7. This task is exclusive to non-recreate rookies of the S29 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?
So I have been in the SHL for a while, and over the last few seasons we've been seeing more and more ISFLers crossing over into our league, and on WPG we have several people that are in both leagues. Generally speaking, anyone I knew from ISFL seemed to be pretty cool and knew sim leagues well enough to make good players and be good additions to any LR. So when they convinced me that I should create a player in ISFL (mostly to give Kyle recruitment TPE) I figured, what the heck, I like football, too. The first thing that surprised me was that I had previously created an account back in 2017, but apparently never did anything with it. I don't really recall that at all but nonetheless, this time I would actually create a player. It was recommended to me that Tight End was a position of need for several teams so that was what prompted me to go that route. Little did I know that it would end up being a TE-heavy draft class, but that's ok because it gives some competition to be the best at that position!
So I created at the TDL and was picked up by Portland to finish off the season. I didn't get any playing time but it was a chance to see what the sim was like and so on, it seemed pretty decent even though the sim was a bit baffling with play-calling and time management, but, not really my concern! I focused more on just building my player and doing PTs, trying to set myself up for a good rookie season.
The DSFL Draft and scouting was great, I think I had conversations with most teams, and I was keeping an open mind about all teams - one of the appealing things to me about joining a new league was a chance to maybe share a LR with people I might not otherwise get to do, or even just to meet and chat with people who were brand new! So I wasn't really expecting to be drafted too high but to my delight I went 5th OV to Tijuana, which was a surprise but felt pretty good! It definitely made me want to be sure I was worth it so I made sure I did all my point tasks and stuff. The weekly updating and PTs are easy enough to keep up on and I did most everything, left a few TPE on the table because I didn't get my wiki done, and didn't earn enough money for the max coaching, but otherwise I stuck with it and have hit the DSFL Cap.
I definitely enjoyed my rookie season with Tijuana, both GMs are really great and do a good job of keeping everyone motivated and excited for game days. We had a pretty strong season with some fantastic play from many players, so making the finals and seeing some hardware come to some guys for their individual efforts was a real boost to the team! Personally I didn't have a ton of stats but my big accomplishment was getting touchdown with my first catch in the first game! All downhill after that! One thing I like about ISFL is that because there are only a couple of games per week, instead of several every day, Game Day is a lot more hype and it's great to be able to catch the stream and cheer along with the gang!
So overall I am glad I decided to give ISFL a try, it is enjoyable to only have to worry about my own player for once but I have also gotten attached to Tijuana a bit and will hopefully be able to contribute with some scouting and being named a team captain for next season is great as well! I have no idea where I will go in the pending ISFL Draft but if my destination has got some good people and I have a chance to make some plays on the field, I will be happy to give it my all!
10. Write a short biography or story about your player. This could include background about how they came to the ISFL and how they’ve done so far, a story about their role in an exciting game, or anything else related to their experience in the league.
What do you get when you cross a Las Vegas Showgirl with a Professional Hockey Player? You get the athletic genetic blueprint for an all-American sports and entertainment star! Gronku Muerto grew up in Las Vegas, playing both baseball and football in youth league and high school. Despite his family name being more well-known in European hockey circles, Gronku's passions delved more into 'traditional' American sports. Despite being offered scholarships to play baseball for several colleges after high school, Gronku chose to try out for his home-town favorite football team, the UNLV Rebels, playing as a Tight End. His size and speed were enough to grant him a spot on the team, and although not initially a starter, he played several games for the squad as an injury replacement or second-string over his time there. He never surpassed more than 50 receiving yards in any one game, but did manage to score a career-high 4 Touchdowns in his final season. Scouting reports on him were sparse due to his lack of starts, but he did receive praise from his coaches for his work ethic and team-first attitude.
His skill level was not quite enough to get drafted to the NFL, and after being unable to secure a training camp invite to any teams, he was prepared to utilize his father Riko's connections and try out for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL. However, that plan was squashed when the Canadian league was forced to shut down due to covid concerns. With his future uncertain, he declared eligibility for the ISFL at the trade deadline in Season 27. He was a waiver-wire signing for the DSFL Portland Pythons, and spent the remainder of the season on the practice squad for that team. Despite not getting any playing time, he was able to learn more about the league and found that the talent and competition levels, as well as the fan base, were very strong and could provide a reasonable career for him. He was entered into the S28 DSFL Draft, and was then selected 5th Overall by the Tijuana Luchadores. It was a bit of a surprise pick to many as he was expected to be a 2nd/3rd round selection. After a strong showing in Training Camp and preseason, he was slotted in as the starting Tight End for the regular season. In his first game, he caught his first pass which was for a touchdown in the first quarter. However, he did not score another touchdown until the 2nd last game of the season, then added another in the playoff semi-finals. Despite underwhelming receiving yards and scoring plays, Gronku developed a reputation as a decent blocker, leading the league in Pancakes by a Tight End, and allowing 0 sacks on the season. The Luchadores finished first in the South Division. Going to the finals in the first season was a thrill, but unfortunately the Luchadores were unable to come away as victors.
Gronku's future in the league seems secure, projected to be a late first round or early second round pick. In a draft class heavy on Tight Ends, Gronku is rated as the 4th best rookie at his position. His development has continued to be steady and he improved at a similar rate to others in his Draft class, but his statistics definitely fell behind the other prospects at his position. Several teams were reportedly interested in Drafting him, but at this time it is unknown where his future might end up. Expectation are certainly that he should have a long and prosperous career in the ISFL, barring injury .
