert and could have made the difference in winning and losing.
Next season I see John Huntsman getting drafted, but being held down in the DSFL until the next level is ready for him. Currently Huntsman’s earnings have been capped by the league but he will continue to grind and earn to be ready for that first time being uncapped. Patience is key to John Huntsman’s future in the International Simulation Football League.
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