So I have been in the SHL for a while, and over the last few seasons we've been seeing more and more ISFLers crossing over into our league, and on WPG we have several people that are in both leagues. Generally speaking, anyone I knew from ISFL seemed to be pretty cool and knew sim leagues well enough to make good players and be good additions to any LR. So when they convinced me that I should create a player in ISFL (mostly to give Kyle recruitment TPE) I figured, what the heck, I like football, too. The first thing that surprised me was that I had previously created an account back in 2017, but apparently never did anything with it. I don't really recall that at all but nonetheless, this time I would actually create a player. It was recommended to me that Tight End was a position of need for several teams so that was what prompted me to go that route. Little did I know that it would end up being a TE-heavy draft class, but that's ok because it gives some competition to be the best at that position!
So I created at the TDL and was picked up by Portland to finish off the season. I didn't get any playing time but it was a chance to see what the sim was like and so on, it seemed pretty decent even though the sim was a bit baffling with play-calling and time management, but, not really my concern! I focused more on just building my player and doing PTs, trying to set myself up for a good rookie season.
The DSFL Draft and scouting was great, I think I had conversations with most teams, and I was keeping an open mind about all teams - one of the appealing things to me about joining a new league was a chance to maybe share a LR with people I might not otherwise get to do, or even just to meet and chat with people who were brand new! So I wasn't really expecting to be drafted too high but to my delight I went 5th OV to Tijuana, which was a surprise but felt pretty good! It definitely made me want to be sure I was worth it so I made sure I did all my point tasks and stuff. The weekly updating and PTs are easy enough to keep up on and I did most everything, left a few TPE on the table because I didn't get my wiki done, and didn't earn enough money for the max coaching, but otherwise I stuck with it and have hit the DSFL Cap.
I definitely enjoyed my rookie season with Tijuana, both GMs are really great and do a good job of keeping everyone motivated and excited for game days. We had a pretty strong season with some fantastic play from many players, so making the finals and seeing some hardware come to some guys for their individual efforts was a real boost to the team! Personally I didn't have a ton of stats but my big accomplishment was getting touchdown with my first catch in the first game! All downhill after that! One thing I like about ISFL is that because there are only a couple of games per week, instead of several every day, Game Day is a lot more hype and it's great to be able to catch the stream and cheer along with the gang!
So overall I am glad I decided to give ISFL a try, it is enjoyable to only have to worry about my own player for once but I have also gotten attached to Tijuana a bit and will hopefully be able to contribute with some scouting and being named a team captain for next season is great as well! I have no idea where I will go in the pending ISFL Draft but if my destination has got some good people and I have a chance to make some plays on the field, I will be happy to give it my all!
10. Write a short biography or story about your player. This could include background about how they came to the ISFL and how they’ve done so far, a story about their role in an exciting game, or anything else related to their experience in the league.
What do you get when you cross a Las Vegas Showgirl with a Professional Hockey Player? You get the athletic genetic blueprint for an all-American sports and entertainment star! Gronku Muerto grew up in Las Vegas, playing both baseball and football in youth league and high school. Despite his family name being more well-known in European hockey circles, Gronku's passions delved more into 'traditional' American sports. Despite being offered scholarships to play baseball for several colleges after high school, Gronku chose to try out for his home-town favorite football team, the UNLV Rebels, playing as a Tight End. His size and speed were enough to grant him a spot on the team, and although not initially a starter, he played several games for the squad as an injury replacement or second-string over his time there. He never surpassed more than 50 receiving yards in any one game, but did manage to score a career-high 4 Touchdowns in his final season. Scouting reports on him were sparse due to his lack of starts, but he did receive praise from his coaches for his work ethic and team-first attitude.
His skill level was not quite enough to get drafted to the NFL, and after being unable to secure a training camp invite to any teams, he was prepared to utilize his father Riko's connections and try out for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL. However, that plan was squashed when the Canadian league was forced to shut down due to covid concerns. With his future uncertain, he declared eligibility for the ISFL at the trade deadline in Season 27. He was a waiver-wire signing for the DSFL Portland Pythons, and spent the remainder of the season on the practice squad for that team. Despite not getting any playing time, he was able to learn more about the league and found that the talent and competition levels, as well as the fan base, were very strong and could provide a reasonable career for him. He was entered into the S28 DSFL Draft, and was then selected 5th Overall by the Tijuana Luchadores. It was a bit of a surprise pick to many as he was expected to be a 2nd/3rd round selection. After a strong showing in Training Camp and preseason, he was slotted in as the starting Tight End for the regular season. In his first game, he caught his first pass which was for a touchdown in the first quarter. However, he did not score another touchdown until the 2nd last game of the season, then added another in the playoff semi-finals. Despite underwhelming receiving yards and scoring plays, Gronku developed a reputation as a decent blocker, leading the league in Pancakes by a Tight End, and allowing 0 sacks on the season. The Luchadores finished first in the South Division. Going to the finals in the first season was a thrill, but unfortunately the Luchadores were unable to come away as victors.
Gronku's future in the league seems secure, projected to be a late first round or early second round pick. In a draft class heavy on Tight Ends, Gronku is rated as the 4th best rookie at his position. His development has continued to be steady and he improved at a similar rate to others in his Draft class, but his statistics definitely fell behind the other prospects at his position. Several teams were reportedly interested in Drafting him, but at this time it is unknown where his future might end up. Expectation are certainly that he should have a long and prosperous career in the ISFL, barring injury .
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2x DSFL TEotY with Tijuana Luchadores.
